Friday E-News Bulletin

February 6, 2026

Souper Bowl of Caring: The Souper Bowl of Caring is THIS Sunday, February 8th. The youth will be out with their soup kettles following each worship service to collect $$ for United Methodist Open Door’s food ministry. This Sunday is also the last day to bring peanut butter. Also, check out our TAILGATE Party with hot dogs, chips and more. Wear your favorite team jersey or shirt and join the FUN! Let’s make it a winning Sunday!

Second Sunday Snacks is Sunday, February 8th: Stop by the Coffee House to enjoy food and fellowship Sunday, February 8th between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.! If you would like to provide snacks or help serve Second Sunday snacks on March 8th or April 12th, please contact Carolyn Kretzer, cgkretzer@msn.com

Clothes Collection for the Klothes Kloset: United Women in Faith will be collecting gently-used clothing and shoes for the Klothes Kloset on Sunday, February 8th. The Klothes Kloset is a division of UM Open Door that provides free clothing for infants, children, and adults. A car with an open trunk will be in the southeast section of the church parking lot 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. to collect your bags of items. Thank you for your donations!

Youth Valentine Dessert Trolley is Wednesday, February 11th: During our evening ministries, the youth will be around with their carts of homemade Valentine goodies! You can also find us by Hedrick Hall during the Wednesday Night Meal. All proceeds benefit our Youth Ministry and Mission.

Ash Wednesday is February 18th at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.: Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of a season in the life of the church that is set aside as a time for reflection on our lives and our faith. Early Christians observed with great commitment the days leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection, and it was the custom of the Church that before the celebration of Easter that there would be a forty-day period of spiritual preparation that we now call Lent. You are invited to join us as we begin this holy season with our Ash Wednesday services. We will host a brief 15-minute service at 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel and a full service at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Both include imposition of ashes, and both are open to all. Heart of Christ will be back with us again this year to assist in worship during our 7:00 p.m. service. Together, let us prepare our hearts for the journey toward the joy of Easter.  

The Pancake Breakfast is February 22nd: The youth will be serving pancakes, breakfast casserole, sausage, bacon, fruit, juice and coffee that morning beginning at 8 a.m. in the Dining Room. We will serve until 1 p.m. Cost is $14 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under. Make plans to join us for breakfast/brunch/lunch!! Thank you for your continued support of our Youth Ministry and Mission!

SAVE THE DATE: Newcomer’s Dinner Wednesday, February 25 – 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: We are so glad to have new families with us at East Heights, and we’d love to get to know you. If you are new to the church, please save this date and plan to join us in room #120 near the church coffee house for this casual, free dinner and conversation.

The 30 Hour Famine is February 27th – 28th: We will have our “Change Challenge” out in the Coffee House beginning February 8th. Drop your change in the buckets as we collect donations for Hope 27, a new mission focus in Kenya. Each youth who participates is also collecting donations as part of our 30 hour fast and weekend together understanding and educating others about hunger-related issues around the world. Our goal is $1800. We thank you for your continued support of our youth as they seek to Love God. Love People. Serve the world.  

EVERY Wednesday Meals: East Heights UMC community meal has expanded from the first Wednesday to every Wednesday, running from 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Beyond meals, our hope is to foster community through puzzles, exercise, crafts, and potential mission projects and small groups. The fourth Wednesday of the month is donated food with all proceeds going to a mission outside of our walls. Thanks to those who cooked, donated, ate and realized the mission, EHUMC is donating $304 to our mission in January which was Justice Together. You all are a blessing! Looking forward to February 11, menu will be Italian, with dessert supporting the Youth Valentine Dessert Trolley. Plan for a little extra time to join our special February craft time. If you would like to join the Wednesday evening volunteer team, please contact Sally Goodson at sa11sg76@gmail.com or text 316-687-4110

Save the Date: On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Not too Old for Fun will eat lunch at Delanos Diner 1220 W Douglas Ave. Wichita, KS (11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.) followed by a visit to Exploration Place 300 N McLean Blvd. Wichita for the live science show Perception Deception and to visit the Illusions Exhibit (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.). We will meet in the south parking lot of East Heights United Methodist Church at 10:45 a.m. and will leave at 11:00 a.m. The cost of tickets for Exploration Place is $15.00 for non-members. If you have questions, please contact Judy Oliver 316-712-1735

Save the Date – April 26th: East Heights family and friends are invited to a special celebration in honor of the church’s 80th Anniversary of ministry on April 26th. We will gather for one worship service at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary, followed by a meal at 12:00 p.m. in Hedrick Hall. More details to come.  

Upcoming Youth Ministry Events:

o February 8th – Souper Bowl Sunday

o February 11th – Youth Valentine Dessert Trolley

o February 13th – 16th – Ski Trip

o February 22nd – Pancake Breakfast

o February 27th – 28th – 30 Hour Famine

o March 6th – 8th – Confirmation Retreat

Year-End Generosity

Thank you for your generous financial support of East Heights UMC and its ministries. Through your gifts our church has touched the lives of children, youth, and adults in our congregation and community. As the end of the year is now upon us, we’ll soon close the books on 2025 and we need your help to finish strong. We are asking for your financial support of the life changing work through our global ministries. Please consider being a part of our year-end support drive. First, will you please join me in praying that God will stir within us all a willingness to give generously? Second, will you consider your own ability to give what you can to support our mission and ministry goals?

 If you haven’t turned in your pledge card yet, turn it in by December 8th.

 If giving stocks or funds managed by a broker, contact Kent Dick at the church office.

 Use your bank’s bill pay system by December 23rd.

 If using Vanco online, transactions should be completed by December 23rd.

 If mailing your contribution, it must be postmarked by December 26th.

 Bring your gift to the church office by noon, Tuesday, December 30th.

Thank you for helping East Heights complete our goals in ministry in 2025! The infographic below is a snapshot of our financial giving through November. If you would like to financially support our ministries, please contact Kent Dick at the church office or go to our website at www.ehumc.org and press the giving tab where you can give electronically.