Mason Memorial Community Church – UMC of Kansas City, KS

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“God Is Our Strength”

May 17, 2026

“God Is Our Strength”

Date Preached: May 17, 2026

Speaker: Ron King

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“God Is Our Strength”

“Proof of the Living God”

May 10, 2026

“Proof of the Living God”

Date Preached: May 10, 2026

Speaker: Ron King

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“Proof of the Living God”

“Our Life Is in God’s Hands”

May 3, 2026

“Our Life Is in God’s Hands”

Date Preached: May 3, 2026

Speaker: Ron King

“Our Life Is in God’s Hands”

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Adult Ministries

Connect with other adults and participate in church projects

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Men's Ministry

Connect and grow together with other men in the church

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Justice Ministries

A local organization of congregations of different denominations

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Mid-Week Bible Study on Isaiah

Join us for an exciting journey into the prophetic book of Isaiah. Learn and un… Read More

Mid-Week Bible Study on Isaiah

Join us for an exciting journey into the prophetic book of Isaiah. Learn and understand the word of God from one of God's chosen sent to proclaim the word of God to God's people — the one who said "Here I am Lord. Send me." Isaiah is heralded as one of the most significant prophets of all time. Join us as we study what "thus sayeth the Lord" to the Prophet Isaiah.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 — Isaiah 51:6

We all live between the beginning and the end of life. That’s where our days are spent — a… Read More

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 — Isaiah 51:6

6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens,
look at the earth beneath;
the heavens will vanish like smoke,
the earth will wear out like a garment
and its inhabitants die like flies.
But my salvation will last forever,
my righteousness will never fail.

We all live between the beginning and the end of life. That’s where our days are spent — all of life’s experiences — the joys; the sadness; the evil; the good; the bad; the ugly; the injustice; and everything that touches us happens between the beginning and the end of life. It sounds like a helpless and hopeless existence, except … except that’s where we also have an opportunity to encounter God. It’s where we can come to know the reality and truth of God — the God who created the heavens and the earth, the God who has power over the heavens and the earth and who is known as the Alpha and the Omega — the beginning and the end. And this is the same God with the power to destroy the earth created by Him, but also to offer salvation that extends past the end of the earth’s existence to those whom He created. And while it seems odd, the ending of the earth — according to Isaiah — is directly connected to God’s righteousness. God doesn’t bring an end to the earth to for evil purposes, but because God’s righteousness will never fail. God’s strength guided by God’s righteousness is a factor of eternity that exists and orders the beginning and the end for everything. And though the heavens will vanish like smoke and the earth will erode, and it’s inhabitants will meet their end, God’s righteousness and salvation will be eternal. Such is the strength of our God who saves us.

In what ways have you considered the power and strength of God’s righteousness to prevail even in death?
What does it mean for you to be in awe of God who has that kind of power, but who loves you enough to save you?

Todays Prayer

Today’s Prayer —
Loving God, in the midst of all of Your power, thank you for allowing Your eternal righteousness to be my salvation.

Monday, May 18, 2026 — Psalm 132:8-9

We draw significant comfort from knowing that God is uninhibited by our weaknesses. Our we… Read More

Monday, May 18, 2026 — Psalm 132:8-9

8 ‘Arise, LORD, and come to your resting place,
you and the ark of your might.
9 May your priests be clothed with your righteousness;
may your faithful people sing for joy.’”

We draw significant comfort from knowing that God is uninhibited by our weaknesses. Our weaknesses neither scare nor intimidate God. For the most part, we understand God’s power, even though we have never seen it on full display. And when we have experienced it in its limited display, we are still left in awe. And yet it’s not just that God is powerful. It’s that God’s power is to be most feared and respected when it is operating within the framework of God’s righteousness. The fact that God’s righteousness can be distributed among those whom God has called gives God’s people the opportunity to sing for joy. We sing for joy because God’s righteousness can be openly observed and experienced among God’s people. We sing for joy because we realize that it is God’s witness to God’s people that God has remembered us — that we have not been left or forsaken. It’s also evidence of the nearness of our God, which in itself is a reason to sing for joy. It’s in our singing that God is praised and glorified for all that God has done, all that God is doing, and all that God has yet to do.

When have you experienced God’s strength in your time of weakness that made you sing for joy?
How did God’s response to your situation comfort you?

Todays Prayer

Today’s Prayer —
Gracious God, thank You for comforting me with Your presence in my times of weakness, giving me a reason to sing for joy!

Sunday, May 17, 2026 — Psalm 68:1-10, 32—35

We all look for ways in which we may overcome life’s trials and challenges. The bigger the… Read More

Sunday, May 17, 2026 — Psalm 68:1-10, 32—35

1 May God arise, may his enemies be scattered;
may his foes flee before him.
2 May you blow them away like smoke—
as wax melts before the fire,
may the wicked perish before God.
3 But may the righteous be glad
and rejoice before God;
may they be happy and joyful.
4 Sing to God, sing in praise of his name,
extol him who rides on the clouds ;
rejoice before him—his name is the LORD.
5 A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows,
is God in his holy dwelling.
6 God sets the lonely in families,
he leads out the prisoners with singing;
but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.
7 When you, God, went out before your people,
when you marched through the wilderness,
8 the earth shook, the heavens poured down rain,
before God, the One of Sinai,
before God, the God of Israel.
9 You gave abundant showers, O God;
you refreshed your weary inheritance.
10 Your people settled in it,
and from your bounty, God, you provided for the poor.
32 Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth,
sing praise to the Lord,
33 to him who rides across the highest heavens, the ancient heavens,
who thunders with mighty voice.
34 Proclaim the power of God,
whose majesty is over Israel,
whose power is in the heavens.
35 You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary;
the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people.
Praise be to God!

We all look for ways in which we may overcome life’s trials and challenges. The bigger they are, the more earnestly we fight to overcome them. In our hearts, we are not quitters. We will fight for our very lives with everything that is in us. And yet, there are times when we become so overwhelmed by all that we have to face. That’s when helplessness and hopelessness enter into our lives bringing their discouragement, and their efforts to frustrate us. We reach the point of disappointment because we see our enemies seeming to prevail over us. We see the world and its unjust events unfold before our eyes and all of our efforts seem futile. Left without a human recourse, we turn to the only source of power we know of. We turn to our God. And it’s in our turning that we rediscover our God who has always been there with us and for us. It’s in our seasons of our greatest weakness we realize what we’ve known all along. God Is our strength. When we realize that God is our strength, it begins a cycle of remembering and praise. We remember that our God is all powerful and that none can stand before Him. Our enemies disappear before our God like a dream that is soon forgotten. We remember that God has always been our provider, caring for us when we found it difficult — if not impossible — to care for ourselves. We remember how our God has blessed us abundantly. That’s when we give praise to our God. Even our enemies who have been defeated by our God are called to recognize their weakness against the strength of our God. So, we praise God because God is our strength. God’s strength has helped us fight and win many battles against our enemies and so, God is worthy of our praise. Were it not for God’s strength — for the Lord being on our side — all hope would have been lost. But because God is our strength, we need not fear being overcome by evil. God’s strength and goodness will overcome evil with God’s blessings. And we will sing songs of praise to our God because God has been and always is our strength.

What challenges have you faced in life where you recognized that God was your strength in your time of weakness?
What was your reaction when God’s strength save you in your time of weakness and danger?

Todays Prayer

Today’s Prayer —
Almighty God, lead me to remember Your strength and accept my songs of praise and thanksgiving as my gratitude for all the times Your strength brought me through life’s challenges.

Adult Ministries

The Adult Ministries group at Mason Memorial Community Church is a spiritual group who’s goal is to help others grow to a mature faith in God while providing comradery and fellowship with the congregation. To be a focus point in our community, we select projects which will help the needs of others.

Some of the Adult Ministry’s projects/activities are as follows:

1. Sack lunches at the Willa Gill Center

2. Thanksgiving and/or Christmas Baskets

3. Angel tree gifts for children at Christmas

4. Parents Night Out which gives adults in the community and church time to fellowship along with Bible study and dinner. We also distribute Gospel/Bible tracts for discussion.

5. Sponsor an Annual Gospel Musical

6. Purchase gift cards for groceries & pharmaceuticals to help people in need in our congregation & community

7. Christmas caroling at nursing homes where our members reside The Adult Ministry group is always open to new ideas/suggestions and members. We embrace Matthew 9:37 “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few”.

Men's Ministry

The United Methodist Men’s ministry of our local church is a core group of men, partnering with their pastor, to invite and initiate spiritual growth opportunities for all men of the church. Everyone has different gifts, graces, and areas of interest. Therefore, opportunities for participation include diverse ministries of the church, such as

prayer groups
missions
Bible studies
Retreats
Workshops/Seminars
Discipleship Groups (small groups in the tradition of John Wesley where we hold each other accountable for our faith journey in Christ)

We encourage leading and participating on committees, teaching Sunday school classes, youth ministries, scouting, mentoring, and assisting in leading worship service. The focus is both inward and outward. Inward — concentrating on those who attend and participate in the ministries within the church, and outward — to all men, assisting them to engage in the process of spiritual growth.

Importance

Men lead others best by modeling Jesus Christ in thoughts, words, and deeds.
Spiritual maturity is signified in spiritual reproduction, as the faith of mature disciples passes on in others.
Men growing in Christ become effective spiritual leaders in their homes and congregations, working as partners with their spouses if they are married and congregational leaders-both lay and clergy.
Spiritually growing men help congregations to become vital and alive.
Everything desired from and through men comes as a result of men growing spiritually and maturing as disciples: family blessings, stewardship, service, outreach, prayer, spiritual leadership, lifestyle evangelism, and faithful obedience. Men are foundational to the life and health of the church.
When a man lives daily in surrendered faith, God is honored and many lives are blessed. Transformed hearts are forged when we surrender our hearts to Christ and center our lives in Christ.

Mission

Our mission is to support spiritual growth among men, helping men to mature as disciples as they encourage spiritual formation in others.

Goal

Our goal is to empower the ministry of Jesus Christ through men within our congregation as we seek to capture the vision of God for our church —

“to become a living example of Jesus Christ active in service to our community.”

Pathway

Our pathway is a lifelong commitment to spiritual growth to maturity as followers of Christ. Our spiritual formation is marked by spiritual reproduction as our faith.

Churches United for Justice

Churches United for Justice is a diverse and growing coalition of 17 churches throughout Wyandotte County. Members of these local parishes in Wyandotte county have come together based on the biblical imperative to “… do justice, ff.” (Micah 6:8), as well as Jesus’ reminder that while giving to the church is good, people of faith should pay more attention to the weightier matters of faith, justice, mercy, and faithfulness. (Matthew 23:23). In each of these reflections, justice is seen as primary for the health of the community and personal relationships. Justice in a biblical sense is the quality of being fair and reasonable. This often requires systemic change within communities.

The faiths participating in Churches United for Justice include United Methodist, Baptist, Philadelphia Bible, Peace and Fellowship, Church of Christ and Episcopal. These faith communities have come together believing that justice is a primary issue of faith and is the foundation of healthy relationships that build community.

Activity

Our church’s faith community participation is and will be in conjunction with the organization’s effort to focus on the need for affordable housing and curbing violence in our community.

Contact

Lead Organizer: Amber Adams
Associate Organizer: Brett Eisenhauer
Team Leader: Karen Shepherd