Mason Memorial Community Church – UMC of Kansas City, KS

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“A Changed Mind and Heart”

September 27, 2026

“A Changed Mind and Heart”

Date Preached: September 27, 2026

Speaker: Ron King

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“A Changed Mind and Heart”

“All Is Fair in Love”

September 20, 2026

“All Is Fair in Love”

Date Preached: September 20, 2026

Speaker: Ron King

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“All Is Fair in Love”

“Heart Inspired Forgiveness”

September 13, 2026

“Heart Inspired Forgiveness”

Date Preached: September 13, 2026

Speaker: Ron King

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“Heart Inspired Forgiveness”

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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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Wednesday, September 30, 2026 — Luke 3;1-3

All of us are born within the ruling power of some leader. And most of us are unknowing of… Read More

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 — Luke 3;1-3

1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar — when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene — 2 during the high-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. 3 He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

All of us are born within the ruling power of some leader. And most of us are unknowing of those who rule when we are born. Because of our newness to life and the world, who they are may be insignificant. Additionally, those who live within the times of those rulers reign are — in some very real ways — beholden to the authority of those in charge. There may even be a hierarchy of leaders, each given authority over some area to rule and reign as they see fit. But when God calls a person into service, who the leaders are of a nation, state, country or region are unimportant. What becomes important is what that person called by God has been tasked to do according to the role they have been called to fill. John came as one crying in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. It didn’t matter to him or to God who the leaders of those nations were, especially since God rules over all. Whatever John was doing in the wilderness before he was called to preach required a change of both his heart and mind to undertake the will of God and do it.

In reality, that’s what it takes for each of us. Whatever we’re doing and whomever it is that’s in charge of the nation/state in which we live when God calls upon us will require a change of mind and heart on our part in order to believe and become obedient to God’s word. Those who heard John’s message of repentance had to be transformed in heart and mind to confess their sins — the reality of who they truly were — and to repent — to embrace the acceptance of their new life as an act of obedience. Having a changed mind and heart will create a new mindset and heart condition conducive to God’s influence.

How would you explain your changed mind and heart that led you to believe in and follow Christ?
What would you share of your story that would encourage others to do the same?

Todays Prayer

Today’s Prayer —
Gracious God, continue transforming my mind and heart that I may always be obedient and open to your call upon my life.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — Matthew 11:7-11b

Most of our decisions about others are made based on what we know, what we think we know, what w… Read More

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — Matthew 11:7-11b

7 As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind? 8 If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces. 9 Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10 This is the one about whom it is written:
“‘I will send my messenger ahead of you,
who will prepare your way before you.’
11 Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist;

Most of our decisions about others are made based on what we know, what we think we know, what we’ve heard, what we want to believe about them, and our preconceived expectations about who that person is. If we’ve already made up our minds that they are suspicious, then there is typically nothing that will change that opinion. If we’ve acknowledged that a person is of upright character and integrity, our view of that person will seldom change. And we have to be honest. We are sometimes so entrenched in what we believe about a person that nothing can change our minds. But, if we’ve played a hunch about a person, that hunch will usually need verification from someone we trust that our hunch is right.

To hear from someone we trust is an important feature of belief. But as important is as hearing from someone we trust is the faith that the person we trust has the power and authority to verify that what they say is the truth. That trust is certified when they can accurately identify our expectations; when they know exactly what we are hoping for and can — with some voracity — honor our hopes with a prophetic word from the past. We get some validation when what we’ve believed can be verified by someone we trust. It has the power to change not only our minds, but our hearts convincing us that our faith has been confirmed and that God is faithful.

What action most affects your decision to change your mind or heart about someone who may be questionable?
Who do you trust most to change your mind and heart about your belief in another person?

Todays Prayer

Today’s Prayer —
Loving God, create within me a deeper trust in Your word to change my mind and heart about people I’m unsure about.

Monday, September 28, 2026 —Acts 4:5-7

We have always been a people to question authority. We want to know who gives who the righ… Read More

Monday, September 28, 2026 —Acts 4:5-7

5 The next day the rulers, the elders and the teachers of the law met in Jerusalem. 6 Annas the high priest was there, and so were Caiaphas, John, Alexander and others of the high priest’s family. 7 They had Peter and John brought before them and began to question them: “By what power or what name did you do this?”

We have always been a people to question authority. We want to know who gives who the right, the power, and the privilege to dictate certain conduct in our lives. We know that there are persons in authority granted by the state to prevent harm, violence, and catastrophe from happening in our communities. We know that there are people given the authority to be in certain places at certain times, to answer to emergencies such as fires, accidents, and crime. But we seldom question the authority of persons who are doing good unless and until it brushes up against something that challenges our presumed authority and power.

One would think that to do good — to offer something to people that relieved their suffering, removed their distress, and offered them life would go unquestioned. But it’s the nature of people to feel threatened when someone has the power and authority to draw support away from the status quo. It happened to Jesus. It happened to the disciples. And we’re all vulnerable to questions concerning our authority if we decide to do good if they derive from pure motives, especially if our good-will efforts themselves pose a threat to someone else’s popularity, power, status, or authority. It might be amazingly simple to applaud and encourage those working to do beneficial things to and with others than to question them. The only thing it would take would be a changed mind to open the door to possibilities and a changed heart of encouragement to give life and peace to all.

When have you observed someone else’s authority being questioned when they were just trying to help someone else?
How do we answer those who question our authority to act in Christ’s name?

Todays Prayer

Today’s Prayer —
Gracious God, give us Your wisdom to answer those who question our authority to act in Christ’s name. Change their minds and hearts that our response will be satisfactory.

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