Congregational Care & Health

Care and Prayer
Caring for Others is the heart of Christian love, and there are many ways we can do this. We reach out to those with "special needs" (such as a recent hospitalization, the death of a loved one, recent arrival of a child, a chronic illness, etc.) providing notes, phone calls, food, transportation, assistance around the house, childcare, and more. If you or someone you know is in need, please let one of the pastors or the church office know.

We have a very active prayer life at Lenexa UMC. Prayer happens in so many forms. One way is through a confidential prayer chain ministry that lets those in need quickly receive support and prayers. Prayer happens in countless other ways...during Sunday School classes, small groups and Bible studies, over meals, during personal and family devotional time, during staff meetings and more. On Sundays, you'll find an updated prayer list in the bulletin. Prayer requests can be made by contacting one of the pastors or the church office at 913-888-5600. You can also submit a prayer online.

ChristCare

ChristCare is a program of on-going small groups, each led by a person with special training, for the purpose of helping one another grow spiritually. There are currently four groups that meet regularly; all are open to new members and each takes on its own format to meet the needs of its group. Each also focuses on a way it can provide outreach to others in some form of mission work. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry is a lay ministry providing confidential one-on-one Christian care-giving to persons in our church and community who are in situations where having someone to talk to can really brighten the day. Stephen Ministers receive special (and on-going) training for this confidential ministry. To learn more, contact one of the pastors at 913-888-5600. You can also visit www.stephenministry.com.

Create With Spirit
This group meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7pm to work on art/craft projects and for an informal Bible Study and time of prayer. The group is open to anyone in the community. Many who attend knit/crochet baby hats and booties for those in need (both locally and globally), prayer shawls to provide care and comfort to others, and hats of all sizes for the homeless. Patterns and some supplies are available at the church. If you would like to join the group, you can just show up when your schedule permits. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Faithfully Fit Forever

Staying fit is vital to all of us – no matter how young or old we are. Faithfully Fit Forever classes are geared for all levels of fitness and for all ages, and include intermediate, low impact aerobics, strengthening exercises, health tips, and devotions. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 – 7pm. Call the church office to register and for more details: 913-888-5600.

Yoga Xoga

"Yoga Xoga" is led by registered Yoga Teacher Heidi Valenzuela. It is called "Demystified Yoga" because it leaves out traditional aspects of yoga such as Sanskrit chanting mystical images. All fitness levels are welcome and no pre-registration is required. Classes meet Thursdays at 7:15pm and are open to anyone. New students: Buy 1 class, get 1 free; a punch card is also available to purchase. Contact Heidi at 913-345-82069 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details.

Blood Drives
The Health Ministry team hosts community blood drives periodically during the year. Check www.savealifenow.org for upcoming drives and to sign up to donate.