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KC First: Upcoming Events
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Preparing our hearts for...
Sunday, January 25, 2015
9:15am: Sunday School for all ages
10:45am: This Sunday, Pastor Brad Estep will be speaking about
Mark 1:14-20.
Children in grades 1-4 will be dismissed after the offertory for a time of children's worship, studying the same passage.
When we see You, we find strength to face the day.
In Your presence, all our fears are washed away!
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40 Days of Prayer & Fasting
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On Wednesday, January 14, we began a journey of prayer & fasting, in preparation for revival and renewal. A calendar of Scripture readings & fasting suggestions can be found by clicking here or by visiting our church website.
Home-based prayer meetings will occur several times during this journey. You are invited to attend any and all of these meetings as you are able. These meetings will take place in different areas of the city.
The prayer gatherings for this week will take place next Friday, January 30, at 6:30pm in the following locations:
Home of Harold & Delta Allen
210 E 130th Ct
Kansas City, MO 64145
Home of Marvin & Donita Crow
2225 NW Summerfield Dr
Lee's Summit, MO 64081
Home of Chip & Brenda Kraft
11095 W 170th Terr
Olathe, KS 66208
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NYC Fundraising Update from Pastor Roland
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First, the teens and I would like to send a huge thank you to everyone for coming to Chili, Spuds, & Pie last Sunday. The teens felt so loved to see all of you there, and we also felt your support. You all helped us to raise over $4,000 towards Nazarene Youth Conference. We are truly a blessed youth group to be a part of such a loving congregation.
Second, I would like to update you on our Pie-a-Pastor-or-Sponsor fundraiser. After last Sunday, the standings are as follows:
1. Pastor Audrey ($81.00)
2. Pastor Brad ($31.10)
3. Margie Schwarz ($21.00)
4. Pastor Roland ($8.11)
5. Pastor Dean ($3.00)
6. Pastor Roger ($2.00)
7. [tied] Angie Burr & Mark Parker ($1.00)
8. [tied] Anne Hardy, Abe Powers, Jim Real, Joni Real, Ashley Tedder, Janelle Parker, Roger Hahn, Phil Parke, & Joy Parke ($0)
Don't forget to stop by the youth booth every Sunday until February 15 to donate towards NYC by placing money in the jars. We will remove the lowest four jars every Sunday. On February 15, at our movie night, we will "pie" the top 3 pastors/sponsors!
Thank you,
Pastor Roland Tedder
Youth Pastor
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| This week (Jan 23 - Jan 30)... |
| If you made a financial contribution to First Church in 2014, you may pick up your confidential contribution statement in the foyer this Sunday (January 18) or next Sunday (January 25). |
| Contribution Statements Available |
| New Church Directory Coming |
| A new church directory will be coming soon. If you have any new changes in your contact info, please contact the church office by Monday, January 26. |
| Next week (Jan 30 - Feb 6)... |
Our church has a long history of supporting Nazarene Theological Seminary here in Kansas City. Many of NTS's professors and students have been, and continue to be, a vital part of our First Church family. Next Sunday, February 1, if you'd like to be a part of our annual offering for NTS, please mark your check or offering envelope, or use one of the seminary envelopes located at the greeters' desks and place it in the offering plate. |
 Women of all ages are invited to a new Tuesday morning study on the book "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World", by Joanna Weaver. The study will begin on February 3 at 9:30am. Sign up on Sunday in the foyer!
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A men's GriefShare group will soon be forming at First Church. These sessions will be comprised of video seminars, workbook exercises, and small group discussions. The group will be led by Steve Fraley and Dr. Neil MacPherson, and will begin on February 4, from 6-7:30pm. This group is open to all men in KCFC and in the community. Registration is required by calling or emailing the church office (816.942.9022 or kcfc@kcfc.org). |
On February 4, the our youth ministry department will launch the Alpha Youth Film Series for 12 weeks on Wednesday nights. Alpha is a series of interactive sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith. The Youth Film Series is comprised of 12 episodes designed to engage young people in conversations about faith, life and God. It was designed primarily for young people who do not attend church and do not have a personal relationship with God. This is the perfect event to invite those young people who have questions about Christianity! Contact Pastor Roland for more info.
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Mark your calendars now for a showing of the movie "Courageous" in the gym on Sunday, February 15 at 5pm! There will be activities in the youth room for children. Concessions and dinner will be available for purchase to raise money for our youth group. This event is open to all KCFC members, and members of the community. Be thinking now about who you could invite to this fun night.
More details to come!
To see a trailer for the movie, please click here.
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| During the month of February, a group will meet on Mondays from 12pm-4pm to make pillowcase dresses & t-shirt shorts for missions. Sign up today in the foyer to donate, cut out pieces, or sew. Contact Connie Riddle for more information. |
Ladies of all ages are invited to a night of fun on Friday, February 20 as we paint one or two canvases with a scripture picture: lots of designs to choose from! You may also paint an extra one that will be taken to some of our homebound church family at a later date. Please meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Youth Room, and use the downstairs entrance near the gazebo.
What to bring: $5 (to offset the cost of paints), a canvas or two up to 20 inches in size, paintbrushes (if you have them), and a finger food to share. Paints will be provided.
co-worker, neighbor, etc.!
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| You are invited to be a part of an intergenerational day of prayer on Saturday, March 21, at YouthFront Camp near LaCygne, Kansas. Experience and learn about: prayer & work, prayer & art, prayer & the cross, prayer & nature, prayer & music. More details to come. |
| Nazarene Youth Conference |
Next July, our teens will be joining around 9000 other teenagers from around the world for Nazarene Youth Conference in Louisville, KY. Through an experience overflowing with dynamic speakers, powerful worship services, high-energy concerts, and service opportunities, NYC 2015 can be a time of great transformation for our young people. Our youth group will be devoting the majority of their fundraising to this event for the next year. If you would be interested in learning more, or in helping to sponsor a teen, please contact Pastor Roland. |
| Registration is now open for the M15 Conference (February 9-11, 2015), hosted by the Church of the Nazarene's USA/Canada Regional Office. Before January 15, you may register to attend at m15conference.org for $39. If you would like to help with this conference by greeting, ushering, or volunteering at information tables, please email rrcloud@mnu.edu. |
| Our church is now able to receive donations and payments through online giving! You may access our secure online giving page by visiting our church website (kcfc.org). You can set up an account for quick access, set up recurring payments, or simply use the "Quick Give" option to give without setting up an account. Funds can be designated Tithes/Offering, Faith Promise, Debt Reduction, or "Other". If you have any questions, please contact the church office at 816.942.9022 or kcfc@kcfc.org. |
This Wednesday's Schedule (1/28/15):
5:15pm: Friends & Food meal in the gym ($4.50/person; $15/family)
~ This week's menu: Minsky's pizza, salad, & dessert
6:00pm: Children's Programming
6:15pm: Adult Choir Rehearsal
Beth Moore Bible Study
6:30pm: Youth Group
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| Serving Women in Frantic Times (SWIFT) |
| Women of all ages are invited to this informal time of fellowship every other Wednesday to celebrate life and support each other! This group is dedicated to strengthening relationships and learning to laugh together. Email Emily Neeld at eneeld@att.net for more information! |
| Every Thursday night, our young adult group meets at 7:00pm in the prayer chapel for an intentional time of prayer, fellowship, and Bible study. Contact Audrey Landers (alanders@kcfc.org) for more information! |
| Gentlemen, before beginning your Friday each week, enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast with a group of First Church men. We meet every Friday at 6:30am in the church atrium. Every first Friday of the month, we serve a hot breakfast. Contact Chip Kraft for more information. |
Our church's GriefShare ministry meets every Saturday morning at 10am. Please be prayerful about who you may know that could benefit from this ministry to the bereaved. For more information, please contact Ministry Director Kathy Cagg at 816.333.6444 or kat13cat@hotmail.com.
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| Our Mission: to make Christ-like disciples |
| 11811 State Line Road, Kansas City, Missouri United States · 816.942.9022 |
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