Friday, June 27, 2014

Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene "In Deepest Sympathy" "KC First E-News" "Funeral Arrangements for Dick Fields" "KC First Church Prayer Updates" for Friday, 27 June 2014

Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene "In Deepest Sympathy" "KC First E-News" "Funeral Arrangements for Dick Fields" "KC First Church Prayer Updates" for Friday, 27 June 2014

Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.(Philippians 4:6, NRSV)
KC First Church: Weekly Prayer Update
New & Updated
Sandra Tibi; John McCoy (brother-in-law of Geri McCoy)
Be in prayer for Karen Fields, and the rest of the Fields family, in the passing of Dick early this morning. 
Remember our Work & Witness team that will be returning on Monday, June 30. 
Continue to Pray For...
Ronald Alexander (father of Ronda Bonifield); Sarah Andrews; Traci Gage Ash; Virginia Bible; Jim Borgeson; Carolyn & Clarence Fraley (Steve Fraley's parents);  Georgetta Gage; Brian Kutash (Barb Leatherman's brother-in-law); Cora Logsdon (Kathy Cagg's mother); Glenn McDonald;  Jim Miner; Joyce Parke (Phil Parke's mother); Bea Pinkerton; Wanda Schwarz; Neal Smith (Lena's son); and Carol Zuberer (Lynn Bogart's mother).
Our Homebound
Ocena Allen;  Elaine Anzalone;  Jean Burnes; Dick & Louise Cole;  Barbara Gulley;  Andress Kernick;  Cora Logsdon; Cleona McGuire;  Mary Pauley;  James Viani; and Rita Ulrickson.
Our Missionaries & Military Personnel
Kindra Bible: Extreme Nazarene in Ecuador
Barry & Charlie Carney: Paraguay
Daryll & Verna Stanton: Africa Nazarene University
Stephane & Sandra Tibi: Africa Middle Field  
Zach Bailey;  Matt MacPherson;  and Nathan Morgan.
Also Remember...
Dr. Chic Shaver, and upcoming revivals,
Families who are in financial crisis,
Those looking for jobs,
Those facing upcoming surgeries,
Those who are traveling
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Services for Dick Fields will be held Sunday, June 29, at 7:00pm in the First Church sanctuary. The visitation will be held in the sanctuary from 5:30pm until 7:00pm. There will be a private burial service for the family on Monday morning.
Please be in prayer for the Fields family at this time.
Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene Office
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KC First: Upcoming Events
This week...
Sunday Night
THIS SUNDAY, June 29, at 6:00pm, Marti Sprague will be presenting a special evening of narrative and music, focusing on the life and songs of famous hymn writer, Fanny Crosby. A love offering will be taken at this event to benefit True Light's Emancipation Station women's shelter in Kansas City.
Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser
Need help around the house? 
Have a yard that needs mowing?
Looking for a babysitter for next weekend? Our teens are offering their services this summer as they raise money for their upcoming trip to the Navajo Christian Foundation in Winslow, Arizona. If you would be interested in hiring a teen, or would like to find out more, please stop by the table in the foyer this Sunday!
Next Week...
Church Building Closed on July 4th

Mark Your Calendars...
Compassion Opportunities This Summer
Over the next few weeks, culminating on July 27, our upcoming Compassion Sunday, we will be collecting items for Blessing Bags. These bags can be placed in your car for moments when you encounter someone in need in our community. Please bring the following items to the mission display in the sanctuary foyer, and we will store them for the packing night on July 27. Leftover items will be given to another great cause--Crisis Care Kits that our church has been a part of assembling over the last year. Contact Margie Schwarz or Pastor Roland for more information!
June 29: bottles of water, gallon ziplock bags with zips
July 6: toothbrush & toothpaste
July 13: mini first aid kits, wet wipes, hair combs
July 27: kleenex, washcloths, soap
Summer Camps

Kids' Camp Dates
3rd-4th Grade Camp: July 7-10
5th-6th Grade Camp: July 14-18
Contact Emily Neeld, Bill Schwarz, or Margie Schwarz for more info!

District Youth Camp
Registration for the KC District Youth Camp is now open at kcdistrict.org! Camp this year will be held on July 7-11.
Registration cost is $285.
Contact Pastor Roland for more info!
Fun for Kids!
Parents, mark your calendars for these fun events coming soon!
July 1: Girls' Night Out! Come to the Schwarz's house (609 E 69th St, KC MO 64131) from 6:30pm-8:30pm for some yummy banana splits and fun!
July 18: Girls' Night Out! We will meet in the Children's Chapel at 6:30pm for a Rainbow Loom party! If you know how to make rainbow loom bracelets and already have supplies, bring them! If you don't know how to make them, or don't have supplies, come anyway! We can make some to keep and some to send to children in Haiti!
Youth Mission Trip
This summer, our teens will be going to Winslow, Arizona to work with the Navajo Christian Foundation from July 19-27. Speak with Pastor Roland for more details.
Kansas City District Assembly
The Kansas City District Assembly & Conventions for 2014 will take place on August 5-7. Plan now to be a part of these special events and services with other Nazarenes from the Kansas City area! For a full listing of scheduled events, please use this link: Assembly Schedule. 
If you have been elected to serve as a delegate to either the NMI Convention, or the District Assembly, and find that you are now unable to serve, please contact the church office (816.942.9022 or kcfc@kcfc.org) as soon as possible so that an alternate can be contacted. 
Ongoing Events
Wednesday Nights
There will be NO midweek meals during the summer months. Friends & Food will resume on August 13.
This Wednesday's Schedule:
6:30pm.......Midweek Prayer & Praise (Westside Rm.)
~This week's lesson will be brought to us by Femi Akinmoladun, a ministerial student at MidAmerica Nazarene University~
      Youth Group (Youth Room)
      Wednesday Night Live for Kids (Children's Chapel)
10Tues@10
During the summer, the First Church gymnasium will be open on Tuesday mornings from 10:00am-12:00pm for a time of unstructured fun and fellowship for kids and their parents! Parents are encouraged to bring snacks if they want them, and to stay around to supervise their children. Contact Margie for more information (mschwarz@kcfc.org)!

GriefShare
If you have lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend you have probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt that you feel. KC First's GriefShare group meets on Saturdays at 10:00am to pray, discuss, and watch videos on relevant topics. 
To find out about upcoming sessions, or to register for the next set of sessions, please contact Linda Wilkerson (lwilkerson@kcfc.org).

Young Adult "Encounter"
Every Thursday night, our young adult group meets at 7:30pm in the youth room for an intentional time of prayer, fellowship, and Bible study. Contact Danny Quanstrom or Audrey Landers (alanders@kcfc.org) for more information!
Men's Prayer Breakfast
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 Mission: to make Christ-like disciples
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Friday, June 27, 2014
With Deepest Sympathy
We are saddened at the news of the death of our dear friend, Dick Fields, who passed away this morning. Please remember Karen and the entire family as they grieve this great loss. Details for a memorial service are pending and we will make those available as soon as we know them.

Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene Office
kcfc@kcfc.org   •   http://www.kcfc.org
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Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene
11811 State Line Road
Kansas City, MO 64114 United States
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