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KC First: Upcoming Events
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Preparing our hearts for...
Sunday, January 18, 2015
9:15am: Sunday School for all ages
10:45am: This Sunday, Pastor Brad Estep will be speaking about
John 1:43-51.
Children in grades 1-4 will be dismissed after the offertory for a time of children's worship, studying the same passage.
Christ alone, Cornerstone;
Weak made strong in the Savior's love!
Through the storm, He is Lord,
Lord of all.
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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 tonight, at 6:30pm in the following locations:
KC First Church Youth Room (led by Pastor Estep)
11811 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
Home of Lyle & Dilda Curtis
10214 W 99th Terr
Overland Park, KS 66212
Home of Audrey Landers
6523 Woodland Ave
Kansas City, MO 64131
(located across the street from the Seminary; please park in the driveway & follow signs for entry)
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| This week (Jan 16 - Jan 23)... |
This Sunday, January 18, will be our youth group's big fundraiser for Nazarene Youth Conference, held this summer. Make plans now to stay for lunch in the gym after the morning service. A baked potato bar with chili will be offered. Donation baskets will be available for lunch, and all proceeds will go directly to our teens. We will also be having a pie auction featuring some of the best pies/desserts from people in our church. There will also be an auction to smash a pie in Pastor Roland's face, and potentially other pastors/youth sponsors, at the all-church movie night onFebruary 15. At this auction you will also be able to sign up to hire teens for house/yard work. Please by emailing the church office (kcfc@kcfc.org).
Contact Pastor Roland (rtedder@kcfc.org) for more info.
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| 2015 Work & Witness Trip Meeting |
Next Sunday, January 18, following the morning service, there will be a brief informational meeting about our upcoming Work & Witness trip to Big Lake, Alaska. The meeting will be held in Room 230, next to the sanctuary. If you have any interest in the trip, or are already planning to participate, please plan to attend this first informational meeting. Details about the work project, travel arrangements, lodging, and cost will be provided. Contact JoAnn Blevins (joablevins@gmail.com) if you have any additional questions.
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| This annual service is modeled after one implemented by John Wesley years ago. The evening will be led by Dr. Doug Hardy and focuses on renewing our covenant with God. This year, the Wesley Covenant Service has been rescheduled to take place on January 18, 2015 at 6pm in the Westside Room. |
| Contribution Statements Available |
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).
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| Next week (Jan 23 - Jan 30)... |
Our next Lunch & Learn session, "Great Grace in Unexpected Places: The Life of a General Superintendent", will be held this Tuesday, January 20, at noon in the Southside Room with special guests Dr. Jesse & Susan Middendorf! Please bring your own lunch-dessert & beverages will be provided.
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| 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.
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Our next all-church day of prayer will be held Saturday, March 21, at YouthFront near LaCygne, Kansas. Plan now to be a part of this opportunity for personal and group prayer times in a lovely camp setting. More details will be coming soon.
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| 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.
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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.
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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.
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This Wednesday's Schedule (1/21/15):
5:15pm: Friends & Food meal in the gym ($4.50/person; $15/family)
~ This week's menu: chili, bread, orange slices, & dessert
6:00pm: Children's Programming
6:15pm: Adult Choir Rehearsal
Beth Moore Bible Study
6:30pm: Youth Group
SWIFT
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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!
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| 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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