9:15am: Sunday School for all ages
10:45am: This Sunday, Pastor Brad Estep will be speaking about
Mark 1:29-39.
Children in grades 1-4 will be dismissed after the offertory for a time of Children's Worship, studying the same passage of Scripture.
Sound His praises: Jesus who bore our sorrows;
Love unbounded, wonderful, deep, & strong!
Praise Him, praise Him ever in joyful song!
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting
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.
Prayer gatherings will be held next Friday, February 13 at 6:30pm in the following locations:
Home of Neil & Charlotte MacPherson
6013 NE Turquoise Dr
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Home of David & Marcia Hayse
914 W Red Bridge Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
NYC Fundraising Update from Pastor Roland
1. Melinda Morgan - $146
2. Pastor Audrey - $106
3. Abe Powers - $82.50
4. Pastor Roger Allen - $69
5. Angie Burr - $47
6. Pastor Brad - $40.10
7. Margie Schwarz - $39.06
8. Pastor Dean - $23
9. Pastor Roland - $10.11
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 4 jars after this Sunday. On February 15, at our Courageous movie night, we will "pie" the top 3 pastors/sponsors!
Thank you,
Pastor Roland Tedder
Youth Pastor
Ministerial Licensing
Those wishing to apply for, or renew, a local or district license in the Church of the Nazarene should contact the church office (816.942.9022 orkcfc@kcfc.org) as soon as possible,in order to schedule a meeting with the interview committee. All KC District forms and interviews must be completed by February 10.
This week (Feb 6 - Feb 13)...
New Church Directory
A new church directory is now available. A hard copy can be found on the greeters' desks this Sunday. If you would like to access our secure directory online, please visit members.instantchurchdirectory.com and create a log-in. You may also visit instantchurchdirectory.com/app to download a directory app to your smart phone or tablet. Please contact the church office with any questions.
Seminarian Offering
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. This Sounday, 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.
M15 Conference
Registration is now open for the M15 Conference (February 9-11, 2015), hosted by the Church of the Nazarene's USA/Canada Regional Office. The conference theme will be: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future. You may register to attend at m15conference.org for $49. If you would like to help with this conference by greeting, ushering, or volunteering at information tables, please email rrcloud@mnu.edu.
Robert Maurus will now be offering 2 identical sessions of a step-by-step watercolor painting class for beginners.
Session 1 will take 6pm in the Southside Room, on Tuesdays February 10, 17, 24 and Thursday, March 5.
Session 2 will take place at 6pm in the Southside Room on ThursdaysFebruary 12, 19, 26, & March 12.
The cost will be $12, and cover all supplies. Each class will feature a demonstration, then time for painting. Please sign up on Sunday in the foyer, or by contacting the church office!
Next week (Feb 13 - Feb 20)...
"Courageous" Movie Night
More details to come!
To see a trailer for the movie, please click here.
Lunch & Learn
Our next Lunch & Learn session will take place on Tuesday, February 17, at 12pm. This month, Becky Grady will be sharing with us about her recently published book, "Freedom's Forty-Eight", a look into the lives of forty-eight former slaves who fought in the Civil War. Please bring your own lunch; desserts and beverages will be provided.
Men's Bible Study
This month, we will be launching a new men's study group on Wednesday, February 18, from 6:30-7:30am at the Panera Bread at 103rd & State Line. This group will be led by Bill Schwarz and will begin by studying the themes in the movie Courageous: Honor Begins in the Home (showing at KC First on February 15). For more information, contact Bill Schwarz (billschwarz@sbcglobal.net or 816.830.0638).
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.
RSVP to Dawn Estep at alfredah101@yahoo.com. Bring a friend,
co-worker, neighbor, etc.!
Mark Your Calendars...
"Slice of Life" Workshop
Everyone is invited to a writing workshop on Saturday, February 21 from 9:30am-11am in the library, featuring special guests J. Paul & Marilyn Turner. If you have longed to write important "slices" of your life, but never knew how to start, this workshop is for you. The workshop will feature helpful hints for writing, and advice from experienced writers.
Spiritual Renewal Services
grades 1-4 are invited join Margaret Tyler, our KC District Children's Pastor, as she leads services especially geared for our children. There will be information/invitation cards at the greeters' desks this Sunday, with a complete listing of services and events during that week.
Ladies' Day Out
Pathways to Prayer
You are invited to be a part of an intergenerational day of prayer onSaturday, March 21, at 8am at YouthFront Camp near LaCygne, Kansas. Experience and learn about: prayer & work, prayer & art, prayer & the cross, prayer & nature, prayer & music. Register through the church office or by using our online giving page and marking "Day of Prayer" in the "other" category under "Fund". Cost: $20/adult, $10/child. Registration deadline will be March 8. More information can be found on our website.
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.
Wednesday Nights
This Wednesday's Schedule (2/11/15):
5:15pm: Friends & Food meal in the gym ($4.50/person; $15/family)
~ This week's menu: lasagna, salad, & dessert~
5:30pm: Youth Alpha Film Series
6:00pm: Children's Programming
Men's GriefShare
6:15pm: Adult Choir Rehearsal
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!
For Men Only
Youth Alpha Film Series
This winter, our youth ministry department will participate in the Alpha Youth Film Series: 12 interactive sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith, designed specifically for young people. This is the perfect event to invite those young people who have questions about Christianity! The sessions will take place on Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm, beginning with dinner in the gym. Contact Pastor Roland for more info.
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!
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
11811 State Line Road
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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