Friday, April 24, 2015

First Church of the Nazarene of Kansas City, Missouri, United States for Friday, 24 April 2015 E-News

First Church of the Nazarene of Kansas City, Missouri, United States for Friday, 24 April 2015 E-Newspril 17, 2015: Upcoming Events
Preparing our hearts for...Sunday, April 26, 2015
9:15am - Sunday School classes for all ages
10:45am - Worship Service
This Sunday, Pastor Estep will be speaking from John 15:1-8. After the offertory, children in grades 1-4 will be invited to a time of Children's Worship with Margie Schwarz, studying the same passage.
6pm - Excerpts from Exodus (Westside Room)
Bless the Lord, o my soul;
O my soul, worship His holy name!
News & Events
All-Church Work Day
Our all-church work day will be TOMORROW, beginning at 8am. Please check in at the canopy entrance. Projects include: painting, furniture polishing, high cleaning in the gym, raking leaves, and flower bed cleaning. Stay for as long as you are able--lunch will be served in the gym.
Excerpts from Exodus
All are invited to an evening of special music and art THIS Sunday, April 26, at 6pm in the Westside Room, as our children share songs and Scripture from their recent study of the book of Exodus. There will be a cookie reception to follow, with art on display in the foyer.
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World
This Tuesday, April 28, from 9am to 2pm, ladies in our Tuesday morning Bible study will be sharing about what God is doing through Bible study and prayer in their recent "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World" study. All are invited to join for fun, fellowship, singing and sharing. Please sign up in the lobby after service on Sunday.
Watercolors Class
Robert Maurus will be leading a second session of his watercolors class this spring on Tuesday evenings at 6pm in the Southside Room. The class began last Tuesday, April 21. Each class session will feature a demonstration, followed by hands-on art work. There will be a one-time cost of $15 for supplies. All are welcome, regardless of past experience. Please contact Robert Maurus (480.255.9007) to register.
First Saturdays
All ladies are invited to First Saturdays at Panera (located at 103rd & State Line) for a time of food, fellowship, and prayer together. The group will meet next Saturday, May 2, at9am.
Annual Local Church Elections
Historically, our church/fiscal year has ended on June 30. As of this year it will end on May 31. As a result, our annual church elections will be held on Sundays, May 10 and May 17. There will be a sample ballot displayed in the foyer on Sunday, May 3.
Date Night
On Friday, May 1, we will be offering childcare in the Children's Area for nursery and preschool-age children, and their siblings from 6pm-9pm. Please bring a sack dinner for your child. Snacks and games will be provided. Please RSVP to Margie Schwarz (mschwarz@kcfc.org) before Wednesday, April 29.
Youth "First Sundays"
Next Sunday, May 3, will be our youth group's monthly "First Sundays" activities. This month, they will meet at Mark & Janelle Parker's home. All teens are invited to join in a night of food and fun. Please bring $3.
Caring for the Caregiver
Are you or someone you know a full-time caregiver? Caring for the Caregiver, "a journey of shared grace with those who give care", will be offered as a 6-week pilot study beginning on Sunday, May 17. The group will meet from 4:30pm-5:45pm in Room 158 and be facilitated by Chaplain Rev. Windy Lovett. If you would be interested in joining this group, please contact Rev. Lovett at wglovett@hotmail.com.
GriefShare
Are you or someone you know experiencing grief after the death of a loved one? Help is available! Our church offers 2 weekly sessions of GriefShare: a men's only group on Wednesday nights and a session open to all on Saturday mornings.
Sessions are comprised of video seminars, workbook exercises, and small group discussion. This Bible-based, Christ-centered group is open to all KCFC attenders, and the Kansas City community.
Please be prayerful about who you may know who would benefit from this valuable ministry. For more information, contact ministry director, Kathy Cagg at 816.333.6444 or kat13cat@hotmail.com. Registration required by contacting the church office (816.942.9022 or kcfc@kcfc.org).
Jesus Film Trip to Africa
Travel with Jesus Film Harvest Partners (JFHP) to see the Jesus Film Ministry in action on the field in Malawi, Africa. Experience evangelism on the field, interact with local Christian leaders, attend viewings of the Jesus Film in various villages, and see firsthand what God is doing through the film. A JFHP team will be making the trip to Malawi in early November to deliver equipment. A two-day safari will be included in the trip. Estimated cost is $3000-$3500 per person. If you would like to be a part of this adventure or would like to learn more, please call Dale or Judy Foster at913.339.8876.
Wednesday Nights
Wednesday Nights
This Wednesday's Schedule (4/22/15):
5:15pm: Friends & Food Meal in the gym
This week's menu: burritos, chips, orange slices, & dessert
5:30pm: Youth Alpha Film Series
6pm: Men's GriefShare Group
6pm: Children's Programming
6:15pm: Adult Choir Rehearsal
6:30pm: SWIFT
Our Mission: to make Christ-like disciples
11811 State Line Road
Kansas City, Missouri United States
816.942.9022
Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene
11811 State Line Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64114 United States
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