In mid May, a team will return to Ethiopia to continue work in the refugee camps as well as with the local community. It is our hope and prayer to begin construction on a much needed soccer field for the unaccompanied minors. We will also be delivering uniforms that have been donated from local schools [...]
By Britney Hamm She was 69 years old, but most days she felt like she was 99. Some days it seemed death already had her in its grips, as evidenced by the confines of her wheelchair and the grey pallor her skin held. Life had lost its luster long ago – if it had ever [...]
What are you doing on Sunday, April 23rd? Coming to the semi-annual Association potluck and worship celebration , we hope! In October, the Administrative Committee recommended some changes to our meeting procedures and bylaws. Their recommendations passed, and one result is that we will gather as an Association twice a year instead of once a [...]
February 3rd was a night full of delicious food, wonderful fellowship and hilarious laughter. For the 8th year in a row, BR-KC has hosted the annual Pastor/Staff/Spouse Appreciation Banquet at FBC Raytown. This year saw our biggest attendance so far. Paul Miller entertained the crowd with impressive juggling, great comedy and, of course, audience participation. [...]
by Britney Hamm In Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians, he writes, And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the [...]
by Nicole Brown After returning from another trip to Ethiopia, my heart and mind are not at rest. I am so unsettled once again at what I have witnessed looking into eyes that seem so empty and untrusting...torn and dirty clothes, feet with no shoes and children that are without parents. Jesus never said that [...]
by Roy Harryman Two local churches are joining forces and merging memberships to make agreater impact in Cass County and beyond. Manna Fellowship Church, of Belton, and CrossPointe Baptist Church, located at M-291 and 58 Highway, just east of Raymore, have formed a partnership that officially began Sunday, February 5th. CrossPointe, in Cass County since [...]
As you know, tornadoes and heavy storms hit the Oak Grove area last night. There were over 450 homes that were severely damaged or destroyed. Many of those homes were homes of members of our local churches. If you would like to help in any way (providing food, clean-up, etc.) please contact our office and we [...]
Since Restoration House of Greater Kansas City was established, it has been a goal to develop a sustainable source of income for the work of Restoration House. We are excited to now announce the upcoming launch of Rehope Market! The mission is to sell donated goods to fund the ongoing work of Restoration House, to [...]
Join us for the monthly Restoration House awareness and training event. Get informed about the problem of human trafficking, and get equipped to help in the fight against it!This month we are excited to have Helen Taylor, Director of Intervention for Exodus Cry as our guest speaker. Helen's talk will be on Offering Exit & Doors of [...]
