OAK GROVE – Pastor Randy Messer of First Baptist Church walked into a classroom in the Horn of Africa and heard voices, crying out and pleading to someone, but he saw no one. But as Messer stepped further into the room, he found the source of these cries. A group of young pastors had come [...]
Recently I asked you to join me in praying for an unbelieving student who has been in our community for a couple of years. This student’s involvement with our church has gone from initially attending only social functions, to then checking out our Story of God gatherings, to now regularly attending our Sunday Worship Gatherings. [...]
During a very cold winter in 1987, a homeless person froze to death on Troost in Kansas City, Missouri. It was then that God laid on Pastor Ken Smith’s heart the need to start Forest Avenue Family Shelter. With 50 cots and 50 blankets, Pastor Ken opened the south half of the Forest Avenue Baptist [...]
BR-KC Association representatives from LifeQuest, First Baptist Grandview, Noland Road, and Blue Ridge churches helped put on a church planter family encouragement retreat for partners in Vancouver, Canada in February. Pastor Scott Patty and Christian Businessman David Atchison of Grace Community Church in Nashville joined us, teaching on making disciples and leaders in the church. [...]
I’ve been facilitating Explore God conversations with students on campus at Blue River and Longview Community Colleges. Explore God Discussion Groups are designed to create a safe environment where students can seek credible answers to challenging spiritual questions. Below are some of the questions we’ve been discussing. • Does my life have a purpose? • [...]
Our Executive Board met at Spring Valley Baptist in Raytown the end of January where we heard outstanding reports of God moving and using the Horn of Africa team made up of members of Noland Road, United Believers, Ethiopian Church in Olathe, and First Baptist Oak Grove. The Board also welcomed River’s Edge Fellowship led [...]
The People Teams, led by Andrew H., will once again hold their annual soccer camp for immigrant children. They need volunteers to help with the soccer league in the Northeast on Saturdays from April 9 through May 14 from late morning to early afternoon. Volunteers will help drive kids, coach teams, or build relationships with [...]
Greater Bethel Missionary is in need of a passenger van. If you have a van to donate or sell at a reasonable price, contact Pastor Lee at 305-5156 or 761-3400. Blue Ridge Baptist in Independence is looking for a part-time administrative assistant. Email resumes to [email protected]. Disaster Relief training will be held on March 11-12 [...]
Why church planting? Because the majority of the people we look in the eye every day live without the hope of salvation. They are, as Jesus said, “harassed and helpless.” Jesus had compassion on the people, and he told his disciples to pray for more workers to bring the Good News of the Kingdom to [...]
Dear Partners in Missions, I want to update you on our 2015 end-of-year finances, Pastor/Staff/Spouse Appreciation Banquet, Horn of Africa Fundraiser, and ask for your prayers for the retreat we will lead and provide for church planter’s families in Vancouver, Canada. 2015 FINANCES - You can see our church giving report and total funds given [...]
