As you can tell, I am trying to get all the 'Celebrating God' posts completed today!!
Here are some fun aspects of our fellowship gatherings @ KCI:
Social Networks
* Super Bowl Party – was a great success in the first quarter of getting the people together to get to know one another – had a blast
* Fun note – we almost had a connection misprint: ‘We are going to have a chili cook off at the Super Bowel Party’ – ha!
* We learned that socials are very important as are 4th Fridays Movies nights began with the Fall transition of 3rd Sunday's Pot Luck.
- Over 80 in attendance – almost a third of congregation!
- Also the great turn out for the Red Barn Farm which began as an event for Community Group only and drew interest to all and was open to all to attend.
- Great connections made – you could sense a deeper connection between people the following Sunday
Our big win –
= When someone states “This is where God is!”
Monday, November 30, 2009
Celebrating God @ KCI - Serving
I am always impressed by the servant hearts of the fellowship community here at KCI. Here are some God moments:
Serving
* We have been averaging over 50 volunteers serving each week
* One greeter ran out in the rain to give people umbrellas as they came in – biggest smile on his face the whole time!!
* Serving with Style Team has blossomed and continues draw new interest – 2 leaders with over 6 volunteers
* There is a great sense of unity amongst the campus – there is no delineation of staff and congregation – only one body serving together with freedom to express thoughts, ideas, struggles, and dreams.
I am so encouraged by the 'Koinonia' at KCI. We have a passion and pursuit to serve Christ in all that we do.
If you are not serving yet and would like to, feel free to check out our 'Opportunities to Serve' booth, next Discover Your Design group, or call the KCI Office @ 816.243.5637.
We would love to get you engaged and involved!!
Serving
* We have been averaging over 50 volunteers serving each week
* One greeter ran out in the rain to give people umbrellas as they came in – biggest smile on his face the whole time!!
* Serving with Style Team has blossomed and continues draw new interest – 2 leaders with over 6 volunteers
* There is a great sense of unity amongst the campus – there is no delineation of staff and congregation – only one body serving together with freedom to express thoughts, ideas, struggles, and dreams.
I am so encouraged by the 'Koinonia' at KCI. We have a passion and pursuit to serve Christ in all that we do.
If you are not serving yet and would like to, feel free to check out our 'Opportunities to Serve' booth, next Discover Your Design group, or call the KCI Office @ 816.243.5637.
We would love to get you engaged and involved!!
Celebrating God @ KCI - Students and Children
As we continue to give praise to God to what He is doing, here are some brief highlights in our student ministries and our children's ministries:
Students –
* Promoted 12 6th graders who are serving as catalyst for the youth group – 1st non transferable from Liberty – created excitement for group at KCI
* Developed Wednesday evening core team for student ministry
* 9 am Community Group – Now averaging almost 30 each week
* Survived first lock-in - which was a blast for all the students!!!
K-5 –
= Averaging 40 each week
= Great stories of kids who beg their parents to come to KCI for the Kids Connection
= Taught each child how to use their Bibles and passed out Bibles to kids (yearly) which for many was their first Bible
Nursery and Preschool –
= Averaging 25 each week
= One set of parents elated to find a place where their son feels comfortable and doesn’t get upset to be left
= Another young child who use to get upset every week, and after working with her – does fantastic each week!! Has graduated to the 2-3 year old class!!
WOW!!
God is good! And I am so thankful for Chip, Ace, and Karyn and their dedication to creating a fun, safe, and exciting environment to talk about Christ and learn more about Him.
Students –
* Promoted 12 6th graders who are serving as catalyst for the youth group – 1st non transferable from Liberty – created excitement for group at KCI
* Developed Wednesday evening core team for student ministry
* 9 am Community Group – Now averaging almost 30 each week
* Survived first lock-in - which was a blast for all the students!!!
K-5 –
= Averaging 40 each week
= Great stories of kids who beg their parents to come to KCI for the Kids Connection
= Taught each child how to use their Bibles and passed out Bibles to kids (yearly) which for many was their first Bible
Nursery and Preschool –
= Averaging 25 each week
= One set of parents elated to find a place where their son feels comfortable and doesn’t get upset to be left
= Another young child who use to get upset every week, and after working with her – does fantastic each week!! Has graduated to the 2-3 year old class!!
WOW!!
God is good! And I am so thankful for Chip, Ace, and Karyn and their dedication to creating a fun, safe, and exciting environment to talk about Christ and learn more about Him.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Celebrating God @ KCI - Global Outreach
Global Outreach (GO) is our emphasis on missional work locally, nationally, and internationally. Here is what has happened over this past year:
Developed great community partnerships with:
o United Services
o Hillcrest Ministries
o SPEAC – South Platte Emergency Assistance Center
Cooperated with Ambassador Building to provide host location for
o Kansas City Media Announcements (Smith Electric)
§ Mayor and State Representatives at KCI
o Community Center Blood Drive
o Ambassador Building Business special events and ceremonies
Preview Trip to Haiti for 2010 International Mission Opportunities
o Identified our National Partner - C3 Missions (www.theglobalorphanproject.org)
o Identified our Field Partner - Northwest Haiti Christian Mission (www.nwhcm.org)
Car Show
o We participated in 2 of KCI Car Shows to introduce people to the KCI Campus
o Repeated remarks – I did not that there was a church here
o Another company donated the air rides for PV to use
Servant Evangelism Project
o 1st qtr of the year – handed out batteries for time change weekend to Ferrelview – very diverse economic bracket
o Great stories of chance to pray with people in the community
Christmas to Go
o Christmas Store with United Services
o Christmas Dinner with United Services, Park Hill School District (Platte City), and Gifts From the Heart Foundation
I am amazed at how God is working in and around us. I love it when we join God in what He is doing!!
Developed great community partnerships with:
o United Services
o Hillcrest Ministries
o SPEAC – South Platte Emergency Assistance Center
Cooperated with Ambassador Building to provide host location for
o Kansas City Media Announcements (Smith Electric)
§ Mayor and State Representatives at KCI
o Community Center Blood Drive
o Ambassador Building Business special events and ceremonies
Preview Trip to Haiti for 2010 International Mission Opportunities
o Identified our National Partner - C3 Missions (www.theglobalorphanproject.org)
o Identified our Field Partner - Northwest Haiti Christian Mission (www.nwhcm.org)
Car Show
o We participated in 2 of KCI Car Shows to introduce people to the KCI Campus
o Repeated remarks – I did not that there was a church here
o Another company donated the air rides for PV to use
Servant Evangelism Project
o 1st qtr of the year – handed out batteries for time change weekend to Ferrelview – very diverse economic bracket
o Great stories of chance to pray with people in the community
Christmas to Go
o Christmas Store with United Services
o Christmas Dinner with United Services, Park Hill School District (Platte City), and Gifts From the Heart Foundation
I am amazed at how God is working in and around us. I love it when we join God in what He is doing!!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Celebrating God @ KCI - Groups
Hey everybody,
Here is what I would like to say 'Yea God!' for Adults and Community Groups -
On Campus
- Community Group 9 am – Now averaging almost 40 each week!
New On Campus Groups added -
- Experiencing God on Sunday evening – 15 People
- Men’s Fraternity – meeting weekly on Tuesdays
- PV-KCI has a book club! It meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month with a group of 10 plus that meet and 8 plus that will join in the readings but are unable to attend most of the meetings.
Off Campus – 3 New Women’s Groups
- Women's Bible study is a success with 3 evening study groups this Fall and plans for 2 days study groups with 1 to 2 evening study groups.
Total of 6 new groups up and running
- Getting ready for 10:30 Community Group
One man remarked that he was going through a tough time and that he didn’t want to come – but once he got to the campus – ‘I felt like I was home’
Another man with a tough past remarked – ‘I feel accepted here’
God is good!
Here is what I would like to say 'Yea God!' for Adults and Community Groups -
On Campus
- Community Group 9 am – Now averaging almost 40 each week!
New On Campus Groups added -
- Experiencing God on Sunday evening – 15 People
- Men’s Fraternity – meeting weekly on Tuesdays
- PV-KCI has a book club! It meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month with a group of 10 plus that meet and 8 plus that will join in the readings but are unable to attend most of the meetings.
Off Campus – 3 New Women’s Groups
- Women's Bible study is a success with 3 evening study groups this Fall and plans for 2 days study groups with 1 to 2 evening study groups.
Total of 6 new groups up and running
- Getting ready for 10:30 Community Group
One man remarked that he was going through a tough time and that he didn’t want to come – but once he got to the campus – ‘I felt like I was home’
Another man with a tough past remarked – ‘I feel accepted here’
God is good!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Celebrating God @ KCI - Worship
This weekend at services, we celebrated what God is doing at KCI. I want to spend the next couple of days this week letting you know how God has blessed us over the past 10 months. Feel free to leave your comments on how God has blessed you over this past year!
Today - I want to share with you about Worship Services:
Worship –
Averaged 300 people weekly for the month of October
o 335 people attended the first week in November
First Time Guests Year to Date
o 158!!
First Sunday in January was 250
o Many from PV – Liberty who had come over to help for the first few months
250 to 335 is 34% growth NOT counting the families and volunteers who returned to Liberty once things got going
Easter Sunday – 475 people
o Biggest Sunday since Easter – 367 on November 1st
3 Baptisms with more on the way (scheduling for families)
God is doing an incredible work here at KCI. I would love to read your stories about how God has blessed you as well
Over the next couple of days, I will share more God blessings in the following areas:
- Community Groups
- Global Outreach
- Children's Ministries
- Serving
- Fellowship
Our big win here at KCI is when someone shares:
"This is where God is"
May HE be glorified in all we do!
Today - I want to share with you about Worship Services:
Worship –
Averaged 300 people weekly for the month of October
o 335 people attended the first week in November
First Time Guests Year to Date
o 158!!
First Sunday in January was 250
o Many from PV – Liberty who had come over to help for the first few months
250 to 335 is 34% growth NOT counting the families and volunteers who returned to Liberty once things got going
Easter Sunday – 475 people
o Biggest Sunday since Easter – 367 on November 1st
3 Baptisms with more on the way (scheduling for families)
God is doing an incredible work here at KCI. I would love to read your stories about how God has blessed you as well
Over the next couple of days, I will share more God blessings in the following areas:
- Community Groups
- Global Outreach
- Children's Ministries
- Serving
- Fellowship
Our big win here at KCI is when someone shares:
"This is where God is"
May HE be glorified in all we do!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Leadership Network's THE NINES Conference
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church is know for its leadership culture, which has been one of the many blessings that I have received over the past several years.
Earlier today, Merle Mees, our Lead Pastor, shared an invitation to a special opportunity event that is coming up on September 9th.
Leadership Network recently asked some of the church’s greatest communicators: “If you had nine minutes to talk one-on-one with thousands of church leaders, what is the one thing that you would tell them?
That simple question is the foundation for THE NINES, a web event unlike any other you’ve previously engaged. The format is simple: 9-minute video leadership lessons that can help multiply your church’s impact. You will be stretched as a leader, and motivated as a church. And you’ll hear a personal word from many of the leaders you know and trust (along with some great new leaders we’ll introduce you to). It all starts at 9:00 a.m. Central time on 09/09/09. The conference will probably last around nine hours!
The best part about it is: it's FREE!
Here are the links to the event:
Here is the link to register:
http://thenines.eventbrite.com/
Here is the official link about the event:
http://thenines.leadnet.org/
(take a look at the confirmed speakers - it continues to grow each day)
Here is the link to Tony Morgan's website [the one that I will connect with for the event]:
www.TonyMorganLive.com
This looks like it will be fun. Mark your calendars - I'm sure we will have good discussions. I have registered already - will you?
Earlier today, Merle Mees, our Lead Pastor, shared an invitation to a special opportunity event that is coming up on September 9th.
The Nines from Todd Rhoades on Vimeo.
Leadership Network recently asked some of the church’s greatest communicators: “If you had nine minutes to talk one-on-one with thousands of church leaders, what is the one thing that you would tell them?
That simple question is the foundation for THE NINES, a web event unlike any other you’ve previously engaged. The format is simple: 9-minute video leadership lessons that can help multiply your church’s impact. You will be stretched as a leader, and motivated as a church. And you’ll hear a personal word from many of the leaders you know and trust (along with some great new leaders we’ll introduce you to). It all starts at 9:00 a.m. Central time on 09/09/09. The conference will probably last around nine hours!
The best part about it is: it's FREE!
Here are the links to the event:
Here is the link to register:
http://thenines.eventbrite.com/
Here is the official link about the event:
http://thenines.leadnet.org/
(take a look at the confirmed speakers - it continues to grow each day)
Here is the link to Tony Morgan's website [the one that I will connect with for the event]:
www.TonyMorganLive.com
This looks like it will be fun. Mark your calendars - I'm sure we will have good discussions. I have registered already - will you?
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