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DEAR SKEPTIC | DISCIPLESHIP | FUTURE PASTORS | TURNING 30 | SUMMER OF SERVICE

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CELEBRATION

OUR TURNING 30 SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE WITH CELEBRATION SUNDAY.

WE’LL BE GATHERING AT OUR OLATHE CAMPUS FOR BAPTISMS,

BARBECUE, AND BALLOONS. IT’S A CELEBRATION OF

LIFE IN CHRIST AND LIFE TOGETHER!

VISIT CHRISTCOMMUNITYKC.ORG/TURNING30 TO FIND OUT ABOUT OTHER EVENTS.

NOVEMBER 10 | 4:00PM | OLATHE CAMPUS

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C O N T E N T S

DEAR SKEPTIC Sticking with the church is worth it, even if it’s hard at first

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DISCIPLESHIP: FOLLOWING JESUS IN ALL OF LIFE At the heart of Christ Community’s mission is discipleship

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PREPARING FUTURE PASTORS Christ Community’s Pastoral Residency

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SUMMER OF SERVICE Check out this calendar of service opportunities throughout KC

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CHRIST COMMUNIT Y: THROUGH THE YEARS A visual history of Christ Community over the decades

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GROWING UP WITHCHRIST COMMUNIT Y Ordinary events and lives forever changed

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BROOKSIDE400 W 67th Street

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Leawood, KS 66224

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W H YCONNECT At Christ Community, we want to give you a place to CONNECT with Jesus and with

others. We hope this magazine will give you a glimpse into our heart for our shared

mission in Kansas City, and throughout the world. We also hope this magazine will help

you stay informed about upcoming events and activities in the life of our church, so that

you can find the place where you CONNECT with God and with one another.

CAMPUS LOCATIONS

ABOUT THE COVER:Every baptism tells a story. It’s the story of a changed life. As a church, we find great joy in celebrating the stories of those who have made the decision to trust Jesus, following Him in all of life. If that’s not a decision you’ve made, we’re glad you’re here. We hope you’ll come to see who Jesus is and why He’s worth trusting. Cover photo: Baptism at the Brookside Campus, Julia K., student from our Leawood Campus.

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But just because you attended doesn’t mean you are sold yet.

Maybe sticking around and actually becoming a part of Christ

Community is still a big question for you. Maybe you are skeptical

of this whole church thing in general. Trust me, I get it.

I didn’t go to church growing up, so even after I became a

Christian, I was deeply skeptical of the church. I brought a lot

of baggage with me, and it took me awhile to work through it.

Obviously, now I’m a pastor, so I’m a pretty big fan. But I still

encounter so many folks who are open to faith and learning more

about Jesus, but really don’t want anything to do with church.

If you are nodding along, this article is for you. Here’s the thing:

I really, really don’t want you to give up. Not yet. Keep coming!

Why? Glad you asked! Here are a few things I’ve learned that

have helped me along the way:

W E W O R K H A R D T O M A K E C H R I S T C O M M U N I T Y A P L A C E W H E R E D O U B T S

A R E N O T O N LY A L L O W E D , T H E Y A R E W E L C O M E D .

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There’s nothing more relevant than church. One of

the major issues about church I needed to work through

was the assumption of “irrelevance.” For me, it went like

this: The church is a part of the past. I don’t need an

institution to tell me what to believe. And aren’t they just

a bunch of backwards-thinking weirdos anyway? What

I’ve found over the years is I couldn’t have been more

wrong. The church, when it’s done right, is one of the

most important, practical, and challenging spaces for

me personally every week. That isn’t to say that church

is always entertaining and fun. It isn’t. Sometimes we

talk about hard stuff. Things that need to change in

our society. Things that need to change about us. Sin.

Death. Pain and suffering. Loneliness. Hard things. But

relevant things. You may not always agree with what you

hear or what others around you believe, but church is a

place that is deeply committed to the truth. I can’t think

of a more relevant topic than that.

It’s okay to have doubts. I used to think that church

was only for you if you were sure you believed in Jesus

and the Bible and all that stuff. That’s not true. There are

many people in our churches who aren’t sure, and many

people who still have questions and doubts. We work

hard to make Christ Community a place where doubts

are not only allowed, they are welcomed. Even if you

aren’t sure what you think about Jesus or the Bible, you

are welcome here!

Christians aren’t all hypocrites. I hate that I have to

say this, but I do: the church has always and will always

struggle with hypocrisy. Even Christ Community. That’s

part of what it means to work with people: we aren’t

perfect and we often present ourselves as something

we really are not. The recent slate of pastors and

churches imploding due to moral failure is a sad but

relevant example. And wondering if the church is full of

hypocrites like that is a fair question. I’m here to tell you

the answer is No. There are amazing people who model

the love and grace of Jesus in our church. I know I’m

biased, but it’s true. I would hate for you to miss out

on some amazing Christian people because someone

somewhere made a mistake.

There is real community here. Now, I’m not saying

there is perfect community here. But it’s real and

available to you. My perception is that real friendships

and committed relationships are harder than ever to

come by. Once you leave the controlled environment of

high school or college, the workplace and the internet

are the biggest ways we try to connect with other

people. Those are fine, but they don’t hold a candle to

what is possible in the church. The church is one of the

few places left where people gather, not only to worship

and learn, but to get to know each other and support

one another in present and embodied community. Again,

it’s not perfect, but it’s real. And we’d love to have you.

Speaking of which....

The church needs you! Maybe you’ve never thought of

it this way, but church skeptics are great for the church.

It’s how we see things differently. It’s how we get better.

It’s how we grow and reach more people. Seriously!

I recently had coffee with someone who attends our

church but is not really sure what he thinks about it yet.

I left with ten ideas of how to love people like him even

better. I told him, “We need you!” I’ll tell you the same

thing, we need you!

Maybe you are still on the fence. That’s fine. But please

know that our doors are always open to you, and we

would love to have you in our church family. I hope we

will see you back on Sunday!

Andrew Jones is the Campus Pastor at our Leawood Campus.

He has been at Christ Community for nine years and began as

a Resident in 2010. He and his wife Bekah have two children.

I W O U L D H AT E F O R Y O U T O M I S S O U T O N S O M E A M A Z I N G C H R I S T I A N P E O P L E B E C A U S E S O M E O N E

S O M E W H E R E M A D E A M I S TA K E .


Jesus framed discipleship with two often-repeated

words, “follow me.” But what did Jesus have in mind?

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? There is

much we could say to this crucial question, but let me

get to the heart of the matter. Discipleship to Jesus

is about a new life of intimacy, apprenticeship, and

sacrifice.

INTIMACY To follow Jesus

means we understand that the

Christian faith is not following

religious rules, but following a

person. In His atoning death

and glorious resurrection, Jesus

has reconciled us to Himself.

This means that by grace

through faith we are saved from God’s righteous wrath,

forgiven of our sin, and are secure in His redeeming love.

There is nothing we can do to earn our salvation or to

merit His grace. This is the good news of the gospel—

faith that opens the door to intimacy with Jesus. In John

15, Jesus invites His followers to “abide” in Him. To abide

in Jesus is to experience a growing intimacy with Jesus

where we increasingly know Him and are fully known by

Him. This is the “with God life” that the gospel makes

possible. By walking with Jesus in the power of the Holy

Spirit, the deepest longings of our heart find refreshment

and joy in the fellowship and manifest presence of the

resurrected and living Christ. Following Jesus is a life of

growing intimacy with Him.

APPRENTICESHIP Following Jesus is also a path of

whole life apprenticeship. In the great invitation, Jesus

invites all who follow Him to

enter His yoke and learn from

Him. In Matthew 11, we hear

Jesus’ inviting words: “Come

to me all who are weary and

heavy laden and I will give you

rest. Take my yoke upon you

and learn from me for I am

gentle and humble of heart and

you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” When we

say “yes” to Jesus’ great invitation, we embark on

a life-long training regimen with Master Jesus. Yoked

with Him in the normal course of our daily lives, we

become more and more like Jesus as we grow in

Christian maturity.

In Jesus’ yoke we learn His precepts and practices. In

the power of the Holy Spirit, we embrace the spiritual

disciplines Jesus modeled for us. Day in and day out, in

every nook and cranny of our lives, we learn how to live

DISCIPLESHIPFOLLOWING JESUS IN ALL OF LIFE

TOM NELSON

SINCE CHRIST COMMUNITY’S INCEPTION, WE HAVE HAD A MISSION STATEMENT OF BEING A CARING FAMILY OF MULTIPLYING DISCIPLES INFLUENCING OUR COMMUNITY

AND WORLD FOR JESUS CHRIST. AT THE HEART OF OUR MISSION IS DISCIPLESHIP, BUT WHAT DOES DISCIPLESHIP MEAN?

TO FOLLOW JESUS MEANS

WE GRASP THE CHRISTIAN

FAITH IT IS NOT FOLLOWING

RELIGIOUS RULES, BUT

FOLLOWING A PERSON.


our lives like Jesus would. As the incarnated sinless Son of

God, Jesus practiced spiritual disciplines such as solitude,

prayer, fasting, study, and service. Spiritual practices are

not meritorious, but they are transformational in our quest

to greater Christ-likeness and Christian maturity.

As Jesus’ apprentices, are we learning from brilliant Jesus

in our relationships? Are the loves of our hearts being

re-ordered? Do we love God and our neighbors rightly?

Are we learning from Jesus how to love our spouse? Our

children? Our parents? Our siblings? As we go to work

on Monday are we learning from Jesus how He would

love our coworkers and how He would want us to do

our work? Are we learning from Jesus how to play and

rest? Are we learning from brilliant Jesus how to embrace

the changing seasons of life as we experience the

transforming rhythms of grace? Following Jesus is a life of

apprenticeship that transforms all of life.

SACRIFICE When we say “yes” to following Jesus, we

experience a life of intimacy and apprenticeship, but we

also encounter a life of sacrifice. Jesus never hid His scars

to attract disciples. Jesus reminded His followers they

would need to take up their cross like He did. In Luke 9,

Jesus puts it this way: “If anyone would come after me,

let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow

me.” To follow Jesus is to embrace a cross life. In the first

century, the cross was a symbol of death. What does a

cross life mean for us? It may not mean martyrdom, but

it will mean self-denial, sacrifice, and suffering.

Those who say “yes” to Jesus will be asked to say “no” to

some things in life, even good things. The cross life may

involve giving up a relationship that is outside of God’s will.

It may mean putting aside a long-held dream. It may be

saying “no” to some strong desire or a comfortable life. It

may mean facing the ridicule and rejection of friends, family,

or peers because of our faith in Christ. We, or ones we love,

may face persecution for being followers of Jesus. Although

we must not minimize the fact that true discipleship will

often require the sacrifice of our human desires, we must

not forget Jesus promises an abundant life far better than

any alternative we might pursue on our own.

It is easy to have grown up in church or even now attend

church regularly, yet not be following Jesus. Have you

decided to follow Jesus? Are you experiencing a life of

intimacy, apprenticeship, and sacrifice? Wisdom beckons

us to follow. Although we need to count the cost of

following Jesus, we must also be aware of the higher cost

of non-discipleship.

Will you be Jesus’ disciple? As a local church we are

unwavering in our commitment to be a community of faith

focused on discipleship to Jesus. In truth and grace, with

Christ-like love, in the power of the Spirit, let’s follow Jesus

together.

Tom Nelson, Lead Senior Pastor, founded Christ Community 30 years ago. Because of his love for the local church and for building leaders, discipleship has always been at the center of Christ Community’s mission. Tom and his wife Liz have two grown children.

DISCIPLESHIPFOLLOWING JESUS IN ALL OF LIFE

TOM NELSON

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J E S U S . H A V E Y O U D E C I D E D T O F O L L O W J E S U S ?


At the heart of the Christian faith is an invitation to follow

Jesus in all of life. To learn from Him. To be trained in

faithfulness and fruitfulness by living as He lived, and

loving as He loved.

This means that Christians, in many ways, are to be

people who learn by watching and doing. We witness

the habits and disciplines of those who’ve exhibited

Christ-like virtues, and we work to integrate their

knowledge and wisdom into our experience.

This kind of training takes place in the home, in

relationships, and in our workplaces.

One example of this immersive life-on-life learning at

Christ Community is our Pastoral Residency program.

Why Residency?

Many young pastors leave seminary lacking practical

training in day-to-day ministry. They’ve certainly learned

theological truths in the classroom, but often lack

experience in applying those truths to the varied lives

and callings of those in their congregation.

This is why Christ Community is committed to

developing and empowering pastors through our

Pastoral Residency.

The Pastoral Residency provides a wide-range of

potential ministry opportunities suited to each resident’s

gifts, abilities, and eventual ministry focus, with multiple

opportunities for mentorship available. Just as teaching

hospitals provide real-life experience for young, talented

doctors, a pastoral residency provides an irreplaceable

PREPARING FUTURE PASTORS


learning laboratory for seminary graduates to grow

in leadership, preaching, administration, and godly

character. Pastoral residents are mentored by senior

leaders and prepared for life-long success in pastoral

ministry.

Imagining Impact

Since launching our residency program in 2005, Christ

Community has trained and empowered 30 pastoral

residents. It’s our prayer that this investment in next

generation leaders will continue to deepen over time

and that God will continue to use our church to develop,

train, and prepare gifted pastors, who lead with integrity

of heart and skillful hands.

PREPARING FUTURE PASTORS

BY THE NUMBERS

30 20 4 3 3PREVIOUS &

CURRENT RESIDENTS

ARE NOW LOCAL PASTORS

ARE IN PARA-CHURCH

ORGANIZATIONS

ARE IN ACADEMIC

AREAS

ARE IN OTHER ROLES

“I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR MY SEMINARY EDUCATION BUT THERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU CANNOT LEARN APART FROM EXPERIENCING AND DOING. CHRIST COMMUNITY OFFERS A SAFE PLACE WHERE YOU ARE SUPPORTED AND GIVEN REAL WORK TO DO WITH THE EXPECTATION THAT WHILE YOU WILL OFTEN SUCCEED, IT’S OK TO FAIL. THAT ABILITY TO LEARN FROM OTHERS IN A SAFE PLACE WHILE SUCCEEDING AND FAILING HAS BEEN A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE. I CAN’T IMAGINE A BETTER PLACE TO LEARN HOW TO LOVE AND SERVE THE LOCAL CHURCH.”

Jonathan Neef

MDiv, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2016


l i fe@CHRIST COMMUNITYWe believe the local church as God designed it is the hope of the world. We also believe that church is fun. Church is

important. Church is a place to be known, and a place to be invested. It’s a place to laugh, to learn, to be honest, and to

grow. And church is a caring family where everyone matters.

That’s why we love seeing your photos and hearing your reflections about church. Please share them with us on

Facebook, Instagram, or email to [email protected].

ChristCommunityKC.org@ChristCommunityKC@ChristCommunityKC


AS THOUGHTFUL AND COMPASSIONATE APPRENTICES OF JESUS, WE DEEPLY

DESIRE TO MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY,

CITY, AND WORLD.

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STUD E N T S High school students and

adult leaders are invited to

experience an unbelievable

week of camp on water to build

community and connect with

Jesus. Houseboats is open to

all high school students and

their friends. It is our hope that

students will invite their friends,

churched or unchurched, to

join them for this incredible

week of learning about Jesus

and growing deeper in faith in

Christ, building deep Christ-

centered friendships! HO

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REGISTER: ChristCommunityKC.org/houseboats


STUD E N T S Fall Retreat is an incredible

opportunity for our students

to get away and enjoy fun

games, build friendships, rest,

and grow closer to Jesus. Fall

Retreat is always an awesome

and formational weekend, and

this year will be no different for

our separate Middle School

and High School retreats!

Registration begins in August.

Middle School: Oct 18-20 Youthfront Camp West

High School: Nov. 22-24 Westminster Woods Camp

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DETAILS:ChristCommunityKC.org/fall-retreat-HS

ChristCommunityKC.org/fall-retreat-MS


CHRIST COMMUNITY

THROUGH THE YEARS

1989First Sunday Morning ServiceOn Sunday, March 5, 1989, Christ Community celebrated its first Sunday service.

1998A Big Step of FaithAs Christ Community sought to save money for our first construction project, we received word from our sister church in Romania that $50,000 was needed to complete their building. We sent the money we’d saved to our sister church and were surprised by God when we received a single large gift of $500,000 that catapulted us forward in our mission.

1994Land Purchased in Southern Johnson CountyAfter searching for a place to plant a permanent home, our church purchased its first parcel of land in Johnson County. Who could have imagined then that Christ Community would one day exist as one church in five locations?

Since 1989, God has been writing the story of Christ Community. And what a beautiful story it is! Over the past three

decades, our story displays evidence of God’s goodness and proof of His generosity. Our church has been surprised by

directions God has led us and encouraged by the many ways He has blessed the work of our hands. We hope these

glimpses into our past allow you to see and celebrate God’s faithfulness to our church.


CHRIST COMMUNITY

THROUGH THE YEARS 2001Awesome Kids Preschool Opens In 2001, Awesome Kids Preschool started as an outreach into our community to help children grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

1998Relationship with CFBC BeginsIn 1998, Christ Community elders and pastors began a decades-long relationship with Christian Fellowship Baptist Church. Today, that relationship continues as our two churches work to seek the good of Kansas City together.

2005First Pastoral Residents Join Christ Community StaffIn 2005, Christ Community hired its first Pastoral Residents. Since this time, 30 residents have been trained and equipped through the program. Residents are now serving across the country.

2006Olathe Campus PlantedMore than 100 Leawood congregants help plant the Olathe Campus. This was our first step into being a multisite church.

2000Leawood Campus Opens Phase 1 was completed in March 2000.

2008“The Curse of the Cubicle?” Sermon Series In September 2008, Christ Community preached a sermon series entitled “The Curse of the Cubicle?” The series marked our church’s entrance into the broader conversation about the connections between Sunday faith and Monday work.


2015Made to Flourish LaunchesIn June 2015, Christ Community’s sister organization, Made to Flourish, began. Made to Flourish is a network of pastors who seek to encourage and resource each other to integrate faith, work, and economic wisdom for the flourishing of their communities. For more information, visit: madetoflourish.org

2013First Four Chapter Gallery Art Exhibition

2015Shawnee Campus BeginsJanuary 2015 saw the launch of our first “granddaughter” campus in the Shawnee area.

2010Downtown Campus LaunchesIn 2010 services began in various locations downtown. They moved into the current location in 2013. 2011

Brookside Campus Opens After a generous gift of this historic building, services began in fall of 2011.

2019 Christ Community Celebrates 30 Years!

Looking back, we remember and give thanks for the Lord’s gracious faithfulness to us. Now as a multisite congregation spread throughout our city, let us embrace the fruitful future our Lord has for us with humility of heart, unity of purpose, fervent prayer, and bold faith.

Throughout 2019, we will continue hosting events that look back on God’s faithfulness to us. As a church, we look forward to these times of celebration and the wonderful privilege of sharing this journey together.

Happy Birthday, Christ Community!


WHITE AWAKEDANIEL HILL

The picture of the church in the book of Revelation is one of vast and beautiful diversity. For God’s ideal to break into our present moment, a crucial step is for white folks to know what it means to be white.

Christians who are a part of majority white culture can (and should) engage in learning other cultures, but we (I’m speaking for myself now) can forget that we too have a culture that shapes the way we see the world. Until we do the hard work of knowing how whiteness has shaped our experience, we’ll never be as faithful to Scripture as we can be.

Daniel Hill, a thoughtful pastor in downtown Chicago, IL, will take you on a marvelous journey in his own self-discovery that is helpful for white and non-white Christians alike in better understanding each other. Gabe Coyle

D ISUNITY IN CHRIST CHRISTENA CLEVELAND

Long is the list of things that divide people in our day. And while I wish it could be said that the church is immune to such division, sadly she often finds herself with a greater propensity

for it. In her book Disunity in Christ, Christena Cleveland does a remarkable job in lovingly, yet boldly, helping followers of Jesus see the ways they are complicit in creating and perpetuating these divides. But she doesn’t simply point the proverbial finger at Christians. She also encourages and offers ways that the church can grow in unity for the purpose of displaying the union we have in Christ together as those redeemed and reconciled to Him and to one another. Cleveland beautifully asserts that unity is not simply a nice value to embrace, but it is central to our identity as followers of Christ and worshipers of the one true God. “People can meet God within their cultural context but in order to follow God, they must cross into other cultures because that’s what Jesus did in the incarnation and on the cross.” Reid Kapple

THE BRONZE BOW ELIZABETH GEORGE SPEARE

What would you do if the Romans crucified your father and killed your mother, leaving you an orphan? In her 1961 Caldecott Medal winning novel,

Elizabeth George Speare invites us into the life of a boy named Daniel who lives in the 1st century in Israel under Roman rule. Few books have inspired in me a deeper love of Jesus and the forgiveness He makes possible. Bill Gorman

LINCOLN IN THE BARDOGEORGE SAUNDERS

Fair warning: this book is not for everyone, and certainly not for children. But it is an honest, sometimes funny, mostly profound, creative tale about the ways we avoid, cope

with, and ultimately stare death in the face. Written like a play, set in Civil War era America with Abraham Lincoln’s family as a backdrop, I could not put this down. Andrew Jones

REMEMBER DEATHMATTHEW MCCULLOUGH

Nothing says “Happy New Year” like a book about death, but that is where I began my personal meditation in 2019. So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of

wisdom, the Psalmist says (Psalm 90:12). McCullough does just that, pointing out that life is not a savings account we save into, but an account we draw from each day, and one day will draw down to zero. In a culture where it is easy to forget our mortality, Remember Death confronts our mortality and shows how that confrontation opens up a rich life with God. Tim Spanburg

Campus Pastor Book Reviews


“Good morning, Nathan!”

He must have seen the shocked look on my face. I stuttered out a polite, “Good morning,” in response. It

was just my second week visiting, and already someone knew my name? He took the time to remember

me? I was 18, beginning my senior year in high school. I’d grown up in church and could rattle off loads

of Bible trivia. I knew all kinds of stuff about God and church, but all of a sudden I was known.

GROWINGUP WITH CHRIST COMMUNITY

NATHAN MILLER


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When I first walked into Christ

Community, I was wrestling with

faith. My whole life I’d “believed”

because my parents believed. But

in the fall of 1997, I’d had a falling

out with my closest friends. I had

no idea what I was supposed

to do with my life. And I was

growing tired of pretending to be

a “good Christian kid” while living

duplicitously behind my parents’

back. In hindsight, I was also

beginning to experience the mild,

ongoing depression that’s never

really left me.

Yet a pastor remembered my

name. I was worth remembering.

Me. And my life would never be

the same.

At that time, Christ Community met

at Overland Trail Middle School in

Overland Park. I’d never been to a

church that met in a middle school

before, but that wasn’t the only

thing I found to be different about

this church.

I heard preaching and a love for

God’s Word that stretched my

mind, touched my heart, and

made a difference to my week.

I sang church music I actually

connected with. I saw a community

of people who genuinely loved

one another (even a teenager like

me) and engaged in a mission to

care well for our city and world.

I was hooked. Not just on Christ

Community, but on Jesus and His

Church.

That fall, I fell in love with Jesus.

I began reading the Scriptures, and

not because my parents told me

to. I actually tried to start living this

stuff out. I began leading a Bible

study with my peers at school. My

life was no longer my own and I

was better for it, even amidst my

ongoing struggles and sorrows.

I wanted to do the same for others,

so I applied to a Bible college

in Chicago and was gone just a

few months later. This time was

precious to me, and I eventually

felt compelled to pursue a pastoral

vocation. Bible college is also

where I met my wife Kelly. During

summers and on Christmas break,

I was always eager to worship and

serve with my church family back in

KC. By this time Christ Community

had moved into its first permanent

home, in Leawood.

I don’t know why, but even then

Pastor Tom (he’s been my pastor a

long time, people!) began to invest

in me. I remember him taking me

out to lunch to talk about life and

my desire to be a pastor. Tom

was practically my hero. He led an

amazing, healthy, growing church,

but he still made time to know and

encourage me.

Eventually, he mentioned that

Christ Community was thinking

about starting a Pastoral Residency

for seminary graduates to develop

pastors through more than just

the occasional lunch. Perhaps he

took one look at me and thought,

“There’s no way he’s ready! We’ve

got to do something!”

I hadn’t ever heard of a pastoral

residency, but the chance to

actually work for a short time at

Christ Community, to be mentored

by its leaders, and to receive tuition

help at seminary? It almost seemed

too good to be true. There was no

way I could pass that up!

I applied for the residency and was

accepted. (The standards were

much lower back then!) So off I

went to Trinity Evangelical Divinity

School. Kelly and I had recently

been married, and found ourselves

incredibly blessed by our church.

It was 2005 when I joined the staff

as our first pastoral resident. A

month later, our second resident,

Jeanette Thomas, joined too. Fresh

out of seminary, I was filled with

so much learning (and idealism),

but clueless how to be a pastor.

Yet here I was, given the gift of

mentorship. I had the opportunity

to take my first steps in my calling

in a safe setting, before being sent

off to serve God’s church some

place else.

Can you believe that in the 14

years since our residency began,

our church has helped train and

equip 30 pastoral residents? These

men and women are now serving

GROWINGUP WITH CHRIST COMMUNITY

NATHAN MILLERYET A PASTOR

REMEMBERED MY

NAME. I WAS WORTH

REMEMBERING. ME. AND

MY LIFE WOULD NEVER

BE THE SAME.


Christ and His Church all over the

country and world. Think about

that impact!

Yes, seminary is an essential part

of pastoral training, and I wouldn’t

trade those years for anything.

But here is where I learned to be

a pastor—a healthy pastor—and

because of our commitment to

the Residency, we’ve been able to

do that for so many. Just imagine

for a moment the many churches

and the countless lives we’ve been

able to impact because of our

commitment to multiplying leaders.

Even back in 2005, I knew this

was a church I wanted to be part

of for the long haul. I also knew

I was a resident and needed to

start looking for a real job. I applied

many places and got a lot of

rejection letters that year.

Yet, in early 2006, I was put on a

team to explore “multisite church

planting.” Since the very beginning,

Christ Community has had a heart

for our whole city. And we’ve

always believed church planting is

the most effective way to reach lost

people and impact communities.

And don’t forget, church planting

is how Christ Community began in

the first place. We’ve always been

committed to multiplying churches,

but what about multisite?

“It’s a dumb idea,” I originally

told my mentor at the time. But

after much research, our multisite

exploration team concluded that

yes, a multisite strategy would

be an effective way to fulfill our

mission. We recommended to

the Elders that if we were to

move in this direction, we’d most

likely prefer to plant in Olathe. (At

the time, we had lots of people

driving from Olathe to Leawood for

church.) But our team believed it’d

take us at least two years to get

ready for our multisite transition,

which meant I’d be long gone by

the time that campus opened.

But God had other plans.

It was only two months later that

we held our first church service

at the Olathe Campus. We

weren’t ready, but God was, and

He booted us forward with an

unbelievable gift. A little church—

Heritage Community in northwest

Olathe—was closing its doors.

They had 10,000 square feet on

10.5 acres. Would we want to

take over?

In the fall of 2006, the Olathe

Campus opened and God

changed my life once again. We

began with just a few remaining

folks from Heritage Community

Church, and were quickly joined

After 10 years as the Olathe

Campus Pastor, Nathan now

serves at the Senior Pastor of

Congregational Development.

While continuing to serve in Olathe,

he also works closely with the

Campus Pastors, Senior Pastors,

and Elders for the sake of the

whole church, as well as leading

the Pastoral Residency program.

He and his wife Kelly have two

children (David—12; Eden—10)

and live in Olathe.

OUR MISSION: TO BE A CARING

FAMILY OF MULTIPLYING DISCIPLES

INFLUENCING OUR COMMUNITY

AND WORLD FOR JESUS CHRIST.


WORK MATTERSTOM NELSON

Work. For some this word represents

drudgery and the mundane. For others

work is an idol to be served. In either

case, a biblical understanding of

work as godly activity and a means of

spiritual formation is lost.

Striking a balance between theological

depth and practical counsel, Work

Matters engages the theological basis

of God’s plan for everyday work.

Tom Nelson explains how the fall has

impacted vocation, how God’s redemption touches every sphere of our lives

including our work, and how what we do now is connected to what we will do

forever. As Nelson connects Sunday worship to Monday morning, he gives

readers practical tools for understanding their own gifts, so that they may

better live in accord with God’s design for work.

THE ECONOMICS OF NEIGHBORLY LOVETOM NELSON

What does the good news of Jesus

mean for economics? Too often,

Christian teaching and ministry have

focused only on the gospel’s spiritual

significance and ignored its physical,

real-world ramifications. But loving

our neighbor well has direct economic

implications, and in our diverse and

stratified society we need to grapple

with them now more than ever. In

The Economics of Neighborly Love

pastor Tom Nelson sets out to address this problem. Marrying biblical study,

economic theory, and practical advice, he presents a vision for church ministry

that works toward the flourishing of the local community, beginning with its

poorest and most marginalized members. Nelson resists oversimplification and

pushes us toward more complex and nuanced understandings of wealth and

poverty. If we confess the gospel of Jesus, he insists, we must contend anew

with its implications for the well-being of our local communities. Together we

can grow in both compassion and capacity.

by about 120 people from the Leawood

Campus. People came because they loved

their church and longed to see their church

in their community, for their neighbors.

So they left behind their comfort and left

what was familiar to launch something

new. Because of them and their bold faith,

imagine how many more people are now

a part of God’s family! Imagine how many

more people are now part of the Christ

Community family! It’s staggering.

The step toward multisite didn’t just leave a

lasting legacy in Olathe. It changed things

for all of us, across our city, as we’re now

one church in five locations.

The rest, as they say, is history. 2006

wasn’t just the year the Olathe Campus

was born. In many ways, it was when

our Downtown (2010), Brookside (2011),

and Shawnee (2015) Campuses began

as well. We’d become a multisite church,

reorganizing our entire identity, giving

ourselves away for the sake of our city,

committing to doing this work together.

It’s been almost 22 years since I first

walked through these doors—more than

half my life! And a lot has changed for

Christ Community and for me personally,

but our mission remains the same: To

be a caring family of multiplying disciples

influencing our community and world for

Jesus Christ. That grabbed me at 18 and

it still motivates me now.

What is perhaps most amazing, however,

is to watch what God has done through

ordinary people. Ordinary pastors and

ordinary congregation members. God used

an ordinary man to remember my name,

and it changed my life. He used ordinary

people to impact you and uses ordinary

you to impact others. Yet with His church,

He does extraordinary things. What a joy

to be along for the ride!

To God alone be glory.

AT YOUR LOCAL CAMPUSNOW AVAILABLE

CHRISTCOMMUNITYKC.ORG 21

SUMMEROF SERVICE

For the past 30 years, we as a church have sought to give

ourselves away for the glory of Christ and the good of our

city. What better way to celebrate Christ Community Turning

30 than to intentionally give ourselves away through service.

The Summer of Service is an opportunity for our people

to join in the work that God is doing in and through our

outreach partners around the KC metro area. Regardless

of what campus you attend, you can sign up to serve with

any of our partners during the summer months. There will

be opportunities for individuals, families, and large groups to

serve together.

Christian Fellowship Baptist Church Freedom Summer Institute(4509 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64110) Various Date & Times: June / JulyCome help out at CFBC’s Freedom Summer Institute, a Christian-based summer enrichment program for kids in grades K-6. A variety of times/days available in June and July to lead elementary-age children in an educational activity, arts and crafts, reading, or interactive games.

Advice & Aid: Walk for Life (10901 Granada Lane, Overland Park 66211) Saturday, June 1, 8:30-10:30amThis event is an opportunity to raise awareness about the life-affirming work Advice & Aid does for families in our community. It is a fun family event that includes face-painting, balloon animals, prizes, food, and a two-mile walk.

Crossroads Neighborhood (1708 Baltimore St., Kansas City, MO 64108) June 8, 10:00am-12:00pm Picking up trash after First Friday, removing graffiti, trimming bushes/hedges, weed wacking, pulling weeds, etc.

Crossroads Academy (1011 Central St., Kansas City, MO 64105) June 14, 8:30am-12:30pm Volunteer for the Crossroads Academy Field Day (Registration required)

This is not about one-time events to make ourselves feel good.

Instead, we hope these opportunities will provide the chance

for our church to deepen in partnership, grant exposure to

the work God is doing in our city, and encourage greater

collaboration and year-round involvement with our partners.

PARTNERS AND OPPORTUNITIES Get more details about these events and register for events at: ChristCommunityKC.org/summer


SUMMERMission Adelante Summer Arts Camp(22 S. 18th St., Kansas City, KS 66102) June 23-27, mornings and afternoonsSummer Arts Camp for children (Registration required)

Mission Southside (18335 W 168th Terrace, Olathe, KS 66062)June 26, 6:30-8:00pm Sorting food, clothing, and housewares, baking cookies, as well as other inside or outside duties. All groups are asked to bring an 18-pack of eggs and gallon-sized ziplock bags.

The Hope Center (2800 E Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64128)June 29, 9am-3:00pm Renovation of the office house—paint, basic repairs. (Registration required)

Cristo Rey Sundays, June 30-July 21 Grad Pack Project— purchase supplies for grad packs or linen bags. Pick up a supply list at the Leawood Campus lobby or sign up online to donate for supplies.

Mission Adelante Observation Nights (22 S. 18th St., Kansas City, KS 66102) July 8-11 and July 15-18, 6:30-8:00pm Observation Nights—Come and see what it’s like to volunteer with Mission Adelante!

Adelante Thrift (3720 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102) July 20 & July 27, 10:00am-12:00pm Help sort through donations and help out around their shop.

Woodland Elementary (11601 S Woodland St, Olathe, KS 66061) July 22, Time TBDHelping to assemble Welcome Back bags for the staff. This is a kid-friendly way to serve our ministry partner! (Register online)

Christian Fellowship Baptist Church Family Fun Night(CFBC, 4509 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64110) July 23, begins at 5:00pm This is a family fun night for the children participating in Freedom Summer Institute. Volunteers will help serve food and supervise activities during the event.

Cristo Rey Grad Pack Party(211 West Linwood Blvd, KC, MO 64111)July 25, begins at 5:00pm Come help distribute the Grad Packs we have collected and serve our partner and the graduate families in a variety of ways. (Register online)

Youthfront (Olathe Campus) August 10, Time TBD Something to Eat meal packaging event.

Global Orphan Project & Care Portal(Kauffman Center for Performing Arts) August 17, Time TBD Various volunteer roles with The BIG Event (GOProject’s annual vision casting and fundraising event)

G L O B A L PA R T N E R

S U M M E R O F P R AY E R C A L E N D A R

Please join together with people

across our campuses to pray for all

our global partners and the specific

requests they have shared with us.

AVAILABLE: PICK UP A MONTHLY PRAYER CALENDAR AT CHURCH.


24 C O N N E C T SUMMER UPDATE

CHURCH-WIDE EVENTS

SUMMER OF SERVICE

June, July, August(see pp. 22-23) TO FLOURISH EXHIBIT Downtown Campus Gallery

Friday, August 2(see p. 30)

SAVE THE DATEOS GUINNESS PRESENTATION

Leawood CampusFriday, September 27Author and social critic Os Guinness will address our current cultural moment and help us consider what a faithful presence looks like for Christians and churches. ChristCommunityKC.org/OsGuinness(see pg. 30)

BAPTISM/CELEBRATION SUNDAY

Olathe CampusSunday, November 10This celebration will be the culmination of our 30th Anniversary year. As we recognize the new life in Christ of those being baptized, we’ll also celebrate Christ Community’s three decades in the Kansas City area. ChristCommunityKC.org/turning30(see inside front cover)

ANNIVERSARY EVENTS

WHAT’S HAPPENINGWhy & How the Church Can Attack Predatory Lending with Pastor Artie Lindsay (Downtown Campus) Wednesday, June 5, 6:30pm

Artie Lindsay, Sr., founder and teaching pastor of Tabernacle Community Church, a multi-ethnic congregation in Grand Rapids,

Michigan, will speak about the complicated nature of predatory lending and the need for an alternative to payday loans. Questions: [email protected]

Four Chapter Gallery Exhibition (Downtown Campus) Friday, June 7, 5:30-9:00pm and Friday, July 5, 5:30-9:00pm Four Chapter Gallery is proud to present an original exhibition by emerging artist, Cameron DuPratte. DuPratte is a graduate of the University of Kansas, where he studied Industrial Design and Visual Art.

His work engages spirituality, meaning, human dignity, and moral evil. More about the artist: CameronDupratte.com More about the gallery: FourChapter.Gallery

The Gospel and Cultural Diversity: A Conversation with Dr. Peter Cha (Olathe Campus) Sunday, July 14, 4:00-6:00pmEveryone is invited to this evening talk with Dr. Cha, a professor from our partner seminary, Trinity Evangelical Divinity

School (TEDS). He has extensive experience in pastoral and multicultural ministry and will be speaking on diversity in the church community. Dr. Cha completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Chicago, his master’s at TEDS, and his PhD at Northwestern University.

Four Chapter Gallery Exhibit (Downtown Campus) Friday, August 2, 5:30-9:00pm“To Flourish” is a juried exhibition exploring personal wholeness, human happiness, and life well lived. It’s our hope that this assembled collection of artworks will prompt viewers to reassess and reconsider what it means for humans to thrive—to flourish. Refreshments will be served.

Annual Church-Wide Golf Outing (Deer Creek Golf Club, 7000 W. 133rd St., Overland Park, KS) Saturday, August 3, 7:00am-2:00pm Men and women of all skill levels are invited and encouraged to play. Register at the golf course by 7:00. Shotgun will begin at 7:30. The format will be a four-player, best ball scramble. Lunch and

awards will immediately follow play. Register at ChristCommunityKC.org/golf Questions: [email protected] or Barry Roberts, [email protected]


Registrations online at ChristCommunityKC.org/Brookside

BROOKSIDE CAMPUSVolunteer Appreciation (Harmon Park, Delmar St & W 77th Pl., Prairie Village, KS)Sunday, June 9, 12:30-2:00pmIf you volunteer at church in any capacity, we want to appreciate you! Our volunteers give so wonderfully and faithfully, and we want to return the favor. Lunch AND Betty Rae’s ice cream will be provided!

Practicing Hospitality (Lower Level) Tuesday, June 25, 6:00-8:00pmWhether you have been employing practices of intentionally knowing and loving your neighbors for years or have no idea how, come learn about the lost practice of hospitality as we seek to be a hospitable people for the good of our neighbors and the glory of Christ. Bring a side or dessert to share. Main dish provided. Questions? [email protected]

Jazz Sunday Worship (Worship Center) Sunday, June 30This is a service of hymns, spirituals, and songs in the blues and jazz style, featuring our worship pastor and trained jazz pianist John Brewer along with other local KC jazz musicians. Invite your friends!

Dinner for 8 or 9 (Various Homes) Sunday, June 30, 6:00-8:00pm

Friday, July 19, 6:00-8:00pm

Sunday, August 4, 6:00-8:00pm

Want to get to know others from church? Sign up to either host or attend a potluck meal with 8 or 9 other people and build new relationships during an informal and fun evening. Register at ChristCommunityKC.org/brookside-dinner

Lunch in the Park (Harmon Park, Delmar St & W 77th Pl., Prairie Village, KS) Sunday, July 28, 12:30-2:00pmJoin your church family for lunch after church. It’s BYOL (bring your own lunch), but we are providing the ice cream. Pack a lunch or stop on the way and gather for food and fun.

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C O N N E C T SUMMER UPDATE 201926 *Recurring throughout the summer. See previous listing for description.

BROOKSIDE CAMPUS (CONTINUED)CHURCH-WIDE EVENTS: see page 24

Young Adults BBQ (6701 Granada Rd., Prairie Village, KS) Saturday, July 13, 5:30-7:30pmYoung Adult Ministries is hosting a BBQ to celebrate the summer with food, yard games, and hanging out. We’ll be providing Joe’s KC BBQ, so bring your appetite and a friend! Register at ChristCommunityKC.org/bbq

Newcomer Coffee (Fireside Room) Sunday, July 14, 10:45am-12:00pm*

Dinner for 8 or 9, July 19*

Young Adult Coffee (Fireside Room) Sunday, July 28, 10:15-10:40am*

Parents of BKS (Franklin Park, Roe Ave & Somerset Dr, Prairie Village)Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 9:00-11:00am*

Dinner for 8 or 9, August 4*

Young Adult Game Night (Lower Level) Thursday, August 15, 7:00-9:00pm*

FOR ADULTS

Parents of BKS (Fairway Park, 6136 Mission Rd, Fairway, KS 66205) Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, 9:00-11:00amThis is a group of caring parents, supporting one another in a relaxed environment for children of all ages. Over the summer, connect with us at different area parks! Questions: Jenny Timm, [email protected]

Young Adult Game Night (Lower Level) Thursday, June 6, 7:00-9:00pmJoin us for an evening of fun and laughter as we gather around board games, yard games, ultimate frisbee, and more. Invite your friends!

Newcomer Coffee (Fireside Room) Sunday, June 9, 10:45am-12:00pmThis is an opportunity to connect with other new people, pastors, and members over refreshments and to learn what Christ Community is all about. There’s no need to sign up, and childcare will be provided through our regular Sunday programming.

Women’s Summer Party (214 W. 70th St., KCMO) Thursday, June 13, 7:00-9:00pmWomen, whether you are new to our church or have been around awhile, you are invited to an evening of snacking, catching up, and meeting new friends. Bring a dessert or appetizer. Questions? Holly Justice, [email protected]

Young Adult Coffee (Fireside Room) Sunday, June 23, 10:15-10:40amYoung Adult Coffee is an opportunity to connect with other young adults in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Refreshments will be provided and there’s no need to sign up.

Dinner for 8 or 9, June 30*

Young Adult Game Night (Lower Level) Tuesday, July 2, 7:00-9:00pm*

Parents of BKS (Taliaferro Park, 2900 W. 79th St., Prairie Village)Thursdays, July 11, 18, 25, 9:00-11:00am*

Newcomer Coffee (Fireside Room) Sunday, August 25, 10:45am-12:00pm*

Register Now for Christ-Centered Parenting Class (Room 100) Tuesdays, September 3– October 8, 6:30pm-8:00pmThis six-session class will equip you to address pressing cultural topics children of all ages face (preschool through young adult). Register at ChristCommunityKC.org/parenting

FOR CHILDREN(Birth–5th Grade) ChristCommunityKC.org/brookside-children [email protected]

Neighborly Day Packs What if we truly got to know our neighbors and they got to know us? We’ve put together three Neighborly Days Family Fun Packs to help you get to know those around you this summer: Outdoor Fun Pack, Rainy Day Pack, Water Fun Pack. Borrow these for three days; all activities and supplies are included. Sign up at ChristCommunityKC.org/neighborly-day-packs

More Than A Snack—Communion Class (Lower Level)Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 6:00-8:00pmThis three-week course, intended for children 5 years–5th grade along with their parents, will discuss what communion is and why it is more than a snack. Childcare available. Register online.

Worship Together Sunday Sunday, July 7All kindergarten through 5th graders, enjoy worshiping together with your families.

Move Up SundaySunday, July 14All “walkers” through 5th graders will move up to their new classrooms during our Sunday morning programming. This is a great time for transition because our next six-month term of leaders will start in July as well.

BILL GORMAN Brookside Campus Pastor

[email protected]

BROOKSIDE CAMPUS SERVICE TIMESSUNDAY: 9:00 & 10:45am Children’s programming available at both services for birth-5th grade.

STUDENT MINISTRIES WEDNESDAYS: 6:30pm Various dates throughout the summer.

ChristCommunityKC

400 W. 67th Street Kansas City, MO 64113 | 816.523.2425

Registrations online at ChristCommunityKC.org/Brookside

Summer Camp 3rd-5th Graders (Youthfront Camp West) Thursday-Saturday, July 11-13 Open to all children entering 3rd-5th grade in the 2019-2020 school year. Children will encounter biblical teaching, formative experiences, energetic music and games, and form friendships. Register online.

Coronation Day–A Special Movie Event (Lower Level) Sunday, July 21, 5:00-7:30pmFrom 5:00-5:30pm, enjoy a food festival and fun event on the lawn before heading inside to watch the movie Frozen. We will crown all princesses and princes. Wear your favorite costume (optional)! Popcorn and drinks provided; bring a snack to share. Register online.

Blessing Tags: A Back to School Celebration, Sunday, August 18Bring your kids’ backpacks and diaper bags to church. We’ll have a special blessing moment during the benediction of both services, where we speak God’s Word over your children, empowering them to look for God’s love, joy, and friendship in this next phase of their lives.

FOR STUDENTS(6th–12th Grades)ChristCommunityKC.org/brookside-students [email protected]

Summer Kickoff Pool Party + Cookout (11909 Manor Rd., Leawood, KS)Wednesday, June 5, 6:30-8:30pmJoin us as we kick off the summer with a fun, laid back night of swimming, yard games, and delicious food. Bring your friends, your swimsuit, your floaties, and your best summer spirit!

Betty Rae’s Meet-Up (7140 Wornall Rd., KCMO)Wednesday, June 12, 6:30-8:00pmMeet us at Betty Rae’s for FREE ice cream and hanging out with our youth group family. As always, friends are welcome!

High School Jamaica Mission Trip (Harmons, Jamaica) June 16-23 Our high school students are joining Won By One to Jamaica to serve in Harmons, Jamaica.

Brookside Park Meet-Up (5600 Brookside Blvd.) Wednesday, June 26, 6:30-8:00pmMeet at the Brookside Park sand volleyball court for an evening of outdoor games and refreshing treats.

Winstead’s Meet-Up (101 Cleaver II Blvd., KCMO)Wednesday, July 10, 6:30-8:00pmMeet at Winstead’s for awesome food and a time to catch up with your friends and leaders! Dessert will be FREE, but please bring your own money if you want to get any extra food.

Middle School Summer Camp (Youthfront Camp West) Monday-Saturday, July 15-20Middle school students will encounter biblical teaching, formative experiences, and energetic music and games, and friendship with peers and with Christ. Register online.

Houseboats 2K19 (Bull Shoals Lake, Arkansas) Monday-Friday, July 22-26Houseboats is our High School Summer Camp where students experience an unbelievable week of camp on water! Students will study the Scriptures, wake-board, tube, worship God under the stars, and engage in thoughtful conversations. Register online.

End-of-Summer Pool Party + Cookout (11912 Mohawk Rd, Leawood, KS) Wednesday, July 31, 6:00-9:00pmWe’re celebrating the end of summer with another pool party! Come ready to swim, play games, eat good food, and hang out together. There’s plenty of room, so bring friends.

Fall Retreat information–see p. 13

CHURCH-WIDE EVENTS: see page 24


DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

Prayer Gathering (Children’s Ministries Room)

Sundays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 8:15-8:45am

Sundays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, 8:15-8:45am

Sundays, August 4, 11, 18, 25, 8:15-8:45am

Our Prayer Team meets every Sunday morning to pray for our church and for our city. This Prayer Gathering is open to anyone interested. Questions: [email protected]

Four Chapter GalleryAbout the GalleryThe Four Chapter Gallery is a collaboration between Christ Community and The Culture House that seeks to explore the relationship between art and ideas, reality and fantasy, beauty and deception, individuality and community. We are pleased to display work from local, national, and emerging artists, who work in a variety of mediums. We’re convinced that the whole city flourishes when good art is produced and made accessible. For more information, visit fourchapter.gallery.

Building Update The Downtown Campus Design Team has been working with architects at Mantel Teter to determine how best to utilize our new space. This summer, plans will need to be approved by the city before construction efforts can begin. Please pray for a smooth and fair approval process.


GABE COYLE Downtown Campus Pastor

[email protected]

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS SERVICE TIMESSUNDAY: 9:00 & 10:45am Children’s Ministries: 9:00am - Birth–5th grade 10:45am - Birth–2s

FOUR CHAPTER GALLERY FIRST FRIDAYS: 5:30-9pm First Friday of each month.

ChristCommunityKC

1708 Baltimore Kansas City, MO 64108 | 816.523.2425

Registrations online at ChristCommunityKC.org/Downtown

H3 Mornings (Downtown Campus) Wednesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 6:30-7:30am*

Living Sober on Baltimore AA Group (Downtown Campus) Fridays, July 5, 12, 19, 26, 7:00-8:00pm*

Membership Dinner (Downtown Campus)Sunday, August 11, 5:30-7:30pm

If you’re interested in becoming a member of Christ Community or are curious about what it means, you’re invited to this dinner. Pizza will be provided so please RSVP to Gabe, [email protected]

H3 Mornings (Downtown Campus) Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28 6:30-7:30am*

Living Sober on Baltimore AA Group (Downtown Campus) Fridays, August 9, 16, 24, 307:00-8:00pm*

FOR ADULTS

H3 Mornings (Downtown Campus)Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 6:30-7:30am

Hard Hitting Habits, or H3 Mornings, is a place where the men of Christ Community can engage with one another, focusing on accountability, encouragement, service, and habits that lead to Christlike living. Questions: Jeff, [email protected]

Living Sober on Baltimore AA Group (Downtown Campus)Fridays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 7:00-8:00pm

This is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other to bring healing to their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. These meetings are designed as supportive environments for individuals who are in all stages of recovery. This is an open group. Questions: Steve, [email protected]

Why & How the Church Can Attack Predatory Lending with Pastor Artie Lindsay (Downtown Campus) Wednesday, June 5, 6:30pm

Artie Lindsay, Sr., founder and teaching pastor of Tabernacle Community Church, a multi-ethnic congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will speak about the complicated nature of predatory lending and the need for an alternative to payday loans. Questions: [email protected]

Mission Adelante Arts Camp (Mission Adelante, 22 S. 18th St., Kansas City, KS) Monday-Thursday, June 24-27 9:00am-3:00pm

Volunteers are invited to partner with Mission Adelante to provide a week-long arts camp for children. The Adelante Arts Camp provides children ages 7-15 with quality arts programming at an affordable cost. If you’d like to participate by hosting a class, bringing meals, or providing financial support, email [email protected]

A YEAR OF CELEBRATIONU P C O M I N G E V E N T S

1708 Baltimore Avenue | Kansas City, MO | 64108

The Four Chapter Gallery at our Downtown Campus is pleased to announce its upcoming

juried show, entitled: TO FLOURISH - an exploration of personal

wholeness, human happiness, and life well lived.

August 2, 2019 | 5:30pm 1708 Baltimore Ave. | Kansas City, MO 64108

Interested in submission? Visit FourChapter.gallery

Author and social critic Os Guinness will address our current cultural moment and help us consider what a faithful presence looks like

for Christians and churches. Os has written more than thirty books, including The Call,

Time for Truth, and Last Call for Liberty,

September 27, 2019 | 7:00pm 14200 Kenneth Road | Leawood, KS 66224

Christ Community - Leawood Campus

O S G U I N N E S SPRESENTATION


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FOR ADULTS

College-Age Summer Class (Student Center)Sundays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:45amIf you are college-age, come journey through the book of Ephesians together for 10 weeks this summer. Questions: [email protected]

College-Age Lunch Gathering (Cafe)Sunday, June 2, 12:30-1:15pmGrab a lunch, grab a friend, and catch up with friends you haven’t seen for a while or meet some new ones who are in your stage of life. Questions: [email protected]

Friday Morning Men’s Study (Room 201A)Fridays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 6:30-7:30amA time for men to fellowship, pray, praise, and dig into the Word together. No need to sign up; join in! Questions: [email protected]

Women’s Ministries Meet-Up (Pilgrim Coffee, 12643 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park)Tuesday, June 11, 7:00-9:00pmInvite a friend and meet up for some good coffee and great conversation! Questions: [email protected]

Move Up SundayJune 2, during servicesAll children and students move up to the next grade level or class, corresponding with the 2019-2020 school year.

Pickleball (Worship Center) Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 5:30-8:00pm

Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, 5:30-8:00pm

Come play this fun, low-impact game called Pickleball. Our team will teach you the game and help you connect. Open to adults and children (elementary-age and older, with a parent or grandparent). Info at ChristCommunityKC.org/pickleball

Summer Dinner GroupsSunday, June 23 (Time & Location TBD)

Sunday, July 14 (Time & Location TBD)

Sunday, August 18 (Time & Location TBD)Summer is a great time to slow down, meet new friends, and share a meal. These groups are open to all and are fun and easy to join. Questions: [email protected] Register at ChristCommunityKC.org/leawood-dinner

Cristo Rey Backpack Project (Lobby)Sunday, June 30-July 21 We are excited to once again be partnering this summer with Cristo Rey in helping supply graduating seniors in the Kansas City area with items they need to transition to college this fall. A list of donations can be found in the lobby where you can sign up to provide the contents for a backpack or a laundry bag.

LEAWOOD CAMPUS

Registrations online at ChristCommunityKC.org/Leawood


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32 *Recurring throughout the summer. See previous listing for description.C O N N E C T SUMMER UPDATE

LEAWOOD CAMPUS (CONTINUED)

Newcomer Coffee (Room 201)Sunday, June 9, 10:45am-12:00pmIf you would like to learn more about who we are as a church and find ways to connect, come to our Newcomer Coffee. Questions: [email protected]

Summer Dinner Groups, June 23*

Friday Morning Men’s Study (Room 201A) Fridays, July 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30-7:30am*

College-Age Lunch Gathering (Cafe) Sunday, July 7, 12:30-1:15pm*

Newcomer Coffee (Room 201) Sunday, July 14, 10:45am-12:00pm*

College-Age Summer Class (Student Center)Sundays, July 14, 21, 28, 10:45am*

Summer Dinner Groups, July 14*

Women’s Ministries Meet-Up (Ya-Ya’s, 7021 W. 135th St., Overland Park)Tuesday, July 16, 5:30-7:30pmWe would love to have you invite a friend and join us on the patio for appetizers and great conversation! Questions: [email protected]

Membership Dinner (Room 201)Sunday, July 21, 6:00-8:00pm If you’re interested in becoming a member of Christ Community or you are curious about what it means to be a member, please join us for this dinner. Register online. No childcare provided. Questions? [email protected]

Women’s Ministries Fall KickoffWe are excited about our classes and events coming up this fall. Keep an eye on your Weekly Update emails for further details about our kickoff!

Friday Morning Men’s Study (Room 201A) Fridays, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6:30-7:30am*

College-Age Summer Class (Student Center)Sundays, August 4 & 11, 10:45am*

College-Age Lunch Gathering (Cafe) Sunday, August 4, 12:30-1:15pm*

Summer Dinner Groups, August 18*

Classic Friday Fare (Cafe)Friday, August 23, 5:00-8:00pmSenior Adults, meet some new people and even learn something new. Dinner will be served at 5:30; activities like pickleball, bingo, and more begin at 6:00. Come and go as you please. Questions? [email protected]

Newcomer Coffee (Room 201) Sunday, August 25 ,10:45am-12:00pm*

FOR CHILDREN

(Birth–5th Grade) ChristCommunityKC.org/leawood-children

Family Cookout (Outdoor Fire Pit Area)Thursday, May 30, 6:00-8:00pmFamilies, food, and fun. Register online.

Move Up Sunday, June 2, during servicesAll children and students move up to the next grade level or class, corresponding with the 2019-2020 school year.

Meet-Up - Dairy Queen (137th & Antioch) Wednesday, June 5, 3:00-4:00pm Families, join us as we treat everyone to an ice cream cone. Bring friends and be ready to make the difficult decision of chocolate, vanilla, or twist!

Meet-Up - Valley Park (Valley Park, Grandview, MO) Thursday, June 13, 10:00am This park has built incredible, engaging pieces for the youngest kid to the oldest, including a ropes course. We will meet at 10:00am, but feel free to pack a lunch and hang out longer.

Fishing Derby (Deanna Rose Farmstead) Thursday, June 20, 10:00am Meet at the fishing pond at the farmstead to be part of our fishing derby. We will give out awards and fun treats at a picnic at the park (location TBD). Pack a lunch and invite others!

Meet-Up - Black Bob Bay (Black Bob Bay, 14570 151st St., Olathe) Tuesday, July 9, 12:00-2:00pm Let’s make a splash and enjoy the sun! Bring your family and friends to join us for the lazy river, water slides, and baby pool.


Meet-Up - McLain’s Cookie Day (McLain’s Bakery, 10695 Roe Ave, Overland Park) Thursday, July 18, 3:00-4:00pm Warm, giant cookies from our local bakery are the perfect way to end any day! Hang out on the patio sharing what your family has been up to this summer.

Lilo & Stitch Movie Night (Worship Center) Thursday, July 25, 6:00-8:00pm Join us for an evening with Hawaiian ice, Hawaiian wear, and the Lilo and Stitch movie. Register at ChristCommunityKC.org/lilo-stitch

Volunteer Training (Room 118)Saturday, August 17, 8:30-10:30amChildren’s Ministries volunteers, gather for breakfast and training. Childcare not provided. Register at ChristCommunityKC.org/volunteer-training

1st Grade Bibles Milestone Moment (Worship Center)Sunday, August 25, during services We want to equip our 1st graders with an Easy Reader Version of the Bible so they can also discover a love for God’s Word. Parents will present the Bibles during both services.

*Recurring throughout the summer. See previous listing for description.

ANDREW JONES Leawood Campus Pastor

[email protected]

LEAWOOD CAMPUS SERVICE TIMESSUNDAY: 9:00 & 10:45am Children’s programming available at both services.

Note: Assistive listening devices are available at the sound booth in the worship center.

STUDENT MINISTRIES SUNDAY: 9:00am

christcommunitykc

14200 Kenneth Road Leawood, KS 66224 | 913.685.1161

Registrations online at ChristCommunityKC.org/Leawood

FOR STUDENTS

(6th–12th Grades)ChristCommunityKC.org/leawood-students Middle School: [email protected] High School: [email protected]

Move Up Sunday, June 2, during servicesAll children and students move up to the next grade level or class, corresponding with the 2019-2020 school year.

High School Guys & Girls Night (Topgolf, 10611 Nall Ave.; Blade & Timber, 5203 W 117th St.) June 5, 7:00-9:00pmGuys will be going to Topgolf. Girls will be going to Blade & Timber.

Middle School Summer Kickoff Kookout (Outdoor Fire Pit Area) Wednesday, June 12, 6:30-8:30pm Dinner and outdoor activities.

High School Pool Party & Cookout (14004 Windsor, Leawood, KS) Wednesday, June 12, 7:00-9:00pm Summer wouldn’t be the same without a pool party, cookout, and games. This is a great opportunity to invite friends so they can connect with other students and adult leaders.

Jamaica 2K19, June 16-23Our high school students are joining Won By One to Jamaica to serve in Harmons, Jamaica.

Middle School KC Zoo (Kansas City Zoo) Wednesday, June 19, 9:00am-4:00pm Meet and pick up at church. Register online.

High School Dairy Queen Meet-Up (137th & Antioch) Wednesday, June 19, 7:00-8:30pm Summer’s heating up, but we are cooling down with some ice cream. It’s free!

Middle School Park Meet-Up (Ironwoods Park) Wednesday, June 26, 7:00-8:30pm Cold treats & outdoor activities.

High School Outdoor Movie Night (14424 Melrose, Overland Park, KS) Wednesday, June 26, 8:00-11:00pm Join us for an awesome outdoor movie night! We will have yard games, free pizza, candy, and popcorn!

Student Ministries Worlds of Fun (Drop off and pick up at church) Wednesday, July 10, 3:00-10:00pm For middle school and high school students. $42/person. Register at ChristCommunityKC.org/leawood-WOF

Middle School Summer Camp (Youthfront Camp West) Monday-Saturday, July 15-20Middle school students will encounter biblical teaching, formative experiences, energetic music and games, friendship with peers and with Christ. Register online.

High School Tropical Semi-Formal (Freddy’s, 7301 W 135th St, Overland Park) Wednesday, July 17, 7:00-10:30pm Meet at Freddy’s and dress tropical! Register at ChristCommunityKC.org/tropical

Houseboats 2K19 (Bull Shoals Lake, Arkansas) Monday-Friday, July 22-26Houseboats is our High School Summer Camp where students experience an unbelievable week of camp on water! Students will study the Scriptures, wake-board, tube, worship God under the stars, engage in thoughtful conversations. Register online.

High School End of Summer Pool Party & Cookout (11655 S. Chestnut St., Olathe, KS) Wednesday, July 31, 6:00-9:00pm Join us as we celebrate the end of summer with the Olathe Campus high schoolers.

Middle School Park Meet-Up (Leawood City Park) Wednesday, July 31, 7:00-8:30pmCold treats & outdoor activities.

Middle School Pool Party (Location TBA) Wednesday, August 7, 6:30-8:30pmPizza and pool party!

High School Battle of the Grades Bowling (Pinstripes, 13500 Nall Ave., Overland Park) Wednesday, August 7, 7:00-9:30pmEach grade will battle it out at the bowling alley for fun and prizes. Cost $15. Register at ChristCommunityKC.org/bowling

High School Class of 2020 Lunch (Location TBA) Sunday, August 11, 12:15-1:30pm High school seniors and parents, plan on attending this special time together.


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Men’s Monday Morning Bible Study (Room 201) Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 6:30-7:30amMen gather on Monday mornings to study God’s Word and discuss the sermon from Sunday. Questions: Jared, [email protected]


Summer Women’s Bible Study (2279 W. Hazelwood St., Olathe) Wednesday, June 26, 7:30-9:00pmWomen, gather with others for Priscilla Shirer’s Seed study, meeting for four weeks. Register online. Questions? Kathy Vickery, [email protected]

Men’s Monday Morning Bible Study (Room 201) Mondays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 6:30-7:30am*

Summer Women’s Bible Study (2279 W Hazelwood St., Olathe) Wednesdays, July, 3, 10, 17, 7:30-9:00pm*

Newcomer Coffee (Room 201)Sunday, July 14, 10:30-11:45amThis is an opportunity for you to connect with other new people, pastors, and leaders. The time together will primarily focus on relational connections and will include a brief overview of who we are as a church. No need to sign up.

Family Night at the Park (Black Hoof Park, Lenexa)Friday, June 7, 6:00-8:30pmJoin us for a fun family cookout at the Oak Shelter. We will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, water, and fun. Please bring a nut-free side or dessert to share.

Dinner for 8 or 9 (Various homes)Sunday, June 23 Sunday, July 14Sunday, August 4Want to get to know others in our church, but not sure the best way to do so? How about sharing a casual potluck meal together in a home? Sign up to either host or attend a “Dinner for 8 or 9” and build new relationships during an informal and fun evening! Register at ChristCommunityKC.org/olathe-dinner

Outdoor Movie Night (East Parking Lot)Friday, August 9, 8:30-10:00pmWatch a fun family movie outside as we celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year! Bring lawn chairs and blankets. We will provide a special frozen treat

All Volunteer Training (Worship Center)Saturday, August 24, 8:15amAll volunteers at church, save the date! Details to come. Questions? [email protected]

Registrations online at ChristCommunityKC.org/Olathe

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OLATHE CAMPUS (CONTINUED)

Dinner for 8 or 9, July 14*

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Registration BeginsMonday, July 15, 8:00amMOPS is designed to encourage mothers from different backgrounds with children under school age through relationships and resources. MOPS meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 9:15-11:15am, starting in September. Register on our website on or after July 15. Questions? Chelsea DiLallo, [email protected]

Ladies’ Ice Cream Party (Lobby)Sunday, July 28, 3:00-4:30pmIf you are newer to the church or looking for a way to get more connected, this is an informal, relaxed, and fun way to meet other women of the church. Bring a nut-free topping to share; we will provide the ice cream! Questions? Kathy Vickery, [email protected]

Dinner for 8 or 9, August 4*

Men’s Monday Morning Bible Study (Room 201) Mondays, August 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30-7:30am*

Fall Launch (Lobby)Sunday, August 18, between servicesFind out about our fall opportunities and ways to get involved at church: Women’s Bible Studies, Men’s Ministries, ways to serve in Children’s Ministries and Hospitality. Questions: [email protected]

Newcomer Coffee (Room 201) Sunday, August 25, 10:30-11:45am*

FOR CHILDREN

(Birth–5th Grade) ChristCommunityKC.org/olathe-children

Move Up Sunday: Children and StudentsSunday, June 2All children and students, two years old and up, move up to the next grade level or class, corresponding with the 2019-2020 school year.

VBS Decorating Day (Olathe Campus)Sunday, June 2, 12:00pmHelp us prepare for our fun week of VBS by decorating the entire church. We will provide pizza, lemonade, and dessert. Come when you can, stay as long as you can. Older children and students welcome to help too! Register by June 1 at ChristCommunityKC.org/vbs-decorating

VBS (Olathe Campus) Monday-Thursday, June 3-6, 6:00-8:30pmVBS 2019 takes you on a wild adventure—as you seek out exotic animals, you’ll also find snapshots of real-life encounters with Jesus in Scripture. VBS is for children ages 4 - 5th Grade (2019-2020 school year). Register online.

Family Night at the Park, June 7*

Pool Party Meet-Up (Oregon Trail Pool, 1750 W. Dennis Ave.)Sunday, June 30, 1:00-4:00pm Bring a friend and your family and meet up at the pool! Bring your Olathe Pool Pass or pay at the door. Olathe residents: $6, Non-residents: $8, Adults 62 and older: $3, Age 2 and under: free.


“Tour-It” in Children’s Ministries (Upper Gathering Area)Sunday, July 14, 10:30amInterested in learning more about serving in Children’s Ministries without “signing on the dotted line”? Come learn about the opportunities to serve, ask questions, and tour our Children’s Ministries spaces. Questions: [email protected]

Dairy Queen Meet-Up (17930 W. 119th St., Olathe) Thursday, July 18, 3:00-4:00pm Bring your family and friends and join us for an ice cream cone on us at Dairy Queen. Can’t wait to see you there!

“Tour-It” in Children’s Ministries (Room 201) Sunday, August 4, 10:30am* Outdoor Movie Night, August 9*

Backpack Blessings (Playground)Sunday, August 11, after both services Parents, bring your children and their backpacks. We will bless our kids as they prepare for a new school year. All ages welcome! We’ll have special treats and a blessing tag to attach to your child’s backpack!

REID KAPPLE Olathe Campus Pastor

[email protected]

OLATHE CAMPUS SERVICE TIMESSUNDAY: 9:00 & 10:30am Children’s programming available at both services.

Note: Assistive listening devices are available at the sound booth in the worship center.

STUDENT MINISTRIES SUNDAY: 9:00am

christcommunitykc

20600 W. 119th Street Olathe, KS 66061 | 913.685.1161

Registrations online at ChristCommunityKC.org/Olathe

Kindergarten Parents Prayer Day (Lower Level Activity Area)Wednesday, August 14, 8:30-10:00amParents of new kindergartners, join us after drop-off on the first day of kindergarten for prayer, coffee, tissues, and a little encouragement. We will pray together at 9:00am. Questions: [email protected]

1st Grade Bibles (Playground)Sunday, August 25, after both services Parents of 1st graders, gather together to celebrate a big milestone with a reception for our 1st graders and a time for you to pray with your child as you present them with a Bible from the church.

FOR STUDENTS

(6th–12th Grades)ChristCommunityKC.org/olathe-students [email protected]

Sylas & Maddy’s Meet-Up (11925 S. Strang Line Rd., Olathe) Wednesday, June 12Middle School 6:30-7:30pmHigh School 7:30-8:30pmBring your friends and meet up at Sylas and Maddy’s to hang out and eat free ice cream!

Jamaica 2K19, June 16-23Our high school students are joining Won By One to serve in Harmons, Jamaica.

Yard Games (Meet in Lobby) Wednesday, June 19 Middle School 6:30-7:30pmHigh School 7:30-8:30pmMeet at church for ladder golf, can jam, kubb, cornhole, and cold treats.

Axe-Throwing (Blade and Timber, 5203 W. 117th St., Leawood) Wednesday, June 26 Middle School 6:45-8:30pmHigh School 8:15-10:00pmMeet up with friends for some axe-throwing at Blade & Timber! Register online.

Worlds of Fun Outing (Drop off and pick up at church) Wednesday, July 10, 3:00-10:00pmMiddle and high school students, let’s go to Worlds of Fun! $20/person. Register at ChristCommunityKC.org/olathe-WOF


High School Escape Room (Student Center) Wednesday, July 17, 6:30-8:30pmHigh schoolers, don’t miss this awesome escape room at church! More details to come.


Middle School Park Games (Olathe Campus)Wednesday, July 24, 6:30-7:30pmMiddle schoolers and their friends are invited for kickball, tag, and ultimate frisbee.

Middle School Dairy Queen Meet-Up (17930 W. 119th St., Olathe) Wednesday, July 31, 6:00-7:00pmBring your friends to hang out and eat free ice cream!

High School End-of-Summer Pool Party & Cookout (11655 S. Chestnut St., Olathe) Wednesday, July 31, 6:30-9:00pmCome to the Thompsons’ awesome pool for a party with the Leawood Campus high schoolers. Dinner provided.


SHAWNEE CAMPUSCHURCH-WIDE EVENTS: see page 24


Advice & Aid Walk for Life (10901 Granada Lane, Overland Park, KS) Saturday, June 1, 8:30-10:30amAsk your friends, family members, and co-workers to sponsor you for Walk For Life. You can be part of impacting the lives of those facing unplanned pregnancy right here in our community. Questions? Sarah Seeman, [email protected]

Dinner for 7 or 8 (Various Locations) Sundays, June 30, July 14 & 28, 5:30-7:30pmWant to get to know others in our church, but not sure the best way to do so? How about sharing a casual potluck meal together in a home? Sign up to either host or attend a Dinner for 7 or 8 and build new relationships during an informal and fun evening! Register in the lobby on June 2 or 9 or online at ChristCommunityKC.org/shawnee-dinner

Church Pool Party (Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center) Sunday, August 11, 6:30-8:30pmWe’ve got the aquatic center rented out for a pool party, and admission is FREE! Invite your neighbors and friends to join the fun! Concessions available for purchase.

POOLPARTY!

Building Update The Shawnee Campus Design Team has been working with architects at ACI Boland to determine how best to utilize our new space. This summer, plans will need to be approved by the city before construction efforts can begin. Please pray for a smooth and fair closing and approval process.

TIM SPANBURG Shawnee Campus Pastor

[email protected]

SHAWNEE CAMPUS SERVICE TIMESSUNDAY: 9:00 & 10:45am Children’s Ministries: 9:00am - 3mo-5th grade 10:45am - 3mo-4yrs

STUDENT MINISTRIES WEDNESDAYS: 6:30pm during school year ChristCommunityKC

7456 Nieman Road Shawnee, KS 66203 | 913.685.1161

Registrations online at ChristCommunityKC.org/Shawnee

FOR ADULTS

50+ Cookout (19415 W. 64th Ter., Shawnee) Saturday, June 1, 5:30pmIf you are 50 or older, come to a summer cookout. There will be food, games, and fellowship at Chris and Cathy Campbell’s house. RSVP to [email protected]

Newcomer Coffee (Cafe) Sunday, June 2, 9:00am-10:00amSunday, July 21, 9:00-10:00amSunday, August 25, 9:00am-10:00amNewcomer Coffee is an opportunity to connect with other new people, pastors, and members over refreshments and to learn what Christ Community is all about. Childcare will be provided through our regular Sunday programming.


Dinner for 8 or 9, July 14 and 28*

FOR CHILDREN

(Birth–5th Grade) ChristCommunityKC.org/shawnee-children [email protected]

Move Up SundaySunday, June 2, during servicesAll children 2 years old and up, move up to the next grade level or class, corresponding with the 2019-2020 school year.

VBS (Worship Center) Sunday-Wednesday June 9-12, 6:00-8:30pmVBS 2019 takes you on a wild adventure—as you seek out exotic animals, you’ll also find snapshots of real-life encounters with Jesus in Scripture. VBS is for children ages 4 - 5th Grade (2019-2020 school year). Register online.

Family Night at the Park (Electric Park, Lenexa)Thursday, June 13, 6:00-8:30pmCome to a fun family cookout at the Electric Park shelter. We will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, water, and fun. Please bring a nut-free side or dessert to share.

Pastries in the Park (Franklin Park, Roe Ave. & Somerset Dr., Prairie Village) Wednesday, July 10, 9:00-11:30amFamilies of preschoolers, come and enjoy pastries and coffee while kids play!


Pizza in the Park (Mill Creek Streamway Park, Shelter #3, 19803 W. 87th Ln., Lenexa) Wednesday, July 24, 6:00-8:00pmFamilies of elementary students, enjoy a night of pizza and games at the park. Pizza and drinks provided; bring a side or dessert to share!

FOR STUDENTS

(6th–12th Grades)ChristCommunityKC.org/shawnee-students [email protected]

Student Ministries Girls Bible Study (8149 Craig St., Overland Park)Wednesdays, June 5 & 19, 6:00-8:30pmMiddle school and high school girls will gather in a home for Bible study. The group will spend the summer working through the Sermon on the Mount in the book of Matthew.

Student Ministries Worlds of Fun (Drop off and pick up at Shawnee Campus) Sunday, June 23, 4:00-10:00pmJoin other students for an exciting day at Worlds of Fun! Cost is $15/person, and we will carpool from church. Register at ChristCommunityKC.org/shawnee-WOF

Student Ministries Girls Bible Study (8149 Craig St., Overland Park)Wednesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 6:00-8:30pm*



Student Ministries Pool Party (Location TBA) Wednesday, July 30, 6:00-9:00pmLet’s beat the heat with a pool party together! Invite your friends for a chill evening. Dinner and ice cream treats provided, so come hungry. More details to come.

Student Ministries Girls Bible Study (8149 Craig St., Overland Park)Wednesday, August 7, 6:00-8:30pm*



God created everything good, and we made a mess of things. But there is hope for a good world again.

This hope is not in what we can achieve, but in what God has promised to accomplish Himself. For no matter what comes, God has promised the earth shall be blessed.

Join us this summer as we continue in Genesis to see the resilient love of God for His world.

For us.

For you.

S U M M E R S E R M O N S E R I E S Amidst the difficulties of a broken world and through broken people,

God will fulfill His promise to bless the earth

I will bless

those who bless you,

and him who dishonors

you I will curse, and in you

all the families

of the earth

shall be blessed.

genesis 12:3

Community Groups are places where people grow. And the growth occurs in every dimension of life. Time after time, we’ve seen group participants grow in their relationship with God, with one another, and with their neighbors, both local and global.

If you are exploring our church, Community Groups are an excellent next step.

LEARN MORE: ChristCommunityKC.org/community-groups

Our fall session begins the week of September 15. You’re invited to join the fun!

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