Rachel House
Monday, February 8th, 2010
Thank You! Your partnership with Rachel House in Summit Woods Baptist Church’s 2010 Sanctity of Life special offering has raised $13,148.oo towards the purchase of an ultrasound machine for use in life-affirming scans. If you would like more information or are interested in getting more involved at Rachel House, please visit www.rachelhousefriends.org or call (816) 875-1059. You are helping to make a difference…two lives at a time!
Spring Life Groups
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Our Spring Life Groupsstarted February 7th. The Life Groups are a part of our small group ministry and are an excellent way for Summit Woods members and attendees to get to know one another. The gatherings will be focused on prayer, worship and fellowship.
There will be no Sunday evening activities scheduled each life group night. These dates are: February 7th, March 7th, April (TBD), and May 2nd. If you have any questions or want more information please contact Heather Ruisinger or Mark Krystyniak.
Haiti Missions Trip
Monday, January 4th, 2010
Summit Woods is participating ina medical mission trip of eye surgeons and other medical personnel, traveling to Haiti April 30 to May 8. We are still collecting empty ink jet cartridges as a fundraiser for this project. Also we are collecting empty prescription pill bottles for distribution in Haiti.
If you can help with any of the following non-prescription items, please bring them to church. Contact Bill White or Mike Asher for more information.
NON-PRESCRIPTION:
- Tylenol ( adult and kids)
- Ibuprofen (adult and kids)
- Infant liquid vitamins
- Children’s vitamins
- Prenatal vitamins
- Adult vitamins
- Antacids
- Triple antibiotic ointment
- Betadine
- 4×4 gauze Gloves (medium and large)
- Anti-fungal cream
- Artificial sweetener
- Cotton balls
- Alcohol swabs
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Conforming bandage (eg Kerlix)
Student Ministry
Friday, December 25th, 2009
Following are some updates regarding the Summit Woods student ministry:
Wednesday Nights – Student Worship
We meet in the Student Center at 6:30pm. The student band leads the
time of worship and the book they are now studying is
“Getting to No, How to Break a Stubborn Habit” by Erwin
Lutzer.
Upcoming Events
- February 7th – Student Chili Bowl
- February 14th – All’s Fair in Love and War
- March 12-13 – Family Reunion
- March 21 – Student Outreach Event
For more information about the student ministry, contact Tim Stricklin at 525-8215.
Pastor Search Process – Elder Listening Session
Monday, November 9th, 2009
The elders held a listening session for the congregation on Sunday evening, November 8th, regarding the pastor search process. An audio recording of the session can be found on our podcast, and is also available for direct download.
Opportunities to Help
Friday, October 16th, 2009
Teachers and workers are needed in the Children’s Ministry. They need teachers and workers in Preschool Church (for 5th Sundays) and three Children’s Church teachers. Remember couples are always welcome.
Volunteers are needed to help transcribe the Sunday morning service for a hearing-impaired member. This is a rotating position on approximately a monthly basis. If you have strong keyboarding skills, sign the Friendship Pad or contact Kandy Jackson in the office.
We continue to collect empty printer/copier cartridges for recycling; and used/empty pill bottles for the mission to use when dispensing medicines; and used eyeglasses too! Place your donations in the collection boxes marked Haiti Donations in the Fellowship Hall.
We need people to bake cookies for our Cookie Ministry/Visitation Gift Bags. If you could help bake 4-6 dozen chocolate chip cookies every 4 6 weeks please contact the church office for information. Supplies are furnished and can be done at home.
Skeins of yarn have been donated for use in knitting hats for many different agencies. We have sent hats to Childrens Mercy, American Red Cross, Rachel House, and the VA Nursing Home in Warrensburg. We have also sent hundreds of hats to Romania, Iraq and Afghanistan. We have enough yarn to make a lot of hats but need volunteers to make them. We can teach a group or even an individual. If you or your group or class are interested in learning to knit using these round looms, please contact Peggy Hotz at 623-3293.
Women’s Studies
Monday, August 31st, 2009
Our winter Bible study will begin on Wednesday, January 6th with an in-depth look at Galatians. There are no books to purchase. Please come and join us in the sanctuary each Wednesday night at 6:30, as we study Gods Word.
On Tuesday mornings our women are studying Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God by Francis Chan. This book speaks to Gods profound love of His children and our response to that love. Books will be available for $10 or can be purchased from local stores, or online. If you are new to the Tuesday morning study and would like to be a part of either book study, please sign the Friendship Pad and reserve childcare and books.
Our ladies encourage you to join them from 9:00-11:00am for a great morning of study, prayer and fellowship. The study will resume on Tuesday, January 5th.
Contact Kandy for childcare.
Men’s Study
Monday, August 31st, 2009
‘I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or quarreling.’ (1 Timothy 2:8)
With this challenge before us, our men will begin a study of Prayers in the New Testament on Wednesday, December 2nd. Our aim is to become more biblical in our personal and corporate praying. Guide questions will be distributed to assist in personal preparation. Several study leaders will participate in the sessions. Please plan now to be a part of this very important study in the life of our church at this time.
The Bible Study will resume on Wednesday, January 6th and Friday, January 8th.
For more information about Men’s Ministry, contact Dan VanSickle.
Helping and Healing Ministry
Monday, August 31st, 2009
Fall sessions begin Sunday, September 27th from 6:00-7:30pm and continue through mid-December. We are offering the following support groups:
Making Peace with Your Past – this is a study and support group for adult children of dysfunctional families. We will be offering a women’s only group for this semester. Books are $15 and will be available the first night.
Moving Beyond Your Past – this study is a follow-up study to Making Peace with Your Past and is designed to support those working toward healing after growing up in dysfunctional pasts. We will have a women’s and men’s group available for this study. Books are $15 and available the first night.
For information and reservation for books, please sign the friendship pad or contact Kandy Jackson.
