Children’s Ministry Information and Calendar
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Following is an early-2010 schedule of Children’s Ministry activities and events at Summit Woods.
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Weekly
Events
- Preschool Church (3 & 4 year olds) – Meets in the fellowship hall during the Sunday morning worship service.
- Children’s Church (K – 3rd grade) – Meets in Room 304. Children are dismissed during the morning offering.
- AWANA – Meets on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00pm for children 3 years through 6th grade.
- Answers in Genesis – Sunday evenings at 6:00pm, led by Bill & Jenny McCoy.
- Chime Choir – Sunday evenings at 4:45pm.
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Upcoming
Events
- Church-wide Skate – Saturday, March 20th, 11:00 to 1:00pm, Landmark Skating Center
- Easter Celebration – April 3rd, 10am to Noon
- Vacation Bible School – July 12th-16th, 9:00am to Noon – High Seas Expedition
For more information about our children’s ministry, contact Peggy George at 525-8215.
Feed My Starving Children Packing Event
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
This is the second year Summit Woods will be partnering with Feed My Starving Children to pack nutritious meals for needy children around the world, including Haiti. Last year volunteers successfully packed 125,000 meals in just two days. This year the goal has been doubled to 250,000 meals. The packing event will be held July 23rd and 24th, at the church.
Individual sign-ups will begin in June, however an informational meeting for groups interested in volunteering will be held Sunday, March 21st at 3:00pm at the church. We are asking that one representative from each family, group, or church please attend the meeting to receive information on how your group can be a part of making this event a huge success. Everyone is invited to help, and details can be found at the Kansas City Feed My Starving Children web site or by calling the church office at 816-525-8215.
Evangelism and Discipleship
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
The evangelism and discipleship ministries of Summit Woods exist to help believers fulfill Christ’s great commission (Matthew 28:18-20). Christ has enabled us, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to proclaim His good news to the world, and has called on the body to walk with one another for the purpose of discipleship. Each arm of this ministry provides opportunities for the body of Christ, the church, to be equipped and sent for this task.
For more information about the various ministries and opportunities please visit our evangelism and discipleship page.
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 towards the purchase of an ultrasound machine
for use in life-affirming scans.
The partnership of people like you makes it possible for Rachel House to do the life-saving and life-changing work that takes place every day in each of our three centers. Currently, all three of our centers are in great need of additional Volunteer Counselors who are able to commit to one 4-hour daytime shift per week. No experience is necessary. Counselors receive in-depth, one-on-one training. It is important that our counselors have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, be active members of a local church body, have a passion to see the lost come to know Christ, and a love for the unborn and their mothers.
- Lees Summit – 320 NE Tudor Road – 875.1059
- Northland – 4110 NE Vivion Road – 453.1011
- Blue Springs – 501 NW 5th Street – 224.5433
If you are ready to pursue a volunteer opportunity, please go to the Rachel House volunteer page. If you would like to find out more about Rachel House, please visit the Rachel House website or call the center nearest you. Thank you for helping us make a difference two lives at a time!
Spring Life Groups
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Our Spring Life Groups started 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. Future life group dates are 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 in a medical mission trip of eye surgeons and other medical personnel, traveling to Haiti April 30th to May 8th. 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 ITEMS)
- 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
- March 12th-13th – Family Reunion
- March 21st – Student Outreach Event
- April 30 - Student Muck Fest
- May 21- Friday Nite Dodgeball
- June 1- Six Flags in St. Louis
- June 2 – Wednesday Nite Away
- June 6- Parent Meeting
- June 20-27- Camp at Noahs Ark
Noahs Ark in Colorado
June 20-27
Cost is $425.00 per person
Noah’s Ark is deeply committed to wilderness education and
the Colorado wilderness experience. They depend solely on the
wilderness for their livelihood and want to instill a strong sense
of environmental responsibility in each of their guests.
Noah’s Ark teaches practical skills, such as Leave No
Trace, that equip individuals with the knowledge necessary
for natural resource preservation and protection. They are
committed to caring for the environment and feel that each person
who journeys with them should be as well.
First payment of $100.00 is due on Sunday, April 4
Second payment of $200 is due on Sunday, May 9
Final Payment of $125.00 is due on Sunday, June 6
For more information about the student ministry, contact Tim Stricklin at 525-8215.
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.
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 evening, 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 6:30pm as we study God’s Word and enjoy fellowship and prayer.
On Tuesday mornings our women are studying the book of Proverbs. Bring your Bibles for a wonderful time of study and fellowship every Tuesday from 9:00-11:00am. If you are new to the Tuesday morning study and need childcare, please sign the Friendship Pad on Sunday morning or email Kandy Jackson.
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 menare studying Prayers in the New Testament on Wednesdays. Our aim is to become more biblical in our personal and corporate praying.
We will be starting a new study on Wednesday, March 31 and Friday, April 2. The study is sex is not the problem (lust is) by Joshua Harris. Books are available now and the cost for the book and workbook is $16.00. Harris writes that lust has become pervasive in our culture to the point that sexuality has become a negative – contaminating what God intended as a gift. And unless we honestly confront it, lust will destroy our relationships and our lives. See through new eyes a life of purity as you follow the steps in this countercultural guide. Men will find hope in God’s grace and learn the secrets to lasting change.
For more information about Men’s Ministry, contact Dan VanSickle.
