Country Club Christian Church

Don’t miss our next Grace At Work Partnership Day! We’re teaming up with partner agency, Sheffield Place on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9am - 12pm. We’ll help with the annual yard clean up for Sheffield’s house just east of Paseo Academy.  Projects include raking, w**d pulling, hedge trimming, and more. Everyone including children 12+ is welcome. Closed-toed shoes only. Please bring gloves if you have them.  They will have a few rakes, saws, pruners, etc., and lawn/leaf bags on location, but leaf rakes, grass rakes, w**d whackers, trimmers, pruners would all be helpful if you would like to bring some of your own. Sign up here: bit.ly/4fQCBwj These photos are from our last GAW Day in May at Hartman Elementary School.

It’s Throwback Thursday and back to school season so we thought we’d share some pics of Backpack Blessings through the years.

We’re gearing up for our annual Backpack Blessing and Sunday School Kick-Off this Sunday, Aug. 18. Children and youth are invited to bring their backpacks to worship at 9:01 and 11am as we offer a prayer for the new school year.

Sunday School Classes meet weekly from 10-10:50am.

KIDS AND YOUTH.
Childcare | Babies - Toddlers (Rm 208)
Worship & Wonder | PreK - Kindergarten, ages 3-5 (Rm 210)
Kids | 1st - 5th grade (Rm 212)
Youth | 6th-12th grades (Youth Center)

ADULTS. All are welcome to join any class! For more information or questions, email [email protected]
Branches | Geared towards those in their 20s and 30s with a scripture-based study. (Rm 202)
Connections | Focuses on parenting and family issues, geared towards those in their late 30s and 40s. (Rm 206)
Koinonia | Rm 309, Solarium

Our monthly service opportunity to help with the Micah Ministries Monday Night Meal is on Aug. 26, at 5pm. Help meal prep, serve and clean-up with other folks from CCCC. Children ages 8+ may help with an adult present, 16+ can come alone. We’ll meet at Independence Blvd. Christian Church. Sign up here: bit.ly/3WqKvDr

The Music Ministry had a Kick-Off Party and rehearsal yesterday to celebrate the beginning of another season of Choir and Bells. We’re excited to welcome our Chancel Choir back to the 11am service on Aug. 18. Additionally, the Choir Room is in the midst of a makeover. A future choir member came to help her grandparents deliver the newly cleaned choir robes to their new home.

As of 7/30/24. EVENT CANCELED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Tomorrow is our final Summer Pop-Up! This is the perfect event to invite friends of all ages to attend! You won’t want to miss a FREE concert featuring Kansas City’s own jazz pianist, Tim Whitmer from 6-7pm! We’ll have two food trucks, Taco Cacao and Bossy B’s Sweets And Treats , serving up delicious goodies at 5:30pm. At 7pm, Rev. Dr. Mike Graves will lead “Prayer in the Bible” in the Social Hall.

Yesterday’s Summer Pop-Up included burrito bowls, table and yard games and Dr. Jean Ayres leading “Prayer and Creativity” for the Prayerful Practice session. The temperatures were high but the fun level was even higher.

Next Wednesday’s Pop-Up will be the perfect event to invite your friends of all ages to join you! You won’t want to miss a FREE concert featuring jazz pianist, Tim Whitmer from 6-7pm! We’ll have two food trucks serving up delicious goodies beginning at 5:30, and . At 7pm, Rev. Dr. Mike Graves will lead “Prayer in the Bible” in the Social Hall.

We are rolling out "Reel Faith", our new sermon series this Sunday! Rev. Aday will be referencing the movie "Inside Out 2" - in theaters now - and text from Psalm 8. We encourage you to check out both before Sunday! See you at 9:01am On the Lawn, 10am in the Chapel or 11am in the Sanctuary.

Wednesdays in Centennial Park are where you need to be! If you have not attended one of the Summer Pop-Ups, you have two more chances left. Yesterday we took advantage of the beautiful weather with a backyard cookout and BINGO in the park.

Next week, gather in Centennial Park for Burrito Bowls, yard games and board games for all ages! Dr. Jean Ayres will speak on Prayer and Creativity in the Social Hall at 7pm. After a lifetime of questioning, study and various practices, Jean is excited to share her own understanding of prayer. She wants to encourage others to embrace their uniquely individual needs and abilities as they seek to make prayer a way of life.

Country Club Christian Church is seeking a Part-Time Director of Youth Ministries to become an integral part in fostering spiritual growth and discipleship with 6th-12th graders. If you are passionate about creating an atmosphere for this age group that encourages strong connections with self and spirit, apply today! Benefits include flexible, remote hours; In-person on Sundays; Competitive hourly pay; 25% Off Preschool / PDO Tuition. To view the full job-description, visit https://bit.ly/3zJ9Gtj

Country Club Christian Church is seeking a Part-Time Director of Children’s Ministries. This energetic and creative person will be pivotal in fostering spiritual growth, discipleship, and strong connections for babies through the 5th-grade kids community. This position features: Flexible remote hours; In-person on Sundays; Competitive hourly pay; 25% Off Preschool / PDO Tuition. To view the full job-description, visit bit.ly/3S8JVZK

Gather in Centennial Park at Country Club Christian Church for another Summer Pop-Up on Wednesday, July 17 at 5:30pm. We’re having a backyard cookout featuring mouth-watering hamburgers and salmon burgers. Play Bingo in the park with prizes for all ages! Be sure to attend the Prayerful Practices class on The Examen in the Social Hall from 7pm-8pm!

Our Summer Pop-Up Karaoke Night was a BLAST! You could hear tunes from all genres being belted out. The weather was perfect and the shade provided by the church and the trees created a cool setting to cheer on singers of all ages and talent. Nancy and Allen Norman graciously shared their 27th wedding anniversary with us and even brought a yummy cake!

We have two more Summer Pop-Ups left and we hope you can join us! Next Wednesday, gather in Centennial Park for a backyard cookout and Bingo! We’ll be grilling mouth-watering hamburgers and salmon burgers. We’ll play Bingo in the park - with PRIZES! Promises to be fun for all ages! Be sure to attend the Prayerful Practices class on The Examen in the Social Hall from 7pm-8pm! Find more details here: www.cccckc.org/summer-pop-ups/ Followers ⊕

Tomorrow is our Summer Pop-Up Karaoke Night! This week’s dinner is Waldo Pizza, which begins at 5:30pm. Karaoke will be outdoors in Centennial Park. Rev. Bryce Bowers will lead Yoga as a Contemplative Practice. at 7pm in the Youth Center. We will be looking at how physical activity (like yoga) can center our minds on the Spirit. Different resources, along with ideas on how to embody prayer will be discussed, and we will have an optional, short (10-15 minute) easy yoga practice, no experience required! Please bring a yoga mat.

ONE SERVICE AND AN INVITATION ON SUNDAY, JULY 7!
In celebration of two years of worshiping in the Chapel, Swope Parkway United Christian Church has invited our congregation to attend their 11:30am worship service. The morning schedule for Sunday, July 7 will be as follows:

9:01am | Worship on the Lawn

10:30am | Brunch in the Parlor with Swope Parkway United Christian Church

11:30am | Worship with Swope Parkway United Christian Church
in the Chapel

Please note, no services at 10am and 11am.

The church office is closed July 4 and 5. If you have a time-sensitive matter, please call the church at 816-333-4917, select the department you need and leave a message.

What a perfect morning to share God’s ❤️!Today we begin a new sermon series “The Good Samaritan: One Text, Three Sermons”.