DISCIPLES MEN FALL RETREAT – WRESTLING WITH AN OLD FOE Friday, September 29 – Saturday, September 30 Disciples Center at Tawakoni Featuring: Todd Adams, President of the Pension Fund Jesse Jackson, Jr., Pastor of East 6th St. Christian Church, OKC Pre-Event Activities: (Optional) Camp service work project Golf outing (golfing will be an extra expense.… Read more From Our In-Box
STEPHEN MINISTRY WORKSHOP Saturday, September 23, 9:00am – 1:00pm First Presbyterian Church 525 N. Broadway, Wichita Stephen Ministry is a well-established nationally recognized ministry of care. Those attending will experience a sample of Stephen Ministry training and gain care-giving skills. A flier is posted on the bulletin board. 1) Ministering to people experiencing grief 2)… Read more From Our In-Box
It’s the last week to help Granny Underpants in her drive to collect “socks and underwear” for Oaklawn and Cooper Elementary Schools for kindergarten through 5th grade boys and girls. A basket will be in the foyer for collection through September 17.
September 11, is a complicated date for me. I had a friend in the Twin Towers on September 11, 2011. I had the privilege of visiting with her when she returned to Kansas not long after the events of that tragic day. Her story of fleeing the collapsing buildings, crossing the Hudson River, and finding… Read more DAVID’S DIARY … A COMPLICATED HISTORY
Granny Underpants joined us to begin our “socks and underwear” drive for Oaklawn and Cooper Elementary Schools. We will collect socks and underwear for kindergarten through 5th grade boys and girls. A basket will be in the foyer for collection through September 17.
STORY TIME – READ IT WICHITA Wichita is a campaign that will bridge generations through literacy. This community-wide initiative will take place September 11-October 28, 2017. Grandparents and the entire Wichita community will join together to share the joy of reading with underserved children. 1. READ IT! Grandparents Read on September 11 – 10am Seniors… Read more FROM OUR INBOX
I would remind us all once again that when disaster strikes the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is ready to respond thanks to your generous support of the Week of Compassion. Contributions can be made through Pine Valley, simply write “Hurricane Relief” in the memo section of your check. Thank you. Please keep DACA children… Read more DAVID’S DIARY … REFLECTIONS ON THE WEEK
Granny Underpants joined us Sunday to begin our “socks and underwear” drive for Oaklawn and Cooper Elementary Schools. We will collect socks and underwear for kindergarten through 5th grade boys and girls. A basket will be in the foyer for collection through September 17.
The Week of Compassion is the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) window of mission to the world. A quick check of the Week of Compassion website shows that our support of this ministry helps to alleviate suffering, provide humanitarian aid, and support sustainable development in many parts of the world. For example, in 2017, Week… Read more David’s Diary: Hurricane Harvey: What can I do?
As of August 28, the lifetime Senior Pass will increase from $10 to $80 or a new $20 annual Senior Pass will become available at the same time. U.S. citizens or permanent residents 62 years or older are eligible for the Senior Pass and provide access to more than 2,000 recreation sites. The passes cover… Read more SENIOR PASS FOR NATIONAL PARKS