Church News (Page 23)
News from the KCC family.
Why does the church look and sound more like the world?
As part of our Tough Questions sermon series, we received this question: Question 1: Why does the church look and sound more like the world (it’s music, dress, message, and results)? I don’t’ think this is so much a question as a statement: The church looks and sounds more like the world! What’s going on? If we were in a courtroom, the lawyer would object saying, that you are leading the witness! It’s like the question, “So how long have How COVID has affected us
Bus Ministry Rolls into KCC
The Kalkaska Church of Christ recently purchased a pre-owned 21-passenger Ford bus for ministry use! The bus can be used during the week with children’s programs, WASP & Octane, to transport children from the school to the church building. The youth will benefit from using the bus for transportation to outings locally like work projects, skiing, sledding, movies as well as longer trips to SuperStart CIY, Believe, Move, and the like. Church-wide outings are also in the works to places How COVID has affected us
Who Needs God? – New Faith Training Class
People are migrating away from religion at an unprecedented rate-Christianity in particular. Once upon a time, people believed religion offered solutions. Today, many people view religion as the problem. In this 6-part series, Andy Stanley addresses this tension and sets a foundation for faith that will stand up to the rigors of the real world. Join us Sundays at 10 am in the Worship Center starting March 4th.
Dale Farrier added to Elder Board
The congregation approved the nomination of Dale Farrier to a 3-year term on the board of Elders last Sunday during the 2018 annual meeting. Those also approved for another 3-year term were Trend Owner, Mike Babcock and former Kalkaska Sheriff, Dave Israel. These men join current Elders Dean Farrier, Darin Cummings, Kevin Davis, Dr. Richard Hodgman, Andy Bratton, and Tim Severance. “My name is Dale Farrier. For those of you that don’t know me, I’m the eldest child of Gene How COVID has affected us
Frozen Pipes
Frozen Pipes By Sara Blasko, Children’s Ministry Director With the cold weather in the winter months, comes many challenges for us Northern Michigan dwellers. Icy roads, lack of sunshine and freezing temperatures. One of the side effects of these freezing temperatures is frozen pipes. Pipes freeze when the temperature is too cold, and if you’ve ever had it happen to you, you know the signs. You turn on your faucet expecting to see the water pour out as usual, and How COVID has affected us
Flannel Shirt Sunday
While it’s cold outside and it’s time for the church’s annual meeting (I can hear your groans), we’ve decided to officially declare Sunday, January 21st at Flannel Shirt Sunday! What does that mean? Simply this. Find a new, old, comfortable flannel shirt and wear it to church! It’s just for fun. No big purpose behind it.
New Year’s Eve Lock-in
The High School / Middle School New Year’s Eve Lock-in is history now! About 30 young people and a dozen very committed adults spent the entire night at the church building celebrating the coming of 2018! There were games, prizes, and lots of wonderful food all night long! Thanks to everyone who made this event possible!
Project 53 – Christmas Offering 2017!
The final Sunday in 2017 is a 53rd Sunday. That Sunday, December 31st, the entire offering will be given to the missions and missionaries that KCC supports on a regular basis! We’ve asked our missionaries to give us a “Wish List” to help us know what they might purchase with the extra financial gift. Here are some of their responses: Home improvements for Emmanual Pierre (local Haitian preacher) – HOPE Mission Video/ updated website – White as Snow Ministries Video projector How COVID has affected us
New Faith Training Classes this Month
Cheri Cavanaugh will lead a new class called, “Widowhood – What do we do now?!” How do I get through the holidays? How do I move on? How do I keep it all together when life around me has fallen apart? “Widowhood” will meet in the Green Room on Sundays at 10:00 am. Another December class will meet in the Worship Center – Ray Vander Laan’s latest release “A Clash of Kingdoms.” Lessons on Paul proclaiming Jesus as Lord filmed How COVID has affected us
Elder Nominations
Elder nomination forms are available in the church lobby for members to nominate men to the Kalkaska Church of Christ Elder board. Please prayerfully consider your nomination. These nominations are due back to the church office by Sunday, December 3rd, 2017. Scriptures to consider when you nominate Elders: Titus 1:5-9 1 Timothy 3:1-7 1 Peter 5:1-4 Nominations are passed on to be considered by the the current Elder board. Nominees and those nominating will be contacted. New Elders are voted How COVID has affected us