Interested in the future of KHCC?

Think about attending an Appreciative Inquiry Session on Wednesday, August 14^th at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.  This is an open forum for our church family to share the ways that our church has excelled in meeting spiritual, mission, and relational needs.

This is another step in the Epiphany process – helping us find clarity of purpose and innovative ways to do ministry.

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Thanks to 36 of you that “saw it in the newsletter.”  The youth fund grew by $82 (there was also a donation.)  Thanks for keeping up with our attempts to help you be informed. I hope you find something of interest in each publication.

Setting up my online giving account for KHCC wasn’t any more difficult than setting up an account for rent, SWEPCO, insurance, etc.  I did have to call about password requirements, but now that information is out (it’s in the newsletter) so you won’t need to call me.  There is some satisfaction in putting a check in the offering each week, but I the consolation is having one less thing to remember to do on Sunday morning.

The horrific events of this last week raise issues that we need to address as a congregation.  One issue is our readiness for emergencies. The Board has been asked to review a sample safety plan to deal with crises at our facilities.  This plan calls for the creation of a team of individuals willing to step up if an emergency (storm, medical condition, disruptive person, etc.) arises and who will serve as guides for the congregation as to what to do.  Additionally, we need to be making decisions as to how to better control our entrances on Sunday morning and if professional security is warranted.  I hope we can come to some agreement on implementing a pro-active plan, recruit and train our team, and stand ready for events we pray will never occur.

I am working with some of our adult leaders to gear up for fall youth programming.  We’ll be kicking things off on September 8^th for CYF (high school) and Chi-Rho (middle school.)  Same time (4:00 – 5:30 Sunday afternoons), but with a new focus and a new type of program.  We are partnering with Orange (see https://thinkorange.com/ ) as a source of energized curriculum coordinated for reach age level, and we will be providing links for parents to partner with us in youth ministry.  As the Orange website says:  “What you do for kids and teenagers is more important than anything else the church does.” Maybe we need to consider this point as we plan, budget, and allocate human resources as a church.
 

Great River Region Disciples Women Retreat
September 27-29, 2019
Please join us at the Great River Region Disciples Women Retreat at the Wesley Center in Woodworth, Louisiana (just outside Alexandria/Pineville).   You can find the registration and Pickering scholarship application on the Disciples Women page at www.grrdisciples.org or you may pick up a copy from your church office.

Note that the early bird registration date (registration IN the regional office) is Friday, August 23^rd.

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