A Note from Ryan
This week, let's reflect on the PEACE of God, a peace that surpasses all understanding. As we are pulled in many directions this holiday season, let's rest in the peace that only faith in God can provide. No matter how joyful, stressful, or painful this season is for you, know that God loves you, God has a plan for you, and God will provide for all your needs in his perfect time.
This week, I pray that we God teaches us to walk gently, to listen deeply, to forgive quickly, and to love boldly. I pray that God uses us as His instruments to bring peace in our homes, our neighborhoods, and our church.
I look forward to wrapping up our discipleship series this Sunday and celebrate with all of you at our church Christmas party this Sunday at 5 PM. I hope you can make it.
As always, my door is always open. If you’d like to talk about anything, give me a call, shoot me an e-mail (Ryan.Hanson@TheLightKC.org), or stop by the church.
Looking forward to worshiping with you all Sunday at 10:00 AM,
Ryan Hanson
This week, I pray that we God teaches us to walk gently, to listen deeply, to forgive quickly, and to love boldly. I pray that God uses us as His instruments to bring peace in our homes, our neighborhoods, and our church.
I look forward to wrapping up our discipleship series this Sunday and celebrate with all of you at our church Christmas party this Sunday at 5 PM. I hope you can make it.
As always, my door is always open. If you’d like to talk about anything, give me a call, shoot me an e-mail (Ryan.Hanson@TheLightKC.org), or stop by the church.
Looking forward to worshiping with you all Sunday at 10:00 AM,
Ryan Hanson
Re-Watch Sunday's Message
Message 5 in our series on Discipleship by Ryan Hanson titled "Give"
Times are tough. The cost of the essentials are going up. Wages are not going up fast enough to compensate. For many of us hard decisions need to be made when it comes to where we spend our money. Yet, as disciples of Jesus Christ, we're called to give our first and best back to God. How we spend our money is a huge component of our discipleship journey in that it shows most clearly where our hearts are. Today we're going to take a comprehensive look at what the Bible says about giving.
https://www.thelightkc.org/media/sz6sy34/give
Times are tough. The cost of the essentials are going up. Wages are not going up fast enough to compensate. For many of us hard decisions need to be made when it comes to where we spend our money. Yet, as disciples of Jesus Christ, we're called to give our first and best back to God. How we spend our money is a huge component of our discipleship journey in that it shows most clearly where our hearts are. Today we're going to take a comprehensive look at what the Bible says about giving.
https://www.thelightkc.org/media/sz6sy34/give
Weekly Events
Sunday Worship Service
10:00 AM
Prayer group at 9:15 AM
Continental Breakfast at 9:15 AM
Prayer group at 9:15 AM
Continental Breakfast at 9:15 AM
Small Groups
Tuesday 1:30 PM: Women's Bible Study (at the church)
Tuesday 7 PM: Men's Group (at the church)
2nd Thursday 6 PM: Young (ish) Ladies Group (at the church)
4th Saturday 11:30 AM: Single Ladies Group (Karen's house)
Tuesday 7 PM: Men's Group (at the church)
2nd Thursday 6 PM: Young (ish) Ladies Group (at the church)
4th Saturday 11:30 AM: Single Ladies Group (Karen's house)
Wednesday Night
6:00 PM
Digging Deeper Adult Bible Study: Open to all
Students: 6th - 12th Grade
Kids: 3 yr - 5th Grade
Nursery: 0-2 yr
Digging Deeper Adult Bible Study: Open to all
Students: 6th - 12th Grade
Kids: 3 yr - 5th Grade
Nursery: 0-2 yr
The Numbers
As we come to the close of another year, my heart is genuinely full. When I look back over the past twelve months, I see the fingerprints of God all over our church—and I see your fingerprints right beside them. Thank you. Thank you for every prayer you’ve prayed, every hour you’ve served, every dollar you’ve generously given. Your faithfulness has allowed ministry to flourish in ways that only Heaven will fully measure.
Because of your giving this year we have been able to build and strengthen our community partnerships with Apache ES, Single Mom KC, Hillcrest Transitional Housing, and Habitat for Humanity. We have been able to give the church a facelift, improving the first impressions for guests and better reflecting our Mission / Vision / Values. Within our community we have experienced 4 baptisms, 7 salvations, 7 re-dedications, and 6 new members.
I celebrate these things not as accomplishments of a church organization, but as testimonies of God’s goodness working through each act of obedience we take individually and collectively as a church. Thank you.
As we look toward the year ahead, I’m filled with a holy anticipation. I genuinely believe God is preparing us for a season of deeper impact—new families reached, more lives transformed, and fresh opportunities to serve our community with Christlike love.
If you are able, I’d like to invite you to consider a special year-end gift to help position our church for the ministry God is calling us toward in 2026. Your generosity now strengthens our mission going forward—ensuring we can continue to say “yes” to every opportunity God places in front of us.
There is no pressure of any kind. Just an invitation. A chance for us, together, to step into the future with faith and open hands. Regardless of what you’re able to give, please hear my sincere gratitude for all you have already done. You are a joy to pastor, and I thank God for each and every one of you.
May Christ—the One who came near to us at Christmas—fill your home and heart with peace, hope, and joy.
Pastor Ryan
Because of your giving this year we have been able to build and strengthen our community partnerships with Apache ES, Single Mom KC, Hillcrest Transitional Housing, and Habitat for Humanity. We have been able to give the church a facelift, improving the first impressions for guests and better reflecting our Mission / Vision / Values. Within our community we have experienced 4 baptisms, 7 salvations, 7 re-dedications, and 6 new members.
I celebrate these things not as accomplishments of a church organization, but as testimonies of God’s goodness working through each act of obedience we take individually and collectively as a church. Thank you.
As we look toward the year ahead, I’m filled with a holy anticipation. I genuinely believe God is preparing us for a season of deeper impact—new families reached, more lives transformed, and fresh opportunities to serve our community with Christlike love.
If you are able, I’d like to invite you to consider a special year-end gift to help position our church for the ministry God is calling us toward in 2026. Your generosity now strengthens our mission going forward—ensuring we can continue to say “yes” to every opportunity God places in front of us.
There is no pressure of any kind. Just an invitation. A chance for us, together, to step into the future with faith and open hands. Regardless of what you’re able to give, please hear my sincere gratitude for all you have already done. You are a joy to pastor, and I thank God for each and every one of you.
May Christ—the One who came near to us at Christmas—fill your home and heart with peace, hope, and joy.
Pastor Ryan