A Note from Ryan
Matthew 16:15 commands us to, "He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."
As we enter into the Christmas Season, this is the time of year when people are more likely to entertain a conversation about faith, or say "YES" to an invite to church or a church related event.
I want to take this e-mail to point out some things that are going to happen this season at the church to keep in mind as you're talking with people. Everyone is welcome.
Chief's Game (November 1st @ 3:15) - Our second social Chiefs' game is this Sunday at Pastor Ryan's house. We had room for more last game.
Mayor's Holiday Festival (November 20th @ 5 PM) - We're going to have a table at the Overland Park Mayor's Holiday festival being a light to the community and inviting people to the Christmas Eve Service.
Christmas Party (December 13th @ 5 PM) - All are welcome to come celebrate and fellowship with us.
Dinner Church - Holiday Meal (December 17th @ 6 PM) - We signed out the big room at the Library (150 seats) and will be praying that God fills it. We're going to serve a holiday meal for anyone who wants to come.
Holiday Parent's Night Out - Finding time to Christmas shop is hard for families. We're going to have movies, food, crafts, etc. for the kids while the parents can have a night to themselves to catch up during a busy season.
Christmas Eve Service (December 24 @ 4 PM) - This is one service most people will come to if invited.
I'm pointing all this stuff out because, as a church we truly want to live out Jesus' command to "go and preach the gospel." All of these events are open to everyone.
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to invite your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. and as easy for them to say "YES" to that invitation.
Join me in praying this week, asking God for the list of names that He wants you to share your faith with and invite to one or all of these events.
As always, my door is open. If you'd ever like to talk, pray together, or simply catch up, I'd love to connect.
Feel free to call me, send me an email at Ryan.Hanson@TheLightKC.org, or stop by the church.
I look forward to worshiping with you this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Grace and peace,
Pastor Ryan Hanson
Re-Watch Sunday's Message
Standalone Message by Dr. Daniel Smith titled "Hope"
Life is hard. We all go through periods in our life when we are forced to face really hard situations. When we do, we are told to have hope. To maintain a hope that everything will turn out exactly as we want in the end. But we know that isn't always true. Hope isn't that things will work out as we want, but that God will remain with us and faithful despite what happens. Join us as we talk about the hope that God calls us to have as Christians and how we can remain faithful when we're faced with life's hardest situations.
https://www.thelightkc.org/media/yyzcq5z/hope
Life is hard. We all go through periods in our life when we are forced to face really hard situations. When we do, we are told to have hope. To maintain a hope that everything will turn out exactly as we want in the end. But we know that isn't always true. Hope isn't that things will work out as we want, but that God will remain with us and faithful despite what happens. Join us as we talk about the hope that God calls us to have as Christians and how we can remain faithful when we're faced with life's hardest situations.
https://www.thelightkc.org/media/yyzcq5z/hope
Weekly Events
Sunday Worship Service
10:00 AM
Prayer group at 9:15 AM
Continental Breakfast at 9:30 AM
Prayer group at 9:15 AM
Continental Breakfast at 9:30 AM
Small Groups
Tuesday 7 PM: Men's Group (at the church)
Thursday 1:30 PM: Women's Bible Study (at the church)
1st / 3rd Thursday 6 PM: Women's Group (at the church)
4th Saturday 11:30 AM: Single Ladies Group (Karen's house)
Thursday 1:30 PM: Women's Bible Study (at the church)
1st / 3rd Thursday 6 PM: Women's Group (at the church)
4th Saturday 11:30 AM: Single Ladies Group (Karen's house)
Wednesday Night
6:00 PM: Students: 6th - 12th Grade
6:30 PM: Discipleship Group
6:30 PM: Young Adults Group
6:30 PM: Discipleship Group
6:30 PM: Young Adults Group
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