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CROP Walk Sign Ups in the Narthex
On Sunday, Sept 28 and Oct 5, there will be an opportunity for you to sign-up
to walk and/or give a donation to support walkers from RCC. Please help
support RCC's response to hunger in our community and raise awareness of
this important issue. Because our Summer Lunch Ministry receives funding
from CROP Walk funds, we are asked to also provide volunteers who help
with sign-ins, water stations, etc. Please consider being a volunteer for RCC
on October 12th!
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the Christian Pilot
Raytown Christian Church
6108 Blue Ridge Blvd.
Raytown, Missouri 64133
Phone: (816) 353-1708
Website: www.raytowncc.org / Email address: [email protected]
The October 2014 Edition
Vol. LXXIII, No. 10
Jesus said to them,
“Haven’t you ever read in the scriptures:
‘The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone;
this was the Lord’s doing, and it’s amazing in our
eyes’?”
2015 Stewardship Campaign
How will you help to build the kingdom of God in 2015? In what ways will you commit yourself,
your life, your resources to ministry in God's name? Our church leadership will make ministry
plans for 2015 based on the decisions you make about supporting Christ's ministry financially
through Raytown Christian Church.
Sunday 10/19 Kick-off Sunday
Help us CELEBRATE the ministry we share together!
Sunday 10/26 All Saints' Sunday
Honor the journey we are on as a people of faith—past, present and future!
Sunday 11/2 Stewardship Brunch and Ministry Visit
Come share in fellowship and visit with our ministry leaders about
what is happening at RCC and what we are looking towards in 2015!
Sunday 11/9 Share Your Pledge Day
Help us plan our ministry together by sharing your gifts and pledges in worship!
Thank you for making a difference through Raytown Christian Church!
Moderator’s Musings
A few weeks ago, I presented the elder’s offertory message at the first service so for those of you who were there, I apologize that you are hearing part of it again but I feel it’s important enough that others should hear it.
If you’ve watched sports on TV, you’ve probably heard the comment “He’s really stepped up his game lately!” That cliché simply means that a player is playing his best at a time that’s critical.
I want to recognize several who have “stepped up their games” lately in this critical time:
Our church staff: Obviously, with the loss of two ordained pastors from our staff, we’ve lost some our ability to cover all of the ministerial responsibilities as we had done. However, I am extremely proud of the job Pastor Jason-Paul
has done, preaching and leading the church staff. We have asked more of him and he has responded positively.
Likewise, Jenn has been asked to take on greater responsibility for the care and cleaning of the church and she has
also responded positively as the custodial supervisor and coordinator of the cleaning services.
Our Elders: With our diminished resources for pastoral care, the Elders have taken an even greater role in that
important responsibility. Particularly, in the care for our hospitalized and home-bound members, the elders are
meeting this need.
Our Key Leadership Team: The Chairs of the Board of Elders and Deacons, the Administrative Support, Spiritual
Growth and Mission Departments, the Human Resources and the Stewardship Ministries are staffing the Intentional
Interim Minister’s Search Task Force. Diane Chastain – Chair, Susan Bizorik, Larry Schulze, Carol Mesimer, Carol
Frevert, Elaine Schulze and Dan Mesimer, respectively, have contributed many hours and great thoughts to the
process of identifying the traits we are looking for in our intentional interim minister and interviewing candidates.
Our Connections Ministry chaired by Kelley Zimmerman and Kristal Wilson and our Welcoming Ministry Chaired by
Sandy Kohler and Jamie Faulkner who have worked hard to fulfill a recommendation from our Good to Great Task
Force. They have done this by creating a coffee/snack and welcome kiosk in the narthex that creates a fellowship
opportunity for members and guests of our congregation. I see many people enjoying this area and the treats
provided there.
What about the rest of us? Are you inspired by the work of those identified in this article? I hope so because our church
needs you. We’ll soon be starting a new church year and we have many leadership and committee/task force member
needs. Maybe if you are a more “tenured” member of our congregation, you feel like you’ve done your share and its someone else’s turn. Maybe if you are a less “tenured” member of our congregation, you don’t feel like you know enough about the church’s work to take on these duties. Well, the fact is, our church needs each of us to “step up our game!” Please let me know how you’d like to help. If not, I’ll probably come asking you to help.
Oh, and since I started this article referring to an offertory message, don’t forget that our church’s financial needs still need to be addressed. Please stay up to date in your pledges and the promise you made with that pledge.
See you in church,
Larry Frevert, Moderator
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Board Briefs
Nursery Corner
We are very excited to welcome three new people
born into the family of RCC since our last Pilot!
Worship services planned for the next few weeks
include:
Alex Hendrix born Sept. 1 (son of Sean and Julie
Hendrix)
Wyatt Martin born Sept. 10 (son of Heather Martin)
Maxwell Winders born Sept. 10 (son of Zach and Emily)
May we be blessed by, and be a blessing to, these new
young people in our midst!
o September 28th –
Interim Regional Minister Donna Rose-Heim will
present the sermon at all three services.
o October 5th –
We will have one worship service at 1:00 PM
(Sunday School is scheduled for 12N) joint with
the PowerShift Congregation in recognition of
Reconciliation Sunday. Reverend Bob Hill of
Community Christian Church will present the
sermon that morning.
o October 12th –
We will observe Laity Sunday and members of
our
congregation
are
invited
to
participate. Volunteer sheets are available in our
church office.
Welcome our new nursery workers!
Our Child Care Coordinator, Sami Hornbostel has hired
two new workers to help fill out or staffing needs on a
weekly basis for Sunday mornings and night-time
programs. She has hired Heather Martin and Christina
Jacks.
Please welcome them and introduce yourself the next
time you are in the Children’s Wing!
Volunteers Needed
A lack of volunteers on Sunday mornings in our Nursery
has led to a change in our ability to offer nursery care.
We currently are short a full slate (2 volunteers)
the FIRST, FOURTH and FIFTH Sundays of
each month. In response to this shortfall and in
compliance with our Childcare Policy there has
been a change to our calendar.
Our new policy from our Nursery Director and
Volunteer Coordinator is that in the months when
we have five Sundays we will NOT have nursery
care offered on the fifth Sunday during any part
of the morning. The next time this comes up is
the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
Please make a note of this change. If YOU
would like to volunteer to work in the nursery to
fill these much needed slots please contact
our Volunteer
Coordinator
Kelley
Zimmermann or
our
Coordinator
Sami
Hornbostel.
A task force chaired by Paul Channels with members
Willene Hinken, Carol Mozley, Don Orrell and Jeff
Steele is developing a handbook of general board
policies and expects to present their final product at
the October board meeting.
The Intentional Interim Minister Search Task Force
(Members: Diane Chastain – Chair, Susan Bizorik,
Carol Frevert, Carol Mesimer, Dan Mesimer, Elaine
Schulze & Larry Schulze) have met several times with
potential candidates and are continuing their efforts to
find the right intentional interim minister for our
congregation. The person selected must have unique
talents and training to help us with the difficult
discernment issues we face:
1. How does our Church grow and move
forward in the future?
Who is our “target” audience for church growth?
What physical changes might be needed
to our church to create and encourage
growth?
How and when will we worship?
2. What is the right number of ministers for our
congregation?
3. How do we strengthen our relationship with
the PowerShift Congregation?
October Volunteers
October 5
9:30 – 10:30 Volunteer Needed
10:30 – 11:30 Volunteer Needed
October 12
9:30 – 10:30 Delina Beals
10:30 – 11:30 Jennifer Faulkner
October 19
9:30 – 10:30 Dotty Robb
Any member of this task force will be glad to speak with
you and answer questions you may have about the
process.
10:30 – 11:30 Kyle Hornbostel
October 26
9:30 – 10:30 Volunteer Needed
10:30 – 11:30 Volunteer Needed
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Children's Ministries
At-A-Glance
October 5 Reconciliation Sunday
10-1 God's Kids, JYF/Jr.
Choir, Chapel Chimes
On Sunday October 5 RCC will be worshipping with PowerShift Worship Center
at 1:00 to celebrate Reconciliation Sunday. Plan to be a part of this important
opportunity for us to learn more from our preacher the Rev. Dr. Bob Hill and focus
on Reconciliation's theme of School Yards not Prison Yards.
10-5 1:00 Worship Service
NO Children's Worship
NO Sunday School
10-8 God's Kids, JYF/Jr.
Choir, Chapel Chimes
Sunday School and Nursery October 5
There will not be Sunday School on October 5 for children but we will be offering a
special child care option during the 1:00 service. From 12:45 until the end of the
10-12 NO Children's Worship service we will provide nursery care for infants through 3 years old. We invite those
Sunday School
families with children ages 3-6 to have your child attend the first part of the service
with
you. We are offering a special extended child care option so that at the sermon
10-15 God's Kids, JYF/Jr.
time (or when you need to) your 3-6 year old has a place to be if the sanctuary is not
Choir, Chapel Chimes
working out!
10-19 Children's Worship
Sunday School
10-22 God's Kids, JYF/Jr.
Choir, Chapel Chimes
10-26 Children's Worship
Sunday School
10-29 Chapel Chimes
HALOWEEN PARTY for
God's Kids & JYF 6-7
11-2 Children's Worship
Sunday School
11-5 God's Kids, JYF/Jr.
Choir, Chapel Chimes
Laity Sunday--no children's worship
On Sunday October 12 our congregation will be celebrating Laity Sunday as our
lay people lead us in our services. Because this will be such a different service than
normal we will not be pulling our children out of 9:30 service for Children's
Worship. We will have Sunday School as normal on that day and encourage our
11:00 worship attenders to leave Sunday School early to participate in this special
service.
children's Halloween Party
Wednesday Night October 29 our Children's Ministry leaders will be be
celebrating Halloween with a party during our regular 6-7:00 program time. All
children ages 3 years-5th grade are invited to come in costume and share in an
evening of fun and festivity! We will have a special Halloween-themed Snack
Supper menu that night served as normally scheduled from 5:30-6:00!
5th Sunday Family Worship Sundays
We have periodically focused on certain Sundays as chances for families to worship together as a way of helping to
pass along our faith to the youngest amongst us. We will continue to do this on special Sundays or during certain times
of the year in 2015. But a lack of volunteers has led to us adding some more Sundays to this schedule.
Our new policy from our Child Care Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator is that in the months when we have five
Sundays we will NOT have nursery care offered on the fifth Sunday during any part of the morning. In order to help
support the Family Worship option we will also not have Children's Worship or Sunday School on those days. The next
Family Worship Sunday/Fifth Sunday is the Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 30.
Children's Worship is for children ages 3 years-3rd grade during the 9:30 worship service.
Sunday School is for children ages 3 years-5th grade from 10:30-11:15. Classes are held in the
upper level of the Education Wing of the church. Classes are: Preschool, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
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Youth Ministries
Youth Schedule changes in October
October 5—1:00 Worship Service (Inspirations Sing)-NO Youth Sunday School
October 12—CROP WALK 12:30-4:30
No evening activities
October 18—8:30-11:30am Youth Service Project with
Pumpkins on Parade at Cave Springs Park
Youth Sunday School in October
We will NOT have Sunday School on October 5 due to Inspirations' warm up for
leading in our 1:00 worship service. We WILL have Sunday School the rest of
the month.
Youth Calendar Change
PLEASE REFER TO THIS PAGE FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE
CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH. Previous drafts had
different opportunities, less information, or inaccurate times.
October 5 Reconciliation sunday
worship service
We will be joining the congregation for a special worship service with
Powershift on Sunday October 5 at 1:00. Inspirations are singing at this
service so Suanne will have a meet and warm up time for you at rehearsal.
Crop walk!!
In the afternoon on October 12 we will be participating in the CROP Walk
down near the Plaza. Bring a lunch to eat or run out and grab a bite, we will
leave the church at 12:30 and return to the church about 4:30. There will not
be Youth group or bells that night.
Youth Group ministry is for
those in 6th-12th grade and
meets each Sunday evening
from 6-8:00 unless otherwise
noted.
Youth service project
At-A-Glance
10-1 Youth Music
10-5 1:00 Worship Service
Inspirations Sing
NO Youth Sunday School
Inspiration Ringers
NO Youth Group
10-8 Youth Music
10-12 Sunday School
CROP Walk (12:30-4:30)
NO Inspiration Ringers
NO Youth Group
10-15 Youth Music
10-18 8:30-11:30am
Youth Service Project
Cave Springs Park
10-19 Sunday School
Inspiration Ringers
Youth Group
10-22 NO Youth Music
10-26 Sunday School
Inspiration Ringers
Youth Group
10-29 Youth Music
11-2 Sunday School
Inspiration Ringers
Youth Group
11-5 Youth Music
11-23 Youth Family
In the morning on Saturday the 18th of
Thanksgiving Potluck 6-7:00
October we will be doing a community
service project here in Raytown with the
th
th
Pumpkins
on Parade. We will work together
Chi Rho is for those in 6 -8
th
th
and CYF is for those in 9 -12 . in the morning at Cave Springs Park from 8:30-11:30am and grab an ice cream
on the way back to the church to be picked up. This is an event you can join even
Youth Sunday School is each
if
you have to leave early for another commitment. Due to the race please plan to
Sunday morning from 10:30meet us at the park (not the church) for drop off!
11:15 in the basement level.
Youth Music programs are for
Social Media Update
those in grades 6-12.
Don't
forget
to
check
the Parents of RCC Youth and RCC Youth facebook groups for
Inspirations Vocal Choir
updates
and
information.
You can also see Rev. Channels' Instagram (RevChannels )
Wed. from 6:00-7:00.
and @RaytownCCYouth Twitter feeds for information about youth ministry
Chapel Chimes (beg. bell choir)
Wed. 5:00-5:45.
activities.
Inspiration Bells (adv. bell
5
choir) Sun. 4:30-6:00.
Outreach Corner
Bless Those in Need
Food Pantry Report for the month of
August:
Total Families Served: 145
Adults: 187
Children: 136
Seniors: 108
Total # Served: 431
Micah Ministry
Our next service night at Micah is Monday,
September 29th. There is a signup sheet in the
church office. We leave church at 4:30pm and
return by 7:30pm, so please join us as we serve an
evening meal and provide clothing and toiletries to
many in need at Independence Boulevard Christian
Church.
Kairos Special Offering
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the
Special Offering to support the Kairos Weekend in
November. The total given was $980.00 which will
be used to provide meals, lodging, and registration
for all those who attend to experience a faith-filled
weekend of love, acceptance, and support.
Friday, October 10th
Arrowhead Stadium
6:00 Fellowship & Silent Auction
7:30 Dinner followed by Live Auction
To make a reservation contact:
Ken Mohler, 816-444-1553
George Saller, 913-381-7038
Sharon Bracken, Tall Oaks
913-301-3004
Individual $90 Individual Patron $125
Table Host $720 Table Sponsor $1000
Table assignments are made in the order reservations
with names and meal choices are received
(Reservation deadline October 3rd)
Proceeds benefit Tall oaks Conference Center a
ministry of the Greater Kansas City Disciples of
Christ.
www.talloaks.org
There will be a special Reconciliation offering taken
on Sunday, October 5th at our joint worship service
with PowerShift Worship Center.
This Special Offering is used to fund our Church’s mission priority to become a pro-reconciling/antiracist church through experiential education,
inclusive worship and intentional dialogue across
racial/ethnic difference. Funds from this offering are
providing for leadership development in our camps,
our communities and our congregations as well as
providing resources to promote small group study
and community-action. Your giving is changing
lives and building hope for realm of God for our
children and for Christ’s Church!
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It’s that time of year when soup is often on the menu. Don’t forget to save your Campbell Soups labels (barcode portion) for
Woodhaven Home. Just place them in the
clear glass container on the media center in
the Fellowship Hall. Thanks for supporting
this CWF endeavor.
Sharing Our Gifts on Laity Sunday, October 12
Share your gift in worship! Just check the way(s) you would like to serve, and
indicate which worship time(s) you will be available and drop it by the church
office!
Welcome
Lead Responsive Reading
Offer Invocation/Opening Prayer
Lead Lord’s Prayer
Lead/ Accompany Gloria Patri
Read Scripture
Offer “Pastoral/Elder’s” Prayer
Sharing the Word: Reflection, Testimony, Sharing, Skit
Lead/Accompany Hymn Singing
Communion Meditation
Communion Prayer
Offertory Meditation
Prayer for Offering
Lead/Accompany Doxology
Invitation
Benediction
Announcements
Play in Praise Band
Lead Singing with Praise Band
Solo/Ensemble Music
Liturgical Dance
Available:
8:15
9:30
11:00
Name: _______________________________________
Wednesday Night
Dinner Menu
October 1
Hamburgers, hot dogs, fries,
cottage cheese, dessert
October 8
Chicken/stuffing, rice, green
beans, dessert
October 15
Spaghetti, salad, bread,
dessert
October 22
Pork loin, rosemary potatoes,
mixed vegetables, rolls,
dessert
October 29 – Halloween
Cracked ribs, bat wings,
haystack potatoes, creepy
corn, cabbage compost,
dreaded dessert
Thank You CWF!
The Property Department received a very generous donation, of $3,000.00, from RCC's
Christian Women’s Fellowship this summer. The funds were deposited into Property
Maintenance and Improvement fund. So far we have funded the renovations of the choir
risers, in the sanctuary, and much needed stripping and waxing of most of our vinyl tile
floors. The remainder of these funds will be saved for other future needs.
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October 2014
Sun
28
See recurring activities
5
One Combined Worship
Service with PowerShift
Worship Center
1:00pm
Rev. Bob Hill preaching
No Youth Group
12 CROP Walk – 12:30pm
See recurring activities
No Inspiration Ringers
No Youth Group
19 Stewardship Kick Off
See recurring activities
26 All Saints Day
See recurring activities
Mon
Tue
29
10:30 Staff Meeting
4:30 Micah Ministry
7:00 AA
Alanon
Scouts
30
9:00 Women’s Bible Study
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10:30 Staff Meeting
7:00 AA
Alanon
Scouts
7
9:00 Women’s Bible Study
9:30 Raytown Garden Club
6:30 Elders Meeting
Wed
1
10:30 Grief Support Group
1:00 Food Pantry
Thu
Fri
Sat
3
1:00 Food Pantry
4
9:00 Deacon Training
See recurring activities
2
8:00 Men’s Breakfast
6:00 Welcoming Ministry
6:30 One Desire
7:00 Compulsive Eaters
8
9:30 CWF General Mtg
10:30 CWF Group Mtgs
10:30 Grief Support Group
1:00 Food Pantry
9
10:00 Four Seasons
6:00 Scrapbooking
6:30 One Desire
7:00 Compulsive Eaters
10
1:00 Food Pantry
11
7:00am-5:00pm
Kairos Training
16
8:00 Men’s Breakfast
6:30 One Desire
7:00 Alzheimers Support
Compulsive Eaters
17
1:00 Food Pantry
18
8:30-11:30
Youth Service Project
5:00 H&H Dinner
23
10:00 Four Seasons
6:30 One Desire
7:00 Compulsive Eaters
24
25
9:00 Adventures in Learning 7:00am-5:00pm
1:00 Food Pantry
Kairos Training
30
6:30 One Desire
7:00 Compulsive Eaters
31
1:00 Food Pantry
See recurring activities
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10:30 Staff Meeting
6:30 Gilchrist
7:00 AA
Alanon
Scouts
14
6:00 Outreach Meeting
20
10:30 Staff Meeting
6:30 Searchers Pot Luck
7:00 AA
Alanon
Scouts
21
6:30 Worship Committee
27
10:30 Staff Meeting
6:30 Stephen Ministry
7:00 AA
Alanon
Scouts
28
7:00 General Board Mtg.
15
10:30 Grief Support Group
1:00 Food Pantry
See recurring activities
22
10:30 Grief Support Group
1:00 Food Pantry
See recurring activities
29
10:30 Grief Support Group
1:00 Food Pantry
6:00 Children’s Halloween Party
See recurring activities
Recurring Activities:
Sunday: 8:15 – Traditional Worship Service/9:30 – Contemporary Praise Service, Children’s Worship, Adult Sunday School/10:30 – Children, Youth & Adult Sunday
School/11:00 – Traditional Worship Service/4:30 – Inspiration Ringers/6:00 – Chancel Choir, Youth Group
Wednesday: 5:00 – Chapel Chimes/5:30 – Family Dinner/6:00 – God’s Kids, JYF/Jr. Choir, Inspirations Choir, Mom’s Study/6:30 – Women’s Bible Study/7:00 – Girl Scouts
(8th & 22nd)/7:15 Chancel Choir
Happy Anniversary!
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Clarence Lyons
Kailee Jacks
Katelyn Schlosser
Marjorie Brown
Jason-Paul Channels
Jaxon Beale
Gene Shepheard
Evelyn Coker
Tommy Miller
Anthony Tull
David Bower
Don Brown
Jean Roberts
Dale Cross
Janelle Dyer
John Fields
Joan Hanes
Dan Blevins
Jerry Grider
Kathy Bartelli
Gary Hunsucker
Stanley Braun
Jim Bodenhamer
Nadine Hubbard
Melodie Lawhead
Linda Markley
Madelyn Brooke
Char Daugherty
Tim Meier
Heidi Hetzel
Juanita Blayney
Fred Steele
Madelyn Coleson
Don Sands
Ben Wolff
Anna Claire Schilling
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27
29
30
Jim & Susan Bizorik
Martin & Jane Vargas
Dave Plumer & Diane Chastain
Ben & Barbara Carmack
Dave & Candy Sprick
Frank & Jennie Whittemore
Larry & Elaine Schulze
Pete & Nita Dunn
Raymond & Valerie Guyett
Luther & Carol Lane
Dale & Pat Cross
October Deacons
8:15
Don Orrell, Madelyn Brooke, Ruth Ann Owen, Flossie
Roseberry, Wayne Brooke, Fritz Lauer, Grace Lauer
9:30
Barbara Carmack, Martha Hall, Jeana Eaves, Kathy
LeChien, Tom Hornbostel, Nick Wilson, Tracy Colin,
Kelley Zimmermann, Dustin Hornbostel, Sami
Hornbostel, Jeremy Coleson, Allie Hornbostel
In Christian Sympathy
Edith Metzelthin passed away August 26th.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family of Edith who
are in the midst of grief upon the loss of a loved one.
Please join the Crosses
as they celebrate
Dale’s 90th Birthday!
Saturday, October 11th
3-5pm
Elliott Place
7420 Maple Drive
Raytown, MO 64133
(Pat & Dale’s New Residence)
11:00
Susan Bizorik, Tammy Hartman, Joan Hanes, DiAnne
Atkin, Lola Olds, Christina Jacks, Exine Harness,
Clarence Lyons, Shirley Townsend
Congratulations!
Becky Herrell is pleased to announce the marriage of
her daughter Amanda to Cory McComas on September
13, 2014 in Marshall, Missouri.
Financial Report
Revenue
Expenditure
2014 YTD
$325,481.99
$336,619.10