Greetings Midlands, On Super Bowl Sunday we celebrate the culmination of what many would consider the two best teams in the NFL competing for the title "Champion." Our mission is different. Our mission is about the journey and the relationships we form and foster through a Christ-centered community. Our mission is being the hands and feet of Jesus to those in need in our world. We don't do it so we can be the champion, but rather so we can share the love that has been so freely given to us. What are you doing in your congregations to live out that mission? Please share with us at: PresidentTeam@midlandsmc.org We have a few things in the works: C Online registration is LIVE! This system allows for payment plans! C The website (www.midlandsmc.org) is being updated and will C be online any day! We have a new email distribution! If you are not receiving emails from the President Team, send us an email and we will add you. We have all been blessed by the gathering and community that is created and experienced at both Chihowa and Doniphan Reunions. As many of you are aware, our reunions over the past years have struggled to cover costs. The President Team and Tom Cochran have been prayerful about the needed stewardship for the future of reunions and financial health of our mission center. As a result, we have raised the fees for reunion. The new cost is $245 per 18 and older. There is no cost for children 17 and below however, they will need to attend with an adult. This still does not cover the entire cost of reunion, so please continue to be generous in your giving. If cost is a factor for your family to attend, please reach out to your congregational financial officer and/or Midlands Financial Officer Tom Cochran. If you would like to contribute to help others attend please reach out to Tom Cochran! Blessings to each of you as you live out Christ s mission in this world! February 2016 March 2016 14 Valentine s Day 15 Presidents Day 4 Coffee Talk 7615 N Platte Purchase Drive, Suite 116 phone 816-221-4450 Kansas City, MO 64118 fax: 816-221-1420 www.midlandsmc.org toll-free 877-221-4450 13 Daylight Savings Time begins 17 St Patrick s Day 20 Palm Sunday 27 Easter Sunday Kat Hnatyshyn Midlands Mission Center Leadership Team
June 3 June 11, 2016 Registration is now open! https://www.cofchrist.org/2016-world-conference Adults, Students, Youth (ages 12-adult) $140 Adult ($175 after 4 April) $25 Adult weekend only (June 3-5) $65 Youth/Student $10 Youth/Student weekend only (June 3-5) $70 Off-site supporter (get access to all materials) Children (ages 6-11) $75 Conference Kids $65 Child delegate $5 Badge only Daycare (ages 6 weeks to 5 years) $225 Register online to sign-up an adult, youth, student, for Conference Kids, or for the daycare program. Register by hand using the printable PDF. Mail your completed PDF and check to World Conference Registration; 1001 W. Walnut St.; Independence, MO 64050-3562 USA.
Coffee Talk Friday, March 4 8:00 a.m. HyVee at 207 NE Englewood in north Kansas City, MO MIDLANDS MISSION CENTER 2016 SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM Youth Quest KC: July 7-9 Sr. High Camp: June 12-June 17 Doniphan Reunion: June 21-26 Junior Camp: July 5-9 Chihowa Reunion: July 10-15 MITIOG: July 24-29 SPEC: July 23-30 Middle School Camp: July 31-Aug 5
Welcome to the Porch Experience Living Hope Midlands Mission Center Women s Retreat April 1-3, 2016 Speaker: Seventy, Kimberly Bellof Lake Doniphan Conference & Retreat Center To make registration run smoother as you arrive at Lake Doniphan, the following guidelines have been established: 1. If you desire to room with specific friends, please confirm this with the individual(s) and indicate that on your registration form. This is the only way to guarantee your room assignment together. Each woman must submit their own registration form. Room assignments will be made as the registration forms are received through the mail. Last minute assignments will be made upon arrival. 2. We require a non-refundable $25 registration fee to hold a spot for you. 3. If you have special limitations/needs for lodging conditions, such as lower level vs. upper level, please include this information with your registration. 4. If you use a CPAP machine please let us know so we can take that into consideration for room assignments. 5. If you have special dietary needs, please include this information with your registration. This includes vegetarian and diabetic needs. 6. There will be no registration refund unless serious illness or emergency occurs. Your contact for this situation is Wendy Gunn. Registration and Fees 1. Registration fee is $95. This covers two nights lodging & bedding, four meals, guest speakers and retreat expenses. 2. Each registration must be submitted with a $25 deposit. Remainder of $70 is due upon arrival. 3. The entire registration fee may be paid with your registration form. 4. If you have a financial need in order to attend, please contact Pam Mathena at the MMC office (816) 221-4450. 5. Registration forms must be received no later than February 29, 2016.
Theme Thoughts Welcome to the Porch-Experience Living Hope How many times a day do you have thoughts about what we will cook for dinner to wondering if our friend s struggling marriage will survive? Will we ever be able to get out of financial difficulty? We have so many mistakes and regrets. In the midst of our thinking, an undercurrent of despair can creep in while we watch the nightly news, hear of a cancer diagnosis, sort out a misunderstanding or deal with whatever we re facing that day. King David, being exiled North of Jordan and wanting to return to Jerusalem voiced his deep sadness in Psalm 42. Rather than denying or minimizing his pain, he clearly identified his sorrow and proclaimed his thirst for God. He practiced the secret to overcoming hopelessness the hopelessness that can trickle into our hearts and minds until we find ourselves in the rushing current, tumbling toward a waterfall of despair. David encouraged his soul to praise God to acknowledge, affirm and adore God s character, even when he was feeling downcast in spirit or disturbed in heart. Our souls need similar encouragement. Sometimes, when we reach the end of ourselves, when we reach the end of the tears and the rage and the questions, when we are quiet we hear Him say, I am God. I am here. If you are submerged in pain, sorrow, despair or confusion, maybe you need to give your soul a good talking to. We Welcome you to the Porch where women will gather to share their stories, releasing their hopelessness, trusting God, and Experience His Living Hope! SNACKS For Friday and Saturday night, please bring snack foods to be shared with everyone. Please bring enough for five (5) people. Then if you desire you may also bring a special snack for you and your roommates. PASTORAL CARE TEAM Priesthood members, if you would like to be part of a pastoral team for the weekend, please make note of this on your registration. Please indicate what priesthood office you hold. This pastoral care team will be asked to be in special prayer for all sisters in attendance and be available for any special administrations that might be requested during the weekend. FREE TIME ACTIVITIES There will be time Saturday afternoon to play games; visit with others; go into Excelsior Springs for shopping or watch some great Women of Faith videos. Our auction will be Saturday after free time. WHAT TO BRING 1. Bring your friends and your laughter. 2. Bring an open heart and mind so that the Lord and His Holy Spirit may fill your heart and soul with the desire to discipleship. 3. Bring your scriptures. 4. Auction items and a checkbook too so you can make a purchase. Proceeds from the auction defray the costs of the weekend and help with financial assistance for those who would not be able to come without assistance. 5. Bring any games that you would like to play at night or during Saturday s afternoon free time. 6. NOTE: Bedding and towels are provided.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND All ladies 14 years and older are invited to attend. If you are a nursing mom, you may bring your baby. Otherwise, we are not able to have children attend the retreat. ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION TIME: FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2016, 6:30 7:30 P.M. In preparation, please spend some time in prayer for all who will be attending and serving during the retreat; for our safe travel; and for our guest speaker as she prepares to share with us. Please come expecting to receive the Living Hope only God can provide. Pray about what your heart and soul desires and about those things in your life making you feel hopeless. Come sing; pray and worship; laugh and cry; share your story and renew your friendships be prepared to be richly blessed as you share with your sisters in Christ on the Porch. Name Street Address City/State Telephone Congregation Midlands Mission Center Women s Retreat Registration Form April 1 3, 2016 All registration forms must be received by February 29th. Registration cost: $95 Registration Deposit $25 $ Paid Remaining Registration $70 $ Paid Entire Registration $95 $ Paid Single Day Registration $25 $ Paid Special limitations for lodging Special dietary needs Pastoral Care Midlands Mission Center Mission Center presidentteam@midlandsmc.org Leadership Team Mail all registration forms (with check made payable to: Midlands Mission Center) to Wendy Gunn, 1579 Ashton Drive, Liberty, MO 64068. If you have any questions regarding the retreat or registration, please contact Wendy Gunn at 816-415-8002 or 816-260-5051. Email: wendyjgunn@att.net
Mission: Learn A Midlands Educational Event April 30th 10 am 4 pm @ Olathe Community of Christ All are invited to Mission: Learn An event to build community, learn about mission, and collaborate together as Midlands Mission Center so we can explore new ways to Live out Christ s Mission. Join us at 9 am: Informal Gathering 10 am Mission: Learn begins Workships to be announced soon: Stay Tuned! 4 pm: Mission Complete