disciples to disciples february 1, 2016

DECEMBER 2015
“Following Jesus - Loving With Christ - Together”
DISCIPLES TO DISCIPLES
Dear Colleagues in Christ,
Is that a little too formal a salutation? It isn’t meant to be. You and
I may enjoy no previous personal relationship, yet, we already are
and will be colleagues and co-workers in the commission that Jesus
gave to his first followers and to all who have followed to this date.
(Matthew 28:19-20)
VOLUME 40, SPECIAL EDITION
Disciples of Christ
of Greater K. C.
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BILL ROSE-HEIM
REGIONAL MINISTER
AND PRESIDENT
This is a time of huge global, social and technological change. The
Church now faces a time not unlike the period just before the Protestant Reformation
even had a name. Congregations, Regions and denominations like ours are challenged
to engage in sustainable mission and ministry without the familiar supports to which we
grew accustomed when church participation was double (or more) what it is today. Even
so, this is a time of great opportunity and hope.
At last, more of us in the Church are committing to more honest, sacred conversations
about race with the intent of changing attitudes shaped more by insidious mythology
and ignorance than by reality and experience. We are challenging one another to make
more changes to the structures and practices that protect the privilege and power of
some to the abuse and neglect of others. As we do this and other mission work that
takes us out of our comfort, certainty and control and into deeper engagement within
our communities, we get to revisit and model the Gospel, to practice and proclaim life as
God intended, and to join with the Holy Spirit to inspire new generations of life-long
students and followers of Jesus Christ. We may enjoy more often the “fruits of the
spirit” (Galatians 5:22-23)
I look forward to serving, worshiping, and growing more faithful and effective with you
in the cause of Christ, grateful for our wonderfully diverse and multi-cultural Greater
Kansas City Region, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the Church universal
for inviting us all to live, walk and work with Jesus in our shared “movement for
wholeness.”
Bill Rose-Heim, Regional Minister and President
In This Issue
Faithful Servants
2
Pulpit and Pew
3
GKC Regional Youth
4
CYF Midwinter
4
Tall Oaks Newsletter
5
Disciples Women
6
Rev. Dr. Huberto PiMentel 7
“El CIEGO DE NACIMIENTO” 7
We Remember….
8
DWM Blessing Box
Insert
Women’s Spring Retreat
2 pages of Inserts
Karen Yount Celebration Insert
Regional Calendar
Insert
Christian Church (DOC) of Greater KC
7600 W. 75th St. Suite 6
Overland Park, KS 66204
913-432-1414
www.kcdisciples.org
REGIONAL MINISTER AND PRESIDENT
INSTALLATION SERVICE
For
GKC REGIONAL BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
MEETING RESCHEDULED
TO
REV. WILLIAM B. ROSE-HEIM
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
January 24, 2016
6:30 PM
3:00 PM
at
New Vision Christian Church
9101 Blue Ridge Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64138
Emerson Park
Christian Church
1501 S 40th St
Kansas City, KS 66106
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FAITHFUL SERVANTS - THANK YOU FOR YOUR MINISTRY
We lift all Faithful Servants up in prayer
and thanksgiving, and remember
especially those who are currently serving
or residing in our Region who were
ordained or commissioned during the
month of December.
DECEMBER
Ron Bowen
Gerald Brown
Rick Butler
Don Canfield
Eugene Frazier
Ann Kircher
Lloyd Lambert
Margaret N. Roberts
Ryan K. Steitz
Shanna Steitz
Dale Walling
Bennie Yount
- 1980
- 1974
- 1974
- 1976
- 1950
- 2000
- 1950
- 1993
- 2003
- 2004
- 1981
- 1962
DISCIPLES
MINISTERS’
ASSOCIATION
DECEMBER 10, 2015
11:00 AM
WORSHIP & LUNCH
Saint Andrew Christian Church
13890 W 127th St
Olathe, KS 66062
Lunch $8.00 Per Person
Reservations due into the Regional
Office by Thursday, December 3rd.
913-432-1414 * [email protected]
KCMO NAACP BRANCH
HAROLD L. HOLLIDAY, SR. CIVIL RIGHTS AWARD
Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Rodney Williams (Swope
Parkway United) selected by the Kansas City,
Missouri NAACP Branch to receive the Harold L.
Holliday, Sr. Civil Rights Award.
This award was established to recognize one who
has demonstrated leadership ability as elective
member of a civil rights organization or the
establishment and direction of a civil rights
organizations. One who understanding and
commitment to solve underlying problems that
necessitate civil rights’ law in this society, including
personal and professional sacrifice in furtherance
of civil rights.
The award is named after Harold L. Holliday, Sr., a
civil rights activist, first African American to receive
a law degree from UMKC and judge.
The award was presented to Rev. Dr. Williams at
the 48th Annual Freedom Fund Luncheon “Pursuing
Liberty in the Face of Injustice ” on Saturday,
October 31, 2015.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH KANSAS CITY, MO FUND FOR MINISTRIES
Applications for the First Christian Church KCMO, Fund for
Ministries may be submitted to the Christian Church (DOC)
of Greater Kansas City before December 31 of the year
preceding the period for which the grant or scholarship is
being sought.
For more information about this grant, go online to our
Greater Kansas City Regional website and look under the
Documents tab for the category of Grants and Scholarship
Forms for First Christian Church Fund for Ministries
Application:
http://kcdisciples.org/documents/
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PULPIT AND PEW
I’m sure you’ve noticed how Greek words are part of church life from time to time.
Reluctantly or willingly, most churchgoers learn terms like koinonia (fellowship),
agape (supreme love), or Eucharist (literally “thanksgiving,” although most often
used for Communion). Apparently going to church means acquiring a new
vocabulary.
MIKE GRAVES
REGIONAL MINISTER OF PREACHING
So here are three you might not have encountered: ethos, logos, and pathos. These
are not so much from the Greek New Testament (although they are used) as from
Aristotle who was writing about modes of persuasion between speaker and listener.
A few years back Ron Allen who teaches preaching and New Testament at Christian
Theological Seminary wrote a wonderful little book about these three terms,
Hearing the Sermon (Chalice, 2004). His subtitle translates these three Greek words:
relationship, content, and feeling.
In other words, preachers and listeners enter into three distinct relationships during the sermon. The latter
two, content and feeling, focus more on what is said. Allen’s research shows that while all of us desire both,
we are each wired so as to respond better to a sermon’s teaching (logos) or its stories (pathos). In other
words, responding to the very same sermon, one person is affected by the heady stuff, the next by appeals
to the heart. Clear enough.
But it’s that first mode, ethos, that is often misunderstood. It’s tricky in part because this is not the same
word we typically use to describe “the spirit of a culture” or some such thing. That would be ethos with a long
“e.” This is a short “e” in Greek or a long “a,” maybe better pronounced “athos.” Allen translates it as
relationship, the relationship formed between preacher and parishioner.
The other reason it’s misunderstood is because some preachers mistakenly believe relationship in preaching
is only achieved via personal stories, and thus the overwhelming use of autobiography these days in
churches. I like personal stories, but this seems to be getting out of hand. Properly understood, ethos
happens regardless of personal stories. People listening to a preacher make judgments about the
trustworthiness of that preacher even when no personal stories are shared. These judgments are completely
subjective, although some studies suggest most of us are pretty good at judging trustworthiness.
All of which leads me to how I typically explain ethos to my students. I call it the “used car salesman test.”
Would you buy a used car from that person? Think about it, we’ve all been on those lots when the person
coming out to greet us either works for us or turns us off. That’s ethos in a nutshell. I remember being in
chapel with my good friend David May, listening to a well-known preacher here in Kansas City, but one who
has always set off my ethos alarm. David had never heard this preacher, so mid-sermon I turned to him and
asked, “Would you buy a used car from him?” David shook his head no. No way.
For those of you who listen to sermons, it’s a good question to ask regarding the one up front speaking
gospel. For those of us who preach sermons, we should probably ponder what it is we are “selling” and how
we feel about it.
Mike Graves, Regional Minister of Preaching
BI-MONTHLY PUBLICATION PACKET
We have enjoyed the information and publications from our regional bi-monthly mailing packet for a number
of years. The wealth of activity and information from our General Church, our Regional Church, and our
local congregations and clergy has long been shared with our readers via this packet of information. With
much discernment, the same information you read and seek is now published in the GKC
E-CONNECT (emailed out on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month), and our continued publication of
the "Disciples to Disciples" E-NEWS. We want to be better stewards of your generous gifts, and of our
environment. Thank you for your understanding as we proceed with new vision for our sharing of
information and publications.
So, have you signed up to receive the E-CONNECT or E-NEWS by email? Contact your GKC Regional Office.
VOLUME 40, Special Edition
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GREATER KANSAS CITY REGIONAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
REGIONAL YOUTH CABINET CALENDAR DATES
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December 11-12, 2015
RYC Planning Retreat
7:00 PM to 10:00 AM
Raytown Christian Church
6108 Blue Ridge Blvd
Raytown, MO 64133
January 8-12, 2016
CYF Midwinter Retreat
Tall Oaks Conference Center
12778 189th Street
Linwood, KS 66052
February 21, 2016
RYC Meeting
1:15 to 3:30 PM
Merriam Christian Church
9401 Johnson Drive
Merriam, KS 66203
CYF MIDWINTER
January 8th - 10th, 2016
7:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Tall Oaks Camp & Conference Center
Keynoters for this year will be Terrell McTyer and
Jose Martinez. Jose, Terrell and the Regional Youth
Cabinet are crafting a theme that addresses the topic:
“R3 - Refresh, Refuel, Recharge”
Cost: $80 (or $95 after the December 29th deadline)
After January 4, 2016 - forms will not be accepted.
**No Adult Sponsors are needed. Counselors are recruited
for this event!
Midwinter 2016 will be a transforming experience for youth in
grades 9-12. Come enjoy small groups, keynotes, interest
groups, worship and a dance! Bring bedding, warm clothes, a
warm coat, your Bible, musical instruments and an open heart
and mind. Meet new disciples and renew old friendships from
camp.
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March 6, 2016
RYC Meeting
1:15 to 3:30 PM
Merriam Christian Church
9401 Johnson Drive
Merriam, KS 66203
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April 3, 2016
RYC Meeting
1:15 to 3:30 PM
Merriam Christian Church
9401 Johnson Drive
Merriam, KS 66203
CYF Midwinter registration forms may be downloaded from
the Greater Kansas City regional website under Groups, Youth
Programs at the following link: http://kcdisciples.org/wpcontent/uploads/2015/11/CYF-Midwinter-Packet-2016.pdf
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May 1, 2016
RYC Meeting
1:15 to 3:30 PM
Merriam Christian Church
9401 Johnson Drive
Merriam, KS 66203
**The dance theme is White Out. Bring your white clothes/
accessories and be ready for a fun night.
If you have any questions about what to bring to this event,
please contact Lara at 816-863-3692 or email her at
[email protected]. Turn in all forms and
payment to Lara Blackwood Pickrel by December 29, 2015.
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Tall Oaks Newsletter
Nov/Dec 2015
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
GALA STEERING COMMITTEE
Brenda Garvin, Ken Mohler, George Saller,
Sandy Allen, Deb Morche, Lisa Engelken,
Annette Hollingsworth, Sherry Radcliff , Valarie Kyle
CHURCH AND CHURCH GROUP DONORSFamily of Faith Christian Church
Faithkeeper’s Class Parkhill Christian ChurchFollowers Group – Lee’s Summit CC
Friendship Class
First Christian Church of Emporia
First Christian Church of Platte City
Good Sheppard -CWF
Lee’s Summit Chancel Choir
Lost and Found Class – Lee’s Summit CC
Raymore Women’s Group
Shawnee Community Christian Church
Shawnee Community CC Ladies Bunco Group
Upcoming Events at Tall Oaks
and In Our Region
CYF Mid Winter Retreat
January 8-10, 2016
Regional Minister Installation
January 24, 2016
(@ New Vision Christian Church)
Chi-Rho Mid Winter Retreat
February 26-27, 2016
Women's Spring Retreat
March 11-12, 2016
GKC Regional Assembly
April 30, 2016
(@ Overland Park Christian Church)
Camp registrations opens: February 1, 2016
CHURCHES SERVING AS DROP OFF SITES
Barry Christian Church
Merriam Christian Church
Raytown Christian Church
North Oak Christian Church
And to all attended, volunteered and supported the
Did you know… Tall Oaks is enjoying third and even
fourth generation of campers.
Tall Oaks is home to the largest Hackberry tree in
Kansas according to the USFS?
Gala, thank you and see you next year!
I would love to visit your congregation and talk a little about Tall Oaks and what
tomorrow looks like. As
the new Director I hope to see the beautiful churched and meet the wonderful people who support our
region. Contact me if there is a time that works for you. [email protected]
Tall Oaks conference Center 12778 189th street, Linwood Kansas,
66052 www.talloaks.org 913-301-3004 Like us on Facebook
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CONGREGATIONAL AND CLERGY UPDATES
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Transformation Family Life Center has moved to a new location. Their new worship location is:
4418 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66103
Take a moment to update your email address information for Rev. Tabatha Johnson, called to serve as
Pastor of Good Shepherd Christian Church (October, 2015), and the Good Shepherd Christian Church
office email:
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Rev. Tabatha Johnson's email: [email protected]
Good Shepherd Christian Church email: [email protected]
GKC COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION RECONCILIATION GRANT APPLICATION 2016
Utilize the following link below to access the GKC Community Transformation Reconciliation Grant
Application for 2016. Deadline for electronic submission to [email protected]
is 12-15-2015.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sTvMyITlXqMEJe_8BY7QZCWlQcQxkXcTIRxhMy-jJ54/viewform
DISCIPLES WOMEN'S MINISTRY
The purpose of Christian Women's Fellowship or Disciples Women is to provide opportunities for
spiritual growth, enrichment, education, and creative ministries to enable women to develop a
sense of personal responsibility for the whole mission of the church of Jesus Christ.
BLESSING BOX CALENDAR for December, 2015, (See separate pink insert for more details).
SERVICE PROJECT SUGGESTIONS THROUGH DECEMBER 2015 include service to Crosslines, Micah
Ministries, Synergy, or collect scarves and gloves for the homeless through local
agencies. Serve at the Argentine Soup Kitchen or another local soup kitchen of your
choice. Partner with Angel Tree (a Prison Fellowship program connecting parents in prison with
their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts).
SAVE THE DATE - JANUARY 16, 2016
After 21+ years of ministry, Rev. Karen Yount will conclude her ministry to Disciples Women
and open a new chapter in her life. There will be a celebration held on January 16, 2016, at
Raymore Christian Church from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Gifts of checks written to: Christian Church
Foundation for Karen Yount Women's Endowment Fund. No other gifts please. (See separate
insert for more details)
ACADEMY FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION®
Beginning on August 9, 2016, The Academy for Spiritual Formation® will offer its 38th two-year program to
all who hunger for a deeper spiritual experience of the Christian faith. Participants from many denominations will gather at the spacious and prayerful Benedictine Center near Schuyler, Nebraska. Schuyler is located
northwest of Omaha, about a four hour drive from Kansas City. The Academy has never been offered this
close to Kansas City before.
Worship, silence, reflection, covenant groups -- all lead deeper and deeper into the struggles and joys of communal life. We begin as individuals, seeking to find a place for our own soul's journey. Along the way, we discover there are other pilgrims who share our longing. For more information about Academy #38, Contact
Rev. Rob Carr, Pastor of North Oak Christian Church 913-706-9469 or visit www.academy.upperroom.org
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TALLER ACERCA DE LA ÉTICA MINISTERIAL
Y LA PREVENCIÓN DE ABUSO SEXUAL
Este taller tiene como meta el preparar a la pastoral y al
liderazgo laico en sus capacidades profesionales y
ministeriales para:
Mantener la integridad de las relaciones
ministeriales interpersonales y
Proteger a las personas vulnerables con las cuáles
interactuamos en nuestras capacidades profesionales ya
sean congregantes, empleados, estudiantes, amigos y
toda persona que se acerca buscando apoyo y ayuda.
Además se presentarán materiales y una película de video
los cuales capacitarán a la pastoral y los líderes para estar
más sensibles para:
Identificar con mayor prontitud situaciones
potenciales de conducta abusiva e inmoral dentro del
contexto de las relaciones ministeriales inter-personales;
REV. DR. HUBERTO PIMENTEL TO OFFER
BOUNDARY CLASS IN SPANISH
Educacion Etica para Ministros y Lideres Laicos
"Fronteras Saludables" (Boundary Class)
Sabado 16, 2016
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Alta Vista Iglesia Cristiana
1201 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez
Kansas City MO.
(816) 786-1505
Tomar los pasos necesarios para prevenir la conducta abusiva e inmoral en nuestros propios
ministerios y en los ministerios que nos rodean.
El Rev. Dr. Huberto Pimentel es un ministro ordenado de la Iglesia Cristiana (Discípulos de Cristo) en los
Estados Unidos y Canadá. Tiene 37 años de experiencia pastoral. Obtuvo su Maestría en Divinidad (M.Div.) en
el Seminario Evangélico de Puerto Rico. Obtuvo un Doctorado en Ministerio (D.Min.) en el área de Familia y
Matrimonio en el Seminario Bautista del Este de Filadelfia. Está felizmente casado con Arlene Pimentel por 42
años; unión de la cual surgen tres hijos: Karelys, Eliel y Karlene . Es abuelo de siete nietos: Marco, Angelina,
Francesca Baruffi ,Caleb y Lucas Pimente, y Ella Catalina Sierral. Fue el Vice-Presidente de la Fundación del
Seminario Discípulos en Claremont, CA del 2000 al 2005. Actualmente es el Pastor Nacional para Ministerios
Hispanos de la Iglesia Cristiana (Discípulos de Cristo) en los Estados Unidos y Canadá desde el 2006 al
presente.
“EL CIEGO DE NACIMIENTO” (Rev. Medardo Morales, 1937-2015)
Al pasar Jesús, vio a un hombre ciego de nacimiento. Y le preguntaron sus discípulos: quien peco, este o sus
padres? Jesús les respondió, no es que peco este, ni sus padres, sino para que las obras de Dios se
manifiesten en él. . . . Dicho esto, escupió en la tierra e hizo lodo con la saliva y unto con el lodo los ojos del
ciego, y luego le dijo: Ve a lavarte al estanque de Siloe y fue y se lavó y regreso viendo. Y los hombres le
preguntaron, quien es este hombre que abrió los ojos? Y él les respondió, esto es lo maravilloso que ustedes
no saben quién es, y a mí me abrió los ojos.
Oyó Jesús, que lo habían expulsado y le hallo y le pregunto: Crees tú en el hijo de Dios? Y el hombre le dijo:
Señor, quien es para que yo crea en El?
Pues le has visto, el que habla contigo Él es y con gozo contesto: CREO SENOR, y le adoro.
El regocijo y el agradecimiento se unen y se manifiestan a la vez, en una vida transformada dándonos la
capacidad para adorar a aquel que todo lo puede con todo el corazón, con toda la mente, y con todas las
fuerzas. El gozo es infinito y la acción de gracias es interminable. Con cuánta razón el apóstol Pablo aconseja:
REGOCIJAOS en el Señor siempre otra vez os digo: REGOSIJAOS.
Creer en Jesús, es confianza, es fe y es poder para el creyente agradecido. “Jesús le dijo: Si puedes creer, al
que cree todo le es posible.” Marcos 9:23
“Porque la ley del Espíritu de vida en Cristo Jesús me ha librado de la ley del pecado y de la muerte.”
Romanos 8:2
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WE REMEMBER…
Rev. V. Howard Campbell who passed away on October 20, 2015. Services were held on November 7,
2015 at Good Shepherd Christian Church in Blue Springs, MO.
INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD CHRISTIAN CHURCH SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Congratulations to Independence Boulevard Christian Church. The Independence Boulevard congregation
celebrated their church building being accepted into the National Register of Historic Buildings with a special
worship service and dedication of a bronze plaque to honor the milestone on November 15, 2015.
Independence Boulevard Christian Church is located at 606 Gladstone, Kansas City, MO 64124.
2016 - 24TH BIENNIAL SESSION OF THE NATIONAL CONVOCATION
The 2016 National Convocation will be held July 21-24, 2016, at the Overland Park Sheraton Hotel
(6100 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS). For more information about the event, go to
the nationalconvocation.org website.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Your Greater Kansas City Regional Office will be closed for the Christmas and New Year Holidays beginning
December 24, 2015, through January 3, 2016. The Regional Office will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2016.
Your Regional Staff thanks you for the opportunity to enjoy the holidays with their families.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
The Invitation is to BELIEVE AGAIN.
Offerings received in most congregations: December 13 and December 20