# kcdisciples news & updates
Upcoming Events
See what's happening this month.
There are several events of interest! Please click the link!
Service Spotlight
Raytown Christian Church hosts food giveaway for 100. See the video! What creative ways are you sharing the love of Christ with others?
Service Spotlight
Thursday, September 10, Johnson County Disciples congregations will have access to 3,000 disposable masks, 30 face shields and 30 gowns - provided by Johnson County for use in the county. Call or text 816.617.2020 to request a share of the supplies - especially for your volunteers in outreach ministries.
PRAYERS PLEASE
  • Congregations in transition
  • Meredith Nichols - health
  • Victims of Hurricane Laura, California fires, Typhoon Haishen, and Covid 19
  • Schools and all who attend and lead them
  • A national movement to make justice happen for all
Loving our neighbors as ourselves includes protecting them (and us) from asymptomatic carriers of Covid 19. KC Disciples who can: are wearing masks, practicing physical distancing, and washing our hands often.
Certificate in African American Ministry
Affordable Equipping for Ministry from Lexington Theological Seminary
A limited number of CAAM scholarships have become available to help relieve the cost of books, fees, and technology support related to enrollment in the program. Applicants can receive more information about this scholarship program by sending an email to CAAM@lextheo.edu
Rev. Dr, Rene Jensen and Rev. Dr. Rick Jensen have been called to serve as interim ministers for the Shawnee Community Christian Church. Please keep them and the congregation in your prayers.
Rev. Tom Minges has agreed to serve as the Interim Minister for Eastgate Christian Church starting mid-September.

He will follow Rev. Josh Patty who has been called to serve as the Regional Minister for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Upper Midwest. His brief video on "The Name on the Sign" is worth watching.