FROM THE SENIOR MINISTER: Voices of Faith
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At the beginning, women had no voice in the church. The board was exclusively men for many years. However, one woman’s voice was resounded every week. Esther Darnell was the paid soloist who was hired the first year of the church’s formation. She was a well-established performer in Kansas City and also worked as the Supervisor of Music for the Kansas City Public Schools. Esther earned a handsome sum of $1,000 a year at the church in 1921. She had high standards and she wanted a new piano for the Brookside Hall where worship was held until a church could be built. She located a piano that could be rented for $12.50 a month and the rental applied to the purchase price, but the Chairman of the Board said they should tune the old piano and make it work. His word was firm and rarely challenged. At the following board meeting it was reported that those silent “ladies of the church” had agreed to pay the rental and so the board voted to rent the new piano.
In 1936, a woman named Elma Hobson transferred her membership to our church, along with her husband. They had been members at Independence Blvd Christian Church where she taught the Business and Professional Women’s Class. She then began to teach that same class at Country Club. This was in an era when many believed that women shouldn’t teach at all and if they did, they should not teach men. So Elma was out on the cutting edge. Her faith propelled her forward. Elma became the first woman to ever preach a sermon at our church. And she, along with another very strong church leader, Elizabeth Schmidt, were elected as Deacons in 1960.
As we look back on our first 100 years of ministry, we will recall the names of many great men who preached and led our church. But I take great joy in also remembering the labor, love, and leadership of those women who were not always given a formal voice but who embodied God’s spirit in truth and faithfulness to build a strong and vital church.
Grace and Peace,
Carla
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF WORSHIP |
This Sunday, January 3, Country Club Christian Church will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its first worship service. Join us at 9:01, 10:00 or 11:00 a.m. to hear voices of three former senior ministers, Dr. Gene Brice, Dr. Bob Cueni and Dr. Glen Miles, to celebrate our centennial as a church, and look forward to the next 100. Rev. Carla Aday preaching, based on Ephesians 4:1-16.
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Thurs., Jan. 28, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Webinar
What makes for a life worth living? And how do you decide on an answer? David Brooks asked those questions in his best-selling book The Second Mountain. At Yale University, professor Miroslav Volf pioneered the most popular course on campus to wrestle with those questions.
Country Club Christian Church will host Brooks and Volf in a virtual presentation on that very topic. As we begin a new year and think about becoming better people, we invite you to join the conversation.
This event is free but requires registration. You will receive Zoom link upon registration.
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WINTER/SPRING 2021 PROGRAMMING |
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Start the new year with one of the many opportunities for study, worship and fellowship. A variety of classes, small groups and events for children, youth and adults are available to connect you to your faith and community. Click HERE for more information.
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If you would like to make a year-end gift, the church offices will be open until 3:00 p.m. today to receive checks, you may give online by clicking the button below, or you may put your check in the mail; checks must be postmarked with today's date.
Thank you for all of the ways you support the ministries and mission of Country Club Christian Church.
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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
To stay connected with all the Children and Family Ministries opportunities, be sure to sign up for our newsletter at this link. New events are announced each week.
Coming soon!
January — Snowperson Pop Up! After the first big snowfall, watch for information on this fun event!
February — Lent in Advance. This drive-through make and take event will provide your family with items to prepare your home and heart for the season of Lent
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YOUTH
SPRING CALENDAR
We’re planning to host activities each Sunday night as possible next semester, with youth group at the church on the first and third Sundays, special socials every second Sunday, and service projects the last Sunday of every month. Download our Spring Calendar now for more information!
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COMMEMORATIVE CENTENNIAL ORNAMENTS
If you would like to purchase additional ornaments as gifts for family members, they are available for $9 each plus $4 postage. Every member household received one complimentary ornament delivered on the doorstep. If you did not receive yours, or you would like to make arrangements for purchase, please call the office 816-333-4917.
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FAITH AND GRIEF VIRTUAL SUPPORT GATHERING
For anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, Noon-1:00 p.m. Prayer and sharing with a guest reflection, “John: a life in three acts” by Jim Paulsen. Join us to hear Jim share memories of his son, John. You may also share your own experiences, if you are comfortable doing so, in our on-line conversation. Hosted by Kansas City area congregations. Everyone welcome, no charge. Register at www.faithandgrief.org or https://conta.cc/2WTK7zf. Info 816-381-9249.
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