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Eastern Jackson County, MO —
Fashion for women
re-entering workplace
If you are re-entering the workforce and your pocketbook is empty, plan to attend the Women’s Fashion Boutique from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Woods Chapel United Methodist Church Gym, 4725 Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit.
There will be clothing for interviews, shoes, clothing for work, handbags, casual wear and jewelry. This event is hosted by the Women’s Ministry at the church.
Come enjoy a free day of shopping. For more information, contact jeanahansen@comcast.net.
Concert Saturday
at Berean Free Will
Steve Perry & Friends will be in concert at 6 p.m. Saturday at Berean Free Will Baptist Church, 2104 James Downey Road, Independence.
Buell (voyne) Stewart will present an evening of gospel music. These men have entertained for many years. Steve will sing many of his own songs, and the new group Deliverance will be opening for Steve.
For more information, call 816-516-7786.
Financial Peace
University offered
Stone Church Community of Christ will hold Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, at the church, 1012 W. Lexington Ave., Independence.
The 13-week course teaches families and individuals principles such as how to make a plan with their money so they are able to free themselves of debt and build lasting wealth. For more information or to register, call David Oshel at 816-254-2211.
Cripps to speak
at Stone Church
Alecia Cripps will speak on the theme, “You Are My Witnesses,” at the 10:20 a.m. worship service this Sunday at the Stone Church Community of Christ, 1012 W. Lexington Ave., Independence.
Cripps is the Stone Church Pastor for Ministries of Generosity. Greg Savage will preside, with special music by Clare Vlahos and Karen Troeh. Others participating in the service are LaDora Cripps, Linda Keller, Ann Vlahos, and Keith Botts.
Services have captioning for the hearing impaired. For more information, contact the church at 816-254-2211 or visit www.stone-church.org.
Chapel Hill youth
will serve hot dogs
The youth group of Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church are planning a hot dog roast after worship this Sunday. It will be held at the new fire pit that was constructed by Boy Scout Troop 763. There will be hot dogs, and s’mores served.
The Wednesday Night Coffeehouse will be held at 6 p.m. this Wednesday. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and dessert and the show will start at 6:30 p.m. Members and friends will share their talents.
There is a Heartland Presbyterian Camp workday on April 28. Those interested can carpool at the church at 8 a.m. in order to arrive at camp by 9 a.m.
The Senior High are fundraising for their mission trip this summer. The “Task Force Work Crew” is seeking sponsors for the youth to do task around the church. Their work day is April 28.
The church is located at 3108 W. U.S. 40 in Blue Springs. For more information contact the church at 816-229-3367 or visit www.chpresby.org.
Fashion for women
re-entering workplace
If you are re-entering the workforce and your pocketbook is empty, plan to attend the Women’s Fashion Boutique from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Woods Chapel United Methodist Church Gym, 4725 Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit.
There will be clothing for interviews, shoes, clothing for work, handbags, casual wear and jewelry. This event is hosted by the Women’s Ministry at the church.
Come enjoy a free day of shopping. For more information, contact jeanahansen@comcast.net.
Concert Saturday
at Berean Free Will
Steve Perry & Friends will be in concert at 6 p.m. Saturday at Berean Free Will Baptist Church, 2104 James Downey Road, Independence.
Buell (voyne) Stewart will present an evening of gospel music. These men have entertained for many years. Steve will sing many of his own songs, and the new group Deliverance will be opening for Steve.
For more information, call 816-516-7786.
Financial Peace
University offered
Stone Church Community of Christ will hold Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, at the church, 1012 W. Lexington Ave., Independence.
The 13-week course teaches families and individuals principles such as how to make a plan with their money so they are able to free themselves of debt and build lasting wealth. For more information or to register, call David Oshel at 816-254-2211.
Cripps to speak
at Stone Church
Alecia Cripps will speak on the theme, “You Are My Witnesses,” at the 10:20 a.m. worship service this Sunday at the Stone Church Community of Christ, 1012 W. Lexington Ave., Independence.
Cripps is the Stone Church Pastor for Ministries of Generosity. Greg Savage will preside, with special music by Clare Vlahos and Karen Troeh. Others participating in the service are LaDora Cripps, Linda Keller, Ann Vlahos, and Keith Botts.
Services have captioning for the hearing impaired. For more information, contact the church at 816-254-2211 or visit www.stone-church.org.
Chapel Hill youth
will serve hot dogs
The youth group of Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church are planning a hot dog roast after worship this Sunday. It will be held at the new fire pit that was constructed by Boy Scout Troop 763. There will be hot dogs, and s’mores served.
The Wednesday Night Coffeehouse will be held at 6 p.m. this Wednesday. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and dessert and the show will start at 6:30 p.m. Members and friends will share their talents.
There is a Heartland Presbyterian Camp workday on April 28. Those interested can carpool at the church at 8 a.m. in order to arrive at camp by 9 a.m.
The Senior High are fundraising for their mission trip this summer. The “Task Force Work Crew” is seeking sponsors for the youth to do task around the church. Their work day is April 28.
The church is located at 3108 W. U.S. 40 in Blue Springs. For more information contact the church at 816-229-3367 or visit www.chpresby.org.
Sermon series on
‘Taming the Tongue’
“Taming the Tongue” is the subject of sermons for the remainder of April at the Independence First United Methodist Church, 400 W. Maple Ave.
The Rev. Mitchell Jarvis will preach at both the 9 and 11:15 a.m. worship services this Sunday, and youth minister Bryson Lillie will preach April 29.
Group ‘Eternity Focus’
performs at Eastpoint
Eastpoint Family Church is sponsoring a musical group, “Eternity Focus,” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The church is at 3923 Pittman Road, Kansas City. The event is free, and the public is encouraged to attend.
Lay clergy group
restoring old hotel
The Lay Clergy Council, comprised of 11 local churches of different faith traditions, is restoring the historic Tucker Hotel, which will be converted into a thrift store, food pantry and lodging for Pleasant Hill residents who are in need of these services. The Lay Clergy will manage and support this facility through generous donations from the community.
A major fundraiser toward their goal will be a Zumba Party from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. The cost is $4 at the door, with all proceeds benefiting the Tucker Restoration Project.
For more information, contact Tracy Young at 913-980-2348.
Scouts garage sale,
breakfast this week
Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troop 229 will have their annual garage sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 28 at Independence First Christian Church, 125 S Pleasant.
There will also be a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. April 28 in Fellowship Hall. The cost is $3.50 for coffee, juice, sausage and all-you-can-eat pancakes.
Proceeds will help defray activity costs. For information, contact the church at 815-252-6100.
Blue Springs Assembly
holds women’s rally
Blue Springs Assembly Women will host its spring women’s rally, “Passion 2012,” beginning at 7 p.m. Friday at Blue Springs Assembly, 2501 N.E. Duncan Road. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., so participants are invited to drop in early for free appetizers and shopping at the BSA Boutique.
The evening includes games, giveaways and a time of praise and worship. The after-rally activities include a mini mani, Zumba, mug with a friend for Glamour Shots ($2 person) and more.
Onsite child care for pre-K and under is available for single moms. The cost is $5 per child and includes pizza. Call 816-847-0200 to register your child. For more information, email ShaniDorsey@gmail.com or visit www.bluespringsassembly.org.
Flower sale planned
at Robert Bellarmine
St. Robert Bellarmine Church will sell flowers from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 28, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 29, inside the office doors at the west end of the building, 4313 S. Missouri 7, Blue Springs.
There will be bedding plants, annuals, hanging baskets, herbs, patio pots and tomato plants. Proceeds will go to their Sister Community of Cinquera, El Salvador.
Motorcyclists to aid
child abuse group
Open Arms Community of Christ congregation’s Peace Riders motorcycle ministry is hosting a fundraiser April 28 to benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association. Biker registration begins at 11 a.m. at the church, 1101 W. Walnut St. in Independence. The registration fee for the 50-mile ride, which will begin at 3 p.m., is $5 per person.
Free activities for all ages will run from noon until 3 p.m. Non-bikers are welcome! Visit information, motorcycle-related, and craft vendor booths throughout the event. The evening kicks off with a pig roast picnic at 5:30 p.m. (free will donation for CAPA) followed by a coffeehouse and fellowship with live bands from 6 to 8 p.m.
For more information, visit www.openarms-communityofchrist.org.
Grain Valley church
plans garage sale
Faith United Methodist Church in Grain Valley will hold its annual garage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 28.
All purchases will be by donation only; there will be no prices on any of the items for sale. All of the money raised will be used for mission trips and mission projects. Items include furniture, clothes, appliances, children’s toys, kitchen supplies, tools and books.
The church is on Eagles Parkway, just to the west of Minter Road. For more information or directions, call 816-847-0008.
One Voice in concert
at Calvery Baptist
One Voice will perform a gospel music concert at 5 p.m. April 29 at Calvary Baptist Church, 900 N.W. 22nd St., Blue Springs.
This trio will perform a recording session of their new make on a CD. They will begin the evening with old hymns and bring into the program their newest numbers, as they minister to us through the evening. A period of fellowship and refreshments will follow the concert.
A love offering will be taken for the group. For more information, call 816-228-5540.
Revival at River
Boulevard Baptist
River Boulevard Baptist Church will hold a revival at 11 a.m. April 29, and at 7 p.m. April 30 through May 2 at the church, 3212 N. River Blvd., Independence. It features evangelist Rev. Darrell Douglas, with Dr. Cameron Smith as worship leader. For more information, call 816-461-5650.
Resurrection sermon
series on parables
“Stories That Change the World: The Parables of Jesus” is a sermon series at Resurrection Blue Springs, one of the four campuses of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, based in Leawood.
This Sunday’s sermon is “The Relentless Love of God,” followed by “The Necessity of Forgiveness (April 29), “The Essence of Goodness” (May 13) and “Exercises in Missing the Point” (May 20). (There is a guest speaker, Daniel Mhone of Malawi on May 6.)
The church is at 601 N.E. Jefferson. For information, visit www.rezbluesprings.org. The Church of the Resurrection also webcasts its services at www.cor.org.
Cinnamon buns time
at Nativity of Mary
Nativity of Mary Catholic Church will be selling homemade cinnamon buns after 9 a.m. May 6 at the church, 10017 E. 36th Terr., Independence. Hot out of the oven, these buns will fill your kitchen with a rich scent of cinnamon and sugar.
For more information, call the Nativity of Mary Ministry Center at 816-353-2184.
