July 26 - August 1, 2010
This week's scripture verse: Test me, O Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; for your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in your truth. (Psalm 26:2-3).
As I prepared my message for this past weekend I was struck by Esther and her conversation with Mordecai. If you were in the services or know the story (the Book of Esther, chapter 4),you know that Esther resisted the idea of intervening on behalf of the Jews. Most of us can relate. We are surrounded by people headed for destruction in that they are disconnected from Jesus Christ. The question for us is the same as it was for Esther . . . will we have the heart to step into their lives and share Christ? Do we have enough heart to actively point them towards faith in Christ?
I can hear what you're thinking . . . "Heart, you say? I think for most Christ-followers it's a lack of courage or training that keeps us from sharing our faith."
I disagree. While I don't discount either courage or training, I think first of all it’s about heart. In fact, my observation is that when we fail to act it's more often about lack of motivation (that is, lack of heart) than lack of skill or courage. I think motivated people find ways to overcome lack of courage and lack of skill. .
So, where's your heart with regard to sharing your faith in Christ? Do you need a heart change? Have you begun praying that all-important prayer . . . "Lord, break my heart for those who are distant from You"? In a day when so many clearly do not yet know Christ, I cannot think of a more significant prayer. Especially in a day when the Church of Christ seems so often unmotivated by the Great Commission -- I cannot think of a more urgent prayer.
Nate Atwood
Summer Serve Report - Outreach to the Elderly
"Chase the Light" Flipt Kids Summer Curriculum
30-Day Prayer Initiative for the Muslim World (Aug 11 - Sept 9)
August JOY Club
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Monday, July 26, 2010
6:45 AM Men's Leadership Breakfast meets at Friendly's in Virginia Beach
9:00 AM KPC Day School Staff In-Service Training in the Fellowship Hall
9:00 AM Summer Camp in the Learning Center
9:30 AM "Son"Shine Girls Life Group meets off-site at Croatan Beach
7:00 PM Turkey Prayer Group meets off-site in Virginia Beach
7:00 PM Women's Discipleship Life Group meets off-site in Virginia Beach
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
9:00 AM KPC Day School Staff In-Service Training in the Fellowship Hall
4:30 PM Session Committee meeting in the Den
6:30 PM John & Jonathan Mission Life Group meets off-site in Va Beach
6:30 PM Our Jewish Heritage Life Group in A 1 & 2
7:00 PM Group-fil-A Life Group meets off-site in Virginia Beach
7:00 PM Ruckel Ladies Life Group meets off-site in Virginia Beach
7:00 PM Session meets in the Den
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
6:30 AM Men of the Church Life Group in Fellowship Hall
9:00 AM KPC Day School Staff In-Service Training in the Fellowship Hall
10:00 AM Directors Meeting in A1&2
10:00 AM Knitting Hearts Together Life Group meets off-site in Va Beach
12 Noon Prayer Gathering for KPC overseas workers in the Chapel
2:00 PM Support Staff Meeting in A1&2
5:00 PM Prayer Warriors in the Den
7:00 PM Ukraine Prayer in the Chapel
7:00 PM Cornerstone Ladies Life Group meeting off-site in Virginia Beach
7:00 PM College/Career Life Group meets off-site in Virginia Beach
Thursday, July 29, 2010
9:00 AM KPC Day School Staff In-Service Training in the Fellowship Hall
10:00 AM God's Army in the Den
6:30 PM ASL (American Sign Language) Life Group meeting off-site in VB
6:45 PM Precepts Bible Study (2 Peter) meets in the Den
7:00 PM Symphonic Artistry in the Fellowship Hall
7:00 PM Promise Keepers in the Youth Lounge
7:00 PM Sunday Vocal Team Practice in the Chapel
7:00 PM Sunday Worship Band Practice in the Sanctuary
7:00 PM Ruckel Young Marrieds Life Group meeting off-site in Chesapeake
7:00 PM Croatan Beach Life Group meeting off-site in Virginia Beach
7:00 PM Cypress Point Life Group meeting off-site in Virginia Beach
7:00 PM Fairfield Life Group meeting off-site in Virginia Beach
7:30 PM Sansalone Mission Life Group meeting off-site in Chesapeake
7:30 PM Hammer Life Group meeting off-site in Chesapeake
Friday, July 30, 2010
9:00 AM KPC Day School Staff In-Service Training in the Fellowship Hall
10:00 AM Journey -Women's Support (Sought-Out) Group in Youth Lounge
7:00 PM Abundant Life Partners in the Youth Lounge
7:00 PM Drader Mission Life Group meets off-site in Virginia Beach
Saturday, July 31, 2010
8:30 AM Training for Educators in the Fellowship Hall
4:00 PM Crossfire worship band practice in the Fellowship Hall
6:30 PM Crossfire in the Fellowship Hall
7:30 PM The Encounter - worship/intercession in the Sanctuary
Sunday, August 1, 2010
6:00 AM Early Intercessors Prayer in the sanctuary
9:00 AM Gathering/Worship Service
9:00 AM Early Childhood in N-wing and P-wing
9:35 AM Flipt Kids in the Learning Center 103, 203, 300
9:35 AM Merge in the Den
11:00 AM Gathering/Worship Service
11:00 AM Early Childhood in N-wing and P-wing
11:40 AM Flipt Kids in the Learning Center 103, 203, 300
11:40 AM Merge in the Den
4:00 PM York County Family Group meets off-site in Yorktown
4:00 PM Pre-Soak Prayer for The Mission in the Youth Lounge
5:00 PM Pot Luck Sundays Family Group meets off-site in Chesapeake
5:00 PM The Mission
in the sanctuary
5:50 PM Children's Ministry at The Mission
7:00 PM Gualdoni Family Life Group meets off-site in Chesapeake
7:00 PM McLo Mission Life Group meets off-site in Chesapeake
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A Summer Serve Team Report
It is incredible to watch music bring life back into someone's eyes. During one of the elderly outreach days, we went to an assisted living home right down the street from KPC. I didn't even know it existed. As we walked in the doors, several elderly people were sitting in the common room, waiting to see what we had in store. To my delight, we decided to sing hymns. One woman lit up as the soundtrack started. She was almost completely deaf, but when the music came on, she sang with gusto right along to the soundtrack! She knew each and every word. Her body was frail, but I've never seen such joy in someone's eyes. She told me about how much she loved Jesus, and described her life as blessed. I came away that afternoon aware that God resides in and delights in His people.
Do you want experiences like this? Our Hope Team visits the elderly twice a month, and each time reports come back with how wonderful the experience was. Don't miss out! Join the team and contact Kara Hanger.
To get involved with serving, you can also check out the Serve Hampton Roads Calendar.
Flip Kids Summer Curriculum
Flipt kids has a new summer curriculum and format.
The curriculum, Chase the Light, takes a look at stories of people who came into
contact with Jesus and how He changed their lives forever. They weren't always
the most probable people around. In fact, As Pastor Nate would say, they were "unlikely
people."
We need some "unlikely people" to help us minister to our elementary aged-kids in
this new small-group format. Each group will have no more than ten kids plus one
adult Teacher/Leader and one adult Assistant/Apprentice. Thank you for the seven
adult leaders who've already stepped forward to serve our kids, but we still need
more help!
Remember, we just need you once a month. We supply the materials and kids. You supply
the hands and heart!
To get involved, email us family@kpc.org.
Did you know that nine of the ten least-reached people groups in the world are Muslim?
At KPC, our priority mission field is the Muslim world. We must remember that prayer
breaks the darkness. We will promote unity in a focused prayer effort, not only
as a body at KPC, but alongside millions of believers worldwide, during the Muslim
month of Ramadan (August 11 - September 9).
During Ramadan, Muslims around the
world are seeking God for dreams and an encounter with Him. Join us in contending
for Salvation and the Kingdom of God to come to the Muslim world.
The KPC prayer room will be open to you, and we ask that you help us keep prayer
going from 8am to 8pm each day by signing up for your one-hour time slot in the
lobby. Let us pray together that they too will know the joy of the Father's love
and Jesus Christ as Lord.
Joy Club Tuesday, August 4 with Guest Speaker Kathy Daugherty
There are benefits to being 55 or older, especially at KPC. Just ask anyone who's
been part of the JOY* Club.
Join with this group each month as they share a delicious
homemade meal and meet for fellowship and encouragement.
On Tuesday, August 4, the Joy Club will feature speaker Kathy Daugherty, KPC's Prayer
Liaison.
To make a reservation, email or call Linda Harrison at the church.
*Just Older Youth!.
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FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
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Coming again
to KPC
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Financial Peace University is a life-changing program that trains you to make the
right decisions with your money.
Dave Ramsey's upbeat and relevant video teachings
cover how to save money, live on a budget, communicate about money, eliminate debt,
find bargains, and experience the joy of giving. Discussion on practical application
follows each video session. There's a fee for materials (find out details in class),
but we think you'll agree-financial peace is priceless!
Check out the program by attending one of our FREE promo sessions August 22 & 29.
Watch upcoming issues of Express for exact time and location.
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AN ORDINARY LIFE: FRANCIS SCOTT KEY |
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Order Your DVD
for just $10!
In an era wherein many are deeply suspicious of the Christian faith and, in particular,
its connection to our national story, it's worth remembering that faith is what
drove so many of our Founders. The simple truth is that followers of Christ have
profoundly-even decisively -shaped the American story.
On July 4 at KPC, Pastor Nate portrayed just one of these early American heroes-Francis
Scott Key. If you missed the message or would like a copy to share, we will have
available on DVD, An Ordinary Life-The Story of Francis Scott Key.
To order your
copy, email Valerie Fay in the Media department or visit the CD/DVD duplicating center across from the reception desk in the
KPC lobby.
DVD's will be available in August. The cost is $10 a copy payable by
check to KPC.
Let's follow in the footsteps of servants like Francis Scott Key, always observing
the hand of Providence guiding our lives, our nation, and our world!
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