Happy New Year friends! Whether you're a goal setter, resolution maker, word of the year person, or do none of these things, let's never forget why we're here in the first place - to worship the only one worthy!

One thing I ask from the Lord, 

this only do I seek:

that I may dwell in the house of the Lord

all the days of my life, 

to gaze on the beauty of the Lord

and to seek him in his temple.

Psalms 27:4


Prayer Requests:
  • Pray for unity as they begin outreaches!
  • Pray for more laborers to be sent into the harvest field (Matt. 9:38) and hat God's word would run swiftly and be glorified (2 Thess 3:1)
  • Pray for their personal spiritual growth, that they would adjust well to the changes, and grow in grace and love toward one another. 

Missionary Spotlight!

LifeMission-sent missionaries Joel and Haley Auten just arrived in Indonesia! They completed their missionary training with the ministry Kairos Global and have rejoined this time as part of the staff! Their heart and vision is still the same - to see Jesus worshipped across Indonesia.

They will continue ministering to the Lord through prayer room hours, as well as learning the language, and loving on the lost through outreaches. They will also serve alongside other local ministries.

If you would like to receive the Auten's newsletter, please let me know!


Local Outreach in January

Special Opportunity! - Refuge KC 

Individuals/Families are currently being housed in a local airport hotel until permanent housing can be found. There are recurring needs each and every day. In the sign-up link below, you will find several volunteer opportunities for you, your family, your community group, your friends, etc. to serve. In all the opportunities offered on the sign-up, all will give you a chance to meet and enjoy some time with our new neighbors.

All volunteers must provide a background check. If interested in volunteering, contact Jack at jack.frisbie@lifemission.church to request a free background check. 

Sign up HERE!

KC DREAM CENTER

DREAM CENTER DESPENSA - Tuesday, January 11 from 2 - 5 PM

Families in our community are struggling and need our help more than ever with food and clothing. The Despensa provides healthy food and quality clothes to children, youth, and families in need. You can make a difference! 

Sign up HERE!

ADOPT-A-BLOCK - Saturday, January 15, 10 AM - 1 PM 

The Adopt-A-Block program visits select under-resourced neighborhoods every month to clean up the neighborhood, distribute food and hygiene items, and simply find a need and fill it.

Sign up HERE!

HOMELESS OUTREACH

The Homeless Outreach program visits homeless camps across the area. We deliver food, snacks, and water and visit with those facing homelessness to see how we can help.

Sign up HERE!

SINGLE MOM KC

Pursuit - Wednesday, February 2, 2:15 - 8:15PM (volunteer times)

The Single Mom KC will be hosting an event called Pursuit on the first Wednesday of every month at the KCK campus. The volunteer opportunities range from cooking and serving the meal, working with the kids, greeting and helping with registration. This is a great way for our church family to serve single moms in our community!

Sign up HERE!


FIRM: An Update

A special message to LifeMission from FIRM sharing three powerful stories of local believers who reached out as the hands and feet of Jesus in the midst of war to meet the needs of many! 


21 Days of Prayer

As a church family, we begin the new year with 21 days of prayer, worship, and fasting as a way to honor and seek the Lord. Although every prayer topic is important, highlighted below are ones that are specifically related to local and global outreach.

Prayer gatherings are held at our Olathe Campus Barn at 7pm or join us online on Facebook, Youtube, or Church website.

Tuesday, January 11 - The Persecuted Church 

Sunday, January 16 - Local Outreach Efforts (no in person gathering)

Thursday, January 20 - Awakening in the Nations

Friday, January 21 - Disciples Who Make Disciples 

For more information, or to download our 21 Days of Prayer Guide, click HERE!


Mission Monday

We’re so excited to resume gathering for Mission Monday! We’re kicking the year off with our first one on Monday, January 24, at 7pm. Pastor Jacob will be sharing on how we can assist in welcoming our new Afghan neighbors and being the hands and feet of Jesus right here in KC. We will see you there! 

This monthly gathering is designed to develop a missional community. It is for ANYONE who has a heart for missions or is interested in growing a deeper understanding of the world, cultivating God’s heart for all people, and discovering unique ways to be a part of God’s Mission!

7pm in the Barn on the 3rd Monday’s of the Month


GO22 Spring Short Term Outreaches

Not sure you have what it takes to go on a missions trip? Worried about the finances? Not sure where to start or what trip to go on? Know where you want to go but need to know the first steps for joining that team?

Learn more about the vision and values of our Spring 2022 Short Term Outreaches, by texting GO22 to 913-286-1040 or visiting HERE!

Salt Lake City, Utah

Team up with: LifeMission Missionaries Steven & Maddy 
Minister Through: Relational Evangelism, Worship & Prayer, Encouraging local believers. 
Trip Dates: March 26 - April 2, 2022

Although the efforts of this trip will be focused primarily on reaching the religiously deceived, you will also learn how to share Jesus in a way that can be applied in your everyday life when you return home. Come and see what it's like to live in America where less than 3% of your neighbors are Jesus followers! Mission is not just overseas or in the religiously saturated state of Utah. Mission is for you. Learn how it can become a practical and natural part of your life without all the hype!

Apply HERE for trip!

Minneapolis, Minnesota 

Minister Through: Relational Evangelism to immigrants, prayer, worship, serving. 
Trip Dates: April 2022

Minneapolis is home to 80,000 Somalis. Deut 10:18 He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing. This and many verses like it demonstrate the Father's love for immigrants and his directive for us to care for them. This Spring, we have the amazing opportunity to reach one of the least-reached peoples on earth as we carry the gospel to Minnesota to share with the Somali people.

Apply HERE for trip!

(Must be 15+yrs to apply)