Helping Those in Need

LLT
Helping the homeless youth of Kansas City

SEPTEMBER: Bras/undershirts
Peanut Butter
Cereal
Granola bars
Cheese & crackers

The single mom KC

· Clothing
· Shoes
· Accessories
· Gift cards; Walmart & Target for groceries
· and $25-$50 gas cards 

Cherith Brook

Month of September: Razors & Socks (esp. men’s)

Sugar
Powdered Milk
Dish Soap
Rice
Toilet Paper
Stamps
Tissues

Cross-Lines Toy Store

remote control cars
stuffed animals
coloring books
crayons
books
board games
teen items
gifts for teens & boys
monetary contribution

Knox Pantry

Cereal
Pancake Mix
Syrup
Noodles
Canned Fruit
Cake Mix
Frosting
Tuna Helper
Hamburger Helper
Dish Soap
Laundry Detergent
Toothbrushes

Helping Those in Need

LLT
Helping the homeless youth of Kansas City

SEPTEMBER: Bras/undershirts
Peanut Butter
Cereal
Granola bars
Cheese & crackers

The single mom KC

· Clothing
· Shoes
· Accessories
· Gift cards; Walmart & Target for groceries
· and $25-$50 gas cards 

Cherith Brook

Sugar
Powdered Creamer
Wash Cloths
Towels
Toilet Tissue
Shorts
Small Men’s Pants

Cross-Lines Toy Store

toys
books
games
teen items
monetary contribution

Knox Pantry

Cereal
Pancake Mix
Syrup
Noodles
Canned Fruit
Cake Mix
Frosting
Tuna Helper
Hamburger Helper
Dish Soap
Laundry Detergent
Toothbrushes

Thank You Notes

Rose Brooks

Thank you for helping us break the cycle of domestic violence and create safe futures. Your gift of $500.00 makes our life-saving work possible.
As we continue to be here for survivors, both behind our shelter walls and throughout the community, we are incredibly grateful for your kindness. Because of you, thousands of individuals who seek to create a safe future away from domestic violence, find the support they need. And while we dream of a day when our services are no longer needed, we count it a privilege to still be here providing emergency safety, permanent housing, supportive services, and more for survivors and their children.
Thank you for the gifts of safety you provide each and every day. With your help and your voices, survivors of domestic violence will have a bright and safe future.

Sincerely,
Lisa Fleming, Chief Executive Officer.

Cross-Lines

Dear friends,
On behalf of all of us at Cross-Lines, thank you so much for your recent generous donation!
YOU allow us to provide our life-changing programs and services to those in need in our community.
We are serving more people than ever before…thanks to YOUR support. Thanks to YOU, programs like our Community Market and Community Kitchen are meeting the needs of the community. Thanks to YOU, community members can access the resources they need to feed their families fresh and healthy food.
In 2021, Cross-Lines served more than 27,000 people experiencing hunger through the market and served over 60,000 meals through the Community Kitchen. Thank you for being a beacon of hope in our community. We value YOU and the difference you make for Cross-Lines!

With Appreciation,
Susila Jones, Executive Director

Gifts of Love

Gifts of Love

ONLINE GIVING 

Contribute to God’s work by making financial donations. Knox has new options to give.
Go to knoxchurch.org/give for more information.

Online Giving   You can choose to contribute with a credit or debit card or your bank account information. You are in complete control and can make a one-time contribution or set up recurring payments. Currently at Knox, you can designate your donation to:

· Building Fund

· Celebration Choir

· Cross-Lines Toy Fund

· Emergency Assistance Fund

· General Fund

· Per Capita

· Youth Mission Fund

 Text to Give  

Contribute by texting any amount to 913-285-8856 such as “20.” The first time you text a donation, you will be prompted with a one-time registration link that takes you to a web page to put in your name, address, email and card info (credit and debit cards are the only funding method, ACH from a bank account is not available with this method). This will create a record in Elexio Giving and save your payment method for future texts. All subsequent donations will simply be texting the amount to 913-285-8856. You will get a text confirmation that your donation was successful.

Thank you to all that have been sending your gifts to the church.  It is greatly appreciated.  For others who have not given, if you are able at this time and you are someone that drops your tithe and gifts in the offering plate on Sunday morning, please continue giving by mail or dropping it off at the church office.

Helping Those In Need

LLT
Helping the homeless youth of Kansas City

Peanut Butter
Cereal
Granola bars
Cheese & crackers

The single mom KC

· Clothing
· Shoes
· Accessories
· Gift cards; Walmart & Target for groceries
· and $25-$50 gas cards 

Cherith Brook

Sugar
Powdered Creamer
Wash Cloths
Towels
Toilet Tissue
Shorts
Small Men’s Pants

Cross-Lines Toy Store

toys
books
games
teen items
monetary contribution

Knox Pantry

Detergent
Pancake Mix
Syrup
Crackers
Fruit
Cake Mix
Meal in a box Tuna Helper
Meal in a box Hamburger Helper

Remembering our Friends

HOSPITAL VISITATION for August
August 7        Lynne Jones & Sandy Hoyt
August 14      Barb Bang & Virginia McKnight
August 21      Christie Brooks & Lloyd Navratil
August 28   Kieli Gebremeskel & Tom Larsen

REMEMBER the HOME BOUND
Send a card, or whatever is appropriate to let these people
know that you are thinking of them. 
August 7       Pat McMahon
August 14 Marjorie & Vance Meinecke
August 21    Nedra & Gerald Packel
August 28    Gerry Ray

Thank You Notes

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Thank you very much for your recent gift of $500.00 to Pittsburgh Seminary. Your financial partnership in God’s ongoing mission in the world, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a community of Christ followers, joining in the Spirit’s work of forming and equipping people. We aspire to help communities gain the tools necessary to make the world a better place. Your gift enables our students, faculty and staff to continue to prepare for ministry in the way of Jesus.
Thank you again for your support in this important calling. Your donation helps greatly as we pursue our mission to be a generous and hospitable community of faith and learning. We are grateful that you have chosen to join us in this call!
Every blessing,
Dominick Oliver, Director of Development

Called to Greatness

Hello at Knox Church,
My young disciple and “padawan” of The Way, (what the original Jesus followers called Christianity.) Jordan Lavin got baptized! He said it best when I was asking him about what he looks forward to after his water baptism.
Jordan: “I know it is going to be challenging, but I know God will be with me. I will get to be a part of God’s mission, and that’s pretty exciting!” Praise God in His timing in ministering to Jordan and incorporating him into partnering with His story of redeeming the earth.

Knox Church, the Prayer Warriors:
Update on the housing situation: As of now, we are under contract for a home in Lawrence. It is smack dab in between where Church and the Campus reside. Thank you for your prayers! God’s hands were all over this and the whole thing smelled like Him. Update your address books because it will be at 3200 Saddlehorn Dr. Lawrence, KS 66049 as of July 7 (Lord willing.)
By the next newsletter we will be gearing up for the new semester! Pray for our biggest vision yet, as we reach the campus and world!
For His Kingdom,
S.J. Rosenak
P.S. Thank you for your faithfulness all of these years!

JoCo IHN
A Community Response to Homelessness

Greetings:
Please accept our deepest thanks for your most recent donation in the amount of $2,500.00
With your faithful financial contributions, as well as the many years you have hosted our guest families overnight, you’ve demonstrated your commitment to our work here at IHN, of providing shelter and empowering homeless and single females in our community. There is no way to fully express our gratitude for your loyalty. We at IHN are continually inspired by the dedication and generosity of donors like you who answer the call to give again and again.
Simply put, if it wasn’t for faithful supporters like you, we wouldn’t exist. So thank you for providing the funds and the overnight facilities that we need to make a difference in the lives of the homeless right here in our own community.
We are deeply grateful for your support and hope that you will continue to partner with us in our mission to improve the lives of the homeless. Thank you for your donation.
Sincerely,
Vicki L. Dercher, Executive Director

Serving Opportunities

Cherith Brook

Thursday Evening Community Dinner

Providing and serving dinner to 50-60 people
For more information or to sign up call
Kelly Hanerhoff, (913) 481-8935

Monthly Work Day

The work day is on the second Saturday of the month, 9am to 12 noon.
The work varies from month to month.

Morning Hospitality

The hospitality is Mondays and Thursdays at 8am - 11:30am.

Outdoor Work

This involves helping with the garden, orchard, bee hives and routine maintenance
like pulling weeds, trimming and mowing.

To get more information on any of these projects,
contact Cherith Brook at (816) 241-8047.
The address for Cherith Brook is 3308 E 12th Street Kansas City, MO 64127
The email is: cherithbrookkcmo@gmail.com

Helping Those in Need

LLT
Helping the homeless youth of Kansas City

Peanut Butter
Cereal
Granola bars
Cheese & crackers

The single mom KC

· Clothing
· Shoes
· Accessories
· Gift cards; Walmart & Target for groceries
· and $25-$50 gas cards 

Cherith Brook

Sugar
Powdered Creamer
Wash Cloths
Towels
Toilet Tissue
Shorts
Small Men’s Pants

Cross-Lines Toy Store

toys
books
games
teen items
monetary contribution

Knox Pantry

Detergent
Pancake Mix
Syrup
Crackers
Fruit
Cake Mix
Meal in a box Tuna Helper
Meal in a box Hamburger Helper

Thank You Notes

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Thank you very much for your recent gift of $500.00 to Pittsburgh Seminary. Your financial partnership in God’s ongoing mission in the world, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a community of Christ followers, joining in the Spirit’s work of forming and equipping people. We aspire to help communities gain the tools necessary to make the world a better place. Your gift enables our students, faculty and staff to continue to prepare for ministry in the way of Jesus.
Thank you again for your support in this important calling. Your donation helps greatly as we pursue our mission to be a generous and hospitable community of faith and learning. We are grateful that you have chosen to join us in this call!
Every blessing,
Dominick Oliver, Director of Development

Called to Greatness

Hello at Knox Church,
My young disciple and “padawan” of The Way, (what the original Jesus followers called Christianity.) Jordan Lavin got baptized! He said it best when I was asking him about what he looks forward to after his water baptism.
Jordan: “I know it is going to be challenging, but I know God will be with me. I will get to be a part of God’s mission, and that’s pretty exciting!” Praise God in His timing in ministering to Jordan and incorporating him into partnering with His story of redeeming the earth.

Knox Church, the Prayer Warriors:
Update on the housing situation: As of now, we are under contract for a home in Lawrence. It is smack dab in between where Church and the Campus reside. Thank you for your prayers! God’s hands were all over this and the whole thing smelled like Him. Update your address books because it will be at 3200 Saddlehorn Dr. Lawrence, KS 66049 as of July 7 (Lord willing.)
By the next newsletter we will be gearing up for the new semester! Pray for our biggest vision yet, as we reach the campus and world!
For His Kingdom,
S.J. Rosenak
P.S. Thank you for your faithfulness all of these years!

JoCo IHN
A Community Response to Homelessness

Greetings:
Please accept our deepest thanks for your most recent donation in the amount of $2,500.00
With your faithful financial contributions, as well as the many years you have hosted our guest families overnight, you’ve demonstrated your commitment to our work here at IHN, of providing shelter and empowering homeless and single females in our community. There is no way to fully express our gratitude for your loyalty. We at IHN are continually inspired by the dedication and generosity of donors like you who answer the call to give again and again.
Simply put, if it wasn’t for faithful supporters like you, we wouldn’t exist. So thank you for providing the funds and the overnight facilities that we need to make a difference in the lives of the homeless right here in our own community.
We are deeply grateful for your support and hope that you will continue to partner with us in our mission to improve the lives of the homeless. Thank you for your donation.
Sincerely,
Vicki L. Dercher, Executive Director

Gifts of Love

Gifts of Love

ONLINE GIVING 

Contribute to God’s work by making financial donations. Knox has new options to give.
Go to knoxchurch.org/give for more information.

Online Giving   You can choose to contribute with a credit or debit card or your bank account information. You are in complete control and can make a one-time contribution or set up recurring payments. Currently at Knox, you can designate your donation to:

· Building Fund

· Celebration Choir

· Cross-Lines Toy Fund

· Emergency Assistance Fund

· General Fund

· Per Capita

· Youth Mission Fund

 Text to Give  

Contribute by texting any amount to 913-285-8856 such as “20.” The first time you text a donation, you will be prompted with a one-time registration link that takes you to a web page to put in your name, address, email and card info (credit and debit cards are the only funding method, ACH from a bank account is not available with this method). This will create a record in Elexio Giving and save your payment method for future texts. All subsequent donations will simply be texting the amount to 913-285-8856. You will get a text confirmation that your donation was successful.

Thank you to all that have been sending your gifts to the church.  It is greatly appreciated.  For others who have not given, if you are able at this time and you are someone that drops your tithe and gifts in the offering plate on Sunday morning, please continue giving by mail or dropping it off at the church office.

Remembering our Friends

HOSPITAL VISITATION for August
August 7        Lynne Jones & Sandy Hoyt
August 14      Barb Bang & Virginia McKnight
August 21      Christie Brooks & Lloyd Navratil
August 28   Kieli Gebremeskel & Tom Larsen

REMEMBER the HOME BOUND
Send a card, or whatever is appropriate to let these people
know that you are thinking of them. 
August 7       Pat McMahon
August 14 Marjorie & Vance Meinecke
August 21    Nedra & Gerald Packel
August 28    Gerry Ray

Remembering our Friends

HOSPITAL VISITATION for July
July 3        Sandy Hoyt
July 10      Lori Noren
July 17       Chad Kessinger & Lloyd Navratil
July 24   Linda Urrutia
July 31 Brien Moylan

REMEMBER the HOME BOUND
Send a card, or whatever is appropriate to let these people
know that you are thinking of them. 
July 3        Lilah Gillett
July 10 Bob Gorham
July 17     Fred Lamb
July 24    Kristen Land
July 31 Eunice Litchfield

Helping Those in Need

LLT
Helping the homeless youth of Kansas City

Peanut Butter (No Jiffy for the present time)
Cereal
Granola bars
Cheese & crackers

The single mom KC

· Clothing
· Shoes
· Accessories
· Gift cards; Walmart & Target for groceries
· and $25-$50 gas cards 

Cherith Brook

Sugar
Powdered Creamer
Wash Cloths
Towels
Toilet Tissue
Shorts
Small Men’s Pants

Cross-Lines Toy Store

JULY — the month when we celebrate
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Take an ornament or two off the tree in the main hallway,
purchase the gift(s) and return the gifts to the
collection box for the Cross-Lines Toy Store.

Knox Pantry

Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Detergent
Dish Soap
Bar Soap
Toothbrushes
Tooth paste
Facial Tissue
Canned Chicken
Canned Vegetables
Canned Fruit
Ramen Noodles
Spaghetti
Pasta
Cereal
Saltine Crackers
Pancake Mix
Syrup
Jiffy Cornbread Mix
Cake Mix
Brownie Mix
Meal in a box Tuna Helper
Meal in a box Hamburger Helper
Jelly or Preserves

Freestylin' with Fred

It was back in December of 2021 that I sensed God wanted me to pray for Knox Church to be a deeply caring community to those God placed in our path.  I continue to pray a similar prayer for our church.  As most of you know, we have faced many serious health issues and spiritual testing.  God never promises us in His word that life will be without trials.  The fact is that the ‘testing of our faith produces an enduring character.’   We do not want to be faced with difficult temptations, but the devil still seeks us out like a ‘roaring lion’.  I Peter 4:12, 13 & 16 reminds us, “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you, but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing; so that also at the revelation of His glory, you may rejoice with exaltation. But if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not feel ashamed, but in that name let him glorify God.” 

I spoke with my life long friend Conrad Lawrence today on the phone.  He just spent two weeks in Aurora, Colorado, with his daughter Heidi and her son Colton.  His daughter suffers from Myotonic Dystrophy; which is a rare and severe form of muscular dystrophy.  All three of his children suffer from this crippling disease.  None of them can work due to the effects of the disease on their bodies.  Their young grandson Colton (nine years old) has a very weak heart that will need a surgical procedure in August.  So Conrad and his wife Kay have become lifelong caregivers to their three kids and grandchildren.  Since they are both deeply committed to Christ, we often pray that God’s grace will be sufficient for them each day.  Let me close with the Matthew 6:34 reminder, “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself.  Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

Fred Daniels

Gifts of Love

Gifts of Love

ONLINE GIVING 

Contribute to God’s work by making financial donations. Knox has new options to give.
Go to knoxchurch.org/give for more information.

Online Giving   You can choose to contribute with a credit or debit card or your bank account information. You are in complete control and can make a one-time contribution or set up recurring payments. Currently at Knox, you can designate your donation to:

· Building Fund

· Celebration Choir

· Cross-Lines Toy Fund

· Emergency Assistance Fund

· General Fund

· Per Capita

· Youth Mission Fund

 Text to Give  

Contribute by texting any amount to 913-285-8856 such as “20.” The first time you text a donation, you will be prompted with a one-time registration link that takes you to a web page to put in your name, address, email and card info (credit and debit cards are the only funding method, ACH from a bank account is not available with this method). This will create a record in Elexio Giving and save your payment method for future texts. All subsequent donations will simply be texting the amount to 913-285-8856. You will get a text confirmation that your donation was successful.

Thank you to all that have been sending your gifts to the church.  It is greatly appreciated.  For others who have not given, if you are able at this time and you are someone that drops your tithe and gifts in the offering plate on Sunday morning, please continue giving by mail or dropping it off at the church office.

Thank You Note

Heart to Heart

Thank you for your generous donation in support of Heart to Heart International’s humanitarian mission to improve healthcare access throughout the United States and the world.
Thanks to you, we are able to provide critical medicines, medical supplies and health services to people in under-resourced communities and after disasters and crises. We hope you know how truly grateful we are that you chose to partner with us in creating a healthier world.
As we celebrate our 30th Anniversary this year, not only are we looking back at how many people have been helped since our first medical aid shipment in 1992, but we are also looking ahead to all the people we can help in the future with your support.
I encourage you to stay connected with us throughout our yearlong celebration. Read stories on our website (www.hearttoheart.org), follow us on social media and sign up to receive email updates (www.hearttoheart.org/subscribe).
On behalf of those we serve, thank you for making Heart to Heart International your connection to a world in need.

With gratitude,

Kim Carroll

Gifts of Love

Gifts of Love

ONLINE GIVING 

Contribute to God’s work by making financial donations. Knox has new options to give.
Go to knoxchurch.org/give for more information.

Online Giving   You can choose to contribute with a credit or debit card or your bank account information. You are in complete control and can make a one-time contribution or set up recurring payments. Currently at Knox, you can designate your donation to:

· Building Fund

· Celebration Choir

· Cross-Lines Toy Fund

· Emergency Assistance Fund

· General Fund

· Per Capita

· Youth Mission Fund

 Text to Give  

Contribute by texting any amount to 913-285-8856 such as “20.” The first time you text a donation, you will be prompted with a one-time registration link that takes you to a web page to put in your name, address, email and card info (credit and debit cards are the only funding method, ACH from a bank account is not available with this method). This will create a record in Elexio Giving and save your payment method for future texts. All subsequent donations will simply be texting the amount to 913-285-8856. You will get a text confirmation that your donation was successful.

Thank you to all that have been sending your gifts to the church.  It is greatly appreciated.  For others who have not given, if you are able at this time and you are someone that drops your tithe and gifts in the offering plate on Sunday morning, please continue giving by mail or dropping it off at the church office.

Serving Opportunities

Cherith Brook

Thursday Evening Community Dinner

Providing and serving dinner to 50-60 people
For more information or to sign up call
Kelly Hanerhoff, (913) 481-8935

Monthly Work Day

The work day is on the second Saturday of the month, 9am to 12 noon.
The work varies from month to month.

Morning Hospitality

The hospitality is Mondays and Thursdays at 8am - 11:30am.

Outdoor Work

This involves helping with the garden, orchard, bee hives and routine maintenance
like pulling weeds, trimming and mowing.

To get more information on any of these projects,
contact Cherith Brook at (816) 241-8047.
The address for Cherith Brook is 3308 E 12th Street Kansas City, MO 64127
The email is: cherithbrookkcmo@gmail.com

Helping Those in Need

LLT
Helping the homeless youth of Kansas City

Peanut Butter (No Jiffy for the present time)
Cereal
Granola bars
Cheese & crackers

The single mom KC

· Clothing
· Shoes
· Accessories
· Gift cards; Walmart & Target for groceries
· and $25-$50 gas cards 

Cherith Brook

Sugar
Powdered Creamer
Wash Cloths
Towels
Toilet Tissue
Shorts
Small Men’s Pants

Cross-Lines Toy Store

JULY — the month when we celebrate
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Take an ornament or two off the tree in the main hallway,
purchase the gift(s) and return the gifts to the
collection box for the Cross-Lines Toy Store.

Knox Pantry

Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Detergent
Dish Soap
Bar Soap
Toothbrushes
Tooth paste
Facial Tissue
Canned Chicken
Canned Vegetables
Canned Fruit
Ramen Noodles
Spaghetti
Pasta
Cereal
Saltine Crackers
Pancake Mix
Syrup
Jiffy Cornbread Mix
Cake Mix
Brownie Mix
Meal in a box Tuna Helper
Meal in a box Hamburger Helper
Jelly or Preserves