We'd love for you and your family to join us on Christmas Eve at 4:00 or 6:00 pm here at The City House. This is one of our favorite services of the year as we come together to celebrate the birth of our Savior with music, the Word of God, and the tradition of singing carols by candlelight. This will be a family service, so no childcare will be provided.
Join us ONLINE on Sunday, December 29 for “A Change of Pace”. There will be NO in-person services at The City House! As we move into the New Year where many are making New Year’s resolutions, Pastor Jordan will sit down with our good friend Rob Wegner from KC Underground to have a conversation about breathing in and out the rhythms of life, and what it looks like to live life at a healthy and sustainable pace. We will be streaming this online experience at 10:00am via Facebook and our Youtube channel. We hope you'll tune in!
Did you know that you are God's unique masterpiece? We all have gifts, passions, and stories that intersect to show us how we can play a big part in a movement of people transformed by God's grace and power. The world needs you to Find Your Place!
This group meets for four consecutive Sundays during our 9:15 AM service time. We will help you identify and start to develop what God has already given you!
On Sunday, December 22nd will be our Family Ministries Takeover Sunday: Christmas Edition!! Many of our youth, elementary, and preschool kids are working hard preparing for this awesome day. This will be a family service, so there will be no kids classes offered that day. Join us and invite the whole family!
If you call Church of the Four Corners your home church and would like an update on financials as a church, please make plans to join us on Sunday, December 1st immediately following our 2nd service in the Auditorium. No childcare provided.
For the month of December, we will be participating in the tradition of Advent leading up to the birth of Jesus and making space to reflect on the Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy that only he can bring.
Friendsgiving Potluck
Get ready for a feast with church family at our church-wide Friendsgiving Potluck! Bring your favorite dish and join us for a fun and cozy gathering. Let's celebrate the season with delicious food and great company.
What to bring:
Last name starting with A-N, bring a dish/side
Last name starting with O-Z, bring a dessert
A non-perishable food item to donate as a way to give back. We will donate these to Community Services League!
Other things to mention:
Power outlets are VERY limited, so keep this in mind if you are planning on bringing a crockpot.
There will be no childcare, as this is a family event! We will have coloring pages and crayons available to help keep kiddos entertained.
PLEASE RSVP HERE and let us know how many in your family will join us, so we can better prepare!
We are so thankful for our church family and can't wait to celebrate Thanksgiving together in this way. We hope you'll join us!
Sunday, October 27th through November 10, we will be in our generosity series entitled, "A Generous Kingdom"! We will take the three weeks to discuss what generosity looks like as followers of Jesus. Also, please mark your calendars for our annual Kingdom Offering on Sundays, November 3rd and 10th! In addition to our regular time of tithes and offerings, we will take up this special offering, allowing us to give big towards specific projects and organizations that impact our community.
Four Corners Families! You're invited to wear a fun and not-so-scary costume on Sunday, October 27th! All are welcome to participate - kids and even grown ups! Please be aware that any kids checked into classes with distracting costume pieces (like swords, wigs or hats) will be asked to set those things aside for the service. Face masks are discouraged. It's going to be a fun morning!
Sunday, October 19th from 5:30-8:00 pm, our Wraparound Care team will be hosting a Fall Family Fun Night for the foster/adoptive families in our church and community and we want to give YOU the opportunity to get involved! This event will be similar to a trunk or treat, but we will be setting up fun, decorated tables around our lobby at The City House.
There are a few ways to get involved:
1) Sponsor a table - The cost is $5. You will be able to decorate a table with a kid-friendly (non-spooky) theme for our families to come through and enjoy!
2) Donate funds - If you can't make it to the event but still want to sew into this ministry.
3) Donate candy - You can drop off candy at the Welcome Desk the next couple of Sundays or at the office throughout this week.
If you're able to sponsor and decorate a table, email Ty Alexander at careportal@cotfc.com.
To donate funds or make a payment for your sponsored table, you can do so by selecting "Wraparound Care" at https://app.securegive.com/.../church-of.../donate/category
We will be partnering with United in Crisis KC to be a drop off location for Survival Care Kits to be sent to North Carolina to assist with hurricane relief. Their goal is to collect 500 total containers with items, so let’s help make it happen!
DROP OFF DAYS/TIMES:
Thursday, October 10th from 10am-4pm
Tuesday, October 15th from 10am-4pm
Tuesday, October 22nd from 10am-4pm
Wednesday, October 23rd from 10am-4pm
DROP OFF LOCATION:
The City House // 14300 E US HWY 40, Independence, MO 64136
Survival Care Kits need to be assembled with specifications. For a full explanation of what is needed and included in a Care Kit, visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QEGboRNeKskJtCzRpombGT-E0u0Ymegn/view
If you are unable to assist with assembling a Care Kit and would like to donate funds, you can do so directly at https://app.givetransform.org/UnitedinCrisisKansasCity
Child Dedications will take place during our services. If you would like to have your child dedicated, please RSVP at cotfc.com/dedications!
Our Care Team serves Foster and Adoptive families in our church with a "Respite Night Out", allowing parents/caregivers the ability to get out for the night and have a few hours to refresh and recharge. If you are a foster &/or adoptive family, we would love to support you through this ministry!
Dinner will be provided for the kiddos. Let us love on your kids while you spend some time for yourself.
Please fill out the following form to RSVP: https://cotfc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/434/responses/new
Spiritual growth is the pathway to a full life, and we are prepared to help you experience it. Our small-group environments are designed to help you explore your relationship with Jesus, develop your faith in Jesus, and influence those around you for Jesus. We are currently looking for group leaders, so let us know if you are interested at cotfc.com/groups! We will post groups to sign up as we get closer.
Our Small Group Fair will be following each service on Sunday, September 8th where you will be able to meet different leaders and find a group that is best for you. All groups will be featured on our website at that time. Our small-group environments are designed to help you explore your relationship with Jesus, develop your faith in Jesus, and influence those around you for Jesus. We hope that you will choose a group, sign up online, and show up!
If you are a family in the church that has opened your home through foster care &/or adoption, we'd love for your family to join our Wraparound Care team for a cookout and splash park fun at McCoy Park Pavilion on Saturday, August 24th, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM! Pavillion space is limited, so be sure to register today to secure your spot! Take this opportunity to enjoy great food and company in the park with other families in a similar stage of life. For more information and to register, visit this link.
We'd love for you to partner with us and Independence School district's Family School Liaisons this year for our Back To School Supply Drive! Family School Liaisons work in each school building, helping to bridge gaps, and cultivate relationships between students, family, school and community. Each school year, family school liaisons help to make sure students have what they need to be prepared and to have a successful school year.
They have put together a list of supplies needed that the schools have more difficulty acquiring. You can bring any of these items to the welcome desk on Sundays through August 18th!
earbuds
3" binders (no zippers)
school boxes, pencil pouches
regular markers
dry-erase markers
colored pencils.
Thank you so much for your willingness to partner with the Independence School District this school year!
We are so excited to announce that Connect Kids Camp is coming up July 8th -12th. Camp will be hosted at New Life Church in Oak Grove. This is a one-week, day camp filled with non-stop fun, engaging activities, daily faith-based lessons, and the chance to make lasting friendships. If your kiddos have completed Kindergarten through 4th grade by the end of May, we want to invite them to join us at camp this summer! Register at http://connectcamps.com/oakgrove.
Summer is for camp! Calling all 6th-12th grade students to join in as we immerse ourselves in 100+ hours of worship, deep conversations, relevant spiritual coaching, and powerful alter moments - all coming together to make a way for a personal, life-changing, encounter with God!
We will be partnering again with Hope Chapel Church and traveling down to Life Change Campgrounds in Clinton, MO. There will be canoes, a pool, a water slide, team competitions, worship, a camp speaker, breakouts, small groups, and more!
The cost for this five-day camp is $299. You can register here: https://visithopechapel.churchcenter.com/login?return=https://visithopechapel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2104241/reservations/new
Please contact the church at info@cotfc.com if you have questions or need assistance!
Are you new to COTFC over the past few months? You’re invited to our New Person Lunch in Meeting Room 2. This will be a time for you to meet and get to know Pastor Craig and Laura personally over lunch and ask any questions about the church. An RSVP is required and space is limited, so please visit cotfc.com/lunch today and reserve your spot! Childcare for children under 5 will be provided.
You're invited to our next Worship Night, Tuesday, May 7th, here at The City House! This will be a powerful night as we set aside time to seek God and worship him together as a church family.
Childcare for nursery and preschool is available. But we will not have a separate youth service, as students are encouraged to be a part of the night - we'll have reserved youth seating toward the front!
You’re invited to Easter at COTFC! We can’t wait to come together to celebrate the event that changed everything!
We can't wait to celebrate our risen savior together during one of our 3 service times that morning: 8:00, 9:15, or 10:45. In addition to worship and a message, we will be celebrating with baptisms! Four Corners Kids will be having a blast in their classes with a "Candy Catapult Craze" during service in addition to their regular services. It's going to be such a fun morning celebrating together as a family.
We are excited to take our 3rd mission trip to Nicaragua this year! During this trip, our team plans to serve the community in tangible ways and build homes for families in need. No home-building experience required! Specific dates are still yet to be determined, but we would love to know if you have ANY interest in being a part of this life-changing trip. If that's you, please plan to attend one of our upcoming interest meetings immediately following both our 9:15 and 10:45am services Sunday, February 25th in Meeting Room 2. This meeting will only last around 30 minutes and childcare is available for babies and pre-schoolers if needed. Be sure to let our kids check-in team know before you stop into the meeting.
February 11th is SUPER BOWL SUNDAY! Before we disperse across the city to watch OUR CHIEFS play in the Super Bowl, we hope you'll join us in church for “A Word From Our Sponsor”! This has become a yearly Super Bowl Sunday tradition, where we have 4 different communicators share a redemptive message within 4 different TV commercials. It's always a memorable Sunday, so make sure to invite a friend, and also feel free to come dressed in your favorite Chiefs gear!
We are filled with faith as we prepare for our Kingdom Offering Sundays, November 19th & 26th! This annual, big-give offering will go above and beyond our normal tithes to make a difference both locally and globally, as we set out to meet immediate Kingdom needs. Many of these needs are listed in our Kingdom Builders brochure. You can find them here: cotfc.com/kingdombuilders.
Starting November 5th, we will begin a three-week generosity series entitled, The Cure. We will dive into what the Bible teaches us about generosity and how to honor God with our finances.
It is here and it is official! The Fall Retreat is available to sign up! We are so excited to be partnering with Hope Chapel again for another life changing weekend!
Sign up here!
When: November 3-5, 2023
Where: In house at Hope Chapel Olathe!
Cost: $75
We will be meeting at church at 5:00pm, Friday, November 3rd. Transportation will leave at 5:30pm. Packing lists, waivers and more to be sent out soon. We will be returning to church on Sunday, November 5th, by 9:00am.
These weekends are so incredibly powerful and leave such a lasting impact on our students. If you have any questions, or concerns, do not hesitate to ask.
Our Fall Clean-up, is coming up on Saturday, October 28th, from 8 AM to 12 PM. The City House is utilized 7 days a week by different organizations and non-profits in our community. Let's come together to care for our building and property so we can continue to be a blessing to our community for many years to come! If you are handy, enjoy yard work, or simply willing to walk around to pick up trash, every effort will be a huge help! Donuts and coffee will be provided. If available, you can sign up at cotfc.com/serveday today.
On Sunday, October 22nd we will have a Crew Fair, allowing you to meet leaders throughout our church and learn more about each ministry area! We have many different teams where you could help make a Kingdom difference! Whether it be in Family Ministries, hospitality, productions, operations, and more, every team plays a crucial role in creating spaces where people can meet and encounter Jesus every single week. Start thinking about where your talents and passions align, and make plans to stick around after service next week!
You’re invited to our Family Reunion Service celebrating 10 years as a church! We will have ONE family service at 11AM on Sunday, September 3rd with baptisms during our outdoor service, plus lunch and inflatables for the whole family to enjoy afterward!
If interested in helping volunteer for this event (set up/tear down, game stations, food distribution, etc), please let us know by filling out the following form: https://cotfc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/491/responses/new
Baptisms will take place during each of our services. If you would like to be baptized, RSVP at cotfc.com/baptism!
Nursery and Preschool Families are invited to join us for playtime and popsicles at Waterfall Park in Independence on Saturday, July 8th from 9-11am! We can’t wait to get our families together for a fun morning. Hope you can join us!
Calling all Four Corners Kids Elementary Families! Sunday evening, May 21st, Kindergarten through 5th-grade families are invited to celebrate the end of the school year at Kangas Indoor Playcenter in Independence from 6:30-8:30PM! Admission is FREE and FREE dinner will be provided for everyone who attends! This will be a fun night for our families and friends to get together, have fun and celebrate summer!
Space is limited, so RSVP HERE to reserve your spot.
