First Christian Church of Independence

Church adopts Long-Range Plan

The congregation in December 2011 adopted a long-range plan for 2012 - 2016.

The plan challenges the congregation work on these things over the four-year period.

• Create opportunities for people to become dedicated followers of Christ
• Expand our music ministry
• Develop additional programming for young families
• Develop programming for retirees
• Promote worship, education, fellowship and events
• Undertake capital projects
• Implement a health outreach ministry

Download the one-page plan for more information.

Thanks go to committee members for their hard work in developing the plan and for all who participated in sharing hopes, dreams, inspirations and prayers.

We had a wonderful year

Church moderator Clint Shrout provided a wonderful report at our church annual congregational meeting. Read the report.

Save the Date: Youth Ethnic Brunch

You are invited.

Our church youth are organizing an ethnic brunch on Sunday, March 11 after church.

It will be a great time. Download flyer

Read the latest church newsletter

The church publishes a regular newsletter which is mailed to members and posted online.

Read the latest edition of The Visitor.

A new book by our transitional minister Pastor Donna Rose-Heim is getting favorable attention and coverage in area newspaper.

The most recent was a long feature story in the St. Joseph News-Press about her book "Dreaming Walking for Kids" - a companion book to her earlier "Dream Walking.

The story recounts the original idea and inspiration that turned Pastor Donna into an author. Read the story.

Watch a slide show from the November Dream Walking event held at First Christian Church.

To learn more about both books and the ideas visit www.dreamwalkingwithgod.com.

Tabitha's Closet receives community award from the PTA

Tabitha's Closet volunteers received the Independence Council of PTAs 2011-12 Citizen of the Year Award.

This the first time the award has ever been given to a group.

The presentation include a plaque, card and a contribution.

Volunteers Norma Tibbetts, Patty Cox, Laura Shockley and Pastor Donna Rose-Heim attended the PTA breakfast to talk about Tabitha's Closet and were surprised to learn their work was being recognized with the community award.

The award recognizes the difference Tabitha's Closet is making for children in the community.

This follows on the recent recognition of Norma Tibbetts as the Dr. Bob Community Member of Character Award Winner for the second quarter. 

The Independence School District honors men and women who exemplify positive character traits in their everyday lives through the Dr. Bob Community Member of Character Award. 

Norma was recognized for her work leading and organizing Tabitha's Closet which serves school children in Independence.

The school district, in announcing the award said:

"Norma is compassionate when it comes to the kids of the Independence School District.

She's there sometimes with just a smile or hug for the parent letting them know that there are people in Independence who are there for them and care. 

Norma is the type of person who would say "it takes a village to clothe a child" but without her determination and compassion Tabitha's closet would not be available."

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