Spiritual

“First responders just can’t budget for everything they need, There are always things they don’t have money for, and that’s the gap we stand in.”

“There are people out there who need help. And if you are in the position to help, then you are obligated.”

The first blind person to be ordained by the Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church, Pastor Russell said he hopes to help organize a disability awareness seminar to assist houses of worship better serve persons with disabilities.

In July, students in the local program volunteered to mark storm drains in south KC, pick up trash at Gomer’s Corner shopping center, learn about rain gardens and analyze the water in Indian Creek that flows past the Trailside Center on Holmes Road.

Sanhueza’s performance is free and a free-will offering will be taken.

“There’s a whole bunch of churches in just this group of people but it’s the same God–just a different fan club.”

Despite receiving death threats, being abducted, and having a lynch mob form during a service, Pastor Anderson had the courage and convictions to continue to preach against slavery and lead other pastors to do the same.

“Every moment you see something that is not in alignment with the natural world. It’s devastating,”

“I am always inspired by the joyful spirit of the volunteers. Each one is hoping to make a difference in the life of a homeless person.”

“We can now say we are a rainbow of color of skin and ages.”