Spiritual

A long-term goal would be to provide housing on the large site for low income seniors and disabled persons.

“At first there was no plan, only a vision.”

This year’s honorees include south Kansas Citians such as Sububan Lawn & Garden founders Bill and Bo Stueck, former legislator Joe Runions, Dr. Joseph Spalitto, Jan Parks, and Frances Farah, and more.

Members of the KC Spyder Riders made their rounds this Halloween, appearing at various Trunk

“It wasn’t a substitute for church because they definitely don’t want that, but it was a complement to my Christian upbringing.”

“The U.S. government has sent millions of dollars to Guatemala, but it doesn’t get to the people who need it most.”

“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.