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1925 N 11 th St, Kansas City, Kansas 66104 Cbridgeofhope@kc.rr (913) 499-6741

1925 N 11 th St, Kansas City, Kansas 66104 Cbridgeofhope@kc.rr.com (913) 499-6741 www.bridgeofhopekc.org. Who We Are. EFCA Church in Urban Core of Kansas City, Kansas 32% Unemployment Rank 34% Have 9 th Grade Education or Less 35% Live At or Below Poverty Rate

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1925 N 11 th St, Kansas City, Kansas 66104 Cbridgeofhope@kc.rr (913) 499-6741

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  1. 1925 N 11th St, Kansas City, Kansas 66104 Cbridgeofhope@kc.rr.com (913) 499-6741 www.bridgeofhopekc.org

  2. Who We Are • EFCA Church in Urban Core of Kansas City, Kansas • 32% Unemployment Rank • 34% Have 9th Grade Education or Less • 35% Live At or Below Poverty Rate • 70% Single-Parent Households

  3. Who We Are • Minister to the Marginalized • Homeless • Alcoholics • Drug Addicts • Single-Parents • Ex-Cons

  4. Who We Are • Show God’s Love Thru Tangible Acts • Ministries Emphasize Relationship with Christ and Avoid Handouts & Welfare Mentality • Ministries Include • Food Network • Clothing Pantry • Transitional Housing

  5. Who We Are • Marqueta • Single mom • Needed Transportation • Sought Further Education • Volunteered at the Church • Made Christ Priority

  6. Who We Are • Rob • Single dad • Ex Drug-Dealer • Mechanic • Serves His Church Family • Thirst to Grow

  7. Spiritual & Numerical Growth • Congregation increased from 65 to 120 attendees, averaging 85 a week.

  8. Spiritual & Numerical Growth • Bible Study increased to 30 attendees • Discipleship Class Started • Men’s Bible Study Started • Women’s Bible Study Started

  9. Spiritual & Numerical Growth • Several accepted Christ and many were baptized

  10. Ministry Development & Growth • Food Network Redesigned to Better Address the Problems in the Area • Now roughly 20 families are a part of the network

  11. Ministry Development & Growth • Thru Donations, Clothing Pantry Able to Provide Winter Coats, etc

  12. Ministry Development & Growth • Transitional Houses for Men & Women • Both Houses At Capacity • Own Both Homes

  13. Ministry Development & Growth • In Process of Developing Job Alliance Program • Focuses on: Biblical Perspective of Work, Necessary Academic Training, Resume/Interview Help, etc

  14. In Progress--Small Groups • Women’s Study Began in Feb • Men’s Study In Progress • Aim For More Small Groups in Homes

  15. In Progress--Missional Communities • Bowling Night • Women’s Night Out • Annual Picnic

  16. In Progress--Youth Ministry • Sunday School for 6-12 • Nursery for 0-5 • Youth Group for 12-18

  17. In Progress--Outreach • Carnival • ‘Water Stations’ • Evangelizing in Our Community

  18. In Order To Continue This Ministry, We are In Need Of: • Prayer • Financial Support • For Ministries • For Staff • Volunteers • Tutoring, Maintenance, etc

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