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City Union Mission http://cumission.org/ City Union Mission: News, Media, Light... City Union Mission:. City Union Mission <info@cumission.org> City Union Mission http://newsite.cumission.org/favicon.ico http://cumission.org/ City Union Mission: News, Media, Light... http://cumission.org/ City Union Mission http://cumission.org/nid561-news_details.htm Don's Thanksgiving Blessing This Thanksgiving the food was a bit tastier to Don, as he sat down at one of City Union Mission’s tables.  He had just been set free from jail the night before. Don entered the Christian Life Program October 6th, 2008, unaware of a warrant that had been posted for his arrest on a traffic violation.  When he discovered it he was afraid.  His counselor, David Phillips, had been talking with Don about the need for him to turn himself into the Police, but he was more than skeptical about David’s advice.  David had been keeping Greg Gay, the Christian Life Program Administrator apprised of the situation.  “As the days went by, I watched David work with Don, and God too.  It didn’t take long for Don to make a decision to turn himself in,” said Greg.  After making this decision he had to wait two more weeks before his court appearance.  During this time, Don was a torn man. Greg Relates, ““He came to my office, telling me of his decision.” “I know that the Lord is guiding me to do the right thing,” he said with a strained look on his face, “but I’m scared.”  His honesty caught me.  I invited him to sit down in my office.  “Don, we don’t know what will happen when you go to court on Friday,” I told him.  The reality is that when we’re not in control, we tend to think about how catastrophic our situation could be, rather than giving it to God and trusting Him with the outcome.  I tried to help him see the situation a little more objectively.  “We need to pray and wait on the Lord,” I said.  In my heart, I thought that he might be arrested.  I could tell I was dealing with a man who was ready to bolt, like a scared fiancé just before a wedding.  “I want to run, but I know that I need to do the right thing,” Don said.  He was telling himself the truth, but he sure was wrestling with himself.  His eyes began to well up with tears.  They got red.  He put his head in his hands and wept before me.  I felt his fear.  We prayed.” A few days later, David took Don to his court appearance.  He was arrested, as he feared.  However, on Wednesday night, before Thanksgiving, as Greg was headed to the main classroom to lead Chapel he heard a voice shouting from the distance.  “Hey Greg!!!”  It was Don, standing right before Greg, looking a little rugged, like he had not shaved for a while.  “Greg, they let me out today, just before Thanksgiving,” said Don as the two men hugged, both recognizing that Don had a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. If you would like to know more about the Christian Life Program please, click here.   And to learn how you, your church, business, or group, can get involved in helping to change a life please, click here.  You Are God’s Plan for the Poor or Homeless! Don's Thanksgiving Blessing C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid560-news_details.htm AMLI Residential Collects Gifts AMLI Residential held a gift drive for City Union MIssion. Residents were able to participate by donating gifts or money. "All of the properties have been collecting and we've asked our vendors to bring donations for City Union Mission rather than purchase things for us - so it's been fun" said Robin Clarke, sales and marketing cordinator. City Union Mission wants to thank the AMLI residents and staff for their generosity this Christmas...They collected 19 bags of gifts! Click here to find out how your business or organization can make a difference.   You are God’s Plan for the Poor or Homeless!   AMLI Residential Collects Gifts C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid553-news_details.htm IMO's Provides the Pizza   IMO's pizza, in Westport, generously donated pizza's for our Camp CUMCITO Christmas party. Over 60 children, parents and staff came for a fun-packed afternoon. These children had attended our camp this past year. Thanks IMO's for helping to make our party a hit!   Your business can make a difference too!  Please, click here to find out how.   You Are God's Plan for the Poor or Homeless! IMO's Provides the Pizza C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid559-news_details.htm Second Graders Partner with City Union Mission! Just to show that everyone can make a difference this Christmas season for the poor or homeless a class of second graders from Stanley Elementary School, in Stanley, Kansas, collected brand new socks and shoes. Pat Brodnax, Core Volunteer Administrator, said, “We appreciate this class for their heart for the homeless or poor. Children can do so much when given motivation and direction from their parents and teachers.” City Union Mission salutes the children, parents and teachers at Stanley Elementary School. If your school or organization would like to find out how you too can make a difference this Christmas, please click here. You are God’s Plan for the Poor or Homeless! Second Graders Partner with City Union Mission! C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid557-news_details.htm Night Sort rallies around City Union Mission's When UPS Lenexa Night Sort retention Supervisor Judy Menge saw the call out for the need of new, clean, white socks and briefs for City Union Mission, she couldn’t think of a better way for a charitable holiday donation. “I’ve had a family member who distanced himself from the family for a time and used a facility much like the City Union Mission.   The facility was able to provide him some relief in his time of need”, said Judy.  “The night sort has always been a giving group, and I knew that we could make a difference and help out.” Through various means they got the word out that the night sort had set a goal to collect 1000 pair of socks and briefs. In one short week, the night sort was able to beat that goal by over 10%. The collective effort of the hub employees and their supervisors collected 744 pairs of socks and 400 briefs for a total of 1144 items. Two employees above all the rest stood out with their charitable efforts. Randy Fink and Jeff Moody both went above a beyond by donating over 50 items each. Jeff said, “There are people out there that really need the help, and I’m glad that I can help out.” “The enthusiasm collecting these essentials was great” said sort manager Chris Codina.  “The giving was contagious and goes to show you what can be accomplished when people move in the same direction towards a goal. It’s nice to see the employees give back to the community that we serve.” City Union Mission helps clients beak the cycle of poverty, homelessness and dependence on government assistance by helping people prepare for jobs and manage their money so they can become self sufficient in the future. But this doesn’t happen without assistance from individuals, organizations, and businesses, like Night Sort! Please, click here to find out how you, your business or organization can get involved. You are God’s Plan for the Poor or Homeless! Night Sort rallies around City Union Mission's C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid558-news_details.htm City Union Mission Offers Coffee! You can help care for Kansas City’s poor or homeless by enjoying fabulous Locally Roasted Premium Coffee.  Purchase Kona Regular or Columbian DeCaf in 12oz packages at $7.49 each. A Limited supply of special "Christmas" flavors are available at $6.49 per package. Christmas flavors offered: Cinnamon Egg Nog White Christmas Cinnamon Egg Nog Decaf Great for all occasions...co-workers, teachers, employees, parties. This is specially roasted gourmet ground coffee by local Dominic Coffee of Lee's Summit.  Coffee can be purchased at the Mission's Administration Building, 1100 E. 11th Street, or at one of the three Second Chance Thrift stores.  Shipping is not available at this time, so you will have to pick up your coffee.  For more information please call 816-474-9380 extension 1460. A portion of the proceeds will support City Union Mission. You are God’s Plan for the Poor or Homeless! City Union Mission Offers Coffee! C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid556-news_details.htm English Class Assignment The University Academy is a charter school in Kansas City, Missouri. When one of their students was given an English class assignment to do something to educate or improve the world he didn’t have far to look. Patrick Corley, a Senior at the school, decided to do something about homelessness. His mom said, “He called his project "Under Wraps" for a dual reason:  Homelessness is a hidden problem in our society -- that is, under wraps --  and, coats and  blankets provide warmth by wrapping the person.  He distributed fliers at school and in our neighborhood, as a result he collected twelve bags full of coats. Patrick and a family friend, Katrina Taggart, then delivered the coats to City Union Mission’s Men’s Emergency Center. I am very proud of him and so glad that City Union Mission does so much for so many, and that Patrick was able to do his part.” There’s no end to the many ways you can make a difference for someone less fortunate! If you or your organization would like to learn how you can partner with City Union Mission, please click here. And for volunteer opportunities, please click here. You are God’s Plan for the Poor or Homeless! English Class Assignment C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid554-news_details.htm Royals Celebrated Thanksgiving with us! On November 21st The Kansas City Royals served a Thanksgiving feast to 250 guests at the Men’s Center and 100 guests at Family Center. For the third consecutive year the Kansas City Royals reached out to area families in need during the holiday season by volunteering at the Mission. Royals Hall of Fame second baseman Frank White and outfielder David DeJesus joined senior vice president-baseball operations/general manager Dayton Moore and senior vice president-business operations Kevin Uhlich as well as other Royals associates in serving a Thanksgiving feast to guests at City Union Mission's two area facilities. White and Moore helped serve guests at the Family Center, while DeJesus and Uhlich served meals to guests from the Men's Center. Pat Brodnax, Core Volunteer Administrator, says, “When people come here they gain first hand knowledge of the many faces of homelessness. They discover there’s a whole lot more going on here than simply providing a meal and a place to sleep. Our guests benefit from experiencing the fellowship and compassion. For some it may be the first time they have been treated with dignity.”   If you would like to hear what some of Royal Associates had to say about their day here, please click here and scroll down.   To find out how your business or organization can partner with City Union Mission, please click here.   Remember, You are God’s Plan for the Poor or Homeless! Royals Celebrated Thanksgiving with us! C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid555-news_details.htm A City Union Mission Christmas Party Karen and Brent Blackwell thought a fun way to bless City Union Mission’s clients this Christmas would be to have a party. So, Karen invited her friends to a City Union Mission Christmas party she hosted in her home. Along with the invitation she sent the list of the Christmas gift items City Union Mission would need to stock the shelves of their Christmas store that she found on the website. Each one was asked to bring a snack and an unwrapped gift. “Our friends really liked the idea…between 30 and 35 participated this year. Brent and I were really pleased and blessed by the whole thing,” said Karen If you would like to find out how you can be a blessing this Christmas, please click here. You are God’s Plan for the Poor or Homeless! A City Union Mission Christmas Party C U Mission http://cumission.org/nid552-news_details.htm Ladies Bible Study Christmas Party City Union Mission’s Ladies Bible Study had their Christmas party Tuesday, December 9th at Redeemer Fellowship, formerly known as 1st Calvary Baptist. The party included a luncheon held in the church’s Montgall Hall, beautifully decorated by NLP residents, staff and volunteers. Guests from the emergency overnight shelter, our long-term program and the community Bible Study program were all invited to come and enjoy. Guests enjoyed a wonderful time of singing Christmas Carols followed by a presentation of song performed by a choir of 5th graders from Line Creek Elementary in the Park Hill District. The Christmas message was shared by Family Center Administrator, Dan Dickey, who spoke about the "True Meaning of Christmas" using the acronym P-R-E-S-E-N-T based on the passage of scripture taken from Luke 2:8-14, Luke 2:8-14 (New American Standard Bible) "In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. "This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased." " Guests were encouraged to know the present, or gift, of God when they present themselves to Him. It was a great meal and time of fellowship where each one received a gift in celebration of Jesus' Birthday! If you would like more information about our programs, please click here.  And to find our how you can partner this Christmas season, please click here. Remember You are God’s Plan for the Poor or Homeless! Ladies Bible Study Christmas Party C U Mission http://cumission.org/light_main.htm City Union Mission - Light Magazine http://cumission.org/Tune_Radio.htm City Union Mission - Media Programs http://cumission.org/mid56-MediaDetails.htm Royals Serve Thanksgiving Dinner at the Mission This day is the way the Royals want to say Happy Thanksgiving to all of the people...We want to give a big hug to all the people... Royals Serve Thanksgiving Dinner at the Mission C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid57-MediaDetails.htm Royals Celebrate Thanksgiving I come from this neighorhood... Royals Celebrate Thanksgiving C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid58-MediaDetails.htm Royals Associates I'm higly motivated after what I've seen here... Royals Associates C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid59-MediaDetails.htm Royals Serve at Mission I'll be back... Royals Serve at Mission C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid55-MediaDetails.htm School Distribution Day 2008 School Distribution Day is always fun! Hear what these moms and their kids have to say. School Distribution Day 2008 C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid50-MediaDetails.htm 90 Dollars for 90 Days Dennis Chapman talks with Ken Monroe of Bott Broadcasting about City Union Mission's summer campaign, 90 Dollars for 90 Days!  90 Dollars for 90 Days C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid51-MediaDetails.htm Caring for KC Part 1 Caring for KC's host, Jim Cunningham, interviews Dennis Chapman, City Union Mission's Associate Executive Director of Development, about the increase in demand for services along with a troubling decrease in donations. Caring for KC Part 1 C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid52-MediaDetails.htm Caring for KC Part 2 Part 2 of the interview with Dennis Chapman... Caring for KC Part 2 C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid53-MediaDetails.htm Caring for KC Part 3    Part  of the interview with Dennis Chapman... Caring for KC Part 3 C U Mission http://cumission.org/mid54-MediaDetails.htm Caring for KC Part 4             Part 4 of the interview with Dennis Chapman...   Caring for KC Part 4 C U Mission