Metro Christian Fellowship of Kansas City

11 Questions: Mike Schmid

Where were you born?
Wichita.. moved to KC before I was one.

Your born again experience?
Church of Perpetual Adoration -1977

What is your middle name? Steven

Favorite season? Fall.. October days in Kansas.. best on earth!

Favorite chip flavor: Chocolate Chip J

Favorite breakfast food? Homemade Omelets!

Favorite book of the Bible? Psalms in the NIV translation

Dream Vacation ? Highlands of Boquette, Panama for 3 months

Favorite Clothing? Always looking for an occasion to tuxedo

Coke or Pepsi? The Real Thing.. when Starbucks is unavailable

Your childhood dream job? Doctor.. later a pro soccer player

11 Questions: Sarah Botsford

Where were you born? Oklahoma City, OK
Where were you born again? In my Mom’s BR at 4 years
What is your middle name? Elizabeth
Favorite season? Fall but it doesn’t last long enough.
Favorite snack food: Snyder's Sourdough Pretzels
Favorite hobby? Sitting down to read a really good novel
Favorite book of the Bible? I really love the story of Ruth
Which bible translation do you use? NLT & The Message
Favorite Sandwich? Roast Beef on an Everything Bagel
Coke or Pepsi? Ummm, hello, Dr. Pepper, of course
Your teenage dream job? "The Next Celine Dion"

My dad passed away 6 years ago. A few years ago for Father's Day I remembered him by posting the eulogy I gave at his funeral. This year I remember my dad by posting this poem (here and in the bulletin) that I wrote about him in the early 90s:

My Dad

I once imagined, that when I was old, a man of position I'd be.
An admired man. One of good works, that many would see.
Now, at the mid-point of my years, my eyes turn back to Dad.
I find myself wanting to be like him in ways that surprise me.

You see, when I was young, I didn't see the strength of his love.
I didn't understand the nobility of the sacrifices he made for me.
The part time jobs, the hard work, the man asleep on the couch.
Images, that now give warm feelings, I then didn't understand.

For I didn't know what made a man a man, and a dad a dad.
But I know now and I want to be like my father, Lawrence J.
A man full of kindness, of gentle strength, of quiet inner love.
I thank God for my Dad, his love for me and my love for him.
His Son

I sent this poem to my dad inside a Fathers Day card. We didn't talk about my poem while he was alive (wish we had) as he lived in another state. After he passed away I found the poem amongst his things. It made my heart glad.

11 Questions: Greg Beel

What is your middle name? Alan
Favorite season? the fall...hunting season
Which bible translation do you use? NASB
Your childhood dream job? Oceanographer
Favorite Breakfast Food? Chocolate gravy and biscuits
Favorite sport? Bow hunting big game.. sometimes small.
Favorite book of the Bible? Acts...it's still being written!
Person you’d most like to have a meal with: My Mom
Vacation Spot? South Africa or Grandview.. not sure why
Where were you born? MO but I am an AK boy at heart
Where were you born again? In my Jeep cj7 driving on 435 heading north toward Weston ...awesome experience.

11 Questions: Mary Ho

Where were you born? Taiwan
Where/when born again? Ann Arbor, Michigan when I was an 18 year old college freshman.
What is your middle name? Tzen
Favorite season? Spring
Favorite sport/hobby? Shopping and more shopping!
Favorite book of the Bible? Isaiah
Which bible translation do you use? NIV
Your childhood dream job? Actress or Diplomat
Favorite item of clothing? Dresses
Favorite Sandwich? Gyro
Dream vacation spot? Paris (it is very romantic John)

11 Questions: Livie Sanchez

Where were you born? Los Angeles, CA
What is your middle name? Marie
Favorite book of the Bible? Genesis
Hobby? Gardening
Favorite season? Autumn
Furthest trip from home? India or Turkey
Dream vacation spot? Amalfi Coast of Italy
When/where were you reborn: 1979, Jackson Hole, WY
Your childhood dream job? United States Senator
Favorite item of clothing? My blue Puma sneakers
Favorite Sandwich? Turkey with Brie and Apple

Building Plan Questionaire

If you consider Metro Christian Fellowship your home church then we would like to hear from you about plans around our future location. Your input will help us to make decisions as we pursue the possibility of relocating our church.

To respond to this survey please copy/paste the text below into an email message, complete it by answering the survey questions and send it to our team.

As you know, our lease will end with the Lutheran High School May 2010. We are considering several options: either continue leasing from the Lutherans or look for a new location.

That’s why this survey is important; we want to hear from the members of Metro. We want to know what you think about this upcoming change.

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

Age: 12< ; 13-18 ; 19-30 ; 31-45 ; 45>

Male or Female?

Marital Status: Married, Single or Other

Do you have children in the home?

If yes how many?

Ages:

How long have you attended Metro Christian Fellowship?

LOCATION / MOVING CONCERNS

1. What affects do you see a move having on us as a fellowship?
(NOTE: Some examples are given, but should not be considered conclusive)

Strengths to a move: (More space, outreach options, etc.)

Concerns about moving: (Finances, loosing people, etc.)

2. Using the scale below how much of a change do you think relocating will have on us as a church?

1. Lots of change, not only location, but people, church activities etc.
2. Some change.
3. Limited change.
4. No change other than location.

3. What community/area do you live in now? (NOTE: not your specific address. Example: Independence, Leawood, Grandview, South KC)

4. How far would you be willing to drive (in miles) to continue to attend Metro?

5. Based on your involvement with Metro, what ministries to you see as a priority in terms of space in a new location?

Adult ministries (singles, men’s, Special events (Conferences, women’s, young adult) weddings, etc.)

Children’s ministries Youth ministries (Jr. & Sr. High)

Sunday Celebration Service Outreach & Helps Ministry (Food Pantry)

OTHER: (Please specify)

FINANCING OF RELOCATION

Please indicate one answer, if necessary you can explain any of your answers.

1. In terms of gaining a place for permanency would you prefer to:

a. Purchase land and build from ground up.

b. Purchase property that would need some rehabilitation to meet our needs.

c. Purchase property that would primarily accommodate Sunday morning activities with options to expand as resources available.

d. Lease a place for a long term basis that would allow for more flexibility in building use.

e. Other:

2. In terms of financing which more closely describes you?

a. Strongly feel we should borrow nothing or very little (<20%)>3. If we were to finance through a loan what percentage of the actual cost should be covered by the loan?
a. <>75%
4. Would you be willing to donate towards the cost of a new location above weekly tithing and giving?
Yes / No / Maybe
Is there anything else you want us to know about this process?

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts!

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