Category: Faith

Bishop Ward High School and its president, the Rev. Thomas Schrader, faculty and staff are opening the doors and welcoming local clergy to be a part of the Inaugural “Pastors’ Day” breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Father Schrader has a vision of collaboration based on faith, community and education. The Pastors’ Day is a platform for all to come with open conversations on how the church and school can better work together to strengthen the youth in God’s name.

“This is an exciting time in the life of our school, so please join us as we celebrate the work of the church and our universal mission to share God’s goodness through faith, hope and love,” Schrader said.

For more information regarding the Pastors’ Breakfast contact Shelley Coulter at 913-371-6901.

Bishop Ward High School is the only Catholic high school in Wyandotte County. Since 1908, its mission is to provide a quality, Catholic, college-preparatory education in a Christ-centered community that nurtures the body, mind and soul of each student.

New Bethel Church, 745 Walker Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will hold a free health fair and Thanksgiving outreach from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22.

Because unhealthy lifestyle choices can cause health conditions, Pastor A. Glenn Brady decided to initiate the free health fair. Its goal is to encourage good health,and provide individuals with a wholesome meal and food for their family.

The theme of the event is “Celebrating Life and Good Health.”

The health fair also will include one-to-one assistance to sign up for the Affordable Health Care Act with onsite enrollment specialists from the McDaniel Hazely Group.

It also includes health screenings with licensed medical personnel, health presentations, youth activities, a hearty Thanksgiving dinner and groceries for the family.

The New Bethel Transportation Ministry will provide pickup and drop-off services throughout the Kansas City metro area upon request.

Organizations that are participating in this event include Health Wellmobile Diagnostic Imaging Center, bone density, biometrics and blood pressure screenings; Prostate Cancer Networking Group-Missouri Prostate Cancer Alliance, information; Susan G. Komen Foundation, information; Wyandotte County Health Department, clinical breast exams and cervical cancer information; KU Preventative Medicine-Juntos Center for Advancing Latino Health, BMI, glucose and blood pressure screenings; Mexican consulate-Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center, information; Next Steps K, income tax information relating to the ACA; McDaniel Hazley Group, ACA enrollment assistance.

For the past four years, the New Bethel Church has led a Thanksgiving Community Outreach and prepared more than 600 meals for families across the Kansas City metro area. Many have joined the ministry and now participate in helping others.

In the past, Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne” television actor, Palmer Williams Jr., has participated with the group in providing a Thanksgiving outreach for others.

For more event information or pickup – drop-off services, contact the New Bethel Church office at 913-281-2002 or email [email protected]. The group is also online at www.newbethelkc.org or on Facebook, “New Bethel Church Ministries.”