Hands on Kirkwood

225 Volunteers and Counting

2011-09-29T07:41:00.000-07:00

23 days to go and we're over half way to our goal/hope of having 400 volunteers participate in Hands on Kirkwood 2011. Be sure to sign-up soon as projects are beginning to fill up. But, and this is exciting, as some projects fill up we're even in conversations about possibly adding new projects as well.

If you've already signed-up - THANKS - and this might be a great time to invite one of your friends or neighbors to sign-up as well. If you haven't signed up, now's the time. Just go to www.HandsOnKirkwood.org and hit the volunteer tab. October 22nd is going to be a great day. We hope you'll be a part of it.

Volunteer Today

2011-09-06T08:22:00.000-07:00

Anyone and everyone can now sign-up to volunteer with Hands On Kirkwood. Simply go to www.handsonkirkwood.org, click the Volunteer tab, fill in the information and you will be on your way to doing your part to serve your neighbors on October 22nd. Don't forget to review the list of projects prior to signing up so you'll know which project fits you best. You can find a list of projects by clicking here.

Don't miss being a part of this wonderful day.

Great News!!!

2011-07-29T13:12:00.000-07:00

Hands on Kirkwood is expanding. What began as one church's desire to go out and serve their neighbors is now a community-wide project involving several churches, non-profits, organizations, and individuals. In fact, we are inviting anyone who wants to get out and make a difference in their community to join us on ...

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

This year's event includes MORE PARTNERS - concordia Lutheran, Harrison Avenue Missionary Baptist. St. Louis Community College at Meramec, Kirkwood High School Social Justice Committee, Kirkwood YMCA, Shepherd's Center with more being added; MORE PROJECTS - check back for the complete list; and MORE IMPACT - each helping hand makes a huge difference in our community. So get involved!

We hope you or your organization will join us on October 22, 2011. Volunteer sign-ups will begin in a few weeks. Stay posted by liking us on facebook or following us on twitter (@handsonkirkwood). You can also check us out on the web at www.handsonkirkwood.org. Questions or interest? Contact Daniel Johnson at djohnson@kirkwoodbaptist.org.

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For more specific details about this year's Hands on Kirkwood, visit www.kirkwoodbaptist.org/community/hands-on-kirkwood or check us out on facebook.

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Volunteer Schedule of Activities
PARKING: Grace Episcopal, 514 East Argonne, Kirkwood (one block south of KBC)

Saturday, October 9

7:30 am Coffee and Donuts in the Great Hal
7:30 to 8:30 am HOK Volunteer Check In for Name Tags
7:30 to 8:30 am HOK Project Leaders Check In for Project Packets
8:30 am Gather in Sanctuary for Rally and Blessing
8:45 am Disburse to Project Teams
9:00 am Dog Park, Winterize Car Check, Recycling, Health Fair, KBC Donation Distribution and Thank You Gifts Projects Begin
9:00 am Nursing Home Team leaves KBC for St. Agnes
9:30 to 10:00am Pet Blessing on KBC grounds
9:30 am All Other Events Begin
9:30 am Nursing Home Team arrives at St. Agnes 10341 Manchester Kirkwood, MO 63122
10:00 to 10:30 am Pet Blessing at KBC
1:00 pm Dog Park, Winterize Car Check, Recycling, Health Fair, KBC Donation Distribution and Thank You Gifts Projects End
1:30 pm All Other Events End
2:00 pm Battle of the Bands Begin
5:00 pm Battle of the Bands End

Sunday, October 10

8:00 am NO 8 AM SERVICE
9:15 am Sunday School
10:30 am Combined Worship Service
11:45 pm Lunch served in the Great Hall (bring a side dish; church will provide chicken and drinks)
Register online for lunch at www.kirkwoodbaptist.org/community/event-sign-ups
1:00 pm Community Gospel Choir and KBC Brass Concert in Sanctuary

Battle of the Bands

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This year our Hands on Kirkwood ministry is reaching out to teenagers in the community by hosting a Battle of the Bands ... right on the front steps of the church. Through this ministry we hope to showcase and encourage the interests and God-given talents of youth who find their home in music. Plus, we're giving each band a challenge. They will score extra points from the judges by performing original songs that promote themes of justice, peace, making a difference, or positivity. And, it provides a safe and fun choice for local youth.

If you or someone you know is in a band and wants to play, they can register at www.kirkwoodbaptist.org/battle-of-bands.

Want to come out and listen. All the fun starts at 2 pm and goes until 5 pm. More details on facebook.

HOK 2010

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The date has been set and the ministries are being planned for another great day of loving our neighbors.

OCTOBER 9, 2010

Hands-On projects include our One-Day Dog Park, a Health Fair including Flu Shots, Electronic Reclycling, Winter Car Check-up, Kiddo-Palooza, Small Home Repair Projects, and much more.

If you'd like to volunteer or join us for Hands On Kirkwood, please contact Daniel Johnson at djohnson@kirkwoodbaptist.org.
If you or someone you know is in need of a small home repair, contact Leigh Porter at lporter@kirkwoodbaptist.org.

HOK 2009 ... What a Wonderful Day

2009-10-13T12:58:00.000-07:00

After two days of solid rain, the sky opened up and God provided a beautiful day for over 250 volunteers to work and serve throughout Kirkwood. We could say a lot about the day and the work that was done, but perhaps the best way to look at HOK 2009 is by the numbers.

Kiddo-Palooza - over 700 hot dogs given away and over 1000 people participated
Home Projects - over 20 homes were served with minor repairs or cleaning
Electronic Recycling - a full tractor trailer load of electronics saved from the landfill ... 5 tons total
Nursing Home - the days of dozens of seniors brightened by children
Car Check-up - 30 cars checked and vacuumed .. 3 failing batteries found
Dog Park - over 50 dogs roamed and romped freely
Resource Closet Collection - 14 tubs collected for families in need
Gateway Greening - a group helped brighten a green space in the Carondelet neighbor of St. Louis city.
Celebration Sunday - a beautiful service with our brothers and sisters from Harrison Avenue MBC, a delicious lunch, and excellent concert featuring the Community Gospel Choir and KBC Brass.
Kirkwood House - more seniors enjoyed an afternoon social ... "the best we've ever had" expressed one resident.

What a wonderful day indeed. Thanks be to God.

Kiddo-Palooza

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Partnering with the Kirkwood Public Library, Kirkwood YMCA, Parents as Teachers, and Laclede Gas, Hands on Kirkwood is proud to present Kiddo-Palooza, a festival for children. With all activities FREE, Kiddo-Palooza promises to be a great day for children, parents, and the community; a day filled with fun, laughs, learning, new relationships, and resources.

ALL EVENTS FREE

DATE: October 10, 2009
TIME: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
LOCATION: YMCA & Walker Park (325 Taylor Ave)
PARKING: First Presbyterian Church, UMB Bank, surrounding streets
FOOD: FREE Hot dogs & Popcorn (10:30 am - 1:30 pm) / FREE Tropical Moose (11 am - 1pm)

LIVE STAGE SCHEDULE
Zumba Kids 10 am (2 sessions)
Christian the Magician 11 am
Laclede Gas Safety Safari 12 pm
Serengeti Steve 12:30 pm

ACTIVITIES
Magic House Bubble Magic and Hands on Science (10 am - 12 pm)
YMCA Interactive Zone (Walker Park)
Library Story Telling & Book Swap
Kirkwood Police Child Fingerprinting
Gymbus
Vehicle Fair
Face Painting

COLLECTIONS
Kirkwood High School Resource Closet (personal care items such as deodorant, soap, toothpaste/brushes, & NEW socks and underwear)

Hands On Events @ KBC

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ALL EVENTS FROM 9 AM - 1 PM
Location: Kirkwood Baptist, 211 N Woodlawn (corner of Woodlawn and Adams)

One Day Dog Park and Pet Blessing

Dog lovers abound in Kirkwood. So as a way to serve man’s best friend (and their owners) we create a dog park by fencing off the northwest corner of our front yard on the corner of Woodlawn and Adams. Inside this area, your best friend can safely romp, roam and run off-leash. It will be a great place for your dog to exercise and socialize. Since Kirkwood does not currently have a dog park, we know not everyone is familiar with the guidelines generally found at dog parks. For our day, please: everyone clean-up after their dog; only neutered and spayed dogs allowed; no puppies under 4 months old; all dogs must have up-to-date vaccinations; and no choke, pinch or spike collars allowed. Cloth or leather collars only.

Help make this a fun experience for all by being considerate and helping your dog exhibit good manners.

Pet Blessing by Senior Pastor Scott Stearman begins at 10 am.

Electronic Recycling and Document Shredding

Being a good steward of our environment is important to living out our faith and to being a good neighbor. So, KBC is providing a way for you to properly dispose of your electronic devices. Working through WITS (http://www.witsinc.org/) , KBC will be able to accept your computers, printers, cables, home electronics, VCR's, etc. Basically, if you can plug it in, we can take it! There is no charge for this service with the exception of TV’s, laptops, and computer monitors. These have a small fee per item. The recycling drop-off will be located in the parking lot across from the main KBC building. Simply pull through and unload. You can even stay in your car because we’ll be happy to unload it for you.

Any personal, private, or sensitive documents can also be shredded confidentially by CINTAS. They will have a document shredding truck on site.

Car Check-up

Ever wonder if your car was ready for winter? Well, we’re happy to help. We will check the air in your tires, visually check the belts and hoses, test your battery and antifreeze levels, and even top off your windshield wiper fluid. These few minor checks won’t take long and they can help you prepare for the toughest time of year on your car. And don’t worry, you can even stay in your car!

For more information, contact Kirkwood Baptist at 314-965-2349.

Hands on Kirkwood Volunteer Details

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Volunteer Schedule for Saturday, October 10th
*Remember to park at Grace Episcopal, 514 E Argonne

7:30 am Coffee and Donuts in the Great Hall
7:30 am Volunteer Check-in Begins
8:30 am Rally and Blessing
8:45 am Disburse to Projects
9:00 am Dog Park, Car Check-up, & Recycling Begin
9:00 am Nursing Home Team departs
9:30 am Kiddo-Palooza & events away from KBC begin
10:00 am Dog Blessing at KBC
1:00 pm Events at KBC end
1:30 pm Events away from KBC end

Schedule for Celebration Sunday, October 11th
9:15 am All adult classes meet in the Sanctuary
10:30 am Joint worship with Harrison Avenue MBC
11:45 am Dinner on the Grounds (don't forget your side dish)
1:00 pm Celebration Concert with the Community Gospel Choir and KBC Brass

Schedule for Monday, October 12th
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Kirkwood House Social