225 Volunteers and Counting

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

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!!!

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.

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.

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

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

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.