2. 1925 N 11 th St, Kansas City, Kansas 66104 Cbridgeofhope@kc.rr.comCbridgeofhope@kc.rr.com (913) 499-6741 www.bridgeofhopekc.org

3. Who We Are EFCA Church in Urban Core of Kansas City, Kansas – 32% Unemployment Rank – 34% Have 9 th Grade Education or Less – 35% Live At or Below Poverty Rate – 70% Single-Parent Households

4. Who We Are Minister to the Marginalized – Homeless – Alcoholics – Drug Addicts – Single-Parents – Ex-Cons

5. Who We Are Show God’s Love Thru Tangible Acts Ministries Emphasize Relationship with Christ and Avoid Handouts & Welfare Mentality Ministries Include – Food Network – Clothing Pantry – Transitional Housing

6. Who We Are Marqueta – Single mom – Needed Transportation – Sought Further Education – Volunteered at the Church – Made Christ Priority

7. Who We Are Rob – Single dad – Ex Drug-Dealer – Mechanic Serves His Church Family – Thirst to Grow

8. Spiritual & Numerical Growth Congregation increased from 65 to 120 attendees, averaging 85 a week.

9. Spiritual & Numerical Growth Bible Study increased to 30 attendees Discipleship Class Started Men’s Bible Study Started Women’s Bible Study Started

10. Spiritual & Numerical Growth Several accepted Christ and many were baptized

11. Ministry Development & Growth Food Network Redesigned to Better Address the Problems in the Area – Now roughly 20 families are a part of the network

12. Ministry Development & Growth Thru Donations, Clothing Pantry Able to Provide Winter Coats, etc

13. Ministry Development & Growth Transitional Houses for Men & Women – Both Houses At Capacity – Own Both Homes

14. Ministry Development & Growth In Process of Developing Job Alliance Program – Focuses on: Biblical Perspective of Work, Necessary Academic Training, Resume/Interview Help, etc

15. In Progress--Small Groups Women’s Study Began in Feb Men’s Study In Progress Aim For More Small Groups in Homes

16. In Progress--Missional Communities Bowling Night Women’s Night Out Annual Picnic

17. In Progress--Youth Ministry Sunday School for 6-12 Nursery for 0-5 Youth Group for 12-18

18. In Progress--Outreach Carnival ‘Water Stations’ Evangelizing in Our Community

19. In Order To Continue This Ministry, We are In Need Of: Prayer Financial Support For Ministries For Staff Volunteers Tutoring, Maintenance, etc