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October 1, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Day of Prayer
On Saturday, October 17th we are hosting a Day of Prayer at Faith Church from 7am to 7pm. You are invited to participate in this day of intercession by signing up to pray on-site during a 30-minute time slot. The Basics (garage door) room will be transformed into a prayer room, set up comfortably for your time of individual prayer, and printed prayer prompts will be provided. These prompts focus on the people and ministry of our church, and are provided so we can individually seek God with unified prayers as we invite His Transforming Presence into our church. While the prayer time is individual in nature, there will be others sharing the space. Please be considerate of others' personal prayer time. Sign-ups will be available on Sundays, October 4th and 11th. Stop by the display on the garage door of our lobby to choose your time(s), grab your reminder slip(s), and write your name on the board! There is not an online sign-up, so be sure to visit the display in the lobby! A note about kids: There will not be childcare at this event. If your kids can pray on their own for 30 minutes, sign them up! There will be multiple people in the room during each prayer slot, so please be courteous of others’ prayer time by helping to create a quiet environment.
September 27, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Resistance SZN 2 // Episode 13
Sermon Recap - Click Here Teaching Text: Nehemiah 2:1-10 Overwhelmed but Overcoming (1) God looks for faithfulness before He shows Himself strong. (2) God will burden those He finds trustworthy. —> Nehemiah 1:4-11 (3) God favors the bold. Hebrews 4:16 “16 Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need.” Nehemiah 2:17–18 “17 So I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins and its gates have been burned. Come, let’s rebuild Jerusalem’s wall, so that we will no longer be a disgrace.” 18 I told them how the gracious hand of my God had been on me, and what the king had said to me. They said, “Let’s start rebuilding,” and their hands were strengthened to do this good work.” How do we move from overwhelmed to overcoming? Pray first, pray throughout, pray boldly and pray until breakthrough occurs. Choose bravery in your friendships and obedience. Talk it Over (being honest & open with friends, a spouse, or your Group) This week we looked at moving beyond feeling overwhelmed to living as an overcomer. Read Nehemiah 2:1-20. What observation(s) is the Holy Spirit is highlighting to you? What is one idea from Sunday’s message that impacted you? Where did you sense the Holy Spirit convicting you? In what specific areas of your life do you feel overwhelmed? What role does repentance play in Nehemiah's journey and how can it apply to our lives? Read Hebrews 4:12-16. What is the Holy Spirit highlighting for you? What does it mean to approach God with boldness? What specific actions do you want to take in obedience to Word this week?
September 26, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Man Year Cohort begins October 25
Most men know they have a deficit in their life. They feel the gaps in their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual lives–but they haven’t closed the gap or shown much change over the years of their life. And they want to change but there’s no path or program. They have no outlet for transformation. You can sit in church for ten years, sit in 15 bible studies, and listen to as many podcasts as you want. And you stay the same. Why is that? Here’s the cold hard truth. Without the content, and without the community, almost every single man will have high aspirations but fall short of almost all of them. What exactly is Man Year? Man Year is a 52-week CHALLENGE curriculum for Christian men to become more like Jesus. Because here's the truth. Most men are not healthy... Physically Mentally Spiritually And Emotionally We tend to be strong in one or two areas while neglecting the others. Jesus tells us that the greatest commandment is to, "Love the Lord Your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength." To become true disciples of Jesus, we can't section ourselves off. We can't give Him a piece of ourselves and withhold the rest. No, Jesus wants you to love Him with everything you've got. That's why Man Year was created as a challenge for Christian men to reorient their entire lives toward God over the course of one year in a community of brothers. The 52 weeks are broken up into 4 parts. Each quarter, we will focus on one of the 4 domains I mentioned above. During that quarter, you will work through curriculum and pursue a challenge(s) to help you grow in that area. For example, for the Spiritual domain, you might do a 24-hour fast, one day per week. For the emotional domain, you have to write a 2-page 'legacy letter' to your loved ones as if you were to die tomorrow. The only catch? You're not allowed to join Man Year alone. If you try, the system will literally kick you out. No more "lone-wolfing" your faith journey. If the King of Kings needed a community of brothers, you do too. This is not casual. This is not another small group. Not another book club. It's a covenant. A challenge. A battle cry. One year. Four domains. Two or more brothers. Countless opportunities for God to radically transform your life. This a costly and valued investment. The program cost is $225 or 12 payments of $23/mo. Are you up for it? Are you ready to see what God can do when you give Him everything for 52 weeks? Here is what to do next: Read the commitment Text 2 or more guys right now and ask them to prayerfully consider joining you in this. Then, register.
September 23, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
God’s Favor in a Pressure-Filled World
God’s Favor in an Anxious World What do we do when the pressure rises, the future feels unclear, and anxiety seems to spread through every space we find ourselves? Daniel 2 gives us a compelling answer. King Nebuchadnezzar was troubled by a dream he could not understand. His anxiety quickly became a crisis for everyone around him. He demanded answers no one could give, and the consequences were severe. Daniel was caught in the same danger as everyone else, but he responded differently. He did not panic. He did not protest. He did not try to control an outcome that was beyond his power. Daniel prayed. Before he stood before a king, Daniel gathered his trusted friends and asked God for mercy and wisdom. In a world full of upheaval, he became a steady, prayerful presence. That is the invitation for us, too. Anxiety often reveals what we have been leaning on. When our security is rooted in circumstances, comfort, people, institutions, or outcomes we cannot control, pressure exposes just how shaky those foundations can be. Daniel reminds us that God’s kingdom cannot be shaken even when everything around us feels uncertain. Favor does not always mean favorable circumstances. Daniel was living in exile, surrounded by a culture that did not honor God and did not make life easy for God’s people. Yet he experienced God’s favor because he remained faithful, wise, humble, and prayerful. He did not spend his energy echoing the panic around him. He did not become known for criticism, gossip, or outrage. Instead, Daniel brought something valuable to the situation: wisdom, courage, integrity, and solutions that no one else could find. That is what it means to be a faithful witness. We do not have to be the loudest voice in the room to point people toward God. Sometimes our strongest witness is becoming the person who brings peace instead of panic, solutions instead of complaints, and prayer instead of fear. Daniel had an “extraordinary spirit.” He consistently did the extra that ordinary people would not do. He showed up with diligence, excellence, and wisdom. Not to prove he was better than anyone else, but because God had gifted him and empowered him to serve faithfully where he was. Whatever your sphere of influence may be—your home, workplace, school, church, neighborhood, or community—God can use your steady faithfulness to make room for His truth. And it begins with prayer. When life feels unfavorable, favor prayer. Prayer helps us remember who God is. It lifts our eyes above our circumstances and realigns our hearts with His power, wisdom, and goodness. When we do not know what to pray, we can pray Scripture. We can open the Psalms, pray the promises of God, or let worship give language to what is happening in our hearts. Prayer is not pretending that the pressure is not real. It is choosing to believe that God is greater than the pressure. Daniel’s story also reminds us that our hope is not ultimately in any earthly kingdom. Kingdoms rise and fall. Systems change. Leaders come and go. But Jesus is King, and His kingdom will never be shaken. So when the world around you is anxious, do not feel compelled to add to the noise. Slow down. Pray. Gather trusted people around you. Ask God for wisdom. Show up with humility and excellence. You may not be able to control the outcome, but you can become a non-anxious presence who points others toward the unshakable kingdom of God.
September 20, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Resistance SZN 2 // Episode 12
Sermon Replay - Click Here Spiritual Emptiness - Haggai 1:2-11 Ezra is the backdrop for Haggai’s prophecy Misplaced Priorities Create Spiritual Emptiness God’s Blessing Flows from Honoring Him First Delayed Obedience Delays Divine Favor - Haggai 1:14 - Haggai 2:4–9 Your actions lead your affectionate allegiances - to God or false gods. You cannot fake or think your way into a life of devotion aligned with God, you must habit your way into it. ____________________________________________________________________ Talk it Over (being honest & open with friends, a spouse, or your Group) This week we looked at the cultivating devotion to God. Read Haggai 1:2-11. What observation(s) is the Holy Spirit is highlighting to you? What is one idea from Sunday’s message that impacted you? Where did you sense the Holy Spirit convicting you and inviting you to make changes or repent? In what ways does Haggai's message challenge our modern views on consumerism and materialism? How can we cultivate a deeper hunger for God in a culture that often emphasizes individualism? Read James 4:5-10. What is the Holy Spirit highlighting for you? What specific actions will you take to realign our priorities in favor of God’s interests over our own comforts?
September 13, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Resistance SZN 2 // Episode 11
Sermon Replay - Click Here Favor in Unfavorable Times Daniel is an example of being an oasis of serenity in a world of upheaval. God’s wisdom and power help you respond with tact and courage. God’s wisdom and power are available, and bring favor in unfavorable times. James 1:5 “5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God—who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly—and it will be given to him.” Become a person that favors prayer (1) Pray with others. (2) Pray for others. (3) Pray with the proper view of God. _____________________________________________________________________ Talk it Over (being honest & open with friends, a spouse, or your Group) This week we looked at the favor of God bestowed on His people. Read Daniel 2:1-24. What observation(s) is the Holy Spirit is highlighting to you? What is one idea from Sunday’s message that impacted you? Where did you sense the Holy Spirit convicting you and inviting you to make changes or repent? What does Daniel's approach to anxiety and uncertainty teach us about trusting God's wisdom? What is the danger of not trusting God? Describe what your life’s actions and attitudes look like when you are not anxious. In what practical ways can we become that non-anxious presence in our daily lives? Read James 1:1-8. What are some important truths in passage? How can you integrate them into your own life?
September 3, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
#Faith4TodayPodcast Episode 84
A Sweet Tooth for Scripture In Ezekiel 2–3, God gives the prophet an unusual instruction: eat the scroll containing His words. Ezekiel does and he finds it “sweet as honey.” It’s a powerful picture of what Scripture is meant to be in our lives. God’s Word is not merely information to collect, analyze, or reference when we need an answer. It is daily nourishment. It is something we receive, digest, and allow to shape the way we think, decide, pray, and live. Ezekiel ate the scroll before he was sent to speak God’s words to others. That order matters. Before we correct, encourage, lead, teach, or offer wisdom, we need to let God’s Word work on us first. We do not need to have every truth perfectly mastered before we can share it. But we should be willing to let Scripture search our hearts before we use it to examine someone else’s. God’s Word is a mirror before it becomes a magnifying glass. When we slow down to read Scripture prayerfully, aloud, and in community, it begins to reshape our imagination. It gives the Holy Spirit truth to bring back to our minds in moments of temptation, uncertainty, conflict, and decision. It anchors us when the world offers louder voices and easier paths. Jesus modeled this in the wilderness. When He faced temptation, He answered with the Word of God. Scripture was not abstract knowledge to Him; it was a weapon, a source of strength, and a reminder of His Father’s truth. The same invitation is open to us. Don’t let the Bible become an occasional spiritual snack. Open it daily. Sit with it. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you see what God is revealing about Himself and how He is inviting you to respond. God’s wisdom has no shelf life. His Word is living bread for today. So this week, take a little more time with Scripture. Read slowly. Let it convict you, comfort you, and nourish you. 🤟🏼 Pastor M.
August 30, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Resistance SZN 2 // Episode 09
Sermon Replay - Click Here Main Teaching text: Ezekiel 2:8-3:4 God’s word is for you, but wasn’t written to you. God’s word is sustenance that is sweet. Psalm 119:97–104 (CSB) 97 How I love your instruction! It is my meditation all day long. 98 Your command makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is always with me. 99 I have more insight than all my teachers because your decrees are my meditation. 100 I understand more than the elders because I obey your precepts. 101 I have kept my feet from every evil path to follow your word. 102 I have not turned from your judgments, for you yourself have instructed me. 103 How sweet your word is to my taste— sweeter than honey in my mouth. 104 I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every false way. God speaks to you through His word. How can you develop an imagination soaked by Scripture? _____________________________________________________________________ Talk it Over (being honest & open with friends, a spouse, or your Group) This week we looked at God’s word as a sweet treat for our souls. What is one idea from Sunday’s message that impacted you? Read Ezekiel 2:8-3:4. What observation(s) is the Holy Spirit is highlighting to you? Why does God’s word matter so much? How does it impact our life? In what ways can we ensure that we are digesting God’s Word before sharing it with others? Why would doing that matter? Read Psalm 119:97-104. What do these verses tell us about God and His word? Can you think of a moment when God’s Word has brought clarity or direction in your life? As you reflect on the whole message, what now? What actions or applications do you want to integrate into your life?
August 27, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Update: Leadership Roles
I am writing to announce two leadership transitions within our Church: Jaret Thorpe has decided to resign from his staff position. Gregg Motley will step down from his role as a Local Elder at the end of September. Transitions involving valued leaders can initially feel challenging; however, such changes are not inherently negative and can be very healthy. Both decisions reflect prayerful discernment, wise counsel, and humility in pursuit of God’s vision for greater spiritual growth. These are decisions of a healthy nature. Jaret has served on staff since May 2018, becoming full-time in 2023. His responsibilities included administration, facilities, and youth ministry (YTH). I have watched him grow and flourish as a follower of Jesus, ministering and caring for others. We have been blessed by his gifting and gritty faith.
He and his family plan to remain active in our church community; even continuing involvement in YTH as a volunteer group leaders. Jaret’s final day on staff will be September 6. Gregg Motley has served as a trusted member of our eldership team since April 2021. His decision is supported by all local elders, who affirm his need to prioritize other commitments within the county. Gregg’s wisdom and experience have been instrumental in crafting some key ministry realities for our church. He's a mobilizer, encourager, and mature in his devotion to God. We are grateful that they both will continue to worship and serve in our congregation. Please extend your appreciation and honor to these men for their years of service. Faith Church is senior pastor-led, supported by local elders and sustained by staff and volunteers working in partnership to bring faith to life.
Our Ministry Team culture invites every attendee to serve as a minister within the family, deploying their gifts on mission. During this season, I encourage you to consider joining a ministry team. FACILITIES MINISTRY TEAM - Our Facilities Ministry team supports the maintenance, organization, repair, and setup of our campus spaces. They minister typically during the week. The team is now led by Pastor Clayton. YTH MINISTRY TEAM - Are you passionate about seeing teenagers supported, known, understood, and loved while encouraging their allegiance to King Jesus? We invite you to consider partnering with others to lead a small group each Wednesday. Brittany Dare will coordinate the YTH Team as she transitions into her new role as NextGen Director (serving ages 6 weeks through 12th grade), with my interim support. Please email (hello@faithchurchks.org) or text us (620-604-9280) so we can help you to take the next step toward joining one of these teams. Additionally, we ask for your prayers. Please pray for these men and their families as they begin a new chapter, and pray for our teams, staff, and elders as we steward the ministry entrusted to us. Spiritual maturity is evidenced by making healthy decisions and transitions rooted in vision rather than hurt. I am grateful that we can navigate these changes with vision, conviction and celebrate others throughout the process. Much Love, Pastor Matthew P.S. If you have questions or wish to speak with someone, please email me - matthew@faithchurchks.org.
August 23, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Resistance SZN 2 // Episode 08
Sermon Replay - Click Here Habakkuk 2:1-5 God is the right place to take our complaints. God wants to give you vision. God’s vision for you life will require you to resist a secular vision. Philippians 4:10–13 “10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly because once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it. 11 I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself. 12 I know how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content—whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. 13 I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me. 1 Timothy 6:6–12 “6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out. 8 If we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. 9 But those who want to be rich fall into temptation, a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and by craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. 11 But you, man of God, flee from these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of eternal life to which you were called and about which you have made a good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” Fight for contentment. 1. Friendship that removes status and comparison. 2. A vow of stability that moves you toward rootedness. Habakkuk 3:17–19 “17 Though the fig tree does not bud and there is no fruit on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the flocks disappear from the pen and there are no herds in the stalls, 18 yet I will celebrate in the Lord; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! 19 The Lord my Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like those of a deer and enables me to walk on mountain heights! _____________________________________________________________________ Talk it Over (being honest & open with friends, a spouse, or your Group) This week we looked at God’s vision for us to experience Him more. What is one idea from Sunday’s message that impacted you? Read Habakkuk 2:1-6. What observation(s) is the Holy Spirit is highlighting to you? What does your vision for more of God look like? What kind of person are you wanting to become? What one or two areas do you want to see changed? Why does living with godly vision matter? What are the dangers of living with discontentment in your life? Read 1 Timothy 6:6-12. What are some things the Holy Spirit is highlighting for you? In the sermon, we heard that fighting for contentment is fueled by spiritual friendships and rooted stability. Which one do you want to strengthen in your life? How can you begin strengthening that?
August 16, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Resistance SZN 2 // Episode 07
Sermon Replay - Click Here A Prophetic People // Jeremiah 33 : 1-16 We are a prophetic people, called by God to hear His voice and declare His message to others, helping them turn or return to God. God is the Creator who gives us breath. Genesis 1:1–3 Hebrews 11:1–3 God invites us to call upon Him and hear Him. God redeems and restores, forming us into a prophetic people. You can pray, hear, and prophesy. 1 Corinthians 14:1–19 Be filled with the Scriptures and the Spirit. Be holy in your speech. Talk it Over (being honest & open with friends, a spouse, or your Group) This week we looked at God’s desire to speak to us and through us. What is one idea from Sunday’s message that impacted you? Read Jeremiah 33:1-16. What observation(s) is the Holy Spirit is highlighting to you? What does it mean to you personally that Christ is called 'Our Righteousness'? In what ways can we cultivate a deeper relationship with God that allows us to hear Him speak? Read Galatians 5:16-25 Read 1 Corinthians 14:1-19. What observation(s) is the Holy Spirit brining to light for you? Have you ever shared a prophetic word with someone else? Has anyone ever shared a prophetic word with you? Share about the experience.
September 28, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Elementary Konnect HQ (Oct 4)
Hi 👋 We’re so excited we got to see your child(ren) this weekend! They started learning about the Heaven for this one week only. 🗣️ Ask This What are the other kids like in Konnect? If a kid asked, “What’s your spirit?” what would you tell them? The Bible tells us some things about Heaven, but not everything. What do you wish you knew about it? Need some ideas? Watch this week’s video together to help guide your conversation! 💪 Practice This 📖 For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come. To learn the motions for this verse, watch below! 👀 Check This Out 📚 Read this Bible Plan together:Invisible World Konnect Take Home Sheet 👋 Click the button below to help your child complete their Konnect Take Home Sheet and earn points! The Take Home Sheet is a great way to continue the conversation at home, hear what your child learned on Sunday, and help them put what they’re learning into practice throughout the week.October 4 -Heaven - Konnect HQ - 1 Week Only
September 28, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Elementary Konnect HQ (Sep 27)
Hi 👋 We’re so excited we got to see your child(ren) this weekend! They started learning about the supernatural. 🗣️ Ask This What questions do you have about what you learned today? What do you wish you knew about the power of the Holy Spirit? What do you need the power of God’s Holy Spirit for today? Need some ideas? Watch this week’s video together to help guide your conversation! 💪 Practice This 📖 The Spirit of the God who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you. … To learn the motions for this verse, watch below! 👀 Check This Out 📚 Read this Bible Plan together:Invisible World Konnect Take Home Sheet 👋 Click the button below to help your child complete their Konnect Take Home Sheet and earn points! The Take Home Sheet is a great way to continue the conversation at home, hear what your child learned on Sunday, and help them put what they’re learning into practice throughout the week.September 27 - Supernatural - Konnect HQ - 3 Week
September 28, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Early Childhood Bible Adventure (Sep 27)
Hi 👋 We’re so excited we got to see your child this weekend.🥳 They continued learning about how God is with us when we’re scared. 🗣️ Ask This What’s one thing you remember from church? In your Bible story today, how much bread and fish did everyone eat? Why is nothing too big for God? Need some ideas? Watch this week’s video to help guide your conversation! 💪 Practice This 📖 Jeremiah 32:17 NLT "O ... LORD! You made the heavens and earth ... Nothing is too hard for you!"… “I am the way, the truth, and the life. …” To learn the motions for this verse, watch below! 👀 Check This Out 📚 Read this Bible Plan together:The Big Picnic (Bible App For Kids)
September 21, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Elementary Konnect HQ (Sep 20)
Hi 👋 We’re so excited we got to see your child(ren) this weekend! They started learning about the supernatural. 🗣️ Ask This What did you enjoy doing with the other kids this week? Share something you learned about miracles today. If you prayed for a miracle and didn’t see it happen, what would help you keep trusting in God? Need some ideas? Watch this week’s video together to help guide your conversation! 💪 Practice This 📖 Romans 8:28 NIV … in all things God works for the good of those who love him … To learn the motions for this verse, watch below! 👀 Check This Out 📚 Read this Bible Plan together:Invisible World Konnect Take Home Sheet 👋 Click the button below to help your child complete their Konnect Take Home Sheet and earn points! The Take Home Sheet is a great way to continue the conversation at home, hear what your child learned on Sunday, and help them put what they’re learning into practice throughout the week.September 20 - Supernatural - Konnect HQ - 2 Week
September 21, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Early Childhood Bible Adventure (Sep 20)
Hi 👋 We’re so excited we got to see your child this weekend.🥳 They continued learning about how God is with us when we’re scared. 🗣️ Ask This Who’s the funniest leader in your room? In your Bible story today, how many people ate the bread and fish? Pray and talk to God about a problem you have. Need some ideas? Watch this week’s video to help guide your conversation! 💪 Practice This 📖 Jeremiah 32:17 NLT "O ... LORD! You made the heavens and earth ... Nothing is too hard for you!"… “I am the way, the truth, and the life. …” To learn the motions for this verse, watch below! 👀 Check This Out 📚 Read this Bible Plan together:The Big Picnic (Bible App For Kids)
September 14, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Early Childhood Bible Adventure (Sep 13)
Hi 👋 We’re so excited we got to see your child this weekend.🥳 They continued learning about how God is with us when we’re scared. 🗣️ Ask This Is there asong you liked in church? In your Bible story today, who gave the bread and fish to everyone? What do you think is the biggest thing God ever made? Need some ideas? Watch this week’s video to help guide your conversation! 💪 Practice This 📖 Jeremiah 32:17 NLT "O ... LORD! You made the heavens and earth ... Nothing is too hard for you!"… “I am the way, the truth, and the life. …” To learn the motions for this verse, watch below! 👀 Check This Out 📚 Read this Bible Plan together:The Big Picnic (Bible App For Kids)
September 14, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Elementary Konnect HQ (Sep 13)
Hi 👋 We’re so excited we got to see your child(ren) this weekend! They started learning about the supernatural. 🗣️ Ask This What did you enjoy doing with your leader? The Bible doesn’t tell us everything about angels. What do you think of that? We pray to God, and sometimes He sends angels to help. Pray together about things you need help with. Need some ideas? Watch this week’s video together to help guide your conversation! 💪 Practice This 📖 All angels are spirits who serve. God sends them to serve those who will receive salvation. To learn the motions for this verse, watch below! 👀 Check This Out 📚 Read this Bible Plan together:Invisible World Konnect Take Home Sheet 👋 Click the button below to help your child complete their Konnect Take Home Sheet and earn points! The Take Home Sheet is a great way to continue the conversation at home, hear what your child learned on Sunday, and help them put what they’re learning into practice throughout the week.September 13 - Supernatural - Konnect HQ - 1 Week
September 8, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
YTH Connect - Weekly Group Guide
Favor in Unfavorable Times Main Idea - God’s wisdom and power are available to us, even when life feels stressful, uncertain, or out of our control. Scripture: Daniel 2:1–24 + James 1:5 🧊 Icebreaker When you’re having a bad day, what’s your go-to: music, food, sleep, gaming, scrolling, talking to someone, being alone, or something else? Leader: Let everyone answer. Keep this one light and fun. There’s no wrong answer. 📖 Read Together James 1:5 “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given to him.” Daniel faced a situation that was completely out of his control. Instead of letting fear control his response, he trusted God, went to people he trusted for prayer, and asked God for wisdom. 💬 Small Group Questions 1. When something stressful happens at school, at home, with friends, on a team, or in a relationship, what’s usually your first reaction? If they need help: Do you shut down? Get angry? Overthink everything? Text someone? Scroll TikTok? Avoid it? Try to fix it yourself? Pray? Talk to a parent or friend? 2. Daniel went to people he trusted and asked them to pray with him. Who are the people in your life you can actually trust when things get hard? What makes someone trustworthy? If they need help: A parent? Best friend? Sibling? Coach? YTH leader? Teacher? Someone who listens without judging? Someone who keeps things private? Someone who actually prays when they say they will? 3. What’s something you’re facing right now where you need God’s wisdom instead of just trying to figure it out on your own? If they need help: A friendship that’s changing? Drama at school? Dating or crushes? Grades? Making a team? Problems at home? Feeling left out? Pressure to fit in? A decision you need to make? Something happening online? Leader: Students don’t have to share details if they don’t want to. 4. What would it look like for you to be a calm, trustworthy person when there’s drama, pressure, gossip, or conflict happening around you? If they need help: Not screenshotting and sharing a private text? Not joining a group chat that’s talking about someone? Keeping something private when a friend trusts you? Walking away from gossip? Praying for someone instead of talking about them? Staying calm when everyone else is freaking out? Going directly to someone instead of talking behind their back? 💭 Something to Think About Pastor talked about finding trusted people you can ask to pray with you. But there’s another side to that: Are you someone your friends can trust? If someone at school, YTH, on your team, or in your friend group tells you something personal and asks you to pray, actually pray for them and keep what they shared safe. Don’t turn someone’s prayer request into gossip. If someone trusts you enough to tell you what they’re going through, honor that trust. Pray for them. Check on them. Be there for them. Be the kind of friend you would want to trust with your own prayers. 🙏 Prayer Ask the group: “Does anyone have something they would like us to pray about this week?” Encourage students to pray for each other instead of the leader doing all the praying. Leader reminder: What students share should be treated with care and kept private, unless someone shares that they are being hurt, might hurt themselves, might hurt someone else, or there is another safety concern that an adult needs to know about.
September 7, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Early Childhood Bible Adventure (Sep 6)
Hi 👋 We’re so excited we got to see your child this weekend.🥳 They continued learning about how God is with us when we’re scared. 🗣️ Ask This What’s something you laughed about in church? In your Bible story today, who gave their little lunch to Jesus? Name some things God made with His big, strong power. Need some ideas? Watch this week’s video to help guide your conversation! 💪 Practice This 📖 Jeremiah 32:17 NLT "O ... LORD! You made the heavens and earth ... Nothing is too hard for you!"… “I am the way, the truth, and the life. …” To learn the motions for this verse, watch below! 👀 Check This Out 📚 Read this Bible Plan together:The Big Picnic (Bible App For Kids)
September 7, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Elementary Konnect HQ (Sep 6)
Hi 👋 We’re so excited we got to see your child(ren) this weekend! They started learning about fighting fear. 🗣️ Ask This Name one thing you like about someone in Konnect. If someone asked you what Easter is about, what would you tell them? Grace means we get something good instead of what we deserve. What good things do you think God does for us when we choose to follow Jesus? Need some ideas? Watch this week’s video together to help guide your conversation! 💪 Practice This 📖 Say with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord.” Believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead. Then you will be saved. To learn the motions for this verse, watch below! 👀 Check This Out 📚 Read this Bible Plan together:God's Grace Konnect Take Home Sheet 👋 Click the button below to help your child complete their Konnect Take Home Sheet and earn points! The Take Home Sheet is a great way to continue the conversation at home, hear what your child learned on Sunday, and help them put what they’re learning into practice throughout the week.Grace - Konnect HQ - 1 Week Only
September 4, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Parent Monthly News
Hello, Parents/Guardians with Kids of Faith Church, You are receiving this communication because you, as parents and guardians, play a crucial role in your children's learning journey at Faith Kids. We have some essential information to share with you, and we thank you for allowing us to partner with you to inspire imagination and activate faith in your child. There are moments in our walk with Jesus that define us, not just as individuals, but as a family. On October 25, during both services we gather to witness the transforming presence of the Spirit within our community. This special service brings together three acts of surrender and commitment: Water Baptism: Join us as we celebrate those making a public declaration of a life surrendered to the way of Jesus. If you are ready to take this step, you can sign up for Water Baptism here. Child + Parent Dedication: We invite parents to publicly commit to raising your children in the way of Jesus. To prepare, we ask that you complete our Christ-Centered Parenting Course prior to the service. The course is made up of 4 videos, so give yourself time to complete them before the signup! Church Partnership: Move from consumer to contributor by joining our church family as a Partner. Your first step is attending BASICs, a two-week experience to help you discover our vision. You can register for BASICs here. New Weekly Resources for Faith Kids Parents I am share two new parent-resource posts every Monday, one for Early Childhood families and one for Elementary families. Each post will include simple conversation questions, Scripture to practice, and activities or videos connected to what your child learned that week in Faith Kids. Elementary families will also find a link to the Konnect Take Home Sheet at the bottom of each post. Complete it together to continue the conversation at home, help your child apply what they learned, and earn points! How to Find the Weekly Posts Go to faithchurchks.org. Scroll down until you see “Faith Church Posts” Click “See More Posts.” Click “Topic” Find the newest post for your child’s age group: Early Childhood or Elementary. Click “Read Post” to see that week’s resources. Our hope is to partner with you and equip you to disciple your kiddo throughout the week. Remember to check the website every Monday for new resources! Chick the like below to preview what the post looks like on a weekly basis!Elementary Weekly DiscipleshipEarly Childhood Weekly Discipleship
September 27, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
FC Weekly
Have you ever looked at something broken and felt tired before you even began? That is where Nehemiah’s story meets us. Jerusalem was in ruins, the walls were broken down, and the need was far bigger than one person could fix. But Sunday’s message reminded us that faith does not pretend the rubble is small. Faith brings the burden to God, then takes the next obedient step. You can relisten here. I found Nehemiah’s response both challenging and encouraging. He did not rush into action to prove himself. He prayed. He repented. He fasted. He let the burden drive him toward God before it moved him toward people. And then, when the moment came, he was bold. Not arrogant. Not demanding. Bold because he had already been honest before the Lord. Some of us are carrying places that feel like rubble: family strain, discouragement, church hurt, personal disappointment, or obedience we keep delaying. The invitation this week is simple, but not easy: pray first, pray boldly, and choose bravery in the relationships and assignments God has given you. God still strengthens hands for good work. You are loved,
Clayton and the Team Formation Course The Formation Course is the ideal place to start your journey toward a healthy life of faith. This ten-week journey equips you to live as an apprentice of Jesus: to be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did. Along the journey, you’ll receive fresh inspiration, strength for your soul, and simple practices that help you integrate what you’ve learned into your daily rhythm. The meetings have already started, but there are a couple of seats still left. You will need to register, as seats are limited. Basics Come discover what it means to be rooted in God’s family and grow as an apprentice of Jesus alongside the Faith Church community. Join us for Basics, a welcoming two-week class on the first two Sundays of the month during the 10:45 service—everyone is welcome! You can RSVP on the Hub: FaithChurchKS.org Talk it Over (being honest & open with friends, a spouse, or your Group) This week we looked at moving beyond feeling overwhelmed to living as an overcomer. Read Nehemiah 2:1-20. What observation(s) is the Holy Spirit is highlighting to you? What is one idea from Sunday’s message that impacted you? Where did you sense the Holy Spirit convicting you? In what specific areas of your life do you feel overwhelmed? What role does repentance play in Nehemiah's journey and how can it apply to our lives? Read Hebrews 4:12-16. What is the Holy Spirit highlighting for you? What does it mean to approach God with boldness? What specific actions do you want to take in obedience to Word this week? Worship Through the Week The Bible tells us that every word spoken by God is true, right? Right. One truth isn't more or less true than another, so why is it so easy to believe that Jesus was crucified and raised from the dead, but it's so hard to believe you were worth dying for? You can’t believe one statement or fact and not the other. The Truth is the Truth. He died for you. He saved you. He loves you. What a God! Sunday Set: You Saved Me - UPPERROOM (”This heart of mine was so far gone, but You came crashing in with a love so strong...”) Lamb of God - UPPERROOM (”Who has believed the word of the Lord?...that He would come and bleed out for me, tearing His flesh for my unbelief...”) What a God - SEU Worship (”No treasure of this life could ever satisfy. God, You are my everything.”) Check out our Sunday Set Spotify Playlist!
September 20, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
FC Weekly
You can have more and still feel strangely empty. That was the tension in Sunday’s message from Haggai (you can relisten here). God’s people had returned from exile, but the work of worship had stalled. Their own houses were being built, their own comfort was being protected, and yet life still felt thin — planting much but harvesting little, eating without satisfaction, earning wages that seemed to disappear. Haggai’s word is not just about a temple project. It is about misplaced love. When God is pushed to the margins, even good things become hollow. Comfort cannot do what communion with God was meant to do. And the call back is not transactional. God is not selling blessing in exchange for obedience. He is inviting His people to return to the life His presence makes possible. Our habits, generosity, worship, and obedience become openings where grace reshapes our hearts. So this week, think carefully about your ways. Not with shame, but with honesty. Where have your actions been leading your affections? What small act of obedience could help re-center your life around God again? He is not trying to take life from us. He is calling us back to the only place life is found. You are loved,
Clayton and the Team Ways to Engage Formation Course starts this Sunday evening. Still a couple of seats available; registration is required. Starts TONIGHT - SEPTEMBER 20 - Register here. Podcast / Sermon questions Ever have a question about the sermon? You have a chance to land your question right in Pastor Matthew's inbox, which he will answer on his Podcast. Also, he will cover more information that he didn't get to include in the Sunday message! You’ll find links to ‘ask a question‘ AND to the podcast right on our homepage! Talk it Over (being honest & open with friends, a spouse, or your Group) This week we looked at cultivating devotion to God. Read Haggai 1:2-11. What observation(s) is the Holy Spirit is highlighting to you? What is one idea from Sunday’s message that impacted you? Where did you sense the Holy Spirit convicting you and inviting you to make changes or repent? In what ways does Haggai's message challenge our modern views on consumerism and materialism? How can we cultivate a deeper hunger for God in a culture that often emphasizes individualism? Read James 4:5-10. What is the Holy Spirit highlighting for you? What specific actions will you take to realign our priorities in favor of God’s interests over our own comforts?
September 13, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
FC Weekly (Weekly Email)
Have you noticed how quickly anxiety can start to feel normal? That was one of the tensions in Sunday’s message from Daniel 2 (you can relisten here). The most powerful man in the world could not sleep; the best wisdom of Babylon could not help him, and the whole court was suddenly frantic. Then there was Daniel ... not untouched by the crisis, but steady inside it. Daniel did not panic, flatter, insult, or grasp for control. He responded with tact and courage. He asked for understanding. He prayed with his friends. He trusted that “there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries.” I found that deeply encouraging. We live in anxious kingdoms (politics, paychecks, work, school, etc) that cannot last, and it is easy to echo the fear around us. But God is still forming His people to become a different kind of presence: humble, prayerful, wise, courageous, and compassionate. So this week, when anxiety rises, let it become an invitation to prayer. Anxiety is usually tied to feeling helpless. Prayer is a response of faith and power. Pray with others. Pray for others. Ask God for wisdom. Step away from the frantic need to control everything, and remember the Kingdom that cannot be shaken. You are loved,
Clayton and the Team Formation Course The Formation Course is the ideal place to start your journey toward a healthy life of faith. This ten-week journey equips you to live as an apprentice of Jesus: to be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did. Along the journey, you’ll receive fresh inspiration, strength for your soul, and simple practices that help you integrate what you’ve learned into your daily rhythm. The meetings will start on September 20 and take place on Sunday evenings. You will need to register, as seats are limited. Giving Challenge Through tithing and generous giving, we honor God with what he has entrusted to us and learn to trust him with what we need. As we practice generosity, the Holy Spirit loosens our grip on money and forms in us a heart that reflects Jesus' generosity. As you pray about your response to the Heart for the House challenge, ask God what step of trust he is inviting you to take. You can give here. Talk it Over (being honest & open with friends, a spouse, or your Group) This week we looked at the favor of God bestowed on His people. Read Daniel 2:1-24. What observation(s) is the Holy Spirit is highlighting to you? What is one idea from Sunday’s message that impacted you? Where did you sense the Holy Spirit convicting you and inviting you to make changes or repent? What does Daniel's approach to anxiety and uncertainty teach us about trusting God's wisdom? What is the danger of not trusting God? Describe what your life’s actions and attitudes look like when you are not anxious. In what practical ways can we become that non-anxious presence in our daily lives? Read James 1:1-8. What are some important truths in passage? How can you integrate them into your own life?
September 6, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Resistance SZN 2 // Episode 10
Sermon Replay - Click Here Story of Bones // Resistance_SZN2 Ezekiel 37:1-14 You were created for story. Your imagination is a gift. Acts 2:17-18 And it will be in the last days, says God, that I will pour out my Spirit on all people; then your sons and your daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams. 18 I will even pour out my Spirit on my servants in those days, both men and women and they will prophesy. I Cor 14-5 ‘I wish all of you spoke in tongues, but even more that you prophesied. The person who prophesies is greater than the person who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be built up. We must renew our minds to properly hear what the Spirit is saying through Scripture. As we read through Scripture, we must apply a sanctified imagination to hear what God is instructing us to do. God’s story is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. _____________________________________________________________________ Talk it Over (being honest & open with friends, a spouse, or your Group) This week we looked at the way God uses story, imagination, and prophetic pictures to reveal Himself. What is one idea from Sunday’s message that impacted you? Read Ezekiel 37:1-14 - What observation(s) is the Holy Spirit highlighting to you? Is it easy for you to use your imagination when reading God’s Word? How can the way we think about God shape the way we read and understand Scripture? Are there places in your life where you have a hard time imagining that God could bring restoration, renewal, or new life? Why? Can you think of a time when God used Scripture, a picture, a story, or an experience to help you see Him differently? As you reflect on the whole message, what now? Is there an area of your life where you sense God inviting you to trust Him, renew your thinking, or believe Him for new life?
August 23, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
FC Weekly
It is easy to mistake discontentment for vision. That was one of the tensions in Sunday’s message from Habakkuk 2 (you can relisten here). We live in a world full of goals, upgrades, options, and curated pictures of “more.” But not every vision for more is from God. Sometimes it is just comparison with promises that will never be fulfilled. Habakkuk gives us something better. He shows us that God is the right place to take our pain, questions, disappointment, and complaints. Lament brings our trouble toward God. It does not deny the ache, but it refuses to let the ache become the loudest truth. And then God gives vision—not first for a bigger life out there, but for a more faithful life right here. More of Him. More contentment. More rootedness. More courage to resist the restless pull of comparison and stay faithful where He has planted us. So this week, fight for contentment. Practice real friendship. Choose rootedness over endless options. Ask God not only what you want to accomplish, but also what kind of person He is forming you to become. You are loved.
Clayton and the Team Basics Join us for Basics—a two-week class where we explore being rooted in God’s family, grow as an apprentice of Jesus, and discover your place at Faith Church. Meet us during the 10:45 service on the first two Sundays of the month in the Garage Door Room. RSVP today! Formation Course The Formation Course is the ideal starting place to catapult you toward a healthy life of faith. This ten-week journey equips you to live as an apprentice of Jesus: to be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did. Along the journey, you’ll receive fresh inspiration, strength for your soul, and simple practices that help you integrate what you’ve learned into your daily rhythm. The meetings will start on September 20 and take place on Sunday evenings. You will need to register, as seats are limited. Talk it over (being honest & open with friends, a spouse, or your group). This week we looked at God’s vision for us to experience Him more. What is one idea from Sunday’s message that impacted you? Read Habakkuk 2:1-6. What observation(s) is the Holy Spirit is highlighting to you? What does your vision for more of God look like? What kind of person are you wanting to become? What one or two areas do you want to see changed? Why does living with godly vision matter? What are the dangers of living with discontentment in your life? Read 1 Timothy 6:6-12. What are some things the Holy Spirit is highlighting for you? In the sermon, we heard that fighting for contentment is fueled by spiritual friendships and rooted in stability. Which one do you want to strengthen in your life? How can you begin strengthening that?
