A Day of Reconciliation

Today is our Grand Opening for La Paz House.  It is also MLK Day, a day set aside to honor Martin Luther King Jr. for his contribution and commitment to racial and spiritual reconciliation.  Today is also Inauguration Day where President Obama will be sworn in again as our president.
Since "La Paz"  means "peace",  we planned to open today, to honor MLK's theme of peace.

As I sit here watching the Inaugural Event on television,  I am overwhelmed by the this fact:  There is no greater time to be here.  There is no greater time to work and strive for peace, justice, and racial reconciliation.  I am watching the presidential family get out of their limousine.  They look great.  They are embraced by friends and politicians of all races supporting them.  What a great picture!

Today as we open La Paz House,  our desire and prayer is that La Paz House will be a place of peace, justice, racial and spiritual reconciliation to all of the diverse residents of our corner of the world in Kansas City, Kansas.

"All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence." 
Martin Luther King, Jr. 

******Volunteer Opportunity*****

We are currently signing up volunteers to help with La Paz House.  

Volunteers must be in high school or older and be available to volunteer at regular times when the center is open (3:00-6:00 on school days).

Volunteers can help with math tutor, English tutor, homework helper, bike repair, bible study, teach class, art program, etc. or simply hang out)

There will be a volunteer orientation on Saturday Jan 19 from 10:00 - 11:00.

Contact Lee @ leeinkck@gmail.com

Pictures From Work Day

Here are some pictures from our Work Day this past Saturday.

Work Day

Welcome Home!

We are excited to announce our new ministry venture.  We are opening an after-school center this January.  Here are some ways you can get involved:

The Center will include: a Tutoring Center, Bike Club / Bike Shop, a Game Room, a Hang Out /Meeting Area, and a Classroom Area. Programs could including Soccer Clinics, Kid’s Exercise Dance, Reading Program, Preschool Story Time, Youth Bible Study, Music Lessons, Prayer Meetings, Movie Nights, Soccer Parties, Art Classes, How to Clinics, & Space For Birthday parties.

We need your help;

1.     We will need volunteers to hang out, teach, or tutor.  If you or if you know any adult or teen that

would be interested in volunteering on a regular basis, let me know.

2.     We are having several “work days” we would love to have you or your youth group or small    

group attend.  Here are the work day times:

Dec 8                Work Day: Repair, Paint 10:00-1:00

Jan 12                      Work Day: Pass out Fliers 10:00-1:00

        Jan 19                  Final Set up 10:00-1:00

Other projects that might require some more expertise are:

-Kitchen Plumbing

-Installing a wireless router

-New Outside Sign

-Develop a Website

-Install a Bike Rack

-Fix Playground

3. We need donations.  Here is a list of stuff we need donated:

             -Gaming systems, DVD players, stereo equipment, wireless modems, computers, bean bag chairs, lamps, bike tools, mechanic tools, used guitars, bicycles, bike parts and supplies, smoke detectors,  exit signs, mini blinds, picnic tables, whiteboards, kitchenette, desks...

  -4. This project will require funding to keep it going.  Funding will provide for staffing,      

    supplies, utilities, maintenance and improvements.

Please contact Lee Trotter at 816-665-1094 or leeinkck@gmail.com.  Thank you.