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Prayer Ministry
Depending on God
The desire of Mission Southside is to bathe everything we do in prayer. Prayer calls upon God to do what we cannot do. God wants to do exceedingly abundantly more than we could ever expect or imagine. Prayer says to God that our trust is in Him. If we pray according to His will then He promises to hear our prayer. The Bible makes it clear that using His people and His resources to meet the needs of those who feel forgotten or alone are an important part of God’s will.
If you would like to volunteer to pray consistently for Mission Southside, please contact Steve.
Specific ways that you can pray for the ministry of Mission Southside:
- Pray for the leadership of Mission Southside that they might see and use the opportunities that God has placed before them to further His kingdom.
- Pray for volunteers who donate time, money, and material goods to Mission Southside that they might give generously with cheerful hearts and that they will be blessed through their service to the community.
- Pray for more Neighborhood Team volunteers, and for those that are serving on a Neighborhood Team to be effective in extending Help through Hope, and to be strong in the Lord and His mighty power.
- Pray for those receiving donations and participating in Discovery Groups and other programs that they might experience God’s love in a personal way and might come to know and follow Christ.
Service and Discovery
Service and Discovery is a group of 40-45 middle and high school kids from the communities we have neighborhood teams in, who come together twice a month to focus on God’s word and putting it into action. They meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
Youth Mentors – Serve as a mentor to disciple a middle or high school student. Participate in group activities during Service and Discovery and on the off weeks maintain contact with the student.
Residency Program
The Mission Southside Residency program is aimed at equipping and empowering recognized young leaders in our community. Residents have rigorous requirements they must reach in their faith and in the programs they oversee. Alongside our Residents (college-age) are Junior Residents (high school age) that assist the Residents in their oversights.
All student ministries, big events, sports ministries, women’s ministries, and aspects of our Neighborhood Teams are under the command of our Residents. For more information on how to become a Resident, or to receive more information, please contact Nick at nick@missionsouthside.org.
Sports Ministry
Sports are something most of us enjoy participating in and/or watching. Many of the kids we serve do not have the opportunity to participate at the club level, let alone recreational. For many, the first time they pick up a volleyball or basketball is in Middle School.
Sports Night
The Mission Southside Sports Nights are Tuesdays in June and July, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. They are held at our Ministry Center located at 414 E Dennis Ave. Kids are given the opportunity to play volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball and football. We share a meal and a devotion or testimony. The whole family is encouraged to attend. Are you interested in helping kids with sports skills or even sharing a testimony?
Soccer Club
As part of our Sports Ministry program, Mission Southside has began a Soccer Club for soccer players in our community. In Kansas City, the average cost of joining a club team for one season is $1,200. Mission Southside is able to offer our Soccer Club to our families for $50 a season. The Soccer Club, or MSSFC, allows for young players in our community to join a team, play the game they love, and be further molded into leaders and disciples of Christ through the power of the great game of soccer. If you are interested in volunteering as a coach, please reach out to Anthony at anthony@missionsouthside.org.
Neighborhood Teams
Neighborhood teams are groups of volunteers who are committed to relationship with a specific apartment or mobile home community with the residents who live there. TOGETHER the leaders in the community and the volunteers navigate life together.
Language Classes
Our language goal is that the students will become more proficient in English by engaging in relationships with native speakers.
Our language classes are built on relationships and the social aspect of learning another language. We believe that language proficiency is acquired more through social activity than through the traditional academic classroom. For our students to become fluent, they need to engage in relationships, conversations, and activities where the new language will be spoken. Our classes and outside activities give the students this opportunity.
Each student has a language partner who is a native speaker. The classes are informal. With our guidance and an informal short placement test, we allow students to help us place them in level 1, 2, or 3. These classes are free to our neighborhood team participants with a ten-dollar suggested donation to support the language program.
Spring 2025 English Classes
Enrollement is January 6th-10th at Mission Southside during office hours.
Monday and Tuesday Evenings 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Begin January 20th
- Level 1, 2, and 3 are offered on these nights. (Co-ed classrooms)
- All evening students attend both Monday and Tuesday night classes.
Monday: Grammar, Vocabulary, and Writing
Tuesday: Reading and Conversation
Location: Mission Southside 514 S. Kansas Ave. Olathe, KS 66061
Wednesday mornings 9:30 to 11:30 am
Begin January 22nd
Multi-level women’s class.
Location: Mission Southside 514 S. Kansas Ave. Olathe, KS 66061
Wednesday evening Zoom class 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Multi-level women’s class.
Location: Zoom (online)
*Questions or want to enroll in a class? Email Darla at darla@missionsouthside.org
Women’s Ministry
Mission Southside began a Women’s Reunion two years ago as a way to connect and bring the women of the community together. Now blossoming into one of our top programs, the Women’s Ministry does not only meet once a month for a reunion, but strives to create an environment of fellowship, love, and learning about God. The women involved in this ministry participate in a monthly Women’s Reunion, a monthly book study, and “Cielo Groups” that are small groups led by female leaders in the community.
For more information on how to get involved, or how to begin leading a Cielo Group, please contact Litzi at litzi@missionsouthside.org.
Christmas Store
The annual Christmas Store is an opportunity for families to shop for gifts for their children during a time that is financially challenging. They receive gifts, food, and other items to help bless them this season. They also receive the hope of Jesus through a time of prayer with individuals.
The Greatest Generation Ministry
*Ages retired and up
Purpose:
1) To restore a place of belonging and the feeling of being needed and useful.
2) To engage the Greatest Generation of our community into the life of serving on mission with Mission Southside.
3) To provide meaningful opportunities for all “ability” levels to serve with the Mission.
Opportunities may include:
- The Encouragement Team
- The Food Co-op Team
- The Backsnack Team
- The Warehouse Team
- Join a Neighborhood Team
- Prayer Team
- Coffee Zone Team