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1. How do I get there?
A. Our campus is located at 7700 W. 143rd Street in Overland Park, Kansas in between Metcalf Avenue and 69 Highway.
Our main entrance is located off of 143rd Street, however we do have 3 entrances onto our campus. Two are off of 143rd and one is off of Metcalf through the apartments. The easiest way to get to the chruch on 143rd Street is when you are coming from Metcalf. This will give you a simple right turn onto our campus. Click here to see map.
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2. From the North (Liberty, MO and surrounding areas)
A. Take I-35 South to 69 South (Overland Parkway) to 135th street. Turn left onto 135th St and go to Metcalf Avenue. Turn right on Metcalf to 143rd street. Turn right on 143rd street. Proceed until you see the First Family Church sign and campus on your right hand side.
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3. From the Northwest (Bonner Springs, KS and surrounding areas)
A. Take I-435 South to 69 South to 135th street. Turn left onto 135th St and go to Metcalf Avenue. Turn right on Metcalf to 143rd street. Turn right on 143rd street. Proceed until you see the First Family Church sign and campus on your right hand side.
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4. From the Northeast (Lee's Summit and surrounding areas)
A. Take I-470 South to I-435 West to 69 South to 135th street. Turn left onto 135th St and go to Metcalf Avenue. Turn right on Metcalf to 143rd street. Turn right on 143rd street. Proceed until you see the First Family Church sign and campus on your right hand side.
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5. From Downtown
A. Take I-35 South to 69 South (Overland Parkway) to 135th street. Turn left onto 135th St and go to Metcalf Avenue. Turn right on Metcalf to 143rd street. Turn right on 143rd street. Proceed until you see the First Family Church sign and campus on your right hand side.
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6. From Gardner
A. Take 1-35 North to 151st. Take 151st to the East until you come to Metcalf. Turn left on Metcalf and go to 143rd street. Turn left on 143rd street. Proceed until you see the First Family Church sign and campus on your right hand side.
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7. From Louisburg
A. Take 69 North to 151st street. Turn right on 151st street and go to Metcalf Avenue. Turn left on Metcalf and go to 143rd street. Turn left on 143rd street. Proceed until you see the First Family Church sign and campus on your right hand side.
We are thrilled that you are interested in learning more about our church. First Family Church is much more than a building that can be found at our address. We are a body of believers who meet, worship, and grow together as we strive to live in a manner that is pleasing to God. To assist you making your way to our campus, driving directions are provided below from a variety of locations in the Kansas City area.
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8. Where do I park?
A. First Family Church is surrounded by easily accessible parking spaces. Entry to the lot can be made from 143rd St. or Metcalf Avenue. The covered drive area can be accessed at the main entrance off of 143rd St. so that drivers can safely drop off passengers with protection from the weather before parking. Once inside the Children's Building Foyer, you’ll see the Welcome Booth where someone will be waiting to assist you in finding your way around.
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9. Handicap Accessible Parking
A. There is abundant accessible parking available in our East and South parking lots, with easy access to our Worship Center. Wheelchair accessible ramps are available from each of these parking lots. There is also a circle drive on the west side of the campus where people can be dropped off for a short walk into the Worship Sanctuary.
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10. Families with Preschoolers and / or Children:
A. Many families with young children park on the South side of the building and make use of the covered entry in order to protect their children from the weather. Enter through the glass doors and the Preschool/Children’s Reception desks are either around the corner to the right or up the stairs on the right. There is always someone available to assist you and your child with obtaining a security name badge and to find the class that’s right for them.
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11. Visitor Parking
A. Several spots are reserved for our visitors in the South parking lot with only a short walk into the Children's Building.
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12. Where do I go?
A. We welcome you to enjoy our Worship services in the Sanctuary or visit on of our many Sunday schools. First Family has so many great Sunday schools and ministries to bless you with and that you can be part of. Stop by any of the welcome booths in the two foyers as well as the Adult Bible Fellowship booth in the Main foyer for a list of the dynamic Sunday schools offered at 8a.m., 9a.m. or 10:45a.m.. We want to help you get connected in Sunday school and when the time is right for you to serve in an area that you feel you can contribute with your gifts and talents.
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13. Where do my kids go?
A. The children and youth of First Family are priority number one so you can rest easy knowing they are in a safe and loving environment.
For those of you with infants through Kindergarteners please bring your children in the entrance with the covered drive up. Walking in these sliding doors will bring you into the children's foyer. You'll see the spectacular Playland on your left and then walk past the stairs leading up and turn to your right. You'll be facing our Children's cafe area. Walk towards the glass doors on your right where you'll see the amazing murals on the walls. You will be greeted by one of our friendly Little Saints volunteers at the kiosk who will give you a security I.D. and help you get your child into their classroom to learn about Jesus and have fun.
All children in grades 1-5 attend classes on the second floor of the Children's building which you can access with the elevator or the stairs leading up in the Children's foyer. At the top of the stairs through the glass doors you will be greeted by one of our friendly 1st Kidz volunteers who will give you a security I.D. and help you get your child into their classroom, again to learn about Jesus and have fun.
During each of our worship services at FFC there are exciting activities and learning opportunities for our infants through 5th grade. They will learn the Word of God and experience His love through music, games, puppets and Bible lessons.
The Middle school and High school students enjoy time with their friends in our R.O.C.K. Youth Building on the North end of our campus. This state of the art facility is a terrific hang out and amazing learning center to grow in Christ! Two distinct services are offered at the 9am hour for youth. The Middle schoolers meet in the ROCK Gym and the High Schoolers meet in the ROCK Auditorium. Bring your students and they will Get Rocked in the ROCK Youth Building. Check out the Youth website at www.getrocked.org.
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14. What are worship services like?
A. Learning God's Word and worshiping our Lord! We gather together each week to worship God as a family and to express to Him our love, our thanks, and our devotion. Come be our guest as we worship the Lord together and learn how to be and do all that God wants us to.
Our worship services blend the comfort and familiarity of traditional worship with the excitement of a contemporary worship service through both instrumental and vocal music. First Family Church's choir and orchestra lead in worship through the singing of hymns and choruses. variety of worship singers, soloists, and small groups bring special selections as offerings of praise to our Lord. Members of First Family Church also worship by giving, and through prayer and Bible study, which is led by Senior Pastor, Jerry Johnston.
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15. Sermon CD's
A. CD's of the Pastor's sermons are available for purchase ($5.00) immediately after the morning worship service in the Family Inpirations Book Store located in the Main Foyer.
The church office is available Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at 913-681-3341.
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16. What do I Need to Bring?
A. Many members and guests find that it’s easier and more fulfilling to participate in Bible study when they have their own copy of the Bible with them during worship so that they can underline or highlight particular verses for later study. During worship key Bible verses will be displayed on the overhead screens for those who do not have a Bible with them and for those who carry a different translation.
To ensure you can have the greatest growth in Christ through Bible teaching a sermonar with detailed notes from the sermon is given out at each Worship Service. Pens are available, but you may want to have one with your Bible as well.
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17. What do I wear?
A. All are welcome at First Family Church so no matter what your preference for attire is, you'll feel welcome at First Family. If you prefer dressy, business, or casual attire, chances are there will be others dressed much like you no matter when you visit. Sunday mornings are a time when many prefer to wear there Sunday best, but even if jeans are more your style, you’ll be right at home with us. Sunday and Wednesday evenings are slightly more casual than Sunday morning, but dress up for these if you prefer. This would also apply to our preschoolers and children as well as our youth. They tend to have a variety of activities keeping them excited.
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18. How do I become a member?
A. Your membership means more than simply signing a piece of paper. Becoming a member of First Family Church expresses your commitment to this “spiritual family,” a family that worships together, grows in faith together, and serves one another.
To join First Family Church please attend out next Discover First Family Luncheon (Click Here). We provide a review of First Family Church’s history and an overview of our FFC Covenants and Statement of Faith. If you're interested in membership, you may join at the conclusion of the Discover FFC Luncheon.
We are committed to connecting with you and desire to help you solidify your faith and find your place at First Family Church. To become even more connected to FFC we encourage you to attend our Discover First Family Class. (Click Here).
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19. The Meaning of Membership
A. For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another." Romans 12:4-5
Church membership is not a means of salvation; becoming a member of First Family Church or any other church does not assure anyone of eternal life in heaven. Church membership also is not a requirement for worshipping or serving at First Family Church, and it is not a command found in the Bible. The Bible does tell believers, however, to meet regularly with a group of Christians who love, serve, and encourage one another (see Ephesians 4:16, I Timothy 3:15, and Romans 12:4-5).
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20. Still Have Questions?
A. We want to make this easy yet keep it meaningful. If the process described above leaves you with questions, call us at the church at 913-681-3341, or contact us online at ryanh@ffc.org.
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21. The Family
A. The Pastor would love to meet you! Pastor Johnston and his wife, Christie, are available at the Sanctuary door after worship services on Sundays and Wednesdays to personally greet our guests and they ask that you take a moment to stop and say hello. If you would like a more in-depth visit with the Pastor, please call the church office to set up a time for a personal visit or phone call.
The church office is available Monday -Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at 913-681-3341.
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22. What else happens on Sunday?
A. First Family Church offers a wide selection of classes, activities and events. The activities and worship opportunities that are available to you every Sunday at FFC are designed to help you get plugged in to a place where you feel you belong.
The first Sunday of the month our God's Path for Singles (GPS) goes out for luncheon together. This is a fun group of 30+ singles. Our Neighborhood Welcome Team goes out knocking on doors Sunday afternoons to let people know that we are here and that we care.
From Sunday school classes to our Pure Word Sunday night service. There is a full menu of learning, worship, and fellowship activities and we know that you will find more than one opportunity to learn and grow with us each Sunday.
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