KIT ‘n’ Kaboodle In celebration and thanksgiving for the year of our Lord 2019
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Expanding the Vision
he end of a year always provides moments to see where you’ve been, assess what you’ve done, and envision where to go.
That growth led us to create two new shows, start pre-production of two others, and add three instrumentalists to our on-call stable of musicians.
Along the way, we like to take stock of The Lord’s hand in our travels and challenges. The photos within are visual reminders and encouragement for dreams.
We also added three churches to our Sunday Morning Live supplemental worship rotation, celebrated three pastor anniversaries, increased solo speaking engagements, and have become more visible in the daily lives in our home community, Elk Grove Village, IL. The results have established exciting possibilities for growth for 2020...and beyond. Please journey with us.
Our greatest discovery is that Kingdom Impact Theater Ministries has grown, and is growing, beyond what began as a three-person ensemble to minister to requests of others while providing part-time income.
— Mike, Vikki and Garlan
God’s Adventures: We Do Run-Run
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he fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, the Psalmist says, to which we add, “and the beginning of adventure.” You know that pit in your stomach when you start a carnival ride, or take a trip where you’ve never gone? That’s how we feel developing our 2020 Vision, for we believe The Lord is leading us to do the following: 1. Follow up on community connections and creative opportunities offered. To do so, Michael needs to be occupationally funded as a theater missionary: raise support for a fulltime salary. He’s calling for appointments to give details. Stay tuned. 2. Make Vikki’s running mission field as she celebrates her 55th birth-
Gaylon Garner: Community mom.
Rites of Passage • We honor two members of the
KIT Ministries family went home to The LORD after long illnesses: Aaron Almon, a percussionist with KIT and throughout the Chicago theater and music community, transitioned in September. More. Gaylon Garner, mother of KIT musical director Garlan Garner and highly respected teacher, passed in late November. More. • Marissa Brown, a KIT Ministries
intern, completed requirements for graduation from Moody Bible Institute and is prepping to find a worship music leader position — for real. More. Vikki’s driving force: 1 Corinthians 9:24
day this spring. She plans to run in 55 running events. Prayers and partners welcomed. Follow #VJM55for55. 3. Assist churches who have asked help leading worship music and conducting training seminars. We wish to accommodate. That occasionally means hiring other artists without hurting the church budget. Please disciple with us through a donation.
Aaron Almon: drummer and witness.
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