Janice was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and community leader. We invite you to join us as we honor her remarkable life and legacy.

Overcoming Believers Church
Monday, December 30, 2024
2:00–4:00 PM Receiving of Friends
4:00–5:00 PM Celebration Service
Dinner to follow at the Change Center

Kindly RSVP if you plan to stay for dinner to ensure ample food is provided.

She gave her heart to Jesus in 1975 and never looked back. She graduated from Johnson Bible College with a degree in Bible and Missions in 1994. She attended Park West Church and Overcoming Believers Church in Knoxville. Her love for the Lord and her heart for the marginalized led her and Bill to found KICKO in 1995. Using the training she received from her internship at Metro Ministries in Brooklyn, New York, Janice taught Sidealk Sonday School until her health no longer allowed. Her passion to share the love of Jesus and her commitment to build real relationship with children and families in Knoxville's urban communities was amazing! She will be remembered for her love of God and people.

This year, we are celebrating 30 years of KICKO's life-changing ministry to kids, families, and communities across our city. For three decades, we've been committed to building relationships, providing hope, and meeting practical needs in some of the most vulnerable neighborhoods. As we look ahead, we invite you to be part of the next chapter of KICKO's story.

Will you join us by giving $30 each month for 3 years?

Your partnership will help us continue to make a lasting impact, ensuring that every child and family knows they are seen, valued, and loved. Together, we can build a brighter future for the next generation. Thank you for celebrating this milestone with us!

Celebrate with us what God is doing among the children and their families in our area. We couldn't have the impact we are without the many partners who support KICKO each and every month. Please take some time to read and rejoice with us over the eternal impact we are having together in our communities. 

We believe that a true life change can only happen through knowing Jesus. While it is important to reach out and meet physical needs, it's ultimately the redemptive power of Jesus that breaks destructive cycles and changes lives.

For children living in hopeless situations, hearing about the love of Jesus gives them the ultimate hope, joy and peace and provides a foundation that can't be shaken.

The heartbeat of our ministry is our Sidewalk Sonday School programs. It's in these environments that so many children have the chance to meet and receive the love of Jesus. We believe transforming our inner city comes by equipping and empowering its children to fully realize their potential and discover their God given destiny. Our desire is to reach every kid for Christ.

At the heart of everything we do are intentional, one-on­-one relationships with the children with whom we work. While we can't underestimate the importance of meeting physical, educational and spiritual needs, we understand that those are best met in the context of being actively involved in a child's daily life.

We are committed to being present in the communities where we work. For children coming from backgrounds of abuse or abandonment, the consistent attention and care we offer is often the simplest, yet most meaningful demonstration of love we can give. These relationships are also what make our programs successful.

The constant involvement and accountability provided through mentorship helps keep kids coming to Sidewalk Sonday School, helps us identify needs in a child's life, and actively proves the love of Christ in a tangible way.

We strive not only to bring hope and joy to a child today, but we also constantly consider how our work impacts his or her life tomorrow.

The children we work with have so many obstacles to face, and we want to equip them to overcome these challenges and place their lives on a new path. Our vision is to see their lives changed and become leaders to the next generation as adults.

We begin by teaching young children moral and life principles from the Bible, setting their lives on a path of wisdom and peace.

As KICKO children grow up, we offer our Youth Ministry program. This allows committed teenagers from the areas where we work to become more involved in the ministry and begin developing their passions and life skills.

Learn more about what God has done over the past 25+ years through the ministry of KICKO and the exciting things on the horizon.