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Potters House 5k & Fun Run - Celebrating Steve Proffitt

Race: Potters House 5k & Fun Run - Celebrating Steve Proffitt
Sat April 20, 2024 Springfield, MO 65804 US Directions

Events

5k Run/Walk

$35 9:00AM CDT Potter House 5k
College Students ONLY

5K Run/Walk Teams

9:00AM CDT Potters House 5K Teams

Virtual Run/Walk

$50 Registration ends April 20, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT

Place

724 S National Ave
Springfield, MO US 65804

Description

You are invited to join us at our 2nd Annual Potter's House - Steve Proffitt Legacy 5K & Fun Run. This is our second year officially hosting our 5K walk, jog and race, all serving as an opportunity to come together and raise funds for Potter's House, "the coffee shop that loves you back". Since 1999, the not-for-profit has been a home away from home and safe place for students to study, fellowship, and connect - all over a cup of coffee. Now in addition to the coffee shop we have the Studio next door where we weekly hold small group meetings and fellowship for International Students. This annual event also gives the opportunity to honor and celebrate the amazing life and ministry of co-founder Steve Proffitt (1954-2021).

See more at: https://www.thepoho.com/

Participants who register by March 27th will receive a free event t-shirt!

Prizes will be Potter's House swag and coffee gift certificates for winners in each category of runners. 

  • 1st-3rd Place 5K M&F
  • 1st-3rd Place Masters (40+) M&F

Virtual Registrants:

  • Packets will be sent the week following the in-person event.

Shirt Guarantee Deadline: March 27th, 2024

*Shirt not included in registered after the above date

Stay tuned for a treat after you complete the 5K!

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About POHO

STORY 

It all started as a dream. 

In 1999, Steve and Berna Proffitt dreamed up the idea of a cozy coffee house ministry that was open late to provide a safe space for students to study, fellowship, and connect - all over a cup of coffee. 

With more than 42,000 college students here in Springfield, and more than 1,000 international students - it became very apparent that the “mission field” Steve and Berna were called to was not “over there,” but “right here.” The Potter’s House officially opened the doors in November 2000. What began with about 20 college students meeting weekly in Steve and Berna’s home, Potter’s House has grown to more than 800 students walking through the doors every week.

Since opening in 1999, right across from Missouri State University, Potter’s House has lovingly been coined “the coffee house that loves you back.” Steve and Berna hit the ground running, and soon added Samson Latchison to the staff. These three ministered side by side to college students, spanning two plus decades. 

VALLEY 

In doing life together, also comes walking through dark and low valleys. Starting in August of 2019, Steve was admitted to Cox Hospital for a heart attack. Eventually, he was diagnosed with Smoldering Myeloma Associated AL Amyloidosis, a rare form of cancer. During this incredibly difficult time, the Potter’s House family came around the Proffitts with prayer, testimony of how the Lord had worked through them through their ministry, and so much more. On October 6th, 2021, Steve left this earth to be with the Father after his long fought battle with cancer.

VISION

While still alive, Steve had a strong vision for the Potter’s House - as well as the white house that sits right next door to the coffee shop. The vision was this - that in God’s timing, the space could be used for the same ministry and purpose - to bring students together to Him. After Steve’s passing, his wife Berna - amongst overwhelming grief - picked up that same vision. The white house next door would become new territory for the Potter’s House, and serve as a space for small group gatherings, intentional fellowship and study for international students in our area, as well as a safe place for counseling - and so much more. In nine months after raising support and being able to get the building, the white house next door has been renovated and ready for use! 

Through God’s call and provision, the Potter’s House is so excited to expand into this new space. Sitting next door to the Potter’s House is now - the Potter’s Studio. Through our coffee house and the Studio, the mission remains the same, though the reach increases. 

MISSION 

Potter’s House is a not-for-profit, faith-based ministry, supported entirely by the generous donations of individuals, businesses and churches. Without this financial support, we could not stay open for the thousands of students who come here for support, encouragement, mentoring, and community every year. Meeting our annual budget can only be accomplished through the regular, generous donations of people just like yourself. This year - we are excited to gather and show support together, in our first annual celebration 5K + walk. 

Whether you are a current student, have visited Potter’s House before or call it home, have also been impacted by cancer, are a runner in our community, or to celebrate the life of our dear friend Steve Proffitt - you are personally invited to join us in our 2nd Annual Steve Proffitt Celebration 5K and family fun walk. From the decades of ministry over cups of coffee on South National Avenue, to persevering through grief into the new space in the Studio - there is much to celebrate. You are invited to gather with us this Spring at the Potter’s House at 9am to run, or walk - on your own, with a friend, or with your whole family. The more the merrier! We’re so thankful for your support and friendship. We couldn’t do it without you! 

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