april 3 this week at fbc
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Church Leadership Our ministers and lay leaders are
available to answer any questions you
may have to help you connect with
the ministries of First Baptist Church.
Rev. Matt Sturtevant
Senior Pastor, x. 202
Rev. Dr. Meredith Holladay
Associate Pastor of
Spiritual Formation, x. 204
Jenny Purvis
Office Manager, x.203
Nathan Benfield
Volunteer Building Manager, x.201
Jim Davidson
Chancel Choir Director
Holly Grassy
Bookkeeper
John Pauls
Moderator
Evelyn Falen
Organist
Buddy Langford
Custodian
Church Office:
785/843.0020
www.firstbaptistlawrence.com
Palm Sunday and Holy Week
Schedule, April 13-20
April 13—Palm Sunday
Your child is invited to
participate in a palm pro-
cessional during the 11
a.m. worship service. Chil-
dren should come to Rm.
139 at 10:50 a.m. They will
receive a palm branch and instructions.
Immediately following the processional
they will return to a seat with you in the
sanctuary. Two-five year olds will then go
to extended care.
April 13—Sanctuary of the Cinema
6:00 p.m., A Serious Man, Judson Rm.
(see next page for more information)
Monday-Friday, April 14-18
Ecumenical Holy Week Services
Trinity Lutheran Church
1245 New Hampshire St.
Services begin at noon, followed by a
light lunch. No lunch following Good
Friday Service.
April 16
No Wednesday Evening Meal
Meet and Eat groups are encouraged to
meet together instead.
April 17—Maundy Thursday
7:00 p.m.: Communion and
Foot Washing service
April 18– Good Friday
7:00 p.m.: Joint Worship Service
at First Presbyterian Church
(2415 Clinton Parkway)
Combined choirs:
Requiem for the Living, Dan Forrest
April 20– Easter Sunday
8-10:30 a.m. An Easter Flower Cross will
be located at the courtyard entrance.
Please bring fresh flowers from
your garden (or store bought.)
6:30 a.m. Sunrise service, outside
8-10:30 a.m. Easter Breakfast served
in the Roger Williams Room
8:30 a.m. Worship, sanctuary
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 Worship, sanctuary
April 21—Easter Monday
Church office closed.
Preparing for Worship
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Rev. Matthew Sturtevant
Scripture:
Job 42.7-17
Easter Flowers for Sanctuary
Our sanctuary will be decorated with
flowers for Easter Sunday as a memori-
al to or in honor of our loved ones.
If you would like to purchase a
plant, please fill out a form and place in
offering plate or contact the church
office no later than April 13.
(Forms are also available throughout the building in Sunday
School rooms and on the First Touch table.)
By e-mail: [email protected]
Vacation Bible School
June 9-13, 2014
This year we are partnering with
several local churches for a combined
Vacation Bible School. We will work
together with Trinity Lutheran, Plym-
outh Congregational, and Peace Men-
nonite Churches to coordinate and
celebrate VBS.
The theme is “Workshop of Wonders: Imagine & Build
with God,” and VBS will be in the evenings, June 9-13, 2014
located at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Each evening will begin with a meal for children and par-
ents. The week will conclude with a concert and pot luck pic-
nic at South Park.
The cost is $15/child, $45/family max.
Registration deadline: May 23.
Registration and Volunteer forms will be available soon.
Family Promise Host Week
April 13-20
If you are able to provide food or serve as an evening
or overnight host, please contact Wendy Wheeler, 393-
3688. Currently, these spots are available:
Provide meal 4/16
Host 7-9 p.m. 4/14 or 4/18
Overnight host: 4/14, 4/15, or 4/16
Lawrence Family Promise invites you to participate in the 4th Annual Wayne Simeon Free
Throw Challenge. Make your hoop dreams come true at Allen Fieldhouse and help Family
Promise while you’re at it on Sunday, April 13, $10 per shooter/50 per team. For all
the details please visit: http://calledtogreatness.com/events/free-throw/
Lawrence Habitat for Humanity
Women Build
Mother's Day 5K
We need your help to make the Mother's’ Day 5K a
success. If you would like to volunteer, please visit this
website: http://lawrencehabitat.org/wowrun/
Volunteer meetings will be on April 14 and May 4
(required) at 4:30 p.m.
Please contact Maddie at 832-0777 for more infor-
mation. Thank you!
~Troy Reimer, FBC Habitat for Humanity Liaison
Sanctuary of the Cinema
April 13
6:00 p.m.
“A Serious Man” Comedy/Drama
2009, 1h, 46m, Rated R
Larry Gopnik, a Midwestern
mathematics teacher, watch-
es his life unravel over multi-
ple sudden incidents.
Though seeking meaning and
answers amidst his turmoil,
he seems to keep sinking.
Out of the Whirlwind:
Questions from Job
“Then the Lord answered Job out of the
whirlwind...” Job 38.1
Our Lenten exploration of
the Book of Job and questions
of faith concludes this Sunday:
April 6: “Why?”
Job 42.7-17
Remember in Prayer Bill Arnold, recovering from surgery
Phyllis Burkhart, preparing for surgery
John DeMott, broken leg
Deb Hinshaw, recovering from surgery
Kris Kennedy, brother-in-law of Neal & Jenny Purvis, died
last evening, (4/2).
International Ministries Missionary: Deb Mulneix, serving
in India
Regional Minister: ABC of Massachusetts: Rev. Robert
Middleton, serving in North Attleboro, MA
Local congregation: 9th Street Missionary
Chupper Schedule:
4/6: Yoder/Reimer
4/13: Robinson
4/20: No ABY—(Easter Sunday)
Summer Camp Registration due!
Please let Pastor Meredith know if your
student(s) will be going. Final day to register:
April 27. Also please let her know if you need
financial assistance.
Spring Retreat Sign-Ups Due!
The total cost for the Spring Retreat is $25.
Dates: May 9-11, Tall Oaks Conference Center
FBC Book Club
The April selection is Slave by Mende Nazer.
This book is an autobiography about a wom-
an who, at the age of 12, was seized from her
village in Sudan and sold into slavery. It is a
revealing book about the continuing prob-
lem of human trafficking in our present age.
Discussion: April 14 at 7:00 pm, church library.
The May selection is The Case for the
Psalms, by N. T. Wright. This book is
a study of the Psalms as a guide for
how to worship, pray and live. Unfor-
tunately it is not available at the Law-
rence library, but there are several
copies in the Johnson County public library system. Discus-
sion: May 12, at 7:00 pm., church library.
Women’s Groups in April
Afternoon Group:
Tuesday, April 8, 2:00 p.m.
Perkins Restaurant—1711 W. 23rd St
Friendship Square:
Tuesday, April 8, 7:00 p.m.
Home of Sally Don Weinaug, 1027 Hartland Dr.
Evening Group:
Monday, April 14, 7:00 p.m.
Signs of Life Bookstore, 722 Massachusetts St.
Please call or text Kimberly Sturtevant to request childcare,
785-230-2303.
First Baptist Church
1330 Kasold Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66049
785/843-0020
785/843-0021 (fax)
www.firstbaptistlawrence.com
Be Part of Our Family Photo Directory!
Make an appointment to have your pic-
ture taken by Lifetouch Photography.
Portrait dates are April 30, May 1, 2, and
3. Simply go to our church website,
www.firstbaptistlawrence.com and click
on the link ‘Church Portraits’. It will take you right to a
sign-up page. If you do not have access to a computer,
please call the church office and we will make an appoint-
ment for you at your specified time.
—Jim Lewis, Membership Ministry
Office Notes
Nathan is in Arizona and will return approx. April 15.
Meredith will be preaching at Second Baptist Church in Liberty Friday
evening, Saturday evening, and Sunday morning, as part of their youth
DiscipleNow weekend.
By the Numbers…as of March 30, 2014
GENERAL OPERATING
Weekly Receipts: $7,605.72
YTD Receipts: $90,789.37
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Weekly Receipts: $3,073.00
Cumulative Giving: $237,548.25
If you would like more detailed financial information, please
contact our bookkeeper at [email protected].
Thank you for your generous giving. Your generosity helps to
make our many ministries possible.
Sunday Morning Volunteers
Nursery 9:30 a.m.—Amy Munsterman
11:00 a.m.—Amy Munsterman
Extended Care John Mathis
Life of the Church
Sunday, April 6
8:30 a.m.—Worship
9:30 a.m.—Sunday School
11:00 a.m.—Worship
5:00 p.m.—ABY/Chupper
Tuesday, April 8
11:00 a.m.—Newsletter announcements due
Wednesday, April 9
6:00— All-Church meal, RWR
Thursday, April 10
7:30 p.m.—Chancel Choir rehearsal
Looking Ahead:
4/13: Palm Sunday
4/13: Sanctuary of the Cinema
4/13: Family Promise Week begins
4/18: Good Friday combined evening
worship at First Presbyterian Church
4/20: Easter Sunday
4/27: Quarterly Business Gathering
Wednesday Night Supper
April 9
6:00 p.m.
2014 Ministry Chairs:
Please begin sending your reports for our quarterly business gathering on
April 27. Contact the church office or your ministry steward if you have
any questions. Thank you!
~Jenny Purvis