The Messenger October 2019

First Baptist Church 434 Baltimore Street Waterloo, IA 50701-2699

First Baptist Staff

Rev. Joe Greemore, Pastor

Rev. Carol Teare, Adult Choral Director

Susan Price, Christian Education

Dr. Randall Harlow, Organist

Don Huff, Lay Pastor

Shelby Greemore & Abi Agan,

Youth Ministry

Bishop Barnes, Custodian

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pastor Joe can be reached

at 319-231-4669.

Striving to serve our neighbors, community, and world with open

hearts and open doors for 165 years.

434 Baltimore St. Waterloo, Iowa 50701 (319) 234-1537

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Sunday:

Sunday School - 9:00 am Worship - 10:15 am

Leaving a Legacy

We all can help build a spiritual center, a wellspring of tradition, generosity, and value for posterity. Cultivation is our common work: nourishing those bodies, feeding that flame, tending these gardens. Preserving tradition, inspiring generations, truly leaving a legacy for the future...that is that work we have before us. Listen to Ralph Milton’s thoughts:

“I’d like to leave a legacy for Zoe and Jake. I’m not talking about money. If there’s some left when I go, it may be soon spent and forgotten. Every once in a while, when Jake or Zoe has done or said something delightful, their parents will say, ‘Just like Grandma Bev,’ or, ‘Sure takes after you, grandpa.’ They intend it as a compliment, and it’s music to our ears. “We all would like to believe that there is something good in us that we have passed on to the next generation. It’s a kind of immortality, I expect. Or at least I hope. I’d really like to see my grandchildren become adults and move out into the world. It’s not likely I’ll be around too much longer than that. But I like to think that part of me is in the their bodies, their minds, their souls, that they in turn will leave as a legacy to their children and their grandchildren. It’s nothing specific or tangible that I can put my finger on. But it’s there, nonetheless. “Is it nature or nurture? In other words, that part of ourselves that we want to pass on to our grandchildren – is it in the genes or is it something they absorb from the family and culture in which children grown?”

As you reflect on leaving a legacy, I hope you consider taking a Legacy Journey together during our special Sunday offering this month.

Giving thanks and praying for you! Your fellow laborer,

Rev. Joe Greemore

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Come Worship With Us Sunday at 10:15 a.m.

Rev. Joe Greemore, Lead Worship Pastor Season of Celebration

Sunday, Oct. 6 - The Heirloom of Faith

Holy Communion 2 Timothy 1: 1-14: “Do You Know Him?”

Music by Sanctuary Choir

Sunday, Oct. 13 - Get Up and Go Luke 17: 11-19, “The Gift of Gratitude”

Music by Sanctuary Choir

Sunday, Oct. 20 - Faith Persists Invite a Friend Sunday

Luke 18: 1-8, “A Parable of Persistence” Music by Sanctuary & Celebration Choirs

Sunday, Oct. 27 - Mission Sunday Puerto Rico Mission Team Sharing

Music by Band of Light

Worship Leaders Oct. 6 - Beverly McCusker Oct. 13 - Patty Jenkins Oct. 20 - Rev. Carol Teare Oct. 27 - Puerto Rico Mission Team

Greeters Oct. 6 - Candi Newman Oct. 13 - Jean Nelson Oct. 20 - Sharon King & Bobbi Jo Schaffnit Oct. 27 - Patty & Chuck Stilwill

Coffee and Fellowship Oct. 6 - Christian Education Team Oct. 13 - Diaconate Team Oct. 20 - Mission Team Oct. 27 - Trustees Team

October Birthdays

1 - Connie Drewes 17 - Shannon Freeland 1 - Greg Hoeppner 21 - Leonard Harmon

4 - Dwayne Price 24 - Jackson Satterlee 5 - Karder Bravener 27 - Rick Anderson 11 - Sandee Harmon 27 - Ed Murray 12 - Donna Huff 27 - Colin Satterlee 13 - Patty Stilwill 28 - Andrew Nielsen 14 - Bonnie Ishman 30 - Wanda Hoeppner 14 - Malorie Myers 31 - Dan Bravener 15 - Carolyn Vandeventer

This poem was submitted by a gracious and grateful member of our church family, reflecting during the Season of Creation:

For flowers that bloom about our feet, Father, we thank Thee.

For tender grass so fresh, so sweet, Father, we thank Thee.

For the song of bird and hum of bee, For all things fair we hear or see, Father in heaven, we thank Thee.

For blue of stream and blue of sky,

Father, we thank Thee. For pleasant shade of branches high,

Father, we thank Thee. For fragrant air and cooling breeze, For beauty of the blooming trees, Father in heaven, we thank Thee.

For this new morning with its light,

Father, we thank Thee. For rest and shelter of the night,

Father, we thank Thee. For health and love, for love and friends,

For everything Thy goodness sends, Father in heaven, we thank Thee.

- by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Team Meetings Monday, Oct. 14, 6:15 p.m.

Please make every effort to attend your church leadership meeting this month. __________________________________________

Community Meal Wednesday, Oct. 30, 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Invite your friends & neighbors to the meal. Sign up to help prepare, serve, and clean up.

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Wednesday Night Kids Meal Please sign up on the hallway board to help prepare, serve and clean up our Wednesday night meals for children, youth and leaders. Contact Susan for more information and menu details.

October Anniversaries

11 - Brenda & Ed Murray 20 - Shannon & Brian Freeland

The Legacy Journey Begins Oct. 13

“The Legacy Journey is a biblically-based course that teaches you how to truly live and leave a legacy for generations to come. This course will lead you deeper into investing, basic estate planning, purposeful living, safeguarding your legacy, and discovering the keys to generational wealth and true generosity.” (Website) What’s keeping you from creating the legacy of your dreams? Join this exciting class and let’s take a journey together. An excellent companion to Financial Peace University, this will get you planning toward leaving a family legacy that will last and last. Could there be a better time to learn, grow, and prepare as we approach stewardship season? Why wait? Sign up under Activity #3 to join this special class beginning October 13. Cost: your time, well invested! ($100/individual value)

THANK YOU… Thank you to our Bible Sponsors who gave towards the purchase of new Bibles for our children and youth. Dear Church Family, Thanks for all your love and support at this most difficult time. We appreciate all your prayers and visits to Ray. Our family will be forever grateful. With love, Joan Iehl & Family ____________________________________________ CONDOLENCES… We extend our sincere condolences to the family of Ray Iehl who passed away on Aug. 30; to Bruce Foust on the passing of his brother, David on Sept. 7; and to Susie Walker on the passing of her mother on Sept. 13. Invite a Friend Sunday is October 20!

Let’s CELEBRATE!!

Invite a Friend Sunday is October 20th. This is your opportunity to CELEBRATE the blessings of First Baptist and invite a friend or neighbor to join you in church. We are a great place to learn about God’s love, to find friends, to work and sing together, to serve our neighbors a meal and offer a helping hand to people in our community and around the world. You can learn to play bells, join others in the choir, join Bible studies, fellowship, play games, and eat together at FBC. Tell others about the good thing we have here. CELEBRATE First Baptist in October by inviting a friend on October 20 or before!

Post cards will be available to handout to friends with information about our services and location. The adult and children’s choirs will be singing during worship and we’ll be offering a small baked gift to our guests after worship.

Fall and Winter Clothing Giveaway

Once again, we need your help! FBC is participating in the Fall Church Row Coalition Clothing Giveaway on Saturday, October 19th at Blessed Sacrament Church. We need your help to collect good, used adult and children’s clothing, coats, boots, hats, scarves, and mittens. Blankets, towels, pillows, and other bedding are also much needed items. You may bring your gently used items to the drop-off container in the church entryway to take them downstairs to the stage in the social room. Thank you for your help. Those willing to help sort items on Friday, Oct. 18th can contact Wini Dewey.

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2019 World Mission Offering “Let Living Water Flow”

Every fall ABC congregations across our country and Puerto Rico come together for a time of awareness, advocacy and action for global mission. The World Mission Offering gives us an opportunity to celebrate and support the ministries that God is using to transform the world. Our church will be receiving the World Mission Offering during the month of October. Our goal is $1,500. We will be kicking off the campaign with a parade of flags during morning worship on October 6th. The 2019 World Mission Offering will highlight the Ministry Priorities of Evangelism and Discipleship, Immigrants and Refugees, and Education. While these represent only a fraction of IM’s ministries, they provide a window into what God is doing worldwide through our 123 global servants, 900+ volunteers, 43 home staff and 250+ global partners. Please give generously to support the 2019 World Mission Offering and help us reach our goal of $1,500.

Prayer Team

Prayer team will meet on Wed., October 2nd from 6:15-6:45 p.m. in Room 20 (Quilters Room) and will finish in time for adult choir practice. Our next scheduled prayer time is Oct. 16th and will continue on the first and third Wednesdays each month. We will pray the scriptures and personal prayers when asked. If you can’t attend, feel free to put your written prayer requests in the office or Marcia Street’s mailbox in the church hallway.

AmazonSmile

What is AmazonSmile? - It is a simple and automatic way for you to support First Baptist every time you shop, at no cost to you. Ho do you shop at AmazonSmile? - Simply go to smile. amazon.com from the web browser on your computer. How do you select First Baptist to support when shopping on AmazonSmile? - On your first visit to smile. amazon.com, you need to select First Baptist Church 434 Baltimore to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. AmazonSmile will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile. amazon.com will result in a donation. Can you use your existing Amazon.com account? - Yes, you use the same account. Which products are eligible for charitable donations? - Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on the product detail page. How much of your purchase does Amazon donate? - The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from eligible purchases. Please consider this easy way to help support FBC!

September Team Meetings

Christian Education

* Youth Bake Sale is Sunday, Oct. 20.

* Youth will be attending Region Youth Event Nov. 1-3 in Cedar Rapids.

* Worked on 2020 budget.

* CE Team will continue to host the Welcome Desk on Sunday mornings.

Diaconate The Diaconate Team did not meet in September. Missions

A banner for Community Meals was purchased to advertise monthly meals.

World Mission Offering will be received in October with a goal of $1,500.

Rev. William Vum from WCCC will be here on Sunday, Oct. 20 to share with us about missions impacting the Burmese people.

Guidelines for future church mission trips are being developed.

Trustees

The bathroom near the church library will be remodeled for handicap and unisex use.

New computer software for the sanctuary has been approved.

Budget for 2020 was submitted.

ABWM

• IA East Fall Event at Cedar Rapids FBC/Brethren on Saturday, Oct. 19.

• We are hosting Church Women United World Community Day on Friday, Nov. 1st.

• All women in the community are invited to attend “The Gathering” on Sat., Nov. 9th from 8am-Noon at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Dayton Oaks Camp 5K Log Jog Saturday, October 12, 9:00 a.m.

Dayton Oaks Camp 3717 Taylor Ave., Dayton, IA 50530

Come and participate in the 1st Annual Log Jog Run/Walk Fundraiser at Dayton Oaks Camp on Saturday, Oct. 12th. The race begins at 9am and race packets can be picked up after 8am. Cost is $35 which includes race, event t-shirt, meal & music following the race. Race course will consist of 3.1 miles of trail running through the camp property. Spectators are welcome too! Register online at www.daytonoaks.org under the Log Jog tab.

Youth Bake Sale Sunday, October 20

Help us raise funds for R.Y.E, our Region Youth event!

You can help by BUYING baked goods and

snacks before and after service on Sunday, October 20th!

So bring your cash/checkbooks and come see our smiling faces and yummy treats!

YOUTH Save-the-Date!

Mark your calendars for the upcoming:

Sunday, October 13th:

1. RYE registration DUE 2. Youth Gathering: Byrnes Park 2-4pm

Wednesday, October 30th:

1. RYE Parent Meeting 5:30pm

Questions? Need a fall calendar? Contact the youth coordinators:

Abi: abigailnagan@gmail.com

641-891-4645 (A) Shelby: sgreemore2016@gmail.com

319-231-4628(S)

Financial Report (as of 8/31/19) Checking/Savings $61,191.81

RBC $61,171.80 Foundation $58,329.15

August Contributions $13,180.00 August Expenses $16,292.36 November Communion Offering

Support our monthly Community Meals by giving to the November Communion Offering. Our fund is currently somewhat depleted and we’d like to raise enough money to last for the whole year, if possible. We are so grateful for the people who have already donated. This ministry has been so well supported in the past that we want to thank all the workers, bakers, salad makers, servers, and clean uppers who have been a part of it!

-Wini Dewey, Dianne Van Gorder & Patty Stilwill

October 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat World Mission Offering 10/6-10/27 Goal $1,500

“The Legacy Journey” Sunday School Class 10/13-11/10, 9am in the Library

1 9:30am Staff

Noon Quilters

6pm Mindfulness

6pm Masons

6:30 Prayer

Shawl Ministry

2 5pm Dinner 5:30-6:45 Friends Club, Youth & Mom’s Group 6:15 Prayer Team 6:45 Adult Choir

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6pm NA

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6 9am Sunday School 10:15 Worship Noon Church Row Coalition - FUMC

7 7:30 pm NA

8 9:30am Staff

Noon Quilters

6pm Mindfulness

9 9:30am ABWM Board 4:30-6:30pm Food Pack 5pm Dinner 5:30-6:45 Friends Club & Mom’s Group 6:45 Adult Choir

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6pm NA

6:30pm NOW

6:30 Unity Circle

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12 9am Dayton Oaks Log Jog

13 9am S. School 10:15 Worship 2pm Youth Gather-ing @ Byrnes Park

14 6:15pm Team Meetings 7:30 Admin. Council

7:30 pm NA

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9:30am Staff

Noon-Quilters

Noon Pastors

Lunch

16 5pm Dinner 5:30-6:45 Friends Club, Youth & Mom’s Group 6:15 Prayer Team 6:45 Adult Choir

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Noon Friendly

Stars Circle - F.

Village

6pm NA

6:30pm NOW

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ABWM Fall

Event - C.R.

9-10:30am Clothing Give-away @ Blessed Sacrament

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Invite a Friend Youth Bake Sale 9am S. School 10:15 Worship

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7:30 pm NA

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9:30am Staff

Noon Quilters

5:30 Stewardship

Committee meets

23 5 pm Dinner 5:30-6:45 Friends Club, Youth & Mom’s Group 6:45 Adult Choir

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6pm NA

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27 9am S. School 10:15 Worship

28 7:30 pm NA

29 9:30am Staff

Noon Quilters

30 4:30 pm Community Meal 5:30-6:45 Friends Club, Youth & Mom’s Group 6:45 Adult Choir

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6pm NA

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Region Youth Event (RYE) 2019 November 1-3, 2019

Church on Northland in Cedar Rapids For students in grades 6-12.

Registration is $55 per person BEFORE Oct. 15. ($60 after Oct. 15) **Come join us for Worship, Small Groups, Workshops, Service Projects, Ice Arena/Broomball, and a Weekend of Fun!! Speaker: Adam Sieff Music: Orchard Hill

Feed My Starving Children Food Pack October 7-9, 2019

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Volunteer your time to help pack food for the Feed My Starving Children campaign to be held Oct. 7-9 at Westminster on Kimball Ave. Visit www.wpcw.org/fmsc for more information and to sign up for a time slot. Packing Dates & Times: Mon., Oct. 7 12:00-2pm, 7-9pm Tues., Oct. 8 12:00-2pm, 7-9pm Wed., Oct. 9 4:30-6:30pm, 7-9pm

The Gathering Saturday, November 9, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Westminster Presbyterian Church $10 tickets are on sale now!

Come to this ladies-only event for a four hour experience with Many Sullivan. There will be complimentary brunch appetizers & beverages. Women and girls from 13 to 113 are welcome! Get your $10 ticket today from Debbie Foust or call the church office.

Puerto Rico Mission Team Sharing Sunday, October 27, 10:15 a.m.

This past June, 13 people from FBC traveled to Puerto Rico as part of the “Rebuilding, Restoring, and Renewing Puerto Rico” mission following Hurricane Maria in 2017. Join us on Sunday, Oct. 27 when the Puerto Rico Mission Team will share their experiences in worship through photos and stories.

Rhythms of the Spirit November 11-15, 2019

Dayton Oaks Camp

Do you struggle for balance between prayer and activity? Do you long for a more quiet center, time for silence and reflection? This 5-day conference, offered in a retreat style, is a unique opportunity to explore and practice the transformed life together. Leadership Team: Bill Englund, Carol Teare, Jennifer Davidson, Brad Berglund Download registration form at www.rhythmsofthespirit.com or contact Jacquline Saxon, Region Executive Minister at 515-278-1411 or exec@mid-abc.org.

ABWM Fall Event Sisters Seeking Wholeness

Saturday, October 19, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm The Church on Northland, Cedar Rapids

All women and young girls of FBC are invited to Sisters Seeking Wholeness Fall Event with guest speaker, Rev. Jacque Saxon. Cost is only $10 per person which includes lunch and is payable at the door. Please contact the church office to make your reservation and to carpool by October 14th.