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October 22, 2015October 22, 2015October 22, 2015October 22, 2015
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.
Church Office:
785/843.0020, ext. 201
www.firstbaptistlawrence.com
Rev. Matt Sturtevant
Senior Pastor, x.202
Rev. Cheryl Harader
Associate Pastor of Adult Spiritual
Formation, x.204
Rev. Melissa Lumpkin
Adjunct for Children’s Spiritual For-
mation, x.205
Jenny Purvis
Office Manager, x.203
Evelyn Falen
Organist
Mark Robinson
Chancel Choir Director
Christy Miller
8:30 Worship Instrumentalist
Holly Grassy
Bookkeeper, (785) 917-9622
John Pauls
Moderator
Buddy Langford
Custodian
Preparing for Worship
October 25, 2015
Worship at 8:30 & 10:45 a.mWorship at 8:30 & 10:45 a.mWorship at 8:30 & 10:45 a.mWorship at 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.
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Rev. Matthew Sturtevant
Scripture: James 1.2-8
Come Celebrate
with us!
Sunday, November 1Sunday, November 1Sunday, November 1Sunday, November 1
Services of Dedication
8:30 and 10:45 AM
Open House
2-4 PM
First Baptist Church
Would Like to
invite you to
celebrate with us
in our new
worship and
welcome space!
Our renovated
Narthex and
Sanctuary are ready to
share and we want to
invite you to the party!
Sanctuary of the Cinema, Oct. 25 6 p.m. The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden
2013, Documentary Not Rated
121 min., English
Dir. Daniel Geller, Dayna Goldfine
Reading from letters, journals and memoirs, Cate Blanchett, Diane Kruger and others help narrate
this little-known tale of a handful of European dreamers whose relocation to the Galapagos Islands
in the 1930s took a tragic turn.
WorshipSeriesOctober11-25Historians tell us that cultural change in our world is happening not only rapidly, but ex-
ponentially. Not only do we see changes in technology, communication, and current
events, but also in our ways of understanding moral, ethical, and cultural shifts as well. As
societal norms and mores are being defined and re-defined at a breakneck pace, assump-
tions about what is “right” and “wrong” are not as clear as they once were. Our beliefs
about war, violence, sexuality, personal behavior, and a host of other issues are more com-
plex and less predictable then they once were.
What is a Christian to do?
As we watch so much change around us, how can we speak a word of truth? How can we know the truth? Can
we even use the word “truth” anymore? How can we know what God wants for our world? What do the life and
teachings of Christ speak to our context? What should we believe?
Throughout the weeks of October, and this final Sunday in the series, we will explore these questions together,
conversing with the New Testament book of James. While James is simple, clear, and blunt, he is a force for
love and not bluster. You are invited as together we learn from James, growing in knowledge and wisdom.
October 25: Is there Room for Doubt? (James 1.2-8)
RIGHT
&
Wrong
Marilyn Wright November 2
Julie Goans-Heinz November 7
Troy Reimer November 7
Claire Murphy November 8
Lee Carlson November 12
Evelyn Falen November 13
John Pattinson November 13
Lee Rader November 15
Jim Lord November 17
Patricia Acker November 18
Shane Schenkel November 18
Kyle Yoder November 19
Letha Bush November 20
Robert Heacock November 21
Ken Hite November 21
Clark Havenor November 23
Elaine Harris November 24
Paul Stevens November 25
Evan Yoder November 25
Brent Lamb November 27
Benjamin Reimer November 28
Remember in Prayer
International Ministries Missionaries: Marilyn Raatz, IM
consultant serving throughout middle Africa
Regional Minister: ABC or Central Pacific Coast, Rev.
Miriam Mendez, serving in Portland, OR
Local congregation: First Church of the Nazarene
You are invited to send prayer requests to:
(E-mail coordinator) Betty Colbert, [email protected]
(Telephone Prayer Chain) Hazel Nitcher, 843-5302,
Annie Merriam, 841-1384, or Judy Stuart, 856-1782,
or the church office: 843-0020,
Nominating Ministry Request Have you been or are you currently a ministry chair? If
you have ever received a ‘white notebook’ which con-
tains ministry tasks, job descriptions, etc. would you
please return it to the church office as soon as you are
able. It is time to review contents and make updates/
corrections. Thank you!
Children’s Corner
Wednesday Evenings:
Pre-K through 1st graders! Each Wednesday from 6:30-
7:30 p.m. we will have a Bible lesson, craft, and play time.
10/28—Miracle Story of Jesus
11/4—Good Shepherd
See you soon! Miss Amy & Pastor Melissa.
Sunday Mornings:
2 yrs through 2nd graders who would like to be angels in
the Christmas Play (Dec. 6) will practice Away in a Manger
each week during our regular Sunday school song time.
Christmas Play Schedule: Oct. 25—King Herod/Emperor, 3 Kings, Soldiers, and
Shepherds
Nov. 1—Mary, Joseph, Angel & Narrators 1, 2, & 3
Nov. 8—Scenes 1 & 2
Nov. 15—Scenes 3 & 4
Nov. 22—ALL cast
Dec. 5—ALL cast, dress rehearsal, 8:30—10:30 a.m.
Dec. 6—3-8th graders, 3:00 p.m.
2yrs-2nd grade, 3:30 p.m.
Performance time, 4:00 p.m.
Children’s Sabbath: Save the date! Nov. 29
Youth Fundraiser Breakfast, Oct. 25
9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Waffles & Sausage
NO EVENING ABY: October 25
Ques�ons about ABY? Please contact Pastor Cheryl, 843-0020 or Cher-
yl@firstbap�stlawrence.com
Sr. High: Wednesday Night Bible Study
10/28—Bible study
Operation Christmas Child
2015 Demonstrate God’s love in a tangible
way to needy children through Opera-
tion Christmas Child. Shoe boxes
filled with small toys, personal hy-
giene items, and greetings are shipped
throughout the world by Samaritan’s Purse International Re-
lief Organization.
You are invited to fill a box, provide ingredients for a box,
or donate $7 per box for shipping to the K-2 Sunday school
class at First Baptist. Boxes will be delivered to a local collec-
tion site by Nov. 23. Find instructions for filling a box at
www.samaritanspurse.org or contact the church office.
Boxes can be turned in to the K-2 classroom, located near
the south bathrooms, or the church office. We especially wel-
come those who would like to “adopt a shoe box” by contributing $7 to
cover postage per box or contribute a small amount to go toward the
purchase of items. All financial donations should be made out
to First Baptist Church with Operation Christmas Child on
the memo line (OCC). The final day to turn in a box or
money is Sunday, Nov. 22. Save the Date! January 29-30-31
Women’s Retreat 2016
Join us at Lake Doniphan Conference & Retreat Center
in beautiful Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Plan on a total
weekend price of $180-200. To hold our reservation,
we need to know who will be attending by Sat.,
Nov. 14. Please contact the church office as soon as
possible. [email protected] or 843-0020
Thank you!
First Baptist Church
1330 Kasold Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66049
785/843-0020
785/843-0021 (fax)
www.firstbaptistlawrence.com
Sunday Morning
Volunteers
Oct. 25
Nursery 10:45 a.m.—Amy
Munsterman
Extended Care 10:45 a.m.—
April Hite
Life of the Church
Thursday, Oct. 22
7:30 p.m.—Chancel Choir rehearsal
Saturday, Oct. 24
9:30 a.m.—Women’s breakfast (Perkins)
Sunday, Oct. 25
8:30 a.m.—Worship
9:00-10:15 a.m.—ABY Breakfast Fundraiser
9:30 a.m.—Sunday School
10:45 a.m.—Worship
12:00 p.m.—1/4ly Business Gathering
12:00 p.m.—Play practice(see inside calendar)
5:00 p.m.—NO ABY
6:00 p.m.—Sanctuary of the Cinema
Monday, Oct. 26
8:00 p.m.—rebroadcast of FBC worship
(public access channel 99)
Tuesday, Oct. 27
7:00 p.m.—Finance ministry mtg.
Wednesday, Oct. 28
12 p.m.-2 p.m.—Food Pantry open
6:00 p.m.—Wednesday Meal
6:30 p.m.—Sacred Music Academy
Looking Ahead:
Nov. 5—Afternoon Perkins Group, 2 p.m.
By the Numbers...as of Oct. 18, 2015
GENERAL OPERATING
Weekly Receipts: $2,964.25
YTD Receipts: $220,530.90
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Weekly Receipts: $5,742.55
Cumulative Giving: $438,734.46
If you would like more detailed financial information, please
contact our bookkeeper at [email protected], 917-9622.
Thank you for your generous giving. Your generosity helps to
make our many ministries possible.
The Leaflet newsletter is a weekly production of First
Baptist Church. If you would like to receive the news-
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ments, please contact the church office:
You may receive a hard copy in the mail by request:
843-0020. Copies are available for pick up each Sun-
day.
Wednesday,October28: October 28 – Due to conflicting schedules, we will not have a “Fall
Fun Night”, instead we will have a themed meal, followed by Sacred
Music academy for the children and a time for adults to gather.
Costumes encouraged!
Wed. Meal
Oct. 28
Halloween themed menu
Nov. 4
Pasta & Marinara or Alfredo sauce,
corn, salad, dessert
Friendship Square would like to invite FBC
gals & friends to join them for breakfast this
Saturday, October 24th, at Perkins restaurant
in Lawrence,
corner of Ousdahl & Clinton Pkwy (23rd St).
We will gather at 9:30 a.m.
Hope to see you then!
Quarterly Business Gathering This Sunday
12:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary (no luncheon)