this week at fbc 26 september
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September 26, 2013September 26, 2013September 26, 2013September 26, 2013
Preparing for Worsh
September 29, 2013September 29, 2013September 29, 2013September 29, 2013
Nineteenth Sunday Nineteenth Sunday Nineteenth Sunday Nineteenth Sunday
after Pentecost after Pentecost after Pentecost after Pentecost
Singing our faith
“this is my father’s world
Rev. matthew sturtevant
Scripture: Psalm 24
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
October Worship Series:
Matthew 25
Our Call to Mercy and Justice
October 6—World Communion Sunday
“I was hungry and you fed me.”
Reflections on Sharing a Table
October 13—Health Care and the Faith“I was sick and you cared for me.”
Moment for Mission with Heartland
Medical Clinic
Church-wide Tour of Clinic at 1 pm
(see page 4)
October 20—Children’s Sabbath
“the least of these”
Beating Swords into Plowshares
Micah 4.1-5
(see below for more information)October 27—Our Mission
with Dezo and Haiti
“I was a stranger and you
welcomed me.”
Children’s Sabbath—October 20
Sponsored by the Children's Defense Fund, the National Ob-
servance of Children's Sabbaths Celebration is a way for faith com-
munities to celebrate children as sacred gifts of the Divine, and pro- vides the opportunity for houses of worship to renew and live out
their moral responsibility to care, protect and advocate for all chil-
dren.
This celebration is a part of a broader children's movement that aims to unite com
munities and religious congregations of all faiths across the nation in shared concern
for children and a common commitment to improving their lives and working for ju
tice on their behalf. In that respect, each action is bigger, more powerful and more in
spiring than the efforts of any one celebration.
We will celebrate our first Children’s Sabbath as a community, along with other
churches, synagogues, and mosques around the nation, on October 20.
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Children Matter: Conversations about Faith, Childhood and Parenting
Which would you rather explain to your child: How babies are born, or why are
violence and killing so much a part of the biblical stories in the Hebrew Scriptures?
How the motor in your car works or what Easter means?
Talking to our children—of any age—about questions of faith, scripture, belief is
one of the biggest challenges of parenting and mentoring children. Parents often do
not feel equipped, prepared, or knowledgeable enough to confront their children’s
questions with them.
This Wednesday a group of us gathered to wonder together—to wonder about
how children grow and develop as people, and how their faith develops along with
their intellect, their social skills and identity, and their personhood. We wondered
together about our own faith journey and how we might share alongside the journeys of the younger and youngest
among us.
We shared the anxieties and doubts about finding answers to some of the seemingly-simple, yet quite difficult ques
tions from children. How do we raise our children to have faith? How will we feel confident enough in our own faith
shape theirs?
This time was an interesting and thoughtful time to share together insights and doubts, experiences and questions.
I hope you will consider joining us next month as we continue the conversation about how to nurture the faith identit
and development of our children. “Children Matter” is specifically for parents of children birth through 5th grade,though anyone who wants to join in the conversation is invited!
—Pastor Mere
Children Matter: A Parent’s Perspective
I know, I know. You all are used to reading my perspectives in the newsletter, so this may not seem like anything
new. But I write today not only as a pastor at FBC, but also a parent who has children at the church and one who is t
ing to make sense of how to accomplish the complex task of parenting.
Wednesday night was an incredibly helpful step in that journey. Pastor Meredith graciously suggested that I attend
the “Children Matter” conversation, not as a pastor, but as a parent. Kimberly and I were able to sit together, listen t
gether, and learn together more about the task and call of parenting. Pastor Meredith guided all of us through some i
sightful teachings about the ways that children learn about God and the world. A few gleanings that I would share:
• Children change. Of course, it is obvious that the faith of children is going to change over the years. But even m
extensive education, training, and experience in the areas of faith development don't necessarily prepare me for th
moment when one of my own kids has a question about faith as they are getting ready to jump out of the van for
school! While I had stored in my brain a great deal of what we talked about Wednesday, it was good to hear again
the theory and tenets of faith development. It was especially meaningful while I was able to sit next to my wife an
relate it to our own kids’ development of the last years and months, and even stories from that morning!
• It’s not just about us. It is helpful to have a reminder that we are not alone. There is so much pressure on parent
today that we make sure our kids are perfectly educated, holistically well-rounded, and impeccably behaved. It is
nice to be able to sit down with other parents and admit that we don't have all the answers. Nor do we do it rightthe time. It was a relief to be reminded that we share the task of parenting with other parents, church leaders, Sun
day school teachers and a host of other members of the “village” that it takes to raise a child.
• Yet, it is about us. We live in a society in which we tend to farm out most of the aspects of our lives to other
“experts.” Fixing our car. Making our food. Caring for our lawns. It is tempting to believe we just need to find
right “experts” to make sure our kids get the right theological education and grow up to be good Christian adults.
Wednesday night was a good reminder that the task of faith development is first and foremost the responsibility (
opportunity!) of parents. While I can’t teach my kids piano or be there for every minute of their school day, I can
and should take seriously my responsibility to live my faith at home, honor their faith questions, and demonstrate
love of Christ in the ways we talk and play and grow together. I invite you next month to join us on that adventu
—Pastor M
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Remember in Prayer
We express our sympathy to the Vernon Lytle family followin
his death on Sept. 15. Services were held at Rumsey-Yost
Sept. 21.
International Ministries Missionary: Ivy & Emerson Wu, servi
in Macau.
American Baptist Home Mission Society Missionary: Area Mi
ters: ABC of the Rocky Mountains, Dr. William Mankin,
serving in Laramie, Wyoming.Local congregation: Immanuel Lutheran Church University S
dent Center
Family Promise
Founder to Speak
Oct. 3, Family
Promise founder, Karen Olson, will speak at the Universi-
ty of Kansas School of Business Dean’s Executive Lecture
Series. She will speak at 7 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium
at the Kansas Union.
The lecture is free and open to the public.
Mason Heilman October 1
Henry Mathis October 1
Josh Scrivner October 1
Sally Don Weinaug October 1
Evie Johnston October 2
Kaitlyn Lumpkin October 2
Linda Lewis October 4
Bokhee Lee October 5
Nathan Knight October 7
Verlin Gilbert October 8
Janice Pattinson October 9
Dave Thomas October 10
Rebekah October 12
Johnston
Greer Mathis October 13
Kristine Druen October 15
Clay Weinaug October 17
Bob Pattie October 19
Linda Warren October 19
Hazel Nitcher October 21
Sara Breyne October 23
Dava Cooper October 23
Winston Heilman October 23
Shawn Benorden October 24
Kelly Johnson October 25
Bob Shelley October 25
Logan Druen October 28
Emma Druen October 28
Daniel Hayes October 28
Wednesday Evenings:
Mark your calendar for “Children Matter” - conversa-
tions about faith, spirituality, parenting and children.
October 23
November 20
5:30-7:30 p.m., childcare provided.
Sunday mornings:
We are slowly working our way back to “normal”
with Sunday School. Thank you for your patience as
we continue to figure out what normal is!
Sunday Morning Music has started!!
For 1st-5th graders. Michaela Schenkel and Jesse
Dowell will be leading our elementary-age kids in mu-
sic and movement time immediately following Sunday
School, from 10:30-10:50, in room 139.
Chupper Schedule:
9/29: Youth Team—QuadNox at Clinton Lake
10/5: Johnson Family
10/13: Eskilson Family
QuadNox (Fourth Night): Okay, technically Sep-
tember’s QuadNox is happening on the Fifth Nigh
but we won’t split hairs. On September 29, meet a
church at 5:00—we will be going to Clinton Lake f
a cookout and games. The youth of FBC Topeka
will be joining us!
CROP WALK! We’ll be walking in the Crop Walk to-
gether. Meet at church to ride downtown together!
October 20:
Following Chupper, the youth will split up into
their normal small groups, and parents are invited
to stay and join in a conversation about faith and
teenagers. Pastor Meredith will lead the conversa-
tion, sharing some information and insights, and
then allow time to hear from you.
Children’s Corner
Meet & Eat Groups
Sunday, October 20 at 12:00 p.m., immediately following
Worship, you are invited to our Meet and Eat Kickoff!
For those of you who signed up for our new meet and e
groups, please come on the 20th to find out what your n
groups will look like! If you have not signed up, but wolike to be a part of a fellowship group designed to build
relationships within the church, come on the 20th to sig
up. If you are still unsure what this whole Meet and Eat
thing is about, come and find out more.
We will share a meal together, and then share the group
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First Baptist Church
1330 Kasold Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66049
785/843-0020
785/843-0021 (fax)
www.firstbaptistlawrence.com
MAILING LABEL HERE
Sunday Morning Volunteers
Nursery Amy Munsterman
Extended Care Jenny Purvis
Staff Whereabouts
Meredith will be out October 2-5. She will return for worship October
Matt will be out October 4-6.
Life of the Church
Sunday, Sept. 29
8:30—Worship
9:30—Sunday School
11:00—Worship
1:00—CROP Walk, Trinity Episcopal
5:00—ABY & ChupperTuesday, Oct. 1
Announcements due for newsletter
Wednesday, Oct. 2
6:00— ‘On Tap’ Discussion, 23rd St. Brewery
Thursday, Oct. 3
7:30—Choir Rehearsal
Looking Ahead:
Oct. 6—World Wide Communion Sunday
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newsletter by postal mail, please contact the church office:
843-0020. Please send your e-mail to Jenny if you wish
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By the Numbers…September 15, 2013
OperaƟng: $3,611.11 (Needed: 6,923.00/wee
Weekly Capital Campaign: $375
YTD OperaƟng: $258,57
(CumulaƟve) Capital Campaign: $144,67
YTD OperaƟng vs. Expense Deficit: -15,577.02 (as of end of A
Calling all book lovers!
First Baptist’s Book Club will be starting their
2013-2014 season with M.T Anderson’s Feed.
The club will meet at the Carlson’s home, 1905
Crossgate at 7:00 pm on Monday Oct. 14.
Copies of the book can be obtained on loan by
alling Peggy Keefe at (785) 842-5770 or cell
phone (804) 712-9949. Please call for Nov. and
Dec. book selections. The First Baptist Book club
eads a wide variety of works including fiction,
non-fiction, biographies, memoirs, and poetry.
Members suggest the books to be read. If you
ove books, please join us!
Heartland Community Health Clinic Tour
Come one, come all! All are invited to tour Heartland's medical
clinic on October 13 at 1 p.m. We will serve a quick lunch from
FBC and then drive anyone who is interested in the church van to
the clinic for the tour. Come prepared with questions for Heartla
as they have been gracious to open their facility to us personal-
ly. We are excited to visualize the healing aspect of our missions.
Women’s Group Opportunity
Friendship Square will meet at 6:15 p.m. in the church parking lo
on Tuesday, Oct. 8. At 6:30 p.m. we will carpool to Mary Ann W
liams's new home in Olathe. We are looking forward to another
fun evening with friends, you’ll receive a new study book and learabout plans for Oct. 25. Any and all are welcome!