april 24 this week at fbc
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APRIL 24, 2014APRIL 24, 2014APRIL 24, 2014APRIL 24, 2014
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
Preparing for Worship
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“City on a Hill”
Rev. Matthew Sturtevant
Scripture:
Nehemiah 5
Beginning this week, we begin a new wor-
ship series titled “City on a Hill: A Light
to this City.” We join together with con-
gregations around Lawrence for this series
as we gather our voices and prayers in
shared mission and commitment to our
community. Congregations of various
theologies and worship styles come togeth-
er in a unified call to justice, asking how
we can together meet the needs and tackle
the injustices that we see in our midst.
Prayerfully join us as we answer this call
together.
April 27
“City on a Hill” (Nehemiah 5)
May 4
“Walking to Nowhere” (Luke 24.13-35)
May 11
“Lifting Up the Lowly” (Luke 1.46-56)
Be Part of Our Family Photo Directory!
You will have an opportunity on Sun-
day to sign-up via Jim Lewis who will
be coming around to your Sunday
School classroom. A table will also be
set up at the back of the Sanctuary.
If you would be willing to be a greeter as folks arrive to
have their portrait taken on 4/30, 5/1, 5/2, or 5/3,
please contact the church office. (Greeters needed
Thurs-Fri, 2:30-9:00 p.m., Sat. 9:30-4:00 p.m.)
To make a portrait session appointment online, 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 appointment for you at your specified time.
—Jim Lewis, Membership Ministry
Vacation Bible School
June 9-13, 2014
Registration Forms now Available!
This year we are partnering with
several local churches for a com-
bined Vacation Bible School. We
will work together with Trinity Lu-
theran, Plymouth Congregational,
and Peace Mennonite 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
picnic at South Park.
The cost is $15/child, $45/family max.
Registration deadline: May 23.
Registration and Volunteer forms are now available online
and at the church.
Contact Pastor Meredith for more information:
We Want to Hear From You!
The Spiritual Leadership Team wants to hear your thoughts about our congregation’s priorities and programs.
Why? After several years of focusing on big projects (i.e. decisions concerning the building, staff changes, and bylaws re-
vision), it is time to look at the sustained weekly and daily ministry and programs of our church In a world that is con-
stantly getting busier, we have begun to ask how we will engage in spiritual formation to prepare for a life of faith. As
good Baptists, we recognize that this is not a decision of only staff members or SLT leaders, but the entire congregation.
We want to hear from you as we discern our priorities together.
How? Over the last several months, the SLT has met, discussed, and partnered with the Fredrikson Center for Faith and
Church Vitality at Ottawa University in order to create a process for hearing your thoughts and opinions. After meeting
with the SLT and engaging our needs, the Fredrickson Center has designed questionnaires, and will confidentially adminis-
ter, collect, and prepare the feedback for dissemination.
Where...do I get one of these questionnaires? The Fredrikson Center (who has done this process with several other
churches in other places) suggests that the best way to assure confidentiality and to avoid duplication is for every congre-
gation participant to request a questionnaire by a) emailing the church office to request a digital copy or b) calling or giving
your name to Jenny in the office to receive a paper copy and instructions via the Fredrikson Center. You may do either,
starting this week.
Who? YOU! We want to hear from you as we continue to together seek God’s vision for our congregation and our com-
munity.
Remember in Prayer
Daniel Hayes, recovering from surgery
International Ministries Missionaries: Jonathan & Thelma
Nambu, serving in the Philippines
Regional Minister: ABC of Metro New York: Dr. Peter
Loew, serving in New York, NY
Local congregation: Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church
Thank you
Dear friends at First Baptist Church, thank you for your generous
hospitality to us in Civic Choir, especially use of your kitchenette. We
surely appreciate you! Sincerely, Nancy Yacher, Lawrence Civic
Choir.
Dear Members and Friends of Lawrence First Baptist,
We are grateful for your prayers, cards, and visits during and after
Bill's heart surgery. We are especially thankful for visits from Pastor
Matt, from members of the Sojourners Class, and for the substitutes
doing our church tasks. It is a joy to be members of such a caring
congregation. Blessings, Bill and Margaret Arnold
Chupper Schedule:
4/27: Youth Team (Quad Nox)
5/4: Johnson
5/11: No ABY (Youth Retreat-Mother’s Day)
Kaleo: Called to Be—event at Central Semi-
nary, April 26. Cost: $25, includes lunch and
dinner. Meet at church at 8:15 a.m. We will
return by 6:00 p.m.!
QuadNox, 4/27: We will head to a park to grill
out and play games together.
Be at church at 5:00 p.m.
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
Quarterly Meeting Notice
A quarterly business meeting is this Sunday, April 27.
A luncheon will be served immediately following the
11 a.m. service. You are invited to attend the meeting
to hear of a building update and the Congregational
Survey process.
CALLING ALL BOOK LOVERS
FBC Book Club
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 Lawrence library, but
there are several copies in the Johnson County public
library system. Discussion: May 12, at 7:00 pm., church
library
The June selection is The Center of Eve-
rything by Laura Moriarity. This book is
also the 2014 Common book for in-
coming freshmen at the University of
Kansas, and the story takes place in
Kansas. The meeting will be on June 9
at 7:00 pm at the home of Lee & Car-
olyn Carlson, 1905 Crossgate Dr.
The First Baptist Book club reads a wide variety of
works including fiction, non-fiction, biographies, mem-
oirs, and poetry. Members suggest the books to be
read. If you love books, please join us!
First Baptist Church
1330 Kasold Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66049
785/843-0020
785/843-0021 (fax)
www.firstbaptistlawrence.com
By the Numbers…as of April 20, 2014
GENERAL OPERATING
Weekly Receipts: $3,899.25
YTD Receipts: $109,717.62
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Weekly Receipts: $891.25
Cumulative Giving: $245,552.50
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 Melisa Lord
Life of the Church
Sunday, April 27
8:30 a.m.—Worship
9:30 a.m.—Sunday School
11:00 a.m.—Worship
Noon—Luncheon
1:00—Quarterly Business Gathering
5:00 p.m.—ABY
Tuesday, April 29
11:00 a.m.—Newsletter announcements due
Wednesday, April 30
2:30-9:00—Portrait Sessions, Judson Rm
6:00 p.m.— Church-wide meal
Thursday, May 1
2:30-9:00—Portrait Sessions, Judson Rm
7:00 p.m.—Chancel Choir
Friday, May 2
2:30-9:00—Portrait Sessions, Judson Rm
Saturday, May 3
9:30-4:00—Portrait Sessions, Judson Rm
Looking Ahead:
May 7 —’On Tap’ Discussion Group
May 18—Youth Sunday
May 25—One Service, 11:00 a.m.
June 1—Summer Worship schedule begins
June 29—Church Birthday annual picnic
Wednesday Night Supper
April 30
6:00 p.m.
Meal & Talent
Show
Attention Graduates!
May 4—recognition of college graduates in worship
May 18—recognition of high school graduates in worship
Are you, or someone you know, a soon-to-be graduate? We would
like to know who you are! Please contact the church office by May
1st. For those furthering their education, you may wish to apply for
the Raber P. & Ruth B. Stringham Scholarship. Contact Jenny for
more information. Deadline to turn in application is June 1.