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www.leawoodbaptist.com Phone: 913/649-0100

Please join your fellow church members in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, June 7, immedi-ately following worship as we gather for a Church Forum to discuss the latest news affect-ing the church…and YOU! We will be going over the proposed 2015-2016 Church Budget, as well as vote on the updated Church Leadership. During the Open Forum, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have about your church. There will be no meal served, but if you haven’t signed up yet, please call the church of-fice so that the proper amount of seating can be determined. Thank you.

Join us for Open

Prayer every Sunday at

8:30 a.m. in the Parlor.

Are you artistic? Do you en-joy designing and creating things? If so, the LBC staff could use your expertise in the reformatting and updat-ing of the large, public bulle-

tin board in the Rotunda. If you are interested, please call Jane in the church office.

June Ushers Paul Forstad, John Haley, Linda

Kinder, Rich Nitsch, John Tancredi, and David Wildman

June Greeters

Mike Hoskins, Rob Sykes, and Bob Thompson

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Your Bible is the most im-portant book you’ll ever own. Please be sure your name is in it in case you accidentally leave it behind.

June 2015

Leawood Baptist Church Leawood Baptist Church 8200 State Line Road 8200 State Line Road

Leawood, Kansas 66206 Leawood, Kansas 66206--12461246

The Monthly Koinonia

June 8—12 9:30-11:30 a.m.

$5 per person $10 maximum per family

Melissa Overton is directing Psalm 100 Music Camp: kids entering K‐4th Grade. Peggy Forstad will direct Psalm 150 Music Camp: an Intergenera‐tional Handbell Camp for kids en‐tering 5th Grade, youth, young adults, and adults of any age!

If you are interested in signing up, e‐mail us at music@leawood baptist.com OR REGISTER ONLINE AT: http://tinyurl.com/Psalm100MusicCamp2015Reg. Copy this link, and paste it into your web browser in order to download the Music Camp regis‐tration form. Registrations are due by June 1.

Message from Pastor Adam

Leawood Faith Family,

It is a great joy and privi-lege to join with you in serving Christ and the community around us.

How grateful I am for the leadership of Dr. David Everly these past two years and for the work of the Holy Spirit in preparing all of us for a new season. It is my prayer that we will be empowered by the Spirit to bear much fruit (John 15:8) as we partner together in reaching our neighborhoods, minis-tering to our city, and making disciples of all nations.

"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." Matthew 5:14-16 (ESV)

Throughout the gospels, Jesus emphasizes to His followers the importance of sharing the new life we have in Him with those around us. Starting May 31, for the next four Sundays, we will unpack the Great Commission in each of the four gospels and explore the mission of the church together.

I look forward to getting to know each of you in the days ahead!

Pastor Adam

You can reach Pastor Adam at LBC Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Ext. 13 or [email protected]

Message from Pastor Dave

O nce again, the people of Lea-wood Baptist Church have

demonstrated their love and graciousness toward Becky and me. This past

Sunday (May 24) was very special.

From the songs and liturgical dance to all the cards and the shower of stars.

From the special luncheon with neat decora-tions to the many words of appreciation.

From the party with the Tuesday morning Bible Study group to the other meals and gifts, we are thankful.

We will miss all of you. This is not “good-bye;” it is, “we will see you later.”

With much love and appreciation,

Dave and Becky Everly

www.leawoodbaptist.com Phone: 913/649-0100 Fax: 913/649-4872

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May 31—June 21, 2015

Pearls from Peggy

MANY THANKS!!

I am privileged to work with the most dedi‐cated ministry partners ever. Our choir sing‐ers love the Lord, love the church, love to worship, and love each other, as do our in‐strumentalists. My goodness, if you sing or play an instrument, you would be so welcome to join us! Choir has the summer off after June 7 but will be starting again right after La‐bor Day in September. Please do pray about being a part of the Chancel Choir, the longest running small group in existence at LBC. We look forward to an enjoyable summer and gathering to sing together again in the fall! And if you play an instrument, we could use you no matter what the season! We want YOU!!

UPDATED SOUND SYSTEM

As I’m writing this, we are right in the middle of our new sound system upgrade. I want to give a huge “thank you” to everyone who con‐tributed so generously to getting this project completed! Please pray for us as we continue to grow in knowledge of how to utilize this new technology to make the Word of God clearly heard. I am so grateful to our techni‐cal team – Kurt Uniak, Russ Watson, Randy Cooper, and Brandon Engel—who consis‐tently keep us sending out the truth of the Gospel in music and in preaching. You’re the TOP!! Please thank them, along with our sing‐ers and instrumentalists, too!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

This summer, it is my goal to finish organizing the Choir Room and completing the inventory


of choral music we have. If any adults or teen‐agers would like to volunteer some hours one day a week, I believe it could be done by the end of summer. Over the past three years, I’ve been gifted so much free music that I haven’t had time to really discover all the music we have. It’s time to get this done! If you’d like to help, email me at [email protected], OR call or text my cell phone – 913/568‐6921. I can accommodate your schedule!

SUMMER MUSIC CAMP ANNOUNCEMENT

SUMMER MUSIC FUN FOR ALL AGES AT LEAWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH! Miss Melissa for the younger children and Miss Peggy for older children through adults will be leading two mu‐sic camps! If you haven’t registered by June 1, get in touch with Melissa or Peggy personally to see if there is still room. “For nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:37. “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly, abun‐dantly, above, all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen!” Ephesians 3:20‐21. These are my scriptures for Leawood Baptist Church for 2015. Knowing that nothing is impossible with the God who is able to do exceedingly abundantly, above, all that we ask or think, let’s partner to‐gether WITH GOD to do things bigger than we are, that He might receive glory in the church!!

Blessings to you all,

Peggy Forstad Director, Worship & Music Arts [email protected] Office: 913/649‐0100 ext. 11 Mobile: 913/568‐6921

Ready for A Wedding?

All LBC members are invited to attend the wedding ceremony of Stephanie Bosch and Kurt Hoobing on Saturday, June 20, at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Kurt is the son of Bill Hoobing and the late Sara Hoobing. Along with his older brother Heath, Kurt grew up at LBC, joining when baptized in 1988.

Stephanie has attended LBC with Kurt for quite awhile and joined the church on March 22, 2015, transferring her member-ship from Church of the Resurrection.

Both Stephanie and Kurt make their homes in Overland Park, Kansas.

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In need of a Notary Public? Give Jane a call in the church office to arrange a time to notarize your documents. There is no charge.


Dorothy Williams Celebration of Life

The services for Charter Member Dorothy Williams, who passed away May 9 at the age of 99, will be held at the church on Wednesday, June 24.

Visitation with the family will take place in the Parlor at 2:00 p.m., followed by the Celebration of Doro-thy’s Life at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Rev. Larry Winter and Chaplain Kevin O’Brien will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests dona-tions to Leawood Baptist Church for Doro-thy’s Memorial Fund.

And Baby Makes Five

John and Jill Haley joyfully announce the birth of their sweet daughter, Lucy Jewel Haley, born May 7, at 2:18 p.m. Lucy weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, was 19¾ inches long, and has lots of dark hair. “Big brothers Grady and Owen love giving her hugs and kisses!” said mom Jill.

A Baby Shower will take place in the Parlor on Sunday, June 14, immediately following Worship. You can meet Lucy, congratulate the Haley and Bradshaw families, and drop off diapers, baby clothes, blankets, toys, or any other gifts before you depart.

If you have any questions or need health-related assistance, please feel free to give me a call at 913/338-3909.

Laura Farris, RN, BSN, CRRN LBC Parish Nurse

The next Parish Nurse clinic is scheduled for Sunday,

June 14, at 10:15 a.m. and after Worship. Get your

blood pressure checked and ask health-related questions

of our Parish Nurse.

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“Cruise for a Cause” at the 4th Annual Johnson County Interfaith Hospitality Network Charity Auction on Thursday, June 25, at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 14201 Nall Ave., Lea-wood, from 6:00-9:30 p.m. Cost is $75 for sin-gle admission ticket; sponsorships are available starting at $1,000. Admission includes dinner by Brancato’s Catering, open bar, special music, silent and live auctions.

Master of Ceremonies once again is Joe Lauria, FOX 4 Meteorologist. The Nigro Brothers will preside over the live auction following the din-ner. There will also be many items to view for silent auction bids.

Register to attend at: http://jocoihn.org/auction/index.htm or call 913/353-6266. Enjoy a fun evening for a super cause—IHN!!

For more info, call Larry Cook 816/830-0555.


Joy Is the Best Makeup!

“Not forgiving is like drinking rat poison, then waiting for the rat to die!” “Laughter is carbonated Holiness!” “Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.” “I thought such awful thoughts that I can’t even say them out loud because they would make Jesus want to drink gin straight out of the cat dish.” “You can safely assume you’ve created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people you do.” These are some of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite authors, Anne Lamott, au-thor of several books on faith and core val-ues. As one review states, “She’s funny and she tells the truth...and those are two things we need more of.”

Anne’s faith is strong. Her life has not been easy, and through the hardest times she dis-covered God through earthly people who shined His love for her. I strongly recommend we make sure we are being people through whom others can easily see God’s Love. I also strongly recommend reading one of Anne’s books, if you haven’t already. She will provide you with healthy, positive thoughts and joy. Happy reading!

Enrollment continues in Weekday Education! We

are still enrolling for the Tuesday/Thursday sum‐mer session (June 2‐July 30) and the upcoming 2015‐2016 school year.

Beginning in September, we will operate on Tues‐days, Wednesdays and Thursdays, but we will offer a little bit longer hours for our families. We have transitioned from strictly a Parents Day Out Center to also providing care for children of dual working parents. To help accommodate the needs of those families, we are offering a little bit longer hours.

If you know someone who is looking for PDO, part‐time child care, or Preschool for the summer or next school year, please let them know that now is the time to enroll, and ask them to contact me at 913/649‐0921 or [email protected].

Thank you for all of your continued support of the Weekday Education Program!

Jamie Sink, Director

A Message from the SNEP Coordinator

After the May 1 SNEP event, I stepped down as SNEP (Special Needs Enrichment Program) Coor-dinator. I have really enjoyed being a part of this special ministry that has impacted many families in such a positive way over the years. I would love to see this valuable program continue, so please prayerfully consider becoming the next SNEP Co-ordinator. I would be happy to help with the tran-sition and even assist, if needed.

If you would like more information, please call 913/220-0294 or e-mail [email protected]. Thank you.

Kim Mohart

Spotlight on youth

Johnny tancredi

I have recently become

more involved in the

Youth Bible Study at

LBC. In doing so, I have

learned more about these amazingly talented,

intelligent, thoughtful young men and

women. Thanks to the Youth Group for help‐

ing me interview Johnny.

Johnny Tancredi—Sophomore, Center High

Favorites

Color: Blue

Team: MU

Food: Mashed Potatoes

Movie: “Cast Away” (2000)

Vacation: New York City‐Philadelphia 2008

Bible Verse: “The grace of the Lord Jesus be

with God’s people. Amen” Rev. 22:21 (NIV)

Currently, Johnny plays outfield for the Cen‐

ter High School Yellowjackets: bats right,

throws right, and doesn’t like the curveball.

The baseball season wraps up soon, but from

June 7‐27 this summer, Johnny will attend the

Missouri Scholars Academy at the University

of Missouri. The Academy is “a three‐week

academic program for 330 of Missouri’s gifted

students who are ready to begin their junior

year in high school.”

It is also rumored that he will be attending

several K.C. Royals games this summer. Join

me in encouraging Johnny on his journey.

Brock Rowatt


Sunday Bible ClassesSunday Bible Classes

Try joining one of our Sunday morning Adult Bible Classes! All one-hour classes are studying the Smyth & Helwys UNIFORM series (except where noted) and begin promptly at 9:30 a.m.

Better Together Class: Reading The Final Week, a 13-week study of Jesus’ final week and after the Resurrection. Led by rotating teachers. Meets in the Conference Room.

The Seekers: Led by rotating teachers. Meets in Room 155.

Middle Adult II: Studying the book On Guard—Defending Your Faith with Reason and Precision by William Lane Craig. Led by Rev. Ken Simpson. Meets in the north end of the Multi-Purpose Room.

The Eclectics: Studying the Book of Romans using text by John Stott. Led by Dave Bradshaw and Randy Cooper. Meets in the Parlor.

Young Adults: Led by rotating teachers. Meets in the south end of the Multi-Purpose Room.

Senior Adults: Led by Helen Watson and Helen Nahrstedt. Meets in the Hearth Room.

Weekly Discipleship ClassesWeekly Discipleship Classes

If you feel a need for worship and discipleship at other times of the week in addition to Sundays, please con-sider:

Adult Bible Study: Currently on summer hiatus. Beginning Sept. 1, they will meet every Tuesday morning in the Conference Room at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Adam Carter.

Wednesday Night Service - “Prayer & the Bible”: Currently on summer hiatus. Beginning Sept. 2, they will meet every Wednesday in the Hearth Room at 6:30 p.m. Led by Pastor Adam Carter.

To view the church’s most

recent calendar, please visit our website at

www.leawoodbaptist.com, click on “Publications,”

click on “Calendar,” then click on the June

calendar to open it in a PDF.


PRAYER LIST

(as of May 28, 2015)

Jackie Boat (church member) Jean Christensen (Charter Member)

Natalie Daniel, grand-daughter of church members Peggy & Paul Forstad

Ron Dillon (church member) Ricky Joe Dorsey, brother of Lesa Young

Don Evans (church member) Ernie & Jim Evans (church members)

Peggy Forstad (church member) Bea & Charlie Francis (church members) Kevin Gibson, friend of church member

Peggy Forstad Wayne Hudson (church member)

Ellen Jones, mother of church member Carol Ann Sykes

The family of the late Charlie Keller Lee Lamar (church member)

Helen Lewis (homebound church member) Vera McCoy (church member)

Fran Miller (homebound church member) Milton Overby (church member)

The family of Police Officer Aaron Pearson by request of church member Rebecca Cottle

Colton Perkins, nephew of church members Susie & Aaron Perkins Ida & Bill Pitts (church members)

Dorothy Plattner (homebound church member) Jennie Reid Russell (Charter Member)

Frank Smist (church member) Donna Spencer, sister of church member Susan Fox

Mindy & Ben Stadler, daughter & grandson of church member Laura Farris Kurt Staton, friend of church

member Joyce Boyles’ son John Stone (Charter Member)

Audrey Tygart, father of church member Peggy Forstad

Brandon Vaughan, nephew of church member Fannie Vaughan

Cherie Whitlow, mother-in-law of Peggy & Paul Forstad’s daughter

The family of the late

Dorothy Williams (Charter Member)

Lydia Youngblood (homebound church

member)

The Koinonia Leawood Baptist Church 8200 State Line Road Leawood KS 66206-1246

June 8—Ernie & Jim Evans June 8—Bea & Charles Francis June 9—Helen & Russ Watson

June 15—Vera & Banks McCoy June 16—Phyllis & Don Evans

June 17—Barbara & Al Aldridge June 21—Jamie & Jon Sink

June 24—Melissa & Rob Overton June 28—Amy & Matt Bradshaw

If you’d like your anniversary listed, please call Jane in the church office or e-mail [email protected].

June 1—Joan Hopkins June 1—Elida Tancredi June 2—Josh DeGroff June 8—Kade Uniak June 8—Lydia Uniak June 9—Bob Thompson June 10—Eldon Lowry June 12—Jennie Reid Russell June 14—Corrie Cooper June 16—Judy Johnson June 18—Sherry Lowry June 19—Steve Nahrstedt June 20—Owen Haley June 21—Cindy Hartley June 22—Mathew Beatty June 22—Julie Mohart June 24—Charles Francis June 24—Blanche Porter June 24—Bill Swicegood June 25—Chuck DeGroff

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