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Rev. J. Brent Walker at
First Baptist on June 28
Rev. J. Brent Walker,
Executive Director of
the Baptist Joint Com-
mittee for Religious
Liberty, will be our
special guest June 28.
Rev. Walker is both a
member of the Su-
preme Court Bar and
an ordained minister. He leads the organization as it upholds the historic Baptist prin-
ciple of religious liberty, defending the free exercise of religion and protecting against
its establishment by government. He speaks regularly and provides commentary on
church state issues in the national media. Walker was a partner in the law firm of
Carlton Fields in Tampa, Fla., until 1986 when he left to enter Southern Seminary in
Louisville, Ky. He earned a Master of Divinity degree in 1989 and was named the
most outstanding graduate. Walker pastored the Richland Baptist Church in Fal-
mouth, Ky., while in seminary. After teaching 10 years as an adjunct professor of law
at Georgetown University Law Center, Walker has, since 2003, served as an adjunct
professor at the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. Walker earned B.A. and
M.A. degrees from the University of Florida and holds a J.D. degree from Stetson
University College of Law. Walker received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree
from the John Leland Center for Theological Studies in 2013. His wife, Nancy, is pas-
tor for congregational care at Columbia Baptist Church in Falls Church, Va. They
have two children: Ryan is a singer/songwriter, and Layton is a teacher in Falls
Church. Layton and her husband, Lucas, are the parents of Walkers two grandchil-
dren.
Rev. Walker will be preaching in our 9:30 a.m. worship service this Sunday,
and leading a combined Sunday school hour, hosted by the Sojourners,
at 10:45 a.m.
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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
Cody Knapik
Intern for Youth Spiritual Formation,
x.205
Amelia Lawson
Intern for Childrens Spiritual Formation
x.205
Jenny Purvis
Office Manager, x.203
Evelyn Falen
Organist
Holly Grassy
Bookkeeper, (785) 917-9622
John Pauls
Moderator
Buddy Langford
Custodian
Preparing for Worship
June 28, 2015
Worship at 9:30 a.mWorship at 9:30 a.mWorship at 9:30 a.mWorship at 9:30 a.m.
(Roger Williams Room)
Fifth Sunday after PentecostFifth Sunday after PentecostFifth Sunday after PentecostFifth Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. j. Brent walker
Scripture: Matthew 5.21-22, 33-
37, 43-45
Sunday School:
10:45-11:45 a.m.
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Anne Munsterman June 2
Grayson Stauffer June 2
Brandon Gillette June 5
Marcello Hall June 5
Laura McCorkill June 5
Hannah Schenkel June 6
Danny Trent June 6
Levi Grassy June 10
Max Grassy June 11
Donald Harris June 13
Dory Rogers June 16
Bryan Miller June 17
Matthew Reimer June 18
Ella Schenkel June 18
Ted Hite June 19
Mike Lumpkin June 19
Caitlin Trent June 23
Marj King June 26
Stephanie Robinson June 26
Lindsey Trent June 27
Rosa Lee Newton June 28
Cheryl Wonnell June 28
James Druen June 29
BUILDING THE BODYBUILDING THE BODYBUILDING THE BODYBUILDING THE BODY
Summer Worship and Sunday School Series July 12-August 9
We have spent time, effort, and money on an important part of our life as Gods church: the physical plant. This sum-
mers Worship and Sunday School time will move us forward as we build the body of Jesus, our community of faith. Dur-
ing our Summer Worship and Sunday School Series, July 12-August 9, we will together explore what it means to build our
community from the inside-out.
WORSHIPWORSHIPWORSHIPWORSHIP
During our worship series, we will explore the Biblical theme of building the body through various Scriptures. We will
together ask how God might be using our individual gifts for use in communal and Gospel ways.
July 12: Building the Body (1 Corinthians 12); Pastor Cheryl preaching
July 19: Caring for the Body; Rev. Mang Sonna, Executive Director of the Bethel Neighborhood Center, preaching
July 26: Feeding the Body (John 6.1-21); Pastor Matt preaching
August 2: Equipping the Body (Ephesians 4.1-16); Pastor Matt preaching
August 9: The Spirits Strength for the Body (1 Kings 19.4-8); Pastor Matt preaching
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOLSUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOLSUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOLSUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL
The 3 Colors of Ministry: A Trinitarian Approach to Identifying and Developing Your Spiritual Gifts is the
series that Adult and Youth Sunday School classes are invited to experience together for five
weeks. This series will allow us to not only identify personal spiritual gifts, but it will guide us
as we discover ways to use our gifts together in serving God. We will look at areas of
commitment, power, and wisdom; of Creation, Calvary, and Pentecost; of God as Crea-
tor, Spirit, Jesus; and more. Being gifted by God for ministry is not just a catch phrase; it is
the infrastructure, so to speak, of our life as a faith community that follows Jesus Christ.
Our time together will include tools to assist us in discovering how God has gifted us; it will
include Bible study; and it will be a time of strengthening our congregation, not just individu-
als. We will meet at 10:45 a.m. in the Roger Williams Room. Our leaders for these weeks will
be Nancy and Tim Bonner, and Revs. Matt Sturtevant and Cheryl Harader. Plan now to be
here a often as you can to grow in God with your church family.
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Remember in Prayer
International Ministries Missionary: Lea Lindero, serving
in Thailand
Regional Minister: ABC of the Northwest: Rev. Patricia
Duckworth, serving in Great Falls, Montana
Local congregation: Praise Temple Church of God
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
There's a Woman in the Pulpit:
Christian Clergywomen Share Their
Hard Days, Holy Moments and the
Healing Power of Humor has been
donated to the church library by
Rev. Cheryl Harader. Cheryl and
her daughter, Rev. Joanna Ha-
rader, have chapters in this publi-
cation. This collection of 68 es-
says will open up the personal
world of pastors, not only female pastors. Many of
the feelings and experiences are shared by male pas-
tors as well. More than fifty clergywomen, represent-
ing fourteen denominations, are represented in this
book. It was published in April 2015 by Skylight
Paths Publishing.
One Great Hour of Sharing
During June and July FBC Lawrence will have the oppor-
tunity to share in the abundance of needs of our sisters and
brothers by contributing to One Great Hour of Sharing.
By the grace of God, all of us have the power to give, and
the gifts we give make the world more the way God intend-
ed it to bea place where everyone has what they need.
OGHS reaches those near and far, changing lives of those
in desperate need of our compassion and generosity. Its
not the size of the gift that matters; its that we give of
what we have.
Chicago Mission Trip, June 18-24
Musicians Wanted for Summer Worship
If you are interested
in providing special
music (vocal or in-
strumental) this sum-
mer while the Chancel Choir is on break, please contact
the Jenny in the church office. Available Sundays are:
July 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30.
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First Baptist Church
1330 Kasold Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66049
785/843-0020
785/843-0021 (fax)
www.firstbaptistlawrence.com
Sunday Morning Volunteers
June 28
Nursery 9:30 a.m.Amy Munsterman
11:00 a.m.Amy Munsterman
Extended Care 11:00 a.m.Holly
Grassy
Life of the Church
Sunday, June 28
9:30 a.m.Worship
10:45 a.m.Sunday School
Monday, June 29
8:00 p.m.rebroadcast of FBC worship
(public access channel 99)
Looking Ahead:
July 12-19: Family Promise host week at FBC
September 12: Work Day at Habitat for Humanity
Staff Whereabouts
Pastor Cheryl, Pastor Matt, and Cody Knapik will be attending the Biennial Mission
Summit 2015 in Overland Park, June 25-28.
By the Numbers...as of June 28, 2015
GENERAL OPERATING
Weekly Receipts: $4,356.37
YTD Receipts: $134,856.23
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Weekly Receipts: $6,074.48
Cumulative Giving: $408,418.73
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-
letter by E-mail, please contact the church office: jen-
[email protected]. You may receive a hard
copy in the mail by request: 843-0020. Copies are
available for pick up each Sunday.
New CD Recording Available
Evelyn Falen has recently recorded a Jazz/
Gospel/New Age CD, music by Mark
Hayes. Selections include "Every Time I Feel
the Spirit", "Amazing Grace", "Just a Closer
Walk With Thee", "Precious Lord Take My
Hand" and 6 more. If anybody would like a
copy of the CD contact Evelyn at 785-843-7538
Our Family Promise Week
July 12-19 is fast approaching. Look in
your inbox for the Sign-Up Genius
invitation to host email, or visit with
Susan Pauls to volunteer for hosting, 842-7107 or [email protected].
If you would like to provide a meal (or ingredients), see Wendy Wheeler, 393-3688