may 30 this week at fbc
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May 30, 2014May 30, 2014May 30, 2014May 30, 2014
Church LeadershipOur 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
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 Worshi
June 1, 2014June 1, 2014June 1, 2014June 1, 2014
One service at 10:30 a.m.
“BECAUSE OF THE BIBLICAL
WOMEN”
REV. MEREDITH HOLLADAY
Scripture: PROVERBS 31:10-3
Summer Worship:
Begins Sunday, June 1, Ascension Sunday
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.
Combined worship services at 10:30 a.m. June 8, Pentecost Sunday, Guest Preacher
Rev. Dr. John Williams.
Moving Ahead!
After several months of anticipation andcommittee planning, we are ready to takethe next steps as a congregation concern-ing our building construction. Below is a
timeline with estimated dates for construc-tion progress, and page 2 contains a list ofcost estimates for our various constructiongoals. These are estimates only, and de-pendent on several factors outside of thechurch’s control.
June 8: Congregational meeting following worship service to view updated cost esti-mates, architects’ renderings for proposedconstruction, and vote to approve bidsheet (list of projects) in order to send out
to contractors
June/July: Architects finish bid-readydocument and church sends out documentto contractors, who will bid on projects
July/August: Congregational meeting to approve bid and begin work
Fall/Winter: Construction begins. Roger Williams Room project begins first(lighting, ceiling tiles, flooring) then sanctuary work begins (reconstruction, lighting,flooring, A/V)
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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 by-
laws revision), it is time to look at the sustained weekly and daily ministry and programs of our church In a world
that is constantly 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 administer, 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 oth-
er churches in other places) suggests that the best way to assure confidentiality and to avoid duplication is for every
congregation 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 community.
Building Reconstruction Cost EstimatesThese are architect’s estimates, not contractor-bid prices. They are only estimates. These projects wbe sent to contractors to bid costs, if approved in the June 8 congregational meeting.
Sanctuary Work Estimates:New Narthex Wall $38,000
Interior expansion of worship space $15,000
Exterior expansion of worship space $35,000
Removal of Parlor/Narthex wall $5,000
Painting of worship space $7,500
New Lighting $40,000
Expansion of Chancel $7,500
Relocation/upgrade of sound equipment N/D
A/V upgrades N/D
Code improvements N/D
New seating $15,000-55,000
Roger Williams Room Work Estimates:New Acoustical Treatments $20,000
New Acoustical Ceiling Panels N/D
New light fixtures N/D
Total Flooring Cost Estimate:Including Sanctuary, Roger Williams Room,
corridors and classrooms $97,000-119,000
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Remember in Prayer
Marsha Hermreck, (former FBC member) recovering fro
successful knee surgery.
International Ministries Missionaries: Ketly & Vital Pier
serving in Nicaragua.
Regional Minister: ABC of New Jersey, Rev. Elmo Fami
iaran, serving in Trenton, NJ
Local congregation: Lawrence Bible Chapel
You are invited to send prayer requests to:
The church office: 843-0020,
Martha Gage, [email protected].
(E-mail prayer chain)
Hazel Nitcher, 843-5302 or Judy Stuart, 856-1782
(Telephone prayer chain)
Attention Graduates!
For those furthering their edu-
cation, you may wish to apply
for the Raber P. & Ruth B.
Stringham Scholarship.
Contact Jenny in the church
office for more information.
~New deadline! Please turn in your application by June 15.
Cancer Awareness Event in Memory of Susan Jones
A Relay for Life team has been formed in memory of Susan Jones. The co-captains
of Team Susan are Martha Bachert and Martha Banning. Team Susan's goal is to
raise $1,500. You can participate in the Relay for Life in Susan's memory by joining
the team to walk the track and/or donating to the team. You can donate online at:
http://www.relayforlife.org/getinvolved/donate/index. You can also give cash or
check donations to Pastor Matt or John Jones and they will ensure the donations are
given to Team Susan/Relay for Life. If you have any questions, please call Martha
Bachert (785) 842-6308 or Martha Banning at (785) 843-2233.
The Relay for Life is an organized, overnight community walk to raise funds for the
American Cancer Society. Over 20 countries participate in the Relay for life. Dur-
ing the event teams of people camp out around a track and members of each team
take turns walking around the track from 7:00 at night to 7:00 in the morning. The
2014 Douglas County Relay for Life will be held June 13 at Free State High School.
A Place of Hope
Our church was recently highlighted in a national podcast
titled “Faces and Places of Hope.” In the podcast, Pastor
Matt shares some of the ways that we as a congregation
have been leaders in local and international missions,providing hope around the corner
and around the world. To hear
the podcast, click on the “Read
the Latest Sermon” icon on our
website, or go directly to the Faces
and Places of Hope site at:
http://www.abhms.org/podcasts.cfm
and look under the date 5-14-2014. Thanks for helping
to make us internationally recognized as a place of hope!
ALTAR FLOWERS
There are several dates open yet this summer to donate
Sunday flower arrangement in memory or in honor of
someone or an event special to you, (family member,
friend, birthday, anniversary, etc.) Please see the flowe
chart located on the Worship Ministry bulletin board.
You simply place a check for $25 in the offering plate,
(marked ‘altar flowers’) and flowers are automatically p
chased and placed on your behalf on the Sunday you ha
chosen. If you would like an arrangement designed toyour specifications, please contact Shorty Yost, 842-41
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First Baptist Church
1330 Kasold Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66049
785/843-0020
785/843-0021 (fax)
www.firstbaptistlawrence.com
Pastor’s Whereabouts:
Pastor Matt will be taking some professional development time th
week, engaging in study, reflection and prayer. He will be out o
the office Tuesday-Friday.
By the Numbers…as of May 25, 2014
GENERAL OPERATING
Weekly Receipts: $5,151
YTD Receipts: $141,773
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Weekly Receipts: $4,038
Cumulative Giving: $257,917
If you would like more detailed financial information, ple
contact our bookkeeper at [email protected].
Thank you for your generous giving. Your generosity help
make our many ministries possible.
Sunday Morning Volunteers
Nursery 9:30 a.m.—Amy Munsterman
10:30 a.m.—Amy Munsterman
Extended Care Kimberly Sturtevant
Life of the Church
Sunday, June 1—One Service
Summer Worship thru August 10
8:30 a.m.—No early service
9:30 a.m.—Sunday School
10:30 a.m.—Combined Worship
Tuesday, June 3
11:00 a.m.—Newsletter announcements due
Thursday, June 5
7:30 p.m.—Chancel Choir
Sunday, June 8 Pentecost Sunday
8:30 a.m.—No early service
9:30 a.m.—Sunday School
10:30 a.m.—Combined Worship11:45 a.m.—Specially Called Business Mtg.
Looking Ahead:
June 9-13—VBS at Trinity Lutheran
June 29—Church Birthday annual picnic
Habitat for Humanity Home Builders Blitz 2014
Join Habitat for Humanity on Sat., May 31 at 9 a.m. for the Nail
Driving Ceremony of their 85th home! 1813 E. 17th Street,
Lawrence.
A Blitz Build is a partnership between Habitat for Humanity
affiliates and building industry professionals to construct a
home in the span of just one week.
Special Business Gathering
Sunday, June 8
There will be a specially called business meeting Sunday, June
immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service, concerning the
timeline and next steps for building reconstruction.
Classroom Location:
Sunday school (9:30-10:25 a.m.) and Extended Care (10:30-
11:30 a.m.) for 2 to 5 yr. olds will be held in the Head StartClassroom (Rm. 136) this summer. See you on Sunday!
~Jesse, Melisa, & Kimberly