may 8, this week at fbc
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May 8, 2014May 8, 2014May 8, 2014May 8, 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
Vacation Bible School
June 9-13, 2014
Registration Forms now
Available!
The theme is
“Workshop of
Wonders: Imag-
ine & Build with
God,” and VBS
will be in the
evenings, June 9
-13, 2014 locat-
ed at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Each evening will begin with a meal
for children and parents. 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 in this newsletter and at
the church.
Contact Pastor Meredith for more information:
Preparing for Worship
May 11, 2014May 11, 2014May 11, 2014May 11, 2014
“lifting up the lowly”
Rev. Matthew Sturtevant
Scripture:
Luke 1.46-56
Join us for “City on a Hill: A Light to
this City,” a worship series in partnership
with congregations around Lawrence, gath-
er our voices and prayers in shared mission
and commitment to our community. Con-
gregations of various theologies and wor-
ship styles come together 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 conclude our series on May 11
with “Lifting Up the Lowly” (Luke 1.46-
56).
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.
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., at the
home of Sandy & Bob Heacock (3007 Trail Road)
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, bi-
ographies, memoirs, and poetry. Members suggest the
books to be read. If you love books, please join us!
Mission Ministry Meeting
Thursday, May 8
7:00 pm
Sojourners Room
We will be discussing two key items:
Dezo Update:
JCCC Graduation plans, Summer course
plans, Avila Medical school update; details on
Dezo’s summer trip to Haiti, and more!
Justice Ministry Update:
Update on how we might be involved as a
congregation in the coming months and how
we might covenant with other churches to
answer God’s call to justice.
Remember in Prayer
Deb Hinshaw & family, following the death of her father
on May 8.
Cheryl Wonnell, mother Lucy Seaver, hospice care
International Ministries Missionaries: Ed & Miriam Noyes,
serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Regional Minister: ABC of Michigan, Rev. Tucker Gunne-
man, serving in Saginaw, Michigan.
Local congregation: Community Bible Church
Lois Reeves died mid-morning on Thursday, May 8. Ser-
vices are pending. Please pray for her family and friends
during this time. ~First Baptist Church Staff
You are invited to send prayer requests to:
Martha Gage, [email protected]. (E-mail prayer
chain). Hazel Nitcher, 843-5302 or Judy Stuart, 856-
1782 (Telephone prayer chain)
Chupper Schedule:
5/11: No ABY (Youth Retreat-Mother’s Day)
5/18: End of ABY Celebration/Youth Sunday
Spring Retreat—May 9-11.
Women’s Groups in May
Friendship Square
We will be meeting Tuesday, May 13th, 6:30 p.m. at La
Tropicana, 434 Locust in North Lawrence. We will sit in
outside dining area if weather permits. Last meeting of sea-
son. If anyone needs ride you may call Elaine Hite at 887-
1026.
Evening Women’s Group
We will meet on Monday, May 12 from 7-9 p.m. It will be
a social outing , so no need to bring your book. Location
TBA.
Afternoon Women’s Group
Our regular meeting time is 2 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant,
1711 W. 23rd St., the second Tuesday of each month.
Please join us this month on May 13!
Attention Graduates!
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
14th. 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.
Price Computing Center
Naming Ceremony
The Price family would be very
pleased to welcome First Baptist
Church members to this dedication
ceremony honoring our father, G.
Baley Price, for his career in mathe-
matics and early work with compu-
ting at KU. Our mother, Cora Lee Beers Price, will also be
honored. The ceremony will be Tuesday, May 13 at 4 p.m.
in the Computing Center Auditorium, 1001 Sunnyside
Ave., KU campus. ~Lucy Price
Memorial Weekend Worship Schedule
One service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 25.
Summer Worship Schedule
Begins Sunday, June 1
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.
Combined worship services at 10:30 a.m.
First Baptist Church
1330 Kasold Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66049
785/843-0020
785/843-0021 (fax)
www.firstbaptistlawrence.com
Office Notes
Pastor Meredith will be in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, for the 2014
Emerging Leaders Institute, hosted by the Plymouth Center, from
Monday through Thursday.
By the Numbers…as of May 4, 2014
GENERAL OPERATING
Weekly Receipts: $9,058.00
YTD Receipts: $126,554.62
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Weekly Receipts: $3,670.00
Cumulative Giving: $250,465.50
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 Kimberly Sturtevant
Life of the Church
Sunday, May 11
8:30 a.m.—Worship
9:30 a.m.—Sunday School
11:00 a.m.—Worship
5:00 p.m.—ABY
Monday, May 12
7:00 p.m.—FBC Book club, 3007 Trail Rd.
7:00 p.m.—Evening Women’s group, at
McAlister’s Deli, 2108 W. 27th.
Tuesday, May 13
11:00 a.m.—Newsletter announcements due
2:00 p.m.—Afternoon Women’s group,
Perkins, 1711 W. 23rd.
6:30 p.m.—Friendship Square mtg,
La Tropicana, 434 Locust.
Wednesday, May 14
6:00 p.m.—Church-wide meal
7:00 p.m.—Ministry mtgs.
Thursday, May 15
7:30 p.m.—Chancel Choir
Looking Ahead:
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
May 14
6:00 p.m.
RWR
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