Join Us in Worship This Sunday 9:00 am K.I.D.Z. Street & Bible Study

10:00 am Fellowship Time 10:30 am Worship Service Dr. Kevin Payne Preaching

500 W. Truman Rd., Independence, MO 64050

Telephone:(816)252-3377 Fax: (816) 836-2287

First Baptist Child Care Center: 816-252-4052

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September 18, 2016 Volume 67, Issue 7

Dr. Kevin Payne Pastor

Mike Harper

Associate Minister, Student Education

David Scott

Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Nathan Dean Music Director

Jamie Copeland Office Manager

Lori Clemens Child Care Center

Director

“Sharing God’s

Love Through

Following

Christ’s

Example”

Rev Kev

Finally, fall is here! I can tell because the sugar-maple in my yard is showing the first glimpses of yellow and red around the edges of the leaves, the weather is cooling, and of course the Chiefs are back at it, teasing us with dramatic ups and downs during their games. Wow! Fall brings with it a number of events here at FBC. First, our Santa-Cali-Gon Days parking-lot fundraiser was a raging success, with well over $8,000 raised for our ministries! A hearty thank-you goes out to all those that volunteered their time and energies to work the lots and help set-up and take-down each day, and a special shout-out to those that led in this effort: Mike Harper, Gary Rohrs, and Jeff Kimbrough, and to Adrianne Miller for mak-ing sure food was available for all the workers. I appreciate all you did! Just so everyone will know the value of this fundraiser: We divide the monies raised during this event evenly between our Student Ministries, Children’s Ministries, and Benevolence efforts to individu-als in the community. All of the monies raised will be used well, and in a way that honors the God who provides! Another event that has begun is our annual Fall Bible Study series, this year entitled “First Wednesdays,” because it is scheduled for the first Wednesday evening of each month through December. We had a great crowd of over 60 for our first session, which in-cluded a wonderful meal put together by our “Social” committee, and a close look at the first chapter of I Peter. We’ll pick up the study where we left off coming up October 5; I hope you’ll plan to be there! Finally, we all know that in just a couple of months we as citizens of this great nation will have an opportunity to elect those that will lead our nation for the next several years. Regardless of how you feel about the candidates, I want you to remember that participating in our nation’s elections is not only a privilege, it is also something to which God has called us as His people. Take some time to learn about the various issues facing our nation, as well as where each candidate stands, pray for God’s wisdom and discernment, and then when that day comes in November, vote your conscience! I’ll see you Sunday,

P.S. Some of you have asked when I will be taking my Sabbatical Leave, presented to me by this church just a few weeks ago. I haven’t planned it all out yet, but I will be taking it in 2-3 week segments over the course of the next year. Tammy and I will be attending a Seminar at the Billy Graham conference Center at The Coves, in Ashville, NC, in just a few weeks as one part of this Leave; I’ll tell you all about it later. Thank you for this rare opportunity!

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NEWS FROM THE LOFT Come and join Mike and other Student Ministry Leaders in “The Loft” on…. ⇒ Sunday AM, beginning at 9:00 am ⇒ Wednesday, PM *6:30-7:00 pm for a time of hanging out, ~~playing games and (sometimes) snacks with

Mike and Perri *7:00-8:00 pm for a time of worship and interactive Bible Study

Christian Sympathy Is Extended To The Following Families Of:

∗ Robbie Schabel whose Uncle passed away

SOME ADDITIONS AND CHANGES OF ADDRESS,

PHONE NUMBERS, OR E-MAILS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Leroy & Ann Dillon

417 N. Delaware St. Independence, MO 64050-2636

How welcoming were the comforting arms of our church family after Don's recent death. Your kindnesses were so appreciated by all of our family members.

Patty Chadwick

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Dear Church Family, Thank you for your friendship, cards and notes, and, especially, for your prayers. We hope to see you soon.

LeRoy and Carol Brown

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I want to thank my church family for their thoughtful words of sympathy on the death of my sister. Special thanks to the Benevolence Committee for the wonderful loaf of bread.

Appreciatively, Fran Nixon

Student Ministry Wednesday Night Activity

August 24, 2016

OLYMPICS

Who is the best red cup stacker?

September 18, 2016, Volume 67, Issue 7 Page 3 K.I.D.Z. KORNER

David Scott, David Scott, David Scott, David Scott, Children’s Ministry Coordinator Re: King’s K.I.D.Z. Ministries, phone 816-803-5289 or email dscott@fbcindep.org

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News On The Street

We collected coins, dollars, and checks through September 11, 2016 to help flood victims in Louisiana. A big thanks to all those who gave!

In His Love, Mr. Dave

“First Wednesdays”“First Wednesdays”“First Wednesdays”“First Wednesdays” October 5, November 2, and December 7

6:00-6:45 pm Dinner

7:00 pm Adult Bible Study

Fellowship Hall

Pastor Kevin will lead an

in-depth study of 1 Peter

the first Wednesday of every month. (Meat and drink furnished, bring a salad, vegetable,

or dessert to share for the meal.)

THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED WITH THE FBC SANTA-CALI-GON PARKING!

This year, with the great weather, we increased our Parking Lot contributions for the FBC Children’s Ministry, Students’ Ministry, and Benevolence Fund. We continued to benefit from all your endeavors.

$8,344

FBC is accumulating a vast array of items in our Lost and Found. One item in this menagerie is a class ring from North East High. Please phone Jamie in the FBC main office (816-252-3377) if you have lost something on the FBC property.

OCTOBER PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH

Baskets will be in the Welcome Center for your cards, notes, etc. beginning Sunday, October 2.

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SOME UPCOMING EVENTS TO PLAN FOR

September 27, 8:00 am Floral Committee

~Check with Christy Cavaness-Adams for how you can help

October 5, 6:00 pm Meal and 1 Peter Adult Bible Study in Fellowship Hall and Student Ministry in The Loft October 23, 5:30 pm Deacons Meeting (FR) 6:30 pm FBC Business Meeting (FR) October 29, 12:00 noon –1:00 pm Trunks of Fun (FBC Parking Lot)

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September 18, 2016 Edition SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 9:00 am K.I.D.Z. St. & Bible Study

9:00 am Worship Team (Sanctuary) 10:00 am Fellowship Time 10:30 am Worship Service

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 9:45 am Missions In Action (FR)

Program: Mary Wood, Guatemala Project: Christmas Toys for City Union Mission

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 6:30 pm Student Ministry (The Loft)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 10:00 am Quilt Club ~check with Carol George

or JoAnn Bowers

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Barry Pennington Preaching

9:00 am K.I.D.Z. St. & Bible Study 9:00 am Worship Team (Sanctuary)

10:00 am Fellowship Time 10:30 am Worship Service

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 8:00 am Floral Committee

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 6:30 pm Student Ministry (The Loft)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 10:00 am Quilt Club ~check with Carol George

or JoAnn Bowers

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 Barry Pennington Preaching

9:00 am K.I.D.Z. St. & Bible Study 9:00 am Worship Team (Sanctuary)

10:00 am Fellowship Time 10:30 am Worship Service

DEACON OF THE WEEK 9/18/2016 Gary Rohrs

9/18//2016 FBC COUNTERS

Bob Adams Judi Perry

HOSPITAL VISITATION

SEPTEMBER 18-24

Terry Keeton Mike Cavanuagh

Budget Report Weekly Budget Requirements: $ 8,619 Budget Receipts, Sept. 11, 2016 $ 7,089 Monthly Budget Goal $ 34,476 Budget Receipts Total Sept. 1-11 $ 15,645

FBC WEEKLY ATTENDANCE (September 11, 2016)

Worship Service 126

As Seen On A Church Sign “Love God With All Your Heart Then Do Whatever You Want”

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 6:00—6:45 pm 1st Wednesday Meal (FH)

7:00 pm Adult Bible Study of 1Peter led by Kevin Payne

7:00 pm Student Ministry (The Loft)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 10:00 am Quilt Club ~check with Carol

George or JoAnn Bowers 2:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (FR)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 COMMUNION & BENEVOLENCE

9:00 am K.I.D.Z. St. & Bible Study 9:00 am Worship Team (Sanctuary)

10:00 am Fellowship Time 10:30 am Worship Service Student Ministry Lunch Bunch after Worship Service WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12

6:30 pm Student Ministry (The Loft)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 10:00 am Quilt Club