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September 23, 2015September 23, 2015September 23, 2015September 23, 2015
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
Rev. Melissa Lumpkin
Adjunct for Childrens Spiritual For-
mation, x.205
Jenny Purvis
Office Manager, x.203
Evelyn Falen
Organist
Mark Robinson
Chancel Choir Director
Christy Miller
8:30 Worship Instrumentalist
Holly Grassy
Bookkeeper, (785) 917-9622
John Pauls
Moderator
Buddy Langford
Custodian
Preparing for Worship
September 27, 2015
Worship at 8:30 & 10:45 a.mWorship at 8:30 & 10:45 a.mWorship at 8:30 & 10:45 a.mWorship at 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.
eighteenth Sunday after eighteenth Sunday after eighteenth Sunday after eighteenth Sunday after
PentecostPentecostPentecostPentecost
Rev. Matthew Sturtevant
A New 8:30 a.m. Worship Instrumentalist
Christy Miller will share music responsibilities by
providing our piano/organ accompaniment on Sunday
mornings during the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Christy
is a doctoral candidate in musicology at the University
of Kansas. She holds a bachelors degree in Oxbridge
music from William Jewell College as well as an M.M. in
musicology from KU. She specializes in American folk
music and is currently working on her dissertation, which examines the use of Ameri-
can folk music on BBC radio during the Second World War. Christy is an experienced
pianist and organist, and she has served as music director at Christ Covenant Presby-
terian Church in Kansas City, Missouri and Kingston United Methodist Church in
Kingston, New Jersey. She is also currently a piano instructor at The Music Clubhouse.
During her free moments, Christy enjoys spending time in the yard, in her kitchen, and
with her family.
SanctuaryoftheCinemaTHIS SUNDAY
6 p.m.
Two Days, One Night
2014, French Drama
Rated PG-13
95 min., French with English Subtitles
Dir. Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
On the verge of losing her job, Sandra comes up with a last-ditch strategy: get her workmates to give up their
bonuses so that she can stay on. With a single weekend to make it work, Sandra and her husband take her
crusade for sympathy all over town.
Childrens Christmas Program Ready to Plan!
If your child, 3rd through 8th grade, would like to participate in this years Christmas
program, please attend a read-through session next Wednesday, Sept. 30, between
6:30-7:30 p.m. There will be participation opportunities in the play for the youngest
children, as well. Music for the program will be rehearsed either during normal Sunday
school hours or as part of Sacred Music Academy rehearsals. Speaking rolls will prac-
tice mostly on Sunday afternoons immediately following second service.
See you at the read-through session! ~Melisa Lord
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Weekly Family Meal
6:00-6:30 p.m. Roger Williams Room
Enjoy delicious homemade
meals.
Suggested donation:
Adult $5
College Student Free!
Child $2.50
Family $13
Menu (Subject to change)
9/23 Roast Beef/cheesy potatoes/vegetable medley/salad/
Dessert
9/30 Oven baked seasoned chicken/baked potatoes/corn/
salad/dessert
10/7 Ham/scalloped potatoes/broccoli/salad/dessert
When: October 4, 2015
Where: Westside Presbyterian Church
Registration: 1:00 p.m./Walk at 2:00 p.m. and online at: www.cswglobal.org
Contact for Info: Ginger Boring, 542-1204
Mason Heilman October 1
Henry Mathis October 1
Sally Don Weinaug October 1
Evie Johnston October 2
Kaitlyn Lumpkin October 2
Linda Lewis October 4
Nathan Knight October 7
Verlin Gilbert October 8
Janice Pa*nson October 9
Mah Sui October 10
Rebekah Johnston October 12
Greer Mathis October 13
Kris/ne Druen October 15
Clay Weinaug October 17
Bob Pa*e October 19
Linda Warren October 19
Hazel Nitcher October 21
Dava Cooper October 23
Winston Heilman October 23
Shawn Benorden October 24
Kelly Johnson October 25
Logan Druen October 28
Emma Druen October 28
Daniel Hayes October 28
Ready for a bit of Retro Trivia?
Anne found this circa 1977 hand painted banner
which puts it in the era of the old church down-
town. Anyone know who made it?
ABCCR Annual Gathering
The 2015 Annual Gathering of American Baptist
Churches of the Central Region will be held at
Cross Wind Conference Center, Hesston, Kan.,
Oct. 9-10.
This year's speakers will include Missionaries
Pieter and Nora Kalkman who are based in Pra-
gue, Czech Republic. Please contact the church
office ASAP if you are planning to attend and
take advantage of the free church registration.
If you register on your own at www.abccr.og
your fee is $35.
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Remember in Prayer
International Ministries Missionaries: Ed & Miriam
Noyes, serving the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Regional Minister: West Virginia Baptist Convention,
Rev. Craig Coster, serving in Barboursville, WV
Local congregation: Ninth Street Baptist Church
You are invited to send prayer requests to:
(E-mail coordinator) Betty Colbert, [email protected],
(Telephone Prayer Chain) Hazel Nitcher, 843-5302, An-
nie Merriam, 841-1384, or Judy Stuart, 856-1782, or
The church office: 843-0020
Youth Fundraising Breakfast
Sunday, Sept. 27 9:00 to 10:15 a.m.
ABY/Chupper: 5 p.m. Sept. 27
5:00 Games
5:30 Chupper
6:10 Lumos
6:30 Small Groups
7:25 Benedic/on
7:30 Dismissal
Quesons about ABY? Please contact Pastor Cheryl, 843-0020 or Cher-
Sr. High: We will be having our second Bible study this
Wednesday, and it will be a bit dierent than normal
(meaning dierent than last week). We are going to have
the youth pack a sack dinner (the church is providing the
dinner) and take it out to Clinton Lake for dinner and the
study. If everyone can get there before 6:30, that would be
great so that we have plenty of /me to get out there and
back. As always, let Christy (785-393-
3183 & [email protected]) or myself (785-393-
3860 &[email protected]) know if you have any
ques/ons, comments or need a ride!
Overflow Living in AbundanceLiving in AbundanceLiving in AbundanceLiving in Abundance
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Spiritual Formation Series
For Adults
Sept. 23 How to Make a Budget / Financial End of Life
Planning
Sept. 30 Living a Life of Simplicity/ Continuing the
Legacy
L.I.N.K. Casseroles
If you would be able to pro-
vide a casserole for the Law-
rence Interdenominational Nu-
trition Kitchen (L.I.N.K.) every
other month (on the 1st Sun-
day of the month), please con-
tact Wendy Wheeler (393-
3688) and she will give you all
the details!
Food Pantry Volunteers
Needed
These great ladies could use
your help in the FBC food
pantry! If you could provide
service hours one Wednesday
per month from 11:30 a.m.
2:00 p.m., please contact Wen-
dy Wheeler at 393-3688 or
[email protected]. Anita Tingle, Rita Burkhart
Family Promise Week
Fast Approaching!
During the week of October 4
through 11 we need hosts for
evenings and overnights --
Contact Susan Pauls 785 550-
4250 [email protected]
If you would like to provide a
meal contact Wendy Wheeler 785 393-3888.
New on Wednesday Evenings:
Attention Pre-K through 1st graders! Beginning 9/23, there
will be a Bible lesson, craft , and play time from 6:30-7:30
p.m. Check out what well be learning about in the next
couple weeks.
9/23Jesus Loves Children
9/30Jesus Calles His Disciples (Matthew 4:18-
22 & Luke 5:1-13)
See you soon! Miss Amy & Pastor Melissa.
Childrens Corner
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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
Sept. 27
Nursery 10:45 a.m.Amy
Munsterman
Extended Care 10:45 a.m.
Krissie Druen
Wed. Dinner
Sept. 23
Roast Beef, cheesy
potatoes, veg medley,
salad, dessert
(Menu subject to change)
Life of the Church
Wednesday, Sept. 23
12 p.m.-2 p.m.Food Pantry open
6:00 p.m.Wednesday Meal & activities
(Stewardship Series, Sacred Music Academy,
Sr. High study/dinner at Clinton)
7:30 p.m.Spiritual Leadership Team mtg.
Thursday, Sept. 24
7:30 p.m.Chancel Choir rehearsal
Sunday, Sept. 27
8:30 a.m.Worship
9-10:15 a.m.Youth Fundraising Breakfast
9:30 a.m.Sunday School
10:45 a.m.Worship
5:00 p.m.ABY/Chupper
6:00 p.m.Sanctuary of the Cinema
Monday, Sept. 28
8:00 p.m.rebroadcast of FBC worship
(public access channel 99)
Wednesday, Sept. 30
12 p.m.-2 p.m.Food Pantry open
6:00 p.m.Wednesday Meal & activities
(Stewardship Series, Sacred Music Academy,
Christmas play read-through, Sr. High
study)
Looking Ahead:
October 4: Crop Walk
October 4-11: Family Promise Week
By the Numbers...as of Sept. 20, 2015
GENERAL OPERATING
Weekly Receipts: $3,152.00
YTD Receipts: $207,691.15
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Weekly Receipts: $539.00
Cumulative Giving: $431,772.66
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 newsletter by E-
mail, along with other weekly announcements, please con-
tact the church office: [email protected].
You may receive a hard copy in the mail by request:
843-0020. Copies are available for pick up each Sunday.
Youth Breakfast Fundraiser this Sunday morning,
9:00 to 10:15 a.m. in the Roger Williams Room.
Pancakes & all the fixns!
$5 donation recommended.
If you would be interested in providing special music from time to time in the
8:30 a.m. service, please contact Christy Miller (393-3183) or Mark Robinson,
979-6908).