APRIL 3, 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 matt@firstbaptistlawrence.com Rev. Dr. Meredith Holladay Associate Pastor of Spiritual Formation, x. 204 meredith@firstbaptistlawrence.com Jenny Purvis Office Manager, x.203 jenny@firstbaptistlawrence.com Nathan Benfield Volunteer Building Manager, x.201 nathan@firstbaptistlawrence.com Jim Davidson Chancel Choir Director jamesrdavidson@ku.edu Holly Grassy Bookkeeper grassyclan@att.net John Pauls Moderator jphawk@yahoo.com Evelyn Falen Organist edfal13@gmail.com Buddy Langford Custodian Church Office: 785/843.0020 office@firstbaptistlawrence.com www.firstbaptistlawrence.com

Preparing for Worship APRIL 6, 2014 Fifth Sunday in lent

why?

Rev. Matthew Sturtevant

Palm Sunday and Holy Week Schedule, April 13-20

April 13Palm Sunday Your child is invited to participate in a palm processional during the 11 a.m. worship service. Children should come to Rm. 139 at 10:50 a.m. They will receive a palm branch and instructions. Immediately following the processional they will return to a seat with you in the sanctuary. Two-five year olds will then go to extended care. April 13Sanctuary of the Cinema 6:00 p.m., A Serious Man, Judson Rm. (see next page for more information) Monday-Friday, April 14-18 Ecumenical Holy Week Services Trinity Lutheran Church 1245 New Hampshire St. Services begin at noon, followed by a light lunch. No lunch following Good Friday Service. April 16 No Wednesday Evening Meal Meet and Eat groups are encouraged to meet together instead.

Scripture: Job 42.7-17

April 17Maundy Thursday 7:00 p.m.: Communion and Foot Washing service April 18 Good Friday 7:00 p.m.: Joint Worship Service at First Presbyterian Church (2415 Clinton Parkway) Combined choirs: Requiem for the Living, Dan Forrest April 20 Easter Sunday 8-10:30 a.m. An Easter Flower Cross will be located at the courtyard entrance. Please bring fresh flowers from your garden (or store bought.) 6:30 a.m. Sunrise service, outside 8-10:30 a.m. Easter Breakfast served in the Roger Williams Room 8:30 a.m. Worship, sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 Worship, sanctuary April 21Easter Monday Church office closed.

Vacation Bible School June 9-13, 2014

This year we are partnering with several local churches for a combined Vacation Bible School. We will work together with Trinity Lutheran, Plymouth Congregational, and Peace Mennonite Churches to coordinate and celebrate VBS. The theme is Workshop of Wonders: Imagine & Build with God, and VBS will be in the evenings, June 9-13, 2014 located 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 will be available soon.

Lawrence Habitat for Humanity Women Build Mother's Day 5K

We need your help to make the Mother's Day 5K a success. If you would like to volunteer, please visit this website: http://lawrencehabitat.org/wowrun/ Volunteer meetings will be on April 14 and May 4 (required) at 4:30 p.m. Please contact Maddie at 832-0777 for more information. Thank you! ~Troy Reimer, FBC Habitat for Humanity Liaison

Easter Flowers for Sanctuary Sanctuary of the Cinema April 13 6:00 p.m.
A Serious Man
Comedy/Drama 2009, 1h, 46m, Rated R Larry Gopnik, a Midwestern mathematics teacher, watches his life unravel over multiple sudden incidents. Though seeking meaning and answers amidst his turmoil, he seems to keep sinking. Our sanctuary will be decorated with flowers for Easter Sunday as a memorial to or in honor of our loved ones. If you would like to purchase a plant, please fill out a form and place in offering plate or contact the church office no later than April 13. (Forms are also available throughout the building in Sunday School rooms and on the First Touch table.) By e-mail: jenny@firstbaptistlawrence.com

Family Promise Host Week April 13-20

If you are able to provide food or serve as an evening or overnight host, please contact Wendy Wheeler, 3933688. Currently, these spots are available: Provide meal 4/16 Host 7-9 p.m. 4/14 or 4/18 Overnight host: 4/14, 4/15, or 4/16

Lawrence Family Promise invites you to participate in the 4th Annual Wayne Simeon Free Throw Challenge. Make your hoop dreams come true at Allen Fieldhouse and help Family Promise while youre at it on Sunday, April 13, $10 per shooter/50 per team. For all the details please visit: http://calledtogreatness.com/events/free-throw/

Out of the Whirlwind: Questions from Job Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind... Job 38.1
Our Lenten exploration of the Book of Job and questions of faith concludes this Sunday: April 6: Why? Job 42.7-17

Remember in Prayer Bill Arnold, recovering from surgery Phyllis Burkhart, preparing for surgery John DeMott, broken leg Deb Hinshaw, recovering from surgery Kris Kennedy, brother-in-law of Neal & Jenny Purvis, died last evening, (4/2). International Ministries Missionary: Deb Mulneix, serving in India Regional Minister: ABC of Massachusetts: Rev. Robert Middleton, serving in North Attleboro, MA Local congregation: 9th Street Missionary

FBC Book Club

The April selection is Slave by Mende Nazer. This book is an autobiography about a woman who, at the age of 12, was seized from her village in Sudan and sold into slavery. It is a revealing book about the continuing problem of human trafficking in our present age. Discussion: April 14 at 7:00 pm, church library. 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. Unfortunately 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., church library.

Womens Groups in April

Afternoon Group: Tuesday, April 8, 2:00 p.m. Perkins Restaurant1711 W. 23rd St Friendship Square: Tuesday, April 8, 7:00 p.m. Home of Sally Don Weinaug, 1027 Hartland Dr. Evening Group: Monday, April 14, 7:00 p.m. Signs of Life Bookstore, 722 Massachusetts St. Please call or text Kimberly Sturtevant to request childcare, 785-230-2303.

Chupper Schedule: 4/6: Yoder/Reimer 4/13: Robinson 4/20: No ABY(Easter Sunday) Summer Camp Registration due! Please let Pastor Meredith know if your student(s) will be going. Final day to register: April 27. Also please let her know if you need financial assistance. Spring Retreat Sign-Ups Due! The total cost for the Spring Retreat is $25. Dates: May 9-11, Tall Oaks Conference Center

First Baptist Church 1330 Kasold Drive Lawrence, Kansas 66049 785/843-0020 785/843-0021 (fax) www.firstbaptistlawrence.com

Wednesday Night Supper

Life of the Church

Sunday, April 6 8:30 a.m.Worship 9:30 a.m.Sunday School 11:00 a.m.Worship 5:00 p.m.ABY/Chupper Tuesday, April 8 11:00 a.m.Newsletter announcements due Wednesday, April 9 6:00 All-Church meal, RWR Thursday, April 10 7:30 p.m.Chancel Choir rehearsal

Sunday Morning Volunteers

Nursery 9:30 a.m.Amy Munsterman 11:00 a.m.Amy Munsterman Extended Care John Mathis

April 9 6:00 p.m.

Office Notes
Nathan is in Arizona and will return approx. April 15. Meredith will be preaching at Second Baptist Church in Liberty Friday evening, Saturday evening, and Sunday morning, as part of their youth DiscipleNow weekend.

Looking Ahead: 4/13: Palm Sunday 4/13: Sanctuary of the Cinema 4/13: Family Promise Week begins 4/18: Good Friday combined evening worship at First Presbyterian Church 4/20: Easter Sunday 4/27: Quarterly Business Gathering

2014 Ministry Chairs:

Please begin sending your reports for our quarterly business gathering on April 27. Contact the church office or your ministry steward if you have any questions. Thank you! ~Jenny Purvis

By the Numbersas of March 30, 2014

GENERAL OPERATING Weekly Receipts: $7,605.72 YTD Receipts: $90,789.37 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Weekly Receipts: $3,073.00 Cumulative Giving: $237,548.25 If you would like more detailed financial information, please contact our bookkeeper at grassyclan@att.net. Thank you for your generous giving. Your generosity helps to make our many ministries possible.

Be Part of Our Family Photo Directory!

Make an appointment to have your picture taken by Lifetouch Photography. Portrait dates are April 30, May 1, 2, and 3. Simply go to our church website, www.firstbaptistlawrence.com and click on the link Church Portraits. It will take you right to a sign-up page. If you do not have access to a computer, please call the church office and we will make an appointment for you at your specified time. Jim Lewis, Membership Ministry