October 22, 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
office@firstbaptistlawrence.com
www.firstbaptistlawrence.com

Preparing for Worship

Come Celebrate
with us!
Sunday, November 1
Services of Dedication

Rev. Matt Sturtevant

Senior Pastor, x.202
matt@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Rev. Cheryl Harader
Associate Pastor of Adult Spiritual
Formation, x.204
cheryl@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Rev. Melissa Lumpkin
Adjunct for Childrens Spiritual Formation, x.205
melissa@firstbaptistlawrence.com

Evelyn Falen
Organist
evelyn@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Mark Robinson
Chancel Choir Director
mark@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Christy Miller
8:30 Worship Instrumentalist
christy@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Holly Grassy
Bookkeeper, (785) 917-9622
holly@firstbaptistlawrence.com
John Pauls
Moderator
jphawk@yahoo.com
Buddy Langford
Custodian

Worship at 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.

a.m
TwentyTwenty-second Sunday after
Pentecost

Rev. Matthew Sturtevant

Scripture: James 1.2-8

8:30 and 10:45 AM

Open House
2-4 PM
First Baptist Church
Would Like to
invite you to
celebrate with us

Jenny Purvis
Office Manager, x.203
jenny@firstbaptistlawrence.com

October 25, 2015

in our new
worship and
welcome space!
Our renovated
Narthex and
Sanctuary are ready to
share and we want to
invite you to the party!

Worship Series October 11-25

RIGHT
&

Wrong

Historians tell us that cultural change in our world is happening not only rapidly, but exponentially. Not only do we see changes in technology, communication, and current
events, but also in our ways of understanding moral, ethical, and cultural shifts as well. As
societal norms and mores are being defined and re-defined at a breakneck pace, assumptions about what is right and wrong are not as clear as they once were. Our beliefs
about war, violence, sexuality, personal behavior, and a host of other issues are more complex and less predictable then they once were.
What is a Christian to do?

As we watch so much change around us, how can we speak a word of truth? How can we know the truth? Can
we even use the word truth anymore? How can we know what God wants for our world? What do the life and
teachings of Christ speak to our context? What should we believe?
Throughout the weeks of October, and this final Sunday in the series, we will explore these questions together,
conversing with the New Testament book of James. While James is simple, clear, and blunt, he is a force for
love and not bluster. You are invited as together we learn from James, growing in knowledge and wisdom.
October 25: Is there Room for Doubt? (James 1.2-8)

Marilyn Wright
Julie Goans-Heinz
Troy Reimer
Claire Murphy
Lee Carlson
Evelyn Falen
John Pattinson
Lee Rader
Jim Lord
Patricia Acker
Shane Schenkel

November 2
November 7
November 7
November 8
November 12
November 13
November 13
November 15
November 17
November 18
November 18

Kyle Yoder
November 19
Letha Bush
November 20
Robert Heacock November 21
Ken Hite
November 21
Clark Havenor November 23
Elaine Harris
November 24
Paul Stevens
November 25
Evan Yoder
November 25
Brent Lamb
November 27
Benjamin Reimer November 28

Sanctuary of the Cinema, Oct. 25 6 p.m.

The Galapagos Aair: Satan Came to Eden
2013, Documentary Not Rated
121 min., English
Dir. Daniel Geller, Dayna Goldfine
Reading from letters, journals and memoirs, Cate Blanchett, Diane Kruger and others help narrate
this little-known tale of a handful of European dreamers whose relocation to the Galapagos Islands
in the 1930s took a tragic turn.

Operation Christmas Child

2015
Demonstrate Gods love in a tangible
way to needy children through Operation Christmas Child. Shoe boxes
filled with small toys, personal hygiene items, and greetings are shipped
throughout the world by Samaritans Purse International Relief Organization.
You are invited to fill a box, provide ingredients for a box,
or donate $7 per box for shipping to the K-2 Sunday school
class at First Baptist. Boxes will be delivered to a local collection site by Nov. 23. Find instructions for filling a box at
www.samaritanspurse.org or contact the church office.
Boxes can be turned in to the K-2 classroom, located near
the south bathrooms, or the church office. We especially welcome those who would like to adopt a shoe box by contributing $7 to
cover postage per box or contribute a small amount to go toward the
purchase of items. All financial donations should be made out
to First Baptist Church with Operation Christmas Child on
the memo line (OCC). The final day to turn in a box or
money is Sunday, Nov. 22.

Remember in Prayer
International Ministries Missionaries: Marilyn Raatz, IM
consultant serving throughout middle Africa
Regional Minister: ABC or Central Pacific Coast, Rev.
Miriam Mendez, serving in Portland, OR
Local congregation: First Church of the Nazarene
You are invited to send prayer requests to:
(E-mail coordinator) Betty Colbert, bchilder@ku.edu
(Telephone Prayer Chain) Hazel Nitcher, 843-5302,
Annie Merriam, 841-1384, or Judy Stuart, 856-1782,
or the church office: 843-0020,
jenny@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Nominating Ministry Request

Have you been or are you currently a ministry chair? If

you have ever received a white notebook which contains ministry tasks, job descriptions, etc. would you
please return it to the church office as soon as you are
able. It is time to review contents and make updates/
corrections. Thank you!

Save the Date! January 29-30-31

Womens Retreat 2016

Childrens Corner
Wednesday Evenings:

Pre-K through 1st graders! Each Wednesday from 6:307:30 p.m. we will have a Bible lesson, craft, and play time.
10/28Miracle Story of Jesus
11/4Good Shepherd
See you soon! Miss Amy & Pastor Melissa.

Join us at Lake Doniphan Conference & Retreat Center

in beautiful Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Plan on a total
weekend price of $180-200. To hold our reservation,
we need to know who will be attending by Sat.,
Nov. 14. Please contact the church office as soon as
possible. jenny@firstbaptistlawrence.com or 843-0020
Thank you!

Sunday Mornings:

2 yrs through 2nd graders who would like to be angels in

the Christmas Play (Dec. 6) will practice Away in a Manger
each week during our regular Sunday school song time.
Christmas Play Schedule:

Oct. 25King Herod/Emperor, 3 Kings, Soldiers, and

Shepherds
Nov. 1Mary, Joseph, Angel & Narrators 1, 2, & 3
Nov. 8Scenes 1 & 2
Nov. 15Scenes 3 & 4
Nov. 22ALL cast
Dec. 5ALL cast, dress rehearsal, 8:3010:30 a.m.
Dec. 63-8th graders, 3:00 p.m.
2yrs-2nd grade, 3:30 p.m.
Performance time, 4:00 p.m.
Childrens Sabbath: Save the date! Nov. 29

Youth Fundraiser Breakfast, Oct. 25

9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Waes & Sausage
NO EVENING ABY: October 25

Quesons about ABY? Please contact Pastor Cheryl, 843-0020 or Cheryl@rstbapstlawrence.com

Sr. High: Wednesday Night Bible Study

10/28Bible study

Friendship Square would like to invite FBC

gals & friends to join them for breakfast this
Saturday, October 24th, at Perkins restaurant
in Lawrence,
corner of Ousdahl & Clinton Pkwy (23rd St).
We will gather at 9:30 a.m.
Hope to see you then!

First Baptist Church

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

Life of the Church

Sunday Morning

Thursday, Oct. 22
7:30 p.m.Chancel Choir rehearsal
Saturday, Oct. 24
9:30 a.m.Womens breakfast (Perkins)
Sunday, Oct. 25
8:30 a.m.Worship
9:00-10:15 a.m.ABY Breakfast Fundraiser
9:30 a.m.Sunday School
10:45 a.m.Worship
12:00 p.m.1/4ly Business Gathering
12:00 p.m.Play practice(see inside calendar)
5:00 p.m.NO ABY
6:00 p.m.Sanctuary of the Cinema
Monday, Oct. 26
8:00 p.m.rebroadcast of FBC worship
(public access channel 99)
Tuesday, Oct. 27
7:00 p.m.Finance ministry mtg.
Wednesday, Oct. 28
12 p.m.-2 p.m.Food Pantry open
6:00 p.m.Wednesday Meal
6:30 p.m.Sacred Music Academy

Volunteers

Looking Ahead:
Nov. 5Afternoon Perkins Group, 2 p.m.
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 contact the church office:
jenny@firstbaptistlawrence.com.
You may receive a hard copy in the mail by request:
843-0020. Copies are available for pick up each Sunday.

Oct. 25
Nursery 10:45 a.m.Amy
Munsterman
Extended Care 10:45 a.m.
April Hite

Wed. Meal
Oct. 28
Halloween themed menu
Nov. 4
Pasta & Marinara or Alfredo sauce,
corn, salad, dessert

Wednesday, October 28:

October 28 Due to conflicting schedules, we will not have a Fall
Fun Night, instead we will have a themed meal, followed by Sacred
Music academy for the children and a time for adults to gather.
Costumes encouraged!

Quarterly Business Gathering This Sunday

12:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary (no luncheon)

By the Numbers...as of Oct. 18, 2015

GENERAL OPERATING
Weekly Receipts:
$2,964.25
YTD Receipts:
$220,530.90
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Weekly Receipts:
$5,742.55
Cumulative Giving:
$438,734.46
If you would like more detailed financial information, please
contact our bookkeeper at grassyclan@att.net, 917-9622.
Thank you for your generous giving. Your generosity helps to
make our many ministries possible.