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A Message from Mark Robinson, our new Chancel Choir director:
Dear FBC members and friends!
I have gratefully accepted the position of
Chancel Choir Director at First Baptist
Church. I am looking forward to the bless-
ing of working with the choir and would like
to invite any adult music lover who has a de-
sire to contribute to the spiritual life of First Baptist through music to join with us on
September 2 at 7:30 p.m.
The Chancel Choir needs to be a reflection of the congregation at large, both demo-
graphically and musically. It is my hope that, through prayerful study, the choir will
present quality music of many different styles that will enrich the worship of the con-
gregation as well as the choir. Join us on September 2 and enjoy the musical fellow-
ship.
God Bless!
August 20, 2015August 20, 2015August 20, 2015August 20, 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
Cody Knapik
Intern for Youth Spiritual Formation,
x.205
Jenny Purvis
Office Manager, x.203
Evelyn Falen
Organist
Holly Grassy
Bookkeeper, (785) 917-9622
John Pauls
Moderator
Buddy Langford
Custodian
Preparing for Worship
August 23, 2015
Worship at 9:30 a.mWorship at 9:30 a.mWorship at 9:30 a.mWorship at 9:30 a.m.
(Roger Williams Room)
thirteenth Sunday after thirteenth Sunday after thirteenth Sunday after thirteenth Sunday after
PentecostPentecostPentecostPentecost
Rev. Matthew Sturtevant
Scripture: I kings 8 (1, 6, 10-11)
22-30, 41-43
New Worship hours:
Beginning September 13
8:30 a.m. Worship
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Sunday School
And we welcome Melissa Lumpkin as our
new Intern for Children’s Formation! Melissa comes to Kansas through the soaring pine trees and
spicy Cajun food of her native home Louisiana. Melissa
brings her husband, Mike, a proud Virginian, and two ener-
getic children, Kaitlyn and Aedyn. While earning her Mas-
ter's of Divinity at Wake Forest University Divinity School, Melissa met Mike through a
classmate, Mike's twin brother. Melissa has children and youth ministry experience
hailing from North Carolina and Texas and continues to work with children in the
Lawrence school district as a para educator. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys reading
fantasy fiction, crafting and her new hobby gardening.
We Welcome New Staff Members!
September 1 marks the beginning of new
roles for two members of our congregation.
We welcome Mark Robinson and Melissa
Lumpkin, as they begin serving on staff at
FBC!
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
Those preparing the meal will always
need help prior to and after each
meal. Please arrive a little early if you
can help with drinks & table setting
or stay a little after to wipe tables and
put chairs & tables away.
Sacred Music Academy for Kids
6:30-7:30 p.m. Invite friends!
—open to the community.
*6:30: Vocal Choir
*7:00: Hand bell ensemble training
Ages: 3rd-8th graders
Director: Evelyn Falen
Cost: $20 per semester (scholarships
available. Simply contact the church
office, 843-0020)
Enroll by Aug. 25 through the
church office,
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
7:30-8:30 p.m. High School, College, & Adults
Overflow
Living in AbundanceLiving in AbundanceLiving in AbundanceLiving in Abundance
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Spiritual Formation Series
For Adults
Sept. 2 “Living in Abundance”
Sept. 9 “What is Your Money
Story?”/ “Healthcare Directives”
Sept. 16 “Mapping the Wilderness of
the Marketplace/“I’m too Busy!”
Sept. 23 “How to Make a Budget ”/
“Financial End of Life Planning”
Sept. 30 “Living a Life of
Simplicity”/ “Continuing the
Legacy”
Wednesday Nights, Beginning September 2
Building Reconstruction Update:
Our Stained Glass Windows have returned!
Final inspections for our construction work are being
planned, so that we will be able to return to our new
space soon!
Remember in Prayer
Judy Stuart, recovering from recent heart attack.
International Ministries Missionaries: Debbie Mulneix,
serving in the Philippines
Regional Minister: Philadelphia Baptist Association, Rev.
Betty Wright-Riggins, serving in Philadelphia, PA
Local congregation: First United Methodist 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
Save the Date
An all-church work day has been
scheduled at Lawrence Habitat for
Humanity on September 12. If
you would like to participate,
please contact Troy Reimer so he
can gauge interest and begin plan-
ning for the event.
(785) 371-6509.
You are invited to: The 15th Annual Bethel Open Golf Tournament.
When: Saturday, August 29, 2015, 7:30 a.m. shotgun start
What: Four-person scramble, $80/per golfer (includes
cart, green fees, meal, and prizes)
Where: Painted Hills in KCK Got your foursome to-
gether? Contact John
Pauls to register. 550-
7214,
ABY/Chupper: Aug. 23—Student Peer Night (Big/Li�le)
Regular Schedule:
5:00 p.m. Games
5:30 p.m. Chupper ($2.00)
6:10 p.m. Lumos
6:30 p.m. Small Group )me
7:25 p.m. Benedic)on
7:30 p.m. Dismiss
Ques)ons about ABY? Please contact Pastor Cheryl, 843-
0020 or Cheryl@firstbap)stlawrence.com
Youth Leader volunteers:
Dava Cooper, Shane Schenkel, Troy Reimer, Jesse Dowell,
Winston Heilman, Ken Hite, Stacey Lamb
Next week: Breakfast Fundraiser, Aug. 30
Roger Williams Room 8:00-9:15 a.m.
Northeast Area Annual Meeting
Save the Date!
Where: First Baptist Church of Topeka
(3033 SW MacVicar)
When: September 13, 2015. Registration (no cost) 2:30
p.m. Program at 3:00 p.m.
This will be at time of fellowship, music and an opportuni-
ty to hear from three young Christians who have commit-
ted their lives to the work of the Lord:
♦ Suan Sonna, son of Mang Sonna, Director of Bethel
Neighborhood Center, who spoke at FBC in July.
♦ Aline Silva-Schreiner, a recent graduate of Central
Seminary and our Martha Stearns Marshall speaker in
2014
♦ As well as our own Cody Knapik.
A catered dinner will be provided with a free will offering
taken.
Family Promise Host Training
FBC will be hosting a gathering of Family Promise coordi-
nators and volunteers interested in learning more about suc-
cessful volunteer hosting. We hope to have volunteers from
many churches attend and would love to have some from
FBC as well. Whether you have volunteered with Family
Promise before or not, please consider attending. Feel free
to bring any friends who might be interested!
What: Boundaries for Volunteers: Respecting, Protecting
and Connecting
Instructor: Laura VanSickle-Deavours, MA Licensed Clini-
cal Psychotherapist
When: September 8th, 2015
Location: First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold Dr.
Time: 7-8:15 pm
First Baptist Church
1330 Kasold Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66049
785/843-0020
785/843-0021 (fax)
www.firstbaptistlawrence.com
Sunday Morning Volunteers
Aug. 23
Nursery 9:30 a.m.—Amy Munsterman
11:00 a.m.—Amy Munsterman
Extended Care 11:00 a.m.—Melissa
Lumpkin
Wed. Dinner
resumes
Sept. 2
6:00 p.m.
Life of the Church
Sunday, Aug. 23
9:30 a.m.—Worship
10:45 a.m.—Sunday School
Monday, Aug. 24
8:00 p.m.—rebroadcast of FBC worship
(public access channel 99)
Looking Ahead: .
August 30: Youth Fundraiser Breakfast,
8-9:15 a.m.
September 2: Wednesday evening activities resume
September 12: Work Day at Habitat for Humanity
September 13: NE Area Mtg, FBC Topeka (Guest
speakers: Cody Knapik, Aline Silva-Schreiner, Suan
Sonna)
October 4-11: Family Promise Week
Farewell Sunday for Cody Knapik
Cody Knapik’s final Sunday as Youth Intern will be August 30.
He will preach that morning and a reception will follow at
10:30 a.m. Join us to wish him well!
By the Numbers...as of Aug. 16, 2015
GENERAL OPERATING
Weekly Receipts: (8/9 & 8/16) $7,467.00
YTD Receipts: $194,866.95
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Weekly Receipts: (8/9 & 8/16) $3,698.50
Cumulative Giving: $428,244.66
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 news-
letter by E-mail, please contact the church office: jen-
[email protected]. You may receive a hard
copy in the mail by request: 843-0020. Copies are
available for pick up each Sunday.
Bell Choir Invitation
We’re exploring the possibility of
beginning an intergenerational
bell choir—starting in September.
Please contact Sandy Heacock if
you would be interested:
843-8243.
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
