October 24, 2013

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 Buddy Langford Custodian Church Office: 785/843.0020 office@firstbaptistlawrence.com www.firstbaptistlawrence.com

All-Church Halloween party

This coming Sunday, Oct. 27. See inside for details!

Preparing for Worship October 27, 2013 TwentyTwenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

Quarterly Business Gathering

THIS SUNDAY, 1:00 p.m. All-Church Luncheon to support the Dezo/ Haiti Mission Fund12:00 p.m.

Our mission to dezo and Haiti: Extend Hospitality

Rev. Matthew Sturtevant

Scripture: Romans 12:3-13

What Happens When the Walls are Gone?

November Worship Series
This summer and fall have been a challenge to many of us, as we have been forced to find hidden sources of creativity to do ministry in new and different ways. Wednesday night programs at the restaurant down the street. Sunday school classes in folks homes. Staff meetings in the coffeehouse downtown. When the walls have come down, we have been forced to find new ways (and places!) to be church together. This month in worship, we are going to ask of one another whether or not this has actually been God working in our midst. Jesus pushed his disciples out of their comfort zones and into the community: And Jesus said to him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head. (Matthew 8.20) So can we simultaneously push to a) restore our building to a practical and sustainable ministry center and b) make it a base camp to move beyond our walls into our community and our world? Together, we will explore the theology of this mission, our call to stewardship, and our vision for ministry and mission. It is an important time for us to ask of each other, the Scriptures, and of the Spirit: What happens when the walls are gone?

Attend any or all! Option # 1: Fire....Fun....Fellowship! (Bonfire that is....) Thursday, October 24th. (TONIGHT!) Elaine Hites House , 887-1026, 322 N 1632, Lecompton, KS. Meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. (we will leave at 6:45) to carpool or see you there. Bring a lawn chair and dress warmly. Elaine will be providing snacks and S'mores. Elaine has reminded us that our four legged friends (deer) are out this time of the evening, so be alert! FYI...In case of rain or high winds...we will meet at 7:00pm at Perkins for high calorie desserts...the more unhealthy and gooey the better!! Questions? Please contact: Anne Munsterman, 393-1676. Option #2: Coffee & Connect Monday, Nov. 11, 6:30 p.m. Panera Bread, 520 W 23rd St. Join us for a meal, coffee/tea, or dessert and casual conversation with friends! Questions? Please contact: April Hite, 865-0985 or Kimberly Sturtevant, 785-230-2303. Option #3: Afternoon Womens Group Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2:00 p.m. Perkins Restaurant and Bakery, 1711 W 23rd St. All are invited to attend. Dutch treat-order your favorite dessert! Questions? Please contact JoAn Wilson, 832-0829 or Martha Gage, 843-5068
Invite a friend!

All-Church Halloween Party!

This Sunday, Oct. 27, 5:00 p.m. Roger Williams Room Chili provided. Bring a dessert and a pumpkin to carve.

Thank You!
Heartland Community Health Center is thankful for the partnership with First Baptist Church! We are thankful for your support and all the encouragement you have shown us. We believe the best is yet to come! Thanks again, HCHC

Remember in Prayer
International Ministries Missionary: Lauren Bethel, serving in Holland. American Baptist Home Mission Society Missionary: West Virginia Baptist Convention, Rev. Craig Coster, serving from Barboursville, West Virginia. Local congregation: New Hope Fellowship

October Worship Series:

Matthew 25
Our Call to Mercy and Justice
October 27Our Mission with Dezo and Haiti I was a stranger and you welcomed me.

The World Mission Offering will be collected throughout the month of October. Your gift to the WMO makes you a crucial part of this global mission movement. Your gift will support the entire work of International Ministries missionaries, staff, projects and partners in 70 countries! When You Plant the Seed The World is Blessed!

Childrens Corner
Wednesday Evenings:

Mark your calendar for Children Matter - conversations about faith, spirituality, parenting and children. November 20 5:30-7:30 p.m., childcare provided.
Sunday mornings:

Chupper Schedule: Sunday, Oct. 27 All-Church Halloween Party, RWR. Chili provided, bring a dessert and a pumpkin to carve.

We are slowly working our way back to normal with Sunday School. Thank you for your patience as we continue to figure out what normal is!
Sunday Morning Music has started!!

For 1st-5th graders. Michaela Schenkel and Jesse Dowell will be leading our elementary-age kids in music and movement time immediately following Sunday School, from 10:30-10:50, in room 139.

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

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Life of the Church

Sunday, Oct. 27 8:30Worship 9:30Sunday School 11:00Worship NoonHaiti/Dezo Support Luncheon 1:00Quarterly Business Meeting 5:00All-church Halloween Party, RWR Tuesday, Oct. 29 Announcements due for newsletter Thursday, Oct. 31 NoonPrayer requests due for bulletin 7:30Choir Rehearsal

Sunday Morning Volunteers

Nursery Extended Care Amy Munsterman Chad or Becki Johnston

The FBC Ministry Fair is Coming Soon!

Looking Ahead:
Nov. 6On Tap Discussion Group Nov. 10Ministry Fair Nov. 24Church Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 30Hanging of the Christmas Green (Advent Decorating)

Sunday, November 10
Immediately following 11 a.m. worship throughout the building in an Open House format. Stay tuned for more details!

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By the NumbersAs of Oct. 6th Operating: Weekly Capital Campaign: YTD Operating: (Cumulative) Capital Campaign: YTD Operating Budget Deficit: $8345.27 $1405.00 $269,254.78 $152,608.15 -8422.00 (end of Sept.)