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FIR ST BA PTIST CHURCH / JEF F ERSON CITY, MO
Our new FBC logo has a broken circle
Third, on April 20-21, Jefferson City will
rather than an enclosed one, to signify
host the Mid-Missouri Festival of Faiths
that everyone is welcome here and
(details are elsewhere in this issue of
also that we are a sending and going
The Beacon). The world has come to us.
body of believers. In other words, we are
Adherents of other world religions are our
passionate about connecting with God’s
neighbors. As followers of Christ, we have
world, partnering to share Christ in every
a choice. Will we respond with fear and
conceivable place and manner.
hate? Or will we be curious, civil and kind, learning all we can about others?
Three spring events highlight our “opened circle” way of life. First, our church
I believe God is calling us to be informed
recently voted to designate our entire
and engaged, building bridges of respect
April 22 budget offering as a gift to Familia
and understanding. If we are willing, I
Cristiana Internacional (FCI), our Hispanic
believe that many wonderful experiences
mission. I am so thankful for the vision,
will pass through that opening in our logo
faith and unselfishness of our Stewardship
circle. God is up to great things. We are
Committee and congregation to make
simply called to join in.
such a bold move. Second, on May 6, we will have a combined 10:45am worship service with FCI (no 8:15am service that day), to celebrate our partnership.
Grace,
Doyle
UPCOMING April 1
Easter Sunday
April 20-21
Mid-MO Festival of Faiths
April 22
Budget offering donated to FCI
April 29
Mission JC
May 6 Combined 10:45am worship service with FCI (no 8:15 service) Children’s Day