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FI R ST BA PTIST CHURCH / JEF F ERSON C ITY, MO
UPCOMING At our recent quarterly business meeting, our church adopted new statements of purpose and direction: VISION: Compelled to be Christ’s love and hope. MISSION: We WELCOME warmly, GROW faithfully and SERVE generously, leading people into LIFE-GIVING relationships with Christ and each other. TAGLINE: See what Love can do. These words and phrases bubbled up from our congregational conversations when we launched our discernment/visioning process which has become known as Setting Sail. Before these statements were brought to the church for official adoption, various groups convened to carefully consider each word. The statements took shape over many months of thoughtful prayer and conversation.
I am particularly pleased with the brevity and clarity of the sentences. As we share our mission statement, we will always strive to use upper case letters for the key words (WELCOME, GROW, SERVE and LIFE-GIVING). But note how the adverbs (warmly, faithfully and generously) further describe us, capturing the essence of who we are and why we are. I’m curious. What words or phrases are you drawn to? What stands out and speaks to you? I’d love to hear from you. All during 2019, in dozens of large and small ways, we will attempt to live into our vision, mission and tagline. I pray that you will be engaged each step of the way. I love you all and am so grateful to be your pastor.
Grace, Doyle
April 7 Blessing the Dust
April 18
Maundy Thursday Service @ 7pm
April 21
Easter Sunday
April 24
Quarterly Business Meeting
April 28
Mission JC No services at FBC
May 5
Combined 10:45am Worship Service Children’s Sunday
Easter April 21, 2019 / 8:15 & 10:45
M a r k Yo u r Calendars:
Sunday, April 14 - 8:15 & 10:45am SonShine Singers Sing in Worship Maundy Thursday Service, April 18 - 7:00pm Lord’s Supper and Music by the Adult Choir & Orchestra Sunday, May 5 - 10:45am Combined Worship, Children’s Day
A d u l t C h o i r, O r c h e s t r a , & P r a i s e & Wo r s h i p Te a m Rehearsal Schedule: Wednesday, April 3 5:30pm Orchestra Rehearsal 6:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:45pm Praise & Worship Team Rehearsal Wednesday, April 10 5:30pm Orchestra Rehearsal 6:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:45pm Praise & Worship Team Rehearsal Wednesday, April 17 NO Rehearsals (Holy Week) Maundy Thursday, April 18 6:20pm Orchestra Rehearsal 6:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Maundy Thursday Service
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Wednesday, April 24 5:30pm Orchestra Rehearsal 6:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal NO Praise & Worship Team Rehearsal
Yo u t h C h o i r S c h e d u l e : Sunday, April 7 11:45am Youth Choir Luncheon & Rehearsal Sunday, April 14 3:30pm Youth Choir to Oak Tree Villa 5:15pm Youth Choir to Arris’ Pizza Easter Sunday, April 21 NO Youth Choir Rehearsal Sunday, April 28 NO Youth Choir Rehearsal (Mission JC) S o u n d Te c h s & P r o j e c t i o n Te c h s We need you! If interested talk to Rod.
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S U N DAY APRIL 7th
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We often find God in the dusty places and moments of our lives rather than the shiny and perfect ones. This event is a time for women, across ages, stages & experiences to connect, share, and encourage each other. Come fellowship with longtime and new friends, enjoy snacks, hear from three speakers, and more! Event is free.
IN FELLOWSHIP HALL BRING A FRIEND.
Ke i t h a n d J e a n i e M c G o w a n a n d family in the death of her aunt. Fa m i l y a n d f r i e n d s o f Fr a n c e s D u g g e r.
S Y M PAT H Y
J o h n a n d C y n d i Ta n d y i n t h e d e a t h of their son. R e b e c c a Wo o d w a rd a n d f a m i l y i n t h e d e a t h o f h e r s i s t e r.
P R AY E R REQUESTS
J i m & K a t h re n C h o a t e a n d f a m i l y i n t h e d e a t h o f t h e i r b ro t h e r- i n - l a w. N i k i We b s t e r i n t h e d e a t h o f h e r g r a n d m o t h e r.
F LOW E R S
O rd e r a l t a r f l o w e r s i n m e m o r y o r honor of someone. Contact the office. Cost is $25.
3-5 pm
RESERVED PA R K I N G
If you have prayer re q u e s t s , c o n t a c t the office or email p r a y e r t e a m @ f b c j c . o rg
Sundays in April, J o n a t h a n & M a rg a re t Craighead will park in the s p o t re s e r v e d fo r P a s t o r Doyle. P ro c e e d s t o y o u t h m i s s i o n t r i p . T H A N K YO U !
Kand iDS family Becoming Like Christ
S AV E T H E D AT E :
Discipleship class for children grades 1-6 3:30pm-5:00pm, Room 203 April 14, 28, 3-5pm FBC Room 203 May 19, 4-6pm Pastor Hannah’s home
OVERNIGHT CAMP, August 2-4, for children finishing 3rd-6th grade, details coming soon!
Deadline for Bible Learning Goals SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH On Sunday mornings our first through sixth graders are working to meet Bible learning goals including memorizing the books of the Bible, the sections of the Bible, and other information about the Bible. By April 28th, children can share the goals they’ve met with Pastor Hannah. Children who meet their goals for the year will get to attend our Mystery Party in May!
4 - K I D S & FA M I LY
VACATION BIBLE CAMP & SPORTS CRUSADERS CAMP June 24-28. Registration will open Monday, April 1. VBC is FREE and Sports Crusaders camp is $60 for the week.
MARCH 2020 HAITI MISSION TRIP INFO MEETING Sunday, April 7 @ 1 pm Refuge Room
We will offer our first youth international mission trip to Haiti on March 21-26, 2020. This will be open to any regular attending Refuge students grades 9-12 in the 2019/2020 school year. There will be limited spaces and preference will be given to older youth as there will be future opportunities for younger youth. Join us for this informational meeting for parents and youth. No commitments or monies will be due until fall. The purpose of this meeting is to give you information so you can begin to
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pray and think about participating in this trip. We are partnering with the Global Orphan Project (http:// goproject.org)
April 7 // Haiti Mission Trip Meeting April 28 // Mission JC May 19 // Graduate Sunday June 3-9 // Senior Trip July 7-14 // Mission Trip to Florida
April 3 – Sincerely, God (Week 4) April 10 – Family Feud (Week 1) April 17 – No Midweek due to Holy Week April 24 – Family Feud (Week 2)
BASECAMP 9:30-10:30am (Refuge Room) Join us on Sundays for Basecamp, our Bible Teaching program. We have donuts each Sunday. In April, we will continue our study on Missions – Risking Yourself for God.
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DAILY DEVOTIONS If you would like to begin receiving devotions in your inbox, please email keli@fbcjc.org and request to be added.
W E D N E S DAY N I G H T S IN APRIL: Bible Study and Prayer “The Last Day of Jesus” Led by Noel Blythe on the following Wednesdays: April 3 & 10 No Wednesday night activities April 17 due to Holy Week. Quarterly Business Meeting on April 24th
WO M E N ’ S M O N DAY N I G H T B I B L E S T U DY Monday April 1, 6:30pm in Room 101 “Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted” by Priscilla Shirer, You can’ t escape life’s interruptions, but you can change your perspective on them. Join us and learn how to see life’s interruptions as divine interventions!
All women are welcome!
NEW MEMBERS Doug & Amy, Eliza, Brayden and Doug Jr. Blaha >
S AV E T H E DAT E
Mission JC is Sunday, April 28 8:30am - Kick Off at Special Olympics Training for Life Campus
Matthew Mirtaheri >
9:30am - Projects throughout the community No Bible Teaching hour or Worship Services at FBC Online registration opens April 1 at missionjc.org
A SP ECIAL WO R D FR O M O U R L E AD PASTO R Dear FBCJC family, As you know, the winter weather this year was brutal, causing the cancellation of Sunday services three times within eight weeks. Added to these “missed Sundays,” we will also be out of our routine on Sunday, April 28 for Mission JC as we worship through serving our community. In order to insure that your contributions to FBC continue regardless of Sundays away, why not consider automated electronic withdrawals, online or mobile giving? Call the church office if you need assistance with any of these options. Obviously, when you are unable to place your gift in the offering plate on Sunday, you may also mail your checks to the office or drop them off personally. We count on regular, systematic giving in order to live out our vision, “Compelled to be Christ’s love and hope.” Thank you for your faithfulness.
FRIENDSHIP
FRIENDSHIP
HOMEBOUND
Monday, April 1 10:00am Friendship Singers at Primrose
Mark your calendars for our next Friendship Club:
Billy Rikard (4/17) 1214 Freedom Blvd. Room 122 Jefferson City, MO 65109
Monday, April 22, 2019, 6:00pm Mark Rehagen, “Abraham Lincoln Impersonation”
Joyce Rodden (4/19) 504 Mesa Ave. Jefferson City, MO 65101
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BIRTHDAY
CLUB
Monday, April 8 NO Friendship Singers Monday, April 15 7:30am Friendship Singers trip to VA Home Mexico
Meal Provided by Chef Michael Ferguson & the FBC Kitchen Staff:
Garden Fresh Bowl of Salad Egg Drop Soup Sesame Chicken, Beef & Broccoli Steamed Rice Oriental Vegetables Last Names N-Z are asked to bring a dessert
Monday, April 22 10:00am Friendship Singers at Oak Tree Villa
seniors Monday, April 29 10:00am Friendship Singers at Heisinger Bluffs
Gloria Vestel (4/29) 3108 W. Truman Blvd. Rm 614 Jefferson City, MO 65109 Mary Huhn in the FBC office has a supply of birthday cards. Visitors feel free to pick one up to send to any homebound member on their birthday. Do you want to be a blessing and be blessed? Become a “Homebound Visitor”! Contact Rod if you have questions.
THE N U MB E RS Bible Teaching Worship Attendance Attendance
Budget Offering
March 3
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March 10
267
361 $
54,721.87
March 17
320
450 $
13,302.05
March 24
263
393 $
29,613.17
Weekly Budget Needs . . . . . . $ 27,150.63 Budget needs to date . . . . . . $325,807.55 Budget given to date . . . . . . . $263,584.90 Budget expenses to date* . . . $227,625.22 *not all invoices have been received
At FBC there are several ways you can give: place your gift in the offering plate, mail, automated electronic withdrawals, online or mobile giving with the church life app. Call the church office if you need assistance with any of these options.
301 E. Capitol Ave. / Jefferson City, MO 65101 / fbcjc.org / 573.634.3603