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FIRST B APT IST CHURC H / JE F F E RSON C IT Y, MO

DEAR CHURCH, August is a month of transition. We savor the final days of summer with delight and desperation while readying ourselves for the beginning of another school year. Even if you and your family are no longer tied to a school calendar, all are impacted by this community rhythm. Community pools drain the water and store away the toys for another year. Store aisles burst with school supplies, luring some of us with yet another pen to add to our collection. Transitions seem constant these days rather than seasonal in our lives and church. I know it feels unsettling and chaotic. I also know transitions are when God does some of God’s best work in us as we remember God’s faithfulness to us in the past and trust God for our future.

Despite the earnest prayers of some students and teachers, returning to school is inevitable. But on the other side, incredible moments, experiences, and forever memories await. The same is true for our church. Psalm 85 reminds us God has been faithful to us in the past, is faithful to us in the present, and will continue to be faithful to us in the future. God is with us in this season of transition and ahead of us. As the calendar page turns and we enter a new yet familiar school-year rhythm, may we be faithful and trusting students of Jesus Christ, our Teacher. May we be alert to what the Spirit of God is inviting us to be and do in this unexpected but fruitful season. Shalom,

Pastor Melissa

UPCOMING All Church Summer’s End Celebration 6:00 pm – August 7 Swim Party Memorial Pool 7:30 pm – August 7 Quarterly Business Meeting 11:30 am – August 21 SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE (Through September 4) 9:00 am - Combined Worship Service 10:15 – 11:15 am Bible Teaching Classes

S U N D AY, A U G U S T 2 1 , I S O U R B A C K-T O - S C H O O L A N D P R O M O T I O N S U N D AY ! Our 9 am worship service on August 21 will include a blessing for our students and school staff as they prepare for another year. We also invite you to bring school supplies to donate to South School and bring them to the front steps during the service while we sing. Families are welcome to come by after the service to take any supplies if your family is in need. Suggested supplies to bring on August 21: Tissues, Large Glue Sticks, #2 Pencils, Black Dry Expo Markers, Disinfectant Wipes, 10 oz Hand Sanitizer bottles, Broadline Washable Classic Color Markers At 10:15 am, our children and youth will promote in their Bible Teaching classes. More information about room locations and teachers will be mailed to families in August.

LIVE@9a m

Join us for worship each Sunday! In-Person and Livestreaming at 9 am You may continue to view our services online at fbcjc.org; facebook.com/fbcjc; and youtube.com/ fbcjc. You may also contact the church office to receive a DVD of the service each week.

A D U LT M U S I C R E H E A R S A L S Orchestra and Adult Choir Rehearsals resume on Wednesdays, starting August 3. Orchestra – 5:30pm Adult Choir – 6:00pm Praise and Worhip Team August 17 and August 31 – 7:00pm

2 - PRAISE & WORSHIP

The important ministry of the church continues as we fulfill our vision to be Christ’s love and hope in our community. Our faithful giving is a spiritual discipline we continue to practice as we trust God’s abundant provision. We are grateful to partner with you and with God in Kingdom work. We are better, and stronger, together.

G I V I N G OP T IO N S 301 E. Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, MO 65101

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UKRAINE

In 2013, we officially began a partnership through Future Leadership Foundation with a Ukrainian Church Planter in Eastern Ukraine. Right after our partnership began, conflict with Russia erupted in Eastern Ukraine. The mother church was burned. Our church planter relocated to the western part of Ukraine in L’viv, establishing a new church. Now, war has come again, and this church is welcoming hundreds of refugees fleeing war in the east while also fearing for their own lives. We recently received this message from the pastor of our partner church. “I beg you - don't give up! This is my fight. I'm deadly tired. There are more and more refugees in our church. It scares me. The horror of war breeds despair. Elderly people get strokes and heart attacks. Young people cut their veins - and constantly think about suicide. It happens near me and constantly! I preach every day, but there are more refugees than my words. We are under tremendous pressure. And I, like David, say to my soul: DON'T GIVE UP! I also ask you to DO NOT GIVE UP. Keep standing with Ukraine! Keep praying! Keep supporting! We can only win if we are together! We will only win if we keep the faith to the end! I thank God for you!” As of July 20, 2022, we’ve collected and dispersed $30,280 to three partner churches and organizations in Ukraine, including this church. These funds are used to care for refugees remaining or stuck in L’viv and Kyiv. They are providing bedding, food, first aid, toiletries, and immediate needs. Your prayers are needed. Your financial gifts are needed as well. 100% of your donation will be used to support both ministries at this time. Visit fbcjc.org/Ukraine to give online, mail a check to the church office, or place it in the offering boxes on Sundays. In addition, we are collecting cards and notes to send to encourage the church staff and volunteers and the refugees. You may drop off your unsealed cards and notes to the church office by August 17. Please include notes of encouragement, prayer, and scripture. Do not include comments critical of any government leaders or actions whether Russian, Ukrainian, or American. Let us encourage their spirits in these difficult days. "Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord." Psalm 31:24 Stan Farmer and family in the death of his aunt

S Y M PAT H Y

Larry Gilmore and family in the death of his brother

P R AY E R REQUESTS

If you have prayer requests, contact the office or email prayerteam@fbcjc.org

Dear Church,

THANKS

I’m so grateful for the opportunity of having served you as Intentional Interim Minister this past year. Thank you for opening your heart to me and allowing me to work with you on the issues you are facing in this interim period as you seek your next Senior Minister. I will continue to pray for you and the leaders who are guiding that search. Love – Keith Herron

RESERVED PA R K I N G

Tom and Glenna Honich will park in the spot reserved for the Lead Pastor. Proceeds to youth mission trip. THANK YOU!

DWELL will have our August gathering on Wednesday, August 31, from 7-8:30 pm at Striker’s Bowling Alley. DWELL is for 18-30-year-olds. Cost: $4.50 for shoe rentals, and bring money if you want any refreshments. Text Mel at 573.690.1286 by August 28 to RSVP. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @dwell.fbcjc.

4 - S P I R I T U A L F O R M AT I O N

hands on MISSIONS THE RETURN OF SUMMER MISSION TEAMS KENYA After two summers of limited travel due to COVID-19 concerns, we celebrate the return to mission immersion teams at home and around the globe. In late June, four participants (Kris Crawford, Christina Hudson, Blake Meredith, and Josh Pridemore) along with trip leaders, Melissa Hatfield and Rand Swanigan, traveled to the Well in Naivasha, Kenya, to serve with our partners, Oasis for Orphans (o4o.org). This was the first trip to Kenya for all four, the first international mission trip for three. The team spent five days at the Well, building relationships, constructing a large wooden bleacher for the new basketball court, doing soccer and basketball camps, and assisting the classrooms with reading and arts and crafts. Over the past two years, the children have grown tremendously in multiple ways. They are healthy and happy as the excellent staff tends to their holistic needs. Over the 12 years of our partnership, we’ve seen a lot of changes. After this trip, we believe the Well is thriving like never before. We give thanks for the partnership and the opportunity to introduce new people to global mission immersion experiences.

YOUTH MISSION TRIP In July, a team of 49 youth and adults traveled to Arlington, Texas, in partnership with Just Jump Ministries (justjumpministries. org). Throughout the week, the youth partnered with three organizations as we continued to educate our youth on the variety of ways in which people, churches, and organizations live the Gospel. Those organizations were Mission Arlington, Buckner International, and World Vision. Upon our return, the team presented a Homecoming Concert with songs and testimonies about the week. We encourage you to watch it on our Facebook Page at (https://fb.watch/emvpCR2Xhu/). The youth did a tremendous job sharing what they learned and how God grew them through this experience.

SOUTH DAKOTA Last summer, the only team we were able to send out was a team to work with Habitat for Humanity on the Crow Creek Reservation. This summer, we sent another group of 9 who were there when this report was submitted. We look forward to sharing more about their trip soon. You were a part of all these trips through your faithful prayers, giving, and investment in people. We thank you, and we look forward as we continue to living out our core value of sharing the love of Christ in word and action at home and around the world.

MISSIONS

As July began, we were wrapping up a fabulous week of Vacation Bible Camp! A huge “thank you” goes to all who played a part in that special week as we celebrated God’s greatness together! Thanks for loving our kids and for teaching them about Jesus. Thank you, also, for welcoming our visiting mission team from New Heights Church in Farmington, MO and for partnering together as one family in Christ.

Are you ready?? It’s almost time for a new school year! Who can you invite to Sunday School and MidWeek? Kids of all ages promote to their new Sunday School classes on Sunday, August 21. MidWeek for children age 3 - grade 5 begins on September 7th at 5:45pm - 7:00pm.

ALL CHURCH SUMMER’S END CELEBRATION SUNDAY, AUGUST 7

Join us at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall at church for some music fun and refreshments. At 7:30 pm, we will meet at Memorial Pool for a private churchwide swim party. Entry fee is $1/person. Snack shop will be open if you wish to buy anything. Friends are definitely welcome! You may come to both or either.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

homecoming YOUTH MISSION TRIP

SUNDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4

9:00-10:00 am / Worship 10:15-11:15 am / Basecamp (Refuge Room)

ALL CHURCH SUMMER’S END CELEBRATION SUNDAY, AUGUST 7

FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 6 - 12 Get text updates: RefugeJC to 573.606.4123

FIND US ONLINE @refugejc

refugejc.com

PROMOTION SUNDAY SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

All children and youth will promote to the next grade on Sunday, August 21. During our 9:00 am worship service, we will recognize our students and staff and pray over them for the year ahead. Then, at 10:15 am, we will welcome our next 6th grade students into the Refuge family during Basecamp.

SCHOOL PRAYER WALK SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 5-7 pm

We will join with youth from some other local churches to do a prayer walk at local schools before the year begins! Meet at the lower parking lot at 5 pm to load our church vans. We will drive to 3-5 local schools assigned to us and pray outside the building for students and staff. Afterwards, we’ll meet up with the other youth groups for some treats and finish at 7 pm.

MIDWEEK BEGINS

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 5:45-7p / Grades 6-8 7:30-9p / Grades 9-12

S AV E T H E DAT E S August 7 Swim Party at Memorial 7:30-9 pm September 7 Midweek Kick Off

YO U T H

FRIENDSHIP

HOMEBOUND

CLUB

BIRTHDAYS

Monday, August 29 11:30-1:00pm

Bob Dugger (8/3) 239 Karen Dr, RM 121 Holts Summit, MO 65043

Program: Academy Awards Winning Songs by Carole Allen and Friends

Shirley Sankpill (8/8) 239 Karen Dr. RM 106 Holts Summit, MO 65043 Lucy Sjoblom (8/14) 699 Fossil Bed Road Erie, CO 80561 Bill Anthony (8/17) 1024 W Main Rm 286 Jefferson City MO 65109

SENIOR ADULTS

Mary Anthony (8/24) 1024 W Main Rm 314 Jefferson City MO 65109

JOIN THE FOOD SERVICE MINISTRY TEAM // Do you want to be part of a hard-working, fun-loving ministry that serves the Lord? (John 21:17) Through the ministry of feeding others, you can share your gifts and talents. We have part-time immediate personnel openings for salad prep, line servers, and cleanup team. No previous experience necessary just a willingness to serve. For more information about available positions along with job duties and hours, contact the church office or Chef Michael Ferguson.

THE NUMBERS Bible Teaching Attendance

July 3

In-Person Worship

Budget Offering

– ONLINE WORSHIP –

July 10

199

n/a $ 51,266.22

July 17

204

128 $

15,629.00

July 24

166

165 $

30,424.00

Budget needs to date . . . . . . . $709,611.35 Budget given to date . . . . . . . $564,525.00 Budget expenses to date*.

$574,408.65

*not all invoices have been received

301 E. Capitol Ave. / Jefferson City, MO 65101 / fbcjc.org / 573.634.3603 / info@fbcjc.org