August 2023 Beacon

UPCOMING

AUGUST6

PoolPartyatMemorial AquaticCenter

7:30-9pm

AUGUST13

QuarterlyBusinessMtg 11:30am,Sanctuary

AUGUST20

PromotionSundayfor children&youth

SEPTEMBER6

WednesdayNight activitiesforchildren andyouthresume

SEPTEMBER10

InstallationServicefor LeadPastorRev. MelissaHatfield, 9amwithreception following

BRAGGING WARNING! Friends, as summer winds down and our attention turns to a new school year rhythm, I want to brag on you for a few moments I mentioned recently in worship some comments I've received from individuals visiting our church this summer The common theme I hear is about the friendliness of this congregation People feel genuinely welcomed This should be a given in churches, but sadly, it is not Never underestimate what a smile, conversation, or invitation to sit with you can mean to someone who mustered up the courage to walk into a large building where they don't know the people or culture The longer we are part of a system and culture, the more difficult it is to remember what it is like to be new How we welcome makes all the difference in whether a person or a family will return Thank you for living out our value of welcoming warmly And if you ' re hesitant to say something to someone because you don't know if they're new or if you just don't know them yet due to the size of our congregation, here is a great first question to get the ball rolling: "How long have you been attending FBC JC?" Start there and see where the conversation takes you.

I also want to brag on you for your faithful giving. Summer can be challenging for churches as people travel and get out of the routine of giving. The past couple of years have also been tough for many churches and non-profits as people adjust to inflation and economic insecurities. Yet, our church is meeting our expenditures and then some. We celebrate this for many reasons.

We celebrate the joy faithful giving brings to the cheerful giver as we submit our finances to God. We celebrate your engagement and trust in what our church is doing to live out our mission and steward your gifts wisely. And your consistent giving helps us as we consider how to staff our leadership team for the future. We are meeting our expenditures primarily because we are not fully staffed. While we may not be able to fund the same number of full-time pastors as before, we are in a solid position to begin making decisions about what and who is needed for this season in the life of this beautiful congregation Thank you for welcoming warmly and giving generously We are better together

As our Lead Pastor continues our study of Paul's letter to the Romans, we'll learn how God sustains us amid brokenness, both within and without, helping us find wholeness and unity, no matter what crises we face

August 6 | Labor Pains

August 13 | Inseparable

August 20 | All-Inclusive Grace

August 27 | The End of Law

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

9 AM | WORSHIP

10:15 AM | BIBLE STUDY

GROUPS

Join us in person or online at facebookcom/fbcjc or youtubecom/fbcjc

You may also contact the church office to request a DVD of each service.

MUSIC REHEARSALS

Wednesdays; Sanctuary

Orchestra 5:20 PM

Choir 6:00 PM Praise Team 7:00 PM

If you are interested in participating in the choir or orchestra, contact Rev Jeanie McGowan, Interim Pastor of Worship, at jeanie@fbcjc.org.

FBC JC FAMILY FUN

(Below)JoinusonAugust6forachurchswimparty!

(Right)PhotosfromourchurchwideBBQPicnicinJune

ONLINE WORSHIP & PODCASTS

For recordings of all of our services and sermons, check out these options.

Youtube.com/fbcjc

Facebook.com/fbcjc

Podcasts - Search "First Baptist Jefferson City Missouri" on your favorite streaming service.

WEDNESDAYS AT FBC JC

WEEKLYSCHEDULE INAUGUST

5:00-5:45pm | Supper(FellowshipHall)

5:20-6:00pm|OrchestraRehearsal(Sanctuary)

6:00-7:00pm|ChoirRehearsal(Sanctuary)

5:45-7:00pm|AdultBookStudy(Room326)

5:45-8:00pm|Pickleball(Gym)

7:00pm|PraiseTeamRehearsal(Sanctuary)

INSTALLATION service

This summer, we will continue to serve a Wednesday night meal from 5-5:45 pm for church members and our community friends. We need volunteers to help serveandcleanupeachweek.Ifyoucanhelponany Wednesday, contact the church office, Chef Michael Ferguson,orvisithttps://shorturl.at/wGIR9 to sign up foravailabledates.

CONNECT WITH US

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youtube.com/fbcjc

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facebookcom/fbcjc

@fbcjc

@fbcjcmo

StanFarmer ChurchAdministrator stan@fbcjc.org

CaraHarrington InterimChildren's WeekdayCoordinator cara@fbcjc.org

Rev.MelissaHatfield LeadPastor melissa@fbcjc.org

MaryHuhn

AdministrativeAssistant mary@fbcjc.org

REV.MELISSAHATFIELD,LEADPASTOR Sunday,September10,2023 9:00am

WorshipCelebrationwithGuestPreacher Dr.BillWilsonandotherspecialguests. Receptionimmediatelyfollowing. NoBibleTeachingclasses.

Theinstallationserviceisanimportantevent forboththepastorandhercongregation.Itisa festive,welcomingceremonytorecognizethe callingofthepastor,acknowledgeher responsibilitiesandduties,andcelebratethe endoftheinterimperiodandanewchapterin acongregation'slife.

MarkLeesman InterimYouthMinister mark@fbcjc.org

Rev.JeanieMcGowan InterimPastorofWorship jeanie@fbcjc.org

AliceSatterfield AdministrativeAssistant alice@fbcjc.org

DaniSchmidbauer Accountant dani@fbcjc.org

DeborahScott InterimSeniorAdult& PastoralCareMinister deborah@fbcjcorg

RobinStull MaintenanceSupervisor robin@fbcjcorg

GROW FAITHFULLY

Attheintersectionofcaringfortheearth,foodinsecurity,andpovertyliesan opportunityforcompassion;compassionfortheplanetandcompassionfor people MarkBuhligwillbewithusonAugust13at10:15aminRoom101totell usabouttheCommunityGrowersNetwork,agrassrootsefforttoget healthyfoodtothosewhodon’toftenhaveanopportunitytogethealthy food.Anyoneisinvitedtoattendthisconversation,evenifyouarenota memberoftheCelebrationsdepartment.

MarkisafoodgroweratseveralClayCounty,Missourilocations,including EnglewoodCommunityFarm.HeisalsothepastorofEnglewoodBaptist ChurchinGladstone,Missouri,andgrandfatherofBeau,towhomMarkwants toleavetheplanetbetterthanhefoundit.

NEW YOUNG ADULT DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES AUGUST 20

We'reexcitedtoofferanewSundayBiblestudydepartmentwithtwoclasses foradultsages18-39.ThedepartmentlaunchesSunday,August20,from 10:15-11:15am.Thefirstweekwillbeacombinedgrouptodiscussplans, hopes,andideasforthedepartment.

Location:4thfloortotherightofthenorthelevator(abovethepreschool area.)Signswillbeposted.

DepartmentDirectors:NoelandDebbieBlythe

Leadership:NoelBlythe,JamesPreston,SondraAllen,DougandAmyBlaha, andmore

Joinusforworshipat9:00amandstayforthisexcitingnewbeginning!

AUGUST20|BACKTOSCHOOLSUNDAY

9:00am-Worship

10:15am-BibleTeachingClasses

We'llhaveaspecialblessingforstudentsandstaffin ourworshipservice,enjoysomecookiesaftertheservice, andcollectsuppliesforSouthElementarySchool beforeandaftertheservice.

SOUTHSCHOOLSUPPLIES|Bringanyofthefollowing itemsforourlocalpartnerineducation, SouthElementarySchool.

Kleenex

Expomarkers

Crayons-24pack

Washablemarkers-classiccolors

DisinfectingWipes

FamilyandfriendsofMarge Newell

KristieMcGonegaland familyInthedeathofher mother

KenandAliceSatterfieldwill parkonSundaysinthespot reservedfortheLeadPastor thankstotheirgenerous donationtotheYouthMission Trip.

If you have prayer requests, contact the office or email prayerteam@fbcjcorg

MISSION FOCUS: SOUTH SCHOOL

Have you wondered why South School is a high priority at First Baptist?

First Baptist is the “business partner” for South Sch Partners in Education (PIE) program coordinated b City Area Chamber of Commerce PIE encourages c organizations, and businesses to get involved with schools to collaborate in providing programs that student learning and strengthen our local workforc benefit from enhanced achievements, additional a models, and curriculum enrichment. Business partn increased awareness of school and community ne wins in sharing resources, time, and talents.

Beyond the official designation from the Chamber, we do is to share God’s love with our neighbors, es Jesus welcomed into His arms when others tried to

What exactly do we do for South School, and how can you get involved?

Be a Mentor for 45 minutes once a week Read, play, assist with homework, and be a friend

Teacher Supply Boxes lessen the burden on teachers who spend their own money to provide supplies and enrichment activities for their students. Each quarter, FBC JC provides many of these items requested by teachers. Volunteers are needed to plan, shop and organize items once a quarter.

Appreciation lunches for teachers and staff are provided in May and September. Volunteers help provide the food and serve. School celebrations. FBC JC hosts a back-to-school picnic and a popcorn movie celebration day at the end of the year. We provide attendance and other incentive treats throughout the year. We also sponsor the Chamber of Commerce Youth Award, which is received by a deserving South school student. Volunteers can donate food and supplies and serve!

Now that COVID has subsided, we once again have the opportunity to visit and be actively involved at South School Linda Wiseman is our coordinator for South School and welcomes any assistance you can provide Contact Mary in the church office, Linda Wiseman or Marlene Medin, so you can be notified as opportunities for the South school mission arise

SOUTH DAKOTA HABIT FOR HUMANITY MISSION TRIP

We are sending a team to the Crow Creek Reservation in September to work with Habitat for Humanity Sign up at fbcjcorg/mission-trips by August 6

Dates: Sun, September 3 - Sat, September 9

Cost: $200/person

Leaders: Ron and Marlene Medin

FBC JC KIDS HAD A BLAST THIS SUMMER!

We kicked off the summer with "Ready, Set, Move!" Weekend Camp and ended July with a stellar week at Vacation Bible Camp! Planting flowers, creating sand art, eating dirt cake, swimming with preschoolers, taking pictures at the Capitol grounds, making (and eating) our own ice cream, and loving the time together were all ways we continued building relationships. Thanks to ALL who helped love and lead our kids this summer!

PROMOTION SUNDAY - AUGUST 20TH

Come Sunday, August 20th, for Promotion Sunday. We will have a special blessing in the service at 9:00 am for our students, and we will promote to our new Bible Teaching classes.

Join us for Bible Teaching classes at 10:15 am.

WEDNESDAYS @ FBC JC

FirstKidsandFirstFriendswillresumeWednesday,September6,from5:45-7:00pm. Preschoolers meetonthe3rdfloor,andK-5meetonthe2ndfloor. Pleaseinviteyourfriendstoparticipateaswe prepareforanotherexcitingyearofadventuresandmissionstogether!

SupperIsservedeachWednesdayat5:00pm,andthereareactivitiesforparentslikePickleballin thegymandweeklyAdultstopicalstudyInRoom326.

WehadafantasticweekintheWashington,DCarea.Each evening,weledaVacationBibleCampforGreenbrierBaptist Church.Ouryouthdidagreatjoboflovingthekidsand shiningJesus'light,whichwasthethemeofourweek.During theday,wedidlotsofsightseeingandlearnedaboutthe historyofthatareaandournation.Weappreciateallthe prayersforsafetravelsandagreatweek.Theywerefelt!

CheckoutallthephotosfromtheweekonourFlickrpage www.flickr.com/photos/refugejc.SpecialthankstoMorgan Meredithfordoingourvideofortheweek.Youcancheckit outonourYouTubepagehttps://www.youtube.com/refugejc.

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ENDOFSUMMERPOOLPARTY

August9th,McGeorgeHousehold(1025HunterCt, Wardsville,MO).

TheMcGeorgesareexcitedtohaveusbackforan end-of-summerpoolparty.Tohelpyouthgetout totheirhouse,wewillrunachurchvanthatwill leavethelowerparkinglotat6:15pmandreturn at8:45pm.PleaseRSVPtomark@fbcj.orgifyou anticipateneedingaridethatevening.Wewill havesomesnacksanddrinksprovided.

WAYS

TO GIVE TO FBC JC

ministry of the churchcontinuesaswefulfillour vision to be Christ's love and hope in our community and around the world Our faithful giving is a spiritual discipline we practice as we trust God's abundant provision We are grateful to partner with you and withGodinKingdomwork Mary Anthony (8/24) 1024 W Main, Apt. 314 Jefferson City MO 65109 Cloriaetta Flexsenhar (8/30) 1306 W Main, Rm 114 Jefferson City, MO 65109