Pastor’s Pen: [ February 22] Business Meeting 5:45pm Fellowship Hall
[ February 26 ] Setting Sail Sunday 8:15/10:45am Worship 12-2pm Lunch & Conversation
[February 28 ] Upward Awards Night 6:00pm
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I’ve heard two fears expressed regarding our Setting Sail process of moving from God’s dream to concrete action. The first fear is that all of this work and effort will end up on some shelf in a church closet. The other fear is the opposite—that the changes in our midst will be so stark and radical, no one will recognize this place anymore. Setting Sail will NOT be ignored. But things WILL change. They must, or we don’t have a future. These changes, however, will never be for change’s sake. They will be couched in our gospel mandate, and in clear, missional thinking and robust congregational conversation. Pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber has said that the only authentic change is the change that is rooted deeply in tradition. We possess that rich past; now God is calling us to the other half, bold change I know. Change is difficult. A pastor once announced, “If the 1970’s ever come back, my church is ready!” Culture is changing and spiritual longings are deep. People’s lives are broken. All of this cries out for bold and God-sized action. The time for timid, small steps is long past. I urge you as strongly as I know how: Sunday, February 26 is an extremely important day in our life together. I urge you to be present that day. Bill Wilson, our coach, encourager and consultant, will be with us in morning worship. And then we will share a church-wide lunch and hear from each of our five crews, reporting on specific actions related to initiatives which you, the, congregation, urged us to address-God-centered worship, life-changing faith, authentic relationships, community transformation and global partners. You no doubt have been following the local news about the upcoming urban renewal just to our east, tentatively known as “East Capitol Rehab.” One investor has expressed interest in converting the old shoe factory into apartments for young professionals. Even if a fraction of these city plans come to pass, how can our congregation be caught flat-footed when so many opportunities surround us? These are exciting times. I believe God has plans for FBC JC, plans which involve a whole lot of change, a whole lot of work and a whole lot of fun.
Grace,
Praise & WORSHIP
ADULT CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA Winter Party/Holy Week Music Preview: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 5:30pm/Orchestra Rehearsal; 6:10pm/Winter Party (yes, cookies!); 6:30pm/Holy Week Music Preview! A great time to join the choir or orchestra! Orchestra rehearsals....Wednesdays, 5:30 6:25pm; adults and youth (Choir Room) Adult Choir…...Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30pm; adults (Choir Room)
YOUTH CHOIR & YOUTH PRAISE TEAM Sunday, Feb. 5 – NO Youth Choir/Youth Praise Team Rehearsals Sunday, Feb. 12 – 11:45-1:00pm/Pizza & Combined YPT & YC Rehearsal Sunday, Feb. 19 – NO Youth Choir/Youth Praise Team Rehearsals Sunday, Feb. 26 – 5:15pm/Youth Praise Team; 6-6:45pm/Youth Choir
CHILDREN’S CHOIRS Wednesdays, 4:15 - 5:00pm; age 4 through 6th grade Music Makers sing in worship Sunday, Feb. 12 8:15 & 10:45am
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SETTING SAIL SUNDAY—February 26 8:15 and 10:45am—Worship We welcome our consultant, Bill Wilson, back to preach in both services.
11:45am—2:00pm—Congregation Conversation Join us for lunch and a time of sharing from our Setting Sail crews as they share on specific actions related to initiatives that God has given us. (Fellowship Hall, 3rd Floor)
GOD-CENTERED WORSHIP LIFE-CHANGING FAITH AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION GLOBAL PARTNERS
Congregational LIFE
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CHURCH TEXTING SERVICE
Geta Dacila and family in the death of her father
Texting is a great way to communicate important information to our church family. Inclement weather? Reminder of important event, deadline or schedule change? We anticipate no more than 2-3 texts per month.
Katylyn and Riley Strawderman in the death of their step-father
TO SIGN UP for church text updates, text FBCJC to 313131. Msg & data rates may apply. To unsubscribe from this list reply 'STOP' to 313131.
2017 ALTAR FLOWERS
PRAYER REQUESTS
Order Altar flowers in memory or honor of someone. Contact the Church Office. Cost is $25.
If you have prayer requests, contact the Church Office during the week or email prayerteam@fbcjc.org.
Jim Morris and family in the death of his father Family and friends of Patricia Haley
Inclement Weather Policy To find out if FBC is closed, or will be closing early due to severe weather, please check:
MOBILE /ONLINE GIVING
Church texting service Church answering machine: Web site: Social media:
See above 573.634.3603 fbcjc.org facebook.com/fbcjc; twitter.com/fbcjc Local TV stations: krcgtv.com ; komu.com Local radio station: kwos.com A special Bits & Bytes will be sent, when possible.
Contributions can be given quickly and easily by scanning our QR code or by accessing your account through the church life app.
RESERVED PARKING WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Left to Right: David, Marie, Aaron and Denise Gillam
Bible Teaching Attendance
Each Sunday in February, Saundra Wiser will be parking in the spot normally reserved for Doyle. The amount she paid went toward the youth summer mission trip. Thank you, Saundra, for supporting our youth.
Worship Attendance
Offering
January 1
No BT
January 1
288
January 1
$21,525.56
January 8
346
January 8
446
January 8
$29,791.47
January 15
Canceled
January 15
Canceled
January 15
$5,210.00
January 22
385
January 22
539
January 22
$28,950.11
January 29
Not available
January 29
Not available
January 29
Not available
Children
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March 3, 2017 from 6-9pm
KIDS NIGHT OUT & PARENTS’ NIGHT IN EVENT DETAILS: Elementary Kids: Off Campus Field trip! Preschool Kids: preschool area dinner and fun! Parents: Dinner, parent seminar, and fun! Free for ages 2 through 6th grade.
Deadline to register: February 27 . Contact Hannah Coe , Pastor of Children & Families, at hannah@fbcjc.org.
A discipleship class for 1st-6th graders At Becoming Like Christ (BLC) we will explore: Jesus, his life, and ministry Church traditions like membership, communion, and baptism What it means to be a Christian We will meet each Sunday in Lent from 11:451:30pm. Lunch will be provided. Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2 and 9
SAVE THE DATE
Deadline to register: February 29. Contact Hannah Coe, Pastor of Children & Families, at hannah@fbcjc.org to register. *BLC will cover different material from previous years. Children who participated last year are welcome!
VBC and Sports Crusaders Basketball Camp June 12-16, 2017
YOUTH
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SOULED OUT—Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm Souled Out includes games, worship, message and small groups. It’s the place to be on Wednesday nights. We will finish our “Shameless” series on February 1 and kick off “Road Trip” on February 8. Road trips are awesome. Whether you’re heading to the mountains with your family or driving to the beach with your friends, the idea of packing up, grabbing your favorite snacks, planning the perfect playlist, and hitting the road just sounds like an adventure. And it is! Maybe that’s because new places are always exciting, or maybe it’s just that, more than anywhere else, the unexpected seems to happen on the road. Flat tires. Detours. Surprisingly great lunch stops. Disappointingly awful gas stations. The unexpected is just part of the trip. Life works a lot like that, too. We start with a plan in mind, but things happen along the way that change our plans, change our minds, or even change our relationships. That’s when we have to decide to stick to the plan or change course. This was especially true for the apostle Paul. Long before GPS or interstates, Paul set out on a series of road trips, and just like us, he experienced some surprising, even life-changing moments on the road. As we take a look at some key turning points on Paul’s road trips, we discover that maybe the best thing that can happen on our journey is a change of direction. Church supper is also served from 5:00-5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Youth Meal cost is only $3, payable at dinner.
REFUGE ROOM
SAVE THE DATE
Our goal is to return to our Refuge Youth Room by February 3! Until then, we meet in the upper room of the gym.
March 10 –12 DiscipleNow Weekend Cost:$45 Information coming in February
BASECAMP—Sundays from 9:30—10:30 am We begin a new series in February titled “Paul—From Persecutor to Apostle”. Paul is one of the most important figures in the New Testament—and a little controversial. We’ll study Paul’s life and learn from his journeys—both literal and spiritual. Join us Sundays in the Upper Room of the gym for donuts, friendship and Bible Study as we pursue intimacy with God!
We have a Refuge Texting Service! To join, text RefugeJC to 313131. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Snapchat at @refugejc! Website: Refugejc.com
Senior ADULTS
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR HOMEBOUND FAMILY Feb. 8 Feb. 22 Feb. 26
Melvin Meyer Nadia DeWeese Dorma Booker
FRIENDSHIP CLUB FEB
Mark your calendars for our next 27 Friendship Club with special guest, Cliff White, “Folk and Traditional Music on Dulcimer” 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone 60 and over is invited. Bring a covered dish and a friend. Need a ride? Call the Church Office at 573.634.3603.
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Friendship Singers resumes rehearsals at 10am.
SAN ANTONIO MISSION TRIP May 8 - 15, 2017 Please be sure you are up to date on your payments! You will receive an itinerary around the first of March!
Dementia Caregivers Resource Group Join us Saturday, March 4, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to noon for a conversation with dementia caregivers. Our conversation will be held in room 101 (café area). Many of us are confronted by the varied faces of dementia and need ideas on how to face these challenges. You may be the spouse, child, close relative, good friend…or even the one diagnosed with dementia, who is seeking help. While we don’t have all the answers, we have a panel of supportive caregivers who are making this journey and want to share their experiences with you and the resources they have found. Topics will include: Types of dementia Where can I get help? How do I talk to them? What do I need to do first? How do I support a caregiver? This conversation is presented at no charge. Registration is encouraged. Please call 634-3603 or email barbara@fbcjc.org
MISSIONS
PAGE 7 2017 Kenya Mission Trip Saturday, June 24 - Thursday, July 6, 2017
$3,300 each ……........…. US Passport and certain immunizations are required and not included in the cost. February 15, 2017 ..... $500 deposit due June 1, 2017 ...…...…..... Balance due Join us as we reconnect with the staff and children at the House of Hope Home. We work alongside our partners in Kenya, helping wherever there is a need. There is much to do, and you are needed. Some of the children we visited during our 2015 mission trip.
Additional information and forms are located at the Missions display in the Narthex or on our website at fbcjc.org. QUESTIONS? Contact Melissa Hatfield in the Church Office or Rand Swanigan. Volunteers are needed for the following projects with South Elementary School: 1— Disinfect desks, door knobs and light switches. Cleaning supplies will be provided. Hours are 1:45 - 3:30pm on March 8. 2— Purchase and organize supplies requested by South Staff. Must be available around the end of March to work on this project. Church pays for supplies. Volunteers organize requests, shop for requests and help with packing purchases for return. If you’re available, contact the Church Office.
SAVE THE DATE—MISSION JC 2017 Sunday, April 30 2017 South Dakota Mission Trip Saturday, June 17—Saturday, June 24 Cost: $425 each (Some partial scholarships are available for FBC church members.) March 31, 2017 ..... $125 deposit due June 12, 2017 ...…...…..... Balance due Join us as we work with our partners, Wings as Eagles Ministries, to provide daily activities for Lakota children, community events to Lakota adults and some landscaping/construction work at the Dream Center. Additional information and forms are located at the Missions display in the Narthex or on our website at fbcjc.org. QUESTIONS? Contact Melissa Hatfield in the Church Office.
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PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT/KIDS’ NIGHT IN 6-9pm, Fellowship Hall
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YOUTH DISCIPLENOW WEEKEND
MISSION JC SUNDAY 8:30am, Capital Mall 9am-12pm, Projects around city
After growing up in Kansas, McVicker began working with the late, great Rich Mullins. The two of them performed concerts together, wrote songs, and were roommates. Then, McVicker was in the car wreck that killed Mullins. Shortly after Rich’s death, and while Mitch was still deep in recovery, the two won the GMA’s Dove Award for song of the year, for their writing of “My Deliverer.” After a lengthy recovery, McVicker began his own musical journey. Rich Mullins has influenced his thoughts as much as he has influenced his music. Since his recovery, McVicker has done 1800 concerts, been to 49 states and 13 countries, and recorded 11 albums. McVicker plays an acoustic guitar, nylon string guitar, ukulele, banjo, electric guitar, and cajon (box drum). He makes percussion loops from junk and various household items and then play songs to those percussion loops. So the stage looks kinda like a garage sale. Mitch lives in Atlanta, Georgia, and loves spending time with his wife, Paula, and their two children, Brooklyn, their 10year old daughter, and Payson, their 5year old son.