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F EB RUA RY
FI R ST BA PTI ST CHURCH / JEF F ERSON CITY, MO
INTERIM THOUGHTS Is it possible to gather too many chefs
and we learned how to prepare and
in one kitchen? My mother and father
cook the mixed ingredients for the
were two examples of Studies in
meal. We learned how to cook pot
Personality whenever they entered
meals, all-in-one meals that could be
the kitchen. Both were better than fair
ladled into a bowl. The planning for
chefs. Both were raised on rural farms
a meal was the same as I learned in
during the Depression, and neither had
a kitchen, but the utensils were more
the rich resources of a full pantry from
crucial. I also learned how to start and
which to create a meal. Nevertheless,
maintain a fire meant to sustain the
they both learned how to create tasty,
proper temperatures for cooking the
wholesome meals to feed their family
meal I had planned.
and friends. Like most couples, they didn’t attempt to cook together in the
My mom was the regular chef at home
same kitchen space.
and taught me how to cook in the kitchen. We may not have had every
Memorably, my dad taught me to
needed utensil or pan, but we had
cook on an open fire in Boy Scouts. A
what worked. These meals were more
gaggle of us worked together to earn
complicated and had more variety.
the Cooking merit badge, and my dad was the master outdoor chef assigned
The lessons were similar but different.
to teach us. We learned to plan a meal,
Being the middle son of three boys,
UPCOMING February 2 MIDWEEK resumes February 13 Quarterly Business Mtg Noon, Sanctuary February 21 Office Closed February 27 Youth Sunday in morning worship February 27 Conversations for Our Future; 9:30 am Fellowship Hall
learning to cook and clean were life lessons meant for the life ahead. While both cooked well, it was amazing how different they went about their efforts. In their lifetime
Conversations
FOR OUR FUTURE
of cooking for their family, I have zero memories of them both in the kitchen simultaneously. One would cook, and the other would clean up, but they didn’t risk their marriage by sharing time and space in the kitchen.
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Dad was always capable of more, but he seldom created fancy meals. He didn’t rely on recipes but created meals intuitively that he knew how to make what he wanted. Mom, on the other hand, loved researching new recipes, and she would always prepare a new dish for our holiday gatherings. She trusted the recipe, and my father trusted the intuitive
9:30am / Fellowship Hall Each Sunday is a unique conversation so plan to attend all three.
chef within.
Coming in January.
In a few weeks, we will launch the first of three conversations meant to get us all together to talk about what we think about our church to explore the ideas that will guide the Pastor Search Committee as they launch their search for our next minister. When we gather, we stand the possibility the world will blow up! Too many chefs, each with their own
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idea of how the church should move forward. Too many methods, too many different ideas of what we need and what we need to let go of as we stand at this crossroads. Some are committed to the recipe, and others want to mix new ingredients in new ways
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to create something, but what? Make a point to join us on February 27 as we gather
PREACHING SCHEDULE /
between the services in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30
February 6 - Keith Herron
am. We will share a large group presentation and
February 13 - Keith Herron
then will break into smaller groups for the chance to share our thoughts on the future.
Keith Herron,Interim Pastor
2 - PRAISE & WORSHIP
February 20 - Melissa Hatfield February 27 - Youth Sunday
2022 MIS S IO N T RIP S KENYA // June 18-29 Cost: $3,000 / $750 deposit due by Feb. 15 Trip Leaders: Melissa Hatfield, Rand Swanigan Working with children at The Well Children’s Home. Team will plan and lead fun learning and Bible activities with children as well as other small projects. The trip includes a two-day safari. SOUTH DAKOTA // July 17-22 Trip Leaders: Jeff Feeler, Cyndi Tandy This trip will include two team goals: one working with Dakota children at their day camp and the other working with Habitat for Humanity on the reservation. Cost for Day Camp Team: $450 Cost for Habitat Team: $200 $100 deposit due by March 1 to register Interested? Talk to a trip leader or visit fbcjc.org/mission-trips to register, pay, & find required paperwork.
AFGHAN REFUGEES WELCOMED TO THE COMMUNITY Late last year, First Baptist Church and a number of other local churches were carefully considering an invitation to sponsor Afghan families who would be arriving in Jefferson City in January after fleeing from the Taliban last summer. But those deliberations were abruptly put aside with the news that two Afghan families were on their way. The refugees weren’t coming in a few weeks; they were almost here. The time for talk was over. It was time to act. Catholic Charities, the only refugee resettlement agency in central Missouri, led the local churches in combining forces. Houses were found, furniture was collected, cleaning crews worked tirelessly, and cupboards were stocked for the new arrivals. The local Mosque welcomed the refugee families with a meal they shared with local mission leaders who had been instrumental in preparing their new homes. That was just the beginning. Volunteers from local churches have organized into committees to address such specific resettlement needs as health care, education, employment and transportation. Three of those committees are chaired by members of FBC JC.. Pat Murphy leads the employment committee. Kristie McGonegal
heads the transportation committee. Dr. Lory Feeler has called upon her medical background and global missions experience to chair the healthcare committee. She has been instrumental in dealing with the refugees’ health care concerns and orientation to the local healthcare system. Dr. Feeler credits Community Health Center of Central Missouri as a key player in providing healthcare for the refugees. Family members have received immunizations, and the children have recently started school. FBC JC is concentrating its efforts on a family of eleven with children ranging from 2 to 17 years of age. While it is a challenge to socialize due to the language and cultural barriers, Dr. Feeler finds that the refugees are open and anxious to adapt to life in Jefferson City. Appreciation for acts of kindness are reportedly expressed by placing hands over the heart – and often with a cup of chai or green tea! The resettlement process will continue for many months. If you are interested in becoming involved with welcoming these Afghan refugees, please contact Melissa Hatfield (melissa@fbcjc.org) or Marlene Medin (medin.marlene@gmail.com).
Kand IDS family FIRST FRIENDS/FIRST KIDS // WEDNESDAYS AT FBC JC Join us Wednesday nights in February for children age 3 - 5th grade. Bring a friend and join us as we learn about loving God and loving people. 5:45 - 7p // First Friends (3rd Floor) and First Kids (2nd Floor)
PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN ON SUNDAYS AT FBC JC We meet each Sunday for Bible Teaching classes from 9:30-10:30 am. Children (grades K-5) meet on the 2nd floor in our Welcome Room before going to class. Preschool friends meet on the 3rd floor in our Preschool area. Questions // Contact Cara Harrington at cara@fbcjc.org
A D U LT M U S I C
REHEARSAL
SCHEDULE February 2 5:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 645 pm Praise & Worship Team Rehearsal February 9 5:30 pm Orchestra Rehearsal 645 pm Praise & Worship Team Rehearsal February 16 5:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 645 pm Praise & Worship Team Rehearsal
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G I V I N G OP T ION S 301 E. Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, MO 65101
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churchlife app February 23 5:30 pm Orchestra Rehearsal 645 pm Praise & Worship Team Rehearsal QUESTIONS? Contact Jeanie McGowan, Interim Pastor of Worship, at jeanie@fbcjc.org or 573.634.3603
DNOW WEEKEND March 18-20, 2022 Cost: $50 Youth in grades 6-12
F E B R UA RY M I DW E E K WEDNESDAYS starting Feb 2 in-person Masks required MS (Grades 6-8) // 5:45-7 pm HS (Grades 9-12) // 7:30-9 pm Refuge Youth Room (2nd Floor)
FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 6 - 12 Get text updates: RefugeJC to 573.606.4123
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BASECAMP // Sundays - 9:30-10:30a Donuts and Large Group Conversations February // A new study led by Mark Leesman
YOUTH CH OI R REH EA RSALS
S AV E T H E DAT E S February 27 // Youth Sunday March 18-20 // DNOW Weekend April 24 // Mission JC May 22 // Graduate Sunday
Join us for rehearsals on the following Sundays from 11:45-12:30 pm in the choir room & sanctuary. Some light snacks will be provided. These rehearsals will be in preparation for Youth Sunday on February 27 and led by Denise Gillam. Jan 30, Feb 6 and Feb 13
July 10-17 // Youth Mission Trip
YO U T H -
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W E D N E S DAY N I G H T S I N F E B R UA RY A Study on Prayer: Led by Sondra Allen 5:45-7:00 pm, Room 326 Using the book Prayer, Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Tim Keller, we will explore our own prayer lives.. Topics will be as follows: Desiring Prayer/Learning Prayer/Doing Prayer/Understanding Prayer/Deepening Prayer. Kay Brejcha, FBC Prayer Ministry Team Leader, will join us at the beginning of each session to share prayer requests and lead us in a prayer time.
ministry
S E N I O R A D U LT D E V O T I O N A L
Since 2014, a significant part of our senior adult ministry has been leading devotionals and Bible Studies at our local long term care facilities. We currently have a weekly Bible study on Wednesdays at Heisinger Bluffs and a weekly Bible study/worship service on Sunday morning at The Timbers. We have monthly devotional services at Primrose and Oak Tree. After our most recent service there, we received the following note from one of the residents. “Thank you very much for coming to Oak Tree Villa….Your worship services are always very inspiring. I have enclosed $500 to be used for the music ministry.” Our oldest devotional ministries have been in the Care Center and the Memory Care Center at Heisinger and at St. Joseph. All three of these have been on hold (as a Covid precaution). We hope to start each of those again in March.
W E D N E S DAY M E A L S r e s u m i n g Fe b 2
Serving starts at 5 p.m. and closes at 5:45 p.m. Weekly Prices are as follows: Family Meal (single household) $15 Adult Meal (18 Years & Older) $6 Youth (Grades 6 – 12) $5 Children (Age 5 – Grade 5) $3 Preschool (Age 4 & under) FREE Side Salad & Dessert $4 Chef Salad & Dessert $6 You may pay via cash, check payable to “FBC”, or by debit or credit card.
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Welcome
TO OUR NEW MEMBERS
Jay Kormann
Kallen Hudson
Isabel Duren
Baptism for these three will be on February 13 in the 10:45 am service.
Lisa Allen and family in the death of her niece D a v i d B ro t h e r s a n d f a m i l y i n the death of his aunt
P R AY E R REQUESTS
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
D a v i d B ro t h e r s a n d f a m i l y i n the death of his uncle S Y M PAT H Y
J a m e s P re s t o n a n d f a m i l y i n the death of his father Fa m i l y a n d f r i e n d s o f E l m e r C a s t ro p Fa m i l y a n d f r i e n d s o f H a ro l d Owens
S u n d a y s i n Fe b r u a r y, Sue Martin will park in t h e s p o t re s e r v e d fo r R E S E R V E D t h e Le a d P a s t o r.
PA R K I N G
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 !
We have a rather large list of homebound folks, who would love a simple note introducing yourself or sharing a favorite scripture verse or the text to a song or hymn or wishing them a Happy New Year!
FRIENDSHIP
CLUB
Monday, February 28, 2022 11:30am Program: Alice Longfellow from Longfellow’s Garden Center
Contact Mary Huhn at mary@fbcjc.org or 573.634.3603 for names and addresses. Your notes would truly bless them!
Meal: presented by Chef Michael & his kitchen staff
Seniors
HOMEBOUND
BIRTHDAYS Joyce Knowles (2/4) 2107 Blair, Apt. E JC, MO 65109 Jake Phillips (2/19) Primrose 1214 Freedom Blvd, Rm 220 JC, MO 65109 Lou Towner (2/20) Primrose 1214 Freedom Blvd, Rm 225 JC, MO 65109 Bill Sankpill (2/25) The Timbers 239 Karen Dr, Rm 119 Holts Summit, MO 65043 Jo McLaughlin (2/27) 5901 NW 88th St, Apt 217 Kansas City, MO 64154
THE NUMBERS Bible Teaching Worship Attendance Attendance
Budget Offering
Jan 2
Snow
Snow
$
NA
Jan 9
115
164 $
23,258.52
Jan 16
99
117 $
11,617.00
Jan 23
162
201 $
13,351.00
Jan 30
NA
NA
NA**
Budget needs to date . . . . . . . $94,614.85 Budget given to date . . . . . . . . $48,226.52 Budget expenses to date* . . . . . $13,319.57 *not all invoices have been received **info not available at time of publication
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