Pastor’s Pen: In case you haven't noticed, the Missouri River Bridge [ June 1 ] SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING 5:45pm Fellowship Hall
[ June 5 ] SUMMER MUSIC CELEBRATION 8:15 and 10:45am Sanctuary
[ June 20-24 ] VACATION BIBLE CAMP SPORTS CRUSADERS BASKETBALL CAMP
coming into Jefferson City is closed for repair. If you live or work in our city, I bet you already knew that! Since May 1, we've all been experiencing the moans, groans and the late‐for‐my‐meeting blues. One bridge now carries all traffic, going both directions. A friend of mine from St. Louis told me to stop complaining. He lives with this kind of gridlock every day. But I pay my taxes, and as a citizen, I reserve the right to whine.
One day, while sitting in snarled bridge traffic, I pondered the significance of bridges. Bridges connect one land mass to another. They rise above swirling, dangerous waters, and safely transport us. Like all important things in life, these structures aren't appreciated until they are taken from us. Think about all the movies and stories about bridges: "A Bridge Too Far, Bridge to Terabithia, The Bridges of Madison County, The Bridge on the River Kwai," and "Bridge of Spies." Consider some famous songs about bridges, such as "Bridge Over Troubled Water." And who could forget "Ode To Billy Joe," haunting us with that story about the Tallahatchie Bridge?
Consider how the bridge image works in our faith. Jesus, the bridge (priest), makes it possible for us to have a vibrant, personal relationship with God (Romans 5:1‐2). Someone has said that sharing our faith is nothing more than building a bridge of friendship with someone, and then letting Jesus Christ walk across. My personal mission statement contains a "desire to live God's grace and build bridges of understanding and love." In these days of heated political rhetoric, I wish we could hear more about bridges and less about walls.
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Speaking of bridges, consider these summer opportunities: Vacation Bible Camp, June 20‐24, our vital bridge to families, but also to our community and to the future. Several of us will be attending the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship's General Assembly in Greensboro, N.C. in June, and then in July, the annual gathering of the Baptist World Alliance in Vancouver, Canada. Both of these are bridges to our wider missional family. Belonging to something larger than ourselves is an acknowledgement that we can't do Gospel work alone, nor are we supposed to.
In the mean time, as you sit stuck in traffic, may you be blessed as you while away your summer days on the Missouri River Bridge, lost in quiet reflection and reverie (in other words, I hope you don't lose your religion). Grace,
Praise & WORSHIP
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“God ‐ you’re my God! I can’t get enough of you! I’ve worked up such hunger and thirst for God, traveling across dry and weary deserts. So here I am in the place of worship, eyes open, drinking in your strength and glory. In your generous love I am really living at last! My lips brim praises like fountains. I bless you every time I take a breath; my arms wave like banners of praise to you!” Psalm 63:1‐4 JUN
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ADULT CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA Pre‐summer Music Celebration 6:00pm, St. Joseph’s Bluffs
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ADULT CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA Worship and Summer Music Celebration 8:15 and 10:45am, Sanctuary
ORCHESTRA Wednesdays, 5:30 ‐ 6:25pm; adults and youth Final Wednesday Rehearsal ….... June 15 Rehearsals Resume ……………...…...….. August 17
ADULT CHOIR Wednesdays, 6:30 ‐ 7:30pm; adults Final Wednesday Rehearsal …..… June 15 Rehearsals Resume …………………...….. August 17
YOUTH PRAISE TEAM & YOUTH CHOIR ‐ Grades 7‐12 Sunday, June 5 ……..…. Rehearsal at 5:15pm Sunday, June 12 …..... Rehearsal at 5:15pm Dairy Queen at 6:15pm Sunday, June 19 …..... NO REHEARSAL Sunday, June 26 …..... Rehearsal at 5:15pm Dairy Queen at 6:15pm PRAISE AND WORSHIP TEAM Wednesday, June 1, 8, 15 …... Rehearsal at 7:45pm Wednesday, June 22 ................. NO REHEARSAL Wednesday, June 29 ................. Special Rehearsal at 6:15pm SOUND TECHS AND PROJECTION TECHS See Rod, if interested.
Youth MINISTRY YOUTH MISSION TRIP to DETROIT ‐ July 10‐17 For those registered, the final payment of $100 is due by June 15. You may pay online at refugejc.com or mail/drop off a check to the Church Office. Please make sure your trip is paid for in full by June 15. An information packet will be mailed to you the first week of June.
PACK THE PAVILION
BASECAMP IN JUNE During Basecamp in June, we will prepare for our summer mission trip. Sundays from 9:30 ‐ 10:30am. Even if you are not going on the mission trip, you will learn a lot about: Listening to others and really hearing their stories; How to share your own story; The difference between serving and justice; How to help without hurting. See you Sundays in the youth room!
First United Methodist Church Student Ministry is inviting youth groups to join them for a BBQ and a large game of Capture the Flag. Some of our youth workers will be there, so join the fun! Memorial Park Pavilion Wednesday, June 29 6‐8pm The summer calendar will be mailed the first week of June, after Mel gets back from senior trip. Pray for the 9 seniors and 2 sponsors headed to Virginia May 30 ‐ June 4.
You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Snapchat at @refugejc! Website: Refugejc.com
Congregational LIFE Reading Glasses Needed
Special Business Meeting JUN
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The Baptist Home will soon be sending a medical team to the Republic of Moldova, the poorest country in Europe. They have requested donations of READING glasses. They can be used; we do not need to know the strength. Donations can be placed in the missions boxes located around the building, or brought to the Church Office during the week. They will be collected through Thursday, June 30.
5:45pm, Fellowship Hall Join us as we elect leaders for the Imagine If Implementation Teams and approve a recommendation from the Missions Committee regarding the South Dakota Mission Trip.
In Sympathy Family and friends of Joyce Castrop
HOURS JUNE 1‐15:
Norma Braucksieker and family in the death of her daughter‐in‐law
Wednesday….... 1:00 ‐ 7:00pm Sunday…..……...….. 8:00 ‐ 11:30am
Gary Hemphill and family in the death of his sister‐in‐law
HOURS JUNE 16‐30: Wednesday….... CLOSED Sunday…..……...….. 8:00 ‐ 11:30am
Family and friends of Joe Jaeger, Jr. Family and friends of Kenneth Davis
Televised Services
RESERVED PARKING Each Sunday during June, David and Martha Jobe will be parking in the spot normally reserved for Doyle. The amount they paid will go to the fund for the youth summer mission trip. Thank you, David and Martha, for supporting our youth.
Have you found us on TV? The 10:45am service is now televised:
Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00pm Mediacom HD channel 80.16 Mediacom channel 81 CenturyLink channel 99
Mobile and Online Giving at FBC Contributions can be given quickly and easily by scanning our QR code or by accessing your account through the church life app. The church life app also allows you to access the church directory and calendar. If you have any questions, contact the Church Office.
Bible Teaching Attendance
May 1 May 8 May 15 May 22
459 396 487 362
Worship Attendance May 1 May 8 May 15 May 22
627 464 622 477
Offering May 1 May 8 May 15 May 22
$53,580.97 $19,132.69 $19,293.40 $14,534.45
Senior ADULTS Friendship Club
JUN Storyteller Larry Brown will be our guest. 27 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.
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Everyone 60 and over is invited.
Mary Ottinger St. Joseph’s Bluffs 1306 W. Main Room 206 Jefferson City, MO 65109
Bring a covered dish and a friend. Need a ride? Call the Church Office at 573.634.3603.
Friendship Singers Summer break until rehearsals resume in August.
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Children’s MINISTRY
Coming SOON JUL
Last day to register is June 6! CAVE QUEST VACATION BIBLE CAMP June 20‐24, 2016
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Camp begins at 8:15am and ends at 11:45am For children ages 3 years to entering 5th grade
We’re happy to announce that effective June 5, Allyson Bernier will begin serving as our Preschool Associate. She will serve in the preschool area on Sunday mornings during both worship services and Bible Teaching. She will offer hospitality to children and families, support our team of volunteers, and provide leadership in our Sunday morning preschool ministry. Allyson works full‐time as a 4th grade teacher in the California R‐1 School District. Prior to that, she taught preschool. She has over 10 years of experience working with children and parents. We are confident that Allyson’s gifts and passion for nurturing children will be a blessing in our ministry.
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YOUTH HOMECOMING CONCERT 5:00pm, Sanctuary
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Preschool Associate
Independence Day
10-17 YOUTH MISSION TRIP TO DETROIT
FREE Breakfast served at 7:45am
CHURCH BUILDING CLOSED
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WATERMELON AND WORSHIP 7:30pm, Memorial Pool