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FI R ST BA PTIST CHURCH / JEF F ERSON C ITY, MO
Operation Welcome Warmly, worshipping
proud of our congregation. Moved by God’s
in the gym for one combined service,
Spirit, “we are compelled to be Christ’s love
has been a huge success. We have felt
and hope” (our vision statement).
an energy and a sense of intimacy in
Immediate Tornado Relief Efforts
new and wonderful ways. Your response has been amazing. In fact, many of you have asked, “Why can’t we continue one combined Sunday worship?” I want you to know we have heard you and are therefore announcing a change in plans: We will continue with one combined 10:45am
· Responded to 26 referrals with various needs (chainsaw teams, debris removal, packing, moving, donations, lodging referrals) · Matched church members to referred families to serve as on-going encouragers
worship in the sanctuary through Sunday,
· Connected volunteers to service
August 11. Bible study groups will meet at
opportunities through the church,
their regular 9:30am time. We will resume
United Way, and Samaritan’s Purse
our 8:15am worship on Sunday, August 18, as we celebrate Back-to-School Sunday, a time of ingathering from our summer break. Our Missions Leadership Team has done a stellar job of coordinating response and recovery efforts following the May 22 tornado. I continue to be amazed and
· Continuing to collect financial donations to assist with immediate and future relief efforts · Partnered with three City Council members in identifying and responding to needs continued on page 3
UPCOMING July 3 Kenya Mission Team Returns
July 7-13 South Dakota Mission Trip
July 14
5:00 Homecoming Program for Youth Mission Trip
Aug 2-4 Kids Overnight Camp
Aug 18 Back to School Sunday / Back to 2 Services