WE LEAD PEOPLE INTO LIFE-GIVING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHRIST AND EACH OTHER.
Dear Church,
As we step into July, my heart is filled with gratitude and joy for all the ways you continue to embody the love of Christ This summer, we've seen beautiful expressions of that love through missions In June, our Kenya mission team of eight returned with powerful stories of hope and partnership from our 16 year in partnership with the Well Children’s Home th
Our youth mission team heads to Mars Hill, North Carolina, on July 6 to partner with a local Cooperative Baptist Fellowship congregation in providing disaster relief work after Hurricane Helene in September 2024 45 youth and adult sponsors will also participate in a Kids Club and minister at local senior adult care facilities.
In July, we’ll also host our annual Vacation Bible Camp for children in our community! We hope to fill the hallways with children and volunteers as we teach children to trust Jesus in a wild world! We’ll wrap up July by volunteering with Food 4 Kids, providing much-needed lunches for children in our community during the last week of July.
We were also thrilled to share last Sunday that our church has received the Missions Excellence Award from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship! This recognition celebrates something deep in our DNA we are a people who serve generously This is who we are Whether across the world or across the street, you continue to show up with open hands and open hearts
Locally, our Keys to Hope initiative is making a meaningful impact on housing insecurity in Jefferson City Each Friday at 8:00 a m , a faithful team gathers to serve, and we’d love for you to join us Learn more at www.fbcjc.org/local-missions
Thank you for being the Church generous, faithful, and full of love.
UPCOMING
JULY 4
Office Closed
JULY 6 -13
Youth Mission Trip to Mars Hill, North Carolina
JULY 6
Familia Cristiana Internacional leads in Worship/Baptisms
JULY 21-25
Vacation Bible Camp
JULY 27
Youth Report on Trip; Jeff Langford, CBF Heartland
Executive Director Preaches
SUMMER SERMON SERIES
SUNDAYS IN JULY
July 6
Planting Seeds
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Rev Noah Angel, Preacher
July 13
Gathering Around the Table
Luke 10:25-37
Rev Melissa Hatfield, Preacher
July 20
Bonfire Conversations
Luke 10:38-42
Rev Jeanie McGowan, Preacher
July 27
Watering the Garden
Luke 11:1-13
Jeff Langford, CBF Heartland Coordinator
July’s "Backyard Theology" invites us into the everyday sacred—picnics, bonfires, gardens, and neighborhood conversations where faith is grown and practiced in community, through hospitality, listening, and prayer.
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
9:00 am | WORSHIP 10:15 am | BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
Join us in person or online at facebook com/fbcjc or youtube com/fbcjc
You may also contact the church office to request a DVD of each service.
Then in August’s "Sailing into the Deep, " we explore how to stay anchored in what matters, trust God like a lifeguard on watch, row together in unity, and courageously dive into deeper discipleship. As summer winds down, we return to the shore where Jesus still waits welcoming, feeding, and sending us forward with grace.
Now is a great time to join the choir or orchestra!
Contact Alice Satterfield, Interim Worship Leader, at alice@fbcjc.org.
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
This summer at First Baptist, we’re hitting the road, pulling up a lawn chair, and setting sail in a three-part sermon series designed to meet us in every season of the soul.
UPCOMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY
Who: Adults of all ages
Dates: Wednesdays
Time: 5:45 - 7 pm
Room 326 with Sondra Allen, Facilitator
Meeting July 2, 9, 16, and 30 No
meeting on July 23 due to Vacation Bible Camp
Family and friends of Curt Taggart
Family and friends of Lou Towner
Members of FBC JC attended the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship annual gathering in St. Louis.
John and Susan Bosch purchased the Lead Pastor’s parking spot for Sundays this month Thanks for your generous donation to the Youth Mission Trip
If you have prayer requests, contact the office or email prayerteam@fbcjc org
MISSIONS
Kenya Believe It’s Been 16 Years?
OnJune7,eightmembersfromFirstBaptistChurch departedforKenyatoworkwithourpartnersatthe Well Academy It was our 16 year in this vibrant partnership! The Well provides children in Kenya with a safe and nurturing environment through a unique,holisticdevelopmentmodel th
FBC JC began partnering with this home in 2009. Since then, many things have changed, including the organization that operates it. Under its current owners,OasisforOrphans,theWellisthriving.
Currently, twenty-some children are living at the Well in a family-style setting. There are two dorms, one for girls and one for boys. Each dorm is a community with mamas, aunties, and uncles who love,support,andcareforthechildrenfull-time.
While Oasis’s primary mission is to serve orphaned children, they have a heart for all vulnerable children in our area Many families in the community are unable to afford school fees With fully functioning schools at our sites, children can receiveaqualityeducationandmealsonweekdays to supplement the food at home This benefits the child and their families There are more than 40 children who are Guardian Kids These children attendtheWellAcademyschoolandreceive
The children are thriving under the holistic care of the Oasis team. Our FBC JC team came alongside them to learn, encourage, love, and deepen our understanding of global issues and God's work around the world. You canlearnmoreaboutOasisandmakeadirectdonation totheirworkato4oorg
Rev. Melissa Hatfield Lead Pastor melissa@fbcjc org
Mary Huhn Administrative Assistant mary@fbcjc.org
Mark and Kailey Leesman Interim Youth Ministers mark@fbcjc org
Rev. Jeanie McGowan Associate Pastor of Engagement jeanie@fbcjc org
Alice Satterfield Interim Worship Leader & Administrative Assistant alice@fbcjc org
Dani Schmidbauer Accountant dani@fbcjc org
Deborah Scott Senior Adult & Pastoral Care Minister deborah@fbcjc org
Robin Stull Maintenance Supervisor robin@fbcjc.org
KIDS
SUNDAYS FOR KIDS BIRTH
Children grades K-5 gather in Room 211 at 10:15 am for games and snacks before heading to their classes K-2 meets in Room 201 Grades 3-5 meet in Room 204 Bible Teaching groups meet from 10:15 -11:15 am each Sunday
Extended Care during worship for children ages birth to kindergarten is available on Sundays from 8:30 am until Sunday school ends at 11:15 am
Sunday, July 12th: 4:45 AM | Return Home (Lower Lot)
Sunday, July 27th: 9:00 AM | Mission Trip Report @ FBC
SUNDAYS | 10:15-11:15 am
Every Sunday, we dig deep into God’s word and grow in our faith.
Sign up to bring 3-dozen donuts for Basecamp 10:15 a.m. Sundays
mark@fbcjc.org
We’re still hoping to host a summer get-together (or two!) and would love to see you there While details are still in the works, be sure to stay tuned to our social media pages so you don’t miss the announcements when dates and locations are finalized. We can't wait to connect and celebrate summer together!
Photos from our End of Year BBQ in May Special thanks to our FBCJC Deacons for serving us!
SENIOR ADULTS
FRIENDSHIP SINGERS
Monday, July 28
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
Program: Travels in the Baltic Region (Poland, Finland and Denmark) with Pat and Sandy Hiatte
Menu: (Lehman’s Catering)
Fried Catfish Fillets
Seasoned Chicken w/wild rice
Cole Slaw
Green Bean Casserole
Hash Brown Casserole
Rolls
Dessert
There are no rehearsals until the fall Sign up is open for our fall mission trip to ChicagoSeptember 29 - October 3
Visit fbcjc.org/events to register online.
Cost: $1,000 person for shared room; $1,200 for private room Cost includes transportation, driver’s tip; lodging, entertainment; and two meals a day (3rd meal is on you)!
The important ministry of the church continues as we fulfill our 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 with God in Kingdom work
