WE LEAD PEOPLE INTO LIFE-GIVING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHRIST AND EACH OTHER.
Dear Church,
A busy summer is underway!
Our Church Picnic is Sunday, June 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Memorial Park Pavilion. Enjoy delicious food and wonderful music with your church family!
Our Kenya Mission Team of eight will travel June 8 - 18 for our annual trip to our partners west of Nairobi We’ll spend the week with the children and staff at the Well building relationships, supporting staff, helping with projects, and sharing the love of Christ in word and action Thank you for your prayers as we travel! I’m grateful Rev Cara Harrington will preach in my absence on June 8 and 15
The week of June 25, a few of us will welcome the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship global assembly to St. Louis, MO! What a treat for the Assembly to come to Missouri for the first time. FBC JC is honored to be recognized as a Missions Excellence congregation on Thursday morning.
Our amazing Maintenance Team continues to work on projects around the building as we prepare for new, attractive, and informative wayfinding signage around our buildings Guests (and members) often struggle to find their way around Our new signage, developed by Firehouse Design, will help every person navigate our large campus as we continue to live out our value to welcome warmly.
We look forward to seeing you in person or joining us online and on demand wherever your summer adventures take you!
Pastor Melissa
UPCOMING
SUNDAY, JUNE 1
Benevolence and Lord’s Supper;
Church Picnic, 5-7 pm, Memorial Park Pavilion
SUNDAY, JUNE 8
Pentecost Sunday, Wear Red!
JUNE 8 - 18
Kenya Mission Trip
JUNE 19
Office Closed for Juneteenth Holiday
JUNE 25-26
CBF Gathering, St Louis
SUMMER SERMON SERIES
SUNDAYS IN JUNE
June 1 - Seventh Sunday of Easter Midnight Music & Open Doors Acts 16:16-34
Rev Melissa Hatfield, Preacher
June 8 - Pentecost. Wear Red. Fuel for the Journey Acts 2:1-21
Rev Cara Harrington, Preacher
June 15 - Proper 6 Travel Companions
Galatians 1:11-24
Rev Cara Harrington, Preacher
June 22 - Proper 7 Rest Stops Psalm 42
Rev Melissa Hatfield, Preacher
June 29 - Proper 8 Uncharted Territory
Luke 9:51-62
Rev Melissa Hatfield, Preacher
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
In June’s "On the Road Again, " we journey with early believers and psalmists who remind us that God meets us in prisons, rest stops, and unfamiliar places breaking chains, offering rest, and calling us to follow, even into uncharted territory.
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.
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.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY
Who: Adults of all ages
Dates: Wednesdays
Time: 5:45 - 7 pm
Room 326 with Sondra Allen, Facilitator
WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
5:20 - 6:00 pm | Orchestra Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
5:45 - 7:00 pm | Adult Book Study (Room 326)
Study: “Forgiveness: Finding Peace Through Letting Go” by Adam Hamilton
Family and friends of Bill Sankpill
6:00 - 7:00 pm | Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 7:15 - 8:00 pm | Praise Team Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
RESERVED PARKING PRAYER REQUESTS
Doug and Carol Kaylor 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
Jewell Mabury and her family in the death of her brother
Food 4 Kids Volunteers Needed July 28 – Aug. 1
Hunger is a daily reality for many children right here in Jefferson City Children who rely on school lunch programs may go hungry during summer months when school is not in session The Food 4 Kids program provides nutritious food options during the summer For nearly twenty years, FBCJC volunteers have joined with other churches and organizations to prepare healthy snacks and sack lunches to distribute throughout the community for children who might otherwise go hungry
What is Food Insecurity?
A child won’t necessarily tell you he doesn’t have food at home, but hunger shows itself without words Food insecurity in children causes cognitive and behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, and an increased risk of chronic illness Food insecurity means a household lacks consistent access to enough food for every person to live an active, healthy life Recent data from MU Extension reveals that one in five children faces hunger in Missouri Missourians experience poverty and food insecurity at rates higher than the national average The number of families experiencing food insecurity in Missouri is steadily rising Fighting food insecurity feeds a child today and invests in the health and overall well-being of our community
FBCJC Volunteers are needed the week of July 28 – Aug 1
Three to four volunteers are needed daily, 10:30 a m -11:30 a m , to prepare and pack lunches
Two delivery teams are needed each day A delivery team consists of one driver and one helper to assist with distribution Delivery teams pick up food and distribution assignments around 11:45 a m and return by 1:00 p m (or earlier if all lunches have been distributed)
First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson City is the food prep and pick-up center Volunteers may sign up for one day, multiple days, or the entire week
To sign up for food preparation and/or delivery go to www.fbcjc.org/events. l l 73-291-5485.
CONGRATULATIONS COLLEGE GRADUATES
Joe Collins - Special Olympics Athlete Leadership University
Burke Craighead Harvard Law School Juris Doctorate
Grace Craighead Baylor University B A in Journalism & Communication, minor in Studio Art
Grafton Craighead Baylor University B S in Health Science Studies, minor in Biology
Bryan Ford - Missouri Western State University - B A in Performance & Cinematic Arts
Jack Honich - Drury University - B A and M A in Architecture
Sydney Jordan - University of Missouri – Columbia - B S in Elementary Education
Abby Whitt - Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri - Columbia, - B S in Nursing
CONNECT WITH US
573.634.3603
fbcjc.org
youtube com/fbcjc
info@fbcjc org
facebook com/fbcjc
@fbcjcmo
Stan Farmer Church Administrator stan@fbcjc org
Preston Feeler Interim Praise Team Leader
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
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.
YOUTH MISSION TRIP REMINDERS
The final payment of $150 is due by June 15th To pay, access your registration page by going to fbcjc org/events Please fill out any needed forms and turn them in to alice@fbcjc or or kailey leesman@gmail com
Join us on Sundays after worship from 10:15 -11:15 am for mission trip training during Basecamp. Donuts are provided each Sunday due to the generosity of so many in our church!
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
Our graduates had a fantastic trip to Florida for their Refuge Senior Trip! Thanks to sponsors Cherita Heller, Glenna Honich, Jimmy Green, and Rand Swanigan!
SENIOR ADULTS
FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Monday, June 30
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
Program: Brenda Rhoades, Contemporary Gospel singer from Lebanon, Mo
Menu: (Lehman’s Catering)
Fried Catfish Fillets
Seasoned Chicken w/wild rice
Cole Slaw
Green Bean Casserole
Hash Brown Casserole
Rolls
Dessert
FRIENDSHIP SINGERS
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
Ray Mabury (6/22)
June Lauf (6/26)
SEND
Our Homebound members love to receive cards! If you’d like to send a birthday card, contact Mary at mary@fbcjc org or 573 634 3603 for addresses
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
REVENUE & EXPENSES
