MARCH
FIR ST BA PTIST CHURCH / JEF F ERSON CITY, MO
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One of the signs of a healthy church is long, productive tenures among its leadership. We recently had a celebration of Rod and Sherry Maples’ 20th anniversary with our church. Rod’s work as Pastor of Worship is superb and is recognized all over the state and beyond. On a personal level, the friendship bond between the Maples and Sagers runs deep, preceding our time together here at FBCJC. All three of our children, now grown, were in Rod’s youth choir in Sedalia, and his impact on their lives is evident.
UPCOMING I’m thankful to pastor a church that loves and celebrates its staff. And I’m thankful to lead a staff team that is so dedicated, so loving and so fun to work with. If you ever take these healthy relationships for granted, just ask around. Many congregations struggle with staff tension, mistrust and a hyper-critical spirit from the membership. We are blessed! God is good. And we are poised for some great days ahead, as we work together in announcing to our community and world, “Come see what love can do.” Grace,
Doyle
Tuesdays in February & March Community Lenten Service & Luncheon NOON @ UCC
March 9-11
DNOW weekend
March 26-30 Spring Break
March 29
Maundy Thursday
Love's
SORROW FEBRUARY & MARCH 2018
Maundy Thursday Wo r s h i p S e r v i c e
Youth Choir Schedule: Sunday, March 4 – 11:45am-12:45pm Rehearsal & Pizza
March 29, 7:00pm Lord’s Supper and music by the Adult Choir & Orchestra, “A Journey to Hope”
Sunday, March 11 – 10:45am/Sing in worship; NO afternoon Rehearsals (Disciple Now Weekend) Sunday, March 18 – 5:15pm/Youth Choir Rehearsal; 6:00-7:15pm/Dairy Queen
This is a great time to come and join the Adult Choir & Orchestra! Orchestra rehearsals Wednesdays, 5:30-6:20pm; adults and youth Adult Choir rehearsals Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm Praise & Worship Team Rehearsals Wednesdays, 7:45-8:55pm
2 - PRAISE & WORSHIP
Sunday, March 25 –NO afternoon Rehearsals Music Makers Sing in Worship Sunday, March 4, 8:15 & 10:45am SonShine Singers Sing in Worship Sunday, March 18, 8:15 & 10:45am Sound Techs & Projection TechsWe need you! If interested talk to Rod.
S U N D A Y S / 9:30-10:30AM
BIBLE STUDIES
BAPTIST BELIEFS WITH DOYLE - RM 338 What do we believe? Let’s refresh through Lent.
LOVE & RESPECT SMALL GROUP MARCH 4 - MAY 13 RM 601 Led by Jeff and Cathy Martin
W E D N ES DAY 5:45-6:30PM/Rm332 MARCH 7, 14, 21 - Table Talk: Food & Faith Jeanie McGowan MARCH 28 - No Activities No afternoon or evening activities due to JCPS Spring Break
This is a powerful 10-week study by Dr. Emerson and Sarah Eggerichs that helps couples get off the crazy cycle and focus on growing in their marriage. Any married couples wanting to learn how to communicate more effectively in a fun setting are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to the church office or email Hannah Coe (hannah@fbcjc.org) by February 25th if you would like to participate. There is no cost to participate in the study.
NEW MEMBERS
S AV E T H E DAT E
Taylor x Baker >
Mission JC is Sunday, April 29 8:30am - Kick Off at Capital Mall Center Court 9:15am - 12pm - Projects in the community No Bible Teaching hour or Worship Services at FBC Online registration begins April 1 at missionjc.org
Grace x Cross >
church texting service A great way to stay connected and up-to-date with important information is through texting. Inclement weather, events, deadline or schedule changes. No more than 2-3 texts per month. TO SIGN UP text F BC JC to 313 1 31 . Message and data rates may apply. To unsubscribe from this list reply ‘STOP’ to 313131.
I N C L E M E N T W E AT H E R To find out if FBC is closed or will be closing early due to severe weather, please check: c h u rc h p h o n e : 57 3 .6 3 4 .3 6 0 3 web: f bcjc. org s oc i a l m e dia: face b o o k . co m / fb c j c , twi tter.com/f bcjc l oc al T V: krcgtv.co m o r ko m u .com Lo o k fo r “ FB C Jeffer s o n City.” l oc al ra d i o: kwo s .co m
Diana Darnell and family in the death of her cousin.
S Y M PAT H Y
Charles Jobe & David Jobe and their families in the death of their aunt.
P R AY E R REQUESTS
M a rg e Va n H o r n a n d f a m i l y i n the death of her sister
F LOW E R S
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O rd e r a l t a r f l o w e r s i n memory or honor of someone. Contact the office. Cost is $25.
RESERVED PA R K I N G
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
S u n d a y s i n M a rc h , Sue Martin will park in t h e s p o t re s e r v e d fo r Pastor Doyle. 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 !
KIDS ^ Becoming Like Christ discipleship class.
BECOMING LIKE CHRIST A Discipleship class for children grades 1-6 3:30pm-5:00pm, Room 203 Sunday, February 25 Sunday, March 4, 11, 18 T H I S C L AS S I S FOR CH I LDR E N W H O WANT TO LE A R N A B OUT: Jesus, his life, and his ministry. Church traditions like communion, baptism, and church membership. What it means to be a Christian. Please let Hannah Coe (hannah@fbcjc.org) know if you plan to participate.
S AV E T H E D AT E :
July 27-29 Overnight Camp for children finishing 3rd through 6th grade. Logan Valley Christian Retreat, Ellington, MO
Shipwrecked Vacation Bible Camp June 25-29, 2018 Registration opens March 26 Free for ages 3 years - entering 5th grade Breakfast: 7:45am-8:15am Bible Camp: 8:15-11:45am
Sports Crusaders Camp This year we will offer basketball camp and volleyball camp. Your child may sign up for one or the other.
Cost: $60 (lunch, t-shirt, and Bible included) For children entering grades 1-6 Lunch: 11:45am-1:30pm Camp: 1:30pm-4:30pm
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Ukraine MISSION TRI P Purpose: Work with our partner church in Lviv, Ukraine, to build relationships in the community through small group gatherings and Bible studies, teaching ESL, and some work with refugee ministries. We’ll also enjoy some sightseeing in Kyiv, Lviv, and end the trip with two days in Poland where we will tour Auschwitz.
Sept. 17-26, 2018 Cost: $2,500
$300 deposit due April 15 A non-refundable deposit of $300 is due by April 15 to register for the trip. The $2,500 includes everything except a few meals while traveling and expenses related to securing a US Passport and/or any recommended vaccinations.
If you have questions about the trip, contact Melissa Hatfield at melissa@fbcjc.org or 573.634.3603.
THE NUMBERS Bible Teaching Attendance
Worship Attendance
Offering
January 28
340
January 28
462
January 28
$ 13,593.92
February 4
339
February 4
488
February 4
$ 44,827.13
February 11
50
February 11
71
February 11
$
12,412.51
February 18
310
February 18
435
February 18
$
25,551.45
February 25
0
February 25
444
February 25
$
13,637.04
2018 Deacon Officers
Ken Satterfield, Chair Ray Wallace, Vice-Chair Tammy Childress, Secretary
Disciple Now Weekend March 9-11 / Cost $55 / Grades 7-12 Find more details @ refugejc.com. To register: 1. Go online to refugejc.com 2. Mail or turn in a check payable to “FBC”.
REFUGE YOUTH
Souled Out
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm Our March series is “Modern Families”. It should only take a quick look around to realize there are no perfect families (not even in the Bible) but that doesn’t stop us from worrying about our families’ quirks, flaws, and shortcomings. In this 3-week series, we’ll challenge students to give their families grace, seek resolution to their conflicts, and to trust God through difficult transitions. We won’t meet March 28 due to Jefferson City Public School’s Spring Break.
Get text updates: RefugeJC to 313131 refugejc.com
FIND US ONLINE @refugejc
Basecamp Sundays, 9:30-10:30am Our March series is “Champions of Faith”. Three sessions devoted to Christian icons. Three powerful questions. Three approaches to finding and developing a stronger, more active faith. This unit touches on common struggles young people may experience with their faith journeys. The stories of Francis and Clare of Assisi, Jude and Job, and Teresa of Ávila prompt us to seek love, hope, and peace in times of isolation and hopelessness.
FRIENDSHIP
SINGERS PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, March 5, 10am Primrose Retirement Communities Sunday, March 11, 8:15am Sing for FBC Blended Worship Service Monday, March 12, Leave 8:30am – VA Home in Mexico Sign up in the church office $10/per person + money for “Dutch Treat” lunch. 10:00am program 11:45am lunch in Columbia 2:00pm return to FBC Monday, March 19, 10am Villa Marie Monday, March 26, 10am St. Joseph Bluffs Chicago Mission Trip, May 7-11; please be sure you are up to date on your payments!
HOMEBOUND
BIRTHDAY
FRIENDSHIP
CLUB
Candace Hawkins 3-15 712 Nelson Dr Jefferson City MO 65101
Mark your calendars for our next Friendship Club: March 26 - 6-7:30PM
Jim Choate 3-20 3108 W Truman Blvd Rm 605 Jefferson City MO 65109
Where Pigs Fly and Dreams Come True Cindy Brenneke Fellowship Hall
Mary Huhn in the FBC office has a supply of birthday cards. Visitors feel free to pick one up to send to any homebound member on their birthday.
Seniors
Excellence Award
FBCJC is honored to be one of the recipients of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce Partners in Education Program of Excellence Award. This award honors our long-standing partnership with South Elementary School. Our church was recognized at the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce Gala in January. ^ Angela Otiker, Principal, South Elementary School & Melissa Hatfield, FBC Pastor of Youth & Missions
301 E. Capitol Ave. / Jefferson City, MO 65101 / fbcjc.org / 573.634.3603