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MAY
FI R ST BA PTI ST CHURCH / JEF F ERSON CITY, MO
INTERIM THOUGHTS “You shudda been there,” is how we explain those things that are beyond imagination. For the handful of weeks after Easter, the glow of what took place continues to shine. We’ll explore those post-Easter stories all the way through Pentecost. Our theme for these weeks is Surprise! Finding God in the Most Unexpected People and Places. During these weeks, we’ll explore the stories in Acts that describe the most unexpected acts of God in their newly formed community of faith. The sound of the wind was like a freight train blowing through the room where they were, “like a tornado” we might say. Now imagine the wind blowing into your open mouth and into your lungs and blowing over your vocal chords giving you speech you
did not know you had. Then there was the intense light and heat from the flames of the Spirit. It was so extraordinary as to be beyond words. Jesus’ disciples were waiting for just this moment, gathered together, praying together, and waiting just as instructed by Jesus … but waiting for what? All they knew was they were told to wait for God. Then, beyond their wildest imaginations, it began to happen. What would happen to us at FBC if we were open to the Spirit in such a welcoming, transformational way? We are living in surprising times waiting for the Spirit to move us to live out our new lives.
Keith Herron Interim Pastor
UPCOMING May 22 Graduate Sunday, 10:45 am May 25 - 31 Personal Enrichment Week, no evening events June 5 Churchwide Picnic, 5-7 pm, Memorial Park
In May, we begin a sermon series “Surprise!” on finding God in the most unexpected people and places in a journey through the book of Acts. Acts tells the story of the early church that formed following Jesus’ resurrection. The risen Christ works through all sorts of surprising people and in surprising ways that bear witness to God’s life and newness for all. Even us. Join us this Easter season as we learn the spiritual habit of welcoming an unpredictable God and coming to expect the unexpected.
Join us for worship each Sunday ! In-Person and Livestreaming 8:15 & 10:45am facebook.com/fbcjc yo u t u b e . c o m / f b c j c You may continue to view our services online at fbcjc.org; facebook.com/fbcjc; and youtube. com/fbcjc. You may also contact the church office to receive a DVD of the service each week.
COLLEGE GRADUATES Did you or a family member graduate from college this spring? If the graduate is a FBC member, we want to celebrate! Send his or her name, degree and the name and location of the univeristy or college to alice@fbcjc.org by May 18.
2 WORSHIP
A D U LT M U S I C R E H E A R S A L S All are welcome to join us each week for our Orchestra and Adult Choir rehearsals. Orchestra - 5:30 pm in the choir room Adult Choir - 6:00 pm in the choir room They’ll practice each Wednedsay in May except for May 25. Questions? Email jeanie@fbcjc.org.
GIVING OPTIONS fbcjc.org/give 301 E. Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, MO 65101
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L E A D PA S T O R S E A R C H C O M M I T T E E U P D AT E The Pastor Search Committee is receiving resumes from prospective candidates for the Lead Pastor position. If you would like to recommend an individual, you may fill out a Pastor Search Recommendation form at fbcjc.org/transition. Print copies are available at the church office. Candidates may submit resumes to the following address: fbc.psc.2021@gmail.com The PSC thanks you for your continuing prayers and support during this process. Sondra Allen, Cari Collins (Chair), Margaret Craighead, Lory Feeler, Terry Heiman, Gary Hemphill, Glenna Honich, Todd Pridemore, and Rand Swanigan
CHURCH RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE FBC is proud to host another blood drive for the American Red Cross. Please mark your calendars for Thursday, May 19. There are slots from 1-5:30 pm. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood. org and enter: FBCJeffCity to schedule an appointment.
Imagine
/ WELCOMING WARMLY AFGHAN REFUGEES
Imagine growing up and living in a place where war and bloodshed are all you have ever known. Imagine having to flee your country, your home, and your way of life in just a few chaotic days. Imagine being flown halfway across the world to a place that doesn’t understand your language, your culture, or your religion. That was the experience of nearly two dozen men, women and children from Afghanistan who arrived in Jefferson City around the beginning of the year. Hard, perhaps impossible, to imagine. Now imagine that you are embraced by the local mosque and dozens of volunteers from a number of Christian churches (including First Baptist) who find housing for you, help you with medical care, enroll your children in local schools, drive you where you need to go, and help you to secure jobs to support your families. Hard, perhaps impossible, to imagine. But that’s what has happened to the three families of Afghan refugees who arrived in Jefferson City just five months ago. They have roofs over their heads, health care, education for their children (and English classes for themselves), and these men whose only previous job experience was fighting alongside the United States military now find themselves working alongside Americans earning a good salary at a local distribution center. Their health is improving. The children are doing well at school with at least a couple of them on the honor roll. They are learning to drive and soon will be able to transport themselves to work, doctor’s appointments, and other errands. They are on their way to financial independence. Not so hard to imagine. God’s ways are not always mysterious. If you would like to be part of a miracle, contact Pastor Melissa Hatfield, Dr. Lory Feeler, or Kristi McGonegal or the church office.
SUPPORTING UKRAINE To date, our congregation has sent over $24,280 to our partners in Ukraine. The needs are ongoing due to the war. Visit fbcjc.org/urkaine to learn how you can support our partners.
4 MISSIONS
M AY M I D W E E K WEDNESDAYS MS (Grades 6-8) // 5:45-7 pm HS (Grades 9-12) // 7:30-9 pm Refuge Youth Room (2nd Floor) We meet May 4 and 11. May 18 is our picnic. No MIDWEEKS after this.
FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 6 - 12 Get text updates: RefugeJC to 573.606.4123
FIND US ONLINE @refugejc
refugejc.com
END OF YEAR PICNIC Wednesday, May 18 6 - 8 pm Memorial Park Pavilion Grades 6 - 12
GRADUATE SUNDAY Sunday, May 22 9:30 am - Breakfast for Graduates, their family, and our Refuge family in the Fellowship Hall 10:45 am - Graduates honored in our worship service
S AV E T H E DAT E S May 18 // End of School Picnic
Mission Trip Choir Rehearsals Sundays - 11;45 - 12:45 pm, Choir Room May 15, 22 June 5, 12
May 22 // Graduate Sunday May 30 - June 5 // Senior Trip July 10-17 // Youth Mission Trip
YO U T H /
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VACATION BIBLE CAMP June 27- July 1 REGISTER. Registration opens May 5 at fbcjc.org for children ages 3 through grade 5. VOLUNTEER. VBC takes a team! We need your help. Email Cara at cara@fbcjc.org to find out how YOU can play a part in this important week!
W E D N E D S AY S
Join us on Wednesday nights as we have a blast discovering more about our BIG God and how He is at work in our world. We have a great group, and there’s still room for more! Ends May 11 for the summer. 5:00-5:45 pm - Family Meal in the Fellowship Hall // 5:45-7:00 pm - Porgramming for all ages.
5 CHILDREN & FAMILIES
MISSION JC 2022 Barb Heinrich and family in the d e a t h o f h e r d a u g h t e r- i n - l a w S Y M PAT H Y
P R AY E R REQUESTS
More photos at www.missionjc.smugmug.com
S u n d a y s i n M a y, D a l e & Lo r y Fe e l e r Marlene Medin and family in the will park in the spot R E S E R V E D re s e r v e d fo r t h e Le a d d e a t h o f h e r b ro t h e r PA R K I N G P a s t o r. P ro c e e d s t o youth mission trip. T H A N K YO U ! I f y o u h a v e p r a y e r re q u e s t s , c o n t a c t the office or email prayerteam@fbcjc. o rg
FRIENDSHIP
FRIENDSHIP
HOMEBOUND
Tuesday, May 24 11:30am - 1:00 pm
May 2: The Timbers, Holts Summit (Arrive 9:45a, sing at 10:15a)
Denny Hodges (5/8) Missouri Veterans Home #1 Veterans Drive Mexico, MO 65265 Reuben Kormann (5/12) Oak Tree Villas 3108 W Truman Blvd., Rm 106 Jefferson City MO 65109 Lois Jeffries (5/29) 5409 Deer Valley Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109
CLUB
BIRTHDAYS
SINGERS
Program: Keith Enloe, “The Stained Glass Windows of FBC”
May 9: St. Joseph’s Nursing Home (Arrive at 9:15a, sing at 10:00a)
Meal: presented by Chef Michael & his kitchen staff
May 15: FBCJC (arrive at 7:50a, sing for 8:15 am service) May 23: Day Trip to Mexico Veterans’ Home (leave 7:15a, sing at 9:15a)
SENIOR ADULTS
JOIN THE FOOD SERVICE MINISTRY TEAM // Do you want to be part of a hard-working, fun-loving ministry that serves the Lord? (John 21:17)Through the ministry of feeding others, you can share your gifts and talents. We have part-time immediate personnel openings for salad prep, line servers, and cleanup team. No previous experience necessary just a willingness to serve. For more information about available positions along with job duties and hours, contact the church office or Chef Michael Ferguson.
THE NUMBERS Bible Teaching Attendance
In-Person Worship
Budget Offering
April 3
200
203
$
33,669.65
April 10
197
212 $
36,432.50
April 17
175
413 $
25,380.00
April 24
Mission JC Sunday
Budget needs to date . . . . . . . $402,113.10 Budget given to date . . . . . . . $329,920.94 Budget expenses to date* . . . $294,485.55 *not all invoices have been received **info not available at time of publication
301 E. Capitol Ave. / Jefferson City, MO 65101 / fbcjc.org / 573.634.3603 / info@fbcjc.org