Pastor’s Pen: [ September 11 ] Missions Celebration 8:15 and 10:45am Sanctuary
[ September 12 ] Upward Registration Begins [ September 16 ] Parents Night Out 6:00pm Gym
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Could we talk about change? It's coming. We have moved past the easy part of our visioning process, Imagine If. It was easy because dreaming doesn't cost us anything. Now, as we transition into the implementation of those dreams (called Setting Sail), some tough choices await us. We will all be called on to put on our big boy/big girl pants, set aside our personal comfort and preferences and choose the Kingdom of God. This may be startling news to some of you: The challenges facing FBC JC, namely reaching new generations for Christ and the Church, are so big that incremental change won't cut it anymore. Minor tweaks here and there are not enough. Major surgery is required. Will it be difficult? Yes. Will it be worth it? Absolutely! I read recently, "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone." Amen! Noted author and church historian Diana Butler Bass spoke last June at our CBF General Assembly in North Carolina. Her words were relevant to our congregation. She made three points: 1) Great journeys are often difficult ones. 2) With risk comes fear, and the only antidote to fear is courage, not anger or retreat into the past. 3) The best is yet to come, but we must redefine "the best." The best may not be the biggest (as in our halcyon days of SBC life in the 1940's-1980's). She encouraged us to let go of our sense of entitlement and when we fail, keep trying new things and new ways. Being the biggest, the most influential, the most successful--these things don't matter. What matters is following Jesus. I would add to her profound words that God is not bound to act as God has in the past. Our Creator-Redeemer is always working in new ways. I don't know about you, but I want to be in on that. So, FBC JC family, are we interested in reaching people--no matter the cost? Do we trust the Holy Spirit? Will we follow Jesus Christ? Or is that just talk? A personal note: An important component of any organizational transformation is consistent leadership. Some of you who are good at math have figured out that I will turn 65 years old on Dec. 31. Here it is in plain English--the Lord willing, I'm not going anywhere. I am blessed with good health, lots of energy and a genuine joy and excitement about what God is doing in this place. I plan to be your senior pastor for a long time. Sixty-five is just a number. I'm in this for the long haul. Will you join me? Grace,
Praise & WORSHIP SEPT
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HOPE-FILLED WORSHIP
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Hebrews 10:19-25
MISSIONS CELEBRATION SUNDAY 8:15am and 10:45am
We are setting sail in pursuit of God’s preferred future for FBC JC! Over the past two years, we have prayed, listened and discerned together the dreams God might have for our congregation - dreams beyond our wildest imaginations! (Eph. 3:20) Five major themes developed and have become our five sails as we set off on this journey of being the church God calls us to be. These sails are: God-center Worship; Life-changing Faith; Authentic Relationships; Community Transformation and Global Partners. Our sermon series beginning September 18 will focus on Life-changing Faith. The ship reminds us that there is MUCH we bring from our rich history as we continue the journey. The Sails are those things we are feeling led to hoist to CATCH the wind of God’s Spirit as God propels us forward on the River of His love and work in our world. Please continue to pray and seek God as we move from Imagine If to Setting Sail.
NEW SERMON SERIES: BECAUSE OF CHRIST, EVERYTHING HAS CHANGED SEPT
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DYING TO LIVE
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Luke 9:18-27 Daily dying to ego's ravenous appetite opens the way to authentic life.
AN ALTAR IN THE CITY
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Romans 12:1-2 The sacred offering of our lives occurs in the hustle and bustle of ordinariness.
JOINING GOD Ephesians 2:8-10 What kind of place can FBC become if we join God in His work?
GOD IS NEVER FINISHED WITH US John 21:15-23 Spiritual transformation continues after failure and into every life stage.
“I will sing of your love and justice; to you, Lord, I will sing praise.”
Psalm 101:1
ORCHESTRA ………..….... rehearsal Wednesdays, 5:30-6:20pm; adults and youth ADULT CHOIR ……...… rehearsal Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm; adults YOUTH CHOIR AND YOUTH PRAISE TEAM ….…… rehearsal Sunday afternoons; grades 7-12 PRAISE AND WORSHIP TEAM …………………………………..…...… rehearsal Wednesdays; 7:45-8:55pm SOUND AND PROJECTION TECHS ………………………….….… see Rod, if interested SEPT
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YOUTH CHOIR Sing during 10:45am service
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CHRISTMAS PREVIEW 5:30pm Orchestra Rehearsal 6:10pm Christmas Party for Adult Choir and Orchestra 6:30pm Christmas Music Preview
Congregational LIFE
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9/11 Remembrance Service The church building will be closed Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day.
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service on the 15th anniversary of 9/11. It will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 324 Madison at 5:00pm. Light meal to follow.
A new video series titled “The Great Adventure” will begin Sunday, September 11 at 5:00pm in Room 101. The cost is $10 and all men are welcome. If you’d like to participate, contact Dale Feeler at 573.645.1136 or the Church Office.
COME ENJOY A POTLUCK MEAL and an evening of FUN and fellowship! ALL AGES are welcome! Games and activities for children. FBC will provide hamburger stew, hot dogs and drinks. Please bring a dish to share.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 4:30-6:30pm Apple Creek Farm From downtown Jefferson City take US-50/US-63 West for 12 miles. Turn left onto Murphy Ford Road. Apple Creek Farm will be on the left.
There will be a Dessert Bake Off that will be judged by children who wish to participate! CATEGORIES INCLUDE: cake, cookies, pie, cobbler, bars/brownies and etc. Sign up sheets will be available soon. RSVP is NOT required … but it is an option on our church life app. If you don’t already have the app on your smart phone, and would like to become acquainted with what it offers, see Mark Leesman in the Narthex on September 4, 18 and October 2.
Mobile and Online Giving at FBC Contributions can be given quickly and easily by scanning our QR code or by accessing your account through the church life app. The church life app also allows you to access the church directory and calendar. If you have any questions, contact the Church Office.
Bible Teaching Attendance July 31 August 7 August 14 August 21 August 28
350 390 360 379 372
Worship Attendance July 31 August 7 August 14 August 21 August 28
452 472 479 472 494
Offering July 31 August 7 August 14 August 21 August 28
$16,565.20 $49,408.01 $16,869.51 $28,042.10 $ 9,228.10
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LOUISIANA FLOOD RELIEF Thank you for your generous donations and support of the flood victims in Louisiana. We were able to send a team of eight just ten days after the flooding to help with clean up. The work continues as people begin to rebuild their lives and homes. We hope to send another team to help with drywall. If you’re interested in going or supporting these efforts, contact Melissa Hatfield, Pastor of Youth and Missions, in the church office or go to our website at www.fbcjc.org.
Louisiana Flood Relief - Team 1
SOUTH SCHOOL SUPPORT The past two years we’ve been blessed to purchase shirts for the staff and students of South Elementary, and we’re excited to do it again this year! For only $5, you can purchase a shirt that will encourage a sense of family and school pride throughout the year. Bring cash or a check made out to “FBC” to the Church Office during the week, or to the Narthex on Sunday, September 4 or 11. We are also in need of more MENTORS at South. To learn more, visit our website: www.fbcjc.org/serve/missions/local-missions/mentoring/
Senior ADULTS Friendship Singers SEPT
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REHEARSAL 10:00am, Choir Room
Dementia Caregivers Resource Group SEPT
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11:30am in the Café How Can The Alzheimer’s Association
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DAY TRIP TO CHILLICOTHE AND MEXICO The Baptist Home | Veterans Home 6:30am Leave lower lot 5:00pm Return $10 each Contact the Church Office Bring money for lunch and snacks
ADAMS STREET PLACE 10:00am, 1024 Adams Street
SAN ANTONIO MISSION TRIP May 8 - 15, 2017 $1,200 each - Contact the Church Office
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11:30am in the Café Have You Done Legal Planning And
Gathered Essential Papers?
Friendship Club SEPT
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David and Aaron Gillam will present
Crazy Cool Magic
6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone 60 and over is invited. Bring a covered dish and a friend. Need a ride? Call the Church Office at 573.634.3603.
Youth
PAGE 4 SOULED OUT IS BACK Our midweek program returns on Wednesday, September 7, from 6:00-7:30pm. We cannot WAIT to kick off a fantastic year with our new series, “What Makes You Happy.” Souled Out meets in the Refuge Youth Room on 2nd floor and includes games, worship, message and small groups. It’s the place to be on Wednesday nights. Bring a friend! We love friends. Church supper is also served from 5:00-5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Youth Meal cost is only $3, payable at dinner, or you can prepay $42 for 14 weeks.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! SEPT
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BINDER BONFIRE BASH Fun night of games, food and singing round the campfire. 6:00-8:30pm at Binder Park.
Refuge Youth Choir sings in the 10:45am service on September 18. Wear your Refuge shirts.
REFUGE GAME NIGHT Meet in the gym from 6:00-7:30pm for some Refuge
We have a Refuge Texting Service! To join, text RefugeJC to 313131. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Snapchat at @refugejc! Website: Refugejc.com
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CHILDREN’S CHOIR - FIRST KIDS - FIRST FRIENDS Our Wednesday night opportunities begin soon! Visit the children’s page at www.fbcjc.org to learn more. We hope to see you this fall!
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UPWARD BASKETBALL AND CHEERLEADING
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PARENTS NIGHT OUT
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$70 for children Kindergarten through 6th grade Partial scholarships are available Registration begins September 12 Visit http://registration.upward.org/UPW62207 to register online using a credit card. Evaluations will be held October 22, 25 and 27 LAST DAY TO REGISTER is October 27 6:00 - 9:00pm, Gym
FREE for children age 2 through 6th grade RSVP to Hannah Coe by Monday, September 12
PASSPORT KIDS 2017 We are considering taking a group of 3-6 graders to Crossville, TN for Passport Kids Camp in July 2017. If your child is interested in attending, please contact Hannah for more information. You may also visit the www.passportcamps.org for additional information about their camps, locations, fees, etc.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY CALENDAR A comprehensive 2016-2017 calendar can be found on the children’s page at www.fbcjc.org. This is your easy access for all things Children’s Ministry at FBC JC.
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Welcome New Members Thomas Harlan
Noya Overman
by baptism
by baptism
RESERVED PARKING Each Sunday in September, David and Hannah Coe will be parking in the spot normally reserved for Doyle. The amount they paid went toward the youth summer mission trip.
In Sympathy Anita Walden and family in the death of her mother Dale Feeler and family in the death of his father Jeff Feeler and family in the death of his grandfather Preston Feeler and family in the death of his grandfather Charles Foster and family in the death of his cousin Mitzi Wynne and family in the death of her sister Lauren Wynne and family in the death of her aunt Family and friends of Frank Sloan Susan Bell and family in the death of her uncle Barbara Heller and family in death of her mother Michael Heller and family in the death of his grandmother Pat Cramer and family in the death of her sister Deborah Scott and family in the death of her father
Thank you, David and Hannah, for supporting our youth.
Save the DATE
REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CBF CELEBRATIONS COMING TO FBC JC OCT FBC will host the Change of Seasons Assembly for CBF Heartland, as Jeff Langford is installed as
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Coordinator. Friday events include workshops, banquet and worship service.
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Suzii Paynter, Executive Coordinator of CBF (national), will preach both morning services, as we celebrate CBF’s 25th anniversary and our partnership in mission and ministry.