Monday, February 22, 2016

Church Leadership
Our ministers and lay leaders are available
to answer any questions you may have to
help you connect with the ministries of
First Baptist Church.
Church Office:
785/843.0020, ext. 201
office@firstbaptistlawrence.com
www.firstbaptistlawrence.com
Rev. Matt Sturtevant
Senior Pastor, x.202
matt@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Rev. Cheryl Harader
Associate Pastor of Adult Spiritual
Formation, x.204
cheryl@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Rev. Melissa Lumpkin
Adjunct for Childrens Spiritual Formation, x.205
melissa@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Jenny Purvis
Office Manager, x.203
jenny@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Evelyn Falen
Organist
evelyn@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Mark Robinson
Chancel Choir Director
mark@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Christy Miller
8:30 Worship Instrumentalist
christy@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Holly Grassy
Bookkeeper, (785) 917-9622
holly@firstbaptistlawrence.com
John Pauls
Moderator
jphawk@yahoo.com
Buddy Langford
Custodian

Preparing for Worship

February 28, 2016

Lenten

Worship services at 8:30 and

10:45 a.m.
a.m
third Sunday in lent

Events

Rev. Matthew Sturtevant

Scripture: Luke 9.57

Lenten Lunch & Evening Study

On Wednesday, February 24, at 11:30 a.m. and at 6:40 p.m., we will be exploring the spiritual practices/exercises of Silence and Solitude. We will base our time
on these scriptures: Psalm 62:5-7, 1 Kings 19:11-15, Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 6:12,
Matthew 14:13. In addition to the scriptures, we will discuss the role of silence and
solitude in our daily lives as we follow Jesus.
We will be meeting in Rm. 154, the classroom at the far north end of the long
hallway, behind the Roger Williams Room.

Lenten Worship Series:

What Would it Look Like if I Really Tried to Live like Jesus?
Feb 28: What would it look like if I Owned like Jesus? (Luke 9.57)
March 6: What would it look like if I Prayed like Jesus? (Luke 11.1-13)
March 13: What would it look like if I Forgave like Jesus? (Luke 15)
March 20: Palm/Passion Sunday What would it look like if I Died like Jesus?
Join us as we take a serious look at what it means to live in the example of Christ.
This Lenten season, let us explore the Christs call to pick up our cross and follow
him.

This Sunday
Taize Service, 6:00 p.m.
You are invited to attend a community Taize service,
hosted by First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold Dr.

Book Study Continues

The Shelter of Each Other
(by Mary Pipher, PhD)
offers insights into parenting in todays world.
We have been basing a
parent study on this
book.
The topic on February
28 is Character.
(Because of Spring Break
and Easter, we will not
meet in March.)
In April, we will discuss
the following topics:
April 3:
Community (including church community); April 17
and 24: we will share specific ideas, some from the book
and some that the participants will share with each other.
The discussions, the learnings, the practical applications
that this study will offer makes this something you will
want to add to your parenting experience.
We will be meeting from 5 6:15 p.m., during the first
part of the youth group time.
~Pastor Cheryl

Remember in Prayer
International Ministries Missionaries: Katrina & Kyle Williams,
serving in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Regional Minister: ABC of Metro New York, Rev. Duvales
Cineus, serving in New York City
Local congregation: Central United Methodist Church
You are invited to send prayer requests to:
(E-mail coordinator) Betty Colbert, bchilder@ku.edu
(Telephone Prayer Chain) Hazel Nitcher, 843-5302,
Annie Merriam, 841-1384, or Judy Stuart, 856-1782.

First Baptist Transportation Team is in need of a driver

to add to their rotation. The team takes turns transporting First Baptist friends or members each Sunday morning to Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and home from 2nd
service. If you would like to be part of this needed and
appreciated ministry, please contact Travis Cooper, 2212884, or you may call the church office for additional
details, 843-0020.

Sunday Youth Group Schedule:

Feb. 28 Serve/cleanup breakfast & evening ABY
(no Sunday school)
Parents, please look for email sign-up for fundraiser breakfast
items.

Childrens Corner
Lenten Coloring Sheets

The Spiritual Formation

Ministry has purchased
Lenten Coloring Sheets
for children. These color sheets have a scripture reading with an
emphasis on a theme
(welcome, peace) and a
very cool design to color. These sheets will be available in the 3rd through 5th
grade Sunday School classroom, and incorporated into
the Pre-K/K classroom during worship time. Stop by
and pick one up!

5:00 Games, Tribal Night

5:30 Chupper
6:10 Lumos
6:30 Small Groups
7:25 Benedic&on
7:30 Dismissal
Looking Ahead:
Feb. 28Fundraiser Breakfast
March 6Mentor Night
Sr. High:
Feb. 24 Wednesday Night Bible Study
Youth Parent book study:
Feb. 285:00 p.m.
Rm. 154 Topic Character

All Are Invited!

First Baptist Church
1330 Kasold Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66049
785/843-0020
785/843-0021 (fax)
www.firstbaptistlawrence.com

What: A wedding shower celebra&ng the upcoming marriage of

Winston Heilman and Jesse Dowell. When: Saturday, March 26
Time: 10:00 a.m. Where: First Bap&st Church
*RSVP to dctrent@a$.netDawn Trent or (785) 841-6865.
(RSVP helpful, but necessary to a@end!)
Winston and Jesse are registered at Target, Bed-Bath & Beyond, and Menards.
Shower hostesses: Lucy Harris, Ginger Boring, Kathy Stauer, and Dawn Trent

Life of the Church

Sunday Morning Volunteers

Wed. Meal Menu

Monday, Feb. 22
8:00 p.m.rebroadcast of FBC worship
(public access channel 99)
Wednesday, Feb. 24
11:30 a.m.Lenten Lunch Study
12 p.m.-2 p.m.Food Pantry open
5:00 p.m.Childrens Discipleship class
6:00 p.m.Wed. Meal
6:30 p.m.Sacred Music Academy
6:40 p.m.Lenten Evening Study
Thursday, Feb. 25
6:30 p.m.Intergenerational Bell Choir
7:30 p.m.Chancel Choir rehearsal
Sunday, Feb. 28
8:30 a.m.Worship Service
9:0010:15 a.m.ABY Breakfast Fundraiser
9:30 a.m.Sunday school
10:45 a.m.Worship service
5:00-7:30 p.m.ABY/Chupper
5:00 p.m.Youth Parent book study,
Rm.154
6:00 p.m.Taize Service
Looking Ahead:
March 21-25Holy Week services at
Plymouth Congregational Church

Feb. 28

Feb. 24 6:00 p.m.

The Leaflet newsletter is a weekly production of First

Baptist Church. If you would like to receive the newsletter by E-mail, along with other weekly announcements, please contact the church office:
jenny@firstbaptistlawrence.com.
You may receive a hard copy in the mail by request:
843-0020. Copies are available for pick up each Sunday.

Nursery 10:45 a.m.Amy Munsterman

Extended Care 10:45 a.m.Shane or
Brenda Schenkel
Sunday Driver, Feb. 28Travis Cooper
(785) 221-2884

Staff Whereabouts
Jenny Purvis will be out-of-the-office Feb. 25 & 26.

By the Numbers...as of Feb. 21, 2016

GENERAL OPERATING
Weekly Receipts:
$3,469.00
YTD Receipts:
$48,429.15
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Weekly Receipts:
$2,895.00
Cumulative Giving:
$467,596.96
If you would like more detailed financial information, please
contact our bookkeeper at grassyclan@att.net, 917-9622.
Thank you for your generous giving. Your generosity helps to
make our many ministries possible.