Thursday, March 31, 2016

Be In The Know - March 31, 2016

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS


1. The Common Meetings
The Common Meetings are to discuss what being more "common" looks like in the life of our church in our community and the changes (including a name change) we need to make in order remain relevant in our culture and communities. 
Meeting schedule:
April 4 @ 7:00 p.m. 
April 9 @ 9:00 a.m. 
Join us at one or all of the meetings to learn, to ask questions and to share your concerns.
You can watch Pastor Derek's summary from the first meeting here: https://youtu.be/2VCwDmIaQf0
2. Connections Community Church Work Day
We are getting close to finishing up all the work the needs to be done before we take legal possession of our new campus. There will be a work day Saturday, April 2nd 1:00 - 5:00 pm.
There will be inside and outside work to be done - so if you are available stop in 736 S Center Street, Gardner.

WORSHIP

The Easter message online at:
https://soundcloud.com/fbc-olathe/03-27-2016-easter-sunday

Prayer Prompt #13: The 10/10 Prayer - praying so that we grow so that it takes 10 minutes in both services to serve communion.

Coming up Sunday:
GOT QUESTIONS? We begin a mini series with a message titled The 8th Day Appearing. Using John 20:19-31 we'll look at the question "Why did the wounds remain on Jesus' body after he was resurrected?"  

CONNECT
This Sunday will be the last day to sign up for the KC Royals Faith & Family event - July 9th. On July 9th the Royals take on the Mariners in a 3:15 p.m game. Following the game award winning Christian music band Casting Crowns will be in concert. If you are interested in going to this event sign-up at the Welcome Center. If we have 20 or more interested in going tickets at the group rate will be $23 per person (non-group rate for same seating $42). 

Upcoming ways to Connect
April 12 at 6:30 p.m. is the American Baptist Women quarterly Gathering. This events being hosted by the  G.A.L.S is open to everyone (gents included). The program includes a salad supper & dessert. Guest speakers Jay Novacek the principal for Olathe West and Erin Dugan the Assistant Superintendent of Olathe Schools will be the highlight of the highlight of the program.

Young at Heart meets April 19 at 10:30 am - more information will be in the Sunday bulletins.

Youth Fundraising Dinner & Dessert Auction will be April 24 at 5:30 p.m. see a member of the youth group to purchase your tickets.

Franklin Graham will be in the Capital April 28 for a prayer rally at noon. A sign-up sheet will be available at the Welcome Center.

SERVE
Wednesday Night Supper is another great way to serve your church family. Help is always welcome for food preparation and serving. For more information contact Becky Burns 913-522-9842  

Lead and Assistant teachers are needed for Junior High and High School Sunday small groups. Interested or have questions see Pastor Rachael or call her at 913-764-7088 x307

Missional serving opportunity. Life 88.5 Hands & Feet ministry in partnership with Heartland Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent Financial are sponsoring The Brush with Kindness workday  April 23 here in Olathe from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. To sign-up go to: www.volunteermark.com/heartlandhabitat or call Joe at 913-238-6501.


GROW
FOR LADIES:
Lydia Circle meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Dorcus Circle meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
G.A.L.S meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.


FOR MEN:
Guys for God - Every Wednesday and Thursday 7:00 a.m. at IHOP 153rd & K7
Path Setters - Every Thursday at 6 a.m.

MIXED GROUPS:
Wednesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
     Seekers
     Small Group for the Deaf


Sojourners meet 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.


Millennials meets Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. 
           at The Peach's house 8806 W. 49th Terrace, Merriam KS

Sunday Mornings at 8:30 a.m.
     Alpha Class
     Challengers
     Sunshine

Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m.
     Pathfinders
     Stepping Stone

COMING SOON
A new small group called Conversations that Leann Carrick will be leading. Keep watching here for more information

 Now you are in the know
Until next time...GOD BLESS

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