Thursday, July 21, 2016

Be In The Know - July 21, 2016

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS



1. Result of Name Change Vote
Our regularly scheduled Business meeting was held July 20th at 6:30 p.m.  At this meeting we voted on changing the name of the Olathe Campus to Connections Community Church. The Diaconate had determined ahead of the meeting that the motion would require a 2/3 majority in order to pass. The results of the vote: A total of 144 ballots were cast. 96 was the number required for the motion to pass. Total YES votes 79 - Total NO votes 65. The motion was denied. 

2. Everyone Is Invited
The American Baptist Womens Ministry and the Luther Rice Association will host its Summer Rally on Tuesday, July 26 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church - DeSoto. This event is open to ladies and gentlement. Supper will be served and the guest speaker is Nathan March who is the Associate Executive Minister for American Baptist Church Central Region.  Please sign-up at the Welcome Center. For more information please contact Pastor Debby White via email at debbyw.fbc@gmail.com

3. Project 20/$25
 We have a current mission project to provide 20 - $25 gift cards from either Walmart, Target or Kohls in order to partner with the Olathe Schools and other non-profit organization in providing the opportunity for homeless kids on our communities to get what they need (especially clothing) for the start of the school year. The deadline for this project is August 6th. You may drop off gift cards to Leann at the church office during normal business hours.

WORSHIP

The July 17th message is online at:
https://soundcloud.com/fbc-olathe/07-17-2016-dealing-with-people-2

Coming up Sunday:
Part 3 of our current series, continues with a message from Pastor Derek titled Dealing with People: Parents Toward Children using Ephesians 6:4


CONNECT
Camp FBC finishes up Monday, July 25th at 2:00 p.m. Camp FBC is open to kids 3-years old and up.

Wednesday Night Supper - returns to its regularly scheduled time of 5:00 p.m. and Taco Salad is on the menu. 

Children's Wednesday Evening Activities, July 27th with the theme Camping

Missionary Visit
Join us Wednesday, August 3rd at 6:00 p.m. as we are joined by Dan & Sarah Chetti, missionaries from Beirut, Lebanon. Supper will be served at the regular time of 5:00 p.m. Then everyone is encouraged to join us in the Sanctuary to hear the amazing stories of what God is doing in Lebanon.


SERVE
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

There is always room to serve in Children's Ministry for more info email Pastor Debby at debbyw.fbc@gmail.com

The AWANA 2016-2017 season will be here soon registration begins this Sunday, July 24th. Registration forms will be available at the Welcome Center. Volunteers can sign up there too!

 
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 Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m. at the Panera on 153rd
Bible Journaling (NEW) meets Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in room 206 at the church. For more information contact Ginger Sparks at stampinginger@sbcglobal.net

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
     A View From Above - Summer Small Group
     You and Me Forever - Summer Small Group for Couples
     High School Students (6:30 p.m.) at the Drake's house 2032 Cherokee Lane, Olathe
     Jr. High Students (6:30 p.m.) at the Hunsaker's house 18830 W 159th Terrace, Olathe
     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
     Conversations 

For more information on small groups pick up a listing from the document racks located just inside the main entrance and just outside the Parlor.



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

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