FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. AWANA
The 2016-2017 Awana Clubs will be kicking off September 7th. Registration is now open - registration forms are available at the Welcome Center. If you are interested in voluteering let Brandy McDonald or Pastor Debby White know.
2. Food For Hope
Food For Hope is a ministry of our FBC Youth. They are re-launching this ministry to make a difference in the community. They are currently accepting donations of the following items: water bottles, juice boxes, individual cereal boxes, fruit cups, small jars of peanut butter, crackers, sandwich crakers, individual size bags of Pretzels, granola bars, individual size trail mix and jerky sticks. You can also pick up a printed list at the Welcome Center.
3. Coats For Kids
This year we are partnering with Heritage Elementary School to provide coats for children in grades kindergarten through 5th grade. Donations of gently used and new coats for kids are now being accepted. There is a box located in the Welcome Center near the wooden cross. Please bring your donations to the church by September 25th.
WORSHIP
The August 21st message is online at:And the Survey Says:
Keep an eye on the Connect Card portion of the Sunday Bulletin as we continue to survey the body of Christ at FBC about important topics concerning: communications, church growth and the like.
Coming up Sunday:
This Sunday Pastor Derek kicks off a new series, Acts, Part 1: Building the Church with a message titled Strength In Numbers using Acts 1:1-26
CONNECT
Wednesday Night Supper - Sandwiches.
Please be sure to fill-out a Connect Card and let us know you'll be joining us for supper.
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 forms are available at the Welcome Center. Volunteers can sign up there too!
We're looking for volunteers for our new Guest Services team. This team will be responsible for making guests feel welcome. For more information see Pastor Derek.
Serve at Grace is just around the corner on September 15th. Sign up sheets are at the Welcome Center now. Sign up to provide a dessert, serve or both.
Old Settlers Concert Stage Tear Down - this is a great way for guys to get involved serving. We will tear down the concert stage Saturday, September 10th 9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. For more information contact John "JD" Dailey at 913-636-7666
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
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 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
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
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
Pathfinders
Stepping Stone
For more information on small groups pick up a listing from the Welcome Center.
OTHER
Job Opening: Nursery Attendant - Come be the hand and feet of Jesus, showing children age birth to 3 years, His love. For this part-time position we are looking for an experienced Child Care provider. Basic hours will be Sundays 9:00am - 12:00pm and Wednesdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm with additional hours as needed. Compensation will be $10.00/hour.
For more information call Pastor Debby White 913-764-2423 or e-mail her at debbyw.fbc@gmail.com
Now you are in the know
Until next time...GOD BLESS
