FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Emergency Congregational Meeting
October 2nd we will hold an emergency congregational meeting. Lunch will be provided following the 10:45 a.m. service and the meeting will follow lunch in the Fellowship Hall. The two primary topics for the meeting will be the ratification of the new Church Finance Policy (which was mailed and emailed to everyone we have up-to-date contact information for) and a discussion of the next update projects for the Santuary and Parlor.
2. Craft Fair & Bake Sale
The annual Craft Fair & Bake Sale will be here before we know it - October 15th 8 a.m - 2 p.m. The funds raised at this event sponsored by our American Baptist Women goes to support the mission of American Baptist Women and the church. Breakfast is served by American Baptist Men, Lunch by the ladies. What's needed? Three things... 1. Volunteers are needed for set-up October 13-14 and for various positions on October 15th. 2. Donations of crafted items, baked goods, homemade candies, and canned goods and 3. To get the word out - flyers will be available at the Welcome Center. For more information contact: Carolyn Ibach 816-830-9082 or Janet Dempie 913-782-6394
WORSHIP
Unfortunately due to technical difficulties we have been unable record the Sunday messages for the past several weeks and will not be able to until the system has been replaced.Let Us Know...
Please be sure to fill out a Connect Card each week to let us know you were at church and how the staff can be praying for you. You can also sign-up for Wednesday Night Supper that way. For those of you who regularly fill them out - THANK YOU!
The Answer is...
There is a new question in the Bulletin this week. In preparation for the coming year we are trying to determine who would like to have an Offering Envelope Book. This is a book of 52 weeks worth of offering envelopes. The question has three parts:
Did you get an offering envelop book at the beginning of the year? YES or NO
If YES would you like one for 2017? YES or NO
If NO would you like one for 2017? YES or NO
As you answer this question please be sure to put your name on the Connect Card. - Thanks
Coming up Sunday:
We continue with the 6th message of our series, Acts, Part 1: Building the Church with a message titled The Rejected Is Now Accepted using Acts 4:1-22
CONNECT
Wednesday Night Supper - Cowboy Pasta
Please be sure to fill-out a Connect Card and let us know you'll be joining us for supper.
SERVE
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.
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 MEN:
Guys for God - Every 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 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
Pathfinders
Stepping Stone
For more information on small groups pick up a listing from the Welcome Center.
Now you are in the know
Until next time...GOD BLESS