Thursday, December 29, 2016

Be In The Know - December 29, 2016

1. Office Closed
The church offices will be closed Monday, January 2, 2017.

2. Christmas Cards
Please be sure to pick up your Christmas cards, the baskets are located in the Welcome Center area. 

3. Upgrade Campaign and Special Meeting
The letter concerning the upgrade campaign along with pledge cards have gone out in the mail. Mark your calendars for the special meeting concerning this campaign for set for January 15th following the second service.

4. Giving Envelope Books
Will be available for pick up from a table in the Welcome Center on Sunday. The Finance committee asks that for the months of January and February you please neatly print your last name on your envelope as they verify numbers - Thank you

WORSHIP
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!

Coming up This Weekend:
We start off 2017 with communion and a message from Pastor Rachael Boevers titled Out With The Old And In With The New we'll be reflecting on Mark 2:18-22 

CONNECT
Wednesday Night Supper - Chalupas 
Please be sure to fill-out a Connect Card and let us know you'll be joining us for supper. 
Regular Wednesday Night activities resume this week.

SERVE
At final tally as of Christmas Eve we served our community for 1130.75 hours. Thank you for being The Missing Link!

Give the Gift of Warmth - we will be collecting NEW adult size women and men's socks (wool or moisture wicking are greatly appreciated), Blankets and adult size winter jackets. There will be a donation box in the Welcome Center. 

GROW
FOR LADIES:
Lydia Circle meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Dorcas 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
     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
     
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 and HAPPY NEW YEAR

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Be In The Know - December 22, 2016

1. Office Closed
The church offices will be closed Monday, December 26, 2016.

2. Christmas Cards
Please be sure to pick up your Christmas cards, the baskets are located in the Welcome Center area. 

3. Upgrade Campaign: Pledge Cards and Special Meeting
Sunday, December 25 there will be a letter concerning the Upgrade campaign approved at the December business meeting and a pledge card. You may turn in the pledge cards at the Special Meeting to be held following the second service on Sunday, January 15, 2017.

WORSHIP
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!

Coming up This Weekend:
Saturday we will celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Savior with a candlelight service that begins at 6:30 p.m. We will finish our series The Missing Link and with a messages titled Jesus Is Much More we'll be reflecting on Isaiah 9:6. 
Sunday we continue celebrating Jesus' Birthday with a single service at 10:45 a.m. The Message for this service is Box Number 3 and we'll look at Matthew 1:18-25 & John 1:14
Join us for one or both as we celebrate God with us. 

CONNECT
Wednesday Night Supper - There will be no supper this week 
Please be sure to fill-out a Connect Card and let us know you'll be joining us for supper. 
No Wednesday activities this week.

SERVE
As of this writing we have been served our community for 720.75 hours. Thank you for being The Missing Link!

Give the Gift of Warmth - we will be collecting NEW adult size women and men's socks (wool or moisture wicking are greatly appreciated), Blankets and adult size winter jackets. There will be a donation box in the Welcome Center. 

GROW
FOR LADIES:
Lydia Circle meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Dorcas 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
     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
     
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 and MERRY CHRISTMAS

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Be In The Know - December 15, 2016

1. A Christmas Night of Worship:
Join us this Sunday (12/18) at 6:30 p.m. for a wonderful evening of music as we celebrate the Season of Advent.  Don't forget to invite someone to this special event.

2. Christmas Services
The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will begin at 6:30 p.m.
The Christmas Day service will be at 10:45 a.m.

3. Office Hours
The office will close at 12:45 p.m. on Friday, due to overtime incurred during the week.

WORSHIP
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...
Check the bulletin this week for a new survey question.

Coming up Sunday:
This Sunday we celebrate the 4th Sunday of Advent as we continue our Advent series The Missing Link and a message titled Need Some Love? we'll be reflecting on Matthew 2:1-12. During the service we will light all four of the Advent candles - Mary's, Joseph's, the Shepherd's and the final one belongs to the Magi. 

CONNECT
Wednesday Night Supper - There will be no supper this week 
Please be sure to fill-out a Connect Card and let us know you'll be joining us for supper. 
No Wednesday activities this week.

SERVE
As of this writing we have posted 517 hours toward our Be the Missing Link community service goal of 2000 hours by Christmas. If you serve as a volunteer anywhere in the community you can count those hours. Hour record sheets and a list of current service opportunities are available at the Welcome Center and can be turned into the office. Service opportunities will also be listed on the website simply click on "Advent Info" and then "Serving Opportunities" to learn more.

Give the Gift of Warmth - we will be collecting NEW adult size women and men's socks (wool or moisture wicking are greatly appreciated), Blankets and adult size winter jackets. There will be a donation box in the Welcome Center. 

Help a Family in Need 
Pastor Derek is collecting $25-$50 Wal-Mart Gift cards to give to families in need for Christmas. If you are able please purchase a card or two and give them to Pastor Derek.

GROW
FOR LADIES:
Lydia Circle meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Dorcas 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
     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
     
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

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Be In The Know - December 8, 2016

1. Holiday Potluck - This Sunday
December 11th we'll gather for a Holiday Potluck following the second service (right around noon) If your last name begins with....please bring
        A - H Main Dish
        I - Q Salad or Side
        R - Z Dessert

2. Business Meeting
We will have our end of the year business meeting Wednesday, December 14th. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. At this meeting we will vote on the 2017 Diaconate Slate, the 2017 Budget, provide an overview of what we've accomplished for the Kingdom and give an update on facility projects for 2017.


3. Needs in Youth & Children
The youth group will be moving upstairs starting December 11 so they are looking for 4 used but in good condition sofas and a large in good working order flat screen tv. If you can help or need more information please contact Pastor Rachael at 832-349-0700 or email at rachael.boevers.fbc@gmail.com
Children's ministry is in need of Sunday School Teachers and Children's Church Leaders - if you are interested and need more information please contact Pastor Debby at 913-764-2423 or email at debbyw.fbc@gmail.com

4. Office Hours

The office will close as early as 1:00 p.m. on Friday, depending on the length of the Diaconate Meeting.

WORSHIP
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...
Check the bulletin this week for a new survey question.

Coming up Sunday:
This Sunday we celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Advent as we continue our Advent series The Missing Link and a message titled Lasting Joy? we'll be reflecting on Luke 2:8-20. During the service we will also three Advent candles - Mary's, Joseph's and this week's the Shepherd's candle. 

A Christmas Night of Worship:
Join us for a wonderful evening of music as we celebrate the Season of Advent on Sunday, December 18th at 6:30 p.m.  This will be a great event to invite friends and family to, invite cards will be in the bulletin..

CONNECT
Wednesday Night Supper - Chicken Something 
Please be sure to fill-out a Connect Card and let us know you'll be joining us for supper. 

SERVE
As of this writing we have posted 405.75 hours toward our Be the Missing Link community service goal of 2000 hours by Christmas. If you serve as a volunteer anywhere in the community you can count those hours. Hour record sheets and a list of current service opportunities are available at the Welcome Center and can be turned into the office. Service opportunities will also be listed on the website simply click on "Advent Info" and then "Serving Opportunities" to learn more.

New Hope Food Pantry (13310 S Blackbob Rd) is the location of our next group serving opportunity. December 12th 8:45am - noon. If you would like to be part of this please sign up at the Welcome Center

Give the Gift of Warmth - we will be collecting NEW adult size women and men's socks (wool or moisture wicking are greatly appreciated), Blankets and adult size winter jackets. There will be a donation box in the Welcome Center. 

GROW
FOR LADIES:
Lydia Circle meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Dorcas 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
     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
     
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

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Be In The Know - December 1, 2016

1. Holiday Potluck
Sunday, December 11th we'll gather for a Holiday Potluck following the second service (right around noon) If your last name begins with....please bring
        A - H Main Dish
        I - Q Salad or Side
        R - Z Dessert

2. Business Meeting
We will have our end of the year business meeting Wednesday, December 14th. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. At this meeting we will vote on the 2017 Diaconate Slate, the 2017 Budget, provide an overview of what we've accomplished for the Kingdom and give an update on facility projects for 2017.

3. Needs in Youth & Children
The youth group will be moving upstairs starting December 11 so they are looking for 4 used but in good condition sofas and a large in good working order flat screen tv. If you can help or need more information please contact Pastor Rachael at 832-349-0700 or email at rachael.boevers.fbc@gmail.com
Children's ministry is in need of Sunday School Teachers and Children's Church Leaders - if you are interested and need more information please contact Pastor Debby at 913-764-2423 or email at debbyw.fbc@gmail.com


WORSHIP
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...
Check the bulletin this week for a new survey question about your reaction to change.

Coming up Sunday:
This Sunday we celebrate the 2nd Sunday of Advent as we continue our Advent series The Missing Link and a message titled Real Peace? we'll be reflecting on Matthew 1:18-25. During the service we will also light both the 1st candle - Mary's Candle as well as light a second candle - Joseph's Candle. Following the message we will come to the Lord's table for communion.

A Christmas Night of Worship:
Join us for a wonderful evening of music as we celebrate the Season of Advent on Sunday, December 18th at 6:30 p.m.  This will be a great event to invite friends and family to.

CONNECT
Wednesday Night Supper - Chili 
Please be sure to fill-out a Connect Card and let us know you'll be joining us for supper. 

All are invited to attend the preschool Christmas program Say Cheese for Christmas December 6th at 6:30 p.m.

SERVE
As of this writing we have posted 281.75 hours toward our Be the Missing Link community service goal of 2000 hours by Christmas. If you serve as a volunteer anywhere in the community you can count those hours. Hour record sheets and a list of current service opportunities are available at the Welcome Center and can be turned into the office. Service opportunities will also be listed on the website simply click on "Advent Info" and then "Serving Opportunities" to learn more.

New Hope Food Pantry (13310 S Blackbob Rd) is the location of our next group serving opportunity. December 12th 8:45am - noon. If you would like to be part of this please sign up at the Welcome Center

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 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
     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
     
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