Thursday, February 23, 2017

Be In The Know - February 23, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE

First Baptist Church of Olathe
Family Life Center Fund Dissolution

Please share this information with anyone who may be affected.

If you, any member of your family or someone you know made a contribution to the Family Life Center designated fund at First Baptist Church of Olathe.

Please send or have them send a letter to:

First Baptist Church of Olathe
Budget & Finance
2024 E 151st Street
Olathe, KS 66062

That states full name and how the funds are to be handled, you or they have three (3) options.

Option 1: Allow the church to apply your donation to its Building Improvement project

Option 2: Receive a refund of your donation. Please be aware that return of a prior donation could have tax consequences if you have already claimed that donation on your tax returns.  Please consult your tax advisor.

Option 3: Allow the church to move your donation to its General Fund

Please provide a written response to the church no later than April 15, 2017.  If you do not respond by this time, all monies remaining in the FLC designated fund will be moved to the General Fund at that time in accordance with the First Baptist Church of Olathe/Connections Community Church Financial Policy.

Questions please contact Rebecca Bilderback, Budget & Finance Chair at rcbilder@sbcglobal.net
FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Special Business Meeting
There will be a special meeting to provide an update for the building improvement project and campaign,  this Sunday February 26 - following the second service. 

2. America For Christ Offering
This annual special offering  is one of the way we reach beyond our walls. This year's theme is "Cultivating Leaders: Equipping Disciples, Healing Communities." As you are able, please give generously. Our goal this year is $1000. America For Christ envelopes can be found in the pews.

3. Ash Wednesday Service
We'll kick off the season of Lent with a special service on Ash Wednesday - March 1st at 6:30 p.m.

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. If you attend the first service drop it in the offering plate as it goes by. If you attend the second service you can put the Connect Card in the offering boxes at the back of the Sanctuary. You can also sign-up for Wednesday Night Supper that way. For those of you who regularly fill them out - THANK YOU!

This week's survey is an insert in your bulletin, please take the time to fill it out and either drop it in the plate during first service or put it in the contribution boxes during second service.

Coming up This Weekend:
This week we finish Acts part 3 as we head into the season of Lent. Pastor Derek will share a message titled God Rescues, Spirituality Increases we'll be studying Acts 12:1-25.   

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. 

Movie Night - March 10th at 7:00pm (note time change) join us for the movie Joshua. Refreshments will be available. This event is being presented by the Education Department.

Marriages need fellowship too - The Weekend To Remember marriage conference will be back in the Kansas City area for one weekend - March 10-12. Enter KCMarriage when registering, to get a $100 off. For more information go to: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember

World Day of Prayer - Friday, March 3. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. This event is open to everyone and is being co-hosted by our own American Baptist Women and Church Women United.

SERVE
Start praying now about volunteering for the 2017-2018 Awana year. Keep watching for more information.  

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
     starting a new study Broken & Redeemed March 6th
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 Panera 153rd & K7
Path Setters - Every Thursday at 6 a.m.

MIXED GROUPS:
Young at Heart meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
     Seekers
     Small Group for the Deaf
     
Millennials meet Saturdays 
           Location and times may vary so contact Layla Peach for details

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

Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m.
     Pathfinders
     Stepping Stone
    Adults "Too" - Couples small group, currently meeting in the workroom.
     
NEW-Lifer's Friday is an adult small group that will meet on the 1st Friday of the month beginning March 3 at 7:00 p. m. and is geared toward the 40-65 year olds

NEW-Lifer's Saturday is an adult small group that will meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month beginning March 11 at 7:00 p.m. and is geared toward the 40-65 year olds.

For more information on small groups pick up a listing with leader contact information from the Welcome Center.

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

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Be In The Know - February 16, 2017

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Special Business Meeting
There will be a special meeting to provide an update for the building improvement project and campaign, Sunday February 26 - following the second service. 

2. Building Improvement Campaign Update
As of February 4 we have:
$33,697 Available from Family Life Center (FLC) designated fund
$34,050 pledges received
$ 1,920 Memorial Fund Pledges
$69,667 Total Available

$21,205 One time Pledges
$22,335 Monthly & Weekly Pledged
$43,540 Total committed pledges to be received
 
$113,207  Campaign Total (FLC Funds & pledges; received & to be received)

3. America For Christ Offering
This annual special offering  is one of the way we reach beyond our walls. This year's theme is "Cultivating Leaders: Equipping Disciples, Healing Communities." As you are able, please give generously. Our goal this year is $1000. America For Christ envelopes can be found in the pews.

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. If you attend the first service drop it in the offering plate as it goes by. If you attend the second service you can put the Connect Card in the offering boxes at the back of the Sanctuary. You can also sign-up for Wednesday Night Supper that way. For those of you who regularly fill them out - THANK YOU!

Be sure to answer the current survey question found on the Connect Card.

Coming up This Weekend:
We'll have Rev. Nate Marsh, Associate Executive Minister of the region here to bring us a message on our journey through Acts titled Peter Sees The Truth we'll be studying Acts 10:1-33.   

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. 

Movie Night - March 10th at 6:30pm join us for the movie Joshua. Refreshments will be available. This event is being presented by the Education Department.

Marriages need fellowship too - The Weekend To Remember marriage conference will be back in the Kansas City area for two weekends - February 24-26 and March 10-12. Enter KCMarriage when registering, to get a $100 off. For more information go to: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember

World Day of Prayer - Friday, March 3. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. This event is open to everyone and is being co-hosted by our own American Baptist Women and Church Women United.

SERVE
Start praying now about volunteering for the 2017-2018 Awana year. Keep watching for more information.  

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 Panera 153rd & K7
Path Setters - Every Thursday at 6 a.m.

MIXED GROUPS:
Young at Heart meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
     Seekers
     Small Group for the Deaf
     
Millennials meet Saturdays 
           Location and times may vary so contact Layla Peach for details

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

Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m.
     Pathfinders
     Stepping Stone
    Adults "Too" - Couples small group, currently meeting in the workroom.
     
NEW-Lifer's Friday is an adult small group that will meet on the 1st Friday of the month beginning March 3 at 7:00 p. m. and is geared toward the 40-65 year olds

NEW-Lifer's Saturday is an adult small group that will meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month beginning March 11 at 7:00 p.m. and is geared toward the 40-65 year olds.

For more information on small groups pick up a listing with leader contact information from the Welcome Center.

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

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Be In The Know - February 9, 2017

1. Office Hours
Reminder the office will be closed this Friday, since Leann will be out of town.

2. Movie Night
Join us this Friday 6:30 p.m. for a movie and refreshments. We'll be showing The Woodcarver.

3. America For Christ Offering
This annual special offering  is one of the way we reach beyond our walls. This year's theme is "Cultivating Leaders: Equipping Disciples, Healing Communities." As you are able, please give generously. Our goal this year is $1000. America For Christ envelopes can be found in the pews.

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. If you attend the first service drop it in the offering plate as it goes by. If you attend the second service you can put the Connect Card in the offering boxes at the back of the Sanctuary. You can also sign-up for Wednesday Night Supper that way. For those of you who regularly fill them out - THANK YOU!

Be sure to answer the current survey question found on the Connect Card.

Coming up This Weekend:
We continue our journey through the book of Acts with a message from Pastor Derek titled Aeneas Cares For His Mat we'll be studying Acts 9:33-42.   

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

Movie Night - February 10th at 6:30pm join us for the movie The Woodcarver. Refreshments will be available. This event is being presented by the Education Department.

Marriages need fellowship too - The Weekend To Remember marriage conference will be back in the Kansas City area for two weekends - February 24-26 and March 10-12. Now through January 23rd spouses attend free when you enter KCMarriage when registering. After January 23 get $100 off using the same code. For more information go to: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember

SERVE
Do you love to sing and fellowship with great people? Consider joining the Connections Singers. They will be meeting Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.  If you need additional information talk to Morna Wood, Susan Peace or Jay Peach.  

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:
Young at Heart meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
     Seekers
     Small Group for the Deaf
     
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
    Adults "Too" - Couples small group, currently meeting in the workroom.
     
One or two new groups are in the works to keep watching for more info.

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, February 2, 2017

Be In The Know - February 2, 2017

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Office Hours
The office will be closed Friday, February 10th, since Leann will be out of town.

2. Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast
This Sunday the Boy Scouts will be serving up breakfast from 8:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. This is a fundraiser to be sure to make a donation when you pick up your breakfast.

3. America For Christ Offering
This annual special offering  is one of the way we reach beyond our walls. This year's theme is "Cultivating Leaders: Equipping Disciples, Healing Communities." As you are able, please give generously. Our goal this year is $1000. America For Christ envelopes can be found in the pews.

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. If you attend the first service drop it in the offering plate as it goes by. If you attend the second service you can put the Connect Card in the offering boxes at the back of the Sanctuary. You can also sign-up for Wednesday Night Supper that way. For those of you who regularly fill them out - THANK YOU!

Be sure to answer the current survey question found on the Connect Card.

Coming up This Weekend:
We continue our journey through the book of Acts with a message from Pastor Derek titled The Holy Spirit Is Found In The Healing Hands Of God we'll be studying Acts 9.   

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

Mark your calendars - February 5th the Boy Scouts will be serving up breakfast as a fundraiser. Breakfast will start at 8:15 and finish at 10:45 so theirs time for everyone to grab a bite if the want.

Movie Night - February 10th at 6:30pm join us for the movie The Woodcarver. Refreshments will be available. This event is being presented by the Education Department.

Marriages need fellowship too - The Weekend To Remember marriage conference will be back in the Kansas City area for two weekends - February 24-26 and March 10-12. Now through January 23rd spouses attend free when you enter KCMarriage when registering. After January 23 get $100 off using the same code. For more information go to: www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember

SERVE
Do you love to sing and fellowship with great people? Consider joining the Connections Singers. They will be meeting Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.  If you need additional information talk to Morna Wood, Susan Peace or Jay Peach.  

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:
Young at Heart meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
     Seekers
     Small Group for the Deaf
     
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
    NEW Adults "Too" - Couples small group, currently meeting in the workroom.
     
One or two new groups are in the works to keep watching for more info.

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