Be In The Know - July 20, 2017

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Room Revolution 

This project continues, just a few more book shelves to be modified and moved to new locations. Next week we'll be updating the database (check bulletin for update form) and getting the children's check in software going. The toddler space (the old workroom) is coming along. Thanks to some amazing volunteers we'll be getting a lot of painting done in the children and youth spaces and adjacent hallway, as well as some new signage. Our goal is still to have the majority of these changes made by the end of July, with finishing touches be completed by the August 5th Night of Worship.

2. What to be more involved?

Sunday, July 23rd will be the second Next Step Connect info meeting. Opportunities after each service to learn more about serving opportunities in the church.  August 13th we will have an info meeting and a volunteer training class.   Volunteers are needed for all sorts of things in all ministry areas from children's to youth to Wednesday evening kitchen help. Come to this Sunday's  meeting learn more.

3. Building Improvement 

Demolition of the main bathrooms is almost complete. Steady progress is being made on the new platform and with the installation of the new sound and light systems. As of this writing we are on schedule for the Night of Worship. 

5. Office Hours

The office will close at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21 due to a building improvement committee meeting earlier this 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. 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 check the bulletin for the question of the week.

Coming up This Weekend:
We continue the Summer Jam companion series with a message from Jason Haney titled Suffering Mercy that will focus on Luke 10:25-37

CONNECT
NO Wednesday Night Supper - See you in September  

Summer Jam has started and continues through the summer - Here's the June line up. 6:30 - 7:30 pm Small Groups for all ages.    7:30 - ??? will be Fellowship and Fun with snacks and a planned activity.

• July 26 Frozen Yogurt and Water Wars
• August 2 Surprise and 4 Square Tournament
• August 9 Big Pretzels and Chalk Drawing
• August 16 Ice Cream and Karaoke Night

American Baptist Women Gathering - August 8 starting at 6:30 p.m. The evening will start with a Taco Salad supper and then at 7:00 p.m the program What's In Your Purse will begin. All the ladies of First Baptist are invited and encourage to bring a friend too! This fun event is being hosted by the Dorcas Circle ladies small group. For additional information contact Debby White at 913-764-2423.

Bible Journaling - want to try a different kind of small group? Join us at the church, Thursday evenings 7:00 p.m. at the church. Each week a member of the group picks a passage of Scripture as the focus, shares a devotion or just why that passage spoke to them. Then we talk about life and get creative in our Bibles. For more information email Ginger Sparks at stampinginger@sbcglobal.net

SERVE

Project 20/25 2017 - This Sunday is the last day to turn in gift cards for this important ministry. So far we've gotten 15 - so just 5 more to go! Let's help homeless kids get what they need to start school right. We are collecting gift cards from Walmart, Target and Kohl's. Our goal is 20 -$25 gift cards. Gift cards can be dropped off at the office - deadline is July 23rd.

Serve at Grace - sign-up sheets for this service opportunity are at the Welcome Center. Sign-up to provide a dessert, serve or both.

AWANA Clubs will be back before we know it and volunteers are needed for the 2017-2018 Awana year. The more volunteers we have the more children we'll be able to accommodate. Please contact Candice House at crzyframe@att.net or 913-309-9751.

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 - are on a summer break.
Bible Journaling meets Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

FOR MEN:
Guys for God - Every Thursday 7:00 a.m. NEW LOCATION - Starbucks 135th & Black Bob
Path Setters - are on a summer break

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

Lifer's Friday is an adult small group that will meet on the 1st Friday of the month at 7:00 p. m. and is geared toward the 40-65 year olds (Locations and times may vary check with leader)

Lifer's Saturday is an adult small group that will meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and is geared toward the 40-65 year olds. (Locations and times may vary check with leader)

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.

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

Three new small groups for Summer

Pastor Derek will lead a study called Building Our Identity, this is a mixed group. 

Jeramie Albin will lead a study called Stepping Up for men

Heather Ricketts will lead a study called Committed for women.
All three will meet at the church Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

OTHER

Do you need home furnishings, tools or other stuff you need around the house? Do you know a family in need who could use those kinds of things? Brian and Pam Snyder may have what you or that family needs. For more information email them at basketcase1959@yahoo.com.

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