Be In The Know: August 2017

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Be In The Know - August 31, 2017

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Office Hours

The office will close at 10:45a.m. Friday, September 1st. The office will be closed Monday, September 4th in honor of Labor Day.

2. Hurricane Harvey Relief

This Sunday, September 3rd we will be conducting a clothing drive and taking a special collection that will be sent to Houston in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. The goal is to fill the back of Pastor Derek's pick-up with cloths and we will be passing mud boots to take the special offering in both services. If you need or want to write a check for this please note SPECIAL GIFT in the memo. If you would like to give online we have added a SPECIAL GIFTS section. All clothes and funds will be sent to an American Baptist Church appointed by the ABC Southern Region. Want to see more check out this video https://youtu.be/VgzBpGBXBiA

3. Sign-Up Genius Coming Soon

We will soon be asking all of parents, along with our children's ministry volunteers to help cover our second hour child care. We will be asking everyone to pick one (1) Sunday a quarter that they can serve in our Nursery, Tots & Tikes area care for infant through preschool age children during the second service. We will be using an online tool called Sign-up Genius for this. You can sign up and it will send you reminders as well. Be watching your email for an invitation.

4. Congregational Discussions

Starting with each Thursday during the month of September from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. This first set of discussions will focus on the topic of whether or not it is appropriate to display the American Flag in the Sanctuary. A brief survey will be taken at both services this Sunday to determine which of three neutral locations the flag should be displayed at while these discussions take place.

Want to listen the music being used at the Celebration service - here the playlist from Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/user/jaypeach/playlist/7jCXsUBPTs8wiY9fHPtYIg

Coming up This Weekend:

We'll have a message that focuses on communion and we will end the service by coming to the Lord's table. For the message we will focus on Luke 22:14-20

CONNECT
Wednesday Night Supper - If you missed the business meeting we will no longer be serving Wednesday Night Supper. We want to thank Becky Burns and her team for the amazing meals they have prepared for us to share.

Prayer List Reminder - If you would like a list with full names they are available by request from the Welcome Center and if they run out Leann will be happy to print one for you.

AWANA - Registration forms for the 2017-18 season are now available at the Welcome Center. Space will limited depending on how many volunteers we have, so get your registration forms in.

We'll be kicking off the new AWANA season on Wednesday, September 13th at 6:00 p.m.

2017 ABCCR Annual Gathering - October 12-14. Early Registration (Postmarked by September 16) $35 plus childcare, meals & accommodations After September 16 $45 plus childcare, meals & accommodations. Please note meals are not guaranteed for registrations postmarked after September 16th. For more information and registration forms are at the Welcome Center.

Rhythm & Dreams - Presented by Trails West Barbershop Chorus, September 30th. See poster at Welcome Center for more information.

SERVE

AWANA Clubs Volunteers Training - Wednesday, September 6th there will be a training class for all AWANA volunteers. The class will run from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Our goal is to have 1 adult volunteer for every 5 children. 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 for more information. A sign-up sheet is at the Welcome Center.

Old Settlers Tear Down - We need ten (10) people to help tear down the stage used at Old Settlers on Saturday, September 9 from 9:30 p.m. to about 1:30 a.m. Grubby clothe and gloves are recommended. For more information contact JD Dailey at 913-636-7666.

Serve At Grace - Thursday, September 21st. Sign up at the Welcome Center to serve, provide a dessert or both.

American Baptist Women Craft Fair and Bake Sale - October 21st will be here before we know it, so it's time to get your crafting, woodworking, knitting, sewing, baking, canning hats on for the Craft Fair and Bake Sale. For more information contact Carolyn Ibach at 816-830-9082 or Janet Dempsie at 913-782-6374

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 at the Panera on 153rd Street please check with Lisa Sonsthagen for meeting dates. Email her at sonsthagens@gmail.com
Bible Journaling meets Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

FOR MEN:
Guys for God - Every Thursday 7:00 a.m. at 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.

Now you are in the know

Until next time...GOD BLESS

Thursday, August 24, 2017

Be In The Know - August 24, 2017

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Office Hours

The office will close at 1:15p.m. Friday, August 18.

2. Children's Ministry Parent Orientation

This Sunday, August 27th starting at noon there will be a parent orientation meeting hosted by Children's Ministry to explain the most recent and upcoming changes to the ministry. This orientation will last about an hour - 30 minutes of presentation with Q & A to follow. Please make time to attend this important meeting.

3. Congregational Business Meeting

We will hold our mid-year congregational business meeting on Wednesday, August 30th at 6:00 p.m. Join us to find out how the first half of the year has gone and to learn what the rest of the year has in store for FBC.

Want to listen the music being used at the Celebration service - here the playlist from Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/user/jaypeach/playlist/7jCXsUBPTs8wiY9fHPtYIg

Be sure to check the bulletin for the question of the week.

Coming up This Weekend:
Pastor Derek finishes up the Summer Jam companion series with a message titled The Right Time is The Time That is Right that will focus on Matthew 16:13-20

CONNECT
NO Wednesday Night Supper

AWANA - Registration forms for the 2017-18 season are now available at the Welcome Center. Space will limited depending on how many volunteers we have, so get your registration forms in.

We'll be kicking off the new AWANA season on Wednesday, September 13th at 6:00 p.m.

Women of Faith presents: Sisters - Celebrating the Art of Friendship Thursday, August 31st at College Church of the Nazarene here in Olathe. See flyer at Welcome Center for more information.

Rhythm & Dreams - Presented by Trails West Barbershop Chorus, September 30th. See poster at Welcome Center for more information.

SERVE

Serve At Grace - Thursday, September 21st. Sign up at the Welcome Center to serve, provide a dessert or both.

American Baptist Women Craft Fair and Bake Sale - October will be here before we know it, so it's time to get your crafting, woodworking, knitting, sewing, baking, canning hats on for the Craft Fair and Bake Sale. For more information contact Carolyn Ibach at 816-830-9082 or Janet Dempsie at 913-782-6374

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 - will start a new study looking at 1 & 2 Timothy on August 28th and will get together this Saturday, August 26 at the Panera on 153rd Street
Bible Journaling meets Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

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, August 17, 2017

Be In The Know - August 17, 2017

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Office Hours

The office will close at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 18.

2. Children's Ministry Parent Orientation

August 27th starting at noon there will be a parent orientation meeting hosted by Children's Ministry to explain the most recent and upcoming changes to the ministry. This orientation will last about an hour - 30 minutes of presentation with Q & A to follow. Please make time to attend this important meeting.

3. Kids Pool Party

Pastor Derek and Margaret will host the annual Kids Pool Party this Sunday, August 20, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. Hot Dogs and drinks will be provided. If your last name starts with A-L please bring a side dish. If your last name starts with M-Z please bring a dessert. See below for address. Need more information contact Pastor Krystal at krystal.laws.fbc@gmail.com

4. Congregational Business 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. 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:
Pastor Derek continues the Summer Jam companion series with a message titled Passion, Risk & Royalty that will focus on Acts 16:14-15 & 40

CONNECT
NO Wednesday Night Supper

Children's Pool Party - Sunday, August 20th from 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. This fun end of summer party will be held at the Varney home, located at 24850 W 191st Street, Gardner 66030.

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.

August 23 S'mores and Small Bon Fire
August 30 S'mores and Bon Fire

AWANA - Registration forms for the 2017-18 season are now available at the Welcome Center. Space will limited depending on how many volunteers we have, so get your registration forms in.

We'll be kicking off the new AWANA season on Wednesday, September 13th at 6:00 p.m.

Women of Faith presents: Sisters - Celebrating the Art of Friendship Thursday, August 31st at College Church of the Nazarene here in Olathe. See flyer at Welcome Center for more information.

Rhythm & Dreams - Presented by Trails West Barbershop Chorus, September 30th. See poster at Welcome Center for more information.

SERVE

Serve At Grace - Thursday, September 21st. Sign up at the Welcome Center to serve, provide a dessert or both.

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 - will start a new study looking at 1 & 2 Timothy on August 28th.
Bible Journaling meets Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

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

Last day for these Summer Groups will be August 23rd

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.

Now you are in the know

Until next time...GOD BLESS

Thursday, August 10, 2017

Be In The Know - August 10, 2017

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Volunteer Training

This Sunday - August 13th we will host a volunteer training class. Everyone currently volunteering in the church and everyone interested in being more connected should plan on attending this training. The class will begin following the second service and lunch will be served. Questions or just need more information please contact Pastor Rachael.

2. Office Hours

The office may close as early as 12:30 p.m. Friday, August 11th depending on how late the Diaconate meeting runs.

3. Promotion Sunday

This Sunday - August 13th parents are asked to join their children at 9:30 a.m. in the Children's Chapel (located on the lower level) to celebrate our kids as they move up to their new grades.

4. Children's Ministry Parent Orientation

August 27th starting at noon there will be a parent orientation meeting hosted by Children's Ministry to explain the most recent and upcoming changes to the ministry. This orientation will last about an hour. Please make time to attend this important 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. 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:
Pastor Derek continues the Summer Jam companion series with a message titled My House Is Your House that will focus on the Book of Philemon

CONNECT
NO Wednesday Night Supper - See you in September

Children's Pool Party - Sunday, August 20th from 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. This fun end of summer party will be held at the Varney home, located at 24850 W 191st Street, Gardner 66030. Watch for more information in next week's Be In The Know.

August 16 Ice Cream and Karaoke Night
August 23 Popcorn and Whiffle Ball Game
August 30 S'mores and Bon Fire

AWANA - Registration forms for the 2017-18 season are now available at the Welcome Center. Space will limited depending on how many volunteers we have, so get your registration forms in.

We'll be kicking off the new AWANA season on Wednesday, September 13th at 6:00 p.m.

SERVE

AWANA Clubs Volunteers Training - Wednesday, September 6th there will be a training class of all AWANA volunteers. The class will run from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Our goal is to 1 adult volunteer for every 5 children. 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 for more information. A sign-up sheet is at 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 - will start a new study looking at 1 & 2 Timothy on August 28th.
Bible Journaling meets Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

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.

Now you are in the know

Until next time...GOD BLESS

Thursday, August 3, 2017

Be In The Know - August 3, 2017

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Database Update

Database update sheets will be in the bulletin again this Sunday. Please be sure to fill one out - especially if you have children that will be participating in our Children's programs and get it back to Leann so she can update the database and set up classes.

2. Night of Worship

Join us this Saturday (August 5) for an evening of fellowship and music as we celebrate the completion of our Sanctuary update and a lot of the room revolution. Festivities kick off at 6:00 p.m. and music starts at 7:00 p.m. If you are able consider bringing some cookies for the fellowship time, you can drop them off at the church on Friday, August 4th.

3. Volunteer Training

August 13th we will host a volunteer training class. Everyone currently volunteering in the church and everyone interested in being more connected should plan on attending this training. The class will begin following the second service and lunch will be served. Questions or just need more information please contact Pastor Rachael.

4. Office Hours

Leann will be taking Monday off to rest from the Room Revolution so the office will be closed.

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 welcome Pastor Derek home as we continue the Summer Jam companion series with a message titled The Amazing Expanding Lunch that will focus on John 6:1-14

CONNECT
NO Wednesday Night Supper - See you in September

August 9 Big Pretzels and Chalk Drawing
August 16 Ice Cream and Karaoke Night
August 23 Popcorn and Whiffle Ball Game
August 30 S'mores and Bon Fire

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.

AWANA - Registration forms for the 2017-18 season are now available at the Welcome Center. Space will limited depending on how many volunteers we have.

SERVE

AWANA Clubs Volunteers are needed for the 2017-2018 Awana year. We want to have 1 adult volunteer for every 5 children. 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. A sign-up sheet will be at 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 - will start a new study looking at 1 & 2 Timothy on August 28th.
Bible Journaling meets Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

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.

Now you are in the know

Until next time...GOD BLESS