Be In The Know - September 28, 2017

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Major Announcement from Central Seminary

On September 26, 2017 an email was sent with the subject: A Statement from Bruce Morgan, Chair of the Board of Central Seminary. The email made public the Seminary's decision to change it's name. The email gives a good summary of the reasons for the change. A copy of the email is available at the Welcome Center if you would like to know more about this upcoming change.  

2. Bethel Food Drive

We will be having a food drive to benefit Bethel Neighborhood Center - Sunday, October 8th. This Sunday you will find a list of the items Bethel needs in your bulletin. Please be generous as you shop in the coming week.

3. Flag Discussion

Tonight, September 28th will be the last discussion meeting concerning the flag, this meeting will focus on what the Bible has to say about things of this sort. The Diaconate will receive a written summary of these meetings at the October meeting as they continue to work through the issue. To help in deciding on what comes next the Diaconate has asked for a survey of the congregation. This survey will be conducted over the next two Sundays. Two Sundays in order to try and get the best data sample as possible. You only need to fill it out once - so if you fill it out on 10/1 please do not fill one out on 10/8 - thank you.

4. Baptism Sunday
October 15th will be a Baptism Sunday. If you would like to take the next step in your faith journey please contact Pastor Derek for more information.

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. For those of you who regularly fill them out - THANK YOU!

Want to listen to the new music we have coming up - Check out this link https://youtu.be/sT-VIFDo4Jg  to follow Jay Peach on Spotify.

Coming up This Weekend:

We'll continue the Timeless Wisdom for the Modern Family series with a message from Pastor Derek titled: Such A Time As This. For this message we will look at the Old Testament book of Ruth

CONNECT

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. 

Casting Crowns Concert - October 12th. See poster at Welcome Center for more information.

2017 ABCCR Annual Gathering - October 12-14. Registration cost - $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.

SERVE

KanCare - are you looking for a way to service out in the community? KanCare is looking for volunteers to help seniors navigate the Kansas Medicaid system. Training provided, 3 hour a week minimum commitment. For more information pick up a flyer at the Welcome Center.

AWANA Clubs Volunteers are always welcome, the more volunteers we have the more kids we can serve through this awesome program. Please contact Pastor Krystal at krystal.laws.fbc@gmail.com or Candice House at crzyframe@att.net or 913-309-9751 for more information. 

Friday Front Desk - we are looking for someone to be a presence in the Welcome Center on Friday afternoons when Leann needs to leave early to offset any overtime worked during the week. For more information please contact Leann.

Church Historian - we are looking for someone to serve as Church Historian particularly in creating a timeline display of the church's history. For more information please see Pastor Derek.

Preschool Playground Keeper - we are looking for someone who can keep our preschool playground safe and neat. For more information see Director Jennifer Guilliams.

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 913-782-6394

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 the Panera on 153rd Street at 9:30 a.m.
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 - Every Thursday 6:00 a.m. at the church in room A1

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

OTHER

We are currently hiring for Nursery Attendant. This is a part-time position that will pay $10 per hour. For more information click on the Jobs tab on the church website.

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