Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Be In The Know - October 25, 2017

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Office Hours 
Just a reminder that Leann will be out of the office on October 26 & 27.
2. Chili & Trunks
Our annual Trunk or Treat will take place October 29th. Festivities kick off at 5:00 p.m. with Supper. It's not to late to enter your best Chili recipe in the chili cook-off or to sign-up your decorated trunk. Candy donations are also being accepted.  For more information contact Pastor Krystal at krystal.laws.fbc@gmail.com

3. Congregational Discussion Series
We will begin a new three part discussion series on the topic of Welcoming & Inviting People to Church on November 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Other dates for the series are November 16th & 30th.

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:
This Sunday Pastor Derek will start a two part series called God's Advice On Money.


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. 

Discussion Series - Welcoming & Inviting People to Church - for three Thursdays in November we will discuss all sorts of thing concerning this topic. Join us November 2, 16 and 30 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

All Church Thanksgiving & Outreach - Save the date: Sunday, November 19th for the All Church Thanksgiving Meal & Outreach. Here's how it will work: The first service folks will get things set up. When second service is over we will pack thanksgiving meals for the homeless and then sit down together to enjoy the meal ourselves. Second service folks will take care of cleaning up. The church will supply the turkey and the rest of the food will be potluck style with type of dishes assigned by last name. A-J side dishes; K-R desserts and S-Z salads


SERVE
Serve at Grace - November 16th sign-up sheets are now at the Welcome Center sign up to provide a dessert, serve or both.

Food 4 Hope - a ministry of our youth group currently has a request for 5 food bags. Please pick up a list of needed items for these bags at the Welcome Center. Donations for this can be dropped off at the office.

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.


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 Parlor

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.

Tuesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Small Group for the Deaf - in Room A2 at the Church

Wednesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Seekers - in the Parlor at the Church

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

Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m.
Pathfinders
Stepping Stone

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

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.



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

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Be In The Know - October 19, 2017

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Office Hours & Be In The Know
The Office will close at 1:45 p.m. on Friday, October 20th. Leann will be out of the office on October 26 & 27 so be looking for Be In The Know on Wednesday, October 25th instead.
2. ABW Craft Fair & Bake Sale
Set up for the Craft Fair & Bake begins October 19th. October 21st is the big day - volunteers are still needed, sign up at the welcome center or contact Carolyn Ibach at 816-830-9082 or Janet Dempsie at 913-782-6394

3. Pumpkins, Chili & Trunks
Our annual Trunk or Treat will take place October 29th. Festivities kick off at 5:00 p.m. with Supper. We are looking for donations of small pumpkins for the Awana Club kids to decorate, Chili for the chili cook-off and decorated trunks with plenty of candy. For more information contact Pastor Krystal at krystal.laws.fbc@gmail.com

4. Connections Preschool - Thank You
Connections Preschool is sending a big thank  you out to Schaake's Pumpkin Patch for their recent donation to the school and would like to recommend that if you are looking for a fun family outing you might enjoy a trip out to Schaake's Pumpkin Patch located at 1791 North 1500 Road, Lawrence KS. They open daily at 9:00 a.m. through October 30th.

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:
This Sunday will have a one off message that the Lord has placed on his heart, but he doesn't have a title for it - so you'll just have to come to service to hear what he has for us.


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. 

Discussion Series - Welcoming & Inviting People to Church - for three Thursdays in November we will discuss all sorts of thing concerning this topic. Join us November 2, 16 and 30 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.


SERVE
Food 4 Hope - a ministry of our youth group currently has a request for 5 food bags. Please pick up a list of needed items for these bags at the Welcome Center. Donations for this can be dropped off at the office.

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.


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 Parlor

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.

Tuesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Small Group for the Deaf - in Room A2 at the Church

Wednesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Seekers - in the Parlor at the Church

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

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

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.



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

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Be In The Know - October 12, 2017

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Bethel Food Drive - Thank You
We managed to fill Pastor Derek's truck with food for Bethel Neighborhood Center. Thank you for generosity.











2. ABW Craft Fair & Bake Sale
Set up for the Craft Fair & Bake begins October 19th. October 21st is the big day - volunteers are still needed, sign up at the welcome center or contact Carolyn Ibach at 816-830-9082 or Janet Dempsie at 913-782-6394

3. Pumpkins, Chili & Trunks
Our annual Trunk or Treat will take place October 29th will be a Baptism Sunday. If you would like to take the next step in your faith journey please contact festivities kick off at 5:00 p.m. with Supper. We are looking for donations of small pumpkins for the Awana Club kids to decorate, Chili for the chili cook-off and decorated trunks with plenty of candy. For more information contact Pastor Krystal at krystal.laws.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. 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: The Distant Child Comes Home


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. 


SERVE
Food 4 Hope - a ministry of our youth group currently has a request for 5 food bags. Please pick up a list of needed items for these bags at the Welcome Center. Donations for this can be dropped off at the office.

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.


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 Parlor

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.

Tuesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Small Group for the Deaf - in Room A2 at the Church

Wednesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Seekers - in the Parlor at the Church


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

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

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.





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

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Be In The Know - October 5, 2017

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Office Hours
The office will close at 2:45 p.m. om Friday, October 6th.  

2. Bethel Food Drive
We will be having a food drive to benefit Bethel Neighborhood Center - this Sunday, October 8th. Please be generous as you shop in the coming week.

3. Flag Survey
To all those who completed the flag survey this past Sunday - Thank You. For those who were not at church last Sunday the survey will be available again this Sunday, October 8th. Survey's must be turned into the Welcome Center on Sunday. 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.

5. Christmas Musical - there will be an information meeting this Sunday, October 8 following the second service (lunch will be provided). This meeting will give an overview of the production and rehearsal schedule, as well as an opportunity to sign-up. Who should attend? Kids (Elementary - Middle School) who are interested in being the musical and their parents. High School students and Adults who are interested in helping with the production. 

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: A Shared Love


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.

Baby Shower for Ashley & Josh Bowlin (Bob & Mona Huggins' daughter and son-in-law) - Saturday, October 14, 10:30 a.m. at the church (Fellowship Hall). Guest are asked to bring a new story book to stock their nursery library. Ashley & Josh are also registered at Target and Amazon.


SERVE
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 Parlor

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.

Tuesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Small Group for the Deaf - in Room A2 at the Church

Wednesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Seekers - in the Parlor at the Church


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

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

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.





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