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First Baptist Church of Shawnee VOLUME L, NO. 1 January 7, 2014
A Message from Pastor Bob Hartmann...
Living a life of faith together...
SENIOR PASTOR
Bob Hartmann
MINISTER OF DISCIPLESHIP
Jim Conard
MINISTER OF MUSIC
Jason Clough
MINISTER TO STUDENTS
Russell Minnick
Church Office:
913-268-6500
E-Mail:
Pastoral needs after hours:
913-706-6873
Office Hours:
Monday– Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Website:
www.fbcshawnee.com
Bean & Soup Dinner Sunday, January 19th at 12:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall Hosted by the Women’s Missionary Union
There will be an offering taken for our First Baptist
Church missionaries. There is no cost and all FBC
is invited to attend.
There were 12 people from our
church and about 13 pies that took a trip to
the City Union Mission family center down
town on December 23rd. We were able to
decorate the tables, set out place settings, and serve a delicious meal to about 80 people many whom were young
children. What a blessing to be able to serve in this way
and all that went had a great time . I would encourage others
who want to receive a blessing by thinking about going next
year. Thanks to Denny Denham for doing a great job of
delivering us safely to and from in the FBC van.
Connie Garrett, Evangelism Ministry Team
With the beginning of a new With the beginning of a new With the beginning of a new With the beginning of a new
year we tend to think “new”. Our year we tend to think “new”. Our year we tend to think “new”. Our year we tend to think “new”. Our
culture is filled (and maybe even culture is filled (and maybe even culture is filled (and maybe even culture is filled (and maybe even
enamored) with new whether it is a enamored) with new whether it is a enamored) with new whether it is a enamored) with new whether it is a
car, fashion, house, technology, etc. car, fashion, house, technology, etc. car, fashion, house, technology, etc. car, fashion, house, technology, etc.
The NT testifies of spiritual realities that The NT testifies of spiritual realities that The NT testifies of spiritual realities that The NT testifies of spiritual realities that
are new for believers in Christ. Here are are new for believers in Christ. Here are are new for believers in Christ. Here are are new for believers in Christ. Here are
a few: Jesus has given us a new a few: Jesus has given us a new a few: Jesus has given us a new a few: Jesus has given us a new
commandment to love one another commandment to love one another commandment to love one another commandment to love one another
(John 13:34); God tells us as believers (John 13:34); God tells us as believers (John 13:34); God tells us as believers (John 13:34); God tells us as believers
in Christ that He has made us a new in Christ that He has made us a new in Christ that He has made us a new in Christ that He has made us a new
creation (II Cor 5:17); We are to put creation (II Cor 5:17); We are to put creation (II Cor 5:17); We are to put creation (II Cor 5:17); We are to put
on the new self (Eph 4:24 & Col 3:10); on the new self (Eph 4:24 & Col 3:10); on the new self (Eph 4:24 & Col 3:10); on the new self (Eph 4:24 & Col 3:10);
He has also made Jew and Gentile into He has also made Jew and Gentile into He has also made Jew and Gentile into He has also made Jew and Gentile into
one new man (Eph 2:15); God has one new man (Eph 2:15); God has one new man (Eph 2:15); God has one new man (Eph 2:15); God has
promised a new Jerusalem which will promised a new Jerusalem which will promised a new Jerusalem which will promised a new Jerusalem which will
be adorned for her bride be adorned for her bride be adorned for her bride be adorned for her bride ------------the church the church the church the church
(Rev 21:12). We have the privilege, (Rev 21:12). We have the privilege, (Rev 21:12). We have the privilege, (Rev 21:12). We have the privilege,
power and directive to live out the power and directive to live out the power and directive to live out the power and directive to live out the
things that have been made new in things that have been made new in things that have been made new in things that have been made new in
Christ. As we enter a new year, may Christ. As we enter a new year, may Christ. As we enter a new year, may Christ. As we enter a new year, may
God fill us with a great sense of what God fill us with a great sense of what God fill us with a great sense of what God fill us with a great sense of what
He has done for us that is “new” by He has done for us that is “new” by He has done for us that is “new” by He has done for us that is “new” by
which we can glorify Him!!which we can glorify Him!!which we can glorify Him!!which we can glorify Him!!
The month of January means The month of January means The month of January means The month of January means
change for our Ministry Teams. Our change for our Ministry Teams. Our change for our Ministry Teams. Our change for our Ministry Teams. Our
Ministry Teams provide a foundational Ministry Teams provide a foundational Ministry Teams provide a foundational Ministry Teams provide a foundational
structure for serving others. Being a part structure for serving others. Being a part structure for serving others. Being a part structure for serving others. Being a part
of a MT means a commitment of time, of a MT means a commitment of time, of a MT means a commitment of time, of a MT means a commitment of time,
energy and prayer. I want to express energy and prayer. I want to express energy and prayer. I want to express energy and prayer. I want to express
my gratitude to all of you who have my gratitude to all of you who have my gratitude to all of you who have my gratitude to all of you who have
served and now have rotated off served and now have rotated off served and now have rotated off served and now have rotated off
Ministry Teams. Thank you for your Ministry Teams. Thank you for your Ministry Teams. Thank you for your Ministry Teams. Thank you for your
valuable service to grow the Kingdom valuable service to grow the Kingdom valuable service to grow the Kingdom valuable service to grow the Kingdom
of God. I also want to say “thank you” of God. I also want to say “thank you” of God. I also want to say “thank you” of God. I also want to say “thank you”
to all of you who are beginning service. to all of you who are beginning service. to all of you who are beginning service. to all of you who are beginning service.
I am grateful for your hearing the call I am grateful for your hearing the call I am grateful for your hearing the call I am grateful for your hearing the call
of God to step forward. We as a church of God to step forward. We as a church of God to step forward. We as a church of God to step forward. We as a church
body regularly pray for God’s blessing body regularly pray for God’s blessing body regularly pray for God’s blessing body regularly pray for God’s blessing
upon you in this special service.upon you in this special service.upon you in this special service.upon you in this special service.
FYI FYI FYI FYI –––– Please note carefully the Please note carefully the Please note carefully the Please note carefully the
2014 Judgement House dates. We 2014 Judgement House dates. We 2014 Judgement House dates. We 2014 Judgement House dates. We
present JH for the sole purpose of present JH for the sole purpose of present JH for the sole purpose of present JH for the sole purpose of
sharing the Gospel. Plans are to have sharing the Gospel. Plans are to have sharing the Gospel. Plans are to have sharing the Gospel. Plans are to have
two Sunday presentations (Oct 19two Sunday presentations (Oct 19two Sunday presentations (Oct 19two Sunday presentations (Oct 19thththth & & & &
26262626thththth) and two on Wednesdays (Oct ) and two on Wednesdays (Oct ) and two on Wednesdays (Oct ) and two on Wednesdays (Oct
22222222ndndndnd & 29& 29& 29& 29thththth). We noted especially this ). We noted especially this ). We noted especially this ). We noted especially this
past year the best day for the past year the best day for the past year the best day for the past year the best day for the
attendance of younger people is on attendance of younger people is on attendance of younger people is on attendance of younger people is on
Wednesday. The spacing of days we Wednesday. The spacing of days we Wednesday. The spacing of days we Wednesday. The spacing of days we
believe will also allow us a bit more believe will also allow us a bit more believe will also allow us a bit more believe will also allow us a bit more
recovery time between presentations. recovery time between presentations. recovery time between presentations. recovery time between presentations.
I want to respectfully ask that you I want to respectfully ask that you I want to respectfully ask that you I want to respectfully ask that you
make these dates a high priority as you make these dates a high priority as you make these dates a high priority as you make these dates a high priority as you
plan your personal/family calendars for plan your personal/family calendars for plan your personal/family calendars for plan your personal/family calendars for
this year. this year. this year. this year.
Men’s Small Group Ministry
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens
another.” Proverbs 27:17
The FBCS Men’s Ministry is designed to apply this truth through
book study, discussion and fellowship. The goal is to grow in godliness. If you would be able to participate in a small group this
spring, please complete the bulletin insert this Sunday morning during
worship or sign up at the Welcome Center.
Minister to Students Russell Minnick
Minister of Discipleship Jim Conard
Or
PARENTS DAY OUT!
Thursdays 9am-2pm
Contact the FBC office or
email [email protected]
to enroll.
Prayer Shawl MinistryPrayer Shawl MinistryPrayer Shawl MinistryPrayer Shawl Ministry
Saturday, January 25thSaturday, January 25thSaturday, January 25thSaturday, January 25th
9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
FBC Library FBC Library FBC Library FBC Library
Contact Judy Webb Contact Judy Webb Contact Judy Webb Contact Judy Webb
for more informationfor more informationfor more informationfor more information
Sunday evenings 6:00 p.m. Children ages preschool to
6th grade. Awana helps churches and parents work
together to develop spiritually strong children and youth
who faithfully follow Jesus Christ.
Gospel Project for Kids Lessons through February 2, 2014
Jan. 12 - Habakkuk, Prophet to Judah
Jan. 19 - Nahum, Prophet to Nineveh
Jan. 25 - God Called Jeremiah
Feb. 2 - Jeremiah Warned of God's Judgment
NEW Sunday School Class: Discovering Discipleship
Pastor Bob and I want to extend to you a personal invitation to join us in an 8 week class where we will study the foundations in Christian discipleship. The class will meet in room 102 which is on the main floor of the north building starting at 9:15 on January 12, 2014. Being a part of this class would be a great way to start the new year off right. Just bring a Bible and come enjoy some hot coffee and nourishing snacks with some other brothers and sisters in Christ as we all grow together. Pastor Bob and I will look forward to seeing you on January 12th!
The Youth Ministry has a couple of big things in the upcoming weeks. Saturday, January 11th is Family Night Pizza and Bowling!! Invite the whole family to Pizza Street (75th & Quivira) at 5:00, then to Mission Bowl (5400 Martway.) $5 unlimited bowling for 2 hours (6-8) It’s gonna be a great time!
On Friday January 24th The FBC Shawnee Youth Ministry will be hosting a Purity Seminar for parents and grandparents. The purpose of this seminar is to protect your homes, and therefore students, against the dangers of internet pornography. We will provide dinner (nothing fancy), and Jason Presley will be presenting his expertise on such things as, computer placement, how-to networking tips, mobile device protection, and cost effective filtering programs. Please make this evening a priority. It is vital to your student’s lives, both spiritual and physical. If you would like more info on Jason Presley and his ministry, point your browser to www.phil48home.org
The students are taking a weekend in Lincoln, Nebraska for Dare to Share February 7th-8th. This evangelism conference is going to teach our students how to boldly and proudly proclaim Jesus to their friends. $50 covers everything. (Scholarships available; this might be the most important youth trip the church does.) Please talk with your student about going. The signup sheet is in the youth room!
Our Youth Page Email Me
FBCshawnee.com/students [email protected]
Wednesday Nights 6:30 p.m.
in the Foundation
Minister of Music Jason CloughMinister of Music Jason CloughMinister of Music Jason CloughMinister of Music Jason Clough
Wednesday Night Dinner Sign up on the Friendship register or online at
www.fbcshawnee.com Communion Flowers
Reserve your date for 2014 Call the FBC office
(913)268-6500 or [email protected]
We would like to express our thanks
while I was in the hospital. The flowers and visitors
were welcome. Thanks for those who brought in food
so I could work on walking. Most of all thanks for the
prayers for me and my family during the loss of my
sister. Yours in Christ,
Doris, John & Izzy Braden
We have been overwhelmed by the thoughtful-ness of our church family. The delicious cookies and fruit delivered by Mr. Bebermeyer were wonderful. Then Don and Norma Hall brought us pumpkin bread and a daily devotional book. We were blessed when Don and Norma brought communion to us. God bless you all, Carrie Beth & Ralph Knox
Thanks for the visits from Don & Norma Hall, Ray & Donna Rippee, phone calls, cards, delicious cookies from the ladies class, fruit basket and prayers that have been answered. Miss seeing you all, David & Norma Jones
To the Church Family: During my recent hospitalization at Shawnee Mission Medical Center a good
number of church family came by to support and pray with me. I thank each of you for being such faithful friends. I appreciate my church family and all they do to provide comfort and encouragement
during difficult times. —Love, Maxine Wallace
December 2013 Offering Morning Worship Giving 12/1 286 Actual Budget 12/8 248 December $77,014.35 $62,695.24 12/15 291 12/22 174 2013 $654,723.08 $652,031 12/29 262
Happy New Year! Now we are about 1 week into 2014. I don’t know about you, but I am still wondering where the time has gone because it seems like 2013 just got here and now it is gone. It is strange yet helpful to take a look at where God has brought us over this past year. Much ministry has been done and lives have been forever changed. We have witnessed God move in our midst. 2014 is going to be a busy year. There is much work to be done, but I am confident that we are up to the task. Just a few high points as to what is coming in 2014, the Chancel Choir will be presenting three major programs; Easter, the Festival of Freedom, and Christmas, the Children’s Choir will be active in our worship services, there are major undertakings such as the Mexico Missions Trip and Judgement House, as well as Vacation Bible School and D-Now. These are just a few things that we are looking at in this year.
I want to encourage everyone to spend some time in prayer and ask God what he would have you do this year. Naturally, not everyone will be called to do everything, we are all different and God has different callings on us, but we are still part of one body.
Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; in service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Romans 12:6-8 ESV
I pray that we will all be attentive to the calling of the Lord on our lives in 2014. May we all be willing to follow where He leads!
Children’s Choir Wednesday’s 6:30 p.m. Meet in the Ark
Sundays: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship/Kidz World 4:30 p.m. Adult electives 6:00 p.m. Bible Study, Choir, Youth, Awana & Nursery Wednesdays: 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Bible Study, Women’s Bible Study, Youth, Children’s Choir & Nursery
Women’s Bible Study “Expecting to see Jesus” by Anne Graham Lotz
January 23rd to March 20th 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sign up at the welcome
center.
New Discipleship Class Discipleship teaches the fundamentals
of the Christian faith. Each class is 1
1/2 to 2 hours. Part 1 will start on either
January 12th 4:00 p.m. or January 13th
at 7:00 p.m. For more information call
Denny Denham or Amy Lazar.
Sign up at the Welcome Center.
The Truth Project Bible Study An in-depth Christian worldview experience.
Sundays 4:30 p.m. Sign up at the Welcome Center or online at
www.fbcshawnee.com
Kingdom Woman
By Tony Evans &
Chrystal Evans Hurst
Wednesday, January 15th
at 6:30 p.m.
Sign up at the Welcome Center.
Cost is $10 per book.
We are collecting non-perishable food items to support local families through Shawnee
Community Services located at 67th & Nieman. Place donations in marked container located in hallway across from Missions Board. This missions
project sponsored by the Ruth Circle.
Women’s Prayer
Meeting
Friday’s
10:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m.
Heritage Room
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 NIV