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First Baptist Church 107 S. Maple St. Douglass, KS 67039 (316) 746-2929 www.fbcdouglass.net ▌ Vol.60, No. 2
Beloved Family,
As our FBCD Nominating Committee
begins to consider whom to recommend
to the church to fill some of the many
leadership positions of our church, I
hope that all of us will consider how
God is working in our lives today.
Scripture teaches us (cf. 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, Ephe-
sians 4) that God gives “spiritual gifts” which empower the
individual Christian’s ministry and which we are to use to
serve others. As Henry Blackaby noted in Experiencing God,
“a spiritual gift is a manifestation of God at work through you.”
As such, we ought to seek God’s counsel and commit ourselves
to hearing what He has to say about what He wants us to do.
This is even true regarding our service to our church! Too
often, it is easy to mistake the activity of our lives (both in and
out of church) for an active relationship with our God and Sav-
ior, Jesus Christ. But they are not the same. Investing several
extra hours weekly in numerous church activities, community
organizations, school groups, kids’ athletic teams, etc. does not
necessarily foster a healthy relationship with your Lord.
Now this is eternal life: that they
may know You, the only true God,
and Jesus Christ whom You have sent….
John 17:3
In his book, Classic Christianity (See it at Amazon.com),
Bob George notes that “the Christian life is starting with
Christ, then spending the rest of eternity discovering more and
more of what we already have in Him...” (p. 57). None of us
have to be involved with three committees and other ministries
at church to know Jesus better. We strengthen our relationship
with our Lord by committing ourselves to time with Him: in
reading the Bible, in meditation on His Word, in prayer, in fast-
ing. George (p. 137) quotes John 17:3, “Now this is eternal life:
that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ
whom You have sent,” and he notes, “That is the real goal of
the Christian life! Knowing Christ!”
Please don’t misunderstand what I’m saying. I am not saying
that your fellowship and participation at FBCD is unimportant.
It absolutely is vital. Recall Hebrews 10:24-25: “24 And let us
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be concerned about one another in order to promote love and
good works, 25 not staying away from our meetings, as some
habitually do, but encouraging each other, and all the more as
you see the day drawing near.” I am saying that if you have
committed yourself to so many committees, ministries, and/or
stuff outside of the church that you are no longer finding or
making time to invest in your personal relationship with Jesus,
please know that you desperately need to seek God’s face re-
garding what He would lead you to do. Let your priority be to
renew your commitment to knowing and loving Jesus with the
most intimacy possible.
Whether you are seeking how you might serve through our
church’s ministries or are already involved in many aspects of
FBCD’s ministry: seek God’s leading,
and be faithful to obey His voice! Those
He has called, He will equip for the tasks
of ministry! And the result will be a
church which exalts the Lord with Spirit-
empowered people in all the right places.
Agape,
Pastor Voyt Lynn
Items of Note
2 NEW GROWTH GROUPS SET TO BEGIN MAY 22!
Growth Groups help to nature spiritual growth in a small group setting!
Living Out the Mind of Christ A Study for Anyone - Led by Brooke McClintock
What is the mind of Christ? Can
we really live out Christ’s mind?
How, and why should we? These
are all questions that might arise
when one reads the title, Living Out
the Mind of Christ.
In the book Dr. Ben Gutierrez
walks his readers through practical
application in our daily lives as how
we can actually live out the mind of
Christ. Though this concept sounds
scary and almost unattainable, we are called to it!
Through the book of Philippians we come to see the can,
how, and why of the questions previously stated. With a focus
on Phil. 2:1-11, Paul begs Christians to take heed of his words
to live in such a way that reflects Christ’s mind or attitude.
Then Paul goes on to tell us why. Paul does not beat
around the bush with his reasons. He reminds us of Christ’s
attitude while fulfilling God’s will. Paul basically gives Chris-
tians NO EXCUSE as to why we all must be like-minded with
Christ; because of what Christ did for us!
If you seek to intertwine your life more and more with
Christ, then this class will see to it that you do. By prayerfully
seeking God’s word, you can develop a mind that begins
to look more like our Lord and Savior every day! Join us for
this exciting journey through Living Out the Mind of Christ!
Courageous Living A Study for Men - Led by Don Peacock
MEN: Take the next step
toward Courageous Living! Come join us starting on May 22nd
for a 5-week Men’s bible study based
on the movie Courageous. The first
week we will watch the entire movie
together as the foundation for the
study. It will take just over two hours.
The next four weeks, will use clips
from the movie and a workbook to
focus on each of four key areas:
RESPONSIBILITY – serving, protecting, and casting a vi-
sion for the family
PRIORITIES – focusing on eternal things rather than what
is temporary
LEGACY – recognizing a man’s potential impact as a
godly role model
FAITH – increasing in wisdom and strengthening a man’s
identity in Christ
These 4 weekly sessions will be held on Wednesday eve-
nings from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Come join us as we seek God’s
will for our lives and become the courageous leaders of our
families that He has called us to be.
May Business Meeting to Consider Proposed Amendments to Constitution, Bylaws
In addition to other business at the May business meeting of
FBCD, we will discuss and vote on proposed amendments to
the church’s constitution and bylaws. Copies of the proposed
amendments are available in the sanctuary or from Pastor Voyt.
The business meeting will be at 6:00 p.m., Sunday May 5, 2013
in the FBCD sanctuary.
AWANA Awards Night: Wednesday, May 8
AWANA awards night is the climax to
the entire AWANA year! The entire church
is encouraged to celebrate and support the
clubbers and workers at this special cere-
mony. This will be the last meeting for
the AWANA clubs until September.
Family Dedications: Sunday, May 12
On Mother’s Day, May 12, a special time
will be set aside during the 10:30 a.m. worship
service for the dedication of families to the
Lord. Pre-school aged children will receive a
gift from the church. If you would like your
family participate in this special service,
please contact Pastor Voyt.
Special Fellowship Luncheons
FBCD will have a Mother’s Day
family lunch after church, May 12.
We will also have Father’s Day
brunch after church June 16. Birthday
and anniversary recognitions for May
and June will be combined in these luncheons.
Graduate Recognition Sunday
On Sunday, May 19, we will give special
recognition to graduates during the morning
service. If there is someone in your family who
is graduating the 8th grade, 12th grade, or any
collegiate level, please contact Pastor Voyt by
Wednesday, May 8 to ensure their recognition.
Super Summer Youth Camp
The deadline for youth to register for Super Sum-
mer is Sunday, May 26. Students will attend camp
July 8-12. The cost is $160. Fund raiser events are
planned! Contact Janey Mahlandt for more info.
FBCD Men’s Camping Trip
FBCD Men will take a camping trip to a location outside of
Newkirk, Oklahoma from June 21-22. More details will be
forthcoming, but all men are invited to fellowship with one an-
other as we rough it outdoors. More details will be forthcoming.
Summer Singspiration!
A 5th Sunday Singspiration! will be held at
6:00 p.m. June 30, followed by a finger food
fellowship. All are asked to bring a selection and
join in the service devoted to praising the Lord!
May
1 2 3 4
5Church Council
Business Meeting
6
7
Jolly Seniors
8
9 10 11
12
13 14 15 16
17 18
19 20 21 22
Last day of school
23
24
25
26 27 Memorial Day
28 29 30 31
June
1
2Church Council
Business Meeting
3 4
Jolly Seniors
5 6 7 8
9 Medicalodge 10 11
12 13
14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
* 5th Sunday Activities
Birthdays and Anniversaries May Birthdays June Birthdays
5 Jim Carselowey 2 Brianna Barnes
9 Heidi Skaer 2 Lonnie Yokum
10 Braden Jakovac 3 Andrew McClintock
14 Kendale Dupuy 6 Steven McDonald
15 Carlie Brack 8 Casey Moses
19 Cody Bannon 8 Rob Ramey
21 Michael Bohannon 10 Margie Miller
23 Haley Peacock 10 Robert Cox
24 Henry Cox 12 Judie Jackson
24 Lucas Bohannon 18 Sarah Lynn
24 Talon Griggs 20 Chase Brack
26 Bill Clark 24 Hannah Peacock
28 Alice Mikkelson 24 Muriel Nixon
28 Drew Leck 28 Breonna Johnson
28 Jarod Peacock 29 Becky Schmidt
May Anniversaries June Anniversaries
11 Bill & Barbara Lahar 6 Carl & Donna Wells
25 Justin & Brooke McClintock
27 Robert & Alicia Ramey
31 Kendale & Julie Dupuy
30*
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30*
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Southern Baptist Convention: Houston, TX
For more info about First Baptist Church of Douglass, please visit
WWW.FBCDOUGLASS.NET
FELLOWSHIP MEALS COMING UP! Also honoring monthly Birthdays and Anniversaries
Mother’s Day Lunch
Sunday, May 12 @ Noon
Father’s Day Brunch
Sunday, June 16 @ Noon
Awards Night 2012 Wednesday, May 8 @ 6:30 p.m.
Thanks, Parents and Clubbers, for an awesome year!
FBCD AWANA Clubs
will resume in the fall!
Father’s Day
Brunch
AWANA Awards Night
AWANA Grand Prix
New Growth
Groups begin Graduate
Recognition Sunday
Mother’s Day Lunch
Family Dedications
Medicalodge
FBCD Men’s Camping Trip
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107 S. Maple / P.O. Box 647 Douglass, KS 67039 office: (316) 746-2929 [email protected] www.fbcdouglass.net
First Baptist Douglass, KS
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Honor your father and your
mother so that you may have
a long life in the land that the
LORD your God is giving you.
Exodus 20:12 (HCSB)