Barry Good News! Staff Senior Minister: Rev. Dr. Dennis Patience – [email protected]Family Life Director: Jim Frentrop - [email protected]Director of Music: Vigthor Zophoniasson - [email protected]Organist: Jacob Hofeling - [email protected]Administrative Secretary: Carol Studebaker - [email protected]Join us for Sunday Worship! 8:30 - First Worship Service 9:45 am - Sundays School classes for children and adults 11:00 - Second Worship Service Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 pm Barry Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) since 1840 Carol Studebaker, Editor Honor God, Seek Christ, Serve Others Together May 1, 2016 Church Office: 816.436.0462 Email: [email protected]Ponderings of Patience Shepherding Groups As I have been mentioning in Sunday morning messages over the past couple of weeks, we are re-enacting Shepherding Groups in the life of Barry Christian Church. Our congregation has been randomly divided into 14 groups of approximately 10 to 11 families and a leader and co- leader has been assigned to each group. The purpose of the Shep- herding Groups is for each leader, who will serve for a six month period, to keep in touch with the families of their respec- tive group by a once-a-month telephone call, and by also con- veying information concerning special events, or seeking prayers for exceptional concerns that may arise in the fellowship of our congregation. As I described in my message on Sunday, April 17 th , Jesus, as he was about to depart from the Last Supper and make his jour- ney to the cross; he had impor- tant parting words to share with his disciples and thus with sub- sequent followers throughout the generations. Jesus said in John 13:34: “I give you a new com- mandment: love one another.” We explored how the “new” commandment didn’t mean “completely different”, but rather in the Greek language, simply conveyed a “renewal” or a “fresh emphasis” of an under- standing the Disciples would have already understood. Throughout the Old Testament, God’s people had been in- structed to: “love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your strength” (Deuteronomy 6:5) and had also been instructed to “love your neighbor as yourself (Leviticus 19:18). Unfortunately, however, through the centuries these commands had been narrowed so that fol- lowers were inclined to believe that only God and those of like- mindedness within the realm of their own neighboring believers were all the folks they needed to be concerned about. Yet, with his renewed command, Jesus was actually emphasizing that his disciples were to love “one another” despite the differences between them, because it was Christ’s love for them that bound them together as one. In that message of April 17 th , we also emphasized that the word Jesus used for “love” in John 13:34, in the Greek language is: Agape. It simply means that we are to “seek the highest good” for others in our midst. (continued on page 2)
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Kimberly Fleming, daughter of Doug & Lynn Fleming is receiving her
Doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis in Clinical Psychology from
the University of Missouri-Columbia on May 15th! Congratulations to
Kimberly and her proud parents!
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In our thoughts and prayers
Julie Mills
Donna Moore
Brandon Ralston
Billy Stevens
Helena Edwards
Rhonda Harris
Jill McCumby
Val Stringer Family
Andy Jones
Attendance
Sunday April 3 1st service - 70 2nd service - 96
Total - 166 Sunday School - 78 Sunday - April 10 1st service - 64 2nd service - ?
Total - ? Sunday School - 80
Sunday April 17 1st service - 72 2nd service -?
Total - ? Sunday School -81
Sunday April 24 1st service --76 2nd service --97
Total -- 173 Sunday School --84
“As we lift our hearts in prayer,
dear Lord, may we receive all
the benefits of your grace…”
The Barry Kids want to thank you for getting up early on Easter Sunday morning and helping them begin the Easter celebration. Thank you all, for your love and support, and encouragement, and for being the role models, both within your families at home and with your Church family here at Barry. Who’d have thought we’d see snow on Easter morning? It didn’t stick or accumulate, but it did add a strangely beautiful twist to our Easter Sunrise Service! I wanted to share some thoughts about your youth group that I also shared dur-ing Sunrise Service. I heard that Mark Twain once said, “When a child is born, put him in a barrel. Leave a hole big enough for air and water. When he be-comes a teenager, plug up the hole!” Have any of you parents, besides me, found yourself looking for a barrel when your kids became teenagers? I’ve learned over the years that I do not know how to raise the perfect child. I don’t know any one-size-fits-all methods for parenting. I’ve always enjoyed the definition of insanity you see floating around the internet…you know, the one that says “insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results”. Meaning that if what you’re doing isn’t working, then change it. I used to think that teaching was a one-way street. The teacher teaches, the student learns. The par-ent talks, the child listens. That seems like such a 1950’s Leave it to Beaver mentality, doesn’t it? (Who remembers the Beaver’s classroom, where all the kids responded “Yes Miss Landers” or “No Miss Landers in unison?) I never got very good at convincing other people that I’m any smarter than they are. And I’m be-coming convinced that, in many ways, the kids are smarter them me. And I’ve learned that, if I listen to the children, I can learn from them. Let me give you a few examples… During a Youth Group meeting some months ago, we were com-piling a prayer list. One of our youth asked for prayers dealing with an older sibling. Apparently some harsh words had been exchanged, and there were some hard feelings between the siblings. So our youth asked for prayers to help cope with what was going on. But he didn’t want just his name on the prayer list—he also wanted the name of his older sibling, on that prayer list. He said “I know she’s going thru a lot too”. Well it turns out there’s a nice little scripture about this…Matthew 5:43-45, which says “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you”. Our youth may not have known about that scripture, but he certainly exemplified it…and he was quite a role model to me, as someone who was “living the Bible”. I have other examples from Vacation Bible School…there were children there who told me things about the Bible stories I was sharing with them. They pointed out small details that had a significant impact to the story. Details I had not known…so I had to go look them up…and the kids were right! I felt like I was teaching a roomful of little disciples that week. I felt like THEY should have been teaching ME. While I believe that Barry Christian Church had some role in these children’s moral and spiritual development, I also must acknowledge the greatest influence is not the church, it’s the family. You, their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, caring friends…are the most important role models these children could have (besides Jesus himself). When you try to live your life as Jesus instructed, your kids will notice. So, thank you for bringing your children to Barry Christian Church, so we can also learn from them. Jim (Family and Children’s Ministries)
Youth Groups meet Sundays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
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We’re getting ready for a great VBS! This year, we are using Barnyard Roundup. Children will learn that Jesus
gathers us together! They’ll look into the Bible, God’s Holy Word, and explore five Bible accounts where Jesus is
with us and abundantly provides for all our needs. He protects and saves us—now in this world and forever too!
Our VBS will be held July 11th -15th, 9:00am - Noon.
Friday at Noon we will have a closing program and picnic including a Petting Zoo!
It is our prayer that God has VBS in His plan for your life! We know Jesus will work through YOU at VBS. Would
you prayerfully consider serving in VBS?
We have a place for everyone, if you can volunteer for 5 days or a couple of hours we have a spot for you!
If you would like to serve in VBS, there are a couple of ways to join our team a sign up form in the sanctuary foyer,
call the church (816-436-0462), and you may contact me I would be happy to answer any questions for you.
Thanks for taking to time to pray and consider this request!
We hope you’ll join us as we gather together in Jesus’ saving love at Barnyard Roundup VBS!
Fellowship Dinner Fundraiser for Youth Summer Fall Activities Sunday May 1st at 12:00pm The Youth would like to invite you to their fundraiser for their summer/fall activities. We will be serving hamburg-ers, hot dogs, pulled pork and extras! God’s blessings, BCC Youth Group
Next Newsletter Deadline -
Monday, May 16th - Noon
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The Koinonia Dinner Out - Monday, May 16th, 2016 will be at Paul &
Jack’s in Northtowne. Meet there at 6:30 pm.
The Koinonia Class invites you to join them on this fun outing. It is a great way
to meet people from church. You just show up at the restaurant and every-
one pays for their own meals.
Board Meeting Sunday, May 15th at NOON
in the Upper Room.
MAY EVENTS
CALLING ALL WOMEN OF THE CHURCH!!
SAVE the DATE: Mothers Day Luncheon, Saturday, May 14th at 11
am in the Fellowship Hall. This event will be hosted by CWF and is
for Mothers, Daughters, Granddaughters and women friends. Plan
to enjoy the food and fellowship of other ladies here at Barry!
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED 2016 MAY FRIENDSHIP DAY: FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016
Theme this year is “Finding Grace at the Table”
Registration: 9:30 am
Meeting: 10:00 am
Lunch: $7.00
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
3101 NE Vivion Road,
Kansas City, MO 64119
Let Ardith Haynes or Sue Effie
know if you plan to attend.
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Want to learn how to make plastic mats for people who live “under the stars?”
Our next meeting is Sunday, MAY 15th in the Upper Room from 12:30 pm - 2:00
pm. We are up & running, learning to crochet, how to cut & have great fellow-
ship. We could use some people interested in cutting the plastic bags into 'Plarn'
(plastic yarn) and rolling them into balls. It’s easy, you can use scissors or rotary
cutters at home. Children are welcome since it is easy for the loops to be fas-
tened together. If you would like to join us, or work from home keep us updated
on your progress. For more info contact : Jill McCumby at 816-204-7682 or
SAVE THE DATE : Saturday , June 11th at 9 am for Fathers, Sons, Grand-
sons and Friends
The Hospitality committee is hosting this breakfast to honor the Fathers
here at Barry Church.
Please RSVP to Barbara Mayberry (912-2027) or Lana Whitton (454-3723)
by June 5th to let them know how much to cook!
Family Promise of the Northland will be hosting our 1st Annual Golf Tournament at Tiffany Greens on Monday, June 6th @ 7 a.m. Volunteers are needed for: the receiving table, hole in one assistants, prize hole monitors, etc. The registration is also available as we do have some sponsorships and are in need for additional golf teams.
Volunteers needed: 14 Lunch and beverages will be provided.
Please share this information with your congregations, neighbors, the person standing in front and behind you in the line at the grocery store --- thanks! Your contact for these events is:
Bridget Mendoza 816.916.1089 [email protected] Family Promise of the Northland Board Vicki Vance
Elders -Bob Knopf, Ken Weaver (Communion to Hospital)
Deacons - Jason Miller, Warren Roberts
Roger & Barbara Blakley - Communion Prep
11:00 am
Elders - Wanda Eacret, Barbara Mayberry
Deacons - David & Anita Rogers- (Communion Clean Up),
Nicole Lawson
Jr. Deacon - Michelle Eacret
Sign up on
Sunday Mornings
or call Carol at
436-0462 to be:
Readers, Acolytes,
Greeters and to
do the Children’s
Sermon.
Greeters
8:30 - Lois Berry & Geri
Hamer
11:00 - John Adams
Scripture Readers
8:30 - Erica Miller
11:00 - Robin Eacret
Acolytes
8:30 - Sign Up
11:00 - Jose Chavez
Children’s Sermon
8:30 - Erica Miller
11:00 - Kathie Connell
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Financial Update April 1st-24th income for the General fund: $16,716 Amounted needed to meet monthly budget: $19,500 It costs an average of $640 a day to operate Barry Christian
Church. That money goes towards: Mission Outreach giving, Expenses: staff, utilities such as: heat, electricity and water, phone, internet, copier expenses, Sunday School and Bible School supplies, general supplies: paper, postage etc.
Is your giving to the
support of Barry
Christian Church up
to date?
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The kindness shown to my family is almost unbelievable, the calls, cards, food, flowers, and most of all are the prayers. Just the gentle touch and words of Pastor Dennis and Carrie made things so much easier. How blessed we all are to be a church family of love. Thank all of you. Thanks again, Val Stringer & Family My brothers & I just want to thank all the members of Barry Church for all their kindness when Daddy passed. Thanks to the ladies who prepared the wonderful meal after the service. Special thanks to Pastor Dennis for the beautiful service, to Mary Davis for the lovely music and to Mary Jane Adams for singing. May God Bless you all. Thanks, Babara Holiman, Warren, Brian & Harold Roberts
Betty Sillin says “thanks to everyone for their prayers and calls of support during the difficult time recently. She is very thankful to Pastor Dennis and all of the Barry Church members who attended the funeral for her daughter, Diana Roberts.” Thanks! Betty Sillin
We'd like to thank everyone for helping us celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary. The cards and expressions of congratulations, especially your presence at the celebration, were very much appreciated. We are blessed to have such a caring and friendly Church family. Thanks again and may God bless you all. Thanks, Dave and Rita Dyer
Perla Mora thanks everyone for the prayers for her son, John Mora,
who is now off dialysis. She appreciates
Thanks to everyone for all of the prayers and cards during my recovery from shoulder surgery. Dollie Lewallen
Our condolences to the family of Bill Roberts on his passing on March 15,
2016. His funeral was on Saturday, March 19, 2016 .
Our sincere sympathy goes out to Betty Sillin on the passing of her daughter,
Diana Roberts, on April 3rd. Her memorial service was on April 7, 2016.
Our deepest sympathy to Val Stringer & Family on the passing of her daughter, Elizabeth Twitty on
April 14th. Her memorial service was on Monday, April 18, 2016.
Barry Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
1500 NW Barry Rd, Kansas City MO 64155
Phone: 816-436-0462
website: BarryChristianChurch.com
Return Service Requested
Sunday May 1 8:30 am –Worship 9:45 am – Sunday School Classes 11:00 am – Worship Noon – Fellowship Youth Fundraiser Dinner 4:00 pm -- Youth Group Wednesday May 4 6:00 pm -- Bible Study 7:00 pm -- Choir Practice Friday May 6 9:30 am -- May Friendship Day Church Women United Sunday May 8 MOTHER’S DAY 8:30 am – Worship 9:45 am – Sunday School Classes 11:00 am – Worship 4:00 pm -- Youth Group Tuesday May 10 8:30 am Clay County Clothes Closet 7:00 CWF Steering Committee Meeting Wednesday May 11 10:00 am Crafting Group – Barb Mayberry Home 6:00 pm Bible Study – Pathways Room 7:00 pm -- Choir Practice Saturday May 14 11 am -- Mother’s Day Luncheon Sunday May 15 GRADUATION SUNDAY 8:30 am -- Worship 9:45 am -- Sunday School Classes 11:00 am -- Worship NOON Board Meeting 2:00-4:00 pm -- Fellowship Hall Use by Girl Scouts 4:00 pm -- Youth Group Monday May 16 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE --NOON 5:30 pm -- Piano Recital in Sanctuary 6:30 pm -- Koinonia Dinner Out -- Paul & Jack’s