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JANUARY 20, 2019 Volume 70, Issue 1

Dr. Kevin Payne Pastor

David Scott

Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Nathan Dean Music Director

Russell W. Peirce Assoc. Min., Student

Education

Jamie Copeland Office Manager

Lori Clemens

Child Care Center Director

“Sharing God’s

Love Through

Following

Christ’s

Example”

I recently encountered an article which discussed what the author called the prob-lem of two Christianities. He contrasted the perspectives of both extremely conservative and liberal Christians, and observed that those holding these extreme views tended to be very critical of those with whom they disagreed. In fact, some on both sides even had the temerity to assert that those that disagreed with their viewpoints could not even be Chris-tians! My response to this situation is to paraphrase James 3:10, “My brethren, these things ought not to be!”

We who claim Jesus as Savior and follow him are to accept and love each

other, even when we disagree on important political and theological issues. Here are a couple of ideas I think would be helpful to any Christian considering the challenge of ac-cepting, loving, and working with Christians who may disagree with them on social and biblical issues.

First of all, we must accept the biblical truth that one’s salvation is not determined by a perspective on a current social issue. Salvation is determined only by one’s relation-ship with Jesus Christ! The Apostle Paul said it like this, “But you are washed, but you are sanctified, but you are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.” (I Cor. 6:11) God’s grace at work through Jesus’ death on the cross makes it possible for us to respond to God’s Spirit, and receive the gift of forgiveness and eternal life. What you believe about abortion, the building of a wall on our southern bor-der, or even our current president will not be discussed when we stand before God; only the presence of your name in what the Bible calls “the Book of Life,” (Phil. 4:3) will be dis-cussed. In spite of our convictions on the otherwise important issues of our day, let us remember this essential Christian truth!

One other Christian truth is that we must not allow our current culture’s roller-coaster of belief and practice to affect our own faith-convictions and practices! Biblical teachings are eternal and unchanging, and are worthy of our consideration and applica-tion to this life. Christians have made the mistake of following cultural trends over biblical teaching in the past: Consider what we now understand regarding the Inquisition in the middle ages; slavery in our nation’s recent history; and current experimentations in the areas of family and human sexuality. Whenever we choose culture over biblical truth, we all suffer!

I want to encourage you to take your faith seriously, and allow God to guide you in every area of life. He alone is worthy!

Rev Kev

Join Us in Worship This Sunday 9:00 am Bible Study (All Ages)

10:00 am Fellowship Time 10:15 am K.I.D.Z. Street

10:30 am Worship Service Dr. Kevin Payne Preaching

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NEWS FROM THE LOFT

Come and join Student Ministry Leaders in “The Loft” on…. ⇒ Sunday beginning at 9:00 am ⇒ Wednesday at 7:00 pm

Christian Sympathy Is Extended To The Family Of:

Glenda Logan (Sister of Sandy Woodside)

Russell Peirce Associate Minister, Student Education

FBC MEN’S BREAKFAST

SATURDAY, February 2, 2019

8:30 AM—??

Fellowship Hall

1896 Sanctuary Update The 1896 Task Force met January 14, 2019. The structural review and recommendations by Wallace Engineering were discussed. Wallace Engineering and Urban Realty Interests performed a set of reviews of the existing First Baptist Church 1896 Sanctuary structure. The building is currently stable, but at this time it is recommended that it should not be used for services or other purposes until further investigative work and possible stabilization has been performed. Three recommendations were given and each have a significant cost factor. As a final part of determin-ing a course of action, the desired long term plans of First Baptist Church must be considered. Each of the listed alternative solutions carries with it the option for the congregation to either retain full unencumbered ownership, lease, and/or sell all or part of the existing sanctuary space. A report will be given at the January 27, 2019 First Baptist Church Business Meeting. Copies of the review from Wallace Engineering and Urban Realty Interests are available by request through the church office.

Yours through Christ, David Brown, Committee Chair

Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO. Leave the church at 3:00 pm

Doors open at 5:00 pm First Come, First Serve

Suggested Cash Donation of $15.00

Russell Peirce, Associate Minister, Student Education

SAFETY TEAM MEETING

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019

7:00 pm Safety Team Meeting in the Fireside Room

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David Scott, Children’s Ministry Coordinator Re: King’s K.I.D.Z. Ministries, phone 816-803-5289 or email [email protected]

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SOME ADDITIONS AND CHANGES OF ADDRESSES, PHONE NUMBERS, OR

E-MAILS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Lois Bennett 16301 E 29th St S Apt #118

Independence, MO 64055

Mary Conyers

Village of Jackson Creek Memory Care 3980 S. Jackson #602

Independence, MO 64057

FBC of Independence has welcomed Steven to Hillcrest extended housing in Sugar Creek. Please continue to pray for Hillcrest Transitional Housing Ministry.

FBC Hillcrest Ministry Team

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We would like to thank everyone for the cards, thoughts and prayers after the passing of my father, George E. Spear, Jr. Your kindness is much appreciated.

Leslie and Terry Brock

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Dear First Baptist Church Family, Thank you for all of the kind notes, words, and prayers while working in the church office and the patience you have shown me while I was trying to figure what needed to be done. I appreciate the thoughtfullness of the Prayer Shawl Ministry in presenting me with a beautiful shawl. I truly am blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful people.

Jane Brown

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Thank you FBC Floral Committee for graciously giving of your time and energy to ‘deflock’ and redecorate the church on January 9: Pat Blount, JoAnn Bowers, Terry Brock, Barb Cavanaugh, Dora Fuchs, Elmer Fuchs, Lisa Hamilton, Rose Hart, Kathy Keeton, Frank Woodside, and Sandy Woodside.

Christy Cavaness-Adams

Floral Committee Chairperson

K.I.D.Z STREET DURING WORSHIP SERVICE

Sign-In your children at 10:15 am in the K.I.D.Z. Street Hallway. Pick-Up your children after the Worship Service.

JoAnn Bowers, Patty Chadwick, Carol George, Sheila Finley, and Margaret Hargrove of the FBC Prayer Shawl Ministry presented Jane Brown with a shawl on January 3, 2019 for her faithful service to God’s work. The shawl was crocheted by Carol George.

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JANUARY 20, ,2019 Edition

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2019 COMMUNION & BENEVOLENCE

9:00 am Bible Study (All Ages) 9:00 am Worship Team (Sanctuary)

10:00 am Fellowship Time 10:15 am K.I.D.Z. Street

10:30 am Worship Service

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019

7:00 pm Student Ministry (The Loft)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019

10:00 am Quilt Club (Quilt Room)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019

3:00 pm Student Ministry Leave FBC for 2019 Winter Jam at the Sprint Center

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2019 BAPTISMS DURING WORSHIP SERVICE

9:00 am Bible Study (All Ages) 9:00 am Worship Team (Sanctuary)

10:00 am Fellowship Time 10:15 am K.I.D.Z. Street

10:30 am Worship Service

5:30 pm Deacons Meeting (FR) 6:30 pm FBC Business Meeting (FR)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2019

7:00 pm Student Ministry (The Loft) 7:00 pm FBC Women’s Ministry Team Meeting

(OCR)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2019

10:00 am Quilt Club (Quilt Room)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2019 COMMUNION & BENEVOLENCE

9:00 am Bible Study (All Ages) 9:00 am Worship Team (Sanctuary)

10:00 am Fellowship Time 10:15 am K.I.D.Z. Street

10:30 am Worship Service

DEACON OF THE WEEK 1/20/2019

George Kapke

1/20/2019

FBC COUNTERS

Christy Cavaness-Adams

Mary Wilcox

HOSPITAL VISITATION January 20-26

Mike Hart George Kapke

Terry Keeton

Budget Report Weekly Budget Requirements: $ 9,198 Budget Receipts, Dec. 16, 2018 $ 4,250 Monthly Budget Goal $ 36,791 Budget Receipts Total Dec. 1-16 $ 22,230

FBC WEEKLY ATTENDANCE January 13, 2019

No Service Due To Weather

As Seen On A Church Sign “It’s Not Where You’ve Been But Where You Are Going!”

NOTE: Pictures taken during FBC events and services may be used in the FBC News, FBC Facebook and in media presentations.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019

7:00 pm Student Ministry (The Loft) 7:00 pm Safety Team Meeting (FR)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019

10:00 am Quilt Club (Quilt Room) 2:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (FR)

FH = Fellowship Hall WS = Worship Service

FR= Fireside Room WT = Worship Team

OCR = Office Conf. Room *Event NOT at FBC

Sanc. = Sanctuary