July 10, 2014 July 10, 2014 July 10, 2014 July 10, 2014 Church Leadership Our ministers and lay leaders are available to answer any questions you may have to help you connect with the ministries of First Baptist Church. Rev. Matt Sturtevant Senior Pastor, x. 202 [email protected]Rev. Dr. Meredith Holladay Associate Pastor of Spiritual Formation, x. 204 [email protected]Jenny Purvis Office Manager, x.203 [email protected]Jim Davidson Chancel Choir Director [email protected]Holly Grassy Bookkeeper [email protected]John Pauls Moderator [email protected]Evelyn Falen Organist [email protected]Buddy Langford Custodian Church Office: 785/843.0020 [email protected]www.firstbaptistlawrence.com Preparing for Worship July 13, 2014 July 13, 2014 July 13, 2014 July 13, 2014 One service at 10:30 a.m. Fifth Sunday after Pentecost “foolish farming” Rev. Meredith Holladay Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9 One Great Hour of Sharing Offering For seven decades now, nine denominations in the U.S., have together been connecting people through One Great Hour of Sharing. Sisters and brothers liv- ing in poverty who would have been otherwise over- looked, or outright forgotten, have been empowered by our gifts to the offering. Families across North America, are accompa- nied for the long haul, thanks to funds from One Great Hour of Shar- ing. Each time a gift is given, a connec- tion is made. Every single offering builds another bridge and tears down another wall. Each donation, no matter how large or small, re- veals our unity, that in Christ Jesus we are one family. One Great Hour of Sharing enables us to fulfill those needs, for they are our needs. For the next few weeks we ask you to give generously to this great connector of our shared faith, work, and witness in the world. ~FBC Mission Ministry We are the hungry, the thirsty, the sick, the homeless, the hurting. We are one with our sisters and brothers, and we will answer Christ’s call until we all are fed. Until all are fed. Farewell Reception Farewell Reception Farewell Reception Farewell Reception Join us to celebrate Pastor Meredith's min- istry with us and to wish her well in her next call! A reception will be in the Judson room immediately following the service this Sunday. Cupcakes and punch will be served. Cards are encouraged! ~Staff Relations Committee
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July 10, 2014July 10, 2014July 10, 2014July 10, 2014
Church Leadership Our ministers and lay leaders are
July 13, 2014July 13, 2014July 13, 2014July 13, 2014
One service at 10:30 a.m.
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
“foolish farming”
Rev. Meredith Holladay
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9
One Great Hour of Sharing Offering
For seven decades now, nine denominations in the
U.S., have together been connecting people through
One Great Hour of Sharing. Sisters and brothers liv-
ing in poverty who would have been otherwise over-
looked, or outright forgotten, have been empowered
by our gifts to the offering. Families
across North America, are accompa-
nied for the long haul, thanks to
funds from One Great Hour of Shar-
ing.
Each time a gift is given, a connec-
tion is made. Every single offering builds another bridge and tears
down another wall. Each donation, no matter how large or small, re-
veals our unity, that in Christ Jesus we are one family. One Great Hour of Sharing
enables us to fulfill those needs, for they are our needs. For
the next few weeks we ask you to give generously to this
great connector of our shared faith, work, and witness
in the world.
~FBC Mission Ministry
We are the hungry, the thirsty, the sick,
the homeless, the hurting. We are one
with our sisters and brothers, and we will
answer Christ’s call until we all are fed.
Until all are fed.
Farewell ReceptionFarewell ReceptionFarewell ReceptionFarewell Reception Join us to celebrate Pastor Meredith's min-
istry with us and to wish her well in her
next call! A reception will be in the Judson
room immediately following the service
this Sunday. Cupcakes and punch will be
served. Cards are encouraged!
~Staff Relations Committee
We Want to Hear From You!
The Spiritual Leadership Team wants to hear your thoughts about our congregation’s priorities and programs.
Why? After several years of focusing on big projects (i.e. decisions concerning the building, staff changes, and by-
laws revision), it is time to look at the sustained weekly and daily ministry and programs of our church In a world
that is constantly getting busier, we have begun to ask how we will engage in spiritual formation to prepare for a
life of faith. As good Baptists, we recognize that this is not a decision of only staff members or SLT leaders, but
the entire congregation. We want to hear from you as we discern our priorities together.
How? Over the last several months, the SLT has met, discussed, and partnered with the Fredrikson Center for
Faith and Church Vitality at Ottawa University in order to create a process for hearing your thoughts and opinions.
After meeting with the SLT and engaging our needs, the Fredrickson Center has designed questionnaires, and will
confidentially administer, collect, and prepare the feedback for dissemination.
Where...do I get one of these questionnaires? The Fredrikson Center (who has done this process with several oth-
er churches in other places) suggests that the best way to assure confidentiality and to avoid duplication is for every
congregation participant to request a questionnaire by a) emailing the church office to request a digital copy
or b) calling or giving your name to Jenny in the office to receive a paper copy and instructions via the
Fredrikson Center. You may do either, starting this week.
Who? YOU! We want to hear from you as we continue to together seek God’s vision for our congregation and
our community.
Building Reconstruction Cost Estimates These are architect’s estimates, not contractor-bid prices. They are only estimates. These projects will be sent to the contractors to bid costs.
Sanctuary Work Estimates: New Narthex Wall $38,000
Interior expansion of worship space $15,000
Exterior expansion of worship space $35,000
Removal of Parlor/Narthex wall $5,000
Painting of worship space $7,500
New Lighting $40,000
Expansion of Chancel $7,500
Relocation/upgrade of sound equipment N/D
A/V upgrades N/D
Code improvements $2,000
New seating $15,000-55,000
Roger Williams Room Work Estimates: New Acoustical Treatments $20,000
New Acoustical Ceiling Panels $12,000
New light fixtures $2,000
Total Flooring Cost Estimate: Including Sanctuary, Roger Williams Room, corridors and classrooms $97,000-119,000
June/July: Architects finish bid-ready document and church sends out document to contractors, who will bid on projects
July/August: Congregational meeting to approve bid and begin work
Fall/Winter: Construction begins. Roger Williams Room project begins first (lighting, ceiling tiles, flooring) then sanc-tuary work begins (reconstruction, lighting, flooring, A/V)
Perspective view from pulpit
Remember in Prayer Cheryl Wonnell, remains at KU Med Cntr, has developed
pneumonia.
International Ministries Missionaries: Ingrid Roldan-
Roman, serving in Panama.
Regional Minister: ABC of Ohio, Rev. Mark Click, serving
in Hamilton, Ohio.
Local congregation: Haskell Catholic Campus Center