MARCH 27, 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 matt@firstbaptistlawrence.com Rev. Dr. Meredith Holladay Associate Pastor of Spiritual Formation, x. 204 meredith@firstbaptistlawrence.com Jenny Purvis Office Manager, x.203 jenny@firstbaptistlawrence.com Nathan Benfield Volunteer Building Manager, x.201 nathan@firstbaptistlawrence.com Jim Davidson Chancel Choir Director jamesrdavidson@ku.edu Holly Grassy Bookkeeper grassyclan@att.net John Pauls Moderator jphawk@yahoo.com Evelyn Falen Organist edfal13@gmail.com Buddy Langford Custodian Church Office: 785/843.0020 office@firstbaptistlawrence.com www.firstbaptistlawrence.com

Preparing for Worship

On Tap!
Wednesday, April 2 6 p.m.Tortas Jaliscos
Join us this Wednesday evening to hear FBC member Becki Johnston share stories and pictures from her medical mission trip to Guatemala last November. Many of you helped support Beckis trip financially, prayerfully or otherwise. Becki is pictured to the right with the team of volunteers. (standing, second from the right)

MARCH 30, 2014 fourth Sunday in lent

where were you?

Rev. Matthew Sturtevant

Scripture: Job 38.1-11

Be Part of Our Family Photo Directory!

Make an appointment to have your picture taken by Lifetouch Photography. Portrait dates are April 30, May 1, 2, and 3. Simply go to our church website, www.firstbaptistlawrence.com and click on the link Church Portraits. It will take you right to a sign-up page. If you do not have access to a computer, please call the church office and we will make an appointment for you at your specified time. Jim Lewis, Membership Ministry

America For Christ Offering 2014

Each Sunday through April 6, 2014 we will receive the AFC 2014 offering. With an America For Christ donation, you join with American Baptist Home Mission Societies in building communities of justice and hope across the United States and Puerto Rico through the transformational love of Jesus Christ.

Vacation Bible School June 9-13, 2014

Gayle Hayes Carolyn Carlson LaVerne Hiner Steve Heilman Addison Sturtevant Rinny Herndon Lois Eskilson Carole Depew Dora Sebanc Jayla Pierce Janae Cooper Jack Leipzig Mandy Yoder Margaret Arnold April 2 April 3 April 3 April 5 April 5 April 6 April 7 April 9 April 10 April 12 April 13 April 15 April 16 April 17 Rebecca Knight Kirk Heinz Jillian Breyne Tom Greene Jon Reimer Jessie Cooper Becky Ellison Craig Wright Caleb Lord Ethan Sturtevant Shelton Heilman Dottie Scholtz Lois Thompson Eric Eskilson April 17 April 18 April 19 April 19 April 19 April 20 April 20 April 24 April 25 April 26 April 27 April 29 April 29 April 30 This year we are partnering with several local churches for a combined Vacation Bible School. We will work together with Trinity Lutheran, Plymouth Congregational, and Peace Mennonite Churches to coordinate and celebrate VBS. The theme is Workshop of Wonders: Imagine & Build with God, and VBS will be in the evenings, June 9-13, 2014 located at Trinity Lutheran Church. Each evening will begin with a meal for children and parents. The week will conclude with a concert and pot luck picnic at South Park. The cost is $15/child, $45/family max. Registration deadline: May 23. Registration and Volunteer forms will be available soon.

Ordination of Angie Jackson Invitation

The Ordination Council for Angie Jackson will be Sunday, March 30, at 3:00 p.m. at Gage Park Baptist Church in Topeka, KS, 3601 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS (785) 272-7771. Please contact your church office if you would like to read her ordination paper. She and husband, Roger, currently serve as co-pastors of Gage Park Baptist Church. Janet L. Crowl Northeast Area Moderator

Welcome New Member!

Cortney Coke is originally from Eugene, Oregon, but has called Lawrence home for several years. She moved here to attend KU, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences. Cortney is a police officer at KU, and also a 1st Lieutenant Military Police Officer in the 35th MP Company out of Topeka. Cortney began attending FBC with the Druen family, and she says she has felt at home since her first Sunday here. In her spare time, she enjoys playing city league basketball and softball, and enjoys the outdoors and spending time with friends.

Easter Flowers Order Forms Available

Our sanctuary will be decorated with flowers for Easter Sunday as a memorial to or in honor of our loved ones. If you would like to purchase a plant, please contact the church office by e-mail: jenny@firstbaptistlawrence.com or phone. Forms are also available throughout the building in Sunday School rooms and on the First Touch table.

CALLING ALL BOOK LOVERS FBC Book Club

The April selection is Slave by Mende Nazer. This book is an autobiography about a woman who, at the age of 12, was seized from her village in Sudan and sold into slavery. It is a revealing book about the continuing problem of human trafficking in our present age. Discussion: April 14 at 7:00 pm, church library. The May selection is The Case for the Psalms, by N. T. Wright. This book is a study of the Psalms as a guide for how to worship, pray and live. Unfortunately it is not available at the Lawrence library, but there are several copies in the Johnson County public library system. Discussion: May 12, at 7:00 pm., church library The First Baptist Book club reads a wide variety of works including fiction, non-fiction, biographies, memoirs, and poetry. Members suggest the books to be read. If you love books, please join us!

Remember in Prayer Bill Arnold, recovering from surgery Phyllis Burkhart, recovering from surgery John DeMott, broken leg Deb Hinshaw, upcoming surgery Kris Kennedy, Wichita, brother-in-law of Neal & Jenny Purvis, moved to hospice care. We have learned that Wendy Floyd, Krissie Druens aunt in Wisconsin, has died. Please pray for her family and friends during this time. International Ministries Missionary: Mario Morales, serving in Bolivia. Regional Minister: ABC of Massachusetts: Rev. Marlene Gil, serving in Swansea, MA. Local congregation: Heritage Baptist Church Good news Lois Reeves, released from LMH and has moved to the Tonganoxie Nursing Home, 1010 East Street, Rm 211, Tonganoxie, KS 66086.

Out of the Whirlwind: Questions from Job

Lenten Worship Series

Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind... Job 38.1
This Lenten season, as we open our hearts to God through contemplation and self-examination, we turn to one of the greatest stories in Scripture to invite us to both: Job. The story prods us, confuses us, and invites to ask honest questions about where God is when all we see around us is the whirlwind. As we prepare for Holy Week this year, let us ask together: March 30: Where Were You? Job 38.1-11 April 6: Why? Job 42.7-17

Chupper Schedule: 3/30: Eskilson/DavaParent Night 4/6: Yoder/Reimer 4/13: Robinson Summer Camp Deposit is due! Please let Pastor Meredith know if your student(s) will be going. Also please let her know if you need financial assistance. Spring Retreat Sign-Ups Due! The total cost for the Spring Retreat is $25. Dates: May 9-11, Tall Oaks Conference Center

First Baptist Church 1330 Kasold Drive Lawrence, Kansas 66049 785/843-0020 785/843-0021 (fax) www.firstbaptistlawrence.com

Wednesday Night Supper

Life of the Church

Sunday, March 30 8:30 a.m.Worship 9:30 a.m.Sunday School 11:00 a.m.Worship 12:15 p.m.Liturgist Training 5:00 p.m.ABY/Chupper Tuesday, April 1 11:00 a.m.Newsletter announcements due 6:00 p.m.Website Review comm. mtg. Wednesday, April 2 6:00 On Tap discussion group (Tortas Jaliscos, 534 Frontier Rd.) Thursday, April 4 7:30 p.m.Chancel Choir rehearsal

Sunday Morning Volunteers

Nursery 9:30 a.m.Jane Miller 11:00 a.m.Amy Munsterman Extended Care Mandy Yoder

April 2 (No Meal at church)

On Tap @ Tortas Jaliscos 534 Frontier Rd 6 p.m.

Office Notes
Nathan is in Arizona until early April.

College and Graduate Students! You are invited to a Chili & Soup Supper this Sunday, March 30, 5:30 p.m. at the home of Bob & Sandy Heacock, 3007 Trail Rd. Please call 843-8243 if you have any questions.

Looking Ahead: 4/13: Palm Sunday 4/13: Sanctuary of the Cinema 4/13: Family Promise Week begins 4/18: Good Friday combined evening worship at First Presbyterian Church 4/20: Easter Sunday 4/27: Quarterly Business Gathering

By the Numbersas of March 23, 2014

GENERAL OPERATING Weekly Receipts: $3,804.00 YTD Receipts: $83,183.65 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Weekly Receipts: $1,015.00 Cumulative Giving: $234,475.25 If you would like more detailed financial information, please contact our bookkeeper at grassyclan@att.net. Thank you for your generous giving. Your generosity helps to make our many ministries possible.

Liturgist Training Rescheduled: March 30, 12:15 pm Lunch provided

Roger Williams Room