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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.co
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Jenny Purvis
Office Manager, x.203
jenny@firstbaptistlawrence.co
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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.co
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www.firstbaptistlawrence.com
Preparing for Worship
October 26, 2014
Worship at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Seventeenth Sunday after
Pentecost
love your neighbor as
yourself
Rev. Matthew Sturtevant
Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46
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.

Office: 843-0020
Rev. Matt Sturtevant
Senior Pastor, x.202
matt@firstbaptistlawrence.com

Rev. Dr. Joe Kutter
Interim Associate Pastor, x.204
joe@firstbaptistlawrence.com

Rev. Cheryl Harader
Adjunct Minister of Adult Spiritual
Formation, x.201
cheryl@firstbaptistlawrence.com

Cody Knapik
Intern for Youth Spiritual Formation,
x.205
cody@firstbaptistlawrence.com

Amelia Lawson
Intern for Childrens Spiritual Formation
x.205
amelia@firstbaptistlawrence.com

Jenny Purvis
Office Manager, x.203
jenny@firstbaptistlawrence.com

Jim Davidson
Chancel Choir Director
jamesrdavidson@ku.edu

Evelyn Falen
Organist
edfal13@gmail.com

Holly Grassy
Bookkeeper
grassyclan@att.net

John Pauls
Moderator
jphawk@yahoo.com

Buddy Langford
Custodian
This Sunday!
12:00 p.m. Luncheon
Smorgasboard luncheon provided by Boy Scout
Troop 60! (Rolls, veggie trays, salad, vegetable
side dishes, soups, turkey-n-noodles, mashed pota-
toes. Free will donation)

1:00 p.m. Meeting
**Scouts are participating in the Good Turn for
Goodwill project and you are invited to bring items;
good used clothing, household items, books, games, etc.
Ministry with Children at First
Baptist. Luncheon & meeting, Nov. 9, 12:30 p.m.
What? A conversation among parents, teachers,
and leaders about our ministry with children.
When? Sunday, November 9, 12:30-2:00 p.m. (We will stop at
2!)
Who? Parents, teachers, leaders of children (5th grade &
younger) are invited to participate.
Why? To better understand the way we do ministry with
childrenour strengths and opportunities. To seek ways to
enhance our ministry. To begin to clarify our vision.
Where? FBC Judson Room
How? Lunch & childcare provided

As Christians, we believe it is a significant part of our
call to care for the most vulnerable among us. But
what exactly does that look like? We will together ex-
amine our call to cherish and protect each child, for as
the song goes, they are precious in his sight.
As well, October 19
th
will be our annual Childrens Sab-
bath Sunday, when our children lend their voices to our
worship with a significant leadership role.

October 26: Love Your Neighbor as Yourself, No Mat-
ter How Short They Are. (Matthew 22.34-46)
Precious in Gods Sight:
Answering the Call to Protect and Cherish
Every Child
Pumpkins & Bumpkins
Trick-or-Treat Party!

Wednesday October 29
th

6:00 pm 7:30ish pm


Evening of: Evening of: Evening of: Evening of:
Eating (menu to come later)
Parade of costumes
Trick-or-Treating
Pumpkin carving/painting
Bobbing for apples
Pin the Bow Tie on..
There will be prizes!!

Here is what you need to do: Here is what you need to do: Here is what you need to do: Here is what you need to do:
Wear your costume (for all ages)
Bring a bag of candy for the table-to-
table trick or treating
Youth & adults bring your pumpkin for
carving (if you have favorite tools, too)
Pumpkins provided for the children
pumpkin painting

**if you are not a regular for the Wed. **if you are not a regular for the Wed. **if you are not a regular for the Wed. **if you are not a regular for the Wed.
night meal, please sign up in the office night meal, please sign up in the office night meal, please sign up in the office night meal, please sign up in the office
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taking shape these days among the various faith communities
in Lawrence. It is exciting and unique in that it unites us to-
gether in a common mission to the broader Lawrence com-
munity. It has to do with the formation of a Lawrence Jus-
tice Ministry.

A "Justice Ministry" here at First Baptist and in Lawrence
will complement the many "Mercy Ministries" that our con-
gregations provide such as feeding the hungry, providing
shelter to those without a home, caring for those falling
through the safety net, enabling health care for those without
access. Mercy Ministries provide direct aid to those who
are suffering; in contrast, Justice Ministry seeks to address
the root causes of that which makes our Mercy Ministries
necessary.

During October the Lawrence Justice Ministry will be spon-
soring 150 small group meetings in and around Lawrence.
In these meetings, individuals will be invited to share, listen,
and discuss their concerns about our community. What are
the primary obstacles to opportunity and advancement that
individuals in Lawrence face? What are the things that keep
people mired in cycles of poverty and debt, unable to dig
out? What prevents children from taking full advantage of
educational opportunities? How can we make our city a
place of equal opportunity, neighborly love, mutual respect,
and communal charity?

Eight persons from First Baptist have committed to hosting
a small group meeting. You will be contacted by one of
these persons and invited to their home for a time of serious
discussion with 10-15 of your fellow FBCers. Please take
advantage of this opportunity to express your concerns, as
well as your hopes for a just Lawrence. ~Steve Yoder
LAWRENCE JUSTICE MINISTRY

There is something quite excing.
Operation Christmas Child
Adopt a Box - only $7! As our church be-
gins to turn in boxes to send to Samaritans
Purse for needy children throughout the
world to have a Christmas and learn about
Gods love for them, we are looking for
those who might want to adopt! Write a check to First
Baptist Church for seven dollars and put Operation Christ-
mas Child on the memo line. (Each box sent from our
church will need seven dollars to send for shipping.) If you
are not able to make your own box to send, heres a way
you can put a smile on a needy childs face! Need more
info.? Contact Dawn Trent, 785 841-6865 or
dctrent@att.net. Operation Christmas Child (http://
www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-
christmas-child/
Remember in Prayer
International Ministries Missionaries: Dagoberto & Dilia
Zelaya, serving in Honduras
Regional Minister: West Virginia Baptist Convention: Dr.
Victor Shields, serving in Fairmont, WV
Local congregation: Trinity Episcopal Church
You are invited to send prayer requests to:
Martha Gage, msgage@sunflower.com.
(E-mail prayer chain)
Hazel Nitcher, 843-5302, Annie Merriam, 841-1384, or
Judy Stuart, 856-1782 (Telephone prayer chain)
The church office: 843-0020,
jenny@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Building Reconstruction Updates
Currently: Bid-ready document sent out to contractors,
who will bid on projects.
Remainder of October: Project Committee will review
bids and congregation will approve main project to begin.
Flooring in RWR and Kitchen will begin as soon as possi-
ble.
Fall/Winter: Construction begins. Roger Williams Room
project begins first (lighting, ceiling tiles, flooring) then
sanctuary work begins (reconstruction, lighting, flooring,
A/V)
American Baptist Youth (ABY) This Week, 10/26
Chupper: Michaela Schenkel

5:30 p.m. Chupper
6:00 p.m. Lumos
6:25 p.m. Breakout
7:25 p.m. Benedicon
7:30 p.m. Dismissed
See you all Sunday!!
Sanctuary of the Cinema
Rescheduled!

New date: October 26, 2014
6:00 p.m.
The Elephant Man
1980, Drama, Rated PG,
Black and White
Dir. David Lynch

This Halloween season, we
contemplate the story of Jo-
seph Merrick, the famed Elephant Man of 19
th
cen-
tury London, whose monstrous exterior hid a sensitive
soul whom God fashioned in his image.
New Group has a New Name!
C C C C
(C-Squared!)
A new group at FBC has started getting together once
a month for fellowship and a meal. The group is a
"college and career"-aged group (young adults) and
there have been fifteen people involved so far this se-
mester! At our last meal, we decided to name our-
selves "C squared". Many of us are students, and most
are working on advanced degrees. Our next fellowship
meal will be November 9 after worship; it will be a
potato bar!
Thanks to everyone who brought food and helped set
up for our last fellowship meal. If you have questions,
or are interested in being a part of this group, call
Cheryl at 316-680-3533.
First Baptist Church
1330 Kasold Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66049
785/843-0020
785/843-0021 (fax)
www.firstbaptistlawrence.com
Sunday Morning Volunteers
October 26
Nursery 9:30 a.m.Amy Munsterman
11:00 a.m.Amy Munsterman
Extended Care 11:00 a.m.
Kimberly Sturtevant

Wednesday
Supper
October 29
6:00 p.m.
Life of the Church
Sunday, Oct. 26
8:30 a.m.Worship Service
9:30 a.m.Sunday School for all ages
11:00 a.m.Worship Service
12:00 p.m.Quarterly Business Luncheon &
Meeting.
5:30 p.m.ABY/Chupper
6:00 p.m.Sanctuary of the Cinema
Monday, Oct. 27
11:00 a.m.newsletter announcements due
Wednesday, Oct. 29
6:00 p.m.All-church supper; (bring a bag of
candy/pumpkin (adults)/costume!)
6:30 p.m.Sacred Music Academy (3-8th gr)
6:45 p.m.A Taste of Tai Chi class
7:30 p.m.Chancel Choir rehearsal

Looking Ahead:
Oct. 29 Pumpkins & Bumpkins Trick-or-Treat
Party (see pg. 2 for details)

By the Numbers...as of Oct. 19
GENERAL OPERATING
Weekly Receipts: $5,799.82
YTD Receipts: $257,608.01

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Weekly Receipts: $2,755.00
Cumulative Giving: $306,427.96

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.
Staff Whereabouts
Pastor Matt and Jenny Purvis will be out of the office Friday afternoon, 10/24.
International Ministries part-
ners and projects depend on
your gifts to the World Mis-
sion Offering! Throughout
the month of October, your gifts directly support the
entire network of IM missionaries, staff, projects and
partners in 70 countries around the world! (WMO giving
envelopes are available in the Narthex)
Dont forget to contact the church office if you plan to attend the
Wednesday night meal on Oct. 29. (You dont need to call if you
are a regular Wed night attender...).
Dava Cooper needs to know how many extras to plan for.
Thank you! 843-0020
jenny@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Troop 60 invites
you:
Fall Court of Honor
Monday, October 27
th

7:00 pm 9:00 pm
Evening of awards
Recognitions
Tribute to current Scoutmaster
and induction of new Scoutmaster