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May 15th, 2022

5/15/2022

GREETINGS, EVERYONE! On this Saturday, take some time to enjoy the beauty of God's good creation as you prepare for the Lord's Day worship gathering tomorrow.

On personal note, I would like to invite you to join us between 4 pm and 7 pm today in the Fellowship Hall as we celebrate Chloe's graduation from MHS.

THE LORD'S DAY (5/15):

Bible Study for All Ages, 9:30 am. There is no better time than the present to join a Sunday morning Bible study. Age-graded classes from nursery through high school plus four non-age graded classes for adults are available.
Worship Together at 10:40 in the Sanctuary. Sermon subject will be "Something Greater" from Luke 11:29-36, where Jesus answers those among the religious crowd who "kept seeking from him a sign from heaven" (11:16). Come find out what that sign was and the significance Jesus attached to it.
Scriptures for Sunday. Here are the Scriptures we will be reading that will shape our corporate worship. Take a few moments to read and meditate on them. Also, we have seven different Scriptures in our morning worship, so they make a great resource for personal or family worship Sunday through Saturday. You may also notice in our weekly corporate worship that the reading of a Scripture is the first formal act of worship as we heard God speak through His word. then we respond in prayer, praise, thanksgiving, affirmation of faith, repentance, reflection, commitment, etc. The service is structured as a dialogue between God and His gathered people.

Click anywhere on the link to see a printable version of these passages on biblegateway.com

Maysville High School Graduation Commencement will be at 1:30 pm in the New Gym. Our grads are Bella Wagers and Chloe Dixon. Congratulations!
Ukraine Missionary "Stephan" visit to Journey Baptist Church. Service is 6 pm followed by a time of greeting and fellowship at 7 pm. For those interested in finding out more about this missionary visit, I have included an attachment with more information.

MONDAY (5/16)

Monday "Sunday School" online via ZOOM at 7 pm. See Pastor Kyle to join this virtual Bible study group. To join Zoom Meeting, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573789453?pwd=Zjg5ZWZ2N1h5WklxOEFjM3IrVUt1QT09 Meeting ID: 875 7378 9453 Passcode: 478672

WEDNESDAY (5/18)

Women's ZOOM Bible Study, 9 am (Jan McElwain, 816-465-0985) To join Zoom Meeting, use this link (different from the one above): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3665081666?pwd=N21LSEJaYURhUzZVSmRLcFhPdW8zZz09 Meeting ID: 366 508 1666 Passcode: 844160
Men's Discipleship: Disciplines of a Godly Man, 10 am in library (Russ Wright, 816-724-0925)
Kids' Club at 3:20 - 5:15 pm. Two more Kids' Club meetings in the regular season. Please join us for the end of year program at 5:15 pm, Wednesday, May 18.
Worship Choir Rehearsal at 5:45 pm. Talk to Pastor Kyle if you are interested in joining us so that he can have a folder ready for you. See you Wednesday in the Sanctuary!
Bible Study and Prayer, 6:30 pm in the Great Room. In person or via ZOOM (use the above link to access)

Men's Discipleship: Disciplines of a Godly Man, 7 pm in library (Robert Kendall, 816-724-4155)

THURSDAY (5/19)

Men's Discipleship: Disciplines of a Godly Man, 7 pm in the library (Greg Dixon, 479-238-3772)

FRIDAY (5/20)

Retirement Celebration for Angie Noland, 12:15 pm in the main lobby of the Maysville school. Jeff asked me to help get the word out to the church family so that we can help them celebrate this significant event for Angie after 27 years of teaching and 22 years at Maysville R1. If you are able to attend, Angie would love to see you!

COMING UP:

Sunday, June 5: Carry-in Dinner at noon, followed by Member Meeting. The church voted in our last member meeting to change the by-laws to require only bi-monthly meetings (rather than monthly) to conduct business. This will be our first meeting under the by-law change. Meetings may still be called whenever necessary.
SBC Annual Meeting, June 14-15, Anaheim, CA. The church elected Kyle and Sue, Lorrie and me to serve as messengers representing our church, but First Baptist is entitled to up to 12 messengers. If you would be interested in serving as a messenger, please let me know. You would be responsible for your own transportation and expenses.
June 27-July 1, Grand Oaks Youth Camp, completed grades 7-12 (information, flyers, and registration are online; cost of camp is $155 total, but the church covers more than half so that cost to camper is only $75; also, scholarships are available to cover the total cost upon request)
July 31, Joe Nogalski with Missouri Baptist Children's Home will be with us for worship.
August 1-5, Grand Oaks Children's Camp, completed grades 4-6 (information, flyers, and registration are online; cost of camp is $155 total, but the church covers more than half so that cost to camper is only $75; also, scholarships are available to cover the total cost upon request)
To register for Youth Camp or Children's Camp, go to https://sjbamo.org/2022-sjba-grand-oaks-camp/

SAVE THE DATE:

Biblical Manhood Conference, Saturday, Aug. 20 at Frederick Boulevard Baptist in St. Joseph

ICYMI: Last Sunday's Message "What Is True Blessedness?" Luke 11:27-28

Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video.

READ THROUGH THE BIBLE The Five-Day Bible Reading Plan is attached to this e-mail for your convenience.
You may want to access additional resources to support your reading available at this website.

BONUS: I am excited to share the song "A Christian's Daily Prayer" from Sovereign Grace Music, which will be sung by the praise team in tomorrow's worship service. If you attended the baccalaureate last Sunday evening, the praise team shared it in that service. Take a listen and be blessed!

See you in church!

Grace and peace,

Pastor Greg

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May 10th, 2022

5/10/2022

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GREETINGS, EVERYONE! Today we want to celebrate the life and acknowledge the passing of one of our members, Joan Jones. Joan went to be with the Lord last Saturday, and services will be at Turner Funeral Home today, with visitation at 1 pm followed by the funeral service at 2 pm. The family will gather for a meal at the church at 11:30 this morning.

THE LORD'S DAY (5/8): Last week we sang "Let Your Kingdom Come" from Sovereign Grace Music. We'll be singing it again tomorrow, so take a listen to it in the link as you prepare your heart for our worship gathering. Bible Study for All Ages, 9:30 am. There is no better time than the present to join a Sunday morning Bible study. Age-graded classes from nursery through high school plus four non-age graded classes for adults are available. Worship Together at 10:40 in the Sanctuary. Sermon subject will be "What is True Blessedness?" from Luke 11:27-28, in which Jesus pronounced a benediction on those who hear and heed the word of God. Scriptures for Sunday.  Here are the Scriptures we will be reading that will shape our corporate worship. Take a few moments to read and meditate on them. Also, we have seven different Scriptures in our morning worship, so they make a great resource for personal or family worship Sunday through Saturday. Click anywhere on the link to see a printable version of these passages on biblegateway.com Fighter Verses: Galatians 5:22-23 Call to Worship: Psalm 23 Scripture Reading: Acts 9:36-43; Revelation 7:9-17 Assurance of Pardon: 1 John 1:9 Sermon Text: Luke 11:27-28 Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26 We will acknowledge Mother's Day with a potted flower for each lady in attendance. Happy Mothers' Day to all!
MONDAY (5/9)
Sewing Circle at 5 pm Monday "Sunday School" online via ZOOM at 7 pm. See Pastor Kyle to join this virtual Bible study group.  To join Zoom Meeting, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573789453?pwd=Zjg5ZWZ2N1h5WklxOEFjM3IrVUt1QT09   Meeting ID: 875 7378 9453 Passcode: 478672 WEDNESDAY (5/11)
Women's ZOOM Bible Study, 9 am (Jan McElwain, 816-465-0985)  To join Zoom Meeting, use this link (different from the one above):  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3665081666?pwd=N21LSEJaYURhUzZVSmRLcFhPdW8zZz09 Meeting ID: 366 508 1666 Passcode: 844160 **Men's Discipleship: Disciplines of a Godly Man, 10 am in library (Russ Wright, 816-724-0925) Kids' Club at 3:20 - 5:15 pm. Two more Kids' Club meetings in the regular season. Please join us for the end of year program at 5:15 pm, Wednesday, May 18. Worship Choir Rehearsal at 5:45 pm. Talk to Pastor Kyle if you are interested in joining us so that he can have a folder ready for you. See you Wednesday in the Sanctuary! Bible Study and Prayer, 6:30 pm in the Great Room. In person or via ZOOM (use the above link to access) Men's Discipleship: Disciplines of a Godly Man, 7 pm in library (Robert Kendall, 816-724-4155)
THURSDAY (5/12)
Men's Discipleship: Disciplines of a Godly Man, 7 pm in the library (Greg Dixon, 479-238-3772)
SATURDAY (5/14): MACH 4 Men's Ministry, Saturday, May 14 at 6 pm, Hopewell Baptist Church. All men and boys are invited to attend. SUNDAY (5/15)** MHS Graduation, Sunday, May 15 at 1:30 pm in the New Gym. Graduation and graduation reception announcements may be placed on the main bulletin board.
COMING UP: Sunday, June 5: Carry-in Dinner at noon, followed by Member Meeting. The church voted in our last member meeting to change the by-laws to require only bi-monthly meetings (rather than monthly) to conduct business. This will be our first meeting under the by-law change. Meetings may still be called whenever necessary. SBC Annual Meeting, June 14-15, Anaheim, CA. The church elected Kyle and Sue, Lorrie and me to serve as messengers representing our church, but First Baptist is entitled to up to 12 messengers. If you would be interested in serving as a messenger, please let me know. You would be responsible for your own transportation and expenses. June 27-July 1, Grand Oaks Youth Camp, completed grades 7-12 (information, flyers, and registration are online) July 31, Joe Nogalski with Missouri Baptist Children's Home will be with us for worship. August 1-5, Grand Oaks Children's Camp, completed grades 4-6 (information, flyers, and registration are online) To register for Youth Camp or Children's Camp, go to https://sjbamo.org/2022-sjba-grand-oaks-camp/
SAVE THE DATE: Biblical Manhood Conference, Saturday, Aug. 20 at Frederick Boulevard Baptist in St. Joseph
ICYMI: Last Sunday's Message "Jesus and Beelzebul" Luke 11:14-28

  Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video.
READ THROUGH THE BIBLE The Five-Day Bible Reading Plan is attached to this e-mail for your convenience.
You may want to access additional resources to support your reading available at this website.

See you in church!
Grace and peace,
Pastor Greg

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May 01st, 2022

5/1/2022

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GREETINGS, EVERYONE! Just a reminder that this morning (Saturday, April 30) we have a work day scheduled at the church. Weather permitting, the metal roof and siding will be installed on the storage shed. Other indoor and outdoor projects are on our list, so come on out and help if you are able and available. I will be bringing the donuts/apple fritters from Sweet Al's, Lord willing!

THE LORD'S DAY (5/1):

Graduate Breakfast, 8:30 am: Everyone is invited to come and celebrate our graduates, high school and beyond, with a special breakfast in their honor. Join us in the Fellowship Hall for breakfast, then for Sunday School, and special recognition at the end of the worship service with a gift for all graduates.
Bible Study for All Ages, 9:30 am. There is no better time than the present to join a Sunday morning Bible study. Age-graded classes from nursery through high school plus four non-age graded classes for adults are available.
Worship Together at 10:40 in the Sanctuary. Sermon subject will be "Jesus and Beelzebul" from Luke 11:14-28, a continuation of the sermon on prayer begun on April 3.
Scriptures for Sunday. Here are the Scriptures we will be reading that will shape our corporate worship. Take a few moments to read and meditate on them. Also, we have seven different Scriptures in our morning worship, so they make a great resource for personal or family worship Sunday through Saturday. Click anywhere on the link to see a printable version of these passages on biblegateway.com
Baccalaureate will be at 7 pm this evening in the old gym at Maysville High School. I encourage everyone to attend this special service as we pray for and with our high school graduates and their families. Each church is requested to bring two dozen cookies for the reception following Baccalaureate. Please contact me if you are volunteering for this so that we don't end up with too many or too few cookies (although more is better than fewer!).

MONDAY (5/2)

Monday "Sunday School" online via ZOOM at 7 pm. See Pastor Kyle to join this virtual Bible study group. To join Zoom Meeting, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573789453?pwd=Zjg5ZWZ2N1h5WklxOEFjM3IrVUt1QT09 Meeting ID: 875 7378 9453 Passcode: 478672

WEDNESDAY (5/3)

Women's ZOOM Bible Study, 9 am (Jan McElwain, 816-465-0985) To join Zoom Meeting, use this link (different from the one above): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3665081666?pwd=N21LSEJaYURhUzZVSmRLcFhPdW8zZz09 Meeting ID: 366 508 1666 Passcode: 844160
Men's Discipleship: Disciplines of a Godly Man, 10 am in library (Russ Wright, 816-724-0925)
Kids' Club at 3:20 - 5:15 pm
Worship Choir Rehearsal at 5:45 pm. Talk to Pastor Kyle if you are interested in joining us so that he can have a folder ready for you. See you Wednesday in the Sanctuary!
Bible Study and Prayer, 6:30 pm in the Great Room. In person or via ZOOM (use the above link to access)

Men's Discipleship: Disciplines of a Godly Man, 7 pm in library (Robert Kendall, 816-724-4155)

THURSDAY (5/4)

National Day of Prayer, Noon on Courthouse Lawn: You are invited to take this opportunity to pray for our elected officials and all who serve in government at the local, state, and national level, legislative, judiciary, and executive branches alike. We plan to begin at noon, and we will likely be finished by 12:20. (In case of inclement weather, we tentatively plan to meet inside the courthouse. If court is in session that day, we will move to the church).
REAL Women's Ministry will meet at 6:30 pm at the church. All women and girls aged 13 and up are invited to attend. See Lorrie Dixon for more details.
Men's Discipleship: Disciplines of a Godly Man, 7 pm in the library (Greg Dixon, 479-238-3772)

COMING UP:

Mother's Day, next Sunday, May 8
MACH 4 Men's Ministry, Saturday, May 14 at 6 pm, Hopewell Baptist Church. All men and boys are invited to attend.
MHS Graduation, Sunday, May 15 at 1:30 pm in the New Gym

ICYMI: Last Sunday's Message "Lord, Teach Us to Pray" (Part 2) Luke 11:1-13

Previous Week's Message "Lord, Teach Us to Pray" (Part 1) Luke 11:1-13Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video.

READ THROUGH THE BIBLE The Five-Day Bible Reading Plan is attached to this e-mail for your convenience.
You may want to access additional resources to support your reading available at this website.

See you in church!

Grace and peace,

Pastor Greg

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