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June 05th, 2022

6/5/2022

GREETINGS, EVERYONE! As you prepare for the Lord's Day tomorrow, take a few moments to read through this update. On the traditional Christian calendar, this is Pentecost Sunday, commemorating the day when the Holy Spirit was poured out on the church in the fullness of power. Several of the Scriptures used in the service reflect that occasion. We rejoice that the risen and ascended Jesus sent the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, to be our comforter, counselor, and guide.

THE LORD'S DAY (6/5):

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 "Living Coram Deo" from Luke 12:1-12, in which Jesus exhorts His disciples against hypocrisy, against the fear of man, and against denying Christ. Living "coram Deo" ("in the presence of God") means, rather, living with transparency, in the fear of God, and acknowledging Christ before men.
Noon, Carry-In Fellowship Meal. Plan on staying for lunch tomorrow as we share a meal together. Church provides table service and drinks, you bring everything else (main dishes, sides, salads, desserts). We will be recognizing new members at the conclusion of worship and giving them first place in line for the meal.
Member Meeting will immediately follow the fellowship meal, so we invite you to stay if you are able. This is where we conduct the normal business of the church, formally receive and dismiss members, and hear reports on the life and ministry of the church. We will also be considering the pastoral recommendation for alternative giving ("Plan B") that I sent out an email about earlier in the week.
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 as you prepare for worship tomorrow. Click anywhere on the link to see a printable version of these passages on biblegateway.com

MONDAY (6/6)

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 (6/8)

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)
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 (6/9)

Men's Discipleship: Disciplines of a Godly Man, 7 pm in the library (Greg Dixon, 479-238-3772) POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 23

SATURDAY (6/11) through WEDNESDAY (6/15)

SBC Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA. Lorrie and I will be leaving out for Anaheim on Wednesday night, June 8, and returning on Friday, June 17. We will participate in Crossover Anaheim, an outreach ministry event sponsored by the SBC, on Saturday, June 11, then we will attend the Conservative Baptist Network session on Sunday evening, June 12, with John MacArthur as the keynote speaker. The Pastors' Conference starts that same evening and goes through Monday. The Annual Meeting begins in earnest on Tuesday, June 14, and goes through Wednesday evening, June 15. Kyle and Sue plan to arrive a couple of days later and add some vacation time following the convention. Please pray for the work of the convention and especially for the presidential election on Tuesday afternoon. Tom Ascol is a candidate for president of the SBC this year, and I believe he is the best of the three who are announced. The SBC is in need of reformation spiritually and renovation structurally, and Tom has pledged his efforts toward those goals.

COMING UP:

June 18 - AGROS Workshop, 9 am - 3 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Come early for breakfast between 8 and 9 am. Joe Bridgman and I will be doing an exegesis of the New Testament book of Titus. Bring your Bible and a pen. Some materials will be provided. Lunch will be provided, so please let me know if you plan to attend so we can have plenty of food and study materials available. NOTE: While most AGROS workshops are specifically for pastors or would-be pastors of churches, this one is open to anyone interested in attending.
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 (DEADLINE: JULY 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 (Deadline has passed, but registration is still open) 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. Greg Gilbert, author of the Crossway title "The Gospel" and pastor of Third Avenue Baptist in Louisville, KY, will be the keynote speaker. Cost is $25. If you would like to hear one of Greg's most recent sermons at Third Avenue on 1 Kings 19-20, click here for the audio.
Saturday, Sept. 17 - Missouri Quilt Festival, Weston, MO, to benefit Missouri Baptist Children's Home. Forms for quilt or craft donation are available in the foyer.

ICYMI:
Last Sunday's Message "Evangelizing Religious People, Part Two" Luke 11:45-52

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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