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7/30/2022

GREETINGS, EVERYONE! This Sunday, our pulpit guest will be Joe Nogalski. Joe is an experienced pastor with 34 years of vocational ministry experience, and 25 of those as a senior pastor. A couple of years ago, Joe resigned as pastor of Memorial Baptist in New Haven, MO, to take on the role previously occupied by Bob Springate as the area representative for Missouri Baptist Children's Home. With campuses in Bridgeton, Peculiar, and Mount Vernon, I believe the ministry of MBCH is among the most important ministries that we help fund through our gifts to the Missouri Baptist Convention and directly through our monthly "birthday" offerings. The lives of children and families are deeply affected by the gospel through the ministry of MBCH.
But allow me to share with you the critical situation described in a recent letter from MBCH president Russell Martin to us, and to all MBC-related churches:
"We are in a critical situation at MBCH. Because of a lack of staff, we have had to close some of the houses on our campuses. It breaks my heart to know that we have outstanding programs, we have empty beds, and there are children referred to us who need our services, but we do not have the caring, Christian people to care for them. These are children who need to hear the gospel and we don't have the opportunity to share it with them.

"MBCH is seeking to fill live-in and shift positions on our campuses. Live-in staff works one full week and then has the next full week off. The staff filing these positions can live almost anywhere as they commute to and from home just once a week. The live-in positions are great opportunities for married couples, although we also employ singles as well. Shift staff typically works eight or ten hours per shift.

"Applicants must be at least 21 years old and be able to pass a background check. They don't need to have the answers to all of life's questions - we will provide the necessary training. We just need people to love these children like Jesus does. These positions are paid an hourly rate with a generous benefit package for full-time employees."

If this is something that interests you, or you know of someone who might be qualified, please visit the MBCH website mbch.org or call their human resources department at 1-800-264-6224. What an amazing opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children for the sake of Christ and the Gospel!

THE LORD'S DAY (7/31):

Bible Study for All Ages, 9:30 am. Nursery through Senior Adult, we have a group for you!
Worship Together at 10:40 in the Sanctuary. Sermon will be brought by Joe Nogalski and is entitled "Be Encouraged in the Lord" from Hebrews 10:16-25. We will be encouraged in our redemption, by our access, by God's faithfulness, and by the church.
Joe Nogalski with Missouri Baptist Children's Home will be our guest preacher for worship. Joe serves as our Children's Home area representative, and it will be our privilege to have him with us that morning. Click on the above link, then scroll down to Joe's bio to find out more about him.
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

Baptist Catechism Questions 17-19
We are working our way through the Baptist Catechism of 1693, also known as “Keach’s Catechism” after Elias Keach, its primary editor. Take a few moments to read through these questions as we prepare to affirm our faith together.

Q. 17 Did our first parents continue in the estate wherein they were created?
A. Our first parents, being left to the freedom of their own will, fell from the estate wherein they were created, by sinning against God.
Gen. 3:6, 7, 8, 13; Eccles. 7:29; Rom. 5:12

Q.18 What is sin?
A. Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God.
1 John 3:4; Rom. 5:13; 14:23; 1 Pet. 1:16; Matt. 5:48; 1 Cor. 10:31.
Comment: Sin is any attitude or desire or action that explicitly breaks a commandment of Scripture, or comes from a heart of unbelief or is not done for the glory of God.

Q. 19 What was the sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created?
A. The sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created, was their eating the forbidden fruit.
Gen. 3: 6, 12, 13, 16, 17
Visit founders.org/library/the-baptist-catechism/ for the complete catechism text.
Visit desiringgod.org/articles/a-baptist-catechism for the text of the commentary.

MONDAY (8/1)

GRAND OAKS CHILDREN'S CAMP Please pray for the nearly 140 children who will be in attendance this week, including seven of our own children, two adult staff, and one tenager serving as an ACIT. This camp is for children who have completed grades 4-6. Children of this age are full of questions related to their own salvation, the walk of discipleship, and what it means for them to be personally accountable to God. Pastor Scott Gilbert of Frederick Boulevard Baptist will be our camp pastor. I know Scott as a solid preacher of God's word and a true brother in the Lord. He will focus his messages on "Who is Jesus?" and "What does it mean to follow Him?" Please pray for Scott, and also for Zach Budd, children's pastor at Green Valley, who will be Boys' Bible Study Leader, and Tanya Griffin, pastor's wife at Stewartsville, who will be Girls' Bible Study Leader, as they teach and lead throughout the week. Pray for Pastor Kyle and Tyler Bridges as they lead in the music area, for Sue as she serves in the technology area, and for myself, David Long, Chris Ellis, and Susy Jaggars, as we give overall direction to the camp.
8:15 am - Campers going to Grand Oaks meet at the church to load. Departing at 8:30 am!
Monday "Sunday School" via ZOOM will NOT meet this week since Pastor Kyle will be leading worship at Children's Camp at Grand Oaks.

WEDNESDAY (8/3)

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
WORSHIP TEAM REHEARSAL will NOT meet this week
Bible Study and Prayer, 6:30 pm in the Great Room. In person only this week. Join with other faithful
believers around God's word as we lift up prayers of praise, petition, thanksgiving, and confession to the Lord.
Men's Discipleship: Disciplines of a Godly Man, 7 pm in library (Robert Kendall, 816-724-4155)

THURSDAY (8/4)

REAL Women's Ministry will meet at 6:30 pm in the Great Room. All women and girls 13 and up are invited to attend!
Men's Discipleship: Disciplines of a Godly Man, will NOT meet this week due to Pastor Greg serving as a camp director at Grand Oaks Children's Camp.

FRIDAY (8/5)

Campers will return from Grand Oaks at approximately 1 pm. Parents may pick up children from church at that time.

SUNDAY (8/7)

The Johnston's will be sharing in the morning service about their medical mission work.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, Sunday, Aug. 7 at 7 pm. "Mom's Night Out" is a clean, family comedy from 2014 which follows a hardworking mom and her friends on a "night out" while their husbands watch the kids. A fair amount of hilarious mayhem ensues. Sarah Drew, Sean Astin, Patricia Heaton, and Trace Adkins lead the cast. (You may also recognize Robert Amaya and Alex Kendrick from the movie "Courageous"). Bring your lawn chairs, bean bag chairs, recliners, etc., to the fellowship hall where we'll pop popcorn, and have snacks and soft drinks available in a relaxed atmosphere. Come on out and bring a friend! (This is a licensed public screening of this movie through our CVLI license program).

SAVE THE DATE:

MEMBER MEETING, Sunday, Aug. 14 around NOON. Join us after the morning worship service for a fellowship meal and our bi-monthly member meeting. The Strangers Adult Sunday School Class hosted our last meal, so one or more of the other adult classes are welcome to volunteer to host this one. Hosting involves preparing the drinks, getting the table service ready, and cleaning up afterward. Church will provide drinks and table service, and members will bring everything else.
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. Sign up in the foyer or on eventbrite by August 15.

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 sermon audio "Repent or Perish" Luke 13:1-9

  Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video.
FIGHTER VERSE: We are not currently reciting the Fighter Verses during the worship service, but I encourage you to do so in your Sunday School class and your Bible study group. Personally commit these verses to your heart, and I believe God will bless you as you do.
We have been learning verses from Psalm 91. This week's verses are Psalm 91:7-8
"A thousand may fall at your side,
    ten thousand at your right hand,
    but it will not come near you.
You will only look with your eyes
    and see the recompense of the wicked."

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.

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7-24-22

7/23/2022

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GREETINGS, EVERYONE! We had a great Vacation Bible School this week. Thanks to Dava Hacket and the whole team who taught, helped, led, cooked, sang, operated technology, and any other area of service not covered! Our total child enrollment from age 4 through 6th grade was 33, with just about that many youth and adults served in one capacity or another. Gospel seed was sown this week; prayerfully, we look forward to the harvest of souls!

Here is what's coming up this week and beyond:

THE LORD'S DAY (7/24):

Bible Study for All Ages, 9:30 am. Nursery through Senior Adult, we have a group for you!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PROGRAM, 10:40 am - 11 am. The children will sing the songs and share the scriptures they learned in VBS this week.
Worship Together at 11:00 in the Sanctuary. We will begin the worship service proper a little late to accomodate the VBS program. Sermon title will be "Repent or Perish" from Luke 13:1-9, in which Jesus issues these words of warning to the crowds in response to a then-current news story about some people who had recently died violent deaths. Jesus' call to repentance is as timely now as it was then. Please pray for all those who will be in attendance tomorrow as it is more likely that we will have a greater than average number of unsaved folks in the congregation. Pray for the Holy Spirit to be about His office work of convicting souls of sin, righteousness, and judgment to come.
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

Baptist Catechism Questions and Answers (from www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-baptist-catechism). We return to our consecutive journey through the questions and answers of the Baptist Catechism this week as our affirmation of faith in the worship service.
- Question 15: What are God’s works of providence?
  - Answer: God’s works of providence are the holy, wise, and powerful acts by which he preserves and governs all his creatures, and all their actions.
    - Scripture: Nehemiah 9:6; Colossians 1:17; Hebrews 1:3; Psalm 103:19; Matthew 10:29-30.
- Comment: It would be helpful to discuss this with your child in relation to the common concept of "luck." Is there such a thing as luck in a world ruled by the providence of God? "The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is wholly from the Lord" (16:33). You will also need to stress that many of God’s acts of providence may not look "holy and wise" (like storms that kill thousands of people). But then stress that God has his secret purposes (Deut. 29:29) that we are never great enough to see, and the Judge of all the earth always does right (Genesis 18:25).
- Question 16: What special act of providence did God exercise towards man when he was first created?
  - Answer: When God had created man, he made a covenant with him that he should live and enjoy all the benefits of creation, but that he would die if he forsook the obedience that comes from faith. God commanded him not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, and thus forsake his child-like dependence upon God for all things.
    - Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17; Galatians 3:12; Romans 5:12.
- Comment: The "knowledge of good and evil" is the ability to judge independently what is beneficial (good) and harmful (evil) for yourself. What God is forbidding is that man should choose to be independent from God in his evaluation of things. He is commanding man to walk by faith in the wise and loving care of his heavenly Father. (See the use of this phrase in Gen. 3:5, 22; 2 Sam. 14:17; Is. 7:15; 2 Sam 19:35.

MONDAY (7/25)

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 (7/27)

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
WORSHIP TEAM REHEARSAL, 5:45 pm
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 (7/28)

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

SUNDAY (7/31)
Joe Nogalski with Missouri Baptist Children's Home will be with us for worship. Joe serves as our Children's Home area representative, and it will be our privilege to have him with us that morning. Click on the above link, then scroll down to Joe's bio to find out more about him.
Joe Nogalski

MONDAY -FRIDAY (8/1-5)

GRAND OAKS CHILDREN'S CAMP

Please pray for the 130 plus children who will be in attendance that week, including seven of our own children, two adult staff, and one tenager serving as an ACIT. This camp is for children who have completed grades 4-6. While the deadline for early registration is past, you may still register your child as long as there is room available. (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 Children's Camp, go to https://sjbamo.org/2022-sjba-grand-oaks-camp/
Additional information on camp (what to bring and not bring, camp guidelines) are attached to this e-mail.

SAVE THE DATE:

REAL Women's Ministry, Thursday, August 4 at 6:30 pm in the Great Room. All women and girls 13 and up are welcome to attend.
DAN & KALI JOHNSTON are planning to share in the service Sunday, August 7 about their medical mission work.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, Sunday, Aug. 7 at 7 pm. "Mom's Night Out" is a clean, family comedy from 2014 which follows a hardworking mom and her friends on a "night out" while their husbands watch the kids. A fair amount of hilarious mayhem ensues. Sarah Drew, Sean Astin, Patricia Heaton, and Trace Adkins lead the cast. (You may also recognize Robert Amaya and Alex Kendrick from the movie "Courageous"). Bring your lawn chairs, bean bag chairs, recliners, etc., to the fellowship hall where we'll pop popcorn, and have snacks and soft drinks available in a relaxed atmosphere. Come on out and bring a friend!
MEMBER MEETING, Sunday, Aug. 14 around NOON. Join us after the morning worship service for a fellowship meal and our bi-monthly member meeting. The Strangers Adult Sunday School Class hosted our last meal, so one or more of the other adult classes are welcome to volunteer to host this one. Hosting involves preparing the drinks, getting the table service ready, and cleaning up afterward. Church will provide drinks and table service, and members will bring everything else.

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. Sign up in the foyer or on eventbrite by August 15.
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 sermon audio "Your Response to Christ" Luke 12:49-59

Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video.
FIGHTER VERSE: We are not currently reciting the Fighter Verses during the worship service, but I encourage you to do so in your Sunday School class and your Bible study group. Personally commit these verses to your heart, and I believe God will bless you as you do.
We have been learning verses from Psalm 91. This week's verses are Psalm 91:5-6
"You will not fear the terror of the night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness,
nor the destruction that wastes at noonday."

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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July 17th, 2022

7/17/2022

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GREETINGS, EVERYONE! Tomorrow is the Lord's Day. Take some time to prepare by reading the assigned Scriptures and listening to the worship songs we will be singing in worship.

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP IN THE PARK begins at 4:30 with children's games and activities, followed by cookout at 6 pm and brief worship service at 7 pm. Church will provide burgers, hot dogs, buns, drinks, and table service, along with ketchup, mustard, and relish, you bring everything else, including lawn chairs. Join us at Bartlett Park in Maysville (between Wilson and Macadee Streets, near the city water tower), and bring a friend!
This is our kick off for Vacation Bible School!

Here is what's coming up this week and beyond:

THE LORD'S DAY (7/17):

Bible Study for All Ages, 9:30 am. Nursery through Senior Adult, we have a group for you!
Worship Together at 10:40 in the Sanctuary. Sermon title will be "Your Response to Christ" from Luke 12:49-59, a message on the serious nature of our response to Christ in faith and repentance.
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

Baptist Catechism Questions and Answers (from www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-baptist-catechism). We return to our consecutive journey through the questions and answers of the Baptist Catechism this week as our affirmation of faith in the worship service.
- Question 13: What is the work of creation?
  - Answer: The work of creation is God’s making all things [out] of nothing, by the word of his power and all very good.
  - Scripture: Genesis 1:1, 31; Hebrews 11:3; Exodus 20:11; Romans 4:17.
  - Comment: Before creation there was only God in the holy fellowship of the Trinity. Therefore his creation is always different from ours: we start with something.
- Question 14: How did God create man?
  - Answer: God created man male and female, after his own image, in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness, with dominion over the creatures.
  - Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28; Colossians 3:10; Ephesians 4:24.
  - Comment: In saying that we were created after his image "in knowledge, righteousness and holiness," we do not mean we know all God knows, nor that we are a fountain of righteousness and holiness the way he is. We mean that we were capable of sharing his knowledge and righteousness and holiness in a relationship of trust and love unlike any other creature under the angels.

SONGS FOR WORSHIP THIS WEEK: Listen and sing along as you prepare your heart for worship.
- HIS MERCY IS MORE
- YET NOT I, BUT THROUGH CHRIST IN ME

MONDAY (7/18)

NO Monday "Sunday School" this week because of VBS.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (for kids 4 years through completed 6th grade):
- Dinner for all at 5:15; 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Music - missions - crafts - recreation - Bible study

TUESDAY (7/19)

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (for kids 4 years through completed 6th grade):
- Dinner for all at 5:15; 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Music - missions - crafts - recreation - Bible study

WEDNESDAY (7/20)

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
All regularly scheduled evening events cancelled due to VBS
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (for kids 4 years through completed 6th grade):
- Dinner for all at 5:15; 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Music - missions - crafts - recreation - Bible study

THURSDAY (7/21)

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (for kids 4 years through completed 6th grade):
- Dinner for all at 5:15; 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Music - missions - crafts - recreation - Bible study
Men's Discipleship: Disciplines of a Godly Man, 8 pm in library; postponed one hour due to VBS (Greg Dixon, 479-238-3772)

FRIDAY (7/22)

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (for kids 4 years through completed 6th grade):
- Dinner for all at 5:15; 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Music - missions - crafts - recreation - Bible study

COMING UP:

July 31, Joe Nogalski with Missouri Baptist Children's Home will be with us for worship. Joe serves as our Children's Home area representative, and it will be our privilege to have him with us that morning. Click on the above link, then scroll down to Joe's bio to find out more about him.

August 1-5, Grand Oaks Children's Camp, completed grades 4-6 (see the announcement above with the link for registration)

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 sermon audio "Pictures of the Gospel" Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Cor. 11:17-32

Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video.
FIGHTER VERSE: We are not currently reciting the Fighter Verses during the worship service, but I encourage you to do so in your Sunday School class and your Bible study group. Personally commit these verses to your heart, and I believe God will bless you as you do.
This week's verse is Psalm 91:3-4
"For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler
and from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with his pinions,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness is a shield and buckler."

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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