May 10th, 2022

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

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READ THROUGH THE BIBLE The Five-Day Bible Reading Plan is attached to this e-mail for your convenience.
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See you in church!
Grace and peace,
Pastor Greg