September 24th, 2022

GREETINGS, EVERYONE! Happy Saturday! The turn of seasons is finally here, it seems, and we are thankful for cooler days and evenings. Especially when it comes to moving, which is a segue to a particular need today. 

We have someone moving to Maysville from Warsaw, MO, who has requested some help in unloading her U-Haul this evening (Saturday). The time will be around 7 or 8 pm. We have 3 or 4 helping, but could use another 2 or 3 strong hands on deck as we are not sure what items she has to unload. The house is two-bedroom, and it is just one person, a nice Baptist lady of retirement age or so. If you are available to help, please let me know by texting me at 479-238-3772. I will give you details on the location then (it is a house between Bartlett Park and the water tower).

MMO: The Mission/Vision team has set the goal for $1500 for the Rheubin L. South Missouri Missions Offering. So far we have received $910. Well done, so far, church. We have one more Sunday to officially receive the offering. Pray about what the Lord would have you give. You can read more about it at this link.

Operation Christmas Child is fast approaching. If you would like to participate, please visit the table in the narthex for more information. Contact: Mary Morrow

THE LORD'S DAY (9/25): 

• 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. We will be studying Luke 15:1-10 on The "Lost" Parables of Jesus, Part One. Some of the most familiar and well-beloved parables of Jesus are the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. Lord willing, we will be dealing with the lost sheep and the lost coin tomorrow. This is 
  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
  • Call to Worship: Psalm 146
  • Prayer of Confession: Psalm 79:8-9
  • Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 91:1-3, 14-16
  • Scripture Reading: Exodus 4:18-31
  • Sermon Text: Luke 15:1-10
  • Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26
    
    
• Baptist Catechism Questions 33 & 34 "On the Application of Redemption"

Question 33: How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ?
Answer: We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ, by the effective application of it to us, by his Holy Spirit.
Scripture: John 3:5, 6; Titus 3:5, 6.

Question 34: How does the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ?
Answer: The Spirit applies to us the redemption purchased by Christ, by working faith in us, and thereby uniting us to Christ in our effectual calling.
Scripture: 1 John 5:1; Philippians 1:29; Ephesians 2:8; Acts 16:14; 18:27; John 3:8; 6:64f.


MONDAY (9/26)

• 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 (9/28)

• Women's ZOOM Bible Study, 9 am (Jan McElwain, 816-449-0424)  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

• Kids' Club , 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm. This is a time of fun focused on the truth of Scripture and reinforced through games, music, and other activities for children K-6. We are enjoying watching this ministry grow!

• WORSHIP TEAM REHEARSAL, 5:45 pm. See Pastor Kyle if you are interested in participating in the worship team.

• Bible Study and Prayer, 6:30 pm in the Great Room.  We have started studying the book of Exodus to complement our Sunday morning readings. This week, we will be in Exodus 4:1-31. We will meet in person or via ZOOM this week (for ZOOM use the above link). Join with other faithful believers around God's word as we lift up prayers of praise, petition, thanksgiving, and confession to the Lord.

THURSDAY (9/29)
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CHOIR kick-off meeting/rehearsal, 7 pm in the Sanctuary. We haven't been able to have a choir for a couple of years due to COVID, but CHRISTMAS CHOIR IS BACK! Come and join, and if you aren't sure, come to the first meeting and find out about it. Meeting in the sanctuary. Contact: Pastor Kyle


COMING UP

• Sunday, October 2 at 4 pm - St. Joseph Baptist Association Annual Meeting, FBC Stanberry. We will worship together, share a meal together, and conduct the necessary business of the association. Jeff Mueller, pastor of Restore Church in Yankton, SD, will be our guest speaker. All are welcome to attend. Our elected messengers should plan now to attend this meeting and represent our church. If you would like to carpool with us, meet at the church at 3 pm. We will return by approximately 8 pm.
• Sunday, October 9, the Lord's Supper will be observed. This is a change from the printed announcement in last week's bulletin, so please note it will be on Oct. 9 and not Oct. 2. Take time between now and then to spiritually prepare for that service. Self-examination, confession and repentance of sin, and reconciling with fellow-believers are all part of that preparation.

ICYMI: Last Sunday's sermon audio The Cost of Being a Disciple of Jesus on Luke 14:25-35 is here.
Other previous messages are archived here.   Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video. 
FIGHTER VERSES: Our Fighter Verse this week is Philippians 4:19 "[And] my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."


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: Living Hope Food Pantry item for donation this month is ROLLS OF PAPER TOWELS. Please place items for donation in the grocery cart in the narthex, or take them directly to Living Hope just two blocks east of the church on Main Street. Living Hope has expanded its hours to the evening on Mondays, so check out both the thrift shop and the food pantry. NEXT MONTH'S ITEM: Hand Lotion


See you in church!


Grace and peace,


Pastor Greg