Barry Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

since 1840

Sunday Worship

8:30 - First Worship Service

9:30 am - Sundays School

classes for children and adults

10:30 - Second Worship Service

∞

Youth Groups meet from

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Gail Roller, Editor Barry Good News

Honor God, Serve Others, Seek Christ; Together

October 21, 2014

Staff

Transformational Minister: Dr. Robert Magee - rwmagee@hotmail.com Family Life Director: Jim Frentrop - Jim.frentrop@gmail.com

Choir Director: Vigthor Zophoniasson - vigthor@gmail.com Organist: Hon Ki Cheung - violachk@gmail.com

Administrative Secretary: Gail Roller - groller@barrychristianchurch.com

H ow Would You vote Today?

If you were asked today, should we keep the doors open and keep

Barry Christian Church going, or should we close down, what would

your vote be?

“In the early 1940’s the old white church stood tall and proud even if she was old

she was beautiful. Her doors were always open to anyone to come in, pray and

serve Jesus and his mission. In 1940 they were about to close her doors for the

last time because there was only about $2.72 in the General fund. A light bill was due, heat bill need to be

paid and the minister’s salary had to be met.”

I am told that the vote was to close the doors, but the young people said, “NO! They went to work to save the

church from closing by having a big meal and inviting others to come and help. They were so successful, they

saved the church and kept the doors open to serve Christ and give comfort and support to those in need. The

church family was so thankful for God helping them through this tough time, they have made it an annual

Turkey Dinner Event.

Now, how would you vote today? Would you vote to close the doors to those in need? Would you say “No” to

Jesus and the Great Commission? There is a dedicated group of 25 who are coming each week and fixing for

the annual event. It is inspiring to see their excitement.

We are voting each Sunday to close when we don’t show up to worship, serve and give our tithes and

offerings.

In 1940, a small but dedicated group said, “We vote to save Barry Christian Church and we willing to work and

give to save the church.” (Continued on page 2)

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In our thoughts and prayers

Mike Barns

Ada & Bill Blowers

Dave Dyer

Howard Gettel

Michael & CJ Green

Yvonne Hilton

Leah & Paul Hood

Bob Knopf

Frank Lantz

Iva Mae Milbourn

Kay Murry

Clark Nichols

Freddie Nichols

Tom Nichols

Raylene Noreen

Carroll O’Neal

Nancy Plumb

Leta Pukay

Bill Roberts

Chris Roberts

Harold Roberts

Don Scott

Betty Sillin

Billy Stevens

Bill Turner

Cheryl Williams

Attendance

October 12 1st service - 50 2nd service - 98

Total - 148

Sunday School 63

October 19

1st service - 55 2nd service - 103

Total - 158

Sunday School 60

If you or a loved one is hospitalized and would like the minister to call on

you, please call the church office, 436-0462

To families and friends, the O'Neals and Turners want to thank you for your participation in the blood drive. It was very successful. A special thanks to Ruth Ann for all of her work and coming up with the idea.

In Sympathy

Our sympathy and prayers are extended for Don & Diana Stone and family, in the death of Don’s sister, Nancy Brown on Thursday, October 16.

There will be a meeting for Deacons & Jr. Deacons on Sunday, October 26, from 9:45 – 10:15 at the back of the Sanctuary.

(continued from page 1)

Every year since then, folks have done their part, not just 2 days per year, but every

day to save our church for Sunday and every week since 1940.

Now, you can vote by your action or lack of action.

We hope all who belong and love Barry Christian Church will come back and be a part

of transformation and renewal and positive changes.

Last Sunday, we had a marvelous event in hosting the 5 Starr jazz Band of 30 young

people between the ages of 12 to 21. The music was super and enjoyed by those

who came. A free will offering was taken to purchase a Personal Energy Transporta-

tion for a child without legs. Over $603 was received. The Jazz band donated their

services to our church, but the church desired to assist the Jazz band in their ministry

by donating $200.00 to help their mission.

Two big events are coming soon. You can help with :

1. Trunk or Treat this Saturday, October 25th for all children and parents from 4-6

pm in our front parking lot

2. Turkey Dinner dates are Thursday, November 6 & Friday November 7 from 4-8 pm

Your help & vote is needed to keep our church family going strong.

If you would be asked to vote today, how would you vote by your action, attendance

and giving? Something to think about.

Yours in His Service,

Pastor Bob

Church Women United, Friday, November 7, 2014 World Community Day and Annual Meeting “Through God Our Hands Can Heal”

Registration at 9:30 a.m. Program at 10:00 a.m. followed by a luncheon

Fairview Christian Church, Street Address: 180 NE 65th St. Kansas City, MO 64118 Cost: Luncheon cost: $7:00. Reservations required by Monday, November 3, 2014.

To reserve call 453-3283

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Building #3

Each time Barry Christian Church expanded sufficient means were available to build a new structure and continue worship services. The increase in size of each new structure gives us an idea of the corresponding growth in attendance and church activities of those times. Hard work, good planning, and generous giving were all amply displayed each time a new building was projected.

Below are several old pictures from our heritage of the transition between the old church built in 1860, and the construction of a new one in 1950.

This photo shows the 2nd church structure at Barry

from the southeast. The windows have been removed

prior to full demolition. Taken about 1950

This view is from the southwest, after

the roof has been removed. The bell

tower is partially hidden by the exist-

ing trees. The building in the faint

background was the old parsonage.

This photo shows some proud

faces in front of the west wall

of the 3rd church structure,

about 1950. Note the sturdy

brick buttresses of the new

building. Some of the people

pictured are Judy Reber, Shirley

Turner, Dorcas Allen, Stella

Carrell, Viola Dotson, and one

of the men on the roof is Elmer

Reber.

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A message from our Family Life Director – Jim Frentrop

I am amazed at all the details being tended to by so many folks, in the work of children and youth ministry. For years I’ve been at Barry and played some small roles, but only recently have I begun seeing the bigger picture. While being a fairly small church when compared to some in the area, we have some big hearted people doing some phenomenal work. Until recently I was unaware of the magnitude of work being done to care for the spiritual upbringing of our children and youth. I’ll just name a few here, knowing there are many more I hope to recognize in the future. Last Sunday, I had the privilege of attending Children’s Church with Gina Schaer. What an experience, and what memories, being in the same room as

when I was a child in Junior Church with Estherbelle McFarland. Gina shares her wisdom and love of God with the children following the children’s sermon in first service, and Wanda Eacret does the same during second service. Two very dedicated women with messages of love and hope for our children. Then there is Anna Eacret, shepherding the Youth Group with enthusiasm and unmatched commitment. All of these folks manage more details than I ever imagined, and do so with the deepest patience and love for our children, and for God. I am honored to know each of them, humbled by the work they do, and so grateful to them for their commitment to the children and youth at Barry. My life is enriched by the lessons they teach me and the examples they set. And that’s only a portion of the workers being the hands for God at Barry. I haven’t even begun to speak of the Sunday School teachers, or the choir director and organist, who make the Sunday School hour so vibrant for our children. Maybe next newsletter. In Christian love and peace, Jim

Thank you, 5 Star Jazz Band!

5 Star Jazz Band is a non-profit community band dedicated to providing Kansas City's top young

musicians, age 12-21, the unique opportunity to perform in a professional-caliber jazz ensemble. Our high-energy repertoire of over 100+ charts includes Big Band, Swing, Jazz, Blues, Funk and

Latin styles

Middle Schools Antioch

Northgate Lakeview

Junior High Schools Liberty

South Valley Colleges & Universities Central Missouri State

Penn Valley community Maple Woods Community Northwest Missouri State

UMCC Conservatory University of Kansas

University of Missouri

High Schools North Kansas City

Winnetonka Oak Park

Staley Liberty

Kearney Smithville

Lee’s Summit Camdenton

Park hill Park Hill South

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Turkey Dinner Dates: Thursday,

November 6 & Friday, November 7.

We prepare and serve over a thousand turkey dinners

with all the fixings to those in the community.

Proceeds from this dinner go to support

programs and projects of the Barry Christian Church.

Sign up sheets are out to

help with the turkey

dinner!!! Sign up on

Sunday mornings or call the church office.

Areas needed: Decorating, ticket sales, seating, parking lot

attendants, rolling silverware, rolls, gravy, dressing, tending the

turkey, side dishes, servers, drink stand, pie cutters, carry out

orders, the all important DISHWASHERS, table busing, garbage

collectors and clean up crews.

As you can see, it takes many volunteers to prepare and serve the

meals! Your help is needed - you can sign up for 2-4 hour increments.

Nov

6 & 7

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We are collecting items to put in Troop Boxes for Christmas. Bring your Donations 10/26/14 to 11/23/14. We will be collecting letters, Christmas cards and any other items you may choose to send.

Classes in the "Pathways" room. Enter in West end of the Education Wing. First room on the right. Fellowship and discussion: 1. Sundays 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. (For those who go to second service) 30 minute video and 30 minute discussion on "Ancient mysteries that may hold the secrets of America 's future", based on Old Testament. 2. Sundays 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Matthew 5. Sermon on the Mount 3. Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Study of the Minor prophets. October 29th will be on Joel.

You can get your Turkey dinner

tickets starting this Sunday for $10

each. ($4 for children ages 6-12

years old) Reminder: great

opportunity to bring other’s to Barry

Christian church by purchasing an

extra ticket and giving it to them.

We need ground Coffee for the Turkey dinner (not decaf)

and

empty gallon sized Ice Cream

Containers.

(I know I’m headed to store to do my part

and get chocolate chip ice cream! Anything

for the church!!!) Gail :-)

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Hey Kids! Come to Barry on Saturday, October

25, between the hours of 4:00 -6:00 pm

Trick or Treat

Face Painting Fun Hair Sprays Washable

Tattoos

FREE Candy from Decorated Trunks

The children's choir continues to rehearse every Sunday from 9:30-9:50 (immediately following the first service). Please

make sure your children have this time to learn and sing and be joyful!

The children will sing in the service they typically attend on Sunday, October 26. Also, they will begin preparing in the next

couple of weeks to sing in the Family Christmas Eve service.

Blanket Sunday is November 2 - For over 60 years, CWS has worked in partnership

with local communities to identify their needs and access the resources they need to build the foundation for a more viable future, including: Blankets, tents, food and other emergency supplies in the wake of a disaster.

October 21 , 2014 Barry Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

1500 NW Barry Rd, Kansas City MO 64155

Phone: 816-436-0462

website: BarryChristianChurch.com

Return Service Requested

What’s Ahead: Wednesday 22

6:00 pm – Bible Study

7:00 pm - Choir Practice

Thursday 23

6:30 pm – Pastoral Search Committee

Friday 24

3:30 pm - Recital practice - Sanctuary

Saturday 25

10:00 am - Girl scouts - Fellowship Hall - all day

4:00 pm - TRUNK OR TREAT

Sunday 26 - Children Singing/Deacon’s Meeting

8:30 am Worship

9:30 am – SS Classes for all ages

9:45 am - Deacons Meeting

10:30 am – Worship

3:00 pm - Piano Recital - Sanctuary

4:00 pm – Youth Groups

Monday 27 Cooking Turkeys Monday through Wednes-day Tuesday 28

6:30 - Outreach Committee

Wednesday 29

6:00 pm – Bible Study

BARRY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 175TH ANNIVERSARY

The Barry Christian Church 175th Anniversary is on Sunday, April 26, 2015.

The theme is “Remember When……!” We want to let everyone know about this upcoming event and

ongoing activities in 2015. Anyone who is a member and anyone who attended Barry Christian Church,

was married at Barry Christian Church or anyone who is acquainted with the Barry area’s history and would

like to attend, we invite you to come. We want to make this celebration about Barry

Christian Church and the Barry area as complete a story as possible. If you have any pictures,

memorabilia, newspaper articles, stories told by your ancestors, or anything of interest around the period from 1800’s – 2015, please contact Barry Christian

Church. If you could share them with us, we could tell a more complete story. We will return anything you want back to you. We would also like to have your addresses, phone numbers, or e-mail addresses to

communicate with you.