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Staff Senior Minister: Rev. Dr. Dennis Patience – [email protected]

Family Life Director: Jim Frentrop - [email protected] Director of Music: Vigthor Zophoniasson - [email protected]

Organist: Jacob Hofeling - [email protected] Administrative Secretary: Carol Studebaker - [email protected]

Join us for Sunday

Worship! 8:30 - First Worship Service

9:45 am - Sundays School classes

for children and adults

11:00 - Second Worship Service

Wednesday Bible Study

6:00 pm

Barry Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

since 1840

Carol Studebaker,

Editor

Honor God, Seek Christ, Serve Others Together

May 1, 2016

Church Office: 816.436.0462

Email: [email protected]

Ponderings of Patience

Shepherding Groups

As I have been mentioning in

Sunday morning messages over

the past couple of weeks, we are

re-enacting Shepherding Groups

in the life of Barry Christian

Church. Our congregation has

been randomly divided into 14

groups of approximately 10 to

11 families and a leader and co-

leader has been assigned to each

group. The purpose of the Shep-

herding Groups is for each

leader, who will serve for a six

month period, to keep in touch

with the families of their respec-

tive group by a once-a-month

telephone call, and by also con-

veying information concerning

special events, or seeking

prayers for exceptional concerns

that may arise in the fellowship

of our congregation.

As I described in my message on

Sunday, April 17th, Jesus, as he

was about to depart from the

Last Supper and make his jour-

ney to the cross; he had impor-

tant parting words to share with

his disciples and thus with sub-

sequent followers throughout the

generations. Jesus said in John

13:34: “I give you a new com-

mandment: love one another.”

We explored how the “new”

commandment didn’t mean

“completely different”, but

rather in the Greek language,

simply conveyed a “renewal” or

a “fresh emphasis” of an under-

standing the Disciples would

have already understood.

Throughout the Old Testament,

God’s people had been in-

structed to: “love the Lord your

God with all your heart, and with

all your soul and with all your

strength” (Deuteronomy 6:5) and

had also been instructed to “love

your neighbor as yourself

(Leviticus 19:18).

Unfortunately, however, through

the centuries these commands

had been narrowed so that fol-

lowers were inclined to believe

that only God and those of like-

mindedness within the realm of

their own neighboring believers

were all the folks they needed to

be concerned about. Yet, with

his renewed command, Jesus

was actually emphasizing that

his disciples were to love “one

another” despite the differences

between them, because it was

Christ’s love for them that bound

them together as one.

In that message of April 17th, we

also emphasized that the word

Jesus used for “love” in John

13:34, in the Greek language is:

Agape. It simply means that we

are to “seek the highest good”

for others in our midst.

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(Ponderings of Patience, continued from front page)

Several people in our congregation under the leadership of Lana Whitton, as our Vice Chairperson of

the Board, and assisted by Edna Williams, have expressed the need for all of us as a congregation to

seek ways to be more closely connected, and the Biblical images of Jesus as the Good Shepherd (John

10:11 and 14) as well as his fresh emphasis upon “seeking the highest good” for others in the midst of

our diversity, calls all of us to be diligent in our efforts to be closely connected and concerned for one

another as members of the body of Christ.

By the time you read this edition of The Barry Good News, many of you may have likely been con-

tacted by the shepherd of your Shepherding Group as we will be striving to re-initiate this intentional

process of staying connected in the life of Barry Christian Church. But if you have

any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to give me, Lana or Edna a call as

all of us strive to fulfill Christ’s command to “seek the highest good” for God’s

children in whose lives we are a part.

Blessings to each of you!

Pastor Dennis

Barry Christian Church Honored As the

“Faith Partner of the Year” for 2015

The Northland Assistance Center on Saturday, April 16th, honored Barry Christian Church as their

“Faith Partner of the Year” for 2015 at their Annual Banquet held at the Embassy Suites Airport Hotel.

At the presentation, the director of the Center, Rita Pearce, recognized our congregation’s consistent

monthly contributions to the center’s ministries ever since 2004.

We are grateful for the diligent efforts of the Northland Assistance Center in meeting needs for hous-

ing, utilities, medical and a myriad of other concerns that arise for people in the Northland. We are

also grateful for the leadership that Freddie Nichols has given as one of the Center’s board members

since the mid-90’s; as we are also grateful to Don and Judy Thomas and to all the members of our

congregation’s Outreach Committee for their faithful attention to the outreach concerns of the North-

land. Every month, our church’s Outreach Committee meets and distributes 10% of the church’s con-

tributions as a tithe to the various causes in the Disciple’s Mission Fund and to a significant number of

ministries in the Northland and beyond.

Thanks for everyone’s support of our church’s outreach ministries, including the Northland Assistance

Center!

GRADUATING SENIORS:

Shelbie Weaver, daughter of Ken &

Roxie Weaver, will be graduating from

Missouri University with a Bachelor of

Journalism with an emphasis in Strate-

gic Communication with minors in

Spanish and Psychology on May 15,

2016! Her proud parents will be hosting

an Open House for her on Sunday, May

22nd from 1 to 4 pm at their home:

8501 NW Old Stagecoach Road, Kansas City, MO 64154. Barry

Christian Church has played such a huge part of her life growing up & achieving this milestone, we

would be so happy to have you come by and celebrate with her!

Conor William Henry graduates from North Kansas City

High School with the International Baccalaureate Di-

ploma. Commencement exercises are Wednesday eve-

ning, May 11, 2016 at 7:00 PM at Municipal Auditorium

in Kansas City, Mo. Conor's Open House is on June 11th

from 3:00 PM-7:00 PM located at the Frentrop home:

900 NW 70th Street, Kansas City, MO 64118. Conor

plans to get his Civil Engineering Degree from Missouri

Science and Technology.

NEED TO UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION??

Please update Bonnie Wisdom’s email address in

your directory to: [email protected]

If any of your information has changed or needs

to be added to our church records (things like ad-

dresses, phone numbers, birthdays), please let

Carol know in the office at:

[email protected] or 436-0462.

Kimberly Fleming, daughter of Doug & Lynn Fleming is receiving her

Doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis in Clinical Psychology from

the University of Missouri-Columbia on May 15th! Congratulations to

Kimberly and her proud parents!

Do you have any

leftover stepping

stones that you

would like to

donate to our

children’s playground? Let

David Tarver know and he will

put them to good use!

In our thoughts and prayers

Julie Mills

Donna Moore

Brandon Ralston

Billy Stevens

Helena Edwards

Rhonda Harris

Jill McCumby

Val Stringer Family

Andy Jones

Attendance

Sunday April 3 1st service - 70 2nd service - 96

Total - 166 Sunday School - 78 Sunday - April 10 1st service - 64 2nd service - ?

Total - ? Sunday School - 80

Sunday April 17 1st service - 72 2nd service -?

Total - ? Sunday School -81

Sunday April 24 1st service --76 2nd service --97

Total -- 173 Sunday School --84

“As we lift our hearts in prayer,

dear Lord, may we receive all

the benefits of your grace…”

The Barry Kids want to thank you for getting up early on Easter Sunday morning and helping them begin the Easter celebration. Thank you all, for your love and support, and encouragement, and for being the role models, both within your families at home and with your Church family here at Barry. Who’d have thought we’d see snow on Easter morning? It didn’t stick or accumulate, but it did add a strangely beautiful twist to our Easter Sunrise Service! I wanted to share some thoughts about your youth group that I also shared dur-ing Sunrise Service. I heard that Mark Twain once said, “When a child is born, put him in a barrel. Leave a hole big enough for air and water. When he be-comes a teenager, plug up the hole!” Have any of you parents, besides me, found yourself looking for a barrel when your kids became teenagers? I’ve learned over the years that I do not know how to raise the perfect child. I don’t know any one-size-fits-all methods for parenting. I’ve always enjoyed the definition of insanity you see floating around the internet…you know, the one that says “insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results”. Meaning that if what you’re doing isn’t working, then change it. I used to think that teaching was a one-way street. The teacher teaches, the student learns. The par-ent talks, the child listens. That seems like such a 1950’s Leave it to Beaver mentality, doesn’t it? (Who remembers the Beaver’s classroom, where all the kids responded “Yes Miss Landers” or “No Miss Landers in unison?) I never got very good at convincing other people that I’m any smarter than they are. And I’m be-coming convinced that, in many ways, the kids are smarter them me. And I’ve learned that, if I listen to the children, I can learn from them. Let me give you a few examples… During a Youth Group meeting some months ago, we were com-piling a prayer list. One of our youth asked for prayers dealing with an older sibling. Apparently some harsh words had been exchanged, and there were some hard feelings between the siblings. So our youth asked for prayers to help cope with what was going on. But he didn’t want just his name on the prayer list—he also wanted the name of his older sibling, on that prayer list. He said “I know she’s going thru a lot too”. Well it turns out there’s a nice little scripture about this…Matthew 5:43-45, which says “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you”. Our youth may not have known about that scripture, but he certainly exemplified it…and he was quite a role model to me, as someone who was “living the Bible”. I have other examples from Vacation Bible School…there were children there who told me things about the Bible stories I was sharing with them. They pointed out small details that had a significant impact to the story. Details I had not known…so I had to go look them up…and the kids were right! I felt like I was teaching a roomful of little disciples that week. I felt like THEY should have been teaching ME. While I believe that Barry Christian Church had some role in these children’s moral and spiritual development, I also must acknowledge the greatest influence is not the church, it’s the family. You, their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, caring friends…are the most important role models these children could have (besides Jesus himself). When you try to live your life as Jesus instructed, your kids will notice. So, thank you for bringing your children to Barry Christian Church, so we can also learn from them. Jim (Family and Children’s Ministries)

Youth Groups meet Sundays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm

We’re getting ready for a great VBS! This year, we are using Barnyard Roundup. Children will learn that Jesus

gathers us together! They’ll look into the Bible, God’s Holy Word, and explore five Bible accounts where Jesus is

with us and abundantly provides for all our needs. He protects and saves us—now in this world and forever too!

Our VBS will be held July 11th -15th, 9:00am - Noon.

Friday at Noon we will have a closing program and picnic including a Petting Zoo!

It is our prayer that God has VBS in His plan for your life! We know Jesus will work through YOU at VBS. Would

you prayerfully consider serving in VBS?

We have a place for everyone, if you can volunteer for 5 days or a couple of hours we have a spot for you!

If you would like to serve in VBS, there are a couple of ways to join our team a sign up form in the sanctuary foyer,

call the church (816-436-0462), and you may contact me I would be happy to answer any questions for you.

Thanks for taking to time to pray and consider this request!

We hope you’ll join us as we gather together in Jesus’ saving love at Barnyard Roundup VBS!

God’s blessings,

Anna Eacret

816-914-9776

[email protected]

Fellowship Dinner Fundraiser for Youth Summer Fall Activities Sunday May 1st at 12:00pm The Youth would like to invite you to their fundraiser for their summer/fall activities. We will be serving hamburg-ers, hot dogs, pulled pork and extras! God’s blessings, BCC Youth Group

Next Newsletter Deadline -

Monday, May 16th - Noon

The Koinonia Dinner Out - Monday, May 16th, 2016 will be at Paul &

Jack’s in Northtowne. Meet there at 6:30 pm.

The Koinonia Class invites you to join them on this fun outing. It is a great way

to meet people from church. You just show up at the restaurant and every-

one pays for their own meals.

Board Meeting Sunday, May 15th at NOON

in the Upper Room.

MAY EVENTS

CALLING ALL WOMEN OF THE CHURCH!!

SAVE the DATE: Mothers Day Luncheon, Saturday, May 14th at 11

am in the Fellowship Hall. This event will be hosted by CWF and is

for Mothers, Daughters, Granddaughters and women friends. Plan

to enjoy the food and fellowship of other ladies here at Barry!

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED 2016 MAY FRIENDSHIP DAY: FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016

Theme this year is “Finding Grace at the Table”

Registration: 9:30 am

Meeting: 10:00 am

Lunch: $7.00

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

3101 NE Vivion Road,

Kansas City, MO 64119

Let Ardith Haynes or Sue Effie

know if you plan to attend.

Want to learn how to make plastic mats for people who live “under the stars?”

Our next meeting is Sunday, MAY 15th in the Upper Room from 12:30 pm - 2:00

pm. We are up & running, learning to crochet, how to cut & have great fellow-

ship. We could use some people interested in cutting the plastic bags into 'Plarn'

(plastic yarn) and rolling them into balls. It’s easy, you can use scissors or rotary

cutters at home. Children are welcome since it is easy for the loops to be fas-

tened together. If you would like to join us, or work from home keep us updated

on your progress. For more info contact : Jill McCumby at 816-204-7682 or

[email protected].

FATHER’S APPRECIATION BREAKFAST

CALLING ALL MEN!!

SAVE THE DATE : Saturday , June 11th at 9 am for Fathers, Sons, Grand-

sons and Friends

The Hospitality committee is hosting this breakfast to honor the Fathers

here at Barry Church.

Please RSVP to Barbara Mayberry (912-2027) or Lana Whitton (454-3723)

by June 5th to let them know how much to cook!

Family Promise of the Northland will be hosting our 1st Annual Golf Tournament at Tiffany Greens on Monday, June 6th @ 7 a.m. Volunteers are needed for: the receiving table, hole in one assistants, prize hole monitors, etc. The registration is also available as we do have some sponsorships and are in need for additional golf teams.

Volunteers needed: 14 Lunch and beverages will be provided.

Please share this information with your congregations, neighbors, the person standing in front and behind you in the line at the grocery store --- thanks! Your contact for these events is:

Bridget Mendoza 816.916.1089 [email protected] Family Promise of the Northland Board Vicki Vance

mailto:[email protected]

tel:816.916.1089

mailto:[email protected]

Daly Martin - 01

Allen Milford - 01

Leta Pukay - 04

Michelle Keller - 04

Jake Dyer - 05

Joe Dyer - 05

Dave Haynes - 05

Erin Albach - 06

Andrew Ballard - 06

Ralph Bishop - 07

Crystal Corwin -07

Don Scott - 08

David Tooley - 08

Elyse Payne - 09

Andy Sawyer -09

Margaret Fletcher - 11

Emily Wendt - 12

Taryn Clark - 16

Curt Roller - 16

Joe Weekley - 18

Alex Sawyer - 19

Christian Green - 20

Becky Brown - 21

Rachel Hardin - 21

Grace Kemerling - 22

Phyllis Frentrop - 24

John Curttright - 26

Georgia Butler - 28

Princeton Carter - 28

Happy Birthday

to you!

If you have a May birthday or know of some-

one from Barry who does and is not on this

list, please let me know so I can be sure to in-

clude them. Call the Carol in the church office

at 436-0462 or email her at

[email protected]

Those Serving in May:

8:30 am

Elders -Bob Knopf, Ken Weaver (Communion to Hospital)

Deacons - Jason Miller, Warren Roberts

Roger & Barbara Blakley - Communion Prep

11:00 am

Elders - Wanda Eacret, Barbara Mayberry

Deacons - David & Anita Rogers- (Communion Clean Up),

Nicole Lawson

Jr. Deacon - Michelle Eacret

Sign up on

Sunday Mornings

or call Carol at

436-0462 to be:

Readers, Acolytes,

Greeters and to

do the Children’s

Sermon.

Greeters

8:30 - Lois Berry & Geri

Hamer

11:00 - John Adams

Scripture Readers

8:30 - Erica Miller

11:00 - Robin Eacret

Acolytes

8:30 - Sign Up

11:00 - Jose Chavez

Children’s Sermon

8:30 - Erica Miller

11:00 - Kathie Connell

Financial Update April 1st-24th income for the General fund: $16,716 Amounted needed to meet monthly budget: $19,500 It costs an average of $640 a day to operate Barry Christian

Church. That money goes towards: Mission Outreach giving, Expenses: staff, utilities such as: heat, electricity and water, phone, internet, copier expenses, Sunday School and Bible School supplies, general supplies: paper, postage etc.

Is your giving to the

support of Barry

Christian Church up

to date?

The kindness shown to my family is almost unbelievable, the calls, cards, food, flowers, and most of all are the prayers. Just the gentle touch and words of Pastor Dennis and Carrie made things so much easier. How blessed we all are to be a church family of love. Thank all of you. Thanks again, Val Stringer & Family My brothers & I just want to thank all the members of Barry Church for all their kindness when Daddy passed. Thanks to the ladies who prepared the wonderful meal after the service. Special thanks to Pastor Dennis for the beautiful service, to Mary Davis for the lovely music and to Mary Jane Adams for singing. May God Bless you all. Thanks, Babara Holiman, Warren, Brian & Harold Roberts

Betty Sillin says “thanks to everyone for their prayers and calls of support during the difficult time recently. She is very thankful to Pastor Dennis and all of the Barry Church members who attended the funeral for her daughter, Diana Roberts.” Thanks! Betty Sillin

We'd like to thank everyone for helping us celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary. The cards and expressions of congratulations, especially your presence at the celebration, were very much appreciated. We are blessed to have such a caring and friendly Church family. Thanks again and may God bless you all. Thanks, Dave and Rita Dyer

Perla Mora thanks everyone for the prayers for her son, John Mora,

who is now off dialysis. She appreciates

Thanks to everyone for all of the prayers and cards during my recovery from shoulder surgery. Dollie Lewallen

Our condolences to the family of Bill Roberts on his passing on March 15,

2016. His funeral was on Saturday, March 19, 2016 .

Our sincere sympathy goes out to Betty Sillin on the passing of her daughter,

Diana Roberts, on April 3rd. Her memorial service was on April 7, 2016.

Our deepest sympathy to Val Stringer & Family on the passing of her daughter, Elizabeth Twitty on

April 14th. Her memorial service was on Monday, April 18, 2016.

Barry Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

1500 NW Barry Rd, Kansas City MO 64155

Phone: 816-436-0462

website: BarryChristianChurch.com

Return Service Requested

Sunday May 1 8:30 am –Worship 9:45 am – Sunday School Classes 11:00 am – Worship Noon – Fellowship Youth Fundraiser Dinner 4:00 pm -- Youth Group Wednesday May 4 6:00 pm -- Bible Study 7:00 pm -- Choir Practice Friday May 6 9:30 am -- May Friendship Day Church Women United Sunday May 8 MOTHER’S DAY 8:30 am – Worship 9:45 am – Sunday School Classes 11:00 am – Worship 4:00 pm -- Youth Group Tuesday May 10 8:30 am Clay County Clothes Closet 7:00 CWF Steering Committee Meeting Wednesday May 11 10:00 am Crafting Group – Barb Mayberry Home 6:00 pm Bible Study – Pathways Room 7:00 pm -- Choir Practice Saturday May 14 11 am -- Mother’s Day Luncheon Sunday May 15 GRADUATION SUNDAY 8:30 am -- Worship 9:45 am -- Sunday School Classes 11:00 am -- Worship NOON Board Meeting 2:00-4:00 pm -- Fellowship Hall Use by Girl Scouts 4:00 pm -- Youth Group Monday May 16 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE --NOON 5:30 pm -- Piano Recital in Sanctuary 6:30 pm -- Koinonia Dinner Out -- Paul & Jack’s

Church Calendar for upcoming weeks

LOOKING AHEAD TO

JUNE:

ALL CHURCH PICNIC

SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016

4:00 PM

BARRY PLATTE PARK

ANNUAL

CONGREGATIONAL

MEETING

MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016

7:00 PM

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