November 6, 2012 Barry Gail Roller, Editor Barry Christian Church...

Barry Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

since 1840

Worship on Sunday

Mornings:

8:30 a.m. First Service

9:30a.m. Fellowship

9:45a.m. Sunday School

11:00a.m. Second Service

5:00p.m. Youth Groups

Gail Roller, Editor Barry Good News

Barry Staff Nursery Attendant – Jill McCumby – [email protected] Children’s Church Director - Barbara George - [email protected] Choir Director – Katelyn [email protected]

Administrative Secretary - Gail Roller - [email protected] Minister of Visitation - Rev. Tom Blakley [email protected]

Senior Minister - Robert J. George - [email protected]

November 6, 2012

Robert’s Reflections

Church Loyalty Month

Through the work of the Membership Committee we have declared

December to be Church Loyalty Month. Why a Church Loyalty month

and what is it? Well, mostly it is a way of reconnecting with each other

and with our faith. The timing is important too.

◊ Advent begins on December 2

◊ It is the beginning of our new church year

◊ Newness brings the possibility of resolution

◊ What a more perfect resolution could there be than to be present in

worship?

The point is not to make this a demanding thing, but a desirable thing.

It will provide a great opportunity to be present through the wonderful

time of our faith leading up to Christmas. Since church attendance

enriches our lives why not commit to being here each of the Sunday’s of

December that you are able.

Is there someone you haven’t seen here in a while? Why not invite

them back? Sometimes we just get out of the habit and need a gentle

nudge. Can you be the one that provides that invitation?

One more thing – each family that is present on December 2nd, the

first Sunday of Advent, will receive a special gift! Tis the season of gift

giving. Your gift awaits your arrival!

Love, Bob

Great News! We have reserved

beautiful large Christmas

Poinsettias from Penrod's

Greenhouse this year. You won't

have to go traipsing out to the

store and then over to the church

to drop off a poinsettia.

Convenient for you, a lovely way

to enhance the Sanctuary and

honor a loved one.

The cost is $14.00 Please

write the check out to Barry

Christ ian Church (memo

poinsettia), include a note with

the information as to who it is

from and for whom the plant(s)

is in memory or honor of and put

it in an envelope and place in the

offering plate. You may place

your orders for poinsettias

through Gail in the Church

Office during the week. You will

be able to take your plant home

after the second service on

Sunday, December 30. We

would like to receive orders by

Monday, November 26.

“As we lift our hearts in prayer, dear Lord, may we receive all the benefits of your grace…”

Nancy Abbott

Bette Booth

Mary Courtney

Janette & Michael Davis

David Haynes

Yvonne Hilton

Bonnie Icenogle

Anne Jones

Paul Kimball

Kevin Kirkpatrick

Jean Lyne

Bill Merritt

Hayes Murry

Raylene Noreen

Carroll O’Neal

Nancy Plumb

Jo Riddle

Oma Rinehart

Jenna Spilly

Billy Stevens

Donnie Weaver

Hank Weaver

Melvina Weaver

Cheryl Williams

Jean Wisdom

Dorothy Woody

Attendance October 21

1st Service - 73

2nd Service - 98

Total - 171

Sunday School - 67

October 28

1st Service - 67

2nd Service - 97

Total - 164

Sunday School - 56

“Operation Christmas Child”

November will be here before you know it, so we wanted to

remind you we will be participating with Operation Christmas

Child.

There are plastic shoe boxes and brochures available at

the back.

Just sign for how many boxes you want to fill and check off

your name when you bring them back. You can use your own

shoeboxes if you prefer.

This Christmas season, a needy child overseas will receive

your shoe box, along with Christian literature in his or her own

language.

There are also Videos and cd's that can be borrowed on back

table, or log in to web page to view . www.samaritanspurse.org

Still have questions? Call Rita Knopf @ 436-9987 or email

[email protected]

I hope you will be a part of this exciting opportunity to share

God's love with a hurting child.

So don't forget to bring your shoe box gifts to church on or be-

fore November 18.

Scripture Readings

November 11

Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17

Hebrews 9:24-28

*Mark 12:38-44

November 18

1 Samuel 1:4-20

Hebrews 10:11-25

*Mark 13:1-8

Our sympathy and prayers are extended for these families:

Our sympathy and prayers are extended for Elizabeth Carroll in the death of her mother,

Francis Good on Thursday, October 18.

The family and friends of Mary Jane Brown in her death on October 29.

For Anne Jones and family in the loss of her cousin, Gwen Keitt's husband, Bob.

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/

mailto:[email protected]

CHURCH HISTORIAN’S NOTE: CHEVIS TAVERN

(The following article is drawn from a number of available sources)

Thomas Minor Chevis was born probably in Virginia, lived in Kentucky, and was an

early pioneer in this community. He was first associated with the Christian Church in

Liberty, that church being founded in 1837. There he served as Deacon. In 1839 his church

and another in Liberty resolved certain differences and formed a union between them.

Later he came to Barry and is listed as one of the Elders of our church in a roster of members

from 1860. He died in 1864.

In 1839 he purchased the tavern, or inn, at the town of Barry. The tavern had been

built as a trading post by George Burnett and his two sons in 1820. By 1839 stage coaches

were operating between Liberty and Leavenworth, and stopped at the Tavern for meals, and

sometimes overnight. In 1841 a mail route was established from St. Louis to Weston, and

again stops were made at Barry. The Tavern was the center of social activity and apparently

the exchange point for news from East and West.

The tavern was a one and a half story log building, constructed in what was known as

a “dog-trot” layout. In other words, two rooms connected by an open but roofed porch. As

time passed, other rooms were added to this original structure until there were a total of

eight.

In the early 1960’s the tavern was de-constructed and moved to Fleming Park in

Jackson County, called Missouri Town, 1855. During the dismantling and excavation of the

old site, several interesting things were found. Under the slave cabin dirt floor was found a

powder horn full of powder, as well as several old dishes. Also was found an old album

filled with pictures of Native Americans. Into the logs of the structure were six holes, cut

four inches square, which were to be used as rifle ports in case of attack.

The upper floor of the Tavern was used during the Civil War to hide articles and even

Confederate soldiers. In front of the building was a turn-around for the stage coaches, and in

back were the chicken house, smokehouse and privy. Also in the complex were an ash

hopper for making lye, a fire pit, and an area for a large garden and tobacco patch.

Today this building has been re-created in the Park and looks the same as it would

have looked when it stood south of Barry Church in the early days.

This drawing of the

Samuel-Chevis Tavern is

probably by Sidney Moore.

Sunday School Superintendant Opening

This person will order curriculum, count Sunday School offerings, recruit teachers and collect

attendance records. Please contact Anne Jones - 741-2235 or [email protected] if interested.

Ted Farris joined Barry on October 21,

2012 by Transfer of Membership.

Thank You Dave and Ardith Haynes took our kits to the festival of

sharing held in Sedalia last Saturday. Our CWF

(Christian Women’s Fellowship) made 27 hygiene

kits, 4 readin' & writin' kits to stay in Missouri, also 2

health kits and 1 school kit was made up for Church

World Service. Also 42 pairs of eye glasses were

taken. These will be used to help individuals to see

better while sewing or working to help with family

income. The Haynes' attended the worship service and

the quilt auction held, where about 200 hand made

quilts (made by Church Women United ladies in

Missouri) were auctioned off - proceeds will go

toward blankets for the needy.

PLEASE CONTNUE TO SAVE EYEGLASSES,

UPC BEST CHOICE LABELS AND CAMPBELL

SOUP LABELS.

If you would like to receive our newsletter, in PDF format by

email, (Wow – in COLOR! and faster information) please

indicate so by sending Gail and email at

[email protected] and writing “newsletter”

in the subject line and I will add you to our email listing.

ARTIS AND SHANNON

MAHZOON

NEW ADDRESS :

9419 NE 79TH ST APT. R

KANSAS CITY MO 64158

[email protected]

MELODY LAIR, ALEX, ANDY, ALYSSA

SAWYER

NEW ADDRESS:

1408 EAST 24ST

NORTH KANSAS CITY MO 64116

The Youth Group is inviting everyone to come join them tomorrow

night - Wednesday, November 7th at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship

Hall for beginner’s lessons in Salsa Dancing. Come and enjoy a

great evening!

Reminder: order your “scrip” gift cards and help support the church

Here’s how the Scrip program works:

The Scrip Center buys gift cards from retailers at a discount.

Our members buy the gift cards and pay full face value. They shop at

the participating retailers and redeem the gift cards for full face value.

The discount amount is revenue earned for the church without

additional cost to you.

To place an order:

Pick up and complete an order form on the foyer table. Attach a check payable to Barry Christian Church

and either hand it to the Scrip coordinator at Barry - Betty Rega - or drop it in the locked box in the

Narthex (by the elevator.)

The Scrip coordinator will place the order online on Sunday PM and deliver to you the following Sunday.

Troops

We have received a letter from SPC Alrid Reid. He is 23 years old. He writes:

Dear Edna Williams and Barry Christina Church,

I just want to say thank you from all of us here at COP 2 BOK. Whenever we get a package, it

keeps us motivated and increases our morale. It is not easy being here. It is very dangerous

and rough here, but we are trying to stay positive. Thanks again for everything and we truly

appreciate what you are doing. Keep praying for us.

SPC REID

We are going to be mailing boxes for Christmas. Christmas cards, those you write to

them or some they can send their loved ones will be appreciated. If there is anything else you

want sent for the Christmas season, please put in the TROOPS box in the entrance by the elevator. Thank you

for all you do. Please remember that our soldiers put their lives in jeopardy every day for us to enjoy the

freedom we have here.

God bless you and yours,

Edna Williams

“Operation Christmas Child” Deadline November 18 to bring shoeboxes!

On Monday, November 26, the Property and Worship Committee invite you to

come to the church at 6:30 p.m. We will enjoy pizza and decorate the church for

the Advent season.

Donations for Thanksgiving baskets for the Barry Food Pantry

As you do your shopping, please pick up a few extra items to help

the needy enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. Items requested:

Stuffing, Boxed mashed potatoes/gravy packets, Cranberry sauce,

Canned yams, Marshmallows, Green beans, Pickles/olives (we

would even take canned hams!) We would like these donations by

November 18

Barry will be traveling to KCCK on Thursday, Thursday, November 15th at 6:00 pm to prepare food for the following day. KCCK serves lunch every weekday to men, women and children in need of a hot meal. Please contact Kimberly Pukay at 816 - 213 - 7056 or [email protected] if you can join us!

Koinonia Dinner Out - Monday, November 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Jose Peppers on Barry Rd

(across from Metro North)

You are invited to join the Koinonia Class as they meet at a restaurant once a month for a

meal and Fellowship. Everyone pays for their own meal.

It is a fun way to meet people from the church.

Reservations are not required, you just show up at the restaurant at the appointed time.

The children's choir has begun

rehearsing for the 5:00 p.m. Christmas

Eve pageant. Rehearsals take place in

the junior church room downstairs,

Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:05. We

do not want any children to miss out.

ALL CHILDREN who attend Barry

Christian Church are considered a part

of the children’s choir. Parents, we

hope your child will be here on

Sunday mornings to participate.

mailto:[email protected]

Barry Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ) 1500 NW Barry Rd

Kansas City MO 64155

Phone: 816-436-0462

website: BarryChristianChurch.com

Return Service Requested

November 7, 2012

Wednesday 7

6:30 p.m. – Youth Group & YOU – Salsa Dancing

7:00 p.m. – Choir

7:00 p.m. – Ladies Bible Study

Friday 9

3:30 – Fellowship Hall in Use

6:00 p.m. – Rehearsal

Saturday 10 4:00 p.m. - Wedding

Sunday 11

8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship

9:30 a.m. - Coffee & Donuts 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School

4:00 p.m. – JYF 5:00 p.m. – Youth Group

Monday 12

7:00 p.m. – Worship Committee

Tuesday 13

8:30 a.m. – Clay County Clothes Closet & 7:00 p.m. CWF Steering Com.

Wednesday 14

6:30 p.m. – Youth Group

7:00 p.m. – Choir

7:00 p.m. – Ladies Bible Study

Thursday 15

10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. CWF - Circles 6:00 p.m. - KCCK

Friday 16

6:00 p.m. - Fellowship Hall in use

Sunday 18 - Thanksgiving Offering / Deadline for shoeboxes

8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship

9:30 a.m. - Coffee & Donuts 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School

4:00 p.m. – JYF 5:00 p.m. – Youth Group

Monday 19 - NEWSLETTER DEADLINE - NOON

6:30 p.m. – Koinonia Dinner Out at Jose Peppers

Since 2008, the Friday after

Thanksgiving has been dubbed the

National Day of Listening. The nonprofit

group StoryCorps encourages people to

spend an hour recording an interview

with a loved one, rather than battle mall

crowds.

Dave Isay began StoryCorps in 2003 as

an oral-history project, based on the

simple idea that everyone has an

authentic story worth hearing. “This is

about nothing but the generosity of

listening,” Isay says. “When you’re

listening to [the stories] of everyday peo-

ple — with their acts of kindness and

courage that we don’t take the time to

honor — you’re walking on holy

ground.”

As you gather with family and friends

this Thanksgiving, remember to keep

your ears open!

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