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THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Dr. Stephen D. Jones - Rev. Stephanie Dean - Rev. Victor Velez - PASTORS

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Inform line: (816) 942-1914 theoffice@fbckcmo.net

100 West Red Bridge Rd. Office: (816) 942-1866 Kansas City, MO 64114 www.fbckcmo.net

Why Celebrate a 160th Anniversary?

We’ve made big plans to celebrate with the city our 160th anniversary on Saturday afternoon, September 12, from 2-6 pm. Why is this so important? Is it worth all this effort?

Churches grow in several ways, but the most effective way for an established church in an estab-lished neighborhood to grow is by increasing its public visibility. In other words, people need to know us by a positive reputation.

The great thing about our heritage as a church is how we are integrally connected to one of the pri-mary “founding families” of Kansas City. Isaac and Christiana McCoy came into this region before Kansas City was settled. Last Thursday, I happened to be walking from one section of St. Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza and passed by an inner courtyard for the first time. I looked up and saw this historical plaque prominently displayed: St. Luke’s on the Plaza is the site where McCoy built his family home near Westport, adjacent to the home of his son, John Calvin McCoy, commonly referred to as the “father of Kansas City.” Johnston Lykins, our founder and Isaac’s son-in-law and close partner in ministry, built one of the city’s first mansions downtown when he left missionary work and became a busi-ness leader and the first duly-elected mayor of Kansas City. More than any other Kansas City institution, we are integrally linked to this founding family. And it reminds us, and everyone else, that our heritage is not only long in this city but it is also filled with stories of faithfulness, justice, equity and passion for ministry. This is our story to tell. Please help us as we tell this story on Saturday, September 12!

9/12 Anniversary Events on Saturday afternoon, 2:00 – 6:00 pm: � Opening of the Permanent Display; three acrylic panels plus Bob Holloway’s new Story-

Mural, “The Founders of KC.” We will “cut the ribbon” at 2:00 pm. � Demonstration of Tribal Dancing – by the family of Victoria Hoffman, 2:15 pm – 3:30 pm.

On the West side parking lot. � Concert of Praise and Native Music – by the Bacone College Student Choir (a Native

American school in Muskogee, OK that traces roots to Isaac McCoy) 4:00 pm in the sanctuary. � Indian Tipi – This was on the grounds of the Nelson Atkins during their Plains exhibit and it will

be on our grounds � Native Story-Teller and Flute-Player, Ron Brave, a Lakota Indian professor from Haskell Insti-

tute will perform through the afternoon.

CHECK OUT THE CHURCH WEBSITE! How do I find these sermons on the website?

Go to our website: www.fbckcmo.net. 1. A menu will appear on the left-hand side of the screen. 2. Click “Weekly Sermons”. You will find sermon texts to read.

3. To listen or view a sermon, scroll down and click “Launch Media Player.” You will see a listing of “Audio Sermons” and “Video Sermons” by sermon date and title. Click the one you want to hear or view. It will download quickly and begin playing.

The GREEN SHEET is making a difference God has a way of tugging at our hearts when we are made aware of special opportunities and needs. The Green Sheet includes short-term, one-time, “get-it-done” ways to get involved in FBC! Give spiritual attention to the Green Sheet for upcoming specific opportunities to expand the work of God through FBC/KCMO!

� Fireside Room Display of artifacts on the McCoys through the KC History Museum and original Indian paintings owned by our church members.

� We expect a feature article in the KC Star, signs along the streets, two display ads in the KC Star on Sunday, Sept. 6 and in the Preview Section on Thursday, Sept. 10, and a digital ad in the on-line Star; letters have been sent to all MORE2 congregations, all KC metro ABC churches; and all South KC churches; and a postcard has been sent to over 700 neighbors; additional post-cards and posters are available for you to distribute.

� McCoy Prayer Trail on our grounds – a spiritual dimension as we tell the McCoy’s story and connect it to directed prayer

� Actor portraying Isaac McCoy – Jim Switzer, a former member and actor/lawyer from Clinton, will portray Isaac McCoy throughout the afternoon, telling his first-person stories � Food – BBQ Sandwiches, chips and drink – plus member-donated brownies and cookies – free

on the Northside patio. - Stephen Jones

Join Us…Sept 20, 6pm for 100 minutes of Jazz

Back by popular demand -

Millie Edwards!

Upcoming Meetings

� Saturday, Sept. 5, 9:30 am Christian Education workday, � Sunday, Sept. 12, after worship Living Nativity Team � Sept. 16, 10:00 am Wednesday Mission Board � Sept. 20, after worship Executive council � Sept. 28, Monday, 7:00 pm Finance Board

ALL ABOUT FIRST BAPTIST PEOPLE

We pray for � Bill Vann has experienced a “donut-shaped” hole in the tumor in his lung, due to a successful

regimen of immuno treatments, with very few side effects; Patty Van begins out-patient physical therapy this Fall

� Becky Boden now home after an extremely powerful season of healing following the removal of her infected knee and leg; she will be fitted for a prosthetic in a few months;

� Randall Palmer struggling with mobility issues � Jill Joiner, Barbara’s daughter, who has had multiple blood clots in her legs and lungs, but is now

home following hospitalization at St. Luke’s � Maybelle Rose Logan of Las Vegas, a nonresident member, whose son, James, passed away after a

long struggle with cancer in Texas; He was the nephew of Jim and Pat Logan � Sharon Cossins, upon the death of her son, Richard Willoughby, following a long struggle with lung

cancer. He died in KC Hospice on July 29, surrounded by his mother and two sisters.

We give thanks for

� Recovery of Bruce Morgan, former interim pastor, after successful back surgery followed by pneumonia

� Dezo, who will be preaching at FBC Lawrence, KS on Sunday, Sept. 12. She enters her second semester at Central Seminary; she will be doing some pastoral work at our church through a men-toring class at the seminary

� Twelve of our members who will serve as tutors/mentors at Red Bridge Elementary School this year: Bill Humenczuk, Margo Humenczuk, Lloyd Brown, Pat Hester, Jan Jones, Stephen Jones, Susie Bolden, Paul Sienkiewicz; Karen Foster,

We rejoice with… � Peg Morgan who is driving again following a season of healing from a broken arm � Sue Fugitt who has returned to work following an extended illness. � Mai Tadokoro and Erik Hessel who were united in marriage at the home of James and Mariko Prigel

on August 5, prior to their departure to Dallas where Erik begins his doctoral studies and Mai will do percussion performance and offer private lessons

� Elizabeth Jones, mother of Stephen Jones, who has completed her rehab and is now a resident of Lee House in Eldon, Missouri, an assisted living residence. She recently celebrated her 97th birthday

� Karen Foster, Bill Thornton, Dennis Fugitt and Sue Fugitt who received the Hand of Fellowship as new members of our church on Sunday, August 30!

� Irene Howard who will celebrate her 103rd birthday on Saturday, Sept. 26 � Justin Dayton and Jessica Carver who will celebrate their wedding in our sanctuary on Saturday,

Oct. 10.

We share our Ongoing Concerns prayer for…We share our Ongoing Concerns prayer for…We share our Ongoing Concerns prayer for…We share our Ongoing Concerns prayer for… Jamyia James (Theressa Goodman’s granddaughter) - Irene Howard - JoAnn Gardner - Jan Carrigan Chet Young - Marie Madison - Harriet Buttry - Bobbie Matson - Mary Belle Jesse Robert Woods

We share our prayer for Those Far away…We share our prayer for Those Far away…We share our prayer for Those Far away…We share our prayer for Those Far away… Glen Thompson - Thelma Sickles - Kathleen Brown - Marie Denton & Family Maybelle Logan - Geraldine Raines - Harriett Bonner - Stan Pierson serving in Libya (JoAnn Gardner’s grandson)

Men’s Breakfast, Saturday, Sept 12, at 9 am in Fellowship Hall We’re hoping for more men to join us on the second Saturday of each month for 60 minutes of breakfast, fellowship and Bible study

Upcoming Worship

Summer Preaching Series:Summer Preaching Series:Summer Preaching Series:Summer Preaching Series:

“Deep Places of the Heart” Using the Psalms to explore the depths of faith

Stephen Jones, preaching

Sunday, Sept. 6: “Deep Trust”, Psalm 46 Communion Sunday; Labor Day Sunday

Ritual of Cleansing Service

Fall preaching series:

“Transformed for Life”

The Story of Zacchaeus, Luke 19:1-10 Stephen Jones, preaching

Sept. 13: “The Problem with Riches”

Why did Jesus teach that the rich would find it hardest to enter the kingdom of God? Matthew 19:23-26

Choir returns Sept. 20, Jan Jones, preaching, AB Women’s Sunday

“See... the Beloved Community” Romans 12:2

Sept. 27, “Hanging Out with the Wrong People”

This was a constant problem for Jesus. Critics were always charging him with this. Luke 19:5

CONVERSATIONS ON RACE: MORE2

Is training congregations to engage in conversations on race. Stephen Jones and Paul Sienkiewicz will attend on Saturday, 9/26, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm at Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church on Swope Parkway. We’d like to have one more person engaging in this important training.

HOMES FOR OVERNIGHT LODGING OF BACONE COLLEGE STUDENTS We now have housing for 22 college students from Bacone College in Muskogee, OK for our anniversary day on Saturday, September 12. But we need housing for 30, so we need more homes/apartments of our members to step forward and offer spaces for the students to sleep over-night. You would pick up the young people sometime in the evening, host them overnight, serve them breakfast and return them back to our church in time to go on to their next concert – and return home later that day. The commitment is very short – but the need is very real! You will be blessed by getting to know some of these very special students! Bacone has a mixed student body, so some of the students will be Native Americans as well as other backgrounds.

Greenlake Experience, by Donna Fast

Are we having Fun yet?

Would you like to vacation in beautiful new rooms?

These beautiful dishes were a gift from Grace Baptist in thanks for the generous opportunity to enjoy the fellowship and inspiration at Green lake by invitation of First Baptist. We shared a wonderful bounty and had our own banquet every night.

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We will start our 2015-2016 year off with American Baptist Women Sunday Sept 20. Pastor’s wife Jan Jones will present a message around this years ABWM theme “See...the Beloved Community: Reformative Relationships” (Psalms 34.8, 13:9 and Luke 10:29-37)

We will have an organizational meeting on Sept 17th at 10:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. We have 4 meetings planned this year. Beginning Saturday Oct. 10. The program will be by Martha Brown on “Reaching out to Japan, through quilts,” in the Fireside Room. On Saturday Dec. 12 the program will be “Reaching out to Tijuana: Deborah House” presented by Dezo talking about her experiences. On Saturday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m., the program is “Reaching out to Nepal.” Niranjan Shrestha will share about his rescue efforts in Nepal this year. Finally Saturday June 4 at 10:00 a.m. is “Women’s Day Out Lunch” at Armour Oaks with a program by Sarah Young.

Circle of Hope meets every 3rd Friday at 10:00 a.m. This year instead of having different programs each month we will study “Women of the Bible.” Please feel free to join us anytime you can. We would love to include you in our fellowship. We are out by noon.

We will continue to support the local food pantry. First Baptist has been the biggest supporter in the past but we have dropped the ball lately. This month will be soap and paper products which can not be bought with food stamps. Let’s be the Best supporter again this year.

Watch for the ABWM cookbook. Coming soon! We will be using the proceeds to fund our Mission projects. - Sue Hansen President.

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Fall Update from Kim Brown “House of Love” in Thailand To be honest, the last months have been extremely taxing and I have felt some discouragement, but in His perfect way, the Lord encourages me-and I wanted to share a story that I hope will bless you too. This past week, we had a large group of students from Japan come for a visit. It was not a Christian school, but the leader still asked for some of the House of Love kids to share. One of our girls shared her testimony. "N" came out of an abusive home, and shared with tears in her eyes some of the difficulties, but ended with the powerful statement, "No matter what has happened to me, I am sure that God has a plan for me, and the House of Love is part of that plan. I have value because I am a child of God, and I know I am loved." Thank you for your prayers and financial sup-port of the HOL-it does make a difference!

Congratulations

To DeZo who received one of the 2015 – 2016 Harold O. Long

scholarships from the Great Rivers Region

Order Fair Trade Coffee,

Chocolate & Cocoa!

Talk to Ken Fast or pick up an order form in church office. Help those who are trying to Help themselves!

FYI

Living Nativity in 2015 Yes!! We now have enough volunteers and interest to pro-duce the Drive-through Living Nativity this Christmas. It will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, 6-8 pm. Our next planning meeting will be held after church on Sunday, Sept. 13. We need LOTS of volunteers!! We have all the lighting, costumes, and supplies from prior years. We’re looking for live animals: donkey, camel, sheep. And we’re looking for old weathered barn wood.

Board of Deacons would like to remind you the first Sunday of the month is Communion Sunday. Please consider the Deacon fund, when giving. This fund is used to help folks in need.

DINNERS OUT: On Tuesday, Sept 17, Lunch. Plan to meet at church by

11:30 a.m. We are going to the Vivilore Restaurant, Independence, MO

Trustees Request Recently we had to remove a dead oak tree on the west side of the sanctuary. Would anyone want to donate a oak tree to replace it? If so please contact Lloyd Brown or the Church office. Thank you!

For all the cards, calls, remembrances and prayers. I appreciate church friends and do especially thank all the Wilson class members for up to date information. And personal calls of

Pastor Steve, during my recent medical problems. I do hope to be back sometime soon. Lord's blessings to each of you. - Thanks Randall Palmer.

CHOIR PRACTICE WEDNESDAYS Time now for new members to join our two choirs!

Bell Choir Rehearsal, Wednesday 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm

We Need your Input Deacons would like to survey the congregation: Do you prefer a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 5:00 pm? or 7:00 pm? Please email the church office at theoffice@fbckcmo.net with your response.

First Baptist Church of Kansas City, Missouri

Dr. Stephen D Jones, Rev. Stephanie Dean & Rev. Victor Velez - Pastors 100 W Red Bridge Road Kansas City, MO 64114

TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION

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BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY MORNINGS,

10 – 11 AM Dr. Jones is leading the group in

studying Matthew. All are welcome to attend!

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