The Weekly

The place for FBCLS news and more.

November 4, 2024

CURRENT EVENTS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

MOMENTUM Giving Update:
-- Our Momentum fund total given since the beginning of the campaign is $5,060,197.63.
-- Of that total, the amount set aside for the Worship Center remodel as of September 30 is $980,557.18.
Thank you for your generosity!
November 3 marked the official end of Momentum, our church’s two-year discipleship and generosity initiative. God worked powerfully, and we experienced the strongest giving in our church’s history, leading to fruitful ministry in Lee’s Summit and beyond. Though the campaign has officially ended, we know that some of our folks plan to finish their commitments at the end of November. Obviously, we will continue to receive those gifts. If you would like to receive an update of where your gifts stand compared to the commitment you made to Momentum, notify Karen Sherman and she will send you a report.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY EMPHASIS: Do you have a plan for memorizing Exodus 20:2 this week? Here is the verse again for your reference: "I am the Lord your God, who rescued you from the land of Egypt, the place of your slavery." (Exodus 20:2 NLT)

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD (OCC): Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church to send gift-filled OCC shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Here is how you can help:
Pack a Shoebox – Shoeboxes and information is available in the Missions area of the Worship Center lobby. Filled shoeboxes will need to be turned in no later than November 17.
Regional Collection Site – Our church will once again be an OCC regional collection site November 18-25. Sign up in the Missions area of the lobby for a 2-hour shift in the gym during that week to receive shoeboxes from other churches, organizations, and individuals.

NEW MEMBER LUNCH: The New Member Lunch has been rescheduled for November 17 at 11:45 in the Chapel. So if you have joined the church recently, or are considering doing so, please plan on joining us for lunch that day. You’ll have a chance to meet our staff, learn more about church membership, and discover new ways to get involved. Use the online Next Steps card to let us know you’ll be attending by writing “New Member Lunch” in the comments section.

WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS POTLUCK BRUNCH: All women are invited to attend brunch on Saturday, December 7, 10–11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Along with good food & fellowship, you will learn about Flourish, a furniture bank that provides furnishings and essential home goods to people coming out of unhoused situations. Click HERE for more details on the brunch and items that can be donated to Flourish. Invite your family and friends!

FAMILY WINTER CAMP: Families of preschoolers through 12th graders are invited to join us at our annual Family Winter Camp, February 21-23, at Heartland Retreat Center in Parkville, MO. You will discover and develop relational skills for better communication, stronger connection, and maximum joy in your family. Early registration is October 6-19 at a cost of $395 per family. Registration cost from October 20-January 4 will be $425, and late registration will be January 5-26 at $450. To register, go to fbcls.info/fwc.

SUNDAY MORNINGS:

SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE: We worship together at one time, with groups meeting before and after the worship time!

The schedule:
  • 8:15 – Community Groups for adults
  • 9:30 – Worship (also Preschool care)
  • 10:45 - Community Groups for all ages

SUNDAY MORNING COMMUNITY GROUPS: (Please note new locations)
8:15
  • Baker - ADM139
  • Smith - AUD046
  • Garner - AUD243
  • Pennington - AUD041
  • Voris - AUD044
  • Rethemeyer - ADM137
10:45
  • Barnett - EDU226
  • Byers - AUD044 (w/Zoom option)
  • Franke - EDU224
  • Henks - ADM139
  • McKinney - AUD045
  • Parker - AUD243
  • Shaffer - AUD241
  • Snowden - AUD046 (w/Zoom option)
  • Sytkowski - AUD041
  • Special Friends - ADM133

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING:

Bible Study and Prayer: Wednesday evenings at 5:45pm in room ADM139. You can view the Bible study on Facebook.  

DAILY BIBLE READINGS:

November 4 – 1 Samuel 7:7-14
November 5 – 2 Samuel 8:3-14
November 6 – 2 Chronicles 14:9-15
November 7 – 2 Chronicles 20:1-25
November 8 – 2 Chronicles 32:1-8
November 9 – Nehemiah 6:1-16
November 10 – Isaiah 41:13

First Baptist Church Lee's Summit