The Weekly

The place for FBCLS news and more.

February 15, 2021

CURRENT EVENTS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

DAILY BIBLE READINGS & SERMONS FOR LENT: Wednesday, February 17, marks the beginning of Lent, the season leading up to our celebration of Easter. We are going to dive into the Gospel of Matthew for the season this year. We have prepared booklets for you - "Journey with the Messiah" - with daily readings and a space for you to take some notes. You can pick up a booklet from the church foyer. The booklets will help you dive into God’s Word, and will literally keep our whole church family on the same page as we journey through Matthew together. Sunday morning sermons and our pastor’s daily email devotions will also flow from those Matthew readings throughout the season.

GRIEFSHARE: GriefShare provides support and healing for those who have lost a loved one. It will meet on Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Due to the weather, the start date has been moved to tonight. The cost for a study book is $15 and you can register at fbcls.info/grief-share. For more information, contact Norm & Marilyn West, 816-863-8355 or nonieto5kidz@gmail.com.

NEW FBCLS WEBSITE & APP: Check out fbcls.info to see our completely redesigned website. And we have a new church app for your smartphone! The app will provide lots of tools to help you connect and grow, including a feature that lets you take notes on the sermon. You will also be able to watch the livestream of our worship service directly from the website or the app (as an alternative to the Facebook livestream, which will continue). You can find a link to download the app on the home page of the new website, or you can search for "First Baptist Church Lee's Summit" in the app store.


DISCIPLESHIP RESOURCE: Through the church’s subscription with RightNow Media, you have free access to an amazing wealth of online video resources. More than 20,000 biblically-based videos are available for small groups, families, students, and kids to help you grow in Christ. You can create your own account by clicking on this RightNow Media link and answering a few simple questions. You may also use the QR code to the right to sign up on your mobile device.

GOD MADE THE MOON FBCLS PRESCHOOL PARTY – Join Pastor Blake, Mrs. Gayla, and Mrs. Rachel for this exciting, come & go event planned for Friday, February 26 at 6:30 pm in the FBCLS parking lot. It will be an opportunity for Blake & Gayla McKinney to share Blake's love of all things space, and Gayla's love of preschool kiddos, in one special OUTDOOR event. Kiddos will have a chance to view the AMAZING night sky through Pastor Blake's telescope, sing and dance with Mrs. Gayla, and visit Mrs. Rachel for some fun and a space themed take-home treat. We studied space and how AMAZING God is in January here at FBCLS Preschool, so we wanted to SHOW them God's AWESOME creation in a special way! So bundle up, bring a flashlight, and come experience the wonder of space, all before preschool bedtime. We can't wait to see you there!

PRESCHOOL PLAY DAY: We are taking a break for February but will start meeting again every 2nd & 4th Friday in the spring, March 12 – May 14, on the playground, weather permitting.

NEW COMMUNITY GROUP: Starting Sunday, February 21, and going through April 25, a group led by Seth & Hannah Rone will meet from 5 - 6:30 PM in room ADM139.

SUNDAY EVENINGS for PRESCHOOL & KIDS from 5:00-6:30 PM:
  • Explore! at First Preschool (age 3-Pre-K) – Preschoolers will move and wiggle, sing and dance, create and interact all while learning Scripture verses, Bible truths, and just how much God loves them. If you think your child will be attending, email Rachel Esely or call 525-0700. It will help us as we make plans for your preschooler!
  • First Kids at Night (Kindergarten-2nd Grade) – Join us for fun evenings filled with Bible skills, games, missions activities, and MORE designed to help your kid grow closer to God! If you think your kid will be attending, please email Kimberley Attaway or call 525-0700. It will help us plan for you!

UPDATES TO IN-PERSON GATHERINGS:

Our Sunday morning worship services take place at 9:00 and 11:00 AM, both in person and online. We also have several Community Groups meeting in person on Sunday mornings (see below).
The three entrances of the church that will be open are: the Douglas Street Worship Center doors, the main entrance under the large awning, and the door under the small canopy off of the parking lot.
Local guidelines do require masks at this time. If you have your own mask, you may wear it. If you do not, we will have one available for you to use.

Sunday morning Community Groups:
Many Community Groups are meeting on Sunday mornings in person and via Zoom. Those groups are listed below. If you need a link for the Zoom meeting, please contact the church office and we will pass on your info to the group leader.
Meeting in person

  • Cottrell Class - 10:00am // AUD 046
  • Franke Class - 10:00am // Chapel
  • Shaffer Class - 10:00am // FLC Gym
  • Voris Class - 10:00am // AUD 044
  • Wiley Class - 10:00am // the Loft
  • Henks Class - 10:15am // AUD 042
  • Pennington Class - 10:15am // ADM 139
  • 7th-12th Students - 10:00am // The Underground
  • Kids & Preschool - 10:00am // Education Building
  • Special Needs - 10:00am // Conference Room
  • Rone Class - 5:00 PM // ADM 139
Meeting via Zoom
  • Wable Class – 10:00am
  • Wiley Class – 10:00am
  • Garner Class – 10:10am
  • Henks Class – 10:15am 
  • Pennington Class – 10:15am
  • Snowden Class - 10:30am
  • Rethemeyer Class – 10:45am
  • Birch Class - 11:00am
  • Byers Class – 11:00am
  • Baker Class - 4:00pm


ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING:

Bible Study and Prayer: Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall or on Facebook (Facebook.com/FirstLS/).
Students: 7th-12th graders also meet on Wednesdays at 6:30pm in The Underground (student area under the gym).

First Kids & Preschool: Kids birth through 6th grade meet at 10:00am on Sunday mornings in the Education portion of our building. Check in early on the KidMin app or check in at the door. Parents, you can catch a variety of Community Groups (listed above) during this time, as well!  

Preschool Worship Care at 9 AND 11 AM: We are offering worship care for preschoolers during the 9 and 11 AM worship services! All preschoolers are welcome to stay for ONE worship care hour and our 10 AM small groups. Please contact Rachel Esely if you have any questions.

Ministry Needs

BE A GREETER! We have a few people in place greeting those coming into the church for the 9AM service with a warm welcome, and we are so thankful! We still have a need for a few more for the early service time, and for people greeting those who come for the 11 AM service. If you would like to be a part of this team, email Tanya in the church office, or call 816-525-0700.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS:

February 23 – Matthew 6:1-18
February 24 – Matthew 6:19-34
February 25 – Matthew 7:1-29
February 26 – Matthew 8:1-22
February 27 – Matthew 8:23-9:13
February 28 – Matthew 9:14-38
March 1 – Matthew 10:1-23

BUILDING the FUTURE:

Amount Given: $827,465.64
Loan Balance as of February 2 - $111,953.60