UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 6:30-7:30 PM – Saints’ Chorale rehearsal.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 7:40 PM – The Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Church Library.

Thursday, February 12, 2015, 7:00 PM – All Good Books discussion group meets at Eloise and John Snider’s home (contact them for directions, if needed) to discuss “One Good Dog” by Susan Wilson.

Sunday, February 15, 2015, 8:45 AM – Donuts & Coffee Breakfast (Debbie Rushfelt), join the informal conversations in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday, February 15, 2015, 9:30 AM – Sunday School Classes for children and adults.

• Nursery available – 9:30-11:30 AM in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Pre-baptismal class – 9:30-10:15 AM taught by Debbie Rushfelt
• Children’s Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM taught by Robin Payne
• God’s Kids – 9:30-11:30 AM – Children’s Library (First Sunday of the Month Only)
• Adult Class will meet in the Church Library – 9:30 to 10:15 AM.

Sunday, February 15, 2015, 10:30 AM – Jerry Rushfelt will speak on the theme “Listen to the Beloved” with Larry Birkby presiding. Larry will also serve as worship planner. The Mission Bells will offer the ministry of music.

Sunday, February 15, 2015, 6:00-9:00 PM – Church Art Group meets at the Avis and Jeremy Baptist home.

Sunday, February 22, 2015, 8:30 AM – Priesthood Meeting (other interested members of the congregation invited too) in the Church Library. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIME LISTED HERE IS CORRECT.

Monday, February 23, 2015, 7-8:30 PM – Mission Bells rehearsal.

Sunday, March 1, 2015, 9:30 AM – Congregational Business Meeting. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIME LISTED HERE IS CORRECT.

VALENTINE’S DAY EXCHANGE FOR THE CHILDREN

Bring enough Valentines for all the children on Sunday, February 15, 2015.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS SCHEDULE

The “The Quest for Practical Spirituality” Adult Sunday School Class series continues on Sunday, February 15, 2015 during the Sunday School hour (9:30-10:20 AM). There is no class text, but handouts and sometimes videos will kick-start class discussion. The class is team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum and Jennifer Libeer.

This Sunday’s class will discuss “Are We In Control or Victims?” with Paul Bennetts leading the discussion.

2015 CHURCH DIRECTORIES

The 2015 Directories are now printed and are ready for you to take your copy! They are available in the Fellowship Hall next to the bulletin board!

SPRING 2015 NEWSLETTER IN THE MAIL

Please be aware that the Spring Worship Schedule was not included at the request of Pastor Karen Birkby. It is expected to be handed out at church at some point in the near future. Please be sure to attend so that you can get your copy. If you have any questions about the Worship Schedule please contact Pam O’Neal or Nadine Bennetts! Both Pam and Nadine have volunteered to assemble the schedule for this year! (Be sure to thank both of them).

MAILBOXES IN FIRST FLOOR OFFICE ON BOOKSHELF:

We have now updated the mailboxes to reflect the leadership changes made for 2015. If you need to leave a note or have information for any of the following individuals, you can do so in their mailbox:

Pennie Bunkers, CFO; Larry Birkby, Pastor; Karen Birkby, Pastor; Clint Reine, Administrative Coordinator – Prayer List Cards; Pam O’Neal & Nadine Bennetts, Worship Availability Forms; Troy, Church Cleaning Needs; Other

NURSERY ANNOUNCEMENT

Many thanks to all of you who have signed up for the church nursery. The schedule for January-May will appear in the bulletin calendar each week for your reference.

We are looking for a few more volunteers to complete the schedule through May…specifically we need help on these dates:

• May 15

• May 29

• April 19

• April 26

• May 10

• May 17

• May 31

It is great fun and really pretty easy duty as we typically have 2-3 kiddos! The speaker in the nursery works great, so you won’t miss out on the service.

Any children 8 or older are welcome as helpers…please sign up by contacting Caryn (Brown Millard) at (cell) 913-980-2147.

Join the fun and let me know if any of the above needed dates fit your schedule.

PS. If you cannot serve on your date, please try to trade with someone. If you cannot find a substitute, please give me a call or text so we can be sure parents who wish to attend church have a nursery option.

CHURCH ART GROUP & WORKSHOPS

The Church Art Group will now be meeting ONLY on the 3rd Sunday of each month at the Avis and Jeremy Baptist Home from 6:00-9:00 PM.

**This is because the Church Art Workshops will now be taking place at the church, FOLLOWING the service on the 1st Sunday of each month. The workshops will last approximately 2 hours, so please bring a sack lunch!

You do not have to be an artist to attend; only a willingness to try is necessary.

PRAYER CIRCLE WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

In an effort to grow our congregational family, it has been decided that we will start a “Prayer Circle.” Those interested Prayer Warriors can gather to pray for the congregation and for the needs of individuals and friends of the congregation. The Prayer Circle will be on Wednesday evenings after choir practice. We all know the power of prayer. We hope you can join us as we lift our voices in praise and thanksgiving to our Lord. Debbie Rushfelt will lead the first Prayer Circle on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 7:40 PM. The Prayer Circle is held in the quiet of the Library.

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM PASTOR LARRY BIRKBY

There will be a meeting for priesthood and other interested members at 8:30 AM on Sunday, February 22 and a business meeting at 9:30 AM on Sunday, March 1, 2015. The business meeting will consider priesthood calls and confirm some additional congregational positions.

MISSION ROAD WORSHIP SERVICE PODCASTS

Our congregational worship service podcasts are hosted online at https://copy.com/ej21J9e1xKOCiJwX

Recently added podcasts include:

• Jennifer Libeer’s message on January 4, 2015, filename 20150104-JLibeer.mp3
• Karen Birkby’s message on January 11, 2015, filename 20150111-KBirkby.mp3
• Ron Millard’s message on January 18, 2015, filename 20150118-RMillard.mp3
• Dorothy May’s message on January 25, 2015, filename 20150125-DMay.mp3
• Testimonies by Jeremy Baptist, Lee Leonard and Roxann Kosmicki on February 1, 2015, filename 20150201-JBaptist-LLeonard-RKosmicki.mp3

The beginning numbers of each filename indicate the Sunday of the podcast. The first 4 digits represent the year, the next two digits indicate the month and last two digits represent the day of the month. In most cases, the date is followed by a dash and then the first initial and last name of the speaker.

Podcasts from previous years are located in folders corresponding to the year (2005, 2006, 2007, and so on). If you missed a Sunday, this provides you a way to hear the music and the message.

ALL GOOD BOOKS GROUP

The next meeting of the All Good Books Club is at 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the Snider Home (contact John or Eloise for directions) to discuss “One Good Dog” by Susan Wilson.

Start reading now so you can join the discussion!

For information on upcoming book club dates and titles, plus a list of past reads, check out the book club’s website at http://allbooksclub.wordpress.com