NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Preparing for Worship

Church Leadership
Our ministers and lay leaders are available
to answer any questions you may have to
help you connect with the ministries of
First Baptist Church.

Hanging of the Advent Greens

November 27, 2016

Saturday, November 26
9:00 a.m.

Worship services at

Rev. Matt Sturtevant

Senior Pastor, x.202
matt@firstbaptistlawrence.com

8:30 & 10:45 a.m.

Dont be shy! All ages welcome! We will

gather in the Narthex. Don't feel like you
need to be a "skilled" decorator....no problem. We have all sorts of jobs available
and they do not require any sort of decorating skill. Many hands make light work
so please consider joining us on Saturday,
November 26th and help prepare our
building for the season of Advent!!
Questions....contact Anne Munsterman:
785-393-1676

First Sunday of advent

Rev. Cheryl Harader

Associate Pastor of Adult Spiritual
Formation, x.204
cheryl@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Tim Bonner
Intern of Adult Spiritual Formation
x.205
tim@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Michaela Schenkel
Intern of Childrens Spiritual Formation
x. 205
michaela@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Jenny Purvis
Office Manager, x.203
jenny@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Holly Grassy
Bookkeeper, (785) 917-9622
holly@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Evelyn Falen
Organist
evelyn@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Mark Robinson
Chancel Choir Director
mark@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Christy Miller
8:30 Worship Instrumentalist
christy@firstbaptistlawrence.com
Susan Pauls
Digital Outreach Liaison
susan@firstbaptistlawrence.com
John Pauls
Moderator
jphawk@yahoo.com
Buddy Langford
Custodian

Blue Christmas:
A Worship Experience For Those
Who Grieve
Holidays can be a
difficult time of
year for people
whose loved ones
have died
whether the death
was that year or
the year before, or
ten years before. Grief continues.
On December 11 at 3:30 p.m., we will
worship together to support one another
as we remember our loved ones who have
died.
There will be scripture readings, songs,
times of silence, and a time to share about
your loved one, if you would like to do so.

Rev. Matthew Sturtevant

The prophets journey

2.1--5
Isaiah 2.1

Advent Advent-ure
November 30 is
the first Wednesday of Advent
and it will be a
time of church
family fellowship
and fun! Well
begin at 6 p.m.
with a pot luck meal. Then, about 6:30
p.m., we will enjoy some "family" time.
There will be opportunities to be a
part of a "music circle", to make a
Christmas tree ornament, and more.
For the pot luck, if your last name
begins with:
A-JMain dish
K-RSide dish (salad, vegetable)
S-ZDessert.
Plan now for this time of fun. See you
there!

Tuesday Bible Study:

An Advent Journey
Begins
Nov. 29

Beginning November 29, and for each Tuesday during Advent, we will meet at Noon to
share in a meal (bring your own lunch) and a
time of reflection on "Advent Journey," our
theme for this season. Plan now to deepen
your walk with Jesus during Advent, as you
study the journeys of biblical characters. Invite a friend and join us!

Advent 2016 begins this Sunday, November 27

Our theme this year is Advent Journey, focusing on our journeys to the
manger. What is it that you bring to the manger? The Magi brought
gold, frankincense and myrrh; the Shepherds brought their praise; the
little Drummer Boy brought his drumming. What will you bring?
Each Sunday of Advent we will journey to the manger (at the front
of the church) and leave a symbol of what we want to bring to the
Christ child this season. The first week, our children will lead the way,
the second week the youth, and by the last two weeks, we will all know
how to journey to the manger and leave our gift.
In addition to leaving a gift (which you may take back home after
Christmas, if you want), you will be invited to pick up a sea shell to remind you of not only your journey, but the journeys of all the saints
who have come before you. (See related story below:)

The JourneyPilgrimageto El Camino de Santiago

2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. soda
tsp. ground cinnamon
tsp. ground cloves
1/8 tsp. salt
c. shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
c. molasses
Sugar for rolling

In English, this is the

Pilgrimage to The
Way of Saint James.
At the beginning of
the 9th Century, a
tomb was discovered.
According to legend
the bones were of St.
James the Apostle and
two of his disciples.
So pilgrimages began
to the church that was Pilgrim walking s cks adorned with Galician scallop
shells bearing the cross of St. James.
at Santiago. Throughout the medieval period it was one of the three most important Christian pilgrimages undertaken, the others being Jerusalem and Rome.
The scallop shell acts as a metaphor. The grooves in the shell, which
meet at a single point, represent the various routes pilgrims traveled,
eventually arriving at a single destination: the tomb of James in Santiago de Compostela. The shell is also a metaphor for the pilgrim: As the
waves of the ocean wash scallop shells up onto the shores of Galicia,
God's hand also guides the pilgrims. The shell was also practical. It was
the right size for gathering water to drink or for eating out of, as a
makeshift bowl.

In a medium mixing bowl stir together the

flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening until softened. Gradually add the 1 cup of
granulated sugar, beat until fluffy. Add egg and
molasses, beat well. Add half of flour mixture;
beat until combined.
(continued)

Stir remaining flour in with wooden spoon. Shape dough into 1-inch
balls. Roll in coarse or granulated sugar. Place on ungreased cookie
sheet. Bake in 350-degree oven for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are
light brown and puffed. (Do not overbake or cookies will not be
chewy.) Let stand for two minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Cool. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

A Journey of Spirit and Body

Giant Ginger Cookies, A recipe contributed by JanicePattinson to the This is How We

Casserole cookbook, published by First Baptist
Church, 2016.)

Advent Worship Series

Advent 1 (November 27):
Sermon: The Prophets Journey: Isaiah 2.1-5
Candle: Journey with Hope
Advent 2 (December 4):
Sermon: John the Baptists Journey:
Matthew 11.1-11
Candle: Journey with Peace
Advent 3 (December 11):
Sermon: Marys Journey: Luke 1.46-56
Candle: Journey with Joy
Advent 4 (December 18):
Sermon: Josephs Journey: Matthew 1.18-25
Candle: Journey with Love
Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion:
Journey to the Manger
Christmas Day:
Single Service at 10 a.m. (no Sunday School)

Remember in Prayer
You are invited to send prayer requests to:
(E-mail coordinator) Betty Colbert, bchilder@ku.edu
(Telephone Prayer Chain Coordinators) Hazel Nitcher, 843-5302; Annie
Merriam, 841-1384.
The Bill Arnold Family, following his passing on Nov. 17. A Celebration of
Life service will be Nov. 23 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist.
Local Congregation: Westside Presbyterian Church
Regional Minister: ABC of Massachusetts, Rev. Mary Day Miller, serving in
Groton, Massachusetts.
International Ministries Missionaries: Patti & Tim Long, serving in Mexico
Patti and Tim Long began their mission service
in Baja California, Mexico, in July 1996. Patti
ministers as special education teacher and resource specialist at the Monte Horeb Baptist
Grade School in Tijuana, a school that reaches
out to the most vulnerable of the city's young
population, its children with special needs. She
also coordinates the STEP scholarship program
for students at the school.
Tim serves in leadership development through
the Baja Baptist Seminary, teaching present and future church leaders, both at its Mexicali campus and extension centers located
throughout Baja California. He also coordinates a scholarship program for seminary students.
Language used in ministry: Spanish
Congratulations,
To Dezo! She received her official
preaching license on Sunday, Nov. 20
at First Baptist Church, Kansas City,
Missouri.

Dezo, Nancy & Tim Bonner

You are Invited

Youth Group Schedule:

Sunday, Nov. 27
No ABYThanksgiving Holiday
Upcoming dates to remember:
12/11, Mentor Night
12/18, Christmas Party

Margaret Lambie invites you to a flute recital on Monday, Nov. 28 at

7:30 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall (Murphy Hall, KU Campus).
Free to the public.

Here are some upcoming dates to

help alongside others who
run the mobile
food pantry

First Baptist Church

1330 Kasold Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66049
785/843-0020
785/843-0021 (fax)
www.firstbaptistlawrence.com

Volunteers needed December 10. Sort food (after delivery) between 11:30 a.m. 12:45 p.m. Help put food in cars as they drive through between 1:00-2:00 p.m.
(You may contact Wendy Wheeler with questions.)

Life of the Church

Wednesday, Nov. 23
No evening events
Thursday, Nov. 24-25
Church office closed
Saturday, Nov. 26
9:00 a.m. Hanging of the Greens Advent
decorating
Sunday, Nov. 27First Sunday of Advent
8:30 a.m.Worship service
9:30 a.m.Sunday School
10:45 a.m.Worship service
No ABY

Looking Ahead:
Dec. 10: Mobile Food Pantry, FBC parking lot
Dec. 11: Blue Christmas Service, 3:30 p.m.
Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship, 7 p.m.
Dec. 25: Sunday morning worship, 10:00 a.m.
Jan. 8: Family Promise Week begins

Sunday Morning Volunteers

November 27

Wednesday Menu
Nov. 23no meal

Nursery 9:15-12:00 p.m.Amy Munsterman

Extended Care 9:15-12:00 p.m.Kimberly
Sturtevant
Sunday DriverTravis Cooper, 221-2884
Sunday A/VAnne/Kelly Johnson
SoundKen Hite

Quilting/Craft Group will meet next Monday, November 28.

Please contact Christy Miller if you have questions: 393-3183
christyjmiller@gmail.com

By the Numbers
as of November 13, 2016
GENERAL OPERATING
Weekly Receipts:
$5,623.00
YTD Receipts:
$248,888.68
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Weekly Receipts:
Cumulative Giving:

Church Office:
785/843.0020, ext. 203
office@firstbaptistlawrence.com
www.firstbaptistlawrence.com
@1stBaptistLawrence
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$603.00
$521,607.67

If you would like more detailed financial information, please contact

our bookkeeper at grassyclan@att.net, 917-9622.
Thank you for your generous giving. Your generosity helps to make
our many ministries possible. Offering envelopes are available each
Sunday or you may choose to give at www.firstbaptistlawrence.com
Look for Simplegive tab.