Join us for Sunday Worship! 8:30 - First Worship Service. 9:45 am - Sundays School classes for children and adults. 11:00 - Second Worship Service

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1 Barry Good News! Carol Studebaker, Editor June 1, 2016 Church Office: Join us for Sunday Worship! 8:30 - First Worship Service 9:45 am - Sundays School classes for children and adults 11:00 - Second Worship Service Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 pm office@barrychristianchurch.com Barry Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) since 1840 Honor God, Seek Christ, Serve Others Together Staff Senior Minister: Rev. Dr. Dennis Patience dennispatience@gmail.com Family Life Director: Jim Frentrop - Jim.frentrop@gmail.com Director of Music: Vigthor Zophoniasson - vigthor@gmail.com Organist: Jacob Hofeling - Jacob.hofeling@gmail.com Administrative Secretary: Carol Studebaker - office@barrychristianchurch.com Ponderings of Patience A Step Forward for the Young Among Us I believe all of us would agree that we have been blessed with the addition of several younger children and youth in the fellowship of Barry Christian Church over the last several months. They bless us with their laughter and energetic vitality during our Children s Moment on Sunday mornings, in Sunday School, in the nursery and during the course of many other fellowship experiences in the life of our congregation. As the youngest among us continue to mature through childhood, youth and into adulthood, I believe all of us feel the burden to offer exceptional nurture and opportunities for them to experience the presence and knowledge of the living Lord Jesus Christ. All of us offer our children and youth valuable expressions of Christ s love by our fellowship and by the Christ-like example we strive to uphold. But I believe all of us agree that we yearn to offer the youngest among us, tangible and meaningful knowledge of the truths of God s presence in daily living. We are blessed by the genuine care and Christian education opportunities that our faithful nursery attendants, Children s church leaders and Sunday School Class teachers offer our children every Sunday morning and at special events, but I believe that all of us yearn for the day when we at Barry Christian Church are able to have a fulltime director of children s and youth ministries that can help us offer broader Christian Education opportunities for the youngest among us. Although we realize that a full-time children s and youth ministry leader is not something we can presently afford to offer, I believe we all will agree that this is a number one goal we would like to achieve. To this end, a number of endeavors will be pursued in hopes that we can achieve this goal in the future. First, our Board Chairperson, Kimberly Pukay, is assembling a Children s and Youth Ministry Exploration Task Force to explore how similar positions are working in other churches in the Northland and to formulate a job description and a competitive employment package. Second, there will be monthly promotional moments in worship to raise awareness of the endeavor to one day have a full-time staff person for children and youth ministries. Testimonies will be shared about how church experiences at an early age greatly affected the spiritual growth and commitment to Christ of many among us as we also begin to keep a monthly tab and report on the progress of our church s monthly contributions. (continued on page 2)

2 Page 2 (Ponderings of Patience, continued from front page) Third, this coming September and October, our Stewardship Committee will begin sponsoring annual Stewardship Campaigns to educate our congregation about the Biblical principles of tithing and stewardship and fourth, the Stewardship Committee will keep tabs on how our finances are progressing to determine when our congregation may be able to support such a position. If a family has the desire to purchase a newer home or a car, there needs to first be an intentional effort to see if the family can afford to do so. Savings needs to be accumulated for a down payment and then a family has to determine if they have the means and discipline to make the required monthly payments. The same sound stewardship principles apply to the church as well. Rather than simply talking or dreaming of a solid children s and youth ministry program, we first need to rally around the goal. Then we need to aspire toward savings for start-up funds similar to a down payment and finally as our congregation continues to grow, we can monitor our financial progress to determine when we will be soundly capable of affording the monthly expenses necessary for a full-time children s and youth ministry position. We all know that every child has to take that first baby step before they make the leap from being an infant, to a toddler, to a child, a youth and eventually an adult. That very first step that parents and others so eagerly anticipate and gleefully record and talk about is profoundly essential for a successful journey! In like fashion, our congregation presently needs to take that first baby step toward commitment to our children and youth, as we ultimately strive to provide the best we can for our children and youth through this campaign: A Step Forward for the Young Among Us At our May Board Meeting the leadership of Barry Christian Church gave their voice of approval to the aspirations described in this article. But if anyone has questions or comments about these endeavors, me, or our Board Chairman, Kimberly Pukay, our vice Chairperson, Lana Whitton, or any of our other church leaders would be delighted to hear your comments. Blessings to each of you as we strive to make a Step Forward for the Young Among Us! Pastor Dennis We wish a fond farewell and thanks to Vigthor Zophoniasson and his wonderful family, Ashley & Brimi as they finished their time here at Barry Christian Church after 3 wonderful years! They have blessed us with their lovely spirits and God given talents in working with the church through the ministry of music and song. We wish them all God s blessings in their future work! They will be greatly missed. Vigthor will be serving as Music Director at Christ s Church Anglican in Overland Park, Kansas near their home.

3 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Page 3 During the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service on Sunday, May 15 th, it was our joy to welcome Doug and Gayle Gentry into the fellowship of Barry Christian Church. They are transferring their membership from First Christian Church, North Kansas City. Please update your church directory with their contact information: 5914 N. Chatham Avenue Kansas City, MO Doug s is: Dougegentry@gmail.com and his mobile number: Gayle s is: Angelsongs4610@gmail.com and mobile number: CONGRATS TO ANOTHER GRADUATE! Our best wishes to Nikolis Kaine Clark, grandson of Susan Cox, who is graduating from Mountain View High School in Vancouver Washington on June 11, Nikolis plans to attend Clark College in Vancouver in the fall. He will be in Kansas City this summer and attending Tall Oaks Camp. Congratulations, Nikolis! Freddie Nichols is Recipient of Lieutenant Governor s 2016 Senior Service Award On Wednesday, May 4 th, Freddie Nichols was honored at the Missouri State Capitol as a 2016 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor s Senior Service Award. As the certificate stated, Freddie received the recognition because of her faithful and dependable volunteer service throughout Gladstone and Clay County, serving on the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce, as Clay County Commissioner on the Parks Commission and the Clay County Health Board and also because of her many years of service on school boards, PTA groups and through lobbying on education issues on a statewide level. Congratulations Freddie!

4 Page 4 As we lift our hearts in prayer, dear Lord, may we receive all the benefits of your grace In our thoughts and prayers Donna Moore Brandon Ralston Billy Stevens Helena Edwards Harold Roberts Family Andy Jones There s a wonderful book in the Bible that s chocked full of advice. The Book of Proverbs was written somewhere around 1000 BC. (If you care to do the math, that s about 3000-and-a-few years ago). But much of the wisdom of Proverbs is still valid today. Proverbs is an assortment of wise sayings relating spiritual truths and common sense, and giving instruction concerning every conceivable area of human life. That s a lot of advice folks! And we can t tackle all of it at once. So here s a little snippet, which I have adopted as my personal mission statement as a youth leader Proverbs 22:6 (NIV) says: Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Another interpretation is from the NCV version, which says: Train children to live the right way, and when they are old, they will not stray from it. Emma Edwards Family Michael Davis Joshua Jacobo Attendance Sunday May1 1st service nd service Total Sunday School 75 Sunday - May 8 1st service nd service Total Sunday School - 79 Sunday May 15 1st service nd service 103 Total Sunday School -? Sunday May 22 1st service nd service Total Sunday School -? So what is this right way to raise a child? What is this way he/she should go? Let s consider how the more literal Hebrew text reads: Start a child according to the child s way so that when they re grown they won t stray from it. Note this translation says the child s way, not the parent s way. In other words, if we encourage our children to start on the road that is right for THEM, and raise them in such a way as to emphasize THEIR special, God-given disposition, talents, and gifts then once they re grown they will not stray from these ways. In future newsletter articles I will be writing about ways to help our children discover what their special, God-given disposition, talents, and gifts might be. Until then, please ponder how we might guide our children toward the path that s right for them! Blessings, Jim New Lighting in Chancel Area of Sanctuary! A special word of thanks needs to be extended to our Property Chairman, Tom Bosworth and electrician, Brad Harris, who accomplished the rather precarious task on Thursday evening and Friday morning, April 28th and 29th, of installing new lighting in the high and steeply pitched ceiling of the chancel portion of the sanctuary. This is a task that has been needed for a lengthy period of time to get the choir, organist, music director, pastor and others serving in worship out of the darkness in into God s marvelous light (I Peter 2:9b). Tom and Brad are pictured with the lift they used to accomplish the task. Thank you!

5 PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND SIGN YOUR CHILDREN UP FOR VBS: JULY 11th through 15th, Monday to Friday, 9am -- Noon daily Picnic on Friday with Closing program and Petting Zoo! Use the sign up cards on the table in the foyer to let us know that your children plan to attend. If you can help in any way, please sign up also and let Anna know you want to participate. There is plenty to do in preparing for such a work and fun filled week! P a ge 5 We re getting ready for a great VBS! This year, we are using Barnyard Roundup. Children will learn that Jesus gathers us together! They ll look into the Bible, God s Holy Word, and explore five Bible accounts where Jesus is with us and abundantly provides for all our needs. He protects and saves us now in this world and forever too! Our VBS will be held July 11 th -15 th, 9:00am - Noon. Friday at Noon we will have a closing program and picnic including a Petting Zoo! It is our prayer that God has VBS in His plan for your life! We know Jesus will work through YOU at VBS. Would you prayerfully consider serving in VBS? We have a place for everyone, if you can volunteer for 5 days or a couple of hours we have a spot for you! If you would like to serve in VBS, there are a couple of ways to join our team a sign up form in the sanctuary foyer, call the church ( ), and you may contact me I would be happy to answer any questions for you. Thanks for taking to time to pray and consider this request! We hope you ll join us as we gather together in Jesus saving love at Barnyard Roundup VBS! God s blessings, Anna Eacret myboxerkids@aol.com Youth Group meets on Sundays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the youth room

6 P a ge 6 JUNE EVENTS ALL CHURCH PICNIC SUNDAY JUNE 5, :00 PM at BARRY PLATTE PARK (off Old Stagecoach Rd) Each year we hold an all church picnic at Barry Park. Hot dogs, buns, & drinks are provided. Please bring your own plates, silverware & lawn chairs. Also bring a side dish to share. There will be games for kids and adults as well as an opportunity to relax and enjoy conversation. Monday, June 13 Congregational Meeting will start at 7:00 In the Fellowship Hall What is a Congregational Meeting? This is a meeting in which the events of the past year are noted and leaders are chosen for the coming year. In addition, a vote is taken to approve the annual budget. This meeting is for all members of the church and is important that we have a large number in attendance since many important decisions are to be made. Executive Meeting Sunday, June 5th at NOON in the Upper Room. Next Newsletter Deadline - Monday, June 20th - Noon The Koinonia Dinner Out - Monday, June 20th, 2016 will be at Paul & Jack s in Northtowne. Meet there at 6:30 pm. The Koinonia Class invites you to join them on this fun outing. It is a great way to meet people from church. You just show up at the restaurant and everyone pays for their own meals.

7 Family Promise of the Northland will be hosting our 1st Annual Golf Tournament at Tiffany Greens on Monday, June 7 a.m. Volunteers are needed for: the receiving table, hole in one assistants, prize hole monitors, etc. The registration is also available as we do have some sponsorships and are in need for additional golf teams. P a ge 7 Volunteers needed: 14 Lunch and beverages will be provided. Please share this information with your congregations, neighbors, the person standing in front and behind you in the line at the grocery store --- thanks! Your contact for these events is: Bridget Mendoza bridget.fpn@outlook.com Family Promise of the Northland Board Vicki Vance Want to learn how to make plastic mats for people who live under the stars? Our next meeting is Sunday, June 26th in the Upper Room from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm. We are up & running, learning to crochet, how to cut & have great fellowship. We could use some people interested in cutting the plastic bags into 'Plarn' (plastic yarn) and rolling them into balls. It s easy, you can use scissors or rotary cutters at home. Children are welcome since it is easy for the loops to be fastened together. If you would like to join us, or work from home keep us updated on your progress. For more info contact : Jill McCumby at or jmccumby@kc.rr.com. FATHER S APPRECIATION BREAKFAST CALLING ALL MEN!! SAVE THE DATE : Saturday, June 11th at 9 am for Fathers, Sons, Grandsons and Friends The Hospitality committee is hosting this breakfast to honor the Fathers here at Barry Church. Please RSVP to Barbara Mayberry ( ) or Lana Whitton ( ) by June 5th to let them know how much to cook!

8 P a ge 8 Those Serving in June: 8:30 am Elders Kim Pukay, Gwen Stafne Deacons - Erica Miller, Joe & Kathy Weekley - Communion Prep 11:00 am Elders - Judy Thomas, Don Thomas (Communion to Hospitalized) Deacons - Andy Jones, Leah Pease- (Communion Clean Up), Anne Jones, Bob Pease Sign up on Sunday Mornings or call Carol at to be: Readers, Acolytes, Greeters and to do the Children s Sermon. Children s Sermon 8:30 - Jill McCumby 11:00 - Anna Eacret Acolytes 8:30 - Hailey Pehl 11:00 - Jatana Mendoza Scripture Readers 8:30 - Ted & Cathy Gorman 11:00 - Leah Pease Greeters 8:30 - Patty Miller 11:00 - Ailene Richardson, Judy Laber Happy Birthday to you! Todd Eacret - 01 Luke Martin - 01 Rita Knopf - 06 George Schaer - 07 Willo Lee - 11 James Maharg - 13 Judy Thomas - 29 Michelle Eacret - 30 Brian Grigsby - 30 Bill Blowers - 14 Ruth Ann Solomon - 14 Skyler Clark - 15 Kyleigh Milford - 16 If you have a June birthday or know of someone from Barry who does and is not on this list, please let me know so I can be sure to include them. Call Carol in the church office at or her at office@barrychristianchurch.com Rosa Kelley - 17 Elizabeth Carroll - 20 Cindy Sharp-Sutton - 22 Brett Stone - 23 David Henry - 27 Mary Davis - 28 Jennavive Hardin - 28

9 P a g e 9 Our condolences to the family of Harold Roberts on his passing on May 13, His funeral was on Thursday, May 19, Our sincere sympathy goes out to Arleta White s family on the passing of her daughter s mother-in-law, Emma Edwards recently. Please remember all their family members in this difficult time. My sincere thanks to friends at Barry Christian Church for the calls, visits, food delivery and cards as well as your prayers as I recover from surgery. It seems forever since I was in church. Your support has been such a help and hopefully I will get back in gear! Soon and very soon! Freddie Nichols Undies Sunday Each Sunday in June During the month of June, we collect underwear and socks for school-age children. The Clay County Clothes Closet will distribute the clothing. The collection box is in the foyer. GREATER KC REGIONAL CWF will be held June 23 at Pleasant View Christian Church, Salisbury Rd, Independence, MO Registration begins at 6:00 pm Dinner at 6:30 pm cost $6 Program to follow Reservations: or office@kcdisciples.org Reservations are due no later than June 22, 2016 Speaker from Harvesters All Women are invited to attend. Is your giving to the support of Barry Christian Church up to date? The month of May has 5 Sundays. Financial Update Expected expenses for MAY General Fund: $19,500 Funds received May 1: $5,062 Funds received May 8: $4,210 Funds received May 15: $3,530 Funds received May 22: $4,231 Monthly Total so far: $17,033

10 Barry Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 1500 NW Barry Rd, Kansas City MO Phone: website: BarryChristianChurch.com Return Service Requested Church Calendar for upcoming weeks Wednesday June 1 2:00 pm Hospitality Committee Meeting Library 6:00 pm -- Bible Study Sunday June 5 8:30 am Worship 9:45 am Sunday School Classes 11:00 am Worship Noon Executive Committee Meeting 4:00 pm -- ALL CHURCH PICNIC Barry Park Monday June 6 6:00 pm Stewardship Committee Meeting Wednesday June 8 10:00 am Crafting Group Mayberry Home 6:00 pm Bible Study Pathways Room Saturday June 11 9:00 am -- Fathers Appreciation Breakfast Sunday June 12 8:30 am Worship 9:45 am Sunday School Classes 11:00 am Worship NOON Education Committee Upper Room Monday June 13 CONGREGATIONAL MEETING 7:00 pm Congregational Meeting Fellowship Hall Wednesday June 15 6:00 pm Bible Study Pathways Room Thursday June 16 10:00 am -- CWF Hanomi Circle (Pathfinders Room) 7:00 pm CWF Esther Circle (CWF Room) Sunday June 19 FATHER S DAY 8:30 am -- Worship 9:45 am -- Sunday School Classes 11:00 am -- Worship 4:00 pm -- Youth Group Monday June 20 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE --NOON 6:30 pm -- Koinonia Dinner Paul & Jack s NKC YOUTH GROUP MAKING STEPPING STONES FOR PLAYGROUND Thanks to everyone who helped with the stepping stones. We had a great time and completed 20 stepping stones for the playground area. I'm so excited to see them in place. Thank you, Anna Eacret