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6 Children s Spotlight: Page 8 Extended Session

Forth the Word of Life G412: Page 9 On a Different

Meeting Minutes: Pages 10 & 11 IS OFFICIALLY BACK ON!

new folks, plus, there is never a need to cancel in bad

1 Volume 55, No. 8 August 2017 Features Birthdays: Page 7 Calendar: Page 6 Children s Spotlight: Page 8 Extended Session Schedule: Page 7 Claycomo Baptist Church - Holding Forth the Word of Life G412: Page 9 On a Different Note: Page 4 Pastor s Pen: Page 2 Quarterly Business Meeting Minutes: Pages 10 & 11 IS OFFICIALLY BACK ON! After an extended break, Northland Cathedral s Friday evening volleyball is back! From 6:30 8:30pm, indoor volleyball is open to everyone that would like to play. It is a fun time of fellowship and getting to know some new folks, plus, there is never a need to cancel in bad weather! CBC Senior Singles Meeting this month! If you wish to submit news, Newsletter Deadline: August 18th This month s meeting is at noon on August Pizza Ranch N. Oak & Vivion. Car pool will leave the 11:30 so if you need a ride, someone will more than likely have room for you! Regular meetings are the 3rd Thursday of the month at 12:00 noon from February through October.

Then he said to his disciples, The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. 38 Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.

I came across this challenge from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and its Caskey Center for Church Excellence. Dr. Mark Tolbert is the Director for the Caskey Center, and he and Dr.

The Monday Morning Prayer is a wonderful opportunity to encourage all of us to develop the intentional focus of sharing the Gospel through conversations with others who don t know Jesus as their

We have been Commissioned by our Lord: Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe

2 Then he said to his disciples, The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. 38 Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest. Matthew 9:37 38 As you read this article, I am going to give you and me a challenge. I came across this challenge from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and its Caskey Center for Church Excellence. Dr. Mark Tolbert is the Director for the Caskey Center, and he and Dr. Chuck Kelley, NOBTS President, have challenged the students there to begin the habit of the Monday Morning Prayer. The Monday Morning Prayer is a wonderful opportunity to encourage all of us to develop the intentional focus of sharing the Gospel through conversations with others who don t know Jesus as their Savior yet. One of the challenges we face is the drift away from a focus on having Gospel conversations with those we know who are not yet saved. Rarely are we ever an accidental witness. We have been Commissioned by our Lord: Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age (Matthew 28:19 20). A commission calls us to be intentional. If I am honest, I drift all too often from this focus. The Monday Morning Prayer is simply focused on three phrases. There is no magic formula or way to pray about these things. I encourage you to write these phrases on an index card, or small sheet of paper, or pick up a business card sized reminder in the church foyer. These bullet point reminders will help us to focus on seeking our Lord s intervention and arrangement of these opportunities for the sake of His kingdom and His great name. Here is the essence of the Monday Morning Prayer: So that I might have a Gospel conversation this week, I pray that our Lord will Place Someone in My Path Put Someone on My Heart Give Me the Boldness to Share the Gospel I encourage all of us to include this emphasis in our prayer time each Monday morning going forward. Since Jesus has commanded us to pray like this, I am confident that He will answer these prayers. I am ready to celebrate what God is going to do in and through us as we all take up this challenge together. By Grace Alone, 2

ROBERT RAIKES, THE FOUNDER OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS, AND THE HOUSE WHERE THE FIRST SUNDAY SCHOOL WAS HELD IN HARE LANE, GLOUCESTER (1780) Sunday school s origins ~ Sunday school began in England as early as

3 ROBERT RAIKES, THE FOUNDER OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS, AND THE HOUSE WHERE THE FIRST SUNDAY SCHOOL WAS HELD IN HARE LANE, GLOUCESTER (1780) Sunday school s origins ~ Sunday school began in England as early as Better known is Robert Raikes work in Gloucester 30 years later. Concerned about poor children who worked in factories six days a week and often turned to crime, he offered classes on the only day kids were free. Soon various organizations offered a loose network of such Sunday schools, which taught basic reading and writing, using the Bible as a text. Ten years later, Samuel Slater started the first U.S. Sunday school in his Rhode Island textile mills. By the mid 1800s, Sunday school attendance was an almost universal childhood experience. As society became more secular and public education was mandated by the 1870s, Sunday schools focused on spiritual practices: prayers, hymns, catechism knowledge and Scripture memorization. Well into the 20th century, Sunday school served as the church s main outreach tool. Many adults fondly remember their teachers and lessons, and Sunday school continues to play a significant part in faith development. The power of weakness In Tramp for the Lord, Corrie ten Boom describes traveling to Russia during the Cold War when Christians were being persecuted to thank an old woman who d been secretly translating Christian books (including ten Boom s). Ravaged by multiple sclerosis, the woman could move only an index finger. Yet with it she typed constantly, translating words while praying for people who d eventually read them. Ten Boom s reaction was, Oh Lord, why don t you heal her? But the woman s husband said God had a purpose in his wife s suffering. Although the secret police closely watched other Christians, they left this woman alone, assuming she couldn t accomplish anything. Jesus works through our weaknesses, making his power perfect in them (see 2 Corinthians 12:9). He doesn t ask if we re capable only if we re willing. 3

4 Trust and Obey My kids will periodically tell me their plans for their lives, much in the same way that I remember doing to my parents when I was growing up. I imagine most of you can say the same.

Married to who the 11 year old version of you thought you would (I say 11, because the 9 year old version probably still said ew, gross! )?

There would be entire industries that wouldn t have any workers if we all got our childhood way. Also, would you want your 11 year old self to choose your spouse? Probably not.

4 4 Trust and Obey My kids will periodically tell me their plans for their lives, much in the same way that I remember doing to my parents when I was growing up. I imagine most of you can say the same. Now, how many of you have ended up doing exactly what the 9 year old version of you said that you would? In the place you said you would? Married to who the 11 year old version of you thought you would (I say 11, because the 9 year old version probably still said ew, gross! )? I m going to guess that the number that can say those things are true is between zero and one percent, trending heavily toward the former! Now, that s not necessarily a bad thing. There would be entire industries that wouldn t have any workers if we all got our childhood way. Also, would you want your 11 year old self to choose your spouse? Probably not. I say all of that to say, it s a wonderful thing to know that the Bible says in Psalm 37:23 24 A person s steps are established by the Lord, and he takes pleasure in his way. Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, because the Lord supports him with his hand. It s wonderful to know that for those who serve God, He will order our steps. We simply need to trust and obey him. One of my favorite personal examples is in regards to how we came to Claycomo. John Davis was asked by someone at the church (I can t remember who) to put up a flyer at Maple Woods Community College advertising that the church needed a new secretary. John didn t think there was any way that the secretary would come from there, but he had given his word and he knew that if he gave his word, God would expect him to follow through, so he did. And John was right. The church didn t get a secretary. The church got a secretary, a worship pastor, a choir director, a softball coach, and Sunday School teachers. John also got a best man for his wedding and close friends for his children. That s what happens when we trust and obey God and He orders our steps. A similar example is the pastor search committee that God led to Pastor Scott. We prayed, searched, and trusted that God would bring a pastor. Cheryl Foltz was on that committee and I m pretty sure she thought that we were finding a pastor, not that we were also finding her niece s husband. But that s what happens when we trust and obey God and He orders our steps. It s awesome to watch what happens when we are willing to take a back seat and let God take the lead in our lives and lay out our path. It s now been two years since the church called me to be the worship pastor here at Claycomo and I couldn t be more blessed. I don t think I ever would have guessed it years ago, but it is such a blessing. I am extremely thankful for the opportunity and thankful for everyone who helps make it work. I m excited for what God is continuing to do in the lives of the people here and in this body as a group as long as we continue to put our trust in Him and obey His Word. In Christ Alone, Jamie

Congratulations to Mr.& Mrs. Logan Gordon!

If you or someone you know would like to attend Sunday

drive, we are running a church van route and would be happy

Please call the office and let us know you would like a ride

5 Congratulations to Mr.& Mrs. Logan Gordon! ATTENTION EVERYONE! If you or someone you know would like to attend Sunday School and Morning Worship Service but cannot or do not drive, we are running a church van route and would be happy to include you! Please call the office and let us know you would like a ride and we will add you to the list and give you an approximate pick up time. Of course, return home time depends on how long it takes to round everyone up and hit the road! 5

6 August 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :30pm - TeamKID Frisbee Toss 6:30-8:30pm - Northland Cathedral :00pm - MLT Meeting 7:00pm - Property Team Meeting Deacon: Roger Davis 6:30pm - Discipleship Team Meeting 6:30pm - TeamKID Sunshine Lollipop Rainbows 7:30pm - Missions/ Evangelism Team Mtg. 6:30-8:30pm - Northland Cathedral NKC Schools - First day of school 17 12:00noon-CBC Senior Pizza Ranch Deacon: John Eichler 6:30pm - TeamKID Back-to-School 6:30-8:30pm - Northland Cathedral 20 7:00pm - HR Team Mtg :41am-2:35pm - Total Solar Eclipse viewing in Lathrop-totality@1:08pm Deacon: Mark Foltz :30-8:30pm - Northland Cathedral :00pm - Deacons Mtg. 6:00pm - Birthday Fellowship Deacon: Deril Gray

Elsie Ford is collecting Best Choice UPC labels to help support her cousin, in Florida, who is with Campus Crusade.

Know your target Businesses must know their target market. Writers must know their target audience.

A college religion teacher set up a cardboard target in his classroom. Draw someone who has upset you, he instructed.

Each, in turn, then placed their drawing over the bull s-eye and took aim with a bow and arrow.

The students congratulated one another until the teacher pulled back the target, revealing Jesus scarred, torn face. Silence fell as he read:.

In choosing actions no matter the human target remember who else will be struck by your arrows. Let s take aim with love, not hurt.

8 Allison Cartledge August 25 Kylia Valenti August 10 Jennifer Sullivan August 29 Charles Dauster Lynette Wall Dawn Friesen August 15 Cheryl

7 Elsie Ford is collecting Best Choice UPC labels to help support her cousin, in Florida, who is with Campus Crusade. Please save and bring only the UPC portion of the label to Elsie (see sample at right). Thank you so much! Know your target Businesses must know their target market. Writers must know their target audience. And we all make better decisions when we consider the target of our actions. A college religion teacher set up a cardboard target in his classroom. Draw someone who has upset you, he instructed. Students sketched ex-boyfriends or -girlfriends, coworkers who d mistreated them, childhood bullies. Each, in turn, then placed their drawing over the bull s-eye and took aim with a bow and arrow. Afterward, the bull s-eye was riddled with holes. The students congratulated one another until the teacher pulled back the target, revealing Jesus scarred, torn face. Silence fell as he read:.truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. (Matthew 25:40, CSB). In choosing actions no matter the human target remember who else will be struck by your arrows. Let s take aim with love, not hurt. August 6 Landon Hylton August 16 Aaron Hylton Charles Penrod August 22 Jennifer Alexander August 7 Jay Gordon August 24 Barbara Barrett August 8 Allison Cartledge August 25 Kylia Valenti August 10 Jennifer Sullivan August 29 Charles Dauster Lynette Wall Dawn Friesen August 15 Cheryl Hylton August 31 Ciara Davis Chory Nelson Extended Session Schedule Date July 30 August 6 August 13 August 20 August 27 September 3 September 10 September 17 September 24 Combined Toddlers & Preschool Delbert, Gail & Chory Cheryl H., Jennifer A. & Kiarra Cheryl F., Candy & Isabel Amanda, David & Jillian Jimmy, Lori & Kylia Anita, Brenda & Chory Marie, Delbert & Isabel Gail, Cheryl F. & Kiarra Cheryl H., Candy & Jillian Please call/text Brenda ( ) or Gail ( ) if you are unable to serve as scheduled. Thank you! 7

It s back to school time...again! It seems that we just got out! But its almost the start of August and the stores are full with those "must" have back to school items.

), markers, colored pencils, Kleenex, hand sanitizer, new lunch box and pink erasers.

8 It s back to school time...again! It seems that we just got out! But its almost the start of August and the stores are full with those "must" have back to school items. Need to get a new crisp backpack key to carrying all this stuff, notebook paper, pens, pencils, NEW box of crayons (nothing better than new crayons still love it to this day!), markers, colored pencils, Kleenex, hand sanitizer, new lunch box and pink erasers. As I was cleaning out drawers this past week getting ready for the wedding and checking things off my summer to do list, I found one of those pink erasers. They have been around a long time and it made me begin thinking. Wouldn't it be so easy and nice to take one of those pink erasers and erase those moments in our lives that have messed up, change an outcome after we know the answer/result, or erase something all together. I know there have been many of those moments in my life that I wish there had been a giant pink eraser to clear it away and nobody ever had to see it. I remember erasing my mistakes in school but they weren't totally clear and I would erase harder till sometimes my paper would rip. Ever been there? The amazing thing is that we find that Jesus is a giant eraser to our mistakes and sin. Don't you think that Adam and Eve would have loved to erase a few moments in the garden of Eden? I think the woman at the well would have loved an eraser when Jesus asked her for a drink and confronted her about her sins. Peter would have begged to have an eraser for taking his eyes off Jesus as he walked on the water or denied him three times. How about Paul... persecuting those who believed in Jesus? The list goes on and on throughout the entire Bible! But the amazing thing that Jesus takes His amazing eraser and when we come to Him and truly repent, He says that he forgives us and remembers our sin no more! I so wish my pink easer would remember no more! I am so truly grateful that we have an AWESOME teacher that loves us enough to correct us and yet 100% forgives us and draws us to Him! Parents, begin this school year with daily praying for AND with your children as they head off into this new year. Pray that they will stand for the things that would be pleasing and honoring not only to you but to God. Grandparents pray for your children that they will have the wisdom to parent and to stand on Gods word even when it is tough and the road seems long. Pray that they do not compromise with this world. Pray for your grandchildren as they venture into this world that is NOT full of the things of God. Pray that they stand rooted in their relationship with the Lord. Church family pray! Pray that God will use each of us in a new way this year as we walk into our new schools, new classes and new subjects. May all we do give glory and honor to Him. May we be pointing it all back to Him! In Him Alone, Rhonda Gordon CBC Children s Director 8

First Baptist Church Lathrop, MO has sent out an invitation to attend the eclipse on their North Campus (3/4 mile north of Lathrop on Hwy A) in conjunction with a fundraiser for the Building Fund for

9 Total Solar Eclipse In case you hadn t heard, there s going to be a total solar eclipse on August 21st! Kansas City will have less than a minute of totality but Lathrop will enjoy 2 minutes and 38 seconds! First Baptist Church Lathrop, MO has sent out an invitation to attend the eclipse on their North Campus (3/4 mile north of Lathrop on Hwy A) in conjunction with a fundraiser for the Building Fund for the North Campus site with 18 acres of parking. Cost is $10 per person, discount of 20% if we take the church van. Gate will open at 8:00am and close at 7:00pm. Baptist Burger Baskets will be available at $5 each. There will also be items for sale from the Heartland Baptist Association Block Party Trailer. If you wish, you may bring in food; please, no alcoholic drinks are allowed. Please provide your own lawn chairs. For questions, contact Robert Keenan, the Building Chairman of First Baptist Church, Lathrop MO at or rvkeenan@wildblue.net August Update This past month in Gen 412 has been a slower month but still a great one. We have been a little smaller due to the youth traveling for summer but we still had fun with the smaller number. GENERATIONENERATION 412 Gen 412 went On the Move in July which was an awesome thing. We all really enjoyed getting the privilege to go to people s homes and get to know them a little more and share a meal together. I want to say a huge THANK YOU to all of those who welcomed us into their homes. We continued going through the book of John. It has truly been an incredible time as we have seen who Jesus is, what we are to do now that we know, and how it changes our day to day lives. I want to add that, as a youth group, we want to be able to give back to those in our church. So, if there are areas that we can come together and serve in some way please let me know and we will try and make it happen. Lastly, thank you to all of those who pray for us and support us, it is a true blessing to be a part of Claycomo Baptist Church. 9 In Christ, Austin, Dani, and Gen 412

10 Business Meeting Minutes Second Quarter 2017 July 9, 2017 Scott Gordon, moderator, called the business meeting for the second quarter of 2017 to order. A motion to approve the minutes of the April 9, 2017 business meeting was made by Gail Meador, and Rhonda Gordon seconded. The motion was approved. Bud Woodside gave the Sunday School report. We averaged 94 people in Sunday School each week. We had 58 visitors. We made 300 contacts throughout the quarter. Jamie Cartledge gave the Worship Team report. The choir completed their work for the special music on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday and then worked on four pieces for the July 2 nd service. The Worship Team is working on a few special pieces and a new worship song. A new Christmas cantata will be chosen soon and a listening party will be held in late August. Austin Reser gave the Youth report. This summer the youth have had cookouts, gone to World s of Fun, had a lock in event, played putt putt golf. Gen412 is on the move again. Upcoming events include continuing Gen412 on the move, a back to school event, a possible trip to Fugitive Beach, Family Day at the K and viewing the eclipse. The youth are studying the book of John on Wednesday evenings and Lifeway s Bible Study for Life on Sunday s. Rhonda Gordon, Children s Director, gave the following report. The annual Easter Egg hunt was held in April with a great turnout of visitors and church family. In May, the children went to see Disney s Born in China. VBS was held in June with Amanda Eichler as director. Recently, the children went to see Cars 3. Twenty nine people attended. Brenda Parscale made a motion to approve these reports, Cheryl Hylton seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Mark Foltz gave the treasurer s report. For the quarter, the expenses exceeded the budgeted amounts, but by a lesser margin than budgeted. Cheryl Hylton, representing the Fellowship Team, reported that the May, June and July Birthday Fellowship will be held on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. If anyone needs help with anything in the fellowship hall, please contact Cheryl Hylton. The Building Use Guidelines are posted in the fellowship hall. Jimmy Hylton, representing the Properties Team, gave an update on the progress of the new building. The roof is leaking and will be repaired. The sod has been laid and the driveway repaired with concrete by the Water Department. They left the property in very good shape for us. One of the two refrigerators in the multi purpose room kitchen will be sold for $150. Becky Cartledge made a motion to approve these reports, and Jimmy Hylton seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Old Business: There was no old business. 10

New Business: Mark Foltz, representing the MLT, made the following motion.

held on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at Pisgah Baptist Church in Excelsior Springs, Missouri Scott Gordon, Rhonda Gordon, Jamie Cartledge, Austin Reser and Dani Reser.

Mark Foltz, representing the MLT, made the following motion.

Monday through Wednesday, October 23 25, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Raytown, Missouri Scott Gordon, Rhonda Gordon, Jamie Cartledge, Austin Reser and Dani Reser. The motion was approved.

Rhonda Gordon seconded. The motion was approved. Cheryl Foltz Church Clerk All aboard! When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don t throw away the ticket and jump off.

11 New Business: Mark Foltz, representing the MLT, made the following motion. The MLT moves that we elect the following messengers plus up to three nominations from the floor to fill the eight spots allotted to us for the Clay Platte Baptist Association annual meeting to be held on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at Pisgah Baptist Church in Excelsior Springs, Missouri Scott Gordon, Rhonda Gordon, Jamie Cartledge, Austin Reser and Dani Reser. Becky Cartledge nominated David Parscale and Brenda Parscale as messengers. The original motion and two additional nominations were approved. Mark Foltz, representing the MLT, made the following motion. The MLT moves that we elect the following messengers plus up to three nominations from the floor to fill the six spots allotted to us for the Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting to be held Monday through Wednesday, October 23 25, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Raytown, Missouri Scott Gordon, Rhonda Gordon, Jamie Cartledge, Austin Reser and Dani Reser. The motion was approved. Mark Foltz, treasurer made a motion that Austin Reser s compensation package allocation be amended to designate 100% as housing allowance. The motion was approved. Jim Myers made a motion to adjourn. Rhonda Gordon seconded. The motion was approved. Cheryl Foltz Church Clerk All aboard! When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don t throw away the ticket and jump off. You sit still and trust the engineer. Corrie ten Boom Grace in, grace out The computer acronym GIGO garbage in, garbage out describes how putting wrong code into a machine will lead to faulty output. Jesus offers a similar lesson in Matthew 15: What comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a person (v. 18, ESV). GIGO works the other way, too. If we put good things (including the good news of salvation) in our hearts, Jesus goodness will shine out through our lives. And when God s grace enters and changes us, we ll also reach out and share that good news with others. 11

of Claycomo Baptist Church 312 East Longfellow Kansas City, MO 64119-1729 Holding Forth the Word of Life.

12 of Claycomo Baptist Church 312 East Longfellow Kansas City, MO Holding Forth the Word of Life. Ministers: All members of Claycomo Baptist Church Senior Pastor Scott Gordon Worship Pastor Jamie Cartledge Youth Pastor Austin Reser Phone: Church Website: Return Service Requested... FYI... Date Sunday School Attendance Total Offering Budget Offering Weekly Requirements Over/Under Budget June $7, $6, $3, $2, July 2 73 $4, $3, $3, $ July 9 91 $5, $4, $3, $ July $2, $2, $3, $1, July $3, $3, $3, $ Averages 85 $4, $3, $3, $6.83

Claycomo Baptist Church - Holding Forth the Word of Life. Children s Musical. Don t Forget!

Claycomo Baptist Church - Holding Forth the Word of Life. Children s Musical. Don t Forget! Volume 55, No. 2 February 2017 Features Birthdays: Page 7 Calendar: Page 6 Extended Session Schedule: Page 7 G412: Page 3 Girl s Conference: Page 5 On a Different Note: Page 2 Pastor s Pen: Pages 4 & 5