Savannah, MO Non-Profit Organization. Permit #45. U.S. Postage Paid RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED. Savannah First Baptist Church

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1 I ve made a deal with myself to watch the Passion of the Christ every year around Easter. Mel Gibson, as any director does, takes a couple of liberties with the story of the last week of Jesus life (androgynous devil character, evil 40-year old babies, small demon children running after Judas) but the soul of the story and evil that was put on Christ is held very accurate. Scourging was one of the worst things you could imagine. To be whipped is bad enough, but to take pieces of bone, metal, glass, and other things, and work them into a whip was meant to rend flesh from bone and send a message. Oftentimes, bones and organs would be visible from such a beating with the scourging yielding death from the actual trauma of the event or the severe infection that would result later. The image of the gruesome act is hard to bear. Then to speak of the horror of the cross hurts on many levels. The question then becomes: Why? Why would it be important to shock yourself back to reality each year (or more often as needed)? The reason is we have a tendency to forget. We love and mean our wedding vows when we stand up on the altar before our spouse, the pastor, the crowd, and God. Love courses through our veins and passionately erupts in a heart-felt I Do, I WILL! Yet over the years the adrenaline of that day disperses and we take that love for granted. As such, those warming their marriages on the embers of that flame from 40 years ago will often grow cold. A new fire must be lit and maintained often. They don t start on accident either. In that same way, the shock and love of the cross can fade from our hearts unless we are intentional to reflect on it. My hope, prayer, and admonishment to you this year is remember the horror of the cross and the beauty of the one that hung there. It was not nails that held him there but the unflinching love for a sinner like me. I can NEVER repay him for that, but giving him my life and my future seems to be a start Pastor Juston Savannah First Baptist Church Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit #45 Savannah, MO East Pawnee Savannah, MO RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened. Ephesians 1:18 Connecting Building Sharing Volume 56 April 19, 2017 Issue 8 OUR MISSION: To connect people to God and connect people to each other to produce powerful, positive life Change

2 Serving April 23, 2017 Ushers Vernie Shat Rodney Cole Terrel Clark Wes Morgan Invocation Jeff Davis Greeter(s) Charlette Cantrell Welcome Center Maxine Bomar Security Team 1st - Harold Morgan, Gary Lowrance 2nd - Nick Nigh Nursery Steve & Debbie Cole Van Driver Keith Toalson Intercessory Prayer Stephanie Mefford Apr. 23, 2017 Bob & Debbie Coats Apr. 23, 2017 Gary Lowrance VISITATION TEAM Apr. 30, 2017 Ted & Nola Coats PARKING LOT ATTENDANTS Apr. 30, 2017 Vernie Shat Serving April 30, 2017 Ushers Ted Coats Gary Cole Kelly Speer Wilburn Moran Charles Morgan Mark Vincent Keagon Vincnet Invocation Pastor Dan Greeter(s) Vernie Shat Wilburn Moran Welcome Center Don Lawrence Security Team 1st - Tom Toalson, Wes Morgan 2nd - John Grisamore Nursery Rodney & Geneva Cole Van Driver Intercessory Prayer Pastor Juston Caryl & Debbie Walker Gary Cole Serving Ushers Corky Cundiff Gary Lowrance Don Lawrence Steve Cole Ron Leeson Invocation Stephanie Greeter(s) Corky & Virginia Cundiff Welcome Center Betty Sybert Security Team 1st - Doug Watson, Steve Lewis 2nd - Doug Nigh Nursery Van Driver Don Jones Intercessory Prayer Judy Gibson ATTENDANCE April 9, 2017 April 16, 2017 SUNDAY WORSHIP nd WORSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL BUDGET OFFERING March 19, 2017 March 26, 2017 WEEKLY BUDGET NEEDS $7, BUDGET RECEIPTS $ $ 8, BFT RECEIPTS $ $ DESIGNATED RECEIPTS $ $ Annie Armstrong $ $ DEACONS OF THE WEEK Weekly Hall Guides Apr. 23, 2017 Paul Garrison Alan Gates Apr. 30, 2017 Steve Haer Don Holland Gary Hurst Don Jones CHURCH OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon & 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Office #: (816) IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY please call Pastor Mark at (816) or Pastor (816) If no answer in the office on a work day, please leave a message on voice mail and someone will return your call as soon as possible. Fax # fbcsav@stjoelive.com

3 WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 23 - April 29, 2017 April 23: SUNDAY 8:15am Prayer Time 8:30am Worship 9:50am Sunday School 11:00am Worship April 24: MONDAY 6:30pm Women s Bible Study April 25: TUESDAY 9:00am Room to Run April 26 : WEDNESDAY 6:00pm AWANA - Celebration Night April 27: THURSDAY 6:00pm Youth Ministry April 28: FRIDAY April 29: SATURDAY 10:00am Bridal Shower - Deidre Richburg Youth - Paint Ball Night WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 30 - May 6, 2017 April 30: SUNDAY 8:15am Prayer Time 8:30am Worship 9:50am Sunday School 11:00am Worship May 1: MONDAY 6:30pm Women s Bible Study May 2: TUESDAY 9:00am Room to Run May 3: WEDNESDAY 6:30pm Bible Study/Men s Study 7:00pm Choir May 4: THURSDAY 10:00am Senior JOY Time 6:00pm Youth Ministry May 5: FRIDAY Youth - Nacho Libre Nacho Party May 6: SATURDAY WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 7 - May 13, 2017 May 7: SUNDAY 8:15am Prayer Time 8:30am Worship 9:50am Sunday School 11:00am Worship 1:45pm Nursing Home Ministry May 8: MONDAY 6:30pm Women s Bible Study 7:00pm Deacons Meeting May 9: TUESDAY May 10 : WEDNESDAY 6:30pm Bible Study/Men s Study 7:00pm Choir May 11: THURSDAY 6:00pm Youth Ministry May 12: FRIDAY - Juston s Graduation!! May 13: SATURDAY FBC Savannah is hosting the quarterly meeting of the Senior Baptist Association (Joy Timers) Thursday, May 4th at 10am at the church. Jeff Esely will present a program about the Andrew County Court House, Caryl Walker will be doing special music and Pastor Mark will bring the closing message. A covered dish luncheon will follow. ALL are welcome The next Enlightener date will be: May 8, 2017 Submission deadline - 5/6 by 9am Save the Dates: May 4 - Senior Joy Time (here) May 12 - Pastor Juston Graduates from Mo Baptist Theological Seminary May 14 - Mothers Day, Baby Dedication Savannah Graduation May 21 - Church Business Meeting May WV Mission Trip June YOUTH Super Summer June Youth Camp July YOUTH St. Louis Project July Childrens Camp July VBS Check us out on the web: (QR Reader is required) Like us on Facebook: First Baptist Church Savannah, MO Follow us on

4 The family of Phyllis Carol Goodwin would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, cards, calls, flowers & a wonderful meal during our loss. Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated. Clark Goodwin, Randy & Deb Cole, Diane & Jim Zahnd (A note given with a gift in memory of her sister, Phyllis Carol Jenkins Goodwin)) Savannah and First Baptist Church were always considered her home. Thank You, Marcia Boggess 1st Baptist church Family - Thank you so much for the 5 Bibles donated in Dad s memory - It all happened so quickly but so good to know I had the love & prayers of my church family. Linda Proffit Carole Zahnd, Larry s wife, and I, his sister-in-law thank you for the five Gideon Bibles which will touch lives in many places such as hotels, prisons, hospitals, schools and military bases. Larry would be pleased. Linda Zahnd Do you have a mission idea or a project that has been on your heart? The Mission Advisory Team is looking for Mission Opportunities as well as Team Leaders. If you ve got a suggestion, see Karen Lawrence or a member of the mission advisory team. Miss to Mrs. Please join us for a Bridal Shower in honor of Deidre Richburg Saturday, April 29th at 10AM FBC Gym Bride is registered at Kohl s, Dillard s and Bed, Bath and Beyond. May 14th the church will be offering a time of parent-baby dedication in first service. Any parents that have had new children that would like to pledge themselves to raising them in the church and in the Lord, can participate. In order to make the event meaningful and special, we ask that you call the office to let us know your interest no later than April 30th. If you want to learn the sport of archery or if you already know how to shoot a bow; we would like to invite you to join us at the First Baptist Church 500E. Pawnee St. in Savannah, MO. We have set up a practice range with distances from 10 yds. to 35 yds. for people to shoot. We have 9 Genesis bows to help people learn how to shoot a bow, or if you have your own archery equipment you are welcome to bring it as well. For those who know how to shoot and just want to practice, you are welcome also. We will meet on Thursday evenings beginning May 11, 2017, activities will end June 29, Shooting time is from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. For more information, you can contact: Steve Lewis (816) or Harold Morgan (816) or Mark Vincent at (816) We re going back! Pastor Aaron in Sutton, West Virginia has requested our assistance. A team from FBC will be going back to West Virginia the week of May Living River Chapel need some work in their Sanctuary and has recently been granted the house next to the church. This house is in need of renovation to use for Sunday School Classrooms, a Youth Room and Mission Team Quarters. They are in need of a team who can work with electrical, plumbing, drywall, tile masonry, outside trim work, painting and other projects. If you are interested in being a part of this team to Sutton, WV, please see Karen Lawrence. April 29th PM CAMPS: Super Summer - June Youth Camp - June St Louis Project - July 7-14 Children s Camp - July Follow us on MARK CONYERS, SENIOR PASTOR Pastor of Admin & Technology Dan Mefford Pastor of Discipleship & Education Juston Davidson Youth Pastor Jeff Davis Senior Adults/ Children s Minister Stephanie Mefford GRADUATIONS Class of 2017 Adam Lowrance Savannah Austin Brown Savannah Juston Davidson Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Minister of Music Greg Smith Musician(s) Meredith McDonald Debbie Conyers Custodian Terry Toalson Part-Time Custodian Ruthie VanSchoiack Secretary Sue Matlack

5 1 - Carmen Bartlett 1 - Anita Christenson 1 - Tammy Crane 1 - Chris Ellis 1 - Landon Turner 2 - William Christenson 2 - Kathy Hoffman 4 - Travis Huff 5 - Mariah Gragg 5 - Marilyn Lightle 5 - Steve Livingston 5 - Preston Richter 7 - Jacque Banks 7 - Caryl Walker 7 - Tiffany Zaroor 8 - Norma Ferguson 8 - Keith Hurst 8 - Bryan Vaughn 9 - Charla Caton 9 - Tiffany Gazarek 9 - Mallory Keller 9 - Josh Prater 9 - Brian Schmidt 10 - Marthalene Hector 11 - Cory Phillips 11 - Sharon Trimmer 11 - Linda Zahnd 12 - Brittney Schopfer 13 - Jacob Frye 13 - Wesley Koelzer 13 - Steven Koelzer 13 - Jaryn Schneider 14 - Cameron Hanna 14 - Ashley Rippeto 14 - Lucille Whitman 15 - Rusty Newcomer 16 - Cyntha Esely 16 - Sherry Sons 17 - Amy Coats 17 - Colten Renken 18 - Seth Bonwell 19 - Jeremy Thompson 20 - Kira Morgan 20 - Wayne Steiner 21 - Holly Birdsong 21 - Joseph Bower, Jr 21 - Jill Jones 22 - Jessilyn Behler 22 - Becky Bell 22 - DeAnna Culver 22 - MaKaela Gabriel 22 - Jennifer Toalson 23 - Ernest Bowman 23 - John Holland 23 - Suzanne Smith 23 - Donna Townsend 24 - LeVar Grace 24 - Melanie Rouse 25 - Vicki Morgan 26 - Gilbert Bomar 26 - David Collins 26 - Blayre Hlem 26 - Dana Mefford 26 - Marcie Shat 26 - Barbara Wagner 27 - Mickey Miller 27 - Max Pray 27 - Darlene Rood 28 - Alice Morgan 28 - Halie Sloan 29 - Zechariah Bower 29 - Heather Edwards 29 - Ashley Keller 30 - Marilyn Willis 31 - Amber Crabtree 31 - Dennis Overbey

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