easy-chair model pathfinder model

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1 July 2016

2 ONE ANOTHERING... Pathfinders There are two ways a congregation can spend the interim period between settled pastors. The most common way is by reclining. The easy-chair model; that charges a search committee to go fishing for another pastor and during the interim, spinning wheels, waiting till the new pastor arrives to set a course of action. That is the typical way most churches proceed. A more productive way is the pathfinder model. A pathfinder never remains in neutral but moves ahead, deliberately, aware of the terrain so the church can continue to improve, even during the interim. That s what interims are for. The search process swings both ways. The committee has questions of the candidate and the candidate will have questions of the church. My biggest question would be how adaptable is this place? Some? Not much? A little of both? Just realize this. Fit is not static but dynamic. Fit is not a one time thing. Having a good fit is always in a constant state of adjustment. Those unwilling to adjust will not have a good fit for long in any endeavor. How willing are our people to adjust to the new and unfamiliar? I have been able to experience some of that in my time here. The Apostle Paul provides us with the biblical formula for growth or adjustment (Philippians 3:13-14). The most important thing is Paul didn t see himself as one who has arrived. But he offers three areas that make for a successful process: 1) forgetting what lies behind, 2) straining toward what lies ahead, and 3) pressing toward the goal. Three qualities that surely make for healthy pastor/congregational relationships: flexibility, an openness to change; exposure, to something new; and perseverance, never giving up. When those three are present church can be good. Without any one of them, not much. I hope our church will have the pathfinder approach. I believe it has the most to offer. Br er Dan

3 2 nd mile smiles: --Nancy Bishop for the beautiful flower display outside the front of the church. --Jeff Loope for cooking the hot dogs at the Church Picnic June 12 th. At Ease in Zion:

4 In the Church Family PRAYER REQUESTS Robert Doss Keith Megan Miller Loretta Beuchert Rosanne Leone & family Erm Ferris Cecile White Jessie Mapstone Art Mapstone Luz Maria Kathy Clements Debbie Foringer Tom Biviano Alexis Dr. Brown Maximo Fernandez, Ana Corona s brother Carrie Franklin and her husband Kelly Griffin s sister, brother-in-law and children Shirley Mapstone Freya, Ana Corona s friend Dick Barber Roger, Ellen Everly s brother Suzie Mills, Swain s sister-in-law ~ ~ ~ Do you have a praise or prayer request to share? Call the Church office at /fbcman@twcny.rr.com by Wednesday morning. Thank you ~ ~ ~ Jo Ann Mostar and others will be meeting Monday afternoons at 1 p.m. in the Library to pray. We will be praying for needs expressed in our bulletin each Sunday as well as other needs brought to our attention. Please call Jo Ann with prayer requests. Come and join us when you can. For any further information, please contact Jo Ann. Blessings ~ the ACTS Team of Prayer JULY BIRTHDAYS Birthstone Ruby; Flower Larkspur 1. Paul Bailey Kimberly Granata Taylor Mapstone 3. Gail Carlsen 7. Barb Richardson 8. Mark Mapstone 14. Dave Knaebel 15. Brian Norris 18. Doug Greene 19. Gary Baker 21. Cindy Mapstone 24. Harry Cole 25. John Spradling 27. Nancy Bishop 29. Donna Greene 30. Melissa Buskey JULY ANNIVERSARIES 5. Rosey & Leon Oaks-Lee You are special to us, and we want to remember your special dates. If you have any additions to our list, please contact the Church office at or us at: fbcman@twcny.rr.com August Newsletter All articles are due Friday, July 15 th. Please all articles to fbcman@twcny.rr.com or place in secretary s mail slot. The Blood Drive is coming to FBC, Manlius!! Saturday, July 9 ~ 8 am 1 pm (In the Gym) We need donors!! Call to make an appointment or go online to: redcrossblood.org. Thank you Unity Fellowship Unity Fellowship will meet in the Fall. Book Club The next Book Club will be meeting in late August; details to be forthcoming. The book to read: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green ~ Happy summer ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING OFFERING Our goal this year: $1, Amount Donated to date: $542.00

5 Jessica Oley daughter to George and Deborah Oley graduated from Onondaga Community College this month with her Associates Degree in ASL. She has been accepted to and will be attending the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at RIT in Rochester in the fall to major in (American Sign Language) ASL-English Interpreting and receive her Bachelor s degree. Her current long-term plans include being a certified interpreter and pursuing a Master s degree at Gallaudet University in Washington DC in ASL as well as Social Work. Christopher Oley, son to George and Deborah Oley graduated from Fayetteville Manlius High School in January and has since been attending Onondaga Community College to major in Automotive Mechanics and minor in Sign Language Interpreting. Mom, Dad, and the entire DevOley family are very proud of both Jessica and Christopher and we wish them nothing but great things as they enter this next phase of their life journey. Jessica Oley Christopher Oley Phyllicia N. Gitumbi graduated on 5/28/2016 from the American International School of Johannesburg - South Africa. She wants to proceed with her education at the University of Texas in Arlington starting in August. Phyllicia N. Gitumbi

6 The Sign Guy June 5, 2016 June 12, 2016 June 19, 2016 June 26, 2016

7 Sunday Worship in July ~ 10:00 a.m. July 3rd: Combined Worship Service with the Manlius United Methodist Church at First Baptist Church of Manlius Invited to Join God in His Work 3 (Philippians 2:1-13) Rev. Joseph Kim, preaching July 10th: If We re Honest (John 4:1-26) Ms. Mary Schwarz, preaching July 17th: July 24th: July 31 st : Build That Wall (Nehemiah 6:1-9) - Rev. Dr. Dan Ivins, Interim Pastor Sleeping in Church (Acts 20:7-12) - Rev. Dr. Dan Ivins, Interim Pastor Show Us the Father (John 14:7-11) Rev. Dr. Dan Ivins, Interim Pastor July Update from the Pastoral Search Committee The PSC met several times in June to review all of the surveys that were completed by the congregation in May and June. We discussed the results, which centered around our church style, how the church sees our ministries now, and what our congregation would like to see in the future at FBC. With those results in mind, we met late in June and developed a preliminary, prioritized list of attributes we, as a church, want in the pastor we eventually call to serve FBC. We will be sharing this with the congregation for approval before the end of July. Al, in behalf of the PSC, met informally with a potential candidate who reached out to us for information about the position. We do not have any specific candidates in mind at this point. We thank the congregation for their participation in the survey, as well as for continued support as we continue in the process. Pastoral Search Committee Members: Al Dominy (chair), Barbara Brace, Jill Doss, Ellen Everly, Kelly Griffin, and Peter Mapstone Meeting of the Church Board on June 8, Update from Pastoral Search Team - Update from Building Envisioning Team - Marketing Team has formed (Ellen Everly, Millar Brace, Swain Junko, Wendy Mapstone, Elaine LaFollette). The website can t be revised; a new one must be created. We will contract with Bob Wonders of Executive Art to create a website. - Building & Grounds dealing with an issue with bathroom exhausts. First Baptist Church/Playschool/King s Kids has a spot in the 4 th of July parade!! If you are interested, come and join in on the fun and festivities. Meet in FBC s parking lot at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 4th or find FBCs group at St. Ann s around 9 a.m.

8 First Baptist Church of Manlius 408 Pleasant Street Manlius, NY Rev. Dr. Dan Ivins, Interim Pastor Church Office: (315) Website: Church Bookkeeper: (315) Bookkeeper s fbcbookkeeper@twcny.rr.com King s Kids Christian Child Care: (315) King s Kids Director.Kingskids@gmail.com Playschool Preschool: (315) Playschool s playschool408@yahoo.com Mission Statement 2016 Inviting People to New Life In celebration of the good news shown to us in Jesus Christ, we will invite others to unite with us as part of the family of God, sharing the Gospel through Worship, Education, Encouragement of one another and the Support of Mission As we serve Manlius and our surrounding communities.