Heartbeat of Liberal F i r st S o ut h e r n B ap t i st C h u r c h 6 2 1 N W e s t e r n A v e n ue Li b e r al, K S 6 7 9 0 1 Find us on the web: w w w.f s bc li b e ra l.c o m E m a i l us : c h u rc h@f s b c li b er a l.c o m November 2018 Volume 14, Issue 11 Pastor Search Committee: The pastor search team continues to seek and evaluate potential candidates. We are currently communicating with some very qualified men. The next step is to have a skype (visual internet) interview with each of them. We are confident God will lead us to His man to pastor our church in His time. Please continue to pray for our next pastor and your search team, as well as Randy, Jeremy, Todd, the rest of our staff, and leaders as we move through this interim time. Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. Galatians 6:9 NASB Thank you, Your pastor search team (Matt Friederich ~ Rick Keating ~ Donovan Batt ~ Cheryl Collins ~ Gary Classen ~ Dean Alling ~ David Short) 2 Annual FSBC Bakeoff nd The Fellowship Committee would like to thank those who participated in the 2nd Annual FSBC Fall Bakeoff: Reagan Werner, Addie & Eli Harris, Sandy Brisendine, Janna Burton, Jeremy & Ian Harris. Thanks to all those that joined us for the potluck supper. Robyn Friederich and Lora Lou Hershey October Food Cupboard Total people served ~ 198 Total Bags of Food ~ 99 Families/Households served ~ 61 NEW Families served ~ 7 Our next Food Cupboard, Saturday, November 10, 2018 (10-11:30 a.m. at the east entrance of the southeast corner of the church.) Food Cupboard Needs: All non-perishable items are acceptable. Food items needed at this time: 4-Pack of Toilet Paper Cereal 1 lb. Bags of Rice Soup Canned Meat Jelly Peanut Butter Mac n Cheese Ramon Noodles You may bring these food items to the church office. You can also donate by marking your check or envelope ~ Food Cupboard. If you would like to help with a food cupboard day, there is a sign up sheet at the welcome desk. Thank you for your help with this ministry so we can help others in our city! ~ Cheryl Dreitz
Volume 14, Issue 11 Page 2 Worship Ministry As we begin the Holiday Season this year, may I ask a question?... Do you know who you are? As we make plans to visit with family, host/attend parties, and purchase gifts it is easy to get wrapped up in traditions. It is easy to get so busy going and doing that it is hard to simply be. We are going to introduce a new song during the month of November called Who You Say I Am. My hope is that this song will be a great reminder for each of us about who God is and who we are. As we struggle with overfilled schedules, let us remember that our Father offers peace and rest in His arms. As our finances might be stretched, let us remember that God owns all that we see and knows what we need. Let us find our contentment in Him, even if that means we do less in the way of gifts. As we find ourselves overwhelmed by pumpkin spice and turkeys or Santa s and reindeer, let us remember the beautiful gift of love that God provided for the forgiveness of our sins and be eternally grateful for that gift. As we sing together this month, I hope this truth will sink down deep into your heart, mind, and soul... I am chosen, not forsaken, I am who You say I am. You are for me, not against me, I am who You say I am. Finally, I would love to invite you to join me on Sunday nights this month studying the book of 1 st John together. While our kids are in choir, are youth are engaging with each other, we adults will gather to see what John had to say in his day and how it can apply to our lives today. We will meet each Sunday night in November at 5:00 PM. God Bless, ~ Pastor Jeremy
Volume 14, Issue 11 Page 3 Extended Session Schedule November 2018 IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO WORK WHEN SCHEDULED, PLEASE: 1.) Find someone on the schedule to switch dates with (The contact list is included. It helps immensely if you find your own replacement!) 2.) Notify the church office of the change at 624-0186 or church@fsbcliberal.com. Also notify Nique Brown at 655-0051 or preschool@fsbcliberal.com. Remember, it is required that each room have two adults over the age of 18 who have submitted their Child Abuse Prevention forms. * Indicates trained student volunteer. This person does not count as an adult in the room. OCTOBER FOOD CUPBOARD: For the October Food Cupboard we had some amazing help. We want to thank the middle school boys for choosing the Food Cupboard Ministry to help and we look forward to serving alongside you again!
Volume 14, Issue 11 Page 4 Ladies' Legacy 2018 KINDNESS ~~ a Legacy to Leave Today, October 19, Kristin's devotional in Daily Acts of Kindness is entitled "The Hope We Have," taking her Scripture from John 16:22, "You have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy." This week I'm reminded of my mother's home-going at 101 1/2 years of age at this time last year. She experienced much sorrow in her life, with the loss of a 4 1/2 year-old son, another son in Vietnam, my dad at age 57, and a grandson at age 25, but through it all she relied on the Lord for strength and life itself. She left a legacy of deep faith, of a helping hand, and of offering others comfort and understanding, especially to other mothers of soldiers who gave their lives in Vietnam. Kristin continues, "...These words contain a hope and a promise, one we as Christians can cling to even amid the storms of grief that come our way in this life...find a way to encourage someone who has recently experienced loss." May we leave a legacy to our families and friends of caring and comforting in times of sorrow. HOSEA, Unfailing Love Changes Everything by Jennifer Rothschild will be the next Tuesday morning Bible study, beginning October 23 at 9:30 a.m. at FSBC. Shari Abbott will lead us as we Discover the God who cherishes you... No matter where you are, God sees who you are and loves you faithfully. His unfailing love changes everything. This is Jennifer Rothschild s 5 th video-based Bible study with Lifeway. She became blind when 15 years old and has experienced personally how God s unfailing love really does change everything. Known for her substance, signature wit, and down-to-earth style, she weaves together colorful illustrations with biblical truths to help women know and live for Christ. (You may find more information at JenniferRothschild.com, including her story.) Christmas Is Kindness! will be the theme for this year's Ladies' Legacy Christmas Gathering. Be watching for the date, time, and details in the coming weeks. ~ Kathy Reimer for Ladies' Legacy Team
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November 2018 Volume 14, Issue 11 Page 6 Normal Sunday Schedule: 8:15 AM Handbells 8:45 AM Prayer Time 9:00 AM Praise Team Rehearsal 9:30 AM Sunday School Normal Wednesday Schedule: 5:15 PM Wednesday Meal 6:15 PM AWANA 6:20 PM Youth -The Crossing 6:35 PM Worship 28 See Normal Sunday 11 See Normal Sunday 12 Operation Christmas 13 OCC Collection Week 14 OCC Collection Week 15 OCC Collection Week 16 OCC Collection Week 17 OCC Collection Week 18 OCC Collection Week 25 See Normal Sunday 10:30 AM Morning Worship 2:00 PM Wheatridge Service 4:00 PM Youth GROW 252 5:00-6:30 PM Adult Bible Study; Youth Engage & Prayz Force Choir Team Rehearsal Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4 See Normal Sunday 6:30 pm Community Thanksgiving Service See Normal Sunday Noon Church Holiday Meal & Sanctuary Decorating to follow 1:30 pm Deacon s Mtg 29 30 5 6 Child Collection Week 4 pm Delta Kappa Gamma 19 20 26 27 31 No Evening Activities 7 11:30 am Ministerial Alliance- See Normal Wednesday Evening Activities Above 5 pm Mission Team Mtg See Normal Wednesday Evening Activities Above 21 School s OUT NO Evening Activities 28 See Normal Wednesday Evening Activities Above 1 5:30 LHS Football Meal 8 5:30 pm LHS Football Meal 6:30 pm Stewardship Mtg 22 Thanksgiving BREAK. Church Office Closed. 2 3 Men s Conference @ Dodge City 9 10 9 am SAM @ Pancake House 10 am Food Cupboard 23.... 29 30 Dec 1 24
Volume 14, Issue 11 Page 7 Plan on helping to Deck the Halls (decorate the sanctuary) immediately following our Church Thanksgiving Meal November 18!!! Operation Christmas Child (OCC) will be here before you know it. Do you have your shopping done for your boxes? If not, look below for some great gift ideas. Remember that anything LIQ- UID is prohibited such as shampoo/conditioner, liquid soap, glue, perfume, etc... Effective 2017 the cost to ship a box increased from $7 to $9. If you have a few extra dollars and you d like to make a child smile, you could add an additional $6.00 which would allow the child to attend a 12-week program to study God s word. Once the 12 weeks are over, the child will have a graduation ceremony and will receive a new testament in their language. While the child is learning for those 12 weeks, they are sharing the stories and the message of salvation with friends and loved ones. How exciting is that! Whole villages/communities have become saved because someone chose to spend an additional $6. How many people do you reach for Christ when you spend $6 at McDonalds, Subway or Wal-Mart?
S.A.M. Group (Senior Adult Ministry) S.A.M. event on Saturday, November 10 at the Pancake House starting at 9:00 AM. This is a Dutch Treat. Come have some good food, fun & visiting together. This is for anybody 55 years and or older. If you have any questions, please call Margaret at 620-655-4152. First Southern Baptist Church 621 N Western Ave Liberal, KS 67901 www.fsbcliberal.com Phone: 620-624-0186 Fax: 620-624-2324 Email: church@fsbcliberal.com «MAILINGLBL» «ADDRLN1» Return Service Requested «CITY» «STATE» «ZIPCODE» By the Numbers... November Birthdays/Anniversaries 03 ~ Merrick Dodge Marilyn Marchel Randy & Marisela Nordyke 05 ~ Jackson Dodge 06 ~ Brooklyn Short 07 ~ Adriane Hatcher 08 ~ Hannah Denoyer 09 ~ Cheryl Collins Reagan Werner 10 ~ Logan Dodge 12 ~ Lisa Batt Ryleigh Regier Kennedy Shirk 13 ~ Blaine Beckley Timothy Regier 15 ~ Robert Dietrick 17 ~ Dillon Batt 20 ~ Brad Morris October Averages (3 Sundays) Sunday School Attendance: 105 23 ~ Marisela Nordyke Morning Worship: 183 Sunday Evening Small Groups: 50 26 ~ Mark Davis 28 ~ Quinn Brown Rubner Sobalvarro (Budget numbers cover 5 Weeks) Weekly Budget Offering Required: $11,425.08 29 ~ Will & Adriane Weekly Budget Offering Received: $8,352.79 Hatcher Please let the church office know if we have missed your birthday or anniversary. Total Monthly Offering Required: $49,935.76 Total Monthly Offering Received: $41,763.94 Budget Offering Required YTD: $479,853.36 Budget Offering Received YTD: $410,380.74 (-.14%) Benevolence.. 11 Families Helped Financially 198 People served in Food Pantry Viola Webb Missions...$ 2,206.36 Goal $2,500