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July 28, 2025

CURRENT EVENTS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

“Summer of Love” is a church-wide adventure powered by worship, mission, and the kind of love Jesus modeled — love that shows up, steps in, and makes a difference. Every Sunday, we’re digging into what that love really looks like. But this isn’t just a teaching series — it’s an invitation to live it out.

COMMUNITY GROUP PROJECTS: Every Community Group has been invited to help spread love throughout Lee’s Summit and beyond. If your group hasn’t chosen a project yet, talk with your leader to find a great way to get involved.
 
SERVICE PROJECT WALL: Our Family Ministry has created a Flower Power Project Wall in the Worship Center — and there are still lots of ways to jump in. Pick a flower and take on a service project by yourself, with your family, or with a few friends. Most can be done in an hour or an afternoon. But the impact? That lasts.


QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING: Stay up to date on the missions and ministries of your church. Join us for the next business meeting on Wednesday, July 30, at 6 PM in the Fellowship Hall. The Properties Team will also be presenting information about the upcoming work on Douglas Street and how these upgrades might affect your routes to and from the church building.

STUDENTS: Meet Me at ... On Wednesday, July 30, from 1–3pm, join us at the Royals game—where fun, food, and faith come together with the roar of the crowd and the crack of the bat.
PRETEEN COOKOUT - 5th & 6th Grade Hangout: Just wrapped up 5th or 6th grade? Let’s celebrate! Join Mrs. Kimberley and Mr. Matt for a backyard-style cookout made just for you. Food, fun, and friends await on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:30–7pm. You bring the appetite—we’ll bring the rest.
For more information on these events, visit fbcls.info/events.

WOMEN ON MISSION: This missions-focused Bible study group for women meets the first Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is August 5 at 9:30 AM in room ADM-139.

BAPTISM DATES in AUGUST: During Worship on August 3 and 24, we will celebrate with those wanting to take the next step of obedience through baptism. If you would like to be baptized or have questions about it, contact us through the Next Steps card in the pews or online.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES for TEACHERS: As we wrap up our Summer of Love, we’re partnering with Westview Elementary to support their teachers with much-needed classroom supplies. Teachers often purchase extra materials out of their own pockets, and we want to help lift that burden. You can donate items like fat markers, fat Expo markers, Sharpies, folders, crayons, glue sticks, headphones, and more. Drop off your donations at the Missions Hub on August 3 or 10. Let’s start the school year by encouraging Westview’s teachers in a tangible way!

END-OF-SUMMER PICNIC: It’s been a Summer of Love — and now it’s time to celebrate the friendships God is growing in our church family. Join us for a churchwide potluck picnic on Sunday, August 17 at 5 PM at Lake Jacomo, Shelter House #3. We’ll enjoy an evening of food, laughter, and connection — with swings, horseshoes, a ballfield, sand volleyball, and even a dock nearby.
BRING: One or two potluck dishes to share, plus a chair or blanket to sit on. The church will provide drinks, plates, and utensils.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 470, take the Woods Chapel exit and go east 1.5 miles. Turn right on W. Park Road — Shelter #3 is immediately on your left near the Lake Jacomo marina.
INVITE: This is a great event to bring a friend! Come ready to eat, play, and connect.

PLAYLISTS: To help you interact with God all week long, we've created playlists packed with songs that inspire, uplift, and connect to our sermon series and worship themes. Visit fbcls.info/playlists to find links to all our playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Dive in, sing along, and let these powerful tracks fuel your worship every day!

SUNDAY MORNINGS:

SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE: We worship together at one time, with groups meeting before and after the worship time!

The schedule:
  • 8:15 – Community Groups for adults
  • 9:30 – Worship (also Preschool care)
  • 10:45 - Community Groups for all ages

SUNDAY MORNING COMMUNITY GROUPS: (Please note new locations)
8:15
  • Baker - AUD046
  • Smith - ADM139
  • Garner - AUD243
  • Voris - AUD044
  • Rethemeyer - ADM137
10:45
  • Barnett - EDU226
  • Byers - AUD044 (w/Zoom option)
  • Franke - EDU224
  • Henks - ADM139
  • McKinney - AUD045
  • Parker - AUD243
  • Shaffer - AUD241
  • Snowden - AUD046 (w/Zoom option)
  • Sytkowski - AUD041
  • Special Friends - ADM133

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING:

Bible Study and Prayer: Wednesday evenings at 5:45pm in room ADM139. You can view the Bible study on Facebook.  (Will not meet again until January 8.)

DAILY BIBLE READINGS:

July 28 - Romans 15:14
July 29 - Hebrews 10:24-25
July 30 - 1 John 3:16-18
July 31 - Mark 9:33-37
August 1 - Philippians 2:1-4
August 2 - Deuteronomy 10:12-20
August 3 - Galatians 5:13-14

First Baptist Church Lee's Summit