Margaret arrives home
Margaret is HOME!

Five-year-old Margaret Romph arrived home on June 30! Thanks to many volunteers, her home has been remodeled. Please be in prayer for the family as they adjust to being back in Jefferson City.

Stay informed with Caring Bridge Web site updates. See news coverage and ways to support the family at romphbenefitfund.com.You may also make donations at Central Bank, Margaret Romph Benefit Fund, Attn:  Lisa Dowdy, P.O. Box 779, Jefferson City, MO  65102.

VBC collageVacation Bible Camp

Children have had a great time this week on the Boomerang Express (where it all comes back to Jesus).

Click here or the picture to see a video from this week's Vacation Bible Camp!

Thanks to all that were involved in the planning and leadership of the Camp.


We're looking for an administrative assistant to the senior pastor. Read position details here.


Coming this Sunday....

SERMON SERIES IN JULY: God's Great Experiments
July 5: Great Experiments In Liberty (1 Peter 2:9-17)
Dr. Doyle Sager, Senior Pastor
God creates us as free moral agents, and our highest patriotism is to insist on God as our true king.

Worship times are 8:15 and 10:45 a.m.  Also, join us for Bible study at 9:30 a.m.

The 10:45 a.m. service is televised on JCTV (Cable channel 81) at 7:00 p.m. every Wednesday. 


BBall campCommunity Basketball Camp coming July 6-10

Learn basketball fundamentals in a very relaxed and fun atmosphere! Individual attention for boys and girls regardless of abilities. Maximum size of 50 in each class.

The camp's purpose it to minister to both the physical and spiritual needs of children. Campers will receive a t-shirt, sports Bible, certificate of participation and awards.

The cost of the week-long camp is $25. Register until July 2 through the church office or download a registration form here. Questions? Contact Recreation Assistant Craig Hendrickson at craig@fbcjc.org.


Get Refueled each Wednesday - Click for summer schedule!

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Register now for the all-church retreat in October!

FBCJC FUN

Join us October 17-18 at Windermere Baptist Conference Center for a weekend of FUN! Our goal is to provide an experience for all ages to enjoy and get to know one another better.

Download the registration form here or flyer here.

To make reservations with Winderemere, call them at 800-346-2215 or send them an e-mail.

MCDA - July 22 - Making beautiful music together

Note

The Missouri Choral Director's Association (MCDA) Honors Choir will be performing at First Baptist Church, Wednesday, July 22. Find more information here.

Schedule:
  • 5:00 p.m. - 5th & 6th grade honor choir
  • 5:45 p.m. - 7th & 8th grade honor choir
  • 6:30 p.m. - 9th & 10th grade honor choir

Lori and Alice enjoying the ride!Missions trips

Trips to Kenya and the Domincan Republic were made in June, with a youth mission trip to Atlanta, Ga. scheduled for July 12-19.

In addition to the reports below, visit our missions blog: fbcjcmissions.org or see more pictures here.

Report from Kenya (June): The Kenya Mission Team returned from their work at the House of Hope Home in Naivasha, Kenya. While there, the team played with the children, helped with the chores, encouraged the staff and built a pig pen. Because of your giving to FBC missions, we were able to purchase four pigs for the new pen as well as provide money for them toDominican Republic trip build a permanent bathroom facility for the children attending the school!

Report from Dominican Republic (June): An amazing week doing medical clinics throughout the city of Sosua and neighboring villages.

Want to help? The youth trip to Atlanta in July is in need of bottled water. If you can donate, please drop it off at the church office.

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Community, personal resources

Many kinds of help are available in Jefferson City. Download our free community resources brochure or click the image. (PDF file)

Want to discover and utilize your abilities and gifts? Take TheSHAPE, free!  (Information here.)


Keep in touch: Publications and videos

Have you visited the FBC missions blog? It now features reports including recent mission trips to Moldova and Kenya:  http://www.fbcjcmissions.org

Facebook and MyChurch.org: Network with members on Facebook and MyChurch. Or join an our online forum by registering here. For more information, contact the Church Office by phone or e-mail. Utilize our calendar (Calendar >All Calendar Events) to get reminders and send invitations.

Stephen Ministry 

If you or someone you know could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister, you may contact one of our Stephen Leaders in complete confidence.  FBC's Stephen Leaders are Gene Wiseman (573-680-9786), Kristie McGonegal (573-690-5209), Jeanie McGowan (jeanie@fbcjc.org) and Doyle Sager (doyle@fbcjc.org).

Find more information on the Stephen Ministry page under "Resources."


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