Ministry Here and Ministry There: The Tale of Two Meals Friday night, June 23, will be a ministry meal here at Grace Baptist Church w with an international flavor. Dr. Lance Muteyo will be our guest for a special gathering sponsored by Dr. Fakhoury and the Missions Committee. Daniel Buttry, our Grace Baptist Church adopted missionary, has trained Dr. Muteyo in peace-making and conflict resolution and Muteyo now leads the Pan African Peace Council. He will be telling his story and describing his work at 6:30 in our narthex. This Friday meal will be prepared by Garmai, William, Julia and other members of our congregation from Liberia. There is no charge for the meal, though gifts may be made to Dr. Muteyo and his peace-making efforts in Africa. Please call Beth to make reservations. 816-452-0212. And next Wednesday, June 28, we will eat again for our monthly Wednesday evening gathering. We have been invited by our new neighbors at Community Apartments to see their new home and enjoy their community room. Linda Cain will take the leadership in meal preparation and Victoria Durham will speak about the dreams and plans of our newest housing facility. And remember the routine to call Beth (816-452-0212 or beth@grace4u.net) and make a reservation for the 5:30 meal. Drive to the Community Apartments, 5400 NE Chouteau Parkway, and park in any available space. We look forward to seeing you next Wednesday as we actualize our purpose statement to “love one another and to share God’s love with all people."

$3000 Grant to Grace Baptist Church

Grace Baptist Church has received a $3000 grant from the Great Rivers Region of American Baptist Churches to support the work of our Summer Minister, Maw Rach Taw. This gift has arrived after the submission of a grant application in May signed by our moderator, Bill Turnage. The support is from the Des Peres Legacy Fund which receives gifts from the America for Christ Offering, United Missions, and designated gifts to the Region. We are grateful for your faithful giving to support the cooperative work of our sister congregations in Missouri and Illinois. Maw Rach will write a report to the committee upon completion of his assignment at Grace in August.

Jerry B. Cain, Pastor

June 21, 2017 Volume 13-17

Dr. Jerry Cain, Pastor

Cell: (847) 857-0374 Home: (816) 903-1968 e-mail: pastorjerry@grace4u.net

Church Phone: 816-452-0212 www.grace4u.net e-mail: beth@grace4u.net

Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Karen Worship 2:00 p.m.

““FFoorr bbyy ggrraaccee yyoouu hhaavvee bbeeeenn ssaavveedd tthhrroouugghh ffaaiitthh,, aanndd tthhiiss iiss nnoott yyoouurr oowwnn ddooiinngg;; iitt iiss tthhee ggiifftt ooff GGoodd..”” EEpphheessiiaannss 22::88 NNRRSSVV

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Openers/Closers

June 25

Mike Reiter

July 2

Lori Hill

Greeters

June 25

Roy & Joni Davis

July 2 Eloise Mills &

Jody McLaughlin

Visitors June 25

Mike & Marylou Reiter

July 2

Rich & Lori Hill

Cleaners June 25 Karen

July 2 Dave & Roxie Jones

Worship Hosts

Adult for June Nancy Ashworth

Adult for July Mark Grant

Youth for June 25 Kaw Thaw Htoo

Current Missions Cap. Imp Total

Budget 1,960.63 240.39 192.31 2,393.33

06/11/17 2,153.05 253.30 126.65 2,533.00

06/18/17 1,005.55 118.30 59.15 1,183.00

ATTENDANCE

WORSHIP

06/11/17 35 - 80 English Service

06/11/17 - - 96 Karen Service

Total 35 - 176

06/18/17 34 7 55 English Service

06/18/17 - - 100 Karen Service

Total 34 7 155

SUNDAY SERVANTS

S.S.

HEALTH Pat K. OTHER New Leaders of Nation & State Nancy A. Eloise M. ABW Newly Married Jack B. Don P. Bethel Building Renovations Refugees Saundra B. Rob Sunday School Roberts Field Baptist Church Edna B. Roy R. Christian University in NE India Shootings in KCMO & KCKS Matt B. Shirley Disasters in the USA Our School Systems Mildred B. Kenny S. Family Promise & Families Summer Intern/Summer Program Marcia B. Linda S. Grace Baptist Church & Pastor Those Traveling Randi C. (Amber S. Friend) Sam & Ruth S. Gary J Tobias’ Family (Bereavement) Carolyn C. Carol S. Roxie J. & Family (Bereavement) World Conflicts Don F. Ruth S. Robert L. Our Missionaries-Baits-Buttry- Sharon F. Tom New Church Members Longkumer-Ngwemi Independence Police Officer Marty T. Juliann H. Sharon W. Annette W.

SUMMER AT GRACESUMMER AT GRACESUMMER AT GRACESUMMER AT GRACE

Please note these special emphases in worship for June & July at Grace Baptist Church. Rather than follow a lectionary guide for the 10:15 service, we will follow a cultural guide, hoping to apply Biblical guidance to the secular activities that capture our attention. Please participate in all these worship gatherings.

June 23 (Friday) Peacemaker Lance Muteyo of Pan African July 6-9 Youth Choir Tour, Illinois Peace Network Dinner (6:30 p.m.) July 9 Tom Dunn, Preaching June 25 One Great Hour of Sharing July 16 Summer Surprise June 28 (Wednesday) Dinner at the Community Apartments July 23 60th Birthday of Grace Baptist Church July 2 Tom Dunn, Preaching (Independence Day) July 30 Hymnal Sunday July 31-Aug 4 Vacation Bible School

We thank all of you at Grace Baptist Church for your recognition of our high school graduation. Your generosity, love and support throughout our lives undoubtedly contributed to our success. We would appreciate your continued prayers for us as we continue our education in St. Louis this fall.

God Bless All of You, Max and Amy Gruschka

Lance Muteyo Dinner on June 23

Dr. Fakhoury and our Missions Committee will be hosting a dinner for Lance Muteyo on Friday evening, June 23, at 6:30 p.m. Lance is a peace-maker from Zimbabwe who has been trained by our missionary, Daniel Buttry. Lance will tell his story and tell of his work through the Pan African Peace Network.

The meal for Friday evening will be prepared by Garmai, William, George and Julia from Liberia. We will have authentic African cuisine and an authentic African speaker. Please make plans to attend and make reservations through the church office by Wednesday, June 21. This will be an inspirational evening of God at work around the world.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

21 Summer 9:00a Prayer Circle

22 23

6:30p Dinner with Lance Muteyo

24

25 One Great Hour of Sharing Offering

9:00a S.S. 10:15a Worship 2:00p Karen Worship

26 27 Sec. Off 9:30a DorSew

28

9:00a Prayer Circle

5:30p Dinner at Community Apartments

29

30

Women’s Day & Annual Mtg. Portland, OR

ABC/USA Biennial thru July 2

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Grace Baptist Church Youth Retreat and Float Trip

Windermere Baptist Conference Center

June 8-11, 2017

We started driving to Youth Retreating Camp. When we got there, we checked in, rented the cabins, and we also explored the cave the same day. We worshiped with other church members and we also worshiped with other youth from other churches. We did a lot of swimming during the day. We also did some hiking to the chapel on the hill and worshiped God there. After every day at the camp, we made a campfire. During the campfire we talked about our day and Pastor Jerry would teach us lessons in the Bible that’s related to life. Canoeing at the Niangua River was an amazing experience for most of us. Some of our youth tipped their canoes over, but at the end of the day, we were thankful that we made it. Most of us wished we had more days to spend there. It was a lot of fun. I want to thank all the sponsors for sponsoring and praying for us youth to go and have fun and be safe. It would be impossible for us to go out there without you all. Thank you sponsors!

- Maw Rach Taw