CHURCH-WIDE MEALS
Breakfast (served in cafe 8:30-11:30):
$4.99 per pound in cafe
Scram bled eggs
Biscuits and gravy
Bacon and sausage
Breakfast potatoes
Pancakes with syrup
Grits with cheese
Lunch (served 10:30-1:30):
Grilled chicken
Rice pilaf
Steamed vegetables
Rolls with butter
Salad bar
Assorted desserts
Children's option is chicken nuggets
WEDNESDAY (served 4:30-7:00):
$7-adults, $6.30-seniors, $1-children (12 & under)
Italian Night
Lasagna
Steamed vegetables
Garlic bread
Salad bar
Assorted desserts
Children's option is a mini pizza
ROC BOOKSTORE DEAL OF THE WEEK
MAKE YOUR DAD GLAD! All featured Father's Day books and gifts are specially priced at 25% off. valid June 1 - June 7
A MESSAGE FROM GENE CALHOUN
Freedom Celebration 2008 will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 6. We will have only one service that day as we come together to celebrate the birth of our nation and give thanks for those who have served and are now serving in the armed forces. Brig. General Cecil Richardson will be our special guest speaker for the day. What you need to do: Simply Invite! Invite your friends and neighbors - especially those who have served or are now serving in the armed forces. Why not offer to bring them with you, and then take them to lunch after the service? They will thank you for caring!
Camp Applause, our summer fine arts camp, is July 14-18 with Family Night presentation on Friday night. Kids who have finished kindergarten through sixth grade, join us and have fun with a wide variety of the arts: video production, drama, puppets, dance, STOMP, clowning, magic, sign language, Photoshop, storytelling, music and others. Go to the church website to register, or pick up a "Spend Summer in Our Backyard" brochure at one of the kiosks around the church. You'll want to register early in order to get the class your child wants. Class sizes are limited and are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Have a great summer!
Gene Calhoun
Are you ready for an island adventure? Cause we're going to Outrigger Island and we want you to come! You won't want to miss the weeklong excitement as we learn to speak and live God's truth aloha style. Special guests Kidz Blitz will be here to help us get each night started with their fast-paced, action packed interactive games and challenges. Vacation Bible School is June 16-20 from 6-8:45 p.m. each night. VBS is for all children who will be five years old by August 1, 2008 through those who have completed fifth grade. Parents are invited to stay for the parenting class from 6:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 16 through Thursday, June 19. A special needs class is available for elementary-aged children. The whole family is invited to join in the fun Friday, June 20 beginning at 6 p.m. for family night. You can register today by filling out the form in the Advance and dropping it in the offering plate. For more information, call Barbara Mills at 778-1131.
The annual FREEDOM CELEBRATION will be held July 6 at 10 a.m. in the worship center. The service will feature patriotic music and guest speaker Brig. General Cecil Richardson. You are encouraged to wear red, white and blue; or if you are an active or retired member of the military, you are encouraged to come in uniform.
GET YOUR GAME ON THIS SUMMER with sports camps! ROC Recreation is the place for children and youth this summer! We offer a variety of camps that provide quality sports training in a Christian environment.
SOCCER
Sports Crusaders Soccer Camp for K-6 grade is June 23-27 from 5-8 p.m. on the soccer field. Cost is $45 ($55 after June 13).
VOLLEYBALL
Sports Crusaders Volleyball Camp is July 7-11. Camp for 3-5 grade is 9 a.m.-noon and 6-8 grade is 1-4 p.m. in the gym. Cost is $45 ($55 after June 30).
FITNESS
PraiseMoves class for K-6 grade will meet from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Mondays in June in the GroupX room. Cost is $25. Teens on Weights for 13-15 year-olds is June 16-20 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the Fitness Center. Class limit: 8. Cost is $30 ($40 after June 9).
FOOTBALL
Football Camp for K-8 grade is July 14-17 from 5-8 p.m. on the football field. Cost is $35 ($45 after July 7).
BASKETBALL
Sports Crusaders Basketball Camp is July 21-25. K-2 grade is 9 a.m.-noon and 3-6 grade is 1-4 p.m. in the gym. Cost is $45 ($55 after July 14). JR/SR Basketball Camp for 7-12 graders is July 21-25 from 5-8 p.m. in the gym. Cost is $45 ($55 after July 14).
CHEERLEADING
Cheerleading Clinic or K-8 grade is July 19 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the gym. Cost is $15 ($25 after July 11).
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Outdoor Recreation Camp for 4-8 graders is June 9-13 from 5-8 p.m. Cost is $45 ($55 after June 2). Register for any of these camps at the ROC office. For more information, call 268-1527 or email info@fbroc.com.
ADULTS
PRAYER MEETING will not take place on Wednesday, June 18 due to Vacation Bible School.
MAILBOX
Dear Pastor:
Congratulations to you and your church for being in the top 100 of the Southern Baptist churches in Missouri in total dollars given to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering in 2007. Your investment and generosity in giving to this offering helps support the work of 5,200-plus missionaries who serve through the NAMB. Your generous giving is also a testimony to Southern Baptists worldwide and a clear e xample of Show-Me Faithfulness.
God Bless You!
Dr. David Tolliver
Interim Executive Director, MBC
Dear Rev. Brooks,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for allowing us to hold our commencement exercises this week. Your church, security staff, ushers, and parking crew went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Our students, teachers, and parents are very appreciative of your church’s gracious hospitality.
Sincerely,
Kevin Overfelt
Principal, Raytown South High School
MEN
The next MEN'S BREAKFAST will be June 14 at 8 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This is Father's Day weekend, so bring your sons and enjoy some food and fellowship. No charge.
Championship Fathering Conference is August 22-23. This conference is a transformational event for fathers who are not content with the status quo and will inspire fathers to go to th e next level with their families. Cost for fathers is $30. Wives can attend Friday night for $15. Register in the ROC Bookstore or online at www.fathers.com/events.
RECREATION
ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE begins June 2 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your team or just bring yourself and join another team for this fun CO-ED softball league which plays on Monday nights. Details on schedule and cost will be given out June 2. For more information, call Carmen at 268-1526 or email ckraus@fbroc.com.
Ready for more? The next DODGE BALL TOURNAMENT is June 27 at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $30 per 6-person team - 4 FBR members and 2 non-members. Register at the ROC by June 22. Add $10 if registered after June 22. For more information, contact George Watson at 268-1506 or gwatson@fbroc.com.
STUDENTS
There will no longer be an 11:00 Bible Study class for students. Please join us at 9:30. Student Mission Trip Training is now at 5:00 on Sundays. Tonight, we are going mini golfing at Cool Crest. Cost is $6. Students must attend Think Action groups first to be able to go. After Think Action groups on June 8, the Jr. High will have a dogeball tournament and the Sr. High will go on a scavenger hunt. Wavorly will be in concert in the Underground June 13. Cost is $5.
SCHOOLS
LITTLE LEARNERS PRESCHOOL has openings for one year-olds in our Wednesday/Friday toddler class for the 2008-09 school year. Openings are also available for two-year-olds on both Tues./Thurs. or Wed./Fri. For additional information, call Janice Capell at 778-1128.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
iCamp is this year's theme for children's camp August 3-7. Kids who have completed 3-6 grades are invited to discover how our personal time of worship helps us focus on God. We will learn ways to use worship to live out our faith in every part of life, school, home, play, etc. Our goal is for every camper to develop individual ownership of their choices and actions in order to glorify God. Cost is $305, which is all inclusive. Hy-Vee Fundraiser books are available to sell to help defray the cost of camp. Camp payments can be made in installments at any time. To make a payment or to order books, call Barbara Mills at 778-1131 or Carla Williams at 778-1127.
HOPE NETWORK
Please make note of the change in the MEDICAL CLINIC HOURS: Monday 1-4 p.m. - OB's only, Tuesday 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & 4-8 p.m., Wednesday 6-8 p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., & Saturday 8 a.m.-noon.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
FBR is now hiring a part-time EVENTS COORDINATOR/CHURCH HOSTESS. This job requires excellent communication skills and someone who enjoys working with people, and who has the ability to set up and decorate for large and small church functions, meetings, receptions, etc. Hours for this position vary according to the events. Please submit resume to Laura Davis at ldavis@firstbaptistraytown.com.
Associate Pastor Search Committee. Bruce Rosenbaum, Chair, Wayne Retherford, Tony Gasaway, Iris Cole, Gene Calhoun, and Laura Davis make up our search committee. If you have a name you would like to submit, please give it to one of the committee members.
The ROC Cafe is now hiring a part-time EXPERIENCED COOK to work on Sunday nights. The cook will be responsible for meal preparation and presentation in accordance with state federal and local guidelines and for maintaining a sanitary kitchen workstation. Apply at the ROC Cafe on Mondays.
The ROC Cafe is now hiring a part-time utility person and DISHWASHER. Apply at the ROC Cafe on Mondays.
OTHER INFORMATION
The Jewish Roots Ministry of FBR is having TORAH STUDIES the first Friday of every month. Join us for an informal study of the Torah portion of the week this Friday, June 6 at 7 p.m. in B318. Refreshments will be served following our study.
If you would be interested in helping with a GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP as a facilitator, please contact Lois Chambon 778-1104.
The ROC Cafe will serve dinner before VBS from 5-7 p.m. June 16-20 for $3.50. The menu is as follows: Monday: corn dogs, chips, applesauce; Tuesday: chicken nuggets, chips, pudding cup; Wednesday: kid’s pizza, fruit cup; Thursday: hot dog, chips, pudding cup; Friday: hamburger, chips, peaches. Each meal comes with a cookie and water or a soft drink.
Due to VBS, there will be NO BUFFET DINNER in the Atrium Wednesday, June 18, but the ROC Cafe will be open with full menu options from 4:30-8 p.m.
Flower lovers, gardeners, landscape enthusiasts: We are in need of groups to ADOPT A FLOWER GARDEN or landscape area to put your green thumb to use. Areas in need of maintenance include the area around the fountain, both sides of the main entrance, and the 350 sign and flag areas. If you or your group is interested, please contact Brooks Lytle at 353-1994.
LOOKING TO SERVE? The First Impression Team has a place for you. We are in need of Sunday morning parking greeters, information desk greeters, door greeters, and ushers. If you are interested, contact Pat Windham at 778-1119.
The ROC Bookstore is having a FATHER'S DAY EVENT! Enter now with any purchase of $15 or more for the drawing on June 14.
Volunteers are needed to make high-quality crafts for the APPLE FESTIVAL, a benefit for the Missouri Baptist Children's home. The festival will be h eld in Peculiar, MO on September 13. All proceeds will benefit the children's home. The Mini Apple Festival will be August 24 at FBR. For more information, call JoAnn Munden at 816-763-6186.
Our SINCERE SYMPATHY is extended to:
Howard and Chris Franklin and family in the loss of his nephew and family, and Ken and Connie Luther and family in the loss of her cousin, Rick Rountree and family killed in a tornado in Joplin.
