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Barry Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
since 1840
Worship on Sunday Mornings:
8:30 a.m. First Service
9:30a.m. Fellowship
9:45a.m. Sunday School
11:00a.m. Second Service
5:00p.m. Youth Groups
Staff Nursery Attendant - Colleen O’Leary Children’s Church Director - Barbara George - [email protected]
Choir Director – Katelyn Mattson-Levy - [email protected] Music Minister - Mary Camille Davis - [email protected]
Minister of Visitation - Rev. Tom Blakley [email protected] Administrative Secretary - Gail Roller - [email protected]
Senior Minister - Robert J. George - [email protected]
July 20, 2011
Gail Roller, Editor
Barry Good News
Robert’s Reflections
Offering Counters - Tellers, as we call
them, and Teller helpers, are needed.
If anyone is interested please call me at
816-616-9608 or e-mail
You don't need to have a banking back-
ground we will train you and it only
takes a couple hours Sunday after
church. Thanks Megan Colombo
We will meet at noon (bring a
lunch) or come at 1:00 p.m. if
you just want to work.
T hings are cookin’
around Barry Christian
Church this week! Everywhere
you look there are chef’s hats and
aprons as the children are learning the right recipe for faithful-
ness. With the heat index soaring to over 100 degrees we are
keeping our cool inside working with these recipe’s that do not
generate the same kind of heat one might find over a stove. The
recipe we are using has a number of secret ingredients:
One: “Be ready!”
Two: “Give Happily!”
Three: “Believe with all of your heart!”
Four: “Remember God loves you!”
Five: “Celebrate forever!”
Sunday you will be able to get a small “taste” of the week by
seeing the huge pile of food that is growing every day. It all
goes into our food pantry to give away to people who need it.
The kids are rightfully proud of what they are accomplishing. I
hope you will offer your own encouraging words to those who
have shared in this good work. Don’t forget the director, teach-
ers and staff as you offer your hopeful and grateful words. Like
all we do here, it could not happen without loving and dedicated
volunteers!
Love, Bob
Page 2 “As we lift our hearts in prayer, dear Lord, may we receive all the benefits of your grace…”
Roger Blakley
Bette Booth
Hope Corwin
Pat Devine
Betty Donahue
Travis Dunn
Anna Eacret
Jim Ellsworth
Karen Gibler
Dean Gish
Norma Gregory
David Haynes
Amy Honeycutt
Irene Hoy
Anne Jones
Barbara Jones
Jean Kantola
Kevin Kirkpatrick
Judy Laber
Jean Lyne
Bill Merritt
Judy Mowry
Virginia Peattie
Rosalie Phillips
Warren & Nancy Plumb
Jo Riddle
Oma Rinehart
Bill Roberts
Viola Robinson
Roy Sanders
Betty Shipero
Gene Sparks
Billy Stevens
Donny Weaver
Hank & LaVaughn Weaver
Donna Westphahl
Cheryl Williams
Zachary Wolfe
Wolfe Family
Dorothy Woody
July 17
1st Service - 65
2nd Service - 111
Total - 175
Sunday School - 67
July 10
1st Service - 80
2nd Service - 101
Total - 181
Sunday School - 74
Attendance Scripture Readings
July 24
Genesis 29:15-28
Romans 8:26-39
*Matthew 13:31-
33, 44-52
July 31
Genesis 32:22-31
Romans 9:1-5
*Matthew 14:13-21
In Sympathy
Our sympathy and prayers are extended for these
families:
Louise Mindrup and family in the death of her husband
Gene on Saturday, July 16. Visitation will be at 1:00
p.m. on Saturday, July 23 and the memorial service
will begin at 2:00 p.m. both at Barry Christian Church.
The family and friends of Doris Clothier who died on Sunday, July 10.
Norma & Leland Covault it the death of her aunt, Ruth Burgoon last week, just
short of 100 years old!
Debbie Davidson and family in the death of her aunt, Marie Donaldson.
Nancy and Willis Bartlett and Jim and Debi Ellsworth in the death of Nancy and
Jim's uncle, Gail Thompson on July 14.
High School Sunday
School teacher
needed.
Christian Under Construction
Sunday School Class (C.U.C.)
is in need of any misc. cards
you may have sitting around.
We like to send cards on a
regular basis to people who
we have not seen in a while,
are will, or are grieving. Con-
gratulations, & thank you
cards are also appreciated.
We will gladly take those
cards off your hands.
Homemade cards are an extra
bonus!
Congratulations to Nicole and
Jason Hayes in the birth of
their son, Tucker Isaiah.
Louise Mindrup is his proud
great grandmother.
Executive Board Monday,
August 1 - 7:00 p.m.
The Executive Board acts as the
decision making body of the
church on alternate months
when the General Board isn’t
meeting allowing the General
Board (all the Elders, Deacons,
Jr. Deacons, Committee Chairs,
and At Large Members as well
as church members) to meet
only 6 times a year.
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On July 24, at both
services, we will be celebrating
our bi-annual Infant Dedication.
Children who were born since Janu-
ary 2011, or who haven’t been able to
participate in the past, are dedi-
cated to God in a beautiful service
that includes the whole congregation. Please call the
c h u r c h o f f i c e : 4 3 6 - 0 4 6 2 o r e m a i l
[email protected] if you wish to
participate.
SERVICE PROJECTS FOR ALL-
Please continue to save UPC labels from Best
Choice products and Campbell labels. Eye glasses are
greatly needed. Gently used reading glasses purchased from
drug stores or discount stores as well as those obtained from
an eye doctor can be used. Please bring complete pairs only.
Reading glasses are in great demand for those who sew or do
other close work. The gift of a pair of glasses may provide
someone with a means of earning a living. The glasses are
taken to the Festival of Sharing in October.
Have you ever seen a baby
porcupine?
Fable of the porcupine It was
the coldest winter ever.
Many animals died because
of the cold. The porcupines,
realizing the situation,
decided to group together to
keep warm. This way they
covered and protected themselves; but the quills of each one
wounded their closest companions. After awhile, they decided to
distance themselves one from the other and they began to die, alone
and frozen. So they had to make a choice: either accept the quills
of their companions or disappear from the Earth. Wisely, they
decided to go back to being together. They learned to live with the
little wounds caused by the close relationship with their
companions in order to receive the warmth that came from the
others. This way they were able to survive. Moral of the story: The
best relationship is not the one that brings together perfect people,
but when each individual learns to live with the imperfections of
others and can admire the other person's good qualities.
Good night! Good night!
Far flies the light;
But still God’s love
Shall flame above,
Making all bright.
Good night! Good
night!
—Victor Hugo
Debra & Jim Ellsworth joined Barry
on July 3, 2011 by
During the Month of July and
into those first 2 weeks of
August, The Outreach Commit-
tee once again will sponsor our;
BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE
Item favorites with the children
include: · School Supplies·
Undergarments (size 6) for the
girls and boys, Boxers style (size 8) for the older boys·
Socks· PJ’s· & NEW BACKPACKS
(watch those Garage Sales, you may
find some items that will pass new for
our Neighborhood children!)
The Outreach Committee thanks you
for your commitment in helping the
Children of the Northland!
Spiritual insomnia
Studies show that most Americans don’t get
adequate sleep. Whether an overcrowded
schedule or insomnia is to blame, the short-
and long-term effects are alarming. It’s
tough to maintain a healthy mind and body
when you’re sleep-deprived.
Likewise, we require sufficient, regular quiet
time with God to stay spiritually healthy.
Even Jesus needed time alone with God.
Luke 5:16 says Jesus withdrew to deserted
places to pray. Think how much more we
need to listen for God’s voice and learn from
his Word!
“Sometimes the most
important thing in a whole
day is the rest we take
between two deep breaths.”
—Etty Hillesum
Those Serving in August
8:30 - Elder - Kenneth & Roxie
Weaver
Deacons - (Warren Roberts - Pre-
pare Communion) Norma Covault, Dave Hynes
Jr. Deacon - Shelbie Weaver (Prepare Communion)
11:00 - Elders - Kelly Frentrop (Dorothy Taylor -
Communion to homebound and hospitalized)
Deacons - (David Rogers - Communion Cleanup) Anita
Rogers, Christina Eacret
Jr. Deacon - Shannon Mahzoon
Children’s Sermon - 8:30 - Kathy Weekley
11:00 - Someone Needed
Acolytes - 8:30 - Someone Needed
11:00 - Mercedes Peck
Greeters - 8:30 - Someone Needed
11:00 - Perla Mora & Mercedes Peck
Scripture Readers - 8:30 - Someone Needed
11:00 - LaVaughn Weaver
To All the Ladies of Barry Christian Church
If you attend Barry Christian Church, you can be a part of the Disciples
Women Ministry (formerly the Christian Women’s Fellowship or CWF.)
What do we do? We Fellowship! We work together on projects such as collecting and assembling Church World
Service Health Kits, Totes for Teens, School and similar kits for use in Missouri. We work at Clay County Clothes
Closet on alternate months. We support the annual Turkey Dinner Bazaar and deliver baskets to the homebound.
We have a “sub-group that meets together monthly to do needlework (knitting, crocheting, etc) for charitable
causes such as Cancer Action, Clothes Closet, local nursing homes and Prayer Shawls go be given within our con-
gregation. This is a very informal group that does lots of visiting while we work.
Many of us also attend meetings of the Clay/Platte Disciples Women, Regional DWF meetings and the Northland
United Church Women on a regular basis.
Our circles meet on the third Thursday of most months. These meetings consist of a brief business meeting, re-
ports from our various committee chairs and a Bible based study and a brief worship time. Hanomi Circle meets at
10:00 a.m. and the Esther Circle meets at 7:00 p.m. Some of us bring a sack lunch and eat together before starting
our needlework at 1:00 p.m.
This is the beginning of a new year for Disciple Women (CWF.) What a great time to become active in one of our
groups. If you questions call our President, Sue Effie (587-5694) Dorothy Taylor (436-3292) leader of the Hanomi
Circle (Day Group) or Arleta White (436-0769) leader of the Esther Circle (Night Group) or any active CWF
member. If “meetings” aren’t your thing, you can still participate. Just show up at our Third Thursday needle
Workers or watch for announcements about our service projects or special activities.
Barry Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) 1500 NW Barry Rd
Kansas City MO 64155
Phone: 816-436-0462
website: BarryChristianChurch.com
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