Monday, April 26, 2010
posted in Weekly Updates, on May 11, 2010 byKANSAS CITY ROYALS DAY IN CHAPEL – April 27
Come join in on all the fun and an intriguing look at Christianity in the world of professional sports. MBTS will host representatives from the Kansas City Royals baseball organization during the chapel service at 10 a.m. on April 27 in the auditorium.
Bring your Royals gear for autographs; and all children, 18 and under, will receive a baseball! There will also be numerous souvenirs like jerseys, t-shirts and more given away, but you must be present to have a chance! Additionally, you won’t want to miss the grand prize drawings of Royals gift cards to spend as you see fit! This year’s Royals slogan is “It all happens here.” They couldn’t have said it better for this great chapel service!
Looking for some fun at the ballpark this spring? Well, MBTS’s Student Development Office has put together a Midwestern Seminary Night at “The K” on May 14 at 7:10 p.m. against the division rival Chicago White Sox in Kauffman Stadium. Tickets are $10 each. For more details on availability, contact Amy Gilmore at agilmore@mbts.edu or (816) 414-3735.
DR. SHANNON SCOTT TO SPEAK IN CHAPEL ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28
Shannon Scott has been pastor of Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Raleigh, N.C., since 1978. Scott previously served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Micro, N.C., Avalon Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, N.C., and Harris Chapel Church in Youngsville, N.C. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Campbell University, Scott went on to complete a Master of Divinity degree at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctorate of Divinity from Emmanuel Bible College & Seminary in Rajasthan, India.
He is presently on the MBTS Board of Trustees, the Board of Directors for the North Raleigh Christian Academy, and serves on various committees within the North Carolina Baptist Convention. His hobbies and interests include traveling, camping, hiking and gardening. Scott and his wife, Zelma, have 2 children, Vanessa and Jarrod, and six grandchildren.
UPCOMING CHAPEL SPEAKER SCHEDULE
April 27 - Royals Day
April 28 - Dr. Shannon Scott, Pastor of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Raleigh, N.C.
May 4 - Rev. Billy Russell, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Bolivar, Mo.
May 5 - Music Program
May 11 - Student Preaching
May 12 - Student Preaching
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FOOD PANTRY
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Upcoming Food Pantry dates:
May 20
The Midwestern Food Pantry is located in the Koehn & Myers Center (lower level, back side), and is available to all admitted MBTS students and their families. It is generally open on the fourth Thursday of each month from 4 - 7 p.m. Students may pick up food only for themselves and immediate family members (not for roommates or neighbors).
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NEWS BRIEFS & INFORMATION
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STAFF & STUDENT VOLUNTEERS FOR CHAPEL PROJECT – For any staff or students wishing to volunteer for this summer’s chapel construction project, response forms will be handed out at chapel for the rest of the semester. If you are unable to attend one of these services, the forms will be available at the VP of Business Services’ office in the Administration Building (next door to the Registrar). Once a list is compiled, the information will be forwarded to Builders for Christ, who will then assist in finding a good fit for your skills and dates to serve. Please see Rhonda Nichols for more information.
STURGIS EVANGELISM COURSE AUGUST 5-9, 2010 - Earn academic credit while ministering with NAMB, the Dakota Baptist Convention and the Midwestern Seminary FAITHRider Chapter. You don’t have to ride to share your faith at the world-famous Sturgis Bike Rally in August. Housing will be provided for those who pre-enroll by June 1. Transportation and meals are up to the student. Participants will be trained in using the “3 Minute Story” evangelism strategy. For more information, contact Dr. Rodney Harrison at rharrison@mbts.edu.
CHAPEL CONSTRUCTION WEBCAM - If you would like to keep up with the construction progress of the new MBTS chapel complex, it is now possible via a construction webcam. The webcam updates every three seconds, so you will receive up-to-the-second pictures! Anyone can view the construction area from the seminary’s website www.mbts.edu homepage, then click on the Chapel Construction Update Button or the scrolling construction banner as it appears. This will take you to the Chapel Construction Update page where there will be information about prayer needs for the project and summer team leader comments for volunteers. One other location of the webcam is on the MBTS Intranet site. Check it out!
SBA ELECTIONS -Midwestern’s Student Body Association elections will be held before and after chapel on April 28 and 29. Positions to be voted for include president and first vice president, second vice president, men’s student representative and women’s student representative.
CAN A DAY TOUCH A LIFE? - Join the MET Teams on Saturday, May 1 to evangelize in downtown Kansas City, Mid-Town, the Plaza, River Market, and the Power and Light District. The group will meet and form teams at 1 p.m. in Broadway Park and share the Gospel until 3 p.m. Please bring your own water and Bible, and wear appropriate clothing. For more information, contact Don Kannel at (325) 236-0850.
GRADUATION PHOTOS - For anyone unable to attend the scheduled photo sessions for graduation headshots, please e-mail a head-and-shoulders photo of yourself in church attire in front of a light-colored background to cbuckland@mbts.edu by May 1. These photos will be added to the graduation slide show.
FIRST FRIDAYS LUNCH - The WISDOM program hosts a monthly pizza lunch for all of the ladies connected to Midwestern. This luncheon takes place from 12 – 1 p.m. in the Student Center area outside of the LifeWay Campus Store. Please join us for a great time of fellowship and fun! For more information, contact Leslie Umstattd at (816) 414-3770 or by e-mail at lumstattd@mbts.edu.
GRADUATION – The Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Commencement ceremony will take place on May 22 at 10 a.m. at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty, Mo. (1600 N. 291 Hwy.) Come out and encourage the next generation of Christian leaders as they celebrate this gift from the Lord!
CAMPUS MAIL - Students are reminded of their responsibility to collect their papers from their campus mailboxes on a regular basis. If anyone has forgotten his box number and/or combination, e-mail gbarnes@mbts.edu or visit the mail room in the business office.
PODCASTS NOW AVAILABLE ON WWW.MBTS.EDU - Were you unable to attend chapel services anytime in the recent past? If so, and you’d like to catch up on the chapel messages, the MBTS A/V, IT and Communications Offices have made this possible via podcasts. The podcast link is located on the right-hand side of the www.mbts.edu homepage just above the “What’s Ahead?” section. Currently, podcasts dating back to April 2007 are available.
SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE - Full time MBTS students committed to a church-related vocation are eligible to apply for the Northgate Baptist Church: Ottsie & Reuben Trogdon Scholarship Fund. Scholarship grants are $1,000 each. The deadline is May 1. Applications are available in the MBTS Financial Aid Office or from northgatebaptist.org. Go to the link "About Us" and then the link "Forms."
REQUEST FOR SPECIAL MUSIC - Anyone interested in presenting special music for Wednesday chapel services should contact Dr. Eric Foley at 414-3750 or by e-mail at efoley@mbts.edu.
EVANGELISM RESPONSE CENTER - Would you like to share the gospel and minister to people across North America without even leaving your own home? The Evangelism Response Center (ERC) is part of the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. It exists to share the Gospel and pray with people over the telephone and Internet. Respondents contact the ERC by phone and Internet after seeing the ERC telephone numbers and Internet addresses on TV ads and programs, radio ads and programs, tracts, print ads, articles, and billboards, etc. The ERC provides a network of volunteers throughout North America who have been trained to communicate the message of Jesus Christ to people by telephone and internet. These Telephone Encouragers and Internet Encouragers make up a new and exciting category of Southern Baptist missions volunteers. You can now share the Gospel with receptive people from all over the United States and Canada from the comfort, safety, and privacy of your own home! For more information, please contact Allen Reger at 816-365-8108 or by e-mail at allenreger@gmail.com.
PULPIT SUPPLY - Fully admitted students and alumni are eligible to participate in our Pulpit Supply program. Local churches often need someone to fill the pulpit, and many students relish the opportunity to gain experience and to preach to a congregation. Midwestern works to connect local churches with students who are interested and eligible. Students may sign up for the program in the Student Development office. If you are a church seeking an individual to fill a pulpit, please contact Amy Gilmore at agilmore@mbts.edu or 816-414-3735.
LIBRARY BOOK SALES - Are you looking for great books at competitive prices? Finding the best in Christian books and DVDs has never been easier. Get affordable prices on top-sellers today! Visit the MBTS Library Book Sales page at http://www.mbts.edu/booksales to view what is currently being offered. All items are 100% guaranteed to be as described and displayed. A wide range of discounts are available for multiple item purchases. For more information, visit the library or e-mail booksales@mbts.edu.
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THE VINE’S CAFÉ
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The Vine’s Café knows how busy you are! Running home for lunch will take up valuable time that you could be using to study. We invite you to stop by The Vine’s for a great meal and time of fellowship. We offer menu and buffet style lunch specials. The Vine’s is located just inside the Koehn & Myers Center. Our lunch special menu is always $5.50, and we also have a variety of a la carte items available every day. The lunch specials for next week are as follows:
Monday, April 26 – Baked chicken, rice and vegetable
Tuesday, April 27 – BBQ Day
Wednesday, April 28 – Meatloaf, potatoes, vegetables
Thursday, April 29 – Pasta Bar
Thursday Family Night – Chicken enchiladas, rice and beans
Friday, April 30 – Chicken Teriyaki, Stir fry vegetable and rice
ü The Vine’s Café now accepts VISA and MasterCard.
ü Come try our unique Midwestern blend of coffee from The Roasterie.
ü This semester, the Vine’s Café is offering a Thursday night family buffet dinner, box lunches in the classroom building, and donuts in the café and classroom building.
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LOOKING FOR A MINISTRY POSITION?
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For a complete listing of ministry opportunities that were sent to MBTS, please log into the Student Portal at http://www.mbts.edu/current_students/ and click on "Job Search." This function is available only to current students at this time. MBTS alumni who wish to access job openings or submit their resumes may contact Jesse Spencer at jspencer@mbts.edu or call 816-414-3733.
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LOOKING TO FILL A MINISTRY POSITION?
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If your church is trying to fill a ministry position, Midwestern offers a database of ministry opportunities that is accessible to our students and alumni. Postings will remain listed for four months unless special instructions are given. If you notify us of a position and then fill it, please let us know so that it can be removed from our records.
To submit your church's open ministry position or for more information, contact Jesse Spencer in Student Development at 816-414-3733 or jspencer@mbts.edu.
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MET TEAM WEEKLY SCHEDULE
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Monday: 6:30 - 8 p.m., New Salem Baptist Church, Matt Burton, deeperman@yahoo.com / 816-796-4174 (Meet at the church or contact Matt)
Tuesday: 1-3 p.m., Hispanic Team—to Northeast Side, Dr. Johnston and Omar Vazquez, tjohnston@mbts.edu/ 816-721-7074 (Ride Provided—Meet @ MET sign)
Wednesday: 5-8:30 p.m., or Thursday: 6-9 p.m., Prison Ministry, Team Leaders, Don and Patricia Kannel (need security training and background check), contact: pattyw@nts-online.net / 325-236-0850
Friday: 2-4 p.m., Somali, Sudanese, Etc., Team Leader, Matthew Inman, matthewandmarie@gmail.com/ 660-620-0578, Central Baptist Church (Ride Provided—Meet @ MET sign)
8:00 p.m., Westport Team, Colby Lynn, fsyshs2007@gmail.com/ 785-577-6054 (Ride Provided—Meet on 1st floor of Dorm “Bunker”)
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - noon, Rotating Local Churches, Dr. Johnston & Chris Drymon, chrisdrymon@yahoo.com / 205-394-9808 (Ride Provided—Meet @ MET sign)
7 p.m.-?, Jim Wetschensky, jwetschensky@yahoo.com / 816-547-1888, meet @ Pennsylvania & Westport Rd. (No ride provided).
9:00 p.m - midnight, Hardcore Evangelism Teams I & II, Don Kannel, Leader, pattyw@nts-online.net /
325-236-0850 (Ride Provided–Meet @ MET sign).
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DISCOUNT OPPORTUNITIES
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FITNESS
ü The North Kansas City Community Center is offering a student discount.
ü The YMCA is offering a student or faculty/staff discount. A flyer is required to secure pricing.
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
ü A DELL discount is available to all members of the MBTS family. Call for an individual discount.
ü T-Mobile is offering a student discount. To obtain the special offer or discount, students must use the promotional code on the flyer.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Any announcements to be included in these weekly e-mail Updates (Friday) and/or The Spire (distributed each week in chapel) must be submitted to the MBTS Communications office by the preceding Monday (Monday one week in advance for The Spire). E-mail announcements to communications@mbts.edu.
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