Monday, March 1, 2010
posted in Weekly Updates, on Mar 10, 2010 byCHAPEL TESTIMONY BROUGHT BY MRS. CINDY WINTERS, Tuesday, March 2
Cindy Winters was married to Pastor Fred Winters for 22 years. On March 8, 2009, Fred was fatally shot while delivering his Sunday sermon at the First Baptist Church of Maryville, Ill., where he served as senior pastor for almost 23 years. Despite the shock and grief this has brought to the Winters family, they have seen the faithfulness of God and desire to share the goodness and peace that they have found in the midst of their tragedy. Prior to March 8, Cindy served for 10 years as the Director of Pathways, an outpatient counseling ministry of the Baptist Children’s Home & Family Services. In July, Cindy founded Grace and Hope Ministries, an outreach which she hopes will encourage others to find God’s purpose and strength in the midst of life’s harsh circumstances. She resides in Edwardsville, Ill., with her two daughters, Alysia and Cassidy.
MIDWESTERN TO BREAK GROUND ON NEW CHAPEL COMPLEX, Wednesday, March 3
The Midwestern Family welcomes our guests as we break ground on a 1,000-seat chapel complex that will also include a welcome center, additional classroom space and corridors connecting the Administration Building to the Trustees Classroom Building. MBTS will team with J.E. Dunn Construction Company, serving as general contractor, and with the volunteer construction group, Builders for Christ, to accomplish the project. After the groundwork is prepared, the volunteer construction effort begins on May 26. A reception will follow in the lower level of the Trustee Classroom Building next to the LifeWay Campus Store. Thank you for sharing in this special occasion with us today!
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CAMPUS ROAD/PARKING CLOSURE
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It’s an exciting time at Midwestern! Construction for the new chapel on campus is slated to begin soon. As with any project involving growth, there will be some changes to be expected. One such change is that the road between the Administration Building and the Trustees Classroom Building will be blocked to parking and through traffic. Beginning Monday, March 1, traffic flow to the Trustees Classroom Building will be rerouted via the east parking lot (behind the Admin. Building), and those using the parking spaces along the road will need to use alternate lots. The current route will be closed until the new route is completed in late October or early November. Thank you for your prayers and patience through the construction process. The end result will glorify God and be well worth the wait!
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UPCOMING CHAPEL SPEAKER SCHEDULE
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March 2 – Mrs. Cindy Winters, Widow of MBTS Alumnus, Dr. Fred Winters
March 3 – Chapel Complex Ground Breaking Ceremony
March 9 – Dr. Gordon Fort, VP at Office of Global Strategy, IMB (IMB Week)
March 10 – Dr. Jerry Rankin, President of IMB (IMB Week)
March 16 – Dr. Tony Lambert, Pastor, First Southern Baptist Church in Dell City, Okla.
March 17 –Dr. John Marshall, Pastor, Second Baptist Church, Springfield, Mo.
March 23-24 – Spring Break
March 30 – Dr. Hollie Miller, Sr. Pastor, Sevier Heights Baptist Church, Knoxville, Tenn.
March 31 – Dr. Ken P., Stateside Strategist Liaison, IMB
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FOOD PANTRY
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Upcoming Food Pantry dates:
Mar. 25
Apr. 29
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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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, March 1 – Chicken Wings, potato wedges, salad
Tuesday, March 2 – Chili Fritos and salad
Wednesday, March 3 – Turkey, corn cob, gravy, and veggie
Thursday, March 4 – Pasta bar
Friday, March 5 – Chinese food day
ü The Vine’s Café now accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover & American Express.
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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SALVATION ARMY FACILITY USE
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Maj. Rick Carroll, director of the local Salvation Army congregation located just across N. Oak from our campus, has graciously agreed to allow Midwestern students to use their beautiful, new gymnasium. If you and some friends or family would like to use the facility for basketball, volleyball, etc., just call their office first to confirm availability. Carroll said daytime hours are best. Please identify yourself as a Midwestern student. The gym is located at 5306 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64118. Their office phone number is (816) 452-5663.
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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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OTHER NEWS & INFORMATION
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HOMES NEEDED - Homes are needed for volunteers from out-of-town attending the Chapel Project Coordination Meeting here on March 12-14. If you have an extra bedroom available and would like to house a volunteer over the weekend, please e-mail Pat Hudson at phudson@mbts.edu.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - The Chapel Project’s Logistics team is seeking volunteers to serve on various subcommittees related to the new chapel construction. If you are interested in serving on the housing, transportation, food service, Welcome Team, VBS, or toilets subcommittee, please e-mail Pat Hudson at phudson@mbts.edu. Service on the committee will also count toward volunteer service for the “Utilizing Volunteers in Christian Ministry” course.
UTILIZING VOLUNTEERS COURSE – In conjunction with the upcoming chapel construction project, MBTS will offer a course this spring and summer semester called, “Utilizing Volunteers in Christian Ministry.” The course will take place March 12-13 and will give all involved a better understanding of how to recruit, organize and motivate volunteers for church-related efforts. Sections of the course will be led by Lawrence Corley, director of Builders for Christ. The two-hour course will be offered for $100, and will require one day of volunteering during chapel construction. However, if an enrolled student volunteers for two or more days, the enrollment fee will be waived. For more information, contact the Registrar’s Office at (816) 414-3756 or by e-mail at registrar@mbts.edu.
FIRST FRIDAYS PIZZA – The WISDOM group invites all ladies to the First Fridays Pizza lunch and fellowship on Friday, March 5 from 12 – 1 p.m. in the Student Center, downstairs in Trustees Classroom Building outside the LifeWay Campus Store. A door prize drawing will take place for a free pass to the 2010 Carolyn Hester Conference on April 9 - 10.
GLOBAL MISSIONS WEEK – From March 8-10, there will be a special emphasis on missions. During that time, there will be missionary speakers in classes, missions-focused chapels, missions displays in the Trustees Classroom Building, and a Missions Information Conference for those interested in career missions. The conference will be on Monday, March 8, 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the Downing Room in the Koehn-Myers Center. To attend, please contact Cheri Smith at csmith@mbts.edu or call (816) 414-3760. Families with young children are encouraged to provide their own childcare.
FREE BIBLEWORKS TRAINING – This training demonstration will feature BibleWorks 8 and its many new resources and tools, along with providing hands-on, practical help. Topics to be addressed include basic principles of the search engine, shortcuts, maps, vocabulary flashcards, and more. This training will take place in the library computer lab on March 9 from 1:30 – 3 p.m. Space is limited, so please make your reservation as soon as possible by visiting the library or calling (816) 414-3729.
ACCORDANCE BIBLE SOFTWARE SEMINAR – The Kansas City seminar will take place at Midwestern on April 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will consist of two sessions with a break for lunch. You may bring a laptop if you wish, but it is not essential since the demonstration will be projected. There will be an opportunity to update and add to your Accordance program, but it is recommended that you download version 8.4.3 ahead of time. Seminars are suitable for users of Accordance or individuals who would like to observe and learn more about the program. You will receive coaching on the original language features as well as the use of general interface, searching capabilities, graphics, and other features. The seminar is FREE to all attendees. Please register by March 29 by sending an e-mail to seminars@accordancebible.com.
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"
HESTER CONFERENCE - WISDOM will host the annual Carolyn Hester Conference on campus on April 9 - 10. The cost is $20 per student or faculty wife. Registration is open and the first 50 MBTS registrants will be eligible for a $50 gift certificate drawing to be held the weekend of the conference. Please contact WISDOM at (816) 414-3770 or cmaynard@mbts.edu for more information and registration.
SUMMER CHURCH PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES IN CHICAGO - The Parachute Project is a unique opportunity in that a team of 4 students will be placed in a priority area where there is currently no church planting. They will then serve as an advance team to test the soil for church planting and develop relationships that we pray will transition into Bible studies. We are looking for mature, self-starting students who -- with training and coaching -- desire to gain church planting experience and make an impact in a world-class city. We have discovered that teams perform best when they originate from the same place and know each other. This is a partnership with the North American Mission Board (NAMB). If you are interested, please contact Dr. Gus Suarez as soon as possible at gsuarez@mbts.edu .
EUROPE STUDY TOUR 2010 - Join Drs. Mike McMullen, Thor Madsen and Rodney Harrison for the Europe Study Tour 2010 to Germany and Switzerland. The dates are June 18-July 3, and the cost is $2,200, including up to 7 hours of academic credit (graduate or undergraduate). A week-long extension (and 3 additional hours) is available for $500. For more information, contact Mindy Akright at makright@mbts.edu, or drop by the doctoral studies office.
TUTORS NEEDED AT MISSION - The City Union Mission is seeking tutors for its after-school program Mondays through Thursdays from 4 - 5 p.m. (for the community) and from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (for guests in the shelter). The folks at the mission are requesting volunteers to help out either occasionally or regularly if possible. For more information about tutoring, contact Travis Bradburn (816) 329-1417 or Kalie George (816) 329-1430 at the Mission or by e-mail at travis@cumission.org and kalie.george@cumission.org.
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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MET TEAM WEEKLY SCHEDULE
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Monday:
6:30-8:00 p.m., New Salem Baptist Church, Matt Burton, deeperman@yahoo.com/ 816-796-4174 (Meet at the church, or contact Matt)
Tuesday:
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Downtown KC Street Team, Janey Cluck, andreajane44@hotmail.com/ 816-752-4594 (Ride Provided- Meet @ MET sign)
Wednesday:
5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Prison Ministry @ Lansing State Penitentiary, Team Leader, Patricia Kannel (need security training and background check), for further info contact: pattyw@nts-online.net / 325-236-0850
Thursday:
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Prison Ministry @ Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary, Team Leaders, Don and Patricia Kannel (need security training and background check), for further info contact: pattyw@nts-online.net / 325-236-0850
Friday:
2:00-4:00 p.m., 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.-12:00 p.m., Rotating Local Churches, Dr. Johnston & Chris Drymon, chrisdrymon@yahoo.com / 205-394-9808 (Ride Provided @ MET sign)
7 p.m.-?, Jim Wetschensky & Darin Smith, jwetschensky@yahoo.com / 816-547-1888, meet @ Pennsylvania & Westport Rd., no transportation.
9:00 p.m.- midnight, Hardcore Evangelism Teams I & II, Don Kannel, Leader, pattyw@nts-online.net / 325-236-0850, Ride Provided–Meet at LifeWay
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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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5001 N. Oak Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64118
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