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First Baptist
CROSSINGS
August 2021
We are having a For the joy of the Lord is your strength.
great summer at First Baptist – Nehemiah 8:10 NIV
Church. We served 370 meals FBC Youth News
during our week of the Hello! This is Lindsay
summer lunch program at Weiss here. I am now coming up
Candlewood. Thanks to Linda on my final month as a member
Swartz and Judy McDowell for leading this effort and the of the First Baptist Youth Group
work of the many volunteers who cooked, served and before I leave for college at the
cleaned up, including many of our youth. Way to go! end of August, and to say I’m getting a little sentimental
This month our youth spent an entire evening would be an understatement. I still remember the day I
completing work projects around the church. They first joined Youth Group and went downstairs for the first
worked very hard and accomplished many of the items on time ever on a Wednesday night. I’ve been coming ever
the list of needed tasks. since, so needless to say I have quite a lot of stories. So
We have built our second handicap ramp of the many, in fact, that it turns out it was practically impossible
summer. Check out the pictures. Thank you to the crew to share just one. So I have come up with a few of my
who worked so hard during some inclement weather but favorite stories from the youth group that will undoubtedly
persevered to get it finished for someone who is in a stay with me for a long time.
wheelchair following a fall and thanks to Dan Theobald The first is, of course, our great “candy cane”
for his leadership. debacle. I’m pretty sure most of the church knows about
As I compose this article, we are preparing for this one already because it ended up sparking a little
the Back Yard Bible Club at Candlewood. With Miranda “war” between the youth and youth leaders that ended in
leading and our partnership of three churches, it should millions of tiny army men and lots of shattered candy
be a great outreach. Look for more in the September canes, which Pastor Brian ultimately had to step in and
newsletter. put a stop to (for anyone wondering though, the youth
We are fortunate to have our Global Servants group did have a fantastic idea for retaliation that involved
from India, Taku and Katie Longkumer, visiting on August lots of rubber ducks). What I remember most from this
22. I hope you will join us to hear about how God is at time was running into the IGA grocery store with a cart
work through their ministry. while the youth all scattered about to find as many candy
Coming up at the end of the month is the canes as we could and driving around to the Chases’,
Mahomet Music Festival. This year's Christian artist is Krauses’, and Vangs’ houses to scotch tape as many
Andrew Ripp, who will take the stage at 11 am on candy canes as we could onto their houses. This night
Saturday, August 28. ended with a lot of laughter and it’s a time I guarantee I’ll
In addition, there is a community prayer revival never forget.
happening in Mahomet, and there will be a prayer booth Another, more recent story, happened just a few
at the Music Festival if anyone would like to serve. We weeks ago while we were playing a game on Wednesday
could also use someone to represent our church in this night. We had to fill up a container of water by sucking
prayer revival. Please contact me if you are interested in water up from a larger bucket of water with a straw and
either of these opportunities. running with that straw full of water to fill the smaller
In Christ, container. The lesson in this was to remind us of a story
Brian we’d learned that night about a man who lugged a bunch
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of bricks up a mountain, one day at a time, while crazy, yet serious and strong when it really counts. The
consistently praying that God would send someone to bonds I’ve made here will last me an entire lifetime, I’m
build a new school for his community. Because of his sure, and there are many people from our congregation
devotion and persistence, God did send someone, and who I will probably be calling up at least a few times if I’m
they got a new school for their children. So, just in case ever in need of any advice. I’m beyond thankful for all of
any of you were worried, we do learn valuable lessons in you who have made FBC this way for me, and there is no
youth group amongst all the chaos, I promise! Anyway, way I’d be the person I am today if it weren’t for all of you:
during this particular game, it was high schoolers against my fellow youth group members, our incredible leaders,
middle schoolers. Lauren, Abby, and I were on a team, and everyone else who is a part of our congregation. We
and Abby was the one holding the container of water we may be small in comparison to other groups, but I
were trying to fill up. Lauren and I were running back in guarantee you there isn’t a closer-knit youth group
forth frantically trying to fill it up as fast as possible. Water anywhere else.
was sloshing everywhere, we were shouting each other’s To conclude, I’d like to end with a Bible verse
names in encouragement to move faster, and before long that I think sums up our church beautifully, which is 1
we were covered with a fair among of sweat and water Peter 4:8-10, “Above all, love each other deeply, because
too. I was running up to Abby with my straw full of water love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to
when, all of a sudden, my worst nightmare came true— one another without grumbling. Each of you should use
Abby tipped our container and nearly half of our water whatever gift you have received to serve others, as
spilled out! I was furious but mostly too tired from running faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” Our
and laughing to care that much. The middle schoolers youth group isn’t perfect, since we all are still human
went on to win the game, though I will forever blame that beings and are prone to sin as humans do, but at the end
loss on Abby. of the day, it can always be said that our love for one
I have so many other stories I could share. Like another as brothers and sisters in Christ never fails. The
every long car ride we’ve taken where we all scream lessons we learn in youth group have prepared all of us
songs for hours on our way to Wisconsin for SKWIM, or well to use our God-given gifts to glorify Him (as many of
the time we hosted a fake wedding for two of our us are preparing to do during this year’s Backyard Bible
members on a stage at a youth camp. About two years Club: Mega Sports Camp!), and I am eternally thankful
ago we all went down to help paint a Christmas tree in that I have been given the privilege and the honor of
the youth room to put up on Main Street in Mahomet but being apart of our church. But don’t worry—just because
Noelle Baily ended up doing basically all of it while the I’m leaving for college doesn’t mean I’m never coming
rest of us mostly goofed off and cheered her on for being back! I’ll be back for plenty of holidays and the occasional
such a great artist. There’s the time we discovered that weekend, I’m sure.
toasting a singular bagel is (somehow?) a group activity Thank you all!
(for more info on that, ask one of the youth who was also Lindsay Weiss
on that SKWIM trip a few years ago) or the time we all Upcoming in August:
went to Ms. Fran’s house to play games and roast Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Switch/Sundays @ 9:15AM – FBC
marshmallows and hot dogs over the fire. led by Pastor Brian, Noelle Bailey, and Jacob Hobbs
By now you get my point. I’ve got a million stories Aug. 4 – The Least Lead with Compelling Love – Luke
I could share all because of one simple fact: the First 7:36-50 (6-8PM) FBC
Baptist Youth Group is awesome. In many ways, it has Aug. 11 – Led by the Least Activity: Ministry to the Elderly
been kind of like a home for me. No matter how my and Prisoners (6-8PM) FBC
school situation changed or what happened in my Aug. 18 – Cook out and Games (6-8PM) Streets’ 1304,
personal life, youth group and FBC, in general, have Hickory Tree Ct., Mahomet
always been there for me. It’s the one constant in a life Aug. 21 – Float Trip Led by Abby Heckman, Kickapoo
that often feels like it’s full of chaos and uncertainty. At no State Park, Oakwood
other church could I ride a razor scooter down the aisle Aug. 25 – Fall Kick Off (6-8PM) FBC
for a Christmas play or hop up on stage with my amateur
(but improving) guitar skills. Our church is hilarious and
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Children & Youth New Commandment Ministry is a group of volunteers
who help with projects within the church family as well as
Activities outside the church. This is an outreach ministry. If you
Youth Schedule (grades 6-12): are interested in helping, have a need, or know someone
Meeting in person again on with a need, please contact Jeremy Rexroad at (217)
Wednesdays at FBC from 6:00- 649-9810 or Brian Romanowski at the church for
8PM with worship, games, information.
prayer time and Bible study,
using the curriculum “Led by the Least” from Announcements
LeaderTreks. Fran Street, Brian Romanowski, Bruce Thank you to the Hobbs Family!
Swartz, Abby Heckman, Pat Theobald, Beth Dillman, and The youth and leaders want to thank the Hobbs family for
Miranda Frank provide adult leadership. Approximately hosting a Pool Party for the youth on July 31st. This pool
once a month, on a Wednesday night, the youth also party was a thank you to the youth for all their hard work
have a “fun” activity organized by Jenny Weiss and other preparing and being part of Mega Sport Camp.
parents. Kudos to all!
T-Shirt Project Update
Sunday Mornings: Thank you to all who donated old t-shirts, helped the
Youth Study (9:15): Switch Curriculum by Life Church youth make the jump ropes, or used them during Mega
Adult Study (9:15): The Lord’s Prayer Sport Camp.
The youth prayed over the 16 jump ropes that
Life Groups they made and dedicated the jump ropes and themselves
to being used by the Lord during Mega Sports Camp.
First Baptist Church of Mahomet currently has two small May the children who now have those ropes be
groups meeting, all of which are open to new members. blessed and remember that God loves them and wants to
The dates and times are as follows: be their "Hero"!
Thank you to Miranda Frank.
Friday @6:30 p.m. (Meets every other week) Thank you to Miranda Frank for leading our
This small group is starting a new study. The group is led church, and especially working with the youth this
by Pastor Brian Romanowski and meets in Judy M’s summer, in Mega Sport Camp.
garage/driveway. If you are not currently a member of a The youth have been blessed by having another
small group and are interested in joining, please contact adult pour into their lives and by getting the chance to
Brian at (309) 826-8116 or at develop their leadership skills to serve the Lord through
bs.romanowski@gmail.com. Mega Sports Camp.
Fridays @7 p.m. (Meets weekly, except the first Friday of
the month) This small group is studying a course through Happy Birthday!
Seminary Now called “Bearing God’s Name.” If you are 16 Dan Theobald
not currently a member of a small group and are 16 Leah Vang
interested in joining, please contact Adam at (630) 991- 21 Margaret (Street)
3895 or at askrause91@gmail.com. Humphreys
24 Jacob Chase
Ministries 25 Jeremy Vang
Each month, Helping Hands provides
food and other items for people in Happy Anniversary!
need in Mahomet. Our church 22 Jeff & Debbie Riddle
participates by providing sugar. Our 26 Bob & Sue Haley
goal each month is 100 lbs. of sugar,
dish soap, and shampoo. God bless
you for giving generously! Important Dates
(None this month)
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Pray for Our Church Family, Doug & Patti Magnuson, serving in Amman, Jordan.
Sharon G., serving in North Korea
Praise & Thanksgiving Corenne & Philip Smith, serving street children in Sao
Paulo, Brazil
Pray for Our Church Family, Praise & Thanksgiving Pray for College Students and Our Young Adults
…Claudie W – For Sharon, having heart issues Olivia Brooks, Emma Schwaiger, Jacob Testor,
…June W – For sister Evelyn, has cancer, needs surgery Noelle Bailey, Jacob Hobbs, Lindsay Weiss, Nate
…Dan T – For mom being transitioned to nursing home Douglas, Logan Weiss, Matthew Ziegler, Anna
…Fran S – For Miranda Frank as she wraps up with the Ziegler, Brette Dow, Valerie Brooks
youth with Mega Sports Camp reflection US and International Prayer
– For Bill Cloninger and his fragile health …Lori & Matt Mann, development workers in Laos
– For creativity in options for filling the Student …Rachel (Street)/ Jacob Way teaching in China
Ministries Director Position and the person God has …Our leaders: Federal, state & local, firemen &
planned to fill that. Policemen
…Bruce S – For Mary Jean Sheets, foot/leg issues The following have cancer:
– For Trish Swartz and family, her husband, David S, Evelyn W, Lisa, David C, Tom McGough,
David, has leukemia and four-year-old grandson has Tiffany M, Roger L, Brenda, Beth, Ann C., Tammy
brain cancer Konold, Gary’s daughter, Lora Thomas, Chris &
– For Roger L as he battles cancer Kenneth Albin, Patty, Carrie, Laura Bice, Michael
...Rosemary H – For niece, Jennifer C, now dealing with Welch, Robin Eslinger, Valerie Bloomberg, Susan
breast cancer Florentino, Robert, Erin, Pat Wodka, Jennifer, Shelly
– For Kent W’s recovery after hip replacement Fouss, Gina Hern, Bernadette, Bobi Goodpastor,
…Pastor Brian – for Gilbert M and his health struggles Shelby Horn, Chris Stevens, Tim, Jeremy’s boss’s
– For mom’s cousin Pat’s family after her son-in-law, Uncle John, Aaron, Ann Reynolds, Tina,
unexpected passing Carol Ware’s nephew, Bob Hayward, Tyrone Phillips,
– For Donna Flessner Dawn, Melissa, Cheryl, Bob Gifford
– For Myanmar and its people with the coup (PRAY for their families and caregivers, too)
– For healthcare workers dealing with Covid-19
and for grieving family members who’ve lost loved ones
…Ann P – For Emily, progressing every day GOD’S PLAN FOR SALVATION
…Roger L – Praise that daughter-in-law is returning from We need God’s forgiveness – Romans 3:23
deployment! Salvation & Eternal Life – Romans 6:23
– For buddy from Vietnam, Tom God’s Love & Salvation – Romans 5:8
… Sue H – For Bob, recovering from cyst surgery Calling Upon God – Romans 10:13
– For cousin Lisa, going through chemo
Confess Jesus as Savior – Romans 10:9
Pray for RETIREMENT, NURSING HOME RESIDENTS,
the HOMEBOUND
First Baptist Church of
Mary Francis Hamby, Betty Armstrong, Mary
Rexroad, Maxine Leffler, Judy Harris, Bob & Joan Mahomet
Yecny, Paul DeMoss (Jane’s husband), Dottie Walls
Pray for MISSIONS AND MISSONARIES Pastor Brian Romanowski
Jon & Amanda Good and their four children, Hungary
Ted Walker – Custodian
Staff at CAC (Christian Activity Center) East St. Louis
Chip & Chari Kingsbury, Kenya, Africa Michelle Baker – Church Administrator
Larry & Becky Stanton and three daughters, Hungary First Baptist Address: 402 S. Elm Street / PO
Scott & Tan Coats & family, serving in Box 196 Mahomet, IL 61853
Thailand/Myanmar. FBC Telephone: 217-586-3304
Ruth Vindas serving in San Jose, Costa Rica FBC e-mail: fbcmahomet@gmail.com
4August 2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
*Because COVID precautions mean we will not be volunteering on Sundays as usual, the volunteer schedule has temporarily
been replaced with a calendar of the silly holidays found in each month and suggestions for how you can celebrate them to
make this month a little more fun.
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Sisters Day: Ice Cream Oyster Day: Root Beer Mustard Day:
Call your Sandwich Research how Float Day: Find
sister or a Day: Enjoy a pearls are Make one something
friend who’s cold, tasty actually made. to enjoy. mustard-
almost a treat. yellow to
sister. wear.
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Happiness Book Lovers Spoil Your Elephant Bowling Day:
Happens Day: Reread Dog Day: Mountain Day: Find out Play a game at
Day: Make a your fav. Treat your pet Day: Look some fun facts an alley or
list of what book or pick to an extra up all the about these make your
makes you up a new walk. Or verses gentle giants. own with soda
happy. read. donate to a about bottles at
local shelter. mountains. home.
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Back-to- Tell a Joke Thrift Shop Photo Day: Lemonade
School Prep Day: Find Day: Discover Find Day: Whip
Day: some new something fun something up some
Consider jokes and at your local beautiful to fresh
donating share them. secondhand photograph. lemonade
school store. Maybe even or buy
supplies for take a selfie. some to
kids in need. enjoy.
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Plant Milk Sponge Cake Pluto Banana Just Thoughtful
Day: Oat? Day: Bake a Demoted Split Day: Because Day: Do
Soy? Amond? soft, fluffy Day: Watch a Throw Day: Do something
Coconut? cake, then space together something thoughtful for
Cashew? Try find someone documentary bananas, ice you want to someone else.
a new kind of to share it or try cream, and do “just
milk. with. stargazing. toppings! because.”
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Lemon Juice Beach Day: Trail Mix blank cell.
Day: Find Find some Day: Make
new uses for time to sit by your own mix blank cell.
lemon juice: the water. with only the blank cell. blank cell.
scrub pans, best parts.
clean cutting
boards, etc.
5Recipe of the Month
Italian Beef
By Barbara Kirts
3-4 lb roast beef
1 pkg. au jus mix
1 pkg. Italian salad dressing mix
8 oz pepperoncini peppers
Preheat oven to 350°F if using. Mix au jus and Italian
dressing. Place roast in pan and pour au jus and Italian
dressing over the roast. Add peppers. Add enough water
to cover the roast. Cook for 4 hours in the oven or all day
in the crockpot. Serve on a sub sandwich bun.
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