Third Base From the Pastor:

The Changing Face of Grand Center New developments are on the way in Grand Center:

Arts Academy Plaza 

This new park will be across from Powell Hall and will be 14,000 sq. feet.  The park will include tiered seating which encourages volunteer performances.  The park is expected to open by the end of 2016.

Missouri Theater Building (located next to Third) 

The building is receiving a complete makeover to accommodate a 145 room boutique hotel and office space.  The new hotel will be named Hotel Angad.  The office space will be occupied by Bull Moose Industries (a local tubing company).

Strauss Park 

In June, I was honored to receive an invitation and attend the opening of the newly renovated park, which includes improved landscaping and seating. Third’s Gene Dobbs Bradford was one of the event’s keynote speakers.

Washington Avenue Streetscape 

Grand Center will implement its first streetscape project on Washington Avenue from the Sheldon to Grand Avenue.  Sidewalks will be upgraded with new seating and lighting.  The project is expected to conclude by end of 2016.

Art Walk 

Grand Center is collaborating with SLU to create crosswalk connectors between SLU and surrounding neighborhoods.  The pedestrian walkway will run from SLU to Public Media Commons to Sheldon.  Construction is scheduled for this summer. Continued on page two

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From the Pastor From the Pastor... Continued from page one

All of these projects will increase foot traffic to Third Baptist Church. Working in conjunction with Arts and Worship Committee and staff, Third must prepare:   

Quality front entrance to our Sanctuary on Sunday mornings Doors open and quality foyer space Clear signage concerning all entrances and exits to our church campus.

God has placed Third in a “Grand” community—which is reflecting on creative options to revitalize and reconnect people to Grand Center. Let us partner together in this story and prepare for others—to experience a place of Grand grace and redemption together. Blessings, Tommy

Summer Sermon Series Continues What is your biblical literacy concerning familiar stories of scripture? The first time we encountered these passages (for many long term church goers) was in children’s Sunday School, camps or Vacation Bible School. However, the familiar can take on different hues and tones as we consider through adult eyes or in an intergenerational setting. Sometimes when we travel familiar roads we tend to miss important landmarks along the way… July 10:

Feeding of the 5,000, Mark 6:32-44

July 17:

Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness , Luke 4:5-13

July 24:

Zacchaeus and the Sycamore Tree , Luke 19:1-10

July 31:

Saul on the Road to Damascus, Acts 9

August 7:

Children’s Sabbath & Communion, The Child in the Temple, Luke 2:41-52

August 14:

Jacob’s Ladder, Genesis 24:10-22

August 21:

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, Daniel 7

August 24:

Tower of Babel, Genesis 11:1-9

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In Our Church & Community Summer Adult Bible Study on Wednesday Nights

Christianity: Reflecting on our Birth, Struggles and Challenges A historical review of how a small sect of believers changed civilization. July 6: No Services in Observance of Independence Day 13: Protestantism: The Evangelical Explosion 20: All Church Fellowship: Saint Louis Cardinals vs Padres game July 27: God in the Dock August 3: The Credibility of the Church

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In Our Church & Community Welcome to the newest members of Third Baptist Church!

Anne Niyigena

Colton Simons

Tamisha Grant

Cietta Grose

Addison Hulett

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Children’s Ministry

Friday, July 22 6:00 PM—8:30 PM Saturday, July 23 9:00 AM—3:00 PM Children ages three through completed sixth grade are invited to participate in VBS 2016.

We need youth & adult volunteers to join us for all the fun! To register a child or to volunteer, go to: http://2016.cokesburyvbs.com/ thirdbaptiststl or contact Maria Stinnett.

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Children’s and Youth Ministry Lake Springfield Baptist Camp June 12-18

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Children’s and Youth Ministry Children’s Music Camp June 20-24

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In Our Church & Community Independence Day Prayer By Juan Moore Written for Worship on Sunday, July 3 Dear Heavenly Father, We come to you giving thanks for our nation’s independence today. We thank you for family gatherings, parades and fireworks. Lord, remind us not to take our freedoms and liberties for granted. Lord, remind us to acknowledge that these freedoms did not come without struggle and sacrifice by many a generation.

Lord, remind us that it was not as easy as turning on a light bulb when we ask, “why can’t they just be like us?”

Lord, remind us to acknowledge that these freedoms did not come without struggle and sacrifice by many a generation.

We pray for the men and women of our military who continue to serve our nation in every way. We pray for the churches, temples and mosques of our community and the world, that they teach faith and love, that they be a beacon for peace and justice.

Lord, lead us here at Third Baptist to use our freedom and independence responsibly for others without prejudice. We pray this in your son, Jesus’ name, Amen

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In Our Church & Community

July Birthdays 2 4 6 7

4 9 10 14 15 16 17 14 19 22 29

Thomas Belcher Linda Roos Tommy Simons Travis Adams Anna Shanks Marguerite Still Judy Sorgenfrei Harold Jackson Arris Harris Alice Worrell Elizabeth Hoffman Mike Murray Lynda Sharpe Elijah Kimler Marvelle Johnson Andrea Banks Karen Stewart Dea Hoover

August Birthdays 2 4 5 7 4 9 10 13

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Natalie Thiems Maggie Jackson Gwen Tyson Ken Blanton Jeanene Moritz Denise Coleman Destiny Stewart Cynthia Dickinson Rachael Barnes Jerry Campbell Julie McDaniel Rachelle Jay Evelyn Kurtz David Wigger Pat Blake Frank Stevens Jacqueline Baxter

Upcoming Events Children’s Sabbath Sunday, August 7

Promotion Sunday Sunday, August 14

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Church Calendar July 2016 3

Doughnut and Coffee Fellowship Sunday School Worship

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Church Offices Closed in Observance of Independence Day

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Staff Meeting

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Doughnut and Coffee Fellowship Sunday School Worship Fellowship Financial Peace University Children & Youth Leave for Dogwood Camp in Chattanooga, TN

No Fellowship Dinner, Children’s Activities, Youth Activities or Adult Bible Study

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Staff Meeting

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Food Pantry

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Doughnut and Coffee Fellowship Sunday School Worship Trustees Meeting Financial Peace University

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Staff Meeting

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Doughnut and Coffee Fellowship Sunday School Worship Fellowship Financial Peace University

Fellowship Dinner Adult Bible Study, Youth Activities, Children’s Activities Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Fellowship Dinner Adult Bible Study, Youth Activities, Children’s Activities Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Doughnut and Coffee Fellowship Sunday School Worship Financial Peace University Church Council Meeting

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Staff Meeting

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Vacation Bible School

Fellowship Dinner Outing to St. Louis Cardinals Game

Vacation Bible School

Sunday Schedule 9:30 AM—Doughnut & Coffee Fellowship 9:45 AM—Sunday School, various locations 11:00 AM—Worship, Sanctuary

Wednesday Schedule 5:00 PM—Fellowship Dinner 6:00 PM—Adult Bible Study, Children’s Activities, Youth Activities 7:00 PM—Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

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Church Calendar August 2016 2 3

Staff Meeting

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Deacon’s Meeting Doughnut and Coffee Fellowship Sunday School Worship: Children’s Sabbath Fellowship Financial Peace University

Fellowship Dinner Adult Bible Study, Youth Activities, Children’s Activities Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

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Staff Meeting

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Doughnut and Coffee Fellowship Sunday School Promotion Sunday Worship Financial Peace University

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Staff Meeting

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Fellowship Dinner Adult Bible Study, Youth Activities, Children’s Activities Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Fellowship Dinner Adult Bible Study, Youth Activities, Children’s Activities Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

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Fellowship Dinner Adult Bible Study, Youth Activities, Children’s Activities Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

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Doughnut and Coffee Fellowship Sunday School Worship Fellowship Financial Peace University

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Staff Meeting Fellowship Dinner Adult Bible Study, Youth Activities, Children’s Activities Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Third Base Deadline

Food Pantry Doughnut and Coffee Fellowship Sunday School Promotion Sunday Worship Financial Peace University

The next issue of Third Base will be published on September 1, 2016. The submission deadline is Friday, August 12.

Staff Meeting

Please e-mail submissions to Maria Stinnett at [email protected].

In the city for good! 620 North Grand Blvd. Saint Louis, MO 63103 www.third-baptist.org Third Baptist Church Staff Dr. Tommy Simons PASTOR

Ella Banks RECEPTIONIST/ASSISTANT

Tom Kurtz BUSINESS MANAGER

Rev. Travis Adams ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR STUDENTS & MISSIONS

Byron Greer BUILDING SUPERVISOR

Lansin Lim Kimler PIANIST

Timothy Harrison CUSTODIAN

Christine McCarthy FINANCE

Betty James CHURCH HISTORIAN

Raymond Murphy CUSTODIAN

Brent Johnson ORGANIST

Sally Stevenson PARISH NURSE

Damen Martin DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & WORSHIP Rev. Maria Stinnett ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & COMMUNICATIONS

THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH 620 N. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103