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Benjamin Hitzfeld
Ben Hitzfeld and Aaron Michaud are Pastors on staff at Wyatt Park Christian Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. In this podcast we talk about life, faith, the scriptures, current events, in addition to other random segments because that is what you would expect from two trans-generational Pastors who would name a Podcast after the story in 2 Kings 2:23-25. First and foremost, we are both Jesus followers who hope to inspire others to join us on this beautiful, messy, adventurous, challenging, and amazing journey as disciples of Jesus.
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Episode 95
August 13, 2024
Left Handers Day | August 13th | Official SitePrinceton Seminary and Slavery - Princeton Theological Seminary (ptsem.edu)Year B - After Pentecost - Proper 15 - Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)
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Episode 94
August 6, 2024
NATIONAL ROOT BEER FLOAT DAY | August 6 - National Day CalendarBlaise Pascal | Biography, Facts, & Inventions | Britannica
Year B - After Pentecost - Proper 14 - Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)
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Episode 93
July 31, 2024
NATIONAL AVOCADO DAY | July 31 - National Day Calendar
NATIONAL MUTT DAY | July 31 and December 2 - National Day Calendar
Revival at Cane Ridge | Christian History Magazine (christianhistoryinstitute.org)
Year B - After Pentecost - Proper 13 - Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)
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Episode 92
July 23, 2024
Happy Birthday, John Newton! Hymn Writer and Slave Trader (Or, what to do when our heroes turn out to be scoundrels) (1517.org)
Year B - After Pentecost - Proper 12 - Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)
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July 18, 2024
This Day in History: July 16, 10541054 The East-West Schism | Christian History Magazine (christianhistoryinstitute.org)
Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity - Kindle edition by Noll, Mark A.. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
Lectionary Texts for Sunday, July 21, 2024
The Season after Pentecost - Proper 11
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This Day in History (July 11, 1924): Erick Liddell wins the gold medal at the Paris Olympics
Season after Pentecost - Proper 10 (July 14, 2024)
Lectionary Resources
Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu)
Daily Office Lectionary: Revised and Updated: Vreeland, Derek: 9798868157714: Amazon.com: Books
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Episode 88
May 14, 2024
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CHIP DAY - May 15 - National Day Calendar
Chocolate Chip Cookie Inventor: Ruth Wakefield (1903-1977) - America Comes Alive
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church on May 12
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church on May
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Episode 87
May 8, 2024
Baldy of the Week: Ferdinand, Graf von Zeppelin | Biography & Facts | Britannica
This Day in History: The Hindenburg Disaster (May 6, 1937)
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church
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Episode 86
April 30, 2024
Baldy of the Week: Stan Lee
National Superhero Day (April 28)
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church
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Episode 85
April 23, 2024
National Cinema Day (April 23)
Baldy of the Week: Florence Lawrence
Pastor Cindy's Last Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church
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Episode 84
April 16, 2024
Baldy of the Week: Father Damien "The Leper Priest"
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church
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April 9, 2024
Baldy of the Week: Ernie Sabella
This Day in History: The Lion King Becomes the Highest Grossing Broadway Show
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church
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Episode 82
April 2, 2024
Baldy of the Week: Ike Sewell
National Deep Dish Pizza Day
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church
National Day Celebration: St. Patrick's Day
Anti-Baldy of the Week: St. Patrick
Video: St. Patrick's Bad Analogies
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church
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Episode 80
March 12, 2024
Anti-Baldy of the Week: Rob Brenzy
National Debunking Day (March 11)
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church
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March 5, 2024
Baldy of the Week: George Nissen
This Day in History: The Trampoline is Invented (March 6, 1945)
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church
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Feb. 27, 2024
Baldy of the Week: Yogi Bear
This Day in History (March 1, 1872): Yellowstone Becomes a National Park
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Honorary Baldy of the Week: Frodo Baggins - Tolkien Gateway
On this day in history, February 19, 1912, Cracker Jack's 'prize in every box' debuts | Fox News
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church on Feb. 18
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church on Feb. 18
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Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
NATIONAL WINGMAN DAY - February 13, 2024 - National Today
Baldy of the Week: Jason Alexander - IMDb
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church
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Feb. 8, 2024
National Chopsticks Day (Feb. 6.)
Baldy of the Week: Pat Morita
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church
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January 30, 2024
Go Chiefs!
National Lego Day (Jan. 28)
Baldy of the Week: The Lego Figurine
Service at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Message at Harvest Evangelical Church
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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
National Handwriting Day (Jan. 23)
Baldy of the Week (not quite, but soon to be Baldy) Jake Weidmann
Mark 1:14-20
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Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024
International Hot & Spicy Food Day
Baldy of the Week: Sean Evans
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church on Jan. 14
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church on Jan. 14
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January 10, 2024
The National Debt is $0 for the First Time (Jan. 8, 1835)
Baldy of the Week: Dave Ramsey
Adrian & Annetta Balbarona interview at Wyatt Park Christian Church (Philippines)
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church on January 7, 2024
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December 19, 2023
Baldy of the Week: Ebenezer Scrooge
December 20 - National Go Caroling Day
Dec. 17 Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Dec. 17 Message Harvest Evangelical Free Church
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December 13, 2023
Baldy of the Week: Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks
National Day Celebration: Ugly Sweater Day
Advent 2 Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Advent 2 Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church
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Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023
Baldy of the Week: Saint Nicholas
National Day Celebration: Krampusnacht
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church
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November 28, 2023
Baldy of the Week: Marvin the Martian
National Day Celebration: Red Planet Day (Nov. 28)
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church on Nov. 26
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church on Nov. 26
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November 20, 2023
Baldy of the Week: Milburn Pennybags
NATIONAL GAME & PUZZLE WEEK - November 20-26, 2023 - National Today
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church
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November 14, 2023
Baldy of the Week: Larry the Cucumber
Silly Songs with Larry
The Hairbrush Song
I Love My Lips
The Water Buffalo Song
National Pickle Day - Nov. 14
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church
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Nov. 7, 2023
Baldy of the Week: He Who Shall Not Be Named
Election Day, November 7, 2023
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church on Nov. 5, 2023
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church on Nov. 5, 2023
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November 1, 2023
Baldy of the Week: Evan Longoria
This Day in History (Oct. 31) Sara Michaud was born!
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church on Oct. 29
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church on Oct. 29
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Oct. 24, 2023
Baldy of the Week: Dante Hall
This Day in History: Black Thursday (Oct. 24, 1929)
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church on Oct. 22
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church on Oct. 22
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October 17, 2023
Baldy of the Week: Popeye the Sailor Man
National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day (Oct. 17)
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church on Oct. 15
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church on Oct. 15
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October 10, 2023
Baldy of the Week:Stanley Tucci - IMDb
National Day Celebration: HARRY POTTER BOOK DAY - October 12, 2023 - National Today
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church on Sunday, Oct. 8
https://youtu.be/e2KmkTVKpbM?si=XAumLVOYIofi2X4E
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church on Sunday, Oct. 8
https://fb.watch/nBf1hPVU4z/
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October 3, 2023
Episode 59
Baldy of the Week: Felonious GruGru from Despicable Me | CharacTour
National Day Celebration: National Taco DayNational Taco Day — Taco Day Deals And Where To Celebrate (nationaltoday.com)
Oct. 3 Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Oct. 3 Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church
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Episode 58
Baldy of the Week: Chef Michael Symon
MICHAEL SYMON
National Day Celebration (Sept. 25): One-Hit Wonder Day
NATIONAL ONE-HIT WONDER DAY - September 25 - National Day Calendar
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church: James 1:19-27
Message Harvest Evangelical Free Church: Exodus 4:18-31
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Episode 57
Baldy of the Week: Brian Urlacher
National Day Celebration: National Encouragement Day
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church:
https://youtu.be/D5D1hPHUUy0?si=qHBZoynMSTfOxM3A
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church
https://fb.watch/n0rQu-ofiR/
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September 6, 2023
Baldy of the Week: James Jannard
https://www.forbes.com/profile/james-jannard/
National Day Celebration: Telephone Tuesday (Sept. 5)TELEPHONE TUESDAY - September 5, 2023 - National Today
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church: Extravagant Generosity
https://youtu.be/ZQb4lfZitiE?si=kjVB8zAr74Y2N1At
Message at Harvest Evangelical Free Church: Exodus 1
https://fb.watch/mUtv0C-PjA/
National Day Celebration / This Day in History: Slinky Day (Aug. 30)
Invented in 1943
Baldy of the Week: Josh Jacobs aka "Slinky Josh" - North America's Premier Slinky Manipulator
How This Guy Mastered the Slinky | Obsessed | WIRED - YouTubeMessage at Wyatt Park Christian Church: Risk Taking Mission & Service
Worship Service | August 27, 2023 - YouTubeMessage at Harvest Evangelical Free Church: Acts 15
https://fb.watch/mJSA1tFbQx/
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Episode 54
Baldie of the Week: Jamie Hyneman
James Franklin Hyneman (born September 25, 1956) is an American special effects expert who is best known as the former co-host of the television series MythBusters alongside Adam Savage, where he became known for his distinctive beret and walrus moustache. He is also the owner of M5 Industries, the special effects workshop where MythBusters was filmed. He is known among Robot Wars devotees for his robot entry Blendo, which was deemed too dangerous for entry in the competition. He is the inventor of the Sentry, an unmanned firefighting robotic vehicle. He is also one designer of the aerial cable robotic camera system Wavecam used in sports and entertainment events.
- Robotics can be a controversial topic. What do you think is amazing about the field? What concerns do you have?
- Rumor has it that Jamie has never been photographed sans beret. My Google image search suggested this might be true? What do we do with a figure like this that hides his baldness from the world?
National Celebration/ This Day in History: National Burger Day (August 24)
National Burger Day is held annually in August on the Thursday before the bank holiday weekend. This year, it takes place on August 24. Burgers are convenient fast food and delicious to eat. A burger can be made in a variety of ways and served with different toppings to suit the taste of the one eating it. This is why it’s one of the most liked foods and appreciated and enjoyed by so many. To celebrate this, National Burger Day was created by Mr. Hyde, a daily email service targeted at men that featured lifestyle content.
History
1st Century A.D. - The Burger Makes its First Appearance
The closest thing resembling a burger is first made in the 1st century A.D. in Rome — it is a ground minced meat dish prepared with pine nuts, peppers, and flavorings of wine and garum.
1885 - Beef is Served Between Bread
At the Erie County Fair in Hamburg, New York, the Menches brothers use beef in their sandwiches, creating a burger.
1948 - McDonald’s is Created
The McDonald brothers open a restaurant in California and start making hamburgers.
1954 - McDonald’s’ Biggest Competitor Opens
Burger King is established in Florida and becomes the biggest challenger to McDonald’s.
Wyatt Park Sermon: Training Camp Part 3 - Intentional Faith Development
- You shared a couple of quotes: “Intentional days create a life on purpose” - Adrienne Enns and “The key is not to prioritize your schedule, but to schedule your priorities”. How are intention and priorities key to faith development?
- Your next move was to Matthew 16:24, “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” How is self-denial key to faith development?
- Your focus passage was Acts 2:42. What priorities did the early church have that we can learn from?
Harvest Sermon: Acts 14 - Proclaiming Christ in a Pagan World
- David Parrish, history professor at College of the Ozarks, preached and first discussed how in the opening of this passage Paul and Barnabas were finding resistance to the Gospel from the Jews, so they pivot and focus on more pagan areas.
- He showed we live in a pagan society, even if it is served up a little differently. He referenced a quote from Carl Trueman, “The task of the Christian is not to whine about the moment in which he or she lives, but to understand its problems and respond appropriately to them.”
- He shared four ways Paul and Barnabas interacted with the people in Lystra and Derbe that are worth pondering:
- Acts of Mercy (vv. 8-13) - Healing of the lame man. Leads to crowds thinking they are gods.
- Spoken Proclamation (vv. 14-18) - Teaches how Yahweh is unique.
- Enduring Suffering (vv. 19-22) - Stoned and left for dead, but keeps on going.
- Building Communities of Faith (vv. 23-28) - Established leaders through prayer and fasting.
Get Out of Here, Baldy!
Episode 52
Our favorite Baldies
National Day Celebration: Homemade Pie Day
Homemade Pie Day | Holiday | Checkiday.com
This Day in History: August 1, 1936 XI Summer Olympic Games are opened by Adolph Hitler in Berlin
Hitler oversees Berlin Olympics opening ceremony | August 1, 1936 | HISTORY
Aaron's Farwell Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
(1) Worship Service | July 30, 2023 - YouTube
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Episode 51
Baldy of the Week: Aaron Michaud
Ben presents the "Top 10 of Aaron"
National Day Celebration (July 24): Amelia Earhart Day NATIONAL AMELIA EARHART DAY - July 24 - National Day Calendar
This Day in History (July 25, 1945): Truman drops hint to Stalin about a “terrible” new weapon Truman drops hint to Stalin about a "terrible" new weapon | July 25, 1945 | HISTORY
The Book of Revelation: Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
https://youtu.be/uhS3o1soN8s
Revelation Study Resources
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Episode 50
Baldy of the Week: Professor X
Professor X | Characters | Marvel
National Celebration: Comic-Con (July 20-23)
Comic-Con International: San Diego
This Day in History: Man Walks on the Moon
Neil Armstrong walks on moon | HISTORY
Last week's message at Wyatt Park Christian Church: Genesis 22:1-18
https://youtu.be/9p0HG2I6Sn4
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Episode 49
Baldy of the Week: Ben Hitzfeld
Extremely Moderate Christian
National Celebration (July 12): Night of Nights NIGHT OF NIGHTS - July 12, 2023 - National Today
This Day in History (July 12, 1976): First Airing of Family Feud on ABC
Faith From the Farm with Pastor Scott Killgore Facebook
Get Out of Here, Baldy! Episode 48
Baldy of the Week: Erastosthenes Eratosthenes | Biography, Discoveries, Sieve, & Facts | Britannica
National Day Celebration (July 3): The Feast of Peter and Paul The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul | Sacred Heart Catholic Church (sacredheartfla.org)
This Day in History (July 4, 1776): Continental Congress the Declaration of Independence Fourth of July - Origins, Early Celebrations & Traditions | HISTORY
WPCC High School Youth Mission Trip Q&A https://youtu.be/O5EWbKgWCf4
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Episode 47
June 27, 2023
Baldy of the Week: The Mozambique 5
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2017/06/09/532264284/bald-men-are-being-hunted-down-in-mozambique
National Day Celebration:
National Bingo Day (nationaltoday.com)
This Day in History: Aerosmith is the first to release free music for download on the internet (1994)
How Aerosmith released the first ever downloadable single | Louder (loudersound.com)
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Episode 46
June 20, 2023
Baldy of the week: Eubulides
Eubulides and his paradoxes | OUPblog
National Day Celebration: Ugliest Dog Day
UGLIEST DOG DAY - June 20, 2023 - National Today
This Day in History (June 19, 2023) - Juneteenth
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and Culture (si.edu)
"The Badlies" lectionary scriptures discussion at Wyatt Park Christian Church June 18, 2023
https://youtu.be/sql19kBRyJo
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June 13, 2023
Baldy of the Week: Herodotus | Biography, Histories, & Facts | Britannica
National Day Celebration: NATIONAL SEWING MACHINE DAY - June 13 - National Day Calendar
This Day in History: When People Used the Postal Service to 'Mail' Their Children | HISTORY
Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church on June 13, 2023
YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bq0k40Ede-Y
Spotify: Summertime Mix Tape: Identity Crisis by Wyatt Park Christian Church (spotify.com)
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Episode 44
Baldy of the Week: NT Wright
The Story of the Bible | Bible Study Online | N.T. Wright (ntwrightonline.org)
National Drive-in Movie Day (June 6)
This Day in History: George Orwell's, "1984" is published
1984: George Orwell, Erich Fromm: 9780451524935: Amazon.com: Books
“Contrary to common belief even among the educated, Huxley and Orwell did not prophesy the same thing. Orwell warns that we will be overcome by an externally imposed oppression. But in Huxley’s vision, no Big Brother is required to deprive people of their autonomy, maturity and history. As he saw it, people will come to love their oppression, to adore the technologies that undo their capacities to think. What Orwell feared were those who would ban books. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one. Orwell feared those who would deprive us of information. Huxley feared those who would give us so much that we would be reduced to passivity and egoism. Orwell feared that the truth would be concealed from us. Huxley feared the truth would be drowned in a sea of irrelevance. Orwell feared we would become a captive culture. Huxley feared we would become a trivial culture, preoccupied with some equivalent of the feelies, the orgy porgy, and the centrifugal bumblepuppy. As Huxley remarked in Brave New World Revisited, the civil libertarians and rationalists who are ever on the alert to oppose tyranny “failed to take into account man’s almost infinite appetite for distractions.” In 1984, Huxley added, people are controlled by inflicting pain. In Brave New World, they are controlled by inflicting pleasure. In short, Orwell feared that what we hate will ruin us. Huxley feared that what we love will ruin us. This book is about the possibility that Huxley, not Orwell, was right.” (Neil Postman, "Amusing Ourselves to Death")
Last Sunday at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Reasons to Believe in God: https://youtu.be/uOD207glgGQ
Follow-up Podcast: More Reasons to Believe in God by Wyatt Park Christian Church (spotify.com)
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Episode 43
Baldy of the Week: Tim Keller
The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith: Keller, Timothy: 8601405957276: Amazon.com: Books
The Reason for God Discussion Guide: Conversations on Faith and Life: Keller, Timothy: 9780310330479: Amazon.com: BooksThe Freedom of Self Forgetfulness: The Path to True Christian Joy: Timothy Keller: 9781906173418: Amazon.com: Books
Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling Competition
Best Of Cheese Rolling Cooper's Hill - YouTube
This Day in History: Lou Gehrig Begins Game Streak
Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees begins his historic consecutive-game streak - This Day In Baseball
Pentecost Service at Wyatt Park Christian Church
https://youtu.be/gb2XYt1OdKs
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May 24, 2023
Baldy of the Week: Hanz Zimmer
Hans Zimmer Website (hans-zimmer.com)National Celebration: National Brother's Day
BROTHER'S DAY - May 24 - National Day CalendarThis Day in History: Bonnie & Clyde are Killed
Bonnie and Clyde Killed by Police (history.com)Last week's message Wyatt Park Christian Church
Sermons | Wyatt Park Christian Church (wyattparkcc.org)
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Episode 40
Baldiy of the Week: Phil Collins
Philip David Charles Collins (born 30 January 1951) is an English singer, musician, songwriter, record producer and actor. He was the drummer and later lead singer of the rock band Genesis and also has a career as a solo performer.
Between 1982 and 1990, Collins achieved three UK and seven US number one singles as a solo artist. His work with Genesis, his work with other artists, and his solo career led to more US top 40 singles than any other artist during the 1980s.
His most successful singles from the period include "In the Air Tonight", "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)", "One More Night", "Sussudio", "Another Day in Paradise" and "I Wish It Would Rain Down".
- Were you a Phil Collins fan? Favorite song?
- Did you have other favorite bands growing up?
National Celebration: May 10 - National Small Business Day
National Small Business Day celebrated on May 10. Today, we celebrate the self-employed and those with startups. We appreciate the individuals with big ideas and the drive to make them come true. The United States has always thrived on the idea of entrepreneurship. It’s the land of dreams and opportunity, where anything’s possible. The pursuit of aspirations has taken different forms throughout history. But none have been quite as inspiring as America’s small businesses run by individuals with true grit and heart who willed themselves to succeed. Their stories are encouraging because they represent what all of us could achieve. For over 50 years the U.S. Small Business Administration has also celebrated National Small Business Week.
- What small businesses should we take some time to highlight today?
- What business have you thought of starting?
This Day in History: May 10, 1775 Second Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and issues paper currency for 1st time
Early American colonists used English, Spanish and French money while they were under English rule. However, in 1775, when the Revolutionary War became inevitable, the Continental Congress authorized the issuance of currency to finance the conflict. Paul Revere made the first plates for this "Continental Currency." Those notes were redeemable in Spanish Milled Dollars. The depreciation of this currency gave rise to the phrase "not worth a Continental."
- Any thoughts on paper currency?
- What memories are tied to dollar bills for you?
- Do you think our grandkids will even know what paper money is?
Sermon: The Life-giving Spirit - The Intercessor
- What stuck with you on Sunday?
- Other thoughts on Romans 8:18-30
- What’s coming up this week?
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Episode 39
Baldy of the Week: John Williams
I thought in May, we could highlight some bald musicians. I have favored actors, cartoons and even puppets, so I felt like I should break out here. And we are going to start with John Williams.
John Towner Williams KBE (born February 8, 1932) is an American composer, conductor, and pianist. In a career that has spanned seven decades, he has composed some of the most popular, recognizable and critically acclaimed film scores in cinematic history. Williams has won 25 Grammy Awards, five Academy Awards, seven British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. With 53 Academy Award nominations, he is the second most-nominated individual, after Walt Disney. His compositions are considered the epitome of film music, and he is considered among the greatest composers in the history of cinema-as well as all time.
- What is your favorite John Williams score?
- Do we underestimate the importance of a musical score to a film?
National Celebration: May 4, Star Wars Day
The 1977 release of “Star Wars” changed Hollywood forever. Four decades later we’re still enthralled. Following the previous two movies of the sequel trilogy, “The Force Awakens” and “The Last Jedi”, the main Star Wars film franchise has come to a conclusion. But the StarWars universe continues to expand through new TV series. So — Happy Star Wars Day this May 4. It’s party time on Tatooine!
The first organized Star Wars Day took place in Toronto back in 2011. The event included an Original Trilogy Trivia Game Show, a costume contest, and a showing of fan-made tribute films, mash-ups, parodies, and remixes. In late 2012, Disney purchased Lucasfilm and has officially observed the holiday at Disneyland and Walt Disney World ever since.
- Are you a Star Wars fan?
- Do you have a favorite character?
This Day in History: May 5, 1904 - First Perfect Game
Cy Young pitches the first perfect game in "modern" baseball as the Boston Americans beat Philadelphia Athletics, 3-0
- Who was your favorite pitcher growing up?
- You are a Royals fan. They are 7-22. I am a Cardinals fan. They are 10-19. Both at the bottom of the AL and NL Central respectively. Are we in for a long year?
"The Big Unit" Randy Johnson strikes FEAR into the heart of John Kruk! - YouTubeRandy Johnson Hits Bird - YouTube
Sermon
- You preached on the Holy Spirit as Sanctifier this week.
- You addressed some misunderstandings about sanctification and holiness. Could you review how we misunderstand these ideas?
- You used the idea of rooms set apart for a purpose to capture the idea of sanctification. Are there other metaphors you have found helpful?
Wyatt Park Christian Church - YouTube
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Episode 38
Baldy of the Week: Homer J. Simpson
Homer Jay Simpson is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the American animated sitcom The Simpsons. Homer and his wife Marge have three children: Bart, Lisa and Maggie. As the family's provider, he works at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant as safety inspector.
Homer embodies many American working class stereotypes: he is obese, immature, outspoken, aggressive, balding, lazy, ignorant, unprofessional, and fond of beer, junk food and watching television. However, he is fundamentally a good man and is staunchly protective of his family, especially when they need him the most.
Homer is one of the most influential characters in the history of television, and is widely considered to be an American cultural icon. The British newspaper The Sunday Times described him as "The greatest comic creation of [modern] time". He was named the greatest character "of the last 20 years" in 2010 by Entertainment Weekly, was ranked the second-greatest cartoon character by TV Guide, behind Bugs Bunny, and was voted the greatest television character of all time by Channel 4 viewers. For voicing Homer, Castellaneta has won four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance and a special-achievement Annie Award. In 2000, Homer and his family were awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Did you watch the Simpsons growing up?
- What about Homer do you think has resonated with people over the last 35 years?
National Celebration: April 26 - Administrative Professionals Day
On April 26, we get to celebrate National Administrative Professionals Day! This holiday is always celebrated on the Wednesday of the last full week of April. Although it’s not observed as a public holiday this day is still important and there’s so much to celebrate. This holiday even got its own episode on “The Office.”
- These roles are hugely important to the church. How can these rolls bless the church?
- Who in your ministry career has been a blessing and needs a shout out?
This Day in History: April 25, 1792 - Guillotine first used in France, executes highwayman Nicolas Pelletier
- This is probably one of the most well-known execution devices humans have come up with. What are some others?
- How good is it to live in a society where public execution really isn’t a thing…?
Sermon
- What stuck with you from this Sunday?
- What is coming up next?
(1) Teaching | The Life Giving Spirit: The Seal - YouTube
Upcoming Events * Bed Build April 29, 9AM -1PM * Pancake Breakfast April 30, 9AM * Graduation Sunday, May 7
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Episode 37
April 18, 2023
Baldie(s) of the Week: Statler and Waldorf
Statler and Waldorf are a pair of Muppet characters best known for their cantankerous opinions and shared penchant for heckling. The two elderly men first appeared in The Muppet Show in 1975, where they consistently jeered the entirety of the cast and their performances from their balcony seats.
Created by Jim Henson, the characters have been performed by numerous puppeteers, including Henson, in a variety of films and television productions within the Muppet franchise. Statler and Waldorf are named after two landmark New York City hotels, the Statler Hilton and the Waldorf-Astoria.
- These two pay for balcony seats every night to watch a show they hate… how are they emblematic of our culture today?
- When does prophetic critique become unhelpful complaining?
National Celebration: April 19 - National Garlic Day
One thing’s obvious: There’s a certain something in the air during National Garlic Day.
Did you know that Egyptians worshipped garlic as a god—and even used it as currency? That’s not all. Garlic supposedly gave strength to Greek athletes and warriors, warded off the evil eye, and protected maidens from evil nymphs. Not to mention, vampires. (Thanks, Dracula!)
Just think about all the garlicky foods we love. There’s garlic bread and garlic fries for starters. If you feel as strongly about garlic as we do, celebrate with us on April 19.
- Are you a garlic fan?
- Favorite garlic dish?
This Day in History: April 20, 1862 - First pasteurization test completed by Frenchmen Louis Pasteur and Claude Bernard.
Pasteurization or pasteurisation is a process of food preservation in which packaged and non-packaged foods (such as milk and fruit juices) are treated with mild heat, usually to less than 100 °C (212 °F), to eliminate pathogens and extend shelf life. The process is intended to destroy or deactivate microorganisms and enzymes that contribute to food spoilage or risk of disease, including vegetative bacteria, but most bacterial spores survive the process.
- What products do you consume where you are thankful for this process?
Sermon
- New series. Give us a brief overview.
- The Holy Spirit as our Helper. Remind us what the Greek term, parakletos, means.
- You gave us three ways the Holy Spirit is our help. Recap those for us.
Upcoming Events
- Graduation Sunday, May 7
- Pursuit Bonfire, April 20 6 PM
- Bed Build April 29, 9AM -1PM
- Pancake Breakfast April 30, 9AM
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Episode 36
April 13, 2023
Baldie of the Week: Eddie James
For over thirty years, Eddie James has performed comedy skits and improv on thousands of stages all over the world, acted in hundreds of short films and skits viewed by countless millions, and yet he is still brought to tears almost every day when he gets letters and emails from fans far and wide describing the personal impact The Skit Guys’ skits and short films have had on others' lives. In addition to being one half of The Skit Guys, Eddie starred in The Skit Guys’ first feature film, FAMILY CAMP, a faith-based family comedy, which released in theaters across the U.S. on May 13, 2022 and ranked as the No. 1 new family movie during its opening weekend. Eddie has co-authored over a dozen publications with Tommy Woodard, including their latest book about friendship, “Smells Like Bacon.” Eddie lives with his wife and two daughters in Sachse, Texas, and is a creative consultant and online pastor at The Cross Church in Wylie, Texas.
- What is your favorite Skit Guys sketch?
- What is the value of comedy to our faith?
National Celebration: April 11, International Be Kind to Lawyers Day
International Be Kind to Lawyers Day, falling on April 11 this year, is all about showing the lawyers in our lives the love and respect they deserve. A 2018 poll by Gallup found that lawyers received pretty average ratings for their honesty and ethical standards (51%). Yes, lawyers find themselves in the middle of many sticky situations but that’s part of their job! Let’s take a moment today to recognize the great work they do to help us out of the messes we get ourselves into.
- Have you ever needed a lawyer?
- What is the value of good lawyers in creating a just society?
This Day in History: April 14, 1865
US President Abraham Lincoln is shot in the head by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theater in Washington; he dies a day later.
- Is Lincoln your favorite president?
- How does this show us the significance of what was happening at the time?
Sermon: The Worst Thing is Not the Last Thing
- Talk to me about your Easter Weekend. You had a lot going on.
- Talk to me about the beauty of the resurrection. So much is tied to this fundamental event.
Upcoming Events
- D6 Dinner 5:45 PM. Studies at 6:30 PM.
- Healing Service this Sunday
- Graduation Sunday, May 7
- Bed Build April 29, 9AM -1PM
- Pancake Breakfast April 30, 9AM
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Episode 35
April 4, 2023
Baldy of the Week: Eli Coyote Mandel
ELI MANDEL is a comedian, improviser and actor hailing from the small foothill community of O’Neals, CA, just outside Yosemite National Park. He studied theater at UC Santa Cruz before coming to Chicago, where he understudied for The Second City Touring Company and The Second City Mainstage. He also wrote for Saturday Night Live in 2018 and 2019.
I want to highlight him because he wrote a piece for the New Yorker called Bald Manifesto. We do not have to read all 27 articles, but let’s take turns picking out ones we like:The Bald Manifesto | The New Yorker
National Celebration and This Day in History: Holy Week
I thought we could key in on the early part of the week since Thursday through Sunday will get some focus during our events this week:
Palm Sunday
Jesus enters Jerusalem
Matt. 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–10; Luke 19:29–44; John 12:12–19
Jesus predicts his death
John 12:20–36
Jesus visits the temple
Matt. 21:14–17; Mark 11:11
Holy Monday
Jesus curses a fig tree
Matt. 21:18–19; Mark 11:12–14
Jesus cleanses the temple
Matt. 21:12–13; Mark 11:15–18; Luke 19:45–48
Holy Tuesday
The lesson from the fig tree
Matt. 21:20–22; Mark 11:20–26
Jesus teaches and engages in controversies in the temple
Matt. 21:23–23:39; Mark 11:27–12:44; Luke 20:1–21:4
Jesus predicts the future
Matthew 24–25; Mark 13:1–37; Luke 21:5–36
Holy Wednesday
Jesus continues his daily teaching in the temple complex
Luke 21:37–38
The Sanhedrin plots to kill Jesus
Matt. 26:3–5; Mark 14:1–2; Luke 22:1–2
Sermon: The End of the Matter
- What stuck with you most from the Narrator’s conclusion?
- What big picture lessons will you take away from our Ecclesiastes series?
Upcoming Events
- Maunday Thursday - Seder Experience
- Good Friday - Community Service at Grace Calvary
- Easter Sunday - Services at 9:15 and 10:45 AM
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Episode 34
Baldy of the Week: Verne Troyer
Verne Jay Troyer (January 1, 1969 – April 21, 2018) was an American actor, comedian, YouTuber, and stunt performer. He had cartilage–hair hypoplasia and was 2 ft 8 in (81 cm) tall.
The son of Susan, a factory worker, and Reuben Troyer, a repair technician. He had two siblings, Davon and Deborah. He stated that his parents "never treated me any different than my other average-sized siblings. I used to have to carry wood, feed the cows and pigs and farm animals." Troyer was initially raised Amish, but his parents left the faith when he was a child.
His debut role was in “Baby’s Day Out” where he played a stunt-double for a 9-month-old.
His big break was when he got the role of Mini-me in the Austin Powers franchise.
He died in 2018 of alcohol poisoning.
- Favorite role?
- Other thoughts?
National Celebration: Respect Your Cat Day (March 28)
Did you know today is Respect Your Cat Day? It’s the day to celebrate you and your feline bestie! Your kitty pal has been there when you were happy—your kitty pal has been there when you were sad. Your kitty has, and always will, be there for you. So, this March 28, acknowledge all the hard work your cat puts into being your loyal companion.
- Could you tell us a little about your cat?
- What do you love most about your cat?
This Day in History: March 30, 1867 Alaska Purchase
US buys Alaska from Russia for $7,200,000. That is roughly 2 cents an acre.
- That is a pretty good buy.
- Have you ever been to Alaska?
Sermon: Chasing Power and Wealth
- What stuck with you from Sunday?
- Other thoughts on the passage?
Upcoming Events
- Saturday, April 1 at 7PM - Canto Chorale
- Sunday, April 2 at 9:15 and 10:45 AM - Palm Sunday featuring MODE
- Thursday, April 6 at 6:30 PM - Maundy Thursday Seder Experience
- Friday, April 7 at 5:30 and 7:30 PM - Community Good Friday Service at Grace Calvary
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Episode 33
March 21, 2023
Baldy of the Week: Dwight D. Eisenhower
It has been 70 years since we have had a bald president. American have not voted into office since the advent of television.
- I don’t really want to talk about Eisernhower. I want your take: Do you think Americans are biased against balding people?
- We’ve had Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bushm, Obama, Trump, and Biden. What happened to the good old days of John Adams; his son, John Quincy Adams; Martin Van Buren; James Garfield?
- Do you think in the days of Rogain and hair plugs we will have a bald president again?
National Celebration: March 20 - The Feast of Saint Joseph
The Feast of Saint Joseph is observed on March 20. This is an annual celebration in honor of Saint Joseph. Joseph was the legal guardian of Jesus Christ and was venerated by the Catholic Church as a patron saint of workers.
This day is celebrated during Lent. Typically it is observed by wearing red, fasting, and caring for the poor and needy by providing them with food.
- What do we know about Joseph? What about his story do you find inspiring?
- Could you highlight some local organization that are doing a good work for those in need?
This Day in History: March 23, 1933 - Enabling Act: German Reichstag grants Adolf Hitler dictatorial powers
The Enabling Act allowed the Reich government to issue laws without the consent of Germany’s parliament, laying the foundation for the complete Nazification of German society. The law was passed on March 23, 1933, and published the following day. Its full name was the “Law to Remedy the Distress of the People and the Reich.”
KEY FACTS
- Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party used intimidation and persecution to ensure the passage of the law. They prevented all 81 Communists and 26 of the 120 Social Democrats from taking their seats, detaining them in Nazi-controlled camps.
- German judges did not challenge the law. They viewed Hitler's government as legitimate and continued to regard themselves as state servants who owed him their allegiance and support.
- The Enabling Act became the cornerstone of Hitler's dictatorship
- Have you heard of this?
- What are some things that would lead a people to accept something like this?
Sermon: The Hevel of Achievement
What will become of by achievements?
- My work might be wasted in the hands of fools (v. 18-20)
- My work will be undone by lazy whipper snappers (v. 21)
- My work is not worth the ROI (Return on Investment) (v. 22-23)
The Truth of the Matter
- Work is a gift from God (v. 24-25)
- Fufilment only come from God (v. 26)
What’s up next?
Upcoming Events
- Connect events March 25-26.
- Holy Week.
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Episode 32
March 15, 2023
Baldie of the Week: Elmer Fudd
- Do you know the Biblical reference that Bugs Bunny uses as an insult to Elmer Fudd?
- Are you a hunter?
- Favorite Saturday morning cartoon?
National Celebration & This Day in History: March 17, St. Patrick’s Day
Video: St. Patrick's Bad Analogies - YouTube
1601 First Parade in Honor of St. Patrick
According to records kept by the American colony that later became St. Augustine, Florida, the first parade in honor of St. Patrick is held in this year.
1631 Patron Saint Patrick of Ireland Feast Day
March 17 is declared a feast day by the Catholic Church to honor the patron saint of Ireland
1948 Presidential Attendance
U.S. President Harry S. Truman attends NYC‘s St. Patrick’s Day parade, helping to fight racial prejudice against Irish immigrants.
1962 Chicago Dyes its River Green
Chicago, Illinois uses 60 pounds of green dye to become the first city to successfully dye its river bright green on St. Patrick’s Day.
2020 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Goes Dark
The global COVID-19 pandemic cancels the world’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City for the first time in its 259-year history
Sermon
- What stuck with you?
- Do you feel that this message addresses our cultural moment in a particular way? Why or why not?
- What’s coming up next week?
Upcoming Events
- March 25-26 Connect Weekend Events for the Outreach Campaign
- Check out the Holy Week schedule
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Episode 31
March 7, 2023
Baldie of the Week: Patrick Stewart
- I am watching Picard. So I thought I would throw him out there?
- Are you a Trekkie?
- Other Patrick Stewart roles you love?
National Celebration: March 7 - Erev Purim
We are celebrating Erev Purim on March 7. Purim Day is calculated based on the Hebrew calendar. It usually falls on the 14th day of the month of Adar. Since it is based on the Hebrew calendar, the dates usually differ in the Gregorian calendar every year. It is a day of celebration to commemorate the victory of the Jewish people over their enemies. The festival is based on the stories from the biblical “Book of Esther.” The word ‘Purim’ translates to ‘Feast of lots.’ The Jewish people were marked for death by the Persian emperor, Ahasuerus.
- Thoughts on the book of Esther?
This Day in History: March 7, 1799 Congress standardizes US weights & measures
- What is the importance of having a standard?
- What Bible passages come to mind when you think about this?
Sermon
- Can you give us a summary?
- What affected you most on a personal level?
- What is coming up?
Upcoming Events
- March 12 - Egg stuffing between services
- March
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Episode 30
February 28, 2023
Baldie of the Week: Terry Crews
- Favorite role?
- Anything else that sticks out from his life?
National Celebration: February 28 - Car Keys & Small Change Day
Car Keys and Small Change Day takes place on February 28 every year. It’s not a day to celebrate car keys and small change, as the name implies. The day is actually a celebration of the place where those seemingly unrelated items are stored: pockets. Yes, the small opening or pouch that forms part of a person’s clothing and is used to carry small items. This necessary but often undervalued part of our clothes has been around much longer than you think and can be traced as far back as 3300 B.C.
- What is in your pocket right now?
- Are some pockets better than others?
This Day in History: February 28, 1983 - Discover the structure of DNA
Francis Crick and James Watson discover the chemical structure of DNA-molecule (double-helix polymer) using studies of x-ray diffraction developed by Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins.
- How has this become a part of how we think and talk about everything?
- Favorite “DNA project” that you have read about?
Sermon
- Did I say anything that stuck with you?
- Which of the “four observations” resonated most with you?
- Preview of next week.
Upcoming Events
- Souperbowl final tally
- Outreach campaign overview
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Episode 29
February 22, 2023
Baldie of the Week: Michael Jordan
- He turned 60 last week. Made a $10 million dollar donation to Make-a-Wish. I thought that might be worth a mention.
- What is your favorite Jordan memory?
National Celebration: International Language Day
International Mother Language Day is observed annually on February 21. The first observance was organized by UNESCO as a celebration of linguistic and cultural diversity. There are over 7,000 languages spoken in the world — this is a large number considering that some languages are better documented and more spoken than others. Many ethnic languages, some of which are still spoken by small groups today, will most likely be extinct in a few decades. This is why International Mother Language Day is so important, as it is part of a larger initiative to revive many communities’ linguistic heritage.
- I thought we could talk a little about Genesis 11 today: Do have some thoughts on the tower of Babel?
- One of my favorite mission works is Bible translation. Do you have any missionaries or missions organizations you would like to highlight?
This Day in History: Kelsey Grammer’s Birthday (68)
- He could almost qualify as a baldie.
- Favorite show growing up?
- Jesus Revolution comes out tomorrow. Going to see it?
Sermon
- Transfiguration Sunday.
- Lectionary passages: Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2 or Psalm 99; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9
- Your big takeaway from the week?
Upcoming Events
- Ash Wednesday
- Lent Devotional/ Sermon Series
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Episode 28
February 14, 2023
Baldy of the Week: Michael Clark Duncan
- Does anyone have a bigger smile?
- Favorite film?
National Celebration: Frederick Douglas Day
Frederick Douglass Day is observed on February 14 to celebrate this author, publisher, writer, orator, and most prominent African American abolitionist of his time. Through his public presence, oration, and writing, Frederick Douglass inspired an entire generation of Black Americans to fight for their liberation. Born into slavery in Maryland, Douglass went on to become a lightning rod for abolition in America. His master’s wife made the mistake of teaching him how to read and write, which Frederick Douglass repaid in full by transforming himself into the antithesis of a slave. On his chosen day of birth, we celebrate one of the greatest leaders of America and take inspiration from his example.
- Have you read Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (his autobiography and most famous work)?
- How is exposing the depths of evil helpful in creating a resistance against it?
- Favorite quote?
This Day in History: 1912 Arizona was admitted to the Union as the 48th state
- Have you been to Arizona?
- Thanks for hosting the Super Bowl.
Sermon
- What was your big takeaway from this week's message?
- What are you looking forward to in the weeks to come?
Upcoming Events
- The Super Bowl is over, the Souper Bowl is not! We are over ⅔ of the way to our goal.
- Saturday, February 18 at 6 PM Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser
Extras
Dr. Cymbeline Tancongco Culiat (Ph.D scientist)
Designed to Heal: What the Body Shows Us about Healing Wounds, Repairing Relationships, and Restoring Community - Kindle edition by McLaurin, Jennie A., Culiat, Cymbeline Tancongco, Shaw, Luci. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
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Episode 27
Baldie of the Week: Sean Connery
- Favorite Sean Connery film?
- Fan of Celebrity Jeopardy?
National Celebration: February 7
Send a Friend a Card Day
Have you ever gotten excited when you open the mailbox and you find a hand written card or letter? We all love getting items in the mail. But why? Perhaps its the time it takes to sit down in our busy lives and write the card. Perhaps it’s the fact that the person was thinking about you when they selected the card. Perhaps it’s the quaintness of receiving something so physical in our age of rapid digital and instant gratification. Whatever the reason, join us on February 7th as we celebrate National Send a Card to a Friend Day!
- Have you ever had a pen pal?
Hug and Addict or Alcoholic Day
Hug an Addict or Alcoholic Day is observed every year on February 7 in the United States. The day is dedicated to destigmatizing addiction and rehabilitation. Strangers and addicts get together to observe the day understanding how addiction can be cured. Many addicts suffer from stigma and alienation and this is worrisome since companionship and acceptance are important on their road to recovery. With correct resources and empathy, addicts can be free of alcohol and drug addiction, and find their footing after recovering.
- How can the church continue to help people who struggle with addiction?
This Day in History: 1964 Baskin-Robbins introduces Beatle Nut ice cream
The Beatles were set to perform in the United States for the first-time ever, so it was only right Baskin Robbins would offer a new, special edition flavor in commemoration of this historic event. But, that's not exactly how the story goes. Legend has it, Irv Robbins was confronted about a Beatles-inspired flavor by a Washington Post reporter just five days before the band was expected to arrive (via Mentalfloss). At the time, there had been no talk about releasing a promotional Beatles flavor. So, a flustered Robbins told the journalist that Baskin Robbins would be debuting a new ice cream called "Beatle Nut" in honor of the English rock band.
Somehow, the Baskin Robbins team was able to pull it off and Beatle Nut was created, made, and delivered to Baskin Robbins locations in under a week. Per Decades TV Network, the ice cream was pistachio and walnut flavored with a chocolate ribbon.
- Favorite Beatles song?
- Nut in ice cream?
Sermon
- Faith and works are supposed to compliment one another… why is it that religion and injustice can be bedfellows?
- How does faith in Christ give us as his followers as unique motivation for justice?
Upcoming Events
- Souper Bowl
- Super Bowl
Here are links to some of the ministries and resources that we talk about in the podcast.
www.careportal.org
Home - Sleep in Heavenly Peace (shpbeds.org)
Change a Child's Story™ | Missouri CASA Association (mocasa.org)
Be a Big | Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City (bbbskc.org)
ABOUT US | CORNERSTONES OF CARE | Cornerstones of Care
YWCA St. Joseph - Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women (ywcasj.org)
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Episode 26
January 31, 2023
Baldy of the Week: Yul Brynner
- My mom and Denise Kretzschmar suggested this one so it had to be our Baldies of the week
- Do you have a favorite Yul Brynner film?
National Celebration: January 31 - Plan For Vacation Day
We celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day every year on the last Tuesday in January to remind us to plan our vacations and to take time off from work and school. Vacations help people spend some quality time with their family and friends, and it also helps with their mental health. Vacations also lead to an increase in tourism, which ensures a well-functioning economy. This day is important, so stop postponing your vacation and plan to take a few weeks off. Many brands and media houses also take part in this day to help people pick out destinations and provide them with the best travel outfits.
- Do you have a most memorable vacation that you have taken?
- Is there something that you try to do with the family each year? Do you have a trip coming up this year?
This Day in History: January 31, 1961 Ham the chimpanzee is 1st primate in space (158 miles) aboard Mercury/Redstone 2
- A chimp was the first hominid in space. What does that say about us as humans?
Service/ Sermon
- What was the highlight for you this week?
- What is coming up next week?
Upcoming Events
- Souper Bowl
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Episode 25
January 24, 2023
Baldie of the Week: Charlie Brown
Do you have a favorite Peanuts comic strip?
National Celebration: January 24, Paul Pitcher Day (United Kingdom)
A very interesting day, Paul Pitcher Day is celebrated annually on January 24 and is observed most peculiarly. The people of Cornwall started this day to celebrate one of the most important events in Christian history — the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. They celebrate by drinking ale and destroying the empty pitchers. They then replace the pitchers with new ones and refill them with ale. This celebration occurs on the eve of the Conversion of St. Paul. The famous hurl of this celebration is “Paul’s Eve, and here’s a heave!”
- Have you heard of this day?
- What do you love most about the story of Paul’s conversion?
This Day in History: January 24, 1984 - Apple Computer Inc unveils its revolutionary Macintosh personal computer
- What is the most memorable piece of Apple technology developed over the last 40 year for you?
Service/ Sermon
- What was the highlight from Sunday for you?
- As you studied the passage this week what was most impactful to you?
- What is coming up for us this week?
Upcoming Events
- Souper Bowl
- Pancake Breakfast
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Episode 24
January 17, 2023
National Celebration: January 17 - Judgment Day
Judgment Day takes place on January 17 every year. Even though it sounds serious, it is a fun holiday that reminds us that we are our own best judges and we don’t have to wait until death to realize our rights and wrongs. All you have to do on Judgment Day is simply take a glance in the mirror and be your own judge. The day is often summed up in a single quote: “Now you don’t have to die to see how you measure up to your deity’s standards. Just look in the mirror, wait for the answer, and go out and give it another shot.” Judgment Day reminds us to be kind and do good even when no one is watching.
- What do you think is your biggest strength and your biggest weakness?
- When you think of final judgement what comes to mind? How do you think people misunderstand the Bible’s depiction of final judgment?
This Day in History: January 19, 2013 - Lance Armstrong admits to doping in all seven of his Tour de France victories
- Lance Armstrong went from one of the most inspirational sports stories of all time to a doping scandal. What is something his story teaches us?
- Can you think of other scenarios where deception or a lack of full understanding about what was going on changed the way you saw something?
Sermon
- We discussed the lectionary text of the week. Did you have a favorite reading or one where the Spirit spoke to you in a particular way?
- As you worked through all of the texts, what was the message you gleaned or what overarching theme stuck out to you?
- What do you have in store for us this coming week?
Upcoming Events
- Souper Bowl
- Pancake Breakfast
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Episode 23
January 10, 2023
National Celebration: Peculiar People Day, January 10
This is our opportunity to recognize and celebrate those who refuse to conform to the world’s idea of normal. It is always the people who are termed ‘peculiar’, ‘different’, ‘strange’, or ‘abnormal’ that set the world in motion because they live “out of the box”. They refuse to accept and live by the status quo and have the courage to do and be different. Whenever the world has seen innovation, it has always been the idea and effort of someone who just didn’t accept things as they are. So, let’s honor those uniquely different people on this day.
- Do have a person who is a special kind of peculiar in your life?
- They noted in the full description that the term "peculiar people" comes from a reference to Israel's calling in Deuteronomy… in what ways are the people of God called to be peculiar?
This Day in History: January 12, 1906 Football rules committee legalizes forward pass
- Has there been a better rule change for football?
- Can you think of other significant rule changes that dramatically changed a sport?
What are we reading?
- What are you reading in the Scriptures?
- What else are you reading?
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Episode 22
January 3, 2023
National Celebration: January 3 - Drinking Straw Day
Drinking Straw Day is celebrated on January 3 every year, the day Marvin Chester was awarded a patent for his innovation, i.e., the paper drinking straw. Imagine a world without straws. Sounds horrible, right? We often don’t realize this, but drinking straws have made our lives a lot easier, allowing us access to the bottom of the juice jar first, where all the good stuff lies. Drinking with a straw is much less messy, and we can take our time sipping leisurely.
HISTORY OF DRINKING STRAW DAY
The earliest form of the drinking straw was used by Ancient Sumerians almost 5,000 years ago. They submerged long and thin metallic tubes into big jars for brewing beer. The tube passed through the fermentation layers to access the liquor at the bottom. These tubes brought the liquid upwards and into the mouth of the Sumerians.
In 1888, Marvin Stone, originally a paper cigarette holder manufacturer, became the first person to file for a drinking straw patent. Before the paper straw, there was the rye straw, and one day, while drinking a mint julep on a summer day, Stone didn’t like the aftertaste of the rye. He also noticed that the straw was beginning to disintegrate because of the liquid. This led him to think of designing a better straw. Stone started by wrapping strips of paper around a pencil and stuck them to it. He realized that these makeshift straws didn’t leave a grassy aftertaste and didn’t disintegrate easily, unlike the rye. Once the design was patented by 1890, his factory Stone Industrial began the commercial production of paper straws.
In the 1930s, bendable straws were invented by Joseph Friedman. Friedman used to watch his daughter struggle to drink her milkshake using the paper straw, so he came up with the bendable straw, in 1937, by adding a screw in the middle to make the straw easy to turn and adjust without breaking. By the 1960s, with the rise of fast food industries, plastic replaced paper because the cost of mass-producing plastic drinking straws was much lower.
- So are you a paper straw or plastic straw kind of guy?
- What is your favorite thing to drink through a straw?
- Other uses?
This Day in History: Epiphany or Three Kings Day - January 6
Epiphany comes from a Greek word meaning, “showing forth, appearance, manifestation, revelation.” On January 6th we recognize the Manifestation, or revelation, of Christ to the Gentiles—the good news that Jesus revealed God to all people.
- As we exit Christmas and enter the season of Epiphany, what are some things we can think about during this season?
Sermon: Seeing Like Simeon - Luke 2:22-40
- What strikes you most about Simeon?
- What are some of the themes in his song that are significant?
- What about the prophetic word he gives to Joseph and Mary?
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Episode 21
December 20, 2022
National Celebration: December 20, 2022 - Go Caroling Day
Once upon a time, Christmas celebrations wouldn’t have been anything without caroling, and this is exactly what is celebrated on Go Caroling Day on December 20. It’s about nothing else but merrily singing songs from door to door in the spirit of the holiday season. Christmas carols were very popular decades ago, before there was digital entertainment to distract us. As it became more and more uncommon to sing along to carols, Go Caroling Day revives and preserves this classic tradition.
- Do you have a caroling story?
National Celebration: December 21, 2022 - Blue Christmas
Blue Christmas is a Western Christian tradition that happens on or around the longest night of the year, usually December 21 the Winter Solstice. It is about comforting fellow Christians who are grieving and struggling to find joy and hope during the season.
- Would you say a prayer for those in our body who are grieving?
National Celebration: December 21, 2022 - National Cookie Exchange Day
December 22 is National Cookie Exchange Day and the glorious occasion when festively-decorated cookie tins and boxes appear at cookie exchange parties. It’s a classic celebration where the host throws a holiday party for family and friends, to which everyone brings delicious homemade cookies to share around. The toughest decision is which cookies to take. Wintertime classics like thumbprint jam cookies or gingerbread are always festive, but since this day celebrates all cookies, go ahead and add in some funfetti cookies or lemon squares!
- What is your favorite cookie?
Sermon: Superior Moses
- I think the connections of Jesus to Adam and David are more familiar to us, but the Moses connection is also very prominent. Is there a reason we don’t talk about it as much?
- The Jesus/ Moses connection is a part of a much larger theme of a New Exodus. How do you see that theme developed in the birth narratives?
- What was your favorite take away from your study this week?
Upcoming Events
- Blue Christmas - December 21 - 6 PM
- Christmas Eve - December 24 - 5 PM & 11 PM
- Christmas Day - December 25 - 10 AM
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Episode 20
December 13, 2022
National Celebration: December 14, 2022 - More Good Today Day
More Good Today Day is a special holiday celebrated on December 14 every year in the U.S. The holiday aims to encourage more people to practice kindness and generosity. It reminds people to take the time to think about the people around them and help in any way they can. This day reminds people to focus on the positive things in the world. This holiday is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. A small act of kindness can go a long way in making people’s lives happier.
- What small act has someone done for you recently that made your life just a little bit better?
- I feel like our church does A LOT in this vein during the holidays. Let’s brag on them a little bit, what are some things the church does this time of year?
This Day in History: December 15, 2022 - Francis Drake sets sail from England on an epic three-year circumnavigation of the world aboard the Golden Hind
Sir Francis Drake was an English explorer, sea captain, privateer, slave trader, naval officer, and politician. Drake is best known for his circumnavigation of the world in a single expedition, from 1577 to 1580 (the first English circumnavigation, the second carried out in a single expedition, and the third circumnavigation overall). This included his incursion into the Pacific Ocean, until then an area of exclusive Spanish interest, and his claim to New Albion for England, an area in what is now the U.S. state of California. His expedition inaugurated an era of conflict with the Spanish on the western coast of the Americas, an area that had previously been largely unexplored by Western shipping.
Drake's exploits made him a hero to the English, but his privateering led the Spanish to brand him a pirate, known to them as El Draque. King Philip II of Spain allegedly offered a reward of 20,000 ducats for his capture or death, equivalent to around £7,207,135.56 (or $8,816,416.86 USD) in 2022.
- What’s the furthest from the U.S. you have ever been?
- It would take a standard commercial airliner about two days to fly around the world if it could do so without stopping. How can we appreciate some of these historical accomplishments from where we sit in history?
Sermon: Ponder Anew - The Shoot of Jesse
- What stood out to you from Pastor Cindy’s message?
- The Jesus/ David connection is a huge one and there is no way to exhaust that one in a single message. What are some other connections you see in Jesus’ life, particularly the birth narratives?
Upcoming Events
- Blue Christmas - December 21 - 6 PM
- Christmas Eve - December 24 - 5 PM & 11 PM
- Christmas Day - December 25 - 10 AM
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Episode 19
December 6, 2022
National Celebration: December 6, 2022 - National Gazpacho Day
Ask anyone what they think of gazpacho, and they’ll say it’s the chilled, more delicate cousin of boring old tomato soup. But it wasn’t always made that way: gazpacho originated in Andalusia, a region of Spain, probably way back in the Middle Ages. Back then it was made out of a combination of stale bread, oil, vinegar, and water all pounded together with a mortar and pestle. At that time, Spain was part of the Islamic world, so the name gazpacho comes from an Arabic word for “soaked bread.”Nowadays, the primary ingredients are tomatoes/tomato juice, bell peppers, and cucumber, which get transformed into soup via a blender (you can use a mortar and pestle if you want to be really traditional about it). We know you’re hungry, so let’s all celebrate National Gazpacho Day this December 6!
- How do you feel about cold soup?
- Are there other things that in the wrong context go from being good to bad?
This Day in History: December 6, 2022 - 13th Amendment of the United States Constitution is ratified, abolishing slavery
- Last week we talked about the Bible and women. How has the Bible been misunderstood and misused to justify slavery?
Ponder Anew: The Seed of Abraham
- How does the story of “the seed” from Genesis 3 change the way we read and interpret much of the Bible leading to Jesus?
- When discussing Jesus with a mixed audience of Messianic Jews and Gentiles, why does Paul often appeal to Abraham?
- Final thoughts on this study?
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Episode 18
November 30, 2022
THROW OUT YOUR LEFTOVERS DAY - November 29, 2022 - National Today
New Zealand first in women’s vote - HISTORY
Advent 1 Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Ponder Anew: The Second Adam
https://youtu.be/j_xP92gD7pg
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Episode 17
November 22, 2022
FIBONACCI DAY - November 23 - National Day Calendar
On This Day: Charles Darwin Publishes "On the Origin of Species" (explorethearchive.com)
Pastor Aaron's teaching on November 20 (begins at 37:37)
(4) Worship Service | November 20th, 2022 - YouTube
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Episode 16
November 16, 2022
NATIONAL HOMEMADE BREAD DAY - November 17 - National Day Calendar
Lincoln Delivers Gettysburg Address - HISTORY
(36) November 13, 2022 | Worship Service - YouTube
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November 9, 2022
Episode 15
JOB ACTION DAY - First Monday in November - National Day Calendar
Persecution of Pagans under Christian Roman Emperor Theodosius I – Brewminate: A Bold Blend of News and Ideas
Teaching | Time to Feast: First Fruits (Kingdom Samples) | Nov. 6, 2022 - YouTube
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*November 2, 2022
Episode 14*
NATIONAL VINEGAR DAY - November 1 - National Day Calendar
NATIONAL DONUT DAY - November 5 - National Day Calendar
MLK federal holiday declared - HISTORY
Pastor Cindy's Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church on October 30, 2022
Time to Feast: Unleavened Bread
https://youtu.be/ITzwu0qJ8UM
Pastor Ben's Upcoming Message at Wyatt Park Christian Church on November 5, 2022
Time to Feast: First Fruits
Worship with us at Wyatt Park Christian Church
Sunday morning at 9:15 or 10:45
2623 Mitchell Avenue
St. Joseph, MO
64506
wyattparkcc.org
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Episode 13
Oct. 26, 2022
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE DAY - October 28 - National Day Calendar
DISARMAMENT WEEK - Week of October 24 - National Day Calendar
Aaron's Wildcard - What are the Baldies listening to? Check out our YouTube play below!
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLufyLt6g8NhY9WMCN67rm590jdwsRwV5B
Aaron's Teaching last Sunday at Wyatt Park Christian Church - Time to Feast: Passover
Teaching | Time to Feast: Passover | Oct. 23 2022 - YouTube
Pastor Cindy's upcoming teaching at Wyatt Park Christian Church - Time to Feast: Unleavened Bread
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Episode 12
October 19, 2021
This week the Baldies talk about...
Aarons "Life Curveball"
NATIONAL MULLIGAN DAY - October - 17 - National Day Calendar
NATIONAL EXASCALE DAY - October 18 - National Day Calendar
Aaron's Wildcard Topic
Ben's teaching last week at Wyatt Park Christian Church - "Connecting with God's Purpose"
Aaron's teaching next week at Wyatt Park Christian Church - "Time to Feast: Passover"
www.wyattparkcc.org
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Episode 11
October 12, 2022**
National Celebration: Be Bald and Be Free Day
Be Bald and Be Free Day on October 14th celebrates the naked crown. Sometimes the day is referred to as Bald and Free Day.
Bared noggins take the spotlight during this holiday. It recognizes the beauty of a naked scalp. Baldness comes in several forms, too. Partial or total, sometimes a chrome dome is by choice. Others come by it naturally.
Whether your ‘chrome dome’ is the result of hair loss or shaving your head, this National Day celebrates you! And not everyone goes bald from traditional aging and hair loss. Some lose their hair from medical treatments making this observance extra special for these individuals.
Give a shout-out to those you know who are clean on top. Whether using the day to tease or support a friend, be sure everyone enjoys the day.
- What is the best and worst part about being bald?
- Who is your favorite bald person?
This Day in History: 1792 White House Cornerstone Laid
The cornerstone is laid for a presidential residence in the newly designated capital city of Washington, D.C. In 1800, President John Adams became the first president to reside in the executive mansion, which soon became known as the “White House” because its white-gray Virginia freestone contrasted strikingly with the red brick of nearby buildings.
The city of Washington was created to replace Philadelphia as the nation’s capital because of its geographical position in the center of the existing new republic. The states of Maryland and Virginia ceded land around the Potomac River to form the District of Columbia, and work began on Washington in 1791. French architect Charles L’Enfant designed the area’s radical layout, full of dozens of circles, crisscross avenues, and plentiful parks.
In 1792, work began on the neoclassical White House building at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue by a construction team comprised of enslaved and freed African Americans and European immigrants. Irish American architect James Hoban oversaw the design and President George Washington chose the site.
On November 1, President John Adams was welcomed into the executive mansion. His wife, Abigail, wrote about their new home: “I pray heaven to bestow the best of blessings on this house, and on all that shall hereafter inhabit it. May none but wise men ever rule under this roof!”
- What comes to mind when you think of the “White House”?
- Have you ever had the opportunity to visit Washington DC?
Capital Campaign: Place
- Is there a particular place that has spiritual significance for you?
- When you think of the importance of place or “sacred space” in the Bible what comes to mind?
- There was a fundamental shift at Pentecost in that the people of God became his temple, but how is this concept of place or “sacred space” still relevant for the Christian?
- What do you think are some pitfalls or dangers for Christians who abandon this concept all together?
Upcoming Events
- Trunk or Treat, October 30 2-4 PM
**Get Out of Here, Baldy!
Episode 10
October 5, 2022**
National Day Celebrationsall information taken from www.nationaldaycalendar.com
National Get Funky Day (Oct. 4)
Turn up the energy, improve the mood, smile, laugh, and dance. Share the enthusiasm everywhere you go. This day encourages everyone to break out of their funk and get funky. When we add a little spice to our everyday routine, it keeps life interesting, too. Watch your interactions between customers, coworkers, and loved ones improve. Funkiness is infectious! National Get Funky Day invites you to celebrate life, spread love, laughter, and light!
Get funky by wearing the brightest clothes, dance to happy music, smile, laugh, let your hair down, high five, and hug people. Have a party, help a neighbor, be positive and have fun! Whatever you do, step out of your normal and Get Funky! The goal is to generate as much positivity as possible, that the day will go down as the funkiest in History.
World Smile Day (Oct. 7)
Each year on the first Friday in October, World Smile Day devotes a day to smiles and spreading random acts of kindness.
If someone smiles at you, you’re bound to smile back. A smile often expresses a feeling, encouragement to someone, or serves as a greeting. If you don’t smile enough, #WorldSmileDay is the perfect day to start.
There are many benefits of smiling
Improves mood
Lowers blood pressure
Relieves stress
Betters relationships
Boosts the immune system
Relieves pain
Increases life expectancy
Who wouldn’t want all those benefits? All it takes is smiling. And the more often, the better!
In 1963, Harvey Ball created the familiar yellow smiley face. A commercial artist from Massachusetts, Harvey Ball, created the smiley face design for a State Mutual Life Insurance company campaign. Ball aimed to spread goodwill and cheer throughout the world with his smiley face. Through the years, Ball became concerned his image was becoming too commercialized. In doing so, the original intent of the smiley face was getting lost. However, Ball never copyrighted the design.
To bring back the original meaning of his smiley face, Ball declared the first Friday of October annually would be dedicated to smiles. He called it World Smile Day. Ball died in 2001, and shortly afterward, the Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation was founded. Since then, the foundation served as the official sponsor of the happy observance.
National Pro Life Cup Cake Day (October 9)
On October 9th, National Pro-Life Cupcake Day encourages open dialogue and an exchange of cupcakes.
On this day, cupcakes are baked to honor the lives of those not yet born. The day also raises awareness about the issue of abortion. Cupcakes are a sweet way to get a conversation started on a difficult subject.
Organizers encourage baking cupcakes and giving them to friends, family and even strangers. While not everyone will agree, conversations may be started. Some may prefer not to participate at all, while others still will join in the conversation, even though they disagree.
Pastor Aaron’s Wildcard (Whatever you want to discuss – history, sports, current events, a current thought or idea – Anything)
**Thoughts on Last Sunday’s Capital Campaign Message – “The Church is People”
Thoughts about this Sunday’s message focusing on “Place”**
Episode 9
September 28, 2022
"Pobody's Nerfect".(The Office, Pam)
National Good Neighbor Day
NATIONAL GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY - September 28 - National Day Calendar
National Coffee Day (September 29)
NATIONAL COFFEE DAY - September 29 - National Day Calendar
This Day in History (1941) Ted Williams becomes the last player to hit .400 (in a single season)
Ted Williams Becomes Last MLB Player To Hit .400 - HISTORY
Teaching on Titus 3 last Sunday at Wyatt Park Christian Church by Pastor Cindy CrouseWorship Service | September 25th, 2022 - YouTube (28 minute mark)
Join us for worship at Wyatt Park Christian Church in St. Joseph, MO.
Wyatt Park Christian Church (wyattparkcc.org)
Get Out of Here, Baldy!Episode 8
September 14, 2022
National Cream Filled Doughnut Day
NATIONAL CREAM-FILLED DONUT DAY - September 14 - National Day Calendar
National Live Creative Day
NATIONAL LIVE CREATIVE DAY - September 14 - National Day Calendar
This Day in History
Francis Scott Key writes “The Star Spangled Banner”
Francis Scott Key pens “The Star-Spangled Banner” - HISTORY
Last week’s message – Fit for Doing Good (Titus 1:1-16)
“Cretans are always liars, evil brutes, and lazy gluttons.” (Epimenides)
Next week’s message – “Truth that Leads to Godly Homes” (Titus 2)
Get Out of Here Baldy!*September 7, 2022
Episode 7*
It is Chiefs game week! (Wear red to church on Sunday)
National Grandma Moses DayAnna Mary Robertson Moses (September 7, 1860 – December 13, 1961) serves as an inspiration to those who start a career late in life. For most of her life, Anna Moses was known as either “Mother Moses” or “Grandma Moses.” She’s especially inspirational since Grandma Moses began a career in the arts at an advanced age. After arthritis made it difficult for Mrs. Moses to embroider, she turned to paint as a creative outlet. She picked up the medium in her 70s.
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-grandma-moses-day-september-7/
National Biscuit & Gravy Weekhttps://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-biscuits-and-gravy-week-second-week-in-september/
United States Nicknamed Uncle Sam (1813)
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/united-states-nicknamed-uncle-sam
National Suicide Prevention Weekhttps://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-suicide-prevention-week-week-of-september-10/
Highlights from last Sunday’s teaching - Blessing & Bad BehaviorTemple rebuild stalled out because of:
1) I before we attitude
2) the best is behind us (apathy and despair)
3) Rebelliousness/disobedience/sin (what word would you use?)
“This is a not a reward for a work completed, but a pledge from God for a work barely started. That is the God we serve.” (Aaron Michaud)
John Wesley's Teaching on Grace
1) Prevenient grace (a grace that goes before any decision or obedience on our part)
2) Justifying grace
3) Sanctifying grace
New teaching series begins next Sunday (9/11) The Book of Titus
Event Reminder:D6 tonight at 6pm
Flower Farm Day at Homeplace Fields (9/10, 11am – 4pm)
All church picnic (9/11, 5pm at Bartlett Park)
Get Out of Here, Baldy!Episode 6 | August 31, 2022
We have gone over 200 total plays on the podcast!
National Eat Outside DayRead more here
This Day in History (1897) Thomas Edison Patents the Kinetograph (the first movie camera)Read more here
Q&R
Do you have a favorite scripture (or a “life verse”?)
Do you have any unique phobias?
What annoys you the most?
If there was a movie made about your life, what actor would you like to portray you?
Last Sunday’s Message – The Best is Behind Us (Haggai 2:1-9)- Watch last Sunday's teaching here
Next Sunday’s Message – Blessing and Bad Behavior (Haggai 2:10-23)
Interview with Tim & Lynn Windmeyer (Homeplace Fields, St. Joseph, MO)- Starts at the 44:15 mark
For more information on Wyatt Park Christian Church visit our websitewww.wyattparkcc.org
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Season 1, Episode 5
August 24, 2022
National Day Celebrations
- International Strange Music Day
Read more
This Day in History
- (1991) Ukraine gains its independence
Last Sunday's message at Wyatt Park Christian Church
"I Before We" (Haggai 1:1-15b)
watch here
Upcoming events at WPCC
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D6 (Deuteronomy 6) Wednesday Family Night begins on September 7 at 6pm. RSVP to cindy@wyattparkcc.org if you plan to eat Chick-Fil-A with us. We will have Bible classes for all ages.
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Feed My Starving Children outreach event at the St. Joseph, Civic Center on September 16 & 17
Sign-up to work a 2 hour shift here.
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Worship with us on Sunday morning at 9:15am or 10:45am. wyattparkcc.org
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Send your questions for our Q&R episode to ben@wyatparkcc.org
Get Out of Here Baldy!Episode 4
August 17, 2022
National Day Celebrations
- National I Love My Feet Day (a day to remind people to take good care of their feet)
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-i-love-my-feet-day-2/
- National Day Calendar - National Non-Profit Day (what's your favorite non-profit?)
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-nonprofit-day-august-17/
This Day in History 1957 – Alice Roth (fan of the Philadelphia Phillies) is hit by two consecutive foul balls that broke her nose and leg. The batter was hall of famer, Richie Ashburn. Alice’s husband and grand kids were treated to a clubhouse tour after the game, and they received free tickets and an autographed baseball. When visiting their grandma in the hospital one of the grandkids said, “Grandma, do you think you can go to an Eagles game and get hit in the face with a football?”
Pastor Cindy’s message last Sunday – Dreams, Deception, and the Day of the Lord (Jeremiah 23:23-29)
Watch the Message (Begins around the 36:00 mark)
Upcoming Teaching Series at WPCC: The Book of Haggai (Stalled Out) Join us on August 21, 28, and September 4 for this series.
Beautify St. Joe – Trash pick-up on Mitchell Ave. from 22nd – 8th Street Saturday, August 20th at 8am Meet at Hausman Roofing at 14th & Mitchell for supplies and group assignments
Join us for worship at Wyatt Park Christian Church.Sunday morning at 9:15am (Contemporary) and 10:45 (Traditional)
www.wyattparkcc.org
*Send in your questions for our Q&A podcast by August 29. Email ben@wyattparkcc.org***
In this episode Pastor Ben and Aaron talk about:
National Day Celebrations:
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National Lazy Day
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National S'mores Day
This Day in History (August 10)
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2003 - The UK records its first-ever temperature over 100 degrees farenheit
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1793 - The Louvre in Parisis opened as a public museum by the French Revolutionary Government
Pastor Ben's message last Sunday (August 7) titled: Dancing God (link to message below)
Thoughts from the Global Leadership Summit in Kansas City on August 4th and 5th
Miscellaneous Links:Dancing God Message by Pastor Ben at Wyatt Park Christian Church on August 7, 2022
Andrei Rublev's "The Hospitality of Abraham" (aka "The Trinity)
Wyatt Park Christian Church
Episode #2!Look out for new episodes every Wednesday morning.
In today's episode, Ben and Aaron talk about:
National Celebrations
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National Georgia Day
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National Watermelon Day
This Day In History
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The Macarena (this day in 1996)
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Columbus sets sail (this day in 1492)
Jesus Stuff- (18:53) Aaron's teaching from last Sunday (July 31, 2022)
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(34:00) B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth?)
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What do we do with scriptures that are difficult to see Jesus in?
Miscellaneous Links:
Wyatt Park Christian Church Wyatt Park Christian Church (wyattparkcc.org)
Pastor Aaron's teaching on July 31, 2022 Teaching | Summer Smorgasbord: That's What It's About - YouTube
Tim Hawkins' Chick-Fil-A song Tim Hawkins - Chick-fil-A Song - YouTube
The Bible Project: The TaNak Overview: TaNaK / Old Testament - YouTube
In today's inaugural episode we will explain the name of the podcast, which comes from 2 Kings 2:23-25.
We will also talk about:
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Being trans-generational (in between Gen-X and Millennials - aka Xennials or "The Oregon Trail Generation")
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Get to know Pastor Aaron a little better
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Pastor Ben's teaching last Sunday addressing the question: Is it ok for Christians buy products from companies who espouse things or ideals that are contrary to our convictions?
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Preview Pastor Aaron's first sermon this Sunday, July 31st at Wyatt Park Christian Church