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April 23, 2014 Volume 68
Issue 16
As we now move on from celebrating Easter let’s keep the focus of our lives on all that the cross and the empty tomb mean for us. Below are a few keys points in life that, if we pay attention to them, will help
keep us on that journey. 1. Keep your life clean. The first step to being used by God is always personal cleansing. Without exception, when you find someone whom God is using in a great way, they’ve dealt with the personal sin in their lives before God. It’s not about your past or your status in the world or your talent. God uses small vessels, plain vessels, and even broken vessels. But He will not use a dirty vessel. 2 Timothy 2:21 says, “If you keep yourself pure, you will be a utensil God can use for his purpose. Your life will be clean, and you’ll be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.” (NLT) 2. Keep your eyes open. One of the most misunderstood words in leadership circles is the word vision. We think of vision as prediction, but none of us can know the future the way God does. Vision is seeing God at work in your present situation and moving with Him. It’s about getting in on what God is doing in the world and being a part of it where He has placed you. If you make up your own vision, you’re already off course. The psalmist said, “Keep your eyes open for God, watch for his works; be alert for signs of his presence.” (Psalm 105:4 MSG) 3. Keep your heart grateful. God uses grateful people. Further, gratefulness is one of the keys to staying pliable and usable in God’s hands. Doctors refer to gratitude as the healthiest of all emotions because of its physical benefits. If you don’t stay grateful, you’ll become cynical. Paul said, “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” (Romans 12:11 NIV) We need to constantly remind ourselves what a privilege it is to serve Jesus. Never get over the things that God does in, through and around you entirely because of His grace. 4. Keep your purpose firm. Remember the basics. You were formed for God’s family, created to become like Christ, shaped for service, and made for a mission! These aren’t just good points for teaching others or for leading a church. These are the purposes for which God made you! One of the verses that speak of this is Acts 13:36, “David served God’s purpose in his own generation.” That is a goal we all can strive for, to serve God in our generation. 5. Keep your mind on Jesus. Meditate on this verse, “Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed – he could put up with anything along the way: cross, shame, whatever. And now he’s there, in the place of honor, right alongside God.” (Hebrews 12:2 MSG) God’s purpose for your life is far greater than your problems. Don’t give up when it gets tough. Go to Jesus. Keep your mind on Him! I hope you had a great and meaningful Easter Celebration with your family, friends and church. Let us all move forward together, building God’s Kingdom here on Earth as it is in heaven. In much love, Pastor Darrel
SENIOR PASTOR: Darrel Herde ~ Phone: 316-841-3090 ~ Email: [email protected] YOUTH & CHILDREN PASTOR: Chris Goetz ~ Phone: 503-474-7965 ~ Email: [email protected]
SR. ADULT COORDINATOR: Marilyn Artherton ~ Email: [email protected] SECRETARY: Marsha Dulin ~ Email: [email protected]
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DEACONS Mike Burns, Craig Cole, Dan Dulin, Greg Gwin, Leroy Hamilton, Karl Hurt, Dan Kasprzak, Dean Maley, Doug Meyer,
Jason Miller, Jason Mills, Bill Ratliff, Danny Roberts, Dave Schuster, *Gene Watson & Lynn Wilson
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH ELDERS Roger Adams: 448-6147 Ron Jenkins: 448-3843 Kevin Lewis: 204-2257
Burke Rogers: 448-5987 Steve Spring: 448-2491 *Les Thomas: 448-6708 Larry Varvel: 448-5794
THE VISION OF FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GARNETT, KS IS to enlarge globally the kingdom of god by striving to be a
christ oriented, family oriented, community oriented church for all.
OFFICE HOURS ~ 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ~ Monday – Thursday ~ Office is closed on Friday CHURCH INFORMATION ~ Church Telephone: 785-448-3452 ~ Fax: 785-448-2568 ~ Website: www.fccgarnett.org
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GARNETT CORE VALUES 1. Because lost people matter to Christ, they must matter to me. 2. Communicating the Scriptures through preaching or teaching is catalyst for transformation in individual’s lives and in the Church. 3. The Church is a trauma center for wounded people. 4. The Church should strive to be culturally relevant while remaining biblically pure. 5. Full devotion to Christ is normal for every believer. 6. God has structured His Church so that all Christians are to be ministers who are serving in ways consistent to the gifts bestowed on
them by the Holy Spirit. 7. Worship is a lifestyle that is expressed with private consistency and corporate vibrancy.
8. Prayer is the lifeline of the Church.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH EVENTS WEDNESDAY, April 23 9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 1:30 p.m. Prayer Force (Annex) 4:30 p.m. Community Dinner (Fellowship Hall) 6:00 p.m. ROOTS 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice (Sanctuary) THURSDAY, April 24 4:00 p.m. Food Distribution (North Lake Quonset) 6:00 p.m. Care Team Meeting (Fellowship) 7:00 p.m. Elders Meeting and Prayer Time (Annex) FRIDAY – April 25 Office Closed SATURDAY, April 26 7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Devotions (Fellowship) 9:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study (Annex) SUNDAY, April 27 Following the 10:30 a.m. Worship Services: Worship Committee Meeting 5:00 p.m. Legacy MONDAY, April 28 7:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship (Annex) TUESDAY, April 29 10:00 a.m. Christian Crafters (Annex) 6:30 p.m. Tues Eve Prayer Group (Fellowship) WEDNESDAY, April 30 9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 1:30 p.m. Prayer Force (Annex) 6:00 p.m. ROOTS 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice (Sanctuary)
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS NOTES The Opportunity Class: The class had 4 with their Bibles and 6 daily readers. Their prayer requests and concerns were for: Madonna Kline, Dorothy Webster, sister of Ruth Allen; Vi Davin, Helen Burcham, Gladys Zwiener, Opal Meyers, Olive Kline, Jim & Rosie Jordan, Bill & Lola Thornton, Lloyd Sumner & Andrea Wichman (granddaughter of Opal Meyers) and our nursing home residents. Marilyn Artherton opened their class with prayer & Marilyn Artherton presented the lesson “The Third Day” taken from Hosea and Luke. Marilyn closed with prayer. The SOS Class: They had 14 today who had their Bibles and 11 were daily Bible readers. Prayers were requested for Norma Hermreck, Roger Adams & Sharon Pruett. Burke Rogers opened the class with prayer and presented today’s lesson from the study, Christian Community, “A Haven for Healing” The class closed with the “Lord’s Prayer.” REMINDER: New Study Books are in and we will begin lesson 1 next week.
FCC GENERAL FUND Weekly Average Need: $4460.00 April Monthly Need: $17840.00
April 20: Total General Tithing– $6602.88 Monthly Giving to Date: $15485.21 SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
8:00 a.m. Early Worship – 160 10:30 a.m. Late Worship – 202 Total - 362 Children’s Church – 62
Legacy – 0 ~ ROOTS - 55
Sunday, April 20, 2014
April 27, 2014 Reminders Elder for Offertory: Steve Spring Elder for Communion: Kevin Lewis Deacon Usher: Jason Mills Communion to the Shut Ins: Elder: Les Thomas Deacon: Lynn Wilson Deacons: Craig Cole, Dan Kasprzak, Gene Watson, Dean Maley, Mike Burns and Alternate Audio and Visual: 8:00 a.m.: Butch Rocker ~ Joyce Benton 10:30 a.m.: Jay Velvick ~ Barb Velvick Pianist ~ Organist: 8:00 a.m.: Nancy Horn ~ Vicki Hulett Pianist ~ Organist: 10:30 a.m.: Nancy Horn ~ Vicki Hulett Communion for April: Walt & Lillian Wilcox Greeter at 10:30 a.m. service: Doug & Bev Farren and family Mike & Alisha Ireland and family
9:15 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL INFORMATION TOTAL: 120
Nursery: 1 Beginners: 13 Primary: 4 Juniors: 11 Jr High: 7 Sr High: 9 Overcomers: 21 Pastor’s Class: 17 Great Expectations: 8 SOS Class: 18
Opportunity Class: 11
SHARED Easter lilies
IN memory and HONOR OF THEIR LOVED OnE(S)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF: SHARED BY:
Bill & Josephine Graham Frank & Mary Graham Glenda Cramer Joe & Bertha Sobba
Thank you so very much for sharing your Easter Lilies with us. We all appreciated your thoughtfulness and their beauty.
PRAYERS FOR OUR EXTENDED FAMILY & FRIENDS: Clarence Hermann’s sister in NB, Peggy Benjamin (daughter of Alice Chase); Olive Carpenter mother of Kathy Boese; Barbie Frash (aunt of Brenda Long); Denise Hamilton (daughter of Darwin & Mary Hamilton); C.B. Harris, Albert Hermann (brother of Clarence Hermann); Brenda Hubler (mother of Amy Blaufuss); Adam Kichler (Requested by Ruth Peine); Madonna Kline (daughter of Olive Kline); Mary Koseler (requested by Ruth Peine); Bill & LeeAnn Long (parents of Brenda Long); Maysen McKibben (great granddaughter of Wilma McIntosh); Steve Richardson (son of Reed & Carol Richardson); Chuck Rochefort (requested by Joan Simpson); Duane & Becky Roush (family of Carolyn Schuster, David Schuster, Carol Hermreck & Janice Tush); Mary Shehan (sister of Joan Simpson); Glenda Tastove, Terri Titus, (requested by Mary Graham); Raymond White (father of Cathy Hoke); Angela (Benton) Wright & our troops and veterans.
PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY: Mike Crist, Bob & Marlys Hayden, Norma Hermreck, Jim Jordan, Loretta Lankard, Wilma McIntosh, Opal Meyers, Bill & Lola Thornton, Rosemary Turner, Gladys Young & Lillian Wilcox PRAISE: Whitneys test results show improvement by Earl & Ruth Peine
PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY: SERVING IN GERMANY: SPC Jonathan Potter, grandson of Nelda Potter; AMN Tim Greening, grandson of Twyla Duryea SERVING IN AFGHANISTAN: Brian Shanley, son of Mike & Becky Shanley and Grandson of Helen Bailey SERVING IN KOREA: LT Glenn Ryman, grandson of Marguerite Ryman SERVING ON A SHIP: ET3 Michale Vernon, grandson of Oneda Grimes SERVING IN MILITARY: Ethan Mitchell, adopted grandson of Twyla Duryea SERVING IN JAPAN: Shawn Parks, husband of Richele
PRAYERS FOR OUR LOVED ONES IN CARE CENTERS: Guest Home Estates: Vernon & Goldie Hunt, Don Wiley, Robert Young & Seatta Van Donge Long Term Care: Ruth Gorrell Golden Heights: Robert Logan, Lois Miller, Birdie Zentner, Jean Brown, Vi Davin, Olive Kline, Max Ratliff & Tena Johnson
Guests at First Christian Church… WELCOME Chris & Je’nelle Klehammer and Katie daughter and family of Roger & Phyllis Adams; Keith & Terry Finney, Kenny & Cindy Lowe, Cody and Chance; Hudson Kirkland guest of Earl & Ruth Peine; Chris & April Renfroe, Sheldon & Deadra Jones, Kinlee and friend Samantha McCoulough; Lacy Stapp & Taylor Stapp daughter and son of Gary & Kim Stapp; Ilena Miller mother of Tarry Miller; Kammee Bachman granddaughter of Cathy Hoke; Curtis & Jenny Hughes, Brook & Lyndsay; Cathy Leaver guest of Chet & Catie Friend all of Garnett
Our Sympathy to … The family of Anna J. Ackmann, age 95, of Garnett, KS, passed away from this life Thursday, April 17, 2014, at Anderson County Hospital Long Term Care in Garnett, KS. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 21, 2014, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Garnett.
The family of Geneva Roecker, age 94 of Richmond, KS passed from this life Saturday, April 19, 2014 at Richmond Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Richmond, KS. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at St. Therese Catholic Church, Richmond, with burial to follow in the St. John's Cemetery, in Greeley, KS. The family will greet friends at 9:30 a.m., one hour prior to the funeral service for visitation at the church.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Anna and Geneva’s families and friends as they go through this time and May God Bless them the comfort they need now.
Brian & Ashley Jones, Brantlee & Ralston of LeRoy, KS; Kyle & Kira Spring, Dillon & Kassidy Boyer, children and spouses of Steve & Marcia Spring; Larry & Sandra Deines parents of Erica Mills; Sam & Anita Mills of Overland Park, KS parents of Jason Mills; Tyler Simpson, son of Darren & Joan Simpson; Ashley, Cayden & Lilly daughter and granddaughters of Denny & Luci Swartz; Kathy Cole and friend Carter daughter of Orville & LaVerne Cole; Stan & Wala Benjamin, Bruce & Brandon family of Gary & Linda Benjamin; Marilyn Cole Kohn, Danny & Tanya Coltrane, Jed, Grace, Jacob & Megan of Sapulpa, OK family of Max & Deb Worthington; Terry Powelson, Crystal, Misty, Mindy & Tyler of Iola, KS; Travis Lowe of Lawrence, KS guest of Lois Miller; Billy Meeks of Midland GA guest of Gene Watson; Jim & Nadine Maloy of Bartlesville, OK guest of Karen Briggs; Larry & Connie McGough of Mansfield, TX guest of Gene & Gail Watson; Bette Artherton & Carolyn Roberts sisters of Marilyn Artherton
COMMUNITY DINNER DATE Please come and bring a friend and enjoy the tasty meal and wonderful fellowship this Wednesday,
April 23. Serving time begins at 4:30 pm and ends at 6:00 pm. A free will donation is being accepted.
THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOOD DISTRIBUTION…
will be held this Thursday, April 24th at the Anderson County Fair Grounds at the North Lake Quonset Hut building beginning at 4:00 P.M.
SPONSOR A CHILD TO CAMP! God has blessed us with a group of students that way exceeds anything we have had for many years. Last year we took 69 students to HHCC; making FCC the largest student sending church of 42 churches. With the cost of camp rising each year many students are faced with the burden of a price they cannot afford. Thankfully FCC covers the cost for every student who wants to attend. The Finance Committee and Church Board have asked me to get some help with the camp bill!
Give your child a…Head Start Serving Anderson County Residents. Programs available for children ages 3-5 Provides services for all areas of child and family development
Health/Developmental Screenings
Education/School Readiness
Nutrition
Family Service
Parent Involvement
Support to meet transportation needs
For more information visit eckan.org or call 785-448-2815
Thanks for helping with the EGG HUNT!!! I want to give up special thanks to the people who brought in all the CANDY for the Easter egg hunt. Last Sunday we had 6 small bags of Candy…not nearly enough. By Tuesday morning there was just what we needed!!! The quilters were able to stuff around 900 eggs for which the children were extremely grateful! I want to offer very special thanks to Marilyn’s Army of Egg Stuffing Saints (Aka: The quilting Ladies). We couldn’t have done it without you. Thanks also to all the people who helped with the egg hunt and kept the chaos managed…you did a great job! I also really appreciate the people who helped keep the children quiet while I shared the Gospel message to the kiddos. This event seems a little labor intensive and for what some of you may be asking? We were able to share the Gospel with 62 students! Only 9 less than our highest number ever! If the Zentner family convenes in Garnett next year we may have to move to the Lake! This was a great bunch of students and hopefully they all left with the message: “The same Power that raised Jesus from the Dead is available to all who have Christ living in them!!!” God Bless, Chris and the Education Committee
What would you call a Heriford family who sings Gospel Moosic?
HOLY COW! In concert at the First Baptist Church 417 S Walnut Sunday, April 27th, 2014 Beginning at 6:00 pm Everyone Welcome We can beller ‘til the cows come home, but will never keep you out “pasture” bedtime!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (4yrs.-6th Grade)
is set for the week of June 2nd - 6th. This year’s theme is “Weird Animals” Where Jesus’ Love is One of a Kind!
HIDDEN HAVEN CAMP DATES: Get Acquainted (3rd Grade) ~ June 15th-17th Overnighter (1st-2nd Grade) ~ June 17th-18th Junior High 2 (6th-8th Grade) ~ July 6th- 11th Junior 2 (4th-6th Grade) ~ July 13th-17th High School (9th-13th Grade) ~ July 20th-25th
If there are people who would be willing to sponsor a student to camp it would be greatly appreciated. The cost of camp for: Overnighter (1-2nd Grade)-$35, Get Acquainted (3rd Grade) - $50.00, Junior 2 (4th-6th Grade) - $110.00, Junior High 2 (6th -9th Grade) - $125.00, High School (9th-12th Grade) - $125.00. This is a ministry that will change our students’ lives for Jesus sake! Please support this hugely valuable ministry. Blessings, FCC Board
CHURCH STILL ACCEPTING RESUMES
The Building and Grounds Committee is accepting resumes for a part time custodial position.
Accepted through Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 4:30pm.
Please drop them by the church office.
A position description is available at the church office
Position will be filled by June 1st, 2014
If you have any questions contact Jason Mills, Building and Grounds Chairman at 785.304.2748
LOOKING FOR A CAR… The First Christian Church was graciously donated a 2003 Dodge Intrepid recently. It is very clean on the inside ~ It has 140, 000 miles ~ You may test drive during office hours ~ Asking price $2800.00 or best offer ~ It may be seen at the FCC parking lot ~ If interested contact church office 448.3452
May Birthdays
Thursday, May 1 Debbie Poire
Judi Mays
Brayden Friend
Friday, May 2 Brenda Long
Monday, May 5 Blake Hess
Jimmy Swanson
Tuesday, May 6 Karl Hurt
Dominic Ireland
Wednesday, May 7 Gerad Wight
John Thomas
Friday, May 9 Aubree Finn
Sunday, May 11 John W Hulett
Luci Swartz
Monday, May 12 Jim Cox
Friday, May 16 Steve Spring
Ron Anderegg
Sunday, May 18 Jim Cooper
Monday, May 19 Jenna Wight
Doug Farren
Friday, May 23 Alice Anderegg
Saturday, May 24 Curtis Umbarger
Sunday, May 25 Carol Richardson
Tuesday, May 27 Sandy Lewis
Friday, May 30 Lacee Ireland
May Anniversaries
May 5, 1957 Johnnie & Phyllis Mundell
May 6 Ken & Barbara McMillan
May 7, 1988 David & Kathy Schuster
May 7, 2011 Jason & Derin Schwenk
May 12, 1978 Danny & Donna Roberts
May 13, 1988 Jason & Paula Sjorlund
May 18, 1975 Jim & Jayne Miller
May 24, 1968 Tom & Janice Tush
May 23, 1998 Jason & Erica Miller
May 25 Bill & Lola Thornton
May 26, 1968 Gary & Rosemary Turner
May 28, 1998 Jason & Erica Mills
May 29, 1982 Gary & Kim Stapp
May 30, 1998 Gerad & Jenna Wight
May 30 Curtis & Jenny Hughes
