Bi-Weekly XLXV No. 22, October 24, 2012

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Throughout this season we have focused upon prayer. Prayer is a conversation with God. It is our connec-tion point to God’s power in our lives. Wonderful things happen when peo-ple pray. We are a praying people. We pray for God’s direction and leadership for our nation and our world. An old hymn reflects this idea of praying for our homeland and all the na-tions. It is called, “This is My Song” set to the same tune as “Be Still My Soul.” The lyrics are:

V.1 This is my song, O God of all the nations, a song of peace for lands afar and mine. This is my home, the country where my

heart is; here are my hopes, my dreams, my holy shrine; but other hearts in other lands are beating with hopes and dreams as true and high as mine. V. 2 My country’s skies are bluer than the ocean, and sunlight beams on clover-leaf and pine; but other lands have sunlight too, and clover, and skies are everywhere as blue as mine. O hear my song, thou God of all the na-tions, a song of peace for their land and for mine.

V. 3 This is my prayer, O Lord of all earth’s kingdoms: Thy kingdom come; on earth thy will be done. Let Christ be lifted up till all shall serve him, and hearts united learn to live as one. O hear my prayer, thou God of all the nations; myself I give thee; let thy will be done. So I offer this song as my prayer of hope for our nation and all the nations of the world. As we are focused here at home on elections and leader-ship, may we be people of prayer. May we also be people of action who vote. Please vote as you are prayer-fully led. And then as people are elected to serve, may we do our best to support them. Generally speaking, Pray-Act isn’t a bad approach to anything in life. See you at the “pray-act” place this weekend! ~jimd. P.S.~ Some have inquired why the church hasn’t told you how to vote. Truth is, that isn’t our place. God isn’t exclusively with one party or the other. But I do believe people of faith should exercise their faith by praying for God’s guidance and then voting as they feel led. So join me in doing just that. I’m going to pray and vote.

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TTHANKHANK YOUYOU LLORIORI P PRICERICE!! Last week Lori announced that she is taking a sabbati-cal from the worship leader-ship of our 9:45 a.m. ser-vice. She told us it may be two weeks, it could be two years. Lori is a wife, a mom, a principal and a su-perintendent—a very busy woman. Lori and her family travel over 100 miles round trip every weekend to be with us and their dedication and commitment to the cause of Christ and this congregation is an inspira-tion to us all. So we support Lori in this decision, but in no way is this “good bye.” We will look forward to the time Lori will be able to return to the worship leadership position. In the interim we hope and pray God’s best for Lori, Jason and their wonderful kids. And, you will see them in worship—so please tell them how much we love and appreciate the sacri-fices they have made and the dedication they have shown. Much love to you, Price family! God bless you.

Prayer is our power

source. It connects us to God. We listen for God’s voice and learn to follow his leadership when we pray. Have you ever thought you were just one prayer away from a huge answer? Join us for our October message series.

Strong Tower is collecting chil-dren’s chewable vitamins for the school children in Caracol. A mis-sion team is heading down to Ca-racol Nov. 9-17 to train orphanage staff, set the plumbing for orphan home, and provide medical exams for the 400 children at Pastor Payot’s school. We are asking for Flintstone’s Complete Chil-dren’s Chewable Vitamins or Equate Multivitamin Complete Children’s Chewable Vita-mins. (No gummies, please. They melt!) THANK YOU so much for your help!!

MMEALSEALS FORFOR N NEWEW MMOTHERSOTHERS If you’d like to help with a new ministry to provide meals for new mothers, please sign up on this weekend’s blue card (bulletin insert), or contact Jennifer Cordia at 826-1574.

CCOMMONOMMON G GROUNDSROUNDS CCOFFEEOFFEE H HOUSEOUSE HHOURSOURS::

Saturday 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday 8-10 a.m.

Wednesday 5:15—6:15 p.m.

*Note—Common Grounds Cof-fee House is open from 5:15-6:15 on Wednesday evenings (before WOW). A Blue Plate Special will be featured each week for $3. Saturday Nights are Game Nights at Common Grounds Café at the Celebration Center. Come by and enjoy a card or board game follow-ing the 5:30 p.m. Worship Service.

HEARTBEATS

Orphan Sunday “Jesus & Family” Class Vitamins for Haiti

At 10:45 a.m. on Orphan Sunday, November 4, come share a meal eaten by orphans around the world. We’ll meet in the First Fam-ily Room at the Celebration Center for the meal, discussion and prayer. The cost is only $5 per family. Sign up on the blue cards this weekend and come experience a meal you will never forget.

AANNUALNNUAL B BAZAARAZAAR The Annual Care Ministry Bazaar will be November 17th at the Cele-bration Center. Now is the time to be thinking about what you would like to donate or contribute. For questions call Jeani Gregory 660-826-2529.

WWORLDORLD CCOMMUNITYOMMUNITY D DAYAY Church Women United will be sponsoring a World Community Day on November 2, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 431 W. 3rd. This year’s theme is “Abiding in Community.” Jack Menges from Open Door Ministry will be the guest speaker. The community is invited. Donations of new or gently used outerwear (gloves, hats, scarves, coats, etc.) will be collected for Open Door.

CCIRCLEIRCLE M MAKERAKER CCONVERSATIONONVERSATION Pastor Jim will lead a discussion this Sunday, October 28th at 1:30 p.m. on Circle Maker in The Gath-ering Place. Childcare will be provided.

Pastor Jared will be teaching a Monday evening class from 6:15—7:15 p.m. in the Celebra-tion Center Gathering Place. On November 5th, the class is enti-tled, “Jesus & Family.” Make plans now to attend.

There will be a meeting with parents of preschool thru 6th graders who want to be in our Kid’s Christmas Program fol-lowing the 9:45 a.m. worship service on October 28th at the Celebration Center.

Come to Patricia’s from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8 for some great Mexican food! 15% of all the sales will go to Strong Tower! Thank you Patricia’s, and we’ll see you there.

Daylight Savings Time Ends November 4th. Be sure to turn your clock back one hour before retiring to be on Saturday Evening, November 3rd.

Come to the Line Dancing Class (led by Ruth Dale) at the Celebration Center (Youth Room) on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. We’d love to have you join us!

Our youth sponsored Church-Wide Thanksgiving Dinner will be on Sunday, No-vember 18th at 12 noon-downtown. Plan now to attend the dinner and support our youth missions.

Oct. 28 Sara Kahrs, Shirley Thompson, Jackie Peck Oct. 29 William Diaz, Sally Mewes, Douglas Rundlett, Makayla Rupp, Austin Eppenauer Oct. 30 Torri Luyet, Gracyn Sawford, Chase Pollitt, George Bartholo-maeus, Brenna Bock Oct. 31 Greg Arnett, Kaitlin Garrison, Brian McCul-lough, Ryan Cramer, Zach Pripusich, Kasey Irelan, Liam Henness Nov. 1 Ashley Henderson, Maleiah Mugg, Betty DeLuce, Katy Parkhurst, Brian Martin Nov. 2 Jeremiah Hinshaw, Dorothy Austin, Robert Abney, Athelene Young, Tracy Todd Nov. 3 Chris Holem Nov. 4 Robert Zink, Ashley Wooster, Jerrica Smith, Katheryn Lambirth, Carol Smith, Margaret Ward Nov. 5 Kenny Emery, Kathy Kempton, Blake Grupe, Dr. Michael Perusich, Duana Williams, Toni Hall, Kelly Pittsenbarger Nov. 6 John Poppinga, Keelee Price, Brogan Keith Nov. 7 Madeline Davidson, Olivia Turner Nov. 8 Laura Cavin, Dorothy Iuchs, Jeff Greene, Betty Rose Thompson, Erin Whittier, Karl Darby Nov. 9 Kiran Lewellyn, Angela Richardson, Duane Slagel, Cassandra Mankin, Crystal Anderson Nov. 10 Kaitlin Darrah, Kayla Manley, Tammy Coffey L

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FIRST STEPS

October 13-14, 2012 Sunday School 143 Worship 894 Amt. Rec’d for Ministry $ 13247.02 Building 1619.00 Special 1459.10

October 20-21, 2012 Sunday School 166 Worship 887 Amt. Rec’d for Ministry $ 10348.51 Building 1237.00 Special 473.92

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information about the church

attendance or finances, please call

the church office (827-2993).

Our Family Our Prayers for: Betty Rose Thompson, Norma Tullis, Steve Emory, Elmer & Louise Lentz, Rosalee Burgess, Darlene & Virgil Burgess, Sue Coleman, Frances Goldsmith, Jacob Gerken, Clifford Smith, Charles & Jennie Cheffey, Mac McBride, Brayden Glea-son, Brittany Blake (Carolyn Montgomery’s granddaugh-ter), Judy Anderson, Kathy Gardner, Eric Harvey; Strong Tower Haiti Orphanage, and Our Military Families. Our hearts go out in Christian love and sympathy to Dana Gillig and family in the death of her grandmother, Ann Gillig, on Oct. 3rd in Hermann, MO.

Congratulations to . . . ~Melissa & Josh Valtos. They are the proud parents of Johnathan Miller Valtos. He was born on October 10th. ~Pastor Jim Downing. He is the proud grandfather of Lan-drew Obadiah Downing born 10/12/12 to Kurt & Bri Downing.

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BBOYSOYS & G & GIRLSIRLS C CLUBLUB F FUNDRAISERUNDRAISER Fall into the Holidays with this one-stop holiday shopping extravaganza! On Sunday, October 28th, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Celebration Center (Friendship Hall), the following vendors will have their products available: Scensty, Ar-bonne, Beijo Purses, Pampered Chef, Jamberry Nails, Blessings Unlimited, Lon-gaberger Baskets, Honey Baked Hams, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Thirty One

and Perkins. Author, Angela Schumer will do a book signing for her book “What Does Your Tongue Look Like?” All of the proceeds will be to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri.

If your birthday is not listed, please let us know so it can be added!

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2308 S. Kentucky Sedalia, MO 65301

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Valtos Joshua & Melissa Katelyn, Joshua, Jakob, and Johnathan

26206 Prairie Rd. Sedalia, MO 65301 827-7204

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// Worship Saturday 5:30pm // Sunday 8:35

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NNEWEW P PICTUREICTURE D DIRECTORYIRECTORY Sign ups for photo sessions begins Oct. 27th. We would love for your family to be pictured in the new book so that we all can put names and faces together! It has been four years since our last book and we are long overdue for a new one. Be a part of it! You can sign up anytime on-line (except Saturdays at 3 p.m. to Sundays at 3 p.m. when link is deactivated to avoid double sign-

ups.) Go to our website www.firstsayyes.com and click on the Picture Directory Link. Or, after weekend worship services, you can sign up on the roster at the Welcome Centers. Photo Session Dates: Nov. 23, 24; 27-30; Dec. 1. Saturday appointment times10-5, and Weekday appointments are 2-9. p.m.

TTRUNKRUNK OROR T TREATREAT Promiseland Children’s Ministry is hosting a Trunk or Treat for children of all ages on Wednesday, October 31st from 5:30-7:00 pm (come and go) in the Celebration Center Parking lot. If you’d like to decorate a car for this event and you haven’t signed up yet, please call the church office (827-2993). If you can donate candy before the 31st, there are receptacles set up in the church lobby. We’re excited to serve the children of our church and community as we celebrate the fall season and the abundant life that Jesus has given us! We hope to see you there! In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside.

LLADIESADIES “C “CRAZYRAZY C CARDSARDS” P” PARTYARTY How about a night out to play some cards with Christian girlfriends? No need to be a skilled card player, this is just for fellowship and laughs. All ladies are invited to come to a Ladies “Crazy Cards” Party at the Celebration Center (Gathering Place) on Friday, October 26th at 7:00 pm. Please bring along your favorite “simple” snack food, to share with the girls. For questions contact Angie Kroeger 473-1190 or Karen Miesner 596-3276.