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The OPCC Scene · 1 Volume 12, Issue 9 October 2016 The OPCC Scene (Disciples of Christ) 7600 West 75th Street Overland Park, KS 66204 913.677.4646 Sunday Services Worship — 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Adults Christian Education — 9:00 a.m. Childrens Christian Education — 9:30 a.m. Nursery care available between 8:20 a.m. and noon For more about the current events and opportunities at OPCC, please see our online calendar at www.calendarwiz.com/opcccalendar or visit these social media avenues: www.opccdoc.org @opccdoc (Twitter) www.facebook.com/opccdoc A Christian Approach to Racial Issues I graduated from college in 1974, the jewel in the crown of a long, long journey. And my senior year was absolutely awesome. I was invited to direct or act in three stage productions, I was student director of the concert choir, I was allowed to sing a student recital for the first time, and last but not least, I was able to date Sherry Rouse, a girl for whom I had carried a torch for some time. You would think that one of these gratifying opportunities would stick out as my favorite, the one that characterizes in my memory that wonderful year. But such was not to be. Mention 1974 to me, and the first memory that is dredged from my spirit is a racial confrontation with my landlord. My roommate and I lived in an apartment on the main road into town, the road most students took to pay their electric bill, or run other errands. From time to time, friends from school would join us on our front porch to visit for a while. One day a friend dropped by for about five minutes, and this caused a crisis. You see, he was a sax player who happened to be black. And five minutes was long enough to spur the neighbors to warn our landlord that there was a non his front porch. He stormed out of his house, furious, and confronted us on the porch. I may have to work with them,he spewed, But I dont have to have them on my property.I will never forget those words, especially since our landlord was chairman of the deacons at the First Baptist Church in town. This floored me. How could a Christian hold such a view toward blacks, or toward anyone for that matter, I asked myself, and what is the appropriate Christian response to racial and ethnic relations? These questions haunted my mind and spirit back in the dayand, to be honest, they still do. Surely our Christian approach to such issues is different from many of those in our broader community. But if so, what should it be? That question faces us in an intensive manner in our day. And we must seek its answer through prayer, discernment, and study. For this reason, in November during the Christian Education hour, we will offer a pastor led book study on racial issues in our day, and an appropriate Christian response to them. Look for more information soon, and plan to join us in this timely and significant study.

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The OPCC Scene · 1

Volume 12, Issue 9 October 2016

The OPCC Scene

(Disciples of Christ)

7600 West 75th Street Overland Park, KS 66204

913.677.4646

Sunday Services Worship — 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Adults Christian Education — 9:00 a.m. Children’s Christian Education — 9:30 a.m.

Nursery care available between 8:20 a.m. and noon

For more about the current events and opportunities at OPCC, please see our online calendar at www.calendarwiz.com/opcccalendar or visit these social media avenues:

www.opccdoc.org • @opccdoc (Twitter) • www.facebook.com/opccdoc

A Christian Approach to Racial Issues

I graduated from college in 1974, the jewel in the crown of a long, long journey. And my senior year was absolutely awesome. I was invited to direct or act in three stage productions, I was student director of the concert choir, I was allowed to sing a student recital for the first time, and last but not least, I was able to date Sherry Rouse, a girl for whom I had carried a torch for some time. You would think that one of these gratifying opportunities would stick out as my favorite, the one that characterizes in my memory that wonderful year. But such was not to be. Mention 1974 to me, and the first memory that is dredged from my spirit is a racial confrontation with my landlord.

My roommate and I lived in an apartment on the main road into town, the road most students took to pay their electric bill, or run other errands. From time to time, friends from school would join us on our front porch to visit for a while. One day a friend dropped by for about five minutes, and this caused a crisis. You see, he was a sax player who happened to be black. And five minutes was long enough to spur the neighbors to warn our landlord that there was a n… on his front porch. He stormed out of his house, furious, and confronted us on the porch. “I may have to work with them,” he spewed, “But I don’t have to have them on my property.”

I will never forget those words, especially since our landlord was chairman of the deacons at the First Baptist Church in town. This floored me. How could a Christian hold such a view toward blacks, or toward anyone for that matter, I asked myself, and what is the appropriate Christian response to racial and ethnic relations? These questions haunted my mind and spirit “back in the day” and, to be honest, they still do.

Surely our Christian approach to such issues is different from many of those in our broader community. But if so, what should it be? That question faces us in an intensive manner in our day. And we must seek its answer through prayer, discernment, and study. For this reason, in November during the Christian Education hour, we will offer a pastor led book study on racial issues in our day, and an appropriate Christian response to them. Look for more information soon, and plan to join us in this timely and significant study.

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Lines from Laura

In a way, our response to God’s call as the family of faith here at Overland Park Christian Church is like Friendship Bread. We offer God a small lump of dough through our stewardship of one another, the church itself, and the community around us. This small lump of

dough grows, is divided, and passed on in love. Ultimately, it is baked and the hearts, minds, and souls of countless people are nourished. Our stewardship does not give the crumbs from our table, but provides a full loaf of bread, that is – a place at our table.

The ingredients for OPCC’s Friendship Bread dough are our financial resources, creativity, and energy. The resulting loaves of bread are our multitude of ministries including feeding the hungry, housing the needy, visiting the elderly, serving at the table, and care for the church. We literally “feed” hundreds of people, if not thousands, in any given year.

October will be the month in which we focus on stewardship. I know, I know – you think you’ll get a letter asking how much money you want to give, and it’s all about money, right? Not entirely. During the month of October we will share with one another in prayer. We will pray as individuals and as a community of faith, as a family of faith, so that we can continue to live as God’s love in this world.

Please join us in this process by participating with our Stewardship Devotional called Community of Prayer by Bruce A. Barkhauer. You can pick up a copy for your household at the church, or you can also find an electronic copy for your Kindle on Amazon.com. We will travel through this devotional together by also offering an opportunity for discussion on Sunday mornings 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. in Room 40. These discussions will take place the remaining Sundays in October and the first Sunday in November.

We will celebrate our ministries, and the ways we are dedicating our “friendship bread” to God, on November 6 in our worship series at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. We invite you to join us that day and indicate how you and your family will help steward all that we do as Overland Park Christian. There are ministry opportunities for adults and children alike.

Thank you for your stewardship of our congregation and those for whom we are saving a place at our table.

Funeral Fair: Planning Isn’t Just for Weddings

OPCC wants to equip our members and friends to handle anything that life throws at you, and that includes the end of life. We are committed to being supportive to you and

your family to the very end. This includes planning.

Join us on November 5th, 9am – 1pm in the Fellowship Hall for a “Funeral Fair: Planning Isn’t Just for Weddings”

It may sound a little different, but we hope it will be helpful and hopeful at the same time. This event will include

businesses and individuals that represent all facets of the end of life: hospice care, advanced directives, medical

professionals, lawyers, financial planners, funeral homes, real estate agents, and more. We will also include time with the pastors to discuss how OPCC is involved at the

end of life, and how you would like to be remembered. We hope you can connect with some of these professionals so that you can feel confident about a time in which so much can happen. We will continue to brainstorm and make a

plan for this hopeful and helpful event.

If you have any questions, or ideas, or are interested in helping, please call or email Rev. Laura or Doris Hamilton.

Scan this QR code with your smart phone to

go directly to the Amazon link to purchase the devotional.

Overland Park Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

Joyfully invites you to the

Ordination Service

of

Lisa Setty

on

Saturday, October 8, 2016

3:00 pm

at

Overland Park Christian Church

Reception following the service

in the Fellowship Hall

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Blessing of the Animals

St. Francis of Assisi believed that nature itself, all parts of it, was the

mirror of God. He called all creatures his “brothers” and “sisters,” and even

preached to the birds. For this reason, many churches, including OPCC, offer

a celebration of all of God’s creatures, a time to bless the animals in our lives, close to Francis’

birthday. We are discovering more and more the benefits of pets in our lives and society, so

blessing them at church is not just a fun thing to do; it is acknowledging their importance both to

us and to God. Join us on Sunday, October 9, at 2:00pm in the OPCC main courtyard to bless

whatever animals you would like to bring! All are welcome - wherever you come from, whoever you are, whatever kind of animal

you have, we will bless them! Come found out about "My Dog Jesus" and so much more!

(Please make sure all animals are either on leashes or in appropriate carriers.)

Worship and Preaching

On September 11th we started a new series of worship and sermon themes based on a different

schedule, a new schedule of reading the Bible called the Narrative Lectionary. The Narrative Lectionary reminds us how our Christian story works within the greater story of God's people.

In September we began with stories of creation, both that of the world, and of the faithful families in our Old Testament. In October and November we will move through the greatest stories in the Bible up to the beginning of our Christian story. We are

looking forward to sharing these themes of worship with you, as we are reminded of our own stories, and the way they are part of God's great story. If you have any questions, or would like to

learn more please contact one of the pastors. We would love to share more!

Fifth Sunday of Worship

On Sunday October 30th, our 5th Sunday of worship will focus on preparing for the season of

thanksgiving. We will have a wonderful morning of worship with worship and prayer stations focusing

on trees of the bible, followed by an all-church potluck luncheon. Please plan on joining us for this

wonderful time of worship, food, and fellowship. We will ask that everyone prepare a dish based on the first letter of your last name.

A- J main dish K- R side or salad S- Z breads or rolls

Church Staff and Worship & Arts Commission members will provide desserts.

Music Notes

Fall is here and there is music in the air! The volunteer musicians in the music department have been hard at work and back in regular rehearsals for over a month. A special thanks to our new team of song leaders! We now have a rotation of song leaders that will provide leadership each week for our congregational singing at the 10:30 am worship service. The Worship & Arts Committee has planned a "workday" for the morning of October 15. We will continue work on organizing the music library and the visual arts collection. If you are available for a couple of hours and would like to help please call or email the church office. Upcoming Worship Notes: Reverberations Bell Choir will offer

extended special music on October 23. October 30 is a special 5

th Sunday! Our

music and worship will prepare us to open our hearts and minds to the season of thanksgiving.

November 6 is All Saints Sunday. Upcoming Community Events: Second Thursday Recital Series: Tabitha

Reist Steiner, harp. October 13, 12:15 pm @ Village Presbyterian Church. (FREE 30 min. lunchtime recital!)

Te Deum Choral Ensemble: Sacred Shapes. October 16, 7:00 pm @ Rainbow Mennonite Church.

KC Symphony: Stern Conducts Mozart's Requiem with Symphony Chorus and soloists. October 20-23. Helzberg Hall @ Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Would you be interested in joining Chancel Choir, Reverberations Bell Choir, singing a solo, or playing an instrument? Do you have feedback or suggestions for our music programming? If so, please leave a message with the church office or send email to [email protected]. Soli Deo Gloria, Christopher Elliott Director of Music

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Christian Women’s Fellowship

CWF evening circle will meet on Monday, October 10, at 7:00 p.m.

in the Fireside Room. All women are welcome!

Girlfriends Unlimited

Women of OPCC join us for study, fellowship and fun! Girlfriends Unlimited is a mid-week

offering for women who are looking for ways to deepen their relationship with God by practicing

their faith in everyday life. Please join us on Wednesday evenings 7–8:30 p.m. in the Fireside

Room. Questions? Contact Peggy Moore at 913-856-3833 or [email protected].

Christian Caregivers Support Group

The Christian Caregiver Support Ministry is a safe place to receive helpful guidance and accept your calling to be a caregiver. We invite you to join us in

the Fireside Room on Monday afternoons, from 1:00–2:30 as we seek to support one another in our sometimes challenging and difficult tasks.

For more information, contact Peggy Moore at [email protected] or 913-856-3833.

Our October Care and Share Group will be going to lunch on Wednesday, October 19, to Rozelle Court at the Nelson Art Gallery.

Meet at the church at 11:00 a.m. if you want to carpool. Call or email Peggy Moore with your reservation before October 17. 913 856-3833

or [email protected].

Solo Sidekicks

will go out to dinner Thursday, October 20. Meet at Berbiglias Roost, 8725 Metcalf, at 5 p.m.

Please sign up on the sheet on Library Counter Questions? Contact Jean at 913-541-8837

Empty Nesters

Saturday, October 22 — Kansas City Classic Antique Car Museum and lunch at Zarda BBQ!

We will meet at the Museum,10101 Lackman Road in Lenexa, at 10:00 a.m. Cost is $1.00.

Lunch will follow at Zarda BBQ, 87th & Quivira, at noon. We have the back room reserved there.

Greetings!

You may see some new faces and activity around the church on Monday evenings, as

well as once a month after the 10:30 worship service, when they return from a camping trip.

Boy Scout Troop 283 will now be calling Overland Park Christian Church home. They have a long history and many Eagle Scouts

under their belt, and I am excited to see them be welcomed by our congregation into our family.

Predominately, they will be using the small youth room in the basement for meetings, but expect

to see them occasionally upstairs for Courts of Honor, where the young men are awarded merit badges and rank advancement or in the sanctuary for an Eagle Scout Court of Honor.

The troop will be having a fund-raising chili supper on October 29th in Fellowship Hall from

4-7pm. Everyone is invited — a donation of $6 is requested for anyone over the age of 6.

Tickets will be sold before or after the 10:30 service on October 23. Tickets may also be

purchased at the door, but advanced sales help them plan on the amount of food needed.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact myself, their Chartered Organization Representative, acting as a liaison between

OPCC and Troop 283. — John Peter, [email protected]

Men’s Fellowship Group

The Men’s Fellowship Group meets on the first Saturday of each month from 9–11 am in the

Fireside Room for breakfast, study, and fellowship. The book for study is “Be Mature: Growing Up In Christ” by Warren Wiersbe.

All men are invited to join us.

For more information, contact Wayne Moore, 913-856-3833 or

Emerson Hartzler, 913-422-1378.

Sundays, 9:00-10:15 a.m. Northwest Section of Fellowship Hall

“Feasting on the Word”

and study exploring scriptural passages in ways that are suitable for all participants, and utilizes our personal experiences to live out our faith.

If you have any questions, contact Peggy Moore at [email protected] or 913-856-3833.

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Stewardship Green Moment for September

Jody Cash (who usually prepares our Green Moment) has been without a computer

recently, so we don’t have our regular good stewardship tips that she provides.

Instead, here is a little information about “green” stewardship, courtesy of

Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

Stewardship is an ethic that embodies the responsible planning and management

of resources. The concepts of stewardship can be applied to the environment

and nature, economics, health, property, information, theology, etc.

Environmental stewardship refers to responsible use and protection

of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices.

Aldo Leopold (1887–1949) championed environmental stewardship based on a land ethic "dealing with man's relation to land and

to the animals and plants which grow upon it.”

There are 3 types of environmental stewards: doers, donors, and practitioners.

1. Doers go out and help the cause by taking action. For example, the doers in an oil spill would be the volunteers that go along the beach and help clean up the oil from the beaches.

2. A donor is the person that financially helps the cause. They can do anything from donating their money, to having galas or other fundraisers. They are sometimes governmental agencies.

3. Lastly there are practitioners. They work on a day-to-day basis to steer governmental agencies, scientists, stakeholder groups, or any other group toward a stewardship outcome.

Together these 3 groups make up environmental stewards and help

keep the ecosystem running healthily. Anybody can be an environmental

steward by being aware and knowledgeable of the world around them, and making sure

they do as little as possible to negatively impact our world [to help support] sustainability in our increasingly

technology, pollution, industrial based world.

Tall Oaks Gala November 11, 2016

Arrowhead Stadium—North Club

Stadium Tours...5:45 p.m. Silent Auction & Fellowship...6:00 p.m.

Buffet Dinner followed by Live Auction...7:30 p.m.

For the benefit of Tall Oaks Camp and Conference Center, a ministry of the Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) of Greater Kansas City

www.talloaks.org

Reservations: Ken Mohler, 816-444-1553 or [email protected]

More Information: Kenny Funk, 913-301-3004

KC for Refugees

OPCC would like to help in the effort of supporting and relocating our Syrian refugee neighbors who

are being relocated in the Kansas City area. If you would like to work with us on a team that

would help participate in collection of things they might need and being good neighbors with them,

please contact Peggy & Wayne Moore at 913-856-3833 or [email protected].

There are several ways YOU can help!

It’s Time to Think About Christmas

Dinner!

One of the joys serving at our Food Pantry is to watch the faces of people as they receive a turkey or ham for their family’s holiday meal. If you would like to donate $10 (of course we

will take any amount) to purchase a bird or ham, please designate your gift by mentioning

“Holiday Turkeys or Hams” when submitting it to the church office. For more information about OPCC’s Food Pantry, contact Jane Fletcher.

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Landscape Committee It has been 10+ years since the Landscape Committee was formed and began seriously working on a beautifying project for Overland Park Christian Church.

Being a person who has basically spent her entire life outside, playing in flower gardens of my own surroundings wherever I lived, it seemed like a natural process to begin a "make-over" here at

OPCC. I'm not sure how Emerson Hartzler knew of my love of the outdoors when he asked me to think about chairing this committee, but I do believe that God's hand was guiding us in this decision-making process. I remember standing by the Fireside Room door, looking out onto a rather barren yard and having ideas pop into my head about how it might look one day...so began a dream.

Over the years, the committee has done an amazing job of transforming the plain entrance, courtyards, and grounds into a welcoming and inviting, vibrant place of worship, enhancing our beautiful newly transformed Sanctuary, and developing a lovely memorial garden in the large courtyard where people can meditate and pray among many varieties of plants and shrubs, lovingly planted and tended. We used to keep track of the hours spent in these gardens, but as our garden spaces grew, I had to let go of that part of the process!

Too numerous to be counted, these hard-working gardeners have blessed us with their blood, sweat, and tears to transform these spaces into an incredible place to worship and be admired by passers-by. This year, we even involved a couple children in planting some plants that they could be proud of. We put up a trellis on the brick wall on the west side of the children's wing for a Hyacinth Bean vine that fills that space between the windows. It is now blooming and producing beans that we will harvest for next year's vines. It is helping the bees and butterflies pollinate, and the plants have put on quite a show of color and interest as we watch the flowers turn into beans for fall interest! Below that vine, we planted nasturtiums, but the heat made it difficult for them to get started. We will start earlier next year! I want to invite more children to take part in our Junior Gardening Project next year. We will grow plants for the butterflies and bees! Without them, we would have no flowers!

Besides the gardens, we have planted several nice shrubs and trees which were gifts as honorariums or memorials. Most recently, a lovely Black Gum Tree "Wildfire" variety was planted in the front to replace a dying maple tree. The Black Gum will turn a brilliant red in the fall, and as new leaves emerge, they will have a tinge of red as well. This tree was given by John Peter and Rev. Laura Phillips in honor of their marriage last November! Bo's tree is growing in stature, out near the sign on the South East corner. Other new trees are along the north side of the Church property. A Linden, Black Hills Spruce Evergreen, Rainbow Crab Tree, and Seven Sons Tree grace the north side of the Church. A Blue Spruce Evergreen was planted by Amy Luckenbill to honor her father on the north side of the north driveway. On the south yard by the back corner of the Sanctuary, we have placed three Viburnum Shrubs, a Rose of Sharon Shrub, and a Bracken's Magnolia Tree. This area is in the process of being landscaped this fall. We also planted 6 Holly bushes to help hide the children's playground.

Many of you have been so kind to comment on our lovely gardens. Thank you for acknowledging the hard work that these gardeners do in their spare time!

Their dedication and hard work in intense heat and humidity deserves your appreciation! Be sure to take time to go out and look at the beauty around the church next time you are there. If you wish to make a contribution to this committee for the flowers, shrubs and trees that are planted, this would be a wonderful way to say thanks for all the hard work.

I personally want to thank the gardeners for their service and dedication. I plan to step away now, and give the Chairmanship to someone new. New ideas are always refreshing! You will still see me out there from time to time, planting, trimming, clipping, or maybe,... just enjoying the view! I think that's allowed!

It has been wonderful to be a part of this growth and development of an on-going dream.

Pat Warner

Abbie McGee!

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Property Commission

As we enter into the Fall season, please note the beautiful grounds and gardens around our building. Two major volunteer groups are responsible for making this happen.

First, there is the Landscaping committee which maintain all the different flower beds and bushes. This committee has grown to approximately 10 individuals who love to garden and make all the gardens such a delight for all of OPCC participants and visitors to enjoy. The Trinity Garden and the Memorial Garden are two wonderful locations to sit for meditation or just admire the many different plantings.

Second group is the Grass Roots which maintain the entire lawn area around the grounds. This group is made up of 5 teams containing 3 individuals on each team and they are responsible for mowing and weed-eating all of our grounds. Each team takes a week to work which means each team only needs to work every 5 weeks. These teams save OPCC approximately $8,000 to 10,500 each year.

Submitted by Lee Sprinkle, Property Chair

Right Sizing

Right Sizing will involve several moves (a domino effect) over the next several weeks/months so please be patient with staff and property personnel!! Here is a list of the initial moves: a. Relocate Lisa’s and Laura’s offices to the east

hallway. b. Consolidate IHN linen closet into the IHN

hospitality closet located in corner of Fellowship Hall.

c. Relocate maintenance tools/supplies from the northwest closet by the garage to basement and part to a closet near the choir room.

d. Remove wall between IHN linen closet and maintenance closet and reset storage area for the Food Pantry.

e. Build a restroom between classrooms 41 and 42 for the new nursery area.

f. Convert the west entry hallway into a vestibule area for new lessees which includes putting in doors to separate the west side of our building from the rest of the church building. Will maintain a west entrance for OPCC participants as well.

g. After a. through f. are completed, we will redecorate the west side based on new lessees’ needs.

Activity has already started: a. Laura and Emerson have swapped offices.

Yes, Laura is now located next to the Fireside Room and Emerson is at the bottom of the west ramp.

b. Lisa is in the process of painting her new office which will be located across from Laura’s office at the top of the east hallway ramp. This will put her near the new nursery and youth room in the basement.

Submitted by Lee Sprinkle, member of Right Sizing committee

September Gifts

A gift has been given from Lisa Metcalf in memory of Lloyd Larry Lavely

The following have given gifts in memory of Bob Prince:

Wayne & Peggy Moore Joe & Jean Zacher

The following have given gifts in memory of Perry Maynard:

Jody Cash Wayne & Peggy Moore

The following have given gifts in memory of Everett McBride:

Mike & Helen McLain Beverly Barrett Sharon & Terry Colbert Mary Aelmore Gerry & Taylor Spillers Margo Brown Carl Brockman Jody Cash NOW Group Wayne & Peggy Moore Calvin & Sharon McBride (Worship & Arts) Nancy Corbin Dale & Nancy Phipps (Food Pantry) Frances Beattie

The following have given gifts in memory of Diana Carlburg:

Sharon McBride Ina Fern McBride Ed & Jan Eilert Joyce Brooker Dot Wingerd

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Prayer List

Prayers of Concern Nita Anderson Raelene Berry Cassie Brockman (Carl Brockman’s grand-

daughter) Virgil & Frances Bruning Lylia Bryant Darla Campain (Jane Fletcher’s cousin) Charles Campbell (Maurica Campbell’s brother) Phyllis Cooke Maxine Davis Emmett Ditzler (Bruce McNaghten’s friend) Gary Eilert (Jan & Ed Eilert’s son) June Faltermeier (Nancy Coffman’s sister) Pat Gray Nathan Greene (Celia Greene's (CWS) son) Marlene & Gordon Harkness Edie Helleson Myra Hettic Don Horine (friend of Laura Phillips’ family) Donna & Marshall Howard Kathryn Hume (Tracie Glasscock's sister) Mark Landwehr (friend of Laura Phillips’ family) Shirley McGee Nola McKee (Sharon McBride’s friend) Allison McVicker (Cassy & Bob Evans’

daughter) Cole Merrill (Myron Merrill’s son) Max Norton (Marge White’s son-in-law) Fern Palmer (Kim Glover’s mother) Duane Peter (John Peter’s father) Shari Prince (Bonnie & Bob Prince’s daughter) Pat Raney (Sharon McBride’s friend) Steve Rouff (JoAnn Altschul’s friend) Karen Rowe (Sharon McBride’s friend) Nadine Sheldon Jacob Sprinkle (Lee & Jan Sprinkle’s grandson) Wilma Townsend Jane Vogt (Marjory McNaghten’s sister) Alan Wimpey Joe & Jean Zacher

Continued Prayers Marian Bilyea & Rick Everist Carl Brockman Bryan Byrd (friend of Roy & Judy Nickum) Corwin Elliott Pat Gilling Carole Ingram Bob Jenkins Dan Jenkins

Dorothy Jimerson Mary Johnson Barbara Killion Marie Lear Diana Leonard Ina Fern McBride Shirley McGee Jack McLain Marjory McNaghten Florene & Tony Miele Bonnie Prince Belva Snell Taylor & Gerry Spillers Sandy Teeple Josh Townsend (Wilma Townsend’s grandson) Duane & Wanda Whitney

Condolences

to Debbie Milligan and family on the death of Diana Carlburg on September 25.

to Bruce & Carol Cochran on the death of Bruce's brother, Paul Cochran, on October 4 in West Virginia.

Military Prayer List

Stephan Aelmore (grandson of Mary Aelmore), US Navy, Pearl Harbor, HI

Dustin Doree (grandson of Betty Craney), US Army, Special Forces Training

Patrick Kauer (grandson of Terry and Meyra Redmon), US Army stationed at Ft. Polk, LA

SSG Edward Pinkelman, Jr. (son of Ed & Kathy Pinkelman), US Army, stationed at Camp Buehring in Kuwait

Thank You

Thank you to everyone at OPCC who helped with the memorial service for Perry Maynard. The church was very helpful in the planning as well as the actual service. Please thank the ladies for the lovely lunch served after. Many thanks to Bo and Laura for the lovely service and special thanks to Laura for her help with the slide show.

Jeanie Harbaugh and family In memory of Bob Prince—thank you for being so helpful and kind to Bonnie and her family. The ladies who served us lunch were so wonderful—pleasant, kind, friendly—thank you! Our family greatly appreciates all you did for Bonnie.

Vickey Long

Overland Park Christian Church 7600 West 75th Street Overland Park, KS 66204-2894

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[email protected] (general church e-mail address)

Senior Pastor ............................... Bo Crowe [email protected] ext. 225

Associate Pastor ......................... Laura Phillips [email protected] ext. 222

Congregational Care ................... Peggy Moore [email protected] ext. 224

Children & Youth Pastor .............. Lisa Setty [email protected] ext. 228

Communications Coordinator/ Bookkeeper ................................. Michelle Reiter [email protected] ext. 223

Receptionist ................................. Eileen McIntyre [email protected] ext. 221

Music Director ............................. Christopher Elliott [email protected]

Your 2016-17 OPCC Board of Directors

Jane Fletcher ...................................... Chair

Bob Shankel ................................ Vice Chair

Sue Elliott ..................................... Secretary

Kathy Lewis .................................. Treasurer

Peter Lee ........ Leader Development Liaison

Roy Nickum .................. Commission Liaison