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Words of Wisdom from the Interim Minister:
What a wonderful time of fellowship & worship we experienced Sunday. The tables were beautiful and so many people were involved decorating them and the variety was amazing. The children and youth did such a great job & the attendance was awesome, estimated at around 135. Laura & all who helped her did a great job, A huger thank you to Natalie who organized for us a wonderful breakfast and to all who fixed the food & served it. The excitement could be felt everywhere in the room as we joyously stepped out of the box & did something different to celebrate the coming of Christ in our world. There are just 2 other services that await us- Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. I trust you will come as you are able. And then it is time to celebrate the closing out & dawning of yet another year. As we think about the New Year approaching together what God has in store for the future of FCC. As we began the Advent Season looking, preparing for Christ’s coming among us, we will now begin the New Year looking specifically at the ways God would have this congregation share in telling the Good News in this community and beyond. Discovering the Spirit’s leadership & nudging is called Discernment. To discuss the vision that God has in store for this congregation we will follow a process of discernment that includes the whole congregation and a team of people who will serve as the Transition Visioning Team. This team will be selected with congregational input. I will lay out for you the process will use to select this team in the first newsletter of the year. I look forward to this exciting journey of seeking God’s vision for F.C.C. Hope to see you at the upcoming times of worship
Rev. Kathy Bryant
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve is just around the corner, as we are all waiting in breathless anticipation for the birth of Christ. With the Christmas decorations up and the Advent wreath almost completely alight on Sunday. Christmas Eve service will be at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday December 24, 2011. We will be singing Christmas carols and communion will be given. Make sure to mark this on your Christmas Eve To Do List to attend this magical night to celebrate the coming of Christ. We hope you will come with your guest to begin your evening together. If you know of a shut in that might like to come. Why not give them a call.
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Christmas Sunday Service
Christmas Day will be a celebration of the birth of Christ. We plan to set a festive mood, as we sing carols & learn a bit about their origin. The children will be included. This will be on Sunday December 25, 2011 @ 9:30 a.m.
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New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
Come and spend your New Year’s Eve at a Southern Gospel New Year’s Eve Extravaganza! The First Christian Church of Haysville is hosting a fun-filled evening of fellowship, food and music. Come and go from 8:00pm-12:00am on December 31st. Bring a couple of your favorite comfort food munchies to share and get ready to be blessed by the The Ric Hinson Family, The Torres Family, The Allens Plus One, the FCC Worship Team led by Harry Barber, and some music designed specifically for your little one. It promises to be a fantastic evening of praising God through joyful song!
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Prayer Concerns
• Prayers for Machaelle Shetler’s aunt Donna Gay Studer, hospice has been called in and the last few weeks/ months left on this life journey. Special prayers that her children will be reconciled with each other before she passes.
• Prayers for Don Fletcher who is to have cataract surgery Tuesday. Darrell Fletcher is having some problems with his left foot.
• Prayers for Shirlene Crain who was recently diagnosed with emphysema and her kidneys have come out of remission. And she is experiencing some severe issues with her “gut”.
• Prayers for Lizzy Hayes who is the little girl with brain cancer on our prayer chain. Her doctors are giving her weeks are maybe a month or so to live.
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Sunday Worship Information:
ATTENDANCE
Sunday school: Worship:
OFFERING: $5,375.00
VISITORS:
Prayers are needed for:
Dan Atkeson family, Jack Braden, Julie Garrelts family, Tom VonFeldt, Shirlene Crain, George Hatcher, Ed Carr, Michael Galvan family, Janet Goldwater, Ollie Robbins, Hazel Fenster, Chris Somers, Joan Wellborn, Lucille Campbell, Anna Wright, Ruth Walker, Shannon Lisk, Patricia Jones, Marilyn Stagner, Seth & Renee Hively, Sterling Law, Lynn Murphy, Michael Townley, Brian Sturm, J.R. McClure, Michelle Nevitt, Ted Clubb, Jo Lynn Meyer, Ruby Smith, Samantha McKenna, Ed & Carol Swansfager, Shaunna Ropfogel Thompson, Hailee Thompson, Bobby Benz, Lizzy Hays
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Praise the Lord – Good News
Andrew Russell and Joe Wyrick are home for the holidays from the service.
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Thank You
The Worship Committee and I would like to send out a big “Thank You”. To all who helped make the brunch and children’s program this past Sunday possible. To the ones who decorated and hosted a table “WOW”, they were all breathtaking. To those who helped with the children and youth, you all have a gift from God. Those who helped serve and prepare the food, you are servants from God. Thank you again. And last but certainly not least we would like to thank the youth and children who participated in the program
With a Very Thankful Heart
The Worship Committee & Natalie Eastman
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Thank You
Dear Church Family-
Thank you so very much for the beautiful Christmas card and generous gift. It has been my pleasure to work at F.C.C. and with our incredible youth. I am blessed with your trust and faith in me and my work as youth leader. I look forward to another year of adventure and growth. Thank you all for your continued support and encouragement. Merry Christmas!
Machaelle
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“Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart”
Isn’t that how the song goes? Well, that’s exactly how I felt last Sunday, as I sat in my comfy chair, and listened as our youth presented God’s message to His people. Thank you God, Thank you for these young people and for all the folks that so faithfully teach them. May they continue to grow and be nourished in your ways. And thank you to all those who hosted a table. Everyone did a wonderful job with their decorations. It was beautiful.
Love and appreciation,
Anita Lespagnard
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Card Shower & Birthday Celebration
Friends and family of Hazel Fenster are requesting birthday cards and/or your presence to celebrate her upcoming 90th birthday. Hazel’s family will be holding a come and go birthday party at the First Christian Church in Haysville. Hazel’s birthday is Monday, January 9, 2011. We will be gathering at the church to celebrate her special day on Sunday, January 8th from 2-4 pm. If you are unable to attend and wish to send a card, you can mail it to the following address:
Hazel Fenster
3515 W. 79th St. S.
Haysville, KS 67060
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A Christmas Card & Letter from Hazel & Ralph Morgan
2011 Merry Christmas from Hazel & Ralph
This was a better year health wise. Ralph and I did not have as many doctor appointments this year. According to the doctors we are in good shape for our ages. We had our Christmas Open House on December 11, and have decided this will be the last one. It’s a lot of work for people our age. Soon we will look forward to the New Year, enjoying our family and friends, living the good life that God gave to us. Wishing you and yours a healthy and prosperous New Year.
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