Pastor: Dr. George J.
Lespagnard
SUNDAY SERMON: January 13, 2008
Text: Esther 4
Title: LEADERS FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
OFFERING: $10,887.92
ATTENDANCE: Sunday School 65 Worship 109
JANUARY LEADERS
Worship Leader:
Johnna Hall
Song Leader:
Beverly McCormick
Kids For Christ:
Machaelle Shetler
S.S Greeter:
Cathy Schroeder
Church Greeter:
Joe McCormick
Bulletins:
Butch and Mary Beth Morrell
VISITORS:
Pat Baker Haysville, KS: Beverly Sale
Wichita, KS: Kameron Maloney, Randy McCutchen
PRAISE THE LORD! DID YOU KNOW . . .
?
Ted Clubb retired December 31, 2007!
Randy and Shea Reust bought a home in Haysville.
Plinio and Joyce Andrade spent Christmas in AZ visiting their son and
grandchildren.
Johnna and Erin Hall enjoyed a wonderful trip to Spain to visit Zac.
Brian, Mindi, Elijah, Emma and Cooper Sturm announce the birth of
Ezekiel Drew Sturm born December 17, 2007. Proud grandparents are Scott
and Nancy Sturm.
MEN'S FELLOWSHIP
BREAKFAST
The men began the New Year with 15 men enjoying
great fellowship and a delicious breakfast. They meet at 7:30 am the 1st
Saturday of each month and invite you to join them. The sign up sheet will
be on the table at the back of the sanctuary.
NEWSLETTER
NOTES
As you are aware there was a glitch in our last
newsletter. I spoke with a company representative and it was a error in
their software. He is sure they have it corrected.
Thanks to those of you who are so faithful to get your news items and
additions/corrections for the newsletter to me. It is very helpful! Also,
if any member of your family has news to share, please e-mail the office
with the information. The newsletter is one way for our church family to
receive information concerning our church. Thanks for your help.
NEWSLETTER WILL NOT BE PRINTED
The Newsletter will not be printed January 15. I will be out of the
office January 14th, 15th, and 16th. Thanks, Dee
REMINDER TO PICK UP YOUR NEWSLETTER
The newsletter will be available on Tuesday afternoon and anytime
during the week for those picking it up. It will be on the table in the
entryway on Sunday too.
PRAYER CHAIN
CALLER
Call Mary Ellen Shockey, 524-3122, if you would like
to be a caller for the Prayer Chain.
GENERAL BOARD
MEETING
January 8, 2008 @ 7:00 pm Members of the General
Board are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings which are scheduled at
7:00 p.m. the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
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FROM THE PASTOR
 A new year, new
opportunities, new challenges-2008-there will never be another like it.
One constant is, God will be present by His Spirit and by the printed word
throughout the year.
We have ample reasons to believe that God's presence and God's
power will enable us to accomplish those tasks that He gives to us in
fulfilling His purposes. Attempting such important roles without being
confident that God is present to help will lead to frustration,
disappointment and failure.
Take heart, fellow-workers; experience the joy of being
fellow-workers with God. After giving his disciples what is often referred
to as the Great Commission he told them, "and surely I am with you always,
to the very end of the age" (Matthew 28:20). Experience the joy of serving
God throughout 2008. You will be blessed beyond measure.
George
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PRAYER
LIST
Dan Atkeson family, Ron Brigstocke, Jack Braden,
Dale Foust, Ernie Hurdle, Inez Agers, Lynn, Julie and Gary Garrelts,
George and Susan Hatcher,
Blanche and Billy Williams, Teresa Washburn, Tom VonFeldt, Ed and Pat
Carr, Kirby and Pat Barnes, Jerry Kennedy, Beulah Rees, Harvey Wells,
Elijah and Jeremiah Atkeson, Steven McIntosh family, Curley Brown
family,
Kyle Riner family, Karen Whitmore, Mackenzie Latimer, Shelby Pearson
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THANK
YOU
The Property committee would like to thank everyone
who helped take down the Christmas decorations. It was an enjoyable
evening of working, fellowship, yummy snacks, playing Mexican Train, and
welcoming in 2008.
Thanks to Anita and everyone who participated in the Avenues to Advent
skits. They were very meaningful.
Dear Church Family,
Thank you so very, very much for the generous Christmas gift. My
church family is very special to me. On January 23, 2005 I began this
second career and it has been a blessing from God. Thank you all for your
love and support. Dee
Church Growth would like to thank the congregation for generously
supporting all of our Causes during 2007. There will be no Cause this
month, but next week please join us after church for some great cookies and
lemonade.
Thanks again for all your help. Church Growth
Dear Church Family,
Thank you for the Christmas gift and the words of support and
encouragement. I love my job and I'm so thankful for the chance to serve
our church in this way. Many blessings to each of you, Machaelle
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FROM THE
MAILBOX
Dear friends,
I would like to take this opportunity to offer you my most
sincere gratitude for your gift of $500.00 to once again help fund my
education in ministry. The costs of classes are naturally high; however
the benefits of a solid Christian education far outweigh the costs of
classes.
I will never forget the many ways you have helped and encouraged
me through the years. Debbie and the boys also appreciate your
thoughtfulness throughout the years and consider it a joy to reconnect with
you whenever we are able.
I will be completing my classes this coming spring and hope to
graduate in May from Friends University with a Masters of Christian
Ministry (MACM) degree. We will be in touch as we draw nearer to that
date, as we want to share that day of celebration with all of you who have
so faithfully supported me in achieving this goal.
Thanks again for your most generous gift.
Your friend in Christ,
Greg Hamlin
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FROM THE E-MAIL
FILE
Excerpt from an e-mail that we received from Amanda
Reust.
Davin had taken his LSAT before we came to Mali. He received some fee
waivers from law schools and we are still struggling here quite a bit,
wondering if this is the right thing for us, so he applied to several
schools. (He has already heard from the University of Michigan and was
accepted.) He spent time over Halloween working on that. It is a
possibility that we may come home, but we are giving Mali time and making
sure that we will make the decision that is best for us; whether we should
stay or go home. And I am not seeking advice here, I just want to give
everyone a heads up that Mali may not be the best place for us right now
and we may not complete our entire Peace Corps service. (So if you are
planning on sending a care package, you may hold off until you hear what
our decision is.)
Please keep Amanda and Davin in your prayers as they
make their decision about Mali.
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YOUTH
NEWS
Are you ready for some football??!!
If you're a big football fan or just enjoy the commercials, plan to
take part in the youth's second annual Souper Bowl chili feed/auction
Sunday, February 3rd. Join us for great food and lots of fun and find out
about our mission trip plans for the summer. See you then!
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LOST
KEYS!
The bank lock box keys are missing! If you are one
of the people whose name has ever been on the bank lock box, check your old
keys to see if you still have one. If the keys aren't located we will have
to pay a substantial fee to get the box opened. Call the office if you
find a key!
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INSTALLATION OF
OFFICERS
Following worship on December 30, 2007 members of
First Christian voted to approve the Budget and General Board officers for
2008. Elected Officials for 2008 will be installed during morning worship
Sunday, January 13, 2008.
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OUTREACH
COMMITTEE
The Outreach Committee is looking to expand its
membership this year. Some of the projects we'll be working on are fall
and spring clean-ups, the Haysville Fall Festival, and a youth evangelical
project called Project Unity. We are interested in new ideas and new
energy as we make a push this year to really reach out to the community.
If you are interested, please contact Angelie Vincent at 218-3294 or
angelie.m.vincent@gmail.com
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