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Haysville First Christian Church Newsletter January 19, 2010
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FROM THE PASTOR
Dear Church Family,
Recently an email came my way to share an extraordinary story of a
young couple’s love for God and the people He called them to serve.
While attending a large church in the Nashville suburbs a young
couple with two kids of their own were challenged by their pastor’s
sermon to find out where God was at work and join Him in that work.
Having worked with a ministry in a downtown Nashville neighborhood,
they began to pray about where God would have them carry out God’s call
on their lives. After much prayer this family decided to sell their
home in an affluent suburb and move to the inner city to minister the
many children left alone at times all day or night while single mothers
work to provide a roof over their heads and food to eat. Their ministry
became known as The Front Porch Ministry. This one little family,
taking God at His word when He said, He would provide their needs if
they would only follow Him, makes a huge difference in the world.
Their story is miraculous. Everyday children flock to their porch
after school and sometimes before school for a warm meal and a
reassuring hand. The mothers in this neighborhood see them as angels
from heaven! Kids are safe and cared for until the mothers can come
home from work.
I am not advocating that all of us sell our homes and move to
neighborhoods in inner city Wichita (unless of course God calls you
to). I am advocating that we share the same heart attitude this couple
has displayed. God uses anyone willing to be used right where they are.
What is God up to in your neighborhood? Who needs a hand up in your
community?
This week I was able to help a young man with two small children
get back on his feet simply by making myself available to him and
helping him with housing needs. God is at work all around us if we look
intently enough. If First Christian Church is going to be a church
known as a missional church (church on mission), we must make ourselves
available to those God brings into our lives!
Jay
January 24, 2010
Title: Personal Trail Guide- The Holy Spirit
Text: John 16: 3-11
Sunday, January 17, 2010
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $ 4,903.50
ATTENDANCE
Sunday School: 44 Worship: 96
VISITORS
Haysville, KS: Aaron Allenbach
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PRAYER LIST
Dan
Atkeson family, Jack Braden, Ernie Hurdle, Lynn Garrelts family, Tom
VonFeldt, Teresa Hall, Beulah Rees, Kirby and Pat Barnes, Neva
Middleton, George Hatcher, Shaunna Hall, DeAsia Harding, Shirlene
Crain, Michael Galvan family, Janet Goldwater, Mary Jane Bell, Shannon
Lisk, Annette Beal, Pat Falley, Anetta Kay Webster, Mary Ellen Shockey,
Eric Daly, Stacey Estes, Dick Eastman, Misty Dennison, Roy Whitney, Jim
Vargas, Mary Ann Morgan, Paul Smeltzer, Butch Church, Ted and Kathy
Clubb, Michelle Wegner, Jeff Thompson, Anita Lespagnard,
Lou Shelley, mother of Kathy Clubb, has a lot of health issues. Ted and Kathy Clubb
Lucy Kauiloa, Blossom Sturm’s mother, is going through some serious
health concerns. Prayers for her and Steve and his family! Scott and
Nancy Sturm
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THANK YOU
Thank
you for your gift of $1,087.50 to Tennyson Center for Children at
Colorado Christian Home. Your generous support helps us to fulfill our
mission of “changing lives and giving hope.” Bob Cooper, CEO
Dear Friends,
A bleak, frigid cold day in early January greeted me as I drove to
the seminary this morning. As I sat in the warmth of our beautiful
chapel full of students, faculty and staff this morning I reflected on
your gift of $575.00 for the Annual Fund, because you make this place
and this education possible. On the behalf of our students, faculty and
staff, I offer our profound thank you. Sincerely, Virginia Walker,
Stewardship Director, Phillips Theological Seminary
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DID YOU KNOW?
Aaron
Devan received notification of his acceptance into the July class of
the Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Upon
completion of this 48 week course he will be part of the aerospace
flight test program that calls for the absolute performance of the
aircraft and its associated systems. Along with this news is the joy of
knowing that Aaron and April will be returning to the states a bit
sooner than expected! Devan and Smith families
Wally Sturm began treatment for his cancer last Monday with at
least three more weekly treatments to go. The prognosis is good and he
is doing well. Scott and Nancy Sturm
Pat took a fall Sunday in the driveway before church. He returned
to his surgeon today (Monday) to find he has an infection in his
incision. He also will be having a home health care worker come to the
house to check his incision for a few days. He will not be able to go
back to physical therapy until more healing occurs. He is still very
sore from the fall. Thanks so much for your continued prayers,
thoughts and well wishes!! Jeanette & Pat and the Boys
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FROM THE ELDERS
Reminder! The elders are available for prayer concerns. Feel free to contact Marsha Devan, Dale Atkeson, Ted Clubb,
Kathy Clubb, Margo Walker or Nancy Sturm with prayer concerns or spiritual needs!
Also, an invitation is issued to all to join in a time of prayer
each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the library. It is an awesome connection
with God and our fellow travelers on this journey of life.
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CHURCH GROWTH
Cookies for a Cause
Last week we told you about the Cookies for a Cause for January. If
you have ever known a family who has gone through the trauma of the
losing a baby at birth, you know how devastating it is. AgapèCare
Cradle’s purpose is to promote emotional and spiritual healing and
restoration through funerals and memorial services and support for one
year after the loss.
If you would like to help financially and want to write a check
please make it out to AgapèCare Cradle and we will make sure they
receive it. They have a website on line that will give you more
information.
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VALENTINE DINNER
Our
Valentine dinner is February 13th here at the church. Put that date on
your calendar and we will give you more information next week.
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FROM THE REGIONAL OFFICE
Friends—
Week of Compassion for Haiti
The news last night and today of the devastation in Haiti is
heart-wrenching. Those of you who have heard me share of my
experiences in Haiti eleven short months ago will understand why I find
myself weeping as I watch the media images of the deaths and
destruction in Port-au-Prince. So many of the places I visited simply
are no longer there—and I fear that many of the Christian brothers and
sisters with whom I worshipped may no longer be alive, or may be badly
injured.
Word from sources within our Disciples network is that Patrick
& Kimberly Bentrott, our missionaries in Port-au-Prince, and their
son Solomon are okay. So are Regional Minister Glen Stewart and a
contingent of Disciples from the Tennessee Region, who also are in
Port-au-Prince on a mission trip. Despite repeated efforts, no one has
yet been able to make contact with Rev. Patrick Villier, head of
CONASPEH, or Polycarp Joseph, head of the House of Hope. Please keep
them and their families in your prayers.
We are receiving calls asking what we can do to assist in the
relief efforts. Our Week of Compassion already has made an initial
monetary donation and will contribute more as the needs become
clearer. Amy Gopp is coordinating our efforts with other religious
relief organizations to provide the most effective aid possible.
Meanwhile, your donations earmarked for earthquake relief in Haiti are
urgently needed—either through your local congregation, the regional
church office, or directly online at www.weekofcompassion.org. Janie and I already have made such a donation. Won’t you join us, and give generously?
Grace and peace,
Paxton
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FROM THE DISTRICT OFFICE
Week
of Compassion is the Disciples’ agency for disaster relief. When we
receive the annual offering in February, it ensures that there are
funds available for immediate relief as soon as disasters happen,
whatever happens, wherever it happens.
Haiti was already one of the poorest countries in the world.
Please be generous now, and again for the Week of Compassion Special
Day offering.
Your designated gifts will be used as directed for earthquake
relief; your general gifts will assure that we are able to provide
immediate response. My check is written; please join me.
Blessings, Renee
NOTE:
First Christian Church of Haysville began receiving the Week of
Compassion Special Offering for the victims of the Haitian earthquake
on Sunday, January 17. You still have time to contribute to join us in
this special offering.
NOTE:
We will also receive our scheduled Week of Compassion offering on February 21 and February 28.
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YOUTH NEWS
Movie~ To Save A Life
This great movie is scheduled to premiere this Friday, January 22
at the Warren Theaters. Presently, show times are unavailable, because
the “powers that be” have not confirmed with the theaters as to whether
or not they will definitely be using Wichita as a venue for this film.
It’s all about money. Hopefully, as a Christian community we can send a
message to Hollywood that movies like this and others made in the same
vein as “Fire Proof” can be worth producing and financing. If you are
interested in attending as a group, please contact Machaelle and as
soon as the final details are available she will call you.
Dare2Share
The registration deadline for the Dare2Share conference held in
Lincoln, NE. over the weekend of February 26, is SUNDAY, JANUARY 31.
Forms can be picked up either on the table in the back of the sanctuary
or from Machaelle.
Soup-er Bowl Sunday
Our fourth annual “Soup-er” Bowl lunch will be held following
worship on February 7. We will NOT be broadcasting the game this year,
but will be hosting a fabulous soup/chili buffet. Please plan to join
us for this free will meal in which all proceeds will go to the summer
mission trip to Matamoros, Mexico.
Soup-er Bowl Silent Auction
Our silent auction will be up and running before Sunday School on
January 31 and end some time during the lunch on February, 7. If you
have items or services that you would like to donate to this event,
Please contact Machaelle as soon as you are able.
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REMINDER
There
are hearing devices available at the sound booth! If you or anyone you
know is having difficulty hearing the service, come by the sound booth
before the service begins. I will be happy to show you how to use the
device.
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LOOKING AHEAD
6:30 p.m. ~ Wednesday, January 27 ~ Family JAM
5:30 p.m. ~ Saturday, January 30 ~ 5TH Saturday Youth Rally at Woodridge Christian Church
9:30 a.m. ~ Sunday, January 31 ~ 5th Sunday Brunch with the Seekers and Cornerstone Sunday School classes
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