From the
Pastor
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A major challenge for the church is to believe in the extra-ordinary acts
of God throughout history. A greater challenge still is to allow these
acts of God in history to effectively influence the way we live.
We have recently celebrated Easter. For Christians this means to
affirm the reality of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Out of the
ordinary? You bet. Yet this mighty act of God many years ago is central
to our faith and life. We were not there to see Jesus restored to life,
but the same power that brought about that mighty feat is present with the
church today to fulfill God's purposes. Let us faithfully be doing God's
will. Jesus, the Christ, is alive. Let us live as our risen Lord would
have us.
George
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Pastor: Dr. George J. Lespagnard
SUNDAY SERMON: March 30, 2008
Title: He Lives!
Text: Matthew 28:1-10
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
OFFERING: $2,674.87
ATTENDANCE: Sunday School 73 Worship 175
VISITORS:
Wichita, KS; Jim, Sheryl Barnum and daughter, David, Michelle, Morgan
and Jason Wegner
Mulvane KS: Bill, Linda, Jaden, Raquel and Makenna Reekie
Salt Lake City, UT: Bob and Shirley Knox
Smith City, KS: Betty Artherton
Garnett, KS: Marilyn Artherton
Eureka, KS: Mike Meyer
Haysville, KS: Tim and Pam Frieden, Tammy Howell, Michelle Swart,
Brian Swart
Other: Crawford Family, Mr. and Mrs. Kile, Misti Dial, Taylor Family,
Ben and Jean Greenlee,
Chrissa Jones
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PRAYER
LIST:
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Dan Atkeson family, Jack Braden, Dale Foust, Ernie Hurdle, Inez Agers,
Lynn, Julie and Gary Garrelts, George and Susan Hatcher, Blanche and
Billy Williams,
Tom VonFeldt, Ed and Pat Carr, Kirby and Pat Barnes, Jerry Kennedy,
Beulah Rees,
Elijah and Jeremiah Atkeson, Harvey Wells, Jeanette Eastman family,
Randy and Karla Kelly,
Mike Deck, Velma Stites, Bob and Ollie Robbins, Don Davis, Phyllis
Hephner, Donna Tullis,
Jeff Wiggins, Donna Thompson, Lori, Tim, Pat and Lucille Campbell,
Lindie Raines,
RhoDonna Nelson, Ron and Debbie Esslinger, Tony Becker, Carol
Swansfager, Maxine Terrell, Hazel Andrew, Seth and Tearia Cochran, Ruth
Walker, Ellen Parker, Michelle Theis
Betty Philippe had eye surgery Monday 24th and everything went well.
Ruth Walker is having health problems. Keep them in your prayers.
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DID YOU
KNOW?
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Cole Thompson was named as a Nelson Star Student, at Nelson Elementary
School. Cole is the son of John and Vicki Thompson and the grandson of
Gary and Alma Murrow.
Our granddaughter, Amanda Blackwood, has been offered a five year
scholarship to Worchester (pronounced Wooster) Polytechnic Institute to
pursue a PHD in Biomedical Engineering.
Janice and Loyd Church.
My father is no longer in pain. He has gone home to our heavenly
Father. God is Great! Thanks to everyone for the cards and prayers.
Rafael Jimenez family
Davin and Amanda Reust are officially coming home sometime next week.
What's going on at our Church? Go online and find out at:
www.fcchaysville.org
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THANK
YOU
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Thanks to Donna Atkeson and choir for the beautiful music Easter Sunday.
Great job!
Thank you to Gary and Alma Murrow for the beautiful pots for the
plants in the entryway.
Thanks to the worship committee and the men portraying The Last Supper
for our Maundy Thursday service.
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VBS and
YOUTH NEWS
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We still need leaders for "Sing and Play" and "Hyperspeed Games"
sessions. In addition to these two vital roles, we also need people
willing to serve as "Crew leaders".
Please plan to attend a brief meeting this Sunday following
worship. If you are unable to attend, please contact Machaelle and discuss
with her the various opportunities available.
Our youth had a great time at the "Spring Break" parties. We had 14
K-5th grade youth on Tuesday and 19 middle and high school youth on
Wednesday. They played several games, ate pizza and enjoyed the
fellowship.
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PROPERTY
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Every year we ask for volunteers to help with the yard work. It is that
time again and we have a few who have volunteered every year, but will be
unable to help this year.
WE NEED YOUR
HELP!
Please look at the sign-up sheet in the entryway and sign up for
"mowing" and/or "adopting church property". If you have any questions
please talk with Jim Holmes, Property Chairman.
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MEN'S
FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
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April 5, 2008, 7:30 a.m. All men are invited to attend.
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5th
SUNDAY BRUNCH
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The Seekers and Cornerstone Sunday School classes invite all adults to
join them in the Cornerstone classroom for brunch during the Sunday School
hour (9:30-10:30 a.m.) Marsha Devan teaches the Seekers Sunday School
class and Margo Walker is the teacher for the Cornerstone Sunday School
class. Stop by and enjoy good food and fellowship.
George will be celebrating his birthday on March 31. We thought it
would be fun to have a SURPRISE birthday card shower for him during 5th
Sunday brunch. Come and have brunch with us and shower George with "Happy
Birthday" cards.
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CHURCH
GROWTH
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Sunday, March 30th will be the last day for you to bring food items for
the pantry at the Haysville Community Outreach. We will deliver all the
food on Monday the 31st. Many Blessings
UFO-Craft Night
This Friday night, March 28th is our monthly UnFinished Objects night.
Bring your items to church at 7:00 and enjoy an evening of laughter,
fellowship, snacking and working on your latest project; sewing, scrap
booking, card making, handwork, quilting, etc.
Easter Fun Day
We had so much fun Saturday morning! There were 27 children,
fifth grade and younger, participating in seven centers set up in the
sanctuary. They made "bunny" things, iced and decorated a cupcake to eat
during lunch, colored an Easter cross, made a bunny visor and decorated a
small cross. Three high school and five middle school youth were in charge
of three centers, seven other youth hid eggs outside and helped children
with the craft activities. After the children finished their craft items,
they had fun looking for eggs around the church. They met back in the
church for a circle prayer before eating lunch. There were 91 children and
adults joining us for the meal. It was a wonderful day!
Thanks to so many adults for helping put together this memorable
day. Bless you all!!
A special thanks to all the adults and youth for cleaning the
sanctuary and putting it back together for service Sunday morning.
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DATES TO
REMEMBER
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Tuesday, April 1
Newsletter will not be printed
Saturday, April 5
7:30 a.m. Men's Breakfast -Property Work Day
Monday, April 7
6:00 p.m. Evangelism Team Meeting
7:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
8:00 p.m. Pastor's Cabinet
Tuesday, April 8
7:00 p.m. Board Meeting
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