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FROM THE PASTOR Dear Church, We all wonder what will happen to us after we die. When a loved one dies, we long to see them again. Will we have a glorious reunion with those we love? Aren’t you glad this life is not all there is? We have not only a glorious reunion awaiting us, but we have the very presence of God to look forward to. Theologian R. C. Sproul puts it this way:“ The claim of resurrection is vital to Christianity. If Christ has been raised from the dead by God, then He has the credentials and certification that no other religious leader possesses. Buddha is dead. Mohammad is dead. Moses is dead. Confucius is dead. But, according to the bible and Christianity, Christ is alive. Jesus taught that life does not end after our bodies die. He made this startling claim: “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die like everyone else, will live again.” According to the eyewitnesses closest to him, Jesus then demonstrated his power over death by rising from the dead after being crucified and buried for three days. It is this belief that has given hope to Christians for nearly 2000 years. But some people have no hope of life after death. The atheistic philosopher, Bertrand Russell wrote, “I believe that when I die I shall rot, and nothing of my own ego will survive.”1 Russell obviously didn’t believe Jesus’ words. Some of the saddest comments are comments like Russell’s. Sunday we celebrate the single most significant day in the history of humankind. Jesus’ victory over death reverberates down through the ages. Our hope is based on the fact that Jesus did indeed have victory over death. I’m so grateful that when death does come, it is but the very beginning of a new phase in my eternal life! Jay Sunday, March 28, 2010 SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m. WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m. ATTENDANCE Sunday School: 55 Worship: 101 OFFERING: $ 1,907.96 VISITORS: Haysville, KS: Bruce, Cathie and Erica Richardson Wichita, KS: Andy Reynen Other: Rob and Ellen Baldridge, Jodie Hampton |
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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, Ed Carr, 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, Roy Whitney and Larry, Mary Ann Morgan, Paul Smeltzer, Pierce Noah, Matthew Proctor, Jim Walker, Matt Rempe, Lyle Maxwell, Jaden and Janell, Tonya Roberts, Sonja, T. Clark and Julie Rothgeb Rosemary Torrence-Smith a co worker of April Devan is awaiting biopsy results. Please pray for her, her family and the doctors. Marsha Devan and Jennifer Nicholson |
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BLOSSOMING OF THE CROSS The Blossoming of the Cross has been a tradition on Easter Sunday here at First Christian for several years. We will again be decorating a bare cross and watching it come alive as fresh flowers are placed on it. If you have flowers blooming in your garden and would like to share, bring them to church Sunday morning. You are also encouraged to purchase flowers at the store to share. |
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PLAN TO ATTEND THESE EASTER SERVICES MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE April 1, 7:00 p.m. First Christian Church GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE April 2, 7:00 p.m. West Haysville Baptist Church 141 N Lamar Haysville, KS |
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DID YOU KNOW? Paul and Peggy Smith are traveling to England to visit Aaron and April Devan. Prayers for safe travel! |
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PROPERTY An outside work day is scheduled for Saturday, April 10 at 9:00 a.m. We will be hauling and spreading wood chips and fertilizing the lawn. Your help is needed so please plan to attend. Sign up sheets for mowing and adopting an area to keep weeded are located in the foyer. Please sign up if you can help with either of these projects. Thanks! If you have questions call Jim Holmes 524-8125. |
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CANCELLATION NOTICE FROM CHURCH GROWTH The Easter Fun Day scheduled for Saturday, April 3 has been cancelled. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt this Wednesday at Family JAM. Children should bring a basket for gathering eggs. We are sorry for any inconvenience we may have caused. |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Church camp schedules and registration forms are available from Machaelle. All youth ages K-high school, have camps available for them to participate in. Our church will pay half of the cost for youth to attend. The early bird deadline is April 15. After that date there will be an additional $20.00 required from the youth’s family. Please see Machaelle to get your schedules and forms. Traditionally, there has been no KFC on Easter Sunday. The nursery will be available for kids ages birth-3 years old. Activity bags with crayons and paper will be available for older children who might need them. |
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PICTORIAL DIRECTORY The church pictorial directory committee is making plans for the new directory and will be asking for your help. If you have time to help either/both of these days contact a committee member or call Dee in the office. Committee members are Pat Falley, Jennifer Lespagnard-Breese, Marlaine Holmes, Merrill Deck and Christy Lewis. PHOTOGRAPHY REGISTRATION DATES Sunday, April 18, Sunday, April 25 and Sunday, May 2. PHOTOGRAPHY DATES FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2010 SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2010 |
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MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST Saturday, April 3, 2010 7:30 a.m. Come out and join us for wonderful fellowship and breakfast. Call the office if you haven’t signed up so your name can be added to the list as we need to know how many to prepare for. |
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STORY MATTERS Story and Theology in the Bible and Today A Feast of Performance and Presentation April 16-17, 2010 Bible Scholar Dennis E. Smith and Storyteller Barbara McBride-Smith present a weekend of retelling Bible stories for fun, faith and understanding Pine Valley Christian Church 5620 E. 21 Street Wichita, Kansas 316.685.2421 Complete schedule and information at www.pvcconline.org SCHEDULE - INFORMATION LINK |
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COMING EVENTS Thursday, April 1 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service at FCC Friday, April 2 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Service West Haysville Baptist Church Saturday, April 3 7:30 a.m. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Wednesday, April 7 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Monday, April 12 6:00 p.m. Evangelism Committee 7:00 p.m. Committee Meetings 8:00 p.m. Pastor’s Cabinet Tuesday, April 13 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting |
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