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NOTE FROM THE PASTOR MILT
It is the month of May. May brings about a change in a variety of things. For one, yard work has a higher priority in our lives. It also brings about some changes in our lives and routine. Graduation is just around the corner, and with graduation on the horizon, it indicates school will be out for the summer.
With the beginning of summer a lot of things are put on hold until fall. It is a great time to take those trips to visit relatives and family we have not seen for a while. It is a time for ballgames, swimming, and other outdoor activities.
With all of these other things crowding in around us, let us not forget what should be our number one priority – our relationship to God and His son, Jesus Christ. Naturally we would like to see you in worship on a regular basis. Invite your house guest to come and worship with you. You all will receive a blessing.
Out traveling somewhere on Sunday, plan to stop and worship somewhere. You might learn something that you could bring home with you. Bring a bulletin back with you to share about your trip.
We might take a vacation, but remember God is on call 24/7.
Blessings be with you all.
Milton Bryarly, Interim Minister
SUNDAY SERMON
May 10, 2009
Title: It Is Not About Me
Text: Ephesians 6:1-3
Sunday, May 3, 2009
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $5,224.98
ATTENDANCE: Sunday School: 45
Worship: 71
VISITORS
OH: Ann Foust
Wichita, KS: Naussica Shinkle
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PRAYER LIST
Dan Atkeson family, Jack Braden, Ernie Hurdle, Lynn Garrelts family, Tom VonFeldt, Ed and Pat Carr, Tony Brocato, Louie Lewis, Kirby and Pat Barnes, Neva Middleton, Beulah Rees, George Hatcher, Teresa Hall, Shaunna Hall, DeAsia Harding, Harold Harp, Shirlene Crain, Janet Goldwater, Mary Jane Bell, Kathleen Etheridge, Richard Filipe, Lori Galvan, Aaron and April Devan, Caitlyn Johnson, Kirrie Burger, Dan and Laurie Everhart, Roy Whitney, Jason Wegner, Randy Reust, Kim Allen, Shannon Lisk, Larry Guerrero, Bob Mogle,
Beaulah Eastman’s eye surgery went well.
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IN SYMPATHY
Our Sympathy is extended to Renee Bridwell (SCD Associate Regional Minister) and family upon the death of her father,
Dale Johnson. The funeral will be Thursday, May 7, 2 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home, Columbus, KS.
Cards may be sent to;
Renee Bridwell,
South Central District Office,
c/o First Christian Church
1600 State St., Augusta, KS 67010
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THANK YOU
To our Christian friends and family at First Christian of Haysville,
The love and support of our praying friends are a heart felt blessing in a difficult time. Thank you especially for cards, notes and letters to “Susan” over the years. A special thank you to the Wednesday morning Bible Study group and also to those who prepared the funeral dinner served and helped in so many ways. Yours in Christ, Doyle, Peggy, George Hatcher and family
Dear Friend of OPERATION CARE:
Thank you from all of us! You are a true friend of OPERATION CARE! With your help, we are winning hearts and minds in Afghanistan . . . one child at a time. (These items were sent to Aaron Devan’s squadron when they were deployed to Afghanistan.)
Thank you for your generous contributions to Church World Service. We were able to send $335.00 to CWS for the Blanket+ program. You are such a blessing to others in need. Church Growth
The property committee would like to thank those who signed up to adopt church property. We still have a few spaces to fill!
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NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
The Haysville Ministerial Association is sponsoring the annual National Day of Prayer event, in cooperation with the City of
Haysville on Thursday May 7, 2009 at noon on the lawn of the Haysville City Building. Everyone is invited to attend.
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GOOD NEWS
Rebecca Faidley, daughter of Tehra Faidley and grand daughter of Beverly Sale is a member of the FCCLA club (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) at Campus High School. This is a statewide club. Rebecca won the “Junior of the Year” award for that chapter. She also received the statewide silver award for her project. These young people do various projects in the community. Their latest project was serving a lasagna lunch to Haysville “senior citizens” at Campus High School. Several of our FCC people attended this luncheon.
Austin Falley received a scholarship from the William Allen White School of Journalism. Austin is a 1st semester junior majoring in journalism and philosophy. Pat and Jeanette Falley
Aaron Devan will be completing his deployment in Afghanistan and will be flying back to England this Thursday. Thank you for your prayers for his safety. Marsha Devan
Tests on the newborn baby of Connie Tucker’s nephew came out fine. Thank you for your prayers.
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GENERAL BOARD MEETING
The General Board shall consist of: (a) The elected officers of the church (b) All functional committee chairpersons, auxiliary organizations and any other persons approved by the General Board. If you are one of these you are encouraged to attend General Board meeting which is held the second Tuesday of each month.
The next meeting is Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 11
6:00 p.m. Evangelism Committee
7:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
8:00 p.m. Pastor’s Cabinet
Tuesday, May 12
7:00 p.m. General Board Meeting
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GRADUATION
BACCALAUREATE
Baccalaureate for Campus High School will be held May 10, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium
GRADUATION
Campus High School will have their graduation ceremony at Charles Koch Arena at 2:00 p.m. May 17, 2009
2009 CHS GRADUATES
Austen Mundell
Victor Smith
GRADUATION
Trevor and Travis Holmes, grandsons of Jim and Marlaine Holmes graduate May 17, 2009 from Augusta High School.
Adrianna Vargas graduates from Wellington Middle School.
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FRIENDS NIGHT OUT
Those enjoying the evening at Carlos O’Kelly’s onThursday, April 30 were: Ron and Christy Lewis, Jake and Betty Lewis,
Merrill and Dee Deck, Ted and Kathy Clubb, Dale and Donna Atkeson, Scott and Nancy Sturm, Pastor Milt, Jennifer and Stefanie Jimenez.
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MEN’S BREAKFAST
The men gathered on Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 a.m. for a breakfast of eggs, bacon, pancakes, fruit, juice, milk and coffee. Yum! Yum!. Those attending were; Pastor Milt, Dale Atkeson, Pat Roberts, Philip Nicholson, Ted Clubb, Jesse Shetler, Jim Walker, Merrill Deck, Mike Deck and Jim Holmes. They decided to continue having breakfast during the summer. If you haven’t joined them, come out the 1st Saturday of the month and get acquainted with other men in the church and enjoy a good breakfast.
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CHURCH GROWTH
Family Fun Night
This coming Saturday the 9th will be Family Fun Night. Bring a salad, sandwiches or your favorite dish to share with others. Following dinner we play board games, cards or dominos. If the children don’t care to join us for games, they may watch a DVD. Join us at 6:00 p.m. for a fun evening of good food and fellowship.
Cookies for a Cause
There will be no Cookies for a Cause this month. We will be celebrating though with cookies and drinks next Sunday, May 10.
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YOUTH NEWS
Come visit our booth at the Sprignanigans Kid Festival this Saturday May 9, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the W.W. Hays Village Historic Park located just south of Grand Ave. along Main Street. We will be doing face painting and selling homemade cookies. The money that we raise through this venture will go towards supporting Amos Salala, the boy our group adopted through World Vision's Compassion program.
Sunday, May 24, the youth will be leading our worship service. There will be a carry-in dinner after the service and our first-ever dessert bake-off. So ladies and gents dust off those recipe boxes and don your aprons and lets see whose efforts are worthy of the title of FCC's Favorite Dessert! Keep watching for more details.
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A-OK CARD MINISTRY
We still need volunteers to send out cards during the months of September, November, December, February, March, April and May. Please stop by the table in the back of the sanctuary or contact Machaelle if you can help us with this simple "feel good" ministry.
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COFFEE HOUR
There is a sign up sheet on the back table for anyone willing and able to provide cookies for our fellowship time after worship hour each week. Generally, we need 2-3 people to bring 2 dozen cookies each week.
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THANK YOU
Thank you for your generous donations that support our efforts to make Afghanistan a better country. Through contributions like yours and others, we have been able to distribute much-needed humanitarian aid to thousands of Afghan men, women and children in hospitals, schools, villages and refugee camps across this war-torn country. In addition, your generosity has also made it possible to provide a touch of home in the form of hard-to-find snacks, toiletries and other personal care and comfort supplies to our service members stationed at Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) who might not otherwise have access to these items. Of course, our main effort has been, and remains, the future of Afghanistan—the children.
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