NOTE FROM PASTOR MILT

Father’s Day is one of my favorite days. Being a Father myself, it is a day when I am on the receiving end of cards from my family, and not necessarily having to send any out. There are a couple of things I have learned over time about Fatherhood. Number one, I like being a Father and am proud of it. Number two, and probably more important, my children continue to remind me that I am a Father, and do not let me forget I am the patriarch of the family.

Father’s Day is also important to me as it will be the 48th Anniversary celebration of my ordination. I was ordained on Father’s Day, June 18, 1961 in Crenshaw Christian Church in Inglewood, California. What has made this event more important over time; it was one of three major events in my life at that time that my Father was able to attend. My Father was not a minister, but a life long member of the Christian Church. He served the church as a deacon and Sunday School teacher for a number of years. Looking back, my Father not only was a great influence on my Christian life, he was a positive influence in my ministry.

While I celebrate this milestone, the mail this past week brought me two different kinds of announcements from two of the churches I have served. For me, they are bittersweet announcements. One was from the church in Joliet, Montana; a church I served for 2 ½ years. They will be celebrating their Centennial in July. Time and distance prevent me from attending. A friend of mine has consented to attend and bring greetings for me.

On the other side was a letter and announcement that South Side Christian Church in Omaha, Nebraska, a church I served a little more 3 ½ years prior to my retirement, will close its doors October 18th of this year. This church has served the South Omaha Community for more than 100 years. It is sad for me to see this once vibrant congregation end this way.

I encourage everyone to be in worship as we celebrate Father’s Day. I will bring what I trust will be a message especially to celebrate and lift up Fathers – young and mature. Blessings be with you all.

Milton Bryarly, Interim Minister

SUNDAY SERMON
June 21, 2009
Title: “Genuine Heroes”
Text: Romans 5:1-8

Sunday, June 14, 2009
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $1,650.80
ATTENDANCE
Sunday School: 53 Worship: 98

VISITORS:
Wichita, KS: Alan, Barb, Sarah and Robin Greenup, Naussica Shinkle, Sondra Pearson

Haysville, KS: Valerie Clawson, Jacey Anderson

Tecumseh, KS: Paul and Judy Swibold

Other: Kathy Fuller, Randy Farris

PRAYER LIST

Dan Atkeson family, Jack Braden, Ernie Hurdle, Lynn Garrelts family, Tom VonFeldt, Ed and Pat Car, Tony Brocato, Harold Harp, Kirby and Pat Barnes, Neva Middleton, Beulah Rees, George Hatcher, Teresa Hall, Shaunna Hall, DeAsia Harding, Louie Lewis, Shirlene Crain, Janet Goldwater, Mary Jane Bell, Kathleen Etheridge, Richard Filipe, Dan and Laurie Everhart, Shannon Lisk, Alicia Reed, Anetta Kay Webster, Michael Galvan family, Teresa Butler, Kathy Thimmesch, Richard Long, Marlaine Holmes

Michelle Colgan, grandmother of Alicia Reed, had an emergency surgery to remove a large cyst in her abdomen. Tests showed she has cancer and will have a hysterectomy June 16 in Cincinnati. Alicia is doing well!

DID YOU KNOW? . . .

Mary Beth Morrell had knee replacement surgery Monday, June 15, 2009 at the Kansas Surgery and Recovery Center. She will be hospitalized for a few days then will be at home to recuperate.

Marlaine Holmes had surgery Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Wesley Medical Center to repair a broken hip. She was transferred from Wesley Hospital on Monday to Our Lady of Lourdes Rehabilitation Center for a few days.

Hazel Fenster had knee replacement surgery at the Kansas Surgery and Recovery Center, Monday, June 15, 2009

Ryan, Emily and Kyle Bradbury will be moving to Madison, Kansas. Ryan accepted a position as superintendent/principal of the Madison-Virgil school district located just south of Emporia, KS. Ryan will start his new position July 1, 2009. He is currently the youngest superintendent in the state of Kansas. Emily is the granddaughter of Bill and Beaulah Eastman and Jake Lewis.


Beverly Sale was the high score winner of the first Wii Bowling Tournament at the Haysville Senior Center. Her team also won. Congratulations Beverly!

Teresa Hall will graduate high school! Commencement is Thursday, June 18, 2009

Shaunna Hall will be released from jail Monday, June 15 and allowed back into the Step Stone program.

Erin Hall will be coming to stay with Johnna for 10 weeks, arriving Wednesday, June 17, 2009. PTL!

THANK YOU

To my friend that left the food for my family and me . . . I want to thank you for your gift. I want you to know how much we appreciate your kindness. It’s nice to know that someone is thinking of us and looking out for us. We hope you are truly blessed.
Annette Beal and family

A very special thank you to the men of FCC for the delicious breakfast they prepared for the women of FCC on Saturday, June 13.

Thanks to Butch Morrell and Merrill Deck for replacing the broken board on the Merry-Go-Round.

CHURCH GROWTH

Pops for Pops

Join us as we celebrate our fathers with a cookout at the church on Father’s Day. Bring a side dish and /or dessert, lawn chairs and a good appetite. We provide everything else. This is a great opportunity to visit with others in the congregation and their families. We will eat at the back of the church around the new gazebo and in the shade of the
building. If it rains we will eat inside. Don’t forget! Be here Sunday, June 21 at 5:00 p.m. for “Pops for Pop.”

Cookies for a Cause

Our Cookies for a Cause is Union Rescue Mission for men. It’s an organization that has been in operation for 59 years helping men in desperate times turn their lives around. They believe in the saying “Feed me a fish and I’ll eat for a day. Teach me to fish and I’ll eat for a lifetime.” They believe that to help our community, we can’t put a “band-aid” on the problem. The mission is striving to take the homeless off the streets. They teach men ways to overcome their present lifestyle in order to keep today’s homeless from being tomorrow’s homeless. Next week we’ll tell you about some of the programs that the Mission has in place to accomplish this goal. If you want another list of needed items for the Rescue Mission, there will be some on the cookie table. If you are contributing by check, please make it out to Union Rescue Mission. Thank you in advance for your generous offerings.

GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS OFFERING ~ Sunday, June 28, 2009

Each year, near the anniversary of our loss from the tornado of May 3, 1998, we receive an offering to be given to a congregation that has had to endure the pain, grief, and challenge of rebuilding following a catastrophe. We refer to this special offering as the “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” offering. The church to receive this offering hasn’t been chosen at this time. This offering will be received on Sunday, June 28 and Sunday, July 5, 2009.

NOT BY BREAD ALONE

Based on the returned surveys, the following people completed their Bible reading commitment, and certificates were made available to them Sunday, June 14.

Completed the Whole Bible:

Dale Atkeson, Janice Church, Marsha Devan, Johnna Hall, Lenora Heath, George Lespagnard, Shirley Lieurance, Alma Murrow,
Carolyn Roberts, Joeann Strawder, Walter Strawder, Nancy Sturm, Scott Sturm, Angelie Vincent

Completed the New Testament:
Joyce Andrade, Plinio Andrade, Dee Deck, Merrill Deck, Beaulah Eastman, Bill Eastman, Ron Lewis, Skip Noordhoek and Betty Phillippe,

Completed Own Reading:

Willa Aldrich

From the comments received on the post-reading survey, it was apparent that participants, whether they completed their plan or not, were blessed by the reading of the Word.

If you weren’t at church to receive your certificate, it will be available on the table at the back of the sanctuary for a couple of more weeks. Also, if you completed your reading plan but your name is not on this list, please just give the office a call and a certificate will be prepared for you as well. Johnna Hall

FAMILY SUMMER REVIVAL SERIES

Wow. We were so amazed and excited by the tremendous turn out to last month’s Luau in Riggs Park. It was wonderful to see
so many of you there! (77 of you, in fact) Thank you for coming and supporting our efforts so completely.

Our second event in our series is scheduled for Sunday, June 28th at 7:00 p.m. We will be hosting an Ice Cream Social. We are calling the event Sundae Sunday. There is a sign up sheet on the table in the back of the sanctuary. If you could bring a batch of your favorite homemade ice cream, please indicate that on the sheet. Our committee will provide the toppings and the spoons! Hope to see you ALL there!

SCD CABINET MEETING

The General Board voted at the June 9, 2009 meeting to give permission for the SCD Cabinet to meet quarterly at First Christian Church of Haysville since we are centrally located for participating churches. The South Central District Cabinet meeting will be meeting at Haysville First Christian on Monday, June 22, 2009 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Dan and Laurie Everhart wish to announce their adoption of:

Ethan Rintoule Everhart

The adoption was finalized June 12, 2009.


We wish to thank all for your prayers and support. God has blessed us with two wonderful children, loving family and friends and we look forward to getting on with “normal” life. In Jesus’ name, Dan, Laurie, Elle and Ethan Everhart

2009 LEGACY OF JOHN BENEFIT DINNER

A good laugh helps with blood flow, supports the immune system, lowers blood sugar, improves relaxation and sleep, and lowers pain: laughter is the best medicine! Kansas Christian Home invites Disciples and friends to a night of laughter at the 2009 Legacy of John dinner, 6:00 p.m. July 18 at the Airport Hilton in Wichita. Christian comedian Mike Williams will bring the entertainment for the annual fund-raising event. Inspirational entertainer Mike Williams has been featured on network television, magazines, and in live performance. He will offer a dose of laughter in stressful times. The Legacy of John fund underwrites costs for residents of the Care Center and Independent Living community who have little or no personal resources, many of whom have outlived their funds. Today’s economic climate makes the Legacy of John even more important. Currently KCH has the highest percentage of Medicaid recipients in Newton. The L of J fund also helps provide a healthy and safe environment for all residents by providing upgrades and equipment that are beyond the normal budget, such as music and physical therapy equipment and the new wireless call system with tracking of responses. To attend the dinner, sponsor a table, or to volunteer, contact the Kansas Christian Home at 316- 283-6600 Ex. 113 or say “yes” when a table host contacts you.

GRAND CAMP (Grandparents)

Good news! Good news! Good news!

Grand Camp has proven to be so popular this year that we have run out of beds and spaces! So Grand Camp 2 is being added to the schedule for June 22- 24 (less than two weeks away). We realize this is not much notice. Or, maybe, given the Disciples tendency to register at the last minute, it is too much notice!

What we do know is that we already have approximately 13 planning to attend! If you know of other grandparents who would love to bring their grandchild/children for a terrific experience, please let them know of this new opportunity.

Campers should arrive Monday afternoon (1:00 pm). There will be an evening supper - 3 meals on Tuesday - and the camp will close following breakfast on Wednesday.

Registration Forms are on the website; however, we would appreciate receiving a phone call in the Topeka office letting us know of their intentions to attend. Thanks for spreading the good news! Paxton Jones

In This Issue

NOTE FROM PASTOR MILT

PRAYER LIST

DID YOU KNOW? . . .

THANK YOU

CHURCH GROWTH

GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS OFFERING ~ Sunday, June 28, 2009

NOT BY BREAD ALONE

FAMILY SUMMER REVIVAL SERIES

SCD CABINET MEETING

ANNOUNCEMENT

2009 LEGACY OF JOHN BENEFIT DINNER

GRAND CAMP (Grandparents)