FROM THE INTERIM PASTOR

Sometime ago I heard this statement: NOTHING HAPPENS, YOU MAKE IT HAPPEN! The Bible is full of great stories. Some of these stories or themes of these stories have been the subject for movies or television shows. While we like to hear these stories over and over again, there is a point or lesson in them.

The story of the Rich Young Ruler in Luke 18:18 is one of those stories we like to hear. We like the story because it is does not seem like one that relates directly to us. After all, most of us would consider that we are in the middle somewhere, and not necessarily people who are rich. This man asks Jesus, “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” There is an air to this story that suggests this man thought he could give something, like money or land or buildings to Jesus. What we miss is, Jesus did not need his money or his possessions. Jesus was after his most prized possession, himself. Romans 12:1 tells us “to present your bodies as living sacrifices.”

This is an exciting congregation, with a number of interesting programs. Among them are our Sunday School and Youth programs. Our church believes these are a very important part of our church program. I have found three words that we need to weave into our vocabulary: ENGERY – COMMITMENT and SACRIFICE. These words are important for both the leaders as well as those we strive to lead.

In a society where we put heavy emphasis on individualism, it is important to know how important we are to one another. We need one another, and together we make a difference in our community of faith.

Blessings be with you all. Milton Bryarly, Interim Minister

SUNDAY SERMON
August 30, 2009
Title: Spiritual Food for Daily Living—Love
Text: John 13:34-35
Baptismal Service
Teacher Recognition

Sunday August 23, 2009
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $1,981.50

ATTENDANCE
Sunday School: 58 Worship: 104


VISITORS
Haysville, KS: Don Larsen
California: Cody Larsen

PRAYER LIST

Dan Atkeson family, Jack Braden, Ernie Hurdle, Lynn Garrelts family, Tom VonFeldt, Shirlene Crain, Ed Carr, Ed Bull, Kirby and Pat Barnes, Neva Middleton, Beulah Rees, George Hatcher, Teresa Hall, Shaunna Hall, Shirlene Crain, DeAsia Harding, Janet Goldwater, Mary Jane Bell, Shannon Lisk, Anetta Kay Webster, Annette Beal, Michael Galvan family, Shea and Randy Reust, Pat Falley, Michelle Colgan, Shawn Sturm, Mike Deck, Mary Ellen Shockey, Linda Sanders, Ralph Morgan, Kaley Eastman, Caleb Eastman, Pedro Perez, Vada McMillan family, Charles and Marsha Archer

Nancy Sturm will be having some tests run on Wednesday for stomach discomfort.

THANK YOU

I want to thank my friend that knows just when I need help the most. I am blessed to have a friend like you. Thank you for helping me to carry my burdens. May God bless you! Annette and family

Thank you to Ann Everett for playing the piano for us on Sunday, August 16.

Butch and I had a wonderful trip to Massachusetts to the lovely wedding of our grand daughter Amanda. Thank you for your prayers for a safe trip. Janice Church

Just a note of thanks for the items you have brought for the Ronald McDonald houses in Wichita. Next Sunday will be your last opportunity to bring additional items for this cause. We will be taking them to the Midtown House on N. Emporia on Monday or Tuesday of next week.

DID YOU KNOW? . . .

Mary Ellen Shockey and her son, Duane, went to Nebraska to visit Anetta Kay Webster who is a patient at Madonna Rehab Hospital. Continue to keep the family in your prayers.

Shawn Sturm found a job! He received his last paycheck from the old job on August 1 and started the new job, a paraprofessional at a local high school, last Monday. Doesn’t God have great timing? Scott and Nancy Sturm

Ted and Kathy Clubb are expecting another great grand baby in April.

NEW MEMBER

Andrew Marsh came forward Sunday, August 23, 2009 to place his membership with First Christian. Andrew’s parents, Ken and Birgit and brother Alex are already members at FCC. Andrew has been active in youth and other activities in our church. His plans are to be baptized Sunday, August 30, 2009. We welcome him as a member of our church family.

CHURCH GROWTH

Ladies! This coming Friday the 28th is the UFO/Craft Night. Please join us for the first couple of hours to help us put together jars of layered bean soup, tea and cocoa mixes. We do this every year to help the Kansas Christian Home in Newton with their annual bazaar. Come around 7:00-7:15 and we will start then. It is always so much fun working together for such a good cause. Peggy Smith will share a very east pattern with any lady who embroideries to make items for the bazaar. Please let her know if you are interested in helping.

SCHEDULE CHANGE

Changed from Monday, September 7
to MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
6:00 p.m. Evangelism Committee
7:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
8:00 p.m. Pastors Cabinet

Changed from September 8
to TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
7:00 p.m. Board Meeting

SECRET PLACE

The last date to order the 2010 Secret Place devotional booklet will be Wednesday, August 26. If you are planning to order and haven’t done so, please order now as late subscriptions will not be added after the order has been sent.

TEACHER APPRECIATION SUNDAY

This Sunday, August 30th, we will have the opportunity during our worship service to pay homage to our volunteer teachers and leaders. Please take some time this week and write a brief note to thank them for their dedication and commitment to sharing their love of Christ to others through this incredibly worthy ministry.

There are baskets on a table in the back of the sanctuary where you can put these notes to be collected and then distributed to the recipients. Please take advantage of this opportunity to say “thanks”!

Annette Beal--------------Nursery
Angelie Vincent------High School
Angie Chadd--------------Pre K-K
Margo Walker--------Cornerstone
Peggy Chadd-------------Pre K-K
Marsha Devan-------Seekers/Wednesday a.m. Bible Study
Janice Church------------1-3
Jason Chadd----------WNL ~K-5
Michelle Wegner---------4-5
Kathy Clubb-----------Women’s Bible Study
Jesse Shetler-------------Middle School

YOUTH MINISTRY FORUM

Well . . . we’ve got our work cut out for us, but thanks to the 25 individuals who attended Sunday’s youth ministry forum, we now have several goals and strategies for building and maintaining a successful Sunday School program for our church, and a great beginning for our Wednesday night K-5 program. Many, many thanks to those who attended the meeting and hung in there to the end! Whew!

BRING A FRIEND SUNDAY

By now you are aware that September 20th has been designated as BRING A FRIEND SUNDAY for First Christian Church in Haysville. The beginning place is for every member and friend of the church to put this important date on your calendar.

You are asked to consider bringing a friend for this special Sunday. The question might be, “Who is a friend?”

A friend might be closer to you than you think. It may be a spouse or someone in your home that is away from the fellowship and spiritual nurturing of the church. It may be someone you work with, or are very close to in some other way. It may be a person who claims to be a Christian, but has dropped out of church for various reasons. This might be the perfect opportunity to lead them back to the road of faith.

I heard the story of a lady in a church that was having a Bring A Friend Sunday. She was talking with her hairdresser on this subject. After a brief discussion, the hairdresser answered the lady by saying, “I would love to go to worship with you.” You never know who you might lead.

You will hear more about Bring A Friend Sunday in worship and in the weekly newsletter. Stay tuned.

ADDRESS CORRECTION

Plinio and Joyce Andrade
899 E Mayfield Cir
San Tan Valley, AZ 85243.

SUNDAY BRUNCH

THE 5TH SUNDAY BRUNCH SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 30TH HAS BEEN CANCELLED.