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FROM THE PASTOR
Each year, in October or early November, we
celebrate CONSECRATION SUNDAY. “Consecration Sunday” is a stewardship
program which encourages members and friends of the church to recognize how
important financial giving is in order for the church to fulfill its
various ministries within the church, within the community and around the
world. Much of the church’s ministry is personal in nature: teaching,
leading in other ways, assisting, carrying out the duties required by an
elected office, calling on visitors, visiting the homebound and others with
needs, offering help and hope. Many of the church’s ministries, however,
cannot be accomplished without money: e.g. salaries and the
ministries/missions of our various committees/teams, all of which are
factored into an annual budget.
Consecration Sunday this year is October 26. Between now and
then we need to pray, plan, seek God’s guidance and be ready with our
decision for our intended giving to the church’s ministries/missions in
2009. The effectiveness of the church depends on both God and those who
love and faithfully serve Him.
George
Pastor: Dr. George J. Lespagnard
SUNDAY SERMON: October 12, 2008
Title: The Church—Who We Are and What We Do
Text: I Peter 2:4-10; 4:7-11
Sunday, October 5, 2008
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $4,946.68
ATTENDANCE:
Sunday School: 56 Worship: 98
VISITORS
Haysville, KS: Angela Shockey, Clyde Braswell family
K.C. Ayala
Tecumseh, KS: Dean and Judy Swibold
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PRAYER LIST
Dan Atkeson family, Jack Braden, Ernie Hurdle, Lynn
Garrelts family, Inez Agers, Jim West,Tom VonFeldt, Ed and Pat Carr, George
and Susan Hatcher, Kirby and Pat Barnes, Aaron Devan, Elijah and Jeremiah
Atkeson, Beulah Rees, Tony Brocato, Matthew Proctor, Shaunna Hall, DeAsia
Harding, Jim Elliott, Janet Goldwater, Shirlene Crain and family, Alisha
Reed, Shea Reust, Joe Golemdoski, Duane Poulter, Ruth Curless, Craig Hale,
Charles Rodgers
The Men and Women Serving Our Country
Ruth Curless’ knee surgery went well and she is recuperating at
home.
Keep Kira Valentin in your prayers as she makes a business trip to
China.
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THANK YOU
Dear Church Family, Thank you for your prayers and
support during Aaron’s two month training at Nellis AFB in Nevada. He
arrived safely home this past Sunday and is enjoying a week off work. He
will be here with me in England until sometime in January when he and the
rest of his squadron will deploy for four months to Afghanistan.
It was good to see many of you during our recent visit. We
appreciate the love and support that is continually shown us. Thank you
for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. In Christ’s Love, April and
Aaron Devan
Thank you to Mary Ellen Shockey for polishing the silver serving
set.
Thanks Jim Holmes and Merrill Deck for trimming the rose bushes.
Thanks to all the men who participated in the 5th Tuesday dinner and
meeting to make it a wonderful success.
A special thank you to the Women of Faith, from Faith Christian
Church for the beautiful music!
Your contribution in support of South Central District ministries is
appreciated.
Peggy Mark, Administrative Assistant South Central District
We want to thank everyone for the cards, visits and most of all your
prayers. Randy and Shea Reust
Thanks to Phyllis Rafler for the book of stamps!
Thank you for your gift of $410.50 to Kansas Christian Home on
9/26/08. Legacy of John gifts are essential to carry on the mission of
providing excellent care in a loving Christian community. Linda Hill,
Director of Development (KCH)
Thank you for your gift of $412.50 to Tennyson Center for Children
at Colorado Christian Home. Bob Cooper, CEO
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WELCOME NEW BABY
Shaunna Hall announces the birth of her daughter
DeLicia Kaye LeeVette Harding
October 6, 2008
She weighed 6 lbs. 8 oz. and was 18 inches in length.
Mother and baby are doing great!
Johnna Hall is the proud grandmother.
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PRAISE THE LORD! DID YOU KNOW?
Trevor Holmes, grandson of Jim and Marlaine Holmes
has been selected as a candidate for homecoming king at Augusta High
School, Augusta, KS.
Austen Mundell was among the students from Sedgwick County suburban
high schools that were honored by the University of Kansas Alumni
Association and KU Endowment. Students were named Kansas Honor Scholars
for being in the top 10 percent of their class. They were selected
regardless of classes taken, occupational plans or higher educational
goals. Austen is a senior at Campus High School. (Wichita Eagle)
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CHANGE OF ADDRESS
George and Susan Hatcher
Larksfield Place Health Care Center
2828 N Governeour St.
Wichita, KS 67226
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YOUTH NEWS
C.I.A.
Wow! What a great turn out of Special Agents at last week's
Wednesday meeting for youth ages K-5th grade. An excited and sweaty,
(oops! Machaelle forgot to turn on the air) Commander in Chief, Jason
Chadd, reported that the new group of CIA (Christians in Action) operatives
had accepted their missions and were ready to proceed. CIA meets every
Wednesday from 6:00-7:15 p.m. Note to all agents: Don't forget to bring
your password notebook and sunglasses! See you there!
Family Jam Trunk or Treat
Q: Why did the elephant come home early from vacation?
A: Because he forgot to pack his trunk! Ha, ha!
Don't get caught in the same predicament! Start gathering your
decorations for the annual trunk or treat parade and contest which will
take place on Wednesday, October 29th. You can be as simple or elaborate
as you would like…but please take the time to register your vehicle with
Machaelle to help with the organization and safety aspects of the event.
Forms are available at the church. Prizes will be awarded, so let's see a
little healthy competition get started!
Don't forget to come to the October Family JAM session that same
night…October 29th. Our youth will be serving their delicious sloppy joes
and sides and then leading a short worship service. It promises to be a
"magical" night! RSVP today!
Cards and Calendars
If you are looking for a truly beautiful wall calendar or set of
stunning inspirational greeting cards, let us help you out! Orders for
these two products from God's Creation are being taken through the month of
October. Stop by the table in the entryway and put in your order today!
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Tables of Eight
This is a reminder that Sunday, October 12 at 6:00 p.m. there will
be a carry-in dinner at the church to organize the next groups for Tables
of Eight. For those who can’t attend the dinner but wish to be included
in a group there is a sign up sheet on the table in the sanctuary.
Tables:
The two small (4ft) tables are not used in the office anymore!
Please return them in the storage room, not the office.
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CHURCH GROWTH
Cookies for a Cause—October
Once again we are joining the Haysville Community Outreach and the
other churches in Haysville to provide a Thanksgiving dinner for families
in need. We know this may seem a little early to be asking for money for
turkeys but Thanksgiving is around the corner. If you would like to donate
by check please make the check out to Haysville Community Outreach and
indicate that it’s for Thanksgiving turkeys. Thanks in advance for all
the ways you support all the causes. Money will be collected on Sunday,
October 12 when we celebrate with cookies and lemonade.
Family Fun Night
This coming Saturday the 11th is Family Fun Night. Bring soup,
sandwiches or your favorite dish and enjoy an evening of good food and
fellowship. If you have a favorite board game, bring it too. For the
children who don’t want to play games, we will be showing a DVD. Dinner
starts at 6:00 p.m. See you there!
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ELDERS
Elders are available for individual prayer concerns
and needs! Let one of them know and they will meet you in the library
following worship. If you need any of them at any other time just give
them a call.
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CONSECRATION SUNDAY—OCTOBER 26,
2008
Blessed Be the Lord God
—Luke 1:68
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