Haysville FCC Newsletter 12-1-09

NOTE FROM THE INTERIM PASTOR

This being Monday, the first real work day after Thanksgiving, I am reflecting on the delightful Thanksgiving Dinner with my daughter Sharron, prepared for us by one of her sergeants and his wife. The food was delicious and the company was very enjoyable, with a football game on the television in the background. At the same time I am looking ahead to the various activities and responsibilities in my final two weeks of ministry with you. It has been a great run here in Haysville, one that will not soon be forgotten.

I have worked around computers for a number of years. I usually considered my computer as a tool, something I worked with in my business. I know there are many other uses for a computer, but I have not necessarily taken the time to learn them. I figure I was doing well just to know where the on and off switch was, and how to use the programs that were important or necessary to my business and life.

My daughter Sharron decided I need to expand the use of my computer in the social areas. She has taken great pride in developing a Facebook account for me. She has done a great job in creating this page for me, and adding some little tidbits from time to time. She even sent a message to me yesterday asking about my sermon and what took place in our worship service. I am aware there are a number of people in our congregation who have a Facebook page. I do not know all of the ends and outs of this program. I am trying to learn. I invite you to become friends on Facebook. We have become friends over this past year, and regardless where we go, we can still be friends.

Meanwhile, as we are all in the midst of transition, I would remind you of this verse in Psalm 27:14: “Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.”


December 1, 2010
Title: Prepare the Way
Text: Luke 3:1-6

Sunday, November 29, 2009
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $2,662.22
ATTENDANCE
Sunday School: 43 Worship: 91

VISITORS
Fredonia, KS: Edna Smith


 

PRAYER LIST

Dan Atkeson family, Jack Braden, Ernie Hurdle, Ed Carr, Lynnn Garrelts family, Tom VonFeldt, Teresa Hall, Kirby and Pat Barnes, Neva Middleton, Beulah Rees, George Hatcher, Shaunna Hall, DeAsia Harding, Shirlene Crain, Michael Galvan family, Janet Goldwater, Mary Jane Bell, Shannon Lisk, Anetta Kay Webster, Annette Beal, Pat Falley, Mary Ellen Shockey, Eric Daly, Stacey Estes, Liz Shank, Evelyn Wood, Don Wood, Dick Eastman, Andy Andrew, Katie Walston, Betty Lewis, Lawrence Delana, Hazel Mayes, Butch Church, Ralph Thomas, Mary Ann Morgan

Butch Church had brain surgery Saturday, November 21 at St Francis Hospital. He was moved on Monday, November 30 to Our Lady of Lourdes for rehab. Please continue your prayers for Butch, Janice and family.

Please pray for my cousin Andrea Manzaro and her two young children who lost their husband/dad to kidney disease the day before Thanksgiving. Jennifer Jimenez


 

THANK YOU

Surgery is over and I’m on the road to recovery. Praise God, everything was benign. Thank you to Pastor Milton, Dee and Merrill, Marsha and all the rest of my wonderful church family for the prayers and well wishes. God bless you all!
Michelle Wegner

Thank you to everyone who helped with the “Hanging of the Greens.” Property Committee

Thank you to everyone who helped to make the Thanksgiving dinner a huge success. Church Growth

Thank you to all the men who gave their time to help us move. They worked hard and gave their Saturday holiday weekend to serve. We are so blessed! Jay and Dartha


 

PRAISE THE LORD . . . DID YOU KNOW?

Andrew Marsh, Haysville Middle School, was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society.

Andrew Marsh qualified for the 12 and under AYSO national soccer team for boys. They will compete in a tournament July 4-11 in Florida.

Morgan Wegner, Haysville West Middle School was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society.

Linda Bergeson got a job and will be moving to Topeka!


 

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

D.J. and Cassy Grayson announce the birth of their son Cyaveion David Eugene Grayson

He was born Thanksgiving Day, November26, 2009

8 lbs. 6 oz. ~ 19 inches in length

Cyaveion is also welcomed to the family by his sister DeAndra.
Mother and son are home and doing well.

Johnna Hall is the proud grandmother.


 

NEW MEMBER

Connie Tucker came forward Sunday, November 22, 2009 to place her membership with First Christian Church. Connie and her son Riley have been active in our church the past year. We welcome her to our church family.

 

TO MY CHURCH FAMILY

You are cordially invited to an
Eagle Scout Court Of Honor

For

Alexander William Marsh

Presented by
Boy Scouts of America, Troop 895
Saturday, December 12, 2009
6:30 P.M.
Haysville Christian Church
1306 West Grand
Haysville, Kansas

The Scouts, Leaders and Members of the Committee of Boy Scout Troop 895 take great pleasure in announcing that: Having completed the requirements for, and having been examined by an Eagle Scout Board of Review

Alexander William Marsh was found worthy of the rank of Eagle Scout. In honor of this achievement, an Eagle Scout Court of Honor will be held and we hope you will be able to attend this special event.




 

CHURCH GROWTH

Cookie Exchange

Ladies! Our annual cookie exchange will be on Sunday, December 6th at 2:00 p.m. Bring three dozen homemade cookies or candies to exchange with others. We are going to fix plates of cookies for our shut-ins, so bring an extra dozen for them. This is a fun way to share your favorite recipe with others and go home with lots of different kinds of goodies for your family and others in our church. Be sure to bring an extra plate or container to put your new cookies in.

Carry-in Dinner for Pastor Milt

Be sure to mark December 13 on your calendar. It will be Pastor Milton’s last Sunday with us. We are going to have a carry-in dinner on that day. There will be more information about it next week.


 

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

You are invited to a Christmas Open House
Sunday, December 6, 2009 2:00 -5:00 p.m.
Ralph and Hazel Whitehouse-Morgan
17246 Bluestem Rd, Atlanta, KS
(1-620-394-2425)
DIRECTIONS: If you go to Douglas turn on Highway 77 and go north four miles to 170th St., which is a black top road. Go east ten miles to Bluestem Rd, turn south and go to the first entrance on the east side.

Or go to Highway 54 (Kellogg) go east of Augusta to the Haverhill exit. Go south seven miles to 170th St, turn east and go five miles to Bluestem Rd., then go south to the first entrance on the east side.


 

COMING EVENTS AT FCC

Saturday, December 5, 2009
7:30 a.m. Fellowship Breakfast

Monday, December 7, 2009
6:00 p.m. Evangelism Committee
7:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
8:00 p.m. Pastor’s Cabinet

Tuesday, December 8, 2009
7:00 p.m. Board Meeting


 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH ACTIVITIES

WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH ACTIVITIES WILL MEET WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009

 

PEN PAL

Are you interested in being a Pen Pal with an inmate at Larned Correctional Facility? This young man will be 38 years old in December and wants to be in touch with our church. If interested call Joeann Strawder at 524-3071.

 

CHRISTMAS OFFERING

CHRISTMAS OFFERING WILL BE RECEIVED DECEMBER 13 AND 20

 

First Christian Church • 7465 S. Meridian • Haysville • KS • 67060