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NOTE FROM THE INTERIM PASTOR
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Usually when a minister or a CEO departs, they like to let everyone
know of their accomplishments. Looking back over these past 11 ½ months
of ministry together, there are several things which we as a church can
celebrate.
First and foremost, our attendance for Sunday morning worship has
held up very well. Likewise our offerings have been very good as well.
These are two areas that have a way of dropping off during an interim
ministry. This is something for you as a church to celebrate.
Some things have happened in the life of the church that came to
fruition during my tenure. One of those is the work of Jennifer Jimenez
and David Walker. Jennifer takes care of our church’s website. If you
have not seen it lately, I encourage you to go on line and see this
fine work. One thing that Jennifer has added to the website is the
Sunday morning sermon. David records the sermon during our worship
service. Within hours Jennifer has it on our website. This is not only
a service for our people and shut-ins, but has the potential of
reaching a vast audience, beyond the Greater Haysville Area, to
wherever people have internet access. I have even let some of my
friends know about it, especially some of those who think I ought to
send them a tape of my sermon. The possibilities are endless when you
think about it. I even stopped to listen to one of my sermons.
It has been a good year for me. You folks have been so kind and
gracious. While I wait on the Lord for my next opportunity in ministry,
I will spend a little time in my home in Bellevue, Nebraska. It will
give me time to rest, take care of some things in my home, and possibly
do some writing. As I depart I would pray that you receive Jay and
Dartha Lewis with the same love and affection you have shown me.
This Sunday will be my last Sunday with you. It promises to be an
exciting day for all of us. I will sing a special solo, by request, in
keeping with the Christmas Season. I trust you will be here to share in
worship. It promises to be a great day.
Milton Bryarly, Interim Minister
December 13, 2009
Title: A Great Adventure
Text: Luke 1:26-38
Sunday, December 6, 2009
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $ 3,398.96
ATTENDANCE
Sunday School: 48 Worship: 100
VISITORS
Stephanie Vestering
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IN APPRECIATION
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“The Christian life is not so much a destination as a journey. God
travels with us always, and people join us along the way. There are
times of welcoming fellow travelers, and there are times of bidding one
another farewell. Sunday, December 13, 2009 we will be bidding Milton
Bryarly, our interim pastor, farewell and Godspeed.”
Please join together as a church family as we express our gratitude
to Milton for his faithful ministry, his leadership, his friendship,
for all that has been accomplished during his time with us, and as we
extend our best wishes to Milt as his journey leads him elsewhere.
It is important and right that we recognize these times of passage,
of endings and beginnings. We hope that as we gather together as a
family, that this special time will be a part of our remembered times
for Milt and for each of us as we reflect on this shared journey of
faith.
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PRAYER LIST
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Atkeson family, Jack Braden, Ernie Hurdle, Ed Carr, Lynnn Garrelts
family, Tom VonFeldt, Teresa Hall, Jeff Cox, 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, Paul Smeltzer, Dick Eastman, Hazel
Mayes, Lawrence Delana, Butch Church, Ralph Thomas, Paul Griswold
family, Sheila McThompson, Mary Ann Morgan, Pastor Milton, Jim Wiseman,
Judy Roberts
Keep Pat Barnes in your prayers as she has been in Galichia Hospital where they have been running heart and blood tests.
Prayers for safe travel for Mike Deck as he travels from Changsha, China! He is scheduled to arrive in Wichita on Wednesday.
Kimilia Hall (Teresa’s baby) had an abnormal hemoglobin test result. Johnna Hall
Wally Sturm had a needle biopsy procedure on a swollen lymph node in his neck on Monday.
Bailey Grace Merriman, Tehra Faidley’s great niece, was born
December 1st with a heart condition and will be having surgery in KC
this week.
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EAGLE SCOUT AWARD
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Alex Marsh will receive the rank of Eagle Scout at a ceremony Saturday,
December 12, 2009, 6:30 p.m. at the Haysville Christian Church.
Everyone is invited to attend.
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NEW BABY
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Derick and Christina (Pribble) Chandler announce the birth of their daughter
Raelynn Renea Chandler
She was born Friday, December 4, 2009 at 7:53 a.m.
She weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces and was 21 inches in length.
Proud aunts are Adrian and Raeven and proud uncle is Alex.
Even prouder is great-great aunt Annette.
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CHURCH GROWTH
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Family Fun Night
Family Fun Night is this Saturday, December 12th. Bring sandwiches,
soup or your favorite dish to share with others. We have such a great
time you ought to come join us. We start at 6:00 p.m. with dinner and
then play board games, dominoes or other games that families bring from
home. This Saturday, before playing games we will set up the tables and
chairs for the carry-in dinner on Sunday. We will need extra help with
this, so if anyone can come at 7:00 to help us, we would appreciate it.
Or better yet, come at 6:00 to eat dinner and then help with the
tables.
Carry-In Dinner for Pastor Milton
This Sunday, December 13th will be Pastor Milton’s last Sunday with
us. Following worship we will join together for a carry-in lunch. Each
family will need to bring a meat dish and a vegetable or salad. Cake
will be provided. Bring your food to the kitchen and the ladies will
take care of it for you. After lunch we would appreciate any help you
can give us with clean-up.
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REMINDER:
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A basket will be available if you would like to bring a “farewell,
thank you, or birthday” card for Milton. The cards will be presented to
him along with farewell gifts and birthday cake.
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FAMILY JAM
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Christmas Party
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday December 16
Come join us for Pizza and the premiere of the new VeggieTales movie
“Saint Nicholas: A Story of Joyful Giving”
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YOUTH CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
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“In the Eye of the Beholder”
Sunday, December 20, 2009
10:30 a.m.
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CHRISTMAS SPECIAL OFFERING
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“O Come All You Faithful” is the theme off the 2009 Christmas Special
Offering. Contributions given to the offering help support the work of
the Church’s 33 regional ministers as they work with new congregations,
transformed congregations and help prepare new leaders for ministry.
The offering will be received at First Christian December 13 and 20.
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