Weekly Record
Pastor: Dr. George J. Lespagnard
December 14, 2008
Youth Christmas Program
Sunday, December 7, 2008
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $10,889.81
ATTENDANCE
Sunday School: 56 Worship: 114
VISITORS
Council Grove, KS: Bill and Carol Downes
Derby KS: Scott, Denise, Aaron and Ana Sawyer
Naussica Shinkle
Wedding Bells
Jake Lewis and Betty Tolman were married Saturday,
December 6, 2008 at the Haysville Nazarene Church
Best Wishes to Jake and Betty!
IT’S A GIRL
Clayton and Amanda Lewis announce the birth of their
daughter
Maddie Joleen Lewis
She was born December 8, 2008 at Wesley Hospital
Maddie weighed 6 lbs. 9½ oz. and was 19 inches in length.
Mother and baby are doing fine.
Grandparents are Ron and Christy Lewis and John and Donnie Ward.
Great Grandpa is Jake Lewis
Great Grandma is Coyla Kenyon
THANK YOU
Thank you to the wonderful FCC cookie makers for the
cookies you brought to me. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness. Mary
Ellen Shockey
Thank you for the donation of gifts and money you sent to Kansas
Christian Home to use for the residents at Christmas. The gifts you sent
will surely be used for the benefit of our residents. Linda Hill, Director
of Development
DID YOU KNOW? . .
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Johnny Burke received 3rd place in the Campus
Invitational Varsity Wrestling tournament yesterday.
Dad and Betty were married yesterday! Ron Lewis
COATS! COATS!
COATS!
The men of FCC are still collecting coats for the
homeless. Bring your coats to church and they will be taken to Fairview
Christian Church.
DECEMBER FAMILY
JAM
Christmas Party
6-8:00 p.m.
Menu: Pizza
(Donations are accepted)
Please sign up in the foyer by December 17, 2008.
Come enjoy food, fun, fellowship and greetings from a special
guest.
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FROM THE PASTOR
 “Joy to the
World! The Lord is come . . . .” This is the way Isaac Watts begins his
beloved Christmas card written in 1719. Whatever other emotions accompany
celebrating the birth of Christ, certainly joy is among them. There is
darkness in the world because of sin—missing the mark that God has set
for us. Jesus was well aware of his mission. One way he stated that
mission is recorded in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. Whoever
follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of
life.”
Watts continues verse one of “Joy to the World” by saying,
“Let earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare Him room . . . .”
This is the key to experiencing joy: Let earth receive her King. Let every
heart prepare Him room.
This joy beyond measure is available to all who receive Jesus as
their Savior and Lord.
JOY TO THE WORLD. The Lord has come!
George
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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,
Beulah Rees, George and Susan Hatcher, Tony Brocato, Kirby and Pat Barnes,
Elijah and Jeremiah Atkeson, Matthew Proctor, Shaunna Hall, DeAsia Harding,
Janet Goldwater, Neva Middleton, Shirlene Crain, Randy and Shea Reust, Inez
Agers, Bill and Kathleen Etheridge, Mary Jane Bell,
The Men and Women Serving Our Country
PRAYER REQUESTS THIS WEEK
Jason Wegner has health concerns and Morgan Wegner has strep.
Mary Mortensen’s 16 year old grandson, Steven Mortensen, has a
heart murmur.
Todd and Ann Lewis will be going to Kansas City on Tuesday for a
second opinion on pregnancy complications.
Josh Ratcliffe ~ job site accident—lost toes on one foot. Prayers
for surgery recovery and positive outlook!
Pat Carr and Inez Agers are in the hospital.
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RECEPTION
After 52 years of Service to God and the Church
Dr. George J. Lespagnard is beginning his retirement
Please join us as we honor George and Anita with a reception
Sunday, January 4, 2009
2-4 o’clock PM
First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
7465 South Meridian
Haysville, Kansas
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CHURCH
GROWTH
Family Fun Night
This coming Saturday the 13th will be Family Fun Night. Bring some
soup, sandwiches or your favorite dish to share with others. Following
dinner we play board games, cards or dominos. If the children don’t care
to join us for games, they may watch a DVD. Join us at 6:00 p.m. for a fun
evening of good food and fellowship.
Cookies for a Cause
There will be no cookies for a Cause this December. We will be
celebrating though, with cookies and drinks this Sunday, December 14
following the youth Christmas program.
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FROM THE E-MAIL
FILE
Dear Church Family,
I would like to thank you and invite you to celebrate our Lord's
birth this season. Over 35 years ago I was blessed to be able to gain
confidence to offer praises to the Lord through music. Music became a way
for me to minister and tell people about my faith. Without the support of
my parents and your church I would not be the person I am today.
Therefore, I would like to invite you to see the fruits of your labors. My
church family here in Edmond, Oklahoma presents an annual praise to God
called "One Incredible Moment." It is truly a ministry, as it depicts
Christ’s Life from the manger to the cross to the resurrection. The
narration is by Max Lucado and the music is inspirational. I would like to
invite you all to join us and bring someone you would like to bring to
Christ. Edmond is a 2 hour drive on I-35. The presentations are Friday,
Saturday and Sunday, December 12, 13, 14, at 7:00 p.m. and are free. The
doors to the sanctuary open at 6:30 p.m. I hope many of you can come and
enjoy this gift that is a result of your gift to me long ago.
May God Bless You All, Cheri (Church) Blackwood
One Incredible Moment
A Musical Drama of Our Savior’s Birth, Life, Death & Resurrection
Performances at 7:00 PM
December 12- 13- 14
First Presbyterian Church of Edmond, OK
First Christian Church will receive the Christmas offering December
14 and 21.
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