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FROM THE PASTOR
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B r- r- r- r- r . . . it’s cold outside! On well, it’s
winter. That’s what we can expect in Kansas.
Seasons generally do have an effect on us. It’s the
Christmas season. How does that affect us? One of the Christmas carols
includes the phrase, “Tis the season to be jolly.” So it is. However,
if we let it, the Christmas season can include a lot of frustration and
anxiety. Thankfully, one of the powers God gave us is the power to make
choices. Consequently, how we experience the Christmas season, in the
final analysis, depends on our choice. Granted, circumstances have their
influences on us. Significant losses can not be ignored—the loss of
loved ones, the loss of a job, the loss of a home, for instance. Yet, the
true meaning of Christmas is not diminished by any of these.
The heart of Christmas is the birth of our Savior. The world
needed and continues to need a Savior. Because of God’s love Jesus came
to save us. Whatever other choices we make, it is imperative to choose
Jesus as our Savior and Lord.
George
Pastor: Dr. George J. Lespagnard
SUNDAY SERMON: December 21, 2008
Title: Peace
Text: Colossians 3:12-17
Sunday, December 14, 2008
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $3,233.00
ATTENDANCE
Sunday School: 51 Worship 106
VISITORS
Maize, KS: Dennis Downes and family
Wichita, KS: Linda Wheeler
El
Dorado, KS: Hayden Wheeler
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PRAYER LIST..... DID YOU KNOW? . . . THANK
YOU
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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, Carol
Fether, Bill and Kathleen Etheridge, Mary Jane Bell, Josh Ratcliffe, Falley
family, Todd and Anne Lewis, Pete Andrade, Stephen Lieurance,
Sympathy to the families of Lola Jayne and Arnold Fether
The Men and Women Serving Our Country
PRAYER REQUEST THIS WEEK
Lyle Haug had a massive heart attack.
John Gubitz broke his shoulder.
Family of Roger Culver who suffered a fatal heart attack.
Plinio and Joyce Andrade are traveling to AZ this week.
Stephen Lieurance will have a CAT scan Wednesday.
Joel Rodriguez broke his leg.
DID YOU KNOW? . . .
Marlene Fether has a new great grandson born December 10, 2008. He
is the son of Brian and Emily Wiles. His name is Scott Alexander Wiles.
He weighed 8lb. 2oz. and was 19 ½ inches in length. His big brother and
sister are Dylan and Hollie.
THANK YOU
Thank you to Machaellle and the youth for Sunday’s “An
Untraditional Traditional Christmas Pageant” program.
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RETIREMENT RECEPTION
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You are Invited to a
RETIREMENT RECEPTION
To Honor
George and Anita Lespagnard for 52 years of serving God and the
Church
January 4, 2009
2-4:00 p.m.
First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
7465 S Meridian
Haysville, Kansas
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EVANGELISM AWARD
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An Evangelism Award was recently received from Disciples Home
Mission (DHM), Indianapolis, IN
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IMPORTANT DATE
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FOLLOWING WORSHIP ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2008 THERE WILL BE A
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TO VOTE ON THE 2009 BUDGET AND CHURCH OFFICERS.
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CHURCH GROWTH
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WE NEED YOUR HELP! We still need 6 or 7 families to sign up for
5-6 dozen cookies for January 4th. See Lenora or call the church office if
you can bake cookies for us. Thanks!
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FROM THE MAILBOX
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First Christian Church, Erie, Kansas
Dear Pastor George,
Your church sent us your “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
offering to help rebuild our church after the July 2007 flood. We are
eternally grateful to all the help we received.
Your letter about the special offering inspired us to start our
own annual offering which we took on our year anniversary of the flood. We
raised over $3,000.00!
I just wanted to take a moment to let you know that your
offering was a ripple that touched us and we’re passing it on. By the
way, we are calling our offering the “Pass It On” offering.
Thanks again! Sincerely, Gayle Ballard, Church Secretary
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CHRISTMAS OFFERING ~ December 21
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“God Has Done Great Things” Luke 1:47-55
The regional church is as strong and as faithful as the Christians
who comprise its local congregations. Therefore YOU are a significant part
of all that we do to minister together in Christ’s name. YOU are making a
difference in this region and in the world through your active
participation in your church and by your generous gift to the Christmas
Offering, 100 percent of which supports the mission and ministries of the
Kansas Region. Together we are raising up Christian leaders for today and
tomorrow. Thank you for contributing to the Christmas Offering! (Copied)
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NEW YEAR’S EVE GET-TOGETHER
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Join us Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 9:00 p.m. to take down
the Christmas decorations.
Bring treats to share and we will play games to welcome in the New
Year.
NEWSLETTER WILL NOT BE PRINTED NEXT WEEK!
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Wedding Reception
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Jack and Betty (Roeser) Riemer
invite you to their Wedding Reception:
January 3, 2009 - 3:00 PM
Haysville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
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