IN SYMPATHY
Our sympathy is extended to Ted and Kathy Clubb and family upon the death of their son Randy.
THANK YOU
Thank
you to those who came out to help take down the Christmas decorations
and stayed to enjoy the New Year’s Eve get-together.
I have so much to be thankful for! Mom is doing OK and so is the
rest of the family. Christina’s baby is a little doll. I am truly
blessed to have such a great church family. I want to thank my friend
for the gift that was left in the nursery and my church for the gift at
Christmas and for helping me with some of my bills. May God bless you
and keep you. Annette Beal
DID YOU KNOW?
On
January 1st Janice Church and her daughter Cherri Blackwood attended
the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena, CA. This trip was Janice’s
Christmas gift from her husband Butch.
Connie Tucker's 98 year old grandma who still lives in her home was
found on the floor with carbon monoxide poisoning. She's alive, kicking
and doing well. It's a Christmas miracle!! Praise God.
In the Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books "real people share
real stories bringing hope, courage, inspiration and love to hundreds
of millions of people around the world." This Spring Nancy Sturm will
be published in two of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books: Teacher
Tales and Thanks Dad.
IT’S A BOY!
Jason and Rebecca (Eastman) Gray are proud to announce the birth of their son
William Jason Gray. (Will)
He was born January 1, 2010.
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
Men!
Have you been attending the men’s breakfast the 1st Saturday of each
month? Now is the time to make that a New Year’s resolution to attend
every month. We have good food, lots of fun and fellowship. This is a
good way to get acquainted with the men of FCC. See you Saturday,
January 9th at 7:30 a.m. We will meet on the 1st Saturday in February.
ELDER’S MEETING
There will be an Elder’s meeting Sunday, January 10 at 8:00 a.m. in the Seeker’s Sunday School classroom.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
It
is VERY IMPORTANT that you fill out your attendance EVERY Sunday! The
year end report reflects the number we had attending Sunday School this
past year. If you do not fill out your attendance sheet then we do not
have an accurate account of our attendance for the year.
PROJECT MAYHEM
The
next Project Mayhem event is January 15th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the
church. This is an unstructured fellowship event open to our community
youth. There will be games, snacks and fun. Hope to see you there!
Angelie Vincent
|
|
|
FROM THE PASTOR
Fellow Trail Blazers….
We have started our ascent to the summit. This past Lord’s Day we
started our series “Basic Gear for Life’s Journey” based on a couple of
mountain climbing experiences I encountered over the past few years and
drawn some spiritual applications. The first week we looked at the
nourishment a person needs to endure this spiritual journey, namely the
precious Word of God. Coming this week we will look at those making the
climb with us. Our lives are designed to best be lived out in authentic
community. In other words as we go through life and grow in the Lord,
we are to do life together, serving others. I’ll be sharing what it
means to live in “authentic” community much like we see so vividly in
Acts chapter two. Without a doubt seeing the church function in
community and unity is one of the greatest experiences we can know on
this earth. As we move forward together, I look with great expectation
as to how this will be lived out in the Haysville community.
I dream of a network of small home groups scattered all over our
community where people are serving and “doing life” together. One of
the most attractive things I can think of (and the thing that drew me
back to church so many years ago) is seeing the church grow smaller
through small groups. By growing smaller I mean when our church grew
smaller through a network of small groups, our worship gatherings
exploded with growth.
I’ll share more later, please make a double effort to be in the
worship gatherings this month to experience the excitement that is
building at First Christian Church!
In His Hands,
Jay
January 10, 2010
Title: Fellow Travelers- Spiritual Family
Text: Acts 2:38-42
Sunday, January 3, 2010
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $3,225.50
ATTENDANCE
Sunday School: 47 Worship: 116
VISITORS
Haysville, KS: Brandon and Patty Reed, Scott and Jennifer Gardner
Wichita, KS: Misti Shank and Hunter
|
|
PRAYER LIST
Dan
Atkeson family, Jack Braden, Ernie Hurdle, Lynn Garrelts family, Tom
VonFeldt, Teresa Hall, Kirby and Pat Barnes, Neva Middleton, George
Hatcher, Shaunna Hall ,DeAsia Harding, Shirlene Crain, Michael Galvan
family, Janet Goldwater, Mary Jane Bell, Shannon Lisk, Annette Beal,
Pat Falley, Anetta Kay Webster, Mary Ellen Shockey, Eric Daly, Stacey
Estes, Dick Eastman, Ron Brown, Mary Ann Morgan, Paul Smeltzer, Butch
Church, Bruce Ross, Karen Everhart, Ted and Kathy Clubb,
Jim Vargas, husband of Laura, is in St Joseph Hospital with a lung infection.
Roy Whitney fell on Saturday. He suffered cuts to his face but no broken bones.
Caleb Eastman’s apartment in Wichita burned. He lost everything he
owned in the fire. Caleb is the grandson of Bill and Beaulah Eastman.
Wally Sturm, father of Scott Sturm, has had a return of Lymphoma
cancer. More info will be known after a visit with his oncologist
Monday.
Prayers for a friend of Annette’s sister! She has a spot on her brain.
Mike Deck will be traveling to Hong Kong, China this week. Prayers for safe travel!
|
|
PRAYER CHAIN
The
Prayer Chain is a vital part of the Caring Ministry here at First
Christian. Our chain consists of a LEAD CALLER Mary Ellen Shockey. She
is responsible for calling the four separate calling units. Each
calling UNIT also has a lead person who is responsible for the people
on their list.
The Prayer Chain provides our members with a link of communicating
the needs of the congregation. If you are interested in becoming a part
of this ministry please call Mary Ellen Shockey at 524-3122 or Dee at
the office 524-5884. You can also e-mail the church office at fcchk@sbcglobal.net
When you have a prayer request call Mary Ellen first. If you can’t reach her, call Dee at the office 524-5884 or 524-6391.
|
|
CHURCH GROWTH
Family
fun night is Saturday, January 9th! 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 you bring from home. If your
children aren’t in to playing games, a DVD will be provided. See you
then.
|
|
FYI
Are
you ready for some football ???!!! Super Bowl Sunday will be here
before you know it . . . February 7 in fact. That means it is time for
our Super “Soup-er” Bowl chili/soup lunch and silent auction. This
year, all proceeds from this event will go towards the all church
summer mission trip to Matamoros Mexico. We are in need of items for
our silent auction. We’re looking for goods or services as well as new
or gently used items. If you have things to donate, please contact
Machaelle.
All youth activities will resume Wednesday, January 6 at 6:30 p.m.
|
|
LOOKING AHEAD
Saturday, January 9, 2010
7:30 a.m. Fellowship Breakfast
6:00 p.m. Family Fun Night
Monday, January 11, 2010
6:00 p.m. Evangelism Committee
7:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
8:00 p.m. Pastor’s Cabinet
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
7:00 p.m. Board Meeting
|
|
|
