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NOTE FROM
THE INTERIM PASTOR
Going to a new place can be
interesting and exciting. That is how it has been for me here at
Haysville. My initial time with you has been getting acquainted with the
church and various committees, and learning about the many ministries and
activities of the church. Every time I go to a new place, I have to learn
the community as well, such as where the local grocery store is, and the
local hospitals.
It is also important to have an opportunity to get acquainted with
the families of the church, giving you an opportunity to tell your story.
To accomplish this I am making this priority ONE for the month of February.
I would like to meet and greet as many of our congregation as possible.
I am aware that many of our people have busy lives, and with that a
busy schedule. I understand that very well. I need your help to
accomplish this very important task. My schedule is very flexible.
Appointments can be most anytime during the day or evening. It will be
easier for me to work into your schedule.
I am asking that you make an appointment for the pastor to call in
your home. Just call the church office and we can work out a time for a
60-75 minute visit. It can be at a meal time if it works better for your
schedule, but not necessary. Refreshments are also not necessary. It
should be a time that is comfortable with your family. It is a get
acquainted time with no hidden agendas.
It is true; I do have a Wichita Map Books, which lists all of the
streets of Haysville, Derby and Wichita in it. However, directions to your
home would be helpful.
This can be very helpful and healthy for our ministry together at
Haysville.
Blessings be with you all.
Milton Bryarly, Interim Minister
Interim Pastor: Milton Bryarly
SUNDAY SERMON: February 1, 2009
Title: It’s Super!
Text: Mark 1:4-28
Sunday, January 25, 2009
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $2,676.97
ATTENDANCE
Sunday School: 59 Worship: 98
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PRAYER
LIST
Dan Atkeson family, Jack
Braden, Ernie Hurdle, Lynn Garrelts family, 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, Shirlene Crain, Randy and Shea Reust,
Kathleen Etheridge, Mary Jane Bell, Neva Middleton, Aaron Devan, Charles
Rodgers, Charlene Braden, Bonnie Hedden, Linda Wheeler, Molly Bridwell,
Earl Schwebeck, Mutt Schaeffer, Gary Devan.
The Men and Women Serving Our Country
Keep Pastor Milt and his family in your prayers.
Carolee Vinson, sister of Donna Atkeson, has been diagnosed with a
brain tumor. Keep the family in your prayers.
Beverly McCormick lost her job last week due to lay-off. Keep
Beverly and Joe in your prayers and others affected by the economy.
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GOOD
NEWS
Betsy Burke, Morgan Shetler
and Morgan Wegner were named to the Academic Excellence Honor Roll at
HWMS.
Allison Jerome was named to the Principal’s Honor Roll at HWMS.
Danielle Fox was named to the Principal’s Honor Roll at Haysville
Middle School.
Three answered prayers! My brother-in-law Gary Devan’s heart
by-pass surgery went well and he should be home today! My co-worker’s
father’s pathology report was benign tumors! I’m thanking God! And . .
. we are hearing from Aaron, he continues to be safe and well. Marsha Devan
Shea Reust is better this week but will be undergoing tests to try
to find out why she is not improving. She still has severe back pain.
Randy Reust
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KEY
RECALL
Due to concerns expressed
by our insurance company and the Haysville police department we find it
necessary to recall all keys to the church which have been issued.
If you have a key in your possession, please return it to the office
or see Jim Holmes.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you need to
get into the building after hours while we are collecting keys, call Jim
Holmes (524-8125) or Dee Deck (524-6391) and they will be happy to open the
door for you. We ask for your patience as we complete this task. Keys
will be returned at a later date.
Jim Holmes, Property Chairman
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VALENTINE
DINNER
During February we treat
our favorite honey and/or ourselves with gifts of love and special treats.
Often this includes dinner to your favorite restaurant. How about letting
us treat you to a great dinner catered by Chef Peggy and her crew. We will
also play Bingo with prizes big and small. This dinner will be here at the
church on Saturday, February 7, at 6:00 p.m. If you need a baby sitter,
some of our youth will be providing that service. The cost of this dinner
is $12.00 each. You may buy tickets at church next Sunday. If you are
writing a check, please make it out to Lenora Heath. Please join us for an
evening of great food and fellowship and celebration of this wonderful
holiday. Church Growth
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ATTENTION
LADIES
The Beth Moore bible study
“Breaking Free” will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday nights at the church.
We hope to begin meeting on February 10, 2009. If interested, please call
Kathy Clubb ASAP. We will be ordering books and need a count. Thanks,
Kathy
KATHY CLUBB’S THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY GROUP WILL NOT MEET UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE.
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EVANGELISM COMMITTEE MEETING
6:00 p.m. Monday, February
2, 2009
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REMINDER
February 1, 2009 is Youth
“SOUPER” BOWL and SILENT AUCTION Sunday at First Christian.
Come early so you will have time to look at the items that are
available in the narthex for the silent auction. Soup and chili will be
served following worship. Donations accepted
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NOT BY
BREAD ALONE
Believe it or not, Sunday
will mark the beginning of the 4th and Final Quarter of our Bible reading
program. If you didn’t receive your new reading tent this past Sunday,
you’ll find it at the back of the Sanctuary. Reading consistently can be
hard to stick with, but many of you have and can testify to the rewards.
If you’ve fallen behind, get your tent anyway and keep reading. You’ll
eventually catch up. And, you know, the Word isn’t going to change in
the meantime.
Your Stewardship Committee
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DISCIPLES
MISSION FUND
First Christian
participates in these four special offerings plus two other offerings. Our
first offering in 2009 will be Week of Compassion in February. Disciples
are called to witness to God and serve as stewards of God’s creation.
Disciples Mission Fund keeps the big picture before us as we serve through
the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Through our pooling of mission
dollars, we remember our partnership with God in extending the experience
of abundant life to all God’s children. Sharon Watkins, General
Minister/President Disciples Mission Fund is our faith community’s method
of outreach giving. Your gifts support a global network for mission
including: preaching, teaching, evangelizing, caring and sharing and for
receiving experience and expertise among the whole family of God. Disciples
operate this global outreach network through 10 general ministries, 33
regions, 21 institutions of higher education and 9 other related
ministries.
Our Four Special Offerings
Four Special Offerings are received as designated Disciples Mission
Fund contributions for particular ministries in support of our vision and
include:
~Easter for general church ministries implementation of Disciples
Mission Imperative to strengthen congregations for mission;
~Pentecost for new church development and is divided equally between
the New Church Ministries Office and the region in which it was
contributed;
~Thanksgiving for higher education in support of leader development;
and
~Christmas for regional church ministries remains in the region
where it is contributed to also support the Mission Imperative.
Our Two Other Offerings
In addition to these four offerings, funds for the following
specified Disciples ministries are received:
~Week of Compassion offerings for disaster relief
~Reconciliation Mission offerings for becoming an
anti-racist/pro-reconciling church.
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WEEK OF
COMPASSION
“Where your treasure is,
there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21).
For God, we are treasure: “You are children of the Lord your God.
... the Lord has chosen [you]to be his people, his treasured possession”
(Deuteronomy 14:1-2). One of the gifts of being God’s children is that
sometimes we are called to be “treasure tenders” for God. We are
invited to tend God’s treasures beyond our congregation by participating
in Week of Compassion. Life can be tough at times. Hurricanes, tornadoes
and tsunamis smash communities to bits. Wars and ethnic conflicts shatter
the very foundations of life, shoving people out of their homes and
countries. Persistent hunger, poverty, lack of education, and ill health
shrivel the life and dry the spirit. The current economic crisis right here
at home leaves us all feeling a bit uncertain. But we can do something
respond! Through Week of Compassion, we gently and effectively care for
God’s treasures. By sharing some of our earthly treasure—our money, our
time, our energy—decisive aid can be sent when disaster strikes. Refugees
receive help as they rebuild their lives. We help people help themselves
through education, health care, tools, seeds, and resources to improve
community infrastructure. And the sharing is mutual. When we care for
people, we can be transformed by experiencing the presence of God. Seeing
what others (or we ourselves) have lost, we are reminded what matters most
in life. Seeing what others live through, we’re inspired to live
courageously. Seeing that new life is possible, our hope rises. Our
treasure is doing God’s will, loving God, and loving God’s treasured
people, so we all “may take hold of the life that really is life”
(1Timothy 6:19b). Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart
will be also” (Matthew 6:21). May you find your treasure, and your heart,
by sharing resources and changing lives with a generous gift to Week of
Compassion. (Disciples Home Mission)
Please join us at First Christian in sharing your treasure February
15 and 22, 2009.
Week of Compassion: Sharing Resources. Changing Lives
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ADDITIONS
AND CORRECTIONS
Alex Devan
Apt # 36-202
Telephone # 993-1158
Pastor Milt’s Telephone Number 316-440-8602
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