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FROM THE PASTOR
Benediction
We go into the world today in peace and love.
We proclaim the Good News of Christ with courage.
We hold on to what is good
and return no one evil for evil.
We strengthen the faint-hearted,
support the weak,
help the suffering.
We honor all people.
We love and serve the Lord in the power
and strength of the Holy Spirit.
Amen
I am printing the Benediction we recited last week to help you
become familiar with the words. However, my prayer is that the words we
speak will not only take root, but will define us in the days ahead.
I have been so blessed, almost daily, as you have shared your
hearts and desire to see First Christian Church become even more a
light in our community and beyond. Your generosity has blessed 100’s in
Haiti already, your warmth and caring hearts are communicated to anyone
entering our doors.
I pray in the days, weeks and years ahead we focus our attention on
people outside our doors who need the blessings of the people of God
whether it be an encouraging word or other more tangible assistance. We
are known by our love!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $ 2,572.00
ATTENDANCE
Sunday School: 56 Worship: 140
VISITORS
Wichita, KS: Steve and Donna Goodwin, Frank and Carolyn Dotson, Jake and Gail Jernigan, Jim and Sharol Sullivan
Derby, KS: Sarah Hengel, Nevin Gageby, Brad Warne, Chelsea
Valley Center, KS: Nick, Beth, Aydin, Avery and Jaxon Lewis
Kechi, KS: Neal and Kristy Lewis
Haysville, KS: Jennifer Jessup and family, Dan Johnson
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PRAYER LIST
Dan
Atkeson family, Jack Braden, Ernie Hurdle, Lynn Garrelts family, Tom
VonFeldt, Teresa Hall, Beulah Rees, 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, Roy Whitney, Jim and Laura
Vargas, Mary Ann Morgan Paul Smeltzer, Nancy Sturm, Braxton, Beverly
Chisenhall, Margie Theil
Pierce Noah is a patient at Via Christi St Francis Hospital.
Tehra Faidley’s father-in-law, Charles Faidley, was admitted to Via
Christi St Francis Hospital Saturday night with pneumonia. They will be
running tests and will evaluate for congestive heart failure.
Rina Beard, age 47 and the mother of three children from St George,
KS was in an accident with a semi truck. She is in ICU in Topeka with
multiple injuries.
Plinio Andrade is waiting for the results of his MRI to determine if he will need shoulder surgery.
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CHURCH GROWTH
Our
Valentine dinner will be Saturday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets
will be available following worship from Teresa Butler or Kathy Clubb.
The cost of the dinner is $12.00 each. We will be serving a Mexican
Buffet.
Please join us for an evening of great food, fellowship and
celebration of this wonderful holiday. We know it will be a fun
evening. There will be baby sitting available here at church.
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FROM THE E-MAIL FILE
Friends,
This is good news with regard to everyone’s compassionate response
to the Haiti earthquake. Please share with your congregations and
beyond as you see fit.
Congress has passed legislation to make these immediate gifts,
designated for Haiti, tax-deductible for either 2009 or 2010. See the
attached note for specifics about dates and record-keeping. We don’t
know yet if Kansas will follow suit.
Renee Bridwell, South Central District Minister
Colleagues – please see the attached information regarding the
deductibility of 2010 contributions to Haiti relief as an accelerated
contribution in 2009.
If you would, please pass this along to congregations in your
region so that members might be educated about the possibility and
church treasurers will know how to handle the gifts. I did discuss the
receipting information with the OGMP audit firm. The note does advise
people to check with their tax professional, especially since each
state will have to decide regarding state income tax.
Thanks, Rev. Dr. Todd A Adams, Associate General Minister and
Vice President, Office of the General Minister and President, PO Box
1986 , Indianapolis, IN 46206, www.disciples.org
Haiti Assistance Income Tax Relief Act
The Senate and House have unanimously passed legislation that
allows taxpayers to deduct cash charitable contributions to aid victims
of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. The bill was signed by
President Obama on Friday, January 22, 2010. This includes
contributions to local congregations designated for Week of Compassion
Haiti Relief. Under this law, a donor who makes a cash contribution for
the relief of Haiti and earthquake victims after January 11, 2010 and
before March 1, 2010 can take a tax deduction for the gift for either
2009 or 2010. The law refers to this as an "acceleration" of the
contribution deduction, since it may be claimed on the tax return filed
for 2009, even though given in 2010. Churches that receive gifts from
members are not required to issue a second contribution letter to
members who choose the accelerated method. Members who make gifts to
their church for Week of Compassion Haiti Relief and who choose the
accelerated contribution method are required to keep their own record
of the contribution. When their 2010 statement is issued from the
congregation, the donor is expected to modify their deduction on their
2010 Tax Forms. Members who took the accelerated method are advised to
keep a second copy of the 2010 contribution statement from the church
with their 2009 tax records. The law addresses the Federal contribution
deduction. Donors will need to check their own state for conformity and
should consult with their tax advisor.
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WEEK OF COMPASSION
“Feed
my Sheep” is the theme for Week of Compassion this year. When Jesus
said, “Feed my Sheep,” he was saying, “Take care of people.” Jesus was
referred to as the Great Shepherd because he cared for people much like
a shepherd cares for his sheep. Through Week of Compassion we can
follow Jesus’ teaching by helping take care of the people of Haiti who
have been devastated by the earthquake. (Week of Compassion)
WEEK OF COMPASSION OFFERING WILL BE RECEIVED AT FCC ON FEBRUARY 21 AND 28.
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| THANK YOU
A big THANK YOU to Jim Holmes, Merrill Deck and Dale Atkeson for removing the snow from the parking lot!
Thanks to the generosity of our church Samantha Jimenez raised $256.00 to donate to the Haiti Relief effort. Praise God!
Nancy’s procedure went well and results showed NO problem. They
said she had the heart of a 14 year old. Thank you to Jay, George and
Anita for being there for support. Scott Sturm
Thank you for your faithful and generous support gifts during the
year 2009 for the ministry programs of Christian Ministries of
Offenders. (CMO) In Christ’s name, Scott Davis, Chaplin
Your quarterly support is appreciated. Ed and Melissa Swanson, Wycliff Bible Translators
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| PRAISE THE LORD . . . DID YOU KNOW?
Danielle
Fox, Andrew Marsh, Stefanie Jimenez, Ashley Wells and Payton Wagoner
were on the HMS President’s Honor Roll with 3.99-3.55 GPA.
Paige Thompson and Paxton Wagoner were on the HMS Academic Honor Roll with a 3.49-3.0 GPA.
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| COME TO THE FAIR!
South Central District Assembly Mission Fair Sunday, April 18 4 – 7 pm
Riverside Christian 1001 Litchfield - Wichita
Explore mission opportunities and ideas shared from our district
churches in a festive, fair atmosphere. Munch on “fair” foods as you
wander the booths, play games, and win prizes! (Okay, little prizes)
Celebrate in worship as Carl Zerweck, Director of the Office of
Disciples Volunteering, speaks about the hands-on mission work that
Disciples are doing.
Admission of $7.00 per adult, $3.00 per child includes 10 food item tickets to spend at the fair.
Please register by Monday, April 12 with the district office. scd@kansasdisciples.org 316-775-1236 Childcare for Nursery – 2nd grade during worship requires advance registration.
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| REMINDERS
Sunday, February 7
Soup-er Bowl lunch following Worship
Monday, February 8, 2010
6:00 p.m. Evangelism Committee
7:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
8:00 p.m. Pastor’s Cabinet
Tuesday, February 8, 2010
7:00 p.m. Board Meeting
Saturday, February 13
6:00 p.m. Valentine Dinner
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