Dear Church,

What would Haysville be like without First Christian Church? If for some reason our church suddenly vanished from the face of the earth, what would be different? Would people be left with an emptiness inside them? Would families no longer know where to turn for help? Would there be despair because the awesome love the people of FCC was no longer evident in all areas of the community?

These are questions we must ponder as we move forward. If our community would not change, or feel some sense of loss should our church suddenly cease to exist, then something would be terribly wrong. We are called to be the incarnation of Jesus in our community, our offices, our classrooms and places of business. Incarnational is just a fancy word that means that we are the “living form” of Jesus, or the presence of Jesus on the earth. Certainly Jesus is alive Himself in the Spirit, but we are His physical hands and feet! We are his voice!

Let me give you some ways churches who have an outward focused DNA think…

They believe that their communities can’t be healthy without their church.
They believe they can’t grow as Christians until they begin serving.
They understand the power of serving in the name of Jesus.
They lower the thresholds to service to include if need be, a cup of cold water given in the name of Jesus
They partner with other ministries.

I believe these things about the church… this church. There are many good things happening among us in areas of service. With the Mission Mexico 2010 coming soon and other local opportunities, my prayer is that we all join together to impact this community with the Good News of Christ! May this community know the people of FCC are people of the cross, people of the Word and people of His love in serving others!

Blessings,
Jay

Sunday, February 14, 2010
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $ 4,844.70
ATTENDANCE
Sunday School: 49 Worship: 101

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 and Larry, Jim and Laura Vargas, Mary Ann Morgan, Paul Smeltzer, Beverly Chisenhall, Margie Theil, Rina Beard, Charles Faidley, Colton Rosseu, Pierce Noah, Sandra Chambers, Pastor Jay, Andy Hammond

Pierce Noah has been moved to the Haysville Healthcare Center, 215 N Lamar, Haysville, KS.

Thank you for your donation. God bless you! CMO Staff

Thank you to the Church Growth committee for the lovely Valentine dinner. Natalie Eastman did an outstanding job of decorating the church. It was just beautiful. Thanks to everyone who had a part in making it a wonderful evening.

Pierce Noah has been moved to the Haysville Healthcare Center, 215 N Lamar, Haysville, KS.

Billy Falley has signed a Letter of Intent to play football at Friends University.

Seth Falley and his 3rd grade basketball team, the Bulldogs, are the undefeated champions of the world. Well, of his 3rd grade world, that is.

Tehra Faidley’s father-in-law, Charles Faidley, is home from the hospital and his pneumonia is getting better. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

Brandon Eastman has been accepted into National Honor Society at Campus High School.

Roy Whitney
Harbor Home A
440 N. 4th Bldg. A
Clearwater, KS 67026
Telephone: 584-3547
Pass Code: 6325 #
Village 584-4257

BE A HERO ~Living Like Jesus is the theme for summer camp at Tawakoni this year. All residence camps are scheduled at Disciples Center near Augusta.

What can you expect? Here is a partial list:

1. Great fellowship in air conditioned facilities including the cabins and dining hall.
2. Expanded recreational spaces: Challenge course, sports opportunities including basketball, soccer and volleyball!
3. Lake front activities include paddle boat and canoes!
4. Weekly cookout and evening campfires as well as memorable worship experience.

Doesn’t this sound like a lot of fun? All registrations before April 15 will receive a $20.00 early bird discount. First Christian will pay one half of a camp registration. However, after April 15, you would be responsible for the extra $20.00. The early bird discount of $20.00 does not apply to the Specialty Camps. Fees include: lodging, meals, counselor expense, program expense and nurse, themeT-shirt, water bottle and group photo. Information will be available in the office or the region’s website- www.kansasdisciples.org.

Kansas Disciples Website

Cookies for a Cause

As we celebrate our February Cookies for a Cause each week with cookies, lemonade and coffee, remember that all donations you drop in the basket on the cookie table goes to Haysville Community Outreach for things like milk, bread, fresh meat, fruit and other produce. Thank you in advance for your generous donations.

UFO/Craft Night

Ladies! Join us this coming Friday evening, February 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cornerstone classroom for UFO/Craft Night. Bring a snack to share and your craft projects for an evening of fellowship and fun. See you then.

We update our church directory every five years and this is the year! Lifetouch has been chosen as our photographer. There will be a meeting Thursday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. with Mark Cloud, from Lifetouch, to explain the program. We need volunteers to help with this project. Please contact Jay or Dee if you are willing to help.

“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.

Are you Thirsty?

Friday Night Fire is a new women’s ministry at First Assembly of God Church in Haysville. We will be having this all women’s service one Friday night a month from 7-9 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church.

The next Friday Night Fire will be March 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. There will be fellowship, worship and a word of God from a woman of God. We will be learning about our thirst quencher. So if you have been feeling a little dry and would like a fresh filling from God, then please join us in this time of worship.

We would love for you and the women of your church to come out and be filled with the promise of what God has for us!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely, Kristi David, First Assembly of God Church, 1100 East Grand, Haysville, KS 524-5800 Ext. 125 or 737-3554

Monday, February 22
4:30 p.m. SCD Meeting

Wednesday, February 24
6:30 p.m. Family JAM

Thursday, February 25
Friends Night Out

Friday, February 26 –Sunday, February 28
Youth Dare2Share Conference - Lincoln, NE

Following worship on Sunday, March 7, 2010 there will be a meeting of ALL deacons.

I will be out of the office Monday, February 22 and Tuesday, February 23.

The Newsletter will not be printed! Thanks! Dee