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FROM THE PASTOR
Dear Church,
First I want to say thank you and give God all the credit for the
message Sunday. I am passionate about the subject of truly being a
“missional” Body of Christ! Your gratitude is overwhelming. I know you
know, that God is the One who speaks and inspires, but I want to
acknowledge that fact anyway.
The true test of any sermon however is what people do with the
words they hear on Sunday. I can remember early in my walk with Jesus
that I would hang on every word the pastor spoke and try my best to
live out what I heard him speak. I trusted my pastor to speak life into
me each Sunday and to this day Pastor David Cone remains one of my most
treasured inspirations. Being missional or being Jesus to the people we
find ourselves crossing paths each day must be the driving force in our
lives.
In order to be Jesus to others, we must ask, “What is God doing in
my neighborhood, workplace, or school?” Then ask a second question, “In
light of my gifts and resources, how does God want me to participate
with Him?” Sounds simple enough, but the real test will be today, after
you read this, when God does bring someone into your life that needs
something you have either inside or may even possess as a resource for
them, what will be your response?
Dartha sent me a little inspirational story in an email this
morning. I’m sending it to Jeanette so she can post it on our church
Facebook page. If you have time click on our page and see the little
clip (only takes about 3 or 4 minutes), to get an idea of one young
man’s quest to really make a difference in others’ lives after hearing
a speaker’s message and challenge.
I pray you have a blessed week and may God bring a person into each
of your lives this day to love, encourage and bring the blessed hope of
Jesus Christ! I look forward to your stories!
Pastor Jay
Sunday, March 7, 2010
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
ATTENDANCE
Sunday School: 49
Worship: 87
OFFERING: $ 3,645.00
VISITORS:
Wichita, KS: Jim and Sharol Sullivan, Steve and Donna Goodwin, Cody Noble, Misti Shank, Patty Tucker
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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, Ed Carr, 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,
Mary Ann Morgan, Paul Smeltzer, Pierce Noah, Michelle Colgan, Alicia
Reed, Bert Kelly, Karen Paddock, Tony Tuberville, Tom Russell, Plinio
Andrade, David and Janet Keagy, Matthew Proctor, Lyle Maxwell, Garth
McGee, Dorothy Ames, Vivian Copeland, Hud Gibson, Sandy Chambers
Sharon Faidley was admitted to St Francis with chest pains last night. She will probably be having a heart cath.
Oaklee James Stewart, 1½ weeks old, is in the hospital with RSV. Stephanie Vestering
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DID YOU KNOW???
Matthew
Proctor, son of Dan and Dee (Atkeson) Proctor, grandson of Dale and
Donna Atkeson has been deployed to Afghanistan. For the next seven
month his unit will live in 3’X6’ fox holes about shoulder deep and
moving to a new residence every few days. The deployment will be tough
and dangerous. Mail, food and water will be air dropped occasionally.
Please keep these young men in your prayers. Cards and letters would be
appreciated.
LCpl. Proctor, Matthew Thomas
1st Plt.
½ Alpha Co.
Unit 73045
FPO AE 09510-3045
Thank you so much for your willingness to help send much needed
supplies to our soldiers. Information on mailing boxes and a list of
supplies needed is on the table at the back of the sanctuary. Call Dale
or Donna if you need more information or call Dee in the office.
Thanks, Dale and Donna
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INSTALLATION SERVICE FOR PASTOR JAY
During the worship service on Sunday, March 14, 2010 there will be a New Pastor Installation service for Pastor Jay.
Renee Bridwell, Associate Regional Minister, will be present to participate in the service.
George Lespagnard will be recognized as Pastor Emeritus.
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SPRING FOWARD!
This is a reminder that Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 14 at 2:00 a.m. Set your clocks ahead one hour!
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CHURCH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
The
church pictorial directory committee met with Mark Cloud from Lifetouch
to begin the process of our Pictorial Directory. There is much work to
be done and the committee will need YOUR help!
Please say yes when you are asked to help. We will be getting more
information and sign-up sheets out in the next week or so. Thanks in
advance for saying yes to help make this project a success.
Members of the committee are: Jennifer Lespagnard-Breese, Merrill Deck, Pat Falley, Marlaine Holmes and Christy Lewis.
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PANCAKE FEED
Saturday,
March 20 is our 8th annual pancake breakfast from 8:00-10:00 a.m. The
crew will be cooking up some tasty sausage and cakes. Bring your
neighbors and kids for a hearty meal and lots of fellowship. DON’T
FORGET!
Put us on your “to-do” list for Saturday, March 20.
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CHURCH GROWTH
Family Night
Family Night will be Saturday, March 13 at 6:00 p.m. We are going
to have soup and a potato bar for our meal. We will buy the potatoes
and the families coming will bring the toppings and soup and anything
else they would like for the meal. If you would like to come but didn’t
get signed up, call Lenora at 524-4053 so we will have enough potatoes
for everybody.
Cookies for a Cause
The cause for March is Victory in the Valley. It is a non-profit
cancer support organization. Its purpose is providing A Place of Hope
along the cancer journey. Their mission states that they will seek to
walk beside cancer patients and their families . . . with the goal of
providing emotional and spiritual support, physical assistance and HOPE
for their journey through cancer.
We can help by bringing individually wrapped snack items (sugar and
sugar free) for the Hospitality Centre across from St. Francis Hospital
and/or monetary offerings when we celebrate with cookies, lemonade and
coffee. We will also be making cotton turbans for women who have lost
their hair during chemo therapy. You may continue to bring snack items
through the rest of the month and we will take the snacks to the
Centre. Thanks in advance for all your help.
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MEN’S BREAKFAST
Ten
men enjoyed their monthly breakfast Saturday morning. Chef Phil
prepared a very tasty corned beef hash breakfast with eggs, biscuits
and fruit. Those that did not attend missed a great breakfast. Maybe we
can talk Phil into preparing this again.
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FELLOWSHIP HOUR
We
are in need of cookies for Sunday, March 14 for Fellowship Hour! If you
can bring cookies this Sunday or anytime, please sign the sheet on the
table at the back of the sanctuary.
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CAMP
BE A HERO ~ Living Like Jesus
Camp time is fast approaching and so is the deadline for the $20.00
Early-Bird discount. Your registration must be in and postmarked by
April 15 to receive the discount. Remember! Our church will still pay ½
of your camp fee but you will be responsible for the extra $20.00 after
April 15.
New Opportunities
KCYF Mission Week will travel to Iowa to do flood clean-up. Site information will be available soon.
GRAND-CAMP is scheduled for June 17-19 or June 28-30. It is for
grandparents and their grand children. No age is specified. The program
is relaxed, and provides interaction between the children and their
grandparents.
X-TREME CHALLENGE: July 9-11 is for high school students who have
completed grade 11 through college age students. High Ropes course will
be included in this weekend adventure. More details available soon.
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FYI
Friday, March 12
6-10:00 p.m. Project Mayhem
Saturday, March 13
6:00: p.m. Family Fun Night
Sunday, March 14, 2010
8:00 a.m. Elders Meeting
March 15-19 Spring Break
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
No Youth Activities
Thursday, March 17-20, 2010
Pre Mission Trip
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