NOTE FROM PASTOR MILT

Mark Twain is given credit for the saying, “Everyone talks about the weather, but no one can do anything about it.” The big Spring snow was forecast; the only thing to do was prepare accordingly. I stopped at the grocery store Thursday evening to pick up a few things to tide me over. Apparently other people had the same idea as many of the shelves were nearly empty.

Come Saturday, the storm had come; making it difficult to even get out of my driveway. Then a call came concerning Sunday services. I have not been in favor of canceling services, but there were several issues involved in making that decision; sometimes it is wiser for the safety of our entire congregation to make that decision.

Come Sunday morning, I felt a big empty. I tried to watch some services on television, but it was not the same as being together. For many people Sunday morning is the only time when we see one another.

On the other hand, I must give thanks to God for the snow and the moisture it puts in our land. It is probably the most moisture we have seen all winter. God still cares for His creation.

Sunday, Palm Sunday will be more exciting for all of us.

Blessings be with you all.

Milton Bryarly, Interim Minister

SUNDAY SERMON
April 5, 2009
Title: Prelude to the Cross
Text: Mark11:1-11

Church was cancelled on Sunday, March 29 due to ice and snow.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $0
ATTENDANCE: Sunday School: 0
Worship: 0

PRAYER LIST

Dan Atkeson family, Jack Braden, Ernie Hurdle, Lynn Garrelts family, Jim West, Tom VonFeldt, Ed and Pat Carr, George and Susan Hatcher, Kirby and Pat Barnes, Neva Middleton, Beulah Rees Tony Brocato, Teresa Hall, Shaunna Hall, Aaron and April Devan, DeAsia Harding, Janet Goldwater, Shirlene Crain and family, Mary Jane Bell, Kathleen Etheridge, Louie Lewis, Richard Filipe, Dan and Laurie Everhart, Harold Harp, Cordelia Mayes, Barbara Caldwell, Mona Agularia, Shawn Sturm, Rafael Jimenez, Randy and Shea Reust, Sheila McThompson, Caitlyn Johnson

The men and women serving our country

Prayers for Susan Hatcher who fell and is in St. Francis Hospital, Room # 8145

THANK YOU

I wish to thank all of you who have sent cards, visited, called, sent flowers, etc. during the time my mother was in the hospital and as she continues to recuperate at the Health Center. What a wonderful extended family we have at First Christian Church in Haysville! God bless all of you.
Janice Church on behalf of Cordelia Mayes

2009 CAMP

BREAKTHROUGH”
Disciples Center at Tawakoni, near Augusta, Kansas
Register Early! Early-bird Discount registrations must be postmarked by April 15 to
receive the $20.00 discount.
Fee includes: lodging, meals, program expense (including staff) and nurse;
theme T-shirt, water bottle and group photo.
5 Day Camp: $230.00 ~ after April 15, $250.00
4 Day Camp: $210.00 ~ after April 15, $230.00
3 Day Camp: $155.00 ~ after April 15, $175.00

Early Bird discount does not apply for SPECIALTY CAMPS.
SPECIALITY CAMPS
SPECIALTY CAMPS – Early Bird discount does not apply for the following camps.
Young Adult/College Retreat May 22-24 College age Augusta $45.00
KCYF Mission Week June 14-20 Grades 8-12 Texas $195.00
Camp Friendship July 22-25 Grades 10-College Augusta $ 60.00
New—Music Camp TBA Grades 8-12 TBA TBA
Grand Camp 1 June 25-27 All Ages Augusta $95/ Adult $25/ Child New—X-treme Challenge June 26-28 Grades 11-College Augusta $175.00

Camp schedules are available in the office

EASTER FUN DAY

Saturday, April 11th ~ 10:00 AM- 12:00
We have a fun day planned for the children of the church and their friends and neighbors. We will have crafts, an egg hunt, and lunch. Please sign the clipboard at the back of the sanctuary so we will know how many children and adults to expect. We need adults to help out at craft tables. Please let Lenora know (524-4053) if you can help with this part. If you have middle or high school youth who want to come, they can hide eggs for us and help children at the craft tables.
P.S. If your children are involved in the Wednesday night groups, will you please come into the building, instead of dropping them off, and add their name to the list at the back of the sanctuary. Add your name too so you can be a part of all the fun and lunch.

SPECIAL EVENTS FROM THE WORSHIP COMMITTEE

PALM SUNDAY ~ April 5, 2009
We will have the children waving palm branches to open the service. We will also have wonderful music.

MAUNDY THURSDAY ~ April 9, 2009
A Communion Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. and we will have a special duet.

EASTER SUNDAY ~ April 12, 2009
Baptism, “Blossoming of the Cross” and Special music by the choir

Please bring lilies to the church by 10:15 a.m. on Easter Sunday

WE WOULD BE HONORED IF YOUR FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO BRING LILIES IN MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE.

ALSO, ON EASTER SUNDAY PLEASE BRING FLOWERS FROM YOUR YARD OR GARDEN TO HELP WITH THE BLOSSOMING OF THE CROSS.

In This Issue

NOTE FROM PASTOR MILT

PRAYER LIST

THANK YOU

2009 CAMP

EASTER FUN DAY

SPECIAL EVENTS FROM THE WORSHIP COMMITTEE