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Haysville FCC Newsletter April 7, 2009
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NOTE FROM THE PASTOR
MILT
The Hawaiian greeting “Aloha” can be
both a Greeting as well as a Farewell. Likewise Easter can be both a
beginning as well as an ending. Consider that Easter concludes the tragic
events of our Lord in triumphal resurrection. With that we can consider
that the end of the story.
Easter can also be the expression of New Life. It makes no
difference whether Easter comes early or late, one thing you can be sure,
Easter brings a change in the weather. We see trees and flowers that have
been dormant over the long cold winter, beginning to bud, bringing us Hope
for new and brighter days ahead.
Easter is also a time of new beginnings. As each day gives
us opportunity to start over, Easter can be a time when we renew our
Christian walk. We celebrate resurrection and the New Life that Christ
gives to us, because He lives.
Let us join together and celebrate Easter – what God has
given to us through Jesus Christ. Blessings be with you all.
Milton Bryarly, Interim Minister
SUNDAY SERMON
April 12, 2009
Title: It Was Almost Missed!
Text: John 20:1-18
Sunday, April 5, 2009
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $6,291.51
ATTENDANCE: Sunday School: 47
Worship: 94
VISITORS
HAYSVILLE, KS: Brandon Way, Brenda Way, Shelby Boor
WICHITA, KS: Denise Morris, Michelle Colgan, Alicia Reed
Connie Tolman, Barbara King
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PRAYER LIST
Dan Atkeson family, Jack Braden, Ernie
Hurdle, Lynn Garrelts family, Tom VonFeldt, Ed and Pat Carr, George
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, Mary Jane Bell, Kathleen Etheridge, Louie Lewis,
Glenda Newman, Richard Filipe, Dan and Laurie Everhart, Harold Harp,
Cordelia Mayes, Barbara Caldwell, Mona Agularia, Shawn Sturm, Jason Wegner,
Caitlyn Johnson, Meredith Gruising, Jim Vargas, Randy and Shea Reust, Shea
McCrary, Kathy Clubb, Sheila McThompson.
The men and women serving our country
Jason Wegner had surgery April 7 at the KU Med Center in Kansas
City. Keep the family in your prayers!
Ted Clubb had surgery April 7. We wish him a speedy recovery.
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IN SYMPATHY
Our sympathy is extended to the family
of Susan Hatcher.
Susan passed away Sunday, April 5, 2009. The funeral service will
be held at First Christian Church on Thursday, April 9 at 10:00 a.m.
Our sympathy is extended to the family of Jim West. He passed away
Saturday, April 4, in Newton, KS. A memorial service will be held at 1:00
p.m. Wednesday, April 8 at Hillside Christian Church.
Our sympathy is extended to the family of Lyle Berry. Lyle passed
away Friday, April 3, 2009. A memorial service will be held at Riverside
Christian Church, 1001 Litchfield on Saturday, April 11, 2009.
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THANK YOU
While I was lying on my hospital bed in
the pre-op room two and a half weeks ago I looked up at the clock and it
was near 9:00 a.m. the anointed hour of my now delayed surgery . . . a
realization came over me that my dear church family was probably praying
for my well-being at that time. What a comfort it gave me! Thank you all
for your prayers, cards and calls. Alma the meal was delicious that you so
lovingly brought to us. I will be wearing my “new look” for the next
three months . . . another lesson I have to learn in becoming patient!
Dale has been a wonderful nurse and he willingly takes me out for
“Driving Miss Daisy”. I love you all. Donna Atkeson.
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NEW MEMBER
Samantha Jimenez came forward Sunday,
April 5, 2009 to place her membership with First Christian Church. She
will be baptized Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009. Samantha’s family
Rafael, Jennifer and Stefanie are already members at FCC.
We welcome Samantha to our church family.
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HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Maundy Thursday: Thursday, April 9, 7:30
p.m. at First Christian Church
Good Friday: Friday, April 10, 7:00 p.m. at 1st Assembly of God
Church
EASTER SPECIAL OFFERING WILL BE RECEIVED SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2009
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DID YOU KNOW . . .?
Kathy Clubb had surgery on her hand
Friday, April 4th. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Andrew Marsh was named to the HMS Academic Excellence Honor Roll
with a GPA of 4.0.
Danielle Fox was named to the HMS Principal’s Honor Roll with a
GPA of 3.5-3.99.
Alicia Reed was in the congregation on Palm Sunday. We have had her
in our prayers for ten months. She was at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
where she underwent a bone marrow transplant for Fanconi Anemia. Alicia
surprised her grandmother and her aunt when she sang “Jesus Loves Me”
to the congregation.
Linda Bergeson got a job at the Derby Diagnostic office which is
part of Derby Family Medical.
Shea Reust found her wedding ring that was lost a year ago.
Jana Armer was named “Girls Coach of the Year” in the Oklahoma
NOAA Conference. Jana coaches basketball at Muldrow, Oklahoma High School.
She is the niece of Merrill and Dee Deck.
We had 50 people here last Wednesday for Family JAM. Our
worship/devotional time was so nice—and even though Machaelle served up
very ugly hot dogs . . . we all enjoyed the meal and fellowship! Our next
JAM is April 24th. Plan to come!
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CHURCH GROWTH
Our Cookies for a Cause this month is
the BLANKET+ program through the Church World Service. We’ll be giving
you a little information each week and a video on the 19th.
Easter Fun Day
Don’t forget this Saturday the 11th is our special day for the
children in the church. It is from 10:00 a.m. to noon. If you haven’t
signed up yet, please call the office with the child’s name and age. The
children will need to bring a basket to use during the egg hunt. We still
need some adults to help at the craft tables and help hide the eggs. If
you can help, call Lenora at 524-4053.
Family Fun Night
There will be no Family Fun Night on Saturday, April 11, 2009.
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EAGLE SCOUT
Alex Marsh will be selling raffle
tickets each Sunday for a Coleman grill. Stop by his display and buy
raffle tickets for a chance to win the grill. You do not need to be present
when the winner is announced following worship on Sunday, April 26. See
Alex before or after church or see Dee in the office for tickets. This is a
very prestigious award so let’s help Alex achieve his goal and help fund
this project to provide our church with a beautiful new gazebo.
2 Ways to help with this project:
1. BUY RAFFLE TICKETS: $1.00 each or 10 for $9.00.
2. CHECK OR CASH DONATIONS: Make checks payable to First Christian
Church and write “Alex’s Eagle Project” in the memo. Put cash in an
envelope marked “Alex’s Eagle Project”.
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YOUTH NEWS
All high school and middle school youth
who wish to participate in the 30 HOUR FAMINE scheduled for the weekend of
April 24-25 need to turn in their student activity forms, t-shirt order and
medical release forms by WEDNESDAY, April 8th.
The ½ Nighter event that was cancelled last week has been
rescheduled for Friday, April 17th, from 6 p.m.-midnight. All high school
and middle school youth are invited to attend. If you are planning to
bring a friend, you need to talk to Machaelle, prior to the event.
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A-OK CARD MINISTRY
Each month cards are mailed to our
church family members to commemorate special events such as birthdays and
anniversaries along with cards of thanks, sympathy and get well wishes.
All of the necessary supplies are provided . . . you simply choose cards
from the box that you would like to send, add a personal message to the
recipient, then address and mail the envelope. If you would like to be a
part of this ministry, there is a sign up sheet on the table in the back
for you to choose the month that works best for you. If you have any
questions Lenora or Machaelle will be happy to answer them.
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RECYCLING AT FIRST CHRISTIAN
CHURCH
We are stewards of God’s glorious
creation, earth. God has given us the responsibility to protect, nourish
and care for this world. Any change we can make towards furthering that
effort is worth our time and effort. Please remember to recycle your
bulletin and clean papers in the bins provided in the entryway. Remember,
too, that we have several containers for recycling aluminum cans out by the
playground where you can bring in your cans. Look for more opportunities
to go green in the next few weeks.
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REMINDER
OUR CHURCH WILL PAY ½ OF YOUR CAMP FEE!
Be sure to register before April 15 to receive the $20.00 discount. After
the 15th you will be responsible for the extra $20.00. Camp schedules are
available in the office.
Don’t forget Beulah Rees’ birthday April 14! Send cards to:
Beulah Rees, 215 N Lamar # 416, Haysville, KS 67060
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PRAYER WARRIORS--E-mail from Stacey
Howard
I am in need of your support again as I
enter into the last month of school. I am working on completing my
thesis...with the May 1st deadline fast approaching. Pray my research
analysis goes well, that I can complete the last two chapters of my thesis,
and look forward to graduation on May 9th! I also ask for prayer as I work
on sending out resumes to the area colleges/universities. I am entering a
very unstable job market, so please pray God provides a teaching position
for me.
Thank you all for your friendship and support especially over the
past two years of my graduate coursework. It has been a challenging journey
and I could not have done it w/o prayer. I can do all things through
Christ who strengthens me. Phil 4:13
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MONTHLY MEETINGS
Monday, April 12
6:00 p.m. Evangelism Committee
7:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
8:00 p.m. Pastor’s Cabinet
Tuesday, April 13
7:00 p.m. Church Board Meeting
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