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DISAPPOINTMENTS
We are disappointed when things happen that we
haven't planned-poor health, financial difficulties or trouble with our
children. Jesus suffered disappointment in his earthly life as well. He
was disappointed when Judas betrayed him (Matthew 26:14-25) and Peter
denied him (Matthew 26:69-75). Today he is disappointed in us when we
don't trust him.
Jesus was never disappointed in his Father, however. He knew he
could trust God in everything, even unto death on the cross. Likewise, we
can trust God, even when we don’t understand our circumstances. We know
that God loves us and that nothing can happen to us that will sever our
relationship with God (Romans 8:35-39). We are God's prized workmanship,
saved through faith in his Son, Jesus Christ. When disappointments come,
we can know that Jesus understands-and that our heavenly Father's love for
us is secure in Christ.
(Ruby Volger—Secret Place 1998)
Pastor: Dr. George J. Lespagnard
SUNDAY SERMON: May 18, 2008
SPEAKERS: Davin and Amanda Reust
(Peace Corps in Africa)
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
OFFERING: $7,965.50
ATTENDANCE: Sunday School 49 Worship 103
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VISITORS:
Nashville, TN: DeeAnne Proctor
Highland, IL: Jim, Stacey, Jaimee and Jordan Howard
Wichita, KS: Marc and Teresa Bachman
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PRAYER LIST
Dan Atkeson family, Jack Braden, Dale Foust, Ernie
Hurdle, Inez Agers, Harvey Wells, Lynn, Julie and Gary Garrelts, Jim West,
George and Susan Hatcher, Tom VonFeldt, Pat Carr, Beulah Rees, Kirby and
Pat Barnes, Elijah and Jeremiah Atkeson, Randy and Karla Kelly, Ollie
Robbins, Ron and Debbie Esslinger, Andrew Fillmore, Shea Reust, Marsha
Devan, Cheryl Adkisson, Paul Smeltzer, Jim Elliott, Jim and Laura Vargas,
Russell Poulter, Darwin Welch
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PRAISE THE LORD . . . DID YOU
KNOW?
Laura Spears-Vargas will be having knee replacement
surgery Wednesday, May 14, 2008.
Thanks for your prayers! Dad is stable and gaining strength again.
Big positive steps were made in my relationship with my mother. Marsha
Devan
We are celebrating the one year anniversary of Butch being smoke free!
Butch and Mary Beth Morrell
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THANK YOU
Thank you for your gracious giving which helps us
bring the truth to the inmates. CMO Staff
Thank you for the gift of $50.00 to Kansas Christian Home on May 4,
2008. Your gift will join others helping us improve the lives of our
residents. Linda Hill, Director of Development
Thank you for $391.83 for the Tools and Blanket Program. Church World
Services
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THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY
The Bible Study which meets at the church every
Thursday at 7:00 p.m. will not meet during the summer. They will resume
their study August 28, 2008. Call Kathy Clubb if you have any
questions.
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WEDDING INVITATION
Their lives have been blessed by their love for
each other
and by their faith in the Lord.
Jaimee Renee Howard And Justin Ray Cox
Together with their parents
James and Stacey Howard And Randall and Claudette Cox
Invite you to share their joy as they are united in the Lord Jesus
Christ on:
Saturday the fourteenth of June
Two thousand and eight at four o’clock in the afternoon
Highland Hope United Methodist Church
12846 Daiber Road
Highland, Illinois
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REMINDER CONCERNING WNL and
VBS
Wednesday Night Live (WNL) will not meet during the
summer months. Wednesday May 21st will be the last regular meeting before
the summer break. WNL will resume in the fall, but watch for notices of
special events/get togethers during the summer months.
POWER-UP Vacation Bible School POWER LAB
Vacation Bible School will be held the week of June 9-13th from 6-8:30
p.m. Kids from ages 3 years old to those who have just completed 5th grade
are welcome to attend.
Early registration is very helpful in order to get the necessary
staff, curriculum and supplies.
Registration forms are available on the table in the entryway—or
online at www.fcchaysville.org
We still need supplies for VBS! Please check the VBS table in the
entryway for information concerning "things" that are needed. There is a
list for "Things Donated" and "Things Borrowed". Check and see if you can
supply any of these items. Remember to sign the list or tell Machaelle so
supplies will not be duplicated. Thanks for your help! If you have
questions please contact Machaelle.
NOTICE CONCERNING KFC
There will be NO Kids For Christ (KFC) Sunday, May 18th
Power Up Vacation Bible School Power Lab
Registration
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FROM THE E-MAIL FILE
(This e-mail came from April earlier but we never
had room to run it.)
Greetings FCC Haysville Family,
Thought I'd share a quick update with you on how we're doing in
England. Aaron is staying busy on base with flying and other tasks. Part
of his squadron left over the past few days for a 2 week assignment in
Romania. He will be a part of the second group to leave; they are set to
leave this Friday and will also be gone for two weeks. They will be
serving as part of Operation Noble Endeavour. Please keep us, as well as
the other aircrew from the squadron and their families, in your prayers
during the coming weeks.
February 1st I began working at Cartwheels Children's Centre in
Haverhill—a small town 35 minutes from where we live. I am the Support
and Information Officer-my main duties are admin-related. I am enjoying
it and finding plenty to keep myself busy.
We have been so blessed since our arrival 6 months ago. We have
had numerous opportunities to travel and have already been to London,
Bath, Dover and other English cities. We went to Normandy, France for
Veteran's Day and visited the American Cemetery. We spent Christmas in
Salzburg, Austria. Easter was spent here at "home" with a couple inches
of snow to play in! Next month we will "holiday" in Palma, Mallorca-an
island off the coast of Spain. We have also been blessed with numerous
friendships-through base, our local church, our neighbors, and my
co-workers. God is truly awesome!
As you know, after caring for our dog for 5 months, Dennis and Marsha
bid farewell to Bailey, our Golden Retriever, and she joined us here at
the end of February. We are happy to have her back. She's already made
some puppy friends and has gotten to visit our village market and puppy
park.
We have had one friend from the states visit us since our arrival
and look forward to more visitors during the coming months. You all still
have a couple of years to make a trip over here with free room and board
at B&B Devan!
We hope this finds you all well. Thank you for keeping us
informed through the newsletter and website-both look great! We thank you
for your continued support and prayers.
Sincerely, Aaron and April (Smith) Devan
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