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FROM THE PASTOR
Anita and I had a wonderful vacation May 12-29!
Our furthest destination was St. James City, Florida, where Anita’s
brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Mary Fox live. They were gracious
hosts during the week we were with them and we enjoyed having some quality
time together.
In addition, we saw some interesting places and things along the
way—ancient cities, historic land marks, artifacts, of various kinds,
Museums of Natural History, The National Military Park and Vicksburg
Battlefield Museum, as well as the beauty of the earth, part of God’s
magnificent creation.
We are grateful for the folks who filled in for us in our
absence. We also appreciate your prayers for a safe journey and a
relaxing vacation together.
George
Pastor: Dr. George J. Lespagnard
SUNDAY SERMON: June 8, 2008
Title: TRAIN A CHILD IN THE WAY HE SHOULD GO
Text: Proverbs 22: 1-6
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
OFFERING: $4,798.57
ATTENDANCE: Sunday School: 53 Worship: 78
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VISITORS
Manhattan, KS: Brian, Mindi, Elijah, Emma, Cooper
and Zeke Sturm
Other: Curtis Lee
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PRAYER LIST
Dan Atkeson family Jack Braden Dale Foust
Ernie Hurdle Inez Agers Harvey Wells Jim West Lynn, Julie
and Gary Garrelts Beulah Rees George and Susan Hatcher
Kirby and Pat Barnes Pat Carr Ollie Robbins Kim Cody Elijah and
Jeremiah Atkeson Randy and Karla Kelly Jim Elliott Tony
Brocotto Phyllis Hephner Rick Daney Steve, Brandi
and Mackenzie Latimer Shirlene Crain Seth and Tearia Cochran
Luc, Kira and Leonce Valentin Jerry Earleywine Michael Yell
Kathlene Bateman Georgene DuBois Carolyn Schottler
Paul Smeltzer Von Elmgreen
Sympathy to the family of Dorothy Palmer, sister-in-law of Marlaine
Holmes
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PRAISE THE LORD . . . DID YOU
KNOW?
Jennifer Schroeder was recently honored by being
selected honorable mention on the Ark Valley League softball team.
Jennifer played shortstop for the Campus Colts.
Steve Sturm received his Doctor of Ministry degree last Saturday from
San Francisco Theological Seminary. Scott enjoyed the opportunity to
travel and share in the experience.
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STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
(Not By Bread Alone)
I don’t know about you but I am enjoying the reading plan and I find
it helpful and encouraging to know that others are reading too. It helps
me feel accountable so that when it’s Tuesday and I am struggling with
focus on the names of towns in Joshua, I know others are getting through
it and so can I.
We have had an incredible total of 70 people make reading
commitments.
New Testament Plan:23 Whole Bible Plan:35 Independent
Reading:12
That would calculate to over 900 chapters per week to be read by
our congregation. Here is how we compare, commitments vs. chapters turned
in after the first three weeks:
Actual Read: 1,810 Commitments: 2,745
Remember! When you sign the red Friendship Pad to list the number
of chapters read since the last time you reported them.
Thank you, Johnna Hall (Stewardship Committee)
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
During the summer, all of the elementary Sunday
School classes will combine. They will meet in the KFC room each week
during the Sunday School hour, where they will be working on a variety of
Community Service projects.
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REMINDER
Meetings scheduled for June 9-10 have been
rescheduled for June16- 17 due to Vacation Bible School
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THANK YOU
Dear Carolyn,
Thank you so much for offering to prepare meals for Jim and me.
Honestly, we are doing quite well. My recovery is coming along quite
nicely. It is a nice gesture and one that is greatly appreciated; more
than you know. I’d like to believe that there are others who are less
capable and would perhaps need meals before we would. The offer alone was
quite sufficient. AND, if I didn’t think we were getting along, I would
definitely take you up on the offer. God has blessed me in my recovery.
Therapy is going well and I am advancing quite nicely—through the many
prayers and good wishes that I’ve received. If our progress should
change, I will let you or Dee know. Again, thank you so much for
offering. That means a lot to me!
Laura Spears-Vargas
Note: Carolyn Roberts coordinates the committee that prepares meals
when anyone in our church family has a need.
To My Secret Sister:
I want to thank you very much for the great birthday present. It was
such a nice gift and I will always enjoy it. Thank you for always having
my family in your prayers.
Alma Murrow
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WELCOME BABY ELLE (pronounced
L)
Dan and Laurie Everhart announce the birth of their
adopted daughter Elle Nicole Everhart born May 27, 2008. She weighed 6
lbs. 3 oz. and was 17 3/4 inches in length. David and Karen Everhart are
the grandparents and she is the 6th great grand child for Bill and Beaulah
Eastman. Elle is in the NICU at St Joseph Hospital. Keep Danny, Laurie
and Elle in your prayers.
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CHURCH GROWTH
Every year we celebrate our fathers with a cookout
at the church on Father’s Day at 5:00 p.m. Bring a side dish, lawn chairs
and a good appetite. We provide everything else. This is a great
opportunity to visit with others in the congregation and their families.
We always eat on the front lawn in the shade of the church. If it rains
we will eat inside. Don’t forget! Sunday, June 15th at 5:00 p.m. at the
church for POPS FOR POP
Cookies for a Cause
Our Cookies for a Cause for June is the YMCA Women’s Crisis
Center/Safehouse. Domestic violence is a community issue. Violence
against one member of the community is violence against the whole
community. The YMCA accepts a leadership role in addressing a number of
issues that affect the lives of women, children and families by offering
comprehensive domestic violence services.
SHELTER PROGRAM: The YMCA shelters approximately 450 women and
children each year. To help victims begin a violence-free life, they are
provided with safe/confidential housing, basic needs, advocacy, crisis and
supportive counseling, domestic violence education, parenting education,
support groups and agency referrals.
CRISIS HOTLINE: The YMCA receives more that 6,000 crisis calls each
year. Their 24-hour crisis line assists individuals with support services
and agency referrals. Next week we will tell you about the children’s
programs and Pets in Crisis programs that the YMCA provides at the Women’s
Crisis Center.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Our Power Lab VBS begins Monday, June 9! NOW is
the time to get your kids registered for this electrifying week! You can
help make this week even more powerful by encouraging EVERY child you know
- neighbors, grandkids, friends of the family…to join us June 9th-13th from
6-8:30 p.m. Call Machaelle @ 524-5884 or go online @ fcchaysville.org to
register TODAY!
Vacation Bible School Registration Link!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL~ “HOME IS WHERE YOUR HEART
IS” MISSION WEEK
Sunday June 15th through Wednesday June 18th our
middle school youth will be participating in their Mission Week. They
will be doing a variety of service projects in the Haysville community.
We would like to extend an offer to you, the members of our congregation,
to let us serve you on Monday and Tuesday, the 16th and 17th. If you have
a lawn that needs mowing, a garage to be cleaned, boxes to haul or rooms
to be dusted, we would love to help you out. We’ll serve you with a smile
and you can’t beat the price…FREE!
Call Machaelle TODAY to set up a time.
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MEATBALLS FOR MIKEY
(A Community Fundraiser)
The family attends West Haysville Baptist Church
Your help is needed. Many of you have already heard that 9 year old
Michael Yell has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, which is a form
of cancer. Michael is a 3rd grade student at Nelson Elementary. We are
having a dinner to help raise money for the family to pay for his
expenses.
Where: Nelson Elementary Gym
245 Delos, Haysville KS
When: June 13, 2008
Time: 4 PM to 9:00 PM
Dine In or Carry Out
There will also be door prize drawings, an inflatable for the kids and
live entertainment!
$6.00 Adults $3.00 Children
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NEWSLETTER WILL NOT BE PRINTED JUNE
10th
Due to fewer activities during the summer we will
be printing the newsletter every other week, unless we have enough news to
print every week.
Thanks to all of you who are so faithful to turn in your news items.
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