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FROM OUR
PASTOR
I was about to begin my article for the
newsletter when the telephone rang at about 10:55 p.m. It was Brandon
calling from the hospital in Kansas City, MO where he took Breanna about an
hour earlier. SHE IS IN LABOR!
Life is filled with so many of God's wonders. The creation of
new life has to be near the top of the exciting list of God's wonders.
I’m going to stop writing for now in order to pray for Breanna, the baby,
the doctors attending them and Brandon.
IT'S A GIRL! At 5:01 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, she "elected"
(it’s Primary Election day) to make her appearance. Thank you, God, for
the gift of new life. Bless and keep them near you. "This is the day the
Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalm 118:24).
George (great grandpa)
Pastor: Dr. George J. Lespagnard
SUNDAY SERMON: August 10, 2008
Title: School Days! School Days!
Text: 2 Timothy 2:15
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
OFFERING: $4,512.90
ATTENDANCE: Sunday School: 35
Worship: 94
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MILITARY
NEWS
Matthew Proctor has been deployed to Iraq. He is
the son of Dan and DeeAnne (Atkeson) Proctor and the grandson of Dale and
Donna Atkeson.
Jason Cady, grandson of Ruth Walker, is being deployed to Iraq. Keep
these families in your prayers.
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YOUTH
NEWS
The Haysville City wide garage sale is this
Saturday, August 9th. Our youth will be working our sale here at the
church. The proceeds from this event will go towards various conferences
and mission trips taken throughout the year. Donations for this event can
be brought to the church as late as Friday morning. Please contact
Machaelle for more information.
Mark these dates on your calendar and watch for more information about
these upcoming events.
Sunday August 17: KFC picnic/scavenger hunt at the zoo
Saturday August 23: Sunday School Pizza Party
Sunday August 31: Promotion Sunday
Wednesday September 3: WNL/TOE/CHAOS programs start up
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CHURCH
GROWTH
This month we are going to celebrate our Sunday
School teachers and Bible study facilitators here at First Christian. We
want to let them know how much we appreciate their dedication to their
calling of teaching and ministering to us, their students, young and
mature.
To this end we are putting together gift bags that we will present to
them on Sunday, August 31st, during the service for Promotion Sunday. You
can contribute to this gift through this month's Cookie For A Cause.
Please see Lenora or drop your donation in the basket next Sunday when we
celebrate with cookies and lemonade.
Next Sunday, August 10th, at 3:00 p.m., Church Growth is going to meet
here in the Cornerstone classroom to put together gift jars to be sent to
the Kansas Christian Home for their Fall Bazaar. We would appreciate any
extra help that we can get. We have all the necessary supplies; we just
need the extra hands to assemble the gift jars. Please plan to come and
help us.
Family Fun Night is this Saturday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m. Bring
sandwiches, a casserole, or something else to share and stay for lively
games after the potluck. If you have a special game you would like to
play, bring it along. We look forward to seeing you all there this
Saturday.
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MEN'S
BREAKFAST
MENU: Scrambled Eggs, Potato Casserole, Biscuits
and Gravy, Sausage, Bacon, Peaches, Coffee, and Orange Juice. Doesn't that
sound like a good breakfast? There were 14 present, including our special
guest, SCD Minister Renee Bridwell and her husband Steve, enjoying
breakfast Saturday, August 2. It was good to have Bob Robbins join us for
the first time. Thanks to the chefs for a wonderful breakfast and to those
who helped with set-up and clean-up. Join us for our next breakfast
Saturday, September 6 at 7:30 a.m. The signup sheet is on the table in the
sanctuary.
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CARD
SHOWER
A card shower is requested for Robert Coffman who
is an 18 year old young man in the hospital with leukemia. Robert doesn't
have any family to visit him while he is in the hospital. Marlene Fether
thought a card shower from our church or anyone who would like to send a
card, would be helpful in lifting his spirits. Send your card to:
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital,
% Robert Coffman
Ronald McDonald House, Room A-5
3333 Burnett Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3026
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MARRIAGE FOR
KEEPS
When was the last time you went out for a "date
night"? Marriage for Keeps is recruiting married couples with low income
and at least one child under 15 years old in the home. Our "no cost date
nights" consist of weekly complementary dinners and marriage education
sessions in a small group setting. Couples who participate in this program
will receive weekly a $10 gas card and $30 gift card to offset the cost of
childcare. Participation is limited and our next session begins soon, so
call today! (316) 264-8344, ext. 322 or visit us on the Web at:
www.marriageforkeeps-ks.org Marriage for Keeps...Strengthening
Families for Life. A project of Catholic Charities, Inc. – Diocese of
Wichita.
Marriage for Keeps
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SCHEDULE OF
EVENTS
Monday, August 11
6:00 p.m.
Evangelism Team
7:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
8:00 p.m. Pastor’s Cabinet
Tuesday, August 12
7:00
p.m. Church Board Meeting
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VISITOR:
Lacie
Eastman
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PRAYER LIST
Dan
Atkeson family, Jack Braden, Ernie Hurdle, Lynn Garrelts family, Inez
Agers, Jim West, Tom VonFeldt, Ed and Pat Carr, George and Susan Hatcher,
Kirby and Pat Barnes, Elijah and Jeremiah Atkeson, Beulah Rees, Harvey
Wells, Alicia Reed, Tony Brocato, Janet Goldwater, Shea Reust, Caleb
Eastman, Matthew Proctor, Alicia Andrade, Kenneth Nelson, Stephen
Lieurance, Debbie Sanders, RhoDonna Nelson family, Dan and DeeAnne Proctor,
Karla Kelly, Robert Coffman, Jim Carter, Justin Musak, Jay Lewis, Shaunna
Hall, DeAsia Grayson, Jay Lewis
Adrian Rodgers is home from the hospital. His stress test was OK.
Jay Lewis is home from the hospital. He will be having more tests.
The Men and Women Serving Our Country
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THANK YOU
Thank
you for your gracious giving, which helps bring the truth to the inmates.
OMF Staff
Thank you for the prayers for Debbie Sanders. She is home from the
hospital. Marsha Devan
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NEW ADDRESS
Susan
Hatcher, Life Care Center of Wichita, 622 N. Edgemoor, Wichita, KS 67206
Janet Goldwater, Presbyterian Manor, 4700 West 13, Wichita, KS, 67212
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MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
A
Memorial Committee has been formed to review and update the procedures for
this committee.
They will meet at 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2008.
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COMING EVENT—Disciple Men’s Fall
Retreat
Now is
the time to begin making plans for the Disciple Men's Fall Retreat!
Registration deadline is
September 1, 2008
Registering on your
own-$75.00
First time
attendee-$45.00
Group of 5 or
more-$70.00
There will be a brochure in Sunday's bulletin or see Dee in the office
for information.
Disciple Men's Fall Retreat
"Life With God"
Facilitator: Rev. Ken Marston
September 26-27, 2008
Disciples Center at Tawakoni, Augusta, Kansas
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WICHITA "WINGNUTS" BULLETIN
SUNDAY
Sunday, August 17 is church bulletin day at Lawrence Dumont
Stadium.
Bring your bulletin to the game and receive Lower Box
tickets for $5.00 per person.
Wichita Wingnuts vs. Souix Falls Canaries
Game time is 4:00 p.m. with gates opening at 3:00 p.m.
Contact Chris Freshour at 264-4625 to pre-order or if you have
questions.
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SEARCH COMMITTEE
SEARCH
COMMITTEE will meet at 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 18, 2008
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