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FROM THE PASTOR
Family reunions can be great times!! Each year
for the past . . . I'm not sure how many years . . . our family has had a
reunion on the second full weekend in June. We visit, share news-some
happy, some sad-we laugh, we eat, we play games . . . . Reunions are
important.
Every other year, on the even years, the Kansas region has a
"family reunion." That is when all of the Christian Churches (Disciples of
Christ) are invited to get together. This year's reunion (Regional
Assembly) will be October 17-18 in Manhattan, KS. We will make more
information available soon. But, if possible, keep the dates open-October
17-18, Friday and Saturday-for the "family reunion" in Manhattan.
George
Pastor: Dr. George J. Lespagnard
SUNDAY SERMON: August 17, 200
Title: The Lost
Text: Luke 15
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
OFFERING: $4,285.50
ATTENDANCE: Sunday School: 45 Worship: 81
VISITORS:
Wichita, KS: Lacie Eastman
Tecumsch, KS: Dean and Judy Swibold
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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, Tony Brocato, Matthew Proctor, Aaron Devan, Dan and
DeeAnne Proctor, Karla Kelly, Robert Coffman, Jim Carter, Jay Lewis,
Shaunna Hall, DeAsia Grayson, Neva Middleton, Jonathan Brand, DeAnn Mary
The Men and Women Serving Our Countrry
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THANK YOU
Thanks to Gloria Forsythe for the monetary gift for
stamps.
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PRAISE THE LORD . . . DID YOU
KNOW?
Jay Lewis needs more tests done. Back to work
slowly. Heart beat is back to normal but he is still weak. Thanks to all
for your continuing prayers. Lewis family
Praise God! The Jimenez family has no prayer requests this week!
On Thursday Scott had successful hernia surgery. Thank God all went
well and he is recovering nicely. Your prayers for his continued recovery
are appreciated. Nancy Sturm
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CHURCH GROWTH
If you were not able to enjoy cookies and lemonade
with us last Sunday, but would like to give a contribution toward the gift
bags for our teachers, please see Lenora Heath next Sunday.
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"GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS"
OFFERING
We received $1,762.00 for the "Great Is Thy
Faithfulness" offering. This offering will be divided between First
Christian Church, Altus, OK and Cedar Christian Church, Cedar Rapids, IA.
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MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
The committee met to review and discuss the
guidelines.
Officers elected were: Chairman: Nancy Sturm, Vice-Chairman: Petra
Duffey, Secretary: Jennifer Jimenez.
Members: Marlaine Holmes, Merrill Deck, Jake Lewis and Mary Ellen
Shockey, ex officio.
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IT'S A GIRL
Brandon and Breanna (Doffing) Lespagnard
announce the birth of their daughter
Kinsley Ella Lespagnard
She was born August 5, 2008
at 5:01 a.m.
Kinsley weighed 8 lbs. 8 oz. and was 20 inches in
length.
Grandparents are: Mike and Jennifer Breese, Bill and Pam
Doffing, Danny and Tammy Snelling
Great grandparents are: George and Anita Lespagnard, Richard and
Geneva Croney,
Dale and Loretta Snelling
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YOUTH NEWS
The old adage, "One man's trash is another man's
treasure," held true this last Saturday. Despite soggy conditions, our
garage sale netted nearly $800!!! thanks to everyone who helped with this
fundraiser … those of you who donated "treasure", helped sort. set up,
sell, tear down and provided us with goodies like hot biscuits/ gravy,
doughnuts, cookies, hotdogs/ hamburgers.. My hat is off to you! Thanks
you so much!
Speaking of hats….my dunce cap must have been on Sunday morning when
I announced the
KFC PICNIC & SCAVENGER HUNT at the ZOO. The correct date for this
event is SUNDAY, AUGUST 31st. Come join us! We'll caravan from the church
following worship, enjoy a picnic lunch and then set out on a quest to
discover the name of the newest odd-toed ungulate or the primate that
emulates the advice given in James 1:19. You can sign up on the sheet on
the table in the sanctuary, or call Machaelle at the office.
Another fun event coming up is the Sunday School Pizza Party on
Saturday August 23rd at 5:00 p.m. EVERYONE is welcome. We have two
outstanding adult classes and unbeatable teachers for our pre-K-high school
youth. Come see for yourself!
School gets underway this week which means that the start of our youth
programs is right around the corner. Our first night back will be
Wednesday September 3rd. WNL and TOE will be from
6-7:15 p.m., CHAOS from 7:30-9:00.
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
For the last several years, our church has
participated in Good Samaritan's Shoebox mission. This year we are mixing
things up a bit. Instead of collecting items and packing boxes here at the
church we are asking each family to pack a couple of boxes at their home
and then bring them to the church on Thanksgiving Sunday to be sent to the
packing center. If you would like a sturdy plastic box to use, please sign
up on the sheet in the sanctuary by August 31st so that the boxes can be
delivered in September giving you 3 months to shop and pack your boxes.
Contact Machaelle for more information.
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NEWSLETTER UPDATE--VIA U.S.MAIL
Once again we are asking for your help in updating
our e-mail list. Has your e-mail address changed? Do you now have access
to e-mail? If so, let us know so we can begin sending the newsletter by
e-mail instead of "snail mail" which will save us the cost of postage.
Changes may be sent to fcchk@sbcglobal.net
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THE CALVARY ECHOES
THE CALVARY ECHOES
In concert at
Faith Christian Church
2110 West 45th South
Wichita, KS
Sunday, August 24, 2008
6:00 p.m.
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LORD'S DINER
(This information was received from Jerry
Earleywine. You may bring your shirts to church and Jerry will see they
get to the person in charge)
The Lord's Diner will collect new and gently used T-shirts in children
and adult sizes, including XXL. We will distribute these to our guests in
August. We hope to make this a yearly collection and give away. Not that
our guests are literally naked but they are in need of clean clothes. So
many of them come in several nights in a row in the same shirt and you know
this can’t be pleasant for them. Please NO torn or stained shirts! NO
morally questionable logos etc.
Thank you,
Jan
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LOOKING AHEAD
Sunday School Promotion Sunday, August 31, 2008,
Dave May, guest speaker
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 at 10:15
Cornerstone Sunday School Class
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KEEP THE SEARCH COMMITTEE IN YOUR
PRAYERS
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