FROM THE PASTOR
Part of what is often called The
Great Commission, the instructions Jesus gave his disciples following his
resurrection, includes this phrase, "teaching them to obey everything I
have commanded you." Learning is an essential part of growing as a person.
Some of life’s lessons we learn on our own. For the rest we need
teachers.
What God especially wants us to know is recorded in the Bible.
In worship, in Sunday School, in other groups where adults, youth and/or
children focus on the Scriptures, learning takes place. All of these
settings require interested, dedicated and equipped teachers. Those who
first heard Jesus' direction to teach are no longer physically present.
Therefore, Christians in every age have this God-given responsibility.
Teachers have a major responsibility-so do learners. We need to
be committed to being present where learning takes place. NO ONE SHOULD
STAY AWAY FROM SUNDAY SCHOOL, A BIBLE STUDY GROUP, OR WORSHIP BECAUSE
HE/SHE FEELS LIKE HE/SHE DOESN’T KNOW ENOUGH. The purpose of these
various opportunities is to help us learn and grow. Then we too, can help
fulfill the Great Commission by word and deed. What a joy to be a
co-worker with God!
George
Pastor: Dr. George J. Lespagnard
SUNDAY SERMON: August 24, 2008
Title: Got Problems? God Has Solutions
Text: Psalm 88; Isaiah 40:27-31
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
OFFERING: $3,602.00
ATTENDANCE: Sunday School: 43 Worship: 93
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YOUTH NEWS
Mama mia! Itsa pizza party....this
Saturday, August 23rd at 5:00 p.m.! There is still time for you to call in
your reservation! (Please call 524-5884 by Friday morning) Everyone is
encouraged to come….long-time members of Sunday School classes and those
who have never been. There is opportunity for all: to fellowship, to
mentor, to build relationships and to enjoy some pizza…and who doesn't
likea the pizza,eh??? Come meet our awesome teachers and the other
students in your class. Please don't delay. Call today!
We're going to the zoo, zoo, zoo! How about you, you, you? The Kids
For Christ church program is hosting a picnic/scavenger hunt Sunday, August
31st. Pack a picnic lunch for you and your family and then join the
caravan out to the zoo following worship. The church will provide drinks,
table service, dessert and $2 off the price of admission. There is a sign
up sheet on the table in the sanctuary, or you may call the office with
your RSVP.
Calling all 4th, 5th and 6th grade youth! Be sure to mark your
calendars for the weekend of September 26-27, 2008 to attend the Christ In
Youth SuperStart retreat. The cost of this event, which includes dinner on
Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday and admission to our secret
"plug-n-play" activity is only $30! Registrations must be in by AUGUST
31st. Call now!
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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 up things 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 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 these boxes can be
delivered on September 7th giving you 3 months to shop and pack your
boxes.
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DISCOVER YOUR SHAPE!
A few years ago our church as a
whole, studied Rick Warren’s book "The Purpose Driven Life", as we
participated in 40 Days of Purpose. In a few weeks, the Seekers Sunday
School class is planning to revisit two segments of this powerful book as
we study and seek our spiritual gifts and the ministries God has designed
for each of us to do.
If anyone has a copy of "The Purpose Driven Life" book that they
could loan to the Seekers class for this study, it would be greatly
appreciated. Please note your name in the front of the book and drop it
off in the Seekers class. It will be returned to you at the end of our
study.
And we extend a welcome invitation to anyone who would like to
join us in this closer look at how God created each of us with a purpose
for our lives.
The Seekers
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REGIONAL ASSEMBLY
October 17-18, 2008
Clarion Hotel—Manhattan, KS
BLEST BE THE LABYRINTH THAT BINDS!
Yes, the Labyrinth that binds is blessed! Are we serious? I believe
the answer is an emphatic YES! The planning team for the 20087 Regional
Assembly is excited about both theme and the program being developed for
the biennial gathering. Each congregation and all the ministers of the
Region will be celebrated! Yes, all the various ministries of our Region
will be highlighted and celebrated!
This means . . . each congregation and each minister will be an
important part of the assembly. Each ministry of our region will be lifted
up in our regional labyrinth. Together all of these will be brought before
God in Worship. We will celebrate what it means to be a part of the body
of Christ known as the Christian Church in Kansas!
What else can we look forward to? Dr. Nancy Pittman, Phillips
Theological Seminary will serve as our Labyrinth Theologian.
Installations will be celebrated too! The call of Paxton Jones as our
Regional Minister will be celebrated and we will install two new regional
associates, Ken Marston and Renee Bridwell.
What is a Labyrinth?
The labyrinth is an ancient spiritual tool, a metaphor for the journey
of life. Walking this sacred path, in a reflective mood, enables one to
ponder and evaluate where one stands in relation to God as the center of
one's spiritual journey, in relation to self and to others.
The labyrinth combines two common images, a circle and a spiral. Since
the circle is a symbol of God, its center also represents and leads to God.
As a spiraling path, the walk appears to be meandering, frequently
representing the circuitous days and years of one's spiritual journey.
Labyrinths invite us to be present to God, to quiet the mind, to calm
the body, to lead us to God and to come to grips with one's sorrows and
joys, and to meet the other with hospitality, service, and love.
Sr. Miriam Schmitt, osb
Information available on the table in the entryway
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GODSPELL
GODSPELL
Presented by:
Haysville United Methodist Church
601 Grand Avenue--Haysville, KS
September 11th-14th, 2008
Proceeds to help fund new Family Life Center
Tickets: $10.00
Call: 3165-524-4162 for tickets
Patricia Burke is a member of this company
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PRAYER
LIST
Dan Atkeson family, Jack
Braden, Ernie Hurdle, Lynn Garrelts family, Inez Agers, Bob Lattin,
Jim West, Tom VonFeldt, Ed and Pat Carr, George and Susan Hatcher,
Beulah Rees,
Kirby and Pat Barnes, Elijah and Jeremiah Atkeson, Harvey Wells, Tony
Brocato, Jay Lewis,
Matthew Proctor, Aaron Devan, Shaunna Hall, DeAsia Grayson, Neva
Middleton, Jonathan Brand, DeAnn Mary,
Josh Johnson, Randy and Shea Reust, Scott Sturm, Marie Cox, Bruce
Neil’s family, Andrew Fillmore, Alicia Reed,
Gerald
Poulter, Duane Poulter, Search Committee
It was wonderful to see Pat Carr in Sunday School and Worship on
Sunday.
The Men
and Women Serving Our Country
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THANK YOU
Dear Christian Friends:
I am writing to thank you for your generous gift of $132.50 to support
Disciples Center at Tawakoni. Thanks so much for this wonderful gift as it
demonstrates your partnership with the Regional Church as we strive to
provide excellent ministry to youth and others at your regional leadership
center!
Thanks for your ongoing support as indicated by this donation! It
is good to be in partnership with you! Our shared efforts as Disciples in
Kansas-and the church of the future-are looking a little brighter due to
our shared investment in youth and the Disciples Center.
Sincerely,
Steve A. Martin, Assoc. Regional Minister/Dir. of Camp Ministries
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AN INVITATION TO THE
CHURCH
You are invited to a Birthday
Party for Bob and Ollie Robbins
DATE: September 7, 2008
TIME: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
PLACE: Community Center
921 E. Janet
Clearwater, KS
RSVP:
620-223-1973 or 417-887-5080
No gifts please
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SH-h-h-h IT’S A SECRET
CARD SHOWER
Anita Lespagnard will
celebrate her 70th birthday Thursday, August 21, 2008
There will be a card shower for her Sunday, August 24. Bring your
card to church Sunday and they will be collected and given to Anita
following worship.
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NEW MEMBER
Morgan Wegner joined First
Christian Church by profession of faith, Sunday, August 17, 2008. She will
be baptized Sunday, August 24, 2008. We welcome her to the church family.
May she find many blessings in her work for the Lord. Morgan and her
family were very active in VBS this summer.
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IT'S A BOY
Jeremy and Danielle (Fenster)
Demuth announce the birth of their son,
Landon Jacob Demuth
He was born April 14, 2008 and weighed 5 lbs.15 oz.
Grandparents are Steve and Lois Fenster, Great Grandmother is Hazel
Fenster.
Our blessings to the family.
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SPECIAL
TREAT
For promotion Sunday, August
24! Dave May is coming with his puppets! The puppets are fun and
exciting, bringing God's message in their own special way.
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LOOKING AHEAD
Saturday, August 23
5:00 p.m. Sunday School Pizza Party
Sunday, August 31
Promotion Sunday during Worship
9:30 a.m.-5th Sunday Brunch in Cornerstone classroom
(All adults are invited)
KFC Picnic and scavenger hunt at the Zoo following worship
Registrations due for SuperStart
Saturday, September 6 Property work day following men's breakfast
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KEEP THE SEARCH COMMITTEE
IN YOUR PRAYERS
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