FROM THE INTERIM PASTOR

Labor Day is coming. As Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer, Labor Day has a way of signaling the unofficial end to summer. We still have several days before Fall actually begins. However, the leaves on the trees apparently are pushing the season a little, as I see they are already falling from the trees at my residence.

Fall signals the start of something new. Children and young people advance to a new grade in school. So also Sunday School classes begin anew for our children and youth along with our adults. Christian Education should be as much a part of our development as brushing our teeth is to our hygiene and health.

As the leaves and pods fall from the trees, they have away of leaving seeds in the grass to germinate over the winter. Come Spring we will find a fresh group of seedlings coming up in our yards.

The Apostle Paul uses the agriculture metaphor in 1 Corinthians 3:6, where he writes: “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.” Bring A Friend Sunday September 20th is a way of planting seed. We water or nourish that seed through encouragement, worship, and Bible Study groups. God gives the increase.

Share the word. You might be surprised and blessed by what can happen. I am anticipating this to be a great day. Plan now to be here.

Blessings be with you all.
Milton Bryarly, Interim Minister

SUNDAY SERMON
September 6, 2009
Title: Being Persistent
Text: Mark 7:24-37


Sunday, August 30, 2009
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $2,737.00


ATTENDANCE
Sunday School: 58 Worship: 113


VISITORS
Haysville, KS: Eric Hunt, Mary Miller, Samantha Miller, Bruce and Angel Causey
Lawrence, KS: Randy Phillippe
Kansas City, MO: Randy and Laura Lespagnard
Parsons, KS: Lee and Marlene Wegner
Wichita, KS: Lydia Briggs
Hattiesburg, MS: Shea Reust
Allen Swibold

PRAYER LIST

Dan Atkeson family, Jack Braden, Ernie Hurdle, Lynn Garrelts family, Tom VonFeldt, Shirlene Crain, Ed Carr, Ed Bull, Kirby and Pat Barnes, Neva Middleton, Beulah Rees, George Hatcher, Teresa Hall, Shaunna Hall, DeAsia Harding, Janet Goldwater, Mary Jane Bell, Shannon Lisk, Anetta Kay Webster, Annette Beal, Michael Galvan family, Shea and Randy Reust, Pat Falley, Michelle Colgan, Mike Deck, Mary Ellen Shockey, Jason Gray, Ed Bull, Ralph Morgan, Alicia Reed, Kaley Eastman, Linda Sanders, Pedro Perez, Vada McMillan family, Charles and Marsha Archer, Eric Daly, Bill Sanders Sr., Bill Sanders Jr.

Prayers for safe travel for Mike Deck! He is scheduled to arrive home Wednesday from Changsha, China.

Thomas Russell, grandfather of Mike Russell, has cancer.

Beaulah Eastman is home struggling with a case of shingles.

Randy and Shea Reust need to get their houses in Haysville and Wichita sold.

THANK YOU

Cookies for a Cause,
Thank you for the toiletries, money, and miscellaneous items that you gave to the mission. It was a wonderful gift and is already being put to good use. We appreciate you thinking of us. Your donations enable us to continue to minister to the homeless. Thanks again, Union Rescue Mission

Thank you to Machaelle for the pleasant surprise during Teacher Appreciation Sunday. Merrill Deck

BAPTISM

Family and friends witnessed the baptism of Andrew Marsh Sunday, August 30, 2009 on his 12th birthday. We welcome Andrew as he joins his family and church family as a member of First Christian. Please let Andrew know how pleased we are to have him as a FCC family member.

DID YOU KNOW?

We rejoice with Mary Ellen Shockey in the wonderful news that she received concerning her daughter Anetta Kay Webster. Anetta Kay had some movement in her leg and shoulder this past week. She is a patient at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, NE. Cards may be sent to Anetta Kay at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, 5401 South Street, Lincoln, NE 68506. Please continue to keep the family in your prayers.

Craig Faidley has a job! He started working this last week. He is Tehra’s husband and my son-in-law. Praise God! Bev Sale

Randy finally got a job at Pepsi. The best part is he is making Dr. Pepper. His job description is Operations Tech. Shea Reust

The Campus Colts 2009 football season had its fall preview Friday night. We have 2 young men playing varsity this year, Johnny Burke and Billy Falley. Billy is a captain also this year, his senior year. We pray for a safe season. Come out for a game this season! The team is looking great! Jeanette Falley

My mom, Linda Sanders had her testing and the problem is her gallbladder. Continued prayers that her surgery will go well! My dad, Bill Sanders Jr. has held up well with all the stress of my mom and my grandpa. My grandpa, Bill Sanders Sr. is still in the hospital but his hip surgery went well and his pacemaker surgery also went well. Continued prayers for a speedy recovery! Jennifer Jimenez

Morgan Wegner turned 14 on Saturday. Praise God for our beautiful teenager! Jason Wegner scored a touchdown Saturday at his football game! Grandma and Grandpa Wegner are visiting for the weekend. Michelle Wegner

Joe and Beverly McCormick have found temporary work in OR! They would love to hear from their friends at FCC. Their e-mail address is jdm _bjmmccormick@live.com

FRIENDS NIGHT OUT

Butch and Janice Church, Ted and Kathy Clubb, Milton Bryarly and Beverly Sale were in attendance for Friends Night Out at Carlos O’Kelly’s on Thursday, August 27.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST

This is a reminder that the men’s fellowship breakfast will be Saturday, September 5 at 7:30 a.m. If you haven’t signed up and wish to attend, call the office and your name will be added to the list.

BRING A FRIEND SUNDAY

By now you are aware that September 20th has been designated as BRING A FRIEND SUNDAY for First Christian Church in Haysville. The beginning place is for every member and friend of the church to put this important date on your calendar.

This is a great congregation. We know it! So why are we keeping it a big secret from the rest of the world and community around us. The scripture instructs was to “Go, and make disciples.” Bring A Friend Sunday has the possibility of being the beginning for someone.

Besides our 10:40 AM Worship Experience, a wonderful dinner is being prepared by our Chef Philip. That promises to be a gourmet delight.

Plan now to be here September 20th for Bring A Friend Sunday. Share this wonderful experience with a friend or someone that is very close to you. With your attendance and participation, it will be a great day in the life of our church.

There will be more information about Bring A Friend Sunday in worship and in the weekly newsletter. Stay tuned.

GALA AND AUCTION INFORMATION

October 3, 2009
We have just completed the fifth summer at the Disciples Center and are “Celebrating Five Years at Tawakoni” at this year’s event. I am excited to personally invite members of your congregation to the Gala and Auction on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the camp.

The Christian Church in Kansas has shown that it values the future of its churches with its purchase of the Tawakoni campground in 2004. With this investment, the Region has made “Raising Up Leaders” a priority. Since then the Disciples Center at Tawakoni campground has expanded and flourished.

However without financial support from individuals and congregations across the Region, this vision would not be possible. The Gala and Auction have been very successful in the past as it has raised over $80,000! This year we hope to raise $25,000.

Tickets are $30.00. Tables are $240.00 for eight people. The deadline to purchase tickets is September 19. Deadline for donations is September 10.

Sincerely, Stephanie Switzky, Chair, Disciples Center at Tawakoni Gala and Auction 2009

SCHEDULE CHANGE

Changed from Monday, September 7 to
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
6:00 p.m. Evangelism Committee
7:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
8:00 p.m. Pastors Cabinet

Changed from September 8 to
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
7:00 p.m. Board Meeting

OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7.

NEWSLETTER WILL NOT BE PRINTED TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8.