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PRAISE THE LORD! DID YOU KNOW? .
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Jim Walker grew a 36 inch cucumber in his garden this
summer.
This Spring I decided to step out in faith and submit to some
Christian magazines. I have recently learned that both articles submitted
will be published. One will appear in the Jan/Feb 2009 issue of Alive Now
(published by The Upper Room) and the other will appear in the Spring 2009
issue of The Secret Place. Nancy Sturm
Lynn got back to Texas before he had to go to the hospital for an
infected gall bladder. Julie got to bring him home yesterday with nursing
care to check on him daily. Walt and Joeann Strawder
Jeanette Eastman and Pat Falley will be reunited in marriage on
October 9, 2008. We rejoice in God’s grace and that our family will be
whole again. Jeanette Eastman
Zac Hall is back in the USA after a year in Spain. He will continue
his studies at WSU. Johnna Hall
I’m very thankful for David Walker! This morning as we were
preparing for worship, I glanced over David's shoulder and was impressed
with the hours and hours of work it takes at the computer to display our
screen data. For every hour he commands the sound system you can bet he
spends two hours preparing.
Morgan Wegner and her family were special guests at the KU football
game Saturday, September 6, 2008. Morgan won the trip through a drawing at
Carlos O'Kelly's. She was on the field for the coin toss and was
introduced as the "Carlos O'Kelly's Jr. Captain of the Day." Morgan was
also presented a KU jersey at halftime. The family reported a wonderful,
but wet, day at the game. Congratulations!
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CHURCH GROWTH
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Family Fun Night
Please join us this coming Saturday for an evening of family fun.
Bring sandwiches, a salad or your favorite dish and a board game to play.
We start at 6:00 p.m. and end around 8:30 or 9:00. There will be a movie
for the children to see. See you then.
Cookies for a Cause
The cause for the month of September is items for Youthville.
Youthville is dedicated to the mission of Giving Children Back Their
Childhood and is one of the largest most widely recognized nonprofit,
privatized child welfare agencies in Kansas. Over 500 compassionate and
devoted employees provide services and care for over 1800 children on any
given day.
Youthville's vision is to provide the best sources of help to
children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected. Youthville
continues to be a leader in the industry by implementing new, innovative
treatment programs and services.
Youthville meets the needs of children and families by providing
services throughout Kansas. If each family in our congregation could bring
just one item this month from the wish list that was in last Sunday's
bulletin it would be a wonderful gift to the youth that this organization
helps. Once again, thank you for all the causes you support.
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
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If you reserved a plastic shoebox, it is
available for pick up at the table in the entryway. You may bring back
your filled boxes any time between now and November 23. Extra boxes are
available. See Machaelle if you would like one.
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REGIONAL ASSEMBLY October 17-18,
2008, Manhattan, KS
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"Blessed Be the Labyrinth that Binds"
The planning team for the 2008 Regional Assembly is excited about
the theme and the program being developed for the biennial gathering. Each
congregation and all the ministries 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, of Phillips
Theological Seminary will serve as our Labyrinth Theologian. Dr. Pittman
will bring to us a number of comments and reflections to help us recognize
God’s presence and movement within our various ministries.
Installations will be celebrated too! The call of Paxton Jones
as our Regional minister will be celebrated, and our two new regional
associates, Ken Marston and Renee Bridwell will be installed.
George
Pastor: Dr. George J. Lespagnard
SUNDAY SERMON: September 14, 2008
Title: WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Text: Philippians 2:1-11
Sunday, September 7, 2008
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $4,323.00
ATTENDANCE
Sunday School: 60 Worship: 112
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VISITORS
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Eureka, KS: Mike Meyer, Patty, Bo and Cord Tucker
Wichita, KS: Neill and Linda Wheeler, Karla Kelly, Matt Johnson
(Youthville)
El Dorado, KS: Hayden Wheeler
Topeka, KS: Chip and Sherri Eastman
England: Aaron and April Devan
Haysville, KS: Connie Tucker
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PRAYER LIST
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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, Tony Brocato, Matthew Proctor, Aaron Devan, Shaunna Hall,
DeAsia Grayson, Cooper Sturm, Jim Elliott, Randy and Shea Reust, Search
Committee
The Men and Women Serving Our Country
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THANK YOU
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Thank you so much for the Teacher Appreciation gifts. We
were so blessed by the opportunity to work with the 3rd-5th graders for
several years. They are an extraordinary bunch of kids! In Christ’s
love, John and Shari Burke
TO OUR FAMILY AT FIRST CHRISTIAN: Thank you so much for all of your
love and best wishes! These first few weeks have been wonderful,
exhausting and challenging. Kinsley is finally gaining weight and we hope
to come home soon. We hope things are well with everyone.
Lots of Love, Brandon, Breanna and Kinsley Lespagnard
Note: The picture of Kinsley that we received with the note will be on
the table in the sanctuary.
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SECRET PRAYER SISTER
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Ladies of the church mark your calendar . . . Sunday,
September 21, 2:00 p.m. is our Secret Prayer Sister revealing.
Please bring a wrapped gift for your Secret Prayer Sister with her
name on it. Any new members interested, please come! We will have a
drawing for our Secret Prayer Sister for the next year. This is such a
blessing, please join us. Call Kathy Clubb 522-0823 or Lenora Heath
524-405 if you have any questions.
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BIBLE STUDY
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Are you interested in joining a bible study group? There
are two bible study groups that meet at First Christian. One group meets
each Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. and is led by Marsha Devan. They are
studying The Beatitudes (Developing Spiritual Character) by John Stott.
Kathy Clubb is the leader for the Thursday evening study group which
meets at 7:00 p.m. They are studying the book of Acts. You are welcome to
join one or both of these groups at any time.
If you have questions call Marsha 788-7693 or Kathy 522-0823.
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RIDDLE ME THIS!! From
Anita
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1. I’m in better shape now than when I was 20.
2. I have a tall strong build, but that’s not really me.
3. I am 128 years old.
4. Who am I? You’ll have to come to church next Sunday to find
the answer!
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NEW MEMBERS
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Sunday, September 7, 2008 there were four who came forward
to place their membership with First Christian. Those joining the church
and planning to be baptized next Sunday are: Jason Wegner, Ron and Christy
Swibold, and Stefanie Jimenez. We welcome you to the FCC family.
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SECRET PLACE
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The Secret Place is a daily devotional that we order each
year. You will receive a book quarterly beginning with the December winter
quarter. The Spring 2009 quarter issue will feature Nancy Sturm's
devotional. Return your order to Dee in the office.
$4.50 for regular print
$8.95 for the LARGE print
The deadline for ordering is SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2008.
NOTICE: No orders will be added after the order has been sent in. I
added one order last year and the company didn't get the order correct
until the 4th quarter.
Make your check payable to First Christian Church with Secret Place in
the memo or you may pay by cash.
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RECONCILIATION SPECIAL
OFFERING---September 28, October 5
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First Christian will be receiving the Reconciliation
offering Sunday, September 28 and Sunday, October 5, 2008.
"Come to the Table" is the theme for this year's offering.
The Reconciliation Offering gives you an opportunity to support 7
Kansas projects, all of which are opportunities to help carry out
Christ’s ministry of Reconciliation. The following are Kansas projects:
(1) Atchison Food Pantry, Atchison (2) Camp Friendship, Augusta (3) Flint
Hills Community Clinic, Manhattan (4) Lawrence Interdenominational
Nutrition Kitchen, Lawrence
(5) Neighborhood Breakfast Program, Wichita (6) Sunflower Community
Action Democracy School, Wichita (7) Under Construction Reintegration,
Holton.
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