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FROM THE
PASTOR
As I am writing this article I am waiting for a
"live body" on the other end of the telephone line. Meanwhile, I am
provided with music that, although it is OK, does not respond to my present
need. While waiting, I began thinking about our "line" to God. No, we
don't have a verbal exchange like another human being on the other end of
the line. But, if God is who we believe God is-all-knowing,
all-powerful-loving, ever present by the Holy Spirit-we have the right
connection. Our communicating with God does not fall on deaf ears. By
faith we know God hears, understands, cares and will respond in appropriate
and helpful ways. Take time to communicate with God. God wants to be a
part of your life.
George
George
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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, Aaron Devan, Elijah and
Jeremiah Atkeson, Beulah Rees, Tony Brocato, Matthew Proctor, Shaunna Hall,
DeAsia Grayson, Alicia Reed, Jim Elliott,
Search Committee, Jennifer Hoffman, Pat Baker, Renee Newton, Shirlene
Crain and family
The Men and Women Serving Our Country
Shea Reust will be having back surgery Thursday, September 18, 2008.
Keep Shea in your prayers that the surgery will relieve the back pain that
she has been experiencing for some time now.
Stephanie Faidley, daughter of Tehra Faidley, grand daughter of
Beverly Sale was involved in a car wreck Monday. PTL she doesn't have any
broken bones or internal injuries. Keep Stephanie in your prayers.
PRAISE THE LORD! Pat Carr's cancer has shrunk!
Luc and Kira Valentin and son will be moving back to Kansas after
Christmas.
Margo Walker's knee pain is gone!
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PRAISE THE LORD! DID YOU
KNOW?
In an e-mail from Stacey Howard this is what she
wrote about her new job.
I am in my second (and last) year of graduate school at Southern
Illinois University Edwardsville working toward my MA in Speech
Communication. I was awarded a teaching assistantship this year, which
basically means: I teach two freshman level Public Speaking classes and my
tuition is waived-plus, I get a monthly stipend. I teach Mon-Wed-Fri and
then my own classes that I am enrolled in are on Tue/Thu, so I am keeping
very busy! Hopefully, once I graduate, I will be able to find a teaching
position at one of the surrounding community colleges or even here at SIUE
which I would really like because it makes it easy for Jim and me to
carpool! We'll just have to see what is available come next May! I am
really enjoying the experience this year though-and I have two great groups
of kids - 24 in one class and 25 in the other, and so far everything is
going great!
Stacey, Jim, Jaimee and Jordan were members of our church until their
move to IL. Stacey is the daughter of Stephen and Shirley Lieurance who are
members at FCC. It is good to know what our former members are doing.
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TABLES OF EIGHT KICK
OFF!
Mark your calendar for October the 12th at
6:00p.m.at the church! We will kick off the fall season with a carry-in
dinner for all the past Table of Eight participants as we get ready to
regroup for the winter and spring. AND this is an invitation to any adults
from the church who would like to participate, to come and join in for fun,
food, and fellowship.
What is "Tables of Eight"? It is small groups of adults who get
together for dinner once a month to get better acquainted, share food and
fun. Groups meet monthly at one member's home, (everyone brings food) for
a 3 month period, and then rotate the dinner to another member's home for
the next three months, or, they can meet at the church. It is a great way
to spend time together outside of our normal church routine, and to get to
know each other better.
The sign up sheet for the Kick Off Dinner is available on the
table at the back of the sanctuary, or if you would like more info, please
feel free to call Marsha Devan at 993-0786 or Nancy Sturm at 729-7131.
Come Sunday night, October 12th, for the get together and we will
organize the groups that night!
Hope to see you there!
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YOUTH
ACTIVITIES
Wednesday, September 24, will be our first ever
Family JAM (Jesus And Me) Session. Everybody is invited to this one of a
kind youth-led worship and fellowship event. Come enjoy a sloppy joe
dinner then stay for a short but exciting time of worship featuring our TOE
and CHAOS youth.
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Haysville FCC Coming
Events
September 21, Secret Prayer Sister Tea-2:00 p.m.
September 24, Family JAM Session and dinner-6:00 p.m.
September 25, Friends Night Out-5:30 p.m.
September 26 UFO-7:00 p.m.
September 26-27, SuperStart
September 27, Project Unity Fall Festival Planning-1-5:00 p.m.
September 28, All Church Dinner following worship
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Reconciliation Special
Offering
A Reconciliation Special Offering will be taken
at FCC Sunday, September 28 and October 5.
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FOR THE RECORD
Pastor: Dr. George J. Lespagnard
SUNDAY SERMON: September 21, 2008
Title: LIVING FOR JESUS
Text: Matthew 8:18-22
Sunday, September 14, 2008
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $2,443.76
ATTENDANCE:
Sunday School: 67 Worship: 114
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VISITORS
Oklahoma City, OK: Carlos, Stephanie, Georgia and Eliaz
Jimenez
Norman, OK: Lilia Concannon
Edmond, OK: Marcie D. Green, Chayo Rodriguez
Wichita, KS: Linda Wheeler, Karla Kelly
El Dorado, KS: Hayden Wheeler
Parsons, KS: Lee and Marlene Wegner
Tyler Ribamak
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BAPTISM
Family
and friends witnessed the baptism of Ron and Crystal Swibold, Jason Wegner
and Stefanie Jimenez Sunday, September 14, 2008. May God Bless
you!
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SECRET PRAYER SISTER REVEALING
Sunday, September 21, at 2:00 p.m. is the day the mystery
of your Secret Prayer Sister will be revealed. You will now know who has
been praying for you all year. All women are invited to participate. Plan
to be at church September 21 to enjoy the fellowship. Remember! Bring a
wrapped gift for your SPS. Call Kathy Clubb if you have questions.
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FALL FESTIVAL
The
Outreach Committee is wondering if anyone in the congregation has a trailer
that could be used for the Haysville Fall Festival parade. If so, please
contact Angelie Vincent at 218-3294 or angelievincent@gmail.com.
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THE COUNT DOWN
Come
help celebrate, honor, glorify, commemorate, keep, solemnize, extol,
observe, command and praise our togetherness as a church. It was just 15
years after the Civil War that Elder Cain helped establish the Prairie Home
Church, or as we know it today, the First Christian Church.
You can enjoy some of its history on display in the foyer on September
28. A very meaningful worship service has been planned and then everyone
is asked to bring a basket (carry-in) dinner and we'll all enjoy lunch
together.
The Cross Generation Band will bring our special music Sunday,
September 28.
Anita
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FAIRVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Fairview CC in Wichita is expanding its homeless ministry
by collecting playing cards to be shared at the monthly breakfast. New and
gently used decks of cards are sought and would be greatly
appreciated.
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FAITH CHRISTIAN CHURCH
2110
West 45th Street South
Proudly
presents
23rd Annual
"FAITH OUTDOOR CONCERT"
Sunday,
September 21, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Admission is free
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CENTRAL COMMUNITY CHURCH
6100 W
Maple St Wichita, KS
"Love and Respect Conference"
Dr. Emerson and Sarah Eggerichs
October 3-4, 2008
COST: $35/ per person $45/ per person after September 19th
For more information or to register: www.centralcommunity.org/love and
respect
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Love and Respect Conference
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