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FROM THE PASTOR
The “Road to Freedom”—I wrote about it in
last week’s newsletter and will do so again in this issue. “Road to
Freedom” is a ministry led by Tom Brevard with the help of his son,
Randy, and volunteers in the local community. The purpose of this ministry
is to encourage people, particularly young people, to choose not to let
alcohol or other drugs ruin their lives.
On November 10 and 11 (Monday and Tuesday) there will be
assemblies in both of our Middle Schools (Monday) and Haysville Alternative
School and Campus High School (Tuesday). On Tuesday afternoon and
evening, starting when school is out, all of the youth are invited to share
in games, food, fellowship, music, give away prizes and the closing event.
This ministry will require a lot of help. Seven of our people
have already indicated their desire to have a role in this event. More can
join in this effort to help kids to make good choices. Let me know if you
want to share in this ministry. There are a variety of ways to help.
Thanks,
George
Pastor: Dr. George J. Lespagnard
SUNDAY SERMON: October 5, 2008
Title: LIFE AT ITS BEST
Text: Romans 12:1-2, 9-16, 21
Sunday, September 28, 2008
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $8,398.00
ATTENDANCE: Sunday School: 58 Worship: 107
VISITORS
Haysville, KS: Angela Shockey, Phil and Lori Richardson
Wichita, KS: Blanche Williams, Tony Gowin, Nancy Knowles, Marlene
Powell, Steve White, Sharon Terry
Clearwater, KS: Richard and Shirley Hayworth
Dexter, KS: Gary and Shirley Foltz
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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, Jim Elliott, Janet Goldwater, Shirlene Crain and family,
Stephanie Faidley, Shea Reust, Ted Clubb, Marvin and Bobby Gassmann, Pam
Doffing, Mike Meyer, Bill Eastman, Kyle Bradbury, Joe Golemdoski, Duane
Poulter
The Men and Women Serving Our Country
Ruth Curless is scheduled for knee replacement surgery on Wednesday,
October 1, 2008 at the Surgery and Recovery Center on North Webb Road.
Keep Ruth in your prayers for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.
Janet Goldwater had her foot amputated Friday, September 27, 2008.
Please continue to keep Janet and her family in your prayers.
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THANK YOU
Thank you to Butch and Janice Church for power
washing the serving carts.
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PRAISE THE LORD! DID YOU KNOW?
Victor Smith won the title role in the Campus High
School production of Dracula. Catch him in a performance November 7-9 in
the Campus High School Auditorium.
Shea Reust is at home recovering from her back surgery. Her spirits
are good! She is looking at approximately 12 weeks of recovery time.
Thanks to a lot of you for your many prayers.
Stephanie Faidley’s burn on her left hand is healing twice as fast
as she thought. Her shoulder is better. Praise God!
Morgan Shetler and Morgan Wegner were chosen for the HWMS 7th grade
honors choir. They will perform at the Pioneer Valley League competition
on Saturday, November 8. We wish them luck!
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BIBLE STUDY
The 9:00 a.m. Wednesday morning Bible study is
growing! There were 16 present last week. Marsha Devan is the teacher and
their study book is The Beatitudes (Developing Spiritual Character) by John
Stott. You are invited to join them every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. for two
hours of study and fellowship.
The Thursday night Bible study group meets at 7:00 pm. Kathy Clubb
is the teacher for this group and they are studying from the book of Acts.
Call Kathy or Marsha for more information. Both groups meet at the church.
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REMINDERS
We will celebrate OCTOBER birthdays and
anniversaries at 10:15 am Sunday, October 5. Join us for the celebration!
Secret Place
The deadline for returning your Secret Place order is October 5.
The Secret Place is a daily devotional which includes a scripture passage,
an original meditation and a brief prayer. These are written by Christian
writers from across the nation. Nancy Sturm’s meditation will be printed
in the spring issue.
If you haven’t been ordering the Secret Place, and you wish
to, see Dee for an order form. The cost per year is $4.50 for regular
print and $8.95 for GIANT print.
Tables of Eight
Mark your calendar for October the 12th at 6:00 p.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. 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. 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!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6
6:00 p.m. Evangelism Team
7:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
8:00 p.m. Pastor’s Cabinet
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7
7:00 p.m. Church Board Meeting
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YOUTH NEWS
Our first Family JAM session was a huge success!
Over 50 people turned out to enjoy a hearty sloppy joe dinner prepared and
served by the young men of CHAOS, followed by an entertaining game and skit
featuring the TOE youth based on the game show "Let's Make A Deal". (Be
sure to ask Mike Russell about his new walking stick!) If you missed out
on this event, that's sad for you! But never fear! We're planning to make
this a monthly event. Mark your calendars now to join us October 29th at
6:00 p.m. You'll be glad you came!
Calling all K-5 agents for Christ! It's time to show up in force on
Wednesday nights. Come learn about your special mission! Report for duty
at 6:00 p.m.! Bring your friends!
Raeven Blackbull, Stefanie Jimenez, Andrew Marsh, Bella Nicholson,
Max Shetler, and Mikayla Russell attended the CIY SuperStart event this
past weekend. It was an amazing, wild, and majorly fantastic time of
worship, learning and fellowship. Come to the Anniversary/Birthday
celebration this Sunday. We will be sharing highlights from our weekend.
Don't miss out!
It's time to start thinking about our annual TRUNK-or-TREAT
event….a wonderful opportunity for our youth to show off their costumes
in a safe environment and for all of us still young at heart to join in the
fun. Start planning your decorations and costumes now and get your vehicle
(who says it has to be a car?) registered. Registration forms are available
from now until the 22nd of October. GREAT prizes will be awarded for the
best-themed trunks. Call Machaelle with your questions.
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RECONCILIATION OFFERING
October 5, 2008
The Reconciliation offering is divided into two parts with one half
going back to the region from which it was received and one half going to
the whole church reconciliation mission administered by the Reconciliation
Mission Commission made up of volunteers from around our church today.
Each region divides the funds it receives in its own fashion to meet the
needs as they are understood in that local area. Kansas supports 7
projects. (OGMP)
RECONCILIATION MINISTRY OFFERING WILL BE RECEIVED ON WORLD
COMMUNION SUNDAY
On Sunday, October 5th, Disciples will get their first opportunity
to celebrate World Communion Sunday in conjunction with Reconciliation
Ministry’s Special Offering Sunday. World Communion Sunday (WCS), with
its emphasis on Christian Unity and Reconciliation Ministry whose emphasis
is racial justice, have been brought together in this way because “the
aims of ecumenism and the aims of racial justice belong together in the
ministry of Jesus Christ,” according to a recent General Assembly.
Resolution 0719, adopted at the 2007 Ft. Worth General Assembly,
recommended that WCS and the Reconciliation Offering be celebrated together
to encourage congregations to express the Church’s commitment to
Christian Unity while also seeking God’s justice in addressing the sin of
racism. To support this church wide effort, please remember to give
generously to the Reconciliation Special Offering, which will be received
in congregations this Sunday, Sept. 28th and on Sunday, Oct. 5. April
Johnson, Minister of Reconciliation, has written a reflection that reminds
Disciples of their identity and call to stand in unity and solidarity for
the full inclusion of every member of the human family.
To read Johnson’s reflection, go to:
www.reconciliationmission.org/offerings/johnsonletter
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TIME TO SIGN UP FOR THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS
BOXES
Residents of the Haysville school district can sign
up for Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes and Christmas gifts for
children on October 11 and 25, between 1-3:00 PM. If you miss these dates
you can sign up for just Christmas boxes and gifts on November 15, between
1-3:00 PM.
Applicants must bring:
Social security cards for everyone in the household
Proof of address
If reason for application is recent loss of work please bring proof
of expenditures: utility bills (gas, electric, water), car payment, rent or
mortgage
Sign ups will be held at West Haysville Baptist Church, 1451 N
Lamar; Haysville, KS. (524-6302)
(HCO) Haysville Community Outreach
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