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NOTE FROM THE INTERIM PASTOR
Thanksgiving is almost upon us. This Sunday we will gather after worship for our church’s
annual Thanksgiving dinner. We will also be receiving our Thanksgiving
Offering which supports the many Disciples Colleges and Seminaries.
I have memories of many Thanksgiving celebrations. Some of them
have been with my family and others where I have been serving the church
in places where family was not close by. One of those times I
celebrated Thanksgiving with my daughter and about 20 members of the
military and their families in Germany. It was a special time as two
weeks later she was off to the Persian Gulf War. The other was with my
other daughter and my oldest granddaughter. I was helping my daughter
move from Kansas to my home in Montana. Some dear friends of mine in
South Dakota invited us to spend the night with them. It was
Thanksgiving night when we arrived. Here are three very tired people
coming into their home after they had celebrated Thanksgiving with
their family. I heard the words, “We have been waiting for you.” Faster
than a speeding bullet, the table was reset for us, complete with the
fine china, and a delightful seven course Thanksgiving meal was set
before us.
I plan to spend Thanksgiving with my daughter and her husband in
Leavenworth. They have invited me as we have an old family tradition
that goes back to my children’s childhood. Dad cooks the turkey and
makes the dressing. For some reason this has always been special for my
family.
Thanksgiving is a great time for family gatherings. We have much to
be thankful for. I give thanks for my family and especially this
congregation and church which has brought us together for ministry this past year.
Thanks be to God! Blessings be with you all.
Milton Bryarly, Interim Pastor
November 22, 2009
Title: The Unchanging Christ
Text: Revelation 1:4-6
Sunday, November 15, 2009
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $1,537.20
ATTENDANCE
Sunday School: 49 Worship: 80
VISITORS
Wichita, KS: Matt and Stephanie Vestering
Haysville, KS: Everett and Michelle Price
Patty Tucker
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PRAYER LIST
Dan
Atkeson family, Jack Braden, Ernie Hurdle, Ed Carr, Lynnn Garrelts
family, Tom VonFeldt, Teresa Hall, Kirby and Pat Barnes, Neva
Middleton, Beulah Rees, George Hatcher, Shaunna Hall, DeAsia Harding,
Shirlene Crain, Michael Galvan family, Janet Goldwater, Mary Jane Bell,
Shannon Lisk, Anetta Kay Webster, Annette Beal, Pat Falley, Mary Ellen
Shockey, Eric Daly, Stacey Estes, Liz Shank, Evelyn Wood, Don Wood,
Dick Eastman, Harold McClure, Joeann Strawder, Michelle Robertson, Mary
Ann Morgan, Zachari Noordhoek, Brenda O’Neil
Please pray for safe travel for my friend Shelby Boor to return from church camp in Oklahoma today. Samantha Jimenez
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THANK YOU
Dear Christian Friends:
I am writing to thank you for your generous gift to support
Disciples Center at Tawakoni. Thanks so much for this wonderful gift as
it demonstrates the partnership you share with the Regional Church
as we strive to provide excellent ministry to youth and others at your
regional leadership center! Many thanks—glad to see some at Gala!
Sincerely, Steve Martin, Assoc. Regional Minister/Director of Camp Ministries
I have returned from my two work related trips! Thank you for your
prayers of protection for my family and prayers for safe travel. What a
blessing knowing that we have such a loving church family. Rafael Jimenez
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PRAISE THE LORD . . . DID YOU KNOW?
Victor Smith, son of Angelie Vincent, a freshman at Sterling College was in the production of The Boys Next Door.
Andrew Marsh is on the Haysville Middle School Excellent Honor Roll with a 4.0 GPA
Stefanie Jimenez and Paige Thompson are on the Haysville Middle School Principal’s Honor Roll with a 3.99-3.5 GPA.
Mary Ellen Shockey went to Lincoln, NE for the weekend to visit her
daughter Anetta Kay Webster. Plans are to fly Anetta Kay to Texas on
Thursday, November 19, 2009 where she and Mervin will live with their
daughter and family.
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NEW BABY
Teresa Hall announces the birth of her daughter
Kimilia Serenity Hall
Born: Sunday, November 15, 2009
6 lbs. 10 oz.
Proud grandma Johnna Hall says, “She is adorable!”
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COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE
November 24, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
Christian Chapel Foursquare Church
5828 South Broadway
Speaker: Rev. Milton Bryarly
Everyone is encouraged to attend this service in support of Milt and our church.
Canned goods will be accepted for the Haysville Food Bank
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THANKSGIVING DINNER
This coming Sunday, November 22 will be our annual Thanksgiving dinner. This meal is for the whole church,
guests and extra family members. We always have lots of food. Please
plan to stay and enjoy good food and fellowship. It will be a wonderful
day of giving thanks to God for all the many blessings He showers upon
us each and every day. The turkeys are in the freezer or refrigerator.
See Lenora about picking them up. Thanks to all the people who are
bringing a dish for dinner.
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POINSETTIA PROJECT
As
we celebrate Advent, we adorn our sanctuary with symbols of the season,
one of these being the poinsettia. You will be able to participate in
the Poinsettia Project by making a contribution for the poinsettias
which may be designated “in memory of,” “in honor of”, or appreciation
of,” someone special. A list of these special people will be printed in
the worship bulletin. The poinsettias may be taken after the close of
the Christmas Eve service on December 24, 2009.
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FROM THE E-MAIL FILE
Greetings
from the Northwest (AKA Bear Country) Yes! We have bears! And pigs,
horses, goats, sheep and Rhode Island Red hens. Joe's job is going
well. He has less than 55 days left on his probation period. I am still
searching for work. I had an interview today, but they had their person
already picked before I arrived for the interview. Please pray that I
find work soon. We honestly can't make it on Joe's salary alone.
Snow will be coming soon. The bears have come down for one more food hunt...as long as it's not me or my dogs!!
Hello to everyone at FCC. We miss you very much.
Our new address is PO Box 7708, Klamath Falls, OR 97602. Phone is 541-884-1862. That's a hint, write us, please!!
Also, I need to get word to Aaron and April Devan. A young man I
was writing to who was stationed with Aaron in Afghanistan can't be
found. His name is Timothy Tendall. Any help locating him would be
appreciated.
That's all for now! Take care and God Bless. Bev and Joe McCormick
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HANGING OF THE GREENS
You are invited to help decorate the church for the Christmas Season on Saturday, November 28 at 9:00 a.m. until the decorating is complete. Bring snacks to share.
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YOUTH NEWS
This
Friday several of our youth will be heading off for Manhattan Kansas
where they will attend the weekend OASIS youth conference. Pray for
safe travel to and from the conference and that God will meet each of
them where they are and transform their lives in some way. Those
attending OASIS are: Alex Marsh, Andrew Marsh, Adrianna Vargas, Alex
Vargas, Morgan Shetler, Allison Jerome, Betsy Burke, Stefanie Jimenez,
Jesse Shetler, Angie Chadd and Machaelle Shetler.
There will be NO WNL activities during the week of Thanksgiving
(November 25)! We will meet again on December 2. Happy Thanksgiving!
Gobble until you wobble!
The youth Christmas program is scheduled for Sunday, December 20th
during the worship hour. This year’s program is called, “In the Eye of
the Beholder.” Parents . . . if you wish for your child to be a part of
this special service, it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that your child attend
Sunday School during the month of December. Each of the Sunday School
classes will be working individually on their piece of the program
during this time. If you have any questions, please contact Machaelle.
ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH WILL MEET ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS FROM 6:30-8 P.M.
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Please bring your filled shoeboxes with you to church
this Sunday. There will be a special dedication/blessing during the
worship hour. Don’t forget to include $7 for shipping and handling. If
you choose the EZ on-line payment option, be sure to print off as many
labels as there are boxes.
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HAYSVILLE COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Dear Friends in Christ,
As we approach the holiday season we are once again looking for volunteers to help with the Christmas project.
Before Christmas, volunteers are needed from our church to help with these activities at West Haysville Baptist Church,
141 Lamar, on the following dates:
6:30 p.m. Monday December 7: Sorting gifts into age groups
5:30 p.m. Tuesday December 8: Sorting gifts into family groups
5:30 p.m. Wednesday December 9: Assemble Christmas food boxes
6:30 p.m. Thursday December 10: Wrap Christmas gifts
9-11 a.m. Saturday December 12: Distribute Christmas food boxes and gifts
Many volunteers will be needed to assure the success of the 2009
holiday season. HCO would like to truly represent the people of this
community by involving everyone in these worthwhile community projects.
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ANGEL TREE
Every year at Christmas time, First Christian Church
joins other churches in the community in purchasing gifts for children
in the Haysville community whose families won’t be able to give their
children any gifts this Christmas.
Please pick a card or two from the Angel Tree in the entryway. The
card lists the age and gender of a child. Return the gift unwrapped in
a bag, with this card attached, to the church by December 6. We will be taking the gifts to the West Haysville Baptist Church (Haysville Community Outreach) on that Sunday, right after church service.
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PLEASE NOTE!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2009 ~ NEWSLETTER WILL NOT BE PRINTED
ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH WILL MEET ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS FROM 6:30-8 P.M.
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