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FROM THE PASTOR
Do we ever get tired of Christmas? I
hope not. Sure, the commercializing is aggravating and misses the real
point of Christmas, but that need not rob us of the beauty and meaning of
Christmas.
Was Jesus born on December 25? No one knows the date for sure.
What we do know from Scripture, and by faith, is that JESUS WAS BORN! This
was the fulfillment of prophecy long before, and was the beginning of
God’s initiative to give the believing world a Deliverer. The angel’s
message to those shepherds outside of Bethlehem was this, “I bring you
good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town
of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord” (Luke
2:10-11).
So, let’s enjoy and celebrate the beauty and meaning of
Christmas. Let us claim and proclaim Jesus as the Savior and Lord. He has
brought light into a world of darkness. Thank you, God!
George
Pastor: Dr. George J. Lespagnard
SUNDAY SERMON: December 7, 2008
Title: HOPE
Text: John 8:12; I Thessalonians 4:13-18
Sunday, November 30, 2008
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $2,287.00
ATTENDANCE
Sunday School: 46 Worship: 85
VISITORS
Haysville, KS: Ann Everett
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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, Beulah Rees, George and Susan Hatcher, Tony Brocato, Kirby and
Pat Barnes, Elijah and Jeremiah Atkeson, Matthew Proctor, Shaunna Hall,
DeAsia Harding, Janet Goldwater, Neva Middleton, Shirlene Crain, Gerald
Poulter, Ken Nelson, Randy and Shea Reust, Andrea Thompson, Family of Nani,
Alex Bade, Josh Harper, Bradley Richard, Terri Smith, Steve Sturm, Brandi
Palmer
Prayers for Kathleen Etheridge who sees her oncologist this week for
cancer diagnosis
The Men and Women Serving Our Country
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THANK YOU
Dear Friends at Haysville,
Thank you for inviting us to “take over” your service Sunday,
November 9. I trust God was at work helping us all reflect on the precious
gift of His Word.
We also thank you for your love offering of over $300.00 at a time
when our finances are low—what an added blessing.
Please thank the “angels” who made our stay affordable by
supplying our hotel room and BBQ meal after church.
Hopefully we’ll see you more often in the future and will be
praying for God to supply a new pastor who loves the Bible as all of you
do. With thankful hearts, Swanson family
Thank you to David Walker, Jim Holmes, Teresa Butler, Janice Church,
Merrill and Dee Deck, Lenora Heath, George and Anita Lespagnard, for
helping decorate the church for the Christmas Season.
I want to thank my church family for all you’ve done. The
prayers, meals, and even helping me keeping my house clean. My heart
swells with love for all of you. Love, Shea Reust
Thank you so much for your prayers for Tony Brocato. Praise the
Lord that test results show progress being made in his battle against
cancer! Continued prayers are appreciated. Marsha Devan
The sister of Steve and Blossom’s friend trapped by the forest
fire around San Bernadino sent a phone message that the winds had changed
at the last minute and blew the fire away from her and her home. Praise to
the power of prayer—they firmly believe that the prayers changed the
wind. Scott Sturm
REMINDER: Sunday, December 7 at 10:15 a.m. we will celebrate
December birthdays and anniversaries.
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DID YOU KNOW? . . .
Nancy Sturm enjoyed an all expense paid
trip to San Antonio, TX, November 19-23 to the National Convention for the
National Writing Project. She will also be working with WSU as a
supervisor in English for prospective teachers.
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BIBLE STUDY
For those of you who expressed an
interest in the Beth Moore bible study, “Breaking Free”, Kathy will be
contacting you shortly with the details. There is still time to join this
group if you are interested.
Contact Kathy Clubb at 522-0823.
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CHURCH GROWTH
Thanksgiving Dinner
What a glorious day we had on Sunday the 23rd. It could not have
been as successful as it was without the help of so many people. We had
men and women setting up and doing food prep work on the 17th. Special
thanks go out to the people who cooked the turkeys, baked the pies and
brought the salads and vegetable trays. I hope everyone enjoyed all the
food and fellowship on Sunday. The most important helpers were the ladies
and men who put together the rest of the meal and got it on the tables and
ready to eat after Church. Thanks to all the people who helped put away
tables and chairs, vacuumed and cleaned up the kitchen after the meal.
This is such a wonderful, giving church. Thank you all for everything you
did. Lenora and Church Growth
Cookie Exchange
Ladies! Our annual cookie exchange will be on Sunday, December 7 at
2:00 p.m. Bring three dozen homemade cookies or candies to exchange with
others. We are going to fix plates of cookies for our shut-ins, so bring
an extra dozen for them. This is a fun way to share your favorite recipe
with others and go home with lots of different kinds of goodies for your
family and others in our church. Be sure to bring an extra plate or
container to put your new cookies in. Remember, December 7 at 2:00 p.m.
here at the church.
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THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY
CANCELLED
Kathy Clubb’s 7:00 p.m. bible study
group that meets at the church will not meet Thursday, December
4.
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FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
Join the men of First Christian for
breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, December 6.
Reminder
The men are still collecting winter coats for the Fairview Christian
Church for the homeless. Please bring your coats to the church the 1st
Saturday or Sunday of the month and the men will see they get to Fairview
C.C. Thanks!
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VILLAGE CHRISTMAS
December 6, 2008 ~ 4-8:30 p.m.
Historic District (200 S Main)
6:00 p.m. City Lighting ceremony at Main and Grand
6:45-8:30 p.m.
Pictures with Santa
4:00-8:00 p. m.
Masonic Lodge Soup and Chili Feed
4:00-7:30 p.m.
Silent Christmas tree Auction
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Horse Drawn Surrey Rides
4:00-8:30 p.m.
Demonstrations and Displays
(Blacksmith
Shop, Community Bldg. and Wire House)
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“GIVING TREE”
There are several tags still on our
“Giving Tree”! If you haven’t chosen one, please stop by the tree,
take a card, buy a gift and bring it back to the church (unwrapped) and
place it under the tree. The gifts will be taken to West Haysville Baptist
Church on Sunday, December 7.
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MEETINGS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
6:00 p.m. Evangelism Team
7:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
8:00 p.m. Pastor’s Cabinet
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9
7:00 p.m. Board Meeting
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BIRTHDAY - ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION
Don’t forget the birthday and
anniversary celebration Sunday, December 7, at 10:15 a.m. in the
sanctuary.
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DECEMBER FAMILY JAM
Everyone is invited to join us
Wednesday, December 17th for our youth Family JAM session. Come celebrate
the season with us. We will have lots of fun activities for you to do with
your friends and family and rumor has it that there will be a special guest
joining us that night. Mark your calendars now and save the
date!
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