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DECEMBER 29, 2009
HAYSVILLE FCC NEWSLETTER
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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FROM THE PASTOR
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Words cannot express our gratitude for the gracious welcome you all
have given us. We look forward with great anticipation as God uses each
of us to take the Good News of Jesus to our community and beyond.
Just a few things to share…
• We are in the beginning stages of planning a mission trip to
Mexico this summer. We intend to make the trip affordable so anyone God
calls will be able to raise the needed resources to go.
• Plans are being developed for Family, Men’s and Women’s
ministries. Dartha and I have always been very strong proponents of
these vital ministries. We both worked in these ministries at Westlink
and have accumulated many resources that will lend themselves to
ministry to families that will inspire, teach and empower us to look
outside the church walls for opportunities to serve.
• One of my absolute passions is; the church must grow smaller, in
order to grow larger. The Christian life is best lived out in small
communities of faith! This is accomplished through a network of small
groups meeting in homes, offices, restaurants and any other place where
people can meet and “do life” together all across our community! This
will take a huge effort by people who have a passion for authentic
community. This ministry is sure to bear much fruit.
• Finally, we are putting together a group of people to develop
some goals (both short term and long term) that will enable us to
formulate an overall plan to develop a growth strategy that gives us
guidance as we launch together this new phase in the life of FCC. The
ministries mentioned above will serve us well when added to the
existing ministries of our church.
Beginning Sunday January 3rd I will begin a series entitled “Basic
Gear for Life’s Journey”. I pray it will be as much a blessing to those
of you who hear as it has been for me to prepare. The four week series
will cover basic the necessities we must possess to move along our
journey of life successfully, based upon a couple of mountain climbing
trips I experienced. I learned some valuable lessons on these trips
that parallel life in so many ways.
Week 1- Trail Guide- Word of God
Week 2- Fellow Travelers- Spiritual Family
Week 3- Cliffs and Falling Rocks- Pitfalls on the Journey
Week 4- Personal Trail Guide- The Holy Spirit
Remember you can access FCC sermons via the web on our website (www.fcchaysville.org)
In His Hands,
Jay
January 3, 2010
Title: Trail Guide-Word of God
Text: 2 Timothy 3:16
Sunday, December 27, 2009
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP: 10:40 a.m.
OFFERING: $ 1,611.94
ATTENDANCE
Sunday School: 33 Worship: 100
VISITORS
Kansas City, MO: Randy Lespagnard and Laura, Lisa Schulz
Haysville, KS: Jim and Pam Burkett, Jarrod and Bethany Craig and family
Salt Lake City, UT: Bob and Shirley Knox, Shirlene and Kat Crain
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PRAYER LIST
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Dan Atkeson family Jack Braden Ernie Hurdle Lynn 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 Dick Eastman Mary Ann Morgan Paul Smeltzer Butch Church Brooklyn
Breese Bruce Ross Karen Everhart Ron Brown
Michelle Falley Walters, Pat Falley’s younger sister, has the same
back issues and will be scheduling her surgery. She is in a lot of pain
and as an RN her job requires constant pulling and bending.
Shirlene Crain, sister of Machaelle has been diagnosed with
“minimal change syndrome.” No AIDS, hepatitis or degenerative kidney
disease. Doctors are hopeful she will heal in the next four weeks to
four months. Continued prayers for healing!
Jim Vargas has a severe lung infection. Prayers for healing so he doesn’t have to go to the hospital.
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THANK YOU
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Thank you for your prayers, cards, phone calls and visits for Pat
Falley. He is still in a lot of pain but we are so glad to be past the
actual surgery. Jeanette Falley
Thank you to my church family for the beautiful card and gift you
gave me for Christmas. I’m so blessed to have such a wonderful church
family. Jimmy Holmes
Thank you for the card and Christmas gift. I enjoy doing what I do! David Walker
Dear Church family,
Thank you so much for the generous Christmas gift. It is such a
pleasure and an honor to serve you. Organizing the website is just one
of the rewarding capacities I am blessed to be able to perform for our
church. Every time I log in, it makes me smile. I hope you all had a
very Merry Christmas and have a great New Year! Jennifer Jimenez
To my Seeker's classmates,
Thank you so very much for the special Christmas gifts I received.
I have said before that I am so blessed to be a part of our Sunday
morning class, and I appreciate each and every one of you and the gift
of your "presence" each week. I wish for all of you that God's peace
and joy will be abundant in your life in the coming New Year. Love,
Marsha
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DID YOU KNOW?
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I received good news from the doctor! The break in my arm has healed and I can do whatever I want. Well, almost!
Joeann Strawder
Machaell’s beautiful sister Shirl and niece Kat along with her
wonderful parents Bob and Shirley Knox have all arrived safely and
we’re looking forward to spending the next few days together!
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NEW YEAR’S EVE GET-TOGETHER
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Join us Thursday, December 31st at 9:00 p.m. for an evening of fun at
the church! We will take down the Christmas decorations have snacks and
play games to welcome in 2010. Bring snacks to share.
COME JOIN US FOR A FUN EVENING TO WELCOME IN 2010
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CHURCH DIRECTORY~ BIRTHDAY~ ANNIVERSARY
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I need your help with the church telephone directory and the
birthday/anniversary list. Please take the time on Sunday to stop by
the table in the entryway and make sure your family information is
correct by making additions/corrections to the list. Throughout the
year if there are changes in your address, telephone number or e-mail
address etc., please let me know so I can keep each list updated. If I
do not get corrections/additions the information will be printed as is.
Thanks, Dee
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FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
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The men’s breakfast is normally held on the 1st Saturday of the month.
However, this month is an exception! The men will meet on January 9,
2010 at 7:30 a.m. Bring a friend and enjoy a great breakfast and
fellowship.
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AHA! (Active Hour Adults)
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This group meets every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in the library to play
games. We usually play Mexican Train and Skip Bo. We need more of you
to join us for this fun morning! Park at the south end and come in the
end door. It is a shorter walk and you can stay out of the wind!
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FROM THE MAILBOX
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Dear Friends,
I want to thank all the people that helped me pack up, load my
household goods and move me to Topeka. I could not have done any of it
without all of you. Marsha Devan is in the wrong business. She is the
best packer/loader I have ever seen. Nancy Sturm is the fastest
box/crate picker-upper in Kansas. Thank you Donna and Dale Atkeson for
all your help; your help was done with love. Thank you to Barbara and
Allen for the use of your truck. Thank you to Bill Eastman for your
“foreman” work and the use of your truck. AND thank you Ron and Crystal
for all you did. These two people work like their lives depend on it.
Thank you for bringing your mother and father into my life. A.J. was a
good “vice foreman” during the move. Thanks for all the support,
prayers and love. Please forgive me if I have forgotten anyone.
The job is going good. I am finally getting around Topeka without
getting too lost. As long as I know where south is I am alright.
Love to all, Linda Bergeson
NEW ADDRESS
Linda Bergeson
1320 SW 27th E-31
Topeka, KS 66614
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LOOKING AHEAD - CONGREGATIONAL VOTE RESULTS
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Monday, January 11, 2010
6:00 p.m. Evangelism Committee
7:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
8:00 p.m. Pastor’s Cabinet
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
7:00 p.m. Board Meeting
Members of the church board consist of all elected officials and
chairpersons. However, all church members are encouraged to attend.
CONGREGATIONAL VOTE RESULTS:
Budget 48 Yes 2 No
Elected Officers 55 Yes 3 No
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