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Christian Visitor

Volume 69 ~ Issue 33 August 16, 2016

Church phone: 785-448-3452 Website: www.fccgarnett.org

Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. ~ 4:30 p.m. Closed Fri.

Who is the Head? There are points in every Christian’s life when one must decide who is really in charge. Most of us will admit that our wives are really in charge or perhaps it is our secretary (wink wink). The busier things get, the more I realize I am not nearly as in charge as I often think. “And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent.” (Colossians 1:17–18)

Have you ever considered what “All things hold together in Christ” means? As we get “too busy”, have too much stress, feel like we are overwhelmed, get angry, feel out of control, or just don’t like what is going on, understand that the problem is more likely that you think you have more control than you really do. Realize that Jesus is the head of every Christian and over the whole church. Jesus alone holds the reins in this life. People can “try to do it ourselves,” but in the end, we are only capable of so much. It is our decision to follow Him or to reject Him. He can and will give us insight if we seek His wisdom and truth.

God is doing something special here at FCC. A new building, new staff and new positions, and volunteers helping everyday! Don’t forget Who is in charge! It is not me, and I am sure it is not you! Use the gifts God has given you to meet any needs you see in the church, and give the rest up to God, and let Him be in control. If you see a need that you have the ability to meet, there is a really good chance that God is using you to do ministry! Are you willing to stand up and let Him use you or are you going to pass the buck? Blessings, Chris

PSSST….A whole lot of moving going on inside FCC to prepare for the addition of the “Family Life Center”

…Be patient…Be kind… and be in Prayer!

We are so pleased to have a new member in our family!! Sunday August 14th at the 10:30am service we heard Morgan Menefee's confession of faith and a brief testimony about her FCC experience. Morgan we are so pleased to have you in the family! Morgan’s address is: 417 North Oak. ~ Garnett, KS ~ 66032

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL OPPORTUNITY Class had five present Sunday – three daily readers and one with Bible. Mary Hamilton opened the class with prayer. Prayers requested for Jeanine Glidewell, Opal Meyers (moving), Ron & Darlene Jenkins (moving) and all those with cancer. Mary Hamilton presented the class lesson “More than Conquerors,” Romans 8:28-39 and closed with prayer. SOS Class had eighteen present Sunday – seven daily readers and fifteen with Bibles. Prayers requested for Tara Steele’s husband Scott (Norma Hermreck granddaughter) C B Harris and Mark Jenkins (son of Ron & Darlene Jenkins). PRAISE: Thanks to ALL who have helped with their move. Ron & Darlene Jenkins Burke Rogers opened the class with prayer and completed lesson on Abraham.

August 2016 Attendance Records Sunday 8:00a.m. 10:30 a.m. School Worship Worship 8/7 65 56 139 8/14 68 67 138

August General Fund Offering August 14 ~ $3005 To Date ~ $6947

Worship Schedule Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Children’s Church at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School all ages at 9:15 a.m.

August New Building Fund Offering August 14 ~ $1130 To Date ~ $2023

First Christian Church

“Family Life Center” Growth Chart New Building Addition ~ $950,000 NBF Cash on Hand ~ $690,894

Pledges yet to be received ~ $83,794

Invite to Church…Invite to Jesus…Invite to God

COME AS GUESTS ~ LEAVE AS FRIENDS Our Prayer for You… May you have a beautiful day! May you share love & laughter, with family and friends and May the Lord be present to keep you safe. Amen Colwyn Cadwallader grandson of Charles & Becky Allen; Calvin Graybeal guest of Stephany Petersilie; David Baumgardner guest of Gina &Ireland McLeod; Opal Mae Sample granddaughter of Leroy & Sandra Hamilton; Levi Reynolds friend of Jon Adams; Camryn & Case Mundell grandsons of Roger & Phyllis Adams; Doug & Emily Adams; Pat Hiner guest of Doug & Connie Meyer; Orra Lutz granddaughter of Denise Scheibmeir; Ben King; Leonard & Angie Wright, Larissa & Emily; Tammy Winterringer & daughter Skyla Dougherty; Axel Roberts guest of Phyllis Adams

JANUARY 2015 FCC GENERAL FUND Weekly Average Need ~ $4460

January Monthly Need ~ $17840 January 11, 2015 General Tithe~ $5055

My EOffering for December ~ $622 January Monthly Giving to Date ~ $9232

Our Military, Veterans & Troops South Korea: Matthew Schryer Grandson of Frieda Hurt & nephew of Marcia Spring Baghdad, Iraq: B J Moody Grandson of Janice Tush

Our Loved Ones in Care Centers Guest Home Estate 806 West 4th Ave

Vernon & Goldie Hunt Ruth Gorrell Seatta Van Donge Robert Young

Golden Heights 101 North Pine

Jean Brown Olive Kline Max Ratliff

Residential Living Center PO Box 407

Bill Young Vera Wills (aunt of Phyllis Adams)

ORV West 1527 S Twyman Ottawa, 66067

Ralph Hamilton (father of Leroy) Comfort Care Home 27 E Rockwood Dr Ottawa, KS 66067

Birdie Zentner Cimarron Nursing Center

905 Beall Road Kingfisher, OK 73750

Lois Miller

Our Extended Family & Friends Building Construction (request by Gayla Corley) The grandfather of Morgan Menefee Wayne Axtell (request by Nancy Horn) Mary Fagg (request by Sister Wilma McIntosh) Nick Galey (requested by Nancy Horn) Denise Hamilton (request by parents Darwin & Mary) Keifer Hawkins & family (Doug & Bev Farren) John Hermreck (request by Carol Hermreck) Mark Jenkins (son of Ron & Darlene Jenkins) Clarann Kempnich (by Darwin & Mary Hamilton) Doris Lickteig (requested by Charlotte Cox) All her family (request by Wilma McIntosh) Parker Monhollon (requested by Sandra Hamilton) Kathy (Lindsay) Nelson (cousin of Rosemary Turner) Steve Richardson (son of Reed & Carol) Luke Rockers (son of Jody Cole) Roger Rockers (requested by Frank Graham) Becky Roush (requested by Carol Hermreck & Carolyn Schuster) David Scheckel (requested by Frank Graham) Cleat Smerchek (requested by Doug & Bev Farren) Terry Thoele (father of Theresa Thoele) Sheryl Urquhart (request by Carol Hermreck) Christie Zlab & family (requested by Doug & Bev Farren) The leaders of our country & our veterans and troops Please pray for our nation and divine guidance. Amen Rosemary Turner

Our Church Families Twyla Duryea - Lois Gebert Kay Gwin - Clarence Hermann Morgan Hurt - Casey Hurt Jim Jordan - Jason Kinder Doug Linder – Lisa Modlin Wilma McIntosh - Ken McMillan Earl Peine - Whitney Peine Nelda Potter - Walt Wilcox

Praises: 1. Jeanne made it through surgery and is now out at AC Hospital Rehab. Please continue to pray – they are testing for MRSA again. Marcia Spring 2. The Communion and Offertory Words spoken Sunday morning by Gary Benjamin & Roger Adams. Marsha Dulin 3. Praise God for all Blessings – Sara Blow 4.. Praise to the Worship Team – love your music / voices. Nicci Denny

REMINDERS Serving us August 21, 2016

August Deacons: Mike Burns, Dan Dulin, Craig Cole, Jason Sjorlund, Cody Clark August Communion Preparation: Wayne & Vicki Hulett Communion Elder: Kevin Lewis Offertory Elder: Steve Spring Deacon Usher: Greg Gwin Communion to Shut Ins: Elder: Burke Rogers Deacon: Jeff Finn Audio/Visual 8:00 a.m.: Ruth Peine / Cheryl Varvel Pianist/ Organist 8:00 a.m.: Nancy Horn / Vicki Hulett Song Leader: Brett Hartman Pianist 10:30 a.m.: Doris Wilson Song Leader: Mary Hamilton Audio/Visual 10:30 a.m.: Virgil Wight / Jenna Wight Greeter(s): West Doors: Stacy Gwin, Adrian & Nathan East Doors: Darwin & Mary Hamilton

The Christian Woodworkers meet on Monday’s at the workshop of Darwin Hamilton. They begin at 1:30 p.m. Many hours and hands have been working on the wooden cutouts that they take to Children Mercy Hospital. Our skilled craftsmen are Darwin Hamilton, Ron Jenkins, Dick Wilson, Gary Hoke, David Smith and Richard Prather. Thank you for your hearts and time for this worthy project and mission!

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH WEEKLY EVENTS

Monday Christian Woodworkers Darwin Hamilton’s workshop ~ 1:30 p.m. Contact person Darwin Hamilton (785-448-6526) Tuesday Prayer Group Annex ~ 6:30 p.m. Contact person Cody Clark (785-448-8093) Thursday Christian Crafters Annex ~ 10:00 a.m. Contact person Connie Meyer (913-919-7164) Saturday Men’s Breakfast Fellowship Hall ~ 7:00 a.m. Contact person Burke Rogers (448-5987)

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH MONTHLY EVENTS

FCC Committees Schedule Finance Committee Elder/Board Meeting: 1st Sunday Pastoring Committee: 2nd Sunday Education Committee: 3rd Sunday Worship Committee: ~ 4th Sunday FCC Care Team 3rd Thursday ~ Fellowship Hall ~ 7:00 p.m. Contact person Doug Meyer (913-909-7680) Thursday, August 18 Emergency Food Assistance 4th Thursday ~ 4:00p.m. Anderson County Quonset Hut Thursday, August 25

Dearest FCC family, the family of Mary Lou Brinkmeyer would like to thank you for the beautiful plant you sent us when our mother passed away. A big thank you also for the very nice dinner you prepared for us after her funeral. It was so nice to have a place to go and not have to prepare the food ourselves. We could sit down and visit with our family and friends during this difficult time. God bless you all and thanks again, Karen & Mick Brinkmeyer, Chris & Davis Brooks.

Hey everybody! We had an awesome time at Worlds of Fun this past Thursday, lots of fun and very little sickness! We had 40 students that went and 5 adults so we were filled to the brim in our vans but we got there and back in one piece! I’ve got some announcements for you this week…

Thank You!... We would like to thank you to everyone who came to support the ice cream social and to help raise funds for the Haiti House of Bread Mission Medical trip in March 2017. You are all amazing and appreciated! Team Haiti

Legacy is starting back up Sunday, August 21! We will be meeting in the church Fellowship Hall as usual at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thank you guys for doing all that you do! Brett Hartman, Youth Minister

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HIDDEN HAVEN CHRISTIAN CAMP LADIES RETREAT

SEPT 16 & 17 AGES 16 & UP

SPEAKER: BETH DEFAZIO

Hosted this year by First Christian Church of Garnett, KS and Christ’s Church of Labette Co, Altamont, KS. NOTE: Please bring any Christian books you are not using anymore for a Book Exchange.

There will be a planning meeting for the Ladies Retreat at Thayer, KS on Sunday, August 21 at 1:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Any questions please contact Natasha Goetz or Morgan Hurt.

Friday evening is a relaxing time of sitting around the fire and visiting and watching the campers as they come in and set up. We wish to encourage tent campers to come out and set up also for Friday and Saturday evening. There is no fee for tent campers.

FCC FAMILY FUN WEEKEND AT NORTH LAKE FRI, SAT & SUN - SEPT 30 ~ OCT 2

Saturday evening meal will begin at 5:30 p.m. What will be provided:

The Meat of a whole hog (Pork) and buns – Table service (Cups, Plates, napkins, silverware) and Drinks

What to bring: If your last name begins with A - M, please bring a side dish. If your last name begins with N – Z, please bring a dessert.

Please bring your lawn chairs and or blankets and enjoy the FUN – FOOD - FELLOWSHIP

For those of you who will be bringing out campers we have only two (2) spots left. Call Secretary Marsha Dulin at the church office (785-448-3452) and reserve a spot soon. Please take note that we need payment of $24.00 for your camping spot of Friday and Saturday prior to the campout.

“Choosing Simplicity” Embracing the Benefits of a Simple Life

THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY Ladies Bible Study “Women of Faith” series “Choosing Simplicity” will begin THURSDAY, September 29, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Annex. Anyone interested in joining the group contact Becky Allen ~ 785-433-1338 so she will have enough books for everyone.

Dan says: It’s gotta get worse before it gets better! Seriously when you see one of these 3 men (Mike Zentner, Dan Dulin, Wayne Hulett) give them a really big “at a boy!” Also to Gary Benjamin who would supervise break time with donuts! They have spent many hours moving items out of the rooms that needed to be emptied before our big demo day! I have enjoyed listening to all the laughter as they worked side by side…they had great teamwork!

The Opportunity Sunday School Class would like to have a card shower for one of their class members, Opal Meyers who will be moving at the end of the August to Oklahoma to be closer to her daughter and family. Please send cards and best wishes to: Opal Meyers – 105 Park Plaza #15, Garnett KS, 66032

Opal says: It doesn’t get any better than this! Betty Penn and Opal Meyers have been our Sunday Bulletin folders for many years now. They both have so many stories to tell past and present and will miss those stories and the laughter for our dear friend Opal is moving to Oklahoma near the end of August t be near family. Opal has been an active member of First Christian Church since 1948. The Christian Crafters came over last Thursday and ate lunch with her and to wish her good luck!

Day 1 of Demo Day… Roger Adams was here early this morning and making some noise…

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FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH ELDERS Roger Adams: 448-8172 Ron Jenkins: 204-1590 *Kevin Lewis: 204-2257 Doug Meyer: 913-909-7680 Burke Rogers: 448-5987 Steve Spring: 448-2491 Larry Varvel: 448-5794 Gene Watson: 408-205-3635

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DEACONS Ron Anderegg: 448-6366 Mike Burns: 448-4603 Cody Clark: 448-8093 Craig Cole: 448-4504 Dan Dulin: 204-1185 Jeff Finn: 620-431-8486 *Greg Gwin: 229-5105 Leroy Hamilton: 204-2162 Dan Kasprzak: 489-2513 Jason Miller: 448-7110 Earl Peine: 448-6186 Bill Ratliff: 248-3854 Danny Roberts: 448-8499 Jason Sjorlund: 448-7660 Nathan Wiehl: 204-2178 Mike Zentner: 204-1105

PASTORS AND SECRETARY Chris Goetz Senior Pastor: Phone: 503-474-7965 ~ Email: chris@fccgarnett.org Brett Hartman Children & Youth: Phone: 620-215-1524 ~ Email: brett@fccgarnett.org Secretary: Marsha Dulin ~ Phone: 785-448-4367 ~ Email: marsha@fccgarnett.org