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July 22, 2014 ~ Volume 68 ~ Issue 29
Christian Visi or
November 25, 2014 ~ Volume 68 ~ Issue 46
Church Telephone: 785-448-3452 Fax: 785-448-2568 Website: www.fccgarnett.org OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Office is closed on Friday
Our traditional Thanksgiving meal will go on although I am not sure who will be present and what it will look like. My 95 year old grandmother said we must get together; it is the best thing for everyone. She is right. We will pull together as family with thanksgiving in our hearts. Maybe this year it will even be a deeper Thanksgiving celebration as my family not only remembers my uncle but they focus more upon their everlasting status and upon God. Happy Thanksgiving to you all and with much love, Pastor Darrel & Michal
Pastors Notes: Thanksgiving is going to be a little different this year for my family. My mom’s brother passed away suddenly Saturday night and the funeral is on Wednesday. For years Thanksgiving had been traditionally held at his mother’s (my grandmother) home in the country outside of Enid, Oklahoma. 40-50 family members would arrive, the meal was a supper and afterwards we would sit around for a few hours visiting and re-connecting. My grandmother stopped hosting the dinner a few years ago, she is 95 and still on the farm, and last year just a part of our family gathered at my mom’s home. Things change. Time has a way of doing that. People come, people go and life moves on. Once again I was reminded that as long as we live on this earth we reside in the temporary home of our earthly bodies only for a little while. We have pitched our tents as it was only for a brief stay; we are sojourners just passing through. This world’s not our home but we are simply traveling, passing through on our way to a new Kingdom, an Everlasting City whose Builder and Maker is the Lord. Jesus said, "In my Father's house there are many mansions I go to prepare a place for you, I am coming again, and I will take you to myself that where I am, there you may also be." I was telling Michal yesterday that my view of death has changed over the last few years. Although I am sad at my uncle’s passing and know that for his wife, children and family the transition will be hard, the truth is that my uncle is seeing things, experiencing things that I long to see. To see my Savior face to face. To see and experience the warmth of the glory of God. To see angels, saints, family and how things really are in the spiritual world, oh what a blessing that will be.
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Senior Pastor: Darrel Herde ~ Phone: 316-841-3090 ~ Email: [email protected] Youth & Children Pastor: Chris Goetz ~ Phone: 503-474-7965 ~ Email: [email protected]
Sr. Adult Coordinator: Marilyn Artherton ~ Email: [email protected] Secretary: Marsha Dulin ~ Email: [email protected]
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH ELDERS
*Roger Adams: 448-6147 Ron Jenkins: 448-3843 Kevin Lewis: 204-2257 Burke Rogers: 448-5987 Steve Spring: 448-2491 Les Thomas: 448-6708 Gene Watson: 408-205-3635
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DEACONS Mike Burns Craig Cole Dan Dulin *Greg Gwin Leroy Hamilton Dan Kasprzak Doug Meyer Jason Miller Jason Mills Bill Ratliff Danny Roberts Jason Sjorlund Lynn Wilson Mike Zentner
SUNDAYS AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8:00 am ~ Early Worship Services
10:30am Worship Services and Children’s Church SUNDAY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
November 23 8:00 a.m. Worship ~ 57 10:30 a.m. Worship ~ 133
TOTAL ~ 190 CHILDREN GROUPS ATTENDANCE
Wednesday, November 19 NO ROOTS November 23, 2014 ~ Sunday Children’s Church ~
November 23, 2014 Sunday Evening Legacy Youth ~ 72 NOVEMBER 2014 FCC GENERAL FUND
Weekly Average Need ~ $4460 November Monthly Need ~ $22300
November 23, 2014 General Tithing ~ $4627.29 Monthly Giving to Date ~ $19402.85
9:15 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL INFORMATION November 23 ~ Total: 93
0 ~ Nursery: Age 0 thru 4 years 5 ~ Beginners: 4 year olds thru Kindergarten 5 ~ Primary: 1
st thru 3
rd Grade
5 ~ Juniors: 4th
thru 6th
Grade 10 ~ Jr High: 6
th thru 8
th Grade
10 ~ Sr High: 9th
thru 12th
Grade 6 ~ Opportunity Class: Seniors primarily 75+ 23 ~ SOS Class: ages 60+ 10 ~ Great Expectations: Mainly the “middle of the road” age group but not age specific 8 ~Overcomers: Mainly the young adults 11 ~ Pastor’s Class: Not an age specific class
MEMORIAL FUNDS UTILIZED: Over the past two years, FCC Memorial Funds have been used in various ways beneficial to our church—some for larger purchases and several for smaller yet appropriate needs—all done in memory of dearly loved ones who have been called home (some several years ago): Glenn & Genevieve Caldwell (hymnals, nativity set); Karl Gebert (communion set, community service projects); Wayne Penn (new keyboard); Marie McBride (video camcorder); Lorraine Hulett (funeral dinner support);
First Christian Church “Family Life Center” Growth Chart
Building Addition ~ $1,500,000
Total of Pledges and Cash ~ $782,630
Total Pledges to be received ~ $257,927
Total Cash In Building Fund $524,703
Darold Hayden (handicap accessibility projects, esp the Annex ramp and Bob & Marlys' ramp/deck); Jess (Buss) Hale (multi-purpose tables); then these Memorials use for the following grouped projects: Merle Hawkins, June Cleveland, Wayne Rolston, Mildred Higginbottom, Marge Ahring (landscaping, Bibles, US flags, repair of memorial stained glass window). Should any members have a suggestion for a possible appropriate use for Memorial Funds, please contact any Memorial Fund Committee member (Iona Sweers, Ruby Schuster, Barbara Ratliff, or Burke Rogers).
BAPTISM!!! Saturday it occurred to me that we have had a lot of Baptisms lately! I realized that we have filled the baptistery every Sunday for 6 weeks solid! Praise God for the 10 people who have given their lives to Jesus in the last 6 weeks. Yesterday we were blessed to watch Allan Young give his life to Christ!! Allan is 17 years old. He can use his background to the Glory of God as he lives for Him! Congratulations Allan!
PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY: Health: Phyllis Adams, Rosanna Blackie, Sandra Hamilton, Marlys Hayden, Clarence Hermann, Jim Jordan, Loretta Lankard, Jack & Jo Lowe, Opal Meyers, Angela Mikesell, Whitney Peine (daughter of Earl & Ruth Peine); Dorothy Schuster & Howard & Donna Williams Praise: it was nice to see the youth helping with serving at the Thanksgiving meal – Ken & Barb McMillan
PRAYERS FOR OUR EXTENDED FAMILY & FRIENDS: Health: Adam (requested by Gayla Corley); Carl Davenport (brother-in-law of Diana Knox); Teresa DeMoura (daughter of Wayne & Vicki Hulett); Alisha Fagg (requested by Nancy Horn); Shannon Garber, C.B. Harris, Cindy Herde (sister in law of Darrel Herde); Glen Horn (uncle of Rick Horn); Marjorie Hunt (requested by Mary Hamilton & Nelda Potter); Jeanne Logan (mother of Steve Spring); Diana McIntosh (daughter of Wilma McIntosh); Steve Richardson (son of Reed & Carol Richardson); Duane & Becky Roush (requested by Carol Hermreck & Carolyn Schuster); Marilyn Walsh (sister of Doug Linder); Delores White (mother of Cathy Hoke) & Angie (Benton) Wright . Hospital: Clint Gross (requested by Lynn & Jenny Wilson Not specific: Dani (granddaughter of Wilma McIntosh) Praises: Becky Roush is finally able to eat. Carol Hermreck For Marjorie Hunt. Came through surgery well and is adjusting. Nelda Potter
PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY: Military: Serving in Kuwait: SPC Jonathan Potter, grandson of Nelda Potter Serving in Japan: Shawn Parks, husband of Richele Serving overseas: Franklin Cockrell, son of Debbie Cockrell
PRAYERS FOR OUR LOVED ONES IN CARE CENTERS: Guest Home Estates: Robert Young, Seatta Van Donge and Vernon & Goldie Hunt Long Term Care: Ruth Gorrell Golden Heights: Vi Davin, Lois Miller, Birdie Zentner, Jean Brown, Olive Kline & Max Ratliff Ottawa Retirement Village: Ralph Hamilton (father of Leroy)
November 30, 2014 Reminders Elder for Offertory: Gene Watson Elder for Communion: Burke Rogers Deacon Usher: Jason Miller Communion to the Shut Ins: Elder: Roger Adams Deacon: Dan Kasprzak Deacons Group A: Mike Burns (Nov Chairman), Dan Dulin, Craig Cole, Jason Sjorlund & alternate Audio / Visual: 8:00 a.m.: Dan Dulin ~ Marsha Dulin 10:30 a.m.: Nathan Wiehl ~ Jenna Wight Pianist/Organist 8:00 a.m.: Nancy Horn ~ Vicki Hulett Pianist 10:30 a.m.: Doris Wilson Song Leader for 10:30: Mary Hamilton Greeters: Communion Preparation for November 30: Dan & Marsha Dulin
WELCOME GUESTS: THANK YOU FOR BEING WITH US TODAY
Emma & Max Sims with grandmother Betty Jasper; Aubree, Natalee & Ashton Ferguson with grandmother Jenny Ferguson; Gage Miller with grandparents Tarry & Linda Miller, Taylor Stapp son of Gary & Kim Stapp, Sabrina Choma with grandparents Charles and Becky Allen and Jerry Gettler Jr, and Cody with dad / grandfather Jerry Gettler Sr.
Special Thanksgiving Thanks!!! I am so grateful to all the people who attended and helped with our Legacy Chinese Thanksgiving Dinner Celebration! We had 78 people in attendance plus my family and also had the privilege of feeding some who were decorating the church for Christmas! Thanks for the great food, fun and fellowship! We had smoked turkey (Named Duck), smoked pulled pork (we called Peking Duck) and lots of Chinese Food! Wow the spread of food was amazing! Thanks for bringing all your favorite side dishes and desserts! Also special thanks to the Adams family, Jenna Wight, Allan Young, Dan Dulin, Leroy Hamilton, Natasha Goetz, Stacy Gwin, Lisa Hess and Gaylon and Heather Corley, Vicky Mundy & her children and everyone else who helped set up or brought side dishes! Also a special thanks to anyone who helped that I did not realize! I am so thankful for all the wonderful people God has placed in our life to serve God with us! You are all appreciated very much!!! Blessings, Chris
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU! Thank you so much Greg Gwin and son Nathan and Marilyn Artherton and Michal Herde for delivering the wonderful meals to our doors last Wednesday evening from the Church Thanksgiving Supper. They were delicious. Thank you for remembering us who are homebound and not able to come. We were so grateful for you thoughtfulness.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS NOTES The Opportunity Class: The class had 3 with Bibles and 4 daily readers. Prayer requests and concerns were for: Dorothy Schuster, Loretta Lankard, Rosanna Blackie, Lorie Webster (niece of Ruth Allen); Phyllis Adams, Nancy (a friend of Betty Penn); Keith (nephew of Ruth Allen); Vi Davin, Helen Burcham, Gladys Zwiener, Opal Meyers, Olive Kline, Jim & Rosie Jordan, Bill & Lola Thornton, Lloyd Sumner & Andrea Wichman (granddaughter of Opal Meyers) and our nursing home residents. The class opened with prayer. Opal Meyers led the lesson on “Inheritance Marks a New Beginning.”
The SOS Class: The class had 21 present today with 21 with Bibles and 15 daily readers. Prayer requests and concerns for: Howard & Donna Williams, Rusty Coons, Phyllis Adams, Kay Gwin, Larry & Cheryl Varvel (traveling) & Ed Cox (son of Charlotte); PRAISES: 1. Alex Choma was in a car accident and not hurt. (granddaughter of Charlie & Becky Allen). 2. Wonderful Thanksgiving Supper last Wednesday. Bob Meliza opened the class with prayer. Lois Gebert presented the lesson from their study guide “Fruit of the Spirit” on “JOY.” The class closed with the Lord’s Prayer. REMINDER: Our class Christmas Party will be Friday, December 5 in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m.. It will be a potluck supper and don’t forget your “White Elephant” gift.
The Pastors Class: There were 12 in class today. The Pastor opened the class with prayer. We continued our lesson in Chapter 4 of the book “The Character of a Follower of Jesus.” Next week we’ll be meeting with the other Sunday School classes for the “All Church 5
th Sunday Potluck Breakfast.” We wish everyone a Happy
Thanksgiving. WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations to Mary Hamilton who won the quilt raffled by the Christian Crafters! We also want to thank all those who were able to support us by purchasing a ticket! The $378.00 will go to the Building Fund. Thank you again! PRAISE: I’m so thankful to be the lucky recipient of the beautiful quilt that was made by the Christian Crafters. Mary Hamilton
CHOIR PRACTICE REMINDER: The Choir WILL practice on Wednesday, November 26
th beginning at 7:00 pm in our Sanctuary. Any questions contact Jenna or
Natasha. REMINDER: The church office will be closed for Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, November 27 & 28. CHASE Ladies Bible Study WILL NOT meet on Saturday, November 29. They will meet again on Saturday, December 13. OPEN HOUSE: You are all invited to come and share this special time with Ruth Allen. The family is hosting an open house honoring her 90
th birthday Saturday,
November 29, from 2 to 4 pm here at First Christian Church in the Fellowship Hall. No gifts please. DON’T FORGET THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 will be the All Church 5th Sunday ~ Potluck Breakfast. It begins at 9:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please come and bring one of your favorite “breakfast-y” dishes to share and join your FCC family for a time of good food and great fellowship! Tableware and juice will be provided.
BEGINNING OF ADVENT: Sunday, November 30 at the 8:00 am and 10:30 am Worship services will be our 4th
annual Hanging of the Greens. This is such a meaningful service and no better way to begin the Advent Season. If you have questions please contact Michal Herde at 316-841-3070.
SINGSPIRATION: Sunday evening, November 30th
beginning at 6:30 p.m. the United Methodist Church will be hosting the area Singspiration. It begins at 6:30 p.m. This is a community time of gathering with our sister churches to share special music, praise God and fellowship with one another. LEGACY SNACKS: Sunday November 30: Phyllis Adams is scheduled for the Snacks for the Legacy Youth Group. They would like to have snacks for about 40-50 youth and adult leaders. Thank you so much for helping in this much appreciated ministry! Snack schedule: ~ Dec. 7 Morgan Hurt
No Roots On The Following: November 19
th & 26
th: No Meeting/Thanksgiving Break
December 24th
: No Meeting/ Christmas Break December 31
st: No Meeting/ New Year Holiday
Legacy Schedule: November 30
th: Thanksgiving Break Canceled
December 7th
: Legacy to Bethlehem Living Christmas (5pm-7:30pm) December 14
th: Christmas Program/Tasters Party
December 21st
& 28th
: No Legacy December 31
st: Legacy 6
th-12
th Grade All-Nighter
January 4th
: No Legacy
Crafters' Christmas Shows As Christmas draws near, the Christian Crafters invite you to do part of your shopping with us! We will have gift items perfect for stocking stuffers, family gifts and secret sister gifts for sale Sat., Dec. 6th at Parkside 2 from 8 AM to around 1 PM. Come see our new items! The Crafters will also be showing items at the Holiday Boutique Sun., Dec. 7th at Prairie Belles. We'll be there from 1 PM till around 4 PM. Hope to see you there! BETHLEHEM! Come See a living Christmas ~ Friday, Saturday & Sunday - December 5, 6 & 7, 2014 Time: 5:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Location: Russ & Sandy Sylvester Farm at 1792 Kingman Rd Tour Bethlehem~Forty Minute Outdoor Walk. Dress Warmly. Free Admission – Free cocoa, coffee and cookies ~ *Local Artisans * Live Animals *Parking on site Legacy Youth Church Sunday December 7
th Legacy is going to attend the Bethlehem Living Christmas Display in Ottawa, Kansas.
There will be cookies and hot chocolate to keep us warm if it is chilly. Prepare for whatever weather is present. Please be at FCC with a signed permission slip in hand at 5pm. This will be a fun, free, family event! Please consider joining us! If you would like to attend please call/text Chris at 503-474-7965 Tuesday, December 9
th ~ Due to Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays Cathy Hoke is not scheduling another
meal until Tuesday, December 9. This will be the only Tuesday Night Meal in December. The meal will be served in the Fellowship Hall from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. On the menu which is subject to change is Chili. Seniors.....save the date! As the busy holiday season approaches, you'll want to save the date Friday, Dec. 12th to attend the Senior's Christmas Party. We have a special guest, Ed Huffman, providing entertainment. He plays holiday and gospel selections on his saxophone. So join us for a noon potluck dinner. More information will follow later! Sunday, December 14
th beginning at 6:00 pm please come join us in the Sanctuary for the First Christian
Church Annual Christmas Program. The Tasters Party will be held in the Fellowship Hall following the Program. This is a time of refreshments and fellowship. Please bring your favorite finger food goodies….cookies, candy or a dessert to share with us in the joy of the Christmas Season.
Thursday, December 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall the Monthly Hymn Selection Committee will meet to select the December Hymns.
Join us as we celebrate the
birth of our Savior Jesus Christ
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
First Christian Church will have two (2) Candlelight
Worship Services on Wednesday, December 24.
The first service will begin at 4:00pm
and the second service at 6:00pm.
DECEMBER Birthdays Mon. December 1 Retha Burnett, Jessica Miller Wyckoff Tues. December 2 Marcia Spring Thurs. December 4 Ruth Allen, Jacob Finn Fri. December 5 Jason Miller Sun. December 7 June Cooper, Ruth Peine Mon. December 8 Tanner Wilson Tues. December 9 Morgan Bachman Thurs.December 11 Darren Simpson, Patty Watson Fri. December 12 Jim Miller, Tabitha Clark Sun. December 14 Ruby Schuster, Marsha Dulin Tues. December 16 Jody Cole Thurs. December 18 Greg Gwin, Janice Tush, Mary Graham Fri. December 19 Cheryl Varvel, Donna Williams, Holly Watson Sat. December 20 Joan Simpson Mon. December 22 Ben Tush, Marcus Watson Wed. December 24 Clarence Hermann Thurs. December 25 Marilyn Artherton, Tom Tush, Connie Meyer Fri. December 26 Joseph (Pete) Sumner Sat. December 27 Lois Gebert, Charles Allen Sun. December 28 Amy Wettstein Anniversaries December 22 Burke & Charlene Rogers December 22 Curtis & Mary Ann Umbarger December 24, 1954 Jim & Rosie Jordan December 26, 1953 Orville & LaVerne Cole
THE MITTEN TREE FCC is once again collecting hats, scarves mittens, gloves and socks for ECKAN. The tree for the hats and mittens, etc. is located in the overflow room for you to place your items. We collected 236 mittens, hats, socks and throw blankets for those in need last year. We wish to thank you all for your heartfelt generosity & donations for this much needed project. Warm hearts helped to warm many hands, heads and feet last winter.
~~We are so grateful and
blessed by your gifts~~
THE MEMORY TREE: Again this year, the Memory Tree will be standing in the sanctuary as a part of First Christian Churchs Christmas. If you have a person in your family who has passed away in 2014 and you’d like an ornament placed on the tree in his/her memory, please let us know by placing the name on the flap in the Sunday Bulletin or contact Michal Herde. ( 316-841-3070). Please do so as soon as possible, but of course, any last minute names are welcome. A reminder that if you do request an ornament, please be sure to pick it up after Christmas. Thank you!
