July 22, 2014 ~ Volume 68 ~ Issue 29 Christian Visi or December 2, 2014 ~ Volume 68 ~ Issue 47 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 Pastors Notes: First week of Advent – A Week of Expectation The first Sunday after Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the Season of Advent. Advent means the arrival of something important or something awaited. This is what we are celebrating throughout the Advent Season because something long awaited, something of great importance has arrived. God inspired the prophets of old that they should tell of the God’s great promise of a Messiah. In Isaiah 7:14 we read, “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel. ” Isaiah 9:6-7, “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness. From then on and forevermore…” These prophecies were written 600-700 years before the birth of Christ. The leaders of the Jewish people knew these prophecies well and were teaching the fulfillment of them. The Jewish people, the nation of Israel, had been overthrown and were ruled over by various countries. At the time of Jesus’ birth they were being ruled over by the Roman Empire. For generations the Israelite people were living in an expectation of a messiah, a deliverer, a savior who would deliver them from their captors. Not only do we celebrate the fulfillment of the Expected One, (Christ’s birth) we also live in a time of expectation as we await the return of this Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God and Prince of Peace. We long for the day when He establishes His kingdom here on earth in a physical way and upholds it with justice and righteousness. With much love, Pastor Darrel
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July 22, 2014 ~ Volume 68 ~ Issue 29
Christian Visi or
December 2, 2014 ~ Volume 68 ~ Issue 47
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
Pastors Notes:
First week of Advent – A Week of Expectation
The first Sunday after Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the Season of Advent. Advent means the arrival of something important or something awaited. This is what we are celebrating throughout the Advent Season because something long awaited, something of great importance has arrived.
God inspired the prophets of old that they should tell of the God’s great promise of a Messiah. In Isaiah 7:14 we read, “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel.
” Isaiah 9:6-7, “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness. From then on and forevermore…”
These prophecies were written 600-700 years before the birth of Christ. The leaders of the Jewish people knew these prophecies well and were teaching the fulfillment of them. The Jewish people, the nation of Israel, had been overthrown and were ruled over by various countries. At the time of Jesus’ birth they were being ruled over by the Roman Empire. For generations the Israelite people were living in an expectation of a messiah, a deliverer, a savior who would deliver them from their captors. Not only do we celebrate the fulfillment of the Expected One, (Christ’s birth) we also live in a time of expectation as we await the return of this Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God and Prince of Peace. We long for the day when He establishes His kingdom here on earth in a physical way and upholds it with justice and righteousness. With much love, Pastor Darrel
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 Bill Ratliff Danny Roberts Jason Sjorlund Lynn Wilson Mike Zentner
9:15 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL INFORMATION November 30 ~ Total: Approximately 70
Thank you all who participated in the”5th Sunday All Church Breakfast.” It was enjoyed by all the Sunday School Classes. The food ranging from casseroles, donuts, muffins and fruit was very tasty and the fellowship was wonderful. Thank you to Marilyn Artherton and Mary Hamilton for their inspiring devotions. Next Sunday we will be back to our regular Sunday School Class Schedule.
First Christian Church “Family Life Center” Growth Chart
Building Addition ~ $1,500,000
Total of Pledges and Cash ~ $782,750
Total Pledges to be received ~ $257,127
Total Cash In Building Fund $525,553
Our Sympathy to the family of Erica Dawn Mills, age 36, of Garnett, Kansas, who passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her loved ones, as they go through this time and may God bless and give them the comfort and strength they need now. Erica is survived by her husband, Jason Mills; their children, Garrett, Piper, Wesley and Samantha, of the home.
WELCOME GUESTS: THANK YOU FOR BEING WITH US TODAY
Keith & Terry Finney of Garnett; Angie Wright and Larissa & Emily of Haysville, KS, daughter and granddaughters of Joyce Benton; Holly Meliza of Paola, KS, daughter of Bob Meliza and Lacey & Taylor Stapp daughter and son of Gary & Kim Stapp
"Loving God, thank you for the gift of life and for bringing Ruger safely into this world. May You bless her and keep her, helping her to grow loving, strong, and healthy in Your love, now and always. Amen." Ruger Ranea Hoke was born on Thursday, November 20, 2014. She weighed 6 lbs & 13 oz. Mother is Jessica Hoke, Grandparents are Gary & Cathy Hoke and Great Grandparents are Ray & Delores White
NOVEMBER 2014 FCC GENERAL FUND
Weekly Average Need ~ $4460 November Monthly Need ~ $22300
November 23, 2014 General Tithe~ $3542 Monthly Giving to Date ~ $2294.85
SUNDAYS AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8:00 am ~ Early Worship Services
10:30am Worship Services and Children’s Church SUNDAY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE ~ November 30
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, Whitney Peine (daughter of Earl & Ruth Peine); Dorothy Schuster & Howard & Donna Williams
Praise: For the great breakfast and for those that shared – Ron & Darlene Jenkins
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); Ray DeRosia (requested by the Earl Peine family); Alisha Fagg (requested by Nancy Horn); Shannon Garber, Clint Gross (requested by the Lynn Wilson family); C.B. Harris, Cindy Herde (sister in law of Darrel Herde); 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); Ray Tisor, (husband or Judy); Marilyn Walsh (sister of Doug Linder); Delores White (mother of Cathy Hoke) & Angie (Benton) Wright
Hospital: Mary Fagg (requested by Sister Wilma McIntosh); Clint Gross (requested by Lynn & Jenny Wilson
Not specific: Dani Thacker (granddaughter of Wilma McIntosh)
Praise: Wayne and I would like to thank everyone for the prayers and well wishes during our daughter Teresa’s recent illness and hospital stay. She is home now and doing well. Wayne & Vicki Hulett
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 & Bill Young Golden Heights: Vi Davin, Lois Miller, Birdie Zentner, Jean Brown, Olive Kline & Max Ratliff Ottawa Retirement Village: Ralph Hamilton (father of Leroy)
TAKE TIME TO PRAY
I got up early one morning and rushed
right into the day. I had so much to
accomplish that I didn't have time to pray.
Problems just tumbled about me, and
heavier came each task. "Why doesn't God
help me?" I wondered. He answered, “you
didn't ask."
I wanted to see joy and beauty, but the
day toiled on, gray and bleak. I wondered
why God didn't show me, He said, "you
didn't seek."
I tried to come into God's presence; I
used all my keys at the lock. God gently
and lovingly chided, "My child you didn't
knock."
I woke up early this morning and paused
before entering the day. I had so much to
accomplish that I had to take time to pray.
THANK YOU, to all who participated in the 4TH Annual “Hanging of the Greens” Worship Services: Narrators: Gary Benjamin, Gary Stapp and Chris Goetz Pianists & Organist: Nancy Horn, Doris Wilson and Vicki Hulett Special Music: Choir and Butch Rocker Lighting of the Advent Candle and Reading: Craig & Jody Cole and Dylan & Sophia Mike & Amy Blaufuss and Baylee & Braden Wreaths: Orville & LaVerne Cole, Reed & Carol Richardson, Tarry & Linda Miller, Karen & Stephany Petersilie; Larry & Cheryl Varvel, Max & Deb Worthington, Charlie & Becky Allen, Ron & Alice Anderegg, Ron & Darlene Jenkins, Carmen Powls, Bethany & April; Andy Sawyer family and Theresa Thoele & Addie Sharing your poinsettias: In Loving Memory Of: Shared By: Wayne and David Penn Betty, Susan, Debbie, Becky & Families Howard & Lucille Lacy Rick and Nancy Horn Delwyn & Carrie Horn Rick & Nancy Horn
December 7, 2014 Reminders Elder for Offertory: Kevin Lewis Elder for Communion: Steve Spring Deacon Usher: Dan Roberts Communion to the Shut Ins: Elder: Ron Jenkins Deacon: Mike Burns Deacons Group B: Greg Gwin, Leroy Hamilton, Doug Meyer, Jason Miller and Bill Ratliff Audio / Visual: 8:00 a.m.: Ruth Peine ~ Joyce Benton 10:30 a.m.: Jay Velvick ~ Barb Velvick Pianist 8:00 a.m. & Pianist 10:30 a.m.: Carmen Powls Song Leader for 10:30: Worship Team Greeters: Gene & Gail Watson Communion Preparation for December: Jenny Ferguson
Sunday, November 30, 2014
we lit the first candle of Advent:
HOPE We light this candle to remind us that our
HOPE is in Jesus and to watch for His return.
Let us pray : Loving God, we thank You for
the HOPE You give us. As we worship You
draw out of us the darkness of the world, and
fill us with the light of HOPE. Help us to
prepare our hearts for the Lord's coming. We
ask in the name of the Jesus, Amen.
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 Churches 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!
No Roots On The Following: December 24th: No Meeting/ Christmas Break December 31st: No Meeting/ New Year Holiday Legacy Schedule: December 7th: Legacy to Bethlehem Living Christmas (5pm-7:30pm) December 14th: Christmas Program/Tasters Party December 21st & 28th: No Legacy December 31st: Legacy 6th-12th Grade All-Nighter January 4th: No Legacy
A Phone Change in the new Directory: Our home phone number has recently changed, so it is different than what is in the pictorial directory. If you need to reach us, call one of our cells, or the church office (448.3452) has our new number. You can get it from there, or you can call or text us, or send an email and I will give it to you. Sorry if this has caused any confusion! Gerad and Jenna Wight
SOS CHRISTMAS PARTY AND WHITE ELEPHANT: On Friday, December 5th beginning at 6:30 pm the SOS Sunday School Class will meet for a Christmas Party in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a covered and a white elephant gift for the exchange. I wonder who will be the proud receiver of the elephant this year? 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 Saturday, December 6th at Parkside 2 from 8:00 a.m. around 1:00 p.m. Come see our new items! The Crafters will also be showing items at the Holiday Boutique Sunday, December 7th at Prairie Belles. We'll be there from 1:00 p.m. till around 4:00 p.m. Hope to see you there! Ladies Prayer Meeting: A special ladies prayer meeting will be held on Saturday, December 6th...beginning at 9:30 a.m. Please meet in the Annex. This will be a special time or prayer for the community and those families who are hurting. Please if you have any questions contact Becky Allen. BETHLEHEM! Come See a living Christmas ~ Friday, Saturday, Sunday - December 5, 6 & 7, 2014
Free Admission – Free cocoa, coffee and cookies ~ Local Artisans * Live Animals *Parking on site Legacy Youth Church: Sunday December 7th 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 9th ~ 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 and Potato Soup. Come hungry! Yum Yum!
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.
Seniors' Christmas Party ~ It's coming right up! The noon potluck party for all Seniors will be held Friday, December 12th here in the Fellowship Hall. Just bring a potluck item and relax as we listen to the saxophone talent of Ed Huffman. If you would like to help decorate tables (easy job!) Thurs. the 11th, 2 PM or if you would like to help in the kitchen, call Marilyn 448-3452 or 304-0136. AN OPEN HOUSE FOR MARILYN ARTHERTON First Christian Church will be hosting an Open House for our dear co-workder and friend on Saturday, December 13 beginning at 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please come and share your memoires and good times as she will be leaving soon to embark on a new chapter of her life with her 2 sisters in Newton, KS. We all wish Marilyn all the best and even though we may shed a few tears they are tears of nothing but the best for our dear friend! So please mark your calendars and come eat at piece of cake and visit. Sunday, December 14th 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. We hope to see you there! EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOOD DISTRIBUTION will be held at the Anderson County Fair Grounds Community Building beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17. This is a first come, first served basis and is in partnership with the First Baptist Church of Garnett. Thursday, December 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall the “Monthly Hymn Selection Committee will meet to select the January Hymns. New Years Eve Alternative Calling all 6-12 Graders! 2013-2014 New Years Alternative is near! This year we have some special plans to Bowl in the New Year and trust me you won’t want to miss!! The majority of this event will be at Hidden Haven Christian Camp. Bowling will be in Erie, Kansas. Included in our activities will be a surprise, Sniper, Bowling, Night Games, Movies, Food and as many friends as you can bring! We will meet at FCC at 5:00pm December, 31st and return Jan 1st, 2015 by 8:30am. Permission
