Christian Visi or February 18, 2014 Volume 68 Issue 7 Psalms 1:1-3, “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.” What a wonderful truth this is and it fits with the next sermon which will be on the “Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” (Ephesians 6:17) Even though this teaching is given as a defensive weapon we are given to thwart the attacks of Satan, the truth is the best defense is a good offense. From Wikipedia: “Generally, the idea is that a strong offensive action will preoccupy the opposition and ultimately hinder its ability to mount an opposing counterattack, leading to a strategic advantage.” As we delight in the law of the Lord, it is implanted in our hearts and when the attack of Satan occurs it is right there, able to be the offensive weapon that is needed to turn Satan around in his tracks. There is no need to fall back in a defensive position but we can move forward in an offensive mode. I have been pondering a term over the last couples of weeks, “inward life principle.” As I have been rolling this term around in my mind, looking at it and considering its implications, I have come to understand that it is a value of life that I hold so dear that fruit will be produced in accordance with it. In other words, whatever the heart values, fruit of that value will be produced. Like a tree that is planted by “good” water, good fruit will be produced. A tree planted by “bad” water wil l produce bad fruit or no fruit at all. So many scriptures apply here like Proverbs 4:23. “Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flows the springs of life.” To pull this all together the question is what is the inward life principle that produces fruit in your life? What is flowing out of your heart? Is it the love of God? Is it the grace of God? Is it the power of God that can overcome Satan and all his attacks and temptations? Understanding, appreciating and being able to draw upon all the love, grace and power available to us from God requires hearts that are planted beside the streams of good water which is God’s word. God’s word is so powerful that it will create an “inward life principle” that will thwart anything that is thrown our way. Try planting yourself more often beside the streams of water and watch as the rivers of living water begin flowing from your heart. In much love, Pastor Darrel
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Christian Visi or
February 18, 2014
Volume 68 Issue 7
Psalms 1:1-3, “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,
2 but whose delight is in the law of
the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night.
3 That person is like a tree planted
by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.” What a wonderful truth this is and it fits with the next sermon which will be on the “Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” (Ephesians 6:17) Even though this teaching is given as a defensive weapon we are given to thwart the attacks of Satan, the truth is the best defense is a good offense. From Wikipedia: “Generally, the idea is that a strong offensive action will preoccupy the opposition and ultimately hinder its ability to mount an opposing counterattack, leading to a strategic advantage.” As we delight in the law of the Lord, it is implanted in our hearts and when the attack of Satan occurs it is right there, able to be the offensive weapon that is needed to turn Satan around in his tracks. There is no need to fall back in a defensive position but we can move forward in an offensive mode. I have been pondering a term over the last couples of weeks, “inward life principle.” As I have been rolling this term around in my mind, looking at it and considering its implications, I have come to understand that it is a value of life that I hold so dear that fruit will be produced in accordance with it. In other words, whatever the heart values, fruit of that value will be produced. Like a tree that is planted by “good” water, good fruit will be produced. A tree planted by “bad” water will produce bad fruit or no fruit at all. So many scriptures apply here like Proverbs 4:23. “Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flows the springs of life.”
To pull this all together the question is what is the inward life principle that produces fruit in your life? What is flowing out of your heart? Is it the love of God? Is it the grace of God? Is it the power of God that can overcome Satan and all his attacks and temptations? Understanding, appreciating and being able to draw upon all the love, grace and power available to us from God requires hearts that are planted beside the streams of good water which is God’s word. God’s word is so powerful that it will create an “inward life principle” that will thwart anything that is thrown our way. Try planting yourself more often beside the streams of water and watch as the rivers of living water begin flowing from your heart. In much love, Pastor Darrel
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DEACONS Mike Burns, Craig Cole, Dan Dulin, Greg Gwin, Leroy Hamilton, Karl Hurt, Dan Kasprzak, Dean Maley, Doug Meyer, Jason Miller, Jason Mills, Bill Ratliff, Danny Roberts, Dave Schuster, *Gene Watson & Lynn Wilson
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 Larry Varvel: 448-5794
THE VISION OF FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GARNETT, KS IS TO ENLARGE GLOBALLY THE KINGDOM OF GOD BY STRIVING TO BE A CHRIST ORIENTED, FAMILY ORIENTED, COMMUNITY ORIENTED CHURCH FOR ALL.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS NOTES The Opportunity Class: They had 2 today who had their Bibles and 4 were daily Bible readers. Their prayer requests and concerns were for: Marie Donaldson, Vi Davin, Helen Burcham, Albert Hermann, Gladys Zwiener, Phyllis Adams, the family of Billie Burcham, Opal Meyers, Olive Kline, Jim & Rosie Jordan, Donald & Mae Thomas, Bill & Lola Thornton, Lloyd Sumner & Andrea Wichman (granddaughter of Opal Meyers) and our nursing home residents. Marilyn Artherton opened their class with prayer. Opal Meyers presented the lesson taken from James Chapter 2. Opal closed with prayer.
The SOS Class: They had 18 today who had their Bibles and 12 were daily Bible readers. Prayers were requested for Phyllis Adams, the family of Billie Burcham, the family of Larry Ayers, Gladys Zwiener, Bobbi Richards & Luke Rockers. Ron Jenkins opened the class with prayer. Burke Rogers completed the lesson in the study, Christian Community, “Community Commissioned” and began the lesson on “Servants’ Entrance.” PRAISES:
Seatta Van Donge the mother of Cheryl Varvel is doing much better.
Ron Jenkins…thanks for cards, calls – uplifting service for Darlene’s brother.
Ron Jenkins nephew’s hearing restored The class closed with the “Lord’s Prayer.”
February 23, 2014 Reminders Elder for Offertory: Burke Rogers Elder for Communion: Larry Varvel Deacon Usher: Jason Miller Deacons: Craig Cole, Dan Kasprzak, Gene Watson, Dean Maley, Mike Burns and alternate Audio and Visual: 8:00 a.m.: Carol Jane Long ~ Joyce Benton 10:30 a.m.: Dan Dulin ~ Becky Allen Pianist ~ Organist: 8:00 a.m.: Nancy Horn & Vicki Hulett 10:30 a.m.: Doris Wilson Communion to the Shut Ins: Elder: Roger Adams Deacon: Karl Hurt
Communion for February: Wayne & Vicki Hulett Greeter at 10:30 a.m. service: Gary & Kim Stapp
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH EVENTS WEDNESDAY, February 19 9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 1:30 p.m. Prayer Force (Annex) 6:00 p.m. ROOTS 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice (Sanctuary) THURSDAY, February 20 6:30 p.m. Monthly Hymn Selection (Fellowship) 7:00 p.m. Elders Meeting and Prayer Time (Annex) FRIDAY – February 21 Office Closed SATURDAY, February 22 7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Devotions (Fellowship) 9:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study (Annex) SUNDAY, February 23 Following the 10:30 a.m. Worship Services: Education Committee Meeting Pastoring Committee Meeting 2:30 p.m. Care Centers Worship Services 5:00 p.m. Legacy (Fellowship) MONDAY, February 24 7:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship (Annex) TUESDAY, February 25 10:00 a.m. Christian Crafters (Annex) 6:30 p.m. Tues Eve Prayer Group (Fellowship) WEDNESDAY, February 26 9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 1:30 p.m. Prayer Force (Annex) 4:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Meal (Fellowship) 6:00 p.m. ROOTS 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice (Sanctuary)
FEBRUARY LEGACY YOUTH CHURCH SNACK LIST! The snacks can be anything from cookies, chips, hotdogs, cakes, ice cream or whatever you would like to provide. If you have your snack available by 4:30 on Sundays, bring them by the kitchen or bring them in Sunday morning. That would be great. The February and March dates each person signed up for: February 23 ~ Tammy Clark & Freda Hiestand March 2 ~ Rosemary Turner March 23 ~ Marcia Spring
9:15 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL INFORMATION TOTAL: 91
Nursery: 0 Beginners: 8 Primary: 3 Juniors: 6 Jr High:4 Sr High: 4 Overcomers: 10 Pastor’s Class: 17 Great Expectations: 11 SOS Class: 20
Opportunity Class: 7
SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Total General Tithing– $4,894.73
8:00 a.m. Early Worship – 73 10:30 a.m. Late Worship – 168
10:30 a.m. Children’s Church in Annex - 39 Sunday Eve Legacy Youth Group – 37
Wednesday ROOTS Program - 69
Sunday, February 16, 2014
PRAYERS FOR OUR EXTENDED FAMILY & FRIENDS: The family of Larry Ayers, Gary Beauchamp (requested by Mary Graham); Peggy Benjamin (daughter of Alice Chase); Teresa Collins (daughter of Pat Collins); Chuck Cowan, Becky Daniels (requested by Rosemary Turner); Marvin Gardner (brother of Sara Blow); C.B. Harris, Albert Hermann (brother of Clarence Hermann); Bill Hulett (son of Wayne & Vicki Hulett); Cindy Kerr (friend of Lisa Hess); Luke Rockers (son of Jody Cole); Duane & Becky Roush (family of Carolyn Schuster, David Schuster, Carol Hermreck & Janice Tush); Mary Shehan (sister of Joan Simpson); Lloyd Sumner, Don & Mae Thomas, Terri Titus, (requested by Mary Graham); Seatta VanDonge (mother of Cheryl Varvel); Margaret Waller (aunt of Connie Meyer); Bill White (the brother of Cathy Hoke); Andrea Wichman (granddaughter of Opal Meyers); Claron Yates (requested by Rosemary Turner) & our troops and veterans. PRAISE: The Rocker family sharing their wonderful talents and Brian Shelton too. What a Blessing! Les & Lennet Thomas PRAISE: We had a wonderful service for Darlene’s brother Don Ferguson on CO. PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY: SERVING IN GERMANY: SPC Jonathan Potter, grandson of Nelda Potter and AMN Tim Greening, grandson of Twyla Duryea SERVING IN KOREA: LT Glenn Ryman, grandson of Marguerite Ryman SERVING ON A SHIP: ET3 Michale Vernon, grandson of Oneda Grimes SERVING IN PORTUGAL: Ethan Mitchell, adopted grandson of Twyla Duryea SERVING IN JAPAN: Shawn Parks, husband of Richele SERVING IN AFGHANISTAN: Brian Shanley, son of Mike & Becky Shanley and Grandson of Helen Bailey
FCC WELCOMES YOU! Brayden Mudd grandson of Jason Sjorlund; Brian & Erin Shelton, Abby & Eli of Independence, KS (daughter and family), Ian Rocker (son) and Vivian Fink (friend) all guests of Butch and Sharon Rocker; Saydie Emperly & Olivia Elsasser guests of Miccole Aldrich; Bobbie Vaught of Quenemo, KS; Jim Myers of Waverly guest of Jenny Ferguson; Jessica Wyckoff and Ella of Red Rock, OK daughter and granddaughter of Jayne Miller; Jackie Hiles of Richmond sister of Sherrie Brown; Renee Box, Lilly & Gracie Beaudry of Columbus, MO guests of Karen Petersilie;
Danny & Tanya Coltrane, Jed, Grace, Jacob & Megan of Sapulpa, OK family of Max & Deb Worthington.
PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY: Phyllis Adams, the family of Billie Burcham, Marie Donaldson, Darwin Hamilton, Leroy & Sandra Hamilton (traveling); Marlys Hayden, Jim Jordan, Loretta Lankard, Doug Linder, Claire Mays, Wilma McIntosh, Opal Meyers, Bobbi Richards, Bill & Lola Thornton & Gladys Zwiener PRAYERS FOR OUR LOVED ONES IN CARE CENTERS: Guest Home Estates: Vernon & Goldie Hunt, Don Wiley, Robert Young & Seatta Van Donge Long Term Care: Ruth Gorrell Golden Heights: Billie Burcham, Robert Logan, Lois Miller, Birdie Zentner, Jean Brown, Vi Davin, Olive Kline, Max Ratliff & Tena Johnson
WITH OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY Our Lord Jesus knew what was best. He took you home for eternal rest.
We wiped our tears and tried not to be sad and remember the precious times we had. Our Sympathies to…The family of Chloralee "Billie" Burcham, age 94, of Garnett, KS, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Golden Heights in Garnett, KS. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the First Christian Church, Garnett. Burial will follow in the Centerville Cemetery, Centerville, KS. The family will greet friends from 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday evening at the funeral home in Garnett. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church Building Fund and left in care of the funeral home.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all their loved ones, as they go through this time and may God bless and give them the comfort they need now.
I want to thank you for your prayers and concerns shown to me during my weeks of recovery. AND yes there are visiting angels. To the ladies who brought in the meals and the ones that sent or brought in plates of goodies during the holiday season, we say Thank You! It is so comforting to be surrounded by a Christian Family. Velva Wilson To our First Christian Church Family, Thank you so much for your prayers, cards and phone calls at the passing away of Darlene’s brother Don Ferguson. He was 76 and had cancer but we know he is in Paradise with the Lord and loved ones because he was a man of God and loved the Lord. Also thank you for the basket from the Care Team that Marilyn brought to us. We took it to Colorado and the family there really enjoyed it. Love in Christ Ron and Darlene Jenkins
FEBRUARY COMMUNITY DINNER DATES
Please come and bring a friend. Serving time 4:30 pm ~ 6:00 pm.
Wednesday, February 26
A free will donation is being accepted.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
The next Ladies Bible Study will meet on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at
9:30 am in the Annex. They meet every other Saturday at the Annex. A
sitter will be available for those of you with small children. If you have any
questions, please contact Becky Allen
AN INVITATION TO HELP WITH WORSHIP SERVICES FOR NURSING
HOMES: What if you never could come to church again? What would you
miss? Worship services, Sunday school, fellowship with friends, the
music…? Those who live in our nursing homes or assisted living homes are
cut off from the church at a time in their lives when they are most in need.
On Sunday, February 23 First Christian Church is scheduled to do the
Worship Services for those in our care centers who are no longer able to
come to our services at church.
THE FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION WILL BE HELD
WHEN: THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 27
WHERE: NORTH LAKE QUONSET HUT
TIME FOR DISTRIBUTION: 4:00 P.M.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Anyone in need of food assistance.
This is a first come, first served and is in partnership
with the First Baptist Church.
February Events
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: The annual World Day of Prayer event will be celebrated
in our community, throughout our nation and throughout the world on Friday, March
7th. FCC will be the local hosting church this year. It will take place from 12:10 -
12:50 PM in our sanctuary. Egypt will be the focus country. This is a wonderful
opportunity for all Christians to gather in support of a common cause.....promoting
justice and equality for women throughout the world. The next practice for any
who would like to help will be Monday, Feb. 17th at 2 PM here at FCC.
Please mark your calendars and consider joining us as we share our Christian friendship with those who
have given so much to us. SCHEDULE:
Guest Homes at 2:30 pm, Long Term Care at 3:15 pm & Golden Heights at 4:00 pm
March Events
TRIP TO BOWLUS' MARCH. 8TH! Are you getting cabin fever? Here's a chance to get out of the house
for a fun evening of Christian music! We're planning to take the van to Bowlus' in Iola to see Christian
Artist Series performers The Hoppers Sat., Mar. 8th. Tickets are $15.00. We'll leave the church at
4:00 PM, eat dinner wherever we decide and go on to the concert. We should be back by 10 PM. Call
the church (448-3452) or Marilyn (448-6449) if you'd like to join us!
Young Christians Weekend 2014:
March 28th-30
th, 2014 we will be attending Young Christian’s Weekend at
Silver Dollar City! If you are interested in this event please contact Chris.
This year Silver Dollar City is featuring Audio Adrenaline, Kutless, Big Daddy
Weave, Group 1 Crew and others. Cost: $65 per student unless you have a
season pass ($25.00). Please sign up on my office door or contact me before
the March 9th early bird deadline. We will leave from the High school at
3:30pm on March 28th and return March 30
th between 7pm-8:30pm as traffic
allows. Please contact Chris if you have any other questions.
MARCH 30TH
... THEY'RE COMING TO OUR HOUSE!
Save Sunday evening, March 30th as FCC hosts the area Singspiration. It begins
at 6:30 PM. We'll gather with our sister churches to share special music, praise God
and fellowship with one another. Let us know if you'd like to sing a special song, give
a reading or share a testimony. Bring your friends and join us for a fun evening!
CARD SHOWER FOR LUKE! With permission from Jody Cole, FCC is planning a card
shower for her son, Luke. He has so courageously been fighting cancer for such a
long time. If you would like to join our FCC family and send cards of support and
encouragement to Luke, you can send them to: Luke Rockers, 9221 Lookout Way,
Apt. 3222, Ft. Worth, Texas, 76126. Cards and well wishes from Kansas will
certainly brighten Luke's day!
FOOD DRIVE…Please help with the Roots Mission! We are a little over 400 items to
donate to ECKAN! Please continue to support our local students in our endeavor to
reach 2000 non-perishable Items! We will be collecting these goods through spring
break. Blessings, Roots Staff
Vernon and Golda Hunt have moved. Here is their new address:
Guest Homes Estates ~ 730 West 4th Avenue ~ Garnett, KS ~ 66032
IS LIFE PRESSING IN? Are you struggling with some of life’s choices?
Is there something you are looking to overcome but can’t seem to muster the strength?
Come and join a new support group each Sunday evening at 6:30
We will be meeting each Sunday at the Anderson County Extension Office 411 S. Oak St., south door
Sometimes, we all just need a little help
For more information call: 785-304-2478, 785-433-1444
Haiti Donation List… They have approximately 375 in the school. Soccer Balls, Colorful Hair Ribbons, Colorful Hair Clips, Stickers, Small balls no bigger than 2” diameter, Erasers (pink erasers like the illustration only please.) Pencils, Pencil Sharpeners (like the illustration only please) , crayons (boxes of 8 only please) . Small, lightweight toys only, (NO clothe toys. They get to dirty to quick and carry germs.) Packets of Seed: Tomato, Beets, Cantaloupe, Carrots, Okra, Cucumbers, Egg Plant, Onions, Leeks, Green Lettuce, Hot Peppers, Sweet Banana Peppers, Bell Peppers, Butternut Squash, Zucchini squash, Crook Neck squash, Watermelon.
It is very cold in the mountains of Haiti. Newborn Haitian Babies suffer in the cold. Now you can help these children and their mothers. These quality fleece blankets are made from two pieces, 1 1/3 or 1 1/2 yards of material, and double layered and tied around the edges. They do not need any middle material and do not need to be tied in the middle. If you or your ladies group would like to make these blankets we will be delighted to take them to Haiti with us. In March 2013 our mission team took 105 of these blankets to Haiti with us. Mission Haiti for March 2014 would again like to take blankets with us again for the Haitian children.
Haiti Over the Counter Medications
Vitamins Liquid Vitamins for Babies Chewable Childrens Vitamins (NO Gummy Vitamins) Prenatal Vitamins Regular Adult Vitamins
Dressings Sterile and Unsterile Gauze Pads Sterile Petroleum Jelly Gauze Pads Roller Gauze (Kling or Kerlix Type) Self Adhesive Bandages (Like Coban) Good Quality Tape
WARM FLEECE
BLANKETS
REGISTRATION OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Sunday mornings in the Overflow Room following both the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services we will have a registration table. 2. You can schedule your portrait sessions online by going to the church Website: www.fccgarnett.org and click on the link for “Lifetouch Photography.” Then follow the simple instructions. You will receive a confirmation email right away and then a reminder email with special offers a few days prior to your portrait session. 3. Contact Cheryl Varvel at 448~5794 or the church office at 448~3452
WE INVITE ALL OUR FAMILIES TO BECOME A PART OF OUR
2014 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DIRECTORY
FUNDRAISER FOR MEDICAL TEAM HAITI
If you are interested in purchasing a refrigerator magnet for
$2.00 or a Necklace for $12.00 please see Gayla Corley.
Proceeds will go towards the Medical Team Haiti.
DISCOUNTS First of all just for coming in for a photo
shoot, you will receive a free 8x10 and a free church directory.
If you give your email at the time of registration, you will receive $10 off towards the purchase of your photos.
FEED THE NEED: If you bring in a canned food item (which will go to our local food pantry), you will receive $5 off towards the purchase of your photos.
If you are age 60 or over, you will receive a 20% discount on your photo order.
If you are an active military, paramedic, police officer, fireman or first responder, you will receive a 20% discount on your photo order.
