Longing for a Break in this World Some days are hard. Some days are so full of stress and anxiety and fear and heartache that you long to get away. And perhaps you have done just that. Maybe you went to an all-inclusive resort in paradise where you lounged on the beach all day. Or maybe your choice was a cozy ski resort in the mountains where you shooshed up and down the slopes and sipped on hot chocolate as the sun set. Like any good vacation, it was probably a time filled with delicious food, beautiful sky and laughter. Vacations are suspended spans of time where stress is left behind. No bills to pay. No deadlines to meet. Only an opportunity to commune with God, nature and loved ones. But then the week ends. And as soon as you arrive back home you can feel it again. The things that need to be done. The concern about projects. The relational tensions. Back to a world where it seems as if Satan might be winning. But for a moment, you had a tiny taste of what could be. The Book of Revelation is an authentic taste of what will be. It is the promise that in the end God wins. Life may be hard now. Life may be unfair now. There may be challenges now. But in the end, God will demonstrate he is the Victor. And he will give us a life in Paradise. The Apostle John was given a vision of the New Jerusalem that comes down from heaven. It is an immense place. Some get caught up in the dimensions outlined in Scripture. But I believe the purpose we are told of the size of heaven is to give us the assurance that there is room for everyone. “All who call on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13). The end will be much like the beginning. The God who shaped Eden out of chaos will take the chaos of our world and shape it into something new. A New Heaven and a New Earth. So call on his name and make your reservation. It’s all inclusive. Christian Visitor Weekly Newsletter Volume 70 ~ Issue 20 May 16, 2017 Office Hours: Monday ~ Thursday ~ Closed Friday 8:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m. / 12:30 p.m. ~ 4:30 p.m. Office Phone: 785-448-3452 Website: www.fccgarnett.org Sunday, May 21, 2017 ~ Chapter 31: The End of Time Decades after the resurrection, the church is facing intense persecution. The Roman Empire insists that Caesar is a god, and anyone who won’t bow down to him is asking for trouble. John, the last surviving disciple, has a vison direct from heaven. God’s message to persecuted churches is, “Hang in there.” It’s going to be a wild ride, but God will come to rescue and finish what he started at the beginning of the story … (taken from “The Story” Teen Edition)
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Longing for a Break in this World Some days are hard. Some days are so full of stress and anxiety and fear and heartache that you long to get away. And perhaps you have done just that. Maybe you went to an all-inclusive resort in paradise where you lounged on the beach all day. Or maybe your choice was a cozy ski resort in the mountains where you shooshed up and down the slopes and sipped on hot chocolate as the sun set. Like any good vacation, it was probably a time filled with delicious food, beautiful sky and laughter. Vacations are suspended spans of time where stress is left behind. No bills to pay. No deadlines to meet. Only an opportunity to commune with God, nature and loved ones. But then the week ends. And as soon as you arrive back home you can feel it again. The things that need to be done. The concern about projects. The relational tensions. Back to a world where it seems as if Satan might be winning. But for a moment, you had a tiny taste of what could be. The Book of Revelation is an authentic taste of what will be. It is the promise that in the end God wins. Life may be hard now. Life may be unfair now. There may be challenges now. But in the end, God will demonstrate he is the Victor. And he will give us a life in Paradise. The Apostle John was given a vision of the New Jerusalem that comes down from heaven. It is an immense place. Some get caught up in the dimensions outlined in Scripture. But I believe the purpose we are told of the size of heaven is to give us the assurance that there is room for everyone. “All who call on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13). The end will be much like the beginning. The God who shaped Eden out of chaos will take the chaos of our world and shape it into something new. A New Heaven and a New Earth. So call on his name and make your reservation. It’s all inclusive.
Christian Visitor Weekly Newsletter Volume 70 ~ Issue 20 May 16, 2017
Sunday, May 21, 2017 ~ Chapter 31: The End of Time Decades after the resurrection, the church is facing intense persecution. The Roman Empire insists that Caesar is a god, and anyone who won’t bow down to him is asking for trouble. John, the last surviving disciple, has a vison direct from heaven. God’s message to persecuted churches is, “Hang in there.” It’s going to be a wild ride, but God will come to rescue and finish what he started at the beginning of the story … (taken from “The Story” Teen Edition)
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT OPPORTUNITY CLASS did not meet this morning due to honoring our graduates and mom with a brunch. Continued prayers for Chris and family, and Pastor Brett, Nelda Potter, all those fighting cancer and our country’s leaders! SOS CLASS did not meet this morning due to honoring our graduates and mom with a brunch. Continued prayers for Alisha (friend of Juanita); Lee & Helen Miller; Ronnie Grimes, Cheryl Varvel, Nelda Potter, Roger Adams and Luke Rockers and the families (Craig & Jody Cole, Omer Rocker).
GUESTS ON SUNDAY MAY 14: We WELCOME YOU…
With Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Arms Carolyn Titus, Ron & Elaine Dunbar, Kent & Nedra Hobert, Kay Everitt, Greg & Rinda Hardman, Brenda McCain, Darlene Olson, Lee Martin, Tyler Secrest, Chris & Julie Corbin, Josiah, Emma, Lily and Riley; Mike & Rachel Scobee family of Paula Scobee; Kaylee, Nathan, Avery & Chris with Tim & Tammy Clark; Henry, Lucy, George and Opal Sample grandchildren of Leroy & Sandra Hamilton; Alan & Pam Hurt and Vickie Hurt family of Freida Hurt; Brian Hoke, son of Candi Damron; Shirley Valentine-Wynes daughter of Alice Valentine; Robert Allen son of Ruth Allen; Jim & Nadine Maloy guests of Gary & Karen Briggs; Jesse Linzay son of Carol Jane Long and Rita Waltermire mom of Stacy Gwin
Please visit FCC’s new website at
www.fccgarnett.org
FINANCIAL UPDATE Sunday, May 14 General Fund ~ $3388 To Date ~ $11147 New Building ~ $4746 To Date ~ $5766
Attendance for Sunday, May 14 8:00 a.m. Worship Services – 78
10:30 a.m. Worship Services – 201
9:15 a.m. Sunday School Total - 0 “Family Life Center” Growth Chart New Building Addition ~ $975,569 Paid to Contractor ~ $879,093 Yet to be paid on Contract ~ $96,476 Current Cash in NBF ~ $137,636 Pledges yet to be received ~ $29,292 (Scheduled in over the next six quarters) Projected balance after contract paid off (not including pledges) $41,160 (this needed to finish Nursery, sound boards, concrete work, etc. and hopefully reduce a portion of the loan balance)
Vernon Hunt, age 95, passed away May 12, 2017, at Guest Home Estates in Garnett, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at The First Christian Church in Garnett, Kansas. Burial following at Glenloch Cemetery.
Our Condolences to the following families on the loss of their loved ones
"Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever." Psalm 136:1
Prayer Concerns for Our Church Families Long Term:
Linda Benjamin, Mike Crist, Lois Gebert, C B Harris, Cheryl Harris, Clarence Hermann, Jim Jordan, Wilma McIntosh, Linda Miller, Nelda Potter, Lenett Thomas, Steve Watkins
Extended Family & Friends Long Term: All her family (request by Wilma McIntosh), Parker Monhollon (request by Sandra Hamilton), Steve Richardson (son of Reed & Carol), Luke Rockers (son of Jody Cole), Ray & Nancy Foltz (request by Nancy Horn), Bill & Lola Thornton, Sandy (Potter) Peine (sister of Marsha Dulin), the leaders of our country, our veterans and troops, Becky Roush (request by Carol Hermreck & sister Carolyn Schuster), John Hermreck (husband of Carol Hermreck), Robert Zinszer (father of Kim Stapp), Jack & Arlene (Mersman) Udelhofen (Nancy Horn)
Our Loved Ones in Care Centers Dear Lord, send your blessings on those living in long-term
healthcare facilities and nursing homes. Amen
1) Guest Home Estate - 806 West 4th Ave: Ruth Gorrell, Robert Young, Betty Penn 2) Parkview Heights - 101 North Pine: Jean Brown, Olive Kline, Max Ratliff, Marcene Jasper, Jerry Gettler, Sr 3) Residential Living Center - PO Box 407: Bill Young, Vera Wills (aunt of Phyllis Adams) 4) Comfort Care Home - 27 E Rockwood Dr - Ottawa, KS 66067: Birdie Zentner
Our Military, Veterans & Troops Dear Lord, we give thanks to you for our brave men and
Women in uniform and we pray for your love to lead them and
your wisdom to guide them each day. Amen
South Korea: Matthew Schryer - Grandson of Frieda Hurt & nephew of Marcia Spring Air Force: Nicholas L Wales, grandson of Orville & LaVerne Cole
Prayer Concerns for our Church Families / Friends May 14 ~ Week 1: Becky Allen, Nancy Lake & Greg Kropf (Gayla Corley), the family of Vernon Hunt PRAISE: What wonderful talents Sophia & Dylan have. Nancy Horn May 7 ~ Week 2: The family of Ralph Hamilton (dad of Leroy) & the family of Wilma Dunbar (mom of Lisa Jarett), and Margaret Mumma (Rosemary Turner) If you wish continued prayers: After 3 weeks, your prayer request will be removed unless you write it on the Sunday flap or email Marsha Dulin at [email protected].
Happy Mother's Day!! "Mother's Day is traditionally the day when children give something back to their mothers for all the spit they produce to wash dirty faces, all the old gum they held in their hands, all the noses they wiped and all the bloody knees they 'made well' with their kisses. Mothers have a capacity to love and cherish that is far beyond what all the other humans are capable. Hannah was an Old Testament mother who made a promise to God. She prayed a prayer and poured out the feelings of her heart. Hannah as it turns out is a prophetess. She is the first to mention the messiah as king. So the conception, birth and ministry of Samuel points us to the conception, birth and ministry Jesus. Hannah’s promise was that if God would give her a child she would literally give it back to Him! Would you give the child back? Could you give the child back? We are told that Elkanah and Hannah returned home to Ramah without Samuel and the boy became the Lord’s helper. He assisted Eli the priest at the tabernacle. Samuel wore priestly garments, we are told that each year Hannah made Samuel a new coat and gave it to him each time she visited at the annual sacrifice. Hannah made every effort possible to make sure her child was brought up in the presence of the Lord. What Mom wouldn’t want her child to be brought up in a Godly way? Within the character of a godly mom you’ll find the drive to ensure that her children are brought up, like Samuel, in the presence of the Lord. Moms strive to make sure their husbands and kids are in church, Sunday school, children’s church, youth group, and any other ministry that will strategically place them under the influence and in the presence of the Lord. Moms demonstrate godly examples of grace, love and tenderness that we really don’t see in many, or for some, any other places in life. Here is a story I found in an old WW2 documentary. “Solomon Rosenberg, his mother, father, wife, and their 2 sons were arrested and placed in a Nazi concentration camp. It was a labor camp and the rules were simple. "As long as you can do your work, you are permitted to live. When you become too weak to do your work, then you are exterminated.” Rosenberg watched his mother and father marched off to their deaths. He knew the next would be his youngest son, David, because David had always been a frail child. Every evening Rosenberg came back into the barracks after his hours of labor and searched for the faces of his family. When he found them they would huddle together, embrace one another and thank God for another day of life. One day Rosenberg came back and didn't see those familiar faces. He finally discovered his oldest son, Joshua, in a corner, huddled, weeping, and praying. He said, "Josh, tell me it's not true." Joshua turned & said, "It is true, poppa. Today David was not strong enough to do his work. So they came for him.” "But where is your mother?" asked Mr. Rosenberg. "Oh poppa," he said, "When they came for David, he was afraid and he cried. Momma said, 'There is nothing to be afraid of, David, so she took his hand and went with him." Mothers sacrifice so much for us! We appreciate all you do for us! If you haven’t heard, we want you to know that you are appreciated! Thank you for being a mom! Thank you for the sacrifice you give up for each of us!
JESUS LOVES
THE LITTLE CHILDREN!
Our first Sunday in the new nursery…how much fun! Thank you to all the ones who helped in the many tasks to make this a special place for our little ones on Sunday mornings during Sunday School and 10:30 a.m.
Worship Services!
Monday, May 29
In honor of MEMORIAL DAY
The church office
will be closed
Monday, May 29
Christian Woodcrafters Monday’s at 8:30 a.m.
At Darwin Hamilton’s Workshop
Prayer Group Tuesday’s at 6:30 p.m.
At the Annex
Christian Crafters Thursday’s at 10:00 a.m.
At the Annex
Men’s Breakfast Saturday’s at 7:00 a.m.
At the Annex
Third Thursday of Month
Care Team Thursday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
WEEKLY EVENTS
MONTHLY EVENTS
First Sunday of Month Finance Committee Meet
Elders 5:00 p.m. at Annex
Board 6:00 p.m. at Annex
Second Sunday of Month Pastoring Committee Meet
Third Sunday of Month Education Committee Meet
Fourth Sunday of Month Worship Committee Meet
LEGACY Sunday’s at 5:00 p.m.
Family Life Center
Last one till School starts again
Sunday, May 28
BRETT’S BOTTOM LINE… Hey Everybody! I’ve got a couple of announcements for you
The VBS staff meeting is going to be Sunday, May 28th immediately following the 2nd service, lunch will be provided! Hidden Haven is coming up rapidly, please get signed in as soon as possible, because the camps are filling up! All registrations are done online this year. If you need help please contact me. Pre-registration forms for VBS are available during the week in the church office or on Sunday. Please fill out and return as soon as possible to the church office or me.
Thank you everybody…adults and students for helping support the youth at Square Fair whether that was time, food or donations! We greatly appreciate it! Also, thank you for purchasing the left-over burritos! Also, I want to congratulate the promoters and graduates of Anderson County Junior and Senior High! Some of you are entering into the workforce or going into a two or four year college, while some of you are entering into High School. My prayer for all of you is that no matter what you do, or where you go in your life, you decide to Love God, Love People, and Advance the Kingdom. Love you guys keep up the good work! Hope you guys have a good week! BRETT
An Event at the New “Family Life Center” on Sunday…Congratulations Nathan Gwin for promoting into High
School and Congratulations and Good Luck to Adrian Gwin at Washburn
University next year!
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH ELDERS Roger Adams: 785-448-8172 *Kevin Lewis: 785-204-2257 Doug Meyer: 913-909-7680 Jason Sjorlund: 785-448-7660 Steve Spring: 785-448-2491 Larry Varvel: 785-448-5794
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DEACONS Ron Anderegg: 785-448-6366 Jonathan Born: 620-340-7784 Dane Byerley: 785-304-2831 *Cody Clark: 785- 448-8093 Craig Cole: 785-448-4504 Gaylon Corley: 785-448-8373 James Dodd: 785-418-5479 Jeff Finn: 620-431-8486 Greg Gwin: 785-229-5105 Leroy Hamilton: 785-204-2162 Aaron Hedrick 785-304-1236 Jason Miller: 785-448-7110 Earl Peine: 785-448-6186 Nathan Wiehl: 785-204-2178 Lynn Wilson 785-448-3451 Mike Zentner: 785-204-1105
PASTORS AND SECRETARY Chris Goetz, Senior Pastor Phone: 503-474-7965 Email: [email protected] Brett Hartman, Children & Youth Phone: 620-215-1524 Email: [email protected] Marsha Dulin, Secretary Phone: 785-448-4367 Email: [email protected]
