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May 20, 2014 Volume 68

Issue 20

Pride & the Devil But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble". Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:6, 7 ..."God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble". Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you... Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:6, 8

In these two very similar passages, written by the apostle Peter and the apostle James, there is a clear connection drawn between pride in us and the devil's devouring work against us. Ezekiel writes in the 28th chapter verse 17 about Satan, "Your heart was proud because of your beauty...”. This angel, created by the Lord and blameless, according to Ezekiel 28:15 became proud in himself. This then led to a rebellion that is still filling creation with anguish and angst. Pride corrupted the heart of the Devil and is also an open door for enemy activity within our lives. Beware of the many flavors of pride beloved! Whether loud pride or quiet pride, boastful pride or false-humility pride. Because, not only does God resist the proud but pride invites the activity of the enemy into our lives. Repent of it immediately! Remove that familiar platform that the enemy stood on in heaven and will stand on in your heart- reject and repent of pride as though your life depended on it. Remember it is so much easier to see pride in others than in yourself. Pride has a blinding affect upon the eyes of our heart. It is skilled at seeing others problems while dull at seeing its own. Humility is the way to God's grace as well as the way to defeating that roaming lion that wants to devour. So in reality, humility is not only a gentle recipient of God's best, but also a violent weapon of war which slays the enemy’s access into your life. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any pockets of pride in you. If you discern areas, immediately repent and humble yourself- your victory depends upon it. Taken from a devotional from a friend, Sam McVay. In much love, Pastor Darrel

SENIOR PASTOR: Darrel Herde ~ Phone: 316-841-3090 ~ Email: pastor_darrel@fccgarnett.org YOUTH & CHILDREN PASTOR: Chris Goetz ~ Phone: 503-474-7965 ~ Email: chris@fccgarnett.org

SR. ADULT COORDINATOR: Marilyn Artherton ~ Email: marilyn@fccgarnett.org SECRETARY: Marsha Dulin ~ Email: marsha@fccgarnett.org

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.

OFFICE HOURS ~ 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ~ Monday – Thursday ~ Office is closed on Friday CHURCH INFORMATION ~ Church Telephone: 785-448-3452 ~ Fax: 785-448-2568 ~ Website: www.fccgarnett.org

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GARNETT CORE VALUES 1. Because lost people matter to Christ, they must matter to me. 2. Communicating the Scriptures through preaching or teaching is catalyst for transformation in individual’s lives and in the Church. 3. The Church is a trauma center for wounded people. 4. The Church should strive to be culturally relevant while remaining biblically pure. 5. Full devotion to Christ is normal for every believer. 6. God has structured His Church so that all Christians are to be ministers who are serving in ways consistent to the gifts bestowed on

them by the Holy Spirit. 7. Worship is a lifestyle that is expressed with private consistency and corporate vibrancy.

8. Prayer is the lifeline of the Church.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH EVENTS WEDNESDAY, May 21 9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 1:30 p.m. Prayer Force (Annex) 4:30 p.m. Last Community Dinner till Fall THURSDAY, May 22 4:00 p.m. Food Distribution at the Community Bldg. 6:30 p.m. Monthly Hymn Selection (Fellowship) FRIDAY – May 23 Office Closed SATURDAY, May 24 7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Devotions (Fellowship) SUNDAY, May 25 Following the 10:30 a.m. Worship Services: Worship Committee Meeting 5:00 p.m. Legacy Youth MONDAY, May 26 ~ Memorial Day 7:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship (Annex) TUESDAY, May 27 10:00 a.m. Christian Crafters (Annex) 6:30 p.m. Tues Eve Prayer Group (Fellowship) WEDNESDAY, May 28 9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 1:30 p.m. Prayer Force (Annex) SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS NOTES

The Opportunity Class: The class had 3 with their Bibles and 4 daily readers. Prayer requests and concerns were for: Ruth Allen,

Shirley Modlin, Esther Lantis (sister of Alice Valentine); Gary Smelser (son in law of Opal Meyers); Loretta Lankard, Virginia Massey, Keith (nephew of Ruth Allen); Angie Wright, 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.

Marilyn Artherton opened their class with prayer & Opal Meyers presented the lesson “Jesus’ Teaching on the Law” taken from Matthew 15. Opal closed with prayer. .

FCC GENERAL FUND Weekly Average Need: $4460.00 May Monthly Need: $17840.00

May 11, 2014 Total General Tithing– $3220.47 Monthly Giving to Date: $12327.38 SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

8:00 a.m. Early Worship – 54 10:30 a.m. Late Worship – 215 Total - 269 Children’s Church –

Sunday, May 18, 2014

May 25, 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: Gene Watson Deacons: Greg Gwin, Dan Dulin, Leroy Hamilton, Doug Meyer, Bill Ratliff & Jason Miller Audio and Visual: 8:00 a.m.: Carol Jane Long ~ Joyce Benton 10:30 a.m.: Jay Velvick ~ Barb Velvick Organist 8:00 a.m.: Vicki Hulett Pianist 10:30 a.m.: Doris Wilson Song Leader for 10:30 a.m.: Worship Team Communion for May: Betty Penn Greeters at 10:30 a.m. Service: Michal Herde

9:15 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL INFORMATION TOTAL: 88

Nursery: 2 Beginners: 8 Primary: 4 Juniors: 8 Jr High: 8 Sr High: 9 Overcomers: 7 Pastor’s Class: 14 Great Expectations: 3 SOS Class: 16 Opportunity Class: 9

The SOS Class: The class had 15 with their Bibles and 11 daily readers. Prayers were requested for Lois Gebert, George Zentner & Twyla Duryea’s daughter and son in law Praise: Angie (Benton) Wright – help with medication granted Praise: Ruth Allen is home

Gary Benjamin opened the class with prayer. Gary Benjamin presented the lesson “When the Kids are Grown Up Too.” REMINDER: Nursing Home services again next week (May 25th) The class closed with the “Lord’s Prayer.” The Pastor’s Class: Denise Scheibmeir opened the class with prayer after asking for prayer requests. Prayer was asked for Ruth Allen, Denise’s father and mother (father in hospital), Kathy Boese’s cousin and her mother, and for the family of a Missionary that was killed in Port-a-Prince, Haiti. Denise then led the lesson entitled “The Call to Fruitful Living” about the Fruits of the Spirit. We will continue the lesson next week. We welcome anyone desiring to attend a Sunday School Class. We have a lot of good discussion. Mary Hamilton, Secretary

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY: Ruth Allen, Bob & Marlys Hayden, Norma Hermreck, Nancy Horn, Jim Jordan, Loretta Lankard, Opal Meyers, Shirley Modlin, Bill & Lola Thornton & Gladys Young PRAYERS FOR OUR LOVED ONES IN CARE CENTERS: Guest Home Estates: Vernon & Goldie Hunt, Seatta Van Donge & Robert Young Long Term Care: Ruth Gorrell Golden Heights: Robert Logan, Lois Miller, Birdie Zentner, Jean Brown, Vi Davin, Olive Kline, Max Ratliff & Tena Johnson PRAYERS FOR OUR EXTENDED FAMILY & FRIENDS: Dani (requested by grandmother Wilma McIntosh); Peggy Benjamin (daughter of Alice Chase); Chad & Allison Chambers ~ Desoto Missions (requested by Gayla Corley); Denise Hamilton (daughter of Darwin & Mary Hamilton); C.B. Harris, Brenda Hubler (mother of Amy Blaufuss); Katrina Kichler (requested by Jason Sjorlund); Clarence King (cousin of Wilma McIntosh); Maysen McKibbin (great granddaughter of Wilma McIntosh); Steve Richardson (son of Reed & Carol Richardson); Chuck Rochefort (requested by Joan Simpson); Roger Rockers (requested by Mary Graham); Duane & Becky Roush (family of Carolyn Schuster, David Schuster, Carol Hermreck & Janice Tush); Mary Shehan (sister of Joan Simpson); Rick & Wade Simpson (brother of Darren Simpson); Glenda Tastove, Terri Titus (requested by Mary Graham); Kathy Wilde ( Amy Aldrich’s brother’s mother-in-law); (Christen Workinger (requested by mom Lisa Modlin); Angela (Benton) Wright & our troops and veterans. PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY: SERVING IN GERMANY: SPC Jonathan Potter, grandson of Nelda Potter; AMN Tim Greening, grandson of Twyla Duryea SERVING IN AFGHANISTAN: Brian Shanley, son of Mike & Becky Shanley and Grandson of Helen Bailey Jeremy Wickwire, grandson of Darren & Joan Simpson SPC Collin Chenoweth, grandson in law of Sandy Erhart SERVING IN KOREA: LT Glenn Ryman, grandson of Marguerite Ryman SERVING IN MILITARY: Ethan Mitchell, adopted grandson of Twyla Duryea SERVING IN JAPAN: Shawn Parks, husband of Richele

Guests at First Christian Church… WELCOME Rylea & Kira Felt guests of Amy Aldrich Joyce Martin of Garnett (Class of 1964) Garland & Helen Miller of Garnett (Class of 1964) Deanna Pflumm sister of Theresa Thoele Misty Powelson granddaughter of Carol Powelson Julie Burness of Livermore CO sister of Nancy Horn (Class of 1964) Kevin & Charlotte Lutz, Owen & Orra of Garnett David, Dan & Jeri Mikesell of Atlanta, GA guest of Sarah Cockrell Anna Ward of Garnett guest of Kimberly & Ben King Fred & Dena (Keplinger) Schone of Broken Arrow, OK (Class of 1964) Bobbie Vaught of Quenamo, KS guest of Joy Dyke

FCC HAS BEEN THANKED…I just want to thank First Christian Church in Garnett, Ks for the care packages. My buddies and I are grateful! Thanks go out to everyone in the church for your support. Sincerely, Jeremy Wickwire (Grandson of Darren & Joan Simpson)

HIDDEN HAVEN CAMP DATES: Get Acquainted (3rd Grade) ~ June 15th-17th

Overnighter (1st-2nd Grade) ~ June 17th-18th Junior High 2 (6th-8th Grade) ~ July 6th- 11th

Junior 2 (4th-6th Grade) ~ July 13th-17th High School (9th-13th Grade) ~ July 20th-25th

SPONSOR A CHILD TO CAMP! God has blessed us with a group of students who way exceed anything we have had for many years. Last year we took 69 students to HHCC; making FCC the largest student sending church of 42 churches. With the cost of camp rising each year many students are faced with the burden of a price they cannot afford. Thankfully FCC covers the cost for every student who wants to attend. The Finance Committee and Church Board have asked me to get some help with the camp bill! If there are people who would be willing to sponsor a student to camp, it would be greatly appreciated. The cost of camp for: Overnighter (1-2nd Grade)-$35, Get Acquainted (3rd Grade) - $50.00, Junior 2 (4th-6th Grade) - $110.00, Junior High 2 (6th -9th Grade) - $125.00, High School (9th-12th Grade) - $125.00. This is a ministry that will change our students’ lives for Jesus sake! Please support this hugely valuable ministry. Blessings, FCC Board

ANDERSON COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE DISTRIBUTION…

Date: Thursday, May 22nd Place: Community Building next to the Quonset Hut

at the North Lake Fair Grounds Time: 4:00 P.M.

This is a first come, first served basis and is in partnership with the First Baptist Church of Garnett.

COMMUNITY DINNER…Come and bring a friend and enjoy the LAST

tasty meal and wonderful fellowship until next Fall. The date is

Wednesday, May 21 Serving time begins at 4:30 pm & ends at 6:00 pm. A free will donation is being accepted.

Anderson County Hospital Auxiliary invites everyone to attend a presentation on Dementia led by Mike Willis, Community Outreach Coordinator, Senior Behavioral Health Services, Girard Medical Center. He will explain the many kinds of dementia and the differences between it and normal age-related memory loss. Mike is known for his presentations that mix his expertise, vital information, and humor. The presentation will take place this Wednesday, May 21, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Archer Room of the Garnett Public Library.

MUSIC AT THE LAKE! It's probably been a loooong time since any of us has had the opportunity to attend a good old fashioned gospel tent meeting! Well, here's our chance… and it's even being held outside! The Ming Family Gospel Music group from Topeka will be in Garnett at the SOUTH LAKE. Perhaps you heard them at Square Fair. Check the following dates, bring a lawn chair and invite family and friends as well!

See Marilyn if you'd like a ride. Friday, June 6th at 7 PM

Saturday, June 7th at 1:30 and 7 PM Sunday, June 8th at 6 PM

Vacation Bible School 2014

June 2nd – 6th, 20149:00 am – 12:00 pm

WE NEED ADULT VOLUNTEERS

For information contact Chris: 503-474-7965

Ages 4 years - 6th gradeCome join the VBS fun!

NURSING HOME SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, MAY 25 Guest Homes at 2:30 pm

Long Term Care at 3:15 pm Golden Heights at 4:00 pm

VBS REFRESHMENTS

Here is a list of items needed for VBS refreshments this year. If you would like to donate something please call the church

office at 448-3452 to let us know what you will bring so we won’t overrun or under run on any of the items. Thank you all so much for your help!! You may start bringing the items to the church office during the day or on Sundays and set them in the kitchen marked VBS.

Food List for Vacation Bible School 2014 (Snacks for 230 students and helpers)

Vanilla Yogurt 15 – 32 oz containers Mandarin Oranges 6 – 15 oz cans Sugar Cookies 20 dozen 3-4 inch round

unfrosted Vanilla frosting 10 cups Chocolate frosting 10 cups M & M’s 10 cups (3 large packages) Red Pull N Peel licorice 2 large packages

(20 ropes) Popcorn (popped) 15 gallons Fruit snacks 128 snack size packets Twist ties 230 Soft butter/margarine 2 large containers

We pray for our extended family*…Father we thank you for our extended family. Aunts, uncles, cousins…all are important to You and us. We are grateful for the blessings and talents they have been given and ask that you watch over and protect them. We pray that our entire family will love and serve You, Almighty God.

Reminder to continue to fill your bottles with change in support of the Baby Bottle Project being sponsored by our local Kansans for Life group and endorsed by our local ministerial alliance. The church will be collecting the bottles and money between now and Father’s Day for this very worthy cause. Thank you for helping to protect life. Mary Hamilton (a member of our local And. Co. Kansans for Life.

JUNE BIRTHDAYS MONDAY, June 2 Mary Hamilton TUESDAY, June 3 Claron Benjamin WEDNESDAY, June 4 Mike Burns THURSDAY, June 5 Jim Jordan John Mundell FRIDAY, June 6 Lillian Wilcox Leroy Hamilton TUESDAY, June 10 Barbara McMillan WEDNESDAY, June 11 Howard Williams THURSDAY, June 12 Denise Scheibmeir FRIDAY, June 13 MaKenna Goetz Kathy Croucher TUESDAY, June 17 Dean Maley WEDNESDAY, June 18 Bailee Wilson FRIDAY, June 20 Tatum Grimes SUNDAY, June 22 Jayne Miller MONDAY, June 23 Josie Miller Deb Worthington Levi Corley THURSDAY, June 26 David Schuster FRIDAY, June 27 Helen Bailey Randy Petersilie Michal Herde SATURDAY, June 28 Vernon Hunt Bill Ratliff Darrel Herde SUNDAY, June 29 Franque Meliza Brody Clark MONDAY, June 30 Norma Hermreck Gordon Blackie

June 5, 1966 Rick & Nancy Horn June 6, 1998 Mark & Carmen Powls June 9, 2006 Carl & Candace Damron June 11, 1971 Gordon & Rosanna Blackie June 12 Roger & Phyllis Adams June 13 Eyman & Phyllis Cobbs June 16, 2001 Ben & Renee Tush June 18, 2011 Leroy & Sandra Hamilton June 20, 1982 James & Becky Dodd June 22, 1974 Dan & Marsha Dulin June 23, 2001 Doug & Connie Meyer June 23, 1943 Pete & Betty Sumner June 23 Larry & Cheryl Varvel June 27, 1970 Gary & Cathy Hoke June 30, 2001 Gary & Deann Parks

June 30 Les & Lennet Thomas

God [acrostic] G= greatest

O= of

D=dad's

NEW STAFF MEMBER The Church Board is pleased to announce a new staff member coming on board the first of June. Leroy Hamilton will assume the responsibilities of custodian for our church. We ask for your prayers for him as he serves in this vital ministry within our fellowship. We also send our continued blessings and well wishes to Pam Ahring. She has

served as our custodian for several years. Thank you, Pam!

SINGSPIRATION…SUNDAY, JUNE 29TH WE’LL BE GOING TO THE UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH! Save this Sunday evening, June 29th as the United Brethren Church 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. Bring your friends and join us for a fun evening!

I am Alpha anD Omega,

The beginning And the end,

The first anD the last.

~ Revelation 22:13KJV

(Acrostic)

School times are almost over. School times are almost done. We’ve had a lot of learning,

We’ve had a lot of fun. We’ll say goodbye to teachers,

We’ll put our books away, Our school year is over now, It’s summertime- let’s play!