July 22, 2014 ~ Volume 68 ~ Issue 29

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Church phone: 785-448-3452

Website: www.fccgarnett.org

Office Hours:

Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m.

12:30 p.m. ~ 4:30 p.m.

Office Closed Friday

Senior Pastor: Chris Goetz

~ Phone: 503-474-7965

~ Email: chris@fccgarnett.org

Youth & Children Pastor:

Brett Hartman

~ Phone: 620-215-1286

~ Email: brett@fccgarnett.org

Secretary: Marsha Dulin

~ Phone: 785-448-4367

~ Email: marsha@fccgarnett.org

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Volume 69 ~ Issue 12 March 22, 2016

We have invested deeply into the truths found in the book of James! In summary to our study, I choose to leave you with these thoughts. James challenges Christians to humble ourselves before the Lord! He has given us ample evidence and specific things to do to find and remain humble in God’s sight. The highlights of the healthy New Testament church include the church community praying together and sharing sins in small groups of people for accountability. The early church understood and accepted the reality that they were only humans. We too are only human and we would find great strength knowing that we have each other’s backs. Humans have a need for comradery and fellowship; we have a need for closeness and connection with other Christians. This is perhaps the biggest problem with keeping men in the church, because this is often broken in the church. Think about it… if you knew that you could share a deeply personal thing with someone, knowing that it would stay in that place and be no more than a prayer concern and would have no judgment attached, would you desire that kind of connection? Yes, almost all humans would! In the early church, when someone strayed from the faith, they were not alienated with harsh words of judgment! They were prayed for and forgiven and restored!

The Book of James has a reputation for being a book about doing good works, but I believe it is intended to help us understand GRACE equally as much! It is important for Christians to show grace to each other in 3 major ways. We must start by showing it to ourselves as Jesus shows it to us! Only once we are extending ourselves grace can we share it to others. We must then show grace to those in the body of Christ (His Church), and we must show grace to the community/world around us. This is not really easy to do. It is not the way the world does things, but it is critical to live for Jesus and not live this way! “The Christian faith is not about setting up some ideal of perfect behavior, but of connecting with God humbly, listening to Him, letting Him reorder our priorities, and living out His passion for the needy. Our faith in Christ changes us. We haven’t experienced the life-changing power of the gospel if we confess that Jesus is Lord with our mouth, but live like we are our own Lord through our actions. A true faith, a living faith, has the natural flow of good works. And good works, no matter how good, can’t produce authentic faith—faith is always a gift and never earned. When you face trials, struggle from temptation, minister to needy people, as you suffer, have faith in God. Trust Him for wisdom. Trust Him for compassion. Trust Him for patience. Trust Him for endurance. Trust Him for healing. Trust Him for the faith that produces a harvest of righteousness.” (Francis Chan: Christian Theologian)

Serving us Sunday, March 27, 2016 Communion Preparation for March: Tammy Clark March Deacons: Bill Ratliff, Greg Gwin, Leroy Hamilton, Jason Miller and Nathan Wiehl Offertory: Larry Varvel Communion: Ron Jenkins Usher: Dan Roberts Communion to Shut Ins: Kevin Lewis / Craig Cole 8:00 a.m.: Pianist: Carman Powls Audio/Visual: 8:00 a.m.: unknown / Cheryl Varvel 10:30 a.m. Pianist: Carmen Powls Audio/Visual 10:30 a.m.: Phillip Schatzer / Becky Allen 10:30 a.m. Song Leader: Worship Team Greeter(s) West Door: Greg & Stacy Gwin and Adriann and Nathan East Door: Joe & Betty Lytle

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL OPPORTUNITY CLASS had 3 present today. Continued prayers are being asked for Jeannine Glidewell, Chris Turk, Betty Penn, Pete & Betty Sumner & Opal Meyers.

SOS Class had 16 present this morning with 3 class members from the Opportunity Class joining them. They had 14 members with their Bibles and 8 daily readers of the Word. Prayers were requested for Loydene West and the family of Norma Croucher. . PRAISE: Juanita fell twice bud didn’t break anything! PRAISE: Rusty Coon’s eye surgery went very well! PRASIE: Jim & Charlotte Cox sold their farm! Burke Rogers opened the class with prayer. Burke presented and the lesson on Session 8 – Psalm 91 & Song of Songs. The class closed with “The Lord’s Prayer.”

March 20 Guests at FCC: Tanya Miller, Garnett; Aaron & Tracy Clifton and Brock of Richmond, KS; Pam & Al Hurt, Gavin & Ayla Hurt and Vicki Hurt, all family of Frieda Hurt; Roger Mochamer, uncle of Mike Croucher; Nicci Denny guest of Addie Stark; Bill & Lois Schutte, Cheyenne, WY guests of Norma Hermreck & Rob Soulia of Garnett

March 2016 Attendance Records Sunday 8:00a.m. 10:30 a.m. School Worship Worship 3/6 80 72 153 3/13 57 51 157 3/20 86 74 155

March 2016 General Fund & and Building Fund Giving

General Fund Offering: March 20 ~ $3,710.10

March to Date ~ $14,957.56 New Building Fund Offering:

March 20 ~ $1,080.00 March to Date ~ $7,564.00

Ephesians 5:2 Christ loved us and gave himself up for us a fragrant offering and

sacrifice to God.

First Christian Church “Family Life Center” Growth Chart

New Building Addition ~ $900,000 NBF Cash on Hand ~ $671,148

Pledges yet to be received ~ $124,910 Architect Fees paid since May: $52,580

John 4:23-24 yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth."(NIV)

Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Children’s Church at 10:30 a.m.

You Are Amazing!

Remember That

JANUARY 2015 FCC GENERAL FUND Weekly Average Need ~ $4460

January Monthly Need ~ $17840 January 11, 2015 General Tithe~ $5055

My EOffering for December ~ $622 January Monthly Giving to Date ~ $9232

Prayers for Our Church and Church Families

Ce Ce Biery, Rusty Coons, Twyla Duryea, Addie Froggate (daughter of Theresa Thoele); Lois Gebert, Clarence Hermann, Jim Jordan, Wilma McIntosh, Earl Peine, Whitney Peine (daughter of Earl & Ruth Peine); Charlene Rogers, Dorothy Schuster, Addie Stark and Steve Watkins & Velva Wilson

Prayers for Our Military And our Veterans and Troops

Japan: Shawn Parks, husband of Rochele Air force: Jeremiah Parks nephew of Mike & Sandra Howery

Prayers for Our Extended Family & Friends Katrina (requested by Debbie Poire); Brenda (aunt of Charity Roelker); Denise Hamilton (daughter of Darwin & Mary Hamilton); C.B. Harris, Keifer Hawkins & family (Doug & Bev Farren); David Hoddy (requested by Darwin & Mary Hamilton); Nancy Lake (cousin of Gayla Corley); Gilbert Marciola (cousin of Darwin Hamilton); Wilma McIntosh requests continued prayers for all her family; Sharon McKinney (mom of Darren Simpson); Parker Monhollon (requested by Sandra Hamilton); Steve Richardson (son of Reed & Carol Richardson); Roger Rockers (requested by Mary Graham); Duane & Becky Roush (requested by Carol Hermreck), Rick & Wade Simpson (brothers of Darren Simpson); Jenny Smith (granddaughter of Alice Chase); Leroy Sobba (brother of Mary Graham); Chris Turk-Bennett (sister in law of Mary Hamilton); Sheryl Urquhart, Doug Walsh (brother in law of Doug Linder); the leaders of our country & our veterans and troops.

Prayers for Our Loved Ones in Care Centers Guest Home Estate ~ Vernon & Goldie Hunt, Ruth Gorrell, Robert Young, Seatta Van Donge Golden Heights ~ Vi Davin, Jean Brown, Olive Kline, Max Ratliff Comfort Care Home ~ Birdie Zentner Residential Living Center ~ Bill Young, Vera Wills (aunt of Phyllis Adams) ORV Village West ~ Ralph Hamilton (father of Leroy Hamilton)

A Prayer to Help Those in Need

May all of my Family and Friends who need miracles be blessed

May whoever is feeling weak be given strength

May all of those who carry heavy burdens have their load lightened

PROLIFE MEETING: David Gittrich will be speaking at a Pro Life Meeting held Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Center ~ 125 West 5th Ave ~ Garnett. Light Snacks will be served ~ no charge ~ Q & A following the presentation ~ Everyone welcome!

The Arrival of Spring

Makes Everyone Sing!

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH WEEKLY EVENTS

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH MONTHLY EVENTS

Monday Ladies Bible Study ~ Annex ~ 7:00 p.m. ~ Contact person Becky Allen (785-433-1338) Monday Christian Woodworkers ~ Darwin Hamilton’s work shop ~ 7:00 p.m. ~ Contact person Darwin Hamilton (785-448-6526) (NOTE TIME CHANGE) Tuesday Prayer Group ~ Annex ~ 6:30 p.m. ~ Contact person Cody Clark (785-448-8093) Wednesday Roots ~ First Christian Church ~ 6:00 p.m. ~ Contact person Morgan Hurt (785-259-5332) Wednesday Choir Practice ~ Sanctuary ~ 7:30 p.m. ~ Contact person Jenna Wight (785-433-1319) Thursday Christian Crafters ~ Annex ~ 10:00 a.m. ~ Contact person Connie Meyer (913-909-7164) Friday Church Office Closed

Saturday Men’s Breakfast & Devotions ~ Fellowship Hall ~ 7:00 a.m. ~ Contact person Burke Rogers (448-5987) Sunday Legacy ~ Fellowship Hall ~ 5:00 p.m. ~ Contact person Natasha Goetz (971-241-2520)

First Christian Church Ladies Night Out Last Friday of month

Fellowship Hall ~ 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Contact person: Becky Allen (785-433-1338)

Note: No Ladies Night Out in March!

Anderson County Caregiver Support Group 4th Monday ~ 1:00 -2:00 p.m.

Park Plaza Place North Club House Contact person: Area Agency on Aging

(785-242-7200) Monday, March 28, 2016

First Christian Church Committees Schedule Finance Committee / Elder/Board ~ 1st Sunday

Pastoring ~ 2nd Sunday Education ~ 3rd Sunday Worship ~ 4th Sunday

First Christian Church Care Team

3rd Thursday ~ Fellowship Hall ~ 7:00 p.m. Contact person Doug Meyer (913-909-7680)

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Emergency Food Assistance Program 4th Thursday ~ 4:00 p.m.

Anderson County Quonset Hut Building Thursday, March 24, 2016

March 25 ~ Good Friday Services The Good Friday Services will be held at First Christian Church beginning at 12:10 p.m. thru 12:50 p.m.

Sunday, March 27 ~ Easter Sunrise Services The Easter Sunrise Services will be held at the Garnett North Lake Shelter House at 6:30 a.m. Come and celebrate the Resurrection! In case of inclement weather the services will be at the Nazarene Church.

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A NOTE FROM BRETT…Hey everyone! We

had a very busy spring break week, we had

two different fundraisers that were very

successful! The youth group was able to pull

in a lot of money towards Young Christians

Weekend in Branson, Missouri, and we would

not have been able to pull this off without the

help of our amazing church family, We love

you guys!!! The first fundraiser was a bake

sale and with the help of some awesome kids

and sponsors we were able to rake in a little

over $1500! Secondly the tree removal was

successful as well, and are continuing to count

the total as we are receiving more phone calls

and donations. I want to give a special shout

out to my amazing sponsors and thank them

so much for all that they do, I couldn’t do a

fraction of the things I do without your help

you are all awesome. Here are some pictures

from the bake sale hope you enjoy them. Have

a good week everyone, know that your youth

love you!!!! Brett

Our Youth In Action!

Way to go guys…You ALL Rock!

Our Sympathy to the families of

Larry Rhodes, Norma Croucher and Steve Flanders

Larry R. Rhodes, age 75, of Osawatomie, KS, passed away on Thursday, March 10 at his home. Larry was the brother of Doris Wilson.

Norma Croucher, age 86 of Westphalia, KS passed away on Tuesday, March 15 at Golden Heights Living Center. She was the mother of Mike Croucher

Steve Flanders, age 73 of Lincoln, NE passed away on Tuesday, March 15. Steve was the husband of Judy (Rogers) Flanders, a cousin of Burke Rogers.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all her loved ones, as they go through this time and may God bless and give them the comfort they need now.

Blessings to you and your new baby girl… Thank you Lord for this new life. A precious gift from you. Draw near and bless this baby,

Lord, and bless the parents, too. Unite them all in love so sweet, And love that is so strong; No matter what the future holds, It will last their whole lives through. Amen!

Congratulations to Levi & Jordan Feuerborn on the birth of their daughter Delaney Lyne Feuerborn who was born Monday, March 14, 2016. She weighed 6 lbs 13oz`s and was 19 inches long. Congratulations to the proud grandparents, Mike & Kathy Croucher and Rick Feuerborn. WELCOME TO OUR FOREVER FAMILY AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH! Ce Ce Biery has joined our fellowship!! Praise the Lord for our new sister and please get to know her if you see her at FCC! Glad to have you Ce Ce! Ce Ce came forward on Sunday, March 20, 2016 to place membership with our family! If you wish to send her a welcome note her address is: Parkside Place #1 Apt. 110 ~ Garnett, KS 66032

A Time for Everything – There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.

I knew I would miss someone… Stacy Gwin has several duties on Sunday morning to help keep our church running smoothly. She deserves a gold star as do all our volunteers! Stacy does the Sunday School attendance and offering count, makes sure the candles have wicks as well as assists in getting our candlelighters up and down the aisle at the 10:30 a.m. worship services. We thank also all our youth who help in the very important role as Candlelighters!

“Bring in the Light of Christ “and “Take out the Light of Christ”

April Birthdays Friday, April 1 Sara Blow

Tuesday, April 5 Phyllis Cobbs

Dustin Friend

Wednesday, April 6 Gabe Wight

Tuesday, April 12 Mark Powls

Wednesday, April 13 Leslie Thomas

Adrian Gwin

Saturday, April 16 Walt Wilcox

Monday, April 18 Jenny Wilson

Tuesday, April 19 Amy Blaufuss

Thursday, April 21 Robert Meliza

Steve Watkins

Friday, April 22 Chris Goetz

Wednesday, April 27 Barb Velvick

Thursday, April 28 Danny Roberts

Saturday, April 30 Betty Penn

Reanna Romig

Mike Croucher

APRIL ANNIVERSARIES April 1 – Jim & June Cooper

April 7, 1995 - Dan & Linda Benjamin

April 29, 2006 - Jeff & Suzanne Finn

April 30, 1977 - Mick & Karen Brinkmeyer

The Christian Woodcrafters have a new time… Do you enjoy woodworking? If so there is a perfect way to get plugged into this very worthwhile and fulfilling mission. There is a group of men who meet on Monday’s at 7:00 p.m. at the woodshop of Darwin Hamilton and make cutouts for the children at “Children’s Mercy Hospital” in Kansas City. If you would like to help put on a smile of a young child going thru a rough spot in their life please contact Darwin Hamilton at 785-448-6526.

WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF AUDIO / VISUAL VOLUNTEERS If you would be interested in helping with the audio or visual we have a few Sunday’s open. We are in need of an audio person for the 4th Sunday of every month at 8:00 a.m. Worship Services and we are in need of a visual person for the 1st , 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month at the 10:30 am Worship Services. If you are interested please check the flap located on the end of your church bulletin on Sunday or contact Jenna Wight (785-433-1319). If you have no experience…no worries…it isn’t hard and they will train you. Thank you so much for volunteering.

MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY “Choosing Simplicity”, A Woman of Faith study will be the next book that the Ladies Monday Night Bible Study group will do. Anyone interested in joining the group contact Becky Allen at Home Phone: 785-433-1338 so she will have enough books for everyone. They meet at the Church Annex at 7:00 p.m. and would love to have you!

April is a rainbow month, Of sudden springtime showers. Bright with golden daffodils and lots of pretty flowers.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH ELDERS Roger Adams: 448-8172 Ron Jenkins: 204-1590 *Kevin Lewis: 204-2257 Doug Meyer: 913-909-7680 Burke Rogers: 448-5987 Steve Spring: 448-2491 Larry Varvel: 448-5794 Gene Watson: 408-205-3635

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DEACONS Ron Anderegg: 448-6366 Mike Burns: 448-4603 Cody Clark: 448-8093 Craig Cole: 448-4504 Dan Dulin: 204-1185 Jeff Finn: 620-431-8486 *Greg Gwin: 229-5105 Leroy Hamilton: 204-2162 Dan Kasprzak: 489-2513 Jason Miller: 448-7110 Earl Peine: 448-6186 Bill Ratliff: 248-3854 Danny Roberts: 448-8499 Jason Sjorlund: 448-7660 Nathan Wiehl: 204-2178 Mike Zentner: 204-1105