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Decisions You Make Affect Those Traveling With You Every parent has been there. The trip ahead is long. The travel schedule is tight. You hit the road with a full tank, confident the plan you have crafted beats anything AAA could muster. But twenty minutes down the highway you hear a small, squeaky voice from the backseat. The artillery begins to bombard you. The questions. Some you expected. Are we there yet? How much longer? Can we get something to eat? The next barrage is unexpected. Who was the first person to decide to squeeze those things on a cow and drink whatever came out? Why does our dog get mad at us when we blow in his face but when we take him on a car ride he sticks his head out the window? Every parent has been there. Questions from the backseat. You come to expect them. Every journey to a destination includes them. The same is true for the journey of faith. Just like kids on a trip we get tired of the journey. We want to know when we can stop. We get tired of serving. We get tired of waiting. We get tired of the people we’re traveling with. And we grumble. The Israelites did. They complained about the food, about the place they were traveling, and about their ‘driver’ Moses. Grumbling does not set well with God. In fact, our grumbling can lead to our wandering. When offered the chance to leave Kadesh and enter the Promised Land, the Israelites listened to the fear-filled report from ten spies instead of the faith-full report of Joshua and Caleb. Kadesh means “Spring of Decision” and it was time for one. They were in the right place to make the right decision. But the majority made the wrong one. The people wished they had died in the desert. So God told them they would get their wish. They would wander until the unbelieving generation died out. And they did. They wandered in the Wilderness for forty years. And their children were impacted by their decisions. Just like the decisions you make affect those around you, just like the decisions the Israelites made at Kadesh. You can decide to grumble or be thankful. You can decide to turn away from God or turn toward God. You can decide to wander without purpose through life or follow God’s vision for your life. Just don’t forget that those in the backseat will be affected by your decisions.

Blessings, Chris

Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs.

8:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. ~ 4:30 p.m.

Closed Fri.

Sunday, November 20 Chapter 7 ~ THE BATTLE BEGINS

Moses is dead. Israel will have to enter the promised land without their most famous leader. To succeed, however, they must face the same thing that scared them away 40 years ago: this land is occupied, and the people living there won’t go without a fight. But Israel isn’t going into this battle alone. God promises to fight for them every step of the way… (from “The Story” Teen Edition)

Christian Visitor Volume 69 ~ Issue 46 November 15, 2016

Church phone: 785-448-3452 Website: www.fccgarnett.org

Our Church Families Long Term: *Lois Gebert, *CB Harris, *Cheryl Harris, *Clarence Hermann, *Jim Jordan, *Wilma McIntosh, *Nelda Potter, * Carol Richardson, *Walt Wilcox, *Ken McMillan November 13: Larry & Waunita Porter (requested by Bob & Franque Meliza) November 6: Earl Peine & Whitney Peine

Our Loved Ones in Care Centers Guest Home Estate - 806 West 4th Ave: Walt Wilcox, Vernon & Goldie Hunt, Ruth Gorrell, Robert Young Parkview Heights - 101 North Pine: Jean Brown, Olive Kline, Max Ratliff, Marcene Jasper, Jerry Gettler, Sr. Residential Living Center - PO Box 407: Bill Young, Vera Wills (aunt of Phyllis Adams) ORV Manor – 1100 West 15th St Ottawa, 66067: Ralph Hamilton (father of Leroy) Comfort Care Home - 27 E Rockwood Dr - Ottawa, KS 66067: Birdie Zentner Cimarron Nursing - 905 Beall Road - Kingfisher, OK 73750: Lois Miller

Our Military, Veterans & Troops South Korea: Matthew Schryer - Grandson of Frieda Hurt - & nephew of Marcia Spring Baghdad, Iraq: B J Moody - Grandson of Janice Tush Air Force: Tim Greening, grandson of Twyla Duryea

Our Extended Family & Friend *Long Term: *New Building Construction, * Shannon Garber, *All her family, (request by Wilma McIntosh), *Parker Monhollon (requested by Sandra Hamilton), *Steve Richardson (son of Reed & Carol), *Luke Rockers (son of Jody Cole), * Clarann Kempnich (request by Mary Hamilton), *Wayne Axtell (request by Nancy Horn); *the leaders of our country & *our veterans and troops and God Bless America! November 13 – Week 1: Chris Benjamin (son of Dan Benjamin), Tawanda Horvatic (Doug & Dawn Adams) Jerry Marshall (Sondra’s father) and Mark, Jeremy and Jimmy (sons) (request by Mark & Sondra Grieshaber) November 6 – Week 2: Wilma Dunbar (mother of Lisa Jarett); Nancy Lake and friend Mike (request by Gayla Corley); Doug Walsh (brother in law of Doug Linder); Mary Fagg (sister of Wilma McIntosh); Guidance for our Nation. Pray for our Police & Military and their families and Kathy Lindsay Nelson (request by Rosemary Turner) November 1- Week 3: John Hermreck, Ed Julian and Becky Roush (request by Carol Hermreck);

Note: If you wish continued prayers please note that after weeks 3 your prayer request will be removed unless you write it on Sunday flap or by email. Thank you!

Our Prayer for You: We pray for health and healing for you. May God heal any sickness you have, physical, mental, or spiritual. And may He give you good health, energy, and joy today! AMEN!

Reminders for Serving November 20, 2016 November Deacons: Craig Cole, Cody Clark, Aaron Hedrick, Gaylon Corley, James Dodd Communion Preparation Doug & Connie Meyer Communion Elder: Kevin Lewis Offertory Elder: Steve Spring Deacon Usher: Jason Miller Communion to Shut Ins Elder: Gene Watson Deacon: Jeff Finn 8am Worship Audio/Visual Diana Knox ~ Cheryl Varvel Pianist / Organist Nancy Horn ~ Vicki Hulett 10:30 am Worship Audio/Visual Virgil Wight ~ Jason Sheahan Pianist: Doris Wilson Instrumentals / Song Leaders The Worship Team Greeters (West) Norma Hermreck Miranda Thummell (East) Tim & Tammy Clark

WEEK (13) OF CONSTRUCTION

LEGACY POTLUCK STYLE THANKSGIVING DINNER THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 AT 5:00 P.M.

Hey all Legacy I know it is short notice, but I want to remind you all that we are doing our annual Legacy Potluck Style Thanksgiving Dinner next Sunday, November 20th, 2016 starting at 5:00 p.m.

Please remember that this is for ALL our Youth Group students grade 6th thru 12th AND their

families. We look forward to seeing you all and enjoying “Our Family Thanksgiving.” Please bring a side dish to share. The turkey will be provided for that night. Hope to see you all there!

Brett Hartman, Youth and Children’s Pastor

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH CALENDAR EVENTS Monday, November 14: Christian Woodworkers: 8:30 a.m. ~ Darwin’s workshop ~ Contact Darwin

Hamilton ~ 785-448-6526

Tuesday, November 15: Prayer Group: 6:30 p.m. ~ Annex ~ Contact Charlotte Cox ~ 785-448-3018

Wednesday, November 16: ROOTS: 5:30 p.m.: light meal / 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.: ROOTS Program ~

Fellowship Hall ~ Contact Brett Hartman ~ 620-215-1524

Thursday, November 17:

1) Christian Crafters: 10:00 a.m. ~ Annex ~ Contact Connie Meyer ~ 913-919-7164 2) Ladies Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. ~ Annex ~ Contact Becky Allen ~ 785-433-1338 3) Care Team: 7:00 p.m. ~ Fellowship Hall

Saturday, November 19: Men’s Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. ~ Fellowship Hall ~ Contact Burke Rogers ~

448-5987

Sunday, November 20:

1) Education Committee Meet following 10:30 a.m. Worship Services

2) Legacy Youth Group meet 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ~ Fellowship Hall ~ Contact Brett Hartman~

620-215-1524

Monday, November 21:

1) Christian Woodworkers: 8:30 a.m. ~ Darwin’s workshop ~ Contact Darwin Hamilton ~ 785-

448-6526

2) Food Distribution: 4:00 p.m. ~ North Lake Quonset Hut~ NOTE DATE CHANGE

Tuesday, November 22: Prayer Group: 6:30 p.m. ~ Annex ~ Contact Charlotte Cox ~ 785-448-3018

Wednesday, November 23: ROOTS: 5:30 p.m.: light meal / 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.: ROOTS Program ~

Fellowship Hall ~ Contact Brett Hartman ~ 620-215-1524

Thursday, November 24: Thanksgiving Day – Office Closed

Saturday, November 26: Men’s Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. ~ Fellowship Hall ~ Contact Burke Rogers ~

448-5987

Sunday, November 27: 1) Worship Committee Meet following 10:30 a.m. Worship Services

2) Legacy Youth Group meet 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ~ Fellowship Hall ~ Contact Brett Hartman ~

620-215-1524

Monday, November 28: Christian Woodworkers: 8:30 a.m. ~ Darwin’s workshop ~ Contact Darwin

Hamilton ~ 785-448-6526

Tuesday, November 29: Prayer Group: 6:30 p.m. ~ Annex ~ Contact Charlotte Cox ~ 785-448-3018

Wednesday, November 30: ROOTS: 5:30 p.m.: light meal / 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.: ROOTS Program ~

Fellowship Hall ~ Contact Brett Hartman ~ 620-215-1524

A CARD SHOWER FOR GLORIA TRUMPP: Gloria Trumpp, will be having her 85th birthday on Wednesday, Nov. 16th. If you would like to send her a birthday card to make her day special her address is: 610 Kings Highway ~ Garnett, KS 66032

November 2016 Attendance Records Sunday 8:00a.m. 10:30 a.m. School Worship Worship

November 13 81 74 145

OPPORTUNITY Class: There were five members present Sunday. They had three daily readers and three with their Bibles. Continued prayers requested for Clarann Kempnich, Nelda Potter, the family of Jeanine Glidewell, Luke Rockers and the family of Bill Craig. Mary Hamilton opened the class with prayer and led the lesson “New Jerusalem” referenced Revelations 21. Mary closed with prayer. SOS Class: There were sixteen members present Sunday. They had nine daily readers and fourteen with Bibles. Prayers requested for Nelda Potter, Orville Cole and our Country. Burke Rogers opened with prayer and led the lesson on Chapter 6 – “Wonderings.” The class closed with prayer.

WELCOME TO FCC

COME AS GUESTS…

AND LEAVE AS FRIENDS…

Our Prayer for You… May you have a beautiful day! May you share love & laughter, with family and friends and May the Lord be present to keep you safe. Amen Sophia O’Donnell guest of Tim & Tammy Clark and Brandon Benjamin grandson of Gary & Linda Benjamin

November General Fund Offering November 13 ~ $3056 To Date ~ $11406 New Building Fund Offering November 13 ~ $1175 To Date ~ $9135 FCC “Family Life Center” Growth Chart New Building Addition ~ $975,000 Paid to Contractor ~ $211,423 Yet to be paid on Contract ~ $763,577 Current Cash in NBF ~ $551,831 Pledges yet to be received ~ $68,433 Prospective shortfall $143,313 (This does not include expense to remodel existing Fellowship Hall.)

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT

Mark your calendars: ~ First Christian Church Annual Christmas Program and Tasters Party has been set for Sunday, December 11. The Annual Christmas Program and Tasters Party has been scheduled for Sunday, December 11. The program will be held in the Sanctuary and the tasters party will be held in the Fellowship Hall directly following the Program. Please bring your favorite finger food (cookies, candy or a dessert) to share with us in the joy of the Christmas Season. It is always an enjoyable evening to share with family and friends.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH ELDERS Roger Adams: 448-8172 Kevin Lewis: 204-2257 Doug Meyer: 913-909-7680 Jason Sjorlund: 448-7660 Steve Spring: 448-2491 Larry Varvel: 448-5794 Gene Watson: 408-205-3635

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DEACONS Ron Anderegg: 448-6366 Jonathan Born: 620-340-7784 Dane Byerley: 785-304-2831 *Cody Clark: 448-8093 Craig Cole: 448-4504 Gaylon Corley: 448-8373 James Dodd: 785-418-5479 Jeff Finn: 620-431-8486 Greg Gwin: 229-5105 Leroy Hamilton: 204-2162 Aaron Hedrick 304-1236 Jason Miller: 448-7110 Earl Peine: 448-6186 Nathan Wiehl: 204-2178 Lynn Wilson 448-3451 Mike Zentner: 204-1105

PASTORS AND SECRETARY Chris Goetz Senior Pastor: Phone: 503-474-7965 ~ Email: chris@fccgarnett.org

Brett Hartman Children & Youth: Phone: 620-215-1524 ~ Email: brett@fccgarnett.org Secretary: Marsha Dulin ~ Phone: 785-448-4367 ~ Email: marsha@fccgarnett.org