The Christian Visitor

200 South Walnut St. P.O. Box 126 Garnett, KS 66032 Church Telephone: 785-448-3452 Fax: 785-448-2568

Website: www.fccgarnett.org

June 26, 2012

Volume 66 Issue 26

CHURCH STAFF: Senior Pastor

Darrel Herde 316-841-3090 pastor_darrel@fccgarnett.org Michal Herde 316-841-3070

YOUTH & CHILDREN: Chris Goetz 503-474-7965

chris@fccgarnett.org

SR. ADULT COORDINATOR: Marilyn Artherton

marilyn@fccgarnett.org

SECRETARY: Marsha Dulin

marsha@fccgarnett.org

ELDERS: Roger Adams 448-6147

Gary Benjamin* 448-6365 204-2034

James Dodd 418-5479

Ron Jenkins 448-3843 Kevin Lewis 204-2257

Burke Rogers 448-5987

Larry Varvel 448-5794 Mike Zentner 448-6456

Whatever happened to sin?

This is a question that has been popping up in some of the conversations I’ve had recently. I introduced the thought in the sermon yesterday about how Jesus and God view anger. In God’s eyes harbored/un-dealt with anger is comparable to murder, a breaking of the 6th Commandment. In other-words harbored anger is sin. What might it be like if, through God’s eyes, we viewed our actions, thoughts, words and life? I have been pondering these things as we go through the Ten Commandments. I wonder if we might have taken the seven deadly sins and redefined them today as something a lot milder than what they truly are, sin. Do you remember the phrase “The Seven Deadly Sins?” Maybe you have never heard them as they are not used in the church very much today. The Seven Deadly Sins, also known as the Capital Vices or Cardinal Sins are a list of vises that have been used since early Christian times to educate and instruct Christians concerning fallen humanity's tendency to sin. I thought it might be good for us to see them listed as we will be touching upon a few of them as we continue our journey through the Ten Commandments. Here’s the list: Pride is excessive belief in one's own abilities which interferes with the individual's recognition of the grace of God. It has been called the sin from which all others arise. Pride is also known as Vanity. Envy is the desire for others' traits, status, abilities, or situation.

Gluttony is an excessive desire to consume more than that which one requires. Lust is an excessive craving for the pleasures of the body. Anger is manifested in the individual who spurns love and opts instead for fury. It is also known as Wrath. Greed is the desire for material wealth or gain, ignoring the realm of the spiritual. It is also called Avarice or Covetousness. Slothfulness is the avoidance of physical or spiritual work. One author wrote, “The Seven Deadly Sins are transgressions which are fatal to spiritual progress.” They do not keep us out of heaven but they do stunt our spiritual growth in the Lord. Thoughts to ponder. In much love, Pastor Darrel

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OPPORTUNITY CLASS: Marilyn Artherton opened the class with prayer. They had 7 daily readers and 4 with bibles. Ruth Gorrell presented Sunday’s Lesson: “Love God, Love People,” Deuteronomy

Chapter 10. Prayers for Vi Davin, Donald Thomas, Opal Meyers, Lloyd Sumner, June Mowat & Bill

& Lola Thornton requested. Ruth closed with prayer.

SOS CLASS: Gary Benjamin opened the class with prayer. They had 16 daily readers and 22 with bibles. Gary Benjamin presented the lesson on Hannah, a woman who believed in prayer. A special

guest from AZ, Norma Hayden was welcomed. Prayers for all those in way of Colorado forest fire including Julie & Stu Burness (sister and brother-in-law of Nancy Horn) were requested. The class

closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS CLASS: What a warm and busy weekend we have enjoyed! So many

of our Great Expectations Class had numerous events going on but somehow some of them pulled it off and came out to “Mike Burns Lake” on Sunday for a fun time of canoeing, swimming, jumping

from a rope (scary), paddle boating to throwing in a fishing line (Pastor) to just sitting around in

the shade visiting and eating all the great food that was brought. The Great Expectations Class would like to say thank you to Pastor Darrel and Michal and Dennis Eilenstine and his friend Denise

from the Pastor’s Class for coming out and sharing the afternoon with us. We would like to also say thank you to Ashley Roberts and Peyton and to Alyssa the granddaughter of Les and Lennet.

We will begin our new study next Sunday, “30 Life Principles” by Charles F. Stanley. Charles Stanley lays out 30 life principles that can help you become more like Christ every day. This is

accomplished through the power of His Holy Spirit, and through your own diligence and discipline.

You will learn: "God's Word is an immovable anchor in times of storm," "fight all your battles on your knees and you will win every time," "God acts on behalf of those who wait for Him," and much

more. By practicing these 30 Life Principles, you will be cooperating fully with the Spirit of God, and your life will grow into the likeness of Christ.

If you are looking for a Sunday School Class, we wish to extend a warm invitation for you

to come and join us. Our class is located on the east end of the Fellowship Hall.

PASTOR’S CLASS: Last week we said we would be learning what would happen if we heard the teachings of Jesus and didn't obey. The answers are pretty sobering. If we learn and don't obey, it

is like building our house on sand and our foundation crumbles in the first storm (of life). But if we hear and obey, our foundation is built on rock which will withstand the storms of life. This is

something we need to search our hearts about. Are we really obeying God's Word or just listening

or reading and going away without changing? Next week join us as we learn about what a disciple is and what Jesus meant when He said, "Go and make disciples" Matt. 28:19. We meet in the

Annex - all ages welcome!

June 24, 2012 General Fund Worship Service Attendance Sunday School Attendance

June 24 – 3282.10 8:00 a.m. 63 Opportunity Class: 11 SOS Class: 27 10:30 a.m. 128 Great Expectations: 11 Pastor’s Class: 10

Total 191 Nursery: 2 Beginners: 5 Primary: 8 Juniors: 5

Sunday School Attendance Total: 84 Jr High: 4 Sr High: 1

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS… OUR CHURCH FAMILY:

Kevin Barnett, Charlotte Cox, Tom Gowing, Marcene Jasper, Loretta Lankard, Lois Miller, June Mowat, Opal Meyers, Ron Ratliff, Bill &

Lola Thornton, Velva Wilson & Gladys Young

OUR EXTENDED FAMILY & FRIENDS: Steven Brintnall (friend of Reanna Romig); Betty Gilpin, Ronnie Grimes (husband of Oneda Grimes); Jesse D Hale (nephew of Rosemary Turner); Brilee Horn

(granddaughter of Nancy Horn); Kyle & Roberta Kunard (requested by Marcie Jasper); Gail Long, Lee Ann Long (mother of Brenda Tucker); Diana McIntosh (daughter of Wilma McIntosh); Ed & Betty

Mechavich (uncle & aunt of Joyce Benton); Maxwell Ratliff (grandson of Bill and Barbara Ratliff);

Lloyd Sumner (son of Pete and Betty Sumner); Don Thomas (son of Marge Thomas); Brenda Tucker and children, Raymond Watkins (brother-in-law of Kay Gwin); Don & Laurel Wichman (daughter and

son-in-law of Opal Meyers), Judy Wiley (mother of Kathy Schuster) & Denise, a friend of Dennis Eilenstine

OUR LOVED ONES IN NURSING HOMES:

Golden Heights: Olive Kline, Tena Johnson, Jeanne Higginbottom & Max Ratliff Long Term Care: Lorraine Hulett, Clara Grace Jones & Charlie Hiestand

Guest Homes Estates: Seatta Van Donge

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY: SERVING IN AFGHANISTAN: Craig Richardson, grandson of Reed & Carol Richardson; LCPL

Ethan Mitchell, honorary grandson of Twyla Duryea, Cole Schainost, son of Mike & Jeanie

Schainost SERVING IN GERMANY: Codey Long, grandson of Gail & Beverly Long, AMN Tim Greening, grandson of Twyla Duryea, Jonathan Potter, son of Jon Potter and Jeani Hickerson and

grandson of Nelda Potter

ANSWERED PRAYER – PRAISES: Nancy, sister of Dennis Eilenstine, is improving and tumors are shrinking.

ADDRESS CHANGE: Marcie Jasper - 310 South Willow Street Apt 18, Garnett, KS 66032

FCC WELCOMES FIRST TIME GUESTS and RETURNING GUESTS ON SUNDAY Andrea Grimes with grandma Oneda Grimes; Candi & Eric with Chris & April Renfroe; Bob & Susan

Barker, from Vero Beach, FL, son of Vi Davin; Rev Harold & Dona Demoret guest of Shirley Modlin; Ashley Roberts from Pittsburg, KS, daughter of Dan & Donna Roberts; Norma Hayden

from Cottonwood, AZ and Dustin Worthington grandson of Max & Deb Worthington.

First Christian Church

Office Hours:

8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Thursday

Staff Meeting Wednesday

9:00 am – 10:00 am

PHONE: (785) 448-3452

FAX:

(785) 448-2568 WEBSITE:

www.fccgarnett.org

First Christian Church Worship Schedule

8:00 am – Early Worship

9:15 am – Sunday School 10:30 am - Late Worship

& Children’s Church in Annex

This Week at FCC Wednesday, JUNE 27 9:00 am Staff Meeting

5:00 pm Community Dinner 7:00 pm Ladies Bible Study at the Annex

Thursday, JUNE 28 7:00 pm July Hymn selection meeting

Friday, JUNE 29 (Church office closed) 10:00 am Ladies Bible Study at Michal’s

Saturday, JUNE 30 7:00 am Men’s Breakfast & Devotion Time Sunday, JULY 1 Following the 10:30 am Worship Services Finance Committee Meeting

5:00 pm Elders Meeting

6:00 pm Board Prayer and Meeting Monday, JULY 2 6:30 pm Small Groups at Annex Tuesday, JULY 3 10:00 am Christian Crafters 6:30 pm Evening Prayer Group

Wednesday, JULY 4 CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

NO Ladies Bible Study at the Annex

FCC HAS BEEN THANKED…

What a wonderful church service and Father’s Day. I grew up in church, my children also

went to church. I liked helping in the church. As I grew older I enjoyed helping in the

sewing group and Women’s Council. I like being part of God’s work. The good Lord has

blessed me with a whole family group treating me like I was a part of their family. I love

them the same. I am glad to belong to the First Christian Church in Garnett, KS. Thank

you Darrel for all your help. I can be happy wherever I am with God by my side – and in

my heart. God Bless each one, Sincerely June Mowat

Thanking all who sent prayers for my son Mike Thomas. The Lord was with him all the way!

He is now back to work and doing fine. Sherrie Brown

REMINDERS for Sunday, July 1 Offertory Elder: James Dodd Communion Elder: Kevin Lewis Deacon Usher for 8:00 & 10:30 am services: Jason Miller

Communion to Shut Ins: (Elder) Burke Rogers (Deacon) Dan Roberts

Usher for seating at 10:30 am services: Charlotte Cox Deacons: Craig Cole, Dan Kasprzak, John Alford, Dean Maley, Mike Burns and an alternate

Audio: (8:00 am & 10:30 am) Dan Dulin Visual: (8:00 am) Joyce Benton (10:30 am) Marsha Dulin

Special Music: Dave Lamb Piano Player: (8:00 am & 10:30 am) Nancy Horn Greeters: Walt & Lillian Wilcox

COME JOIN PASTOR DARREL AS HE COOKS EGGS

AND BURKE COOKS SAUSAGE FOR …the “Men's Breakfast and Devotion” which is held every Saturday morning

beginning at 7:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. It's a time of good eating, fellowship and getting to know each other better.

A short devotion is shared.

Please come -- you will be Blessed!

LADIES… SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 14

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HIDDEN HAVEN CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S RETREAT HOST: NEW STRAWN COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

THEME—“HEART TO HEART”

JULY Birthdays SUNDAY, July 1 Mike Blaufuss

MONDAY, July 2 Karen Miller

TUESDAY, July 3 Dan Dulin

WEDNESDAY, July 4 Casey Hurt

THURSDAY, July 5 Cora Krape

FRIDAY, July 6 Jerry Umbarger, Averi Wilson

SATURDAY, July 7 Danielle Kasprzak, Brystol Barnes

MONDAY, July 9 Gladys Young,

TUESDAY, July 10 Chris Corbin

WEDNESDAY, July 11 Reid Miller

THURSDAY, July 12 Virgil Wight

SUNDAY, July 15 Lisa Maley, Lois Miller

MONDAY, July 16 Olivia Burns

TUESDAY, July 17 Olive Kline

WEDNESDAY, July 18 Garrison Parks

THURSDAY, July 19 Shirley Greiner

FRIDAY, July 20 Reed Richardson

SATURDAY, July 21 Ian Rocker, Karen Brinkmeyer

SUNDAY, July 22 Jim Jasper, Betty Jasper, Darlene Olson

MONDAY, July 23 Joyce Benton, Chelsea Leinweber

THURSDAY, July 26 Jerry Gettler, SR

FRIDAY, July 27 Frank Graham, Malakai Goetz

SUNDAY, July 29 Kyrstin Hoke, Sherrie Brown

MONDAY, July 30 Sharon Rocker, Rosanna Blackie, Oneda Grimes

TUESDAY, July 31 Judy Tisor, Linda Miller

ONE NATION UNDER GOD

By Roger Robicheau One Nation Under God we live - Think about all some had to give

We the people share freedom’s life - In a world of ever present strife

Be grateful to those who keep this true - Warriors of our red, white, and blue

They're trained by those of great skill - Honed to perform, so strong their will

They show what love is all about - They’ll fight for us, there is no doubt

Defending bravely what we are - No holding back each heartfelt star

Highly praise these men and women - Giving thanks time and again

Those in uniform will always be - The golden pride of this country

JULY EVENTS:

Wednesday, July 4th Church Office will be closed for Independence Day

Wednesday, July 11 & 25 Community Dinner at 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Sunday, July 29 Fifth Sunday All Church Breakfast following 8:00 am services

Sunday, July 29 Singspiration at the Assembly of God at 6:30 pm

In the spotlight this week is our current Elders Chairman, Gary Benjamin.

Gary and his wife, Linda, live at 315 North Orange in Garnett. They have

one son, Stan, and daughter in law, Walla, who live in Newton, Ks. They

are the proud grandparents of 2 grandsons, Bruce, who loves football

which keeps his grandparents traveling to and from games and Brandon

whose interest goes from the famous Lightning McQueen to trains.

Gary’s hobbies consist of fishing with his family and friends when he can,

golfing, especially in AZ, camping…especially with his church friends and

he does beautiful stained glass.

Gary’s favorite quote is “suck it up whiney pants” which he shares

frequently with his camping friends.

Gary’s favorite scripture from the bible is Matthew 11:28-30

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give

you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle

and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is

easy and my burden is light."(NIV)

Gary became an interim pastor at FCC in June of 1989 and then full time

Pastor from Dec 30, 1989 thru 2006 and filled the roll of interim pastor from

Nov 2010 thru May 2011.

Gary and his wife Linda are such positive & faithful role models to our

church and church families. Gary was and still is actively involved in

almost everything that takes place here at FCC…from weddings to

funerals, counseling to baptisms, Wednesday after school children time

activity to being a part of the Hee Haw gang at a talent show! If there

was an opportunity to be involved, he was there. Gary would like to see

continued opportunities for members at FCC to be actively involved.

ELDER SPOTLIGHT: Gary Benjamin

APPRECIATION OF OUR TEACHERS!

I just wanted to let all our Sunday School teachers and helpers know how much we appreciate you and your help! Summer is sometimes

difficult to keep students in consistent attendance because of their really challenging schedules. Thankfully fall is coming! Stay strong

and please let me know if there is any way I can be helpful to you! I

also want to encourage each of us teachers to attempt making connection with our students through out the summer. A simple note, text, phone call, or personal word from a teacher is a great blessing

to our students and can really encourage them in life as well. Please do your best to extend your influence to encourage your class this summer. Again, I am so proud to be in partnership with each of

you! May God Bless you and your efforts for the kingdom! Thanks Chris!

PROMOTION SUNDAY

Our Sunday School classes have promoted!!! July 1st will be the first time they have been in their new class. If you have questions as to

where your new class is, or perhaps you don’t know people in your new class, please ask Chris, Stacy Gwin, or even your old teacher to

introduce you to your new class. We want Sunday School to serve you and help you grow in your knowledge and relationship with Jesus.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask! Thanks and we can’t wait to see you on

Sunday! Chris

Summer Camp Update We are taking a couple weeks off from the rigorous schedule of camp, but we are not through yet:

July 8th-13th is Junior High 2 (6-8 Grades): We will meet at FCC, Sunday the 8th @ 1:20pm

and will return Friday the 13th between 1 & 1:30Pm. July 15th-19th is Junior 2 (4-6 Grades): We will meet at FCC, Sunday the 8th @ 1:30pm and

will return Thursday the 19th between 1 & 1:30Pm.

July 22nd-27th is High school (9-13 Grades): We will meet at FCC, Sunday the 22nd @

12:30pm and will return Friday the 27th between 3:30-4pm.

If you have still not had a chance to sign your student up, please let us know asap so we can prepare for transportation. This is especially true for Junior 2 and Junior High 2, as we are already to capacity

in our van and will need other vehicles to help us drive down to camp and return. Thanks and God Bless your efforts to expand the Kingdom! If you have any questions please call me at 503-474-7965.

GOSPEL EXPRESS MINISTRIES

You are invited to join the Mullett family and Miller family as they share the message of our Lord Jesus

Christ. Through song, word, and drama the families will inspire and motivate those they come in contact with to join in with living out this message of love and grace. They will perform at the

Anderson County High School beginning at 7:00 pm on Sunday, July 1.

JOHN JACOBS NEXT GENERATION POWER FORCE You are invited to join John Jacobs and the Next Generation Power Force, Sunday, July 1 at the First

United Methodist Church beginning at 6:00 pm. John Jacobs is the founder of the Strength Evangelist

Concept and Power Team now called the Next Generation Power Force. He has held more than 3,000 crusades in 40 countries and his team has held more than 30,000 Public School Assemblies in the U.S.