July 22, 2014 ~ Volume 68 ~ Issue 29

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Volume 68 ~ Issue 29 July 28, 2015

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

Senior Pastor: Gary Benjamin ~ Phone: 785-204-2034 ~ Email: gary@fccgarnett.org Youth & Children Pastor: Chris Goetz ~ Phone: 503-474-7965 ~ Email: chris@fccgarnett.org

Secretary: Marsha Dulin ~ Email: marsha@fccgarnett.org FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK: WHERE ARE WE in our search for a Senior Minister? That is a question which we are asked often and you, as a congregation, certainly have the right to know. Currently, we are still accepting applications and are preparing to request reference letters on some of them. The Board of Elders serves as the Search Committee and will make the decision on which ones we will look at a little closer. But remember, the ultimate decision will be made by the congregation. The Elders will make a recommendation and then you will get to voice your wishes. It does take some time to reach the point where we are ready to make a decision so we will keep you informed. Continue to pray that we will make the right choice to lead us forward. In the interim, let’s continue to be faithful in our worship and service as we reach out to others in our community who need a church home. Satan never takes a vacation from his work, and neither should we if we want to see the church grow. So if you haven’t been attending church regularly, ask yourself why? We want every family to grow with us and be a part of our church family. Keep God at the front of your priorities and enjoy the blessings He wants to share with you. Blessings to all: Gary B

FAITH ~ FUN ~ FAMILY

CONGREGATIONAL SUGGESTIONS FOR ELDERS,

DEACONS AND TRUSTEES NOMINATIONS ARE SOUGHT: This will be the last week for your suggestions for Elders, Deacons and Trustees. If you would like to suggest a person for any of these positions please contact Roger Adams, Elder Chairman, Steve Spring, General Board Chairman or Pastor Gary Benjamin this week. Thank you!

August 2, 2015 Sermon: “Is The Bible Really Holy?” Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in

righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (NIV)

CAMP FOLLOW UP!! It is with great joy that I can say we finally achieved 100 campers to Hidden Haven in one season!!! This feat has never been achieved by any church in our camp district! There were 14 baptism decisions, 4 desires to attend Bible College, and many rededication decisions made by our students from First Christian Church. WHAT AN OUTSTANDING SUMMER!! Thanks so much for all the supporters of this ministry both prayerfully and financially! I would also like to shout out thanks to Dan Dulin, Karl Hurt & Bill Ratliff for driving the van or people mover to help me get the students to camp! Thanks so much and God bless, Chris

July 26 Sunday School Attendance 1 ~ Nursery: Age 0 thru 4 years 4 ~ Beginners: 4 year olds ~ Kindergarten 4 ~ Primary: 1st thru 3rd Grade 4 ~ Juniors: 4th thru 6th Grade 6 ~ Jr High: 6th thru 8th Grade 8 ~ Sr High: 9th thru 12th Grade 4 ~ Overcomers: Mainly the young adults 5 ~ Pastor’s Class: Not age specific class 10 ~ Great Expectations: ages 50+ 17 ~ SOS Class: ages 60+ 6 ~ Opportunity Class: Srs. primarily 75+

Total ~ 69

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

WELCOME! THANK YOU FOR JOINING US! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN!

John D Yates, Bartlesville, OK nephew of Jason Sjorlund; Amber Worthington & Jacob Coltrane grandchildren of Max & Deb Worthington; Apollo Spring grandson of Steve & Marcia Spring; Marvin & Janet Benjamin, Mesa, AZ; Rick & Becky Hastings, Kincaid, KS and Lucy & Opal Sample, granddaughters of Leroy and Sandra Hamilton

First Christian Church “Family Life Center” Growth Chart

Building Addition ~ $1,600,000

NBF Cash on Hand ~ $605,547

Pledges yet to be received ~ $184,158

Projected NBF Balance ~ $ 789,705

SUNDAYS AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8:00 am ~ Early Worship Services 9:15 am ~ Sunday School (all ages)

10:30am ~ Worship Services & Children’s Church

SUNDAY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE JULY 26 8:00 a.m. ~ 72 10:30 a.m. ~ 120 Total ~ 192

Serving us on August 2, 2015 Elder for Offertory: Steve Spring Elder for Communion: Ron Jenkins Deacon Usher: Greg Gwin Communion to the Shut Ins: Elder: Roger Adams Deacon: Alternate July Deacons Group B: Mike Burns, Craig Cole, Dan Dulin and Jason Sjorlund Audio/Visual: 8:00 a.m.: Ruth Peine ~ Cheryl Varvel 10:30 a.m.: Jay Velvick ~ Barb Velvick Pianist/Organist 8:00 a.m.: Nancy Horn/Vicki Hulett Pianist 10:30 a.m.: Doris Wilson Song Leader(s) 10:30 a.m. Service: Burke Rogers Communion Prep for Aug: Nate & Nicole Wiehl Greeters: Gary & Cathy Hoke

Growing, Sharing, and Serving Together

JULY 2015 General Fund and Building Fund Giving Christ loved us and gave himself up for us a fragrant

offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2

General Fund Offering for July 26, 2015 ~ $4283 For July to Date ~ $17,489.19 Building Fund Offering for July 26, 2015 ~ $380 For July to Date ~ $4645

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY: Phyllis Adams, Clarence Hermann, Golda Hunt, Jim Jordan, Loretta Lankard, Wilma McIntosh, Whitney Peine (daughter of Earl & Ruth Peine); Earl Peine & Dorothy Schuster PRAYERS FOR OUR EXTENDED FAMILY & FRIENDS: Brian ( Ron & Darlene Jenkins); Donna Banman (Mary Hamilton); Bill & Marie Barndt and their family members (brother in law and sister of Bob Meliza); Chris Turk-Bennett (sister in law of Mary Hamilton); Chris & Diana Bowen (brother in law and sister of Howard Williams); Jim Breit (Mary Hamilton); Julie Crebs (Gayla Corley); Chelsey D’Albini (granddaughter of Wilma McIntosh); C.B. Harris, Leonard Hiestand (son of Sam & Freida Hiestand); Glen & Winnie Horn (Nancy Horn); Brenda Kempnich (Mary Hamilton); Lavern Lauhead (brother of Donna Williams); Kenny Platt (Mary Graham); Steve Richardson (son of Reed & Carol Richardson); Luke Rocker (son of Jody Cole); Duane & Becky Roush (requested by Carol Hermreck & Carolyn Schuster); Leroy Teter (requested by Wilma McIntosh) & our veterans and troops. PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY: Japan: Shawn Parks, husband of Rochele Serving in Kuwait: SPC Jonathan Potter, grandson of Nelda Potter Overseas Navy: Tim Drexler, nephew of Sandi Howery Serving in Qatar: Brian Shanley, son of Mike & Becky Shanley and grandson of Helen Bailey PRAYERS FOR OUR LOVED ONES IN CARE CENTERS: Guest Home Estate ~ 806 West 4th Ave.: Vernon & Goldie Hunt, Ruth Gorrell, Robert Young, Seatta Van Donge Golden Heights ~101 North Pine: Vi Davin, Jean Brown, Olive Kline, Max Ratliff, Residential Living Center ~ PO Box 407: Bill Young ORV Village West~1527 S Twyman, Ottawa, 66067: Ralph Hamilton (father of Leroy Hamilton) Comfort Care Home ~ 27 E Rockwood Dr, Ottawa, KS 66067: Birdie Zentner Cimarron Nursing Center ~ 905 Beall Road, Kingfisher, OK 73750: Lois Miller Richmond Care Center ~ 340 South St, Richmond, KS 66080 ~ Lois Crist

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL Opportunity Class: The class had 6 present Sunday. They had 1 member with Bible and 3 who were daily readers of the Word. Prayers were requested for Jim Pritchard, brother of Alice Valentine and Fern Manspeaker. Opal Meyers opened the class with prayer and lead the class lesson “God’s Matchless Mercy.” Opal then closed with prayer.

SOS Class: The SOS class had 17 present Sunday. They had 17 members with their Bibles and 11 who were daily readers of the Word. The class asks for prayers for Leonard Hiestand the son of Sam & Freida Hiestand. PRAISE: Charlotte Cox is doing well following her shoulder surgery. Gary Benjamin opened the class with prayer. Lois Gebert presented the first session from study guide “Son of God, The Life of Jesus in You” on “Jesus Baptism and Your Baptism.” The class closed with “The Lord’s Prayer.”

Planning ahead in September…

Family Fun Picnic

You don’t want to miss this one!

Sunday, September 27, 2015

North Lake West Shelter House

QUILT RAFFLE FOR BUILDING FUND The Christian Crafters from First Christian Church are raising money for the building fund. We have been given two quilt tops and finished them. One is a pink and blue bow tie pattern 70 X 84 inches. The other is a blue and cream bow tie pattern that is hand pieced, 80 x 84 inches. To purchase a chance on either of these quilts please contact a member of the Christian Crafters group or Connie Meyer at 913-909-7164. The raffle will be held on Sunday, September 27th at the All Church Picnic. You don’t have to be present to win. Ticket prices are $1.00 per ticket or 6 for $5.00.

The family of Jack Lowe thanks you for your kind expressions of sympathy. How can we count the many ways this church has blessed us. Thank you so much for the arrangement. My family would like to thank the ladies and men of the First Christian Church for the lunch served to our family. What a blessing you have been to Jack and I. Jack loved visiting as he served drinks at the evening meals and funeral dinners. God Bless all of you and thanks again. Jo Lowe

New Address and update on former FCC members: Glen & Winnie Horn, former FCC members, are now living in an assisted living facility in Fresno, CA. Both their health’s are deteriorating and they are now in need of this kind of living arrangement. Their new address is: Glen & Winnie Horn, 7442 N. Millbrook Ave. Apt. 255, Fresno, CA 93720. New phone number: 559-440-9139

Please add to your Anniversary list: Kevin & Sandy Lewis

August 6, 1976 Congratulations to them!

WEEKLY EVENTS AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Men’s Breakfast & Devotions meet 7:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall every Saturday morning. Christian Crafters led by Connie Meyer meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Annex on Tuesday mornings. Tuesday Night Prayer Group led by Cody Clark meets at 6:30 p.m. in Annex on Tuesday eve. Church Staff Meeting meets 9:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.

SUNDAY, August 2 ~ Finance Committee Meeting ~ following the 10:30 a.m. services. Committee Members: Roger Adams, Carol Hermreck, Burke Rogers, Denise Scheibmeir, *Kim Stapp & Les Thomas SUNDAY, August 2 ~ Elders will meet at Annex at 5:00 p.m. ~ Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. SUNDAY, August 9 ~ Pastoring Committee Meeting ~ following the 10:30 a.m. services. Committee Members: Leroy & Sandra Hamilton, *Ron & Darlene Jenkins, Rusty Coons, Doug & Connie Meyer, Denise Scheibmeir, Bill Ratliff & Cheryl Harris

AN EVENING OF MUSIC The Rocker and Shelton families will perform in concert Friday, August 14th at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Garnett. Butch, Erin, Ian and Brian will share their singing and playing and a little history of their families through the years. Their program will benefit the fundraising efforts of the planned “Family Life Center” at the church. A free will donation will be taken. They invite you to come share an evening of music, including old time favorites, contemporary and some downright country gospel! Refreshments will follow in the Social Room of the church.

5TH SUNDAY ALL CHURCH FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST Sunday, August 30, 2015 the First Christian Church Pastoring Committee will be hosting a 5th Sunday Breakfast. This takes place during our Sunday School time following the 8:00 a.m. Worship Services. We will be having pancakes prepared and flipped by Cathy Hoke! Tableware will be provided. Mark your calendar to come to this event. More details on this event later.

SUNDAY, August 16 ~ Church Education Committee ~ following the 10:30 a.m. services. Committee Members: *Gene & Gail Watson, Karl & Morgan Hurt and Kevin & Sandy Lewis SUNDAY, August 23 ~ Church Worship Committee will meet following the 10:30 a.m. services. Committee Members: Roger & Phyllis Adams, Catie Friend, Natasha Goetz, *Carmen Powls & Jenna Wight THURSDAY, August 27 ~ The Emergency Food Assistance Program Food Distribution will be held at the Quonset Hut located at the Anderson County Fair Grounds beginning at 4:00 p.m. SUNDAY, August 30 ~ 5th Sunday Singspiration which will be hosted by the Garnett Assembly of God Church. This is a wonderful opportunity for Christians from all the churches throughout our community to join together and to praise the Lord! Please join us!

Summertime memories, they stay with you for a lifetime…Sitting in the sun,

visiting with our friends, sitting around a campfire roasting marshmallows,

telling stories, staying up late, gazing at the stars…

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First Christian Church “Family Life Center” Growth Chart

First Christian Church “Family Life Center” Growth Chart

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH ELDERS FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DEACONS *Roger Adams: 448-8172 Mike Burns Craig Cole Ron Jenkins: 448-3843 Dan Dulin *Greg Gwin Kevin Lewis: 204-2257 Leroy Hamilton Dan Kasprzak Burke Rogers: 448-5987 Doug Meyer Jason Miller Steve Spring: 448-2491 Bill Ratliff Danny Roberts Les Thomas: 448-6708 Jason Sjorlund Lynn Wilson Gene Watson: 408-205-3635 Mike Zentner