Christian Visitor Weekly Newsletter Volume 71 ~ Issue 26 June 26, 2018

Office Hours: Monday ~ Thursday [8:00 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m.]

Office Phone: 785-448-3452 Website: www.fccgarnett.org Divine Grace Read: John 1:14–17; Romans 5:1–2; 2 Corinthians 8:9; 2 Timothy 1:9–10; Hebrews 4:14–16. Grace is a major theme of the apostle Paul as we see in his epistles to the Romans, Corinthians, Timothy, and others (including the Ephesians). How do the passages in John 1 and Hebrews 4 compare to the other passages? Does grace mean the same thing there? What is the relationship between grace and faith (as we see in Romans 5 and Ephesians 2)? Why is there so much emphasis on grace coming “not because of anything we have done” (2 Timothy 1:9; Ephesians 2:9)? The cause of salvation is grace. “God did it all…God woke us up. God restored us to our senses. God drew us to Himself and even gave us the ability to believe.” The means of salvation is faith. “Faith is not simply a religious feeling, or a virtue; faith is the belief that Christ has accomplished it all—just like He said He did—and simply resting in that.” The effects of salvation are good works. “When God saves you, He makes you alive, which means He starts to change your desires. …Our faith is validated—proved—by good works.” The promise of salvation is that what God started, He will finish. “God has started writing a poem with your life, composing your life into a beautiful song that glorifies Him.…Christianity is not about you doing anything good for God, but you letting Christ do everything through you. LIVE IT OUT Prayer: Take some serious time to go through the truth of Ephesians 2 with God. If you’ve been trying to pay your own way— trying to be good enough for God—talk with Him about it. Trust in His goodness rather than your own. Thank Him for His grace. Commit yourself to be that masterpiece He created you to be. Memorize: Ephesians 2:8–10 is an essential expression of the Christian faith. Learn it. Glorify God: God is the Creator, and He made us to be creative, caring for God’s creation (how you mow your lawn) or working with your resources (the way you do your job) reflects the creator-nature God gave to each of us. The possibilities to glorify Him are endless. If you’re an artistic person, write a song, paint a sunset, or create something. Analyze: What strengths has God given you? What resources? How have your past struggles prepared you to do good works in the future? How do you help others make the most of their abilities? Share the Truth: If you know someone who’s trying hard to earn God’s grace, what can you say—in a gentle, loving way—to present the truth of Ephesians 2 to him or her.

JUNE 24, 2018 ATTENDANCE & FINANCIAL REPORT SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ 53 WORSHIP SERVICE: 8:00 A.M. ~ 66 10:30 A.M. ~ 127

FINANCE: GENERAL: $2524 TO DATE: $14974 NEW BUILDING: $415 TO DATE: $1226

Sunday School Class Reports

The Opportunity Class had 4 present Sunday with 3 members who brought their Bible and

3 were daily readers. Prayers are being requested for Ruth Allen ~ Jim Jordan ~ Darwin

Hamilton and Gladys Young. Mary Hamilton opened the class with prayer. She presented

the lesson on “Reaping God’s Justice,” Luke 16:19-31. The class closed in prayer.

The SOS Class had 13 present Sunday. The class had two guests Sunday, Norma Hayden

and Miranda Thummell. They had 10 who brought their Bible and 6 daily readers. Prayers

requested for the family of Shirley Hermreck (daughter-in-law of Norma Hermreck) ~ Juanita

Kellerman ~ Mark (nephew of Darrel Herde) ~ Roger & Phyllis Adams ~ Ken Peters cousin

of Cheryl Varvel ~ Gladys Young ~ Gladys Zwiener ~ George & Jeanine Zentner ~ Tom

Gowing ~ Nelda Potter ~ Gary & Linda Benjamin & Loydene Wests’ son Dean Wolfe and

niece Tonya. Burke Rogers opened the class with prayer and led Lesson 8 of Heaven Page

39. The class closed with the “Lord’s Prayer.”

We have arrived at that time of the year when we have

the privilege of selecting men of the church to serve in

the position of Elder / Deacon. This is the last week to

turn in your nominations through Saturday, June 30. As

you think about who to nominate as a candidate, please

pray for them and allow the Lord to lead you accordingly.

If you have someone that you wish to nominate, please

contact Kevin Lewis at 785-204-2257 or the church office

at 785-448-3452 this week. Thank you!

Welcome Guests to FCC!

We’re glad that you could visit with us!

You are always welcome.

And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has

been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has

been given to us. Romans 5:5

Our guests this Sunday were: Emma Waltermire granddaughter

of Rita Waltermire; Diane Hedrick guest of Ty, Henry & Landry

Hedrick; Kira Felt and Abbi Jackson guests of the Karl &

Morgan Hurt family; Tanner Schwalm guest of Jason & Paula

Sjorlund

THIS WEEK AT FCC

Tuesday, June 26 thru Monday, July 2

Tuesday, June 26

~ CIY Fundraiser bake sale at the lumberyard by the sale barn / 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

~ The Tuesday Prayer Group will meet in the Annex at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 27

~ Catholic Charities Mobile Resources Bus at ECKAN 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Community referrals / food & clothing / rent and utility assistance

Happy Anniversary to Gary & Cathy Hoke

Thursday, June 28

~ The Christian Crafters meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Annex

~ Harvester’s Food Distribution ~ 4:00 p.m. ~ Quonset Hut

Happy Birthday to Bill Ratliff

Happy Birthday to Sondra Grieshaber

Friday, June 29

Happy Birthday to Brody Clark

Happy Birthday to Tracy Clifton

Saturday, June 30

Happy Birthday to Norma Hermreck

Happy Anniversary to Les & Lennet Thomas

Sunday, July 1

~ The Finance Committee meet following 10:30 a.m. Worship Services.

~ The Elders meet 5:00 p.m. ~ Board meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Annex

Happy Anniversary to Jeff & Khristine Barnes

Happy Anniversary to Butch & Sharon Rocker Monday, July 2

~ The Christian Woodworkers meet weekly on Monday’s at 8:30 a.m.

Tons of fun this summer at Hidden Haven Church Camp!

These pics are from the 3rd and 4th grade camp!

Reminders for Serving in July 2018 Worship Services Deacons: Dan Dulin, Jeff Finn, Lynn Wilson, Mike Croucher, Ron Anderegg

Communion Tray Preparation: Bill & Barbara Ratliff Communion Offertory Deacon Communion to Shut Ins Elder / Usher Elder Prayer Devotion July 1 Jason Sjorlund Kevin Lewis Craig Cole Greg Gwin July 8 Mike Zentner Larry Varvel Gaylon Corley Jonathan Born July 15 Steve Spring Jason Sjorlund James Dodd Nate Wiehl July 22 Doug Meyer Mike Zentner Aaron Hedrick Bill Ratliff July 29 Kevin Lewis Steve Spring Cody Clark Dane Byerley 8:00 am Pianist / Song Leader 10:30 am Service July 1 Nancy Horn / Chris Goetz Worship Team July 8 Carmen Powls / Bethany Powls Worship Team July 15 Nancy Horn / Chris Goetz Worship Team July 22 Carmen Powls / Bethany Powls Worship Team July 29 Nancy Horn / Chris Goetz Worship Team

8:00 am Audio / Visual 10:30 am Audio / Visual July 1 Dylan Cole / Sophia Cole Jonathan Born / Hope Goetz July 8 Diana Knox / Cheryl Varvel Nate Wiehl / Hope Goetz July 15 Dylan Cole / Sophia Cole Virgil Wight / Autumn Romig July 22 Dylan Cole / Sophia Cole April Powls / Morgan Crabtree July 29 Ruth Peine / Cheryl Varvel Nate Wiehl / Autumn Romig

10:30 am Greeters West Door Greeters East Entry July 1 Lynn & Jenny Wilson family Valerie Todd July 8 Burke Rogers Tim & Tammy Clark July 15 Dave & Janette Bilderback Bill & Barbara Ratliff July 22 Ann Schroader Beverly Long & Mary Martin July 29 Rosemary Turner/Diana Knox Doug & Connie Meyer

JULY 2018 ANNIVERSARIES

1 Jeff & Khristine Barnes & Butch & Sharon Rocker

3 Craig & Jody Cole

7 Danny & Debbie Poire

11 Danny & Freida Hiestand

16 Jonathan & Nicole Born & Greg & Stacy Gwin

21 Garren & Mary Hunt & Steve & Marcia Spring

21 Dr Howard & Doris Wilson

30 Gary & Linda Benjamin

JULY 2018 BIRTHDAY

3 Dan Dulin

4 Casey Hurt

4 Levi Clark

5 Allyssa Adams

6 Averi Wilson

6 Jade Todd

8 Angie Sears

9 Gladys Young

12 Virgil Wight

13 H. Grant Corley

14 Marlene Woosley

20 Reed Richardson

21 Karen Brinkmeyer

22 Jim Jasper

22 Betty Jasper

22 Darlene Olson

23 Earl Peine

27 Frank Graham

27 Malakai Goetz

29 Sherrie Brown

29 C j Anderegg

30 Sharon Rocker

31 Judy Tisor

31 Linda Miller

31 Gaylon Corley

Take a Breath of Happiness, HUM A SONG OF JOY, and

make sure Each Moment that Passes, You Truly Enjoy!

Our Veterans and Military

Air Force: Paul Kuder, nephew of Reid &

Karen Miller; Matthew Schryer, Grandson of

Frieda Hurt & nephew of Marcia Spring;

Nicholas L Wales, grandson of Orville &

LaVerne Cole; Jesse Hale, nephew of

Rosemary Turner

Army: Dustin Worthington, grandson of Max

& Deb Worthington; Ethan Bilderback,

grandson of Dave & Janette Bilderback; Thad

Dodds, grandson of Alice Chase, Nicholas

Watkins, son of Steve Watkins

Marines: Noah Kuder, grand-nephew of Reid

& Karen Miller; Spencer Guyett, great

grandson of Alice Chase

Navy: Alyssa Morford, granddaughter of Les

& Lennet Thomas

Our Loved Ones in

Care Centers

Parkview Heights: Jean Brown, Olive

Kline, Ruby Schuster, George Zentner,

Ruth Allen | Residential Living: Vera

Wills, Diana Bowen | Guest Homes: Ruth

Gorrell, Gladys Zwiener | Morningstar

Care Home: Birdie Zentner

Extended Family & Friends Long Term

Phyllis Adams, All my family / Wilma

McIntosh, Linda Benjamin, Ardis Comfort

& Nancy Lake / Gayla Corley, Pastor

Harold Demoret / brother of Shirley

Modlin, Lois Gebert, Clarence Hermann,

Jim Jordan, Willis Kramer / dad of Sandy

Lewis, Jo Lowe / Ken & Barbara McMillan,

Jim McAllister, Wilma McIntosh, Judy

Meyer / Nancy Horn, Bob Meliza, Waunita

Porter/ Larry Porter, Nelda Potter, Steve

Richardson / son of Reed & Carol, Becky

Roush / Carol Hermreck & Carolyn

Schuster, Steve Watkins, Carol White /

sister-in-law of Loydene West, Tanya /

niece of Loydene West and cousin of

Connie Meyer, Dean Wolfe / son of

Loydene West and brother of Connie

Meyer & Bill Thornton, Sr.

Our Church Families / Friends

Week 1, June 24: Lennet Thomas ~ Darwin Hamilton ~ the family of Shirley Hermreck

(wife of Joe Hermreck, daughter in law of Norma Hermreck, sister in law of Sue Zentner)

Week 2, June 17: Mary Fagg sister of Wilma McIntosh ~ All Law enforcement including

Military & families & God Bless America / Rosemary Turner

Week 3, June 10: Sam Hiestand ~ David Mann / brother in law of Joan Simpson

AFTER 3 WEEKS, YOUR PRAYER REQUEST WILL BE REMOVED UNLESS YOU WRITE ON THE

SUNDAY FLAP, PHONE OFFICE: 785-448-3452 OR EMAIL MARSHA DULIN:

MARSHA@FCCGARNETT.ORG

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH ELDERS

*Kevin Lewis: 785-204-2257 Doug Meyer: 913-909-7680 Jason Sjorlund: 785-448-7660

Steve Spring: 913-215-8290 Larry Varvel: 785-448-5794 Mike Zentner: 785-204-1105

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DEACONS

Ron Anderegg: 785-448-4537 Jonathan Born: 620-340-7784 Dane Byerley: 785-304-2831

Cody Clark: 785- 448-8093 Craig Cole: 785-448-4504 Gaylon Corley: 785-448-8373

Mike Croucher: 785-448-8077 James Dodd: 785-418-5479 Dan Dulin: 785-204-1185

Jeff Finn: 620-431-8486 Greg Gwin: 785-229-5105 Aaron Hedrick 785-304-1236

Earl Peine: 785-448-6186 Bill Ratliff: 785-448-3695 Nathan Wiehl: 785-204-2178

Lynn Wilson 785-448-3451

PASTORS AND SECRETARY

Chris Goetz, Senior Pastor Phone: 503-474-7965 Email: chris@fccgarnett.org

Marsha Dulin, Secretary Office: 785-448-3452 Phone: 785-448-4367 Email: marsha@fccgarnett.org