Happy Mother’s Day

May 11, 2014

Keep an eye out for just a few of our wonderful moms in this

issue of our church newsletter!

As we focus on the future of our congregation it is important to reflect on the resources that we have been blessed with to do the work of the church in this place and time. We are fortunate to have volunteers, generous givers and financial resources, people with compassionate hearts, and a building. As people of faith we are called to be stewards of all that we possess. We are not called to abuse, not called to hold too tightly, not called to idolize, but to be stewards of that which God provides. I am reminded of this as I read this weeks update from Week of Compassion. Blessings, Pastor Adam Rescue and relief efforts continue across the Midwest and South in the aftermath of several days of severe weather that has left a wake of death, damage and destruction. At least 29 people have been killed. Hundreds of homes and businesses have been destroyed and entire communities devastated. Week of Compassion is contacting local pastors and regional offices to learn the full extent of the impact on our congregations but is already

responding to three congregations that have been impacted. The sanctuary and fellowship hall of First Christian Church, Tupelo, Mississippi has been destroyed. First Christian Church, Baxter Springs, Kansas had several families with damage. First Christian Church, Washington, North Carolina not

only had families affected by tornadoes but lost its historic sanctuary to fire. Your prayers and your gifts to WoC are already undergirding these congregations and will certainly be needed as we continue to respond to these and to other congregations and communities that have

been impacted. Designated gifts can be made to WoC and should be earmarked for "Response Fund" or "U.S. Storms." We will also post information soon about relief supplies, volunteer efforts and other short and long-term recovery needs. Week of Compassion is grateful for the partnership and support of Disciples across North America that enables us Disciples to put our compassion in action. Thank you.

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Pastor’s Corner

The redoing of the Education Wing Hallway is now complete. Over the past year many workers were involved in the process. A big thank you to all of them. We have painted, fixed tile, replaced mopboard, put on new radiator covers, reworked a bathroom, and now because of a great effort by Cynthia Livingston the doors are painted. Please walk through the hallway and visit a Sunday School class. You'll see young and some not as young learning about God in a pleasing atmosphere thanks to your generous giving. Come give us a look! The Property Committee We really can’t thank you enough to the people who came out and supported the Silent Auction. These fund give us the opportunity to reach out to people in need. This Mother’s Day we would like to say thank you to all the Moms in our congregation with a special treat! Look for a fun surprise May 11th! Membership

May Sermons

May 4, 2014 Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 Title: Unrecognized Christ

May 11, 2014 Scripture: Psalm 23 Title: Core Value 1, Celebrating Tradition While Embracing the Future

May 18, 2014 Scripture: Romans 12:1-14 Title: Core Value 2, Welcoming Diverse Opinions

May 25, 2014 Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21 Title: Core Value 3, Caring for People Beyond the Walls of the Church

What’s Happening in F.C.C.

Chelsea (our nursery

attendant), Matt &

Addison Scoma

Mary Beth Latimer,

Samantha & Collin

Burch

Our Keep Funding the Churches donation schedule is coming up May 4th. We would like to say a big thank you to Alli Schnelle for the Easter Moment for Missions at Palm Sunday 10:30 service. Just a reminder, our next trip to Micah is in June, so please bring donations for this mission work. It is very much needed and appreciated. The donation jar for Hope Haven Cleaning Kits is out on the table in the back of the sanctuary each Sunday. Please help with any contribution you can. A little goes a long way. Also, Bright Futures is collecting Hygiene items, such as: shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, and toothbrushes. Thank you everyone for all that you

do!

Outreach

Alesa, Kaitlyn, &

Clayton Wood

Olivia, Zerek &

Alexander Sieczkowski

Alli, Gabe, Mia & Maise

Schnelle

Jamie, Nate Drake &

Taylor Mathews

Summer months are a time to enjoy the

warmth, take vacations, and spend time

with family. It preparation for busy sched-

ules we have decided to change our

Sunday service time for the months of

June, July & August to one service at

9:15 am. The time might be different but

the communion with God will be the

same.

There are some exciting changes also

happening with Sunday School classes.

We will be announcing more information

soon!

Worship

Christian Education

The Shepherds Staff Food Panty would like to

share 12 answers they received from a survey

they had taken: “What does the Food Pantry

mean to me and my family”? The responses

were enlightening to say the least. 167 of the

comments were very heartfelt, thanking the

Pantry and the people working it.

1. It’s very helpful. My family appreciates it so

much! It has made a big difference in our

health.

2. It means we don’t run out of food by the

middle of the week. I know just about eve-

ryone that helps out here. They are some

great people.

3. It means a lot because we can’t afford food

very often. It helps us eat and feed our chil-

dren.

4. With my only income source from Social

Security and the least amount possible, I

am also sending my son to college 4 days

a week. Gas is taking all my extra money,

besides bills and medications. No extra for

food. This is a blessing.

5. Extra food for my Mother and I. My Mother

has not had work for 4 months and this

means a lot to us. I am “9 yrs old”. Thank

you so much for your help! Signed

XOXOXO

This wouldn’t be possible without our

church family and the man who coordinates

it. Thank you to you all and Lyle Krohn.

Christian Education is seeking four to six volunteers to serve as Sunday School teachers to work on a rotation schedule either one Sunday per month or one month at a time (similar to deacon/serving schedules). Sunday school lessons will be provided. If interested, please contact Alli Schnelle at alli.schnelle@gmail.com or

816-758-6207.

Andrea, Kristina &

Andrew Smither

Sophia, Ryan, Kerry,

Shayne & Richard

Smither

Nancy (Acuff) Lawson

with baby Janet

Allbaugh

Janet Allbaugh &

Megan Davidson

Behind the Scenes Blessings

It’s almost summer, which means it’s almost church camp time! FCC has a long-standing tradition of

paying half of church camp fees for any young person who attends our church and wishes to go to church

camp. This tradition isn’t about financial assistance; the purpose is for the church family to join in

supporting the young person in attending camp. Our church currently has second and third generations

of families attending church camp. Church camp changes lives! Your generous gifts to our church’s

general operating fund help change lives through our commitment to support youth who attend camp.

Thanks to additional gifts from friends and family of Jarrett Hawley Jr., additional funds are available for

those who need additional assistance with the camp fees. Sign up now for best fee discounts. Contact

the church office for more information.

Thank you from OGMP

The following is excerpts from a thank-you letter received from Todd Adams, Associate General

Minister and Vice President of the Christian Church in the United States and Canada.

“Thank you for your support of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the US and Canada through

the Disciples Mission Fund, the four special day offerings, and the two special mission funds. I recently

came across a question posed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., ‘What have you done for someone else

today?’ The challenge, of course, is to live each day trying to meet the goal of doing something for

someone else

Your congregation’s gifts to DMF allow you to live knowing that you are doing something for someone

else every day. When a neighboring congregation receives support from the regional minister during

times of transition, you have helped to serve your neighbor. When a person is ordained into Christian

ministry, your congregation has assisted with their education. When a missionary in Laos feeds a hungry

child, you have done something for someone else. When AIDS/HIV medicine is distributed in South

Africa, you have served your sibling in Christ.

Your gifts to DMF touch and transform lives on 6 continents, 21 college and university campuses and in

32 regions around the US and Canada. For your support, we are grateful. It is a blessing to serve on

your behalf, being one of the many ways through which you are doing for others and living God’s love

out loud!”

Stewardship & Finance Beverly Tinsley

Total Year to Date Receipts 38,516.65 Total Year to Date Expenses 33,658.75 Totals include these special offerings KFC 52.00 Week of Compassion 3,245.10 General Outreach 2,707.16 Total balance to date in Capital Improvement Fund $7,109.53

8:00am Worship

Elder: Tony Livingston

Deacons: Heather Lewis

& Lisa Hillmer

10:30am Worship

Worship Leader: Jamie

Mathews

Greeters: Jerry & Kay

Fitzgerald

Sound System: Ryan

Davidson

Acolyte: Youth

Elders: Butch Beeman &

Jessica Gipson

Diaconate: +Iliene

Smither, Walter Hocker,

Karl Frees, Nancy

Harleman, & Ryan

Davidson

Communion Prep

+Iliene Smither

Communion Calling

4—Mabel Maxon

11—Don Smither

18—Joe Murphy

25—Tony Livingston

Children’s Moments

4—Sherry Krohn

11—Jamie Mathews

18—Tiffany Harmon

25—Georgia Cornell

Musicians

4 - Jo (both)

11 - Sherry (both),

Janet (choir)

18 - Jo (both & choir)

25 - Janet (both & choir)

May 4th - KFC Donations

May 6th - Ministry Chairs

Meeting 6:30 pm,

Ministry Groups Meeting

7:00 pm

May 7th - Choir Practice

7:00 pm

May 8th - Golden Leaves

Meeting at Branding Iron

May 11th - Mother’s Day

May 12th - Deborah

Group Meeting at 1:30

pm

May 13th - Rachel Group

Meeting 7:00 pm

May 14th - Choir Practice

7:00 pm

May 18th- Secret Prayer

Partner Luncheon 12:00

pm

May 20th - Kiwanis

Strawberry Days; Board

Meeting 7:00 pm

May 21st - Choir Practice

7:00 pm

May 25th - Elder’s

Meeting 8:45 am

May 28th - Choir Practice

7:00 pm

Calendar Serving Schedule

Andrea, Joe, Courtney,

Rebecca, & Ryan

Murphy

The next deadline for the newslet-

ter is May 25, 2014. Please send

your articles into

office@harrisonvillefcc.org or

andrea@harrisonvillefcc.org

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Debbie Tucker May 2 Anna Cole May 3 Cody Hawkins May 3 Bryar Gipson May 4 Shayne Smither May 4 Janet Allbaugh May 5 Bettie Tanquary May 6 Adam Krohn May 7 Mildred Shelton May 8 Dennis Limpus May 16 Cindy Wisdom May 16 Al Frock May 19 Bob Raynes May 19 Kris Cook May 21 Regina Hawley May 23 Jamie Jennings May 23 Melody Schaefer May 25 Evelyn Kircher May 26 Milly Long May 27 Sam Cooper May 30 Brenton Cook May 31 Walter & Margaret Goddard May 1 Allen & Sheryl Steele May 4 John & Marilyn Shephard May 10 Kevin & Particia Chaney May 16 Walter & Mary Hocker May 23 Ed & Judy Logwood May 24 Ed & Barbara Peeples May 28 Lyle & Sherry Krohn May 30 Jerry & Kay Fitzgerald May 31

Graduating Members

Congratulations!

High School Graduate

Luke Cooper May 16th

College Graduate

Sam Cooper May 17th

Sherry’s children:

Janelle & Adam Krohn

Tiffany children: Michael

& Jonathan Harmon

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

400 S. Independence Street

Harrisonville, MO 64701

Return Service Requested

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who visited and sent cards while I was ill. I appreciate all the prayers and love shown by my church family.

Maxine Farr

Thank You to the "Easter Bunnies" from First Christian Church Harrisonville, Mo for the OVER THE TOP Easter baskets for the mothers here at Hope Haven!!!!