The Prairie Light

September 2014 Edition First Presbyterian Church * P.O. Box 236 * Liberal, KS 67905 * presby@swko.net * (620)624-5487 Office

To New Beginnings!! Lori Hensley, Clerk of Session

Where did the dog days of summer go? It seems like yesterday we were preparing for summer and now Labor Day has passed, children have returned to school, colleges are in full swing and the days are already beginning to show signs of getting shorter.

September will be an exciting month for First Presbyterian Church, Liberal. The Pastor Search Committee will be presenting a nominee for the position of pastor to serve our church. This candidate will present the sermon during the morning worship service. This will be the churches first time to observe this candidate and hear his/her delivery of the Holy word. Our church has been in prayer, planning and preparation for almost two years to find the right person to lead our church. The

PNC committee has worked very long and hard hours to bring us this nominee. If you have a chance to see the PNC committee members please thank them for this long journey they have been on. I’m sure it hasn’t always been easy, nor fun but probably has been a rewarding experience. THANK YOU, PNC COMMITTEE MEMBERS!!

Please join us September 7th to have a chance to meet Pastor Nominee, stay for Fellowship Dinner following church services and then attend the Congregational Meeting at 1:30 p.m. to vote on this candidate.All members of the church should plan to attend.

Special Days!!!

Holy Communion will be observed Sunday, September 7

Sunday, September 7, 2014, the Pastoral Search Committee will present a nominee for the position of pastor to serve our church.

The candidate will conduct the 10:30 AM worship service that morning which will include communion. This is your opportunity to meet the candidate.

Following the service, we will have a covered dish dinner in the Family Room followed with a CONGREGATIONAL MEETING starting at 1:30 PM to vote on this candidate. All members of the church should plan to attend.

September 7, 2014During worship service on Sept. 7,we will recognize our grandparentsduring our Children’s Message byJulia Thompson.

Support for the Deacon's Fund

The “loose offering” each Sunday goes to the Deacon’s Fund to assist local folks with utilities, & prescriptions. Donations are also welcome anytime for this worthwhile, local ministry. Thank you for your generous support.

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From the Secretary

September is almost here, the pre-school still has several opening, so let us pray that we are able to fill the rooms at the First Presbyterian Pre-school and Day Care Center.

There were several of our Church members that went on vacation during the month of August. But I am glad that everyone is back and attending Church again. We are a famiky here at this Church and the members are missed when they are gone for several weeks.

On September 7, I am looking forward to meeting the candidate that the Church Pastoral Search Committee will present for the position as Pastor to serve this Church.

Have a wonderful month! - Cathy B

Recognition

SEPTEMBER 21, 9:30 a.m. with a

Coffee Fellowship!

Please plan to attend this wonderful, exciting time in the life of our church. We will start with a coffee fellowship at 9:30 am. in the Family Room, hosted by Cathy Buddenhagen and Stephani Caldwell.

Teacher Recognition Day Care & Pre-School

During worship on (September 21) we will recognize our day care teachers. Please plan to attend this special day!!

If you are interested & would be willing to serve in a very special way in our Children’s Church, please see the sign-up sheet in the foyer or contact, Lester Caldwell. Or, if you have any ideas for the Congregational Life Committee, please contact Marvin Chance, Sr. or Lester Caldwell.

Rolling Hills Presbyterian ChurchOverland Park, KS.

July 29, 2014

Dear Cathy and Deacons of First Presbyterian Church,

Thank you so much for letting us stay at your church on Friday night, July 25 while we were traveling home to Kansas City. Your church is beautiful and the entire building was perfect for what we needed to accomplish that night – one last time for small group meetings and SLEEP!

Enclosed is a check of $250 – thank you so much for your hospitality and your flexibility with our group!

And THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for the wonderful breakfast Saturday morning! That was not necessary but GREATLY appreciated by everyone! If we are ever driving that way again, I hope we can stop by and say “Hi”!

Thank you so much, I hope you all are doing well.

Blessings to you all,

Kate Wooldridge Interim Youth Director

BIRTHDAYSSeptember 3 – Hailee Olinger 4 – Madison Hendrickson

7 – Ken Thompson 7 – Kaci Younkin 8 – Conner Larson

10 – Jordan Hall 10 – Sammy King 11 – Cambree Tran 13 – Marvin Chance, Jr 13 – Christopher Pino 16 – Cathy Buddenhagen 16 – Vera Peery 17 – Janet Lewis 17 – Haiden Lyon 18 – Owen Holman 19 – Jean Ankle 19 – Sharon Meek 19 – Bret Lyon 19 – Christopher Moreno 21 – Darin Workman 24 – Jonathan Widener 25 – Christina Abel 29 – James Olinger 29 – Gonzalo Ruiz 30 – Forrest Brown

September 15 – Del & Robin Oliver 21 – Jeff & Beth Chance 22 – Lewis & Alberta Gilbert 28 – Dan & Ann Brown

It’s A Baby Boy Christtopher Ronald Martin

Born - July 18, 20147lbs. & 12 ozs. in Phonix, AZ.

Parents are Corey & Lisa Martin and brother is Caleb Martin. Christopher is the Great Great nephew of Sammy Bartley.

Congratulations to the Martin and Bartley families!!

Let Us Pray!Far be it from me that I should sin

against God by ceasing to pray for you! 1 Samuel 12:23a

(Italicized/bold = new additions)

The The HEALTH of our church family members and friends (FPC): Joyce Amerin; Blassa Arriaga (Cristina Terry’s mom); Sammy Bartley; Stephani Caldwell; P.J. Carlisle; Jeff Chance; Jessica Cowan (Alberta Gilbert’s great-niece); Jennifer Crews; Stacey Curry; Ginger Dailing (Leroy Black’s Mom); Barbara Hoffman; David Hoffman (Sammey Bartley’s nephew);Estell Hontanosan (Veronica Zainali’s aunt); Hunter Holcomb (Alberta Gilbert’s great-nephew); Mike & Michelle Houck; Jeff, Angie (Thompson) & Adam Johnston (Thompson’s children & grandchild) Eva Lou Koons; Robert Lynn (Judy Chance’s father); Betty Miller (Bob Oblander’s sister); Dr. Tonya (Pittman) Navarrette; Leon Onions; Charles Scott (Ruth Trimmell’s brother); Pat Seaman; Pam Tate (Julia Thompson’s cousin); Brita Trimmell (Theriot) (Mary Lambert’s daughter); Ruth Trimmell; Alaira Widener (Leroy & Johnna Black’s granddaughter); Kathryn Wood; Leota Zones.Church family member and friends battling CANCER (FPC): Jerry Jo Deckert; Emma Diaz; Mike Grande; Joel (Robin Oliver friend); Jeff Keating; Vicki King; Lynn (Ann Brown’s friend); Sarah Miller; Elaine Newlon (Jill Pittman’s friend); Scott Osborn (Jonice Oblander’s Great Nephew); Marian Pittman (Jill Pittman’s Aunt); Bill Weaver. RETIREMENT facility residents of our church family (FPC): Emeritus: Wanda Rundell (#211); Kathryn Wood. OTHER REQUESTS of the Church family (FPC): Our President, Nation, &

Military serving abroad & at home; Christians – that we would be a nation surrendered to the authority of the Lord; The Staff, Elders, & Deacons as they lead us in ministry; Amy & Sterling College & School board - prayer before the games; Matt, Macie & Max Lamar (Carol Lamar’s son & grandchildren) and Pre-school & Day Care Center; Pastoral Search Committee & Candidate; Christians in Iraq.

Let us always rememberOur CHILDREN in prayer!!

Let us also pray for the Presbytery of Southern Kansas and, in particular, the following Churches this month: Federated Community Church, Spearville; First Presbyterian Church, Windfield; First Presbyterian Church, El Dorado; Westwood Presbyterian Church, Wichita.

It’s A Baby Girl Katie Joy ClaypoolBorn – August 13, 20148 lbs. & 1 oz. in Dallas, TX.

Parents are Skyler & Tess Claypool & Great Grandparents are Alberta & Whimp Gilbert.

Congratulations to the Claypool & Gilbert families!!

First Presbyterian ChurchPre-School and Day Care Center

Another school year has started and is in full bloom. Pre-school here at the child care center started on Monday August 18, 2014.

We have morning class and an afternoon class, Formal pre-school isMonday – Thursday and is 4 days a week. The A.M. class is from 9:00-11:30 and the P.M. class is from 12:00-2:30.

We currently have 11 children enrolled in the A.M. class and 8 children enrolled in the P.M. class with a possibility of 2 new children starting this week.

Jean Ankle, who was previously the Early Learner teacher is now the Formal pre-school teacher and Kimberly Masters is her assistant. We still have a few openings left for anyone that is interested in putting their child in pre-school.

Vanessa Marquez is now the new Early Learners teacher. She had a previously been my assistant in the

Formal pre-school class and has been a teacher for pre-school, kindergarten and school aid for children. We wish these teachers luck in their new positions.

Jordyn Apsley has left us to finish her schooling and has intentions to graduate early. We want to wish Jordyn well in her studies.

Jaclyn Ramirez has been taking nursing classes and received her CNA certificate in May of this year. Jaclyn has decided to do Cosmetology this year. As she’s undecided on what she really wants to be, whether a registered nurse or a cosmetologist.

Jaclyn will still work here in the kindergarten and school-age class room. We want to wish, Jaclyn good luck in making a very important decision in her life and hope that she can make a decision when she gets done with Cosmetology School.

We want to welcome a new teacher Tanya Carter and Maria Oralia Velader.

We will be closed Monday, September 1st for the Labor Day Holiday. Have a safe weekend.

The First Presbyterian ChurchPre-School and Day CareDirector, Rose Ramirez

Sept. 7

1LABOR DAY!

Church Office CLOSED.

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Hailee Olinger’s B-day

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Madison HendricksonB-day

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7 HOLY COMMUNION Covered Dish Congregational Meeting GR: Cathy Buddenhagen & Martha DarnellWL: Bob Oblander

Ken Thompson’s &Kaci Younkin’sB-days

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Conner Larson B-day

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Jordan Hall’s & Sam King’s B-day

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Cambree Tran’s B-day

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Marvin Chance, Jr.’s& Christopher Pino”s B-days

14GR: Dan & Janet LewisWL Lester Caldwell

Del & Robin Oliver’s Anniv.

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Cathy Buddenhagen &Vera Peery’s B-days

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Deacons Meeting5:30 PM.

Janet Lewis’ & Haiden Lyon’s B-day

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Owen Holman’s B-day

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Jean Ankle, Bret Lyons’s,Christopher Moreno, Sharon Meek’s B-day

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21GR: Marvin & Nancy ChanceWL :Dan Brown

Darin Workman’s B-dayJeff & Beth Chance’s Anniv.

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Lewis & AlbertaGilbert’s Anniv.

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Johnathan Widener’s

B-day

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28GR: Ken & Julia ThompsonWL: Fred Bloom

Dan & Ann Brown’s Anniv.

29 30James Olinger’s& Gonzalo Ruiz’sB-days

Forrest Brown’s B-day

Gatekeeper: Cathy Buddenhagen

First Presbyterian ChurchP.O. Box 236Liberal, KS 67905

INSIDE THIS ISSUEHolly Communion & Covered Dish DinnerCongregational Meeting September 7

A Year with the Bible

September 2014

1. Hope/happiness in the Lord Psalm 146 2. Be doers of the Word James 1:17-27 3. The eyes of the blind shall see Isaiah 29:17-24 4. Paul blinded by heavenly light Acts 9:1-9 5. Paul’s eyes restored & opened Acts 9:10-19 6. Choose a good name over riches Proverbs 2:1-2, 8-9 7. 23nd Sun. in Ordinary Time Matthew 18:15-20 8. Woman Faith Mark 7:24-37 9. Do not show partiality James 2:1-10, 14-1710. Jeremiah rescued from cistern Jeremiah 38:1-1311. Jesus: pioneer/perfect of faith Hebrews 12:1-1312. Suffering for doing right 1 Peter 3:13-2213. The call of wisdom Proverbs 1:20-3314. 24th Sun. in Ordinary Time Matthew 18:21-3515. Peter talks about Jesus Mark 8:27-38

16. Tame the tongue James 3:1-1217. The beginning of knowledge Proverbs 1:2-718. One Body in Christ 1 Corinth. 12:14-2619. Be examples to the flock 1 Peter 5:1-1120. Ode to a strong/capable woman Proverbs 31:10-1321. 25 Sun. in Ordinary Time Matthew 20:1-1622.Jesus foretells His death Mark 9:30-3723. Two kinds of wisdom James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a24. Seek good & not evil Amos 5:10-1725. Faith working through love Galatians 5:2-1526. We have waited for the Lord Isaiah 25:6-10a27. Esther pleads for her people Esther 7:1-6, 9:20-2228. 26th Sun. in Ordinary Time Matthew 21:23-3229. Another Exorcist Mark 9:38-5030. The prayer of faith James 5:13-20