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June 10, 2014 Volume 68

Issue 23

I was looking within my heart for inspiration to write this morning’s article. I was struggling to come up with anything. As I thought about inspiration I begin thinking about a conversation I had with one of our church families Sunday night. They were reading the Bible faithfully but where they were reading in the Old Testament wasn’t inspiring them. It wasn’t rising up a great amen in their soul. It wasn’t helping them to deal with their problems of today and in their own words maybe it wasn’t helping them grow in the Lord. In fact, maybe it was a waste of time. Should they go somewhere else to read? We talked more and came to the conclusion that maybe having our emotions inspired in ways that we can feel is not always the way God wants it to work. Maybe the Lord has us in that spot in the Bible so we can learn how God has interacted with His people over time. The funny thing was, as I met with someone else on Monday Morning they were reading in almost the same spot in the Bible and, like the person the night before, they were struggling to get anything from it. But then a light came on or should I say a spiritual revelation occurred. It dawned on them that the same God who was speaking with Isaiah was the same God who was speaking to him. Was there any big applicable teaching they could immediately apply to their lives? Not on the face of it but there was a great realization of who God was, is and forever will be. I wonder if sometimes we come to scripture more for what we can get out of it instead of who we get to meet. Maybe we have turned the Bible into a self-help book instead of the inspired Word of God which is given to us to lead us into God’s presence. When we are constantly looking for answers to our problems, our worries and our anxieties we miss out on meeting the Creator of the Universe. In the great teaching on anxiety found in Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus taught on this. The core of this teaching is found in verse 33. “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you.” In other words, seek Me and I will take care of the problems and concerns you have in this world. Maybe the Bible is first our guide to the Author who in turn leads us into a better and more blessed life. Thoughts to ponder. In much love, Pastor Darrel

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

SENIOR PASTOR: Darrel Herde ~ Phone: 316-841-3090 ~ Email: pastor_darrel@fccgarnett.org YOUTH & CHILDREN PASTOR: Chris Goetz ~ Phone: 503-474-7965 ~ Email: chris@fccgarnett.org

SR. ADULT COORDINATOR: Marilyn Artherton ~ Email: marilyn@fccgarnett.org SECRETARY: Marsha Dulin ~ Email: marsha@fccgarnett.org

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH ELDERS Roger Adams: 448-6147 Ron Jenkins: 448-3843 Kevin Lewis: 204-2257

Burke Rogers: 448-5987 Steve Spring: 448-2491 *Les Thomas: 448-6708 Larry Varvel: 448-5794 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DEACONS

Mike Burns, Craig Cole, Dan Dulin, Greg Gwin, Leroy Hamilton, Karl Hurt, Dan Kasprzak, Dean Maley, Doug Meyer, Jason Miller, Jason Mills, Bill Ratliff, Danny Roberts, Dave Schuster, *Gene Watson & Lynn Wilson

THE VISION OF FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GARNETT, KS IS to enlarge globally the kingdom of god by striving to be a

Christ oriented, family oriented, community oriented church for all. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GARNETT CORE VALUES

1. Because lost people matter to Christ, they must matter to me. 2. Communicating the Scriptures through preaching or teaching is catalyst for transformation in individual’s lives and in the

Church. 3. The Church is a trauma center for wounded people. 4. The Church should strive to be culturally relevant while remaining biblically pure. 5. Full devotion to Christ is normal for every believer. 6. God has structured His Church so that all Christians are to be ministers who are serving in ways consistent to the gifts

bestowed on them by the Holy Spirit. 7. Worship is a lifestyle that is expressed with private consistency and corporate vibrancy. 8. Prayer is the lifeline of the Church.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH EVENTS WEDNESDAY, June 11 9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 1:30 p.m. Prayer Force (Annex) FRIDAY – June 13 ~ Office Closed SATURDAY, June 14 ~ Flag Day 7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Devotions SUNDAY, June 15 ~ Father’s Day Following the 10:30 a.m. Worship Services: Committee Meeting MONDAY, June 16 7:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship (Annex) TUESDAY, June 17 10:00 a.m. Christian Crafters (Annex) 6:30 p.m. Tues Eve Prayer Group (Fellowship) WEDNESDAY, June 18 9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 1:30 p.m. Prayer Force (Annex)

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS NOTES The Opportunity Class: ~ The class had 3 with Bibles and 3 daily readers. ~ Prayer requests and concerns were for: Ruth Allen, Shirley Modlin, Esther Lantis (sister of Alice Valentine); Loretta Lankard, Virginia Massey, Keith (nephew of Ruth Allen); Angie Wright, Vi Davin, Helen Burcham, Gladys Zwiener, Opal Meyers, Olive Kline, Jim & Rosie Jordan, Bill & Lola Thornton, Lloyd Sumner & Andrea Wichman (granddaughter of Opal Meyers) and our nursing home residents. ~ Marilyn Artherton opened their class with prayer. ~ Opal Meyers presented the lesson “Trust God’s Promises” taken from Haggai. Opal closed with prayer. .

FCC GENERAL FUND Weekly Average Need: $4460.00 June Monthly Need: $22300.00 June 8, 2014 Total General Tithing– Will not have available until Burke Rogers is back from vacation. Monthly Giving to Date: $4783.78 SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m. Early Worship –45 10:30 a.m. Late Worship – 240 Total - 285

Children’s Church – None today

Sunday, June 8, 2014

June 15, 2014 Reminders Elder for Offertory: Roger Adams Elder for Communion: Larry Varvel Deacon Usher: Lynn Wilson Communion to the Shut Ins: Elder: Roger Adams Deacon: Dean Maley Deacons: Dan Dulin, Greg Gwin, Leroy Hamilton, Doug Meyer, Bill Ratliff & Jason Miller Visual: 8:00 a.m.: Cheryl Varvel 10:30 a.m.: Becky Allen Pianist / Organist 8:00 a.m.: Nancy Horn & Vicki Hulett Pianist 10:30 a.m.: Carmen Powls Song Leader for 10:30 a.m.: Jenna Wight Communion for June: Judy Tisor Greeters at 10:30 a.m. Service:

9:15 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL INFORMATION Nursery: 2 Beginners: 10 Primary: 3 Juniors: 9 Jr High: 7 Sr High: 7 Opportunity Class: 7 SOS Class: 17 Overcomers: 9 Great Expectations: 13 Pastor’s Class: 11 TOTAL: 95

The SOS Class: ~ The class had 27 with their Bibles and 12 daily readers. ~ Prayers were requested for: Steve Willey (son of Cheryl Varvel); the family of Nellie Lowe (sister-in-law of Jack Lowe); Jack Lowe, Jim Durham & Steve Richardson ~ In attendance this morning was Pastor’s Class. ~Darrel Herde opened the class with prayer and presented the lesson on “The Call to Fruitful Living.” ~ The class closed with the “Lord’s Prayer.”

Great Expectations Class: Today’s Lesson was on “What We Work For.” Thank you to Doug & Connie Meyer who facilitated our lesson. We had several great discussion questions this morning. “What do you enjoy spending your money on?” Naturally at the age of our class most of us agreed…grandkids. Interesting right? “Who is the most generous person you’ve known? Why? To me that was an easy one to answer. As secretary for our church I see many ministries throughout our church and the people behind the scenes which make our church run smoothly. I am honored to work with one of those every day! Marilyn Artherton our Sr Adult Coordinator is one of those givers whose like the energizing bunny her giving just doesn’t run out. Whatever the need…rather it be a ride for someone to the Dr, visiting the homebound and nursing homes, praying, taking meals on wheels, picking up ones to come to church on Sundays, calling to say hello and how are you doing today...her list goes on and on. She is a faithful and cheerful servant of her TIME. The point we discussed is yes tithing is important however the giving of a cheerful giver in the way of your time is just as important. Reach out today by calling someone you haven’t talked to for awhile or send a card to someone who is hurting or visit our nursing homes. A friendly smile and warm touch is one of God’s most valuable gifts he has given us also and you will be so blessed in return. We have an awesome class! Have a blessed week!

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY: Ruth Allen, Bonnie Feuerborn, Marlys Hayden, Nancy Horn, Jim Jordan, Loretta Lankard, Jack Lowe, Opal Meyers, Shirley Modlin, Bill & Lola Thornton & Gladys Young PRAYERS FOR OUR LOVED ONES IN CARE CENTERS: Guest Home Estates: Vernon & Goldie Hunt, Seatta Van Donge & Robert Young Long Term Care: Ruth Gorrell Golden Heights: Robert Logan, Lois Miller, Birdie Zentner, Jean Brown, Vi Davin, Olive Kline, Max Ratliff & Tena Johnson PRAYERS FOR OUR EXTENDED FAMILY & FRIENDS: Peggy Benjamin (daughter of Alice Chase); Gaylette Conrad & Erik Esplund (traveling to Solomon Islands for 2 weeks & requested by Gayla Corley); Jim Durham (House of Bread missionary); Shannon Garber, C.B. Harris, Brenda Hubler (mother of Amy Blaufuss); Katrina Kichler; Diana McIntosh (daughter of Wilma McIntosh); Maysen McKibbin (great granddaughter of Wilma McIntosh); Steve Richardson (son of Reed & Carol Richardson); Chuck Rochefort (requested by Joan Simpson); Duane & Becky Roush (family of Carolyn Schuster, David Schuster, Carol Hermreck & Janice Tush); Mary Shehan (sister of Joan Simpson); Rick & Wade Simpson (brothers of Darren Simpson); Glenda Tastove, & our troops and veterans and their families (Stephany Petersilie) PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY: SERVING IN GERMANY: SPC Jonathan Potter, grandson of Nelda Potter SERVING IN AFGHANISTAN: Brian Shanley, son of Mike & Becky Shanley and Grandson of Helen Bailey Jeremy Wickwire, grandson of Darren & Joan Simpson SPC Collin Chenoweth, grandson in law of Sandy Erhart SERVING IN KOREA: LT Glenn Ryman, grandson of Marguerite Ryman SERVING IN MILITARY: Ethan Mitchell, adopted grandson of Twyla Duryea

AMN Tim Greening, grandson of Twyla Duryea

SERVING IN JAPAN: Shawn Parks, husband of Richele

Welcome Guests: Beth Novak, Jax & Chase (daughter / granddaughter and grandsons / great grandsons of Barbara Ratliff & Ruby Schuster; Kenny & Cindy Lowe and Travis and Taylor Schettler all guests of Lois Miller; Trista & Trinten Guernsey guests of Earl & Ruth Peine family; Cody & Natasha Mundell, Colton & Camryn; Peyton Brockus & Noa Ward grandchildren of Doug & Connie Meyer; Amy Wettstein, Seneca & Easton daughter & grandsons of Mike & Sue Zentner; Miranda Thummel granddaughter of Norma Hermreck; John & Sharon Pruett, daughter and son-in-law of George & Jeanine Zentner; Dan & Trish Wills, Cooper, Tucker and Hunter and Rita Waltermire mother of Stacy Gwin.

Congratulations on Your New Arrival A beautiful baby girl has come to fill

your lives with joy and bliss. Tim Jr. & Tabitha Clark are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter Tanna Richelle weighing 8Lbs 1oz. She was born Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Grandparents are Tim & Tammy Clark & Todd & Donna Adams and the Uncle is Cody Clark

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY to the family of Nellie Jane Lowe, age 78, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her loved ones, as they go through this time and may God bless and give them the comfort they need now. Nellie was the sister-in-law of Jack Lowe.

ARE YOU MISSING A COAT OR A JACKET…? CHECK THE LIBRARY SOON! We will be taking those left behind to the Thrift Store

if not claimed by Sunday, June 22.

MUSIC AT THE SOUTH LAKE! It's probably been a loooong time since any of us has had the opportunity to attend a good old fashioned gospel tent meeting! Well, here's your chance… and it's even being held outside! The Ming Family Gospel Music group from Topeka will be in Garnett at the SOUTH LAKE. Perhaps you heard them at Square Fair. Check the following dates, bring a lawn chair and invite family and friends as well! See Marilyn if you'd like a ride. Friday, June 6th at 7 PM

Saturday, June 7th at 1:30 and 7 PM Sunday, June 8th at 6 PM

SINGSPIRATION…SUNDAY, JUNE 29TH

at 6:30 pm AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Monthly Hymn Selection Meeting will be held Thursday, June 19 at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall.

LEGACY YOUTH AND FAMILY COOKOUT @ THE BURNS LAKE!

We are looking forward to seeing you! Summer is always a difficult time to stay connected, but we would like to invite you to come fellowship with us! We are meeting at Mike Burns Lake on Sunday June 29

th, 2014

from 1:30pm-9pm. This is a come and leave as you want event and the whole family is welcome. Eat lunch before you come and please bring a side for our evening meal cookout. Cold dishes need to be in a cooler till dinner time. Please bring fireworks if you desire. Thanks and can’t wait to see you in June!!! Call Chris with any questions (503-474-7965)

HIDDEN HAVEN CAMP DATES: Get Acquainted (3rd Grade) ~ June 15th-17th

Overnighter (1st-2nd Grade) ~ June 17th-18th Junior High 2 (6th-8th Grade) ~ July 6th- 11th

Junior 2 (4th-6th Grade) ~ July 13th-17th High School (9th-13th Grade) ~ July 20th-25th

THANK YOU so much for assisting with the Baby Bottle Campaign. Babies are precious and the family is God’s plan for taking care of babies. We appreciate all those who are praying for families and babies these weeks between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. For those participating in the Baby Bottle campaign, continue to pray for blessings for your family and an appreciation for God’s gift of new life – babies. The Baby Bottle campaign is an opportunity for prayer and conversation at meals about pro-life topics. We, at Kansans For Life, appreciate your generosity and prayers. A reminder to continue to fill your bottles with change in support of the Baby Bottle Project being sponsored by our local Kansans for Life group and endorsed by our local ministerial alliance this week and to please return them this Sunday, Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15 to the church or to the church office if you wish to bring it back early. Thank you for helping to protect life.

ANDERSON COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE DISTRIBUTION…

Date: Thursday, June 26th

Place: Community Building at North Lake Fair Grounds

Time: 4:00 P.M. This is a first come, first served basis and is in partnership with the First Baptist Church of Garnett.

STILL NOT TOO LATE TO SPONSOR A CHILD TO CAMP! The cost of camp for: Overnighter (1-2nd Grade)-$35, Get Acquainted (3rd Grade) - $50.00, Junior 2 (4th-6th Grade) - $110.00, Junior High 2 (6th -9th Grade) - $125.00, High School (9th-12th Grade) - $125.00. This is a ministry that will change our students’ lives for Jesus sake! Please support this hugely valuable ministry.

Remember

Flag Day

Saturday

June 14,

2014

The Flag Day is celebrated to commemorate the

adoption of national flag of the United States of America, nicknamed Old Glory or Stars and Stripes. The day, i.e., 14th June, marks the anniversary of the official adoption of the American flag by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777.

The American flag, as we see it today, consists of thirteen horizontal red and white stripes, each representing the thirteen original colonies of the United States, and a blue rectangle with fifty white, five-pointed stars representing the 50 states of the Union.

Its design has undergone 26 modifications since it was adopted in 1777. Back then, the red and white alternating stripes did exist, but the number of stars in the blue rectangle was thirteen, and not fifty, as we see today.