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June 17, 2014 Volume 68

Issue 24

Michal and I put in a French door last week that opens up to our deck. Actually I should say that Michal and I assisted while a few friends installed the door. It was hard work and there are still some cosmetic things that need to be done but wow, what a difference it has made in our home. First of all let me say it was hard work as those who helped will testify. Cutting out a section of an outside wall in your home and putting in a double door is not for the faint of heart. It was not nearly as easy as I thought it might be. We began by tearing out a window, a wall, an outlet, siding, insulation and everything else we ran into that was in the space we wanted to place the door. Then there was the process of rebuilding part of the wall, the floor, the header and the many other things needed for the installation of the door. Now the door is in and the amount of light that flows into the back part of our home is incredible. It has changed the look and the feel of the room. In fact it has completely changed the room. Not only this, but it has given us easy access to the deck and the backyard. We foresee a lot of joy flowing from the view, the sunlight and the ease of access to the deck and backyard. As I pondered our construction project, cutting a hole and letting the sun shine in, isn’t this what occurs when we give our lives over to Christ? At some point we were made aware there is a better life on the other side of the wall of this life. We may have struggled with the difficulty of access to the light but eventually we allowed a hole to be cut in the wall of our heart so the light of Christ could come flowing into this space. This changed our lives, it changed our views, it changed everything. We are now walking in the light of Christ in our new life. Not only do we get the blessings of Christ shining in our lives but we also get the privilege of walking through the door into the presence of the giver of the light. “I am the way, the truth and the life…” Jesus said. Jesus is the door we can use to access God, the Creator of the Universe. We can now, “…draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in our time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16, NASB) The construction phase is not always easy. Allowing walls to be torn down, attitudes to be rewired and even some windows to be removed is hard work. The rebuilding that needs to occur in order for ease of access to our new life is sometimes complicated and strewn with the temptation to quit. But the payoff is a life that is completely rebuilt by the Master Builder Himself. Sunshine, health, spiritual and physical vitality, they are all benefits of a life open to the Master Builder. Michal and I have already entered into the happiness brought into our lives by the installation of the French doors in our home but it pales in comparison to the joy brought into our lives by Christ and all He has to offer. I pray each of you are entering into all the joy available to you as you access the Father through the door of a relationship with the Son. 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 18 9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 1:30 p.m. Prayer Force (Annex) THURSDAY, June 19 6:30 p.m. Monthly Hymn Selection (Fellowship) FRIDAY – June 20 ~ Office Closed SATURDAY, June 21 7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Devotions SUNDAY, June 22 Following the 10:30 a.m. Worship Services: Worship Committee Meeting MONDAY, June 23 7:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship (Annex) TUESDAY, June 24 10:00 a.m. Christian Crafters (Annex) 6:30 p.m. Tues Eve Prayer Group (Fellowship) WEDNESDAY, June 25 9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 1:30 p.m. Prayer Force (Annex)

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS NOTES The Opportunity Class: ~ The class had 1 with a Bible and 2 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. ~ Marilyn Artherton presented the lesson “Live Pure Lives” taken from Haggai. Marilyn closed with prayer. .

FCC GENERAL FUND Weekly Average Need: $4460.00 June Monthly Need: $22300.00 June 8, 2014 General Tithing ~ $3200.50 June 15, 2014 General Tithing ~ $2929.26 Monthly Giving to Date: $10913.54 SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m. Worship –80 10:30 a.m. Worship – 115 Total - 195

Sunday, June 15, 2014

June 22, 2014 Reminders Elder for Offertory: Steve Spring Elder for Communion: Kevin Lewis Deacon Usher: Dan Kasprzak Communion to the Shut Ins: Elder: Les Thomas Deacon: Jason Mills Deacons: Lynn Wilson, Dave Schuster, Karl Hurt, Jason Mills, Dan Roberts & Jr Deacon Grady Schuster Audio / Visual: 8:00 a.m.: Carol Long ~ Joyce Benton 10:30 a.m.: Mark Powls ~ Jenna Wight Pianist 8:00 a.m.: Nancy Horn Pianist 10:30 a.m.: Doris Wilson Song Leader for 10:30 a.m.: Worship Team Communion for June: Judy Tisor Greeters at 10:30 a.m. Service: Jenny Ferguson ~ Jim Myers

HAVE A VERY BLEST WEEK… GOD LOVES YOU!

9:15 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL INFORMATION Nursery: 0 Beginners: 5 Primary: 1 Juniors: 5 Jr High: 7 Sr High: 6 Opportunity Class: 5 SOS Class: 20 Overcomers: 11 Great Expectations: 5 Pastor’s Class: 14 TOTAL: 79

The SOS Class: ~ The class had 18 with their Bibles and 10 daily readers. ~ Freida Hiestand family, Jack Lowe, Bob & Marlys Hayden, & Phyllis Adams ~ Praise: Larry Varvel ~ good health report ~ In attendance this morning was a very special guest with her father on Father’s Day, Holly Meliza from Paola. ~Gary Benjamin opened the class with prayer and presented the lesson on “A Reason to Be Here” taken from Philippians. ~ The class closed with the “Lord’s Prayer.”

The Pastors Class: There were 14 present. We had new books so we started again at the beginning of the book “The Character of a Follower of Jesus.” Pastor opened and closed with prayer. We welcome anyone to come and join our class if you do not attend a SS class.

Great Expectations Class: Thank you to Karen Petersilie for facilitating our lesson Sunday ~ “Put Your Money to Work.” This week the discussion was on putting the money God has given us to work. The point of the session was that we need to be ready to give as the need arises and to give with an open heart and not that one of “I just gave money for this and now they want money for that.” A question discussed was “If you had a financial need that was met by a group of believers, what would that communicate to you? Karen and Connie had both experienced fires firsthand. They were overwhelmed by all the people who came to their aid so generously and freely…giving of themselves, bringing in food, clothes, money etc. To them it was an easy choice to return a need because they had been a witness to it firsthand. Next week we will be discussing “Work Your Plan” so if you would like to come and sit in our class please feel free…you are all welcome.

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY: Ruth Allen, Bonnie Feuerborn, Marlys Hayden, Jim Jordan, Loretta Lankard, Jesse Linzay (son of Carol Jane Long); 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: 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: Roger Hiestand, son of Danny & Freida Hiestand; Marvin Olson of Waverly guest of Jennifer Ferguson; Miranda Thummell granddaughter of Norma Hermreck; Kenny & Cindy Lowe and Travis and Taylor Schettler all guests of Lois Miller & Joella Phares; Holly Meliza of Paola daughter of Bob & Franque Meliza; Peyton Brockus granddaughter of Connie Meyer; Alexis & Adrian Hess grandchildren of Lisa Modlin; Nick & Beth Novak, Jax & Chase of Sun City West, AZ daughter / granddaughter and family of Bill & Barbara Ratliff and Ruby Schuster; Eric Thomas and Allison son and granddaughter of Les & Lennet Thomas; Hailey Watkins granddaughter of Barbara Watkins and Desmond Damon and Jerimiah & Peyton of Garnett

The family of Kendall Leroy Mulkey acknowledges your kind expression of sympathy… Dear FCC, We greatly appreciate Gary’s services at Kendall’s funeral and for arranging the fabulous lunch for the family and friends afterwards. Please give our sincere thank you to the great people who served it. Thanks again Nadine, Jeffrey, Linda & Wayne

ARE YOU MISSING A COAT OR A JACKET…?

CHECK THE LIBRARY SOON! Those left behind will go to the Thrift Store

if not claimed by Sunday, June 22.

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!

PLACE ~ DATE ~ TIME: Mike Burn’s Lake ~ Sunday June 29

th, 2014

~ From 1:30pm-9:00pm. 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) NOTE: If you plan on attending please check the flap on Sunday. Thank you!

HIDDEN HAVEN CAMP DATES: 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

ANDERSON COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE DISTRIBUTION…

Time: 4:00 P.M. ~ Date: Thursday, June 26th

Place: Community Building at North Lake Fair Grounds

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: $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.

On SUNDAY, JUNE 29TH

, after the 10:30 service, Mission Haiti will be hosting a “TACO SALAD LUNCHEON.” There will be lots of taco meat and all the fixins, drinks and desserts. Mark your calendars and make plans to come and support your local mission team who is heading to Haiti. A free will donation will be accepted.

MONUMENTAL THANKS!!!! Thank you to the all the many wonderful people who helped make this week's VBS such a success! Whether it was staff, prayer warriors, helpers, or parents/grandparents/friends that brought students to VBS. ...thank you from the bottom of our hearts! It wouldn't be possible without you! Every opportunity we get to expose our youth to Jesus and God's amazing love for us is so important! Thank you again! Because of your efforts we saw 148 students, raised more than $1500 which will go to pay camp fees for HHCC, and saw many students’ lives start making the necessary changes which will lead them to a salvation decision in their futures! God Bless, Chris and VBS Team!

GIVING SOMEONE A LIFT There are lots of ways to boost someone's spirits! Records since 2009 show that FCC volunteers have given over 500 rides to people who have doctor appointments and need help getting there in the form of a driver. Would you be able to help with this ministry? We especially need those who can drive in the City. You will be much appreciated! Call Marilyn at 448-3452 or 448-6449. Thank You!

We, at Kansans For Life, appreciate your generosity and prayers and again would like to thank you so much for assisting with the Baby Bottle Campaign. A reminder for those who filled 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 that you may still return them to the church office during this week or on Sunday, June 22. Thank you for helping to protect life.