will?” in the end, the scripture reading was retained, and
TRANSCRIPT
During the making of the animated Christmas classic A Charlie Brown Christmas, Peanuts
creator Charles Schulz had a meeting with Lee Mendelson, the show’s producer, and Bill
Melendez, its lead animator. The discussion concerned Schulz’s insistence about including a
New Testament scripture reading of the Christmas story from the Bible. The scripture reading
was to be spoken by Peanuts character Linus Van Pelt in response to Charlie Brown’s lament,
“Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” Mendelson and Melendez both
voiced their concern about the reading, with Melendez telling Schulz, “It’s very dangerous for
us to start talking about religion now.” Schulz answered him by saying, “Bill, if we don’t, who
will?” In the end, the scripture reading was retained, and the CBS special was the second-most
watched show of the week when it debuted on December 9, 1965.
Linus’ King James version scripture reading from Luke 2: 8-14, read:
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock
by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round
about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I
bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in
the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye
shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was
with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the
highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown. (Taken from The Archive Attic, the Gazette in Cedar Rapids)
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Pastor John is on vacation this week. Sowers’ Seeds will return next week.
December 6, 2018
Go to our Homepage: www.leavenworthchristian.com
Scholarship Applications are due by March 15, 2019
Be sure to get your paperwork started if you would like to apply for the Mary K Lamp Scholarship through the church. The application process takes some work, so give yourself plenty of time! See Erin Sack for more info.
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Poinsettias
It is a tradition here at FCC Leavenworth to offer the congregation an opportunity to purchase Poinsettias to decorate the Sanctuary for Christmas in honor of or in memory of your loved ones. Once again, we would like to offer you the opportunity to honor or remember your loved ones in print in our Christmas bulletin and in our newsletter. However, instead of spending your money on Poinsettias, you can put it to work for God. The Christmas Offering will be taken December 9th & 16th. Consider putting the $7.00 per Poinsettia into that special offering envelope once again this year. Simply fill out the form below and
send it to the office or put it in the offering plate WITHOUT the cash or check. Please
have forms into the office by December 16th. Your Name: ______________________________________ In Memory of: ____________________________________ In Honor of: ______________________________________
The church will provide the Poinsettias for the Sanctuary throughout the Christmas Season!
The next training for those who would like to help at the
Shelter of Hope will be held at the Shelter:
December 10th ~ 6:00 pm
311 Kiowa, Leavenworth
Joan Brown’s Brother-in-law, Mike, had a heart attack and stroke November 25th- Long road to recovery.
Rev. Wells, First Baptist Church- possible stroke last week. Myrna Sims
Those affected by the Alaskan earthquake. Ruth Kenton
Christina & Shelly- cancer treatments. Melissa Mitchell-Wilson
Mitchell Sisters are all gathering for Sisters’ Christmas next weekend. Please pray for travel and fellowship. Melissa Mitchell-Wilson
Jennifer Rodriguez- in Cushing hospital. Ann Crum
Prayers for Missy Davis’ brother, Lynn, who is having by-pass surgery this week.
Pray for those in the Hospital Betty Wimer- Twin Oaks Rehab
Lillian Edmonds-Selas- St John Rehab Jennifer Rodriguez- Cushing
Ongoing Cares & Concerns Steve Martin, Alice Bushman, Gene Allen, Marilyn Vance, Noah Kincaid,
Kathy Ramirez, Rose Marie Theel, Ruby Corbet, Don Bohnsack, Katie Boyer, Betty Wimer, Winnie Henderson, April Shea, Brian Onasch, Pearl Stonebraker
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Pray for our out-of-town Active Duty Personnel Melissa Van Valkenburgh, Lucy Collings,
Hannah Bond, Dustin Phillips, Rob Widmyer, Jim & Rachel Sullivan, Christin Collins,
Nickalas Derringer, Rose Uy, Nelson Hanson Camron Brown
Please help us update our Active Duty list with
members or those in direct relationship with our
members.
Praise & Thanks for the life and teaching career of Roger Frazer. (He took us snake hunting and let us keep a racoon in the
classroom!) Sue Hubert
Pray for those who have lost a loved one Kaleb Lapham – October 24, 2018
Martin Potter – November 17, 2018
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Children’s Church Schedule
December 9th
Treehouse Treasures Lakeside Learners
Sandy Wilson & Susan Hoins Felicia Bagley & Jim Bliss
Next Community Blood Center visit
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
First United Methodist Church 422 Chestnut St.
11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Playing…
“Stump the Chump”
Pastor John & Dayne Dickson
Sunday, December 2, 2018
Christmas Offering
Will be received in on Dec. 16 and 23, 2018
Our finest gifts support the work of regional ministries this Christmas.
Children & Youth Ministry Mission Statement
We seek to grow spiritually, serve and invite children, youth and families to participate in missions.
Values
1. Mission – We serve together in a world of need.
2. Family – We are there for one another in good times and bad.
3. Empathy – We seek to understand each other’s feelings.
4. Acceptance – We all belong.
5. Integrity – We try to live what we believe.
Thank you to all who baked, decorated and
brought cookies to support Backpack
Buddies!!!
You are cordially invited to celebrate the wedding of Natalie Groves & Nate Blaney
Saturday December 15th
2:00pm First Christian Church Leavenworth
6th & Seneca
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December 6th June Cox
December 7th Shannon Henshaw
Anna Hobbs Ronald Poff Jr
December 8th Matthew Clark Craig Darting Dennis Doty Ida McKay
John Sowers
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Attendance December 2nd
8:30am Worship 66 11am Worship 45 Sunday School 37 Visitors 6
Total 111
Offering December 2nd
Will be included in
Next Week’s Newsletter
We are collecting for Tennyson Center!
There are 2 ways to give. You may
purchase a gift from the list in the
Narthex or donate money and Kathy
Powell do the shopping for you!
Deadline is Sunday, December 9th.
Tennyson Center
December 10th Natalie White Sierra Wilson Haley Lodge
December 12th Gene Poff Sr
Dayne Dickson
First Christian Calendar December 5-12, 2018
Hospital Visitation Nov Cushing: Don & Joyce Bachtel St John: Mary Sue Winneke
Sunday’s Servers December 9th
11:00am Service Elder: Mary Sue Winneke
Scripture: Mary Sue Winneke Greeters
Main: Felicia Bagley Narthex: Caitlin Onasch Servers: Felicia Bagley*
Caitlin Onasch & Joan Brown Communion Prep: Ken Harmon
Clean-up: Joan Brown
8:30am Service Lay Leader: John Groves
Elders: Don & Joyce Bachtel
Greeters Main: Terry Nicodemus Narthex: Ken Harmon
Servers Ken Harmon*, Sue Harmon Missy Davis & Susan Hoins
Communion Prep & Clean-up Ken Harmon
The driver listed for Sunday will pick up for both worship services. Call if you need a ride to church. Let the driver know which service you plan to attend.
Sunday, December 9th Joyce Bachtel
(913) 682-5329
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Wednesday, December 5th Prayer Group Kitterman 8:15am Preschool Sanctuary AM Girl Scouts Fellowship 5:30pm Elders Mtg Kitterman 7:00pm
Thursday, December 6th Preschool Sanctuary AM Carillons 6:30pm Chancel Choir 7:30pm
Friday, December 7th Preschool Sanctuary AM J&J Staff Christmas Party Kitterman 6:30pm
Sunday, December 9th 2nd Sunday of Advent (Joy) Worship 8:30am & 11am Sunday School 9:45am
Monday, December 10th Prayer Breakfast Pullman Place 6:30am Preschool Sanctuary AM
Tuesday, December 11th Preschool Sanctuary AM Leavened Bread Pullman Place 7:00pm Esther Kitterman 12:00pm
Wednesday, December 12th Preschool Sanctuary AM Prayer Group Kitterman 8:15am Renovation Team Kitterman 10:00am Mary Martha Kitterman 7:00pm aliVe Melissa Wilson’s 7:00pm
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Contact US Telephone Number: (913) 682-3222
Church Office Hours Monday-Friday, 8:30 – 4:00
Church Email: [email protected]
Website: www.leavenworthchristian.com Pastor: [email protected]
Reverend John Sowers: (309) 231-2665