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Volume 68 ~ Issue 37 September 22, 2015

Church Telephone: 785-448-3452 ~ Fax: 785-448-2568 ~ Website: www.fccgarnett.org

Office Hours: Mon. ~Thurs. 8:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m. / 12:30 p.m. ~4:30 p.m. ~ Closed on Friday Senior Pastor: Gary Benjamin ~ Phone: 785-204-2034 ~ Email: gary@fccgarnett.org

Youth Pastor: Chris Goetz ~ Phone: 503-474-7965 ~ Email: chris@fccgarnett.org

Secretary: Marsha Dulin ~ Phone: 785-204-1185 ~ Email: marsha@fccgarnett.org

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK: THANK YOU to our newly elected church officers. It is always refreshing to have people who are willing to give of their time and energy in using their gifts for the Lord and His church. This also applies to every person in the church family who helps in the various tasks and ministries on a regular basis. The church would not function without the many volunteers who share in the areas of service. We really do appreciate each of you. The Church Board (composed of the Elders & Deacons) meets on a monthly basis to conduct the business of the church, along with the recommendations that come from the working committees within the church. Keep all of these people in your prayers that we are doing the things that God wants us to do in our efforts to reach more people for Christ. The Board of Elders continues to meet regularly to consider the applicants for our Senior Minister position. This is a difficult task and they are spending a lot of time in prayer, seeking the right direction for their decision. They, too, need your prayers. The congregation voted to accept the New Building Plan for our proposed Family Life Center, as explained in our Sept. 2 informational meeting and with the handout in the Sunday bulletin and the weekly newsletter. This decision will let us start the process and move forward with the project. Now we will let our architect take the next steps in preparing complete plans which will allow contractors to bid on the project. We will keep you informed and up to date as we continue to make progress. But let’s not lose sight of using all we have for the glory of God and the extension of His church. It’s all for Him. Blessings to you all…Gary B

FAITH ~ FUN ~ FAMILY

Serving us on September 27, 2015

Offertory Prayer: Elder Gene Watson Communion Prayer: Elder Les Thomas

Usher: Deacon Lynn Wilson Communion to Shut Ins: Elder Burke Rogers and Deacon Craig Cole

September Deacons Group B: Greg Gwin, Leroy Hamilton, Doug Meyer, Jason Miller, and Bill Ratliff

Audio/Visual: 8:00 a.m.: Carol Long ~ Twyla Duryea 10:30 a.m.: Nate Wiehl ~ Jenna Wight

8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.: Pianist: Carmen Powls 10:30 a.m. Song Leader: Worship Team

Communion Prep for September: Doug & Connie Meyer Greeter(s) at 10:30 Service: Ione Sweers & Margarite Ryman

NEWLY VOTED ELDERS, DEACONS, TRUSTEE AND SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS

Congratulations to those who were elected! Please keep these newly elected as well as all the Elders, Deacons and officers

of the church in your prayers as they serve the Lord and guide us in His ways. Those elected were:

Trustee: Yes No

Roger Adams 108 8

Sunday School Secretary:

Stacy Gwin 118 0

BALLOT RESULTS ON BUILDING PROGRAM

1. The Original Plan - 10 2. The Revised Plan - 8 3. The New Plan - 91

Elders: Yes No

Doug Meyer 112 5

Steve Spring 121 0

Larry Varvel 116 2

Deacons: Yes No

Ron Anderegg 114 2

Cody Clark 114 2

Jeff Finn 112 1

Earl Peine 115 1

Dan Roberts 119 0

Nathan Wiehl 116 0

JANUARY 2015 FCC GENERAL FUND Weekly Average Need ~ $4460

January Monthly Need ~ $17840 January 11, 2015 General Tithe~ $5055

My EOffering for December ~ $622 January Monthly Giving to Date ~ $9232

First Christian Church “Family Life Center” Growth Chart

Growing, Sharing, and Serving Together

September 20, 2015 Sunday School Attendance 0 ~ Nursery: Age 0 thru 4 years 6 ~ Beginners: 4 year olds ~ Kindergarten 3 ~ Primary: 1st thru 3rd Grade 5 ~ Juniors: 4th thru 6th Grade 6 ~ Jr High: 6th thru 8th Grade 8 ~ Sr High: 9th thru 12th Grade 10 ~ Overcomers: young adults 7 ~ Pastor’s Class: Not age specific class 10 ~ Great Expectations: ages 50+ 23 ~ SOS Class: ages 60+ 6 ~ Opportunity Class: Srs primarily 75+ Total ~ 84

SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8:00 a.m. ~ Early Worship Service

9:15 a.m. ~ Sunday School (all ages) 10:30 a.m. ~ Worship Service & Children’s Church

WELCOME! THANK YOU FOR JOINING US! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN!

Adriann Garbarino guest of Jacob Anderegg, Retha Burnett of Las Vegas, NE, Chris Brooks sister in law of Karen Brinkmeyer, Maddison Buster, Hailey Buster, Jimmie, Aiden & Summer guests of Tim & Tammy Clark, Dennis Eilenstine, Chuck Gettler guest of Jerry Gettler Jr, Taylor Stapp, son of Gary & Kim Stapp, and Karen Beneke niece of Larry & Cheryl Varvel

September 2015 General Fund and Building Fund Giving Christ loved us and gave himself up for us a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2

General Fund Offering for September 20, 2015 ~ $5194 For September to Date ~ $12625 Building Fund Offering for September 20, 2015 ~ $732 For September to Date ~ $2986

SUNDAY ATTENDANCE ~ September 20 8:00 a.m. Worship Service~ 59

10:30 a.m. Worship Service ~ 137 Total ~ 196

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL Opportunity Class: The class had 6 present Sunday. Prayers were requested for Betty Penn and Velva Wilson. Mary Hamilton opened the class with prayer and led the class lesson “Speaking Up For God,” The class closed with prayer led by Mary Hamilton. SOS Class: The SOS class had 22 present Sunday with 1 special guest, Karen Beneke, niece of Cheryl Varvel. They had 20 members with their Bibles with 12 who were daily readers of the Word. The class requested prayers for Gabby Spring, Velva Wilson, and the family of Bob Boots, Joan Boots and Norma Hermreck. PRAISE: Charlotte Cox reported her shoulder is much better!!! REPORT: Phyllis Adams reported on Women’s Retreat at Hidden Haven. Next year our church will join with another church to sponsor the Retreat. REPORT: Rusty Coons thanked the class for the card and prayer during his recent surgery and recovery. LESSON: Burke Rogers opened the class with prayer. Burke reviewed 2 of the videos from study guide “Son of God, The Life of Jesus in You.” The class closed with “The Lord’s Prayer.”

Building Addition ~ $900,000

Pledges yet to be received ~ $159,636

NBF Cash on Hand ~ $625,677

Projected NBF Balance ~ $784,758

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY Phyllis Adams, Shane and Shannon Figgins and baby Jayde, Clarence Hermann, Norma Hermreck, Jim Jordan, Loretta Lankard, Wilma McIntosh, Whitney Peine (daughter of Earl & Ruth Peine), Dorothy Schuster, Gabby Spring (tests) & Velva Wilson

PRAYERS FOR EXTENDED FAMILY & FRIENDS Bill & Marie Barndt and their family members (brother in law and sister of Bob Meliza); Chris & Diana Bowen (brother in law and sister of Howard Williams); Jim Breit (Mary Hamilton); Chelsey D’Albini (granddaughter of Wilma McIntosh); Harold Demoret (brother of Shirley Modlin); Gayle Durham (by Gayla Corley); C.B. Harris, Dennis Hermreck (brother of John - by Carol Hermreck), Brenda Kempnich (Mary Hamilton); Julie Krebs (Gayla Corley); Jo Lowe (traveling); Shelby Lowe (cousin of Judy Tisor); Nancy McIntosh (daughter of Wilma McIntosh); Phil Messenger (brother-in-law of Steve Spring); Lexi Modlin (granddaughter of Shirley Modlin); Ken Nulle (brother of Becky Allen); Steve Richardson (son of Reed & Carol Richardson); Roger Rockers, Duane & Becky Roush (requested by Carol Hermreck & Carolyn Schuster), Sharon Sinnott (sister of Norma Hermreck); Sheryl Urquhart (by Carol Hermreck); Aimee Walker (granddaughter of Wilma McIntosh);Dale Williams brother of Howard Williams & our veterans and troops.

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY Praise…Back in the States: SPC Jonathan Potter, grandson of Nelda Potter & nephew of Jenna Wight Japan: Shawn Parks, husband of Rochele Navy: Tim Drexler, nephew of Sandi Howery Qatar: Brian Shanley, son of Mike & Becky Shanley and grandson of Helen Bailey

PRAYERS FOR OUR LOVED ONES IN CARE CENTERS Guest Home Estate ~ 806 West 4th Ave.: Vernon & Goldie Hunt, Ruth Gorrell, Robert Young, Seatta Van Donge Golden Heights ~ 101 North Pine: Vi Davin, Jean Brown, Olive Kline, Max Ratliff Residential Living Center ~ PO Box 407: Bill Young ORV Village West~1527 S Twyman, Ottawa, 66067: Ralph Hamilton (father of Leroy Hamilton) Comfort Care Home ~ 27 E Rockwood Dr, Ottawa, KS 66067: Birdie Zentner Cimarron Nursing Center ~ 905 Beall Road, Kingfisher, OK 73750: Lois Miller Richmond Care Center ~ 340 South St, Richmond, KS 66080 ~ Lois Crist

Be in Prayer for our Elders: Prayer is the most important part of our Pastor Search process. Every church member is encouraged to be in prayer. Let’s pray for our church; let’s pray for one another; let’s pray for our staff; let’s pray for our Elders and Deacons. Paul tells us in Col. 4:2, “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.”

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS Thursday, October 1 Wilma McIntosh Saturday, October 3 Carmen Powls Monday, Oct. 5 Linda Benjamin, Velva Wilson Wednesday, Oct. 7 Shirley Modlin Thursday, Oct. 8 Shelby Hurt Thursday, Oct. 9 June Mowat Sunday, Oct. 11 Charlotte Cox Monday, Oct. 12 Marcene Jasper, Ruth Gorrell Tuesday, Oct. 13 Ken McMillan Wednesday, Oct. 14 Kevin Lewis, Gail Watson, Collin Corley Friday, Oct. 16 Bethany Powls, Russ Peterson Monday, Oct. 19 Doris Wilson Tuesday, Oct. 20 Marissa Friend Thursday Oct. 22 Dan Hiestand, Olivia Mundy Saturday, Oct. 24 Dylan Cole, Sophia Cole, Heather Corley Monday, Oct. 26 Eileen Burns Tuesday, Oct. 27 Ron Jenkins

Thursday, Oct. 29 Jenny Myer, Carl Ulses

OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES

October 12, 1962 Howard & Donna Williams

October 12, 2013 Dane & Holly Byerley

October 18, 2008 Andy & Jalyssa Brummer

October 19, 2001 Mike & Alisha Ireland

October 20, 1956 Jim & Charlotte Cox

October 30, 2005 Jim and Betty Jasper

OCTOBER BIRTHDAY PRAYER

There’s a prayer within my heart today,

That God will richly bless your birthday and each day

ALL YEAR with Joy and Happiness

May God bestow

His goodness and blessings

On you at all times!

Happy Wedding Anniversary

WEEKLY EVENTS AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Men’s Breakfast & Devotions meet 7:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall every Saturday morning. Legacy Youth Church meets at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall every Sunday evening Christian Crafters led by Connie Meyer meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Annex on Tuesday mornings. Tuesday Night Prayer Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Annex on Tuesday evening Church Staff Meeting meets 9:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. ROOTS ~ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evenings

ALL CHURCH FALL FAMILY FUN ~ BBQ ~ PICNIC

All the fun will begin 3:00 p.m. at the North Lake West Shelter House on Sunday, September 27, 2015.

This is a great time where our church families get together and eat some delicious food, play fun games

and enjoy each other in fellowship!

Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy

FUN ~ FOOD ~ FELLOWSHIP at its FINEST!

We’re firin’ up the grill with lots of hamburgers and hot dogs

which will be provided.

• The plates and silverware and napkins will be provided.

• Please bring a covered dish to share and a lawn chair.

Please take note:

• If rain happens the Family Fun will be held at the church.

TICKETS STILL LEFT FOR THE QUILT RAFFLE FOR BUILDING FUND - The Christian Crafters from First Christian Church are raising money for the building fund. We have been given two quilt tops and finished them. One is a pink and blue bow tie pattern 70 X 84 inches. The other is a blue and cream bow tie pattern that is hand pieced, 80 x 84 inches. To purchase a chance on either of these quilts please contact a member of the Christian Crafters group or Connie Meyer at 913-909-7164. The raffle will be held on Sunday, September 27th at the All Church Picnic. You don’t have to be present to win. Ticket prices are $1.00 per ticket or 6 for $5.00. The quilts ARE on display in the Fellowship Hall during office hours and on Sunday if you would like to see them.

SEE YOU AT THE POLE 2015 ~ UNITED Acts 1:14They all met together and were constantly UNITED in prayer.

Wednesday, September 23rd, all the youth groups in Garnett will be praying at the flagpole at ACHS from 7:00 a.m. -7:45 a.m. This is a time of public prayer for our local school staff and county, state and federal government. Please mark your calendars and let Chris know if you are planning to attend. Refreshments of donuts, juice and milk will be provided.

THURSDAY, September 24 ~ Emergency Food Assistance Program Food Distribution will be held at the Quonset Hut located at the Anderson County Fair Grounds beginning at 4:00 p.m. SUNDAY, September 27 – Worship Committee will meet following the 10:30 a.m. services. Committee Members: Roger & Phyllis Adams, Catie Friend, Natasha Goetz, *Carmen Powls & Jenna Wight

ROOTS WILL BEGIN! FEEL THE EXCITEMENT… COME BE A PART OF IT… MARK IT ON YOUR CALENDAR… TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS…

ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT CHRIS GOETZ Wednesday, September 23, 2015

from 6:00 p.m. -7:20 p.m. ALL STUDENT KICKOFF!!!

Mission Honduras ~ October 9th-16th, 2015 Chris Goetz and Cody Clark will be embarking on a trip to train Police Officers in Honduras with the Kansas State Troopers and several others! We are looking for opportunities to do Tree/shrub/outdoor work as a fundraiser for our trip! Please contact Chris @ 503-474-7965 if you would be willing to allow us this opportunity. Thanks so much, Chris Goetz & Cody Clark

Sunday, October 4 ~ GARNETT LIFE CHAIN 2015 The National Life Chain is the largest peaceful, prayerful, pro-life, public witness in the world. More than 1500 cities across the US and Canada are expected to participate on Sunday, October 4 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm. FCC will be participating in the Garnett Area Life Chain on Maple St (Hwy 59). More information will be in next week’s newsletter. Please see http://LifeChain.Net for more information. Sunday, October 4 ~ Jim & Gail Durham from the House of Bread in Haiti will be visiting our services that morning and give a short presentation during Sunday School time. Sunday, October 4 ~ Attention all Ladies! First Christian Church is responsible for the Ladies Retreat in 2016! We are asking you to be a part of the Planning Team for organizing the Hidden Haven Ladies Retreat 2016. Our first meeting is Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall so we can get the ball rolling. We would love to see you there! If you have any questions or ideas please contact Natasha Goetz: 971-241-2520 or Morgan Hurt: 785-259-5332

Come and join us for choir! We welcome you if you love to praise the Lord with song! This is a multigenerational group that sings songs ranging from traditional to contemporary. We meet in the sanctuary after Roots on Wednesday nights from 7:30pm to 8:15 or so. We try not to end too late because it's a school night! Jenna Wight

Light the Night is fast approaching! Saturday, Oct. 31st from 6:00 ~ 8:00 p.m. Please support this event by: 1. Decorating a trunk for the trunk-er-treat portion of the event. 2. Donate Candy! 3. Help in the kitchen to support the meal, distribute candy & serve Hot Chocolate 4. Sit at the introduction table and give out glow in the dark cups as a symbol of Jesus to our students God Bless you and Thanks for your support! Chris Goetz

SUNDAY, October 18 –Education Committee will meet following the 10:30 a.m. services. Committee Members: *Gene & Gail Watson, Karl & Morgan Hurt and Kevin & Sandy Lewis Sunday, October 18 ~ FCC is scheduled to be in charge of the afternoon Worship Services at our local Care Centers. We extend to you all an Invitation to help and be a part of the Worship Services at our Care Centers. We never outlive our need to grow spiritually and to be part of a caring and loving worshipping community. The residents look forward to our visits and for sharing in a time of songs and devotion. Please join us as a church to care for one another and to care for our community, and to grow in our spiritual journey. The Worship Service Schedule for our local Care Centers is below.

Please come and make a difference in their lives… your hearts will be touched! Guest Homes - 2:30 pm ~ Residential Living Center - 3:15 pm ~ Golden Heights - 4:00 pm

Ladies Retreat 2015 at

Hidden Haven was a

“Glamorous” time. Just ask

Phyllis Adams, Morgan Hurt,

Becky Allen or Natasha Goetz.

Next year 2016 the retreat will be

hosted by FCC.

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First Christian Church “Family Life Center” Growth Chart

First Christian Church “Family Life Center” Growth Chart

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH ELDERS FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DEACONS

*Roger Adams: 448-8172 Mike Burns Craig Cole

Ron Jenkins: 448-3843 Dan Dulin *Greg Gwin

Kevin Lewis: 204-2257 Leroy Hamilton Dan Kasprzak

Burke Rogers: 448-5987 Doug Meyer Jason Miller

Steve Spring: 448-2491 Bill Ratliff Danny Roberts

Les Thomas: 448-6708 Jason Sjorlund Lynn Wilson

Gene Watson: 408-205-3635 Mike Zentner

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