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July 22, 2014 ~ Volume 68 ~ Issue 29 Christian Visitor Volume 69 Issue 24 June 14, 2016 (NRSV, Matt. 25:21) “Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.” Christ Calls Us to Make Disciples The Great Commission has four main elements: (1) Go, (2) Make Disciples, (3) Baptize, and (4) Teach. In the Greek, only one of these elements is an imperative verb (i.e. a verb of command). The other three elements are what grammarians (which I am not) call participles. They tell us how to carry out the force of the command. For instance, I might say to my daughter, "Clean your room, vacuum, dust and make the bed!" In my appeal, the command is "clean your room." "Vacuuming, dusting and making the bed" instruct my daughter on exactly how to go about carrying out the command to "clean." The command of the Great Commission is: MAKE DISCIPLES. We would define a disciple as "a learner-follower of Jesus Christ." We make disciples by going and baptizing and teaching them to obey Christ. In making a disciple of Jesus Christ, first, we must GO to where individuals need the gospel. This includes places where Christians may not likely be expected to be. The worship leader from my first church was met in the bar of all places. He was very talented and after we shared Jesus with him we recruited him to lead worship. Next, the commission assumes that we will share the Good News of Jesus and call people to obedient faith in Him. In the New Testament the culmination of faith in Christ always displays itself in Christian BAPTISM. Here at FCC we practice full immersion because that is the example set for us by Jesus. Finally, we must TEACH the new convert everything Jesus has commanded us. Many people in the church seem to believe that the task of evangelism is over when an individual is "toweling off" after their baptism. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our job of "making a disciple" is just beginning when a person comes to Christ. The task of God's people is to bring to maturity those who give their lives to Christ. Jesus never asked us to go into the world and make church members. He asked us to make disciples. A disciple is a learner and a follower whose greatest goal is to be like his master in everything he says and does. Often people make the theological error that separates evangelism from discipleship. In the Great Commission, there is no such separation. To evangelize is to make disciples of Jesus. Let us make no mistake about it. Evangelism is not simply learning Bible facts. Evangelism is not simply understanding what other people believe about Jesus. Evangelism is taking part in God’s great work of redeeming the world through Christ. It is to reach out and allow God’s power and presence to extend into the lives of people through our daily lives. When we increasingly become aware of God working within us, the result will be joy--joy in our daily tasks and joy in the lives we touch. Wherever God’s will is done, the ultimate result for us will be joy. Then those famous words from Jesus’ parable will become the reality of our lives: "Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master." (NRSV, Matt. 25:21) Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. ~ 4:30 p.m. ~ Office Closed Friday Church phone: 785-448-3452 Website: www.fccgarnett.org
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July 22, 2014 ~ Volume 68 ~ Issue 29
Christian Visitor
Volume 69 Issue 24
June 14, 2016
(NRSV, Matt. 25:21) “Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.” Christ Calls Us to Make Disciples The Great Commission has four main elements: (1) Go, (2) Make Disciples, (3) Baptize, and (4) Teach. In the Greek, only one of these elements is an imperative verb (i.e. a verb of command). The other three elements are what grammarians (which I am not) call participles. They tell us how to carry out the force of the command. For instance, I might say to my daughter, "Clean your room, vacuum, dust and make the bed!" In my appeal, the command is "clean your room." "Vacuuming, dusting and making the bed" instruct my daughter on exactly how to go about carrying out the command to "clean." The command of the Great Commission is: MAKE DISCIPLES. We would define a disciple as "a learner-follower of Jesus Christ." We make disciples by going and baptizing and teaching them to obey Christ. In making a disciple of Jesus Christ, first, we must GO to where individuals need the gospel. This includes places where Christians may not likely be expected to be. The worship leader from my first church was met in the bar of all places. He was very talented and after we shared Jesus with him we recruited him to lead worship. Next, the commission assumes that we will share the Good News of Jesus and call people to obedient faith in Him. In the New Testament the culmination of faith in Christ always displays itself in Christian BAPTISM. Here at FCC we practice full immersion because that is the example set for us by Jesus. Finally, we must TEACH the new convert everything Jesus has commanded us. Many people in the church seem to believe that the task of evangelism is over when an individual is "toweling off" after their baptism. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our job of "making a disciple" is just beginning when a person comes to Christ. The task of God's people is to bring to maturity those who give their lives to Christ. Jesus never asked us to go into the world and make church members. He asked us to make disciples. A disciple is a learner and a follower whose greatest goal is to be like his master in everything he says and does. Often people make the theological error that separates evangelism from discipleship. In the Great Commission, there is no such separation. To evangelize is to make disciples of Jesus. Let us make no mistake about it. Evangelism is not simply learning Bible facts. Evangelism is not simply understanding what other people believe about Jesus. Evangelism is taking part in God’s great work of redeeming the world through Christ. It is to reach out and allow God’s power and presence to extend into the lives of people through our daily lives. When we increasingly become aware of God working within us, the result will be joy--joy in our daily tasks and joy in the lives we touch. Wherever God’s will is done, the ultimate result for us will be joy. Then those famous words from Jesus’ parable will become the reality of our lives:
"Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master." (NRSV, Matt. 25:21)
Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. ~ 4:30 p.m. ~ Office Closed Friday
Church phone: 785-448-3452 Website: www.fccgarnett.org
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL OPPORTUNITY Class had 6 present Sunday with Darwin Hamilton as a special guest. The class had 2 daily readers of the Word and 3 with Bibles. Mary Hamilton opened the class with prayer. Prayers requested for Tina Beaudry (adopted granddaughter of Robert Allen); Krista Shannon, Evalena Hazen (sister in law of Alice Valentine); Jeanine Glidewell, Nelda Potter, Opal Meyers and Betty Penn. Mary Hamilton presented the class lesson “That Day is Coming” and closed with prayer. SOS Class had 21 present Sunday. They had 18 members with their Bibles and 7 daily readers of the Word. Prayers requested for Bob Meliza, Shirley Modlin, & Nelda Potter. PRAISES: (1) Charlene Rogers fell last night but is O.K.! (2) Bob Meliza back in class Sunday (3) Ron & Darlene Jenkins back safely from trip (4) Loydene has new great grandson – everyone doing well! Bob Meliza opened the class with prayer. Burke Rogers started Session 13. Reminder to do the reading for Session 14 next week. The class closed with “The Lord’s Prayer.”
June 2016 Attendance Records Sunday 8:00a.m. 10:30 a.m. School Worship Worship 6/5 78 68 154 6/12 64 65 250
June General Fund Offering
June 12 ~ $5240 To Date ~ $9900
June New Building Fund Offering June 12 ~ $875 To Date ~ $1359
First Christian Church “Family Life Center” Growth Chart
New Building Addition ~ $900,000 NBF Cash on Hand ~ $667,904
Pledges yet to be received ~ $118,094 Architect Fee paid to date $74,063
Worship Schedule Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Church at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School all ages at 9:15 a.m. Notice of Congregational Meeting: Right now, the
IRS is processing our application to be declared a tax-exempt organization in accordance with Code 501©(3). This will help us avoid some sales taxes, help us get deep discounts on certain purchases (e.g. software), and assist us when applying for grants where an IRS tax-exempt number is required.
The IRS has determined that the “Purpose Statement” in our FCC Constitution (Article I Section B) is not adequate to meet their Code requirements and is asking that a suitable amendment be made. To amend our Constitution, it must be done by a vote of the congregation after a two-week notice in advance. Therefore, it is proposed to add a second sentence to our Purpose Statement to meet the IRS request. This sentence would read: “First Christian Church is organized exclusively for religious purposes under Section 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future tax code”. This was announced in services June 12th, and will be voted on at close of services June 26, 2016.
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
Our Church Families Ce Ce Biery Twyla Duryea Lois Gebert Clarence Hermann Sandra Howery Jim Jordan Wilma McIntosh Shirley Modlin Earl Peine Whitney Peine (daughter of Earl & Ruth) Nelda Potter Charlene Rogers Steve Watkins Walt Wilcox PRAISES: (1) Wonderful week of VBS – Lisa Modlin (2) We are thankful for Chris’ leadership of our church. He is doing a wonderful job! Dan & Linda Benjamin
Our Loved Ones in Care Centers
Guest Home Estate Vernon & Goldie Hunt Ruth Gorrell Robert Young Seatta Van Donge
Golden Heights Jean Brown Olive Kline Max Ratliff Marcene Jasper
Comfort Care Home Birdie Zentner
Residential Living Center Bill Young Vera Wills (aunt of Phyllis Adams)
ORV Village West Ralph Hamilton (father of Leroy)
Prayers for the Tuesday Night Prayer Group – more members are needed. Juanita Kellerman If you would like to be a prayer warrior please come to the Annex on Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm or contact Cody Clark (785-448-8093)
Our Extended Family & Friends Vicki Cass (requested by Rosemary Turner) Sierra Collins (requested by Sondra Grieshaber) Harry & Christine Goff (family of Norma Hermreck) Ashleigh Fagg (requested by Rosemary Turner) Noah Gooding (3 ½ week old grandson of Mary Gooding) Keifer Hawkins & family (Doug & Bev Farren) Shirley Hermreck (daughter in law of Norma Hermreck) Tami Hiestand (Co-Worker of Sandra Hamilton) David Hoddy (requested by Darwin & Mary Hamilton) Sharyl Holcomb (daughter of Opal Meyer) Nancy Lake (cousin of Gayla Corley) Hilda Lankard (requested by Sondra Grieshaber) Lavern Lauhead (brother of Donna Williams) Wilma McIntosh requests continued prayers for all her family Parker Monhollon (requested by Sandra Hamilton) Kenneth Nulle (brother of Becky Allen) Steve Richardson (son of Reed & Carol Richardson) Roger Rockers (requested by Mary Graham) Becky Roush (requested by Carol Hermreck) The family of Anita Scrivner (sister in law of Diana Knox) Connie Setter (requested by Amanda Schatzer) Sheryl Urquhart Doug Walsh (brother in law of Doug Linder) Bill & Bob White (brothers of Cathy Hoke) Steven Winsky (nephew of Doug Linder) The leaders of our country & our veterans and troops
Our Military and our Veterans and Troops
South Korea: Matthew Schryer Grandson of Frieda Hurt and nephew of Marcia Spring Baghdad, Iraq: B J Moody Grandson of Janice Tush
Father’s Day Bottle Collection
As we celebrate fathers this Sunday, June 19 please remember that it is also the Baby Bottle Fund-raiser pick-up day! Just bring your full (or partly full) bottles for collection. Your donations will be used to help women in crisis pregnancies and their unborn babies. Every bottle brought back allows us to reuse them for future fund-raisers for the Kansans for Life group. Thank you for helping to protect life. Mary Hamilton (a member of our local And. Co. Kansans for Life
PRAYERS FOR…
DATES FOR THE CALENDAR Thursday, June 16 ~ Care Team Meeting ~ Fellowship Hall ~ 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 ~ 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ~ Methodist Church Basement ~ Garnett Community Blood Drive Sunday, June 19 (Father’s Day) ~ Education Committee Meeting following 10:30 a.m. Worship Services
Sunday, June 19 – Tuesday, June 21 ~ Get Acquainted Camp at Hidden Haven
Wednesday, June 22 – Thursday, June 23 ~ Overnight Camp at Hidden Haven
Thursday, June 23 ~ Food Distribution ~ 4:00 p.m. ~ Quonset Hut
Sunday, June 26 ~ Brett Hartman will be at the pulpit both services – Chris Goetz will be on vacation ~
~ Worship Committee Meeting following 10:30 a.m. Worship Services
Monday, July 4 ~ Church Office will be closed in observance for Independence Day
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH WEEKLY EVENTS Monday Christian Woodworkers Darwin Hamilton’s work shop ~ 1:30 p.m. Contact person Darwin Hamilton (785-448-6526) Tuesday Prayer Group Annex ~ 6:30 p.m. Contact person Cody Clark (785-448-8093) Thursday Christian Crafters Annex ~ 10:00 a.m. Contact person Connie Meyer (913-909-7164) Friday Church Office Closed
Saturday Men’s Breakfast & Devotions Fellowship Hall ~ 7:00 a.m. Contact person Burke Rogers (448-5987)
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH MONTHLY EVENTS First Christian Church Committees Schedule
Finance Committee / Elder/Board Meeting: 1st Sunday Pastoring Committee: 2nd Sunday Education Committee: 3rd Sunday Worship Committee: ~ 4th Sunday
First Christian Church Care Team Thursday, June 16
3rd Thursday ~ Fellowship Hall ~ 7:00 p.m. Contact person Doug Meyer (913-909-7680)
Emergency Food Assistance Program Thursday, June 23
4th Thursday ~ 4:00 p.m. ~ Anderson County Quonset Hut Anderson County Caregiver Support Group
June 26, 2016 4th Monday ~ 1:00 -2:00 p.m.
Park Plaza Place North Club House Contact person: Area Agency on Aging
REMINDERS Serving us Sunday, June 19, 2016
June Deacons: Bill Ratliff, Greg Gwin, Jason Miller & Nathan Wiehl Communion Preparation for June: Phyllis Adams & Lena Communion Elder: Larry Varvel ~ Offertory Elder: Ron Jenkins ~ Deacon Usher: Jeff Finn Communion to Shut Ins: Elder: Steve Spring / Deacon: Mike Burns Pianist / Organist: 8:00 a.m.: Nancy Horn / /Vicki Hulett Pianist: 10:30 a.m.: Doris Wilson Audio/Visual 8:00 a.m.: Ruth Peine / Cheryl Varvel Audio/Visual 10:30 a.m.: Virgil Wight / Jenna Wight Song Leader 10:30 a.m.: Mary Hamilton Greeter(s): Iona Sweers / Tim & Tammy Clark
FCC FAMILY FUN WEEKEND AT THE NORTH LAKE HAVE BEEN SET FOR
FRI, SAT & SUN - SEPT 30 ~ OCT 2 Those of you who will be bringing your campers out, please contact Secretary Marsha Dulin at the church office to reserve a spot. We have 6 spots left so please hurry! Payment for your spot also needs to be brought in to the church office prior to the campout. The sites are $24 for both Friday and Sat night. Tent campers (free) are encouraged to set up on Friday night.
Christian Crafters are having a quilt raffle - all the proceeds will go to the new building fund. The drawing will be in July and you do not have to be present to win. You may purchase your tickets from Connie Meyer or any one of the Christian Crafters. The quilt will be on display following VBS week in the Fellowship Hall. Price: $1 per ticket or 6 for $5
My most gracious thanks and appreciation for all the prayers, concerns, calls, cards, and visits, etc. during my recent illness. All of these are very much appreciated and are what benefitted me most in my recovery. God Bless each one of you! Juanita Kellerman Thank you to all who helped with the VBS cleanup. It was much appreciated. Leroy Hamilton
Welcome…Come as guests ~ Leave as Friends
Our Prayer for You…May you have a beautiful day! May
you share love & laughter, with family and friends and May
the Lord be present to keep you safe. Amen
Gary Turner, Terri Carey, and Jordan Alley, Paige & Avery family of Rosemary Turner; Randall & Regina Miller, Cathy and Eva Brecheison; Kristy Hamilton and Brooks daughter and grandson of Leroy & Sandra Hamilton; Stacey Bures and Eva guests of Jason & Erin Miller family; Cody & Natasha Mundell, Colt and Case family of Roger & Phyllis Adams; Dixie Schettler and Danica; John & Andrea Gooding, Morgan and Meagan; James Kyle; Karen Wilson, Travis Wilson and Camryn; Mike & Connie Teter and granddaughter Lilly all of Garnett Eric Thomas and Allison son and granddaughter of Les & Lennet Thomas; Amanda Teal & Bryan McCurdy, Kyden, Brendan, Bryce and Haren of Greeley; Rick & Marlene Woolsey of Olathe, KS daughter and husband of Milt & Shirley Greiner; Pam Schatzer of Stillwater, OK and Bob & Marilyn Schatzer of Latham, MO guests of Peyton Stanley; Brad & Robin Hartman of Fort Scott, KS parents of Brett Hartman and Austin Hess & Mandy Lenker, Alexis, Adrian, Chloe and Ainsley of Olathe, Ks son and family of Lisa Modlin
Hey everybody!
I just want to thank everyone who was a part
of VBS this past week whether you were
physically there or praying for the event. We
had such an awesome time and couldn’t be
more ecstatic with how the program went.
Throughout the course of the week we had
130 different students learn about Christ, and
over $1,000 was raised and will be put
towards Hidden Haven Christian Camp
tuition. If you were there on Sunday you
were able to see that we had a great group of
kids and had a whole lot of fun.
I’ve got some announcements for you.
If your child is going to need a ride to
Hidden Haven Christian Camp this
summer there are sign up sheets on the
youth bulletin board in the Fellowship
Hall for you to sign up your student in
their respective camps.
Also I want to announce that we will be
going to Mike & Eileen Burns place
Sunday, June 26th for our B.O.S Bash
(Beginning of Summer). It starts at 3:00
pm. This is for Junior High and High
School students to kick off their summer
with a bang!
Thank you everybody for doing what you do
for our youth!!
Brett Hartman, Youth Minister
Hidden Haven: Date to Save Cost to Sponsor Get Acquainted (3rd-4th Grade) June 19th-21st $50 Overnighter (1st-2nd Grade) June 22nd-23rd $35 Junior High 2 (6th-8th Grade) July 10th- 15th $125 Junior 2 (4th-6th Grade) July 17th-21st $110 High School (9th-13th Grade) July 24th-29 $125
What a wonderful 50 Anniversary Surprise
Thank you for the wonderful and awesome
surprise. You definitely pulled it off! We wish to
thank all our family, church family and friends for
such a wonderful way to celebrate our golden 50!
You are all such blessings to us!
Roger and Phyllis Adams
Dear Christian Friends, Camp is officially underway! Things are going great at camp. We are setting up to have another banner year of enrollment. Please continue to lift up the camp in prayer. Pray for the staff, the volunteers and most of all the campers that they would see Jesus during their time at camp. Thank you again for your faithful support of Hidden Haven! Serve Him Well, Eric Spaulding Camp Manager
Attendance for VBS: Monday – 91 ~ Tuesday – 101 ~ Wednesday – 103 ~ Thursday – 96 ~ Friday - 64
VBS CAVE QUEST 2016
We at FCC are so blessed! We have such giving volunteers ranging from the
youth and up. The excitement here at FCC was phenomenal and I do believe
that at times the rafters were shaking. Thank you all who gave of their time
this past week in all the roles it took to make this VBS once again a hugh
success!!!!
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FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH ELDERS Roger Adams: 448-8172 ~ Ron Jenkins: 204-1590 ~ *Kevin Lewis: 204-2257 ~ Doug Meyer: 913-909-7680 Burke Rogers: 448-5987 ~ Steve Spring: 448-2491 ~ Larry Varvel: 448-5794 ~ Gene Watson: 408-205-3635
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DEACONS Ron Anderegg: 448-6366 ~ Mike Burns: 448-4603 ~ Cody Clark: 448-8093 ~ Craig Cole: 448-4504 Dan Dulin: 204-1185 ~ Jeff Finn: 620-431-8486 ~ *Greg Gwin: 229-5105 ~ Leroy Hamilton: 204-2162 Dan Kasprzak: 489-2513 ~ Jason Miller: 448-7110 ~ Earl Peine: 448-6186 ~ Bill Ratliff: 248-3854 Danny Roberts: 448-8499 ~ Jason Sjorlund: 448-7660 ~ Nathan Wiehl: 204-2178 ~ Mike Zentner: 204-1105
PASTORS AND SECRETARY
Senior Pastor: Chris Goetz ~ Phone: 503-474-7965 ~ Email: [email protected] Youth & Children Pastor: Brett Hartman ~ Phone: 620-215-1286 ~ Email: [email protected] Secretary: Marsha Dulin ~ Phone: 785-448-4367 ~ Email: [email protected]
