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Happy Mother’s Day
May 11, 2014
Keep an eye out for just a few of our wonderful moms in this
issue of our church newsletter!
As we focus on the future of our congregation it is important to reflect on the resources that we have been blessed with to do the work of the church in this place and time. We are fortunate to have volunteers, generous givers and financial resources, people with compassionate hearts, and a building. As people of faith we are called to be stewards of all that we possess. We are not called to abuse, not called to hold too tightly, not called to idolize, but to be stewards of that which God provides. I am reminded of this as I read this weeks update from Week of Compassion. Blessings, Pastor Adam Rescue and relief efforts continue across the Midwest and South in the aftermath of several days of severe weather that has left a wake of death, damage and destruction. At least 29 people have been killed. Hundreds of homes and businesses have been destroyed and entire communities devastated. Week of Compassion is contacting local pastors and regional offices to learn the full extent of the impact on our congregations but is already
responding to three congregations that have been impacted. The sanctuary and fellowship hall of First Christian Church, Tupelo, Mississippi has been destroyed. First Christian Church, Baxter Springs, Kansas had several families with damage. First Christian Church, Washington, North Carolina not
only had families affected by tornadoes but lost its historic sanctuary to fire. Your prayers and your gifts to WoC are already undergirding these congregations and will certainly be needed as we continue to respond to these and to other congregations and communities that have
been impacted. Designated gifts can be made to WoC and should be earmarked for "Response Fund" or "U.S. Storms." We will also post information soon about relief supplies, volunteer efforts and other short and long-term recovery needs. Week of Compassion is grateful for the partnership and support of Disciples across North America that enables us Disciples to put our compassion in action. Thank you.
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Pastor’s Corner
The redoing of the Education Wing Hallway is now complete. Over the past year many workers were involved in the process. A big thank you to all of them. We have painted, fixed tile, replaced mopboard, put on new radiator covers, reworked a bathroom, and now because of a great effort by Cynthia Livingston the doors are painted. Please walk through the hallway and visit a Sunday School class. You'll see young and some not as young learning about God in a pleasing atmosphere thanks to your generous giving. Come give us a look! The Property Committee We really can’t thank you enough to the people who came out and supported the Silent Auction. These fund give us the opportunity to reach out to people in need. This Mother’s Day we would like to say thank you to all the Moms in our congregation with a special treat! Look for a fun surprise May 11th! Membership
May Sermons
May 4, 2014 Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 Title: Unrecognized Christ
May 11, 2014 Scripture: Psalm 23 Title: Core Value 1, Celebrating Tradition While Embracing the Future
May 18, 2014 Scripture: Romans 12:1-14 Title: Core Value 2, Welcoming Diverse Opinions
May 25, 2014 Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21 Title: Core Value 3, Caring for People Beyond the Walls of the Church
What’s Happening in F.C.C.
Chelsea (our nursery
attendant), Matt &
Addison Scoma
Mary Beth Latimer,
Samantha & Collin
Burch
Our Keep Funding the Churches donation schedule is coming up May 4th. We would like to say a big thank you to Alli Schnelle for the Easter Moment for Missions at Palm Sunday 10:30 service. Just a reminder, our next trip to Micah is in June, so please bring donations for this mission work. It is very much needed and appreciated. The donation jar for Hope Haven Cleaning Kits is out on the table in the back of the sanctuary each Sunday. Please help with any contribution you can. A little goes a long way. Also, Bright Futures is collecting Hygiene items, such as: shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, and toothbrushes. Thank you everyone for all that you
do!
Outreach
Alesa, Kaitlyn, &
Clayton Wood
Olivia, Zerek &
Alexander Sieczkowski
Alli, Gabe, Mia & Maise
Schnelle
Jamie, Nate Drake &
Taylor Mathews
Summer months are a time to enjoy the
warmth, take vacations, and spend time
with family. It preparation for busy sched-
ules we have decided to change our
Sunday service time for the months of
June, July & August to one service at
9:15 am. The time might be different but
the communion with God will be the
same.
There are some exciting changes also
happening with Sunday School classes.
We will be announcing more information
soon!
Worship
Christian Education
The Shepherds Staff Food Panty would like to
share 12 answers they received from a survey
they had taken: “What does the Food Pantry
mean to me and my family”? The responses
were enlightening to say the least. 167 of the
comments were very heartfelt, thanking the
Pantry and the people working it.
1. It’s very helpful. My family appreciates it so
much! It has made a big difference in our
health.
2. It means we don’t run out of food by the
middle of the week. I know just about eve-
ryone that helps out here. They are some
great people.
3. It means a lot because we can’t afford food
very often. It helps us eat and feed our chil-
dren.
4. With my only income source from Social
Security and the least amount possible, I
am also sending my son to college 4 days
a week. Gas is taking all my extra money,
besides bills and medications. No extra for
food. This is a blessing.
5. Extra food for my Mother and I. My Mother
has not had work for 4 months and this
means a lot to us. I am “9 yrs old”. Thank
you so much for your help! Signed
XOXOXO
This wouldn’t be possible without our
church family and the man who coordinates
it. Thank you to you all and Lyle Krohn.
Christian Education is seeking four to six volunteers to serve as Sunday School teachers to work on a rotation schedule either one Sunday per month or one month at a time (similar to deacon/serving schedules). Sunday school lessons will be provided. If interested, please contact Alli Schnelle at alli.schnelle@gmail.com or
816-758-6207.
Andrea, Kristina &
Andrew Smither
Sophia, Ryan, Kerry,
Shayne & Richard
Smither
Nancy (Acuff) Lawson
with baby Janet
Allbaugh
Janet Allbaugh &
Megan Davidson
Behind the Scenes Blessings
It’s almost summer, which means it’s almost church camp time! FCC has a long-standing tradition of
paying half of church camp fees for any young person who attends our church and wishes to go to church
camp. This tradition isn’t about financial assistance; the purpose is for the church family to join in
supporting the young person in attending camp. Our church currently has second and third generations
of families attending church camp. Church camp changes lives! Your generous gifts to our church’s
general operating fund help change lives through our commitment to support youth who attend camp.
Thanks to additional gifts from friends and family of Jarrett Hawley Jr., additional funds are available for
those who need additional assistance with the camp fees. Sign up now for best fee discounts. Contact
the church office for more information.
Thank you from OGMP
The following is excerpts from a thank-you letter received from Todd Adams, Associate General
Minister and Vice President of the Christian Church in the United States and Canada.
“Thank you for your support of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the US and Canada through
the Disciples Mission Fund, the four special day offerings, and the two special mission funds. I recently
came across a question posed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., ‘What have you done for someone else
today?’ The challenge, of course, is to live each day trying to meet the goal of doing something for
someone else
Your congregation’s gifts to DMF allow you to live knowing that you are doing something for someone
else every day. When a neighboring congregation receives support from the regional minister during
times of transition, you have helped to serve your neighbor. When a person is ordained into Christian
ministry, your congregation has assisted with their education. When a missionary in Laos feeds a hungry
child, you have done something for someone else. When AIDS/HIV medicine is distributed in South
Africa, you have served your sibling in Christ.
Your gifts to DMF touch and transform lives on 6 continents, 21 college and university campuses and in
32 regions around the US and Canada. For your support, we are grateful. It is a blessing to serve on
your behalf, being one of the many ways through which you are doing for others and living God’s love
out loud!”
Stewardship & Finance Beverly Tinsley
Total Year to Date Receipts 38,516.65 Total Year to Date Expenses 33,658.75 Totals include these special offerings KFC 52.00 Week of Compassion 3,245.10 General Outreach 2,707.16 Total balance to date in Capital Improvement Fund $7,109.53
8:00am Worship
Elder: Tony Livingston
Deacons: Heather Lewis
& Lisa Hillmer
10:30am Worship
Worship Leader: Jamie
Mathews
Greeters: Jerry & Kay
Fitzgerald
Sound System: Ryan
Davidson
Acolyte: Youth
Elders: Butch Beeman &
Jessica Gipson
Diaconate: +Iliene
Smither, Walter Hocker,
Karl Frees, Nancy
Harleman, & Ryan
Davidson
Communion Prep
+Iliene Smither
Communion Calling
4—Mabel Maxon
11—Don Smither
18—Joe Murphy
25—Tony Livingston
Children’s Moments
4—Sherry Krohn
11—Jamie Mathews
18—Tiffany Harmon
25—Georgia Cornell
Musicians
4 - Jo (both)
11 - Sherry (both),
Janet (choir)
18 - Jo (both & choir)
25 - Janet (both & choir)
May 4th - KFC Donations
May 6th - Ministry Chairs
Meeting 6:30 pm,
Ministry Groups Meeting
7:00 pm
May 7th - Choir Practice
7:00 pm
May 8th - Golden Leaves
Meeting at Branding Iron
May 11th - Mother’s Day
May 12th - Deborah
Group Meeting at 1:30
pm
May 13th - Rachel Group
Meeting 7:00 pm
May 14th - Choir Practice
7:00 pm
May 18th- Secret Prayer
Partner Luncheon 12:00
pm
May 20th - Kiwanis
Strawberry Days; Board
Meeting 7:00 pm
May 21st - Choir Practice
7:00 pm
May 25th - Elder’s
Meeting 8:45 am
May 28th - Choir Practice
7:00 pm
Calendar Serving Schedule
Andrea, Joe, Courtney,
Rebecca, & Ryan
Murphy
The next deadline for the newslet-
ter is May 25, 2014. Please send
your articles into
office@harrisonvillefcc.org or
andrea@harrisonvillefcc.org
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Debbie Tucker May 2 Anna Cole May 3 Cody Hawkins May 3 Bryar Gipson May 4 Shayne Smither May 4 Janet Allbaugh May 5 Bettie Tanquary May 6 Adam Krohn May 7 Mildred Shelton May 8 Dennis Limpus May 16 Cindy Wisdom May 16 Al Frock May 19 Bob Raynes May 19 Kris Cook May 21 Regina Hawley May 23 Jamie Jennings May 23 Melody Schaefer May 25 Evelyn Kircher May 26 Milly Long May 27 Sam Cooper May 30 Brenton Cook May 31 Walter & Margaret Goddard May 1 Allen & Sheryl Steele May 4 John & Marilyn Shephard May 10 Kevin & Particia Chaney May 16 Walter & Mary Hocker May 23 Ed & Judy Logwood May 24 Ed & Barbara Peeples May 28 Lyle & Sherry Krohn May 30 Jerry & Kay Fitzgerald May 31
Graduating Members
Congratulations!
High School Graduate
Luke Cooper May 16th
College Graduate
Sam Cooper May 17th
Sherry’s children:
Janelle & Adam Krohn
Tiffany children: Michael
& Jonathan Harmon
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
400 S. Independence Street
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Return Service Requested
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who visited and sent cards while I was ill. I appreciate all the prayers and love shown by my church family.
Maxine Farr
Thank You to the "Easter Bunnies" from First Christian Church Harrisonville, Mo for the OVER THE TOP Easter baskets for the mothers here at Hope Haven!!!!
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