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When Life Feels Like It’s On a Roll… Sometimes you may feel like life is a big gamble. Like the outcome of your life is resting on how the dice roll for you. If they roll right, you get “lucky.” If they roll badly, your life goes down the tubes. There are times when the stars seem to align just right and you find yourself basking in a bundle of blessings. Then there are times when everything seems out of sync and you find yourself drudging through a junkyard of disaster. Some would call this a coincidence. Others would call if pure luck. But another group would say that someone is working behind the scenes working out your destiny. And they’d be right! But it is more than just someone. Esther would understand. She is minding her own business as her people are captive in Persia. Meanwhile Haman—who has been given great authority by the King of Persia—is developing a hatred for Jews. In particular, he hates Mordecai. It seems Mordecai will not bow down to Haman whenever he parades through the streets of Susa. Haman decides to teach Mordecai a lesson. He gets King Xerxes to sign a decree that on a certain day all the Jews can be killed. And anyone killing a Hebrew would be allowed to keep the personal possessions of the deceased Hebrew. To determine the exact day when the Hebrews will be exterminated, Haman rolls the dice. Adar the 13th becomes the target date. In the meantime, the king is having some issues with the queen. She refuses the king’s summons so she is released of her queenly duties. Then, because he needs a new queen, he holds the first “Bachelor” contest to find a new wife. The short story is that Esther gets the rose and becomes his queen. Yet Xerxes did not know Esther was a Hebrew. Nor that Esther was kin to Mordecai. The king adds another edict that will allow the Hebrews to defend themselves, which turned out good for the Hebrews and bad for any Persian that attacked a Hebrew on Adar the 13th. And Haman? Well, in a strange twist of events he wound up impaled on a pole he himself had erected for Mordecai. Not sure he got “the point” of the story, but I hope you do. Oddly enough throughout the book of Esther you will never find the name of God mentioned. Not once. There are days you may think he is not around either. But the story of Esther reminds us that he is, sometimes behind the scenes, working things out for “good for those who love him” (Romans 8:28). And when you don’t feel he is around, that’s more your problem than his. He has put you right where you are, right now, so you can make a difference. You can say the words someone needs to hear. You can be the example someone needs to see. You can help someone find freedom from sin. So let others roll the dice and you let God take care of the rest.
Sunday, March 5, 2017 ~ Chapter 21: Rebuilding the Walls The Jews have rebuilt the temple and survived a plot to exterminate them. But all is definitely not well. Jerusalem is a mess. People are doing whatever they want, and the city wall lies in ruins, leaving Jerusalem defenseless. There are plenty of people who would love nothing more than to see Jerusalem fall on its face, but that’s not going to happen – not if Ezra and Nehemiah have anything to say about it … (taken from “The Story” Teen Edition)
Christian Visitor Weekly Newsletter Volume 70 ~ Issue 9 February 28, 2017
Office Hours: Monday ~ Thursday ~ Closed Friday 8:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m. / 12:30 p.m. ~ 4:30 p.m.
Office Phone: 785-448-3452 Website: ww.fccgarnett.org
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT OPPORTUNITY CLASS: There were 4 present today, 1 with Bibles and 3 daily readers. Mary Hamilton opened the class with prayer followed by prayer requests for: All those fighting cancer, Juanita Kellerman, Pete Sumner and Betty Penn. Mary Hamilton presented the lesson on “Christ Creates Holy Living” from Galatians 5:18-6:10. The class closed with prayer. SOS Class: There were 18 present this morning. The class had 11 daily readers of the Word and 13 with their Bible. Prayers were requested for Landon Kellerman, son of Juanita Kellerman. Continued prayers for Jeanette Bilderback, Juanita Kellerman, Loydene West, Nelda Potter, Doug Meyer, Mike Zentner and Leroy Hamilton. Burke Rogers opened the class with prayer and then presented the lesson on Chapter 20: “The Queen of Beauty and Courage.” The class closed with prayer. Reminder: Betty Penn is in Room 106 at ACH and welcomes visitors.
“WE WILL WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN DOORS, OPEN HEARTS AND OPEN ARMS” Guests Sunday, February 26, 2017
Justin Thompson, Frankie Swango guest of Nathan & Nicole Wiehl, Ben & Brenna Gruver, Edward, Audrey, Bailey, Lily and Allie; Len Paulsen, Jim Hart, Chris Kniebler all guests of the Mundy family; Taryn Cadwallader granddaughter of Charlie & Becky Allen and Christen Workinger daughter of Lisa Modlin
SUNDAY SCHOOL / WORSHIP SERVICES ATTENDANCE / FINANCIAL UPDATE February 26 Worship Services: 8:00 a.m. ~ 40 10:30 a.m. ~ 162 Sunday School ~ 75 General Fund ~ $2959 To Date ~ $14562 New Building Fund ~ $427 To Date ~ $2977
FCC “Family Life Center” Growth Chart New Building Addition ~ $977,269 Paid to Contractor ~ $516,392 Yet to be paid on Contract ~ $460,877 Current Cash in NBF ~ $276,449 Pledges yet to be received ~ $43,822 Prospective shortfall $140,606 (This does not include needed landscaping or expense to remodel existing Fellowship Hall)
From the rising of the sun to the place where it
sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised.
Psalm 113: 3 NIV
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 ESV
Brett’s Bottom Line… Hey everybody! Just a couple of announcements to throw your way!
1. Young Christians Weekend is approaching quickly! The dates are Friday, March 31 thru Sunday, April 2nd. The Parental sheet and the 20$ deposit is due March 5th 2. The Pajama / Movie party for the ROOTS aged students is March 22nd (Wednesday of Spring Break). 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Hope to see all of your kiddos there!! Thank you everybody for doing everything that you do for our youth programs! Please continue to pray for
the continuing growth and depth of our youth of this town!!! Brett
A Refreshing Invitation: I just wanted to send an invitation to your church to a special Women’s Retreat, on March 25th! Several churches in Garnett are getting together to present this wonderful Lavender Springs Spa Retreat for women of all ages to slow down and enjoy time with other women and with God. It’s an in-depth Bible study of the book of Psalms, an unforgettable worship experience, and an opportunity to rest in God’s faithfulness during the ups and downs of life. Sandy Sample, First United Methodist Church
Saturday, March 25, 2017 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Asbury Hall at First United Methodist Church
Preregister now for only $15(before March 19th) - Register on the day of event for $20 Includes: Lavender Springs Spa Guide, Encouragement Pendant,
Mini Spa Bag with Devotions and a Refreshing lunch
Please register by bringing your registration form and your $15 fee to the church office or mail to Mary Hamilton, 25386 NW Montana Rd – Garnett, KS 66032 by Sunday, March 19. This will be a special time of sharing for women of all faiths in our community. Please plan to attend and bring a friend!
Patience… This calls for patient endurance on the part of the people of God who keep his
commands and remain faithful to Jesus. Revelation 14:12 (NIV)
Self-Control… Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.
Proverbs 25:28 (NIV)
Kindness … But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23a (NIV)
Called & United Practice Schedule Friday, March 3 – 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday, March 4 – 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday, March 11 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 12 – 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Reminders for Serving in March, 2017 Worship Services March Deacons: Greg Gwin, Jonathan Born, Dane Byerley, Jason Miller, Nathan Wiehl
March Communion Preparation: Wayne & Vicki Hulett
Communion Elder Offertory Elder Deacon Usher March 5 Roger Adams Jason Sjorlund Lynn Wilson March 12 Gene Watson Steve Spring Mike Zentner March 19 Jason Sjorlund Kevin Lewis Ron Anderegg March 26 Steve Spring Larry Varvel Jeff Finn Communion to Shut Ins:
Elder Deacon March 5 Steve Spring Gaylon Corley March 12 Jason Sjorlund Craig Cole March 19 Les Thomas Cody Clark March 26 Gene Watson James Dodd
8:00 am Audio / Visual 10:30 am Audio / Visual March 5 Jenna Wight / Cheryl Varvel Jonathan Born / Justin Thompson March 12 Jay Velvick / Barbi Velvick Nate Wiehl / Dane Byerley March 19 Diana Knox / Cheryl Varvel Virgil Wight / Jason Sheahan March 26 Dylan Cole / Sophia Cole Virgil Wight / Morgan Menefee
8:00 am Pianist / Song Leader 10:30 am Pianist / Song Leader March 5 Doris Wilson Morgan Menefee / Worship Team March 12 Carmen Powls / Bethany Powls Carmen Powls / Worship Team March 19 Doris Wilson Carmen Powls / Worship Team March 26 Carmen Powls / Bethany Powls Carmen Powls / Worship Team 10:30 a.m. Greeters: West Door Greeters: East Entry March 5 Orville & LaVerne Cole Lynn & Jenny Wilson, family March 12 James & Becky Dodd Greg & Stacy Gwin, family March 19 Amanda Poeverlein, family Karl & Morgan Hurt, family March 26 Juanita Kellerman Chet & Catie Friend, family & Gina McLeod
“His master replied, 'Well done,
good and faithful servant! You have
been faithful with a few things; I
will put you in charge of many
things. Come and share your
master's happiness!' Matthew. 25:23 NIV
Goodness… Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in
the house of the LORD forever. Psalm 23:6 (NIV)
Gentleness … pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
1 Timothy 6:11b (NIV)
Prayer Concerns for Our Church Families *Long Term: *Lois Gebert *Clarence Hermann *Jim Jordan *Wilma McIntosh *Nelda Potter *C B Harris *Cheryl Harris *Steve Watkins *Linda Miller *Linda Benjamin *Betty Penn
Extended Family & Friends *Long Term: *New Building Construction *All her family (request by Wilma McIntosh) *Parker Monhollon (requested by Sandra Hamilton) *Steve Richardson (son of Reed & Carol) *Luke Rockers (son of Jody Cole) * Clarann Kempnich (request by Mary Hamilton) *Ray & Nancy Foltz (request by Nancy Horn) * Bill & Lola Thornton *the leaders of our country *our veterans and troops God Bless America!
Our Loved Ones in Care Centers Dear Lord, send your blessings on those living in long-term
healthcare facilities and nursing homes. Amen
Guest Home Estate - 806 West 4th Ave Vernon & Goldie Hunt, Ruth Gorrell, Robert Young
Parkview Heights - 101 North Pine Jean Brown, Olive Kline, Max Ratliff, Marcene Jasper, Jerry Gettler, Sr
Residential Living Center - PO Box 407 Bill Young, Vera Wills (aunt of Phyllis Adams) Ralph Hamilton (father of Leroy) Comfort Care Home - 27 E Rockwood Dr - Ottawa, KS 66067 Birdie Zentner
Our Military, Veterans & Troops Dear Lord, We give thanks to you for our brave men and
Women in uniform and we pray for your love to lead them and
your wisdom to guide them each and every day. Amen
South Korea: Matthew Schryer - Grandson of Frieda Hurt & nephew of Marcia Spring Air Force: Tim Greening, grandson of Twyla Duryea
Prayer Concerns for our church families and friends "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever." Psalm 136:1
February 26 ~ Week 1 Terry Martin – (Son in law of Gladys Young); Trenity Marschel (Mark & Sondra Grieshaber); Jim Blevins & Rose Dennison (Rosemary Turner); Becky Roush (sister of Carolyn Schuster) PRAISE: Thanks & Praise to God for always being here. Sara Blow
February 19 ~ Week 2 Janet Stroberg (sister in law of Karen Miller)
February 12 ~ Week 3 Kathy Lindsay Nelson (cousin of Rosemary Turner); John Hermreck & Becky Roush (Carol Hermreck); Nancy Lake, a friend Mike and Greg Kroft (Gayla Corley) If you wish continued prayers, please note: After 3 weeks your prayer request will be removed unless you write it on the Sunday flap or send an email to Marsha Dulin at [email protected]. Thank you!
Love… 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)
Peace… the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’ Numbers 6:26 (NIV)
Faithfulness… great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:23b (NIV)
Joy… My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
Psalm 28:7 (NIV)
Wednesday, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
ROOTS ~ 5:30 p.m. Meal ~ 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Lesson time
Take Note: ROOTS Annual Spring Break Movie & Pajama
Party Night - March 22 from 5:30 p.m. ~ 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Christian Crafters: 10:00 a.m. ~ Annex
Ladies Bible Study ~ 7:00 p.m. ~ Annex
Saturday, March 4, 11, 18, 25
Men’s Breakfast & Devotions ~ 7:00 a.m. ~ Fellowship Hall
Sunday, March 5, 12, 19, 26
Legacy ~ Fellowship Hall ~ 5:00 p.m. ~ 7:00 p.m.
Monday, March 6, 13, 20, 27
Christian Woodworkers ~ 8:30 a.m. ~ At Darwin Hamilton’s
Tuesday, March 7, 14, 21, 28
Prayer Group ~ 6:30 p.m. ~ Annex
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Sunday, March 5
Finance Committee Meet following 10:30 a.m. Worship Services
Elders – 4:30 p.m. (Note: Elders time change) / Board – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 12 Pastoring Committee Meet following 10:30 a.m. Worship Services
Contemporary Christian Music Concert 6:00 p.m. – Fellowship &
Social ~ 6:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Concert by Called & United
Thursday, March 16
Care Team ~ 7:00 p.m. ~ Fellowship Hall
Sunday, March 19 Education Committee Meet following 10:30 a.m. Worship Services
Thursday, March 23
Food Distribution ~ 4:00 p.m. ~ Quonset Hut North Lake
Sunday, March 26 Worship Committee Meet following 10:30 a.m. Worship Services
Friday, March 31 – Sunday, April 2
Young Christians Weekend at Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO. Those attending need to turn in the signed parental permission sheet and a $20-dollar deposit by March 1st.
HAITI SUPPLY LIST OTC MEDS: Generic brands are
acceptable in all of the following: Vitamins, Liquid vitamins for
babies, Chewable children's vitamins, (NO Gummy Vitamins,
please), Prenatal vitamins, Allergy Medications, Cetirizine (like
Zyrtec), Loratadine (like Claritin), Diphenhydramine (like
Benadryl), Liquid allergy meds for children & infants,
(w/Cetirizine, Loratadine, Diphenhydramine), Ointments, Triple
Antibiotic Ointment, Antifungal Cream, Hydrocortisone Cream,
Pain & Fever Medications, Ibuprofen Liquid – Infant, Ibuprofen
Liquid – Children, Ibuprofen Children's Chewable,
Acetaminophen Liquid – Infants, Acetaminophen Liquid –
Children, Acetaminophen Children's Chewable, Antacid
Medications, Antacid Tablets (like Tums)
Famotidine Tablets (like Pepcid), Omeprazole (like Prilosec),
Ranitidine (like Zantac), Eye Drops
Antihistamine Eye Drops, Lubricant Eye Drops (Artificial tears)
HAITI SUPPLY LIST NON MEDICAL: Toys, School Supplies &
Misc., No cloth toys please, Small bouncy balls (approx. 2 in),
Small, lightweight toys, (like you might find in Sonic/Happy
meals), Plastic matchbox sized cars, Stickers, Colorful hair
ribbons, clips & bows, Pencils, Sharpeners & Erasers (see
illustration), Crayons, (Boxes of 8 only. Crayola holds up best in
the heat), Cotton work gloves, Inexpensive reading glasses,
Seed Packets, Beets, Cantaloupe, Carrots, Cucumbers,
Eggplant, Lettuce, Leeks, Okra, Onions, Peppers-bell, hot,
banana Squash-butternut, crookneck, zucchini, Tomato,
Watermelon. Thank you for being a part of our ministry to the
people in Haiti
Mission Haiti is having a
“Whole Hog Raffle.”
This does include the processing
fee. The drawing will take place
on Sunday, March 5. All the
proceeds will benefit the “First
Christian Church Mission Haiti
Medical Mission.” Suggested
Donation for the tickets: $1 per
ticket / $5 for 6 tickets. You may
purchase the tickets thru the
Mission Team: Nathan Wiehl,
Doug & Connie Meyer, Denise
Scheibmeir, Gayla Corley and
Karen Katzer. Thank you for your
support, prayers for a safe journey
to and from Haiti!
The Mission Team
Contemporary Christian Music Concert featuring
“Called & United.” Open to the Public
Fellowship, Music & Refreshment
First Christian Church (new Addition South Entrance) 200 South Walnut, Garnett, KS 66032
Sunday, March 12, 2017 6:00 p.m. (Fellowship & Social) 6:30 – 8:00 pm (Music)
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH ELDERS Roger Adams: 448-8172 *Kevin Lewis: 204-2257 Doug Meyer: 913-909-7680 Jason Sjorlund: 448-7660 Steve Spring: 448-2491 Larry Varvel: 448-5794
Gene Watson: 408-205-3635
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DEACONS Ron Anderegg: 448-6366 Jonathan Born: 620-340-7784 Dane Byerley: 785-304-2831 *Cody Clark: 448-8093 Craig Cole: 448-4504 Gaylon Corley: 448-8373 James Dodd: 785-418-5479 Jeff Finn: 620-431-8486 Greg Gwin: 229-5105 Leroy Hamilton: 204-2162 Aaron Hedrick 304-1236 Jason Miller: 448-7110 Earl Peine: 448-6186 Nathan Wiehl: 204-2178 Lynn Wilson 448-3451
Mike Zentner: 204-1105
PASTORS AND SECRETARY Chris Goetz Senior Pastor Phone: 503-474-7965 Email: [email protected] Brett Hartman Children & Youth Phone: 620-215-1524 Email: [email protected] Marsha Dulin Secretary Phone: 785-448-4367 Email: [email protected]
