September 7, N. Mill Street P.O. Box 584 Beloit, KS cc.org

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1 321 N. Mill Street P.O. Box 584 Beloit, KS cc.org September 7, 2014 We Celebrate in Worship Childcare is provided for children newborn through 5 years old during each worship service. Please ask any usher for assistance. The * indicates when we stand, but please be seated at any me if standing is uncomfortable. *Gathering Song I Love to Tell the Story (Hymn #444) *Call to Praise John 1:17 *Songs of Praise Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing (Hymn #21) Open My Eyes that I May See (Hymn #563) *Prayer of Invoca on At the 10:30 a.m. service, children in K 4th grade may be dismissed for 252 Kid s Church in the upstairs youth room. Parents please accompany your child on their first visit! Call to Prayer Isaiah 40:12 14 Prayer Requests & Tes monies Prayer Call to Remember Communion Prayer Communion Call to Give Offertory Prayer Offertory Bible Text 1 Timothy 1:12 17 (Page 960) Message Title Step 12: Communica on We are an ordinary group of loved and forgiven sinners set free to be children of God and followers of Jesus Christ, making disciples of lost sinners for Him, and growing disciples in joyfully obeying all of Jesus commands to express love for God and people. Invita on *Closing Song Find Us Faithful (Hymn #456) 2

2 Message Notes Step 12: Communica on 1 Timothy 1:12 17 STEP 1: Brokenness We admi ed we were powerless over sin that our lives had become unmanageable. STEP 2: Belief We came to believe that Jesus Christ could restore us to sanity. STEP 3: Faith We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Scriptures. STEP 4: Reflec on We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. STEP 5: Confession We admi ed to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. STEP 6: Surrender We were en rely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. STEP 7: Prayer We humbly asked God to remove our shortcomings. STEP 8: Repentance We made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. STEP 9: Reconcilia on We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. STEP 10: Perseverance We con nued to take personal inventory, and when we were wrong, promptly admi ed it. STEP 11: Growth We sought through prayer and medita on to improve our conscious contact and rela onship with Jesus Christ, praying only for knowledge of God s will for us and the power to carry that out. STEP 12: Communica on Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to other sinners, and to prac ce these principles in all our affairs. WHATEVER GOOD YOU SEE IN ME IS FROM JESUS I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength (1 Timothy 1:12) I SHARE THE GOSPEL BECAUSE IT IS MY GRATEFUL DUTY that he considered me trustworthy, appoin ng me to his service (1 Timothy 1:12) GOD S GRACE IS STILL CHANGING ME Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy to save sinners of whom I am the worst. (1 Timothy 1:13, 15) GOD IS PATIENTLY WAITING FOR YOU TO RESPOND I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense pa ence as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. (1 Timothy 1:16) 3 Welcome to Beloit First Chris an Church (BFCC) We are glad you re here and pray you will experience God s presence and love. We believe accep ng and living in a right, loving rela onship with God through Jesus Christ is the most important decision you will ever make. The Bible tells us: And this is what God has tes fied: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God s Son does not have life. (1 John 5:11 12) Jesus Christ preached the Gospel (good news) of his coming and called everyone to: Repent from our sin that is, reject and turn away from our old desires and ac ons of self righteousness and self indulgence that separate us from God and the life He has for us. To repent is to admit we need a Savior and to look to Him in trust. Believe that Jesus sacrificial death on the cross offers full forgiveness for our sins, and convincingly demonstrates God s deep, ongoing love for us. Follow Jesus, who rose from the dead and lives forever. Through the Holy Spirit, the life of Christ in us brings new life, a transforma on of our desires, and the power to live obediently to God s Word for all who put their faith and trust in him. BFCC staff: Cliff Heagy, Senior Pastor... cheagy@beloi cc.org Dave Mealiff, Associate Pastor of Caring Ministries... dmealiff@beloi cc.org Arick Johanson, Associate Pastor of Youth... ajohanson@beloi cc.org Elaine Botka, Office Secretary... ebotka@beloi cc.org Marilyn Kruse, Church Custodian Today s worship leaders: 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Praise Team Leader Kent Miller Kent Miller Organist Kay Heller Bobbi Link Accompanist Barb Grove Barb Grove Prayer Leader Dave Mealiff Dave Mealiff Elder Tim Mehl Tim Mehl Speaker Cliff Heagy Cliff Heagy Projec on Operator Doug Johnson Doug Johnson Sound Technician Rob Heller Rob Heller Deacons Rod Pearson Dave Hughes Brian Gates Joey Behrends Dan Streit Robie Smith Howard Wehrman 4

3 SEPTEMBER 7 The new, weekly Sunday morning group for 20/30 Somethings begins today in the Mill Street Mission House, across the street from the church (312 N. Mill Street). This group is for anyone age 19 to 40, single or married. Because it meets during the regular Sunday School me, there is childcare and Sunday School classes for all ages at the same me in the church building. Come and join us to be encouraged in your faith, and to connect and share life with other young adults. We will study a new, innova ve DVD series, For the Life of the World: Le ers to the Exiles. Invite your friends and spread the word! Ques ons? Call class facilitators Gary & Janet Allen ( ), David & Brenda Crawford ( ), or Kris & Melinda Kimple ( ). SEPTEMBER 7 There will be a new adult Sunday school class on The Case for Christ with Lee Strobel star ng today at 9:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center North classroom. This DVD series will examine Lee Strobel s personal inves ga on on the ques on, Is there evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God? Dave and Linda Mealiff will facilitate this discussion. Come benefit from Lee Strobel s research that guided him from atheism to faith in Christ. SEPTEMBER 7 A pot blessing meal to honor Carol Tolbert will be offered today immediately a er the 10:30 a.m. worship service in the Family Life Center Gym. This meal is open to everyone. Carol s last Sunday with us before returning to Indonesia will be September 14th. SEPTEMBER 13 Calling all men and boys! The Men s Sunday School group, the Deacons, and the Ministry of Facility Maintenance invite you to join them for a morning work session focused on trimming trees, shrubs, and taking care of other church property needs on Saturday morning, September 13th from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon. If you are able, please bring rakes, pruners, chainsaws, trimmers, shovels, etc. The morning will conclude with a hamburger feed in the picnic area west of the Church. 5 SEPTEMBER 14 A new adult home study will begin: How to Help a New Chris an Grow. If you ever wished you had more confidence and more training on how to help a new Chris an grow, then this study will help you achieve that goal! The study resources for this program include a li le booklet called Beginning with Christ that explains 5 key scriptures to memorize for 5 areas of assurance in the journey of faith. The assurances include assurance of salva on, answered prayer, victory, forgiveness, and guidance. Along with the booklet, we will study Lessons on Assurance for more background on each of the 5 assurance verses. All the study material will be provided free. We will meet from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., at Dave and Linda Mealiff s home, 410 N. Hersey here in Beloit, star ng on Sunday, September 14, 2014, at 5:00 pm. This group will meet every other Sunday: September 28, October 12, October 26 and November 9. If needed, free childcare will be provided at the First Chris an Church nursery. Please let the Mealiffs know of your interest, and if you will need child care. SEPTEMBER Meals on Wheels drivers needed! BFCC is scheduled to deliver Meals on Wheels the week of September If you are available even one day, this is a great way to serve Jesus by serving others: The King will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. (Ma hew 25:40) A sign up sheet is located at the Welcome Center, or you may contact Rob Heller with any ques ons. SEPTEMBER 24 CLASH (for students in grades 1 6) will begin on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. on September 24. Students meet every Wednesday for a me of praise and worship in the church sanctuary before breaking into different groups for learning and fellowship. 6

4 SEPTEMBER 28 Walk Run for Life will take place Sunday, September 28, beginning at 3:00 p.m. in Chautauqua Park. This will include a 5K run, 5K walk, 1 mile walk, kids relay races, obstacle course, pu pu golf, bounce houses, face pain ng, and lots more! Musical entertainment by Roger Cooper. Food and fun for the whole family! Free t shirt to those who pre register and pay $20 registra on fee, OR collect $20 or more in dona ons/pledges for Heart Choices! Registra on forms are available at the Welcome Center. OCTOBER 1 St. John s Social Jus ce Day. St. John s students will be available to any Beloit resident or business from 9 a.m. 2 p.m. for a variety of needs. Examples of requests could include washing windows, deep cleaning of house/garage, washing/ cleaning cars, and light yard work. Please call Sheri Eilert to make a request. There is no charge for these services. Also, St. John s Grade School will be picking up food for the Beloit Food Pantry on October 1. Simply leave the food you wish to donate on your front porch before 9 a.m. and the students will pick it up and deliver it to the food pantry before 3 p.m. that a ernoon. Parents of Jr./Sr. High students: FUSION ac vity calendars are available at the Welcome Center. These calendars highlight all of our youth events for the upcoming year. If you have any ques ons please contact Pastor Arick. Food Pantry needs this month are: Jello, dry cereal, canned fruit, and soup. These items may be dropped at the Food Pantry on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 11:00 a.m., or brought to the church and put in the collec on box marked for the food pantry, located in the north hallway of the Educa on wing. Communicate with your spiritual leaders Elders for 2014: Aaron Adams ( ), Gary Allen ( ), Bill Angell ( ), Todd Catlin ( ), Randy Dogge ( ), Carl Fugate ( ), Doug Johnson ( ), Kris Kimple ( ), Tim Mehl ( ), Jus n Rice ( ), Pastor Cliff Heagy ( ), Pastor Dave Mealiff ( ), Pastor Arick Johanson ( ). Elders generally meet on the 3rd Sunday evening of each month at 7:30 p.m. These are open mee ngs for anyone, where you can share your concerns and ques ons. Check the calendar of events to know of any changes in mee ng mes. Deacons for 2014: Sco Ahlvers ( ), Terry Bailey ( ), Joey Behrends ( ), Robert Cordel ( ), Richard English ( ), Derek Fobes ( ), Brian Gates ( ), Loren Heller ( ), Dave Hughes ( ), Brad Mason ( ), Max McGaughey ( ), Ken Moeller ( ), Rod Pearson ( ), Carl Prather ( ), Robie Smith ( ), Dan Streit ( ), Shane Thompson ( ), Howard Wehrman ( ), Max Wehrman ( ). Deacons generally meet on the 4th Sunday evening of each month at 7:00 p.m. These are open mee ngs for anyone, where you can share your concerns and ques ons. Check the calendar of events to know of any changes in mee ng mes. Trustees for 2014: Aaron Adams ( ), Dave Crawford ( ), Jim Gates ( ), Greg Harrison ( ), Lindy Lindblad ( ), Kent Miller ( ), Carl Prather ( ), John Yeary ( ). Trustees meet on an as needed basis. Call chairman Jim Gates and check the calendar of events to know when they will be mee ng. Ministry Chairpersons: Listed on page 9, ministry teams meet at a variety of different mes. Please check the calendar of events and call the ministry chairperson to verify their next mee ng. Elder Board Secretary: Vera Streit ( ) Treasurer: Robert Davis ( ) If you have any ques ons about your personal offerings to the church, including statements of giving for tax purposes, please contact Chris Miller at Olson Accoun ng,

5 Use your par cular gi s to serve the Lord We encourage you to contribute in Jesus Kingdom by using your gi s and talents to serve on any of our various ministry teams. Everyone is welcome to serve! Ministry of Evangelism (Karen Buser ) This ministry seeks to develop ideas for communica ng the Gospel to our community. Ministry of Worship (Doug Johnson ) This ministry develops the worship service each week through prayer, praise, communion, and God s Word. It oversees the praise teams, music, and technicians. Ministry of Hospitality (Pat Adams ) This ministry plans ways to show the love of Jesus Christ by mee ng par cular needs of those who come to worship. It oversees greeters and childcare. Ministry of Refreshment (contact any pastor ) This ministry looks to love people by offering food and drink in various situa ons. It oversees Meals on Wheels, Home meals for those recently hospitalized, Doughnut Sunday, and Sunday Morning Coffee/Tea Service for guests and visitors. Ministry of Adult Discipleship (Barb Grove ) This ministry aims to help adult believers grow in their faith. It oversees adult Sunday School classes, small groups, our Faith Partner program, and the church library. Ministry of Jr./Sr. High Discipleship (Renee Mason ) This ministry aims to help Jr./Sr. High students grow in their faith. It oversees the Fusion youth groups, fellowship events, retreats, and youth mission trips. Ministry of Children s Discipleship (contact any pastor ) This ministry aims to help elementary students grow in their faith. It oversees Sunday School, CLASH, Vaca on Bible School, and Children s Church. Ministry of Facility Maintenance (Todd Catlin ) This ministry maintains and encourages use of our facili es for all ministries. It oversees specific repairs, projects, and needs for the church buildings and grounds. Ministry of Financial Stewardship (Jim Gates ) This ministry seeks to handle the finances of the church with integrity. It oversees offering coun ng, financial record keeping, and yearly budget proposals. Ministry of Missions (Carl Fugate ) This ministry oversees our missionaries, and develops strategies to promote and increase mission awareness, giving, and par cipa on. Women s Ministries (Rhonda Koenig ) special ministries for women Men s Ministries (Kent Miller ) special ministries for men 9 Prayer requests from last Sunday Praise God for the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 1 st. Praise God for the Fusion kick off party on August 24 th. Praise God for the new 20s/30s Somethings Sunday school class star ng September 7, Praise God with Leta Dameron Seely for many rela ves who were able to gather at her home this weekend. Praise God with Mary Maxwell for many rela ves who were able to gather with her family for an Abram cousin s reunion this weekend. Praise God for birthdays for Kyle Kopsa, Ray Howland and Margaret Emmot. Pray with Howard Wehrman for his 3 year old grandson, Wil Holle, who got his hand in a farm auger and had to have surgery at the Hays hospital last week. Pray with Janice Stouffer for Jerry Kimbrough as he had complica ons following a medical procedure. Jerry is Paulina Bean s son in law. Pray for Lisa Novak s Uncle who is in the hospital with a serious medical concern. Pray for Tristan Thompson as he heals and recovers from a broken finger that will limit his ac vi es for several weeks. Pray for Lela File as she has struggled with a vision problem and other medical concerns Pray with Laura Heagy for her niece, Sophie, who is going on an overseas mission trip with Youth with a Mission. Pray with Kimmy for her uncle Rodney who had to go to the hospital August 31st. Pray for Dan Reling as he recovers at home. Pray for Be y McGaughey for healing and recovery. Pray for Bre Boller for health concerns. Pray for the persecuted church in Iraq and around the world. Pray for the family of Carl McElroy whose funeral was August 25th. Pray for the family of Julie Wallace who passed away last week. 10

6 Opportuni es to Encourage If you have any addi ons or correc ons to these lists, please contact Elaine in the church office at or cc.org Upcoming Birthdays: 9/2 Ma hew Cordel 9/3 Robert Cordel 9/4 Suzanne Wehrman 9/5 Joni Adams 9/8 Kylie Mihm 9/11 Bryce Mason 9/13 Brooklyn Riddle 9/13 William Riddle 9/16 Lorna Jones 9/18 Susan Grabon 9/20 Alisyn Bowers 9/20 Lindy Lindblad 9/20 Ingrid McMillan 9/22 Mary Henk 9/22 Ken Moeller 9/23 Hazel Peterson 9/23 Bev Williams 9/26 Bobbi Link 9/28 Angie Ahlvers 9/29 Mike Stewart Upcoming Anniversaries: 9/1 Tim & Connie Hager 9/2 Dan & Vera Streit 9/5 Dan & Jenni Reling 9/6 Blake & Linda Miller 9/18 George & Judy Stroup 9/22 John & Beaver Yeary 9/23 Travis & Elizabeth Krone 11 Hilltop Lodge Nursing Home Mildred Bohnert Be y Cole Margaret Emmot Don & Be y Melton Hazel Peterson Lois Simoneau Barbara Stewart Ruby Su on Mitchell County Hospital Residen al Care Center Margaret Hollingshead Home Shut ins Neva Howland Katherine Loo urrow The Latest Financial Report: July Giving: $ 28, July Expenses: $ 29, Year to Date Giving: $ 208, Year to Date Expenses: $ 223, Calendar Get connected! Call any small group leader for more informa on. September 7 (Sunday) 8:00 a.m. Worship Service (childcare available) 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Promo on Family Life Center Gym Small groups: Sunday School small groups for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship Service (childcare and children s church available) 12:00 p.m. Pot blessing meal to honor Carol Tolbert Family Life Center Gym September 9 (Tuesday) 9:00 a.m. (Will not meet this week) Small group: Gospel of Luke (over 50 Bible study) Church Library; Dave Mealiff ( ) 7:00 p.m. Small group: Celebrate Recovery (alcohol/drug recovery) 604 Wisconsin St., Cawker City; Dan Reling ( ) September 10 (Wednesday) 6:00 a.m. Small group: Hanging Out with Jesus Guaranty State Bank; Doug Johnson ( ) 6:00 p.m. Small group: Proverbs: Words to Live By Church Library; Keith Williams ( ) 6:45 p.m. Jr. and Sr. High Fusion Sanctuary; Arick Johanson ( ) 7:00 p.m. Small group: Celebrate Freedom (over coming over ea ng) 312 N. Mill Street; Dorothy Katsiyiannis ( ) or do ekats@yahoo.com September 11 (Thursday) 6:00 a.m. Small group: Read through the Bible in a Year Church Library; Jeane e Luke ( ) 7:00 p.m. Small group: Celebrate Recovery (alcohol/drug recovery) 312 N. Mill Street; Dan Reling ( ) September 13 (Saturday) 7:30 a.m. Noon Men and boys work day at BFCC September 14 (Sunday) 8:00 a.m. Worship Service (childcare available) 9:30 a.m. Small groups: Sunday School small groups for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship Service (childcare and children s church available) 7:30 p.m. Elder s Prayer and Study Mee ng 12