The Christian Visitor

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1 The Christian Visitor 200 South Walnut St. P.O. Box 126 Garnett, KS Church Telephone: Fax: Website: Isn t it true that we can become idol inspectors? As we begin examining the Ten Commandments, especially the one that tells us that we should not create any idols, we need to be careful that we are not looking at those around us, judging them for what we perceive to be idols in their lives. What may be an idol for you may not be for them. Think on the following taken from the Peacemaker by Ken Sande. Keep Your Eyes On Your Own Heart "Dear children, keep yourselves from idols." 1 John 5:21 An idol is any desire that has grown into a consuming demand that rules our hearts; it is something we think we must have to be happy, fulfilled, or secure. To put it another way, it is something we love, fear, or trust. This one's really all about you. Keep your eyes on your own paper. Do you remember hearing that in school, maybe right before or during a test? Sometimes it was a little hard, huh? But the teacher wanted you to do your own work and as we grow older, we see the benefit of that perspective. Or do we? Take a discussion of idols, for instance. We could think through that for a moment, but more than likely, the overriding urge would be to consider what someone else idolizes. Yes, well, we all know that Rebecca...or You know, I'm convinced that James... Keep your eyes on your own heart. What is it that is consuming you? What is the thing that you're convinced will make you happy? What is it you are looking for to bring you the security you crave? Look deep within yourself, spend some time on your knees, and ask Christ to reveal those people, places or things you love, fear, or trust more than Him. In much love, Pastor Darrel REMINDERS for Sunday, February 19 Communion Elder: Ron Jenkins Offertory Elder: Mike Zentner Deacon Usher for 8:00 & 10:30 am services: Craig Cole Usher for seating at 10:30 am services: LaVerne Cole Communion to Shut Ins: Roger Adams Visual: (8:00 am) Becky Allen (10:30 am) Jenny Ferguson Piano Player: 8:00 am & 10:30 am Nancy Horn 10:30 am Greeters: Butch & Sharon Rocker Song Leader at 10:30: John Alford February 14, 2012 Volume 66 Issue 7 Church Staff: Senior Pastor Darrel Herde pastor_darrel@fccgarnett.org Michal Herde Youth & Children: Chris Goetz chris@fccgarnett.org Sr. Adult Coordinator: Marilyn Artherton marilyn@fccgarnett.org Secretary: Marsha Dulin marsha@fccgarnett.org Elders: Roger Adams Gary Benjamin* James Dodd Ron Jenkins Kevin Lewis Burke Rogers Larry Varvel Mike Zentner

2 BUILDING AND GROUNDS MEETING A reminder There will be a Building and Grounds Committee meeting on Wednesday, February 15 at 6:45 p.m. in the Church Library. Any questions please contact Dan Dulin, Chairman at TIME FOR OUR SOLDIERS! Would you be able to join us as we pack soldier boxes on Monday, February 20th? We'll meet in the Fellowship Hall at 10:00 AM. Of course, we'll need something to put in the boxes, too! Homemade cookies are always a big hit. They do appreciate any type of snack item you'd like to bring. They also like anything they can use to help them pass time... puzzle books, playing cards, devotion books, paperback books, as well as baby wipes and air fresheners (the kind you hang in your car), health care items, etc. If you know any of the guys (or even if you don't personally know them), you could write them a note of encouragement that we could include in their box. Thank you for helping us keep contact with those serving us so far away from home. PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY SERVING IN AFGHANISTAN: LCPL Ethan Mitchell, honorary grandson of Twyla Duryea, Cole Schainost, son of Mike & Jeanie Schainost, PVT Tyler Alley, husband of Jordan Alley, son of Marty & Jody Alley and grandson in law of Gary & Rosemary Turner, Kyle R Griffeth, son of Beth Griffeth; LCPL Matthew Amos, grandson of Larry & Cheryl Varvel SERVING IN GERMANY: Codey Long, grandson of Gail & Beverly Long, AMN Tim Greening, grandson of Twyla Duryea, Jonathan Potter, son of Jon Potter and Jeani Hickerson and grandson of Nelda Potter; SERVING IN AFRICA: Shawn Parks, husband of Rochelle Parks CRISIS CARE TEAM UPDATE In order to expedite the training for the Crisis Care teams we have scheduled a meeting on Saturday, February 25 and another on Saturday, March 3 from 10:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Any questions contact Doug Meyer at Lunch will be provided. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER In 1927, a movement of Christian women from all over the world was organized to share concern and prayers for women living in oppressive situations. Each year a different country is "adopted" and serves as a focal point for a worship service written as a centralized theme for that year. This year the country selected is Malaysia, located in Southeast Asia, just north of the equator. Thailand lies to the north, and Singapore is to the south. The Methodist Church is hosting the worship service for Garnett and the Anderson County area on Friday, March 2nd. It begins at 12:10 and will conclude by 12:50. All churches are welcome to participate. If you would like to help or would like more information, call Marilyn ( ) or ( ). CHRONOLOGICAL BIBLES We have more Chronological Bibles. If you are interested in one, please stop by and pick one up in the church office later or on Sunday before or after the services. MAKE CORRECTIONS AND CHANGES IN THE DIRECTORY Long, Carol Jane: Change Phone number to

3 February 12, 2012 SUNDAY INFORMATION General Fund Worship Service Attendance Sunday School Attendance $4, :00 a.m. 57 Opportunity Class: 13 SOS Class: 27 10:30 a.m. 162 Great Expectations: 20 Pastor s Class: 16 Total 219 Nursery: 4 Beginners: 4 Primary: 8 Juniors: 8 Sunday School Attendance Total: 113 Jr High: 7 Sr High: 6 Guests on Sunday at FCC were: Cheyenne Clay guest of Allyssa Adams; Sonya Martin and Josh & Eli of Garnett, guests of Jason & Erin Miller; The Novinger family of Burlington, KS, Heather & Kaden Conway of Ottawa, KS, Curtis & Donna Van Arsdale of Madison, KS all guests of Gary & Deann Parks & Julie Stites-LoGuidice of Tempe, AZ guest of Billie Burcham & Ruth Gorrell. WELCOME! OPPORTUNITY Class: Marilyn Artherton opened the class with prayer. They had 9 daily readers and 7 with bibles. Ruth Gorrell presented the Lesson: Blessed with Abraham, Galatians 3. Prayers for Pete & Betty Sumner, Jim & Helen Bailey, June Mowat, Don Wichman, Lloyd Sumner, Greg Carter (son in law of Vi Davin); Glenda Burcham (sister in law of Ruth Gorrell) & the family of Claron Cole were requested. Julie, sister of Ruth Gorrell, was a guest of the class on Sunday. Ruth closed with prayer. SOS Class: They opened the class with prayer. They had 17 daily readers and 24 with bibles. Burke Rogers presented Lesson 6: Faith That Passes the Test, James 2:21-26 and started Lesson 7: Taming the Tongue, James 3:1-12. They had a special guest, Max with grandma Betty Jasper. Prayers for Shirley Smith and the family of Claron Cole were requested. The class closed with the Lord s Prayer. NEEDED: A teacher for the class to rotate with Burke and Gary. Great Expectations Class: We are ready for Lesson 5: Miriam, a leader who overestimated herself. "Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her, with tambourines and dancing. Miriam sang to them: Sing to the Lord, for he is highly exalted. The horse and its rider he has hurled into the sea (Exodus 15:20-21). Sound interesting? Come and join us this Sunday. If you are looking for a Sunday School Class, we would love for you to come and sit in with us our class is located on the east end of the Fellowship Hall. Prayers for our Church Family Jim & Helen Bailey, Jean Brown, the family of Claron Cole, Lois Gebert, Loretta Lankard, Franque Meliza, Karen Miller, June Mowat, Doris Null, Charlene Rogers, Deb Worthington & Gladys Young. Prayers for our extended Family & Friends Harold Demoret (brother of Shirley Modlin); the family of Barbara Greene, Winnie Horn (sister in law of Sylva Apperson); Shayne Iden & family (requested by Marcie Jasper); Don Jenkins (uncle of Ron Jenkins); Nicolas Lee (grandson of Kathy King); Jeanne Logan (mother of Steve Spring); Robert Logan, Kristy Mader (sister of Kathy King); Nancy & Diane McIntosh (daughters of Wilma McIntosh); Judy Tinsley Otis (requested by Rosemary Turner); Ruth Pike (aunt of Darwin Hamilton); Maxwell Ratliff (grandson of Bill and Barbara Ratliff); Pat Rues (husband of Connie Rues); Shirley Smith, (by Sylva Apperson); Lloyd Sumner (son of Pete and Betty Sumner); Don Thomas (son of Marge Thomas); Tatum Cade Tipton (great grandson of Wilma McIntosh); Dean Walters (brother of Dawn Adams); Angela Wright (daughter of Joyce Benton); Denise (requested by Dennis Eilenstine) and our troops and families. Prayers for our loved ones in Nursing Homes: Golden Heights: Pat Draves, Olive Kline, Tena Johnson, Jeanne Higginbottom & Max Ratliff Long Term Care: Charlie Hiestand & Roannah McDonald Guest Homes Estates: Seatta Van Donge & Lorraine Hulett, Shelda Sapp

4 First Christian Church Office Hours: 8:00 am 3:00 pm Monday Friday Staff Meeting Wednesday 9:00 am 10:00 am PHONE: (785) FAX: (785) WEBSITE: First Christian Church Worship Schedule 8:00 am Early Worship 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am - Late Worship & Children s Church in Annex 5:00 pm 7:00 pm Jr/Sr High Legacy in the Fellowship Hall This Week at FCC Wednesday, February 15 9:00 am Staff Meeting 10:30 am Funeral of Claron Cole 6:45 pm Building & Grounds meeting in Library 7:00 pm Choir Practice in Sanctuary 8:00 pm Crisis Care Team Meeting at Annex Thursday, February 16 6:30 pm Chime Practice in Fellowship Hall Saturday, February 18 7:00 am Men s Breakfast & Devotion Time Sunday, February 19 Following the 10:30 am Worship Services Education and Long Range Committee Meeting 5:00 pm Jr / Sr High Legacy 6:00 pm Small Groups at Dave & Kathy Schuster s home Monday, February 20 10:00 am Packing of Soldier Boxes 6:30 pm Small Groups at Darrel & Michal Herde s home Tuesday, February 21 10:00 am Christian Crafters 6:00 pm Evening Prayer Group Wednesday, February 22 9:00 am Staff Meeting 7:00 pm Choir Practice 8:00 pm Crisis Care Team Meeting at Annex

5 Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 KJV To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance CONGRATULATIONS ON TINY BLESSINGS Tatum Cade Tipton was born Wednesday, February 8, 2012 to parents, Josh & Jennifer Tipton of Osawatomie, KS. The grandmother is Nancy McIntosh of Ottawa, KS and the great grandmother is Wilma McIntosh of Garnett, KS. Tatum is having some health issues so please say a special prayer for him and his parents. WE EXTEND OUR SYMPATHY Please keep the family of Claron Cole, age 98, of Garnett, KS, who passed away on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 at Golden Heights Living Center in your prayers in the coming weeks as they mourn the loss of their loved one. Claron was the oldest living member of the First Christian Church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 10:30 a.m. at First Christian Church, Garnett. WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE FCC FAMILY THE ANGELS ARE REJOICING IN HEAVEN Sunday, February 12, 2012 after the 10:30 worship services Garrison Parks son of Gary & Deann Parks & Bradie Novinger of Lawrence, KS, cousin of Garrison, Chrisandrea Barnett and son Michael & daughter Trinity all made the decision to become Christians and were baptized into Christ! Please continue to pray for them as they grow in Christ. Garrison s address is NW 2300 Road, Richmond, KS Chrisandrea Barnett and Michael & Trinity s address is 624 East 1 st St. Garnett, KS Congratulations from FCC on your baptism, God Bless. For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body For the body is not one member, but many. 1 Corinthians 12:13-14 GREAT EXPECTATIONS DINNER AND MOVIE NIGHT AS YOU CAN SEE WAS A SUCCESS! The spaghetti was hot, the dessert was yummy, the fellowship was great and the movie was Courageous! as well as relaxing.

6 FCC TREASURER S REPORT Each month I prepare a financial report which is presented to the Finance Committee, then to the FCC General Board. It shows receipts, expenditures, and account balances (a copy of this report is posted on the bulletin board in the church secretary s office). Some may wonder how our church is doing financially, and I am pleased to say better. Year 2010 was an economic down year in our community as well as in our church, and we had to dip into some reserve funds Praise the Lord we were blessed to have some rainy day funds available. During 2011 there was a steady improvement in General Fund receipts from $3513 average per Sunday in the 1 st Quarter, to $4019 average per Sunday in the 4 th Quarter. We really need about $4200 per Sunday to pay the bills (our operating expenses). Your tithes and offerings make a difference in our church, help us grow, and help you grow and receive a blessing as well. These numbers do not include Mission and Benevolent giving. Many designate on their gifts certain missions they want to support, and I send out Mission checks at the end of each month. Last year we averaged $2276 per month in Mission Fund expenditures. It is indeed joyful to see the love and generosity expressed in our congregation. May the Lord continue to bless FCC. Burke Rogers, Treasurer YOUTH CORNER LEGACY YOUTH GROUP 5:00 PM 7:00 PM IN THE SOCIAL HALL February 14 Valentine s Day, aka: the LOVE holiday, or, for the unfortunate men, Honey why won t you talk to me, or for some of us forgetful Oh no, was that today? I have thought in the past why must I be forced to celebrate things like love on certain days. Aren t we supposed to be celebrating LOVE every day? A wiser man than myself helped me understand that every holiday, even ones we don t like, are another opportunity to allow Jesus Love to be seen! This was around the time I learned a valuable lesson of not combining my wife s birthday (2/15) with Valentine s Day! Come on, you would have tried too. Jesus, doing what he did for me and the effort which led to the cross, should inspire me to step up every opportunity I am given to show His love to all who will listen! John 13:34-35 A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. (NIV) Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. (NIV) So even if we are not big fans of a certain holiday, we should use it to show love in some way because it is an opportunity to be an example of Christ Love to our spouse, our family, or to the whole world! Perhaps you will consider allowing Jesus to inspire your Valentines plans and attitudes for this year and next! In Christ s Love, Chris