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Lighthouse Presbyterian Church To grow in Christ, becoming like Him. March 1, 2018 Volume 12, Issue 05 Lighthouse Presbyterian Church PO Box 404 1402 E. 303rd Street Paola, KS 66071 913.294.

to repair broken wells and share the love of Jesus Christ.

Please plan to join us on Sunday evening, March 4th from 6:00-7:00pm as we celebrate the Lord s work through our church. After we finish sharing about the trips, we will have some desserts.

information. Jean Desrosiers and his mother, Marie, will join us for this report.

On Saturday evening, April 14th, Lighthouse Church will become a beacon of hope for these families in our church and community.

We will team up a volunteer with each Buddy, feed all of them pizza for dinner (yes, siblings too), have a brief devotion/ prayer, and then encourage them to explore several types of rooms

1 Lighthouse Presbyterian Church To grow in Christ, becoming like Him. March 1, 2018 Volume 12, Issue 05 Lighthouse Presbyterian Church PO Box E. 303rd Street Paola, KS Worship: Sunday 10:00am Introduces Men s Haiti Trip #9 Sunday, March 4th 6:00pm You are invited to hear men from Haiti Trip #9 give their accounts of our ongoing work in that country to repair broken wells and share the love of Jesus Christ. God has now used our men, along with the Adopt-a-Well program, to restore over 200 wells to deliver life-saving water to thousands of desperate people. Please plan to join us on Sunday evening, March 4th from 6:00-7:00pm as we celebrate the Lord s work through our church. After we finish sharing about the trips, we will have some desserts. For all who are interested in going to Haiti this year for a men s trip, mixed trip or youth trip, please plan to stay for an extra 15 minutes after the Haiti Trip #9 Report for helpful information. Jean Desrosiers and his mother, Marie, will join us for this report. Anchor Watch at Lighthouse Saturday, April 14 th 5:00 8:00pm Anchor Watch is the official name we have given to our new Respite Care for families who have a loved one with special needs. On Saturday evening, April 14th, Lighthouse Church will become a beacon of hope for these families in our church and community. The parents and/or caregivers of loved ones with special needs (Buddies) will have an opportunity to bring both their loved one and his/her siblings to our church from 5:00 8:00pm. We will team up a volunteer with each Buddy, feed all of them pizza for dinner (yes, siblings too), have a brief devotion/ prayer, and then encourage them to explore several types of rooms in the building (including a Quiet Room for people who are sensitive to sight and sound). There is no cost for this evening; nursery will be provided for children up to three years old, ages four and up will join in the activities. Since this is the first time we have done Anchor Watch, we will be limited to the first 20 Buddies who sign up. You may sign up your Buddy (and siblings) at the Welcome Table on Sunday mornings. Lighthouse encompass Ministry Team: Tammy Cole, Chair Pastor Brad Buescher, Resource encompass@paolalighthouse.com

THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 2 The Current River is well-stocked for trout fishing and is the main attraction for most campers here.

com or at 620-481-7264 Other Helpful Information: Every family, bring your own food, drinks, tent, sleeping bag, lawn chair, supplies, etc.

The campsite deposit is refundable up to 14 days before the float trip minus a $13 cancelation fee. Montauk is one of the best state parks and fills up fast!

2 THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 2 The Current River is well-stocked for trout fishing and is the main attraction for most campers here. It is one of the clearest and coolest rivers in Missouri, as it is spring-fed and is great for floating. Sign up by filling out a form, located on the Welcome Table and turning in a deposit (as listed on form) by April 8th. Please sign up as soon as possible so that we may reserve all sites needed. For more information you may contact Eli Wedde at eliasray31@gmail.com or at Other Helpful Information: Every family, bring your own food, drinks, tent, sleeping bag, lawn chair, supplies, etc. There is a restroom, shower house, grill, picnic tables and playground. Bring Bikes! They are great for riding around. The campsite deposit is refundable up to 14 days before the float trip minus a $13 cancelation fee. Montauk is one of the best state parks and fills up fast! Final payment for canoe/kayak/raft will be due June 5 Campsite/Cabin information mostateparks.com/park/montauk-state-park Canoe Rental Information ***Cabins are also available with varying amenities including bathrooms, kitchens, and bedrooms ranging from $80-$180/night at Montauk State Park. Reeds Cabins is another option once Montauk s own cabins are filled. Cabins are ready to be reserved a year in advance, and they disappear FAST! If you would like to stay in a cabin, please make your own reservation for these dates ASAP! Please still fill out a registration paper for your canoe/kayak/raft requests.*** Tournament for Doubles and Singles Saturday, April 14th Beginning at 8:00am Lighthouse Church Harbor Gym Pickleball Tournament $30 per team or $15 for an individual dinner included with registration 2 Divisions Competitive and Casual Format TBD Sign up with a partner or as a free agent Prizes for 1 st and 2 nd place in each division Register no later than April 11 th at If you have any questions, please contact Eli Wedde at eliasray31@gmail or at Fried Chicken and Fixins Lunch (without Pickleball registration- $10.00) All Proceeds go toward the Youth Mission fund for Appalachia and Haiti Trips.

THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 3 CELEBRATE RECOVERY Celebrate Recovery is a support ministry for anyone who has hurts, habits and hang-ups and would like instruction, direction, fellowship and

Child care is provided. There will be a dinner on Thursday, March 15th, beginning at 6:00 pm. The meal will be provided at no charge. For more information, contact Bob Zoller at robertzoller@kw.

20) BUILDING FUND Annual Budget Needed: $ 187,085.88 YTD Actual Giving: $ 8,144.42 Loan Balance: $2,852,374.

If you can t make it to worship on Sunday morning, you can still join us through Facebook Live or view the video at a later time. Don t have a Facebook account?

com/ user77524343 When: June 22-July 1, 2018 Where: Wind River Reservation, Wyoming Who: Anyone age 7 or older What we will be doing: The Native Americans have often been called the forsaken

3 THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 3 CELEBRATE RECOVERY Celebrate Recovery is a support ministry for anyone who has hurts, habits and hang-ups and would like instruction, direction, fellowship and encouragement to overcome them through the power of Christ. Celebrate Recovery meets every Thursday evening: 6:30-8:30 pm in the worship area with a fellowship time beginning at 6:00 pm. Child care is provided. There will be a dinner on Thursday, March 15th, beginning at 6:00 pm. The meal will be provided at no charge. For more information, contact Bob Zoller at robertzoller@kw.com or MONTHLY INCOME REPORT January 2018 GENERAL GIVING YTD Budget Needed $ 51, YTD Actual Giving $ 32, Amount still needed: ($ 19,017.20) BUILDING FUND Annual Budget Needed: $ 187, YTD Actual Giving: $ 8, Loan Balance: $2,852, Family Mission Trip Wind River Reservation, WY Informational Meeting Sunday, March 4th at 11:30 am We still have room!! Trip Details Missing Worship? If you can t make it to worship on Sunday morning, you can still join us through Facebook Live or view the video at a later time. Don t have a Facebook account? No fears, you can also see the videos through Vimeo, just go to user When: June 22-July 1, 2018 Where: Wind River Reservation, Wyoming Who: Anyone age 7 or older What we will be doing: The Native Americans have often been called the forsaken and forgotten people. Yet God has not forgotten them. We will help them learn about Christ while doing a building project and running a small kids day camp. Cost: $400 a person plus transportation and lodging during travel to and from Wyoming. The cost covers food, lodging, building supplies and food supplies for the kids camp. Statistics about this reservation: Foundations for Nations website: Contact: Tricia Sinclair at or at tricia@paolalighthouse.com

THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Nursery Volunteers Needed In order to provide the best care possible to the smallest members of our church, we need some new volunteers.

As nursery caregivers, we are given an awesome privilege to care for, nurture and protect these precious children.

Projects Would you like to help complete a decorating project? Come to a meeting directly after worship on Sunday, March 18th from 11:30 to 12:00 to pick a project and pick up supplies.

Other Volunteer Opportunities We have volunteer opportunities before, during and the weekend after Vacation Bible School. Visit https://vbspro.

4 THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Nursery Volunteers Needed In order to provide the best care possible to the smallest members of our church, we need some new volunteers. The early years are the perfect time in a child s spiritual growth to point them to a relationship with Jesus. As nursery caregivers, we are given an awesome privilege to care for, nurture and protect these precious children. If you are interested in sharing a small portion of your time and energy in this way, please contact: Page 4 Vacation Bible School is just around the corner! Projects Would you like to help complete a decorating project? Come to a meeting directly after worship on Sunday, March 18th from 11:30 to 12:00 to pick a project and pick up supplies. If you are unable to attend the meeting or have questions, contact Tricia Sinclair at tricia@paolalighthouse.com or at Other Volunteer Opportunities We have volunteer opportunities before, during and the weekend after Vacation Bible School. Visit or sign up at the Welcome Table in the sanctuary. Event dates: VBS June 4th through 8th, 9:00 to 11:00 am Celebration Sunday, June 10th 11:30am to 1:30pm Kristal Sparks Nursery Supervisor oliverandkristal@yahoo.com Cell: (515) You may choose to volunteer as often or as little as you wish. VBS Request Please save empty small water bottles for Vacation Bible School We need approximately 230. We would appreciate it if they could be brought in to the church office by March 31st. Contact Tricia Sinclair with questions at tricia@paolalighthouse.com or at

THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 5 Community Breakfast

Sherry Ahlbrandt So many of you have asked how

fire that destroyed their home, garage and

Joel and Sherry are grateful first for your

Since their needs are many and varied, the

money and will then forward your gifts in one

This allows them to replace or buy any needed

Saturday, March 3rd 7:00-10:00am Lighthouse

All proceeds will go toward our Haiti well repair

Menu will include: scrambled eggs, link sausage,

5 THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 5 Community Breakfast for Lighthouse Water Project in Haiti Joel & Sherry Ahlbrandt So many of you have asked how you can help Joel & Sherry Ahlbrandt after the fire that destroyed their home, garage and vehicles. Joel and Sherry are grateful first for your prayers and concerns and thank God that they and their cat are safe. They basically lost everything else. Since their needs are many and varied, the Pastor's Discretionary Fund will accept gifts of money and will then forward your gifts in one check to the Ahlbrandts. This allows them to replace or buy any needed items and avoid duplicated items. Saturday, March 3rd 7:00-10:00am Lighthouse Church (1402 E 303rd St) Freewill donation. All proceeds will go toward our Haiti well repair program. Menu will include: scrambled eggs, link sausage, hash browns, biscuits/gravy, cinnamon roll, coffee and orange juice. Wednesday, March 7th, During Kingdom Kids, 6-7PM Dinner at 5:30pm Bring your dad or even your uncle for a fun night of games and prizes. Cash in your Kingdom Kash and be a part of the fun! Please make your check payable to Lighthouse Church and in the memo put "for the Ahlbrandts".

MOVIE RECOMMENDATION The Lighthouse National and World Outreach committee would like to encourage you to take this opportunity to see the two hour movie Tortured for Christ.

As we watch new life burst from the soil, it reminds us of the new life that was given to us through the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Let s celebrate Holy Week!

6 THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 6 Easter Schedule The next Beacon newsletter will be published on Thursday, March 15th, Deadline for all articles will be Friday, March 9th. Thank you in advance for your help. MOVIE RECOMMENDATION The Lighthouse National and World Outreach committee would like to encourage you to take this opportunity to see the two hour movie Tortured for Christ. It will be shown in several theaters in Overland Park, Olathe, and other locations in the KC area and Lawrence on Monday, March 5th. Spring is fast approaching and Easter is right on its heels. As we watch new life burst from the soil, it reminds us of the new life that was given to us through the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Let s celebrate Holy Week! Sunday, March 25: Palm Sunday (Children will do a palm processional) The first day of Holy Week is known as Palm Sunday. In Jesus time, when Romans were victorious in battle, citizens traditionally threw palm branches in the returning hero s path. So when Jesus rode into Jerusalem, it was appropriate that he receive a hero s welcome. Thursday, March 29: Maundy Thursday Service 7:00pm - Service of Holy Communion (Nursery will be provided) On Maundy Thursday we commemorate Jesus Last Supper with his disciples in the Upper Room. It was this Passover night that Jesus gave the Mandate to Love one another as I have loved you. Maundy is Latin for Mandate. Sunday, April 1: Easter Sunday 7:30am - Worship Lighthouse Church (outside) 10:00am - Worship Lighthouse Church On Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We rejoice that he was raised from death and that he is alive today, tomorrow and forever. On Easter morning, (if you are an early riser) come and join us at our Sunrise Service at 7:30am. This is held in an outdoor setting at Lighthouse Church. With this beautiful setting we will have singing, acoustic music and a simple worship. Bring a lawn chair and a blanket. No nursery provided. If weather acts up, we will move inside to the sanctuary. At 10:00, at Lighthouse Church, we will have our traditional Easter service. Nursery will be provided during this time. Everyone is invited. Spread the good news and ask family and friends to worship with us. The Voice Of the Martyrs movie is a film made from a book of the same name, authored by the VOM founder, Pastor Richard Wurmbrand. He tells the story of his 14 year imprisonment and torture in a communist prison after being taken from his home in Romania as they tried to break his Christian faith.

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THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 8 For the month of March 2018: Miscellaneous Issues Nathan Achey (Amy Herron) Joel & Sherry Ahlbrandt Linda Berlekemp (Debbie Ebeling) Dixie Borovicka (Marjorie Brink)

Dick Coleman (EPC Pastor) Tami Connell (Dave & Tauna Connell) Chris Culmsee (Terry Robinson) Ken Cummings Larry Fuller (Tracey Hecker) Jan Gillespie Lane Harris Gena Hecker (Allen Hecker) Jacquee

England) Gloria Motley (Rebecca Sutton) Frank Mueller (Jason Mueller) Janet Offutt HOW TO CONTACT US: Mailing address: 1402 E 303rd St. P.O. Box 404 Paola, KS 66071 Office Phone: 294-2400 Website: www.

8 THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 8 For the month of March 2018: Miscellaneous Issues Nathan Achey (Amy Herron) Joel & Sherry Ahlbrandt Linda Berlekemp (Debbie Ebeling) Dixie Borovicka (Marjorie Brink) Jackie Brewer Martha Brunkhardt (Julie Zoller) Andrew Brunson (EPC Pastor) Pam Bryant Natisha Carter Liz Chandler (Theresa Morrison) Jeff Clark Rev. Dick Coleman (EPC Pastor) Tami Connell (Dave & Tauna Connell) Chris Culmsee (Terry Robinson) Ken Cummings Larry Fuller (Tracey Hecker) Jan Gillespie Lane Harris Gena Hecker (Allen Hecker) Jacquee Hecker Denali Holloway (Sydney Dulgarian) Judy Hyer Mary Johnston (JoAnn Curran) Ginger Kelsey Tim Knoche (Rebecca Sutton) Betty Matney (Evelyn Burson) Clint Mayer (Tammy Dowd) Cory McArthy (April England) Gloria Motley (Rebecca Sutton) Frank Mueller (Jason Mueller) Janet Offutt HOW TO CONTACT US: Mailing address: 1402 E 303rd St. P.O. Box 404 Paola, KS Office Phone: Website: Rita Tenpenny (Shelly Thomas) Summit Ubert (Bob & Julie Zoller) Diane Ufford (Bill & Lucille Ufford) Michelle Ufford (Kay Ufford) Kelly Whiteford (Dennis & Donna Whiteford) Peggy Willows Wanda Woolsey (Rebecca Sutton) Pat Zuck (Tracey Hecker) Overseas Military Kyle Dietrich Mark Glenn Marc Sanders (Terry Robinson) Cancer John Ahlbrandt (Joel Ahlbrandt) Bob Fagen (Kevin Smith) Patty Fouts (Marlene Voigts) Delores Herrs David Knauss Betty Marion (Bruce Jenkins) Lynn Martin (Linda Gibson) Drew Massey (Reney Hoover) Jolene Moore (Craig & Jenny Tennis) Laura Newton (Tammy Cole) Monty Offutt (John Rhea) Chuck Smith (Shonda Dyer) Nathan Tuder (Marlene Voigts) (Names in parentheses indicate the church family requesting prayer) (Names will run for four weeks, so please notify the office if you would like to have a name left on this prayer list.) Kirk Johnston, Senior Pastor: Brad Buescher, Executive Pastor: Eli Wedde, Youth Director: Ivy Poetter, Children s Ministry Director: Rebecca Sutton, Office Admin: Tracey Hecker, Office Admin: Linda Cole, PT Office Admin: Tricia Sinclair, Director of Special Projects: Kristal Sparks, Nursery Director: godsquad@classicnet.net brad@paolalighthouse.com eliasray31@gmail.com ivy@paolalighthouse.com rebecca@paolalighthouse.com tracey@paolalighthouse.com linda@paolalighthouse.com tricia@paolalighthouse.com kristal@paolalighthouse.com Social Media Links: Twitter (place to view worship videos): https//twitter.com/lighthousepaola Facebook: Our prayers and sympathies go out to the family and friends of: JoAnn Curran Lela Brown (Merilee Baughman) Brett Crawford (Rebecca Sutton) Rev. Billy Graham Cynthia Heeke (Rebecca Sutton s step-sister) Liz Jackson (Linda Gibson) Bob Magee (Denise Reynolds) Clyde McDougal (Woody McDougals s brother) Dick Mott Sgt. Christina Schoenecker (Keith Robinson)

Lighthouse Presbyterian Church

Lighthouse Presbyterian Church To grow in Christ, becoming like Him. January 4, 2018 Volume 12, Issue 01 Lighthouse Presbyterian Church PO Box 404 1402 E. 303rd Street Paola, KS 66071 913.294.2400 Worship: