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Lighthouse Presbyterian Church To grow in Christ, becoming like Him. May 12, 2016 Volume 10, Issue 10 Lighthouse Presbyterian Church PO Box 404 1402 E.

2400 Worship: Sunday 10:00am Congratulations to the 2016 Graduates Aubry Adams: I like the community feeling and how close and helpful everyone has been.

Sarah Bishop: After High School I will be moving to Texas to begin working, school and pursuing Border Patrol.

I am more confident today because of Pastor Kirk, who showed me a poem that I still read to this day to help my anxiety.

Also, the many smiles I see on the faces of the congregation have made me the Christian I am today.

Lighthouse has impacted my life by giving me a family who I know will always be there for me.

1 Lighthouse Presbyterian Church To grow in Christ, becoming like Him. May 12, 2016 Volume 10, Issue 10 Lighthouse Presbyterian Church PO Box E. 303rd Street Paola, KS Worship: Sunday 10:00am Congratulations to the 2016 Graduates Aubry Adams: I like the community feeling and how close and helpful everyone has been. My plans are to attend Kansas State University in the fall and major in feed science. Sarah Bishop: After High School I will be moving to Texas to begin working, school and pursuing Border Patrol. One way that Lighthouse has impacted me is through the great people involved in the church. I am more confident today because of Pastor Kirk, who showed me a poem that I still read to this day to help my anxiety. Rachel Beth has been very supportive with the many life experiences throughout the years. Also, the many smiles I see on the faces of the congregation have made me the Christian I am today. PJ Capettini: I plan to attend Lindenwood University and participate in the B.F.A. acting program on an academic and theatre scholarship. Lighthouse has impacted my life by giving me a family who I know will always be there for me. Through the ups and downs of life, I know I can always come back to my brothers and sisters. Cybil Drummond: I plan to study at Johnson County next year. I'm not 100% sure what I want to do, so I'm going to figure that out. A way Lighthouse has impacted me is just being a part of the youth group has influenced my faith and helped me grow. Sammie Dyer: I plan to attend the University of Kansas and double major in Special Education and Applied Behavioral Science with a specialty in Early Childhood Autism Intervention. I hope to become a special education teacher or a behavior analyst. Lighthouse Church has provided me with a foundation to strengthen my relationship with the Lord through worship, the study of His word, community outreach, and missionary work.

THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 2 Colton Essex: I plan on majoring in Biochemistry at Olivet Nazarene University as a Pre-Medicine Pathway.

I have been impacted by it in numerous ways, but the most important would have to be the connections I made with fellow believers people I could go to for anything, and for that I am grateful.

Then after that I plan on applying at several local universities to their Nursing programs and obtaining my BSN.

In today's society, it is hard to express my beliefs in the Lord without being ridiculed, but Lighthouse has prepared me for overcoming this with the Lord and fellow believers.

The church has impacted me because it's given me another family. Even when I felt like I had nobody, the church welcomed me with open arms and helped me get on my path with God again.

Growing up in lighthouse, I was constantly taught how important a faith rooted in an understanding of our total dependency and trust we need to have in God.

2 THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 2 Colton Essex: I plan on majoring in Biochemistry at Olivet Nazarene University as a Pre-Medicine Pathway. Lighthouse was where I got connected with the youth in my community. I have been impacted by it in numerous ways, but the most important would have to be the connections I made with fellow believers people I could go to for anything, and for that I am grateful. Haley McDougal: After I graduate from High School, I'm going to Johnson County Community College to finish my pre-requisites. Then after that I plan on applying at several local universities to their Nursing programs and obtaining my BSN. Lighthouse has impacted my life ever since my first youth group experience and has changed my life forever. I'm thankful for being able to have a Christian environment that makes me feel loved. In today's society, it is hard to express my beliefs in the Lord without being ridiculed, but Lighthouse has prepared me for overcoming this with the Lord and fellow believers. Haley Mills: I plan on going to JCCC for 2 years to get my general education and then transfer to Pitt and go into psychology or teaching. The church has impacted me because it's given me another family. Even when I felt like I had nobody, the church welcomed me with open arms and helped me get on my path with God again. Emma Phipps: I will attend Johnson County Community College and transfer to a undecided nursing program to attain my bachelors in nursing, specializing in geriatric nursing. Growing up in lighthouse, I was constantly taught how important a faith rooted in an understanding of our total dependency and trust we need to have in God. Lighthouse not only taught me the basic knowledge of the Christian faith, but also the importance of bringing God into every aspect of my life. Bree Prothe: My future plans are to go to Pittsburg State for Elementary Education. Lighthouse has impacted me with all of the friendships I have made and the people I have got to know. Lindsay Rausch: I plan to finish up basic training in the fall and then start second semester at MNU majoring in Organizational Leadership while on a cheer scholarship. Lighthouse laid the foundation of my faith. I discovered a relationship with Christ and a community that encouraged me in my walk. I can honestly say that my life has been changed by the experience and the relationships I have at Lighthouse. I am a "..new creation. The old has passed away; the new has come" -2 Corinthians 5:17

THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 3 Rachel Reynolds: One way Lighthouse has impacted my life is by showing me the importance of fellowship and by strengthening my

Without Lighthouse, my walk with the Lord would not be where it is today.

Upon leaving JCCC, I will transfer to Emporia State University with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in sign language.

Being a member of Lighthouse has given me another family, one that has been there for me during both good and tough times. I have felt so welcomed here.

Megan Stover: After I graduate, I plan on attending Baker University to major in Graphic Design or English (or maybe both).

It gave me a place to go, people to talk to, and taught me a lot about God s love.

Hunter Thomas: I plan to attend either Johnson or Neosho County Community College to begin a degree in finance and then transfer to a University after two

3 THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 3 Rachel Reynolds: One way Lighthouse has impacted my life is by showing me the importance of fellowship and by strengthening my relationship with God. Lighthouse was the first church that challenged me to be a better Christian and enabled me with the tools to do so. Without Lighthouse, my walk with the Lord would not be where it is today. My future plans are to attend Johnson County Community College, while being a member of their debate program. Upon leaving JCCC, I will transfer to Emporia State University with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in sign language. Derek Robison: I plan to attend Pittsburg State University in the fall and major in electrical technology. Being a member of Lighthouse has given me another family, one that has been there for me during both good and tough times. I have felt so welcomed here. Being baptized with my brothers by Pastor Kirk and Pastor Brad is my most special memory. Megan Stover: After I graduate, I plan on attending Baker University to major in Graphic Design or English (or maybe both). While there, I will participate in band and hopefully be in a sorority. Lighthouse Church helped me grow a lot when I was younger. It gave me a place to go, people to talk to, and taught me a lot about God s love. Without the knowledge that the people at Lighthouse Church gave me, I would not be the woman I am today. Hunter Thomas: I plan to attend either Johnson or Neosho County Community College to begin a degree in finance and then transfer to a University after two years. Lighthouse Church has shown me how to have a personal relationship with God, and how to share His love with others. These are things that will better equip me to do God's work. I can truly thank the entire congregation for this. Allison Tiedemann: I am attending Pitt State University in the fall. I will be studying nursing. The church has helped me so much in my growth for God, and a better understanding in what Christianity means to me. Lexi Weidman: My future plans are to attend Baker University to be on their Dance Team. Lighthouse has impacted my life by always being a happy, accepting place to ask questions and continue to grow in Christ.

THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 4 Vacation Bible School Monday, June 6th through Friday, June 10th 3 years through children leaving 5th grade 9:00 am to 11:00 am Lunch following Vacation Bible School

303rd Street, Paola, KS 66071; 913-294-2400 Bus Service Available (based on address-space is limited-register early!) Register at www.paolalighthouse.com or pick up a form in the church office.

4 THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 4 Vacation Bible School Monday, June 6th through Friday, June 10th 3 years through children leaving 5th grade 9:00 am to 11:00 am Lunch following Vacation Bible School $5/child or $20 family Scholarships available. Lunch is free for children and part of the Summer Food Service Program. Adults may eat for $3.80 person All activities at: Lighthouse Church, 1402 E. 303rd Street, Paola, KS 66071; Bus Service Available (based on address-space is limited-register early!) Register at or pick up a form in the church office. Volunteers Needed We are looking for volunteers to help with this outreach. You can sign up at the VBS table in the sanctuary or contact Tricia Sinclair. Craft/Activity stations Nursery Preschool help Crew leaders (lead a small group of children from station to station) Door greeter/monitors Set up on June 5th after church Help with our special activities after church on June 12th - waterslide, snow cones, games, music, setup/cleanup. The whole week of VBS is a lot of fun. It is a great way to share God s word with the children of our church and in our community. Thank you for considering being a part of it! Tricia Sinclair Director of Children s Ministry tricia@paolalighthouse.com

THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 5 CELEBRATE RECOVERY Sabbatical for Pastor Kirk Celebrate Recovery is a support ministry for anyone who has hurts, habits and hang-ups and would like instruction,

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.

5 THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 5 CELEBRATE RECOVERY Sabbatical for Pastor Kirk 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. For more information, contact Bob Zoller at robertzoller@kw.com or A sabbatical is a concept that traces its roots to Genesis. God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh. In the church, pastors are encouraged to take a sabbatical every seven years in order to rest, pursue professional development goals, reflect on visions for ministry and to renew their walk with Christ. Kirk Johnston has never taken a sabbatical. Although he has been offered and encouraged to take one multiple times during his 24 years as our pastor, he never felt the timing was right. He led us through a difficult move out of one denomination and into another, from a congregation with no assets to a congregation who four years later has a beautiful new building and will soon begin construction of The Harbor. This year, when approached about taking a sabbatical, he agreed. The timing is right. Pastor Kirk Johnston will begin a sabbatical leave on Monday, June 13 th and return on Tuesday, September 6 th. During his absence Executive Pastor Brad Buescher will assume responsibilities of Sunday worship services with the assistance of Assistant Pastor T.J. Rose. Enjoy your Sabbatical Kirk. You have earned it! Carole Moore Clerk of Session PACA Food Bank: Help Needed! The U.S. Postal Service Food Drive is this Saturday, May 14th. We will be needing additional helpers in the Paola PACA Food Bank that day -- especially to place the food items on the shelves. The PACA Food Bank is located at the First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria; enter north door by alley in back. The next Beacon newsletter will be published on Thursday, May 26th. Deadline for all articles will be Friday, May 20th. Thank you in advance for your help. The USPS truck will be dropping off food at various times -- help is needed this Saturday from 12:30-6:00 pm. You may come and help for 30 minutes or whatever time period fits your schedule. Thank you! Children s Church Teachers and Teacher Assistants are needed for the summer months during the worship service. If you are able to help one Sunday a month, please contact Tricia Sinclair at tricia@paolalighthouse.com or at

6 THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 6 OWNit365: One Story The OWNit365: One Story plan takes you through the key stories of the Bible in one year. The plan shows how the many stories of the Bible make up one interconnected story God s story. The plan calls for reading between one to three chapters of Scripture a day from three separate chapters (i.e. the main storyline and key cross references), six days per week. We have worked out all the 2016 dates so that you can simply go to our website: and look under Announcements, (in the right hand column) then click on the One Story Reading Plan for Yes, it s that easy! Here is the reading plan for May 16-22: Monday, May 16: Day 134 Doeg Kills Priests David Flees to Wilderness, Doeg Kills Priests & David Writes Psalms 1 Sam 22; Psalm 63; Psalm 52 Tuesday, May 17: Day 135 David Hides & Spares Saul The Ziphites Tell Saul Where David Is & David Writes a Psalm 1 Sam 23 & 24; Psalm 54 Wednesday, May 18: Day 136 Abigail & Nabal Nabal (Whose Name Means Fool ) & Foolishness 1 Sam 25; Psalm 14:1-3; Prov 10:6-25 Thursday, May 19: Day 137 David Spares Saul Again David Sneaks into Saul s Camp but Does Not Take Revenge 1 Sam 26; Matt 5:38-48; Rom 12:14-21 Friday, May 20: Day 138 Saul Consults a Medium God Is Silent to Saul & Saul Tries to Consult the Dead 1 Sam 28: 1 Chron 10:13-14; Prov 1:22-33 Saturday, May 21: Day 139 David Chases the Amalekites Finding Strength in God During Hard Times 1 Sam 29 & 30; Hab 3:17-19 Sunday, May 22: Day 140 Weekly Day Off / catch up Here is the reading plan for May 23-29: Monday, May 23: Day 141 Saul & Jonathan Die David Mourns & God Takes No Pleasure in the Death of the Wicked 1 Chron 10; 2 Sam 1; Ezek 33:11 Tuesday, May 24: Day 142 Abner & Ishbosheth Die The Murders of General Abner & King Ishbosheth 2 Sam 2-4 Wednesday, May 25: Day 143 David Defeats Jerusalem & the Philistines David s Battles & Commitment to Pray 2 Sam 5; 1 Chron 11:4-9; James 1:2-8 Thursday, May 26: Day 144 David & The Ark The Ark, the Death of Uzzah & David s Dance 2 Sam 6; Num 4:15-20; Psalm 30 Friday, May 27: Day 145 David & the Temple David Prepares for the Temple After God Forbids Him to Build It 2 Sam 7; 1 Chron 22 & 29:1-9 Saturday, May 28: Day 146 David & His Wars David, The Warrior for God 2 Sam 8; Psalm 60; Psalm 144 Sunday, May 29: Day 147 Weekly Day Off / catch up

THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 7 Rachel Beth Peck 913-256-9063 rachelbethpeck@gmail.

50/person) 6:00-6:30 games & music 6:30-7:00 lesson split by grades 7:00-7:30 small group split by grades Lighthouse Youth VBS WEEK June 6-10 VBS

com 11:00am (youth need to be there 8:30-12:00pm) Youth Activities after VBS There will be a lunch for all, and a Bible study and an activity every

The Nathan Project (9th-12th): Sunday, 6:00-8:00pm (at the church) May 15 May 22 Monday Lunch, Bible study, bowling (12:30-4:00) Tuesday Lunch,

church (12:00-2:30) Friday Clean up Upcoming Events: Summer Back Pack Snacks Packing Party 6 th -12 th grade Wednesday, June 1 5:30 for pizza 6:00

Guy s Camp Out/Capture the Flag 6 th -12 th grade Wednesday-Thursday, June 22-23 5:30pm Wednesday-10:00am Thursday Kim Bruza s House (29901 Lookout

7 THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 7 Rachel Beth Peck rachelbethpeck@gmail.com Wednesday Night Youth (6th-12th): May 18 May 25 June 1 5:30-6:00 dinner ($2.50/person) 6:00-6:30 games & music 6:30-7:00 lesson split by grades 7:00-7:30 small group split by grades Lighthouse Youth VBS WEEK June 6-10 VBS Monday-Friday, June 6-10 from 9:00- Eli Wedde eliasray31@gmail.com 11:00am (youth need to be there 8:30-12:00pm) Youth Activities after VBS There will be a lunch for all, and a Bible study and an activity every day right after VBS for student leaders. The Nathan Project (9th-12th): Sunday, 6:00-8:00pm (at the church) May 15 May 22 Monday Lunch, Bible study, bowling (12:30-4:00) Tuesday Lunch, Bible study, kickball (12:00-1:00) Wednesday Lunch, Bible study, Swimming (Written permission slip REQUIRED) Thursday Lunch, Bible study, Movie at church (12:00-2:30) Friday Clean up Upcoming Events: Summer Back Pack Snacks Packing Party 6 th -12 th grade Wednesday, June 1 5:30 for pizza 6:00 for packing Come help pack backpacks full of food for children who need it during the summer. Bring the whole family. Guy s Camp Out/Capture the Flag 6 th -12 th grade Wednesday-Thursday, June :30pm Wednesday-10:00am Thursday Kim Bruza s House (29901 Lookout Road, Paola) We will have pizza for dinner so bring $2. Remember to bring a tent, lawn chair, sleeping bag, and water bottle. Girl s Slumber and Fashion Exchange Party 6 th -12 th grade Wednesday-Thursday, June :30pm Wednesday-10:00am Thursday Kim Blackman s House (29901 Lookout Road, Paola) We will have pizza for dinner so bring $2. Bring a snack to share. Bring fashion items that you don t wear anymore, and we will exchange them together. Clothes, shoes, jewelry, scarves, belts, purses, etc.

THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 8 For the month of May 2016: Miscellaneous Issues Gwen Anthony Raymond Baughman (Merilee Baughman) Rick Beamgard Ryan Beamgard Lon Boyd Leon Briley Duke Brown (Scott

Ruggles) JoAnn Dotson (Shelly Thomas) Teresa Eastland Mary Flavin (JoAnn Curran) Donna Frame Justin Gardner (Janell Bouse) Linda Gibson Merna Gilmore (Oliver Sparks) Emmarie Green Trey Hardesty

(EPC Asst Stated Clerk) Dawn McMillin (Joel Ahlbrandt) Theresa Morrison Janet Offutt Sadie Olson (Linda Gibson) Dalton Prager (Merilee Baughman) Katie Prager (Merilee Baughman) Gene Robinson (Keith

8 THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 8 For the month of May 2016: Miscellaneous Issues Gwen Anthony Raymond Baughman (Merilee Baughman) Rick Beamgard Ryan Beamgard Lon Boyd Leon Briley Duke Brown (Scott McKenzie) Gina Clabough (Teresa Eastland) Jeff Clark Tami Connell Robert Crumpley Matthew Cummings (Ken & Rosemary Cummings) JoAnn Curran Kathy Curran (JoAnn Curran) Neva Ditto Mark Donnini (Matt Ruggles) JoAnn Dotson (Shelly Thomas) Teresa Eastland Mary Flavin (JoAnn Curran) Donna Frame Justin Gardner (Janell Bouse) Linda Gibson Merna Gilmore (Oliver Sparks) Emmarie Green Trey Hardesty (Marsha Adams) Leslie Harvell Helen Hertha Flossie Hines Audrey Koechner (Maggie Koechner) Margaret Lawrence (Janell Bouse) Mary Malone (Marilyn Mueller) Angel Massie (Theresa Morrison) Ed McCallum (EPC Asst Stated Clerk) Dawn McMillin (Joel Ahlbrandt) Theresa Morrison Janet Offutt Sadie Olson (Linda Gibson) Dalton Prager (Merilee Baughman) Katie Prager (Merilee Baughman) Gene Robinson (Keith Robinson) Sheri Ruggles (Matt Ruggles) Rachel Schramm (Cindy Walters) Steve Stucky (Theresa Morrison) Bernie Stuteville (Dave Slyter) Beth Taggart Lon Thornton Karen Ulanski (Cindy Walters) Ginger Warrick (Joel Ahlbrandt) Alaina Weidman Patrick Woods (Joe Gillespie) Dallas Worrell (Joslin Beyer) Roger Wright (Cindy Walters) Overseas Military Kyle Dietrich Lindsay High (Sandi Bal) James Holloway (Sydney Dulgarian) Cancer Lisa Morgan Coleman (Carol Knoche) Sherry Duncan Juanita Ford (Jeremy Ford) Brenda Grandon Carolyn Hertha (Helen Hertha) Pam Hire (Rebecca Sutton) Dorene Hodges (Donna Whiteford) Karl Kelsey (Janet Offutt) Ysleta Kiernan (Jeff Clark) Mike McGuire (Kristal Sparks) Brad Moon (Carol Knoche) Donna Moore (Edie Hewitt) Shirley Seck (Merilee Baughman) Nicolette Swartz (Jeff Clark) Chuck Ulanski (Cindy Walters) (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.) Our prayers and sympathies go out to the family and friends of: Donna Beverlin Bill Wood Bobby Curran (JoAnn Curran s stepson) Mike Shay HOW TO CONTACT Pastor Kirk: godsquad@classicnet.net Mailing address: US: Pastor Brad: brad@paolalighthouse.com P.O. Box 404 Rebecca Sutton: rebecca@paolalighthouse.com Paola, KS Tracey Hecker: tracey@paolalighthouse.com Rachel Beth Peck: rachelbethpeck@gmail.com Office Phone: Tricia Sinclair: tricia@paolalighthouse.com Website: paolalighthouse.com

Lighthouse Presbyterian Church PO Box E. 303rd Street Paola, KS Worship: Sunday 10:00am. Join us for Family Fun Nights

Lighthouse Presbyterian Church To grow in Christ, becoming like Him. August 4, 2016 Volume 10, Issue 16 Lighthouse Presbyterian Church PO Box 404 1402 E. 303rd Street Paola, KS 66071 913.294.2400 Worship: