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1 April 2017 Vol. 50 No. 4 The Great Bend Christian April 14th at 7 PM An experience that will walk you through the last supper, betrayal, and crucifixion of Jesus in preparation for Resurrection Sunday. A 30 minute prayer labyrinth experience designed to help you to be still long enough to enter into the transformative presence of God. Friday, April 14th, 8 PM - 12 PM Saturday, April 15th, 8 AM - 5 PM Sign ups will be available in the narthex.

2 SPECIAL PRAYERS: Cancer: Liz Brower; Dade Cannon; Jane Carney; Lila Drees; Teri Everett; Nick Foltmer; Karla Garcia; Shelly Harris; Tammy Hays; Shelby Jones; Evelyn Mead; Sharla Meisenheimer; Leilani Schenkel; Mike Snyder; Tom-Harders' Friend Other Needs: Stacy Baker; Doug Bender; Alicia Bixby; Bailey Cox; Annette Crosby; Lori Culver; Larry Dannebohm; Melissa Demel; Ty Ellis; Nicki Harders; Becky Hill; Deserai Klug; Carol Langen; Gary Larkin; Rich Roberts; Wanda Russell; Bentley Scoby; Marvin Sittner; Chris Soehner; Mary Woodworth CONTINUED PRAYERS: Cancer: Laura Brown, Corina Dean, Ashley Gorney, Brian Hutchinson, Shelly McFarren, Leona McIntosh, Steve Rusco, Sammy, Doug Schenkel, LeAnna Soehner; Donna Stejskal, Kerry Watkins, Kadin White; Susan Wilson Other Needs: Mabel Bender, Courtney Brunswig's Cousin, Myrna Campbell, Dale Chaffin, Derek Christendon, Cody Clark, Lola Donecker, Diana Enabnit, Jerry Ford; Mildred Harders, Lois Johnson, Don Jones, Martha Knight, Jaxon Kretchmar, Amber Lloyd, Roger Marshall, Baby Remi Mauler, Brad Patzner, Doris White, Mike Zager MILITARY SERVANTS: Derrick Deason, Steven DeWhitt, Blake Frager, Dan Fritz, Ted Jackson, TJ Lewis (is back home, needs prayer adjusting to civilian life again), Steven McGee, Adam Schwartz Our Sympathy to: the Family & Friends of Louise Gunn; the Family & Friends of Betty Ferrell; Bill & Janis Fairchild upon the passing of Janis s niece, Ashley Starr

3 Lunch Bunch 11:30 am April 19, 2017 New Day Group Lesson: Mary Hunter Hostess: Janis Fairchild April 24, 2017, 7:00 pm Sermon Series, beginning April 23rd, where we will be discussing why God is calling us to create a new service. If anyone would be interested in becoming a Wedding Hostess and learning the process for weddings, please contact Vicki Sheets. If a couple of others would want to shadow Vicki this year, then the process could be rotated. That way if anyone needed to be gone, there would still be someone around to be the Wedding Hostess when needed. Thank you! WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS March 29th - Group 4 April 5th - Group 5 April 12th - Group 1 April 19th - Group 2 April 26th - Group 3 You re Invited Ladies of all ages are invited to a Spring Tea When: Saturday, April 22, 2017 Where: The Dream Center Time: 2:00 pm A sign-up sheet will be posted in the narthex for those attending as well as those willing to bake home-made cookies. We look forward to having you join us for great fellowship and tasty treats!

4 Be Refreshed at Sweet Life Cafe! Yes, this cafe-themed getaway is as relaxing and refreshing as it sounds! Get away from the busyness of life as you relax with friends, share laughter and stories, and spend time with God. Join us at our Sweet Life Cafe retreat for women to experience all this and more! Sweet Life Cafe will be held at the church on Friday, May 5th, from 5:30-9:30pm and on Saturday, May 6th from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Although the best experience would be to attend the retreat in its entirety, it is designed so that if you can only come for parts of the retreat, you will still have an enjoyable experience. Bring your friends! The retreat is open to all women. If you have questions or would like to volunteer to help, call or text Mary Hunter ( ). Child care is not set up at this time, but if it is needed, talk to Mary by April 26th and we ll try to work something out! Register by Wednesday, April 26th to get a free handmade just for you tote bag! Registration Form Name Address Phone (Home/Cell) / Allergies or other special needs Sweet Life Cafe will be held at the church on Friday, May 5th, from 5:30-9:30pm and on Saturday, May 6th from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Although the best experience would be to attend the retreat in its entirety, it is designed so that if you can only come for parts of the retreat, you will still have an enjoyable experience. Bring your friends! The retreat is open to all women. If you have questions or would like to volunteer to help, call or text Mary Hunter ( ). Child care is not set up at this time, but if it is needed, talk to Mary by April 26th and we ll try to work something out!

5 2nd & 4th Saturdays 8:00 am 9:00 am Contact James McReynolds with questions Thank you for your generous donations to the roof fund. $38,190 has been raised so far. We still have a ways to go. Please prayerfully consider giving to this fund, above and beyond your normal tithing. Congratulations to Cole and Jessica Brownlee upon the birth of their daughter, Rosalyn Amelia Brownlee. Rosalyn was born March 3rd, weighing 8 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20 inches long. Siblings Evelyn and Gideon welcomed Rosalyn home.

6 SUNDAY MORNINGs 9:00-10:00 am CHILDREN S CLASSES (West Wing) PRESCHOOL (3 & 4yr & PreK)-meets in Preschool Rm YOUTH (6th-12th Grades)-meets in the Youth Rm DISCOVERERS ( K-1st Gr.) EXPLORERS (2nd-3rd Grade) NAVIGATORS (4th-5th Grades) BREAKFAST ON THE BEACH APR. 2 DISCOVERERS Music Workshop EXPLORERS Music Workshop NAVIGATORS Music Workshop APR. 9 DISCOVERERS Storytelling Workshop EXPLORERS Storytelling Workshop NAVIGATORS Cooking Workshop APR. 16 DISCOVERERS Movie Workshop EXPLORERS Movie Workshop NAVIGATORS Movie Workshop APR. 23 DISCOVERERS Game Workshop EXPLORERS Game Workshop NAVIGATORS Science Workshop APR. 30 DISCOVERERS Science Workshop EXPLORERS Science Workshop NAVIGATORS Game Workshop ADULT CLASSES (East Wing) FELLOWSHIP CLASS FRIENDSHIP CLASS The Children s Ministries of Great Bend First Christian Church Where We Bring Kids into the Stories And Mysteries of God And Immerse Them in God s Love In All that We Do Join Us At THE DOCK WEDNESDAY NIGHTS- CHILDRENS PROGRAM: 6:15-6:50 PM PRESCHOOL Preschool Room/Art Room DISCOVERERS (K-2nd gr.) - Art Room NAVIGATORS-(3rd-5th gr.) - Music Room 5th grade BOYS only Children s Church Room April 26 will be the last Wednesday Night until next Fall! 5TH GRADE GIRLS Apr. 5 & 9 & 30-4pm Apr. 16 & 23 No Meetings EASTER EGG HUNT & POTLUCK DINNER SUNDAY, APRIL 9TH 11:30AM-1:30 PM CHI RHO [6th-8th Grades] Sundays 5:00-7:00 pm YOUTH MINISTRY April 2nd, 9th, & 30th Regular Meetings April 16th No Youth Groups (EASTER) April 23rd 3:00 5:00pm-FUNd-A-BOWL Fundraiser For Youth Mission Trips C Y F [9th-12th Grades] Sundays 6:00-8:00 pm REGIONAL SUMMER CAMP HURRY-EARLY DISCOUNT ENDS APRIL 30TH!! Church Camp is like no other experience your child or youth can have. There are camps for all ages from Kindergarten thru Adults!!! The length of a camp is geared toward the age group. For example the youngest kids, K-1grades, come for less than 24 hours and spend only 1 night, while 6-12 grades spend a whole week together. There are camps for Grandparents to share with their grandkids; camps for those who like horses, or music, or drama. Please take the time to explore these awesome opportunities. Get a list and registration form from the bulletin board in the Narthex. Our Church even pays 1/2 the early camp fee for all attendees!! Best bargain for Summer Activities you will find!! HIRE A YOUTH! (part of the FUNd-A-BOWL Fundraiser) Need yard work done this Spring? Boxes or furniture moved around? Garage swept out? Babysitters? Or whatever else you could use help with? Help a youth earn their entrance fee for the FUNd-A-Bowl Event. Call Pastor Sue Today to reserve a Youth! or

7 Please welcome new members, David and Lacey Bonine, upon joining our church. Congratulations to Diane Engle upon the rededication of her life to Christ! We are glad you are here! Thanks for such a great 70th Birthday! Thank you to all who sent cards, calls, s and remembrances. It is so wonderful to be part of such a fabulous church family. Thank you all for making my day so special! Love, Lois Ann If you have someone graduating this year, please let the church office know. We want to be able to acknowledge them. Thank you! Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 9th, Immediately following the 10:20 am Service, Followed by a Pot-Luck Dinner: Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy will be provided. Last names beginning with A M please bring a dessert. Last names beginning with N-Z please bring a side dish.

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9 APRIL 23, :00 5:00 PM WALNUT Bowl REMEMBER, BEING A GOOD BOWLER IS NOT THE MAIN OBJECT; HAVING FUN AND RAISING $$ FOR THE YOUTH MISSION TRIPS IS WHAT IT S ALL ABOUT! EACH BOWLER IS ASKED TO RAISE A MINIMUM OF $50 AS AN ENTRY FEE ($250/TEAM)

10 Past 5 Weeks Attendance and Gifts Sunday School Early Service Late Service Children s Church TOTAL General Offering 11, , , , , Roof Fund , , Special Offerings , , , TOTAL 12, , , , , *Special Offerings include donations to: Sound System, Week of Compassion, Wednesday Night Dinner Donations, Louise Gunn Memorials, Outreach, Leadercast Sponsorships, Funeral Dinner Donations, Mission Trip Deposits, Betty Ferrell Memorials First Christian Church 5230 Broadway Great Bend, KS Sunday Services 8:15 am Early Worship 9:00 am Sunday School 10:20 am Morning Worship 4:00 pm 5th Grade Girls 5:00 pm Chi-Rho 6:00 pm CYF (6th-12th) Wednesday Night Activities 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Family Dinner 6:15 pm Bell Choir Practice, Preschool, Discoverers, Explorers, Navigators and 5th Grade Boys 7:00 pm Choir Practice The Great Bend Christian (USPS ) Published Monthly By First Christian Church 5230 Broadway Great Bend, KS Postmaster Send Address changes to: First Christian Church 5230 Broadway Great Bend, KS Periodicals Postage Paid At Great Bend, KS If you need to contact our staff: Rev. Josh Leu, Minister revjleu@gmail.com Rev. Sue Bishop, Associate Minister of Children and Youth im4uth@gmail.com Kathy Rose, Church Secretary fcc@cck.kscoxmail.com