The Great Bend Christian

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1 May 2017 Vol. 50 No. 5 The Great Bend Christian CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE YOUNG PEOPLE who made their confessions of faith on Palm Sunday and were baptized on Easter, or will be baptized soon: Chad Beckwith, Morgan Beckwith, Deanna Blair, Sierra Blair, Breonna Landers, and Kaleigh Sheets, Be sure to seek them out and welcome them into their new journey with Jesus Christ! And THANKS to their Mentors: Leesa Butler, Mark Colglazier, Kim Guesnier, Becky Hill, Patsy Hiss, Stacy McReynolds, and Debbie Stansfield.

2 SPECIAL PRAYERS: Cancer: Cynthia Barnes; Liz Brower; Dade Cannon; Jane Carney; Tiffany Dick; Lila Drees; Teri Everett; Nick Foltmer; Karla Garcia; Shelly Harris; Tammy Hays; Judy Manning; Connie Metheny Holliday; Evelyn Mead; Sharla Meisenheimer; Art Rogers; Leilani Schenkel; Mike Snyder; Tom-Harders' Friend; Alice Urban Other Needs: Earlene Arnold; Stacy Baker; Doug Bender; Bob Bixby; Kimmie Christendon; Bailey Cox; Annette Crosby; Lori Culver; Larry Dannebohm; Ty Ellis; Kate Edmonds; Stephanie Fields; Becky Hill; Deserai Klug; Carol Langen; Gary Larkin; Dr. Scott Matson & wife, Dr. Amanda McIntosh; Carolee Nolte; Rich Roberts; Wanda Russell; Bentley Scoby; Ashlee Seastrom; Marvin Sittner; Chris Soehner; Betty Underwood; Doris White; Mary Woodworth CONTINUED PRAYERS: Cancer: Laura Brown, Corina Dean, Ashley Gorney, Shelly McFarren, Leona McIntosh, Steve Rusco, Sammy, Doug Schenkel, LeAnna Soehner; Donna Stejskal, Kerry Watkins, Kadin White; Susan Wilson Other Needs: Mabel Bender, Alicia Bixby, Courtney Brunswig's Cousin, Myrna Campbell, Dale Chaffin, Derek Christendon, Cody Clark, Melissa Demel, Lola Donecker, Diana Enabnit, Jerry Ford, Pat Halbower, Mildred Harders, Nicki Harders, Brian Hutchinson, Lois Johnson, Don Jones, Shelby Jones, Martha Knight, Jaxon Kretchmar, Amber Lloyd, Roger Marshall, Baby Remi Mauler, Brad Patzner, 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 Web Site: FCC's podcast: Facebook:

3 Lunch Bunch 11:30 am May 17, 2017 New Day Group Lesson: Mary Hunter Hostess: ReGina Casper May 22, 2017, 7:00 pm Sunday, May 14th Congratulations, Graduates! Jace Bowman, Andrew Curtright, Kelsie Keener, Cal Marshall, Peter Marston, and Keaton Reneau! Monday, May 29th Office Will Be Closed

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! 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. $39,065 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. A sermon series beginning May 21st where we will learn that the only place we need to see before we die is God, in the here and now.

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 MAY 7 DISCOVERERS Art Workshop EXPLORERS Art Workshop NAVIGATORS Bible Time Workshop MAY 14 DISCOVERERS Bible Time Workshop EXPLORERS Bible Time Workshop NAVIGATORS Art Workshop MAY 21 DISCOVERERS Celebration Sunday EXPLORERS Everyone together NAVIGATORS in Gym MAY 28 DISCOVERERS tba EXPLORERS tba NAVIGATORS tba 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 Thank you to everyone who donated candy for our Easter Egg Fun. And special thanks to the Youth for filling the eggs and helping to hide them and supervising the children. A great time was had by all! Special thanks to Patsy Hiss for coordinating everything, including the potluck dinner! 5th GRADE BOYS AND GIRLS Your groups are no longer meeting now that Weds. Nights are over. BUT WAIT Save Sunday, May 21st on your calendars!! School is out and you are being welcomed into the 6th,7th & 8th grade youth group! Join us 5:00pm-7:00pm for a fun time. And wear something you can get messy in! YOUTH MINISTRY May 7 No Youth Groups (Pastor Sue is in Texas with new grandson) May 14 No Youth Groups (Spend time with your Moms!) May 21 5:00-7:00pm Chi Rho (6-8 grades-new grades!) We will be welcoming the new 6th graders. 6:00-8:00pm CYF will be welcoming the new 9th graders. CHI RHO [6th-8th Grades] Sundays 5:00-7:00 pm C Y F [9th-12th Grades] Sundays 6:00-8:00 pm We will be doing some crazy things at our game time (6:00-7:00pm) so wear clothes you can get messy in! REGIONAL SUMMER CAMP EARLY DISCOUNT HAS ENDED, BUT YOU CAN STILL REGISTER UP TO 2 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR CAMP!! Church Camp is like no other experience your child or youth can have. There are camps for all ages from Kindergarten thru Adults!!! Check out the information on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Please take the time to explore these awesome opportunities. Registration forms are below the info on the bulletin board. Our Church pays 1/2 the early camp fee for all attendees!! Best bargain for Summer Activities you will find!! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO UPPORTED THE YOUTH WITH THE FUNd-A-BOWL! Whether it was through $ donations, or hiring a youth, or several, and then paying them generously, bowling on a team, or just coming to enjoy the event. You all are awesome!! Total $$ raised was not available at this printing, but we will let you know as soon as we do!

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8 Past 5 Weeks Attendance and Gifts Sunday School N/A 61 Early Service Late Service Children s Church TOTAL General Offering 5, , , , , Roof Fund Special Offerings , , TOTAL 5, , , , , *Special Offerings include donations to: Sound System Fund, Wednesday Night Dinner Donations, Bell Choir Fund, Louise Gunn & Betty Ferrell Memorials, Leadercast Sponsorship, DMF Easter Offerings, Outreach, Chi-Rho Mission Trip Deposits, Camp Registration Fees, FUNd-a-Bowl Donations 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 Sunday Services 8:15 am Early Worship 9:00 am Sunday School 10:20 am Morning Worship 5:00 pm Chi-Rho 6:00 pm CYF (6th-12th) Wednesday Night Activities 6:15 pm Bell Choir Practice, 7:00 pm Choir Practice 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