The Great Bend Christian

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1 January 2019 Vol. 52 No. 1 The Great Bend Christian Where we uncover the New Year's Resolutions that Jesus is calling us to live. Thank you for giving to the Water4Foundation! Over $3,800 was received during this Christmas Season to help the Water4Foundation drill water wells for people who do not have access to clean drinking water. You have helped save lives!

2 SPECIAL PRAYERS: Cancer: Brent Berger; Jane Carney; Diane-Sandy Maneth s cousin; Mark Gant; Herb Johnson; Steve Martin; Ed Weatherford Other Needs: Dee Barr; Darby Bates & Family; Justin & Shala Bishop; Myrna Campbell; Cheryl Chrysler; Bailey Cox; Annette Crosby; Jan Engle; Shantel Fairchild; Jerry Ford; Aiden Graves; Kylee Graves & Baby; Nona Jamison; Doug Keiswetter; Justin Kelly; Carol Langen; Roger Marshall; Richard Messerlie; Randy Miller; Kenneth Reed; Rich Roberts; Kevin Rose; Wanda Russell; Susie Schultz; Dave Smith; Betty Underwood; Ralph Voss; June White; Mary Winter; Josie Worcester; Our Country; Those grieving during this season CONTINUED PRAYERS: Cancer: Cynthia Barnes, Laura Brown, Tammy Hays, Connie Metheny Holliday, Bob Holt, Sue Klein, Kris Long, Shelly McFarren, Leona McIntosh, Steve Rusco, Doug Schenkel, Leilani Schenkel, Marvin Sittner, LeAnna Soehner; Donna Stejskal, Tom-Harders Friend, Kadin White, Susan Wilson, Alice Urban Other Needs: Carol Barnard, Doug Bender, Mabel Bender, Nicki Harders Family Member, Jeri Huss, Don Jones, Martha Knight, Jaxon Kretchmar, Lilly Morrison, Brad Patzner, Regional Church in Kansas, Vicki Ruble, Crosby Schrader, Nancy White s Family, Cal Winter, Mike Zager MILITARY SERVANTS: Jackson, Adam Schwartz Derrick Deason, Steven DeWhitt, Blake Frager, Dan Fritz, Ted Sympathy to Dolores Westfall and Family upon the passing of her sister-in-law, Lillie Madge Westfall Caregivers Supporting Caregivers Caregivers Count is for parents/guardians or caretakers of children with special needs from birth up to age 21. Meetings: the First Sunday of the Month 2:00 pm at First Christian Church There is no fee for attendance.

3 NEW Lunch Bunch January 16, :30 am New Day Group January 6, :30 am Family Potluck after Church And January 28, 2019 Dinner at 6:30 pm Restaurant Arrangements by Norma Butler Beginning January 1, 2019 Monday Thursday 8 am 12 pm & 1 pm 3:30 pm Friday 8 am 12pm Noon Pastor Josh will be gone January 7th January 20th while he continues to work on his Doctorate of Ministry. During this time, he will be in class from 8 am - 5 pm at Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pastor Sue will be in charge and on call for anything that you need during that time. While Pastor Josh is gone, please remember to pray for him as he continues to work at being a better preacher and minister. Join us for a Pig Feed on January 26th at 5 pm in the gym to celebrate the 20 th Anniversary in the New Church Building. RSVP by January 12th to know how many to plan food for. Call Vicki Sheets at or vsheets.55@gmail.com; or Debbie Noffsinger at or debbien@opiwireless.com or a sign-up sheet is available in the narthex. Thank you!

4 Fund your future. Most Americans are not financially prepared for their future. Studies show that as many as 90 percent of us are not on track to be able to comfortably retire. Too many people have bought into the lie that one day when we have more money we can start planning for the future. That kind of thinking is what ensures retirement never comes. Setting aside $50 one time won t change your financial future. However, setting aside a little bit of money consistently over a long period of time will build great rewards for the future. There s no amount too small to start saving and no better time than now. You may not be a millionaire, lottery winner or stock broker, but that doesn t mean you can t start saving. Daily diligence with what you have can lead to long-term benefit. Jesus has an incredible future planned for us, and when we save what we ve been given, we free ourselves to act on what God wants to bring us in the future. Think About: 1. What three words would you use to describe your feelings about your financial future? 2. Saving doesn t have to mean setting aside large sums of money each month. What one thing can you change to start saving today? 3. How have you seen steady diligence pay off in other areas of your life? Why would the outcome be any different when it comes to money? Pray: Jesus, You knew I would need Your salvation before I was even born. You were with God at the creation of the world and made a way for me to know God before I was a thought in my parents minds. Thank You for being a planner. Help me to be a planner, too To everyone who pledged to support this church with your time, talents, and resources in 2019, Thank You! Know that because of your generosity this congregation is going to continue to proclaim the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ, serve those in need, help people continue to grow in their faith, raise up the next generation of disciples, and play our part in bringing about the salvation and the restoration of the world. This is something we couldn't do without you!

5 This was in response to the $500 FCC gave to St. Francis for Christmas Gifts for the children: Dear Members of First Christian Church, Thank you for your gift! We pray you are encountering the love and goodness of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as you strive to serve the vulnerable in Kansas. Press on in your efforts to love your neighbors and share the Gospel! Merry Christmas! The Global Orphan Project Dear FCCGB, Thank you so much for the money and flowers and for thinking of our family during this time. Your kindness means so much. Sincerely, Alicia Bixby & Family Dear Church Family, Thank your so much for the bonus that you gave me for Christmas! I plan to have as much fun deciding how to use it as I do actually using it! I want to take this opportunity to wish each of you a spectacular New Year! It is my honor and privilege to work with all of you throughout the year. I cannot think of a more awesome family to join alongside in working to bring heaven to earth through our lives every day. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of you. Mary Hunter First Christian Church, Thank you for your $1,000 donation towards the elevator! May you be blessed for blessing others! Kimberly Becker, Director of the Dream Center The Bell Choir and Choir will be hosting what promises to be a very fun evening for Valentine s Day in February! We plan to have both dinner and a show for you! On Sunday evening, February 10th, we will be serving a dinner and having a talent show. You are an important part of this. Not only will you be able to go out for a lovely Valentine s dinner, you are invited to participate in the talent show. Everyone start practicing now - polish up your tap shoes, work on learning lines to your skit, warm up those rusty vocal chords, pull out that talent that you have hidden deep inside yourself No prizes will be given, as this is not a competition, but we promise to love and appreciate your talent offerings! Plan now to join us for an evening of big fun with your friends! More details and sign up opportunities will be coming later. If you have questions, please contact Mary Hunter.

6 Where We Anchor Kids into the Stories and Mysteries of God and Immerse Them in God s Love In All that We Do THE DOCK CHILDRENS CHURCH SCHEDULE JAN 6 JAN 13 JAN 20 JAN 27 10:20..C & J Brownlee 11:00...M & D Hiss 10:20..C & D Noffsinger 11:00...D & L Bonine 10:20...C & J Brownlee 11:00...T & C Brunswig 10:20.. A & A Karst 11:00...J & L Blankenship If you cannot make your Sunday, please call and trade with someone on your list. (Let Kathy, in the office, know so she can change the bulletin.) THANK YOU!! The following people have gone off the Children s Church rotation for 2019: Katie & Terry Hoff, Rachelle Sheets, Debbie Spiller, Kelsie & Trent Brown. Thank You for serving our children by cultivating their faith! SUNDAY MORNINGs 9:00-10:00 am OR 10:00-10:50 am CHILDREN S CLASSES (West Wing) PRESCHOOL (3 & 4yr & PreK)-meets in Preschool Rm YOUTH (6th-12th Grades): 9:00-meets in the Youth Rm 10:00-meets in the Parlor DISCOVERERS ( K-1st Gr.) EXPLORERS (2nd-3rd Grade) NAVIGATORS (4th-5th Grades WHO IS JESUS JAN 6 9:00 ALL Music Workshop 10:00 ALL Music Workshop JAN 13 9:00 ALL Bible Time Workshop 10:00 ALL Bible Time Workshop JAN 20 9:00 ALL Movie Workshop 10:00 ALL Movie Workshop JAN 27 9:00 ALL Games Workshop 10:00 ALL Games Workshop ADULT CLASSES (East Wing) FELLOWSHIP CLASS FRIENDSHIP CLASS KID KONNECTION ON WEDNESDAYS 6:00 6:55 pm All the children have music at 6:00 pm. [At 5:55 the children will put away toys and line up in the gym to be escorted to the music room.] At 6:15-6:55pm the children will be in three groups: 3-4 yr olds 5yr-K-1-2 grades grades 5TH GRADERS Sundays 4:00-4:50 pm CHI RHO [6th-8th Grades] Sundays 5:00-7:00 pm YOUTH MINISTRY 5TH GRADERS meet Sundays from 4:00-4:50pm CHI RHO meets from 5:00-5:30pm alone.then are joined by CYF 5:30-7:00pm. then CYF meets from 7:00-7:30pm. Jan. 6, 20, 27 REGULAR MEETINGS JAN. 13 PARENT / YOUTH PIZZA NIGHT Everyone show up at 5:00pm Pizza provided...bring a dessert to share! (Prizes awarded to Youth who make the dessert!!) C Y F [9th-12th Grades] Sundays 5:30-7:30 pm

7 The Great Bend Christian January 2019 New Morning Women s Bible Study Job: A Story of Unlikely Joy By Lisa Harper Begins January 15th 9:00 am 7-Week Study Contact Stacy McReynolds With Questions Choir Resumes Wednesday January 9th 7:00 pm Bell Choir Resumes Wednesday January 9th 6:15 pm The Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University Class will begin Monday, January 14th, at 7:00 pm in the church parlor. The class will run on Mondays for 9 weeks. If you have any questions, please see or call Randy Goering ( ), Clayton Noffsinger ( ), or Debbie Noffsinger ( ). January Board Meeting has been moved to Wednesday January 30th, 8:00 pm. Wednesday Night Dinners Begin Wednesday February 6th, 5:15 pm We are still looking for someone to lead Group 2. If interested please contact Rev. Josh.

8 Past 5 Weeks Attendance and Gifts Sunday School 60 Blizzard Early Service 33 Blizzard Late Service 166 Blizzard Refuge Service 61 Blizzard Children s Church 7 Blizzard TOTAL 267 Blizzard General Offering $5, Blizzard 11, , , Roof Fund 0.00 Blizzard Special Offerings Blizzard 2, TOTAL 5, Blizzard 13, , , *Special Offerings include donations to: DMF Thanksgiving & Christmas Offering, Lola Donecker & Bob Bixby Memorials, Wednesday Night Dinner Donations, Giving Tuesday, Sound System, Water 4 Foundation, Wedding Deposit Wednesday Night Activities 5:15 pm Family Fellowship Dinner 6:00 pm Kids Konnection 6:15 pm Bell Choir Practice 7:00 pm Choir Practice Sunday Services 8:15 am Early Worship 9:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday School 10:20 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Refuge Service 4:00 pm 5th Graders 5:00 pm Chi-Rho (6th-8th) 5:30 pm CYF (9th-12th) 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, Administrative Assistant fcc@cck.kscoxmail.com