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1 May 2016 Vol. 49 No. 5 The Great Bend Christian FCC is pleased to announce a convenient new way to make your regular offerings. With our new electronic giving program, you can easily and safely set up a recurring giving schedule or make one-time contributions via debit card or check. We have created this new way of giving because we know for many this will make giving much more convenient. There are a couple of different ways you can get to our giving page; 1) go to our website at fccgbk.com and on the home page just below the online giving picture is a link 2) You can type into your URL bar and go directly to it, or 3) use your QR scanner on the QR code below and it will take you directly to it. Once you get to the page just follow the directions and that is it! Please keep in mind there is a small fee for these transactions. If you have any questions, please contact the church office ( ).

2 SPECIAL PRAYERS: Cancer: Ivan Barr; Rita Link Bownes; Dade Cannon; Teri Everett; Ashley Gorney; Linda Ingels; Shelby Jones; Evelyn Mead; Virginia Noffsinger; Sammy; LeAnna Soehner; Dean Wolf, Wanda Ybarra Other Needs: Bob Allford; Aaron Beckwith; Tom Beckwith; Doug Bender; Jean Berger; Baby Avery Jo Braymer; Annette Crosby; Larry Dannebohm; Don & Karol Elliott; Mel Enabnit; Alisa Goff-stroke; Hallee Haar; Pam Haar-kidney transplant; Lois Johnson; Don Jones; William Jones; Deserai Klug; Carol Langen; Gerry Marshall; Frank & Sandy Orioles; Neil & Opal Reichel; Baby Brayden Ricker; Velda Roberts; Joyce Rose; Wanda Russell CONTINUED PRAYERS: Cancer: Laura Brown, Corina Dean, Brian Hutchinson,Shelly McFarren, Leona McIntosh, Lance Morris, Steve Rusco, Doug Schenkel, Donna Stejskal, Kerry Watkins, Kadin White; Susan Wilson Other Needs: Jenny Allford, Dorothy Behrens, Mabel Bender, Bob Brown, Norma Butler, Myrna Campbell, Derek Christendon, Bev Christiansen, Cody Clark, Ruth Dailey, Marguerite Davidson, Lola Donecker, Denise Ehrlick, Dorothy Fross, Baby Braxton George, Mildred Harders, Jo Jordan, Babette Kinderknecht, David Kirby, Todd Klein, Martha Knight, Marvin Koch, Jaxon Kretchmar, Emily Ledford, Gayl Lee, Shelly Leroy, Amber Lloyd, Joyce Marston, Ryley Martin, Doug Nairn, Earlene Nairn, Brad Patzner, Terry Piland, Haley Rader, Melissa Ramesey's dad Ed, Sapphire Shewbart, Juanita Thomas, Garrett White, June White, Mike Zager MILITARY SERVANTS: Derrick Deason, Steven DeWhitt, Blake Frager, Dan Fritz, Ted Jackson, TJ Lewis, Steven McGee, Cody McNorton, Adam Schwartz...to Carolee Nolte & Family upon the passing of her daughter, Kathryn...to Terry & Katie Hoff & Family upon the passing of Katie s Aunt Peggy...to June White upon the passing of her cousin Judy

3 2016 Gloria Vicente Missionary Visit The Women s Joy Group is hosting our visit with Gloria on Tuesday, May 24 th at Noon. We invite all who are interested to hear about some of our missions in Central America to join us. We just ask that you bring a salad to share. Gloria Vicente, our Mission Partner serving in Guatemala, will visit Kansas May Gloria also relates to our UCC partners in the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference, and will visit both Disciples and UCC churches and groups. Gloria works with the Christian Ecumenical Council of Guatemala as a consultant for communication, interpretation, and women s projects. Her church membership is University Church in Chicago, a congregation affiliated with both UCC and Disciples. Her parents found sanctuary there when fleeing persecution in their Guatemalan home. Gloria is married to Santos Par Vasquez a Maya; they have three children. Lunch Bunch May 18, 2016, 11:30 am Looking for Summer Music! Please let Rachel know if you or someone you know would provide a Special Music Piece at a 10:20 am service during the summer. Contact Rachel at if interested. Joy Group Hostess: Salad Luncheon Program: Gloria Vicente, Missionary May 24, 2016, 12:00 pm New Day Group Hostess: Janis Fairchild Lesson: Mary Hunter May 23, 2016, 7:00 pm

4 Lola Donecker would like to thank everyone that came and celebrated her 90th birthday and to the church for the use of the Parlor. Lola had a great celebration! Thank you so much for the prayers, Pastor Josh and Pastor Sue s visits, the Prayer Shawl, and cards while I was in the hospital. I appreciate your prayers and support. Love, Norma Butler Join us May 8th as we celebrate and honor one of God s most incredible gifts: our Moms! Music Camp July 5th-8th May 30th VBS July 24th-28th

5 A sermon series beginning May 15th where we will be learning what it means to be a people devoted to living in, and bringing about the Kingdom of God. The FCC Board approved the formation of a committee to focus on how we can use Recycle-Reduce-Reuse to better our care of God s Creation, both as a congregation and as individuals. Members of this committee are : Matt and Dena Hiss, Rachelle Sheets, and Rev. Sue Bishop. This is the first step toward recognition by our General Church in a program called the Green Chalice. It is simply a way to be recognized for the programs we already have in place, and for encouragement to do more. Right now we already REDUCE: Use control thermostats; turn off lights when leaving the room; paperless newsletter option; reduced paper rotation model curriculum; newly purchased nursery furniture. REUSE: Garage Sale and donations to Dream Center & Salvation Army RECYCLE: paper, cans, plastic bottles, glass and cardboard. Look for the green chalice symbol in future newsletters for simple suggestions on how we can become better stewards or for awareness information about current programs available in our church and community. If you are interested in serving on the Green Chalice Committee, contact Matt or Dena Hiss or Pastor Sue.. Web Site: FCC's podcast: Facebook: firstchristiangb

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) MAY 8 DISCOVERERS Music Workshop EXPLORERS Music Workshop NAVIGATORS Music Workshop MAY 15 DISCOVERERS Bible Time Workshop EXPLORERS Bible Time Workshop NAVIGATORS Storytelling Workshop MAY 22 DISCOVERERS Cooking Workshop EXPLORERS Cooking Workshop NAVIGATORS Bible Time Workshop MAY 29 DISCOVERERS Storytelling Workshop EXPLORERS Storytelling Workshop NAVIGATORS Cooking Workshop ADULT CLASSES (East Wing) FELLOWSHIP CLASS FRIENDSHIP CLASS Our Family Dinner and Children s Programs are now on break May-August. THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO ORDERED LITTLE CAESAR S PIZZA KITS! YOU MAY PICK UP YOUR ORDER ON THURSDAY, MAY 12TH, BEGINNING AT 5:00PM IN THE GYM. (If you can t pick it up on this date, please contact Pastor Sue with instructions on what to do with your order. MAY YOUTH GROUPS both CHI RHO & CYF will meet only on the 1st and 15th May Sundays. NO meetings on May 8, 22, or 29. BOTH GROUPS WILL CONTINUE TO MEET DURING THE SUMMER. Watch for specific dates in Newsletters and on bulletin calendars. CHURCH CAMP REGISTRATION STILL OPEN Check out full details of camps & get registration forms on the east bulletin board in the Foyer [Pastor Sue will be at Camp for Primary 1 & Discovery] After April 30th, parents must pay an additional $40! CHI RHO MISSION TRIP MAY We will leave the church parking lot at 8:00 AM and travel to Newton where we will be working at the Kansas Christian Home through Monday. For this part of our trip we will be sleeping on the floor of the Newton First Christian Church so be sure to bring a bed roll/ sleeping bag, pillow and air mattress if desired. We will be returning on Weds. Night instead of Thursday as stated on your Itinerary. We ask the congregation to be in prayer for us that we will have a safe and meaningful trip where we will encounter God and grow in our faith.

7 First Christian Church of Great Bend Board Meeting April 13, 2016 Those present: Rev. Josh Leu, Rev. Sue Bishop, Nels Lindberg, Donna Marston, Vicki Sheets, John Sheets, Leesa Butler, LaDonna Moore, Roger Butler, Jennifer Keener, Bill Fairchild, Janis Fairchild, Becky Hill, Bob Hiss, Dennis Heinrichs, James McReynolds, Matt Hiss, Dena Hiss, Randy Goering, Mary Drake and Debbie Noffsinger. A quorum was present. Nels Lindberg called the meeting to order with prayer and the Mission Statement by Board Members. Minutes of Previous Meeting: It was moved and seconded to approve the Minutes from the Cabinet Meeting on February 10, 2016, and March 09, Motion carried. Treasurer s Report: Rev Josh Leu presented the Treasurer s Report for Lewis Burkes: March Expenses $ 21, Year to Date Expenses $ 64, Annual Budget $352, Budget Remaining $288, Bob Hiss discussed the current investments with Vanguard and other options that may be used to generate a better return. Matt Hiss will put together a plan to present at the next Cabinet Meeting. Outreach: Rev. Sue reported they had 34 Women for Tea at the Dream Center on April 9 th, and 7 men, 3 women and 1 youth doing construction. The Committee is looking at putting together an ongoing program for the Dream Center for those ready to leave and start out on their own, maybe a Graduation Basket with basic items to set up house. With the results from the Outreach Survey that was done, they have 3 new potential committee members. Membership/Evangelism: No Report Membership Development Rev. Josh stated they are putting a plan together for a new members class that will meet once a quarter to explain the basics of our church. Marketing Nels Lindberg: The church radio ads as well as the Leadercast scheduled for Friday, May 6 th, have been playing on the radio. He encouraged all members to participate in this event. Worship: John Sheets No Report. and will be ordered soon. Rev. Josh stated the money is available for the new hymnals Administration: Mary Drake The Search Committee has been organized to meet the challenge of finding a new organist. Rev. Josh stated he sent s out to music professors with the information. Property: Bob Hiss reported on their suggestions from their meeting on February 22 nd. (Please see attached Property Committee suggestions). He also stated they are still getting estimates on the roof repairs. It was suggested we have a fund raiser to come up with the funds for the roof. After discussion, the Property Committee moved to start a Capital Campaign to raise the needed funds for the roof repairs. It was seconded. Motion carried. A fact sheet will be put together to hand out to members of the congregations who may have questions. A motion was also made to approve the Miller Lawn bid for the care of the church lawn. Motion was seconded and approved. Board Minutes Continued on Next Page.

8 Board Minutes continued from Previous Page... Christian Ed: Rev. Sue reported there were 34 children participating in the Easter Egg Hunt and 145 people were served at the Pot Luck Dinner on March 20 th. She extended her thanks to the Friendship and Fellowship Classes for their support and help. Rev. Sue explained that the curriculum we are now using is being phased out. If she purchased the materials for 2016 and 2017, which will be around $ , it would push the CE Budget over the allotted limit by maybe $500. After discussion, a motion was made and seconded to purchase the materials for 2016 and Motion carried. Pastoral Relations: Dennis Heinrichs - No Report Elders: Bill Fairchild No Report Deacons: Donna Marston No Report Pastors Report: Rev. Josh Leu stated he will be on vacation from April 25 th to May 1 st. He reminded us how important it is for us to live our mission statement. He named off some of the people who have been helped in our community and the things happening in our community and our congregation. Rev. Sue Bishop reported she had 7 Baptism Candidates and 7 Mentors. Thirty-one post cards have been sent out regarding VBS. This year the theme is Cross Culture focusing on Norway. Camp ads are running and letters will be sent out. Old Business: Dennis Heinrichs asked about the changes to the By-Laws and how to bring them to the Congregation. New Business: Rev. Josh presented different online companies to use for online giving. It was decided to go with the Vanco Payment Solutions, Plan 1. Matt and Dena Hiss presented the Green Chalice Endorsement and its purpose. (Contact church office for a copy). After discussion, a motion was made to create the Green Chalice Endorsement under Property. Motion was seconded and approved. A Motion was made and seconded to adopt the Alverna Covenant. Motion carried. Rev. Josh commented on the Sunflower Employees, and others, that drive through the parking lot. Suggestions will be brought to the next meeting. Rev. Josh closed the meeting with prayer. Submitted by Debbie Noffsinger

9 L Leadercast is the world s largest one-day leadership conference, broadcast LIVE from Atlanta and simulcast to hundreds of locations around the world. This year the FCC of Great Bend is going to be hosting a simulcast on May 6 th. The theme of this year s conference is, Architects of Tomorrow, focusing on visionary leaders who imagine and build a future that is rich in innovation, collaboration and full of hope. A future where problems are solved, questions are answered, and confusion gives way to clarity. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Kat Cole Group President, FOCUS Brands, Inc. Steve Wozniak Co-founder of Apple, Inc. Henry Cloud Leadership Expert & Best-Selling Author Nick Saban Head Football Coach, University of Alabama Andy Stanley Leadership Author and Communicator James Brown Network Broadcaster, CBS Sports and News Rorke Denver Navy SEAL Commander and Author Chris Barez-Brown Author and Creativity Guru Tripp Crosby Host of Leadercast, Comedian and Director Date: May 6 th Time: 8 AM 4 PM (Lunch Included) Location: First Christian Church of Great Bend Cost: First Christian Church Members - $40 per person (Enter code FCC ), All Others - $60 For anyone who wants to become a better leader. To sign up for this life transforming event, go to the Leadercast Facebook page at then click on find tickets and follow the instructions to register.

10 Past 5 Weeks Attendance and Gifts Sunday School Early Service Late Service Children s Church TOTAL General Offering 6, , , , , Special Offerings , , TOTAL 7, , , , , *Special Offerings include donations to: Sound System, DMF Easter Offering Baby Ryley, Funeral Dinner Donation, New Day Group, Leadercast Registration Fees, Wednesday Night Dinner Donations, Outreach, Camp Registration Fees First Christian Church 5230 Broadway Great Bend, KS 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: 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 Activities 6:15 pm Chancel Bell Practice 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Practice 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