Lighthouse Presbyterian Church

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1 Lighthouse Presbyterian Church To grow in Christ, becoming like Him. April 14, 2016 Volume 10, Issue 08 Lighthouse Presbyterian Church PO Box E. 303rd Street Paola, KS Worship: Sunday 10:00am Following Worship Sunday, April 24 th on Church grounds During our worship service on Sunday, April 24, we will have a chance to meet and hear from Jean Desrosiers and Pitterson Berry, our Haitian friends who supervise our ministry of fixing broken wells and sharing the love of Jesus. Jean and Pitterson will be available to meet and talk with us during the picnic. They will also be here in Paola with us (staying with the Slyters) through May 2. Bring a lawn chair, kick back and enjoy a time of fellowship and fun! Sandwiches, chips, cookies and drinks provided (free will donation) Come meet new people and visit with friends! Enjoy the playground Fellowship Join in a game of volleyball or kickball Also on that morning we will hear from Pastor Brad, who is currently with a mission team from our presbytery in the country of Macedonia. Pastor Brad and six others are laying the foundations for our presbytery to plant a new church for Albanians in a region where currently there are none. There are roughly 800,000 Albanians in the northwest region of Macedonia, nearly 100% of whom are Muslims. Please pray that the Lord would open doors for His Gospel to reach the people in this region of the world.

2 THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 2 East Central Kansas Active Aging Expo Thursday, May 5th, 9:00am-3:30pm Lighthouse Church Wednesday, April 13th: All is well here in Macedonia. Today was filled with great meetings with cross cultural workers here, several of whom hope to be part of ministering to Albanians in the near future. They are very encouraged to have us here and to know that we also are praying and working toward planting a church among Albanians. Today we visited a refugee camp on the border of Serbia. Over 1,000 people in a very small area near the railroad tracks. Conditions there are difficult but not as bad as we thought they might be. Pray that God will meet their needs both physical and spiritual. Tomorrow we will meet more workers in two other cities along the Albanian border: Ohrid and Tetova. Please pray for the Lord to continue to lead us so that in due time - His time - we will see at least one church planted here among the Muslims in Albania. This conference, sponsored by K-State Research and Extension Office, will promote positive attitudes about aging and encourage individuals to be active physically, mentally and financially. The keynote speaker is Mark Johnson, a professor at Pittsburg State University, who will speak on the brain, memory and how to retrieve information. In addition, a variety of informational sessions that include cutting Medicare costs, dealing with dementia, dealing with heart risks and diabetes, understanding options for durable power of attorney decisions and much more. You may attend all or part of the day. Participants can register for the session of their choice. Registration is $15 per person and the advance registration deadline is April 22. The fee covers lunch, speaker fees and program materials. Late registration received April is $20. For registration and program information visit: or you may pick up a registration form at the church. If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please call or Rebecca at the Lighthouse Church; ; rebecca@paolalighthouse.com. This conference will take the place of First Thursdays in May. Should You Make A Charitable Contribution From Your IRA? The reinstated IRS provision allows retirees age 70-1/2 and older to donate up to $100,000 tax free from their IRA each year. Generally, when you take a distribution from your IRA, it is treated as taxable income. Under this provision, made permanent in the 2015 federal spending and tax package, those assets are excluded from income if the distribution is made directly to the church. The distribution is not included in your income so you avoid the potential negative consequences that regular IRA withdrawals in retirement can create, including taxes on Social Security benefits. Distributions excluded from income are also equivalent to a 100% deduction. Normally, charitable contribution deductions are limited to a lower percentage (or are eliminated altogether) for taxpayers who do not itemize and take the standard deduction. As always it is recommended that you talk with a tax professional. If you have questions or would like to make this type of contribution, please contact Mike Gibson (913) or Blake Heid (913)

3 THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 3 Treasures One by one he took them from me, all the things I valued most, until I was empty-handed; every glittering toy was lost. And I walked earth s highways, grieving in my rags and poverty till I heard his voice inviting, Lift your empty hands to me! So I held my hands toward heaven, and he filled them with a store of his own transcendent riches, till they could contain no more. And at last I comprehended with my stupid mind and dull, that God could not pour his riches into hands already full! Martha Snell Nicholson New Position: Administrative Assistant Lighthouse Presbyterian Church of Paola, Kansas is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to aid our support staff in carrying out our vision: To grow in Christ, becoming like Him. This new position will: report directly to the Office Administrator work 20 hours / week; Monday Friday: 10:00am 2:00pm be paid $12.00 / hour Skills / Character needed: Sincere faith in Jesus Christ An eye for detail Personable Computer knowledge in database, word processing and publishing Dependable General duties: Receptionist: answer phone / greet people in church office Update website and Facebook page Scheduling Database entry Publishing: Church newsletter / Directory Help prepare for special events Mailings Other duties as needed Resumes may be submitted to Tracey Hecker: tracey@paolalighthouse.com or they can be mailed to Lighthouse Church; 1402 E. 303 rd St; Paola, KS No phone calls, please. Wanted: A Servant s Heart Bless our youngest church members! Our church is deeply committed to meeting the needs of all of its members. This includes caring for the youngest ones. As the church grows, so does the need for assistance. The Lighthouse nursery is searching for people ages 18+ to assist in caring for children on a rotation basis during Sunday services, during Thursday evening Celebrate Recovery, and during committee meetings the first Monday of each month. Compensation is $10/hr. If interested, please contact the nursery supervisor, Kristal Sparks at

4 THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 4 CELEBRATE RECOVERY 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 Summer Mission Trip: Kentucky 2016 Who: Anyone What: Mission trip to do one of the following tracks: 1) Children s leading day camps, Back Yard Bible clubs, children s programs 2) Children s with sports emphasis (sports camps, sports activities) 3) Community assisting in community outreaches, working with local agencies and ministries to spread the gospel 4) Construction assisting in renovation of homes of those in need When: Sunday-Friday, July 24-29, 2016 Where: Appalachian Mountains How: $220 total ($50 non-refundable deposit due by April 24) More Information: Website Family Bike Trip Saturday, April 30 9:00am-2:00pm on the Flint Hills Nature Trail (from Osawatomie to Rantoul) This is going to be a lot of fun. The round trip is 10 miles, but it is mostly flat. We will take a break halfway in Rantoul for a snack. Bring your own snack and water bottle. Meet at the church at 9:00am. After the bike trip, we will have lunch at the church homemade pizza by Rick Bishop! The next Beacon newsletter will be published on Thursday, April 28th. Deadline for all articles will be Friday, April 22nd. Thank you in advance for your help. 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

5 THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 5 YOU CAN PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING! When writing a check to Lighthouse Church, please specify what the money is for on the memo line. Operational Funds Building Funds Down Payment Haiti Water Wells Any special gift must be noted on the memo line. If it is left blank, money will be applied to Operational Funds. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER! June 6-10, 2016 Work Day - after worship on April 17th 11:30-2:00 pm. Do you like to paint, cut paper, do light wood construction or just lend a hand? Then, please join us and help us complete some projects in preparation for Vacation Bible School. Lunch and childcare provided. Please let us know you can attend by signing up on the clipboard on the VBS table in the sanctuary. Are there items that you can save for us? We are gathering items to use for activities and decorating. If you find that you have things laying around that you would like to donate, please see Tricia Sinclair or the sign-up sheet on the VBS table in the sanctuary. Jars with lids jelly size or bigger. Plastic and Glass PVC pipe we need various lengths 2 or longer and diameters of 2 or larger. We will spray paint them so it s ok if they are discolored. We would like these by April 17th, if possible Spray paint-various colors of blue, pink, red, green, yellow, tan, grays. Partially full cans are fine! We would like these by April 17th, if possible Empty paper towel rolls White tube socks (gently used is fine) Sonic Car Hop Fundraiser for The Harbor Come hear inspiring Gospel Music and a Message of Hope! Old Stone Church Spring Gospel Concert 315 Sixth Street Osawatomie, KS April 23, :00pm Thank you to all who came out to Sonic on April 9! We raised $522 in tips and almost $150 in sales! A Free Will offering will benefit the Minstry of Phil & Pam Morgan Sponsor: John Brown Museum Contact: adaircabin@kshs.org Featuring: Phil & Pam Morgan

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 April 18-24: Monday, April 18: Day 106 Judge Gideon God Reduces Gideon s Army to Ensure God Gets All the Credit Judges 6 & 7; 1 Cor 1:26-31 Tuesday, April 19: Day 107 Judge Samson The Nazirite Vow to Separate Yourself to the LORD Judges 13; Num 6:1-21; Amos 2:10-13 Wednesday, April 20: Day 108 Judge Samson Samson, the Spirit & Victory With the Jawbone of a Donkey Judges 14 & 15; Zech 4:6 Thursday, April 21: Day 109 Judge Samson Delilah s Nagging, Samson s Foolishness & Samson s Death Judges 16; Prov 5:1-14; Prov 27:15-16 Friday, April 22: Day 110 Ruth Follows Naomi The Story of the Moabites & God s Love for Foreigners/Widows Ruth 1; Deu 23:3-6 & 10:17-19 Saturday, April 23: Day 111 Ruth Meets Boaz Caring for the Poor & Allowing the Poor to Collect Food After Harvest Ruth 2; Deu 15:7-11 & 24:17-22 Sunday, April 24: Day 112 Weekly Day Off / catch up Here is the reading plan for April 25 May 1: Monday, April 25: Day 113 Ruth s Virture The Law of the Kinsman Redeemer & Ruth the Virtuous Woman Ruth 3; Deut 25:5-10; Prov 31:10-31 Tuesday, April 26: Day 114 Ruth s Redemption The Law of the Kinsman Redeemer & the Genealogy of Jesus Ruth 4; Matt 22:23-33; Matt 1:1-6 Wednesday, April 27: Day 115 Hannah s Prayer Hannah s Problem, Prayer, Peace & Thankfulness for Baby Samuel 1 Sam 1; 1 Sam 2:1-11; Phil 4:6-7 Thursday, April 28: Day 116 Samuel s Call The Wickedness of Eli s Sons & Samuel s Call From God 1 Sam 2:12-21; 1 Sam 3: Psalm 99:6-7 Friday, April 29: Day 117 God s Judgment Israel is Defeated, Eli & His Sons Die & the Ark is Lost 1 Sam 2:22-36; 1 Sam 4; 1 Kings 2:26-27 Saturday, April 30: Day 118 The Ark is Returned God Judges the Philistines, Their Idol Dagon & All False Idols 1 Sam 5 & 6; Psalm 115:3-8 Sunday, May 1: Day 119 Weekly Day Off / catch up

7 THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 7 Rachel Beth Peck rachelbethpeck@gmail.com Lighthouse Youth Eli Wedde eliasray31@gmail.com Wednesday Night Youth (6th-12th): April 20 April 27 May 4 Starting March 23, all youth will meet 5:30-7:30pm 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 Parents, you are invited to Wednesday, April 27, Parent Night. We will have extra food that night, and you are invited to stay for youth group to see what we do each week. 5:30-6:00 dinner. $5 max/family. 6:00-7:30 is youth. PMS: Is Jesus the only way to Heaven? PHS: What is moralistic therapeutic deism, and what does it have to do with me? The Nathan Project (9th-12th): Sunday, 6:00-8:00pm (at the church) April 17 April 24 May 1 Upcoming Events: Tech Talk Wednesday, April 20 6:00-7:00pm at the church This one hour seminar is for parents with children of any age. Elizabeth Sweeney Reeder will talk about technology and internet safety, offering practical ways you can help your children make good choices and monitor technology use. Pizza will be available from 5:30-6:00. Childcare will be available from 6:00-7:00. Please RSVP by text to Rachel Beth or rachelbethpeck@gmail.com by April th Grade Welcome Night Wednesday, April 27 5:30-7:30 All incoming 6 th Graders and friends invited! Come and see what we do at youth group and start attending weekly if you can!

8 THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 8 For the month of April 2016: Miscellaneous Issues Raymond Baughman (Merilee Baughman) Rick Beamgard Sam Boan Lyle Briley Duke Brown (Scott McKenzie) Jeff Clark Tami Connell Robert Crumpley Kristen Cummings Matthew Cummings (Ken & Rosemary Cummings) JoAnn Curran Neva Ditto JoAnn Dotson (Shelly Thomas) Teresa Eastland Mary Flavin (JoAnn Curran) McKenzie Gagnebin Linda Gibson Merna Gilmore (Oliver Sparks) Franklin Graham Ministry (Cindy Walters) Emmarie Green Trey Hardesty (Marsha Adams) Helen Hertha Flossie Hines Dustin Jenkins (Bruce & Darla Jenkins) Sue Lammers (Herman Lammers) Mary Malone (Marilyn Mueller) Angel Massie (Theresa Morrison) Theresa Morrison Janet Offutt Sadie Olson (Linda Gibson) Christine Owens Judy Pinneo (JoAnn Curran) Dalton Prager (Merilee Baughman) Katie Prager (Merilee Baughman) Miles (Hannah Roberts) Gene Robinson (Keith Robinson) Linda Spencer (Alicia Stevenin) Steve Stucky (Theresa Morrison) Bernie Stuteville (Dave Slyter) Linda Sutterfield (Ruthie Gillen) Beth Taggart Alex Theissen (Jeff Reeder) Karen Ulanski (Cindy Walters) Marlene Voigts Alaina Weidman Julane Williams (Cindy Walters) Roger Wright (Cindy Walters) Ruth Youngblood (Kay Phipps) Overseas Military Kyle Dietrich Lindsay High (Sandi Bal) James Holloway (Sydney Dulgarian) Cancer Donna Beverlin (Linda Gibson) Rosie Casida (Ginger Kelsey) Lisa Morgan Coleman (Carol Knoche) Bobby Curran (JoAnn Curran) Gary Dibben (Janell Bouse) 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) Ed Miller (Cindy Walters) Brad Moon (Carol Knoche) Donna Moore (Edie Hewitt) Nancy Neck (Janell Bouse) Melisa Rogers (Lisa Weidman) Shirley Seck (Merilee Baughman) 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.) Let s pray for Brad Buescher and the Team from Presbytery that has traveled to Macedonia from April Our prayers and sympathies go out to the family and friends of: Joe Burgess (Fred & Shelly Thomas) Etta Lyman (Donna Whiteford s mother) Dr. Jack Rowlett 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