The Great Bend Christian

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1 October 2014 Vol. 47 No. 10 The Great Bend Christian As FCC Great Bend, we are a community of Jesus followers who are devoted to sharing Christ with the World, providing opportunities for deep spiritual development, and raising up the next generations of Disciples! The Pumpkins are Coming! The FCC Pumpkin Patch will be opening soon. The pumpkins are scheduled to arrive Saturday, October 4th at 9:00 am. Help is needed unloading the truck. Please bring your wagons, wheelbarrows, and brooms. Donuts, juice and coffee will be provided. Pumpkin Patch sales will begin Sunday, October 5th and run through Friday, October 31st. Sunday hours are from 1:00 pm 5:00 pm. The Pumpkin Patch will be open from 11:00 am 7:00 pm Monday Friday. On Saturdays, the Pumpkin Patch will be open from 10:00 am 7:00 pm. Although Jennifer Cauley and Lewis Burkes will be overseeing the Pumpkin Patch, volunteers are still needed to help work at the Pumpkin Patch. A signup sheet is in the hallway by the library. You may sign-up for one hour or more, depending upon how your time allows. Many time slots are available. Please join us in this great fundraiser for VBS!

2 A sermon series designed to help us to rethink and re-engage what it means to proclaim the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ in our community, and the world. SPECIAL PRAYERS: Orvalee Aldrich-West Nile Virus; Cora Allen; Marcie Amerine; Karl Brack; Bob Brown; Joe Fross; Mary Lynne Grandclair-cancer returned; Sarina Johnson; Babette Kinderknecht-starting kidney dialysis; Linda Presley & Family-loss of husband, Glen; Stephanie Rhoads; Ava Smith CONTINUED PRAYERS: Mabel Bender, Joyce Bray, Maddi Braymer, Laura Brown, Myrna Campbell, Derek Christendon, Cody Clark, Corina Dean, Cody Deason, Amanda Degenhardt, Lola Donecker, Merlin Enabnit, Tammy Flowers, Jerry Ford, Gary French, Mildred Harders, Betty Hartle, Patricia Hassman, Don Jones, Lisa Jones, Dick King, David Kirby, Todd Klein, Jaxon Kretchmar, Gayl Lee, Amber Lloyd, Laurie Marshall, Clayton McAllister, Evelyn Mead, Doug Nairn, Stacy North, Brad Patzner, Lana Penney, Terry Piland, Rose Rein, Maggie Robinson, Doug Schenkel, Ralph Stalcup, Brock Steinert, Jessica Stephens, Mike Tysver, Kadin White, Scott Wieland, Barbara Winkey, Terry Worthington MILITARY SERVANTS: Chris Batchman, Brandon Deason, Malcolm Deason, Steven DeWitt, Ted Jackson, Steven McGee, Jake Myers, Adam Schwartz, Justin Sperry Our sympathy goes out to Dru Dougan and Family at the loss of her father. Our sympathy goes out to John and Vicki Sheets and Family upon the loss of John s step-mother, Carolyn Sheets.

3 Martha Group Hostess: Anneliese Ward Program: Ione Strohm October 8, 2014, 1:30 pm Lunch Bunch October 15, 2014, 11:30 am 2014 REGIONAL ASSEMBLY October 24-25, 2014 Celebration Community Church Hays, KS Old Testament Professor and author Dr. Rick Lowery, Ph.D., will keynote our 2014 Regional Assembly in Hays. Known for his outstanding teaching of the Old Testament scriptures, Dr. Lowery connects the scriptures to life in today s world in a way that will inspire listeners to live the vision God has for each disciple of Christ. Dr. Lowery is passionate about a vision of the world in which God calls us to participate in creating wholeness, justice, peace, abundance, joy, and love in this broken world. The scripture texts for keynotes will include Genesis 1 and Habakkuk 2. Dr. Lowery is currently writing a book, "Genesis and Human Rights." Information about meals, youth programs, workshops, and lodging is in the church office and at Please mark your calendars now for October and join your friends at Celebration Community Church, Hays! Joy Group Hostess: Joyce Bray October 28, 2014, 12:00 pm New Day Group Hostess: Donna Marston Program: Jamee Dannebohm October 27, 2014, 7:00 pm Starting Wednesday, October 1st, we welcome Sue Bishop as our new Associate Minister of Children and Youth! We re glad to have you!

4 I would like to thank all for the prayers and concerns for my daughter during her pregnancy. I would like to say, I believe your prayers and concerns helped. Annie and Paislee are just fine! Thank you. Rhonda Eurich Tenley Jo Moore was born to Meghan & Jesse Moore on September 14th, in Denver, Colorado. Tenley was inches long and weighed 6 lbs. Proud grandparents are Lane & LaDonna Moore. Church Family, We want to thank everyone for your prayers, cards, calls, and friendship these last three months. It has helped us through three surgeries and multiple hours of wondering. Most Sincerely, Larry & Earlene Arnold IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: The crisp breeze, the sound of leaves crunching under foot, the fall trees ablaze with brilliant color, these are all signals: Pumpkin Patch is right around the corner! Please help our important ministry this year by signing up for two hours or more right away! The pumpkins come October 4th and the patch will be open until the 31st of the month, Monday through Friday 11 7 p.m., Saturdays 10 7 p.m., and Sundays 1 5 p.m. We need every member in the congregation to sign up for a small amount of time, two hours, to help support our pumpkin patch. The pumpkin patch is vital to supporting the amazing Vacation Bible School program we present every summer to share the love of God and Christ to our children in the congregation and community. Last year the patch raised $3,800 to help fund VBS. There are 203 hours of volunteer time the pumpkin patch is open that your support and time is needed! If every person signed up for only two hours, one time, then our pumpkin patch would be supported by enough volunteers and thrive! TWO HOURS! Yes, you are busy, but ask yourself, can you find two hours from your busy schedule in October to bring the love of God to children? Sign up today!

5 First Christian Church Board Meeting Minutes September 17, 2014 Those present: Glen Hughes, Merlin Grimes, Nels Lindberg, Becky Hill, John Sheets, Vicki Sheets, Debbie Noffsinger, James McReynolds, Dennis Heinrichs, Leesa Butler, Ken Lebbin, Roger Marshall, Bob Hiss, Kristian Pearson, and Rev. Josh Leu. A quorum was present. Kristian Pearson opened with prayer. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from the April 9 Board Meeting and the August 3 Congregational Meeting. The motion carried. TREASURER'S REPORT: Rev. Josh explained the new format for the Financial Report. September Income: $28, September Expenses: $19, Year-to-Date Income: $255, Year-to-Date Expenses: $235, STEWARDSHIP: Merlin Grimes reported that everything is under way for the pledge campaign. Merlin also reported on the Golden Belt Foundations matching fund. There was a $20,000 gift given for Christian Education. OUTREACH: Annette Goering reported on various mission projects going on and future plans. We continue to get people stopping by the church for help. Rev. Josh is implementing policies to deal with this. EVANGELISM/MEMBERSHIP: No report. WORSHIP: Vicki and John Sheets reported for worship. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Kristian reported on preparations for Pumpkin Patch and a 5th grade teacher is still needed. PROPERTY: Ken Lebbin reported that the curtain in the gym would be put up this weekend. The bride's room roof bid is $6,230. One more bid is coming on the remainder of the roof. The current bid for replacing the roof is $66,00 plus wrapping the wood. PASTORAL RELATIONS: Dennis Heinrichs reported that they had their first meeting with Rev. Josh and will be meeting again next month. It was moved, seconded, and carried to go into Executive Session to hear the report of personnel. After coming out of Executive Session: OLD BUSINESS: Randy Goering reported that Susan Bishop will be arriving September 24th. The moving van will arrive September 25th. She will be residing at 1206 Coolidge. Her first day will be October 1st. Nels Lindberg reported on the coffee bar/book store possibilities. Dennis Heinrichs reported on our need to continue to get background checks per our child protection policy. Dennis, Rev. Josh, and Sue will develop a protocol to get that accomplished. NEW BUSINESS: The attached 2015 Dream Budget was presented, and endorsed. PASTOR'S REPORT: Rev. Josh reported that the Appreciative Inquiry Committee is in place and had its first meeting. ACTIONS: It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from the board meeting of April 9, 2014, and the congregational meeting of August 3, The motion carried. It was moved and seconded to use the $20,000 gift for classroom remodeling to accommodate the rotation model classes, play area in nursery, and starting the outdoor play area. The motion carried. It was moved and seconded to accept the bid of $6,230 to fix the bride's room roof. The motion carried. It was moved and seconded to start a fund for roof repair and wrapping the wood estimated costs at $75,000. It was moved and seconded to allow the kitchen/parlor/gym be used by Brenda Jones November 2 for family reunion and for Krista Smith, the American Eagle Club Banquet, to use the kitchen, gym on December 9th. The motion carried. It was moved and seconded to accept the following for the nominating committee: Nels Lindberg- Chairman and Elder, Merlin Grimes- Elder, Karen Lindberg-member at large, Dolores Westfall-member at large, Clark & Donna Rusco-Deacons, and 2 youth yet to be named by the Board Chairman. The motion carried. Rev. Josh closed with prayer. Submitted by Bob Hiss

6 Please give a warm welcome to Heidi Martin, the newest member in our church family. We are glad to have you! The Fellowship Sunday School Class will be hosting a breakfast on Sunday, November 2nd. Come and enjoy breakfast with us! You don't even have to get up early, as you will be setting your clocks back for the time change. We will serve pancakes, sausage, Mexican quiche, fruit, orange juice, milk and coffee. This yummy start to the day can be yours with only a donation for Operation Christmas Child shipping costs, so join us before or after church (depending on your choice of service). We will serve from 9:00 am 9:45 am. If you want to get to Sunday School, come a few minutes early and pick up some breakfast we will accommodate you! See you there! Parents, if you have a child who is attending college, please let the church office know the following by October 17, 2014: Name, College, Major and Mailing Address The information will be used for the College Box Mission Project. If you have any questions please contact Annette Goering. Web Site: FCC's podcast: Facebook:

7 Past 5 Weeks Attendance and Gifts Sunday School Early Service Late Service Children s Church TOTAL General Offering 3, , , , , Special Offerings , TOTAL 4, , , , , *Special Offerings include donations to: Outreach, Sound System Fund, Wedding Fees, Children s Ministry, Wednesday Night Dinners, and FCC Food Bank 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 Sunday Services 8:15 am Early Worship 9:00 am Sunday School 10:20 am Morning Worship 5:00 pm Chi-Rho-& CYF (6th-12th) Wednesday Activities 5:30 pm Family Fellowship Dinner 6:15 pm Pre K 2nd Grades (Discoverers) 6:15 pm 3rd - 5th Grades (Navigators) 6:15 pm Chancel Bell Practice 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Practice If you need to contact our staff: Rev. Josh Leu, Minister revjleu@gmail.com Sue Bishop, Associate Minister of Children and Youth im4uth@gmail.com Kathy Rose, Church Secretary fcc@cck.kscoxmail.com