FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF BONNER SPRINGS (Disciples of Christ) TIBLOW TIDINGS March 2012 CHURCH STAFF Pastor Margi Colerick margi@firstccks.org Associate Pastor Debbie Lohmann debbie@firstccks.org Secretary Shawn VanWagner shawn@firstccks.org Custodian Rick Achenbach Organist Gisela Weber Music Team Leader Katie Rebecchi Choir Director George Blume Tidings Editor Shawn VanWagner Nursery Devene Salvino TIDINGS DEADLINE MARCH 21st! Lent offers us an opportunity to reflect on our faith and remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us all. An intentional season, it s peppered with invitations to repent, change course, and come alongside the Saviour. As the days pass from morning to night, we are blessed with a reflective interval, set aside for prayer, praise, and penitence. Many years ago, I read a true story, told by a young soldier who was injured on the battlefield, during World War II. He reported that a man, dressed all in white, came to him and began ministering to his wounds. The soldier noticed that the man s hands were bleeding, and he asked what had happened to them. The Man in white replied: Son, these are old wounds, but they have bothered me much of late. In the days and weeks that followed, the young soldier tried to find the Good Samaritan, but he never did and he never really thought that he would. In these days leading to the Cross, we know these old wounds cannot heal, as long as people (including you and me), drive new nails in, every day. By sin, we hang the Son high, on battlefields, shopping malls, schools, and even churches. Since the first of the year, more than 170 people just in Baghdad, have died in terrorist attacks. Last month, another student lost their life, in a school shooting. Nine-year-old Samantha Hardin, died after being forced to run for three hours straight because she lied about eating a candy bar. And three-year-old Blake Litton, was beaten to death in Stover, Missouri. These events make the headlines, but we know the emotions of jealousy, envy, pride, anger, pettiness, short-temperedness, and even hate, can infiltrate any of our lives. These too, re-injure the precious hands and heart, of our Christ. Lent is a time to come together, take stock of our priorities, re-commit our lives to the Saviour, and determine to make His Message of Love, Compassion, Justice for all, and humble Servanthood, a part of our daily lives. We know, Jesus had a choice. He didn t have to die. He CHOSE to die for us to pay the price of our sin, so that WE might be changed; so that WE could experience Abundant Life and fellowship with the Father. In this time of renewal, may we find new direction. May we make Him proud. love, margi First Christian Church of Bonner Springs 148 N. Nettleton Bonner Springs, Kansas 66012 Telephone: 913-441-3876 / www.firstccks.org Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Worship: 8:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. / Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
WWW.FIRSTCCKS.ORG TIBLOW TIDINGS PAGE 2 Bread & Broth began February 29 th from 6:00-7:15 p.m. and will run through March 28 th. April 4 th, we will embark on a 12-hour prayer vigil starting at 8:00 a.m. at Church and Home, leading us to Maundy Thursday and a Tenebrae Service April 5 th at 7:00 p.m. Good Friday, April 6 th, we invite the faithful to our traditional walk-in communion, beginning at 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Easter is April 8 th - We ll begin with a sunrise service here at the church at 6:30 a.m. followed by a continental breakfast from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. Regular worship will be at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m., with lilies, joyful music, and a celebration of Christ's Victory over the Grave. Please plan to attend some or all of these opportunities, sponsored by (with help from all), your Worship and Fellowship Ministries. If you have questions, please check with Julie Roush or Nita Clark (Worship co-chairs) and Gayla Dunn or Gloria Smith (Fellowship co-chairs). It s time again to begin forming our team for Relay for Life, 2012. Relay will be held June 8-9 at the Bonner Springs High School. If you are interested, there is a signup in the Narthex or contact Lori Borgan at 913-441-0428. Join us for at the church for Bad Girls, the fourth Tuesday of every month, at 7:00 p.m. The next meeting will be March 27 th. The Bonner-Edwardsville Area Singles held their monthly potluck dinner in Fellowship Hall on February 4 th. Sharon Reidel and Charles Bea hosted the Valentine s dinner. Charles presented information on the history of Valentine s Day. A mid-month activity was not scheduled. Alice Campbell, Co-chair Nifty Fifty Plus met at the home of Doug and Karen Thevenot on February 12 th. We all had a lot of fun looking at our wedding books and discussing our weddings. Our next meeting will be at the home of Warren and Jane Hanks at 6:00 p.m. on March 18 th. Since it is close to St. Patrick s Day, please bring your favorite green snack item. It should be fun to see what everyone comes up with. (This will not be for a meal, just snacks!) Plans are to either play games, or depending on who is playing in the basketball games, watching that as well! We are looking forward to seeing you. Remember, you don t have to be a member of the First Christian Church to come to Nifty Fifty Plus. You have to be a couple, one of which is over 50. Please RSVP Karen at kthevenot@dkmetalsco.com or 913-634-1693 by Wednesday, March 14 th.
Inez Baker Lee Edens Barbara McDonald Lisa Roberts Don & Tealy Calkins Harold & Doris Green Belinda McGovern Ken & Edna Stewart Don & Terry Clark Jodi Langley Karen Meredith John Walker David DeMato Dick Laverentz Ella Mae Mitchell Twila Williams Denny Dunivan Marceline Lee Bill Rehm Don Young Jayne Eagle Jennifer Alberty, grandaughter of Margaret Stephens William Atkinson, son of Marcia Atkinson Gavin, great grandson of Inez Baker Jean Beatty, friend of Wanda & Bill Breckenridge Chip Bloch & Family, friends of Gayla Dunn Evelyn & Franklin Bond, family of Twila Williams Nancy Breckenridge, daughter of Bill Riley Brown, uncle of Gloria Smith Ethan Carlile, grandson of Ron Miller Jim, Becky & Beth Anne Combs, Alice Campbell s Family Katie Conner, gr. granddaughter of Margaret Stephens Sue Corlett, niece of Ron Miller Tina Corlett, sister-in-law of Ron Miller April Cundy, great niece of Lee Edens LeAnne DeTar Newbert, Debbie Gammill & Mission Team Melody Drake, friend of Wanda & Bill Breckenridge Orrin Dunham, cousin of Doris Leach Harlan Erickson, brother of Lee Edens Samuel Faye, friend of Ray Uhlich Julian Haas, friend of Jodi Langley Mike Herman, friend of Ray Uhlich Doug Honeywell, brother of Cyndi Jeffries Glenna Horton, sister of Lee Edens Charli Kaye Howard, niece of Julie Roush Cheryl Johnson, daughter of Wanda Breckenridge Brendon Kasselman, friend of Debbie Parks Jody Kendrick, friend of Dawn Korosec Martha Kyule, mother of Stephen Kyule Linda Lee, friend of Bill & Wanda Breckenridge Christi Liezig, daughter of Don & Terry Clark Dovie Loyd, mother of Dayna Ellington Jack Manahan s father Gene & sister Kylee Pat Manahan s brother Doug Chris Murley, nephew of Karen Thevenot Pat Nolan, mother of Bob Nolan Tyler Orlich Buddy Page, friend of Bill & Wanda Breckenridge Linda Portee, sister-in-law of Kelly Stevenson Kenneth Renne, father of Julie McDonald Family of Gary Reynolds Jack & Jean Rosenfeld Rick Rozman, uncle of Annita Verdict Ruth & Warren Sharp, Aunt & Uncle of Sharon Baker Linda Smith, re-occurring cancer Dave Stanley, relative of Cyndi Jeffries Joyce Stevenson, mother-in-law of Kelly Stevenson Amy Tomson, niece of John & Kathy Walker Mike, son of Timmi Uhlich Jerry Vick (she) friend of George & Shelia Blume Robert & Evelyn Walbridge, parents of Sharon Baker Kathy Walker, sister of John Walker Ray Weitzel, friend of Wanda & Bill Breckenridge Dan Wurzer, friend of Monica Tisch Gerry Zawacki, friend of Jane Hanks Flood and natural disaster victims REMEMBER THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY HERE AND ABROAD Shawn Enloe Joseph Roberts, son of John Roberts-wounded in military Chris Uhlich Kevin Brown, grandson of Loren and Jean Brown
WWW.FIRSTCCKS.ORG TIBLOW TIDINGS PAGE 5 The Cancer Action Group has been a long-standing service organization in our church. It dates back to the late 50 s and was comprised of volunteers who met regularly to contribute their time in service to cancer patients in the Kansas City area. Today this group is still meeting in the Fellowship Hall once a month to sew bed pads for Cancer Action. In 2009 Jackie Heffley and Frances Haynes were honored at a Heart of Gold 50 th Anniversary Celebration and are still faithful in their devotion to this group s cause. Betty Dunivan, Lucy Soptic from the Methodist Church, and Jean Brown are also contributors as is Alice Zimmerman who crochets many afghans. Volunteers are especially needed to help make the bed pads, which are hand sewn using a running stitch. This work can, of course, be done alongside others at a table in the Fellowship Hall, but could be done independently in one s own home. It could even give purpose to television watching. This is a service that requires little time. The group meets for two hours once a month and need minimal skill (cutting and basic sewing). Contact Betty Dunivan (913-441-2372) for details on sewing at home or just show up to help. - - - - Have you ever seen someone standing on a street corner holding a cardboard sign that says Will Work for Food, Homeless and Hungry or something similar? What are your thoughts when you look at that person? I m so blessed, I wonder how much they collect per day, will they buy food or alcohol, cigarettes or drugs if I give them money, or how can I help? As Christians, we want to help, but are afraid of being used or enabling habits. So, what is the answer? BLESSING BAGS are the answer. BLESSING BAGS are large ziplock bags filled with small non-perishable food items and a bottle of water along with an encouraging note. They could include toiletry items or even inexpensive hats and gloves. The bags are made to carry in your car. Whenever you see someone with one of these signs, simply hand them a bag. The middle school Sunday school class will be assembling bags for members of the congregation to carry and hand out. We would like to ask you to donate items to go in the bags. Here are some items we would like to include: Fruit Cups Bottled Water Granola/Cereal Bars Small packages of Nuts $5 Gift Cards (for McDonald s or Wendy s) Packages of Peanut Butter and/or Cheese Crackers Cookies Hard Candy Fruit Snacks Knit Gloves and Hats Tooth Brushes and Toothpaste Individually wrapped Beef Sticks/Beef Jerky There will be a container in the Narthex to drop off items. Once the bags are assembled, we will place them there for the congregation to pick up. (Please only take 1-2 bags at a time. If you need a larger number, please let us know so we can prepare.) We plan to keep bags ready and available for pick up all of the time. Our class will make encouraging notes to include in the bags, along with devotional booklets and information about how to be Saved. This is a wonderful mission project and a great opportunity for our class to take leadership of a project, so please help us make it a successful project that will help many people.
WWW.FIRSTCCKS.ORG TIBLOW TIDINGS PAGE 6 We are looking for someone to help straighten and replenish the PEW RACKS several times a month. If you are interested, please contact the church office. LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER to make copies of the CD from worship. Also, looking for volunteers to deliver the CD S to shut-ins. 5th Marceline Lee 5th Margo Rebecchi 6th Ernie Jeffries 9th Clausie Smith 9th Dwain Dewey 9th Pat Manahan 11th Janet Means 11th Tina Ashford 12th Rick Achenbach 12th Samantha Denman 13th David Oelschlaeger 15th Gwenneth Nickell 18th Harold Green 21st Mallory Borgan 22nd Quinn Sadrakula 24th Beverly Moss 26th Gary Reynolds 26th Margi Colerick 29th Nick Korosec 29th Sandy Case NEEDED - a volunteer willing to wash the nursery bedding and to periodically clean the nursery toys. If you are interested, contact the church office. 18th Jay & Brenda Miller 19th John & Kathy Walker 26th David & Shari DeMato Birthdays First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 148 N. Nettleton Avenue Bonner Springs, KS 66012