Lighthouse Presbyterian Church To grow in Christ, becoming like Him. January 18, 2018 Volume 12, Issue 02 Lighthouse Presbyterian Church PO Box 404 1402 E. 303rd Street Paola, KS 66071 913.294.2400 Worship: Sunday 10:00am Prayer and Healing Service Monday, January 22nd 7:00pm CHURCH FAMILY VALENTINE DINNER Sunday, February 11th 5:30 pm We would love for you to join us to pray for the needs of our church, nation, and the body of Christ! We meet from 5-5:30 pm every Monday, except the 4 th Monday of the month. On that day, we meet at 7:00pm for Prayer and Healing Service. My number is 913-709-7531. Feel free to give me a call if you have any questions, concerns, or prayer requests. If I am unable to answer your call, please leave a message and I will get back with you. If you would prefer, you can also contact Pastor Kirk at 913-259-9047. In His Love, Cindy Walters The Deacons are excited again this year to bring you an evening of good food and entertainment. We hope you will join us in the excitement! This event is for all ages, couples/singles. Beef stroganoff will again be the highlight of our meal. (We thank Uli Poetter for sharing her talent of this dish). Cost is $6 per person with the maximum of $20.00 per family. The fun begins after dinner -- with a special entertainment act -- a magician! Brad Linn, a KC North Police Officer for 16 years and member of Antioch Baptist Church will delight "kids" of all ages. Mr. Linn shares his talents and delights audiences thru libraries, churches, scouting events and festivals. You may sign-up at the Welcome Table beginning this Sunday. Checks may be made payable to Lighthouse Church with the memo stating "Valentine Dinner". ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING & LUNCH Sunday, January 28th 11:30am (following worship) Lunch served by Haiti Women s Missions Team. (All donations will go to the Haiti Missions Trip.) The Congregation of the Lighthouse Presbyterian Church is called for its Annual Meeting following worship on Sunday, January 28, 2018. We will review our year together in 2017 and look forward to 2018. Meredith Drummond, Clerk of Session
THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 2 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 913-285-3608. Family Mission Trip Wind River Reservation, WY Informational Meeting Sunday, January 21 at 11:30 am. Church Sanctuary Lunch and childcare available. Trip Details When: June 22-July 1, 2018 Where: Wind River Reservation, Wyoming Who: Anyone age 7 or older What we will be doing: The Native Americans have often been called the forsaken and forgotten people. Yet God has not forgotten them. We will help them learn about Christ while doing a building project and running a small kids day camp. We have flexibility to make this trip unique. Cost: $400 a person plus transportation and lodging during travel to and from Wyoming. The cost covers food, lodging, building supplies and food supplies for the kids camp. The next Beacon newsletter will be published on Thursday, February 1st, 2018. Deadline for all articles will be Friday, January 26th. Thank you in advance for your help. Statistics about this reservation: 75% of Native homes are affected by alcoholism. Suicide is 2.5 times higher than the national rate. 95% of women and girls and 70% of boys have experienced sexual abuse. 85% are unemployed. 50% of youth drop out of school. Foundations for Nations website: http://foundnations.com/our-ministry/ Contact Tricia Sinclair at 913-908-3969 or at tricia@paolalighthouse.com
THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 3 Mission Trips 2018 Sunday, January 21 11:30am 1:00pm Missing Worship? If you can t make it to worship on Sunday morning, you can still join us through Facebook Live or view the video at a later time. Don t have a Facebook account? No fears, you can also see the videos through Vimeo, just go to https://vimeo.com/ user77524343 Come Hear About the Following Mission Trips: Men s Trip to Haiti Women s Trip to Haiti Family Trip to Wyoming If you have an interest in participating in a short-term mission trip this year, please plan to stay after worship on Sunday, January 21. We will have lunch together, then break into three groups, as listed above. You will receive basic information, and will also meet some other participants and leaders relative to the trip that interests you. Childcare will be available. In order to have enough food for lunch, please let one of the following Trip Leaders know you plan to attend this meeting: Haiti Men: Pastor Brad: brad@paolalighthouse.com; 913.271.2140 Haiti Women: Tammy Dowd: dowdmarketing@yahoo.com; 913.472.2084 Wyoming Trip: Tricia Sinclair: tricia@paolalighthouse.com; 913.908.3969 Epiphany was celebrated on January 7th along with passing of the stars, including scriptures. If you were not here, you may pick up your Epiphany star at the Welcome Table. Thursday, February 1st 11:30am First Thursdays is for men & women, couples & singles of AARP age. If you have never joined us before, plan to come in February. A Valentine Dinner is planned (suggested donation of $3.00) and Pastor Kirk will be sharing.
THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 4 Say Hello to Our New Church Officers 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Evelyn Burson Robert Blanck, Sr. Karen Dietrich Marsha Adams Debbie Ebeling Sam Boan Mike Gibson Stephanie Sparks Molly Thompson Fred Thomas Ava Poetter Dalton Roseberry Glenn Hager Edith Johansen Derek Robison Samantha Macfarlane William Reese Janet Rhea Edie Hewitt Garrett Davidson Jacquee Hecker Alexis Wade Diesel Meade Rebecca Sutton Pat Zuck Marjorie Brink Harlow Carter Jeannie Trail Steve Miller Mandy Wiseman Brett Lane Ana Carter Bo Robison David Baldridge Denise Reynolds Emma Kerly Theresa Morrison Gail Walter Christine Owens Brad Phipps Hank Robison Zianna Reynolds Elders: Deacons: Marsha Adams Brian Briley Dave Dietrich Jimmy Hay Bob Zoller Lonnie Boyd Sydney Dulgarian Cindy Reese Say Thank You to our Retiring Church Officers Elders: Deacons: Roberta Briley Kim Bruza Tammy Cole Gary Rose Fred Thomas Kaleb Atkins Is this not the kind of fast I have chosen to spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry? Isaiah 58:6 & 10 Harvesters Local Mission Trip Saturday, February 10th 2:00 pm 4:00 pm Meaningful and fun afternoon for the whole family - ages 8 and up! Come spend an afternoon sorting and packing food at the Harvesters food bank. This is a great opportunity to make a big difference in the lives of hungry individuals. Harvesters could not provide the 37 million meals that it does annually without the help of volunteers just like you. Meet at the church at 12:45 pm and caravan together or meet at Harvesters 3801 Topping Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64129 Please sign up at the Welcome table in the sanctuary. If you have additional questions, please contact Tricia Sinclair at 913-908-3969 - tricia@paolalighthouse.com.
THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 5 Everything is BETTER Wednesday Nights January 10th March 7th WHEN YOU BRING YOUR FRIENDS Please join us for this nine week program focused on Children s growth in Christ. 5:30pm 6-7pm 6-7pm Dinner begins ($2.50/person) Children s Worship and Lesson Adult Bible Study (led by Pastor Kirk Johnston) Please contact Ivy Poetter with any questions at ivy@paolalighthouse.com Online registration is available at: vbspro.events/p/ kingdomkids Our goal is 120 kits total! Bring a friend to Kingdom Kids Wednesday, Jan. 24th 5:30 PM Dinner 6-7 PM Lesson and Activities Kingdom Kids and Youth Care Kits Mission Project Parents are welcome to join in! February 14th at the church (Please note the schedule change for this night) Items we are collecting: 5:30-6:00pm Corn Dogs ($2.50 per person) 6:00-6:30pm - Care kits assembled 7:00-7:45pm Ash Wednesday service (All are invited, and nursery will be available) The care kits will benefit Hand towels (a big need!) children identified Washcloths by the local elementary Bottles of shampoo (15oz preferred) schools as in need. Lotion Toothbrushes Floss Tubes of toothpaste (4-6 oz preferred) Individually wrapped bar of soap Deodorant Nail File Zipper-sealed sandwich bags (used by recipient for soap) Two gallon resealable plastic bags Adhesive bandages You may leave items in the church office or on the welcome table. Questions? Contact Ivy Poetter ivy@paolalighthouse.com or (913) 294-2400
THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 6 Lighthouse Youth
THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACON Page 7 For the month of January 2018: Miscellaneous Issues Larry Allen (Lue Ann Hellyer) Mart Ayers (Joel Ahlbrandt) Raymond Baughman (Joe & Merilee Baughman) Ryan Beamgard (Rick Beamgard) Florence Bernard (Theresa Morrison) Andrew Brunson (EPC Pastor) Pam Bryant Natisha Carter Jeff Clark Maggie Cole Tami Connell (Dave & Tauna Connell) Chris Curran (JoAnn Curran) Esme Curran (JoAnn Curran) Jim Dees (Joel Ahlbrandt) George Gage (Linda Gibson) Jan Gillespie Tom Hire (Rebecca Sutton) Genevieve Hollinger Bea Hughes (Cindy Walters) Johnny Irby (Woody McDougal) Mary Johnston (JoAnn Curran) Tim Knoche (Rebecca Sutton) Rene Korsten (Janet Offutt) Cory McArthy (April England) Betty Matney (Evelyn Cowden) Gloria Motley (Rebecca Sutton) Bill Nichols (Fred &Shelly Thomas) Janet Offutt Rylinn Owens (Christine Owens) Don Prothe (Denise Debrick) HOW TO CONTACT US: Mailing address: 1402 E 303rd St. P.O. Box 404 Paola, KS 66071 Office Phone: 294-2400 Website: www.paolalighthouse.com Gary & Mary Pruitt (Ruthie Gillen) Luke Ritchie (Rebecca Sutton) June Shirley (Kristen Walters) Kevin Smith Oliver Sparks John Tevis (Dino Motta) Diane Ufford (Bill & Lucille Ufford) Karen Ulanski (Cindy Walters) Peggy Willows Pat Zuck (Tracey Hecker) Overseas Military Kyle Dietrich Mark Glenn Marc Sanders (Terry Robinson) Cancer John Ahlbrandt (Joel Ahlbrandt) Bucky Buck (Rebecca Sutton) Helen Coulson (Ryan DeBok) Bob Fagen (Kevin Smith) Mary Flavin (JoAnn Curran) Patty Fouts (Marlene Voigts) Annalisa Gardner (Cindy Walters) Pam Hire (Rebecca Sutton) Willie Laufer (April England) Mike McGuire (Kristal Sparks) Bob Magee (Denise Reynolds) Lynn Martin (Linda Gibson) Drew Massey (Reney Hoover) Jolene Moore (Craig & Jenny Tennis) Laura Newton (Tammy Cole) Katy Raney (Rob Burdge) Chuck Smith (Shonda Dyer) Nathan Tuder (Marlene Voigts) (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.) Kirk Johnston, Senior Pastor: Brad Buescher, Executive Pastor: Eli Wedde, Youth Director: Ivy Poetter, Children s Ministry Director: Rebecca Sutton, Office Admin: Tracey Hecker, Office Admin: Linda Cole, PT Office Admin: Tricia Sinclair, Director of Special Projects: Kristal Sparks, Nursery Director: godsquad@classicnet.net brad@paolalighthouse.com eliasray31@gmail.com ivy@paolalighthouse.com rebecca@paolalighthouse.com tracey@paolalighthouse.com linda@paolalighthouse.com tricia@paolalighthouse.com kristal@paolalighthouse.com Social Media Links: Twitter (place to view worship videos): https//twitter.com/lighthousepaola Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouse-church-paola-219012411623610/ Congratulations to Lavern and Judy Kappler on the birth of not one, but two great grandsons. Kaiden LaGrange was born on January 9th to Misty (Judy s daughter) and David. Weston Froelich was born on January 13th to Samantha (Lavern s daughter) and Logan. Our prayers and sympathies go out to the family and friends of: Ira Allen (Troy & Angie Allen) Patricia Allen (Lue Ann Hellyer) Charlene Belshe (Cindy Walters) Alpha Fairchild (Lue Ann Hellyer) Samuel Vila (Lyle & Marcia Scott)