Jesus prayed in John 17:16, My prayer is not that you take them out of the world, but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. You ve heard the phrase, In the world, but not of the world. I believe that speaks to our geography and our identity. Where are we (geography)? We live in this broken world, full of sin and dysfunction. Who are we (identity)? We are people who have been forgiven, healed, and saved by a gracious and loving God. We are called to be light, love, and healing to the world. This requires us, at some level, to engage, participate, and influence the world in which we live, while at the same time not allowing it to draw us away from the Straight and Narrow. This is very fine line, and there isn t a whole lot of agreement among Christians as to where the line is, and how to operate accordingly. So we live in a culture that celebrates Halloween - a day that has thankfully been emptied of its pagan roots and turned into a time of family fun. There is definitely a dark side to it, but for most of us, the worst result is the over-indulgence of sugary treats, and a few people who have too much fun scaring the beejeebers out of kids. For some Christians, Halloween is totally off limits. Avoid all appearance of evil, says the scripture. So for some there is zero participation, and I can t fault them for it. But for us at GCC, we see Halloween as a way to engage, to participate in people s lives, meet new neighbors and friends, invite them to church, and influence the culture - even bring some redemption to it. It s more than a just a safe place to bring kids on Halloween. We invited folks to take part in a bigger story. There s plenty of Christmas in our Halloween party. Operation Christmas Child is a big part of our fall giving, and while there were lots of kids getting candy, there were also lots of folks giving boxes and bags full of Christmas gifts. And we invited everyone we could to our kids Christmas program on December 7 th. You are a city on a hill. You are a lamp on a stand that gives light. You are in the world, but not of it. So engage in something potentially dark like Halloween and redeem it in Jesus Name. Engage the gluttony that comes with Thanksgiving and live out your gratitude in Jesus Name. Engage the commercialism and excess that has become Christmas and give of yourself to others, because God is a generous giver in giving His own Son for the salvation of the world. Our Mission: Know, Grow, Go Preaching Minister: Jim Frech Minister of Youth and Outreach: Rhonda K ane Children s Minister: Rhoda Frech Church Phone: 763-2499 Sunday School - all ages: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Youth Groups 4 years old - 8th grade: Wednesday 6:00-7:30pm High School Youth Group Sunday 6:00pm Galesburg Christian Church P.O. Box 124 Galesburg, KS 66740 Postal Patron Galesburg, Kansas 66740 Non-profit Organization Postage Paid Permit #1 Galesburg, KS 66740
November 5 th - Saturday Orange Swan Free Store open 9:00am to 2:00pm November 6 th Sunday Daylight Savings Time Ends Congregational Luncheon & Meeting follow ing the service High School Youth Group 6:00pm Elder & Deacon Meetings 7:00pm Board Meeting 8:00pm in GCC annex November 8 th - Tuesday MOPS Meeting 6:00pm at GCC November 12 th - Saturday Harvest of Talents 8:00am-2:00pm November 13 th - Sunday High School Youth Group 6:00pm November 20 th - Sunday Mission Offering IDES High School Youth Group November 23 rd - Wednesday NO Youth Group Happy Thanksgiving! November 27 th - Sunday High School Youth Group 6:00pm Happy Anniversary 5 th - LeRoy & Cheryl Burk 6 th - Paige & Chris Mayfield 11 th - Brent & Charmin Powers 20 th - Greg & Ann Semrad 30th- Stan & Kelly Beachner Servers: Andy Tromsness, Don Dague, Joe Semrad, David Semrad, Aaron Tromsness, Greg Duff, Art Edwards, Isaac Stark Pulpit Assist/Shut-ins: 6 th - Brian Semrad 13 th - Adam Tromsness 20 th - Dean Kane 27 th - Joe Semrad Greeters: 6 th - Joe & Roxie Hillebrand 13 th - Jack & Mary Jo Hughes 20 th - Tammy Jackson, Jeff Brunell 27 th - Patty Lero Scripture: 6 th - Kayleigh Wilson 13 th - Allison Frech 20 th - Skylar Clevenger 27 th - Josie Jacquinot Children s Church: 6 th - Patsy Peterson, Carol Clevenger, Kathleen Frech 13 th - Jennifer & Ethan Semrad, Emma Mason 20 th - Amber Hodgden, Tyler Lewis 27 th - Holly & Skylar Clevenger Worship Service Nursery: 6 th - Ginger & Emma Mason, Brianna Kane 13 th - Ashley Tromsness, Jerri Francis, Kathleen Frech 20 th - Lisa Beck, Sarah Jones, Tyler Lewis 27 th - Lindsey Tromsness, Danielle Rice, Kara Frech Sunday School Nursery: 6 th - Yalanda Wolke, Jerri Francis 13 th - Ashley Tromsness, Carol Semrad 20 th - Patty Hasty, Lisa Beck 27 th - Carol Clevenger, Susan Cox Media: Sound: 6 th - Aaron Tromsness 6 th - Dean Kane 13 th - Aaron Tromsness 13 th - Dean Kane 20 th - Jodee Lewis 20 th - Jacob Stark 27 th - Jodee Lewis 27 th - Jacob Stark Happy Birthday 2 nd - Caleb Yarnell 4 th - Sam Bernal 6 th - Hannah, Hope & Addison VanCleave - Dan Mason 7 th - Savannah Semrad - Tera Elliott 8 th - Jared Han 13 th - Joe Semrad 16 th - Alex Tromsness - Guyan Davis 20 th - Charlie Wheeler 23 rd - Matthew Frech 24 rh - Deb Wells - Kellen Hodgden 26 th - Scout Tromsness 30 th - Sherre Yoder
Open November 5 th 9:00am to 2:00pm M.O.P.S. Meeting Tuesday, November 8 th at 6:00pm at GCC We will be packing Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes at our meeting this month. This is a group of moms encouraging each other and serving together. All moms are welcome, not just moms of preschoolers. If you need some encouragement and friendship, join us! Thanks to all who donated boxes and items for Operation Christmas Child. Our Trunk or Treat was a huge success bringing in lots of Christmas child boxes. God will take your gifts to bless lives around the world!! Thanks so much to all who provided trunks and the high schoolers who ran the gamesyou guys rock!! Luncheon and Congregational Meeting Sunday, Nov. 6 th Everyone bring soups, salads and desserts to share for luncheon following morning worship. We will have our Annual Congregational Meeting as we eat together. Please sign up on the bulletin board to let us know what dish you plan to bring. Extraordinary Women s Conference is coming! March 3 rd & 4 th In Tulsa at the Mabee Center We need to have registrations in by December to get the early/group discount. Questions: See Rhoda Frech. For more details go to ewomen.net/conferences/tulsa-ok
Harvests of Talents November 12th 8:00am-2:00pm "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God s grace in its various forms." - 1 Peter 4:10 This is an event where 100% of funds raised go to hunger relief around the world in India, Myanmar, Philippines, Kenya, Tanzania, Sudan, Zimbabwe, El Salvador, Brazil, Haiti, Syria, Dominican Republic, Togo, Honduras, Mozambique, Ghana, Thailand, Romania, Egypt, Israel, and Russia. through I.D.E.S. (International Disaster Emergency Services) See Jim or Donna Bates about donations and mark your calendars for some great Christmas shopping that goes to a great cause. Some examples of items and services that you might find at a Harvest are: -Painting and Artwork -Woodworking Sculpting or Pottery -Gardening -Refurbished Antiques -Jewelry Making -Quilting or Sewing -Misc. goods & services Mission Offering -Cooking or Baking -DIY Arts & Crafts -Photography Schedule of the Day th Sunday, November 20 International Disaster Emergency Services Hunger Relief If you are unable to donate to or to attend the Harvest of Talents, we want to give you an opportunity to give to IDES for hunger relief. 8:00am - Breakfast begins - silent auction opens - buy-now-items go on sale 11:00am- Lunch begins with soups, chili, bread and smoked meat 1:00pm- silent auction closes - live auction begins
Sunday, November 6th Set your clocks back an hour! Midweek Study for Adults A study through Exodus Wednesdays 6:00pm Drop your kids at Youth Group & join us at Andy & Deb Tromsness house 11270 80th Rd Galesburg Everyone is welcome and we share in a meal along with our study. Sunday Morning Studies for Adults 9:30am Continuing Studies By This Shall All Men know taught by Rick Hizey and meets in the classroom south of the kitchen. Reading Through the New Testament led by Andy Tromsness & Carol Clevenger meets in the Annex house west of the church. Parenting the Way You Always Meant to Setting aside the distractions of today to focus on your legacy of tomorrow taught by Jim & Rhoda Frech meets in the gym. True Spirituality (study on Romans 12) a DVD series by Chip Ingram taught by Joe Semrad meets in the classroom on the south-side of the sanctuary. New adult class studies begin November 27th!
No Youth Group November 23 rd Happy Thanksgiving! Wednesday Youth Group 6:00 to 7:30pm 4 years old to 8th grade Contact Rhonda Kane 620-433-0835 for transportation We will be videoing the Jesus is Born Movie the next several Wednesday nights, please send jackets, if necessary kids for as some of the videoing will be outside. We provide all the costumes. Thanks Parents for all you do! Looking forward to seeing you all at the program DECEMBER 7th!! High School Youth Group Sundays in November at GCC 6:00pm We will be packing Operation Christmas Child boxes Nov. 6 th beginning a new series by Kyle Idleman The Christmas Experience Presenting Jesus is Born the Movie Starring Youth Group Kids Wednesday, December 7 th 6:00pm Come and bring your child and watch together, as they tell the story of Jesus birth in a movie. There will be refreshments following the program in the gym. Everyone is invited to attend.