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Volume 7, Issue 11
November Events
Tuesday, November 2
Remember to Vote
Rev. Gary R. Blakeman, Minister
November 2010
Pastor’s Perspective
“Standing On the Promises”
A story is told of a young girl whose family was vacationing in Florida.
She went down to the beach with her raft and decided to play in the
surf. Not being familiar with ocean currents, the young girl was unaware of the dangerous unSunday, November 6
dertow; as she floated on her raft she was slowly carried out into the deep. Looking up she
Daylight Savings Time Ends noticed she had drifted far from the beach. She yelled for help but no one heard or noticed.
Set Your Clocks Back
The family, thinking she was with a friend, did not miss their daughter till several hours had
Thanksgiving Food Collection passed. After combing the beach they concluded she must have been carried out by the curStewardship/Pledge Sunday rent. The Lifeguard station was notified and a search was begun. Nightfall came without any
“Standing on the Promises” sign of the girl. All night the parents worried, wondering if their daughter could survive a night
in the ocean on a small raft; they prayed the Lord would keep her safe. At dawn, the search
was resumed with the Dad insisting on going along. For several hours the Coast Guard
Thursday, November 11
searched before a small raft was spotted from the air, the location was forwarded to the Coast
Veterans Day
Guard. As the boat approached the area the father ran to the front of the boat and strained his
eyes to see, there was the raft and there was his daughter; safe. The Coast Guard transported
them back to the nearest Lifeguard Station. Local reporters flocked to the location. As the
Sunday, November 14
All Church Thanksgiving Dinner daughter was being carried off the boat by her dad a reporter asked the young girl, “Where you
afraid out there all by yourself?” Her reply was a simple, “No.” The reporter followed up, “How
Thanksgiving Ingathering
could you not be afraid?” She looked at her dad and replied, “Because my Dad always promised me if I was ever lost he would never stop looking until he found me; I knew he would
Friday, November 19
come.”
9:30am—6:00pm
Saturday, November 20
9:30am—6:00pm
Winter Craft Bazaar
Monday, November 22
3:00pm—7:00pm
Community Blood Drive
Longview Chapel
Thursday, November 25
Thanksgiving Day
Sunday, November 28
1st Sunday of Advent
Hanging of the Greens
For the past several Sundays we have been remembering and embracing the promises God
has made. Promises that strengthen us and help us face the fears that often invade our lives.
God has given us so many promises; promises we can stake our lives on. His greatest promise was to seek and save the lost. How we love the image of the Good Shepherd going out
and finding the lost sheep. On November 7th, Stewardship Sunday, we will have the opportunity to respond to God’s love by pledging ourselves to His work through Longview Chapel. Let
us take seriously our opportunity to dedicate our Time, Talent and Treasure to the great cause
of Christ. Promises are not always easy to keep, but we follow through when our motive is
love. God so loved us He allowed His own Son to suffer for our benefit. “He was wounded for
our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the punishment that made us
whole, and by his bruises we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5) Our giving is in response to the love
and promise God gave and kept.
Thanksgiving Sack Collection Ends:
November 14th will be the final Sunday we collect Thanksgiving sacks for the needy in Lee’s Summit. In order for the food to be delivered to needy families by Thanksgiving we must have them to
Lee’s Summit Social Services by November 15th. Lee’s Summit Social Services provide Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets for some 500 plus families. In the past
we have collected over 80 sacks of food. We appreciate
everyone’s support..
Chapel News, Thanks and Announcements
Welcome to our newest
members, Bill & Delila
Brown. Bill transfers his membership from Old
Union Christian Church in Lawson, MO and Delila transfers her membership from First Baptist
Church of Springfield. Their address is 2432 SW
12th Terrace, Lee’s Summit, Mo 64081, Telephone No. 816 246-6978.
Celebrating Our Youth
We celebrate the presence and participation of
our youth at Longview Chapel on Youth Sunday,
October 3. The youth’s eagerness and leadership
in both morning services were great. The congregation certainly enjoyed both services and we
salute the youth’s growth in grace, their creativity,
their energy and their faith. Your Longview
Chapel Family
Thursday Bible Study
Words can not begin
to express our appreciation for the loving
response we have
received over the past months for the loss of our
daughter, Jenny. That blessing combined with the
concern and attention shown during and after Dave’s
heart surgery has lifted our spirits as well as reminding
us of the Longview family tradition. Also, thank you
Pastor for the numerous visits and prayers shared
with us. And thank you Larry Maxey for your timely
visit recently and sharing prayer and the Lord’s Supper. Thank you all, and accept our heartfelt awareness of your love. We have a very large stack of cards
and letters to prove it. Cleo & Dave McGinty
Thank you so much for your care and concern. I just
wanted to thank everyone for the cards and prayers.
Its great to be part of the family at Longview. Thanks
again, Rick & Cindy Brittain
Our sympathy goes out to Neoma Johnson on the
death of her mother Hazel Woods, who passed away
recently. Services were held on October 20, 2010 in
Nevada, MO. Hazel was 96 years of age.
Thursday morning Bible Study
[except for the first Thursday of the month]
8:45am in Long Hall
Bring your Bible and join us!!
2010 Website Address
www.LongviewChapelCC.org
2010 Email Addresses
Pastor Gary—[email protected]
Office—[email protected]
Tabatha—[email protected]
Rhonda—[email protected]
Denise— Parent’s Day Out—[email protected]
We also extend our sympathy to Richard Unite and
family. Richard’s father, Ian Unite, passed away recently. Richard’s mother was killed in an auto accident last June. Richard is hoping to be able to return
to South Africa to be with family.
Thanksgiving Offering
Supports Disciples Colleges, Universities and
Theological Institutions. Making a Difference
“The education we choose reflects who we want to
become… “ Your support of Disciples higher educational institutions through the Thanksgiving Special
Offering makes a difference in the lives of the more
than 26,000 students who chose a Disciples education.”
Chapel Events
CPR/AED TRAINING
CMF Fellowship & Breakfast
8:00 am, Saturday, November 13th
One week early due to Winter Bazaar
Bring a friend, neighbor and your children and join us.
We will see you at the CMF Breakfast Table!!!
Guest Speaker will be Mr. Brad Mathison with Mom Bette.
Brad will show pictures in 3-D and Tehnology that is involved
SO REMEMBER The second Saturday in November.
Questions: Contact Jim Harler
Questions?
Contact Chris Hope 816-763-5205
We will hold our second annual CPR/AED
training at 7:00, November 9th, in Long
Hall. This will be a review for people who
have never had CPR/AED training as well
as for those who need a refresher. Also,
after our CPR/AED class last year, many of
us felt that the church should have an
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).
So, we have found the money to purchase
one, and we will have our AED here for us
to see and learn to use.
816 524-0068
All Church Thanksgiving Dinner
Sunday, November 14th
Noon in Long Hall
Join us for the annual church Thanksgiving Dinner
Menu consists of the traditional Thanksgiving Dinner
Turkey, Dressing and all the Trimmings.
We will celebrate our friendship and thankfulness with one another.
Longview Chapel's Annual Craft & Bake Sale
Friday, 19 November, 9:30-6:00
Saturday , 20 November, 9:30-3:00
Again this year we are asking church members to place our commercial made signs in
their yards, and to return them after the sale so we can reuse them. Bake goods are one of the hottest items at this event. For all who will be baking , workers will be at the church on Thursday until
2PM to receive baked goods , or very early on Friday. Please label what the contents are, and if by
chance you do not see a worker please place a note that the item is for the bake sale. The famous clip
boards will be going around the church for bake goods and helping on sales day. If you need a pie pan
or plate for your baked goods I have a few and will place them in our blue box in hallway. This year
we have several new and different items. Encourage your friends and neighbors to attend.
CMF will have their famous hot dogs, chili and drinks for sale, Friday & Saturday, 11:00-2:00.
Willing Workers will be working on 30th November & 07 December fixing the Cheer Baskets, if you
would have any items you would care to donate please place in our blue box out in the hallway.
BAZAAR
Chapel Finances/Birthdays
FINANCIAL REPORT
Submitted by Phyllis Ledbetter
Longview Chapel Christian Church
Cash Required to Underwrite the Budget—Monthly
Budgeted Funds Required-Year to Date
Operating Fund Balance– January 1, 2010
Deposits—Year to Date, 2010 [September]
Checks Issued [Longview Expenses] Year to Date 2010
Checks Issued [Mission/Outreach] Year to Date 2010 8%
Operating Fund Balance—September 30, 2010
$18,017
$162,153
$21,808
$175,163
[$145,094]
[$11,275]
$40,602
Mortgage Balance—September 30, 2010
Cash Required to Underwrite Capital Funds-Monthly
CAPITAL FUNDS REQUIRED—YEAR-TO-DATE 2010
Building Fund Balance-January 1, 2010
Pledges and Prepaid Funds-YTD 2010 [September]
Memorial Fund—Phil Danhauer
Transfer from Capital Improvements
$224,345
$4,046
$36,414
$13,335
$29,307
$2,077
$4,046
Checks Issued on Mortgage—YTD 2010 [11 payments]
Checks Issued to Capital Improvements—YTD 2010 [9 payments]
Building Fund Balance-Building Fund Balance September 30, 2010
Funds Available for Capital Improvements-September 30, 2010
Longview Chapel Christian Church
Monday, November 22
3:00 pm—7:00 pm Long Hall
All Registered Donors will receive a
FREE Chief’s T-shirt!!
To signup online go to
www.esavealifenow.org and use Sponsor
Code longvhapelchristian.
You may also contact Dave Stangohr at
816.210.5799 or [email protected]
$37,906
[$5,400]
$5,459
$16,464
Community Blood Center
Save a Life Right Here, Right now
November Birthdays
1st
2nd
6th
7th
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11th
12th
15th
16th
19th
20th
21st
21st
22nd
25th
26th
27th
27th
28th
29th
30th
Eric Andrews
Betty Morrison
Dave Stangohr
Elaine Grossman
Amanda Stangohr
Walterena Heckathorn
Lola Hadley
Loretta Williams
Laneita Elliott
Kerri Guthrie
Bob Hayter
Patricia Stansell
JoAnn Ezell
Bonnie O’Neal
Will Hadley
Louise Overman
Penny Freeman
John Johnson
Patty Barthold
Mary Ann Harler
Cory Johnson
Wedding Anniversaries
16th of November
J C & Elaine Grossman
Set your clocks “back”
one hour before
Saturday midnight on
November 6th
Attention: If your birth date or anniversary is not listed—please call the office
and furnish us with this information so
we can update our computer data base.
Thank You.
Patty is within reach of collecting her 150,000 tabs
from cans.
Longview Chapel is the talk of the
Hummel Club for their contributions to Ronald McDonald House
through Patty She has collected
118,500 tabs to date; let’s help
her collect 32,000 more!!
Patty loves all your help!!!!
Keep the tabs coming!!
Youth In Action
What a fun time we had at our own little Pumpkin Patch here at Longview Chapel!
Every child got to take home a pumpkin. We had a wonderful hayride by Mr. Alex
and then ate hotdogs made by Chef Jackie! Thank you for making our pumpkin
day special! More fun to come at the end of the month with our Halloween Parade! Denise Hadley- Director
Chapel Events
Hanging of the Green—1st Sunday of Advent
Sunday, November 28, marks the beginning of the four week period known as Advent.
It begins with a special Hanging of the Greens service on the 28th. During this service
we will complete our Sanctuary decorations as we recall the significance and meaning behind the different symbols and decorations. Since the children are involved in this special worship service there will be no Children’s Sunday School or Children’s Worship on
this Sunday.
The preliminary decorating will be done on Sunday afternoon, November 21st beginning
at 2:00 p.m. If you would like to help with this important task please contact Cathy
Renfro or Cindy Beason who chair our Worship Ministry.
Chapel to Participate in Benefit for ReDiscover:
An event called “ReDiscover the Holidays” will take place in the New Longview area.
Several homes in the area along with Lola Long Elementary School and the Chapel will be
open for this Christmas showcase which will benefit ReDiscover. ReDiscover is a notfor-profit organization whose purpose is to serve the mental health needs of individuals
in the Lee’s Summit area. Those wishing to take the tour may purchase tickets from ReDiscover. The Chapel is scheduled to be open from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday,
December 4th, and from Noon till 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 5th.
We need volunteers to cover two-hour shifts on these two days. Volunteers are needed to watch over
the building as tour participants view the Chapel’s Christmas decorations in the sanctuary. If you could help with this event please contact Pastor Gary.
Greater KC Regional Assembly—
A Global Mission Region
Mission Connection Living Locally—
Loving Globally
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Raytown Christian Church
6108 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO
If you are interested in attending,
please contact Pastor Gary for details.
Thanksgiving Sacks due
by Sunday, November 14
for delivery to Lee’s Summit Social Services.
Christmas for Cantata and Youth
"12 Days of Christmas"
We begin practices for our Christmas play soon. We are
excited about this year's play and hope you can all join
us! We think it's going to be a wonderful program and
there are parts for all ages, PreK-older Youth. There
are speaking parts, narrator parts, and singing parts. We
have five practices scheduled, and below are the practice dates:
Thursday, November 11th 5:30-7:00
The children will begin their rehearsals for the
Christmas Program, “12 Days of Christmas”.
We will need volunteers to help with refreshments, costumes and decorating. If you want to
get into the Christmas spirit, please volunteer.
Saturday November 20th 1:00-3:00
Monday November 29th 5:30-7:00
Sunday December 5th 4:00-5:00
Saturday December 11th 10:00-1:00 Practice and
Pizza Party
Our Christmas Program will be on Sunday, December
12th during both services. If you would like your child or
youth to participate please call Beth Fleer at 795-6025
or email at [email protected]
Sunday School: November 7th we will not have the following because most of our young families will be at Tall
Oaks for Family Camp: Children's Sunday School, Children's Worship, T.I.A. Youth Meeting Married With
Children Bible Study in the Evening
On November 28th we will have our Hanging of the
Greens Service during both services. We will not have
Children's Sunday School, Children's Worship, or T.I.A.
Youth Meeting this Sunday so that all may be in this service.
From the
Choir Director
Music preparations
for the Holidays!
Beginning in November, the
Choir will begin rehearsals for
the Christmas Cantata at
7:30pm—8:30pm on Wednesdays. If you would like to join
them, please let Beth know so
she can order music.
Children's
Craft Night on
December 3rd
We will have our annual Craft
Night on December 3rd from
6-9. This is a free event
where the children come to
the Chapel and are able to
make crafts for their loved
ones. It's always a lot of fun,
and usually the Children are so
excited about making the presents they want their parents
to open them right away! We
also will have a snack and a
movie. If you think your children would like to participate
please RSVP to Tabatha at
[email protected]
Supplies Needed:
If you have any empty paper
towel or toilet tissue tubes
please bring them
into Tabatha's office.
Elders/Deacons
EARLY SERVICE ONLY submitted by Matt Koch
November 2010
November 7
Greeter’s
Elder Prayer
Comm Prep /Deacons
Cottrell’s
Dave Barthold
Hamilton’s
LATE SERVICE ONLY submitted by Jerry Elliott
November 7
Elders
Deacons
Communion to Shut-ins
If you cannot make your assignment, please make every effort to
switch with another
server/deacon/elder and then
please notify Matt/Jerry of the
change – if you need help, please
call Matt Koch [769-4010] or Jerry
Elliott [525-3362]. The elders
and deacons are responsible for
communion preparation and
straightening up, door greeting,
water for the minister, and collecting the attendance sheets
and straightening up the sanctuary after each service.
November 14
Greeters
Elder Prayer
Comm Prep/Deacons
November 21
Greeters
Elder Prayer
Comm Prep/Deacons
November 28
Greeters
Elder Prayer
Comm Prep/Deacons
Hughes’
Denise Nazworthy
Nazworth’s
Barthold’s
Charlotte Yates
Betty Harden
Charlotte Yates
Betty Harden
Jackie Koch
Beason’s
November 14
Elders
Deacons
Communion to Shut-ins
November 21
Elders
Deacons
Communion to Shut-ins
November 28
Elders
Deacons
Veteran’s Day
Thursday, November 11th
Communion to Shut-ins
10:30am
Linda Jenkins—Mary Ann Harler
Karl Hetzel—Jim Snyder
Betty Dalrymple—Betty Little
Maxeys
Phyllis Ledbetter—J C Grossman
Ivan Johnson—Helen Thomas
Cheryl Belanger—Marie Johnson
Harlers
Mary Ann Harler—Larry Maxey
Rosie Danhayer—Penny Freeman
Bob Hayter—Jan Hayter
J C & Elaine Grossman
Lynda LaRue—Steve LaRue
Patsy Groom—Traci Holman
Ward Holman—Wayne Groom
Steve & Lynda LaRue
“This nation will remain the
land of the free only so long as
it is the home of the brave.”
Elmer Davis
Longview Chapel
Christian Church
[Disciples of Christ]
850 SW Longview Road
Lee’s Summit, MO 64081
Tele: 816 763-6290
Minister: Rev. Gary R. Blakeman
Mission Statement
As members of the Christian Church
[Disciples of Christ], led and empowered by Christ’s
Spirit, we commit ourselves to be a loving, caring, sharing, teaching faith community, surrounded in prayer, as
we minister to the needs of our local
and world communities
In God We Trust
4-6:30pm
Brownie
Scouts-Long
Hall
12
5
Fri
25
26
Thanksgiving Day
Office Closed
Office Closed
18 8:45am Bible 19
Study
9:30
9:30--6 Winter Ba9-1pm PDO
zaar
11am-2pm CMF
3-5pm R A Long Hot Dogs @ BaHistorical Soci- zaar
ety
5:30-7pm Christ-
8:45am Bible
Study
9-1pm PDO
Veterans Day
11
4
9-1pm PDO
10:30am Min
Alliance
Thu
27
20
9:30
9:30--4 Winter Bazaar
11am-2pm CMF Hot
Dogs @ Bazaar
1-3pm Christmas
Rehearsal
13
8am CMF Fellowship
& Breakfast
9-12 Noon Mary Kay
6-9pm TIA—
Wii game Nite
Singles Group-
Family Camp @ Tall
6 Time Change
Change—
Fall Back one hour
Sat
November 2010
29
6pm
Mary
Kay
5:30-
28 1st Sunday of Advent
Hanging of the Greens
[Both Services]
No Youth Sunday
30
7pm Cantata Rehearsal
For Women
23
24
9-Noon PDO
10:30am PDO Thanks- No Choir
giving
Feast— Long Hall
22
3-7
Blood
Drive
21
Thanksgiving Sunday
WW Christmas Sale in
LH
2pm Decorating Chapel
17 9-Noon PDO
5:30pm Board
Meeting
7pm Choir
10
9-Noon PDO
Noon Luncheon
7pm Choir
3
9-Noon PDO
5:30pm Worship
Meeting
Wed
WW Set Up Tables
7pm AED/CPR Training In LH
Class-LH
16
9-Noon PDO
10-4pm Willing Workers
Baking Day
6:30pm Family Life
10am-4pm Willing
Workers
9
9-Noon Parent’s Day
Out
2 Election Day
9-Noon PDO
9:30am Women’s Work
Day
1
8
6pm
Mary
Kay
Tue
Mon
14
15
All Church Thanksgiving NL ArtiDinner
cles Due
6pm
Last Sunday for
Mary
Thanksgiving Ingather- Kay
ing
Delivery
Stewardship Sunday
LSSS Food Drive
Collect Pledges
No Parent’s Group/TIA/
7 Family Camp @ Tall
Oaks
Sun