File - First Christian Church

The
Christian
Visitor
First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
301 North 7th Street
P.O. Box 626
Atchison, Kansas 66002-0626
(913) 367-3036 – office
(913) 367-1513 – fax
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: fccatchison.net
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am – 4 pm
Rev. R. Lee Hendon, Senior Minister
814 Green Street, Atchison
(913) 367-0085
E-Mail: [email protected]
[Published September 26, 2012]
Sent to you with love!
CALLING ALL
YOUNG ADULTS
As you all know the new co-associate ministers, Kassie and
Travis, are on staff and working away. It is our hope and prayer
that they will give a new focus and connection in our church for
our young adults and children/youth. They cannot do this on
their own. We must do our part by reaching out to engage them
and welcome their ideas and suggestions for the present and
future growth of FCC.
At the moment, young adults means 18 to 40(ish). If this
includes you (or one of your family members) please take time
to show, really show your support and encouragement for their
ministries. Do not play "Hide & Seek" but "Rover, Red Rover."
Jump in and let’s get our young adult ministries on fire with new
direction and meaning. The old adage is true, "help us help you."
A new young adult class has been started and the goal is to
have young adult fellowships. Small group formation is on the
horizon. Be sure and welcome them as newlyweds on October
21 at 2 p.m. in Wolf Hall. We are at the getting to know you
stage and this wedding reception is a great way to get things
rolling! Thanks to the C.W.F. for sponsoring this event.
This is a great opportunity for us to turn up the excitement and
involvement levels in our church. We must not be content to sit
on our hands and do nothing. When opportunities like this come
a knockin' we gotta open the door and let them come in to enrich
and invigorate our lives. What can you do to make Kassie and
Travis' ministries a huge success at FCC? Let's make it
happen by working together in Christian love and unity. Happy to
be your minister, Pastor Lee.
Christian Visitor Deadline
Deadline:
Published:
Monday, October 8 - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
This issue will include worship info. for October 14 & 21.
The deadline for the next issue is October 22 and will include
worship info. October 28 & November 4 and the November calendar,
birthdays and anniversaries. Please have your items either typed or
written out. It is difficult to take this information over the phone. You
may also
email
your
information
to the
church
at
[email protected].
Bus Transportation
The church bus is available for transporting you or your children to
services or Sunday School each Sunday morning as well as church
groups for outings either locally or out of town.
Please call the church office by 3 p.m., Friday, or Marion Ehret,
367-1847 before 8 a.m. on Sunday morning and we will make sure
you are picked up. If your group would like to book the bus or van
please call the office and Rosie will get it reserved for you.
Please Notify The
Church Office
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If anyone in your family goes into the hospital.
When your group plans to have a meeting.
When a member of your family leaves home for college or
to establish a new residence.
When you’re planning to move out of town or locally.
When your phone number changes.
When a new baby arrives in your family.
When you feel the church can assist you in any way.
When a new family moves into your neighborhood.
When someone needs to be placed on, OR taken off of the
Prayer List.
Christian Education
and Youth News…..
Sunday School Teachers Needed!
We are still in need of a few more Sunday School teachers for the new
school year. If you're interested in being a teacher, whether you would
like to teach every Sunday or be a part of a rotation with a few others,
please contact Vicki Jones, (785)226-3995.
Children's Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 9th at 4pm! Christian Education is already
planning for the Christmas Pageant! More information will be
announced soon, please start talking to you children about whether or
not they're interested in being a part of it.
Youth Group Schedule
Sept 30
Oct 7
Oct 14
Oct 19-20
Oct 21
Oct 28
Nov 4
Nov 11
Nov 18
Nov 25
Dec 2
Dec 9
Dec 16
Dec 23
Dec 30
Set up for Rummage Sale 1:00pm (Community
Service hours!) and Silo Climbing at Joe and Sharon’s
Youth Group 4-5:30pm
Youth Group 4-5:30pm (Kassie and Travis gone)
Regional Assembly (leave after school Fri, back by 8
or 9pm Sat)
Travis and Kassie’s Wedding Reception at FCC 2pm
Fall Fest 4pm at Jones’ Farm
Youth Group 4-5:30pm
Youth Group 4-5:30pm
No Youth Group, Church Thanksgiving dinner @
11:45
No Youth Group (Thanksgiving)
Soup Fundraiser, noon
Children’s Christmas Program 4pm; Caroling after
CYF trip to Mongolian BBQ in KC 4pm; Chi Rho
Christmas Party 4pm
No Youth Group
No Youth Group
PIZZA AND MOVIE
NIGHT
Saturday, October 27th
Pizza served at 6:00 p.m.
with movie to follow.
Sign-up sheet in the annex for
# of reservations and
type of pizza.
CHURCH FAMILY
DINNER OUT
Saturday, November 10, 2012 – 6 p.m.
P & J Family Restaurant
100 Locust St., DeKalb, MO
Reservations are due by Monday, November 5th
We will take the church bus. We ask that you donate $2 for gas!
F.C.C. Food Pantry
The Outreach Ministry Team would like to thank Shirley Higley
for serving as chair of the FCC Food Pantry for the past seven
years. Shirley is retiring from her Food Pantry responsibilities as
of November 1st, 2012. Kay Greenly has accepted the chair
position beginning November 1st. The Outreach Ministry Team
recognizes the enormous task this position has become over the
past seven years and the need for volunteers who can be
available consistently. Please prayerfully consider volunteering.
We are specifically in need of volunteers to help pick up food
donations from various locations throughout the week, and
volunteers to help distribute food on Mondays from 1:00-3:00pm
and Fridays from 10:00-11:30am. Please call the church office if
you would like to help: 367-3036. The Food Pantry is an
important ministry in our community.
Needs for October - Boxed Macaroni &
Cheese, Spaghetti/Pasta, Sauce, Canned
Meats (tuna, salmon, chicken) Canned Soup,
Crackers, Personal Care Items (shampoo,
conditioner, deodorant, etc)
C.W.F. News:
Thanks to everyone who brought items for the rummage sale,
which begins next Wednesday, October 3, at 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
More donations are needed, so bring them to Wolf Hall, Monday
and Tuesday, October 1 & 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Setup begins Sunday, September 30 at 1 p.m. when the youth
will help put together the racks and tables.
Sale time Thursday is 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 to
closing, around 2:00 p.m. We need lots of help for clean-up on
Friday afternoon, so if you can spare an hour or two, we need
you! (Men welcome & needed.)
We donate a large portion of
rummage sale money to worthy
organizations, and we welcome
everyone to come and help and be
a part of this worthwhile (and fun)
event.
Monetary donations are accepted too!
Want to know
what is
happening in
Atchison?
atchison.fromtheporch.net
Is the place to find out! Check it out
each morning to see what is
happening in Atchison that is of
interest to you.
Our next meeting will be October 29
at 2:00 p.m. in Wolf Hall with Betty
Donaldson as hostess and Carole
Baker will give the lesson. Please
join us.
Carole Baker, President
The Churches Website
Check it Out:
www.fccatchison.net
You Are Invited To
A Wedding Reception
For
Kassie and Travis Smith McKee
on Sunday, October 21, 2012
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Wolf Hall
Cards and a
Money Tree (in lieu of gifts)
Sponsored by
the C.W.F. of
First Christian Church
Birth Announcements
Mary and Joe Hoffman announce the birth of their daughter, Lily Ione
Hoffman born on Friday, September 21st. Lily weighed 7 lb., 2 oz.
and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Alana and Dave
Hale.
Jacob and Alison (Krick) Collins announce the birth of their daughter,
Jessi Louise Collins born on September 24th. Jessi weighed 7 lb., 13
oz and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandmother is Lisa Krick.
And The Lord Added . . .
On Sunday, September 23, 2012 Christy Issacs joined our
church family by Transfer of Membership and her husband,
Monty Issacs made his Confession of Faith and was baptized
that afternoon. Monty, Christy and son Jack reside at 1021
Riverview Dr. (A picture of their family will follow).
We welcome the Issacs Family into our family!
2012 New Members – 24
Remember In Prayers
Jessica Bain, Colton Banks, Jerry Birkinsha, Alexine Blunt & Mother,
Jenny Bowen, Isola Burdette, Landon Burge, Jan Byers, Lisa
Cadwell, Melinda Calhoon, Gayle Carlson, Ron Carlson, Dean
Conner, Kaleb Davis, Bill, Sr., Betty, Scott and Billy Dorsey, Terry
Dove, Joe Eiberger, Julie Elias, Tracey Elias, Dorothy Ellis, Ron
Estes, Andy Flack, Carol Gore, Laren Gundlach, Alana Hale, Todd
Hansen, Emily Harter, Thomas Hein, Frank Hennis, Michelle Henry,
Glenn Hicks, Steve Higgins, Jack Higley, Robert Hink, Jr., Nancy
Irwin, Bessie Jones, Charlotte Kimes, Velma Knowles, Barbara
Koelliker, Charlie Kottman, Marge Leach, Mark Matthias, Pat Maxwell,
Natalie McCullough, Parker McElroy, Wanda McHardie, Lila Mercer,
Doug & Marjorie Merritt, Jan Mikkelson, Liz Montgomery, Rick
Moranz, Kristi Moxley, Ashlyyn Norris, Linda Norris, Jan Otte, Gabe
Putthoff, Eileen Ratigan, Bonnie & Mike Roberts, Alma Rose, Noah
Rygaard, Harold Satterfield, Don & Rhea Seba, Harold & Erma
Seever, Stanley Seever, Richie Shaver, Bob Smith, Steve Smith,
Carol (Mink) Speer, Gary Stecher, Jacob Stephenson, Mary
Stephenson, Timi Vanlengen, Christopher Viere, Krista Viere, Ron
Webb, Amy West, Sarah Wilson, Angie Wright.
Military
Cody Callaway, Ryan Callahan, Joshua Lambert, Nicholas Cline,
Mike Quick, Sean McCaffery, Anton Mak, Jesse McGlade, Nick
Davison, Curtis Ellis, Ben Carlisle, Jerry Michaels, John Humbard,
Cody Shughart, Robert Dickson, Nicole Maendele
Note of Thanks
To the First Christian Church, and Scholarship Committee; I
want to thank you for the awarded scholarship I received this
year. It will give me great help to achieve the degree I am
pursuing. First Christian Church has been a great Christian
family to me and will continue to be, I am sure.
God Bless,
Brennen Pruett
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all my wonderful “FAMILY”
for my surprise birthday party.
Words cannot express how
much I enjoyed it. With your love and support I actually made it
to 75. YEAH! Again thank you for being there for me. I love all
of you and may God bless you.
Love, Mary Sexton
Membership Ministry Team
Meeting
Tuesday, October 2nd
5:30 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel
Worship Ministry Team
Meeting
Sunday, November 4th
1 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel
BIRTHDAYS
1 - SARA LAURIE, PAT MONTGOMERY
2 - JEREMY ELLIS, MARLENE HANF, STAN PURDY, SHARON SCHUETZ
3 - EMILY CORNING
4 - DUB EHRET, MARION EHRET
5 - GAGE HITCHENS
6 - BRUCE DOLENZ
7 - TOHNYA AVERSMAN, EMILY BOLDUC, MARK SHUFFLEBARGER
8 - SHAWN GUNDLACH, HEIDIE HENNEN, MADISON LEE
9 - BEN ENZBRENNER, DOROTHY GARDNER, JAKE WEBB
10 - BARBARA CARLSON, RAYMOND FELTON, AMOS HALE, PATTY
PHILLIPPE
11 - MICHAEL HENNING
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HELEN
CODER
14 - LEONARD BUDDENBOHM,
15 - VICKI TATE
16 - DAKOTA BAKER, JARED BULLOCK, RAYMOND HOVERSON
17 - BILL DONALDSON, JACKIE JASPER, DON REID
18 - DANIEL CHILDRESS, MARJORIE SMITH, NICK TATE, MICK WEST
19 - TREY CARTER, JANET PRUETT, NATHAN STONE
20 - SANDY FRESH
21 – BLAINE KRAMER
22 - ANITA DICKESON, RYLEE WEST 23 - HEATHER HAWK
26 - CAROLYN RODINA
27 - JASON GERMANI, HAILEY MCCONNAUGHEY
28 – SARA DAME
29
GERALD
BIRKINSHA
30 - MATT ELLIOTT, AUSTIN FANSHER, ASHLEY PRUETT, MARY
RICHARD
31 – TRACIE CAUDLE, JOSEPH COOPER, GAVIN REBANT, GARY
WOHLGEMUTH
ANNIVERSARIES
4 – RUSTY & SHANAE RANDOLPH
6 – FRED & LESLEA MORANZ
10 - F.J. & DORIS SUTTON
11 – JOE & JANE AMTHOR
15 – TERRY & MARY ANNA DOVE
16 – DAVE & DEBORAH MYERS
Attendance
September 16, 2012
September 23, 2012
9 a.m. – 122
9 a.m. – 151
10:45 a.m. – 89
10:45 a.m. – 84
Visitors on Sept. 16 & 23
Kassady Smith, Shawn McNulty, Jerry & Roberta Daniel,
Marjean Rickert, Keaton & Lexi O’Dell, Diane, Katie & Philip
Angle, Todd McCeinley, Casey Pruessner, Emily Corning
Young At Heart For 55+
Monday, October 8th at 11:30 a.m. Covered Dish Luncheon in
Wolf Hall. Doug Willams will present the program.
$1 for
Food Pantry and donations of non-perishable foods as well.
The 2012 Reconciliation Offering will be received in congregations on
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September 30 and October 7 . We continue with the theme from last year,
"Seeds of Hope" acknowledging the power of God in us for strengthening the
ministry of Reconciliation and our witness on Christ's behalf. The Special
Offering is used to fund our Church’s mission priority to become an proreconciling/anti-racist church through experiential education, inclusive
worship and intentional dialogue across racial/ethnic difference. Funds from
this offering are providing for leadership development in our camps, our
communities and our congregations as well as providing resources to
promote small group study and community-action. Your giving is changing
lives and building hope for realm of God for our children and for Christ's
Church! Offering envelopes are available at the church.
Fall Harvest Festival
Sunday, October 28, 2012
4 P.M.
Jones Family Farm (off of K-7 Hwy)
2012 REGIONAL
ASSEMBLY
October 19-20 Hutchinson Ramada Conference Center
Be The Hope
Ten youth and four adult sponsors as well as Pastor Lee
will be attending the Regional Assembly.
Wienie Roast, Games, Hayrack ride.
The hot dogs, buns, drinks and
table service will be provided.
Please bring your own lawn
chair and a covered dish to share.
All are invited to this evening of fun and fellowship!
Sponsored by the Fellowship and Christian Education Ministry Teams
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Sermon:
Scripture:
28. Walking On Water
John 6:16-21
9:00 Servers:
10:45 Elders:
10:45 Servers:
Amy Smith, Vicki Jones, Rose Webb, Merri Leach, Barbara & Gayle Carlson, Debra Wilke, Christen Lacey
Vicki Tate and Jacque Pregont
Dennis Stanton, Steve Tate, Brian Oswalt, Janet Enzbrenner, Marilyn Hansen, Alison Kuhnert, Janet Pruett, Linda Stecher,
Kelley Stillings
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7 Street Doors: Michelle Stanton
Parking Lot: Robena Seever
Santa Fe: Vi Garvin
Kristi Moxley and Peg Wohlgemuth
Adam Caudle
Tammy Parrott
Dennis Stanton
10:45 Greeters:
10:45 Preparers:
Acolyte:
Acolyte Helper:
Worship Leader:
9 a.m. People of Praise Service
10:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship
Sunday, October 7, 2012
World Communion Sunday
Sermon:
Scripture:
29. For What Do You Labor?
John 6:25-34
9:00 Servers:
10:45 Elders:
10:45 Servers:
10:45 Greeters:
Sally Webb, Kristi Moxley, Dale Erhart, Liz Montgomery, Jeri Kurth, Jaclyn West, Patty & Roger Phillippe
Carole Baker and Phyllis Walton
Dennis Ditsch, Buddy Baldridge, Stan Purdy, Lavern Fitkin, Cindy Jacobson, Amy Oswalt, Diana Stanton, Mandi Wells
th
7 Street Doors: Marcedes Hoffman
Parking Lot: Michelle Stanton
Santa Fe: Dub Ehret
Carolyn Campbell & Marilyn Hansen
Parker Kottman
Kylee Kottman
Dennis Stanton
Team 1-Vicki Tate and Kristi Moxley
10:45 Preparers:
Acolyte:
Acolyte Helper:
Worship Leader:
Shut-In Communion:
Team 2 – Rhonda Shell and Shawn Adams
Sunday
Monday
1
9 am – 4 pm Set up for
Rummage Sale
6:30 pm EfM
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
2
9 am – 4 pm Set up for
Rummage Sale
5:30 pm Membership M.T.
Meeting in Chapel
3
8 am – 6 pm C.W.F.
Rummage Sale, Wolf Hall
7-9 pm Ironic Outcome
4
8 am – 4 pm C.W.F.
Rummage Sale, Wolf Hall
7:30 pm Praise Team
Pastor
Lee
to
Minister’s
Friday
Saturday
5
6
8 am – ??? cleanup C.W.F.
Rummage Sale, Wolf Hall
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Family
Reunion in Wolf Hall
NO FOOD PANTRY
Conference
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10
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9 am POP Service
9:30 am Friendship SS
10 am Sunday School
10 am KAIR Radio
10:45 Christian Education
12 Family Reunion, W.H.
3-4 pm God & Me, chapel
4-5:30 Chi Rho & CYF
11:30 am Young At Heart
for 55+ Luncheon
1-3 pm Food Pantry
4 pm Christian Visitor
deadline for 10/14 & 21
6:30-9 pm EfM
8:30-10 am Women’s
Bible Study, chapel
6:30 pm Elders Meeting
7 pm Deaconesses &
Deacons Meetings
7:30 pm Board Meeting
5:30-7 pm Wednesday in
Word, Wolf Hall
5:30 pm Peacemakers
6:30 pm Chancel Choir
7-9 pm Ironic Outcome
8:30 am – 3 pm CWF
Sewing Day
7:30 pm Praise Team
10-11:30 am Food Pantry
Smith-McKee wedding
in Shawnee, KS
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9 am POP Service
9:30 am Friendship SS
10 am Sunday School
10 am KAIR Radio
10:45 am Worship Service
3-4 pm God & Me, chapel
4-5:30 Chi Rho & C.Y.F.
1-3 pm Food Pantry
6-7:30 pm Cub Scouts
Pack #92, Wolf Hall
6:30-9 pm EfM
8:30-10 am Women’s
Bible Study, library
6:30-7:30 pm Daisy Girl
Scouts, Wolf Hall
5:30-7 pm Wednesday in
Word, Wolf Hall
5:30 pm Peacemakers
6:30 pm Chancel Choir
7-9 pm Ironic Outcome
5:30 pm Habitat for
Humanity Meeting, chapel
7:30 pm Praise Team
10-11:30 am Food Pantry
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9 am POP Service
9:30 am Friendship SS
10 am Sunday School
10 am KAIR Radio
10:45 am Worship Service
2 pm Kassie & Travis
wedding reception
3-4 pm God & Me, chapel
1-3 pm Food Pantry
4 pm Christian Visitor
deadline for 10/14 & 21
November calendar
6:30-9 pm EfM
8:30-10 am Women’s
Bible Study, library
5:30-7 pm Wednesday in
Word, Wolf Hall
5:30 pm Peacemakers
6:30 pm Chancel Choir
7-9 pm Ironic Outcome
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9 am POP Service
9:30 am Friendship SS
10 am Sunday School
10 am KAIR Radio
10:45 am Worship Service
3-4 pm God & Me, chapel
4 pm Fall Festival @
Jones Family Farm
1-3 pm Food Pantry
2 pm C.W.F. Meeting,
Betty Donaldson hostess
6-7:30 pm Cub Scouts
6:30-9 pm EfM
8:30-10 am Women’s
Bible Study, library
6:30-7:30 pm Daisy Girl
Scouts, Wolf Hall
5:30-7 pm Wednesday in
Word, Wolf Hall
5:30 pm Peacemakers
6:30 pm Chancel Choir
7-9 pm Ironic Outcome
Pastor Lee
on
vacation
Regional Assembly
Hutchinson
Regional Assembly
Hutchinson
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7:30 pm Praise Team
10-11:30 am Food Pantry
6 pm Pizza and Movie
Night (see sign-up sheet in
annex)
October 2012