1800 NE 65TH St. Gladstone, MO
THE FAIRVIEW CHRISTIAN
CHURCH VISITOR
Volume 50, Issue 42
October 22, 2014
Upcoming Events
Oct. 22—Bells Practice; Choir
Practice
Oct. 23— Chapel Prayer;
Northland Disciples Mtg.;
Guest Speaker Sonia Warshawski (Sanctuary)
Oct. 25 —Kathy S. (FH); FCC
Junior Fellowship/Corn Maze
(Kearney)
Oct. 26—Worship; Almost
Yoga (Chapel)
Oct. 27—Monday Morning
Men’s (FH); Crafty Crowd
(Family Life Rm.); Trunk or
Treat (FCC); Priscilla (Lounge)
Oct. 28—Rotary (FH); Faith
in Him; Cub Scouts (FH)
Oct. 29—Bells Practice; Choir
Practice
Oct. 30—Chapel Prayer;
Crafty Crowd (Family Life
Rm.); FCC Bible Study (Chapel)
After my sermon on Sunday, a suggestion was given to me to put the Christian Church
(Disciples Of Christ) identity statement in the newsletter. Maybe you're hearing it for the first time
(it is only a few years old) or maybe you're hearing it again with fresh ears:
"We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body
of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table as God has welcomed us."
As I said on Sunday, this statement recognizes that we are one movement of many, but it states the
Disciples' focus, a focus we have had for nearly 200 years. In a world that constantly divides and
separates, we have been working to include and unite. Recognizing our central belief, that God loves
us all and offers reconciliation to all, we work to extend the welcome that God has given to us.
In our central act of worship, the Lord's Supper, we gather at the table and do not put up barriers.
The invitation is not ours but God's.
As we think about Getting Out Of Doors, being G.O.O.D., think about the power of this
message. Christians for too long have been known as people who exclude, people who aren't
welcoming. This one fundamental belief, that God welcomes us all to the table, speaks volumes above
the past hurts and divisions of the church. Can we take that message of welcome with us as we leave
on Sunday mornings? Can we extend that welcome to those who have been excluded before?
Are we ready for the surprises that God gives us when we break down those barriers? I think so, and
prayerfully know we will continue to extend God's welcome as a church for generations to come!
—Pastor Travis
P.S. - The Identity statement is at http://disciples.org/our-identity/identity-statement-and-principles/.
Please feel free to explore around for more resources about our denomination and our
mission priorities.
Sunday
Services
8:30 a.m.
Intercessory Prayer
Holocaust Survivor Sonia Warshawski
to Speak at Fairview
We are proud to partner with Northaven Group 2 to
host speaker Sonia Warshawski this
Thursday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
Sunday School
10:00 a.m.
Worship Service
This Thursday evening (Oct. 23rd) Fairview’s Bible Study
group will not be meeting.
Co-Pastors
Kassie & Travis
We will meet again on Thursday,
Oct. 30th.
Sharing the Good News of God’s Love through
Faith, Worship, Service and Community
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WWOWOMEN
Priscilla will be meeting in the Lounge on
Monday, Oct. 27th at 7 p.m.
Our hostesses for this meeting will be
Jean V. & Lillian G.
The devotional will be given by
Kathy C.
Please bring food & paper goods with you to the meeting for
the MLM food boxes. See you in October!
Calling all ladies…..
Upcoming Crafty Crowd
meetings to get crafts
ready for the cookie sale
in December :
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Due to Kathy S’s upcoming vacation, the deadline for
articles for the Wed., Oct. 29th newsletter has changed.
If you have something that you want to be placed
in the Oct. 29th newsletter, your information needs
to be to Kathy S., by Monday, Oct 27th
no later than 11:00 a.m.
Thanks for your flexibility.
FESTIVAL OF SHARING
Here are the totals of our
contributions to the Festival:
9:30 a.m. Oct. 27th; 6 p.m., Oct. 30th
9:30 a.m. Nov. 3rd; 6 p.m., Nov. 6th
All skill levels welcome!
Thanksgiving Entertainment
We had such a good response for the
Hymn Sing that we asked Rex to do it again for
the Thanksgiving dinner entertainment.
Let us know the name of a song you would like
him to play. It does not have to be a Hymn.
It can be a sing-a-long or just one you like to
hear him play.
You can place your request in the box in the
Narthex, or call the Church office.
We need the requests by Mon., Nov. 10th
so he has time to plan the program.
If you have questions, contact Lynn C.
Keep An Eye Out!
We have been looking
for ways to get the
word out about the
church.
We know it's a great
faith community in the heart of Gladstone, and
we're trying to let folks know.
Look for our ad in the Oak Park HS Winter Sports
pocket calendar and in the Gladstone Magazine!
560 SCHOOL KITS @ $15 EA.
$ 8,400
2 QUILTS
250
CASH (3CHECKS)
1,200
EYE GLASSES & CASES
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RECEIPTS FOR FAMILY FOOD BOXES
125 FOOD BXS.- FAMILY OF 4 @
$50 EA.
6,250
262 FOOD BXS.- FAMILY OF 1 OR 2
@ $25 EA. 6,550
TOTAL
$22,691
Thank you to everyone who made this one of
Fairview’s most successful collections for
the Festival.
ELECTION DAY! NOVEMBER 4!
PEOPLE ARE COMING!
We get to have the chance to welcome
hundreds of people to our church when
they come to vote. Come help us, join the fun! We
are looking for people to help us welcome voters to
our church. Things you will get to enjoy: Greeting
people, giving directions to the bathrooms, refilling
cookie trays & just chatting with people.
Please contact Susan A. if you are free that day and
want to help our neighbors feel appreciated. You
don’t have to stay all day. Just a couple hours would
be great!
Feel free to invite a “Church Buddy” to come and do
this with you.
WE ALSO NEED MUFFINS & COOKIES!!
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Junior Youth Fellowship Event!
Pumpkin Patch / Corn Maze On
October 25th
The Junior Youth Fellowship will
be going to the Fun Farm Pumpkin
Patch in Kearney on
Sat., Oct. 25th from 5:00-8:30pm.
The cost is covered, free for all youth &
volunteers. Please let Pastor Travis know if you're
going so we can have enough transportation
(transportation form required).
We leave at 5pm from the church. Youth, invite your
friends, Church members invite your neighbors! Come
on out for a fun night!
Monday, Oct. 27th
At Fairview Christian Church
All Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts,
as-well-as Fairview members are invited!
Those participating will set up around
5:30—6:00 p.m.
We will host the neighborhood ‘til 8:30 p.m.
(or later if kids keep coming).
Northland Christmas
Store
Wear your masks, decorate your trunks or come
as you are! It’s always a lot of fun!
North Cross United
Methodist Church
1321 NE Vivion Road, KCMO
You need to supply your own candy to hand out.
Dec. 8th, 9th & 10th
We are looking for Fairview CC Volunteers to signup
to work a shift at the store.
FCC shift signup sheets will be available on
Sunday, Oct. 26th,
26th Nov. 2nd & Nov. 9th in the
Narthex (look for the designated table).
Each year, Fairview Christian Church helps by
collecting toys and sharing our mission dollars. We
invite you to be a part of love in action.
You may bring toys on Sundays, Nov. 16th, 23rd or
30th. We will dedicate the toys on the Nov. 30th.
Toys should be valued at $20 or more for ages infants
to age 12. (13-18 year olds will receive gift cards.)
Any questions, please contact Myrna G.
Share the Christmas Spirit and get involved.
SERVICE SUNDAYS
In November there will be
opportunities to get involved with
all the wonderful &
positive things in & around
Fairview Christian Church!
Watch for more details in
upcoming newsletters.
If you’re not able to participate on Oct. 27th, but
would like to donate candy to be passed out,
please have it to the Church office no later
than Noon on Monday, Oct. 27th.
WORLD COMMUNITY DAY &
ANNUAL MEETING
“Through God Our Hands
Can Heal”
Sponsored by the Northland
Church Women United
Friday, November 7th at Fairview Christian Church
Registration will be a 9:30 a.m.; Program at 10 a.m.
followed by a luncheon.
Luncheon cost is $7.00. Reservations are required.
Please call 453-3283 no later than
Mon., Nov. 3rd to make your reservation.
Deacons mark your calendar
for an upcoming meeting.
Sunday, November 2nd,
immediately following
Worship in the Chapel.
You should receive a letter
soon with more information.