Go to our Homepage: www.leavenworthchristian.com October 23, 2014 Vol. 66 No 43 If you have not noticed it yet, please drive by the north side of the church and take a look at the new retaining wall. The old one was slowly falling onto the sidewalk and was sadly in need of replacement. The new wall was paid for with memorial funds and built by Leavenworth Lansing Nursery. It looks great! Of course, the area is kind of empty just now. We hope that in the spring all of you gardeners out there will volunteer to help replant the flowers and shrubs that will make it beautifully bloom. Please call the church if you would like to be a part of this ministry. We will include you as a gardener and add our blessings to your work in the spring. Also, if you would like to design a plan for the garden, the property ministry would love to see it. We can rejoice at the renewal of this portion of our grounds. In This Issue Pg 2: Lines from Lynn Pg 3: Petitions Pg 4: Announcements Pg 5: More Announcements Pg 6: FCC Info/Birthdays Pg 7: FCC Calendar Lines from Lynn An unfair question- ‘Do you feel older?’ can be laughed at or answered in many ways. To someone turning six or sixteen or even sixty, that may be a fun question to answer. To most of us it isn’t. Older may not necessarily be better, or come with added benefits. Years ago I played golf with a man who not only could “shoot his age” but also could appreciate the joys of youth. He enjoyed simple games with children- his own grandchildren and other youth in the church. He “acted his age” by laughing and enjoying life with those his own age- and with children. He often said that he had plenty of money and didn’t need a “senior discount” but wished they had given him a discount when he was trying to raise his family with far less income than his present situation. He was a joy to be around, a devoted person, and whether it was work or play- he did it with gusto. We can choose to live life to the fullest or we can choose to just watch. When it comes to the Christian life the same is sort of true, or is it? We are called to love God and neighbor, which take a certain amount of involvement on our part. What does it mean to be a member of the church? Is it about having your name written on a piece of paper someplace or is it about sharing in prayer, and worship, and ministry to others, making a contribution of self, as well as money, to advance service to God and sharing God’s love with others? Are we a joy to be around and do we live our life in Christ with a gusto which displays God’s love? God’s love doesn’t “get old”, nor does it wear out, go out of warrantee or diminish. Although, how we do it and which tees we hit from (“senior tees” make the course shorter for those of advanced age- which I haven’t yet reached), may change or be modified, our hearts of love and our desire to serve must be just like God’s love for us. What and how and where may change, but why stays the same- we love because God loved us first. Praising the God of the ages Who loves us throughout the agesPastor Lynn 2 Chelsea, Evalyn, Margaret & Tina had a great girls weekend in Branson! John & Amy Rijfkogel will be traveling next weekend to Jamaica for their 10th wedding anniversary. Amy Rijfkogel Prayers for the Jacobs, Murphy & Burke families as Betty Burke has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Pray for the safe arrival of a baby boy due October 22nd. May God bring him peacefully into a safe environment. Jody Bryant had a very mild stroke. Bobbi Ross Noah Kincaid is having a flare up of CRMO. Kim Kincaid Prayers for Betty Wimer as she recovers from surgery. Pearl Stonebraker Prayers for Dave Albee, Don & Molly’s neighbor, who suffered a stroke. Homan’s Barbara Willett, Molly & Don’s cousin, is in the hospital in Springfield, undergoing testing due to fluid on the brain. Homan’s Kathy Ramirez- stomach issues. Prayers for the Ray Porter Family. He was one of the original starters of Federal Community Credit Union. Homan’s Prayers for the Harry Mohan Family- he passed away Saturday. Deedie Thrasher Pray for our out-of-town Active Duty Personnel Pray for those who are grieving th Pete Dvorak - August 30 Seth Kincaid, Dustin Phillips, Jim & Rachael Sullivan Steven Gregg, Keith DeBose, Rose Uy & Ismael Rodriguez, Scott Dickson, Michael Reed, Karen & Segen Himmelheber Christin Collins Marguerite Cass - September 2nd Ongoing Cares & Concerns Ida Klinger, Kathy Ramirez, Evelyn Lowe, Doris Frost, Phyllis Lane, Phyllis Gable Marilyn Vance, Kenna Spain, Tanna Chaney, Bill Cass, Barbara Brunk, Noah Kincaid, Rose Marie Theel (please help us update our Active Duty list with members or those in direct relationship with our members) 3 A “BIG” Thank You to those who provided cakes and cupcakes for the Cakewalk at the Chili Dinner Sunday. Everyone had a good time walking for their dessert. Please call Dea if you would like to help! 913-683-8838 Thanks again, Alice Bushman & Jody Bryant 4 We are looking for volunteers to share their gifts/talents with others. Skills, Talents & Gifts needed Minor Home Repairs Crocheting How to Grow an Indoor Garden Start a Book Club Scripture Study Crafts Basics in Budgeting Sewing etc. Please contact Sister Sue or Lauren: 702-8108 This time of year the Leavenworth Assistance Center gets more families in need of help. They are in need of diapers sizes 3, 4 & 5. Again this Sunday, October 26th, we are asking for donations of packages of diapers. If you can help the young children in our communities please bring your diapers to church and we will make sure they get delivered to the Assistance Center. God Bless, Kathy Powell, World Outreach 5 Deadline: applications must be complete and in the church office by February 15, 2015. For information, call the church office or get in touch with Erin Sack (913) 682-1121 or [email protected] 4 October 24th Graham Porter October 25th Richard Sack Billy Wilson Hannah Bond October 26th Judy Harmon October 27th Cynthia Henry October 28th Gary Mattingly October 29th Ruby Brown Your Giving for October 12th General Building Van Reconciliation Backpack Buddies Sunday School $4,219.08 445.00 50.00 50.00 100.00 26.00 Total $4,890.08 Your Giving for October 19th Attendance October19th General Building Backpack Buddies Reconciliation Sunday School $3,162.00 150.00 10.00 50.00 39.00 8:30am Service 11:00am Service Sunday School Visitors 61 31 39 4 Total $3,411.00 Total 92 6 First Christian Calendar October 22nd - 30th, 2014 Wednesday, October 22nd Prayer Group Kitterman Sunday’s Servers October 26th 8:15am 8:30am Service Lay Leader: John Groves Thursday, October 23rd Elders: Kim Mattingly & Dea Nicodemus Carillons 6:30pm Greeters Chancel Choir 7:30pm Main: Ginger Young Narthex: Francis Wayman Friday & Saturday, October 24th & 25th Servers Regional Assembly Hays Susan Hoins*, Deedie Thrasher Nancy House & Vic Young Saturday, October 25th Communion Prep and Clean Up Gateway Mtg Kitterman 8:00am Ginger Young Sunday, October 26th Worship 8:30am & 11:00am Sunday School 9:45am 4Youth Kitterman 4:00pm Monday, October 27th Prayer Breakfast Kitterman 6:30am Wednesday, October 29th Prayer Group Kitterman Girl Scouts Fellowship Elders Meeting Kitterman 8:15am 5:30pm 7:30pm Thursday, October 30th Carillons Chancel Choir 6:30pm 7:30pm *Captain 11:00am Service Elder: Barbara Collins Greeters Main: Emily Cates Narthex: Katie Collins Servers: Kim Kincaid* Ann Crum & Fred Kesinger Communion Prep: Ginger Young Communion Clean-up: Kim Kincaid Hospital Visitation Oct 26th-Nov 1st Cushing: Kim Mattingly & Dea Nicodemus St John: Barbara Collins Sunday, October 26th David Bryant (913) 682-7248 The driver listed for Sunday will pick up for both worship services. Call if you need a ride to church. Let the driver know which service you plan to attend. 7 Contact US Telephone Number: (913) 682-3222 Church Office Hours Monday-Friday, 8:30 – 4:00 Church Email: [email protected] Website: www.leavenworthchristian.com Pastor: [email protected] Pastor Lynn Dickson: 683-3171
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