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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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]
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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
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Total
$3,411.00
Total
92
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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.
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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