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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Christian</strong> <strong>Visitor</strong><br />
200 South Walnut St. P.O. Box 126 Garnett, KS 66032<br />
Church Telephone: 785-448-3452 Fax: 785-448-2568<br />
Website: www.fccgarnett.org<br />
July 31, 2012 Volume 66 Issue 31<br />
First <strong>Christian</strong> Church<br />
Office Hours<br />
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.<br />
Monday – Thursday<br />
Worship Schedule<br />
8:00 a.m. Early Worship<br />
9:15 a.m. Sunday School<br />
10:30 a.m. Late Worship<br />
& Children’s Church in the<br />
Annex<br />
Church Staff<br />
Senior Pastor<br />
Darrel Herde 316-841-3090<br />
pastor_darrel@fccgarnett.org<br />
Michal Herde 316-841-3070<br />
Youth & Children<br />
Chris Goetz 503-474-7965<br />
chris@fccgarnett.org<br />
Sr. Adult Coordinator<br />
Marilyn Artherton<br />
marilyn@fccgarnett.org<br />
Secretary<br />
Marsha Dulin<br />
marsha@fccgarnett.org<br />
Elders<br />
Roger Adams 448-6147<br />
Gary Benjamin* 448-6365<br />
204-2034<br />
James Dodd 418-5479<br />
Ron Jenkins 448-3843<br />
Kevin Lewis 204-2257<br />
Burke Rogers 448-5987<br />
Larry Varvel 448-5794<br />
Mike Zentner 448-6456<br />
As we watch the athletes from around the world pursue the gold in the 2012<br />
Olympics, we know that it has taken years of training and conditioning for their<br />
bodies and minds to perform at this level.<br />
I cannot imagine the pressure each one must experience as they are going<br />
through their race or particular skill knowing that the world is tuned in. Not only<br />
have they practiced their particular event multiple times but they must have<br />
spent time disciplining their minds for the pressures of the sport.<br />
In the same way we, as <strong>Christian</strong>s, are to discipline our minds for the race we<br />
are to run during our stay here on earth. Numerous scriptures allude to this.<br />
Take<br />
2 Corinthians 10:5 for example, “We demolish arguments and every pretension<br />
that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every<br />
thought to make it obedient to Christ.” Taking every thought captive takes<br />
discipline.<br />
But we can be encouraged that we are not in this battle alone. It is exciting to<br />
watch a race or an event and hear the roar of the crowd cheering their favorite<br />
on to victory. I know the athletes gain an incredible amount of energy and<br />
strength from the roar of the crowd. In the race of life we are running, we too<br />
have a crowd cheering us on to victory. Read Hebrews 12:1-3.<br />
“12 <strong>The</strong>refore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses,<br />
let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And<br />
let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on<br />
Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured<br />
the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of<br />
God.”<br />
We are on the world stage although on a small scale. As we are running the<br />
race, living out the <strong>Christian</strong> life, the world that revolves around us is watching.<br />
Much like we tune in to watch the athletes at the Olympics, those whose lives<br />
we touch are tuned into our actions, words and deeds. <strong>The</strong>y are spectators but<br />
there is also a great cloud of witnesses in heaven who are cheering us on.<br />
We have our own personal cheering section in heaven cheering us on...our<br />
loved ones who have gone on before us, the great saints of old, Abraham,<br />
Moses, David, Daniel, <strong>The</strong> Apostles, Paul and many others including Jesus.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are cheering us on to a victorious end.<br />
Maybe as we keep this in mind we can gain the extra strength, energy and<br />
courage in the day of our troubles, trials and temptations (the race of life) and<br />
when we come to the end of our lives, we will be able to say like Paul did, “I<br />
have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”<br />
(2 Timothy 4:7)<br />
In much love, Pastor Darrel
July 29, 2012<br />
General Fund Worship Service Attendance Sunday School Breakfast Attendance<br />
July 29 - $2,332.02 8:00 a.m. 73 Total - 75<br />
10:30 a.m. 138<br />
Total 211<br />
ANSWERED PRAYER – PRAISES<br />
Praise God! My brother Wayne came home from hospital July 28. He is recovering and<br />
doing OK! Thanks for your help in prayer. God bless you all. Doug Linder<br />
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS…<br />
OUR CHURCH FAMILY: Charlie Allen, Charlotte Cox, the family of Lorraine Hulett,<br />
Juanita Kellerman, Loretta Lankard, Wilma McIntosh, Opal Meyers, Lois Miller, Jason &<br />
Derin Schwenk, Lennet Thomas, Bill & Lola Thornton, Brenda Tucker & Gladys Young<br />
OUR EXTENDED FAMILY & FRIENDS: the family of Wanda Densmore (requested by<br />
Cathy Hoke); the family of Marolyn Foster; Lila Graybill , Della Hamilton (mother of<br />
Leroy Hamilton); the family of Fred Franklin Johnson , Wayne Linder (brother of Doug<br />
Linder); Robert Logan, Gail Long, Bill & Lee Ann Long (Parents of Brenda Tucker); Tom<br />
McGarthwait (brother-in-law of Doug Meyer); Diane McIntosh, Maxwell Ratliff (grandson<br />
of Bill and Barbara Ratliff); Mary Shehan (sister of Joan Simpson); Lloyd Sumner (son<br />
of Pete and Betty Sumner); Don & Mae Thomas (son and daughter in law of Marge<br />
Thomas); Evelyn Thompson (daughter of Gladys Zwiener); Don & Laurel Wichman,<br />
Judy Wiley (mother of Kathy Schuster); Martain Wiltsey and pray for Rain! Rain! Rain!<br />
OUR LOVED ONES IN NURSING HOMES:<br />
Golden Heights: Olive Kline, Tena Johnson, Jeanne Higginbottom & Max Ratliff<br />
Long Term Care: Clara Grace Jones & Charlie Hiestand<br />
Guest Homes Estates: Seatta Van Donge<br />
PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY:<br />
SERVING IN AFGHANISTAN: LCPL Ethan Mitchell, honorary grandson of Twyla Duryea, Cole<br />
Schainost, son of Mike & Jeanie Schainost SERVING IN GERMANY: Codey Long, grandson of Gail &<br />
Beverly Long, AMN Tim Greening, grandson of Twyla Duryea, Jonathan Potter, son of Jon Potter and<br />
Jeani Hickerson and grandson of Nelda Potter<br />
FCC WELCOMES FIRST TIME GUESTS and RETURNING GUESTS ON SUNDAY<br />
Ralph & Della Hamilton of Pomona. KS guests of Leroy & Sandra Hamilton; James & Nadine Maloy of<br />
Bartlesville, OK; Gary & Karen Briggs of Kincaid, KS ; Sarah Johnson of Wichita, KS; Kyrsten Hoke and<br />
Fairathell of Garnett; Bob, Phyllis & Marsha guests of Vi Davin; Larry & Crystal Herlocker, Jacob & Zach<br />
of Garnett; Linda Smith & Keith of Garnett; Delores White of Garnett; John & Shanna Mead of Haysville,<br />
KS , Mike & Becca Thomas, Bobby & Cody of Haysville, KS & Cody Thomas of Topeka, KS all guests<br />
of Sherrie Brown
Wednesday, August 1<br />
9:00 am Staff Meeting<br />
7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study at Annex<br />
Thursday, August 2<br />
Friday, August 3<br />
10:00 am Women’s Bible Study at Michal’s<br />
Saturday, August 4<br />
7:00 am Men’s Breakfast & Devotion Time<br />
Sunday, August 5<br />
Following the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service<br />
Finance Committee Meeting<br />
5:00 pm Elders Meeting<br />
6:00 pm Board Meeting<br />
Monday, August 6<br />
6:30 pm Small Group at Annex<br />
Tuesday, August 7 (Primary Voting Day)<br />
10:00 am <strong>Christian</strong> Crafters<br />
6:30 pm Evening Prayer Group<br />
Wednesday, August 8<br />
9:00 am Staff Meeting<br />
5:00 pm Community Dinner<br />
7:00 pm Ladies Bible Study at Annex<br />
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT FCC<br />
REMINDERS for Sunday, August 5<br />
Offertory Elder: Mike Zentner<br />
Communion Elder: Ron Jenkins<br />
Deacon Usher for 8:00 am & 10:30 am<br />
Worship services: Dean Maley<br />
Communion to Shut Ins:<br />
Elder: Kevin Lewis<br />
Deacon: Charlie Allen<br />
Usher for seating at 10:30 am services:<br />
Linda Miller<br />
Deacons: Doug Meyer, Dave Schuster, Karl<br />
Hurt, Craig Cole & Dan Roberts<br />
Jr Deacon: Grady Schuster<br />
Greeters: Oneda Grimes, Brandy & Tatum<br />
Visual: 8:00 am Donna Roberts<br />
10:30 am Becky Allen<br />
Audio: 8 & 10:30 am: Butch Rocker<br />
Piano Player: Carmen Powls<br />
Special Music: Jenna Wight & Natasha<br />
Goetz
We have heard from Bill and Lola:<br />
Just a note to say "hello". We have been here almost 2 weeks and are finally feeling like we are<br />
getting things organized. We are liking our new home but have to admit we do get a little homesick.<br />
We miss you all but have met a lot of nice people. Good food, no laundry, cooking or cleaning. I<br />
hope to spend time on the computer keeping in touch and writing.<br />
Would love to hear from our friends at FCC. Thanks for all the love and fellowship thru the<br />
years. Love you all. Bill and Lola Thornton<br />
Address: 1205 SW 29 th St MB 105 Topeka, KS 66611<br />
Telephone number is 785-274-5502.<br />
Email Address: Lola.Thornton@brewstermail.net.<br />
It was so nice of you and appreciated more than words can say!<br />
To First <strong>Christian</strong> Church: <strong>The</strong> Williams family would like to say<br />
thank you for all the prayers, flowers, cards, food and support in<br />
our time of loss. Words can never be enough. Thanks so<br />
much. Howard & Donna, Howard Jr & Rita, Robin, Sam &<br />
Maverick and Tim & David…Williams Family<br />
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED GET THE 5 TH SUNDAY<br />
BREAKFAST LINED UP! You guys are absolutely awesome! We had<br />
about 75 for the breakfast Sunday morning. We all enjoyed a time of<br />
fellowshipping with all the classes and the food was abundantly delicious.<br />
Hats off to the chefs who prepared the food…have heard many wonderful<br />
compliments. Thank you Marge Thomas from the Opportunity Class, John<br />
Thomas from the SOS Class, Karen Petersilie from the Great Expectations<br />
Class and Darrel Herde from the Pastor’s Class for representing their<br />
classes with a short devotion. Well Done!<br />
DISHES…DISHES…JUST A REMINDER THAT we have several dishes<br />
to be picked up from the funeral dinners. Some that have names on<br />
them are Pat Winfrey (2), Betty Sumner, Ione Sweers and Lynda<br />
Feuerborn. Thank you for volunteering! You are so appreciated!
WITH SINCEREST SYMPATHY<br />
We extend our sympathy to the families of Fred Franklin Johnson, age 63, of Ottawa, Kansas, who<br />
passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. He was the son of Tena E (Thomas) Johnson.<br />
We extend our sympathy to the families of Ella Lorraine Hulett, age 93, of Garnett, Kansas, who<br />
passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Anderson County Long Term Care in Garnett, Kansas .<br />
We extend our sympathy to the families of Marolyn E. Foster, age 65, of Pomona, who passed away<br />
on Friday, July 27, 2012. Marolyn was the sister of Carolyn Schuster and Aunt of Dave Schuster.<br />
CONGRATULATIONS ON THEIR 8 TH GRANDCHILD<br />
Tom and Miriam Ratliff of Heidelberg, Germany are the proud parents of a<br />
son Levon Milian Ratliff born Wednesday, July 25 weighing in at 7 ½ lbs.<br />
Grandparents are Bill and Barbara Ratliff and Alwin and Monica Jochim of<br />
Degmarn, Germany. Great grandmother is Ruby Schuster.<br />
REMINDER - EDUCATION PLANNING MEETING: Remember we will be planning events and<br />
topics of study for the season on Tuesday, July 31 st at 7:00 pm in the Annex. Please be brain<br />
storming ideas and come prepared to discuss them at the meeting. Thanks for your time, and I look<br />
forward to working together for the future of His Church and our children's future. God Bless, Chris<br />
RIDES TO THE POLLS : It's fast approaching; you've seen the signs<br />
around town; what is it? It's voting day! This coming Tuesday, Aug. 7th will<br />
be Primary Voting Day. If you would like a ride to your voting station, please<br />
call the office (448-3452) or Marilyn (304-0136). We would be glad to take<br />
you! Every vote counts....especially yours!<br />
FIRST ANNUAL MEN’S BBQ: Guys…make plans to attend a great time of<br />
fellowship, food and a great speaker (Kevin Ingram, President of Manhattan<br />
<strong>Christian</strong> College). Coming on Friday, August 10 th @ 6:30 we will gather at<br />
the Burns Lake one mile south of town. You should have received an<br />
invitation in the mail. If you didn’t and would like to attend, please contact<br />
Darrel Herde. We are asking you to donate $10 towards this night as we want<br />
to pick up some good steaks and brats. Ask your wife if she would make a<br />
dessert or a side dish to go along with them. We look forward to having all the<br />
men of the church gather for this time of food, fellowship and an inspiring<br />
word from Kevin.
Notice: <strong>The</strong>re will not be a “<strong>Christian</strong> <strong>Visitor</strong>” printed<br />
next week due to the secretary will be on vacation.<br />
2012 HIDDEN HAVEN WOMEN’S RETREAT<br />
…HEART TO HEART<br />
September 14 th and 15 th<br />
Registration: Friday 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m.<br />
Cost: $20.00 for the weekend or $10.00 for one day<br />
Featuring Guest Speaker: Terrie Johnson<br />
If interested in going and you do not have an application, come by the church office and<br />
pick one up. New Strawn Community <strong>Christian</strong> Church Ladies are hosting this year’s retreat.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are requesting your registration fees and T-Shirt money by August 6, 2012.<br />
FCC FAMILY WEEKEND SEPTMEBER 8 & 9 AT THE NORTH LAKE: <strong>The</strong> City of Garnett has<br />
graciously allowed us once again to use the entire space around the east camping area as a place to<br />
have our “FCC Family Fall Kickoff.” Save the weekend of Saturday, September 8 th and Sunday,<br />
September 9 th for this fun and special event. Leroy and Sandra Hamilton, Special Events<br />
coordinators ,are planning on expanding the activities this year, one of which is that they are including<br />
a talent show. Please contact them if you would like to be on the list for this new event. If you wish to<br />
campout, please contact Marsha Dulin at the church office. She will mark you down for a spot.<br />
Reminder: You have to pay for the spot for however many nights you spend there when you arrive.<br />
UPDATED CHURCH DIRECTORY: We are currently working on an updated Church Directory of<br />
names and addresses. We would like for you to please fill out the insert on Sunday morning in the<br />
Church Bulletin and place it in the offering tray, or return it to the church office no later than Sunday,<br />
August 12. We are including cell phone and / or email addresses if you wish to have yours included.<br />
Please do not put information that you wish to NOT have published.<br />
A MESSAGE FROM THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE:<br />
Please watch your step for the next week or so when coming in the WEST door ramp area. We are<br />
taking off the hand rails to get them blasted and repainted. Only one side will be done at a time but<br />
please take caution when walking up this area. Thank you! Dan Dulin Committee Chairman
CELEBRATING AN AUGUST BIRTHDAY<br />
August 1<br />
August 2<br />
August 4<br />
August 6<br />
August 7<br />
August 8<br />
August 9<br />
August 10<br />
August 12<br />
August 13<br />
August 14<br />
August 15<br />
August 19<br />
August 20<br />
August 21<br />
August 23<br />
August 25<br />
August 26<br />
August 28<br />
August 29<br />
Ed Bailey, Gary Parks, Lacey Stapp<br />
Gabrielle Spring<br />
Deborah Cockrell, Cheryl Harris, Gene Watson<br />
Lucy Allen Choma<br />
Kay Gwin, Doug Meyer, Hope Goetz, Steve Newland<br />
Geraldine Mikesell, Seneca Wettstein<br />
<strong>The</strong>lma Monroe, Owen Lutz<br />
Sue Zentner, Tom Gowing, Julie Wight<br />
Becky Allen<br />
Golda Hunt, Cooper Tush, Morgan Hurt, Kagen Gamberel<br />
Tara Lewis, Asher Velvick<br />
Helen Burcham<br />
Marge Rolston<br />
Edith Christy, B. J. Moody, Jo Ella Phares<br />
Clara Grace Jones, Stephany Petersilie, Marie Donaldson<br />
Baylee Blaufuss<br />
Erin Shelton<br />
Darlene Jenkins<br />
Melissa Hiner<br />
Paul Massey, John Alford<br />
CELEBRATING AN AUGUST ANNIVERSARY<br />
August 1 1981 Ken & Karen Petersilie<br />
August 1, 1977 Gene & Gail Watson<br />
August 2, 1970 Charlie & Becky Allen<br />
August 9 Tim & Tabitha Clark<br />
August 10, 1957 Paul & Virginia Massey<br />
August 13, 1967 Darwin & Mary Hamilton<br />
August 17, 1974 Claron & Sherry Benjamin<br />
August 19, 1950 George & Jeanine Zentner<br />
August 23 Frank & Mary Graham<br />
August 23 Reid & Karen Miller<br />
Note: If you have a birthday or anniversary to add to our calendar, please let the<br />
church office know!
IN THE SPOTLIGHT<br />
In the spotlight this month is our current Board Chairman,<br />
Roger Adams. Roger and his wife Phyllis live at 28716 NE<br />
1750 Road in Garnett. <strong>The</strong>y have two children, Rodney Adams<br />
and Brenda Jenelle Adams. <strong>The</strong>y are the blessed<br />
grandparents of Cody Noel Mundell, Joshua Lee Mundell,<br />
Jonathan Neal Adams, Aailynnia Rae Madison Adams as well<br />
as two great grandsons, Camryn Wilson and Colten Mundell.<br />
Here are a few fun facts and hobbies about Roger:<br />
Did you know that Roger used to help his in-laws,<br />
Benny & Opal Parks run the Skating Rink here in<br />
Garnett<br />
He owned his own dozer when he was just a freshman<br />
in high school<br />
He owned a construction business since 1976<br />
Roger has a passion for horses and loves to ride and train them<br />
He loves to vacation in Colorado and he says he knows every road there!<br />
He also loves to fish and hunt<br />
And he loves his grandchildren<br />
Roger’s favorite scripture is John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son,<br />
that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.(KJV)<br />
His favorite books of the Bible are Genesis and Proverbs.<br />
Roger would like to see closer relationships within the church families as well as church families having<br />
closer relationships within the community. He would like to see the congregation grow and see them<br />
become actively involved in the church operations as well as being more involved with our local needs<br />
as well as close missions.<br />
Roger Adams is one of those men who will almost always say “YES…if I am around” kinda guy. He and<br />
his wife Phyllis are truly a remarkable couple and we are so blessed to have them as a part of our<br />
church family. <strong>The</strong>y are always considerate of the needs of others. <strong>The</strong>y have many extended families<br />
due to their doors are always open for anyone that needs a place to stay. <strong>The</strong>y say they are blessed but<br />
once again we are the ones who are blessed to see and know the hearts of this loving family!<br />
Roger says they have been a part of First <strong>Christian</strong> Church for 46 years. During those years he has<br />
been very active in our church. He has been an Elder, a deacon, the Committee Chairman, the Board<br />
Chairman, a van driver and been on several committees.<br />
Family<br />
Always there<br />
Fun-loving people<br />
<strong>Christian</strong>s who love God<br />
Friends
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