READ: Mark 6:45-52
Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. —Isaiah 43:1Hours before 2007 began, some friends of ours in the UK were aboard their boat, anticipating the arrival of the new year, when a violent storm struck. But they were able to send us this reassuring note: “John and Linda are sitting on board the good ship Norna, and happy to say that we are secure. . . . The wind is storm force ten [48-55 knots]. Hope that all of you have a happy and prosperous new year.”
Jesus’ disciples also encountered a stormy experience. They were on the Sea of Galilee when a windstorm whipped up (Mark 6:48). The storm was so violent that despite being experienced fishermen who knew the lake well, they feared for their lives. But Jesus walked out to them and saved them.
No one can predict with certainty how stormy the new year will be. We do know, though, that everyone will face storms. But we who have Jesus have our future securely moored to Him. Jesus, who did not fail us in the past, will not fail us in the future.
Lewis Edgar Jones aptly described our situation in his old hymn:
I’ve anchored in Jesus, the storms of life I’ll brave;
I’ve anchored in Jesus, I’ll fear no wind or wave.
I’ve anchored in Jesus, for He hath power to save;
I’ve anchored to the Rock of Ages!
How will you fare in the storms of the new year? If you’re anchored in Jesus, you have nothing to fear. — C. P. Hia
Faith in Christ will keep us steady in the stormy sea of change.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
EXPECTATIONS
READ: Philippians 1:12-21
My earnest expectation and hope [is] that . . . Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. —Philippians 1:20Expectations! We all have them. We expect that people will be nice to us, that we’ll have good health, great marriages, faithful friends, successful careers. But what do we do when life doesn’t live up to our expectations? In Philippians 1, Paul shows us the way. He faced broken expectations of place, people, and the future, yet he remained surprisingly upbeat.
Paul was stuck in prison—not a great place to be! When we get stuck in a tough marriage, an unrewarding job, or a challenging neighborhood, it’s easy to get discouraged. But Paul was wonderfully positive. He said that his suffering helped to advance the gospel (Phil. 1:12).
Maybe people haven’t lived up to our expectations. Paul likely expected other believers to encourage him. Instead, some were actually glad he was in jail and were preaching out of “envy and strife” (v.15). Paul’s response? “Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice” (v.18).
Maybe it’s an uncertain future—the loss of a spouse, a job transfer, or a health crisis. Paul knew that at any moment Nero might give the order for his execution, yet he declared, “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (v.21).
Adopt Paul’s only expectation—for Christ to be honored no matter what! — Joe Stowell
In all I think and say and do,
I long, O God, to honor You;
But may my highest motive be
To love the Christ who died for me. —D. De Haan
You can expect to enjoy God’s presence when you honor Him with your life.
My earnest expectation and hope [is] that . . . Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. —Philippians 1:20Expectations! We all have them. We expect that people will be nice to us, that we’ll have good health, great marriages, faithful friends, successful careers. But what do we do when life doesn’t live up to our expectations? In Philippians 1, Paul shows us the way. He faced broken expectations of place, people, and the future, yet he remained surprisingly upbeat.
Paul was stuck in prison—not a great place to be! When we get stuck in a tough marriage, an unrewarding job, or a challenging neighborhood, it’s easy to get discouraged. But Paul was wonderfully positive. He said that his suffering helped to advance the gospel (Phil. 1:12).
Maybe people haven’t lived up to our expectations. Paul likely expected other believers to encourage him. Instead, some were actually glad he was in jail and were preaching out of “envy and strife” (v.15). Paul’s response? “Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice” (v.18).
Maybe it’s an uncertain future—the loss of a spouse, a job transfer, or a health crisis. Paul knew that at any moment Nero might give the order for his execution, yet he declared, “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (v.21).
Adopt Paul’s only expectation—for Christ to be honored no matter what! — Joe Stowell
In all I think and say and do,
I long, O God, to honor You;
But may my highest motive be
To love the Christ who died for me. —D. De Haan
You can expect to enjoy God’s presence when you honor Him with your life.
Friday, November 21, 2008
READ: 2 Samuel 12:1-13
Why have you despised the commandment of the Lord, to do evil in His sight? —2 Samuel 12:9
When I sat in my car at the start of the automatic car wash, I didn’t know that my left front tire was not properly lined up with the track. The car wash started but my car wasn’t moving, so I accelerated. That caused my tire to jump the track.
Now I was stuck—I couldn’t move forward or backward. The car wash continued through its cycle without my car. Meanwhile, cars began lining up and waiting for me. I was glad when two workers at the station helped me get my car back on the track.
Sometimes in our Christian lives we get off track too. King David did in a big way. He committed adultery with Bathsheba and later ordered that her husband be put “in the forefront of the hottest battle” and left there to be killed (2 Sam. 11:3-4,15-17). David’s actions were way out of line with how God wanted him to behave as His chosen king.
David needed help to get back on track. The Bible says that “the Lord sent Nathan to David” (12:1). He confronted him about stealing another man’s wife, and David wisely repented (v.13). Nathan took a risk to help David get right with God, even though his sin still had dire consequences.
Does someone you know need your help to get back on track? — Anne Cetas
Fellowship with other Christians
Strengthens us when we are weak,
Reprimands when we are sinning,
Helps us when God’s will we seek. —Sper
True love dares to confront.
Why have you despised the commandment of the Lord, to do evil in His sight? —2 Samuel 12:9
When I sat in my car at the start of the automatic car wash, I didn’t know that my left front tire was not properly lined up with the track. The car wash started but my car wasn’t moving, so I accelerated. That caused my tire to jump the track.
Now I was stuck—I couldn’t move forward or backward. The car wash continued through its cycle without my car. Meanwhile, cars began lining up and waiting for me. I was glad when two workers at the station helped me get my car back on the track.
Sometimes in our Christian lives we get off track too. King David did in a big way. He committed adultery with Bathsheba and later ordered that her husband be put “in the forefront of the hottest battle” and left there to be killed (2 Sam. 11:3-4,15-17). David’s actions were way out of line with how God wanted him to behave as His chosen king.
David needed help to get back on track. The Bible says that “the Lord sent Nathan to David” (12:1). He confronted him about stealing another man’s wife, and David wisely repented (v.13). Nathan took a risk to help David get right with God, even though his sin still had dire consequences.
Does someone you know need your help to get back on track? — Anne Cetas
Fellowship with other Christians
Strengthens us when we are weak,
Reprimands when we are sinning,
Helps us when God’s will we seek. —Sper
True love dares to confront.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
B.L.A.S.T.
From the lesson last week - "X marks the spot!"
This was based on the verse in
Psalm 119:72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
"How many points do you have from your verses challenges?"---this may be asked, and this could be a spot for the kids to check for their verse if they lose their paper...which prob never happens with elementary kids, right!?!
This was based on the verse in
Psalm 119:72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
"How many points do you have from your verses challenges?"---this may be asked, and this could be a spot for the kids to check for their verse if they lose their paper...which prob never happens with elementary kids, right!?!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Hump Day Hope
Who is at fault today?
The snooze button was too ergonomically correct; That train was 2 minutes too long; The sky has no sun: Who's to blame?
We have to deal with the affects of these happenings. We have failed today, and are unworthy of love...Wait! Christ sees us as totally accepted, forgiven, fully pleasing, and lovable.
Take that to the boss today, and live like you truly believe it.
Galatians 6:14
"May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world."
The snooze button was too ergonomically correct; That train was 2 minutes too long; The sky has no sun: Who's to blame?
We have to deal with the affects of these happenings. We have failed today, and are unworthy of love...Wait! Christ sees us as totally accepted, forgiven, fully pleasing, and lovable.
Take that to the boss today, and live like you truly believe it.
Galatians 6:14
"May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world."
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Because God said so.
Genesis 1:11
Then God said, "Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds." And it was so.
Then God said, "Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds." And it was so.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
On His Shoulders
Our family likes to hike, and we’ve had some grand adventures together. But when our boys were small, our enthusiasm caused us to walk too fast and too far, and their legs often grew weary. They couldn’t keep up the pace, despite their determined efforts and our assurance that the end of the trail was just over the next hill.
“Dad,” would come the plaintive request, accompanied by upraised arms, “will you carry me?” “Of course,” I would reply, and hoist the child on my shoulders. He was not a burden, for he was little and light.
How often, like my children, I’ve grown weary, and the end of my efforts is not even in sight. I can no longer keep up or accomplish the task. But I am learning that I can turn with arms upraised to my heavenly Father, who walks beside me, and I can ask Him to carry me.
I know He will lay me on His shoulder as a shepherd carries the lamb that was lost (Luke 15:5). There He will joyfully carry me all day long, for I am little and light—no burden to Him. There I find rest, for “the beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by Him, who shelters him all the day long; and he shall dwell between His shoulders” (Deut. 33:12). — David H. Roper
Ask the Savior to help you,
Comfort, strengthen, and keep you;
He is willing to aid you—
He will carry you through. —Palmer
The God who holds the universe is the God who is holding you.
“Dad,” would come the plaintive request, accompanied by upraised arms, “will you carry me?” “Of course,” I would reply, and hoist the child on my shoulders. He was not a burden, for he was little and light.
How often, like my children, I’ve grown weary, and the end of my efforts is not even in sight. I can no longer keep up or accomplish the task. But I am learning that I can turn with arms upraised to my heavenly Father, who walks beside me, and I can ask Him to carry me.
I know He will lay me on His shoulder as a shepherd carries the lamb that was lost (Luke 15:5). There He will joyfully carry me all day long, for I am little and light—no burden to Him. There I find rest, for “the beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by Him, who shelters him all the day long; and he shall dwell between His shoulders” (Deut. 33:12). — David H. Roper
Ask the Savior to help you,
Comfort, strengthen, and keep you;
He is willing to aid you—
He will carry you through. —Palmer
The God who holds the universe is the God who is holding you.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
B.L.A.S.T.
Don't forget BLAST on Wednesday evenings! What a great time is being had!
If you'd like to help with this wonderful ministry, please contact Jan H. or email this church blog and we'll get her in touch with you.
If you'd like to help with this wonderful ministry, please contact Jan H. or email this church blog and we'll get her in touch with you.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Hump Day Hope...
Adversity? Trials? Tribulation? All good words for our everyday life problems! Through these "problems" it is true that we "...begin to pass from knowing about God to knowing God himself in a personal and intimate way." Jerry Bridges.
Choose to take refuge in Job 42:5
"My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you."
Being given the opportunity to see God is quite a gift. Remember this opportunity when in the middle of today's problem. Who says "no thanks" to opportunity?
Choose to take refuge in Job 42:5
"My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you."
Being given the opportunity to see God is quite a gift. Remember this opportunity when in the middle of today's problem. Who says "no thanks" to opportunity?
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Hump Day Hope
Psalm 27: 19
"I would have lost heart, unless I had believed
That I would see the goodness of the Lord
In the land of the living."
Is the challenge faced today enough to make us lose heart? Have others forsaken you or brought fear or worry to your thought-life? We shall turn our face to Him and find hope. Hope that surpasses all beauty and moments of peace, here on earth. Sing praises to our King: land of the living, here we come!
"I would have lost heart, unless I had believed
That I would see the goodness of the Lord
In the land of the living."
Is the challenge faced today enough to make us lose heart? Have others forsaken you or brought fear or worry to your thought-life? We shall turn our face to Him and find hope. Hope that surpasses all beauty and moments of peace, here on earth. Sing praises to our King: land of the living, here we come!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Where Do You Hide Your Heart?
Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts
to Him, for God is our refuge." Psalm 62:8 NIV
In a world where pain and suffering abound, where do you
hide your heart? Do you find yourself crying in your sleep,
praying that someone understands what you are going through?
Do you find that loved ones and friends have stopped calling or
do you hear the words, if you just stopped feeling sorry for
yourself and snapped out of it, you would be much better off?
I think the worst response I have ever heard is," If you just
prayedharder, had more faith in God, He would heal you. There
mustbe some unresolved sin in your life!"
Where do you hide your heart? Oh precious little lamb of God,
it is not your fault that you are sick, in pain or suffering. We live
in a broken world. Trials and tribulations come to us all. It is part
of the human condition. There is Someone Who truly knows what
you are facing and Someone Who truly cares about your every
need. His name is Jesus, The Good Shepherd.
Go to Jesus, tell Him your pain, your sorrows and cares. Tell
Him how scared you are. Visualize Jesus, The Good and Gentle
Shepherd holding you, embracing you in His arms of boundless
mercy and love, drying your tears and speaking words of love
to you. God loves you so very much. You matter. "For God so
loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever
believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John
3:16 NIV)
Where do you hide your heart? Go to The Great and Wonderful
Shepherd, Jesus and rest in His abiding love for you. Let Him carry
you through the storms of life. He will never let you go.
You will never be the same, I promise you.
God's Blessings.
Written by Kay DeCarlo, Devotion Coordinator for Rest Ministries lives with
her husband Joe and two sweet furry dog children, Daphne Mae and
Alice in beautiful New England USA. As a survivor of Hodgkin's
Disease and Congestive Heart Failure, Kay has never lost sight that
God is bigger thanany trial nor circumstance she faces. Kay lives
with Dilated Cardiomyopathy,a form of heart failure, Diabetes, Bipolar
Disorder and Panic Disorder.
to Him, for God is our refuge." Psalm 62:8 NIV
In a world where pain and suffering abound, where do you
hide your heart? Do you find yourself crying in your sleep,
praying that someone understands what you are going through?
Do you find that loved ones and friends have stopped calling or
do you hear the words, if you just stopped feeling sorry for
yourself and snapped out of it, you would be much better off?
I think the worst response I have ever heard is," If you just
prayedharder, had more faith in God, He would heal you. There
mustbe some unresolved sin in your life!"
Where do you hide your heart? Oh precious little lamb of God,
it is not your fault that you are sick, in pain or suffering. We live
in a broken world. Trials and tribulations come to us all. It is part
of the human condition. There is Someone Who truly knows what
you are facing and Someone Who truly cares about your every
need. His name is Jesus, The Good Shepherd.
Go to Jesus, tell Him your pain, your sorrows and cares. Tell
Him how scared you are. Visualize Jesus, The Good and Gentle
Shepherd holding you, embracing you in His arms of boundless
mercy and love, drying your tears and speaking words of love
to you. God loves you so very much. You matter. "For God so
loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever
believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John
3:16 NIV)
Where do you hide your heart? Go to The Great and Wonderful
Shepherd, Jesus and rest in His abiding love for you. Let Him carry
you through the storms of life. He will never let you go.
You will never be the same, I promise you.
God's Blessings.
Written by Kay DeCarlo, Devotion Coordinator for Rest Ministries lives with
her husband Joe and two sweet furry dog children, Daphne Mae and
Alice in beautiful New England USA. As a survivor of Hodgkin's
Disease and Congestive Heart Failure, Kay has never lost sight that
God is bigger thanany trial nor circumstance she faces. Kay lives
with Dilated Cardiomyopathy,a form of heart failure, Diabetes, Bipolar
Disorder and Panic Disorder.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Honesty
“The LORD has heard my cry for mercy; the LORD accepts my prayer.”
Psalm 6:9 (NIV)
Be honest and genuine in your prayers to God today. He listens and understands.
Psalm 6:9 (NIV)
Be honest and genuine in your prayers to God today. He listens and understands.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Be content.
"Do not covet your neighbor’s house. Do not covet your neighbor’s wife, male or female servant, ox or donkey, or anything else your neighbor owns.” (Exodus 20:17)
We must learn to be content with what we have. God will give us exactly what we need.
We must learn to be content with what we have. God will give us exactly what we need.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Hump Day Hope
Proverbs 19:23
"The fear of the Lord leads to life, And he who has it will abide in satisfaction, He will not be visited with evil." NKJ
Fearing the Lord is a learned action. Do we have a "reverential awe" for our all-powerful God? Today can be the beginning of satisfaction for us. Today can be a day not visited with evil. Today we can truly live. The life promised is yet to come...
"The fear of the Lord leads to life, And he who has it will abide in satisfaction, He will not be visited with evil." NKJ
Fearing the Lord is a learned action. Do we have a "reverential awe" for our all-powerful God? Today can be the beginning of satisfaction for us. Today can be a day not visited with evil. Today we can truly live. The life promised is yet to come...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
All creatures great and small...
All things were created by Him and for Him and in Him all things hold together. - Col. 1:16
Harvey County Homeless Shelter
is always in need of extra hands.
Here are the upcoming training dates.
October 14, 6:30-8:30 (faith hobbs)
October 20, 6:30-8:30 (christa jahay)
November 4, 6:30-8:30 (faith hobbs)
November 17, 6:30-8:30 (christa jahay)
Please contact the homeless shelter to sign up or for more information.
Here are the upcoming training dates.
October 14, 6:30-8:30 (faith hobbs)
October 20, 6:30-8:30 (christa jahay)
November 4, 6:30-8:30 (faith hobbs)
November 17, 6:30-8:30 (christa jahay)
Please contact the homeless shelter to sign up or for more information.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Hump-day Hope!
Romans 12:12 :Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;" How deep is your valley today? Have you taken a minute to pray? While you drive, fold laundry, make a meal or stare at a computer screen this day, may you rejoice in hope. Have you experienced the joy from hoping in Christ today? If yes, share it with another. If not yet, be patient.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
On a budget?
It seems like we all are these days. Join us for a ladies' discussion this Friday Night, September 19 at 7:00pm on the topic "Ways to Feed A Family and Save $$".
Come and learn tips from money saving expert Elloa Byler.
Come and learn tips from money saving expert Elloa Byler.
Blast and Room 5
Don't forget that Blast starts September 17 and will be every Wednesday from 3:45-5:00pm.
There will be snacks, games, crafts, music, Bible stories, life skills, homework help and lots more!
We'd love to have your kids there. Or if you can help with this program, please contact Jan H.
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Room 5 (the new name for the Jr. and Sr. High yough group) will be meeting Wednesdays at 7:00pm.
There will be snacks, games, crafts, music, Bible stories, life skills, homework help and lots more!
We'd love to have your kids there. Or if you can help with this program, please contact Jan H.
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Room 5 (the new name for the Jr. and Sr. High yough group) will be meeting Wednesdays at 7:00pm.
Marriage Conference
Central Community Church
October 3-4
Early registration is $35/person
Scholarships are available so please contact Doug for more info.
October 3-4
Early registration is $35/person
Scholarships are available so please contact Doug for more info.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Well done.
In Susan Zollmann's words -
"It is with tears that I write to tell you that a great man has been promoted to heaven. I know that he is hearing those words, 'Well done my good and faithful servant!' from our Lord.
Our temporary separation is heaven's gain! Hallelujah!"
Paul passed away Sept. 11, 2008.
'I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith..' -2 Timothy 4:7
Please keep Susan and the family in your prayers.
You can see Paul's Caring Bridge website by clicking here. Please visit and if you would like to sign the guestbook I am sure it would be appreciated.
"It is with tears that I write to tell you that a great man has been promoted to heaven. I know that he is hearing those words, 'Well done my good and faithful servant!' from our Lord.
Our temporary separation is heaven's gain! Hallelujah!"
Paul passed away Sept. 11, 2008.
'I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith..' -2 Timothy 4:7
Please keep Susan and the family in your prayers.
You can see Paul's Caring Bridge website by clicking here. Please visit and if you would like to sign the guestbook I am sure it would be appreciated.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Food Pantry needs...
We are in need of
canned fruit
canned meat
boxed meals
spaghetti/pasta
rice
cereal
If you can help, please contact Jane or Mary. If you need their phone numbers, please just email the blog and we'll get them to you.
Thank you in advance for your help!
canned fruit
canned meat
boxed meals
spaghetti/pasta
rice
cereal
If you can help, please contact Jane or Mary. If you need their phone numbers, please just email the blog and we'll get them to you.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Dear parents of youth,
You're leaving your teens with this man. Should we be concerned?
Naah! He's been a wonderful blessing to our youth group!
Keep up the great work, Kurt!
Naah! He's been a wonderful blessing to our youth group!
Keep up the great work, Kurt!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
YeeHaw!!!
We have special music for Sunday, September 7 - Bennie Holtsclaw & friend, Lisa Stoppel.
Bennie is a singing cowboy evangelist from the Flint Hills that will be singing special music for us.
Wear your boots and join the fun!
Bennie is a singing cowboy evangelist from the Flint Hills that will be singing special music for us.
Wear your boots and join the fun!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Sunday School classes
are at 9:30 every Sunday morning. You could be missing out on a great learning experience! We'd love to see you there.
A peek inside the men's and women's classes -
A peek inside the men's and women's classes -
Sunday, August 31, 2008
He has a plan.
"Behold, children are a gift of the Lord…" Psalm 127:3
"Let the little children come unto Me." Mark 10:14
"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart…" Jeremiah 1:5
"May the Lord give his angels charge over you, to guide you in all of your ways…"
Psalm 91:11
"Let the little children come unto Me." Mark 10:14
"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart…" Jeremiah 1:5
"May the Lord give his angels charge over you, to guide you in all of your ways…"
Psalm 91:11
Saturday, August 30, 2008
A marvelous God!
"Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the Saints!"
Revelation 15:3, NKJV
Revelation 15:3, NKJV
Thursday, August 28, 2008
A faithful God.
God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 Corinthians 1:9
1 Corinthians 1:9
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
You are fearfully and wonderfully made.
God chose you to be in this exact place in life, at this exact moment in time. Wow!
Monday, August 18, 2008
I think you're contagious...
At least we hope you are!
Joy is contagious.
Smiles are contagious.
Love is contagious.
Christianity is contagious. Remember to get out there and spread the gospel to others!
Joy is contagious.
Smiles are contagious.
Love is contagious.
Christianity is contagious. Remember to get out there and spread the gospel to others!
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Youth is amazing!
Middle and High school youth group mow meets on Wednesday nights at the Ingmires. If you have questions or want to participate please contact Kurt or Doug.
Youth is also still selling Pizza Hut Cards for $10 each. Mmmmm pizza....
Sunday August 24 will be youth Sunday! Kurt will be preaching, Youthville Choir will be singing, and the service will be followed by a church family potluck BBQ. Please bring a side dish to go with hamburgers and hot dogs.
Youth is also still selling Pizza Hut Cards for $10 each. Mmmmm pizza....
Sunday August 24 will be youth Sunday! Kurt will be preaching, Youthville Choir will be singing, and the service will be followed by a church family potluck BBQ. Please bring a side dish to go with hamburgers and hot dogs.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Prayer request
Please continue to keep the Prouty family in your prayers as Grandma Alma passed away recently. May God bless them!
Monday, August 4, 2008
Potluck BBQ!
Boy do we love good food at NCC!
Sunday, August 24 will be a potluck BBQ right after the service. Please bring sides to go with burgers and hot dogs!
Mmmmmm Mmmmmm Good!
Sunday, August 24 will be a potluck BBQ right after the service. Please bring sides to go with burgers and hot dogs!
Mmmmmm Mmmmmm Good!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Lots of updates...
Walk Thru The Bible Seminar—New Testament is coming to 1st Christian Church in Sedgwick on Sunday, August 17th, form 1-5 pm. The registration is $17/person which includes a workbook. A nursery is provided as well as childcare for older kids.
Jon Grissom, the presenter, is a friend of Doug and Janet and teaches at Trinity Academy in Wichita.
This is a unique presentation that helps you to remember the book content, characters, and themes of the NT. So if you want more wisdom and understanding of the scripture—this if for you!
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Leadership Team Meeting - August 12 @ 7:00pm
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Homeless Shelter Meals - August 6-12. Please contact Trenna if you can help with this! Help is always needed!
Jon Grissom, the presenter, is a friend of Doug and Janet and teaches at Trinity Academy in Wichita.
This is a unique presentation that helps you to remember the book content, characters, and themes of the NT. So if you want more wisdom and understanding of the scripture—this if for you!
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Leadership Team Meeting - August 12 @ 7:00pm
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Homeless Shelter Meals - August 6-12. Please contact Trenna if you can help with this! Help is always needed!
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
VBS excitement...
WooHoooooo are we having a BLAST with VBS! Here is a small glimpse of how the week is going.
Our decorating team has done a terrific job.
The kids got an idea of what it might be like to be blind. And then what the mud that Jesus used to heal the blind might have felt like! (Oatmeal happens to feel very much like mud when you're blindfolded.)
The workers all proudly wear these tshirts. They are neon and there's no mistaking who the helpers are!
There are many wonderful crafts, carefully thought out by Amber C. but one of them is making blankets for the Pregnancy Care Center that we at NCC care so much about.
Each night there is singing and dancing galore, all in God's honor! It's such a wonderful sight! Miss Jane and Debra B. even got in on the action!
Please join us Sunday morning to see the kids perform a few of their songs. We guarantee you'll know some of them and you'll probably be singing and dancing along!
Our decorating team has done a terrific job.
The kids got an idea of what it might be like to be blind. And then what the mud that Jesus used to heal the blind might have felt like! (Oatmeal happens to feel very much like mud when you're blindfolded.)
The workers all proudly wear these tshirts. They are neon and there's no mistaking who the helpers are!
There are many wonderful crafts, carefully thought out by Amber C. but one of them is making blankets for the Pregnancy Care Center that we at NCC care so much about.
Each night there is singing and dancing galore, all in God's honor! It's such a wonderful sight! Miss Jane and Debra B. even got in on the action!
Please join us Sunday morning to see the kids perform a few of their songs. We guarantee you'll know some of them and you'll probably be singing and dancing along!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Wow!
What a service this morning! God was surely there and we felt His presence.
Don't forget that we are ambassadors for the Church. Everything we say and do should represent His glory in some way. Not only are we His ambassadors, but He calls us friends! Incredible!
NCC is a place to Believe, Belong, and Become. If you missed this morning's service we'd love to see you next week!
Don't forget that we are ambassadors for the Church. Everything we say and do should represent His glory in some way. Not only are we His ambassadors, but He calls us friends! Incredible!
NCC is a place to Believe, Belong, and Become. If you missed this morning's service we'd love to see you next week!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Important News!
Starting this Sunday, July 13 we have new times!
9:00-9:30 fellowship/snack time
9:30-10:15 Sunday School
10:30 worship
9:00-9:30 fellowship/snack time
9:30-10:15 Sunday School
10:30 worship
VBS Meeting Tonight!
It's short and sweet from 6:30-7:00 and will just inform crew leaders of what to do.
Crew leaders will only have 5 kids in thier group, and basically just lead them from station to station during VBS. It's super easy and we'd love to have you volunteer!
Remember that VBS is next week, July 14-18.
Crew leaders will only have 5 kids in thier group, and basically just lead them from station to station during VBS. It's super easy and we'd love to have you volunteer!
Remember that VBS is next week, July 14-18.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Jul-yyyyyyyyy 6th!
You remember that date, now don't you? It's the Community Worship Service at Athletic Park from 10:00-11:30. Doug will be preaching and the service will be followed by a finger lickin' fried chicken lunch. The chicken will be provided but please bring a side dish or dessert.
You should also bring lawn chairs, blanket, or something to sit on.
All together now - Jul-yyyyyyyy 6th! Well done.
You should also bring lawn chairs, blanket, or something to sit on.
All together now - Jul-yyyyyyyy 6th! Well done.
Youth News
Quench is now meeting at the Ingmire's home on Sunday nights at 7:00.
CIY - July 14-18 in Bolivar, MO. Contact Kurt if you're interested in going!
CIY - July 14-18 in Bolivar, MO. Contact Kurt if you're interested in going!
Cookson Hills Mission Trip
July 26 & 27. Join us for a first hand visit to one of the missions we support! Contact Sandra if you're interested in going. 284-2154.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Jam Session
Here is a picture from Five Day Club of the kids singing with their hands "How To Get to Heaven" and praising the Lord with their air-instruments as in 2 Samuel 6:5.
David and the whole house of Israel were celebrating with all their might before the LORD, with songs and with harps, lyres, tambourines and cymbals and for us that meant air-guitar!
David and the whole house of Israel were celebrating with all their might before the LORD, with songs and with harps, lyres, tambourines and cymbals and for us that meant air-guitar!
Friday, June 20, 2008
VBS time!
Vacation Bible School is July 14-18, 6:00-8:35pm.
Get ready for a smokin' good time!
To volunteer, enroll your child, or just ask questions please contact Jan at (316)284-4994
You can see here that we're hard at work in planning the details.
Actually that's just the kids having fun on one side of the room while the adults are busy discussing details on the other side. The fun has already started!
Get ready for a smokin' good time!
To volunteer, enroll your child, or just ask questions please contact Jan at (316)284-4994
You can see here that we're hard at work in planning the details.
Actually that's just the kids having fun on one side of the room while the adults are busy discussing details on the other side. The fun has already started!
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