Believe, Belong, Become

Building with Christ in 2012

2012-01-30T06:31:00.000-08:00

You know THIS guy,
don't you?

BOB the builder!

That's correct!
You must have children,
be one, or
blessed with GRANDCHILDREN,
like our pastor, Doug!

Welcome to the year 2012!

This is Christ's gift,
another year in Him on earth.

Proverbs 24:3
"By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;..."

Shall we commit together to lay down our plans,
and let Christ- the- builder build our year?

What if we fail?

Is His mercy new everyday?

Can Christ fix it?

YES HE CAN!

Christ- the- builder!

Soup, Salsa and Song Family Christmas Night

2011-12-02T23:32:00.001-08:00

That's right, you 3 favorite S-words:
Soup
Salsa
Song

Sunday, December 11 5pm

Chrsitmas carols and Mexican food.
This is a fundraiser for one of the missions we support monthly:
Casa Jeruel orphanage
in Chihuahua City, Mexico.

Soup is provided!
Please bring a side of veggies, fruit or dessert to share!

Why Do We Believe What we Believe?

2011-12-02T23:20:00.001-08:00

New Testament Church Class Series

Join your local body of Christ for the remaining 4 of 5 classes!
Contact our office for times and locations: 316-283-5998

Class #2: Mon Dec 5 & Wed Dec 7
                Body Life: Learning to get along and thrive in a family is a life long adventure, and in the same way the church family produces many challenges for us today. Among other things, learn why we take communion weekly and why hospitality is so important.

Class #3: Mon Jan 9 & Wed Jan 11
                Holy Spirit

Class #4: Mon Jan 23 & Wed Jan 25
                Prayer

Class #5: Mon Feb 6 & Wed Feb 8
Church Leadership

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord.
Always be prepared to give an answer
to everyone who asks you to give the reason
for the hope that you have.
But do this with gentleness and respect.

1 Peter 3:15

Cardboard Testimonies

2011-12-02T23:11:00.001-08:00

"Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness,
And for His wonderful works to the children of men!
For He satisfies the longing soul,
And fills the hungry soul with goodness." Psalm 107:8-9

This is the story of sinners whom have chosen to be saved.
Praise Him for His work in their lives!

God's Will

2011-09-21T17:58:00.000-07:00

I Thessalonians 4:1-8

God's Will.
His universal will, for all of His followers,
and His personal will for YOU and YOUR LIFE.

How to find His will, you ask?

1. Saturate yourself in His WORD
2. Pray & fast
3. Seek wise counsel from a Christian more mature in the faith
4. Circumstance, only after you have sought each of the first three sources, take a look at the circumstances He has put in your life

A Life Pleasing to God

¹Finally, then, brothers,^[a] we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you^(A) received from us^(B) how you ought to walk and^(C) to please God, just as you are doing, that you^(D) do so more and more. ²For^(E) you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. ³For this is the will of God,^(F) your sanctification:^[b]^(G) that you abstain from sexual immorality; ⁴that each one of you know how to control his own^(H) body^[c] in holiness and^(I) honor, ⁵not in^(J) the passion of lust^(K) like the Gentiles^(L) who do not know God; ⁶that no one transgress and^(M) wrong his brother in this matter, because the Lord is^(N) an avenger in all these things, as we told you beforehand and solemnly warned you. ⁷For^(O) God has not called us for^(P) impurity, but in holiness. ⁸Therefore^(Q) whoever disregards this, disregards not man but God,^(R) who gives his Holy Spirit to you.

No Soliciting

2011-09-21T17:48:00.000-07:00

To the enemy and his minions:

Hope Fest 2011

2011-07-31T21:18:00.000-07:00

Gathering around the community,
among the community,
for the hope of the community...

HOPE FEST 2011.
Saturday August 13
10am - 2pm,
Newton Rec Center.

FREE food,
fun,
& help
for families.

All in the name of Christ.

Join us for the fun!

See you there.

VBS Abounds!

2011-06-01T13:22:00.000-07:00

Beginning next Monday
June 6-10
6:30-8:30pm.

Bring your kiddos
pre-school
thru
grade 5.

The Station is showing signs of
the fun to be had by all!

Once the lights are hung and the lanterns are dangling,
the pre-K will experience the first year of their
OWN space in the new building!

LOOK OUT for the STATION...
tots a loose!

The Station

2011-05-22T13:33:00.000-07:00

A provision from God above,
with a new name.

Isn't it JUST like our God to resurrect
things? Not let them stay in their dead state,
but make all things new, again!
Thus, we present The Station.

A building with a past, and a rough
travel to get to this
completed state.

Completed with memorials
from the John & Margie Mitchem family.

Also celebrating the life of Jessica Davis
and her service to the Lord,
The Station has a powder blue room, her favorite color,
for the toddler classroom.

What a party we had.
150 celebrating together
and praising Jehovah Jireh
for his provision!

Celebrate
God
Times...
C'mon!

Celebrate With Us

2011-05-12T12:10:00.000-07:00

The building addition
has found itself
among willing workers,

plants & shrubs,
mulch,

deck furniture,

and a sidewalk that leads to the double glass doors soon to come
to the main building!
With grass still to come, the work continues.

Now that's something to celebrate!
Praise God for His provisions
and timing with the new addition
to the campus!

And just WHAT building are we talking about?
Well, join us May 15 at 4pm for
food and fun and the ribbon cutting
to unveil the new name of our building addition!

So much to thank our God for.
What a mighty God we serve!

Won't you join us?

Easter Celebration

2011-04-23T17:29:00.000-07:00

Schedule time t0 celebrate
with your church
family

8am Traditional Hymn Service

9:15am Praise & Worship Service

10:30 Resurrection Egg Hunt

11:00am Praise & Worship

He is risen!
He is risen, indeed!

No Name

2011-04-11T09:07:00.000-07:00

Painted.
Carpeted.
Furniture arranged.
Sidewalk poured and dried.

And, still...
NO NAME!

Our new building
has been receiving love,
and has a few finishing touches before
our ribbon-cutting on May 15, 2011...
but won't you help us name our new blessing?

Drop your suggestion in the box THIS Sunday!
See you at 9:15 or 11:00 service!

Our Inheritance

2011-04-11T08:58:00.000-07:00

Increasing with each month,
our inheritance is
growing with the addition
of newborn babes
in the family of God!

The Quilt Ministry is on target to have
4 quilts done and gifted to four families
with wee miracles by the end
of the month!

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We pray that a faith would grow in the heart of each child
who is wrapped in one of these quilts that by their faith,
they would gain what has been promised them by our God.
Amen.

Dancing Room

2011-03-21T01:08:00.000-07:00

Yes, this is a quiz.

What do you get
when you put
energized wee ones
in the new building
where there is lots o room?

I thought you'd guess right!

2011 Ministry Fair

2011-02-21T14:27:00.000-08:00

Thanks for joining us at
the Ministry Fair.

You found information about volunteering for the
Harvey County Homeless Shelter?

And you are using your spiritual giftings at Health Ministries
helping file charts?

You were surprised at the recent addition of Women's ministry
and you'll invite your neighbor, to come to the next Tea Party too?

And you felt God's presence through the new ministry skit, huh?

Yeah, me too! I was so taken back by the inter-generational effort!

You even joined a small group?

Wow, I guess you found a few places to get connected
to your family of God here, at Newton Christian.
We are so thankful you took the time to check out
our Ministry Fair.

Now, go into the world and use those giftings
every day in every way!
As my gifts are not for me,
but for thee.

Ministry Fair

2011-02-09T11:17:00.000-08:00

Yes, a new year means saying goodbye to some things old,
and offering hospitality to some things new.

Along with the expected also comes the unexpected.
God is always there,
as He has gone before us and lights the pathway
as it is our turn to walk down it.

One of the old things we said gooddbye to was the baptismal window...
original to the 27 year old building it had a faux stained-glass
covering put over it a few years back.

Remember this?

Just a window, not a living member of our family we said goodbye to,
but still a piece of us.
The original window had weathered to the point of no return
and so had the frame around it.
Out went the window and in came a wall.

And for the NEW you ask?
Well, studying our individual spiritual gifts and HOW to use them
brings us to the new!
Sunday, Feb 20 will be the Ministry Fair
and you can find new and local opportunities to put YOUR unique gift to work to further Christ's Kingdom here on earth.

Haven't figured out which Spiritual Gifts God gave you when you became His child?
Fill out the online assessment before the fair and BE READY
for the good work He will do in YOU!

SOUPER Bowl Sunday

2011-01-29T20:17:00.000-08:00

As the annual
great American
football game approaches...

don't forget your SOUP donation.

Collecting for Harvest of Love,
Super Bowl Sunday now has
an even BIGGER connection with food!

Give to families in your area, who are hungry.
Soup can collection through Sunday February 6th.

Sunday Meal & Single Service

2011-01-05T13:07:00.000-08:00

This Sunday January 9th:
Congregational
Annual Meeting
& Meal

Members are encouraged to vote on the budget,
and ask questions this week, before the meeting.
Nobody wants to hold up the vote with questions
when there's fried chicken waiting!
Direct questions to an Elder or the church email:
newtoncc@sbcglobal.net

The schedule change for Jan 9th ONLY:
10am service
11:15am Annual Meeting
11:30am Fellowship Meal

That's right, bring the sidedish
of your choice to share,
and we'll see you there!

Happy New Year

2011-01-02T12:00:00.000-08:00

Are you flexible?

Feeling like a rubber band?

Well, we suggest you get ready to

let God SSSTTRETCCCHHH you this year.

Matthew 28: 19, 20
¹⁹ Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

²⁰ and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

2011, a year full of ups and downs on this earth,
just as each year that has proceeded this one.

However, if you agree to give it away this year,
you may find that God's stretching has brought your life new meaning.

Stretch yourself by giving yourself away in these 5 ways:
Give away your time
Give away your spiritual gifts
Give away your faith
Give away your money
Give away your life

Wondering WHY?

Matthew 16: 24,25
²⁴ Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.

²⁵ For whoever wants to save their life^a]">[a] will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.

Because it's not about us.

Twas a Blessed & Merry Christmas

2011-01-02T11:28:00.000-08:00

Indeed, the Savior
was born
to die...

for every last one of us.

Celebrate the Son with us!
He has come to
testify to the truth...

Happy Birthday, Jesus!

We Gathered

2010-12-05T23:07:00.000-08:00

There are times of family
and food that are sweet,
and this was one of them.

November's Praise & Pie brought blessings
to all who shared their time.

Trumpet praises...

Tambourine temptations...

Friends gathering around hymnals...

Children deciphering hymnals...

Puppets praises...

and with just as much delight, the pie-eating!

For a time such as this,
connecting with the family of God.

Praise & Pie

2010-11-02T11:21:00.000-07:00

Sunday, November 7th
6:30pm at the church.

Bring your favorite pie to share
and sing your favorite hymns...
well, NOT AT THE SAME TIME!

Bring the kids!
Premiere performance by GLORY HANDS puppet team.
An offering will be taken to help send the team
to a conference in Oklahoma.

And yes, seconds are served...with love...
won't you come?

SAVE THE DATE

2010-10-13T14:02:00.000-07:00

Oh, yes, it's Fall!
Fall Gathering
is coming...

GAMES

FOOD

FUN

And some good ol' Ingmire boy prayer!
Bring yourself and get ready for fellowship and family.
Only because we love you, we just couldn't
party without you!

Saturday October 23, 5pm.
Call the church for directions to the family farm.

Quilting Ministry Gifting

2010-09-05T19:56:00.000-07:00

Having a baby?
Part of our local family of God?
This could be YOU!

Meet the first in a long line of treasures that
God will bless to our church family...

Baby Aniya Rose and her quilt gifting.

To celebrate this heritage from the Lord!
May the quilting continue!
May His children be blessed.

Look, but Don't Judge

2010-09-05T12:24:00.000-07:00

The new building, we mean!
It's a work in progress.

The four walls are here,
and that's enough answer to prayer
to jump about!

If you are handy with a hammer,
or magnificent with mud,
ackowledge your calling and prepare to give your time
and efforts for the new building remodeling.
We would LOVE to work alongside you
for the furthering of the kingdom of Heaven, here on earth!

Lions on the Loose

2010-08-24T09:58:00.000-07:00

Reports of local citizens spotting lions on the loose.
It all begin in Daniel chapter 6...

These boys reportedly listened to an account of the work
of the Living God, and got down-right rowdy about His power!

They each testified to trust that the SAME GOD who could send an ANGEL
to close the mouths of hungry lions,
could CARE about their daily lives
and desire a relationship with them.

We're signing off,
saying that the same goes for YOU!
God cares about you, loves you,
and will provide for you...will you let Him?

Questions? Consult Daniel chapter 6 in your Holy Bible.

We Gathered

2010-07-28T17:53:00.000-07:00

In support of our brothers and sisters
doing Christ's work in Chihuahua City, Mexico
at Casa Hogar Jeruel.

We talked...

and ate...

and while some cleaned, others played...

and finished up with trivia
games for all ages who had
full bellies and couldn't leave their tables!

God's blessings upon this family
and yours.
And next time we invite you to eat,
gladly accept, knowing full-well what you are in for!

In Action

2010-07-09T17:45:00.000-07:00

Newton Christian Church's
Quilting Ministry
is up and running...

or should we say
up and stitching?

Some ironed...

Some chose fabric
for the next two projects...

Some worked the hand needles...

Some cut...

Some tried their hand
on the long arm...

All had fun
creating gifts
for the next generation
to join the family
at
Newton
Christian
Church.

RAIN PLANS

2010-07-04T06:08:00.000-07:00

Community Worship

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Newton Rec Center Gym

Bring Lawn Chairs, blankets
Old fashioned pot luck dinner at the Rec after!

HOPE YOU CAN BE THERE!

July 4th

2010-06-27T20:21:00.000-07:00

Community Worship Service

Join the BIGGER family of God
in our greater Newton area.

Bring your
singing voice,
lawn chair,
side dish for after service noon luncheon,
and the whole family!

Service is 10 - 11:30am
in the shaded area by the gazebo North of the band shell.

Come and praise the Lord,
with your brothers and sisters,
for He is good!

Quiling Ministry

2010-05-28T22:45:00.000-07:00

In celebration of each newborn baby,
and adopted children of all ages,
the Newton Christian church family
is gifting a quilt to each breathed-blessing from God.

From the family, to the family.

Psalm 78:5-7 (New International Version)

⁵ He decreed statutes for Jacob
and established the law in Israel,
which he commanded our forefathers
to teach their children,

⁶ so the next generation would know them,
even the children yet to be born,
and they in turn would tell their children.

⁷ Then they would put their trust in God
and would not forget his deeds
but would keep his commands.

It's a blessing thing.

From us.

To you.

Green Thumbs

2010-05-18T10:56:00.000-07:00

Come one and all garden geniuses!

Get your gloves.
Get your hat.
Get you friends.
Get dirty.

Contact Janet Ingmire if you would like to share
your talents on the new
Courtyard Team!
No age minimum or requirement.

This team will design the landscaping between the two buildings.

Adult Community Class

2010-05-18T10:53:00.000-07:00

Fearless
a 6 week video study
by Max Lucado.
9:45 am in the Office Room.

Come and leave your fears at the door!

Merciful Me!

2010-05-18T10:28:00.000-07:00

Do you hate your sin enough to give it away?

Would you throw a party and let Jesus throw the sin into the ocean?

Matthew 5:6 & 7

We all know that the temptation looks so good!

We have all been on the verge of entrapping ourselves.

We have all said no.

We have all said yes.

SNAP!

Trapped, but not dead.

Down but not knocked-out.

His blood is sufficient to pay the penalty for every sin.

Come to Him, as His hand is reaching out for you.

Then, throw a party for your newly-forgiven-self!

Mother's Day

2010-05-09T04:53:00.000-07:00

And a Happy Mother's Day to all!

Mothers and Fathers put their trust in God weekly,
as they bring their treasured children to Sunday School,
to learn of God's power and love.

Some Sundays, the children color,
cut,
glue
and wash their hands.

Other Sundays, the children sing,
talk,
march,
and wash their hands.

Every Sunday, they learn
to trust the Lord with all their heart
and lean not on their own understanding,
but to acknowledge Him so
He will direct their paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Where Were You?

2010-04-20T21:32:00.000-07:00

We missed you!

You know, last Sunday.

Were you there?
Oh, yeah?

First or second service?

Did you catch the drummer at the end of second service when the band shrank and there was an empty drum set?

Well, it was filled...

Yep, you know Pastor Doug couldn't help himself!

WE LOVE OUR PASTOR & HIS FAMILY FOR SHARING HIM!

God Smells

2010-04-20T20:51:00.000-07:00

No, God doesn't stink.
God smells.
The verb, not the adjective.

II Corinthians 2:15 & 16
For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved
and those who are perishing.
To the one we are the smell of death; to the other, the fragrance of life.

He smells our aroma that permeates our time alone.
Time when nobody else is watching.

To what are you listening?

What are you reading?

On what are you clicking?

What are you thinking?

What are your feelings?

What is coming from your mouth?

He smells the true you.
A stench or a sweet aroma?

We Gathered

2010-04-10T21:59:00.000-07:00

Celebrating the Son
and His sacrifice
and resurrection,
the family at Newton Christian Church
offered up praise and prayers to the Lord of Lords,

hunted resurrection eggs,

dipped a few,

and ate some marvelous brunch goodies! You know us,
we never forget the food!

So glad to have celebrated with all 319 of you!
He is risen.
He is risen, indeed!

Praise Him for His Timing

2010-04-01T22:27:00.001-07:00

Two years in the making,
our prayers are answered!

Yes, this dirt mess and concrete
are the answer to our prayer
for more SPACE!

Thanks to our Jehovah Jireh for His provisions of space
in a timely and financially sound manner.

He is good!

Go ahead and clap wherever you are,
give Him some praise
and do a dance! The new building is on it's way!

Ready or Not?!

2010-03-28T12:55:00.000-07:00

The change is here!
Two service schedule begins on Easter Sunday, April 4th, 2010.

A path cleared by God,
details arranged by His care,
and confirmation of His
ever-loving presence throughout the learning process.

He has answered the prayers of the family here,
to welcome those He sends our direction with open arms...
and they probably need seats, too!
That means more people to find room for!
Thus, the two service schedule will continue from April 4
til further notice or Jesus returns to welcome us to His big house!

9:15am- Praise & Worship
10:30- Connection Time
11:00- Praise & Worship

A New Connection

2010-03-22T09:23:00.000-07:00

The family of God is bigger

than the building we gather in

to worship.

We got to meet some of the Family

with a recent visit from Victory Villages.

Bringing with the staff a beautiful crowd

of 16 young women, we were blessed

by their testimony and presence.

Enjoying an after-service dinner,

the group headed to Hutchinson for a performance of Handel's Messiah

in which a handful of the young women were performing in!

Who will Gd bring to connect with this local body of Christ next?

Welcome to the Family

2010-03-22T09:15:00.000-07:00

Open up your arms

and hug a new sister,

or two!

McKayla

Treasure

February brought growth in the family

and we give God the glory for working

through the children's ministry team

to be a link in the chain of people

that led these sisters to Him.

Psalm 19

2010-02-19T21:40:00.001-08:00

Taste and see...

¹ The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

² Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they display knowledge.

³ There is no speech or language
where their voice is not heard. ^a]">[a]

⁴ Their voice ^b]">[b] goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun,

⁵ which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.

⁶ It rises at one end of the heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is hidden from its heat.

⁷ The law of the LORD is perfect,
reviving the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.

⁸ The precepts of the LORD are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.

⁹ The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever.
The ordinances of the LORD are sure
and altogether righteous.

¹⁰ They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the comb.

¹¹ By them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.

¹² Who can discern his errors?
Forgive my hidden faults.

¹³ Keep your servant also from willful sins;
may they not rule over me.
Then will I be blameless,
innocent of great transgression.

¹⁴ May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

We Gathered

2010-02-17T20:33:00.000-08:00

Love One Another Valentine Supper

Hosted by the Seniors,
there was:

food

flowers

stories

singing

games

and many loving seniors to thank for their planning and love toward all those present at this
Love One Another Supper
on Valentine's Day 2010.

We love our Senior Group, THANK YOU!

Love One Another

2010-02-13T19:49:00.001-08:00

That's double the love for you
this Valentine's Day!

Join us for our dinner full of
love,
testimonies,
food
and togetherness.
Church building 5pm Sunday evening.

Fair warning: you may just get
QUADRUPLE the love
if you're in the nursery!

Stir It Up!

2010-02-08T19:30:00.000-08:00

You have 'em.
You talk in 'em.
They talk right back.
And sometimes,
you can truly be yourself in 'em.
Relationships.

Ingredients: You, another, and God.
Combine 'em to create
an even bolder concoction.

When is the last time you really
were a friend.
You chose to be unpopular
and speak the truth, in love?

Relationships are eternal.

Build 'em stronger with interaction
and dynamic conversing.

Stimulate 'em to grow
those involved.

Transform 'em
with encouraging truths from The Word.

Stir it up!

Doug promised to teach on loving one another...
and if you didn't make it on Sunday,
these are the spoons he invited each
of us to take as to be armed for the task at hand.

Hebrews 10:24

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds."

So now you know what to do, and how to do it.
Grab you spoon and get to lovin' this week!

You're Loved

2010-02-06T21:02:00.000-08:00

Here's your vitamin C.
Fruit loot!
All packed up and given to you in Christ's name
from your family at Newton Christian.

Just to thank you for choosing to praise the Lord
with us last Sunday.

Come back and learn to love one another
as Christ does, this Sunday!

Your Notes

2010-02-03T05:08:00.000-08:00

Sermon Title: Get to the Point

Sermon Scripture: John 10:10

Hidden Word in your heart:
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy;
I have come that they may have life,
and have it to the full." John 10:10

Mental Note: Do I have life to the fullest?

Come and sit, have some coffee and we'll talk to you about life!
It's at least one thing we all have in common!
His gift of a life more than you ever imagined, is free!

Call to Prayer

2010-01-30T17:28:00.000-08:00

Leadership Team---- 2010
Our elected leaders for this next year:

Elders--- Ted Mayes, Feisal Jayhay, Dennis Deyo, Daryl Morris

Deacons--- Richard Deschner, Ron Davis, Chuck Wallace, Clint Stoppel

Deconesses--- Nancy Mayes, Quilma Herndon, Carolyn Deschner

Staff--- Doug Ingmire, Janet Ingmire, Jan Hastings

Pray for their
wisdom
obedience
strength
and unity.
Praise God for these sisters and brothers
stepping up to the task God has for them.

Go ahead,make some noise,
slap them a high five or two...
we're all on the winning team!

Senior Fellowship

2010-01-24T14:51:00.000-08:00

Where will you be this Wednesday?

Are you human?
Over 55?
Looking for some pals with whom
to eat,
serve
and grow in The Lord?

Join the Seniors for their luncheon at the church building
Wednesday at 11:30am!

We Gathered

2010-01-24T14:29:00.000-08:00

Your kids enjoyed peanut butter and jelly

& hot-off-the-griddle grilled cheeses

along with cheesy chili...

thanks to some grrreat cooks in the kitchen,

we all ate well!

Once the food was consumed,

empty mouths opened and shared about

themselves with neighbors at their table.

Can you remember all the facts your neighbor shared with you?

M&M get-to-know-you...

From hobbies to travel, we know all about you, now!

Thanks for joining your family at Newton Christian

for food, fellowship and fun-facts today!

Maladjusted

2010-01-18T19:52:00.000-08:00

January 21, 1960

This was the message from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

to many students and faculty on the local college campus

50 years ago.

"I never intend to adjust myself to the evils of segregation and discrimination..." stated King.

What evils are there in our world today that we, as Christians,

should not adjust to?

One such maladjustment of today's Christian

should be toward abortion. King's niece, Dr. Alveda King, properly titles

abortion as the new civil Rights cause.

"If we're not speaking for the voiceless,

not being strong for those who are weak,

we're not living Martin's dream," she says.

May that which breaks the heart of God, break yours.

Food For the New

2010-01-18T14:06:00.001-08:00

Is that you?
Are you one of the new?

If you have come alongside the
family at Newton Christian to glorify God
this past year...
we want to feed you!

A get to know your new family chili luncheon
next Sunday Jan 24th after service.
You can stay in the same building,
wear the same clothes,
use the same hands you just prayed with,
and eat with us!
Our treat!

Sandwiches provided for the children,
if they frown upon chili.
If not, DIG IN,
as all ages of brothers and sisters encouraged
to join us.

What Time Is It?

2010-01-18T13:54:00.000-08:00

You heard Pastor Doug right... it's time to

Connect 2010!

No rhymes.

No rhetoric.

No rhythm.

These words to live by this next blessed year

are straight to the point:

Get Connected!

To God.

To Family.

To a local church.

Come join us if He's pointing you in our direction.

We've been praying you'd come!

Your brothers and sisters await your arrival.

The Family

2010-01-05T18:57:00.000-08:00

We at Newton Christian Church desire to be a model of the New Testament Church
as in the book of Acts.
Come join us as we seek to develop . . .
Families of Faith ...
Homes of Hope ...
Acts of Love.

And times of togetherness along the way!

Where Were You?

2010-01-04T19:44:00.000-08:00

We were hoping to see you
for the Annual Meeting this past Sunday!

You missed great food...
great fellowship...
great news about the new building!

Unfortunately, the kids won't wait forever...
so the food is gone.
But the fellowship and new building
will be awaiting your next visit to
210 Southport Drive!

We Gathered

2009-12-16T09:57:00.000-08:00

Beginning our Soup & Song Supper with an art project,
Doug instructed one and all present on how to construct
a star for the blessing tree.

All hands, big and little, began cutting, writing and folding!

Each finishing their star with the name of a blessing...

on the tree they went! Hanging each with care, the blessing tree was complete!

T.E.A.

2009-12-15T21:22:00.000-08:00

Cold outside?

Get the tea kettle a brewin'!
Sure, you can drink your sermon notes...
Just keep the wrapper in a safe place!

Doug delivered his gift to everyone
during last Sunday's teaching: a tea bag.

A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.
Nancy Reagan

Suggesting that this is true for all humans, not only women, each was instructed to jot down the acrostic on the wrapper to remind us to keep our heads cool when in hot water.

T- Trust our Heavenly Father
E- Every word
A-Amen

We know that it's not if the hot water is coming, but when!
Let your faith prepare you.

Gospel Fuzzies

2009-12-15T10:23:00.000-08:00

Children's Ministry

What is black allover?
Has 5 heads each of their own color...
And only moves when a lil' hand created by God enters in?

A Gospel Fuzzy, of course!

Sing with the children, now...

We're the Gospel Fuzzies,
We're the Gospel Fuzzies,
We're the Gospel Fuzzies
we've a sing to sing!

Gold stands for Heaven,
Gold stands for Heaven,
Gold stands for Heaven
where I want to go!

Dark means I'm a sinner,
Dark means I'm a sinner,
Dark means I'm a sinner
and I can't get in!

Red means Jesus died,
Red means Jesus died,
Red means Jesus died
and He rose again!

Clean means I'm forgiven,
Clean means I'm forgiven,
Clean means I'm forgiven
when I follow Him!

Green means I'm Growing,
Green means I'm Growing,
Green means I'm Growing
when I trust in Him!

Saturday Study

2009-12-15T09:48:00.000-08:00

Ladies Saturday Group Study

All seated and chatting before the Study of Judges ch. 6...
Well, all seated except the grade school student!

Rosane Muchado, a Brazil-native, brings her
knowledge and constant hunger for The Word to life on Saturdays.

Beginning at 10am in the church building,
any lady of any age is welcome!

Next study will be Jan 9th.

Family Christmas

2009-12-10T08:54:00.000-08:00

Song & Soup Supper
Sunday, December 13
5pm at the church building

All welcome! Bring your neighbors, friends,
relatives and remember to invite your boss!
Share in theReason for the Season
and sing Christmas carols with your family-in-Christ!

And as an added heart-warmer,
enjoy some soup, too!

Christmas Basket Assembly

2009-11-29T22:26:00.000-08:00

AKA: Cooking Tasting Party

The NCC ladies have a tradition of making holiday baskets
for seniors in our church family.
Please bring fruit, individual snacks, quick breads, sugar free items, etc.
to stuff the baskets with offerings of love and goodies!

Also, this year, we will be sharing our favorite Christmas cookies with recipes.
So get to baking and come hungry!

First Saturday Prayer

2009-11-28T22:19:00.000-08:00

December 5th

Here's the simple guide for your prayer time on Saturday
that we'll be joining with other congregations in lifting up:

Remember that we are encouraged to pray for everyone
and especially those in authority over us. (I Timothy 2: 1-8)

1. Their salvation
2. Their knowledge of God's truth
3. God's mercy upon them
4. Give thanks for all that God is doing

Creativity

2009-11-19T06:15:00.000-08:00

You've got it.
It may be hidden.
It may be part of your everyday living.
But you have it.

And you can thank your creator for it!
CREATIVITY!

Find more proof from the brain of
Yulia Brodskaya.

CHEESE!

2009-11-17T18:05:00.000-08:00

Brush your teeth,
wear your clean shirt,
and say CHEESE!

You may be one of the many families finding themselves targets
of the camera lens at NCC this month!

We would love to add you to our bulletin board of family.
So glad to call you Brother in the Family of God.

Even Cool Guys Need Friends

2009-10-30T15:00:00.000-07:00

Yes, there is an opportunity at hand:

There are many international students
who have not experienced Thanksgiving.
They may be alone without family at this time,
but the family of God is close by.

Will you prayerfully consider
sharing the true meaning
of God's blessings with one of these
international students
this Thanksgiving?

Yes, they will surely be as cool and as this lil' guy!

Call Norm Allen
871.8473

Blast

2009-10-09T13:59:00.000-07:00

Beginning October 14th
And each Wednesday thereafter

Grades 1-5 from 3:30-5:15

Snacks.
Crafts.
The Word.
Games.
Music.

What are your kids doing after school?
Blast off at Newton Christian Church!

Band of Brothers

2009-10-08T13:43:00.000-07:00

Small groups praying for one another and sticking closer than a brother.
Get connected today and feel the difference.
Among the thorns, there is a bloom awaiting, as God never leaves His children.

Call the office, 316.283.5998 or visit our website and click on this month's newsletter for current groups meeting.

Concert in the Barn

2009-10-08T13:25:00.000-07:00

9221 N 143RD East
Benton, Ks
This Saturday
October 10

Go approx. 2 miles East of Greenwich Rd on 101st North
Then turn South on 143rd East (Sand Road)
Watch for Silo. Barn and flags on the West side of the road.

Special Guest: Aaron Pile
We've all been blessed by the worship leading of Aaron, his songwriting talents and smiles.
Come and listen to the music of bands Isaiah and Simple Praise. Wear your boots and enjoy a hayrack ride!
5:30 pm for the whole family to get in on the music and concession goodies!

To Haiti We Go

2009-09-07T14:18:00.000-07:00

Yes, you have heard Pastor Doug say that we are a fellowship.
Fellowship: 2 or more fellows in the same ship. When one of us is going through a trial, we all are. When one of us is jobless, we all are. When one of us is recovering from addiction, we all are. When one of is receiving cancer treatments, we all are. When one of us is rejoicing for a blessing, we all are!

And this week, on Wednesday, September 9, we are sending 4 of our brothers and sisters to Haiti, thus, we all are going!

Please take time to pray the fruit of gentleness be harvested in each of them as they go to share in the work of Christ. Blessings to Kay, Ellen, Feisal and Wayne.

Blast

2009-09-06T15:49:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, September 9

Workers to meet at the church building at 3:15pm, if you are a called worker to minister in this program to 1st through 5th graders! This is an organizational meeting to discuss the work God has called us for this upcoming year. We'll set some dates and get up and go!

New Small Group Connections

2009-09-06T15:40:00.000-07:00

Josh & Beki will be hosting on Sunday nights: a gathering for the whole family! Start-up Sept. 15th and get connected!

Dale & Jan will be hosting on Sunday nights in Hesston: a gathering for the whole family! Start-up Oct. 4th with supper and study! Feed your body and soul in a small group!

Fry/Baker will be hosting Wednesday nights: Start-up this week at 7:00pm. Enjoy fellowship, study and the power of prayer!

Children's Ministry Team

2009-09-06T15:37:00.000-07:00

Thursday, September 10

Meet at the church building at 7:00pm. This meeting is focused on the children's ministries on Sunday morning.
Come one and all who are called to educate the next generation in His love!

Seniors' Fellowship

2009-09-06T15:34:00.000-07:00

Thursday, September 24

Meet at the church building at 8:30am for the Senior Expo in Wichita.

Wear your bright and shiny faces so we can include pictures on the blog of your Super-Senior-Selves!

Youth Group

2009-09-06T15:25:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, September 16

6-12 Grade:
Meet at the Ingmire home for a supper @ 6:30pm.

Contact a coach if you have questions.
Owen & Heather
Fred & Jennie
Carl
Doug

If the Fall weather hits soon enough, you may get the opportunity to enjoy Janet's famous chicken noodles!
Bring a friend and DIG IN!

Haiti Mission Trip

2009-09-03T19:10:00.000-07:00

Did you enjoy the stuffed grape leaves last weekend?

Our Lebanese Supper Fundraiser for the upcoming trip to Haiti, brought...

Workers.

Eaters.

Greeters.

Talkers.

Praise be to God for the 270 people served and the over $3000 raised to help support the trip-to-be-made by four of our Brothers and Sisters later this month!

Save the Date!

2009-09-02T07:46:00.000-07:00

Sunday, September 27

Join us at Harvey County East Lake for an
All Church Fall Get Together!

Watch for more details!

Yes, last time there was a gathering at East Lake, to finish the year of BLAST with a BANG, there was...

Swinging by some.

Spinning by others.

Eating by all.

And fishing by many... who knows what will go on this Fall? Come and see!

Small Group Connection

2009-09-01T18:49:00.000-07:00

Have you seen the list to your right of the current small groups that are meeting and connecting with eachother?

Have you listened to your calling to begin a new small group?

Is there anyone like you at Newton Christian Church?

Fall small groups are now meeting and forming. These beautiful people are members of the Senior Small Group that meets for a luncheon once a month. Not only food, but you see here, they take time to travel and serve, too!

GET CONNECTED!

Children's Ministry Workshop

2009-09-01T18:43:00.000-07:00

Saturday, September 26

Meet from 8:30 to 4:00pm at Newton Bible Church Family Center. Contact Jan if interested in attending. Great learning and fun to be had by all!

Youth Group

2009-08-25T10:09:00.000-07:00

The road is still ahead, but we're not sure where it's leading at this time.
No Middle school or High School youth group for the month of August.

Please pray that God will raise up a leader in this area.

Children's Ministry Team

2009-08-18T09:29:00.000-07:00

August 20th

This Thursday at the church with Eddie Hall. Be there at 7pm ready to sort out the changes and needs to children's ministry that will be coming in January with the addition of two services on Sunday mornings.

Seniors' Fellowship

2009-08-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

August 26th

BBQ at the Ingmires. Bring a side to share. Please RSVP to reserve your burger or brat! Email newtoncc@sbcglobal.net, or call the church ofice at 316.283.5998

Lebanese Dinner

2009-08-17T12:41:00.000-07:00

August 29, Saturday

At Hesston Middle School
5:00 - 7:00pm.
Prepared by Jahay Family & Friends

Donations accepted, or email the church to help in one of these areas:

Door Greeter
Saturday Morning help, from 9-11am
Clean-up Crew
Table Servers
Food Servers

Guest Speaker

2009-08-17T12:11:00.000-07:00

Todd Hutchison brought the message to our congregation on Sunday. Finishing his last month of his sabbatical from Westlink Christian in Wichita,Todd asked each of us about our sense of urgency. Here are the four questions that he asked us to write down, as he asks himself these often... so go ahead! The truth shall set you free!

1- Do I believe that the message of Jesus really matters? And, how will I live my life to show this to be true?

2- Do I believe that the message of Jesus has the power to save?

3- Do I believe that God can use me to share His message?

Thought for today.

2009-06-01T05:30:00.000-07:00

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

Psalm 23:1-2 NIV

Thought for today.

2009-05-30T05:28:00.000-07:00

We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

Romans 12:6-8 NIV

Thought for today.

2009-05-28T05:26:00.000-07:00

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

Hebrews 11:1 NIV

Thought for today.

2009-05-26T05:24:00.000-07:00

See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.

Matthew 18:10 NIV

Thought for today.

2009-05-25T05:22:00.000-07:00

An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.

Proverbs 12:25 NIV

Fishing trip!

2009-05-23T17:35:00.001-07:00

The Seniors and BLAST kids will be going on a fishing trip this Wednesday, May 27th.
Meet at 11:30 am at the church.

Fishing & Picnic will be at East Lake.

What a fun time!

By His wounds.

2009-05-23T17:19:00.000-07:00

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.
Isiah 53:5

BLAST

2009-04-27T10:28:00.000-07:00

First things first...SNACK TIME! Blast begins with food and outdoor fun as the weather permits.

Listening carefully to instructions, the kids prepare for indoor games during TEAM BUILDING.

Scooters + Carpet = Radical Rug Burns

Frisbees + Wheels = Fastest Scoring Team

All through our BLAST fun, the verse hold true as it is hidden in hearts 'til we meet again.

PRETEND ONE CAN SEE THE LETTER "C" THAT SQUEEZED OUT OF THE PHOTO!

Senior Fellowship

2009-04-04T07:54:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, April 22

We will be loading the vans and leaving the church at 8:00am to Council Grove to view the historic sites and eat at the Hays House for lunch.

Please RSVP to Doug or Janet.

The Passion

2009-04-02T07:49:00.000-07:00

Sunday, April 5 5:00-7:15pm (That's this Sunday!)

We will be showing the movie The Passion of The Christ. Childcare will be provided for babies through 5th grade. Please contact Nicole B., Jan H., or leave a comment here to make reservations for your child.

Resurrection Sunday

2009-04-02T07:34:00.000-07:00

We have lots of great things going on!

Potluck Passover Seder Dinner
Wednesday, April 8, 6:30pm

This will be a time for children and adults to learn about the Jewish Passover holiday and the significance to Christians.

Meat and potatoes are provided.

Please contact Janet I. for information on bringing a side dish.

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On Easter Sunday, the schedule looks like this -
8:00am - Early Celebration Service
9:15am - Brunch
9:45am - Egg hunt
10:30am - Celebration Service

Free Concert!

2009-03-29T06:56:00.000-07:00

There will be a concert tonight at the Hesston MB Church.

The doors open at 6:00 and it is free

Donations will be accepted and all the money goes to the homeless shelter in Newton.

Come join the fun!

Bittersweet.

2009-03-25T15:05:00.000-07:00

Please continue to pray for the Davis family who lost their 14 year old daughter, Jessica, to a car accident last week.

We know that God is in control.
And we know that only God can bring a peace that passes all understanding.

Thought for today.

2009-03-25T14:24:00.000-07:00

Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked; for the power of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.
— Psalm 37:16-17 (NIV)

Thought for today.

2009-03-19T08:52:00.000-07:00

The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of judgment.
— Proverbs 10:21 (NIV)

Blast

2009-03-18T06:20:00.000-07:00

The blessing of warm weather has been appreciated the last few BLAST Wednesdays. This day of good weather yielded an obstacle course during Team Building session. Even some of the volunteers got a taste of the lesson... cheer on your team, even if they are not as fast as you!

If you haven't joined in the fun yet and would like to, please pop in on a Wednesday afternoon!