April 16, 2008

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
8-12 and 1-4 Monday through Friday.
Any other time you are invited to leave a message on the answering machine.

 

THANK YOU

I just wanted to say thank you for the care package!  I look forward to it every semester!  It’s a nice gesture!  Thank you so much!  My grandparents are so blessed to have such a thoughtful church family!  Again, I appreciate all the goodies!   -- Thanks, Darcey Nance 

PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT UPDATE
At this time both classes are full for next year.  There is a waiting list for any interested children not yet enrolled.

DISTRICT WORKSHOPS
AT INDEPENDENCE
A total of 12 adults and one youth attended the District Workshops at Independence on
April 13.

LOGOS SPAGHETTI DINNER AND TALENT SHOW
Sunday, April 27
Cost is $5 at the door for adults
Children eat free.

CHURCH CALENDAR

 Saturday, April 19

  8:00 am – DM Breakfast

Sunday, April 20

  9:30 am – Worship Service
Home Communion
10:30 am – Fellowship Time
11:00 am – Sunday School Classes

Monday, April 21

  8:00 am – Elders Meeting

Tuesday, April 22

  130 pm – DW General Meeting

Wednesday, April 23

  9:00 am – Quilting
  3:45-6:45 pm – LOGOS
  6:00 pm – Chancel Choir
  7:00 pm – Bible Study

Sunday, April 27

  9:30 am – Worship Service
10:30 am – Fellowship Time
11:00 am - Sunday School Classes
LOGOS Spaghetti Dinner & Talent Show

Monday, April 28

  6:00 pm – Preschool Parent Orientation
  7:00 pm – Elders Meeting

Tuesday, April 29

Noon:  Newsletter Deadline

Wednesday, April 30

  9:00 am – Quilting
  3:45-6:45 pm – LOGOS
  6:00 pm – Chancel Choir
  7:00 pm – Bible Study

PASTORAL PONDERINGS . . .                  

From July, 2007 to March, 2008 more than 1,450 people participated in an online survey to review and comment on a statement of Disciples identity and twelve principles of that identity. The identity statement and principles were developed by the 21st Century Vision Team – an advisory group to General Minister and President Sharon E. Watkins – to undergird the work of transformation occurring in the church today. The survey was hugely successful; it helped the team and Dr. Watkins to reflect upon Disciples identity in new ways during this important time.

Disciples of Christ
Identity Statement and Principles
Introduction
Who do we say that we are? Identity is a vital concern for all parts of the church. Many long-time Disciples worry that we may be losing crucial characteristics of our common life. New Disciples want to know about the distinctive gifts of this community of faith. All of us need to have clarity about who we are in order to be faithful and effective witnesses to Jesus Christ.

A church's identity must be firmly rooted in scripture and yet flexible enough to adapt to changes in culture and the shifting demands of mission. Early Christians in Jerusalem had to learn what it meant to be faithful in Antioch and Rome.  The forebears of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), as they moved from the frontier to the city, had to rethink such
matters as congregational autonomy and the goal of "restoring" the New Testament church. Today, we wrestle with what it means to be disciples of our Lord in a world that is increasingly pluralistic, globally connected, and yet so often violently divided.

And so, we offer a succinct statement of identity, under-girded by twelve distinct principles of what it means to be Disciples of Christ.

Statement Of Identity
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table as God has welcomed us.

The next newsletter will list the 12 Principles of Identity.
For more information about the survey, the Statement and Principles, or the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), visit  www.disciples.org

SEARCH AND CALL UPDATE

The Search and Call Committee has been working diligently for a full year.  At the April 15 Church Board meeting, the committee recommended to the Board a ministerial candidate.  The Board approved recommending Rev. John Bain to the congregation.  Rev. Bain will be invited to meet the congregation as soon as arrangements can be made.  After that visit, there will be a congregational meeting to vote on extending a call.

Members of the Search and Call Committee include:  Wilma Zink, John Benson, Steve Fincher, Lori Ford, Marian Johnson, Sharon Ryan, Lee Wegner, and Jack Smith.

Health Concerns:
Joyce Hogelin
Joyce Tanner
Everett Smith
Vera Little
Loretta Nance
Evelyn Reeves
Arden Day
Nancy Miller
Mary Robison
Don Stacy
Marian Johnson
Larry Welch
Ron Little
Noah Hodge
Ruby Gale
Ethie Farmer
Warren Koogle
Frances Whinery
Rob McElroy

In Care Homes:
Gertrude Wilkinson
Judy Mattox
Marian Adamson
Mildred Bowman
Myrtle Shue
Louise Walker
Lucille Quarles
Nina Schiefelbusch
Rev. Gene Riedl

Homebound:
Helen Robison
Sarah Lowe
Jean Standridge
Doris Brenner
Rutheen Hammack

Others:
Sharon Johnson
Jackie Seward
Charlie Mulberry
Debbie Depew
Leah White
McKenzie Wegner
Cindy Reed
John Markham
Alice Williams
Mary Zwink
Alan Barragar
Judy Ellis
Trisha Callahan Venters
Karen Harrington

SERVING SCHEDULE
April 20, 2008
ELDERS:      Sacraments: Steve Fincher                       Offering: Marian Johnson
DEACONS (TEAM 3):  Elaine Harris, Team Captain (421-5342)
Left:  Brenda Swafford, Sharon Dillinger
Right:  Lori Ray, Sandy Nance
Ushers:  Elaine Hudson, Vernon Packwood
SUNDAY SCHOOL:  Steve Fincher, Pat Benson
HOSPITAL: Marian Johnson, Temple McKinzie
ACOLYTES:  Logan Simmons, Braden Baker
WORSHIP LEADER:  Bert Dean
GREETERS:  Frances Whinery (Front), Mary Robison (Back)
HOME COMMUNION:  Marian Johnson, Jean Daetwiler, Jack Smith, Joe Nance
                                      Lori Ford, Tiffany Yarnell, Cindy Burger, Vernon Packwood

April 27, 2008
ELDERS:      Sacraments: Anona Mosse                       Offering: Don Janssen
DEACONS (TEAM 4):  Janie Barcus, Team Captain (421-4415)
Left:  Don Barcus, Tiffany Yarnell
Right:  Dorothy Feagan,
Ushers:  Don Dean, Tracy Brownewell
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Anona Mosse, Stephanie Ingmire
HOSPITAL: Don Janssen, Janie Barcus
ACOLYTES: Teale McKinzie, Janel Baker
WORSHIP LEADER:  Pam Burnett
GREETERS:  Barbara Wills (Front), Kay Alexander (Back)

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT:
Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty.
Anyone who keeps learning stays young.
The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.
(Henry Ford)

DISCIPLE WOMEN’S NEWS

Thank you to everyone who donated food items during the month of March. 

During the month of April, we are collecting paper goods for Camp Tawakoni, and canned vegetables for Labette Assistance Center.
In May we will collect cereal for LAC
and paper goods and hygiene items (for boys) for the Youth Crisis Center

LUNCH BUNCH

FCC served about 130 for our last Lunch Bunch of this year.
Special thanks to all of the women and men who have graciously helped serve each time this year.  Many have helped at all 4 times.
Also a big thank you to everyone who contributed food or cash for supplies.
It takes a group effort (the body of Christ) to provide this service for our kids.  I thank God regularly for your faithfulness.
– Barbara