THE PRESBYTERIAN
The Presbyterian
Church of Garden City Newsletter 275-9141 January 24, 2007
a new year, a new beginning
As
faithful members of the Presbyterian Church of Garden City,
Congregational Meeting
Our Annual Congregational Meeting is
scheduled for February 11, 2007.
We will review what
has happened and celebrate our successes in our church for the 2006 year.
Prior to the meeting the Fellowship
Committee will be hosting a luncheon.
Please bring a side
dish or dessert and join us in this important event.
Pastor’s Prose
Yesterday was only the third Sunday in January
and we have already cancelled church twice. I am guessing ‘07 will go down in
our memories as one of those years of the great storms. I have been in this
church for seventeen and one-half (17 1/2) years and we have only called off
church three (3) times. I would say
that that is remarkable weather taking
in consideration of where we live.
A blizzard is a pretty dynamic
happening. I realize that we have been praying for moisture for at least five
(5) years and this was the most perfect
kind of snow. It was easy coming, there was no wind to speak of, it will
provide wonderful ground cover for our wheat and it will stay on our fallow
ground. So we couldn’t of asked for a better kind of storm.
Laws of science give us some insights
into our storm, for every action (snow storm) there is always and equal and
opposite reaction. So for the poor of our community this represents a great
deal of inconvenience and for some suffering. For those with inadequate windows
and insulation they are cold. For those with sub-standard roofs they are going
to have a myriad of leaks . For those that shop day by day, there will be
inadequate food. For the cattle feeders it will take substantially more feed to
maintain their feeding operations. For those that live in the country their
roads will be hard to navigate and some will be without power. For those that work for the City, the County
and the State they will spend many
hours plowing our roads to make them safe for us. So when a storm like this
hits many are inconvenienced and some
are even thrown into an untenable situation.
‘Lo and behold. So what is a church to
do? As I said earlier, we have been praying for months for something like this
to happen and when it does it creates significant problems for us. When something
like this occurs on a Saturday, it’s almost impossible to get prepared for
church on Sunday. For us we had to cancel the afternoon portion of our church
officer retreat for fear that all our people might not be able to get home. UBC
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When we cancel church the people are not
fed spiritually. Children and adults are left untaught. We postponed the
Baptism of Annalise York and were unable to hold a needed special congregational
meeting. The needs of maintaining the family values and the family fellowship
of our people is left un-served. Our stewardship obligations are left
unaddressed. It sounds terrible but
it’s really not. Here we are Monday morning our doors are now open. Phil
Sloderbeck came yesterday and cleared our sidewalks. We are ready for business
as usual. We’re safe. We’re warm. As far as we know, no one from our
congregation is in a crisis because of the snow. So we know God is good. ~
~ ~ Dave ~ ~ ~
Dave will be out of
the office Jan. 29 through Feb. 5.
He will be attending
the 2007 APCE Convention
Over 18? Doesn’t mean you stop learning, does
it?
Here are several
options:
“Invitation
to the Old Testament” beginning Sunday,
January 28,
9:30 am (Clues: by Jon Ansley, in Fellowship Hall, with
a ??)
Begin or renew an acquaintance with the
narratives, poems, history and
prophecies in the Hebrew scripture.
“This Present Word,” (in
the Library, by Judy Ackley, with a ??)
Studying the Gospel of John.
Vote for classes of
interest to you on the “ballot” (in the atrium, by you, with a pencil)
Get
acquainted with our fantastic youth! You are
invited by our Youth
Group Sponsors to be part of a Wednesday evening program. We have a really great group of youth and this would be a way for our church
family to get better acquainted. Contact any of the sponsors. Don’t wait for
them call you!**
**Jesus said, “Let the
children come to me and do not hinder them.”
This is a great way to do what
Jesus asked us to do.
Youth – Full
Opportunities
Information and
forms on the Bulletin Board by the Office
February 9 – 11, 2007
Early Bird Registration by January 31, cost $75
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Synod Senior High
February 16 – 18, 2007
Register by January 31, cost is $75 (add $10 for
late registration)
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2007 Presbyterian Youth Triennium
July 17 – 22,
For youth ages 15-19 (as of July 17), work crew
ages 19-22 and adult chaperones
over age 21.
7,000+ people gather for
worship, recreation, discussion groups, movies, concerts, prayer services,
quiet time, etc. Presbytery of
Applications due March 1st.
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Sleepless in
More info coming from Youth Council
in early February
February 4th is
“Souper Bowl
Sunday.”
Bring
your canned food items for our Super “Souper Bowl.”
Touchdowns
= 6 cans; Field Goals = 3 cans.
Emmaus House will receive all of the food. Let’s pile on the points!
Sermons A La Carte
Beginning February 22nd, and each Thursday during
Lent, we will be hosting the Lenten lunch service. The service will begin at noon with lunch to follow at 12:30 pm.
Cost of lunch will be $4.00 It will be prepared and served by the Ladies of the
participating churches. Come worship
with us in Lent.
Crane Presbyterian Church
On Sunday evening, December 10, 2006, a fire broke out at the
Crane Presbyterian Church in Crane, MO The cause of the fire is undetermined.
The church recently celebrated its 100th anniversary.
As survivors of such a devastating event, we are collecting
funds and hope to raise $1,000. to send to the Crane Presbyterian Church
rebuilding fund. Located in the atrium
is a display with further information and our progress of funds received.
Please consider your donation.
Priorities 2007
“Far-out brainstorming”
was part of this year’s Officer Retreat. This activity was cut short because of
the weather, but the officers will be meeting February 19th to
complete the activity. Listed as follows are ideas they felt were important and
could be accomplished in 2007. The
officers (Elders) and the Deacons would like to hear your thoughts on them
before the February meeting.
Ideas:
Plan for visitors, promotion and follow-up, Technology/Web/Pod cast
(mikes for choir), Wednesday night meals for all, Trail with markers,
Block party.
News from Christian Education….
We’re sad: One of our
Pre-School teachers has moved away. We
will
miss the Tom & Carty York family. This opens up a teaching
position with out of this world benefits!
The new teacher would be working with a great partner (Ann Hamlet) in
teaching this fun pre-school class. If
you haven’t seen the “Pre-school Three Kings” check out the bulletin board by
the office.
They are precious! **
The “Jesus Film” was shown January 3 & 4 to six young people, including two not
from our church. Thanks to the Memorial
Committee for this DVD. If anyone
would like to view this film at home, or in a group at church, please contact
Mary
Pray healing for Faye Hunt, Yvonne Allman, Pat LeClerc,
Susan Brookover,
Helen DePew, Bob Whippo,
Dale Meadors, Robert York, Debbie Harden, Freida
Greathouse, Laurie Bock, Marge Williams, Linda Friesner, Nancy Woods,
Chase Sterling, Ruth Powell.
Jim Hamlett, Mauro Ayalla, Jean Bisbee, Aaron Woodbury, John Lechliter,
Nancy Stegman, Ruth Oliver, Theresa Maddox, Eden Raine, Belinda Fouse, Sue
Brownlee, Joe Delashmutt, Jane Smith, Chris Inderlied.
(Please
call the church with your personal prayer request). God Bless All Of You.
The following
families have recently lost loved ones.
Please pray for Cheryl and Dave Sweley on
the death of Cheryl’s mother, Connie Boese on the death of her mother, Candy
Katz and family on the death of Wilma Goulding, Mary Guy on the death of
Charlie, the family of Alice Rose Meredith, Jan and Michael Collins of the
death of Alma Wagner, Greg and Linda Adams on the death of his mother, Donna
Jameson on the death of Mack Jameson
This week’s prayer
family is Leona Crotty and Molly Wieland
Please pray for the Presbyterian Church in
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS FOR SUNDAY
January 28, 2007
Greeters - Nancy Gilmer
Lay Leader - Carol Hodgkinson
Ushers - N/A at time of printing
Fellowship - Adah Jenkins
Birthdays Anniversaries
Dale Meadors 1/29 Mike & Carol Deaver
Melinda Hitz 2/2 2/6/1988
Larry Jenkins 2/2
Jennifer Jones 2/2
Carolyn Salyer 2/2
Beth Crotty 2/3
Jim Cornett 2/5
Nathan Ansley 2/7
Amanda York 2/8
Dorothea Kline 2/10
Jeff Headrick 2/11
Kirstin Neff 2/12
Merrill Renick 2/12
Marg Williams 2/12
Matt Jones 2/13
Rebecca Friesen 2/15
Daric Sanders 2/16
Paulasue Sawyers 2/16
This Week’s Activities
Sunday, January 28
Bell Choir @
8:30 am, Sunday school @ 9:30 am, Worship @ 10:45 am
Tuesday, January 30
Celebration Team
@ 7:00 pm
Wednesday, January 31
Celebrate Kids!
@ 5:00 pm, Youth groups @ 6:00 pm, Choir @ 7:30 pm
Thursday, February 1
Ladies Bible Study @ 7:00 pm
Friday, February 2
PW Board @ 10:00
am
Sunday, February 4 - Souper Bowl
Bell Choir @
8:30 am, Sunday school @ 9:30 am, Worship @ 10:45 am
Tuesday, February 6
Celebration Team
@ 7:00 pm
Wednesday, February 7
BBBS @ noon,
Celebrate Kids! @ 5:00 pm, Youth Groups @ 6:00,
Choir @ 7:30,
Worship @ 8:30 pm
Thursday, February 8
Circle I @ 9:30
am, Circle II @ 2:00 pm, Ladies Bible Study @ 7:00 pm,
Circle III @
7:30 pm
Sunday, February 11
Bell Choir @
8:30 am, Sunday school @ 9:30 am, Worship @ 10:45 am
Congregational Meeting