THE PRESBYTERIAN

The Presbyterian Church of Garden City Newsletter 275-9141 April 11, 2007

 

Mission Statement

       As faithful members of the Presbyterian Church of Garden City, Kansas, we accept God’s call to be involved in the ministry of God’s church. Our mission is a twofold responsibility; to nurture and support our local church; and to follow Christ’s call to serve in the world, thereby proclaiming the Gospel to all.

 

Update on Dave!!!

Dave is home! Following dismissal from the Andover hospital we spent a couple of days in Salina for his mother to see him. His recovery has been slower than we would like, but steady.  During this time of recovery, Dave is in need of as much rest as possible.  Therefore, we request  your prayers and cards.  Thank you for your continued support and prayers.  Cheryl

 

DON’T MISS IT!!!

  Ole’ Fashioned Fried Chicken Dinner following Worship Sunday, April 15. Chicken provided by the Fellowship

Committee, congregation invited to bring a dish. 

     Join ‘Gay Nineties’ music sing-along accompanied by Elizabeth ‘Libby’  Hodges on the piano.

 

Presbyterian Women

Spring Gathering

Registration begins at 8:30 am on April 24.

This year’s gathering will be $6.00 per person at

Wichita Covenant Church1750 N Tyler Road

Registration forms available in the church office.

 

Rummage Sale

    Presbyterian Women’s annual Spring Rummage Sale will be held

Thursday, April 26 - Friday, April 27.

You may start to bring in your donated items on Sunday, April 22.

 

Adult opportunity

Four Accounts of Jesus’ Resurrection

In the Parlor for 3 Sunday’s beginning April 15th

The account of Jesus’ burial and resurrection is found in all four gospels and mentioned by Paul.  While all accounts affirm his resurrection, they differ to various degrees.  What do Christians believe about these differences and what do we mean when we affirm that Jesus was raised from the dead. If you would like to receive an e-mail or hard copy of the materials for this study, please

contact Mary at the church office 275-9141,

or e-mail her at mrbuchele@hotmail.com.

 

“Therefore go and make disciples of all

nations,… teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”

We will be acknowledging the caring ministry our teachers and youth sponsors have given to our children, youth and adults on April 15th, Teacher – Sponsor Recognition Sunday.  This is a day to say thank you to them for their dedication to following the Great Commission Christ gave us all in Matthew 28:19-20.

 

2007 1st Quarter Financial Update

Some of the monthly Stewardship Committee’s responsibilities include the review of the church budget. This review consists of the monitoring of expenses on a line by line comparison of what the actual expenses are compared to the amount budgeted. The receipts are also reviewed. It is then important to then match up the expenses to the receipts to give us an ongoing tool to evaluate the financial health of the church.

Historically the church finances get off to a good start at the first of the year with pledges and offerings that meet or exceed the expenses, even with the knowledge that these months will be our highest heating months. 2007 has been different as the paid pledges and gifts have not kept up with expenses and we have used up 38.78% of our prepaid pledges with only 25% of the year gone.

This might not to seem to be too much out of line except that the reality is we often use the majority of our prepaid pledges to help get through the summer months. Summer is often a time when church giving drops off while our expenses, on the other hand, continue at a constant rate.

Here are some of the 1st ¼ numbers.

Numbers are expressed as a percentage of the total 2007 budget:

Receipts

Paid pledges                  -           22.58%

Loose offering               -           20.78 %

Unpledged gifts             -           12.70 %

Total receipts                -           21.55%

Note: 32% of the total receipts have been funds transferred from prepaid pledges

 

Expenses

Snow removal               -           152%

Gas for heating              -           70.62%

Total expenses              -           24.54%

Note: Nearly every other expense line item is at or below budget year-to-date numbers.

 

I realize that I have shared a lot of numbers. Most of the time when you hear from the Stewardship Committee it is often about the need for more money. And it does take a consistent flow of money to meet our financial obligations. The more important big picture is that I feel that the church does an excellent job of accomplishing its many important mission responsibilities with the gifts and offerings that we receive. The committee does not know where all of the money will come from to accomplish the 2007 budget. It does have faith that support for The Presbyterian Church of Garden City will continue. This support will come from those that will fulfill their pledge this year, those that have decided to give unpledged gifts, and those that will give second mile giving. Our church is here today because of the many faithful members and friends of the church that have given so generously. We are very thankful for all these gifts and offerings. 

There will always be financial challenges that our church will face. With your prayers the church and the Stewardship Committee will continue to meet those challenges. If anyone has questions or concerns please contact any of the Stewardship Committee members:

            Mike Collins      Wally Hamann     Doug Heatwole     Ron Major     Bob Whippo    

 

Thanks again,

Doug Heatwole - Chairman Stewardship Committee

 Please read the Church Budget Update that is at the end of every newsletter. The budget update should help inform the church of its financial condition throughout the year.

 

Church Budget Update                            

Budget for 2007................... $253,331.00

Deposit to date..................... $  66,917.13

Expenses to date.................. $  67,789.05

Balance ..……….……...…($        871.92)

*Transferred from Pre-paid      17,550.00

 

VBS - June 11 - 15,

Our VBS this year highlights several Bible stories involving water, while helping

children understand the importance of clean water for health, and to show them ways to share in the mission of taking clean water to all the children of the world.  Activities include puppet shows, Bible stories, a mission emphasis, science, crafts, recreation, snacks, and music.  Adults and older youth – please be part of our leadership team.  We need co-directors, group and activity leaders.  KIDS – invite a friend to come with you.

 

Women’s Day Out

   Miles of Smiles Therapeutic Riding Program announces their 4th annual Women’s Day Out Saturday, April 28, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Fiesta Courtyard. Admission is free.

Ladies this is your day for pampering and shopping!!!

Donate your used ink cartridges and cell phones and get your name in for a special drawing!

 

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS FOR SUNDAY  

April 15, 2007

Greeters -  Virginia and Nancy Sowers

Lay Leader - Ron Major

Ushers - N/A at time of printing

Fellowship - Fellowship dinner

 

                       Birthdays

      Amanda Brookover            4/16

      Rebecca Cornett                4/18

      Judy Cornett                       4/24

      Joan Nichols                       4/24

      Kelley Reeve                      4/25

      Joe York                            4/26

      Aaron Hamlett                    4/27

      Katie Ford                         4/28

      Gay Morgan                       4/28    

 

 

Pray healing for  Anna McVey, Rolland Mathias, Dave Sweley,  Les DePew, Yvonne Allman, Pat LeClerc, Susan Brookover, Bob Whippo, Dale Meadors, Marge Williams, Linda Friesner, Ruth Powell, Caroline Sundquist, John Lechliter, Nancy Stegman, Eden Raine, Belinda Fouse.

(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 the family of Freda Greathouse.

 This week’s prayer families Gladys Cripe and Blanche Larson. 

Please pray for the St. Luke Presbyterian Church in Wichita, KS.

 

 

This Week’s Activities

Sunday, April 15

Bell Choir @ 8:30 am, Sunday school @ 9:30 am, Worship 10:45 am

Tuesday, April 17

Celebration Team @ 7:00 pm

Wednesday, April 18

 Celebrate Kids! @ 5:00 pm, Youth Groups @ 6:00 pm, Choir @ 7:30 pm,

Maundy Thursday, April 19

 Stewardship @6:30 pm

 Saturday, April 21

Sonatina Festival @ 8:00 am

Sunday, April 22

Bell Choir @ 8:30 am, Sunday school @ 9:30 am, Worship @ 10:45 am 

Tuesday, April 24

Celebration Team @ 7:00 pm

Wednesday, April 25

 Celebrate Kids! @ 5:00 pm, Youth Groups @ 6:00, Choir @ 7:30 pm

Thursday, April 26

Rummage Sales begins @ 2:00 pm

Friday, April 27

Rummage Sale 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday, April 28

Good News Kids music practice @ 11:00 am