Don’t Forget to Wish For the Best At one point in my teen years I really loved the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping! Being honest “hate” might be a nice word to describe my current desire for the mall madness, store trampling and physical shootings over a pile of stuff. This year I approached it a little differently. We used Amazon Prime! Everything sent to my doorstep and the cost was less then I would have paid for fuel! I did go in one store this Christmas season and had a flashback from my childhood. Right there in front of me. A Sears Wish Book. I hadn’t seen one in years and it brought back some memories. The first Sears Wish Book was printed in 1933. (I don’t remember that. I looked it up.) Over time it has diminished in size and was even discontinued at one point. It was revived in 2007, but the one I saw was nothing in size compared to the books I remember from my youth. Children today don’t really need one. They have the Internet and their high tech toys to cruise the information highway to identify their holiday “wants.” But “back in the day” the Sears Wish Book helped us answer the seasonal question: “If you could have anything for Christmas, what would you ask for?” Every year my brother and I would look through the catalogue and either dog-ear a page or circle our choices in pen. We didn’t want Santa to miss our requests. You may not need the Sears Wish Book today, but you have some wishes too, don’t you? Next Christmas how would you answer the question, “If you could have one thing in the world, what would it be?” Solomon had to answer that one. He asked for wisdom. And God gave it to him. But by the end of his life he had accumulated more and more: more gold, more horses, more wives. He had it all and wanted more. In the midst of all these gifts he lost sight of the Giver. He turned away from God and lost it all. Another King gave us another path to follow. He had it all and gave it all . . . for us. In the Christmas season, or any season for that matter, you can guard yourself from the tyranny of too much stuff by giving. Simply give so that others can simply live. That’s what the King born as a baby in the manger did. And my wish? That you visit the manger and find him.

Many Blessings, Chris

Christian Visitor Weekly Newsletter Volume 70 ~ Issue 2 January 10, 2017

Office Hours: Monday ~ Thursday ~ Closed Friday 8:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m. / 12:30 p.m. ~ 4:30 p.m.

Office Phone: 785-448-3452 Church Website: www.fccgarnett.org

Sunday, January 15, 2017 Chapter 14: A Kingdom Torn in Two In the end, Solomon’s greed gets the best of him. He falls hard – and God is about ready to rip the kingdom from his hands. The only thing that seems to keep God from pressing the reset button is his promise to Solomon’s father, David. But David’s throne is about to get much, much smaller. Civil war is coming, and Israel will never be the same… (taken from “The Story” Teen Edition)

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT OPPORTUNITY CLASS: There were 2 members present this morning with 1 daily reader and 1 with their Bible. Mary Hamilton opened the class with prayer. Prayers requested for those families that have lost loved ones, Luke Rockers, Nelda Potter, Linda Miller, Robert Moser (nephew of Betty Sumner); Pastor Chris & family & Pete Sumner. Mary Hamilton presented the lesson on “Praise God with a New Song” from Psalm 96. The class closed in prayer. SOS Class: There were 18 present today with 16 who had their Bibles and 9 who were daily readers. Prayers were requested for the families of Harold Hermann & Dennis Hastert, Lorrie Kline, niece of Phyllis Adams; Maurice White brother of Loydene West; Milt Greiner, LaVerne Cole, Linda Miller, Linda Benjamin and Burke Rogers. Larry Varvel opened the class with prayer. Gary Benjamin led the lesson on Chapter 13 “The King Who Had It All.” The class closed with prayer.

THANK YOU AND WELCOME TO FCC Guests Sunday, January 8, 2017 Jessica Wyckoff, Ella & Lilyan daughter and granddaughters of Jayne Miller; Jaxson McAdam grandson of Doug & Connie Meyer; Claire Hasty guest of Marissa Friend; Devlin Starr & Thomas Young guest and brother of Alan Young; Christian Kneiber guest of the Mundy family; Landyn & Cayge Grieshaber grandsons of Mark & Sondra Grieshaber and Karah, Kamry & Crissa Stoy all guests of Kimmie Damron

Reminders for Serving January 15, 2017 Worship Services January Deacons: Mike Zentner, Ron Anderegg, Jeff Finn, Earl Peine, Lynn Wilson Communion Preparation: Phyllis Adams & Lena Adams Communion Elder: Roger Adams Offertory Elder: Steve Spring Deacon Usher: James Dodd Communion to Shut Ins: Elder Doug Meyer Deacon Jason Miller 8am Worship Service: Audio: Diana Knox Visual: Cheryl Varvel Pianist Doris Wilson 10:30 am Worship Service: Audio: Virgil Wight Visual: Jason Sheahan Pianist: Morgan Menefee Instrumentals / Song Leaders: The Worship Team Greeters: West Door: Jason & Erin Miller, Josie and Jordan East Door: Tim & Tammy Clark

SUNDAY SCHOOL / WORSHIP SERVICES ATTENDANCE / FINANCIAL UPDATE January 8 Worship Services: 8:00 a.m. ~ 57 10:30 a.m. ~ 180 Sunday School ~ 76 General Fund ~ $3536 To Date ~ $8244 New Building Fund ~ $514 To Date ~ $1914

FCC “Family Life Center” Growth Chart New Building Addition ~ $977,269 Paid to Contractor ~ $255,984 Yet to be paid on Contract ~ $721,285 Current Cash in NBF ~ $520,034 Pledges yet to be received ~ $61,359 Prospective shortfall $139,892 (This does not include expense to remodel existing Fellowship Hall)

From the rising of the sun to the place

where it sets, the name of the LORD is

to be praised. Psalm 113: 3 NIV

Matt. 25:23 NIV “His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful

with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!'

Hey everybody! Hope you had a good Sunday and continue to have a good rest of the week.

Just have some announcements for you. We will have Roots this Wednesday from 5:30-7:00pm Legacy will continue this upcoming Sunday 5:00-7:00pm

At Legacy last night we talked about King David’s last charge to his son and future king, Solomon. After giving some general instructions over kingdom logistics, King David in essence tells Solomon, “be a man, and do what God says.” Solomon starts off his reign incredibly well, but it’s not about how you start it’s how you finish. The King started down a path, that all of Israel followed him on, and to this day has yet to recover from. After looking back over the course of his reign, and realizing the foolish things the “wisest king who ever lived” did, he writes some final words of wisdom found in Ecclesiastes 12: 13-14

“The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.” I found it strikingly ironic that this text that king Solomon wrote towards the end of his life is the same words his father uttered on his deathbed decades before. As Solomon peered over his tainted legacy, he’s haunted by the words that apparently rang in his head, after decades of not living up to the standard that his father set. What I found even more ironic is this. Most of you know my grandfather died November 14 of this past year, and months before he left us, he went to have the arrangements made for how he wanted his funeral to go. The last impression he wanted to make on his loved ones is the exact same text that Solomon left us with, Ecclesiastes 12: 13-14. It’s not how you start; it’s how you finish. My exhortation this week is this, “finish like my grandfather, not like Solomon.”

Brett

OUR YOUTH MINISTRY WITH CHILDREN AND YOUTH PASTOR BRETT HARTMAN Sunday at FCC: Nursery ~ (4 Years & under) In the hallway across from restrooms Sunday School Classes ~ At the Annex ~ 9:30 a.m. for: Beginners (4 years – Kindergarten), Primary (1 – 3 Grade), Middler (4 – 6 Grade), Junior High (6 – 8 Grade) In the Nursery: High School (9 – 12 Grade) Children’s Church ~ following Communion ~ Annex Legacy Youth in the Fellowship Hall: 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at FCC: ROOTS ~ Fellowship Hall ~ 5:30 p.m. light meal / 6:00 p.m. Lesson time

If you have any questions regarding our youth ministry or would like to learn more, please contact Brett Hartman Children and Youth Pastor at brett@fccgarnett.org or cell phone: 620-215-1524

Brett’s Soapbox

Jesus loves the little children - All the

children of the world - Black and yellow, red

and white - They're all precious in His sight -

Jesus loves the little children of the world

COMMUNITY SINGSPIRATION

January, 29 6:30 p.m.

Assembly of God Church Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the

music and fellowship!

This is the Hallway

What’s Happening at FCC? GOD IS…

Tuesday, January 10 Prayer Group ~ 6:30 p.m. ~ Annex Wednesday, January 11 ROOTS ~ 5:30 p.m. Meal ~ 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Lesson time Thursday, January 12 Christian Crafters: 10:00 a.m. ~ Annex Ladies Bible Study ~ 7:00 p.m. ~ Annex

Sunday, January 15

Education Committee Meet following 10:30 a.m. Worship Services

Legacy ~ Fellowship Hall ~ 5:00 p.m. ~ 7:00 p.m.

Monday, January 16

Christian Woodworkers ~ 8:30 a.m. ~ At Darwin Hamilton’s

Tuesday, January 17

Prayer Group ~ 6:30 p.m. ~ Annex

Wednesday, January 18

ROOTS ~ 5:30 p.m. Meal ~ 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Lesson time

Thursday, January 19

Christian Crafters ~ 10:00 a.m. ~ Annex

Ladies Bible Study ~ 7:00 p.m. ~ Annex

Care Team ~ 7:00 p.m. ~ Fellowship Hall

Saturday, January 21

Men’s Breakfast & Devotions ~ 7:00 a.m. ~ Fellowship Hall

Sunday, January 22 Worship Committee Meet following 10:30 a.m. Worship Services

Legacy ~ Fellowship Hall ~ 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Dear Friends, Thank you so much for the beautiful green plant that you sent for Walt’s service. It was beautiful. Sincerely, Lillian Wilcox Thank you to all of my church family for the thoughts and prayers and food! It was very comforting while going thru a broken leg, to know people care so much! Barbi Velvick

Setting the Heating and Cooling System

This is the kitchen

This is the insulation

Prayer Concerns for Our Church Families *Long Term: *Lois Gebert *Clarence Hermann *Jim Jordan *Wilma McIntosh *Nelda Potter * Carol Richardson *Ken McMillan *C B Harris *Cheryl Harris *Steve Watkins *Linda Miller Our Extended Family & Friends *Long Term: *New Building Construction *All her family (request by Wilma McIntosh) *Parker Monhollon (requested by Sandra Hamilton) *Steve Richardson (son of Reed & Carol) *Luke Rockers (son of Jody Cole) * Clarann Kempnich (request by Mary Hamilton) *Wayne Axtell (request by Nancy Horn) *Warren Black (request by Rosemary Turner) *the leaders of our country *our veterans and troops God Bless America!

Our Loved Ones in Care Centers Dear Lord, send your blessings on those living in long-term

healthcare facilities and nursing homes. Amen Guest Home Estate - 806 West 4th Ave: Vernon & Goldie Hunt, Ruth Gorrell, Robert Young Parkview Heights - 101 North Pine: Jean Brown, Olive Kline, Max Ratliff, Marcene Jasper, Jerry Gettler, Sr Residential Living Center - PO Box 407: Bill Young, Vera Wills (aunt of Phyllis Adams) ORV Manor – 1100 West 15th St - Ottawa, 66067: Ralph Hamilton (father of Leroy) Comfort Care Home - 27 E Rockwood Dr - Ottawa, KS 66067: Birdie Zentner

Our Military, Veterans & Troops Dear Lord, We give thanks to you for our brave men and women in uniform and we pray for your love to lead them and your wisdom to guide them each and every day. Amen South Korea: Matthew Schryer - Grandson of Frieda Hurt - & nephew of Marcia Spring Air Force: Tim Greening, grandson of Twyla Duryea

Prayer Concerns for our church families and friends "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever." Psalm 136:1

January 8 ~ Week 1 The families of Herald Hermann & Dennis Hastert (Charlotte Cox); Lorrie Kline (niece of Phyllis Adams and Vicki Hulett); Nancy Lake and friend Mike (request by Gayla Corley); Maurice White (bother of Loydene West); Mary Fagg (sister of Wilma McIntosh) and Les Garber and sons Ben, Pat & Chris

January 1 ~ Week 2 Mike Crist, Howard Williams, the family of Shirley Greiner, the family of Lois Miller

December 25 ~ Week 3 Morgan Hurt, John Gooding, John Hermreck & Becky Roush (by Carol Hermreck); sons (parents Mark & Sandra Grieshaber) Note: If you wish continued prayers please note that after weeks 3 your prayer request will be removed unless you write it on Sunday flap or email to Marsha Dulin at marsha@fccgarnett.org. Thank you!

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH ELDERS Roger Adams: 448-8172 *Kevin Lewis: 204-2257 Doug Meyer: 913-909-7680 Jason Sjorlund: 448-7660 Steve Spring: 448-2491 Larry Varvel: 448-5794

Gene Watson: 408-205-3635

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DEACONS Ron Anderegg: 448-6366 Jonathan Born: 620-340-7784 Dane Byerley: 785-304-2831 *Cody Clark: 448-8093 Craig Cole: 448-4504 Gaylon Corley: 448-8373 James Dodd: 785-418-5479 Jeff Finn: 620-431-8486 Greg Gwin: 229-5105 Leroy Hamilton: 204-2162 Aaron Hedrick 304-1236 Jason Miller: 448-7110 Earl Peine: 448-6186 Nathan Wiehl: 204-2178 Lynn Wilson 448-3451

Mike Zentner: 204-1105

PASTORS AND SECRETARY Chris Goetz Senior Pastor Phone: 503-474-7965 Email: chris@fccgarnett.org Brett Hartman Children & Youth Phone: 620-215-1524 Email: brett@fccgarnett.org Marsha Dulin Secretary Phone: 785-448-4367 Email: marsha@fccgarnett.org