Thursday, October 10, 2019
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Pastor's Letter
Sermon Prep.:
2 Samuel 9:1-13
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Church Family,
I think many Christians are afraid of the Old Testament. Both the culture and the theology found there is often confusing compared to the more comfortable New Testament.
In the OT there are stories that deal with: over the top miracles; blood and sacrifices; laws and rules; death and destruction; and stories that make God look angry instead of full of love. And don’t get me started on the Rated “R” stories that make this pastor go red in the face!
And all of that makes us squirm in our Bible study seats.
So, I want us to spend time this answering some pretty difficult questions that I know all of us are asking. I am starting a sermon series called “Hard OT Questions.”
I look forward to looking in the Old Testament with you Sunday!
Peace,
Pastor Brent
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- Morning Prayer,
9:00 AM.
- Sunday School for All Ages,
9:30 AM
- Worship Service,
10:45 AM
- Children's Church,
9:30 AM (Family Sunday: 10:45)
- Youth Group:
5:00-6:30 PM (except Special Sundays)
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CHURCH AND COMMUNITY EVENTS:
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- Fellowship Dinner: Next scheduled for Oct. 13th. Mexican Themed Hosted by Youth Sunday School (6 Weeks of Service Project)
- Men’s Breakfast & Serve: Next scheduled for Oct. 12th, 8-10:30.
- Food Pantry Volunteers: Our next scheduled date is Friday, Oct. 18th.
- Christmas Cantata: You're invited to sing/play in this year's event @ KC 1st Church of the Nazarene! Rehearsals for "The Night Before Christmas" from Brentwood Benson Publishing Co. - began in September. The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings and on some Saturdays. The orchestra rehearsals are on a similar schedule, but much less frequently (likely not beginning until October or November with less rehearsals). For more info., see the Rehearsal Schedule at the back of the sanctuary titled, "Countdown to the Performance."
- Bright Futures: We ARE collecting items in our lobby’s Blue Barrel. See the Blue Barrel for monthly donation focuses.
- Harvesters Distribution (Senior Citizens): If you’d like to volunteer, contact Pastor Will. We distribute monthly at our church. Next distribution is, Nov. 14th, 10-noon. Annual REQUIRED training: Oct. 10th 9-12:00pm & Oct. 25th 1-4pm.
- Small Group @ Church: Wed 7 PM, Les Unruh
- Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study: Wed 7AM, @ Forged By Fire, Ron W.
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Scholarship Fund
: When you give $1 for every year of marriage on your anniversary this money goes to support scholarships for our Teen & Children’s Camps and other outings.
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Youth Group: NO meeting tonight due to Fellowship Dinner.
Youth Sunday School:
6 Weeks of Service—Serve Fellowship Dinner (Mexican!), see Rhonda for details!
“BREAKAWAY”:
KC District Nazarene Youth International’s Annual Lockin – The Biggest Event of the Year!
Youth groups from all over the KC Metro area come together for a night of worship and fun. We (they) stay up all night going to fun places.
Location: Central Church of the Nazarene, 12600 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa
Begins: 5:00 pm on Friday, November 15, and
Concludes: Saturday morning, November 16, at 6:00 am.
More info will be posted as it becomes available. Please contact Matt or Kim Turner if you would like to attend.
Servant Leadership Program:
We are looking for students who desire leadership experience in various areas of service (i.e. Children’s Church, 1st Impressions Team, Worship/Media Team etc…) Contact Pastor Kim for details!
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Children’s Quizzing Scheduled
: "Genesis" Sunday School & Children’s Church Dig Site (DS) lessons began:
Aug 25th (Click HERE
for details
)
District Quizzing Dates:
Oct 5th
(Olathe College Church: DS 1-6);
Nov 16th
(Wannamaker Woods: DS 1-12);
Jan 18th
(Central: DS 1-16);
Feb 22nd
(Shawnee: DS 1-20);
Mar 7th
(Olathe Westside: DS 1-20) Parents/volunteers, be sure to ask Pastor Will on how you can help!
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SHARING THE LOVE OF GOD:
- Nursery & Wee Church: Volunteers opportunities await you with our most precious ministry. A new schedule has been posted in front of the nursery. If interested, leave contact info. on the back of the new schedule or speak with Pastor Kim or Will.
- Thrift Shop: Assistant cashiers (i.e. baggers) needed for 10-2 PM & 2-6 PM shifts, once weekly. Volunteers receive appreciation vouchers to purchase store items. For more info, contact David Noble @ 1405 S. Commercial St.
- Animal Hospital Supplies: Please bring Lydia Scott (Rodriguez) any newpapers that could be used to line kennels at the Lee Summit Animal Hospital. Any amount is greatly appreciated! God bless!
- Mazzio’s Cash Receipts: Your donations are appreciated! Every $500 in cash receipts equals $75 in pizzas for our Student Ministry events!
- Meals on Wheels: The Harrisonville area needs 10 volunteer drivers for 1 hr. a week to deliver meals to shut-ins. Contact Regina Stalling @ 816-380-3333 or e-mail: scacccoa@yahoo.com
- Thank You(s):
Thank you, Hugh and Marjorie Faulds, for willingly and happily ministering to those at Crown Care Center. May God bless you as you are a blessing to others.
Thank you to all of our Harvesters Senior Citizens volunteers that either helped with distribution or attended training last week. This ministry served 22 households so far this month & we have a few more boxes to help others!
To our friends at Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene,
Thank you for your recent support of our family through LINKS! We are so grateful for your prayers and support.
Since we are your new LINKS missionaries, here is a little information about us…
We’ve been serving on the Asia-Pacific region for the last 16 years. Before we moved to Okinawa, Japan, we lived in Guam and Manila, Philippines. Brian serves as the pastor of Keystone Nazarene Church, an international congregation in Okinawa, and Julie is the Literacy teacher at Okinawa Christian School International. Justin just started 6
th
grade and Noah is in 3
rd
grade this year. We love living on the beautiful island of Okinawa and are so thankful for the church and school communities God has given us here.
We’re excited to get to know you! Please let us know if you have questions about us, Japan, or anything else. Let us know how we can be praying for you and ways you would like to connect.
God bless,
Brian, Julie, Justin, and Noah Woolery
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Missions Corner:
LINKS Cross Cultural Partners for 3 YEARS:
Our Church Family on the Cross Cultural Field:
Jordan Parrott, South Korea teaching English
Sammy, Jessica, Thomas (3) and Luke Martinez. Address: Calle Sebastian Barranca 305, LaPerla Cercado, Arequipa, Peru
Other Cross Cultural Partners:
The Dooleys, Returned from Papua, New Guinea to care for Scott’s father. Scott, Gail, Allison (MNU), Emma (12
th
Gr), Olivia (8
th
Gr)
dooley@reachone.com
Reassigned to Taiwan for health reasons in 2019.
New Direction Sports Ministry:
Seed of Hope
: Zinhle Gasa, Bhekulwandle Township, Amahzimtoti, South Africa.
http://theseedofhope.org
. Also on Facebook.
Nazarene & Global Church Focus/Emphasis Days:
September - NMI Emphasis: Alabaster Offering
October - NMI Emphasis: Missions Priority One Clergy Appreciation Month
Sunday, Oct. 6th - World Communion Sunday & Nazarene Bible College Offering
Sunday, Oct. 13th - Caravan Sunday
Sunday, Oct. 27th - Reformation Sunday
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
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As you heard the prayer of Isaac and Rebekah, O God,
and guided them in the way of your love,
so listen now to those who call upon you.
Prayers of the People, concluding with:
Move us to praise your gracious will,
for in Christ Jesus you have saved us from the deeds of death
and opened for us the hidden ways of your love.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Revised Common Lectionary: Intercessory Prayer (17th Sunday after Pentecost)
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