Page 0: Page 1: Shepherds Stephen Batten 549-6625 Cell 786-4245 John Brock 234-5709 Cell 728-4082 Paul Brown 656-8791 Cell 770-0203 Minister Richard Foster 234-5300 Cell 620-727-2547 Richard Email ‘rlfoster75@sbcglobal.net’ Church phone/FAX 234-5107 Church email ‘stfdcofc@sbcglobal.net’ Sunday Assembly times: 9:30 AM Leisure Home Devo 10:00 AM Bible Class, all ages 10:45 AM Worship Lunch @ Noon...Worship @ 1:30 PM aTTENDANCE & FINANCIAL RECORD Attendance for Apr 4: 85 Contribution for Apr 4: $2,294 2010 Weekly Need: $1,983.65 Contributions for Feb: $10,407.45 Expenses for Feb: $10,262.87 Haiti Relief $855 God’s Forever Family Stafford church of Christ April 11, 2010 THOSE WHO SERVE TODAY April 11, 2010 Announcements for APR Paul Brown Songleader for APR Paul Brown Prayers Orlin H., James D. Lord’s Supper Darrel M., Andrew D. Todd A., Pete F. Scripture Reader Tanner Sipes Philippians 4:10-13 Leisure Home Devotional Shepherd Group #1 (Brown) Apr THOSE TO SERVE NEXT WEEK April 18, 2010 Sunday Sermon Titles TODAY, Apr 11 AM—Possessing a Positive Attitude” with Chad Maples from Cheney KS speaking PM—Singing is planned for PM service Next Sunday, Apr 18 AM—”Friendship Evangelism” PM—Friendship Evangelism Think Tank Stafford church of Christ PO Box 43 419 N. Main Street Stafford, Kansas 67578 Announcements for APR Paul Brown Songleader for APR Paul Brown Prayers Harold W., Paul B. Lord’s Supper Andrew D. ,Darrel M., Todd A., Pete F. Scripture Reader Luke Alpers Matthew 28:18-20 Leisure Home Devotional Shepherd Group #1 (Brown) Apr REMEMBER THE DUCK? In his book, "Will Daylight Come?" Robert Heffler pens this moving illustration: There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play with, out in the woods. He practiced in the woods, but he could never hit the target. Getting discouraged, he headed back to dinner. As he was walking back, he saw Grandma's pet duck. Just out of impulse, he let fly, hit the duck square in the head and killed it. He was shocked and grieved. In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the woodpile, only to see his sister watching. Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing. After lunch that day Grandma said, "Sally, let's wash the dishes." But Sally said, "Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen today, didn't you Johnny?" And then she whispered to him, "Remember the duck?" So Johnny did the dishes. Later Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing, and Grandma said, "I'm sorry, but I need Sally to help me make supper." But Sally smiled and said, "Well, that's all right because Johnny told me he wanted to help." And she whispered again, "Remember the duck?" Sally went fishing and Johnny stayed. After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and Sally's, he finally couldn't stand it any longer. He came to Grandma and confessed that he killed the duck. She knelt down, gave him a hug, and said, "Sweetheart, I know. You see, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing. But because I love you, I forgave you. But, I was just wondering how long you would let Sally make a slave of you." You would think that once we receive forgiveness from God, Satan would leave us alone, but he doesn't. He continues to accuse us and tries to make us feel guilty. That's what he does best -- he's an accuser. Sometimes we make the mistake of listening to him and thus remain a slave. Forgiveness offers freedom -- freedom from guilt as well as freedom from sin. "Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, 'Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down.' " (Rev. 12:10) May you seek Via Alan Smith & Thought for the Day to know God's forgiveness, and the freedom that goes with it. Page 2: A brook would lose its song if God removed the rocks. Life is not a problem to be solved, but a gift to be enjoyed. Our Prayers to God Make the most of life before most of life is gone. Our Prayers to God Whitney & Cody Rollman—lost their child Libby Heyen—Kenya till July, with Harding group Michael Thys—AIM to Troy NY, needs $200/mo & $2,000 one time Rafael Espindola—AIM to Scotland (Mexico), needs $600/mo & $2,000 one time Evelyn Graciano—AIM to Scotland (Mexico), needs $950/mo and $2,000 one time Valerie Carthel—AIM to New Zealand (TX), needs $750/mo and $2,000 one time Marcus Sabral—AIM to New Zealand (Brazil), needs $600/mo and $2,000 one time. George Hamrick—AIM to Troy NY (Alaska), needs $2,000 one time Princteon Palmer—AIM to Leon Mexico (India/UK), needs $900/mo and $3,880 one time RICHARD’S RAMBLINGS Welcome all guests! We are so pleased to have you here with us today. You have most definitely honored us by being here. Please join us again soon. Please fill out the white card located in the center aisle card rack and put it in the collection plate. Pink Cards to encourage. PRAYER CARDS are there too...prayer works! Shepherd Group #1 (Brown) we need you at the LH Devo next Sunday on each Sunday in April @ 9:30…singing, residents & serving special people! The blessing is always yours when you sing with the residents! “You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to discourage him/her.” Volunteers are needed for 3 track meets on April 13,15 and 30 here in Stafford. Want to be with kids and help the school? Contact Katie Minks or I can relay that desire of yours. We begin a four week series on Angels and four weeks on the Holy Spirit Next Sunday. If you have friends who have questions then invite them to class. We encourage ALL of our adults to be in class...and bring the kids too for their classes. A list of subjects is in the foyer. I am in Lakin KS today holding a Gospel meeting through Wed PM. I was there 4-5 years ago and Bob & Margaret Duncan are my hosts. Chad Maples who used to preach in Norwich is our speaker this morning...you will be blessed and give him a warm Stafford welcome. Thanks to John for teaching our class. I am doing a series on the beauty of the church 3 times on Sunday and each evening Mon-Wed and teaching a ladies class Tuesday morning. We want to share Luke’s Speech from LTC on the 18th just before the sermon and the puppets at 1 PM on the 18th after lunch. Klaus and Sigi’s report is in the foyer & they are talking about their recent Turkey trip. HOW ARE YOU REFLECTING JESUS? Run your race well brothers and sisters! Today, Apr 11 Klaus & Sigi Encourage NO Lunch today Michael Thys Encourage 1:30 PM worship is singing today Next Sun, Apr 18 Lunch at noon Ruby Hornbaker Encourage 1:30 PM worship Princeton Palmer Encourage Business meeting April 18th We welcome Chad & Krystal Maples today. Chad preached for four years in Norwich and worked in Wichita...they now live in Cheney and worship at Northside where they are very involved. Thank you Chad for being here with us today. BE A DAILY BIBLE READER in 2010 Our April 18 Adult class “Angels, the Ministers of Heaven are much like you and me.” Kite Flying Birthday Party @ Leisure Home is TODAY @ 2:30-3:30. We need all of the church here and all families to bring your kites and come help take the residents to the lot north of the LH and fly kites and enjoy coke floats. Do you have ideas on kite flying demonstrations or knot tying for a kite tail then talk to Sandy Brock. Carpenter Place Grocery Run will be THIS THURSDAY (this is one week earlier than announced)...the list is posted. Please place those items in the North foyer by the corral by this WEDNESDAY EVENING please. We host the Chamber Coffee THIS FRIDAY from 9:00-10:30...a sign up list in the foyer for greeters/helpers & for some to make homemade goodies to share. We need to put our best foot forward as a church family this day! We need you to sign up and commit TODAY please. ‘goodnews@oc.edu’ shares great church info. SMC Camp Dates: Family Camp June 2026...First Session Ages 9-13 July 11-17...Day Camp Ages 8-11 July 13-15 from 9:00-4:30 PM each day ($5/day) with Bonnie Ward directing this...Second Session Ages 13-18 July 1824...Third Session Ages 9-18 July 25-31...Camp is $140 this year with the $50 pre-registration fee. Cindy Morris—Kiowa-Hodgkins Lymphoma-Fosters Veda Batten—Stephen st-mom-breast cancer-Lyons David Brown—tests, heart is fine, home now Reboul’s son Lou heart attack, in Wichita Evelyn Miller Armstrong—blood clots-aneurism-TX Dale Harper—Norwich, cancer returned, no Chemo Jennifer Aldridge—fractured back, recovering in FL Tammy—Kathy’s cousin, some depression, a son Tammy’s Mother—fell, now in Elkhart, rehab Sipes Niece—Addison’s Disease, new tests Ralstin family/Mullinville church/Russell Scott Lance/Jennifer Morrisett—home Apr 9, quads Nancy Meyer’s Dad—Stomach cancer Mary Ann Eggleston—pancreatic cancer, OKC Don Riley—major health in AZ, bro to Riley’s.Marie Jim & Vera Lankford—health issues (J-lymphoma) Shannon Thys—traumatic brain injury, PTSD, Iraq Mark Hornbaker— Jerry Smith—Cheryl’s bro, cancer in OK Sonny Banning—Cancer, Wichita, chemo Julians—prayer for health concerns for all three Larry Hinsdale—Hutch, cancer, friend /Todd Allen Jonathan Batten—Stephen’s brother, cancer, GC KS Antonia Cruz—Robert’s mother, NY, severe cancer Robert’s brother—cancer also Karla Cruz’s niece—cancer, Nebraska, 12 years old Y-Vonna Krekel—breast cancer, GA, Batten’s friend Darrel Murphy—cancer treatment, skin cancer Orlin Heyen—cancer is progressing, oxygen Beth Boeka—cancer, chemo continues, in Hutch Dortha Heyen—Stafford hospital, Room 111 Eunice Rice—Stafford hospital, Room 109 Those serving in Iraq/Afighanistan—Philip McGhee (Sue’s grandson), Bob Orr (Darrel’s gr son) President Obama & Cabinet, world leaders, UN Our Sunday & Wednesday teachers for all ages KIDS and FAMILIES to impact for Christ Leisure Home Residents—Jimmy Riley, Idabelle Riley, Maurine Harrison Kenwood Apt in St. John—Cora Lee Hornbaker Lakewood in Augusta—Cleta McComb (health prob) Our Shepherds—John, Paul, Stephen Deacons Carpenter Place—children’s home in Wichita Our college students Klaus & Sigi Freis—Wiesbaden Germany Roger & Martha Dickson—Capetown So. Africa Ladies Day @ Augusta is May 1. Women Walking with God April 23-24 sold out! Pelican Pete Pig Out for Main Street is April 17 with Barry Ward (Southern Gospel, country mix) in concert. Supper will be bread bowls from Wheatland Café and homemade soup with great desserts. Tickets are $20 and this will be a great evening together...hope to see you there. Isabel to host a Singing Next Sunday beginning at 5 PM. The details are posted...supper provided...the van trip is 3:45-8:30 PM. Sign the list please so we can let them know a count. TFC for all teens is going to be April 25 from 4-7 in Great Bend. We need a parent to drive the van. There will be one more in October @ Eastwood. The Carpenter Place Yearly Report for 2009 is posted in the foyer. Please remember the April 15 grocery pickup for Carpenter Place. Orphan Sunday has been announced for April 25...special collection taken for orphans...we kids. The last Bible Street, YOUth group is April 28. A Women’s Conference will be held at the Stafford HS commons on April 24 from 8:30-3:30. The cost is $20 (register by April 19)...details posted...Speaker and Author Kris Goertzen is sharing...by Lovely Branches Ministry. Page 3: