Clayton's Connection
The Fellowship Zone
Practically everyone in our culture has some understanding of what Sunday School is all about. But three hundred years ago, that wasn't the case. It all began in the summer of 1780 with English newspaper owner Robert Raikes, who saw a need to impact the lives of boys who lived in the slum. Public schools were nonexistent, and the boys worked six days a week in filthy factory conditions. So Robert began what he novelly called "Sunday School," designed to teach boys how to read and write, using the Bible as the curriculum. Bible lessons were also taught at this Sunday School. Robert's school came under close scrutiny and criticism in the early years, and soon came to be known as "Raikes' Ragged School." But Raikes stayed the course, and in just fifty years, over one million English children were enrolled in Sunday School.
Wymore Church of Christ was started in 1886, and included a Sunday School, which is still going strong. At some point, a Sunday School opening time was organized, which became a time of fellowship, friendly competition between classes, and a way to create a buzz about Sunday School. Over the years, our Sunday School opening time has dwindled in numbers and in interest, with each class doing their own thing. Somewhere along the way we have lost some of that buzz. So it has been suggested, and confirmed by our elders and deacons, that we should take a break from the Sunday School opening time during the summer. In its place, we will be setting up a "Fellowship Zone" in the room occupied by the Christian Builders class. Don't worry, Builders, you won't be kicked out of your room! But we do intend to utilize the space as a place of fellowship complete with coffee, rolls, and if my wife has her way, a Diet Pepsi machine (just kidding)! The Fellowship Zone will be in full effect from 9-9:30am in the Christian Builders room and in our foyer. We look forward to seeing you all enter "The Fellowship Zone" starting this Sunday.
Prayer Requests
Ongoing needs for prayer:
Roger Hatzenbuehler, Ruth Jones, Jim Keck, Sue Kohler, Michelle Blaser, Mary Winslow (home now), Ian Clark, Martha McCarthy (Bob Powell's sister), Scott Garman, Mary Latshaw, Edna Bair, Jim West's parents, Julie Lichty, military personnel (Zach Davidson, Ty Davidson, Kevin Campbell, Aaron Sturm, Todd Merrill, Justin Chitwood, Mike Gillott)
People dealing with ongoing cancer concerns: Louise Field, Leila Jenkins, Lois Bernadt, Norma Mittan, Marlene Kruse, Dot Brownie, Ron Brockman, Lucille Salts, Don Leseberg, Brenda Moss, Linda Woolsey, Elsie Watson, Steve Percival, Tom Bartels, Beverly Habrich, Neva Schultze
New prayer requests: Louise Field (surgery Monday night, June 14); Mary McBee (in Marysville hospital after falling last week); Judy Hartgrave's sister, Polly Nicholson (back pain); Gary and Joanne Ames' infant granddaughter, Reese Barnard (surgery at Children's Hospital in Omaha Thursday)
Coming Up....
June 18, 19: "Teddy Bear Camp" at Camp Nebowa, in Onawa, Iowa, for kids going into 1st and 2nd grade
SUNDAY, June 20, Father's Day
..... 8 a.m.: Early worship service
..... 9:15 a.m.: Fellowship time, followed by Sunday School classes for all ages
..... 10:30 a.m.: Worship service
..... Noon: Last week's message on KWBE, Beatrice radio 1450AM
..... 2 p.m.: Meet at the church to ride the van and attend the final concert of New Way Singers in Bellevue (June 20).
..... 6 p.m.: New Way Singers final concert at Calvary Christian Church, 10100 Cedar Island Rd., Bellevue
TUESDAY, 9 a.m.: Ladies' Bible study at the church
Through June: Donations continue to be accepted for funeral dinners. These may be given to Ruth Jones, Judy Hartgrave or Louise Searcey.
June 27 to July 2: "Extreme" at Camp Nebowa for young people going into 10th through 12th grades -- Check posters in the foyer for dates and information of other camps throughout the summer
TUESDAY, July 6, 7 p.m.: Ladies' Bible study at Lorie Van Winkle's home
June through September: Donations will be needed for the College Tuition Scholarship Fund to bring it up to $2,500 (now $851.29). You may leave them in the box in the foyer, bring them to the church office, or give them to Mark Chaplin, Tuition Fund treasurer.
Welcome to the Family!
We welcome Nancy and Connor Barr, who transferred their membership on Sunday, June 13th. Nancy and her son, Connor, who will be a freshman at Lewiston High School this fall, have been attending worship services here faithfully for several months. We are happy to accept them into the fellowship of the Wymore Church of Christ. Please be in prayer for them as we all work together for the Lord.
Ladies, Please Note....
Ladies' evening Bible study will meet on Tuesday, July 6, 7 p.m., at Lorie Van Winkle's home in Beatrice. Everyone is welcome. If you need a study book, please see Janene Fitzwater.
Thank You!
Thanks to Virg Marshall for his special music Sunday morning, a vocal solo, "My Redeemer Is Faithful and True."
Special Guest
Roger Fletcher, former missionary to the Philippines, supported by this church, will be here during the Sunday School hour June 27th to talk about LivingStone International University in Central Africa.
July Camp Sessions Coming Up
Discovery (3rd, 4th grades).......July 8-10
Jam 2 (5th, 6th grades)..............July 11-16
Blast 2 (7-9th grades)................July 18-23
Sports Camp (5-8th grades).......July 25-29
Family Camp*............................July 30,31
*This is a special camp for the Wymore Church of Christ and will be held at Camp Cornhusker near Humboldt, Nebraska.
Campers should pre-register by Sunday, June 27th, to take advantage of the $20 discount for most camp sessions at Nebowa. However, late registrations will also be accepted.
Serving Sunday
June 20, 2010
ELDERS: Scott Fitzwater, Sam Kohler
COMMUNION MEDITATION: Jeff Van Winkle
SHUT-INS: Ron Spitsnogle, Ben Fitzwater
SERVERS: Randy Cole, Gary Ames, Ben Fitzwater, Mark Chaplin, Norm Frerichs, Chuck Zimmerman, George Gallisath, Marlin Kliewer
USHER: Ron Spitsnogle
GREETERS: M/M Ron Spitsnogle
SLIDES AND SOUND SYSTEM: Jeff Van Winkle, Lorie Van Winkle
WEE WORSHIP: Tonya Minor, Cody, Cassie or Robbie
JUNIOR WORSHIP: Fracia Workman, Brandon Leach
NURSERY: Barb Smith
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COUNTING THE CONCERNED
Sunday School.............................93
Sunday Worship..........................136
Regular Offering.........................$2,695.00
Weekly Budget............................$3,050.00
Needed for Fall Tuition
(Bible College Scholarship......$1,648.71
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Quotes for Father's Day,
Sunday, June 20
Every father should remember that some day his children will follow his example, instead of his advice. Unknown
I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need of a father's protection. Sigmund Freud
It is not flesh and blood, but the heart that makes us fathers and sons. Johann Schiller
By profession I am a soldier and proud of that fact. But I am prouder -- infinitely prouder -- to be a father. A soldier destroys in order to build. A father only builds; never destroys. Douglas MacArthur
One night a father overheard his son pray, Dear God, make me the kind of man that my daddy is.. Later that night the father prayed, Dear God, make me the kind of man my son thinks I am. Unknown.
My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person. He believed in me. Jim Valvano
A father carries pictures where his money used to be. Unknown
A truly rich man is one whose children run in- to his arms when his hands are empty. Unknown
I love my father as the stars-- He's a bright shining example and a twinkling in my heart. Adabella Radici
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