The Lighthouse Beacon To grow in Christ, becoming like Him.
April 24,2014 Volume 8 Issue 10
Lighthouse Presbyterian Church · PO Box 404 · 1402 E. 303rd Street · Paola, KS 66071 · 913.294.2400 Worship: Sunday 10:00am
Confirmation Class Of 2014
Gavin James Clemetson: Gavin is the son of Katie & Steve Stoecker and Kyle & Kerrie Clemetson. He describes himself as shy, friendly and kinda social. He loves to play outside. One of his future goals is to read the whole Bible. Gavin’s life verse is John 3:16: “For God so loved the world he sent his one and only Son and whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Maggie Grace Cole: Maggie is the daughter of Holly Ann Barney: Holly is the daughter of Christie Barney and Andy Barney. She loves playing soccer and going to Church. Her proudest accomplishment is winning a drawing contest and going to Colorado to get the award. Holly’s life verse is Jeremiah 29:11: “I have a plan for you,” declared the Lord, “one to prosper you and not harm you, one to give you hope and a future.”
Colton James Bruza: Cole is the son of Troy Bruza and Becky Bruza. He really enjoys playing soccer and would describe himself as athletic, sinner and crazy. His life verse is Psalm 23:4: “Ye though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Greg & Tammy Cole. She loves playing sports such as volleyball, flag football and swimming. She wants to some day become a chef. Three words that Maggie feels best describe her are: athletic, kind and funny. Her life verse is 1 John 4:19: We love because He first loved us.”
Kaleb James Ebeling: Kaleb is the son of Greg & Debbie Ebeling. He describes himself as sporty, funny and smart. Kaleb loves to play soccer and go hunting and fishing. One day he would like to be a collector of rare Mustangs. His life verse is Philippians 4:13, “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”
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Cael Lloyd Sinclair: Cael is the son of Jared & Tricia Sinclair. Three words that would describe him are: careful, smart and optimistic. He loves playing sports and would like to become a good and helpful member of the church. Cael’s life verse is Proverbs 16:9: “The heart of a man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.
Camren Roy Sinclair: Camren is the son of
Ian Robert Heid: Ian is the son of Blake & Maria Heid. He enjoys playing sports and is very proud of knowing Jesus and would like to read through the entire Bible. The best three words that describe Ian are, nice, athletic and funny. His life verse is Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
Bo Everett Robison: Bo is the son of Dave & Jenny Robison. He loves being outside and he wants to help the homeless. His proudest accomplishment is raising money for heart care. His chosen life verse is Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.
Jedidiah Frederick Scott: Jed is the son of Lyle & Marcia Scott. He really enjoys hunting, but Jed is proud of his imagination that allows him to turn raw material into something useful. His life verse is Psalm 23: “The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside still waters. He restoreth my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness. Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil. Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies. My cup runneth over. Surley goodness and mercy will follow me in all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Jared & Tricia Sinclair. He really enjoys playing basketball and one day wants to get his college degree. He describes himself as athletic, smart and kind-hearted. His life verse is 1 John 2:17: “And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.”
Katie Sinclair: Katie is the daughter of Jared & Tricia Sinclair. Her proudest accomplishment is swimming 50 meters underwater without breathing in the Paola Piranhas Swim club. She loves sports and arts and would like to get a college degree in education so she can teach at an elementary school. Katie’s life verse is Proverbs 9:10 “Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.”
As you celebrate this milestone in your journey of faith, may the Holy Spirit be with you to renew and strengthen you in your commitment to follow Christ. Know that you have the prayers and support of those who love you. Congratulations on Your Confirmation!
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Celebrate Recovery Sunday The next Beacon newsletter will be published on Thursday, May 8. Deadline for all articles will be Friday, May 2. Thank you in advance for your help.
As we complete our study of Experiencing God we want to share some Lighthouse Church examples of people finding and doing God’s will. One is the story of Gladys Rand and her ministry over the past 35 years. In worship on Sunday, April 27th, we will look deeply into how God has been at work in her life and continues that work through the ministry Celebrate Recovery. Make a special note to join us and to bring a friend to see what God is up to in our midst. We will also spend some time after worship celebrating Gladys and the power of God in any life that says Yes to God’s activity. See you then – Kirk Johnston
Thursday, May 1st 11:30am Come join us on May Day! First Thursday for Seniors is a fellowship and friendship group -- men and women, couples and singles (AARP age) -- that meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month. If you have never joined us before, please come in May. We will enjoy a lunch together (suggested donation of $3.00 each), pray together and Pastor Brad will be sharing a message. RSVP's are helpful -- please call the church office at 294-2400 or e-mail
[email protected] The Transforming Power of Forgiveness Fruit of Forgiveness Conference April 27-30 (Sun-Wed) Louisburg Baptist Temple 6961 W. 271st Street Louisburg, KS 66053 913-837-2979 Sunday, April 27 @ 6pm - Speakers—Sydney Petty & Tara Tcup Monday, April 28 @ 7pm - Speakers—Patti Plumb & Dr. Mack Harnden Tuesday, April 29 @ 7pm - Speakers—Shelley Armato & Brian Johnson Wednesday, April 30 @ 7pm - Speakers—Rosie Hill & Shelley Armato
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CPR/First Aid Birthdays 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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Rick Blumhorst PJ Capettini Wanda Chambers Mike Bayles Micaleb Hoover Crystal Schultz Kathy Thompson Joe Baughman Chris Zammit Carol Knoche Kendyll Nash Deaven Clark Darin Gagnebin McKenzie Gagnebin Ella Koechner Robin Motta Jessica Ferguson Cole Hinkle Gary Rose Alaina Weidman Colton McDowell Keagan Sinclair Rob Burdge Lisa Collier Anthony Raub Lily Hinkle Dave Robison Russell Keeler Cathy Macfarlane Shelia Evans Luke Buescher Bryan Ebeling Mark Davis Karen Blanck Charles Brink Clayton Essex Oliver Sparks Logan Walters Fred Hyer Kay Phipps
Classes being formed now for the summer months. Dates to be determined. Please contact Kristal Sparks for more information at
[email protected] or at 913-837-5464.
Nursery Volunteer Opportunities We are in need of nursery volunteers: • One Sunday morning a month or every other month • Mornings during Vacation Bible School-June 2nd through 6th from 8:30 to 11:30 am. Please contact Kristal Sparks for more information at
[email protected] or at 913-837-5464.
NEEDED----Dads, Moms, Granddads, and Grandmas to mow the area around the new playground. Bring the kids to enjoy the new equipment while you mow/trim around the playground. A sign up sheet will be on the back table at church for anyone who is interested in helping with this important part of Children’s Ministry. Questions: call Marsha Schaub, 913-522-2623.
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Vacation Bible School Monday, June 2nd - Friday, June 6th 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Register on church website or by picking up form in church office.
Would you like to help? Children’s Ministry is looking for
volunteers and donated items.
Items needed right away: • •
Help needed beforehand: •
Saturday, May 3rd 3pm to 6 pm. Do you like to use saws and tools? We need help constructing the main set. Do you prefer lighter work, such as painting, putting things together, etc.? We have lots of things for you as well! • Tuesday, May 6th from 3 pm to 7 pm We will be finishing up on any set construction or decorating items left from the May 3rd work day. • Sunday, June 1st right after church. Help setting up and decorating for the week ahead. Help needed the mornings of VBS: • Craft/Activity leaders for various stations • Crew leaders for groups of children • Nursery help for young children of moms that are volunteering • Game helpers • Bible story leaders to dress up like Moses and assistants to play the part of a Holy Land Whiner. • Registration table help
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Quart of blue, orange and green paint Gallon of light tan and also brown paint Note: Walmart has two areas with sale and clearance paint, or an open one from home is fine Green poster board Outdoor Christmas reindeer that has a head that moves (only need to borrow this item)
Items needed mid-Nay Although we don’t need these until mid-May, we would like to know now if you can help with any of these items. • 1 tube of play sand • 90 empty baby food jars w/lids • Paper grocery bags • Empty plastic water bottles • Borrow 5 pop-up tents • Borrow rugs for tents • Borrow tropical plants (real or fake), greenery, wicker items, clay pots of any size! • Bandanas—bought or made- 12 of a specific color (any color other than red or navy blue which we already have).
Contact Info: Tricia Sinclair 913-908-3969
[email protected].
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[email protected] Lighthouse Youth
Wednesday Night Youth (6th-12th): 7:00-8:30pm •
April 30—God’s good plan vs. sexual sin th
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The Nathan Project (9 -12 ): Sunday, 6:00-8:00pm • •
April 27—Deuteronomy 3 May 4—Deuteronomy 4
Upcoming Events: Lighthouse Youth Wednesday Night 5:30-6:00—supper 6:00-6:30—games 6:30-7:30—worship and lesson 7:30-8:00—Small groups
Family Bike Trip Saturday, May 3 9:00am-2:30pm on the Flint Hills Nature Trail (from Osawatomie to Rantoul) This is going to be a lot of fun and a great family activity. The round trip is 10 miles, but it is all flat. We will take a break halfway in Rantoul for a snack. Bring your own snack and water bottle. Meet at the church at 9:00am. The first 20 people to sign up will be able to have lunch at the Bishop’s house after the trip—homemade pizza by Rick! Each participant (in high school or middle school) will be entered into a drawing for a $100 bill! In case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled. For more information, please contact Rachel Beth at 913-256-9063.
Sr. High (Nathan Project) Bonfire Sunday, April 27 6:00-8:00pm at the Johnston’s house. Bring a lawn chair. We will have food.
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Water Park Day Trip to Schlitterbhan Wednesday, June 11 9am-5pm
6th-12th grades $25 due by May 28. Ride the tallest water slide in the entire world and also experience a water slide roller coaster
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For the month of April 2014: Miscellaneous Issues Vinnie Abell (Fred Thomas) Charles Adams (Fred Thomas) Stacy Adams (Fred Thomas) Harold Baecker Tristan Barnes (Rachel Beth Peck) Kathy Berger Charlie Brink Cecil Brown (Tim Brown) Cathy Burson (Evelyn Burson) Matt & Natalie Burns (Janet Rhea) Jeff Clark Linda Cummings & baby girl (Ken & Rosemary Cummings) Kristen Cummings Chris Curran (JoAnn Curran) Leta Dameron (Bob Dameron) Randall Dilliner Stephine Doty & baby (Russell & Cindy Reese) Leta England (April England) Ben Erwin Scott Gibson Eric Haney (Cindy Walters) Leslie Harvell Mark Hendricks (Joe & Marsha Schaub) Reney Hoover Lisa Lopez (Mike Majors) Debbie Melvin (Pat Zuck) Madden Mercer (Chase Mercer) Danielle Miller (JoAnn Curran)
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Annabell Mosher (Cindy Walters) Mike Newton (Tammy Cole) Janet Offutt Patrick & Stephanie Poetter (Ivy Poetter) Daryl Potter (Tricia Sinclair) Dalton & Katie Praeger (Joe & Merilee Baughman) Kathryn Puvogel (JoAnn Curran) Gladys Rand Rhonda Smith (Fred Thomas) Gerald Sonnenfeldt (JoAnn Curran) Peggy Sowders (Terry Robinson) Zola Stalnaker Sharon Steinley (Karen Blumhorst) Sarah Sundquist (Mike & Patty Yocam) David Taggart (Beth Taggart) Nita Taggart (Beth Taggart) Fred Thomas Miles Jackson Troxel (Bob & Debra Dameron) Hazel Weidman (Jim Adams & Alex Weidman)
Ivan Whiteford (Dennis Whiteford) Sue Wilson (Linda Gibson) Bonnie Wood Patty Yocam Bob Zoller Overseas Military Doel Gonzales (Joe & Jan Gillespie) Lindsay High (Sandi Bal) Josh Wade (Rob & Hazel Wood) (Names in parentheses indicate the church family requesting prayer)
Cancer Janet Ahlbrandt (Joel Ahlbrandt) Robert Barenklau (Helen Blakeman) Nancy Calvin (JoAnn Curran) Dustin Guthrie (Brian Walters) Shirley McCourt
Pastor Kirk: Pastor Brad: Rebecca Sutton: Tracey Hecker: Rachel Beth Peck: Tricia Sinclair:
Bob Miller (Maria Heid) Elizabeth Miller (Bruce & Marlene Voigts) Michelle Nagy (Scott McKenzie) Ron Nyberg (Rebecca Sutton) Roger Potter (Tricia Sinclair) Pam Potter (Tricia Sinclair) Anna Powers (Texanna Ollenberger) Jack Wilson (Rita Wadley) (Names will run for four weeks, so please notify the office if you would like to have a name left on this prayer list.) A full list of prayer concerns can be found on the desk located in the Prayer Room.
We offer our prayers and sympathies to the family and friends of Bill Ewan who lost his battle with cancer on April 17th. Our prayers go out to the family and friends of Gage Kraft, a 6-year old boy who died in a car accident. Prayers and sympathies go out to the family and friends of Dreu Smith who recently died of cancer. We offer our condolences to Sarah Baldridge on the death of her grandfather, Beach Tuckness.
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