Pastor Andy Keltner

Teach Them Well 

What is the code you live by? I know I have stolen Graham Nash's Lyrics, but it is important what we teach our children. This is why the church has an education ministry. "Now, O Israel, listen to the statutes and the rules that I am teaching you, and do them, that you may live, and go in and take possession of the land that the Lord, the God of your fathers, is giving you." (Deuteronomy 4:1) When a child is baptized the parents agree to teach their children the Lord's Prayer, the Ten Commandments and Apostles Creed. This is the code we wish our children would live by.

Sunday School classes for the fall begin Sunday, September 13th at 9:15am.

 
Children will begin their classes in their assigned classroom. If you would like to teach, substitute, or help in any other way with Sunday School please let Pastor Andy know.

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A letter has been mailed to all parents - if you didn't receive a letter and you are the parent of a 7th or 8th grader contact the church office at 913-837-4502.

 

What is a "Collect"? What does the phrase "Agnus Dei" mean? These words and titles appear in the worship service on a regular basis. We may read them in our hymnals or see them printed in our worship bulletins. Do we ever give thought, however, to what these words actually mean? Do we ever consider why we say what we say in worship?

 
The service on September 20th at 8:00am and 10:45am is meant to do just that: to reflect on what the different elements of worship mean. Whether you are a first-time guest or a longtime member of this congregation, this insight will give greater depth to the time we spend together in God's name. You might be surprised to see just how much of the liturgy comes straight out of God's Word. Not only that, the liturgy is centered on the One who is the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ, and what He has done for us.

The service appropriately named "Why We Say What We Say" would also be a good time for you to invite that friend, neighbor, or co-worker to worship with you!

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"Blessings", "Bounty" and "Beauty" are the service themes for our Stewardship event the first three Sundays in October.

 
Stewardship means the management or care of something, particularly the kind that works.
Mark your calendar now to also attend the dinner which will be provided October 18th. Watch the Sunday bulletins and October newsletter for more details..

 

On September 20th at the Fox Hall from 2-4pm there will be an Open House celebrating Bill Richards 90th Birthday. Please come help Bill celebrate!

No gifts please.

 

If you are interested in preserving and enhancing our place of worship, and willing to donate effort toward some additional cleaning, painting, landscaping or even repairs, please plan on attending a pre-planning meeting Thursday, September 10th at 7pm.

We will congregate in the narthex. We will walk the property, to gather and solicit for talent and material donations, toward the planning and completion on decided tasks. We are earmarking the event to be held either the weekend of Saturday, October 17th, or Saturday, October 24th. 

 
For further information contact Richard Fauss at 913-219-7107.

Want to get a taste of what the National Youth Gathering will be like in New Orleans? Well, here is your chance to get a taste of what it's like but right here in Kansas. If you are interested in having your son or daughter attend a Christian event like no other - then contact us immediately to get our early bird registration costs and begin to fundraise - NOW! You can reach us at: 913-837-5276 (leave us a message if we're not home) or at gmicough@hotmail.com Once we know who is interested, we can begin to meet, coordinate, plan some fundraisers and get ready for a fun time in Hutchinson!

When:	November 20-22, 2015 (Friday night - Sunday late morning)
Where:	The Atrium (formerly Ramada), Hutchinson, Kansas
Hotel Cost:	$80 per room (plus tax) per night.  Each room will sleep up to four people. (This cost is split 4 ways.)
Theme:	This Life Based on John 10:10
Who can attend:	Youth in grades 9-12
Speaker:	Rev. Jeffrey Meinz
Band:	THERESPONSE
Registration Cost:	Early - $95 per person begins Sept. 1 Standard - $115 per person begins Oct. 1
Van/Suburban Rental:	Cost dependent on # of kids going. If we have a large # going we will need to rent a vehicle. If not, we can probably manage in our own personal vehicles that seat 4 and 5 comfortably.

• Registration includes programming, workshops, and activities, gathering t-shirt and Saturday lunch, but NOT HOUSING.
• All youth registrations must be accompanied by a primary adult leader registration, maximum nine youth per adult.
• All other meals - plan on an average of $10 per meal (Friday night, Saturday morning (everyone bring something for breakfast to share), Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning [unless we get donations?], Sunday Lunch) = $50 per person unless we raise enough funds for meals!

Cost:	Suggested Donations
For:	To help our Youth raise funds for registrations/hotel costs to attend the Kansas District Youth Gathering in Hutchinson, Kansas in November!
When:	Sunday, September 13th & October 4th
Time:	Between church services (9-10:15), after 2nd Service & Evening service!
Where:	In the Church Narthex

What:	Come on down for an "All You Can Eat" Biscuits & Gravy, hashbrowns with fruit, coffee and juice.
Cost:	Suggested $5 donation
For:	To help us raise funds to get us to New Orleans for the National Youth Gathering in July 2016!
When:	Sunday, September 27
Time:	Between church services (9-10:15)
Where:	COS Basement

What:	Putt Putt Golf- Cool Crest; Independence, Missouri
When:	Saturday, September 26
Time:	9:00am - 2:00pm
Where:	Meet in the COS Parking Lot
Lunch:	We will be eating lunch there - here are food add-ons! Slice of Cheese Pizza & 12oz. Drink - $2.99 Per Person 2 Slices of Cheese Pizza & 12oz. Drink - $3.99 Per Person Hot Dog & 12oz. Drink - $2.99 Per Person 1 Hour Unlimited Pizza Buffet with Drinks - $7.99 Per Person
Cost:	For standard group rates of 10 or more in a group: $10.99 a combination of 3 attractions: 18 hole mini Golf; Go-Kart Rides; 10 Arcade Tokens OR Saturday special - From 10 - Noon $10.99 per person - Unlimited Miniature Golf, 2 Go-Kart Rides, 40 Arcade Tokens
What to Bring:	Money for Putt Putt & Lunch, waiver (If you are riding with someone other than your parent.)
Who can attend:	COS Youth in Grades 6-12, friends and your entire family!!
RSVP:	On the Youth Group poster board in the Narthex by Sunday, September 20 or call the Eickhoffs @ 913-837-5276 (please leave us a message if we are not home) cell: 913-302-2795 (Gerry); 913-302-5282 (Michelle) - you can text us also. Or email us at: gmicough@hotmail.com

Who:	COS "YOU"th in grades 6-12 & friends/family
Date:	Sunday, September 27
Time:	11:45 p.m. -1:15 p.m. - Right after church!!!
Where:	COS Basement
What to Bring:	favorite sandwich meat & cheese, yourself, friends (Drinks, plates, cups, bread and condiments provided.)
What:	Preparing for the baking of bierocks in October (baking on 2 days depending on sales- Saturday, October 10: 7:30am - 12:30pm; 12:45pm pick-up time & Sunday, October 11 if needed: 12:30pm - 5:30pm; 6:00pm pick-up time) - set prices, ask for donations of beef again and other items to help defray costs:  October Fun event - Go to Corn Maze/Pumpkin patch???