Preaching Minister: Jim Frech Minister of Youth and Outreach: Rhonda Kane

Church Phone: 763-2499

Sunday School

9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship

10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Youth Groups:

resume August 31st

6:00-7:30pm

Galesburg Christian Church Non-profit Organization P.O. Box 124 Postage Paid Galesburg, KS 66740 Permit #1

Galesburg, KS 66740

Postal Patron Galesburg, Kansas 66740

I just read a story about contentment that had an unexpected ending.

Please don’t see the word contentment and gloss over this article thinking this is a big guilt trip about being thankful for what you have. I know contentment is a result of being thankful for who you are, where you are, who you have, and what you have. But being thankful isn’t the starting point of contentment. Being content is NOT just the result of willful gratitude on your part, but a peaceful and powerful acceptance of the reality that you are significant in God’s eyes.

See, the old lady in the story told her daughter that she didn’t need anything for Christmas. She was content with all she had. She was content with who she was. She was content with how she had spent her life. The daughter looked at her own frazzled life and wondered where this serenity came from that she saw in her mother. The daughter’s conclusion was that the peaceful contentedness her mother had came from 1) her personal walk with God, 2) her strength of character, and more surprisingly, 3) the belief that she was significant.

The thought hit me sideways. This lady was perfectly content partly because of her belief that she was significant. She believed she was loved and cherished by God, by her husband, by her family and friends. This made her important - not in a prideful way - it’s just reality. Jesus died and rose again for her salvation. She has a role to fill, gifts to use in service to others, energy to spend, resources to give, and she is also the unashamed receiver of these things from others because they love her. She gives freely. She receives unapologetically. She has value. She isn’t someone who is merely tolerated. She doesn’t see herself as a lifeless burden, always apologizing for being alive.

She is loved. She is significant. She is thankful for this. And this truth brings her great peace and contentment.

I wonder if the reason for so much of our anxiety, worry, fear, or even pride is not so much that we are ungrateful, although that could be a problem for some. I wonder if our deeper need is to humbly and cheerfully accept the fact that, because of Christ, we have significance.

Our Mission: Know, Grow, Go

August 6th - Saturday

Orange Swan Free Store open

9:00am to 2:00pm

August 7th – Sunday

Elder & Deacon Meetings

7:00pm

Board Meeting 8:00pm in GCC annex

August 12th- Friday

Red Cross Blood Drive 1:30-7:30pm

August 14th- Sunday

2nd Sunday Prayer 8:30am

August 20th- Saturday

High School Canoe Trip

August 21st- Sunday

Building Fund Offering

Family Fun End-of-Summer Sunday

Cook-out & Water Games Day

August 31st- Wednesday

Youth Group resumes 6:00-7:30pm

Servers: Jason & Craig Elliott, Jerry Yoder, Steve Woolf,

Mike Jacquinot, Adam Tromsness, Dan Findley

Pulpit Assist/Shut-ins:

7th – Adam Tromsness

14th – Dean Kane

21st – Joe Semrad

28th – Andy Tromsness

Greeters:

7th – Patty Lero

14th – Dave Peterson

21st – Adam & Ashley Tromsness

28th – Steve & Kellie Woolf Scripture:

7th – Emma Duff

14th – Brianna Kane

21st – Cye Scott

28th – Savannah Semrad Children’s Church:

7th – Patsy Peterson, Carol Clevenger,

Kathleen Frech

14th – Jennifer & Ethan Semrad, Emma Mason

21st – Lisa, Kaylee & Cami Cramer

28th – Amber Hodgden, Dan Findley, Tyler Lewis

Worship Service Nursery:

7th – Jennifer Hann, Ashley Findley,

Kara Frech, Emma Duff

14th – Sarah Jones, Danielle Rice, Kayleigh Wilson 21st – Sharon Harp, Laken Westhoff,

Josie Jacquinot

28th – Lisa, Kaylee & Cami Cramer Sunday School Nursery:

7th – Patty Hasty, Lisa Beck

14th – Brian & Jennifer Semrad

21st – Carol Clevenger, Susan Cox

28th – Yalanda Wolke, Jerri Francis Media:

7th – Wyatt Semrad

14th – Wyatt Semrad

21st – Levi Thornton

28th – Levi Thornton Sound:

7th – Ethan Semrad

14th – Jacob Stark

21st – Ethan Semrad

28th – Jacob Stark

Happy Birthday: 3rd- Wyatt Jordan, Adam Tromsness, Emma Tromsness 5th- Tyler Lewis, Mandy Kephart

9th- Levi Thornton, Dow Wort 17th - Brayden Lewis 19th- Thatcher Tromsness

20th - Wanda Andrews 21st- Ellie Semrad 22th- Ashlee Burris 29th- Karali Powers, Virginia Wort

Happy Anniversary

7th- Jerry & Sherre Yoder 10th- Jack & Mary Jo Hughes

12th- Rod & Rhonda Smith 27th- Joe & Carol Semrad

Open August 6th 9:00am to 2:00pm

School Supplies available;

while supplies last.

Red Cross Blood Drive August 12th

1:30-7:30pm Make an appointment

by calling the church office

(620-763-2499)or Guyan Davis

Hidden Haven Christian Camp Update This summer GCC had 37 kids at camp. All the weeks combined

raised $4500 for the mission. Great job kids!

What GCC kids are saying about camp: --“I had a great time at camp learning about God and it was cool seeing

people change during the week.” Payton S.

--I liked “making flags in our groups” Brayden Y.

--“I had a really good time at camp, one of my favorite things about it was the chapel time. We got to worship and then have a church service built for kids. It was great!” Wyatt S.

-- “The food was good and I had fun at the pool. A few groups joined to make shapes with pool

noodles.” Ethan Y.

--“Church camp opened my eyes to the unexpected ways God works in our lives and to things I

needed to change in my life. The worship was powerful and I loved praising Jesus with everyone.

It also helped me grow closer to the friends I have already and helped me make some more! It

was an awesome experience and I have so many memories I will cherish because of Hidden Haven Christian Camp.” Brianna K

--“The band there was great, I loved their food, made lots of friends and learned a lot about God.

It was all outstanding!” Hayden S.

-- “I had fun with their nature trail and fishing. I enjoyed using the boats and kayaks.” Trevor Y.

--“It was great!! I loved swimming and making lots of friends.” Haleigh W.

Thanks so much to all of you who have given

to offset the cost of camp for our students!

You are making a kingdom difference! We

are still gathering offerings to cover 1/2

tuition. If you would like to give, put it in the

Sunday School offering can, or mark it on

your check and put in the offering during the

worship service.

High School Canoe Trip

Saturday, August 20th For all High School Students including incoming Freshman!

More detail coming - so mark your calendars

for this Beginning of the School Year Fun Day

Family Fun End of Summer Sunday & Youth Group Kick-off

Cook-out & Water Day Aug 21st following the morning service

Hamburgers and Hot Dogs will be provided. Please bring a side dish or desserts to share.

There will be fun for the whole family. Plan on getting wet or watch the kids get wet; bring your swimsuit or clothes

that can be all wet and towel.

There will be the big slide, slip n slide,

water balloon games and lots of fun.

Wednesday Youth Group resumes August 31st 6:00 to 7:30pm

Contact Rhoda Frech if you want to help