BULLETINS
Bulletins 55
Worship Jesus
Prelude
“Is He Worthy?”
Welcome
Pastor Brad
John 4:22-24
Praise & Worship in Song
Rejoice Team
“Wonderful, Merciful Savior”
“Revelation Song”
Scripture Reading
Brian Lightner
Isaiah 42:1-9
The Children can make their way back to Kids’ Korner
Kids’ Korner
Vi Penner
Pastor Brad
“My Glory I give to None Other”
“Good, Good Father”
Postlude
The Congregational Share/Prayer
Announcements 1
Elder Selection Process
Today is the last day of the nomination process. #1 classroom will be the Prayer Room for people to come to. It is here you will submit your nominations of the three men you feel are qualified.
Wednesday evening activities
For elementary aged children (kindergarten-5th grade) will be starting at Goessel Church on September 27! If interested in bringing your children or helping, please let Lindsay Lightner know. More details to come.
The Community Bible Study
Will begin on Wednesday, October 4, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Goessel Church. All are welcome. We will begin with a video series on Revelation led by Mark Hoover titled The Bible: a story of Two Dynasties.
The Fourth Monday Family History & Genealogy Group
will meet on Monday, September 25, 2023, 7:00 p.m., in the Goessel City Building Community Room, 101 South Cedar St., Goessel, Kansas. J. Harvey Koehn has done extensive research on Railroad Depots in several local Kansas counties. He will be presenting his findings, including a power point presentation. The meeting is free and open to the public.
Harvest Festival
There are sign-up sheets to help with food or money donations and volunteer positions for our chili lunch on October 7.
Blood Drive:
Blood shortages are making the nationwide news! Let’s do our part to donate and help make a difference! Sign up at redcrossblood.org to donate on October 9, between 1:00-6:00 pm at Goessel Church. For more information contact Nancy Stucky 620-747-0081.
The Harvest Giving Walk
Will take place at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church on Sunday, October 15 at 1:30 p.m. Information is available in the foyer
Announcements 2
October Birthdays
01 Karina Harvey Shields 16 Debbie Ewert
02 Darcey Buller 16 Corey Buller
05 Kirsten Solberg 18 Arlen Goertzen
10 Joe Cannon 22 Reuben Ray Schroeder
13 Kendal Girard 24 Savanna McMullen
14 Jamie Spoonmore 27 Nancy Schmidt
15 Terri Wedel 30 Amanda Wood
October Anniversaries
03 Connor & Sarah Davis
23 Mark & Harriet Woelk
27 Darcey & Emmie Buller
Upcoming Events:
September 25-October 8: Elder Discernment Process
September 25: The Fourth Monday Family History & Genealogy Group
September 27: Wednesday Evening Activities for children
October 4: Community Bible Study
October 7: Harvest Festival – All Day
October 7: Neighborhood Market 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
October 7: Chili Lunch here 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
October 8: Pastor Appreciation Day
October 9: Blood Drive 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
October 15: Harvest Giving Walk 1:30 p.m.
October 22: Baptism and Communion during worship
THE WORD
The Holy Spirit
Everyone Welcome
GOESSEL CHURCH
Lead Pastor Brad Penner: cell – 620-532-1400
Pastor Brad’s email – darev55@yahoo.com
Website www.goesselchurch.org
Ph# 620-367-2446
Sunday School 9:20 a.m
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Church e-mail goesselchurchsecretary@outlook.com
Vol. 76
September 24, 2023
No. 39
Weekly Events
Sunday School Classes every Sunday for Toddlers, Preschool, early Elementary, & High School ages starting at 9:20
Women’s Prayer Meeting On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. there is a gathering of women to pray here.
Women’s Bible Study On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, women gather here at 9:00 a.m. for Bible study. Leda Graybill is leading the study.
Women’s Coffee On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, a women’s coffee group meets at 9:00 a.m. at the City Building.
Men’s Bible Study Each Monday at 7:00 p.m. there is a men’s Bible study in
the Tabor Church Fellowship Hall.
Moms’ Bible Study Each Monday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Childcare is provided.
Attendance September 17:
74
Offering:
$1,721.00
Next Week’s Kids’ Corner:
Adeline Mills
Next Week’s Music:
Hiebert Ladies
Next Week’s Pianist:
Harriet Woelk
Bulletins 54
Worship Jesus
Prelude
“Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus/In Christ Alone”
Welcome
John 3:3-15
Pastor Brad
Praise & Worship in Song
Voth Quartet
“Thy Word”
“Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”
Scripture Reading
Brian Lightner
Acts 16:25-34
The Children can make their way back to Kids’ Korner
Kids’ Korner
Taylor Wedel
Pastor Brad
“What Should I Do”
“Are You Washed in the Blood?”
Postlude
“How Deep the Father’s Love For Us”
Pianist: DJ Freeman
The Congregational Share/Prayer
Announcements
Bethesda Worship Service
Is today at 1:00.
Elder Selection Process
September 10-24 will be the nomination process. #1 classroom will be the Prayer Room for people to come to. It is here you will submit your nominations of the three men you feel are qualified.
Wednesday evening activities
For elementary aged children (kindergarten-5th grade) will be starting at Goessel Church on September 27! If interested in bringing your children or helping, please let Lindsay Lightner know. More details to come.
The Community Bible Study
Will begin on Wednesday, October 4, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Goessel Church. All are welcome. We will begin with a video series on Revelation led by Mark Hoover titled The Bible: a story of Two Dynasties.
Harvest Festival
There are sign-up sheets to help with food or money donations and volunteer positions for our chili lunch on October 7.
Everence® September Workshop:
Everence® will hold an informative Social Security and retirement income workshop on Thursday, Sept. 28, starting at 6:30 p.m. More information on the bulletin board in the foyer.
Upcoming Events:
September 10-24: Elder Nomination Process
September 22: 5th Quarter 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
September 25 :October 8: Elder Discernment Process
September 27: Wednesday Evening Activities for children
October 4: Community Bible Study
October 7: Harvest Festival – All Day
October 7: Neighborhood Market – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
October 7: Chili Lunch here 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
THE WORD
The Holy Spirit
Everyone Welcome
GOESSEL CHURCH
Lead Pastor Brad Penner: cell – 620-532-1400
Pastor Brad’s email – darev55@yahoo.com
Website www.goesselchurch.org
Ph# 620-367-2446
Sunday School 9:20 a.m
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Church e-mail goesselchurchsecretary@outlook.com
Vol. 76
September 17, 2023
No. 38
Weekly Events
Sunday School Classes every Sunday for Toddlers, Preschool, early Elementary, & High School ages starting at 9:20
Women’s Prayer Meeting On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. there is a gathering of women to pray here.
Women’s Bible Study On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, women gather here at 9:00 a.m. for Bible study. Leda Graybill is leading the study.
Women’s Coffee On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, a women’s coffee group meets at 9:00 a.m. at the City Building.
Men’s Bible Study Each Monday at 7:00 p.m. there is a men’s Bible study in
the Tabor Church Fellowship Hall.
Moms’ Bible Study Each Monday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Childcare is provided.
Attendance September 10:
74
Offering:
$2,256.00
Next Week’s Kids’ Corner:
Vi Penner
Next Week’s Music:
Rejoice Team
Bulletins 53
Worship Jesus
Prelude
Welcome
John 4:7-10
Pastor Brad
Praise & Worship in Song
Lynnette & Lindsey
Scripture Reading
Jaynette Miller
2 Timothy 2:20-26
The Children can make their way back to Kids’ Korner
Kids’ Korner
Gayle Voth
Pastor Brad
“The Lord’s Servant”
“O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee”
“Make Me A Servant
Postlude
Pianist: Lindsey Wedel
The Congregational Share/Prayer
Announcements 1
Elder Selection Process
September 10-24 will be the nomination process. #1 classroom will be the Prayer Room for people to come to. It is here you will submit your nominations of the three men you feel are qualified.
5th Quarter
Will begin on September 15 from 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet to help with food donations. Please come and share in this time of fun and fellowship.
Wednesday evening activities
For elementary aged children (kindergarten-5th grade) will be starting at Goessel Church on September 27! If interested in bringing your children or helping, please let Lindsay Lightner know. More details to come.
The Community Bible Study
Will begin on Wednesday, October 4, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Goessel Church. All are welcome. We will begin with a series on Revelation led by Mark Hoover titled The Bible: a story of Two Dynasties.
The Nursery
There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board if you would be interested in volunteering a Sunday to help watch the children. Talk with Taylor if you have any questions.
Harvest Festival
There are sign-up sheets to help with food or money donations and volunteer positions for our chili lunch on October 7.
Upcoming Events:
September 10-24: Elder Nomination Process
September 11: Moms’ Group – 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
September 15: 5th Quarter – 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
September 17: Bethesda Worship Service – 1:00 p.m.
September 25-October 8: Elder Discernment Process
October 7: Harvest Festival – All Day
October 7: Neighborhood Market – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
October 7: Chili Lunch here 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
THE WORD
The Holy Spirit
Everyone Welcome
GOESSEL CHURCH
Lead Pastor Brad Penner: cell – 620-532-1400
Pastor Brad’s email – darev55@yahoo.com
Website www.goesselchurch.org
Ph# 620-367-2446
Sunday School 9:20 a.m
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Church e-mail goesselchurchsecretary@outlook.com
Vol. 76
September 10, 2023
No. 37
Weekly Events
Sunday School Classes every Sunday for Toddlers, Preschool, early Elementary, & High School ages starting at 9:20
Women’s Prayer Meeting On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. there is a gathering of women to pray here.
Women’s Bible Study On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, women gather here at 9:00 a.m. for Bible study. Leda Graybill is leading the study.
Women’s Coffee On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, a women’s coffee group meets at 9:00 a.m. at the City Building.
Men’s Bible Study Each Monday at 7:00 p.m. there is a men’s Bible study in the Tabor Church Fellowship Hall.
Moms’ Bible Study Each Monday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Childcare is provided.
Attendance September 3:
83
Offering:
$1,566.40
Next Week’s Kids’ Corner:
Taylor Wedel
Next Week’s Music:
Voth Quartet
Next Week’s Pianist:
DJ Freeman
Bulletins 52
Worship Jesus
Prelude
“Come, Now is The Time to Worship”
Welcome
John 10:11-15
Pastor Brad
Praise & Worship in Song
Mixed Trio
“O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee”
“Jesus, We Just Want to Thank You”
#440 MH
Scripture Reading
Brian Lightner
Ezekiel 34:11-16
“I Will Bless The Lord”
The Children can make their way back to Kids’ Korner
Kids’ Korner
Lindsay Lightner
Pastor Brad
“I Will Shepherd My Flock and Feed My Sheep”
“Savior Like A Shepherd Lead Us”
#572 MH
Postlude
“Commune With Me”
Pianist: Harriet Woelk
The Congregational Share/Prayer
Announcements 1
Moms Group will resume meeting
On Mondays 9:00-11:00 at Goessel Church starting on September 11! This fall, we will be reading through the book, The 40-Day Feast by Wendy Speake. Join us as we taste and see the goodness of God’s Word together! Childcare is provided.
The Nursery
is growing and with that we would like to see if there is any interest in nursery rotation for one Sunday a month. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board if you would be interested in volunteering a Sunday to help watch the children. Talk with Taylor if you have any questions.
5th Quarter
Will begin on September 15! There is a sign-up sheet to help with food donations.
2nd Sunday Social
Please join us September 10 at 9:00am for coffee and fellowship. If you would be willing to bring something to share, please talk with Kathy Schmidt, Vi, or Lynette Duerksen.
Senior Citizen Admission Change for home Goessel events
The $1.00 Goessel district senior citizen cards will not be accepted any further for home games. Instead, any senior citizen from our district or outside of it is able to purchase a one-year pass for $30 for each individual. This is good for all regular season home junior and senior high games (tournaments excluded). These can be purchased at the gate this fall.
Upcoming Events:
September 10: 2nd Sunday Social – 9:00am
September 11: Moms Group – 9:00-11:00am
September 15: 5th Quarter – following the football game
September 17: Bethesda Worship Service – 1:00pm
October 7: Harvest Festival – All Day
October 7: Neighborhood Market – 8:00am-12:00pm
October 7: Chili Lunch here 11:00am-1:00pm
Announcements 2
Timeline for Elder Selection Process
September 10-24 will be the nomination process.
- Prayer Room set up for people to come to.
- It is here you will submit your nominations of the three men you feel are qualified.
September 25 – Oct. 8th is the discernment process.
Functioning Elders along with Elder Dave Reimer will lead this. If any of the functioning Elders are nominated, they will be disqualified from the discernment process. They will help discern who should sit in their place.
October 22nd is the affirmation vote.
The team will be presented as a team. You will have the opportunity to affirm each team member.
October 29th – November 19th is the training.
Pastor Brad and Elder Dave Reimer will facilitate this process.
December 10th is the Installation.
This will be a day of great celebration, either with a pre-worship coffee or a potluck dinner
Dave Reimer is an Elder of the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches. Dave served as pastor of the Grace Community Church in Newton for more than three decades. He will oversee the entire process
THE WORD
The Holy Spirit
Everyone Welcome
GOESSEL CHURCH
Lead Pastor Brad Penner: cell – 620-532-1400
Pastor Brad’s email – darev55@yahoo.com
Website www.goesselchurch.org
Ph# 620-367-2446
Sunday School 9:20 a.m
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Church e-mail goesselchurchsecretary@outlook.com
Vol. 76
September 3, 2023
No. 36
Weekly Events
Sunday School Classes every Sunday for Toddlers, Preschool, early Elementary, & High School ages starting at 9:20
Women’s Prayer Meeting On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. there is a gathering of women to pray here.
Women’s Bible Study On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, women gather here at 9:00 a.m. for Bible study. Leda Graybill is leading the study.
Women’s Coffee On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, a women’s coffee group meets at 9:00 a.m. at the City Building.
Men’s Bible Study Each Monday at 7:00 p.m. there is a men’s Bible study in
the Tabor Church Fellowship Hall.
Attendance August 27:
75
Offering:
$2,163.01
Next Week’s Kids’ Corner:
Vi Penner
Next Week’s Music:
Lynnette & Lindsey
Next Week’s Pianist:
Lindsey Wedel
Bulletins 51
Worship Jesus
Prelude
“Jesus, Strong and Kind”
Welcome
John 7:37-39
Pastor Brad
Psalm 119:137-144
Praise & Worship in Song
Rejoice Team
“What Love, My God”
“In The Valley (Bless The Lord)”
Scripture Reading
Brian Lightner
1 Peter 5: 1-11
Children can make their way back to Kids’ Korner
Kids’ Korner
Bonnie Ratzlaff
Pastor Brad
“It is Working For Our Good”
“All My Hope”
Postlude
The Congregational Share/Prayer
Our 5th Sunday Mission Offering today will go to Heartland Pregnancy Crisis Center. If you want your offering to go to the general fund, please write that on your check. See an usher for an envelope if your cash donation should go to the general fund. Thank you
Announcements 1
Moms Group will resume meeting
On Mondays 9:00-11:00 at Goessel Church starting on September 11! This fall, we will be reading through the book, The 40-Day Feast by Wendy Speake. Join us as we taste and see the goodness of God’s Word together! Childcare is provided.
The Nursery
is growing and with that we would like to see if there is any interest in a nursery rotation for one Sunday a month. There will be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board if you would be interested in volunteering a Sunday to help watch the children. Taylor is currently in the nursery for anyone wanting to bring their children during worship service. Please let Taylor know if you have any questions.
2nd Sunday Social
Please join us September 10 at 9:00am for coffee and fellowship.
The Fourth Monday Family History & Genealogy Group
Will meet on Monday, August 28 at 7:00pm in the Goessel City Building Community Room.
Tabor Food Pantry
The shelves are getting bare! Please consider picking up some groceries for the Tabor Food Pantry the next time you are shopping. Donation suggestions include canned fruit, pasta and pasta sauce, pancake mix, cereal, granola bars, ketchup, cake mixes, laundry detergent, and dish soap. Frozen meat donations are also accepted. Please contact Tabor Church about making meat donations. Additionally, monetary donations are appreciated! Thank you for your generosity!
Senior Citizen Admission Change for home Goessel events
The $1.00 Goessel district senior citizen cards will not be accepted any further for home games. Instead, any senior citizen from our district or outside of it is able to purchase a one-year pass for $30 for each individual. This is good for all regular season home junior and senior high games (tournaments excluded). These can be purchased at the gate this fall.
Announcements 2
Elder Ministry Development
With the approval of the Executive Board, Pastor Brad is working on the process for the appointment of Elders. The basic process will begin with the nomination of elders by the congregation {likely in September}. From these nominations the functioning elders or those approved by this team will discern the elder team. Once discerned, this new elder team will be assembled for their acceptance of this appointment. This elder team will be presented to the congregation for affirmation. There will be several days set apart for their training after which the Elders will be officially empowered by congregation for this leadership ministry the beginning of 2024. FEC Elder Dave Reimer will provide the oversight for this process.
Ministry Development Plan
Ministry of the Word and Holy Spirit in Leadership
Ministry of the Word and Holy Spirit in Worship
Ministry of the Word and Holy Spirit in Fellowship
Ministry of the Word and Holy Spirit in Service
Ministry of the Word and Holy Spirit in Evangelism/Outreach
Details on each of these ministries are in the Handbook pages 3-11.
Announcements 3
September Birthdays
01 Brittney Hiebert
02 Mark Woelk
04 Lonnie Hiebert
07 Brian Lightner
13 Lyla Elaine Meeks
17 Daniel Lightner
21 Jessica Harvey
21 Elaine Unruh
September Anniversaries
03 Kelvin & Jennifer Woelk
05 John & Elaine Unruh
07 Sid & Bonnie Ratzlaff
07 Larry & Brenda Buller
19 Jake & Caitlin Meeks
22 Chad & Taylor Wedel
22 Anthony & Amanda Voth
28 Jason & Pamela Webber
Upcoming Events
August 28: The Fourth Monday Family & Genealogy Group
meets @ 7:00pm in the Goessel City Building Community Room
August 29: HMC Mobile Clinic 1:30-4:30pm
September 10: 2nd Sunday Social @ 9:00am
September 11: Moms Group will meet at Goessel Church 9:00-11:00am
September 15: Fifth Quarter here following the football game
September 17: Bethesda Worship Service 1:00pm
THE WORD
The Holy Spirit
Everyone Welcome
GOESSEL CHURCH
Lead Pastor Brad Penner: cell – 620-532-1400
Pastor Brad’s email – darev55@yahoo.com
Website www.goesselchurch.org
Ph# 620-367-2446
Sunday School 9:20 a.m
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Church e-mail goesselchurchsecretary@outlook.com
Vol. 76
July 27, 2023
No. 35
Weekly Events
Sunday School Classes every Sunday for Toddlers, Preschool, early Elementary, & High School ages starting at 9:20
Women’s Prayer Meeting On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. there is a gathering of women to pray here.
Women’s Bible Study On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, women gather here at 9:00 a.m. for Bible study. Leda Graybill is leading the study.
Women’s Coffee On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, a women’s coffee group meets at 9:00 a.m. at the City Building.
Men’s Bible Study Each Monday at 7:00 p.m. there is a men’s Bible study in
the Tabor Church Fellowship Hall.
Attendance August 20:
72
Offering:
$4,471.00
Next Week’s Kids’ Corner:
Lindsay Lightner
Next Week’s Music:
Mixed Trio
Next Week’s Pianist:
Harriet Woelk
Bulletins 50
Worship Jesus
Pastor Brad
Prelude
“Morning Has Broken”
Call to Worship
Jaynette Miller
“Psalm 99”
Praise & Worship in Song
Mixed Quartet
“In The Garden”
Scripture Reading
Brian Lightner
Exodus 18:19-27
“Happiness is The Lord”
Children can make their way back to Kids’ Korner
Taylor Wedel
“So, Moses Listened”
“Joy Unspeakable”
Postlude
“There is A Fountain”
Announcements
Elder Ministry Development
With the approval of the Executive Board, Pastor Brad is working on the process for the appointment of Elders. The basic process will begin with the nomination of elders by the congregation {likely in September}. From these nominations the functioning elders or those approved by this team will discern the elder team. Once discerned, this new elder team will be assembled for their acceptance of this appointment. This elder team will be presented to the congregation for affirmation. There will be several days set apart for their training after which the Elders will be officially empowered by congregation for this leadership ministry the beginning of 2024. FEC Elder Dave Reimer will provide the oversight for this process.
The Nursery carpet has been installed
If you would like to support this project, please designate “nursery” so the funds will be allocated appropriately. To date we have received $540.00 of the $1,732.00 needed for the project.
Harvest Festival October 7
We will be serving chili, cinnamon rolls, sides, and drink from 11:00am-1:00pm. We will have plenty of ways, we as a church, can serve and be a part of this event. More information will be provided as it becomes available. There will be a neighborhood market located here from 8:00am-12:00pm where people can bring their own garden produce, flowers, food, crafts, art, or other items that have been made or grown.
There is a flyer with all the information on the bulletin board in the foyer.
Upcoming Events:
August 29: HMC Mobile Clinic 1:30-4:30pm
September 15: Fifth Quarter here following the football game
September 17: Bethesda Worship Service 1:00pm
THE WORD
The Holy Spirit
Everyone Welcome
GOESSEL CHURCH
Lead Pastor Brad Penner: cell – 620-532-1400
Pastor Brad’s email – darev55@yahoo.com
Website www.goesselchurch.org
Ph# 620-367-2446
Sunday School 9:20 a.m
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Church e-mail goesselchurchsecretary@outlook.com
Vol. 76
August 20, 2023
No. 34
Weekly Events
Sunday School Classes every Sunday for Toddlers, Preschool, early Elementary, & High School ages starting at 9:20
Women’s Prayer Meeting On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. there is a gathering of women to pray here.
Women’s Bible Study On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, women gather here at 9:00 a.m. for Bible study. Leda Graybill is leading the study.
Women’s Coffee On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, a women’s coffee group meets at 9:00 a.m. at the City Building.
Men’s Bible Study Each Monday at 7:00 p.m. there is a men’s Bible study in
the Tabor Church Fellowship Hall.
Attendance August 13:
62
Offering:
$1,630.00
Next Week’s Kids’ Corner:
Bonnie Ratzlaff
Next Week’s Music:
Rejoice Team
Bulletins 49
Worship Jesus
Pastor Brad
Prelude
Jasmine Woelk
“What a Beautiful Name”
Call to Worship
Jaynette Miller
“Psalm 105:1-6”
Praise & Worship in Song
Hymns
“I Sing The Mighty Power of God”
“Great And Mighty”
“His Name is Wonderful”
#50 MH
Teacher Appreciation
Bonnie Ratzlaff
“Matthew 14:22-33”
Children can make their way back to Kids’ Korner
Postlude
today following
worship service
Announcements
Thank You Teachers
and the people who participate in Kids Korner. We appreciate all the time and effort you put into our children
Elder Ministry Development
With the approval of the Executive Board, Pastor Brad is working on the process for the appointment of Elders. The basic process will begin with the nomination of elders by the congregation {likely in September}. From these nominations the functioning elders or those approved by this team will discern the elder team. Once discerned, this new elder team will be assembled for their acceptance of this appointment. This elder team will be presented to the congregation for affirmation. There will be several days set apart for their training after which the Elders will be officially empowered by congregation for this leadership ministry the beginning of 2024. FEC Elder Dave Reimer will provide the oversight for this process.
The Nursery Project is a go!
New carpet and padding will be installed by Supreme Floor Company out of Hillsboro. Their quote, which includes removal of the old carpet and installation, was $1,732.00. We are looking at the end of September, early October, for installation. If you would like to support this project, please designate “nursery” so the funds will be allocated appropriately.
To date we have received $540.00.
Harvest Festival October 7
We will have plenty of ways, we as a church, can serve and be a part of this event. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Praise the Lord
for the cooler temperatures for Country Threshing Days last weekend, and, most importantly, for all our volunteers! More than 70 people from ages five to in their nineties helped to prepare food, transport it, serve, and cashier in the food lines, clean tables, haul trash, clerk in the store, set up and clean up for the event and more. Threshing Days could not have happened without you! Thank you! ~The Mennonite Heritage & Agricultural Museum.
THE WORD
The Holy Spirit
Everyone Welcome
GOESSEL CHURCH
Lead Pastor Brad Penner: cell – 620-532-1400
Pastor Brad’s email – darev55@yahoo.com
Website www.goesselchurch.org
Ph# 620-367-2446
Sunday School 9:20 a.m
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Church e-mail goesselchurchsecretary@outlook.com
Vol. 76
August 13, 2023
No. 33
Weekly Events
Sunday School Classes every Sunday for Toddlers, Preschool, early Elementary, & High School ages starting at 9:20
Women’s Prayer Meeting On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. there is a gathering of women to pray here.
Women’s Bible Study On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, women gather here at 9:00 a.m. for Bible study. Leda Graybill is leading the study.
Women’s Coffee On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, a women’s coffee group meets at 9:00 a.m. at the City Building.
Men’s Bible Study Each Monday at 7:00 p.m. there is a men’s Bible study in
the Tabor Church Fellowship Hall.
Attendance August 6:
72
Offering:
973.00
Next Week’s Kids’ Corner:
Taylor Wedel
Next Week’s Music:
Mixed Quartet
Next Week’s Pianist:
Harriet Woelk
