Church News

Bandits hit the Altamont church

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This is part of the damage found Sunday morning at the Altamont United Methodist Church. Part of the ceiling had come down and there was debris on the pews, along with a damaged hymnal holder.

Tablecloths were pulled from tables and a candelabra was tipped over. Tracks were found in the kitchen and bathroom area leading church members to the conclusion that a raccoon had visited. Maybe he needed some religious guidance?!

Submitted news from area church services conducted Sunday, August 30, 2015.

Altamont United Methodist

Choral call to worship was “Sanctuary.” Scripture was from James 1:17-27. Every good gift and present comes down from God, creator of the heavenly lights. Pastor Marilyn’s message to the children and adults was “Words That Matter, Words Can Hurt!”

We walked into church Sunday and found a large portion of our ceiling destroyed by raccoons. They made a terrible mess on the pews, on the floor, and in the bathrooms!

Our heartfelt sympathy to former friend Paula Wilson (Handley) and family in the passing of her husband Chester L. Burcham of Franklin, Ind. Health prayer needs are for Joe Daniels, Zaidee Hawman and Virginia (Reid) Brinkley of Hutchinson, Kan., Betty Peters and Tom Garnett. Our homemade ice cream social will be at the Gallatin Methodist Church at 6 p.m. on Sept. 6.

Lake Viking

Pastor Robert Nelson’s sermon was “In My Father’s Image,” from John 14:1-17. The special music was sung by Bonnie Berg and she was accompanied by Mary Tague on the piano. Following the worship service everyone was encouraged to stay for the 5th Sunday Potluck Dinner. The Ladies Bible Study Group will meet in the fellowship hall at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The Youth Group “Above the Sinfluence” will resume their weekly meetings at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Evening Adult Bible Study group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. You do not have to attend Lake Viking Church to be a part of any of these groups.

Lake Viking is an interdenominational church. We are located just outside the east entrance of Lake Viking. Our Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. and our worship service begins at 10 a.m. We look forward to seeing you next Sunday.

Gallatin First Christian

The Praise Team began our Combined Unity Service with a song of praise. Pastor Russ opened with announcements. Sydney Elbert had our children’s message. Bill Rose-Heim shared a passage from I Corinthians 13. Our girls lock-in will be Sept. 5 with a “Spa Night” theme. Sept. 6 is Sundae Sunday. Prayer wheel additions: family of Edna Johnston, family of Vennis Croy, Austin Click, Gale “Pee Wee” Sweany, Darlyne Keller and Tom Garnett.

Fairview

Sunday worship opened with prayer by Betty McFee. Special prayers were for Jim Stith and John Stith family, Natalie Cramner, led by Vanda Davis. Congratulations on the 38th anniversary for Pastor Bob & Colleen McCutcheon. Scripture was from II John 1:1-6 read by Pastor Bob, “Walk with the Lord.” Pastor Bob opened the evening ministerial alliance meeting reading from the book of Colossians. Kyle Parkhurst led congregation in song. Guest choir, Friends & Family, provided many hymns and finished leading all in songs and praise. Pastor Eugene Keats from Winston United Methodist Church closed with prayer.

Gallatin First Baptist

Wood Marshall welcomed everyone and shared about upcoming events. Darryl Wilkinson led prayer time. Linda Arnold led the celebration choir as they sang “Antiphonal Praise.” Mike Henderson led praise and worship with Paige Heldenbrand providing special music. Brother Garrett’s message was on “Worry.”

Celebration choir will meet on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible study and JOY Youth will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday with Men’s Bible study at 7 p.m. Women’s Wellness First Place 4 Health begins Sept. 3 at 6:15 p.m. Please contact Deby Gann at 663-7850, if you wish to participate or have any questions. The cost of the Bible study will be $20.

Keenagers will meet Sept. 3 and Women’s Wellness will meet at 6:15. Men’s Bible study is 7 p.m. on Sept. 8. Pioneer Club meets at 5:30 for evening meal on Sept. 9 and from 6-7:30 for study time. Celebration choir will begin their fall practices on Wednesday at 7:30.

Gallatin United Methodist

Pastor Mike Tipton opened the service as Peyton and Pryce Johnson lit the altar candles and Jan Johnson player the prelude. Joys and concerns were shared. Pastor Mike delivered the children’s message “Lifting Up Our Friends” after which the children collected “Pennies for Packs” for Festival of Sharing. Pastor Mike’s message “Do Good” is the second in a series from John Wesley’s Three Simple Rules for Living a Spirit Filled Life.

Sept. 5 at 7 a.m. is men’s prayer breakfast. Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. Pastor Mike will have the nursing home service. Everyone invited to come. Altamont Methodist church ice cream social is Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. Fall Bible study will begin Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at Sweatmans’ home. New prayer concerns are for Betty Peters.

Winston First Baptist

First Baptist Church of Winston no longer has Dr. Lindell Reed as pastor. He took a position with Calvary Baptist Church in Blue Springs to be closer to his home. Our church will continue with services as follows: Sundays 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 Morning Worship; Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Bible Study. The pulpit will be filled with guest speakers during the search for a pastor. Reverend Larry King, Cameron, brought the message for Aug. 30.

Pattonsburg Christian

Rev. Terry’s sermon “My Salutation” was from Philippians 1:9-10. Remember in prayer Betty McFee, Jeanne Oliphant, Tessa Lang, Brad Stitt, Judy and Bill Fleming, Christopher Cameron, Angie Gallus, Peggy Zerba, Edith Costa, and Jay Campbell.

Olive Baptist

Brother David’s Sunday morning message was “Joy in the fellowship of God” from Psalms 63. Sarah Ishmael’s children’s message was “Abiding in the Doctrine of Christ” from II John 9. Sunday evening we started a new Bible study in the book of Hebrews. Business meeting will be held Sunday following morning worship.

Friends of Christ

Shonna Morrison welcomed everyone, and Peggy Earnst led us in prayer. Praise songs were “Blessed Be Your Name” and “He Has Made Me Glad.” Our sermon series was “What Makes You Happy”” by Andy Stanley. The message was “Plan For It” and was based on Matthew 5:1-10. Small group time followed. We will have a picnic October 4 at Mike and Peggy Earnst’s home.