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February 20, 2008                                                                                                                         VOLUME 60, NO. 8

This is a ham and beans fund-raising luncheon for First Christian Church of Aurora. The bus will leave at 11:00 a.m. Cost of the trip is $5 per person for the bus plus $5 for lunch (ham & beans, cornbread, drink and pie). If you are interested in going on this trip, call Susan Wheeler at 865-5838.

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It is a fundamental truth in the gospels and no truth more fundamental than this - the life most surely changed is the life that shares. When Jesus invites the rich, young ruler to sell all he had and share it with the poor – talk about sharing your resources! It seems to be at least as much for the change it would make in that man’s life as for the poor. Or what about the story of Lazarus and the rich man? How different – how changed – would have been both Lazarus’ life in this world and the rich nan’s life in the next if only he had shared some of his resources with Lazarus. Our theme this year could not be more timely or more telling. Sharing our resources does change lives and does help make our fragile world a safer, more secure place for all God’s children. Most of all, sharing our resources changes our lives. The more we share, the more room we have in our hearts and lives for others; the more room we have in our hearts and lives for God. Johnny Wray

Week of Compassion

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We’re getting ready to start the second year of our church's community garden. For a small price and a bit of work, you can be part of a fun group and enjoy fresh produce all summer long. If you’re interested, please attend an informational meeting after the second service on Sunday, Feb. 24, in Fellowship Hall or email Jennifer Klein at thekleins8@mchsi.com .

If you would like to spend one night per week on a fun, noncompetitive softball team, WE WANT YOU! Please contact David or Elaina Whitson for more information at 889-2724.

Randy Allen was recently elected as President-Elect to the board of directors of Ozarks Counseling Center.

Olivia Harrell and Deanna Sorenson were recently pictured in the News-Leader as part of Glendale High School’s girls’ swim team, the Falcons and they took second in the state tournament for the relay race.

Elizabeth Aull was appointed by the governor to Missouri’s Hazardous Waste Management Commission.

. . . to Louise Jackson and her family in the passing of her husband, Don, on February 14. A memorial service was held for him Feb. 17 at NACC and a funeral will be held for him in Brady, Texas.

. . . to Linda Bossi, Shirley Nunn and their family in the recent passing of their brother, Raymond Powell.

. . . to Donna Kinney and her family in the passing of her mother, Freta Simmerman, on Feb. 18.

Those being baptized will attend classes

each week on Wednesdays from 4:30 -

6:00 p.m. beginning Feb. 20 and running through Holy Week. They will be baptized on Maundy Thursday.