Calendar
Saturday-Colony Christmas Parade, 6:30 p.m.; Monday-Cemetery Board meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m.; Dec. 5-Lions Club, United Methodist Church basement, 7 p.m.; 6-County bus to Garnett, phone 24 hours before you need a ride, 785-448-4410 any weekday; Community Church missionary meeting, church annex, 1:30 p.m.; United Methodist Women, United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 7 p.m.
School calendar
Monday-middle school basketball at Marmaton Valley, 5 p.m.; Tuesday-high school basketball tournament at Humboldt; Dec. 5-FFA at Paola; vision screenings K-12, 8 a.m.; 6 and 7-high school basketball tournament at Humboldt
Christian Church
Darren McGhee gave the Communion meditation Thanking God for Everything Sunday. Colossians 3:12-17 reminds us God chose us to be his holy people. Then He instructs us to be merciful, kind, patient, etc., and to forgive others as God has forgiven us, but most importantly, to clothe ourselves with love.
Pastor Chase Riebel gave the sermon Change of Plans. We can make plans, but the Lords purpose will always prevail. We need to remember to 1) Get on board with Gods plan for us, 2) Not be afraid of Gods plan, and 3) That we may not know (or need to know) Gods plan. Part of his plan for us: 1) God wants to save us sinners, 2) He will judge sin at an appointed time, and 3) To use the church to fulfill his plans. (Ref: Proverbs 19:21, Ephesians 1:4-5, 3:10 4:11-13, 16, James 4:13-15, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Deuteronomy 29:29, 2 Timothy 1:9, Acts 17:31)
Mens Bible study is at 7 a.m. Tuesday. Meal and prayer time at the parsonage are at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, with the youth group at 7 oclock. Youngsters are welcome to come at 4:30.
Saturday is the Colony Christmas parade at 6:30 p.m. If your kids would like to be on the float, please meet at the church by 5:30. The church potluck breakfast is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Danny Larson from Pine Haven will speak at the church at 7 p.m. Dec. 5.
Cowboy Church
Those attending the service Sunday at High Point Cowboy Church were greeted with the sight of new decorations in keeping with the Christmas holiday season.
Following pastor Leo Ramseys welcome and announcements and praise and worship led by Cindy Beckmon, Apostle Jon Petty read from Matthew 24:14, 23:37-39 and Romans 11:11 to emphasize the fact that covenants made with Israel are still applicable and relevant to us as believers today.
Bible study, led by Ron Thompson, commenced after the regular service. Cowboy Church will host a holiday dinner Dec. 9 for the church family in the high school cafeteria.
UMC
Scripture Sunday at the United Methodist Church service included Psalm 132: 1-12, 2 Samuel 23: 1-7, Revelation 1: 4-8 and John 18: 33-38. Pastor Dorothy Welch presented the sermon, Love.
CEF
Crest Education Foundation book trees are out in the community. They are on display in the school lobby, GSSB-Colony Branch and Landmark Bank in Kincaid. They will be up until Dec. 21.
How it works:
The Foundation has book ornaments hanging on trees. People wishing to sponsor a book pay $10. The Foundation will pay the difference to purchase the book for the Crest school libraries.
A booth/table will be set up after the Colony Christmas Parade. People can stop by and donate to the foundation. For more information, contact Denise King 785-448-4673.
Elementary faculty
This is the remainder of the Crest faculty.
Carman Wolfe, Title I instructor, is from Emporia, and now lives outside of Colony. She has been in education for six years, all of which have been at Crest. Favorite quote: Strive for progress, not perfection. Unknown. Her goal for the school year: To help each student reach their light bulb moment.
Bethany Michels, preschool, is from Pleasanton, and currently lives in Mound City. She has been in education for four years, two at Crest. Favorite quote: It takes a big heart to help shape little minds. Unknown. Goal: Make a difference in my students lives like they will mine.
Brenda Stephens, kindergarten, is a Humboldt native now living in Selma. She has been in education for 18 years, 16 of which have been at Crest. Favorite quote: Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times. Romans 12:12. Goals: Teach kids to love reading, and love books.
