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CABC Women’s Monthly Communicator

Jane Hitchcock 

In the face of false teachings about Jesus, the apostle John took a direct approach. “I heard Jesus speak,” he wrote. “I saw him . . . I even touched him.” Just as we would write about someone we knew and loved, John told the early believers the truth about the Savior. But he didn’t let them off the hook without an examination of their lives. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us” (1 John 1:9). John was not alone in his concern about the influence of false teachers in the early church. Jude, a half-brother of Christ, also wrote to the believers. In his letter, he firmly warned against defecting from true biblical faith, urged all believers to fight for truth, and encouraged all followers of Jesus to stand firm in spite of intense spiritual warfare. 

The most important question you will ever answer is this: Who do you believe Jesus Christ is? With all the opinions floating around – He’s a good man, a teacher, a prophet, the Son of God – how can you know who is right? Mark’s account of Jesus’ life gives you the answer, and it is more action-packed and fast-paced than the other three Gospel records. Rather than rehearsing what people said about Jesus, Mark shows you what Jesus actually did. As you learn to carefully observe Mark's report, you’ll discover that Jesus left no doubt about who He claimed to be. His miracles demonstrated His authority over sickness and infirmity, spiritual darkness, dead religion, threats from nature, and even death itself.

Rest and renewal, encouragement and fun! The retreat will begin Friday evening September 16 and continue through Saturday afternoon, September 17. Our speaker will be Susan Heck, With the Master Ministry. Overnight accommodations will be available for those who desire, but the venue will be close enough to go home for the night. Keep watching the bulletin and newsletters for details and registration.

Do you have a free afternoon once a month? Are you looking for new friends, Christian conversation, and interesting Christian books
to discuss? We would love for you to try our CABC Ladies Book Club.
We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month, 1:00pm, in the church library.
Our motto is: Coffee, Cookies, Comfort, Conversation, Communication

Join us for our upcoming book discussions:
May- The Beginning, by Beverly Lewis
June- The Masterpiece, by Francine Rivers (June 16)
July- Becoming Mrs. Lewis, by Patti Callahan

Please do not feel that you have to have read the book to attend.

Have you ever felt like throwing your arms up and say, ‘I’m done’ when a project isn’t progressing?  Stumped at the next step?  Want to share your abilities so others will enjoy it as much as you do?  Want to learn new techniques?  Start a new hobby?  Then it is time to spend a few hours with ones who need this kind of break.  Join us for a time of fellowship, teaching, sharing, learning and just fun with sewing and crafts.  We meet every Thursday.  You will be responsible for your own project, equipment, supplies and your sack lunch.  Tables and chairs will be provided with set up and cleanup to be shared by all.  If you have any questions, contact Bert Monson at 316.729-7189. 

Love nature?  Come with us to see the “red dawgs”  (or baby bison.)   Bonjé Lickteig is organizing a trip to Maxwell Wildlife Refuge on May 21st leaving the church at 9:15  AM and returning around 3 PM.  We will experience a 45 minute tram ride and later stop for lunch on the way back to Wichita.   Cost is $15 for the tram ride—paid in advance.  Contact :  Bonjé Lickteig (616) 516.9816 to make a reservation and more details—but do it quickly as there is limited space!

Looking for an evening of fun and fellowship? Love to paint? Want to learn? No previous experience or abilities required! Terri Fleming will share with us inspiring stories of her mission trips to Pasture Valley Children’s Home in Eswani, Africa. Afterward, she will guide us step-by-step as we each paint an 11 x 14 picture of a beautiful flower scene with scripture verse. The painting is gorgeous! All funds collected above supply costs will help fund Terri’s next mission trip to the Children’s Home. Plan to paint with us in the church gym Saturday, June 25th, 6:00 pm. Cost is $35.00 per person. All supplies will be provided, but you may want to bring a paint shirt or smock. Sign-up in May. Sign-up deadline is:  June 12th.  Watch the church bulletin for more information.