Christian Visitor Weekly Newsletter Volume 71 ~ Issue 8 February 20, 2018 Office Hours: Monday ~ Thursday ~ 8:00 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m. (Closed Friday) Office Phone: 785-448-3452 ~ Website: www.fccgarnett.org The Restoration Movement in which our church is a part was started primarily through Thomas Campbell and his son Alexander as they spent intentional time working through their differences in opinion. Our movement also included names like James O’Kelly (Methodist), Eli Smith (Baptist), and Barton Stone (Presbyterian), and though these men had obvious theological differences they still made great efforts to respect and love each other as Christ commanded Christians to do. The main theme carried by the Restoration Movement is a quote by Thomas Campbell, “Where the Scripture speaks we shall speak and where scripture is silent we shall also be silent.” A common theme I see in our churches nowadays is that things are good the way they are. why should we reach out to other churches or other Christians even in my own body? Campbell and Stone both spent great amounts of time trying to hold together or build unity in the church, while also being concerned about truly living what the Bible taught. These men were concerned about proper interpretation of the Word, but even more concerned about UNITY of the body! How could the later generations miss the point? In a generation enamored to find the truth and fact in life, they totally missed the point. Campbell should get some credit because he offered a sense of structure and a road of thought for the church to follow. The Declaration and Address written by Thomas was lived out in his life and proved to be truth among the independent church who claimed to be Christians Only. Not Baptist or Presbyterian, they were Christians! By throwing out the thought of the exclusive nature of denominationalism, tradition and anything that can get in the way of the mission of Jesus, the church can function ideally at its best. It is this concept that greatly needs to be restored in our culture today. In order to let Jesus be the real center each Christian must become comfortable being uncomfortable in order to see the kind of unity in the church that Jesus started! We must be willing to give much for the sake of Biblical Unity, and make sure that you are promoting a spirit of inclusion. One must seek the Holy Spirit, let every Christian represent their differences, and celebrate them at the same time, as He guides us through the rough collisions and trials associated with being followers of Jesus Christ. Instead of letting the hurt pile up, it needs to be dealt with by discussing it. The Great Mystery of the Gospel through the Spirit’s leading is the only way this is possible (Ephesians 2-3). The point of the Restoration Movement was to get away from the bonds of the churches which were dictating traditions instead of the straight Words of God found in the Bible. We need to seek Christ centered unity among all Christians. Christ is the head of the church! Why would we fight against those who are on the same team? So, strap on your hard hat and enjoy the ride, because the outcome of following Jesus will be heavenly! Blessings, Chris
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Christian Visitor Weekly Newsletter Volume 71 ~ Issue 8 February 20, 2018
The Restoration Movement in which our church is a part was started primarily through Thomas Campbell and his son Alexander as they spent intentional time working through their differences in opinion. Our movement also included names like James O’Kelly (Methodist), Eli Smith (Baptist), and Barton Stone (Presbyterian), and though these men had obvious theological differences they still made great efforts to respect and love each other as Christ commanded Christians to do. The main theme carried by the Restoration Movement is a quote by Thomas Campbell, “Where the Scripture speaks we shall speak and where scripture is silent we shall also be silent.” A common theme I see in our churches nowadays is that things are good the way they are. why should we reach out to other churches or other Christians even in my own body? Campbell and Stone both spent great amounts of time trying to hold together or build unity in the church, while also being concerned about truly living what the Bible taught. These men were concerned about proper interpretation of the Word, but even more concerned about UNITY of the body! How could the later generations miss the point? In a generation enamored to find the truth and fact in life, they totally missed the point. Campbell should get some credit because he offered a sense of structure and a road of thought for the church to follow. The Declaration and Address written by Thomas was lived out in his life and proved to be truth among the independent church who claimed to be Christians Only. Not Baptist or Presbyterian, they were Christians! By throwing out the thought of the exclusive nature of denominationalism, tradition and anything that can get in the way of the mission of Jesus, the church can function ideally at its best. It is this concept that greatly needs to be restored in our culture today. In order to let Jesus be the real center each Christian must become comfortable being uncomfortable in order to see the kind of unity in the church that Jesus started! We must be willing to give much for the sake of Biblical Unity, and make sure that you are promoting a spirit of inclusion. One must seek the Holy Spirit, let every Christian represent their differences, and celebrate them at the same time, as He guides us through the rough collisions and trials associated with being followers of Jesus Christ. Instead of letting the hurt pile up, it needs to be dealt with by discussing it. The Great Mystery of the Gospel through the Spirit’s leading is the only way this is possible (Ephesians 2-3). The point of the Restoration Movement was to get away from the bonds of the churches which were dictating traditions instead of the straight Words of God found in the Bible. We need to seek Christ centered unity among all Christians. Christ is the head of the church! Why would we fight against those who are on the same team? So, strap on your hard hat and enjoy the ride, because the outcome of following Jesus will be heavenly! Blessings, Chris
Our Church Families Long Term: Phyllis Adams, Charlie & Becky Allen,
Linda Benjamin, Lois Gebert, Clarence Hermann, Jim Jordan, Jim
McAllister, Wilma McIntosh, Bob Meliza, Linda Miller, Nelda Potter,
Reed Richardson, Steve Watkins
Extended Family & Friends Long Term: All her family (request by
Wilma McIntosh), Shirley Hermreck (wife of Joe Hermreck /
daughter-in-law of Norma Hermreck), Jo Lowe (request by Ken &
Barbara McMillan, Judy Tisor), Judy Meyer (request by Nancy Horn),
Waunita Porter (request by Larry Porter), Steve Richardson (son of
Reed & Carol), Becky Roush (request by Carol Hermreck & sister
Carolyn Schuster) & Bill Thornton, Sr
Our Loved Ones in Care Centers: Morningstar Care Home - Ottawa, KS - Birdie Zentner
Guest Home Estate - Ruth Gorrell, Bob Young, Betty Penn, Gladys Zwiener
Parkview Heights - Jean Brown, Olive Kline, Ruby Schuster, George Zentner
Residential Living Center - Bill Young, Vera Wills (aunt of Phyllis Adams)
Our Veterans and Military - Air Force: Paul Kuder, nephew of Reid & Karen Miller; Matthew Schryer -
Grandson of Frieda Hurt & nephew of Marcia Spring; Nicholas L Wales, grandson of Orville &
LaVerne Cole; Jesse Hale, nephew of Rosemary Turner
Army: Ethan Bilderback, grandson of Dave & Janette Bilderback; Thad Dodds, grandson of Alice
Chase, Nicholas Watkins, son of Steve Watkins
Marines: Noah Kuder, grand-nephew of Reid & Karen Miller; Spencer Guyett, great grandson of
Alice Chase
Navy: Alyssa (Mikesell) Morford, granddaughter of Les & Lennet Thomas
Our Church Families / Friends
Week 1 ~ February 18: Joe Giardino ~ The family of Lola Thornton ~ The family of Lucille Rockers (Judy Tisor) ~ My best friend (Bev Farren) ~ Nancy Lake and Ardis Comfort (Gayla Corley) & Waylon Easterly (great-great nephew of Gayla Corley) Week 2 ~ February 11: the family of Richard McKinney (uncle of Cathy Hoke) ~ Willis Kramer (dad of
Sandy Lewis) ~ Earl Wilson (Loydene West)
Week 3 ~ February 4: Charlie & Becky Allen, Ramona Taylor, Military & Law Enforcement and their
families (Rosemary Turner) ~ Lennet Thomas ~ All those with illness – May God grant them the
courage & peace to endure what lies ahead. Amen (Sue Zentner) ~ The family of George Miyake of
Laramie Wyoming (a niece’s husband of Donna Williams) ~ Lisa Modlin
After 3 weeks, your prayer request will be removed unless you write on the