- Tonganoxie Christian Church

Upcoming Events
On the Calendar:
BITS & PIECES
PRAYERATHON—AUG 30
Aug 30
1-Hour Prayerathon
5th Sunday—
NO KID WORSHIP
“Welcome to TCC” Event
Sept 2
Nite Life Begins
Sept 6
Fall StudyGroup U Classes
Sept 13
Month of Missions Begins
Sept 15
Bible Study Fellowship
Join with other adults to spend time in prayer for our church, our
leaders, our community, and our “Continue the Work…” Project.
This prayer event will be held from 9:15-10:15 am in the Sanctuary.
This will replace StudyGroup U classes for adults on this day only.
WELCOME
TO TCC
—
AUG
30
Join us for ice cream and a chance to welcome our new staff
members to TCC—the Alberts and the Whislers. See page 3.
NITE
LIFE
BEGINS
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Our Wednesday program resumes next month! Join us for a
family meal and groups for the entire family.
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Bible Study Fellowship kicks off a nine-month study of Revelation
on Tuesdays at TCC. For more information, contact Cindy
Lindsay at (816) 210-6736.
The school year for Genesis
Christian Academy began on
Wednesday, August 12. New
teachers and students alike
arrived and kicked off the day
with prayer before heading to
the classrooms. Please pray for
a successful school year!
Tonganoxie Christian Church
New magnetic locks have been
installed for the facility. New
key fobs are required for
entry, replacing all old exterior
keys. Stop by the church office
for details.
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UPCOMING
MONTH OF
MISSIONS
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SEPT
13
SERMONS
TCC will spend some time emphasizing the missions we support.
Guest speakers will join us for Sunday services throughout the
month. Following this month, we’ll wrap up with our annual
Missions Golf Tournament (details to be shared later).
FOR
WOMEN
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SEPT
August 16
Philippians
(Ross Frisbie)
August 23
Philippians
15
$59,960
(Ross Frisbie)
August 30
Amos
(Ross Frisbie)
Tonganoxie Christian Church
Established 1872
CONNECT WITH US:
Office: 204 Washington Street
Web:
www.tongiecc.org
Email: tccinfo@tongiecc.org
Phone: (913) 845-2821
Look for us on facebook!
Senior Minister, Ross Frisbie
Associate Minister, Steve Howell
Associate Minister, Jeremy Albert
Children’s Minister, Dave Whisler
Secretary, Andrea Novotney
Treasurer, Merelyn Stites
Tonganoxie Christian Church
exists to exalt Jesus Christ by
reaching people, connecting and
equipping them to love God and
serve others.
TONGANOXIE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
P.O. BOX 504
TONGANOXIE, KS 66086
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
NONPROFIT ORG
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT #4
$53,552
September 6
Amos
(Ross Frisbie)
Raised/Pledged*
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
2
Elder Minutes
3
Welcome to
TCC Event
3
Bits & Pieces
4
Upcoming
Events
4
Our target is to raise the needed funds ($59,960) by the end of August. Once
funded, the construction should happen quickly and allow us to return to
worshiping in this space.
Financial Help: Will you commit to funding this goal? Prayerfully consider
what amount of giving you can contribute. Even a small amount can help, so
we invite you to sponsor any portion you can. Forms are available from the
office for you to share your commitment with us.
Promise Keepers 2
Feed the Poor
TCC continues to prepare for our upcoming renovation work on the
sanctuary and the Fellowship Hall. We thank those who have already
contributed generously to this project—your sacrificial gifts will help us get
started once the city approves our plans and grants a building permit. More
is still needed, though, to make this vision a reality. We encourage every
family to consider how they can invest and help us “continue the work.”
Contributions can be sent directly to TCC, or they can be given during offering time
at our weekly worship services. Please place designated funds in a special envelope
labeled “Continue the Work,” or write it on the memo line of your check.
Questions? Call the church office at (913) 845-2821.
*Totals as of 8/17
Prayer: In addition to financial needs,
we want everyone to be in prayer for
the project and those who will be
impacted by it. Join us on Sunday,
August 30 for a special time of prayer
for the church and community. This
“1-Hour Prayerathon” will take the
place of adult StudyGroup U classes.
Join us in the unfinished sanctuary from
9:15-10:15 a.m.
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Inside the August Elders’ Meeting
2
Road Trip: Promise Keepers
Thirteen men from TCC traveled
to Dallas, TX, to attend the
Promise Keepers conference
on August 14-15. We began the
day early on Friday and returned
late Saturday night.
“...nothing
changes if nothing
changes.”
The conference offered us a
great opportunity to grow closer
to Christ, join with other men in
worship, and fellowship among
ourselves. Each speaker
encouraged us to let go of sin in
our lives and embrace Jesus. One
of the most memorable quotes
came as one speaker described
the "elephant in the room" (that
is, whatever sin you are hiding
from your family and friends) and
he shared that "nothing changes if
nothing changes." We have to
take the first step towards Jesus
and begin the right change in our
lives.
We look forward to continuing
to serve in the Kingdom work in
Tonganoxie.
Pictured (Left to Right):
Front Row: Duane Ford,
Mark Maxwell, Jim Ruth,
Chad Gilliland, Scott
Reynolds, Joe Krivjansky,
Dave Whisler
Back Row: Jacob
Reynolds, DJ Klenklen,
Tom Maxwell, David
Moyer, Daniel Jones,
Andy Jones
TCC Ministries Help to “Feed the Poor”
Decisions
We are always excited
when people give their
lives to Christ! Bree
Cash came forward on
July 26th to give her
confession of faith. Her
baptism is forthcoming.
Praise God for this
decision from one of
TCC’s college students!
The Missions Ministry Team
wishes to thank our church
family for all of the food
donated for Sack Sunday in
June. We had 2 pick-up trucks
worth of groceries to deliver.
Fantastic!
A big thanks to Mrs. Lawson’s
art students for decorating our
sacks, Brother’s Grocery for
donating the sacks, and Bob &
Francie Soetaert and Ross
Frisbie for their help in
delivering the food to the
Good Shepherd Food Pantry.
Jesus commanded us to “feed
the poor.” Our church
responded to His command
beautifully as we always do.
However, the need is everpresent. Current needs for
the food pantry include: pork
& beans, canned fruit, jelly,
TONGANOXIE
CHRISTIAN
toilet tissue and toiletries, as
well as other foods. Thank
you for your continuing
generosity!
————Each month, volunteers from
TCC help serve meals at the
St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen.
Their faithful service has
SUMMARY OF MINUTES FROM
THE AUGUST 6, 2015 MEETING
Attendees: Chad Kietzmann, Jason
Bailey, Scott Reynolds, Jonathan Myers,
Larry Bailey, Michael Smith, Mark
Maxwell, Ross Frisbie, Steve Howell
and Jeremy Albert. Jim Ruth attended
as a participant of the Elder
Mentorship training which will go from
April through September.
• Jim Ruth provided a reminder of
the September 19th all-day
leadership conference at Ozark
Christian College. This conference
focuses on church leadership and it
is highly recommended that
prospective Deacon and Elder
candidates attend along with
current Deacons and Elders.
excited for these two new
additions to the staff and
congregation, along with their
families.
Appreciation was noted for all of
the volunteers that helped move
the Alberts and Whislers into
Tonganoxie. It was great to see
many from the congregation out
helping these two families move
into town.
• Ross and Steve shared their
ministry reports with the Elders.
Jeremy and Dave will share their
respective ministry reports at the
next Elder meeting.
• Jeremy Albert’s first day as the
Associate Minister of Creative
Arts was August 3rd. His first
Sunday leading worship will be
August 9th. Dave Whisler, the new
Children’s Minister will be
starting August 10th. The elders are
• On the last two Sundays in July
and first Sunday in August, a class
was offered in the Sanctuary to
discuss plans and address any
questions related to the remodel of
the sanctuary. To date $6,500 has
been donated toward the efforts
and another $5,000 pledged to be
given. Work will begin on the
sanctuary when the full $60,000 is
raised. We thank those
that have given above and beyond
their normal tithe to this effort.
We are excited to see God move
in our congregation as we remodel
our sanctuary to be more inviting
and upgraded as we continue to
grow our congregation.
• Recommendations for Elder/
Deacon candidates have been
received and the process has begun
with our nomination committee.
Below is the detailed plan.
July 3 to Aug 23 – Contacts made
with prospects, acceptance of
names
August 24 to Sept 4 – Interviews
with prospective candidates
September 17 – Presentation of
nominee candidates for Elder
approval
September 21 – Presentation of final
candidates to congregation, per
TCC Bylaws
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Attendance
Date
Worship Study
7/12
286
129
7/19
233
110
7/26
291
115
8/2
260
114
8/9
292
147
Giving
Date
General Other
7/12
$22,060
$ 382
7/19
$10,937
$ 477
7/26
$ 9,738
$ 3,061
8/2
$14,459
$ 4,814
8/9
$10,271
$ 6,118
October 4 – Elections, per Bylaws
helped hundreds of families
receive meals.
To make the serving
experience better, our
“Sewing for Missions” group
recently completed a number
of custom aprons for the task.
Thanks to these ladies for their
time and creative talents!
A new round of Bible
studies will begin on
September 6! All adults
are invited to choose a
study to attend during the
Pictured (Left to Right): Kait Kessler, Ashley Bailey, Tonya Bailey, Deanne Kessler,
Diana Mitts, Vickie Hughes, Bethany Overmiller, Nancy Smith, Dave Whisler,
Kathy Whisler, Lyn Smith, Steve Howell, Kathy Walker, Ross Frisbie
On 5th Sundays of the month,
TCC tries to offer
opportunities for fellowship
and connections within our
church. This month, we’ll hold
an afternoon ice cream social!
On Sunday, August 30, from
3:30-4:30 p.m., join us in the
Fellowship Hall and the front
lawn to enjoy some cool treats
and connections to other TCC
members.
The event will also be a great
time to meet and chat with our
newest staff members and
their families—Jeremy & Lora
Albert and Dave & Kathy
Whisler! Take some time out
of your Sunday afternoon to
get the “scoop” on these
terrific new additions to
our church family.
For your comfort, please
bring a lawn chair.
8:00 or 9:15 hours. Class
details can be found online
at www.tongiecc.org