CHURCH BRIEFS

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)
     The Bible, in Romans 12, speaks about Christians offering their bodies as living sacrifices to God as an example of how a Christian should live. In Romans 13, we learn of the Christian living in the secular world with proper genuine obedience to God as part of how they offer themselves as living sacrifices. The child of God has a great responsibility in such a world — the responsibility of obedience and love.  Thus the child of God lets his/her light shine among men and thus God is glorified. Join us in being equipped for such living this Sunday!
      The Lutheran Hour broadcast this Sunday on KGNO 1370 AM at 8 a.m. is sponsored through Holy Cross by memorials and gifts from family and friends of Al Schoen. "Who is Greatest?"  It's human nature to want to be "first" among peers. Jesus shows us what true greatness is. Listen as Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus speaks on Matthew 18:1-20.
      Our worship services are on Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with Sunday school for adults and children at 9:15 a.m. We're located at 2200 Third Avenue. Come join us! 

Christ the King Lutheran Church
     Join us this Sunday to meet the Lord in worship, word and Holy Communion. Our teaching theme this Sunday is, "Honest about love." Youth Impact, our confirmation ministry for kids grades 6th through 8th, has begun. Throughout the month we have small groups that meet in member's homes, women's ministry and ministry to kids and youth. Christ the King Lutheran Church meets for worship at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. We are located at 1008 West Beeson Road on the south end of Dodge City between 14th and 2nd avenues. For more information, call the church office at 225-4812. Rev. Gib Botten, pastor.

First Southern Baptist Church
     Passionately Loving God and Purposefully Loving People to Powerfully Serve Others.  www.fsbcdodgecity.com Home of Angel Food Ministry – We are running full guns into the fall.  There are a lot of really exciting things coming in the preceding months.  This Sunday I begin a new sermon series entitled “The Be Happy Attitudes.” We are going to study the Beatitudes of Matthew 5.  Come and learn how you can live the life God designed you to live. AWANA has started up again.  It meets every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm. Everyone is invited. It is Bible learning for kindergarten through the sixth grade.  We also offer special youth discipleship classes during this time.      Sunday evening will mark the start of our next small group study called “Framing your World View.”  Call the church for group assignments, or better yet, come to worship Sunday and sign up. Finally, we are starting an Experiencing God small group on Sept. 14. It will meet during our morning Bible Study classes at 9:30 a.m.  Judgment House is coming October 30th – November 1st.  If you have questions or comments, email me at savage_greg@fsbcdodgecity.com.  I would love to talk with you and maybe help you with your relationship with God. To learn how you can be certain of your eternity, check out www.threeminutestory.com.  Live your life well – make a difference in someone’s life today. See you Sunday. 3106 N. 14th Avenue – 227-6722

St. Cornelius Episcopal Church
     The Parish Family of St. Cornelius Episcopal Church at First & Spruce in historical downtown Dodge City invites you to come and share prayer, song, good news and communion with us in the name of Jesus the Christ.  St. Cornelius' vision is to be a Christ centered faith community echoing God's Love, Healing and Hope.
     Saturday - Men's Prayer Breakfast - 8 a.m.
     Sunday, September 7 Worship: 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Traditional Rite I with no music.  Lay reader - Marc Kliewer;  Lector - Jean Lantis;  Acolyte - Sydney Jester.; 9:15 a.m. - Adult Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Contemporary Rite II with music.  Song Leader - Bob Wetmore;  Worship Leader - Jim Gilman;  Lector - June Steckline;  Crucifier - Jessica Shipps;  Acolyte - Khaannah Wetmore;  Greeters - Amy Hernandez & Lou Bird;    Nursery - Mary Claire Shipps & Toni Dobbins. Coffee Hour begins again this Sunday.
      Family Night begins again Sept. 10 Supper at 5:30 p.m.
Singing at 6:20 p.m.
     Classes at 6:30 p.m. - Godly Play -K-3rd grade;  Intermediate - 4-6 grades;  Youth - 7 - 12th grades -  Parenting - Core Values of the Family;  & Adult Bible Study - Acts for Everyone.  Please come and enjoy food, fellowship and learning for everyone!
      May the Holy God of all people journey with you this week!  Happy Fall! 

Dodge City Church of Christ
     What a joy to announce to our community our free English Second Language Classes!  Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11.  These classes will be held at our building, 2300 Central.  Our “Vacation Bible School” this year is “Super Saturday,” Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a delightful lunch served at noon.  All kids are invited and the adults have a class: “Marriage Enrichment Seminar!” We want everyone to attend.  Our congregation is also having a “Music Fundamentals” class at the NW Elementary School on the four Sundays of September taught by our own talented Christy Russell!  Because our music is Acappela, we want our singing to be the very best in praise to God!   

First United Methodist Church
     First United Methodist Church, 210 Soule, welcomes you to worship with us this Sunday at one of three dynamic multi-media worship services. Our traditional service will be held at 8:30 and 10:55 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Our "Solid Ground" modern worship led by our worship band begins at 9:45 a.m. in the Worship Center. Rev. Adelia Hooley will be preaching at all three services. Sunday School is held for all ages at 9:45 a.m. A professionally staffed nursery is provided for small children during all worship services and Sunday school. Listen to the live broadcast of our worship service on KGNO 1370 AM radio at 8:30 Sunday morning. Visit us on the Web at www.firstchurchdc.com. Our hearts, our minds and our doors are always open!
   
Casa de Oración
     Casa de Oración is a Spanish language worship service at First United Methodist Church, 210 Soule. Worship is at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel. All are welcome! A professionally staffed nursery is available, as well as a story telling time for the children called "First Gifts."

Cathedral of Our Lady of GUADALUPE
     If you need a ride to the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Sept. 7, please phone Gary at 227-7465.
     Religious Education:  All classes are at the parish center at 808 Avenue H.  First Communion:  Mondays, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Sept. 8 is the first day of class.  Confirmation:  Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 7, Kick-off retreat at noon at the Cathedral for all confirmation students. Parents must go to the meeting at 5 p.m. the same day at the Cathedral. 7th and 8th graders and High School students:  Sept. 10 is the first day of class. 
     Ford County Catholic Youth Rally 2008:  Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Cathedral, 1 p.m. ending with a youth Mass at 5 p.m. This is for grades 7 through 12. Travis Gear from Wichita will be the guest speaker. There will be door prizes.
     Catholic Sisters at Kansas State Fair:  Please stop by the booth if you are in the Meadowlark Building between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. - spin a wheel for a gift. Visit: www.dodgecitycathedral.com
Catholic radio:  102.1FM

First Presbyterian Church
     Sunday morning worship services at First Presbyterian Church, 803 Central Avenue, will begin with Sunday school for all ages at 9:15 a.m. Adult study class The Present Word; Check our Web site at www.fpcdodgecity.com for more information.
     Worship Service begins at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Rev. Bill McConnelee will be preaching a sermon entitled "The Lure of the Easy Way" based on the biblical text Matthew 16:21-28. Nursery is provided for Worship & Sunday school. Transportation is also available for Sunday school and 10:30 Worship Service, by calling the office at 227-7101 before noon on Friday.
     Monday, Sept. 8 Deacons will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the adult class room.
Wednesday, Sept.10 Christian Education will have an Ice Cream Social from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $3.00 each, and can be purchased before and after church, or from the church office.
     Wednesday, Mid Week starting at 5:45 p.m. with a meal in Fellowship Hall, at 6:30 p.m. group activity, and 7 to 8 p.m. Bible Study, Book Study, Chancel Choir practice, Chime Choir practice, Youth club, and more.
     Sunday, Sept. 14 Christian Education meeting at 1 p.m. in the adult class room, and Worship and Music will meet at 4 p.m. in the adult class room.
     Monday through Friday, "Friendship Feast," will serve hot lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Donations will be accepted from those who are able to give. Please use the southwest entrance on Vine Street.

NEW HOPE ON THE PLAINS
     "Welcome Home Hope Bike Adventure Team" - Traci Wentling coordinator.  Virginia (Atlantic Ocean) to Oregon (Pacific Ocean) 4,000 miles.  Thank you donors who supported this adventure project helping New Hope.  Dr. Jerry Ketner, Executive Director reports that this week of Spiritual formation challenge daily at New Chance drug/alcohol recovery center has been exciting, challenging and rewarding.
      New Hope U.S.A. International Headquarters Dodge City and Outpost Garden City and Liberal helps people of SW Kansas 24/7 for whatever reason.  Quality of life is our daily challenge - encouraging adults, teens and children.  We promote Health Care as a first priority.  "Stop Smoking" - if you need medical packages to stop we provide them free.  We support Dodge City like Garden City a non-smoking environment.  City Council decides this at October meeting.
 Dr. Ketner and volunteers leave for the "Boarder Initiative" in Mexico where they will help cardboard villages of the very poor by enrolling children in school, paying the registration fees and constructing housing.  Community worship is in Spanish Sunday 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 811 Avenue A.  Free clothing and household items are at 209 South 2nd Avenue - all other help services at 811 Avenue A Headquarters.