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Current news from across the KS-NE Conference
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The Cutting Edge

March 20, 2020

Here's what's happening across our Conference, at least what I've heard about. Feel free to share this with anyone!
During this unprecedented time, as Seventh-day Adventist Christians we can let our light shine by being caring, responsible citizens. We are called to think about the needs of others. I've prepared this short message of encouragement to help us stay focused on the mission of Christ. Click here to view it. Feel free to share this with others who may need to be reminded of the never-failing presence of God. Pray about how you can serve others during this global crisis. God bless you!
Sue Carlson shares a message in song for your encouragement.
What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer
There is no more for heaven now to give
He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom
My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace
"After months of study, the Manhattan church was especially thankful for the baptisms of Cynthia Arganbright, Mark Carter and Wayne Hanson last Sabbath," says Pastor George Goddard.
Click here for some excellent Coronavirus information and prevention resources provided by AdventHealth.
Our Publication Director, Stephanie Gottfried, has linked many Sabbath sermon options on our website. "They are also on the front page of the website with a link. I will update the website with new sermons each Monday," says Stephanie.
During the COVID-19 emergency we have our churches to close. Many churches are holding on-line worship services. You are encouraged to tune in to your church’s live broadcast. If your church isn’t listed below, check with your pastor about how you can participate, hear, or watch Sabbath Services. Practice social distancing, not isolation. Worship online, pray for each other, and check on fellow believers by phone, text, or email.
  • Beatrice, Lincoln Capitol View, and Fairbury – Sabbath School on Zoom at 9:30 a.m.; Worship on Facebook Live at 10:30 
  • Columbus, Neligh and Norfolk – Sabbath School and Worship on Norfolk FaceBook page or https://norfolkne.adventistchurch.org
  • Enterprise, Junction City and Salina – Sabbath School for district on Zoom and FB at 9:30 a.m.; Worship service on Enterprise and Salina Church FaceBook page at 11: a.m.
  • El Dorado, Eureka, Fredonia and Sedan – Sabbath School at 10 and Worship at 11 on Zoom
  • Garden City, Dodge City and Liberal, Ks – Garden City Church FaceBook page live for worship at 11:00 a.m. 
  • Fort Scott, Hepler and Pittsburg – Worship online http://pittsburg22.adventistchurchconnect.org
  • Garden City, Dodge City and Liberal Hispanic – FaceBook at 11 a.m. https://www.facebook.com/events/148808119728487/
  • Grand Island, Lexington and Hastings Hispanic – YouTube Live Information will be sent in the morning.
  • Great Bend Hispanic and Emporia Hispanic– live on Pastor Vazquez’s FacaceBook page
    Sabbath School at 10 and Worship at 11 on Zoom
  • Hays Chapel, Bazine, and La Crosse Churches – Sabbath School and worship online 
  • Hutchinson / McPherson - Sabbath School via Zoom and worship service through website www.Hutchsda.org  Email Pastor Trey for details Trsharp23@yahoo.com
  • KC Chapel Oaks - Sabbath School at 10:00; worship at 11:00  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxOtUYLfmQImGJaHKS-9yBQ
"Homebound and needing ideas for the kiddos?" asks Sue Carlson (Children's Ministries Director). "Well, here are some options we think you’ll enjoy. For more ideas be sure and click on our Children Ministries page!" says Sue.
  • Join Rich Aguilera as he answers your science questions in fun ways from the Bible’s standpoint. Click here. 
  • Watch the exciting and inspiring evening performances from the past two Pathfinder Camporees! Click here. 
  • Great little short video podcasts to watch that tell the Bible lesson for the Kindergarten age…3-4 years, click here. Or for Primary age…5-9 years, click here.
  • Prerecorded Sabbath School Classes for all Children’s Classes at Pioneer Memorial Church. Downloadable lessons and Mission Stories, click here.  
  • Your Story Hour is offering a FREE AUDIO STORY EVERY DAY! Here’s the link… 
  • Thirty Virtual Field Trips for Kids! Click here. 
  • Kids Club for Jesus offers stories, nature features, cooking, devotional, click here. 
  • Fun interactive sermon note page to use while listening to an online sermon together as a family, click here.
  • Lots of animated Bible videos from the Bible Project, click here. 
  • Indoor games and activities for kids, click here.  
  • Awesomely fun things for kids to make with stuff you already have at home! Click here.
  • Lots of Sabbath Ideas…click here.  
  • Want to turn mealtime into something extra special? Use these placemats as a springboard to great family discussions! Click here, and here, here and here!
From Pastor Jonathan Burt's district (Enterprise, Junction City, Salina) ....
Our Youth/Yong Adult Director, Tim Floyd, has put together a bunch of amazing resources for that age group during this social distancing reality. Click here. "Please share this with any youth or young adults you might know," asks Tim.

Young Adults will also have various opportunities to connect.

  • Worship and Praise will take place every Friday night at  8:00 pm via IG Live at The Well Worship Experience IG account
  • The Well Worship Experience will take place every Saturday morning at 10:15 am via IG Live at The Well Worship Experience IG
  • Join pastor Guadalupe Montour and Intern Pastor Renae Cross for a daily podcast "Today in Quarantine" via FB Live at 4:00 pm. Tune in to find out what today looks like in quarantine.
For more information text Pastor Guadalupe at 978-333-1209
"A lovely baby shower was held for Pastor Trey & Cherryl Sharp," shares Jan Sexson. "Their baby boy is expected in May. A great attendance of about 50 members of the Hutchinson and McPherson churches enjoyed the fellowship together," says Jan.
Pastor Michael Halfhill's plans for his Lincoln Piedmont Park congregation....
"Greeting from Honduras," says Pastor Mic Henton. "Last Wednesday the world was a different place. With governments and health organizations still supporting international travel, our College View Church filled a bus full of missionaries and sent 30 people to Honduras. Three
days ago, as Covid-19 has changed the shape of the world, the country of Honduras has locked down their boarders to all air travel until March 23. This has yet to effect our trip as we are scheduled to go fly home on March 25. The students and leaders here are in good spirits and the work continues. Please pray that the ban will lift on Monday and we will be allowed to arrive home on Wednesday. In the mean time, we are doing great work in Honduras and will continue to. Jesus will continue to be our focus and we will continue to love and serve Him," says Pastor Mic.
"Pastor Mike Mennard's plans for his Lincoln New Creation congregation....

College View Church will host a daily “Family Worship” broadcast on Facebook Live starting on Monday, March 23 at 10:00 am," says Pastor Michael Paradise. "This will be a great way to reach families stuck at home with kids out of school. Some of our parents are looking for structure and programs for their children during these unprecedented days without school. The broadcast will feature music, stories, and interaction with kids through the College View Church Facebook page," says Pastor Michael.
The Executive Committee of the Seventh-day Adventist Church voted to postpone the 2020 General Conference Session until May 2021. More info...
Chapel Oaks (KC) launched a new evangelism program two months ago using Facebook and 23 people have responded to the offer of a free book," says Reba Lucky. "The book is The Hero of Hacksaw Ridge, the story of Desmond Doss. Pastor Diego Silva provided training on a recent Sabbath afternoon. My partner, Shelly Opp and I were given a name & address of a lady who’d requested the book, so off we went. When Lisa opened the door, she got
tears in her eyes when she saw the book. Her grandson has seen the movie multiple times and loved the story of Desmond Doss. She mentioned how incredible his faith must’ve been, which was the perfect opening for me to offer her the first study guide in the It Is Written series. She took it and asked what faith he was. We told her that he was a Seventh-day Adventist. She brightened and said she had attended an SDA church that was located on the Turner Diagonal in Kansas City, Kansas with a friend when she was a child. I was pleased to be able to tell her that church had relocated to Shawnee and that was Shelly’s and my church. She wanted to know where it is and is interested in attending. Her grandson was very impressed that Shelly had actually met Desmond Doss when she was a teenager. I have had contact with her several times and pray that the Holy Spirit will work with her and the others who have received the lessons," says Reba.
"Recently at the Scottsbluff church, Max shared a story of how he as a young boy had pulled a dead tree down using a chain and a tractor," says Ivy Lunbery. "Because he was young and this was his first tree to pull down, he had not accounted for the height of the tree and when it came down on top of the tractor, God intervened and
he only suffered a few cuts, while the steering wheel was badly bent. This was the first time that Max has shared a children's story. Great story!" says Ivy.
Pastor Rod Scherencel wants you to know that Karl Haffner is rescheduled for Men’s Retreat April 2-4, 2021. "I'm excited to have him join us and know the men who attend will be challendged and blessed," says Pastor Rod.
The Conference office is closed to the public through April 3. Our staff is still be available to serve you. Please call ahead if you want food from our "tiny" ABC in Topeka. During this time of "social distancing" we request that non-employees do not stop by the office. We are here to serve you, but not face-to-face for now. Call with any needs or questions (785-478-4726).
The offering this Sabbath is for your local church budget. our faithfulness, even when we aren't having services, is still vital. Please be faithful in returning God's tithe and giving liberal offerings during these uncertain times. "A small church and school decided to start a building project. They contracted a local architect to design the project. The architect priced the construction cost at $75,000.  Click here.
During this time of where our churches are not meeting, please continue to support the mission of Christ through your tithes and offerings. This be done in many ways. 
  • Adventist Giving.org
  • Mail your gifts to your local treasurer or pastor
  • Mail your gifts to the Conference office: 3440 Urish Rd, Topeka, KS 66614
We have the privilege to invest in God's kingdom even during the worst of times. Thank you for your faithfulness.
**If you know something that you think would be of interest to other Kansas-Nebraska Adventists, please let me know. I am trying to keep everyone on the "cutting edge" by sending this out each Friday.

Have a wonderful Sabbath!
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