Category: Bulletins

Prelude

Welcome & Silent Prayer

*Worship with Song                                                          Great Is Thy Faithfulness                                                                                

                                                                                               Behold Our God

                                                                                               Goodness of God

Opening Prayer

Offering & Offertory

Children’s Sermon                                                              Bradi Tucker

Scripture Reading                                                               Revelation 2:1-7

Sermon                                                                                  “Passionate for Christ”

*Closing Song                                                                        I Speak Jesus      

Sharing Praises & Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

Announcements

*(Indicates to Stand)

_____________________________________________________

Personal Ministry Time: If you would like prayer for healing or other concerns, please feel welcome to come forward after the service. 

 

Today:

9:30 a.m. Worship Service

10:45 a.m. Fellowship

11:00 a.m. Sunday School

 

This Week:

Mon. 10:30 a.m. Trail Life will present Colors for the Memorial Day Service at Fancy Creek Cemetery

Tue.  6:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

Wed. 5:30 a.m. Worship 6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study

Wed. 7:00 p.m.  Board of Deacons Meeting

 

Next Sunday:

9:30 a.m. Worship Service

10:45 a.m. Fellowship

11:00 a.m. Sunday School

Coming Events:

June 1-5 VBS

June 7 VBS Closing Program

June 7 Trail Life Leader’s Meeting & Troop Meeting

June 20 Alert 2026 Road Race

Prayer Ministry

Please pray as you are led by the Holy Spirit this week for: Jon & Evelyn Larson and Raymond & Kellie Larson.

 

VBS NOTES:

THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who picked up items to donate for VBS! There is a tub under or beside the table for your items. We appreciate your contributions so much!

 

Looking for fake trees and plants to borrow for VBS. Questions?  Talk to Debbie Sump.

 

I am looking for a few volunteers who would be able to meet me at church someday next week (May 24-29), to help write name tags and do a few other final preparations. If you’d like to help, please text me (LuAnn), or talk to her on Sunday.  Thank you!!

 

Registration for VBS:

If you haven’t had an opportunity to register your child yet for VBS, here is the link: vbspro.events/p/1e29d9

Your registration before the event helps us to be prepared for a great week.  Thanks!

 

VBS Closing Program

June 7 VBS Closing Program during morning worship.  No Sunday School. A light lunch will be provided following church for a time a fellowship.

 

VBS Snack sign up is in the Signup genius program. The link is: Https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D49ABA72CAAFC1-63913661-2026

An alternate method is to go www.signupgenius.com and search for the list created by ckalexander@hotmail.com, if you have question of problems with the electronic signup sheet, please contact Colleen for assistance.

 

Mother’s Day Baby Bottle Project

We are participating in the Kansans for Life Baby Bottle Project again this year. This project raises money for the great work of this prolife organization. If you are interested in participating, please pick up a baby bottle and fill it with change and return it on Father’s Day. Thank you.

 

Accepting Hay Bids

If you, or someone you know, would like to submit a bid to put up the hay in the church’s pasture, please submit a bid by June 21st to one of the trustees (Brent, Ray, or Josh). Bids should be based on dollars per ton.

 

Old Church Van

The old church (2000 Ford E350) van has been listed for sale on-line with Purple Wave in Manhattan. Anyone who would like to bid on it may do so at the following link. https://www.purplewave.com/sellerAlt/84429006fabbfb4859a6c58d0f9f4a95

                        

Camp Lit

“Empty” — Two Liter Soda Bottles needed…….One of the activities at Boys’ camp (Camp L.I.T.) needs empty 2 Liter Soda Bottles. We need 60 bottles.  A collection box has been placed under the mailbox area for your conve

Prelude

Welcome & Silent Prayer

*Worship with Song                                                                   What a Beautiful Name

                                                                                                        This is Amazing Grace

                                                                                                        Only a Holy God

Opening Prayer

Offering & Offertory

Scripture Reading                                                                       Acts 19:1-41

Sermon                                                                                         “The Reality of Spiritual Warfare”

*Closing Song                                                                               He Will Hold Me Fast

Sharing Praises & Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

Announcements

*(Indicates to Stand)

_____________________________________________________

Personal Ministry Time: If you would like prayer for healing or other concerns, please feel welcome to come forward after the service. 

 

Today:

9:30 a.m. Worship Service

10:45 a.m. Fellowship

11:00 a.m. Sunday School

 

This Week:

Tue.  6:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

Wed. 5:30 a.m. Worship 6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study

 

Next Sunday:

9:30 a.m. Worship Service

10:45 a.m. Fellowship

11:00 a.m. Sunday School

 

Coming Events:

May 27 Board of Deacons Meeting

June 1-5 VBS

June 7 VBS Closing Program

June 20 Alert 2026 Road Race

Prayer Ministry

Please pray as you are led by the Holy Spirit this week for: Seth, Traci, & Canaan Johnson and Stan & Sandy Johnson.

 

VBS NOTES:

VBS music is here!  Families with kids, please feel free to take either a CD or a streaming card. Please sign the sheet as you take yours, so I know when I need to purchase more.

 

THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who picked up items to donate for VBS! There is a tub under or beside the table for your items. We appreciate your contributions so much!

 

Looking for fake trees and plants to borrow for VBS. Questions?  Talk to Debbie Sump.

 

Registration for VBS:

If you haven’t had an opportunity to register your child yet for VBS, here is the link: vbspro.events/p/1e29d9

Your registration before the event helps us to be prepared for a great week.  Thanks!

 

VBS Snack sign up is in the Signup genius program. The link is: Https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D49ABA72CAAFC1-63913661-2026

 

An alternate method is to go www.signupgenius.com and search for the list created by ckalexander@hotmail.com, if you have question of problems with the electronic signup sheet, please contact Colleen for assistance.

 

Did you wonder why there was a chicken at the VBS table? Our missions project this year is to gather money to purchase chickens for the families Job and Adria Gamez minister to in Honduras. Through this ministry, they are able to meet the physical needs of families, which in turn opens the door to sharing the gospel.  The price of each hen is $14.00.

 

VBS Closing Program

June 7 VBS Closing Program during morning worship.  No Sunday School.

A light lunch will be provided following church for a time a fellowship.

 

Mother’s Day Baby Bottle Project

We are participating in the Kansans for Life Baby Bottle Project again this year. This project raises money for the great work of this prolife organization. If you are interested in participating, please pick up a baby bottle and fill it with change and return it on Father’s Day. Thank you.

 

Accepting Hay Bids

If you, or someone you know, would like to submit a bid to put up the hay in the church’s pasture, please submit a bid by June 21st to one of the trustees (Brent, Ray, or Josh). Bids should be based on dollars per ton.

 

Old Church Van

The old church (2000 Ford E350) van has been listed for sale on-line with Purple Wave in Manhattan. Anyone who would like to bid on it may do so at the following link. https://www.purplewave.com/sellerAlt/84429006fabbfb4859a6c58d0f9f4a95

                        

2026 Road Race

Thank you to our sponsors who have already responded!  If anyone knows of a business or individual who may want to participate as a sponsor, please pass along my contact details.   The online registration website is also active at this time–check it out for more information or to register for a race!  I will still have paper forms available as well for those wanting to register that way.  Contact me if you have any questions. Please contact Amber Speicher with any questions. 720-219-5986 or ambergel77@gmail.com https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Leonardville/AlertResurrection

 

Camp Lit

“Empty” — Two Liter Soda Bottles needed…….One of the activities at Boys’ camp (Camp L.I.T.) needs empty 2 Liter Soda Bottles. We need 60 bottles.  A collection box has been placed under the mailbox area for your convenience.

 

Prelude

Welcome & Silent Prayer

*Worship with Song                                         King of Kings

                                                                              Union with Christ

                                                                              I’ll Fly Away

Opening Prayer

Offering & Offertory

Reception of New Members                           Jamie & Kristi Hageman

Scripture Reading                                            2 Timothy 1:1-18

Special Music                                                    Emily & Kaylee Brewer

Sermon                                                               “A Legacy of Faith”

*Closing Song                                                   Saints & Angels

Sharing Praises & Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

Announcements

*(Indicates to Stand)

_____________________________________________________

Personal Ministry Time: If you would like prayer for healing or other concerns, please feel welcome to come forward after the service. 

 

Today:

9:30 a.m. Worship Service

10:45 a.m. Fellowship

11:00 a.m. No Sunday School

 

This Week:

Tue.  6:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

Wed. 5:30 a.m. Worship 6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study

Wed. 7:00 p.m. Baccalaureate Service at RCHS

Sat. 9:00 a.m. Graduation at CCCHS

Sat. 1:00 p.m. Graduation at RCHS

Next Sunday:

9:30 a.m. Worship Service

10:45 a.m. Fellowship

11:00 a.m. Sunday School

 

Coming Events:

May 20 Board of Deacons Meeting

June 1-5 VBS

June 20 Alert 2026 Road Race

Prayer Ministry

Please pray as you are led by the Holy Spirit this week for: Kade, Alexis, Lakyn & Truett Hummel and Marguerite Johnson.

 

VBS NOTES:

VBS music is here!  Families with kids, please feel free to take either a CD or a streaming card. Please sign the sheet as you take yours, so I know when I need to purchase more.

 

THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who picked up items to donate for VBS! There is a tub under or beside the table for your items. We appreciate your contributions so much!

 

Looking for fake trees and plants to borrow for VBS. Questions?  Talk to Debbie Sump.

 

Registration for VBS:

If you haven’t had an opportunity to register your child yet for VBS, here is the link: vbspro.events/p/1e29d9

Your registration before the event helps us to be prepared for a great week.  Thanks!

 

Did you wonder why there was a chicken at the VBS table? Our missions project this year is to gather money to purchase chickens for the families Job and Adria Gamez minister to in Honduras. Through this ministry, they are able to meet the physical needs of families, which in turn opens the door to sharing the gospel.  The price of each hen is $14.00.

 

Mother’s Day Baby Bottle Project

We are participating in the Kansans for Life Baby Bottle Project again this year. This project raises money for the great work of this prolife organization. If you are interested in participating, please pick up a baby bottle and fill it with change and return it on Father’s Day. Thank you.

 

Accepting Hay Bids

If you, or someone you know, would like to submit a bid to put up the hay in the church’s pasture, please submit a bid by June 21st to one of the trustees (Brent, Ray, or Josh). Bids should be based on dollars per ton.

 

Camp Registrations

Our church policy is that the church will help with the registration fees for families who send their children and youth to Christian camps, not just Covenant Cedars Bible Camp. We would ask that families cover the deposit. Please be aware of early-bird registration dates.

                        

2026 Road Race

Thank you to our sponsors who have already responded!  If anyone knows of a business or individual who may want to participate as a sponsor, please pass along my contact details.   The online registration website is also active at this time–check it out for more information or to register for a race!  I will still have paper forms available as well for those wanting to register that way.  Contact me if you have any questions. Please contact Amber Speicher with any questions. 720-219-5986 or ambergel77@gmail.com https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Leonardville/AlertResurrection

 

Camp Lit

“Empty” — Two Liter Soda Bottles needed…….One of the activities at Boys’ camp (Camp L.I.T.) needs empty 2 Liter Soda Bottles. We need 60 bottles.  A collection box has been placed under the mailbox area for your convenience.

 

Prelude

Welcome & Silent Prayer

*Worship with Song                                                                  A Thousand Hallelujahs

                                                                                                      How Great Thou Art

                                                                                                       10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)

Opening Prayer

Offering & Offertory

Graduate Recognition

Reception of New Members                                                      Jamie & Kristi Hageman

Scripture Reading                                                                       Hebrews 5:5-14

Sermon                                                                                          “Dull of Hearing”

*Closing Song                                                                                 Open the Eyes of My Heart

Communion

Sharing Praises & Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

Announcements

*(Indicates to Stand)

_____________________________________________________

Personal Ministry Time: If you would like prayer for healing or other concerns, please feel welcome to come forward after the service. 

 

Today:

9:30 a.m. Worship Service

10:45 a.m. Fellowship

11:00 a.m. Sunday School

12:00 p.m. Trail Life Leaders & Troop Meeting

2:00 p.m. Baccalaureate Service at CCCHS

5:00 p.m. VBS Training

 This Week:

Tue.  6:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

Wed. 5:30 a.m. Worship 6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study

Thur. 6:00 p.m. Light meal at Common Ground followed by National Day of Prayer Service at Clay Center Courthouse

Sat. 1:00 p.m. Graduation at BVHS

Next Sunday:

9:30 a.m. Worship Service

10:45 a.m. Fellowship

11:00 a.m. Sunday School

Coming Events:

May 13 Board of Deacons Meeting

May 16 CCCHS Graduation

May 16 RCHS Graduation

June 1-5 VBS

June 20 Alert 2026 Road Race

Prayer Ministry

Please pray as you are led by the Holy Spirit this week for: Galen & Nancy Hofmann, and Deb Huyett.

 

VBS NOTES:

May 3 at 5:00 p.m.: VBS training is tonight!  Even if you didn’t sign up to come, if you can make it, please do!

 

VBS music is here!  Families with kids, please feel free to take either a CD or a streaming card. Please sign the sheet as you take yours, so I know when I need to purchase more.

 

Today on the VBS table, we have some items listed that we would appreciate being donated from congregation members. If you see something you’d like to purchase for VBS, please take the frog for it.  There will be a tub available starting next week for your contributions.  Thanks so much!!

 

Looking for fake trees and plants to borrow for VBS. Questions?  Talk to Debbie Sump.

 

If you have not given LuAnn your t-shirt size, please do so ASAP.

 

Accepting Hay Bids

If you, or someone you know, would like to submit a bid to put up the hay in the church’s pasture, please submit a bid by June 21st to one of the trustees (Brent, Ray, or Josh). Bids should be based on dollars per ton.

 

Camp Registrations

Our church policy is that the church will help with the registration fees for families who send their children and youth to Christian camps, not just Covenant Cedars Bible Camp. We would ask that families cover the deposit. Please be aware of early-bird registration dates.

                        

2026 Road Race

Thank you to our sponsors who have already responded!  If anyone knows of a business or individual who may want to participate as a sponsor, please pass along my contact details.   The online registration website is also active at this time–check it out for more information or to register for a race!  I will still have paper forms available as well for those wanting to register that way.  Contact me if you have any questions. Please contact Amber Speicher with any questions. 720-219-5986 or ambergel77@gmail.com https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Leonardville/AlertResurrection

 

Graduation Recognition

Today we recognize these young people and their accomplishments this year!

 

Kindergarten:                                         8th Grade

Levi Hofmann                                        Kynlee Chaffee

Truett Hummel                                      Malek Chaffee

Abbey Strauss                                       Westin Haugaard

Pierce Schwerdt                                    Sophie Michaud

Elijah Perry

High School:                                          Emmitt Sullivan

Brody Buchanan                                    Adelyn Sump

Jarrett Lippert                                        Jeremiah Visser

Aspen Perry                                            Dakota Wendland

Genayla Warnken                                 Gaige Wendland

Andy Anstaett                                        Gracen Wendland

 

College: 

Thomas Christensen (Vet School)

Bradley Owen (EMT/Fire)

Afton Sterling

Landon Sump

Please join us immediately following the worship service for a time of greeting our graduates and sharing in a time of fellowship

Prelude

Welcome & Silent Prayer

*Worship with Song                                      Union of Christ

                                                                            God of Refuge

                                                                            You’re the Shepard

Opening Prayer

Offering & Offertory

Scripture Reading                                           Hebrews 12:1-29

Sermon                                                              “Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus”

*Closing Song                                                   May The God of Peace

 

Sharing Praises & Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

Announcements

*(Indicates to Stand)

_____________________________________________________

Personal Ministry Time: If you would like prayer for healing or other concerns, please feel welcome to come forward after the service. 

 

Today:

9:30 a.m. Worship

10:45 a.m. Fellowship

11:00 a.m. Sunday School

 

This Week:

Tue.  6:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

Wed. 5:30 a.m. Worship 6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study

Wed. 7:00 p.m. Spring Congregational Meeting

Fri. 7:00 p.m. Baccalaureate Service at Blue Valley High School

Next Sunday:

9:30 a.m. Worship Service

10:45 a.m. Fellowship

11:00 a.m. Sunday School

12:00 p.m. Trail Life Leaders & Troop Meeting

5:00 p.m. VBS Training

6:00 p.m. Youth Group

 

Coming Events:

May 7 National Day of Prayer service in Clay Center

May 9 Blue Valley High School Graduation

June 1-5 VBS

June 20 Alert 2026 Road Race

Prayer Ministry

Please pray as you are led by the Holy Spirit this week for: Ryan, Lindsay, Hattie & Gus Hendricks and Darren, Bethany, Henry, Levi and Anna Hofmann.

 

Camp Registrations

Our church policy is that the church will help with the registration fees for families who send their children and youth to Christian camps, not just Covenant Cedars Bible Camp. We would ask that families cover the deposit. Please be aware of early-bird registration dates.

 

VBS NOTES:

May 3 at 5:00 p.m.: Volunteer training for all who have signed up to help with VBS. This one hour meeting will give you a solid foundation to help you feel prepared to give your best at VBS.  We encourage all volunteers to attend.  A signup sheet is on the VBS table in the foyer to let us know you are coming.

 

LOOKING for volunteers to put VBS posters up in Riley and Olsburg!  If this is something you would be able to do, please grab some from the VBS table, and sign the poster chart so I know it is covered.  Thank you!

 

2026 Road Race

Thank you to our sponsors who have already responded!  If anyone knows of a business or individual who may want to participate as a sponsor, please pass along my contact details.   The online registration website is also active at this time–check it out for more information or to register for a race!  I will still have paper forms available as well for those wanting to register that way.  Contact me if you have any questions. Please contact Amber Speicher with any questions. 720-219-5986 or ambergel77@gmail.com https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Leonardville/AlertResurrection

Accepting Hay Bids

If you, or someone you know, would like to submit a bid for putting up the hay in the church’s pasture, please submit a bid by June 21st to one of the trustees (Brent, Ray, or Josh). Bids should be based on dollars per ton.

Request: Does anyone have a Cricut?  I need about 100 hearts cut outs.  If you have one and could do something like this, please talk to LuAnn.

Graduation Recognition here at Alert will be May 3!  We love to recognize all our students in their accomplishments!

Please join us immediately following the worship service for a time of greeting our graduates and sharing in a time of fellowship. If your last name starts with A – L bring a salty finger food. If your last name starts with M – Z please bring something sweet. Drinks will be provided.

 

Prelude

Welcome & Silent Prayer

*Worship with Song                              Victory in Jesus

                                                                   Lord I Lift Your Name on High

                                                                   It Is Well (Through it All)

Opening Prayer

Offering & Offertory

Children’s Sermon                                 Erika Lips

Scripture Reading                                  1 Corinthians 2

Sermon                                                     “Righteousness”

*Closing Song                                          How Deep the Father’s Love for Us

 

Sharing Praises & Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

Announcements

*(Indicates to Stand)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Personal Ministry Time: If you would like prayer for healing or other concerns, please feel welcome to come forward after the service. 

 

Today:

9:30 a.m. Worship

10:45 a.m. Fellowship

11:00 a.m. Sunday School

6:00 p.m. Youth Group

 

This Week:

Fir.-Sat. April 24-26 Men’s Encounter

 

Next Sunday:

9:30 a.m. Worship Service

10:45 a.m. Fellowship

11:00 a.m. Sunday School

Coming Events:

April 29 Congregational Meeting

May 3 VBS Training

May 3 Trail Life Leaders & Troop Meeting

June 1-5 VBS

June 20 Alert 2026 Road Race

Payer Ministry

Please pray as you are led by the Holy Spirit this week for: Floyd & Deana Hansford and Ryan, Becca, Westin, Julep & Ella Haugaard.

 

Camp L.I.T. Training

If you were unable to attend the March training and want to know more about the summer camps, another training course is being held on Saturday, April 25 from 8 to 12. This training will be held at Manhattan Faith Church, 1921 Barnes Rd. in Manhattan.

 

Camp Registrations

Our church policy is that the church will help with the registration fees for families who send their children and youth to Christian camps, not just Covenant Cedars Bible Camp. We would ask that families cover the deposit. Please be aware of early-bird registration dates.

 

2026 Road Race

Thank you to our sponsors who have already responded!  If anyone knows of a business or individual who may want to participate as a sponsor, please pass along my contact details.   The online registration website is also active at this time–check it out for more information or to register for a race!  I will still have paper forms available as well for those wanting to register that way.  Contact me if you have any questions. Please contact Amber Speicher with any questions. 720-219-5986 or ambergel77@gmail.com https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Leonardville/AlertResurrection

Prayer Request

Please pray for Pastor Dwight while he is traveling in Turkey and Rome through April 20^th.

 

VBS NOTES:

May 3: Volunteer training for all who have signed up to help with VBS. This one hour meeting will give you a solid foundation to help you feel prepared to give your best at VBS.  We encourage all volunteers to attend.  A signup sheet is on the VBS table in the foyer to let us know you are coming.

 

LOOKING for volunteers to put VBS posters up in Riley and Olsburg!  If this is

something you would be able to do, please grab some from the VBS table, and

sign the poster chart so I know it is covered.  Thank you!

 

Graduation Recognition here at Alert will be May 3!  We love to recognize all our students in their accomplishments!  If you have a graduate in your home, Please let LuAnn know.

Please join us immediately following the worship service for a time of greeting our graduates and sharing in a time of fellowship. If your last name starts with A – L bring a salty finger food. If your last name starts with M – Z please bring something sweet. Drinks will be provided.