Burr Oak

Michael Donley, 60, died at his home in Burr Oak on Thursday. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at the Burr Oak United Methodist Church on Friday, Feb. 21. Michael is survived by his wife, Judy, brothers, Daniel and Patrick and a sister, Beth.

Gary and Penny Turner met Amy Cox, Courtland; Aaron Turner and Helena Miller, Wichita; and Angela, Gary, Andrew and Amanda Hawkins, Derby, on Saturday for lunch in Salina.

Cliff and Glenny Barnes attended basketball games in Roseland, on Saturday. Paisley and Olivia Ord and Lillian Barnes played two games with the Red Cloud Junior High. Thomas Ord played two games with the Red Cloud fifth-grade boys.

Daisy, Hudson and Owen Tucker and Tuff O’Conner, Topeka, visited in the home of Cody, Renita and Bella Volker over the weekend to help celebrate Bella’s 14th birthday. Attending her party were Cheryl Hillman, Kelley Bunting, Tabitha Erickson, Braiden and Makaya Juarez, Jessica Barnes, Brynlee Manning, Shelli Kuhlmann, Tessa, Mason, Max, and Morgan McMains; Weston Wagner, Cody and Renita Volker, and Daisy Tucker and her family.

Lighting the candles to open the morning worship service at the Burr Oak United Methodist Church was Jaycie Prim. Pastor Les Ellis opened with announcements and the Call to Worship. Prayer concerns were for the family of Mike Donely and Gene, the brother of Gail Havens. Joy was having Gail back after her illness. “Treasures” was the title of the message with Matthew 10:26-32 as the scripture read. We were reminded that God knows everything about us down to the number of hairs on our heads. He knows what lies ahead of us, we do not know what the future holds for us, but God does. Matt Boyles served as usher. Dee Reed was at the piano. Fellowship time was hosted by Pat Anderson and Larry Gillett.

Gary Garman opened the service at the Nazarene Church on Sunday morning with a welcome and announcements. Krystal Wulf led the song service with Lola Wilson accompanying on the piano. The first song sung was "What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” The offering was then taken after which "Where He Leads, I'll Follow" and "Gentle Shepherd" were sung. Marion Belden gave a reading for the special. Krystal Wulf had the children's story. Valentine's Day and different ways God shows his love were discussed. He shows his love every day. "Jesus Loves Me" was then sung. The children were dismissed for Children’s Church.

In Pastor Tom Korb’s sermon, he spoke about the Transfiguration which is found in Matthew 17. We can't make it without Christ. Pastor Tom spoke of Peter, James and John wanting to build three tabernacles. He gave an account of many things that had influenced him in his walk with Christ and closed the service with prayer.

The Sunday morning worship service at the Burr Oak Christian Church began with the pledges to the American flag, the Christian flag and the Bible. A time of song, announcements, praise and prayer requests was followed by prayer, responsive reading, communion and taking the offering.

After a short time for greeting those in attendance, Pastor Richard Cox had a message for the children. Savannah Warrelmann, Brynlee Manning and Makaya Juarez joined him. Following the children’s message, Penny Turner took them for a Sunday school lesson. Pastor Cox selected 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 as the basis for his message entitled “God Gave the Increase.” Left to our own devices, we would founder and fail. But God can work all of our situations to His glory. We are tools of God, doing the things He asks of us. This portion of scripture tells us that while we may plant and another might water, only God can make something grow. Our spiritual life is all about what God has called us to do. Our efforts can be in vain if God doesn’t bless them. Sometimes we try to do things for God that aren’t a part of His plan. It isn’t that our efforts are not worthwhile, but that with God guiding us, they are more likely to bear fruit. God gives us our jobs and puts us in the correct place to achieve them. God calls each of us to different tasks. We need to work together, and in tune with God, to fulfill his plan for our lives.

Enjoying family time and lunch at the local cafe on Sunday were David and Lori Barnes, Smith Center; Tanner Swiercinski, Wichita; Jessica Barnes, Greg and Brynlee Manning, Kelley and Nick Bunting, Cheryl Hillman and Cliff and Glenny Barnes.

A nice group attended the music concert at the Burr Oak Community Library on Sunday afternoon. Savanna Chestnut and Casey Dailey entertained from 2 to 4 p.m. Savanna played her guitar and sang several original songs she had written along with some well-known songs. Casey was an excellent accompanist on guitar. The next and final concert for the season will be March 1 with Taylor Kline. There will also be an appreciation reception for Tammy Finnell that afternoon.

The Burr Oak Community Club hosted a free pancake-sausage supper at the Burr Oak Community Center Sunday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. The free supper was to show appreciation to the community and to the many volunteers who help out in various ways at the different events sponsored by the Community Club. Renita Volker cooked the sausages for the supper. Nick Bunting, with some assistance from Kelley Bunting and Penny Turner, mixed up more than 10 pounds of pancake batter. Manning the gridles were Peggy Wilson, Kelley Bunting, Jessica and Glenny Barnes. Cheryl Hillman took care of getting coffee, tea and hot chocolate ready. Cliff Barnes, Bob Hines and Walt Wilson were at the serving table dishing up the pancakes and sausages. There was a good turnout for the supper. The next event to be sponsored by the Community Club is the annual baked potato-salad-dessert bar supper scheduled for March 15.