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THE CHRISTIAN MESSENGER 316 Ann Street Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 223-2346 “At First Christian church our mission is to be and share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving and serving ‘from our doorsteps to the ends of the earth.’ To be a faithful church demonstrating true community, deep spirituality and a passion for justice.” Issue 16 April 20, 2017 Rev. Dr. John T. Opsata Senior Pastor Rev. Meredith Siler Associate Pastor WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Sunday, April 23, 2017 Scripture: John 20:19-31 Sermon: Living Gracefully 8:30 am Chapel Worship Elder: Jim True 9:30 am Faith Formation 10:15 am Family Faith Fellowship 10:45 am Sanctuary Worship Elders: Mike Grammer Kim Cowherd 5:00 pm Coffee House Communion Leader: Larry Ellis Offertory Leader: John Scott INCLUDED IN THIS ISSUE Spring Academy Joys and Concerns Condolences Women’s Spring Conference Men’s Breakfast & Work Day Wedding Shower Derby Celebration Scholarships Ecumenical Food Drive Clean Team ATTENDANCE APRIL 16, 2017 8:30 SERVICE: 57 9:30 FAITH FORMATION: 94 10:45 SERVICE: 324 5:00 COFFEE HOUSE: 20 ASHWOOD: 7 KROGER REWARDS $719.89 (3/23/17) CAN RECYCLING $95 (1/26/17) Meredith’s Musings “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life…” Mary Oliver How about taking a class in the Spring Academy??? We have three great options to choose from, and it’s the perfect way to follow up your Lenten Devotional practices with a little theological reflection complete with snacks and friends! Classes will meet on Thursday, May 4, 11, 18 and 25. We’ll gather in the Bible Buddies Room on the first floor for snacks at 5:00 pm. Classes begin at 5:15 pm and last until 6:45 pm. Please look for a brochure in the Welcome Center and sign up! If you need childcare, please let us know asap. COURSES OFFERED THE GLORY OF GOD’S CREATION Instructor: Dr. Emily Askew Join me as we think together about the glory of God’s creation: from the first moments when God declared all that was made ‘very good’ to the local foods and farmers we love in Kentucky; we will explore the ways that Christians can celebrate the bounty and goodness of Earth. We will do some Bible study, some theology, some eating and maybe even some field trips during our four weeks together! BREAD OF LIFE Instructor: Nadine Cox Bread is life; part of our spiritual life and faith journey. Learn to make various yeast breads and unleavened bread. Nadine has been baking since age nine and mastered the art of yeast breads in her 20’s. Loving the aroma of freshly baked bread, as well as the taste (warm with real butter), she will lead you into creating this food basic to life in your own kitchen. Register early, class size is limited. We will meet in Sara Jane’s kitchen after the snack time in Bible Buddies. WHY DID JESUS, MOSES, THE BUDDHA AND MOHAMMED CROSS THE ROAD? Instructor: Dr. John T. Opsata “When four religious leaders walk across the road, it’s not the beginning of a joke. It’s the start of one of the most important conversations in today’s world. Can you be a committed Christian without having to condemn or convert people of other faiths? Is it possible to affirm other religious traditions without watering down our own? Widely acclaimed author and speaker, Brian McLaren, proposes a new faith alternative, one built on ‘benevolence and solidarity rather than rivalry and hostility.’” Dr. Opsata will guide us through a reading of this book, as we explore how it is possible to be a faithful Christian and be affirming of other religious traditions.
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THE CHRISTIAN MESSENGER 316 Ann Street
Frankfort , KY 40601 (502) 223-2346
“At Fi rst Christ ian church our mission is to be and share the Good News of Jesus Chr ist, wi tnessing, loving and serving ‘f rom our doorsteps to the ends of the earth . ’ To be a fa i thfu l church demonstrat ing true communi ty , deep spi r i tual i ty and a passion for just ice.”
Issue 16 April 20, 2017
Rev. Dr. John T. Opsata Senior Pastor
Rev. Meredith Siler Associate Pastor
WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Sunday, April 23, 2017
Scripture: John 20:19-31 Sermon: Living Gracefully 8:30 am Chapel Worship Elder: Jim True 9:30 am Faith Formation 10:15 am Family Faith Fellowship 10:45 am Sanctuary Worship Elders: Mike Grammer Kim Cowherd 5:00 pm Coffee House
Communion Leader: Larry Ellis Offertory Leader: John Scott
INCLUDED IN THIS ISSUE
Spring Academy
Joys and Concerns
Condolences
Women’s Spring Conference
Men’s Breakfast & Work Day
Wedding Shower
Derby Celebration
Scholarships
Ecumenical Food Drive
Clean Team
ATTENDANCE APRIL 16, 2017
8:30 SERVICE: 57 9:30 FAITH FORMATION: 94
10:45 SERVICE: 324 5:00 COFFEE HOUSE: 20
ASHWOOD: 7
KROGER REWARDS $719.89 (3/23/17)
CAN RECYCLING $95 (1/26/17)
Meredith’s Musings
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life…”
Mary Oliver
How about taking a class in the Spring Academy??? We have three great options to choose from, and it’s the perfect way to follow up your Lenten Devotional practices with a little theological reflection complete with snacks and friends! Classes will meet on Thursday, May 4, 11, 18 and 25. We’ll gather in the Bible Buddies Room on the first floor for snacks at 5:00 pm. Classes begin at 5:15 pm and last until 6:45 pm. Please look for a brochure in the Welcome Center and sign up! If you need childcare, please let us know asap.
COURSES OFFERED
THE GLORY OF GOD’S CREATION Instructor: Dr. Emily Askew Join me as we think together about the glory of God’s creation: from the first moments when God declared all that was made ‘very good’ to the local foods and farmers we love in Kentucky; we will explore the ways that Christians can celebrate the bounty and goodness of Earth. We will do some Bible study, some theology, some eating and maybe even some field trips during our four weeks together! BREAD OF LIFE Instructor: Nadine Cox Bread is life; part of our spiritual life and faith journey. Learn to make various yeast breads and unleavened bread. Nadine has been baking since age nine and mastered the art of yeast breads in her 20’s. Loving the aroma of freshly baked bread, as well as the taste (warm with real butter), she will lead you into creating this food basic to life in your own kitchen. Register early, class size is limited. We will meet in Sara Jane’s kitchen after the snack time in Bible Buddies. WHY DID JESUS, MOSES, THE BUDDHA AND MOHAMMED CROSS THE ROAD? Instructor: Dr. John T. Opsata “When four religious leaders walk across the road, it’s not the beginning of a joke. It’s the start of one of the most important conversations in today’s world. Can you be a committed Christian without having to condemn or convert people of other faiths? Is it possible to affirm other religious traditions without watering down our own? Widely acclaimed author and speaker, Brian McLaren, proposes a new faith alternative, one built on ‘benevolence and solidarity rather than rivalry and hostility.’” Dr. Opsata will guide us through a reading of this book, as we explore how it is possible to be a faithful Christian and be affirming of other religious traditions.
We had almost 40 children attend our Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt on Saturday! Thank you to everyone who donated candy and their time.
Ms. Whittney and the Children’s Choir did a wonderful job on Easter Sunday. Ms. Marcia leading Children’s Worship & Wonder on Easter Sunday
TRAINING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED
We will have a Greeter & Storyteller Training
for Children's Worship and Wonder, Following
Jesus, & Junior Youth Worship on Sunday,
May 21st at noon. More details to come.
Please contact Elle Travis if you are
interested in volunteering with this very
important program!
Chi Rho students play the Peeps Mystery
Flavor Challenge.
Team Jacob & Joey finish first in the
Resurrection Symbols Scavenger Hunt.
CHILDREN YOUTH MS. ELLE TRAVIS DIRECTOR-CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
email: [email protected]
MS. TRINA KOONTZ DIRECTOR-YOUTH MINISTRIES email: [email protected]
JOYS AND CONCERNS Those serving in the Military and as Law Enforcement Officers, Mary Albro, Hazel Arnold, Ann & Joshua Banta (Judy Richards), Jackie Barney, Maria Bartholomew, Deanne Berry (Johnna Puttoff), Julia Blackburn (Tom & Eleanor Penn’s granddaughter), Darlene Blocker (Joe Ann Wolcott’s sister), Doris Borden (Whittney Sherman), Raymond D. Brown (Whittney Sherman), Ron Burgess, Phyllis DiCampua (Priscilla Barnes’ Sister), Debra & Tim Doyle (Eva Ellis), Bill Eggin (Sue Tutt), Teri Elliot (Sun Spirit Fallis), Dave Fallis, Eulane Fortune, Beth Blackburn Fraley (Eva Ellis), Janice Friend (Ann Lancaster), Cheryl Gayhart, Lorna Geddes (John Geddes’ Mother), Bill Grugin (Dixie Grugin), Amir Hall (Whittney Sherman), Houston & Liz Hardy (Lisbon Hardy), Curtis Harrod (Cheryl Gayhart’s brother), Jill Hayes (Janice Clark), Gayle Herring (Maurya Allen), Richard Hite (Nancy Miracle), Tyler Howard (Ann Howard), Brittany Hulette (Sun Spirit Fallis), Lynda Jalbert, Bob Lippert, Reva Sherman-Matthews (Whittney Sherman), Jerry Mayes (Fred Lee), Frank McDonald (Patricia Roberts,) Chuck Mitchell (Fred Lee), Sally Monroe, LaDonna Morales (Whittney Sherman), Lillian Nunnelly, Mildred Polsgrove, Bob Pullen, Johnna Puttoff, Sue Ramsey (Larry Cox), Justin Rhodes (Sandy/Jerry’s nephew), Mary Rhodes (Justin’s mother), Raymond Rice (Sandy Rhodes), Scott Richards (Judy Richards), Jacob Roberts (Lynda Jalbert), Larry Robinson (Don Alley), Sue Ueltschi Roe (Sun Spirit Fallis), Kathy & Rebecca Ryan (Jayne Arnold), Casey Sparrow (Valerie Ramsey), June Stokley (Janie McCord), Angel Dugger Subbert (Misty Judy’s Sister), Betty Thurman, Frances Tileston, Susan Tileston (Sue Care), Chandra Turner (Whittney Sherman), Riviera Ueltschi (Sun Spirit Fallis), Judy Walden (Donna Fiero), Glenn Webster (Dixie Grugin), Maxine Wells (Mary Linda/Tim Wells), Pat Wilson (Diana Geddes’ Mother), Jim Wolcott, Phyllis Yocum (Larry Cox), Unspoken Request (Whittney Sherman), all victims of violence in our world. OUR CONDOLENCES FCC offers our condolences to the family and friends of the Thompson Family with the death of Judy Thompson. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20th at FCC from 5-8 pm. The Funeral will be at FCC on Friday, April 21st at 10:30 am. A luncheon for family and
friends will be held at the church on Friday following the services at 12:30 pm. Please keep this family in your prayers. OUR CONDOLENCES FCC offers our condolences to the Thurman Family with the death of Mary Thurman. Funeral Service for Mary will be held Thursday, 10:00 am at LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home. OUR CONDOLENCES Our condolences to the family of Dr. Wayne Bell, who died peacefully on Monday. Dr. Bell was revered and long-time former President of Lexington Theological Seminary. Funeral Service for Dr. Bell will be held at 4:30 pm on Sunday, April 23rd at Central Christian Church, 205 E Short Street, Lexington, KY.
SANCTUARY FLOWERS Today’s Sanctuary flowers were given by Priscilla & Bill Barnes in memory of their son, Stevie Barnes. KY DISCIPLES WOMEN’S SPRING CONFERENCES It’s not too late! Deadlines have been extended for registration. FCC MEN Activities have been planned for the men of FCC for 2017. We will start with a breakfast (Beckie is cooking) and combine it with a 2-3 hour work day at FCC on Saturday, April 22, (Breakfast at 8:30 am—work will begin @ 9:30 am). Activities will culminate no later than 12:30 pm. Other activities, i.e., ballgames, golf, river boat cruise, etc., have been tentatively planned for upcoming months and will be further reviewed at the breakfast on April 22. Please make plans to attend. We need your help, your expertise and your fellowship. If you plan to attend, please contact any of the following, so we can plan accordingly. Glenn Ellis ([email protected]), Bob Lewis ([email protected]), or Jim True ([email protected]). WEDDING SHOWER The 5:00 Coffee House Service attendees are hosting a wedding shower for Tommy Vaughn and Lydia Perham on Sunday, April 23rd at 6 pm, immediately following the Coffee House Service. Please join us in the Fellowship Hall as we celebrate this blessed union. If you would like to assist in the shower preparations/set up, contact Gina Williams. The couple is registered at Wal-Mart and Target.
DOWNTOWN DERBY CELEBRATION It’s Derby time again and FCC is again participating in the Downtown Derby Celebration May 6th from 9 am—1 pm. We have lots of fun activities and need lots of volunteers! Please contact Sandy Rhodes if you are able to volunteer an hour (or more) of your time to work at the craft station, the slide and farm inflatables or the photo station. If you would like to be a greeter, please see Leslie Stamper. If you would like to work the food table, please see Diana Geddes. Jim True is heading up the set up and take down and Wendy Satterly can always use help ahead of time with landscaping duties. There’s something for everyone. Come on down!! FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS & GENE FLYNN UK SCHOLARSHIP These scholarships are available to any FCC member enrolled in a course of study at a post-high school educational institution for the 2017-18 school year. Applicants for the Gene Flynn Scholarship must be attending UK. In order to qualify you must: Submit a letter of application to Dr. Opsata on or before May 8, 2017. The names and contact information of two non-family member references must be included for consideration. A copy of the most recent school transcript must be attached. You may apply for both; however, you must submit separate applications. ECUMENICAL FOOD DRIVE Sunday, May 21st. Food Pantry Shopping Lists are located in the elevator and on the Welcome Center. CLEAN TEAM The Downtown Frankfort Clean Team is on litter patrol! The Clean Team is a City/County partnership that regularly picks up downtown litter and rubbish from sidewalks and downtown storm drains, to continuously enhance the cleanliness and quality of life in downtown Frankfort. How can you participate? Simply let County staff know when you would like to participate, then just show up and pick up their Clean team uniform T-Shirt and their implements of litter abatement (litter grabber, dust bin & trash bags) from County solid Waste office and patrol the downtown. If interested, contact Blair Owens Hecker, Solid Waste Administrator at 502-875-8751 or 502-352-5499.
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DR. REV. JOHN T OPSATA [email protected]
REV. MEREDITH SILER [email protected]
DEBRA MORGAN [email protected]
BECKIE GLANDER [email protected]
TRINA KOONTZ [email protected]
ELLE TRAVIS [email protected]
MARIA BARTHOLOMEW [email protected]
DR. BOB BLAIR [email protected]
DR. CARL SMITH [email protected]
BONNIE REEVES [email protected]
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THURSDAY, April 20 11:15 Keenagers 3:00 Homeschool (BB) 3:15 Sherri Locke (Rm 309) 3:30 Nan Rickerts (Keystone) 5-8 Visitation for Judy Thompson (FCC) 6:00 Cub Scouts FRIDAY, APRIL 21 10:30 Funeral for Judy Thompson (FCC) 12:30 Funeral Luncheon (CCLC) SATURDAY, April 22 8:30 Men’s Breakfast 9:00 Seventh Day Adventist (Chapel) 9:30 Men’s Work Day/Meeting
SUNDAY, April 23 8:30 Chapel Service 9:30 Faith Formation 10:15 Family Faith Fellowship (CCLC) 10:45 Worship (Sanctuary) 5:00 Coffee House (FH) 6:00 Vaughn/Perham Wedding Shower (FH) MONDAY, April 24 Sweet Blessings 10:00 Prayer (Rev. Siler’s Office) 12:00 ROSM Board Mtg (BB) 5:00 Elder’s Meeting (BB) 6:30 Disciple Ringers Boy Scouts (4th Floor) Girl Scouts (Rm 310)
TUESDAY, April 25 11:30 Staff Meeting 12:00 Al-Anon (Keystone) WEDNESDAY, April 26 12:30 Homeschool Co-op 4:00 Little Acorns 5:30 Fellowship Meal (CCLC) 6:15 Activity/Program Kid’s Corner (Ms Elle) JYF* (Ms. Maurya) Chi-Rho (Ms Trina) 7:00 Choir Practice
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