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Page 1: May 7 “We’re Serving With our Gifts” I Peter 4:1-11 ...Florence... · Page 2 Florence Christian Church May Newsletter *Marcia Jean Griffin, *Carol and Charles Dawalt, Logan

This year as we continue our Year of Vision, we focus on the gifts that God has given to our amazing commu-

nity of faith. We know that without our acknowledgment and use of God’s gifts, we are not able to fulfill the

mission and vision that God gives.

During the next two weeks of our emphasis, we will explore the following:

May 7 “We’re Serving With our Gifts” I Peter 4:1-11

May 14 “We’re Sharing Our Gifts” Mark 12:41-44

May 14 - Consecration Sunday

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Page 2 Florence Christian Church May Newsletter

*Marcia Jean Griffin, *Carol and Charles Dawalt, Logan and

his family, *Nick Struewing, *Linda Hambrick, *Shirley

Dunn, *Bev Anderson, *Diane Deitriech, *Anita Smith,

*Annie Washington, *Amy & Gerald Turner, *Bill & Alma

Bonham, *Sue Rankin, The Sierra family, *Diana Smith,

*Kathy Lybrook, *Noel Wall, *Chrys Smith, *Barb Bach,

*Doug Hamilton, The Orcena family, *Rosie Newberry,

*Kary Tomarin, *Kathy Breeze, *Mary Alice Osterbrook,

*Marvelle Markey *Permission granted by individual/family for publication.

Weekly Faith Formation Groups

9:00 AM Sundays

10:30 AM Sundays

10:30 AM Sundays

Early Birds Group

Listener’s Class

Adult Discussion

Small Conference Room

Listener’s Class Room

Conference Room

Ongoing

Ongoing

Ongoing

Bi-Weekly Faith Formation Groups

7:00 PM Every other Wed.

7:00 PM Every other Wed.

Hebron Group

Pride Group

Rotating homes in Hebron

Rotating homes in Hebron

May 10 & 24

May 3, 17 & 31

Monthly Groups 6:30 First Thursday

6:30 Third Thursday

6:30 Fourth Monday

Union Table Talk

Independence Table Talk

Mary/Deborah Group

Lynn Caldwell’s home, Union

Pastor Susan’s Home, Independence

The Well

May 4

May 18

May 22

Page

Sermon Series ..........................................Cover

Holy Week Pictures ................................Cover

Faith Formation ................................................ 2

Prayer List ............................................................ 2

Special Worship Services in May ............... 3

Bridges out of Poverty Workshop ............ 3

Green Chancel Ministries .............................. 4

Health Ministries .............................................. 4

Board Report ..................................................... 5

Discover Zone Report .................................... 6

Building A Legacy ............................................ 6

Nicaragua Mission Trip Info. ....................... 7

VBS with the Park ............................................ 7

Graduation Recognition................................ 7

Kid’s Quest/Worship & Wonder................ 8

May Birthdays ................................................... 9

Camp Commissioning ................................... 9

Date Night ......................................................... 9

Our People in Service .................................. 10

Calendar ............................................................ 11

Sunday Schedule ........................................... 12

The Florence Christian

May 2017 Newsletter Florence Christian Church, 300 Main Street, Florence KY 41042

(859) 647-5000 ext. 550 | www.florencechristian.org

Volunteers Needed

PIE DAY Wed., May 3 at 9 AM

Join a team of people

delivering baked goodies,

Bible studies, handmade

crafts and gifts to our

homebound members.

It’s fun and fulfilling.

Please contact Glenna Galbraith - 859-371-1643

Thank You Dear Florence Christian Church Family:

We are so grateful for the love you enfolded us in after Nick's

death. No one missed a beat in reaching out to help us in

every way. There are way too many names and I don't want to

miss anyone but I can't even begin to tell you how much it

meant to me and my entire family. We are forever grateful for

your kindness and unconditional love.

Lynelle and Andy Johnson

The Mary/Deborah Group

Monday, May 22nd at 6:30 in the Well.

This meeting will be a workshop to finish all

the pillows that have been made for the St.

Elizabeth Pillow ministry. Please join us to

stuff, sew or label the heart and seat belt

pillows that have been made over the

winter. You don't have to sew to

help! We will start a new study at our

June meeting.

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Florence Christian Church May Newsletter Page 3

June 3, 2017, 10 AM to 1 PM $10 per person includes lunch

Have you ever wondered why someone from poverty

doesn’t “just get a job”? Have you thought people from

poverty are “lazy” or need to simply “make better choic-

es”? This training will make you think again and reevalu-

ate what you know—or think you know—about people

from poverty. Join us for a mind-blowing interactive

workshop for people from all economic classes.

Bridges Out of Poverty is a uniquely powerful training

designed for community members and professionals.

Josh Crabtree will serve as our facilitator. The workshop

will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3 and

include lunch. Please make your reservation by Sun.,

May 28th

. Childcare provided for those who make reser-

vations. Cost is $10 per person, which includes lunch.

"People with mental problems are our neighbors. They are members of our congregations, members of our families; they are

everywhere in this country. If we ignore their cries for help, we will be continuing to participate in the anguish from which those

cries for help come. A problem of this magnitude will not go away. Because it will not go away, and because of our spiritual

commitments, we are compelled to take action." Rosalynn Carter

Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund is passionate about part-

nering with others to spread healing and

hope to people in pain and on the margins.

She is an ordained minister in the UCC and

DOC, currently serving as a Vice President at

Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapo-

lis. She is the recipient of the Engle Preaching

Prize at Princeton Theological Seminary

where she earned her Master of Divinity, and

she is a graduate of Rutgers University where

she earned her Master of Social Work as well

as graduating from McCormick Theological

Seminary where she earned her Doctor of

Ministry.

She is the author of Blessed are the Crazy:

Breaking the Silence about Mental Illness,

Family and Church (Chalice Press, 2014) and

was awarded the Bob and Joyce Dell Award

for Mental Health Education by the United

Church of Christ Mental Health Network at

the 30th General Synod of the UCC. Sarah is

Vice Chair of the UCC Mental Health Network

and is honored to serve the wider church as

an advocate and educator about mental

health. Prior to serving at the Seminary, Sarah

pastored churches in New York, Minnesota

and Florida, where she also served as Region-

al Minister for the Florida Conference of the

UCC. Sarah is wife to Jonathan and mother to

first grader Carter.

Make lunch reservations - Church Office

(859) 647-5000 ext. 550

Blessed Are the Crazy: Breaking the Silence about Mental Illness, Families and Church

Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund to join us for worship, lunch and conversation

Sunday, May 21, 9 and 10:30 AM, Lunch at Noon

Special Mother’s Day Worship May 14, 10 AM

led by our Children and Youth

ONE COMBINED SERVICE

On Sunday, May 14th

, our children and youth will be leading

ONE special service on Mother’s Day! In this special service,

our children and youth will help plan and lead our

worship while sharing their many gifts with the

congregation.

As our Consecration Sunday, the conclusion

to our annual stewardship emphasis, this ser-

vice will explore how we can all share our gifts

in wonderful ways!

Practice will be Sunday,

May 7 at 12 Noon.

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“Where can we go to find God if we can not see Him in our own hearts and in every living being?” Swami Vievekananda

If you didn’t get the handout on Earth Sunday,

here is the list to choose just one thing, one

step that you can focus on now to care for the

planet and live in greater simplicity. Please

consider these 10 ideas:

Completely fast for a month (or more)

from shopping as entertainment.

Reduce your energy consumption by un-

plugging “vampire power” items, adjusting

your thermostat several degrees, using cold

water only in your dishwasher, or line-drying

clothes.

Grow food in a backyard garden (and share some of

your harvest with those in need).

Replace harsh chemical cleaners with natural, cheaper

alternatives like vinegar, baking soda or lemon juice.

Commit to shop at a local farmers’ market a few times a

month.

Forego a date night, birthday gift, or spending spree and

instead use the money to support a Christian conserva-

tion ministry like A Rocha or Plant With Purpose.

Find out about local recycling opportunities, then set up

an indoor recycling bin and an outdoor compost area to

reduce your family’s trash output.

Eat simple, plant-based (rather than meat-based) meals

more often.

Turn off the TV more frequently and instead spend more

time outdoors, appreciating God’s world.

Read Almost Amish or Go Green, Save Green by Nancy

Sleeth and pray about next steps.

Article from http://www.todayschristianwoman.com

JUST ONE THING!

Women’s Health Month

You Are Here!

Whether at an outlet mall, the zoo, or

an amusement park, those big signs

with a map of the facility and an arrow

or star that indicate “You Are Here” are

invaluable. Even if you have GPS, your

current location is how all directions are

based. What’s that have to do with

health and wellness? Everything!

A good place to start in moving forward

to improve your health is with a well-

ness check up with your primary care

provider. During this visit, you’ll have

basic screenings including blood pres-

sure, height, weight, and get recom-

mendations for lab tests, and other age

appropriate screenings (i.e. bone densi-

ty and mammogram). Reviewing this

information enables you and your

health care provider to make a plan for

optimizing your health.

Another way to assess where you are is

through a health risk assessment.

Through a brief health and family histo-

ry, in addition to an activity, nutrition,

and stress assessment your lifestyle,

“You Are Here” can be identified. Stop

by the Blood Pressure Screening table

on Mother’s Day to receive your copy of

a health risk assessment to take home

and complete. We will provide instruc-

tions on completing the form, returning

it and scheduling your appointment to

review recommendations for an individ-

ual health plan for you.

In June, our emphasis will be on Men’s

Health, and we will offer health risk as-

sessments for our men!

During the coming year, there will be

opportunities for a variety of nutrition,

exercise and stress management classes

as part of our “Year of Wholeness” to

support our congregation and commu-

nity in the journey to wholeness.

~ On Becoming Whole ~

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Florence Christian Church May Newsletter Page 5

BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Florence Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

Florence, KY

April 10, 2017

In Attendance: Josh Crabtree, Chair;

Drew Murphy, Vice Chair; Brenda Sparks,

Shirley Wingfield, Gary Bentle, Susan

Bentle, Bob Hambrick, Kay Garnett, Nan-

cy Newberry, Rosemary Newberry, Gail

McDaniel, Cecil Baker (non-vote), Peggy

Chukwudolue, Mary Ann Otto, Melanie

Triplett, Mike Triplett, Mike Voskuhl,

Butch Carr, Ted DeAlba, George Briggs,

Ben Iden, Patti Murphy, Sharon Stanley,

Pastor Diana Hodges-Batzka, Pastor Su-

san Diamond, Dan Kent

Meeting was called to order by Chair

Josh Crabtree at 7:02 p.m. with a quorum

in attendance. Vice Chair Drew Murphy

led in an opening prayer.

Motion for approval of minutes from

February meeting were made by Gary

Bentle, seconded by Bob Hambrick. Ap-

proved.

Board Chair Report. Chair Crabtree

reported the following appointments:

Budget Committee Member at Large—

George Briggs

Nominating Committee—Drew Murphy,

Chair, Kim McCoy, Angie McLemore,

Todd Reed, Melanie Triplet. (The

Nominating process begins April 16)

Vibrant Faith process report this evening

will be thirty minutes. Josh reported, as

chair of Priority 3 (Facility needs) that we

have solicited and received a bid from an

architectural consultant. No action to

take at the moment, this is for infor-

mation purposes and will be sent out to

the board for consideration at its next

meeting, based upon recommendations

from the Stewardship Committee.

Finance Committee Report. Chair Sue

Bentle reviewed the March financial

statement. Revenues are good; expendi-

tures are on target. Nothing unusual is

anticipated to take us over budget. Re-

stricted Funds—only disbursed for the

purpose for which they are given. DZ

Financials—beating their budget. Enroll-

ment is above budget, which raises the

wages as well. Promotional Budget—

explained the process of compiling re-

quests to give us some idea of what will

be needed to meet requirements. DZ

will be incorporated into the church

budget this year as a ministry of FCC,

which is anticipated to be revenue neu-

tral.

Old Business. Wedding Policy was re-

viewed with added elements from previ-

ous board conversations. Gary Bentle

made a motion to approve the policy;

George Briggs seconded. Motion ap-

proved. New policy referred to Person-

nel Committee to draft appropriate poli-

cies incorporating new Wedding Policy.

New Business. John and Phyllis Reed

were selected as voting delegates to the

General Assembly in July. Motion by Kay

Garnett and second by Melanie Triplett.

If anyone else is planning to go to the

Assembly, we can vote on their service as

voting representatives at our June meet-

ing.

Liz Diop candidacy for ordination. Ben

Iden moved and Mike Triplett seconded

that FCC would be the sponsoring

church of Liz Diop’s ordination. Motion

carried.

Clerk’s Report. 234 Active (-2); 71 Inac-

tive (+4); 70 preparatory (+3) 105 Visitors

(+5)

Elder’s Report. None given.

Diaconate Report. None given.

Property Report. There will be a work

day on Saturday, April 29 to do several

projects, mostly painting in the Discover

Zone area. A sign up sheet was passed.

Senior Minister’s Report. Written re-

port provided.

Associate Minister’s Report. Written

report provided.

Minister of Welcome. No report.

Vibrant Faith Report. Pastor Diana

made a PowerPoint and written report of

what has taken place over the past nine

months. A video update by Coach Jim

Ladoux was presented, outlining the pro-

cess and highlighting the three missional

priorities and celebrations of what has

been accomplished. Finally, a Q&A with

Jim was offered. No action required.

Board meeting was adjourned at 8:20

p.m. following a closing circle prayer by

Pastor Susan.

Please join Pastor Susan at Union City Building

Corner of Mt Zion Rd and Hwy 42

Thursday May 4, 7-7:30 pm

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May is teacher appreciation month, if you know a teacher

then take a moment to let them know that they are appreci-

ated. We will honor our teachers on May 12 with some spe-

cial gifts.

On May 31, 4-7 PM, we will have a get together for all of our

families. We will say goodbye to some that have been with

us since birth and welcome other new families. The after-

noon will consist of food, games, bounce house and other

fun activities. Be on the lookout for details in the upcoming

weeks. Members and friends of our wider church family are

welcome to attend and/or volunteer.

Summer Adventure Zone

School-age Day Camp Starting Soon! The school age children will be on an “Adventure” this sum-

mer! We will visit and learn about local area attractions.

Each week’s theme of activities and corresponding field trips

keeps the children engaged and learning. We will visit many

exciting and fun places and discover the region we live in.

If you are interested in enrolling your child in our summer

program, please call me at (859) 647-5000

ext. 600 for more information.

Blessings, Julie

May is Teacher Appreciation Month

Cane Ridge Day June 24, 2017, 10 AM to 2 PM

Speakers and special music will fill the day with celebration.

www.caneridge.org

Welcoming Our New Nursery Worker

We are pleased to welcome Katelyn "Kaydee" Hen-

derson to our church nursery ministry team. Kaydee

started with us in early April and is already having a

wonderful time caring for our littlest ones. With a wel-

coming spirit and great energy, she is a wonderful addi-

tion to our nursery. Kaydee comes to the area after liv-

ing in Maine and California. She has a background in

nannying and in the hospitality field.

Please welcome Kaydee to our church family!

CONGRATULATIONS! A Special Congratulations to Patrick

Fales of our Boy Scout Troop 1 who

received his Eagle Scout Award on

Saturday, April 29 at Gracepointe

Community Church in Erlanger, the

site of Patrick’s Eagle Leadership

Service Project. We are so proud of

Patrick for his hard work, leadership,

and many years of dedication.

BUILDING A LEGACY

WHO ME?

Do you want your life

to make a difference?

Yes?

How about forever?

There are many ways that followers of Jesus can make

a difference in the lives of those we touch every day as

we demonstrate God’s love and grace by our thoughts,

words and actions. Every Christian is called to the Way

Christ showed us and taught us to live.

One of the many ways we support the mission and min-

istry of our congregation is through our financial giving.

Each year, we are encouraged to offer a pledge of sup-

port for the annual ministry plan that is reflected

through the church budget. This enables us to keep

moving forward to make a difference in our community.

Another opportunity that Florence Christian Church is

making available to “make a difference forever” is

through our Permanent Fund, a continuous stream of

income for mission and ministry in addition to the regu-

lar tithes and offerings of our congregation. Becoming

a “Legacy Builder” is as easy as remembering the church

in your will or naming the church as a beneficiary of a

life insurance or 401K, along with other possibilities.

If you are interested in learning how you can become a

Legacy Builder, please be in touch with Glenna Galbraith

(859-371-1643). We will have a gathering on Wed., May

24th

to learn more.

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Florence Christian Church May Newsletter Page 7

Pastor Diana: [email protected]

Church Office: [email protected]

VBS with the Park: Pets Unleashed Sat., June 10, 2 PM – 5 PM

Florence Christian Church Activity Center

This is a very special VBS where we will bring children

and seniors from Arcadia Park together in the love of

pets to discover that Jesus cares “fur” all!

If you are interested in serving on the VBS planning team or vol-

unteering at this event, please contact Pastor Diana at

[email protected] The VBS is open to all –

those connected with our church and those in the community.

Planning Meeting - Tuesday, May 9 at 7 PM

We need volunteers of all ages to:

Prepare items the previous week (Week of June 5th)

Lead craft or game stations

Take tickets for special activities

Work the registration table

Serve popcorn or sno-cones

Set-up and clean-up

Graduation Recognition - Sunday, June 4, 2017

During our worship services on Sunday, June 4, we will pause to recognize the

accomplishments of our graduates over the past year and celebrate with them

their graduation!

Madison Lewis – Ryle High School

Katelyn Murphy – Conner High School

If you would like to bring a card for any graduate, baskets will be set out to

receive them. If you know of any other graduates from any level of educa-

tion in the past year, please contact Melissa Stephens or Pastor Diana.

Nicaragua Mission Trip Applications

Due Monday, May 15, 2017 In December through the Advent Conspiracy, we

began our relationship with Tin Roof Foundation,

a local organization dedicated to breaking the

cycle of poverty for children through education,

healthcare and food security. It continued when

Pastor Susan journeyed to Nicaragua in February

to learn more about mission opportunities. Now

it is your turn! Florence Christian Church is plan-

ning a church-wide mission trip in partnership

with Tin Roof to Nicaragua in July 2018. If you are

interested in going on the trip, please see Pastor

Diana for an information packet and application.

Applications are due by Monday, May 15th

along

with a $250 deposit.

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Children Worship & Wonder Sundays, 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM – Ages 4-7

Children Worship & Wonder is a very special worship experience designed for younger chil-

dren. It is influenced by Montessori ideas and creates a welcoming environment to grow in rela-

tionship with God through ritual, telling our sacred stories, and providing ways for

the children to develop their theological imagination. Children are invited to leave the sanctuary

after the children’s blessing and are escorted to the Children’s Worship Center in the Atrium.

Parents are invited to reunite with their children after the close of worship outside the Children’s

Worship Center in the Atrium.

Kid’s Quest - Sundays, 9 AM and 10:30 AM for ages 8-13 Kid’s Quest is a special worship experience for our older children in an environment of

worship leadership and learning. It incorporates the same scripture as in “Big Church”

and provides children ways to interactively engage with the scripture lesson and the

worship experience. Children are invited to leave the sanctuary during the children’s

blessing and are escorted to the chapel or atrium. After the conclusion of their activi-

ties, they are escorted back into the sanctuary to rejoin their families for communion.

DATE STORY NAME 9:00 AM SERVICE 10:30 AM SERVICE

Storyteller Greeter Storyteller Greeter

May 7 The Good Samaritan Lynn Caldwell Sharon Stanley Amy Turner Tricia Moore

May 14 NO Worship & Wonder - Children are leading in worship at 10 AM

May 21 Disciple’s Baptism Pastor Diana Pastor Diana Ginny Yahl

May 28 Ascension Monica Howard Gail McDaniel Marie Combs Debbie Orcena

Sunday worship is when all of us gather as the people of

God to praise God, to connect with God and each other.

At Florence Christian Church we encourage children to

begin worship in the sanctuary with their families. After the

music and opening prayer in a Children’s Blessing, one of

the Pastors and the congregation bless the children to con-

tinue their worship in developmentally appropriate envi-

ronments. Special worship activities for children are also

available during both worship services.

Nursery Care: If you have a little one, nursery care is avail-

able at each service, so please make the choice that best

fits the needs of your family.

As always, children are welcome to worship in the Sanc-

tuary for the entirety of worship with their families. We

welcome their wiggles and giggles, cries and coos! They

are beloved members of the family of God.

DATE THEME/STORY SCRIPTURE WORSHIP LEADER

May 7 We’re Serving with Our Gifts I Peter 4:1-11 Shari Iden

May 14 No Kid’s Quest - Children are leading in Worship at 10 AM

May 21 Sarah Lund Clara Justice

May 28 One John 17:1-11 Pastor Diana/Susan Mead

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CAMP NEWS: Camp Commissioning

Sunday, May 21

During our worship services on Sunday, May 21, we will

commission our campers who will be attending Camp

Wa’Kon Da-Hoh this summer. Please keep them in your

prayers as they experience the beauty and life-giving

Christian community that is found at church camp.

Camp Carpooling Drivers Needed! We are in need of some volunteers to drop-off or pick-up

our campers this year! Due to the size of each group, we

will not be using the church bus except for our Chi Rho

Campers, if desired. If you are interested or willing to drive

your personal vehicle to drop off or pick up a group,

please contact Pastor Diana!

Camp Mail Campers love receiving mail! Let us show how much they

are loved and that we are praying for them during their

church camp experience by sending them a piece of mail

or care package.

Mail letters and packages to the address below. Please

make sure to mail early so that it arrives in time! Please

use the Camper’s Home Address as the Return Address, in

case it doesn’t arrive on time.

Camper’s Name

Camp Wakon’Da-Ho

7900 East KY 70

Yosemite, KY 42566

Our 2017 Campers! CYF 1 – June 5 – 10 CYF Seminar - June 12-20

Katelyn Murphy Nathan Orcena

CYF 2 – June 26 – July 1 Chi Rho 2 – July 3-8

Noah Turner Luke Iden

Pastor Diana (Worship Leader) Lizzie Hern

Michael Moon

Colin Sierra

Hannah Stanley

Donna Murphy 5/1

Arielle Keller 5/2

Kristine Garwood 5/5

Ian Kent 5/5

Charlie Larosa 5/5

Jared Bowling 5/8

Freddie Clements 5/8

Crosley Kaufman 5/8

Rosemary Newberry 5/8

Beverly Anderson 5/9

Kylie Kennedy 5/9

Kelly Lewis 5/9

Gregory Hamilton 5/10

Gary Bentle 5/11

Carmen Sickmeier 5/11

Brittany Sickmeier 5/12

Nick Combs 5/13

Kim McCoy 5/15

Tina Carroll 5/17

Mike Triplett 5/17

Robert White 5/17

Carol Hiatt 5/18

Myrna Diamond 5/19

Geovanni Mejia 5/20

Linda Kraft 5/22

Brenda Sparks 5/22

Ron Diamond 5/23

Mollee Wallace 5/23

Nancy Newberry 5/25

Elizabeth Hern 5/27

Steven Kinser 5/27

Allie Sickmeier 5/28

Shirley Dunn 5/30

Lucy Wallace 5/30

Kaitlyn Wade 5/31

Josh & Sara Crabtree 5/03

Ron & Kelly Lewis 5/13

Pat & Gail McDaniel 5/18

Jack & Carol Burkett 5/23

Mike & Kay Peacock 5/23

Mike & Melanie Triplett 5/24

Saturday, May 20, 2017!

4:45 PM – Drop your children.

5 PM – Learning Session for parents

5:30 PM – Parents go have an evening

together!

8 PM – Pick-up your children.

REGISTER by Tuesday, May 16th

!

Register online at

florencechristian.org/date-night

A dinner of cheese pizza, drink and a

light snack will be provided for the

children. If your child has other dietary

needs, please provide a dinner and

snack.

Thank you for all the cards and

well wishes for my birthday!

Patti Martin, Maintenance Manager

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May 7 9:00 AM Service

Elders: Table Prayers: Phyllis Reed,

Morning Prayer: Glenna

Galbraith

Lay Reader: Kay Garnett

Scripture: I Peter 4:1-11

Worship & Wonder: Lynn Caldwell,

Sharon Stanley

Kid’s Quest: Shari Iden

10:30 AM Service

Elders: Table Prayers: Drew Murphy,

Morning Prayer: Ken Mead

Lay Reader: Gerald Turner

Scripture: I Peter 4:1-11

Worship & Wonder: Amy Turner,

Tricia Moore

Kid’s Quest: Shari Iden

First Time Visitor Gift Delivery:

Ted DeAlba

Mall Run: Ted DeAlba

Hospitality: Betty Williams, Lynn

Caldwell, Brenda Sparks, Amy

Turner

May 14

Mother’s Day

One Combined Service 10:00 AM Service

Elders: Table & Morning Prayer:

Children and Youth

Deacons: Children and Youth

Lay Reader: Youth

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

No Worship & Wonder or Kid’s

Quest

First Time Visitor Gift Delivery:

Mike Peacock

Mall Run: Mike Voskuhl

Hospitality: Kay & Greg Hamilton,

Donna Murphy, Karen Schadler

DEACONS 9:00 AM Service

Todd Reed, Lance Howard, Rosemary

Newberry, Bob Brock, Mike Voskuhl

10:30 AM Service

Maleah Rhodes, Pat McDaniel, Janet

Jackson, Brian Kaufman, Cheryl

Haines, Tim Combs

COMMUNION PREP 9:00 AM Prep:

Monica & Lance Howard

COMMUNION CLEAN-UP 10:30 AM Clean-up:

Lynn Caldwell

May 21

9:00 AM Service

Elders: Table Prayers: Jim Galbraith,

Morning Prayer: John Reed

Lay Reader: Jim Galbraith

Scripture: TBA

Worship & Wonder: Pastor Diana

Kid’s Quest: Clara Justice

10:30 AM Service

Elders: Table Prayers: Angie

Schwartz-McLemore, Morning

Prayer: Charlsey Smith

Lay Reader: Hannah Stanley

Scripture: TBA

Worship & Wonder: Pastor Diana,

Ginny Yahl

Kid’s Quest: Clara Justice

First Time Visitor Gift Delivery:

Laurie Rini

Mall Run: Jim Galbraith

Hospitality: Kay Garnett, Barb

Crume, Cheryl Haines

USHERS & GREETERS 9:00 AM Service

Upper: Barb & Ron Crume

Lower: Myrtle Schafer & Donna

Murphy

10:30 AM Service

Upper: Peggy, Nnenna & Charlyne

Chukwudolue

Lower: Gail & Pat McDaniel

CARING MEALS MINISTRY April 1-15: Ann Howard 371-5559

April 16-30: Kay Garnett 485-1418

Serving all month

May 28 9:00 AM Service

Elders: Table Prayers: Kay Garnett,

Morning Prayer: Nancy

Newberry

Lay Reader: Nancy Newberry

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Worship & Wonder: Monica

Howard, Gail McDaniel

Kid’s Quest: Pastor Diana

10:30 AM Service

Elders: Table Prayers: John

McLemore

Morning Prayer: Ken Mead

Lay Reader: Maleah Rhodes

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Worship & Wonder: Marie

Combs, Debbie Orcena

Kid’s Quest: Susan Mead

First Time Visitor Gift Delivery:

Larry & Jenn Hern

Mall Run: Ted DeAlba

Hospitality: Monica Howard, Rena

Hobbs

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Florence Christian Church

300 Main Street, Florence, KY 41042

Phone: 859-647-5000

Fax: 859-647-5004

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.florencechristian.org

Facebook: FlorenceChristianChurch

9:00 AM New Traditions Service 10:30 AM “Wired” Contemporary Service

Communion served at both services.

Hospitality Table 10:00-10:30 AM

Sunday School—Faith Formation

Nursery care is available for both services in the Atrium.

Children’s Worship

9:00 AM & 10:30 AM—Worship & Wonder (ages 4-7)

Worship & Wonder Room-Atrium

9:00 AM & 10:30 AM—Kid’s Quest (ages 8-13)

Chapel

Youth Meetings

High School Girls: 5:30 PM, Sundays, Location rotates

Adult Small Group Studies

9:00 AM—Small Group Study

Small Conference Room

10:30 AM—Adult Discussion Group

Conference Room

10:30 AM—Listener’s Class

Listener’s Class Room

Senior Minister

Rev. Dr. Susan Ward Diamond ................................................. Ext. 552

[email protected]

Associate Minister

Rev. Diana Hodges-Batzka ......................................................... Ext. 562

[email protected]

The Discover Zone Director

Julie Mondary-Linville .................................................................. Ext. 600

[email protected]

Minister of Welcome

Rev. Ed Lybrook .............................................................................. Ext. 559

[email protected].

Health Ministry Coordinator

Phyllis Reed ...................................................................................... Ext. 564

[email protected]

Maintenance Manager

Patti Martin ....................................................................................... Ext. 554

[email protected]

Financial Secretary

Ted DeAlba ....................................................................................... Ext. 551

[email protected]

Church Administrative Assistant

Melissa Stephens ............................................................................ Ext. 550

[email protected]