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1340 US 127 Bypass, Harrodsburg, KY 859-734-0670 www.carpenterschristian.church

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Join Greg & John Sunday, October 11th at 5pm

Blood Drive

October 23, 2020 - Friday 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The Carpenter’s Christian Church

1340 US 127 Bypass in Harrodsburg 859-734-0670

Will include FREE Covid-19 antibody tests

With results in 7-10 days!

For an appointment, register at redcrossblood.org

Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

Upcoming October Sermon Series

2020 has been something. A global pandemic… quarantine, economic shutdown, and social distancing… racial tension and protests across our country… a coin shortage. And throw in heightened political tensions and contentious presidential election year and you have a hot mess. Some people are wondering if any of this is the fulfillment of Biblical prophecy. Some of my ministry friends and I have been talking about this and are planning to work together on a sermon series that we are each planning to preach at our individual churches. I’m excited to study and prepare for this series along with Seth Widner (Southside Christian), Doug Wesley (Hopewell Baptist), and Trent Baker (Magnolia Street Christian). The series will be rooted in Matthew chapter 24 (the Olivet Discourse) where the disciples asked Jesus about the signs of His return.

Here are the dates and topics we have planned so far… October 18th “Signs of the Times” October 25th “Rapture vs Second Coming” November 1st “The Tribulation” November 8th “The Eternal Kingdom” No one knows the hour of the Lord’s return, but I do believe God wants His children to know the season. Could the Lord’s return be near? Join us in a few weeks as we take a look at what the Bible reveals and consider how it may apply to the times in which we are living.

All for Jesus,

Greg

Greg Warren, Senior Minister [email protected]

John Kesel, Assoc. Minister [email protected]

Next Steps Class is scheduled for: Sunday, October 11, 5 PM. It is so wonderful to see so many lives being transformed by the power Jesus Christ, even in these very challenging times we find ourselves living in today. Speaking of the transforming power of Christ, would you like to know what it means to be a Christ follower and/or a member of The Carpenter’s Christian Church? Would you like to have a general idea of the ministries of the church and/or how God has uniquely designed you to serve Him in one or more of these ministries? If you answered “yes” to one or more of these questions, you may want to sign up for the “Next Steps” class, led by our Senior Minister, Greg Warren, and I. This is an informal two-session class and a perfect time to answer any questions you may have. The “Next Steps” class also includes a ministry gifts assessment, helping participants to more clearly understand how God has designed them for service in His Kingdom. For October, the first session is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 5 PM. Please enter through the doors in the church office area. If you plan to attend, please let Greg or myself know as we will look forward to seeing you at the “Next Steps” class!

This season has certainly tested our perseverance and patience. New ways to manage our on-going missions has been a challenge but with the Faithful Servants at TCCC, God’s plan marches on. The regular annual Haven Care Banquet had to held virtually; if you have pledged in the past or wish to make your first love offering, you can still do so through The Carpenter’s Christian Church or to Haven Care Pregnancy Center directly. This fund raiser is HUGE for the success of the Center staying available and open. Please be in prayer on how you might cease the opportunity to support LIFE in the Name of Our Lord. As always, the need of diapers and wipes and gently use or new children’s clothing through 12 months is needed. You will find a mission basket in the main foyer of TCCC. You may contact the Center at 859-236-9282 if you have a crib or stroller or such to make arrangements to share.

Need information or help with a donation, give me a call! Linda VanderKamp 859-748-9813

Jacob Bryant, Student Minister [email protected]

Students desperately need it. You may be wondering what I am talking about? They need “Community”; in a desperate way. You may know, we kicked off our 20/21 year for Life Groups in September. We were shocked to see how students reacted when they walked into

the church building that first night back. You could see the starvation of peer relationships that were ripped from them back in March when the shutdown happened. We are happy they could find what they were looking for at church; community. If you have a 6th-12th grade student, we would love for them to get involved in our Student Ministry on Wednesday nights. Currently we are going through a series titled, “what can HE do?” The foundation verse of the series is Ephesians 3:20, “He can do immeasurably more…” We would love to see your student on Wednesday night for a time of Worship, Fellowship, and Food! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us in the Student Ministry. I am excited to announce that on the 28th of October, we are having Family Night at Devine’s! Years past, we have had our Children and Student Ministries enjoy a night at Divines Corn Maze, but this year we would love for the whole family to join! Be on the lookout in the coming weeks for more information. We are asking that you don’t drop of your student, but instead, stay and enjoy the fellowship. We have special things planned and think this can be a special night for all! As you can tell, there are many things that we are excited for in the Student Ministry at TCCC. We hope that you, as a parent, are not only involved in church on Sunday morning, but also taking it to the next level with your Student throughout the week! Here’s to another great month!

Stacy Davis, Children’s Ministry Director [email protected]

I can say, it has been good for us all to be back worshipping together again. We have been averaging around 35-40 children each Sunday morning and we couldn’t be more thrilled as a Children’s Ministry. We have missed these children and have thoroughly enjoyed getting to see them, worship with them, and spend time in God’s Word with them. We have room for more and want to invite all children back to worship with us on Sunday mornings.

October 4th will be our first Sunday to return to KIDS Church during the 8:30 a.m. service. Kids church will be available during the 8:30 service and we ask all children and parents to follow the same guidelines for 8:30 a.m. service that we you do during the 11:00 service. We recommend that children wear a mask while attending KIDS church and temperature checks are required. Our volunteers will be doing the same. We want to keep your child healthy and safe while attending KIDS church. We will be meeting for 8:30 a.m. KIDS church in the 2nd room upstairs in the gym. TEAM KID update – I am excited to share that we will be starting our TEAM KID Wednesday night ministry on Wednesday, October 14th. This is a ministry for children ages preschool – 5th grade. We serve the children supper, have large group/worship time, and break out into small groups where children hear a lesson on their level with a small group leader. Many of you have asked when we’ll begin Wednesday night TEAM KID again and I am very excited to tell you that we are back starting October 14th. We ask that all students be checked in by an adult on the 14th, wear masks or face coverings, and have a temperature check before signing in. All guidelines that we follow on Sunday morning, will be followed Wednesday night, as well. The volunteers will also be wearing masks and have temperature checks. If you have any questions, please feel free to see me, email me, or find one of our Wednesday night volunteers for more information. We are working hard to update our database with student/family information. We want to make sure that we have all the information right for your child and that it is up to date. If you haven’t registered your child or it has been some time since you have updated their information in our system, please visit http://carpenterschristian.church/registermychild . We would love for you to make sure your student’s information is up to date and accurate for our system. Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 28th. We will be having a Family Fun night at Devine’s Corn Maze from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. We will have a time of fellowship, food, and great Christian fun. We will have someone speak/share God’s word, enjoy some good food, and grab a hayride, and a pumpkin before heading home for the night. We would love to invite our children, student ministry, small groups, and their families out for the night and some great Fall fun!

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“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled,

neither let them be afraid.” John 14:27

In a global season of loss, fear, and uncertainty, God is inviting us into a deeper trust in Him. We are not forgotten. We are not abandoned. God is ever-present, even in the midst of all our

struggles and doubts.

As the world is overshadowed by COVID-19, creating space for peace does not come easily. Everywhere we look we are presented with reasons to be fearful, and reasons to question whether or not things will be okay. Yet in the midst of the chaos and the noise, there is an invitation to experience the peace of God that “surpasses all understanding.” We can

accept God’s promise of peace today through prayer.

Prayer at times may sound intimidating or overwhelming, but it is simply a conversation with God. God loves to talk to His children. He wants to talk to you. He wants to know how you feel. But in order for that conversation to happen, you need to know how you feel. You need to see and confirm the reality of

any stress, fear, and anxiety.

The path to experiencing peace begins with a conversation with a loving God that cares for you. Talk with Him today and

let Him know how you feel.

May you be encouraged by these words today . . and experience His Promised Peace.

Maryann Strickland

Those serving on the Prayer Team: Maryann Strickland, Eileen Burberry, Larry Camic, Denise Delp, Paul Hensley, Mike Warren, Delmer Warren, Linda Vanderkamp, Linda Green, Donna Wright, Jacob Simoneau, Debbie Votaw, Carolyn Shook, Brenda Schiferli, Peg Roy, Michael French, Charlie & Debby Mooneyham, Karen & Paul Dean

Dolls Of

HOPE TCCC Dolls of HOPE continue to make dolls for children in Harrodsburg and Danville hospitals, Family Protective Services, and the Harrodsburg Police Department. We use donated and leftover fabric to make quilts for Haven Care Pregnancy Center, MCES, Galilean Home, and Thompson VA Center. We are always in need of 100% cotton fabric for the dolls and quilts. We also are continuing to ask for help with the knitted or loomed toboggans that will help those in need during the cold winter months. We now have a bin in the Mission cabinet near the front entrance to place donations of cotton fabric and yarn. We will continue to collect canned goods and non-perishable food items for the Christian Life Center throughout the year. Donations can be placed in the Mission’s bin or delivered to the church office weekdays from 8-4pm office hours. There was a great turn out for September, with 10 in attendance tying fleece blankets. We also delivered several quilts and fabric to the Galilean Home. We also took 10 baby quilts to Haven Care Center. Meeting times will be going back to our regular schedule for quilts on the first Monday 10am of each month through December. Dolls will be on the fourth Tuesdays at 10 am through October. Come out and join us We can not meet in the way we once did but it will be so good to see each of you in person. Completely understand if you are not comfortable joining us. We want each of you to feel safe and stay healthy.

Wear masks Social distance-6 feet

Individual lunches-no potluck Sanitize the tables before and after the meeting Dates are all subject to change due to COVID-19

If you have any questions, contact:

Dora Higginbotham at 265-7548 Martha Lainhart at 734-5893

if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead do it diligently;

if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

Romans 12:8

SPIRIT LIFTERS Spirit Lifters Today is a new day! Fall is

in the air! I miss seeing everyone and

hope every day is a blessing for you!

We are now going into October and we

will not be able to get together as a group. Praying we all stay

well during these times. When we all get together what a day

of rejoicing that will be!

Blessings Joanne

Thank you to everyone who put together and donated a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child drive. Because of you, children around the world with be introduced to Christ! We will continue to accept donations and shoeboxes through October. We are continuing our on-going collections, so if you have any donations they can be dropped off in the bins in the lobby. At this time, we are asking specifically for hygiene items for the Christian Life Center and Haven Care. Thank you for your donations and continued support of these missions!

Please continue to be in prayer for our missionaries who are

spreading the gospel!

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Other LIFE Groups more to come!

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It is our mission through NEXT to make an impact and reach young adults within our area in need of Christ like community every week. Being a young adult, especially in 2020, can be challenging. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to grow in your faith and connect with others. If you or someone you know is interested, please don’t hesitate to join us this weekend or ask any questions. I ask that you also continue to pray for our ministry and those involved, asking God to move in the hearts of young adults all across Kentucky.

We miss our ladies! We miss every sweet smile, every warm hug. We miss the fellowship and the camaraderie of our time together. We miss our monthly

meetings and our Bible Study time. If 2020 has taught us anything it’s taught us to appreciate each other! We are so excited to announce that we were having a fall Bible study. Woo-hoo! We think this study will be very timely because Max Lucado completed his newest book, “Never Alone”, during the quarantine. With chapters like, “We Can’t, but God Can”, and “He Will Replenish What Life Has Taken”, helps us know this study is going to be great! Our plan is to have our first meeting on Sunday, October 18th at 6:30. It will just be a get-together to chat and check in with everyone. We plan to begin the Bible study on Sunday, October 25th at 6:30. It is a six-week study so we will finish on November 29th. We will be meeting Sunday evenings in the old sanctuary where we will have plenty of room for “social distancing”. We invite all of our ladies to join us for this special Bible Study. Bring a friend, too! TCCC Women’s Ministry Team Marsha Durr, Linda Green, Crystal Gabhart, Carla Wilson “Today, take courage that you are stronger than you think because God is nearer than you know.” ~ Max Lucado “I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” ~

Dear TCCC Family Thank you so very much for the generous food tray and the donations of 10 Bibles in Lynda Carr’s memory. We love and appreciate you all and greatly appreciate all the support during a difficult time.

Love, Roger & Charla Pratt ****************************************************************** Dear Carpenter’s Christian, On behalf of my family, I want to thank you all for all you did after the passing of my Father. We appreciated the food tray very much and the Bible donations was very nice. The thoughts and prayers have helped ease our grief. Thanks for helping us through this difficult time. Sincerely Will Carton & Family ****************************************************************** Dear Church, Thank you for your prayers, phone calls, and memorial gifts to us during the loss of Wayne’s father. God has blessed us immeasurably with such a wonderful church family. Friends in Christ, Wayne & Judy Reinsmith ****************************************************************** Thank you for the meat tray, bread, chips & drinks provided in remembrance of Jim. Thank you also for allowing us to hold the memorial service at the church and for the beautiful message that Brother Greg provided. Jim truly loved his church family. Thank you again, The Hick’s Family ****************************************************************** Thanks so much for the sandwich tray, chips and drinks you provided for us. We really appreciate the food, thoughts and many prayers for my family during the passing of my precious momma. TCCC is such a loving church and my family and I are so blessed to now attend. With sincere thanks, Karen Noel Million

Elders Serving in 2020

Maurice Baker (Chairman) Chad Ellis (Vice Chairman)

Brian Bartley Ron Cutler

Aaron Gabhart Don Hill

Delmer Warren

TCCC September 2020 Averages

AM In-service Worship………415 Offering …..................$ 14,193.01 2020 Budget …………$ 15,767.00

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Greg Warren, Senior Minister John Kesel, Associate Minister

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