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Volume 57 Thursday, January 19, 2017

Make plans to join us for our WMU Sunday on February 12. Retired missionary, Marsha Smith, will be our speaker at both morning services and various women from our church will be leading in worship. Typically on WMU Sunday, we also have a concert during the evening service. But this year instead of inviting an outside group to perform, we have

asked our praise team to lead in what we’re calling “A Night of Worship” at 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Afterwards, we will have our annual men’s chili cook-off in the Christian Life Center. That very same night will also serve as the kickoff for our D-Groups or discipleship groups. Journals will be distributed that evening and persons will have the opportunity to sign up to be a part of a D-Group. This semester we will be reading through the four gospels as well as the Book of Acts. These small groups are a great way to not only learn God’s Word but also be encouraged by others! Don’t miss out on what God wants to do in you and through you by being a part of a D-Group! In His Service, Bro. Bob

Worship Music for Sunday (January 22) This Sunday morning Bro. Bob will continue

preaching through Malachi (ch.1:6-14) for BOTH a.m. services! Our praise team will lead the

music of the Contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. The Worship Choir will open the 10:50 a.m.

service with the “Jesus Is Coming Soon” Medley! Michael and Lance will play the instruments at the

Traditional service at 10:50 a.m. Bro. Bob will continue his sermon series on “overcoming fear” with

the message: “Overcoming the Fear of Death,” from John 14:1-6. Kenlee Hope Ehr and Julie

Blackburn will share a duet during that 6:00 p.m. service!

Please Remember That Handbell Choirs WILL Resume This Coming Week Youth Handbells will

start up again on Tuesday, Jan. 24, after school from 3:30 to 4:30. And Children’s Handbells will begin

again this Thursday, Jan. 26, after school from 3:30 to 4:30.

Yours in Christ, Mark

This Wednesday during Oasis, we studied Philippians 3:12-16. Our students were encouraged to live their lives running for the prize, which is Christ Jesus. We so often live in our past failures and victories, making everything about ourselves. When we do so, we forget that Christ has saved us from our selfishness and that we have been created in such a way that we are to seek Him with our whole heart.

On Sunday January 29 at 4:00pm, we will be having a parent meeting in the youth building. I will be going over some of the details about camp, and there will be an opportunity for any questions that you may have. I hope to see you all there!

In Christ, Joel

This Sunday (Jan. 22nd) at 4:00pm there will be a parent meeting in the Fireside Room for any kids interested in going to CentriKid Camp this summer. CentriKid is for kids who have just finished grades 3 - 6.

On Wednesday Nights we have been talking about Kevin & Dinda - two Indonesian children we will be sponsoring as a children's ministry. Each of our kids has been challenged to try and bring $2 every month - one for both Kevin and Dinda. This money goes to Compassion International to ensure Kevin and Dinda have food, clean water, clothes, are getting an education, and are hearing about Jesus. This is a great way to get your child thinking about missions and being more globally-minded. Cheerfully in Christ, Jeremy

In the Hospital Jean Hood - Richmond Place

Davy Warford - Frankfort

At Home Shirley Hoskins, Wilda Bond, Darren Rowe,

Betty Louallen, Ruth Murphy, Gayle Bradbury, Charlotte Wright, Ron Howard,

Nancy Baker, Jan Cooke, Willie Partlow, Keith Royalty,

Heritage Hall Ann Campbell, Kathleen Carlton, Liffy Hanks,

Ruby Gabbard, Margaret Spaulding, Susie B Wiley, Mae Lewis, Marjorie Stratton,

Anna Marie Parker, Nellie Woods

Hometown Manor The Lantern Ann Hellard Jim Boyd

IN SYMPATHY Peggy Spencer Cheak - January 11

Donna K. Evans - January 11 Mary Lyons Brumback - January 11

George R. Martin - January 13 Lorraine Hendren Baker - January 14 Lillie Mae Powell Caroll - January 14

John William ’Bill’ Poynter - January 14

We extend our deepest sympathy to these Families.

Parent meeting for Centri Kid Camp Sunday, January 22

At 4:00 pm In the Fireside Room and

Parent Meeting for Jonathan Creek Youth Camp Sunday, January 29 4:00 pm In the Youth Center

There are baby bottles on the mission table that you can pick up and fill it with

change and bring it back on February 12. All money collected will go directly to Avenues for Women. Please make checks out to Avenues for Women.

Sunday School Teachers Meeting Sunday, January 22

At 4:30pm in the Sanctuary This is for all Sunday School Teachers from Youth through Adult classes. Please make every effort to

attend this meeting.

WMU Sunday Sunday, February 12

We will have the privilege to hear from none other than our very own Marsha Smith at both morning services. At 6:00 pm we will have a “Night of Worship” led by our Praise Team. Men get your chili recipes ready because we will have our annual Chili Cook-off fellowship after the “Night of Worship” Mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss out on any of the services.

Leland & Emily Boatman come by statement

Delena Tipton come by Baptism

2017 Sassy Ole’ Souls Activities Tuesday, February 7 @ 11:30 am Friendship Tea Lunch and Movie Thursday, March 9 @ 10:30am Lunch at Mordecai’s & Shopping Monday, April 24 @ 4:30pm - Derby Dinner Play House Monday, May 15, 8:00 am - Visit the Ark Friday, June 16 @ 4:00pm - It’s a Grand Night for Singing July - TBA Tuesday, August 22 - KY State Fair (Free Admission) September (More info to come) - Cruise Thursday, October 12 @ 10:00am - Huber Farm with lunch November - Date to Be determined Dinner & Mega Cavern Lights Tuesday, December 5 - Catered Christmas Dinner in Fireside Room

Deacons of the Weak January 22 - January 28

Buddy Thompson & Marty Terry

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Nursery Workers 8:30 am January 22 Carrie Tucker 10:50 a.m.

January 22 Jan Thompson & Hannah Harley

January 29 Rochelle & Molly Smith

Evening Service January 22 – June Hyatt

Daily Readings

Sunday, Jan 22.................................Luke 18:9-14

Monday, Jan 23.................................Luke 19:1-10

Tuesday, Jan 24.......................Ephesians 4:25-32

Wednesday, Jan 25....................Numbers 6:22-27

Thursday, Jan 26........................Proverbs 3:13-26

Friday, Jan 27...................................Isaiah 26:1-9

Saturday, Jan 28..........................Matthew 8:23-34

JANUARY

Joy & 7th & 8th Graders

8:30 am 2’s & 3’s

Jeremy Sivils 4’s & 5’s

Mike & Amber Manning

10:50 am 2’s - 3’s

Jenny Harrod 4’s - 5’s

Cassandra Black 1st - 4th grade

Shaun Harrod

JANUARY GREETERS

8:30 am Service Joretta Russell

Sunday School Nancy Bowen

Nancye Hyatt

10:50 am Service Charlotte Lunsford & Davy Warford

JANUARY ENROLLMENT CLERKS

8:30 am Service Cindy Couch 10:50 am Service Jennifer Hays

Weekly Events Saturday, January 21

8:30 AM Boys Church Youth League BB Game 3:15 PM Girls Church Youth League BB Game

Sunday, January 22 8:30 AM Contemporary Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School Hospitality Team: Linda Edington & Jane Thompson 10:50 AM Traditional Worship Service 3:00 PM Children’s Committee Meeting 4:00 PM Centri Kid Parents Meeting 4:30 PM SS Teachers Meeting 5:00 PM Awana 5:00 PM Youth Bible Study 6:00 PM Evening Worship

Monday, January 23 5:00 PM Directory Committee Meeting 6:30 PM GROW Visitation “W” Team

Tuesday, January 24 5:00 PM Second Blessings Clothes Giveaway Open 3:30 PM Youth Hand Bells 5:00 PM FBC Serving Dinner @ Open Hands 6:30 PM Personnel Committee Meeting

Wednesday, January 25 5:45 PM Worship Choir Practice 6:00 PM Youth Bible Study 6:00 PM Kids on Mission 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting 6:45 PM Preschool / Children’s Choirs

Thursday, January 19 3:30 PM Children’s Hand Bells 6:00 PM Volleyball Open Gym

Sunday Report - January 15 Sunday School 283 8:30 am Service 141 10:50 am Service 173 Total Worship Attendance 314 Operating Fund Contributions Bud. Requ. Cash Bal. Jan. 15 $ 13,534.56 $ 13,846.15 Month to Date $ 33,133.81 $ 41,538.45 Year to Date $ 33,133.81 $ 41,538.45 Current Cash Bal. $ 16,733.76

Capital Projects Fund Building Maj.Pur Maj Rep Roof Repair CashBal

Jan. 15 $ 640.00 $ - 0 - $ - 0 - $ Mon. to Date $ 1,450.00 $ - 0 - $ - 0- Cash Bal. $ 456,119 $1,994 $25,496 $97,319 $580,930.30

Restricted Fund Jan. 15 Receipts Cash Balance Mission Offerings $ 180.00 Awana $ 31.85 Relay for Life $ 13.00 Youth B-Ball League $ 1,300.00 FBC Security $ 150.00 Pantry Angels $ 25.00 Children’s Ministry $ 150.00 Joy SS Class $ 25.00 Current Fund Cash Balance $ 70,934.83

Van Ministry Driver this week: Phillip Bush

If you need a ride please contact 502-839-6966 or 502-598-6146

Sunday Services January 22

Message by Bro. Bob

8:30 am & 10:50 am

“Does God Accept

My Worship”

Malachi1:6-14

6:00 pm

“Walking By Faith:

Overcoming The Fear

Of Death”

Hebrews 11:39-40

Ushers -Ushers - Ushers

Sunday Morning 8:30 am

Tim Perry, Carroll Sutherland, Jason Green, Dave Disponett,

Michael Adamson, David Hughes

10:50 am Buddy Thompson, Wallace Thompson,

Hunter Mueller, David Taylor, Tony Woolums, Michael Ray

Gifts have been given

In Memory of Bobby Lacefield

To the Building Fund

By Bruce & Ginger Buchanan

Believers Sunday School Class

Alma Lacefield

Clarice Brock

Dennis & Sharon Tyler

Harold & Virginia Carter

To My Church Family,

Thank you for considering

me as a recipient for the

church grant this spring

semester. I am lucky to have such a

wonderful church family.

Always, Amanda McDonald

Dear Church Family,

Thank you for supporting me as I

further my education at union college.

I greatly appreciate being awarded the

educational grant as it is being put to

great use as I pursue a biology degree

with the hopes of becoming a dietitian

in the future. Your prayers and words

of encouragement mean the world to

me while I am away at school.

With love, Emily Couch