Volume 7, Issue 22
June 3, 2015
The Pastor’s Pen
Who We Are
Faith Fellowship of Lexington is a
Non-denominational gathering of
Christians who enjoy traditional
worship services.
Where to Find Us
Faith Fellowship of Lexington
worships in the Seventh-day
Adventist Church facilities at 968
Lane Allen Road in Lexington,
Kentucky. Our offices are located
at 365 Waller Avenue, Suite 120,
in Lexington. We're at
http://faithfellowshiplex.com
on the web. If you go to
www.ihigh.com/faithfellowship
you can watch our service live on
Sunday mornings. You can also
watch archived services by going
to the iHigh address above.
We Gather for Fellowship
Coffee/Donut Fellowship
Time: 9:15 - 9:30 a.m.
We Gather for Bible
Study
Adult I Sunday school meets at
9:30 a.m. in room 8 (Library).
by Dr. Bill Turner
It was a great day on Sunday, thanks to Richard, all our musicians
(including Donna and her choral ensemble) our greeters and ushers, Sean, our
parking lot directors, and all of you who brought and greeted our guests.
Now, Fifth Sunday Musicales will move to Sunday mornings – starting
with August 31st. The focus remains the same: Great musical worship-prime
outreach event – many guests worshipping with us – Faith Fellowship folks
being intentional in bringing friends and neighbors.
JUST AHEAD – Our first Potluck Sunday! Check the alphabetical list.
(Earlene and I are bringing desserts) and be sure to bring a friend to lunch!
And yes, it’s okay to bring them to Sunday worship as well. See you there!
Church-Wide Potluck this coming Sunday, June 7
by Carolyn Blair
Join us immediately after church on Sunday, June 7, in the gymnasium for
great food, fun and a time of fellowship. The Church will provide the meat,
drinks and bread. We are trying something new to make sure we have a
variety of food. Please see the schedule:
Living Faith Sunday school meets
at 9:30 a.m. in Room 2.
We Gather for Worship
Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Church: 11:15 a.m
Child care is available.
We’re Looking
Forward…
June 4 - A series (June 4, 11, 18,
25) of classes on Basic Spanish,
taught by Richard Dwyer, in the
church office from 1 – 2:30 p.m.
June 6 – Men of Faith Breakfast
at 9 a.m. at the Shamrock Grill.
June 6 - Trail Riding at Asbury Enjoy the beautiful Palisades area
around the Asbury Equine Center
on a trail ride led by Sarah
Reeves. No riding experience
required. Cost is $20. Limited to 6
riders. Call Sarah at 278-4914 with
questions regarding availability.
June 6 (Saturday) – Open House
at the home of Susan Slusher
from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 4320
Shiptons End to show and sell her
art work, hand painted china,
water color cards and cookbooks.
All are invited. Call Susan at (606)
If your last name starts with the letters A-G, please bring salads.
If your last name starts with the letters H-P, please bring vegetables.
If your last name starts with the letters Q-Z, please bring desserts.
Please bring enough for your family and extra to share with others. We ask
that you let our social committee knows if this works well for you so we will
know what to do at future potlucks. Don't forget to "Reach Out" and invite
someone to attend with you.
Reach Out in June!
by Ron Reaguer
People respond to personal invitations when being invited to church better
than they do by reading it in the paper or hearing it on the radio. We hope you
will give some thought about the people in your life that you would like to
invite to church and then make the effort to invite them in the month of June.
For those of you on Facebook, send a personal request to a friend. Guests can
stop by the Hospitality table and pick up a little gift. Reach out to them and
make them feel welcome! (Matthew 10:40)
To Watch Our Worship Services…
…Click on “Watch Our Services Online Now” at the bottom our Website
Homepage. This is what it looks like:
309-7711 if you have questions.
(Added event)
June 7 – Church-wide Potluck –
Join us immediately after church
in the gymnasium for fellowship
and fun. The Church will provide
the meat, drinks and bread.
Please bring either salads,
vegetables or desserts to feed
your family and a few more.
(Added event)
June 7 (Sunday) Open House
continues at the home of Susan
Slusher from 3 – 6 p.m., 4320
Shiptons End. All are invited. Call
Susan at (606) 309-7711 if you
have questions. (Revised event)
Notes from Richard
by Rev. Richard Dwyer
Untold Secrets of Success
Now that this photo is being shared around the world (in The Current and on
internet), what more can be said. There’s got to more than one way for a choir
director to attract attention. The rest of the story goes like this. It began in a
choir rehearsal a few weeks ago when I talked with the choir about achieving
a certain tone quality in one of our Fifth Sunday anthems. I suggested that
June 10 - Classic movie
they should sing as if trying to stifle a yawn without being seen. Well, the
"Casablanca" at the Kentucky
example of an unseen yawn just caused everyone in the choir to start yawning
Theater
(you know how contagious that is). As the choir rehearsal quickly turned in
June 11 - A series of classes on
to a chorus of yawns, I decided I needed to give a different example. I
Basic Spanish, in the church
suggested that they sing as if having a bite of hot potato in mouth. The choir
office, from 1 – 2:30 p.m.
tried it and liked it. But, to keep that fresh in the minds of the singers, I
June 14 – Our 3rd Sunday of
threatened to bring a hot potato for the service and place it on the back of the
Sharing. Monetary donations and organ where the choir members could view it. No need to do that! Sunday
a note of encouragement for
afternoon these potatoes began appearing at the organ. They served the
some of the folks in Texas who
purpose. Not only did the tone quality of the choir change but also some
have dealt with massive flooding
smiles were also elicited. So, now you’ve read about and have seen an
and loss.
example of one of the untold secrets of success of a choir director. (I have a
feeling that the story is not going to end here).
June 14 - Hymn Sing at Shelter #4
at Jacobson Park
June 17 - Scrapbooking with Ann
Wheeler
June 18 - A series of classes on
Basic Spanish, in the church
office, from 1 – 2:30 p.m.
June 21 (Father's Day) - Legend's
Baseball Game - 6:05 p.m.
June 25 - A series of classes on
Basic Spanish, in the church
office, from 1 – 2:30 p.m.
July 3 – Office Closed in
observance of Independence Day.
Happy Fourth of July!!!
July 6 (Monday) – Lunch at Mrs.
Potter’s Coffee shop and visit to
Frazier History Museum for the
“Love, Shirley Temple” exhibit.
Meet at 10 a.m. in Lexington to
carpool to Louisville. Group
admission to museum is $8.00.
Lunch will cost $6 - $12. Sign up
at Church or contact Susan
Booker at 230-1624.
July 11 (Saturday) - Bonfire and
Cookout at Kinch Query's - cost
$5
July 12 (Sunday) – Potluck
Mission Moment
by Marsha Oakley
Faith Fellowship of Lexington seeks to become the hands and feet of Christ
in the world through engagement in missions.
Have you had to experience the devastating effects of a massive flood, as
many have had to endure in Texas, over the last couple of weeks? Having a
few inches of water in a basement does not begin to compare. As you think of
what many families are having to contend with, our thoughts, prayers and
actions reflect on how to support in any way that we can. Our 3rd Sunday of
Sharing will be focused on monetary donations to be given to some of these
Strangers in Texas, who need assistance and encouragement, and will take
place on Sunday, June 14th.
The Mission Committee is looking into organizations that are supporting
this effort, and will choose a Christian one to share our efforts. In addition,
we are having anyone, who so desires, write a note of encouragement and
support to be given to families who benefit. Note cards will be available in
the Lobby on June 14th for this purpose, and will be sent with the donations
that are received.
Welcoming, Caring for, or Supporting Strangers is one of the directives
from Christ – may our hearts prove worthy.
Care Ministers for June 1 – June 7
Fred Smith (272-3968) [email protected]
Denny Bonner (278-7505) [email protected]
Donna Bonner (278-7505) [email protected]
Dr. Bill Turner (859) 548-2093 [email protected]
immediately following morning
worship.
July 14 (Tuesday) - Musical PROM
(practice reading of music) Contact Donna Bonner - 2787505.
July 15 (Wednesday) - Tour of
Ashland – The Henry Clay Estate
and Lunch at the Gingko Tree Contact Rachel Jones - 489-1954
Care Ministers for June 8 – June 14
Carolyn Purcell (859) 335-5226 [email protected]
Mary A. Pollock (606) [email protected]
Dr. Bill Turner (859) 548-2093 [email protected]
Another Faith Summer Frenzy Event Added
by Susan Booker
Join us on Monday, July 6 for lunch at Mrs. Potter's Coffee Shop in
Louisville, followed by a visit to the nearby Frazier History Museum for the
"Love, Shirley Temple" exhibit of Shirley's original movie costumes,
July 22 (Wednesday)- Classic
childhood dolls, and other personal memorabilia, all of which have been
movie "Sound of Music" at
cherished and beautifully preserved by the Temple-Black family over the
Kentucky Theater
years. Now, Shirley's family has decided to share these treasures with her
July 25 (Saturday) - Mah Jongg Contact Mary Anne Pollock - 368- many devoted fans and admirers.
0667
Date?? White Hall Tour with
lunch at Boone Tavern - Contact
Carolyn Blair at 269-4832
August 6 (Thursday) Photography Clinic with Dr.
David Greenlee , held in the
Church office. Time TBA.
August 9 – Potluck immediately
following morning worship.
This is the last time this incredible collection will be together and on public
display, as it will be sold at auction by Theriault's in Kansas City, MO, on July
14. Don't miss this opportunity to remember "America's Darling" this one last
time.
We'll leave at 10:00 a.m. to carpool to Louisville (place to meet will be
determined - probably the S-dA Church parking lot) and return by late
afternoon. Group admission to the museum is $8.00. Mrs. Potter's has salads,
soups, sandwiches, and desserts, in addition to coffees and teas, and lunch can
be had for $6-12.
September 26 (Saturday) - Cave
Sign up before or after church at the hall table. For more information,
Run Storytelling Festival - Contact
Mary Anne Pollock - 368-0667
contact Susan Booker at 230-1624.
Prayer Requests
Faith Summer Frenzy is heating up!
by Sarah Reeves
This is what we have scheduled so far. Be sure to check it out periodically
so you won’t miss out.
To add a prayer request, please
fill out a Prayer Request card that
can be obtained at the Welcome
Center; call the church office at
277-0420, or submit a prayer
request or update online at
http://faithfellowshiplex.org.
We always thank God, the Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we
pray for you… Colossians 1:3
Paul Engelbrecht requests prayer
for his daughter’s friend, Lewis.
Lewis has been diagnosed with
Sclerosing cholangitis. This
affects the liver, and is
progressive. Please pray for God
to intervene.
Helen Crews asks for prayer for
her great nephew, Joe Starks,
who will serve as a missionary in
Northern Afghanistan beginning
in early August. He is a recent
college student that feels called
by God to serve Him in this way.
June Events
-June 4, 11, 18, 25 (Thursdays) - A series of classes on Basic Spanish,
taught by Richard Dwyer, in the church office from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
-June 6 (Saturday) – Open House at the home of Susan Slusher from 10
a.m. – 2 p.m., 4320 Shiptons End to show and sell her art work, hand
painted china, water color cards and cookbooks. All are invited. Call Susan
at (606) 309-7711 if you have questions. (Added event)
-June 6 - Trail Riding at Asbury - Enjoy the beautiful Palisades area around
the Asbury Equine Center on a trail ride led by Sarah Reeves. No riding
experience required. Cost is $20. Limited to 6 riders. Call Sarah Reeves at
278-4914 with questions.
-June 7 – Church-wide Potluck – Join us immediately after church in the
gymnasium for fellowship and fun. The Church will provide the meat,
drinks and bread. Please bring either salads, vegetables or desserts to feed
your family and a few more. (Added event)
-June 7 (Sunday) Open House continues at the home of Susan Slusher from
3 – 6 p.m., 4320 Shiptons End. All are invited. Call Susan at (606) 309-7711
if you have questions. (Revised event)
Joe’s parents ask for prayer for
Joe’s safety and for peace and
trust in their surrender to God’s
will in Joe’s life.
Pray for Scot Reeves and family
in the recent death of his Uncle
Chuck.
Pray for Adam at UK who had a
serious motorcycle accident on
5/28. He is stable and multiple
doctors say he will live. But he will
have to adjust to having one leg
amputated and his other leg is
broken. They have removed his
spleen and gallbladder as well.
Please pray for both Adam and his
mother as they move ahead,
especially with Adam that he will
have a good attitude to get
through this. Adam is an
excellent hockey player. He has
had several opportunities to try
out for professional teams. He
played on a league at the ice
center. Losing a leg will be
devastating for him. Please keep
him in your prayers. (anonymous)
Pray for Fred Smith who is
healing from a broken bone in his
foot.
-June 10 (Wednesday) - Classic movie "Casablanca" at the Kentucky
Theater
-June 11 - A series of classes on Basic Spanish, in the church office, from
1 – 2:30 p.m.
-June 14 (Sunday) - Hymn Sing at Shelter #4 at Jacobson Park
-June 17 (Wednesday) - Scrapbooking with Ann Wheeler
-June 21 (Sunday - Father's Day) - Legend's Baseball Game - 6:05 p.m.
July Events
-July 6 (Monday) – Lunch at Mrs. Potter’s Coffee shop and visit to Frazier
History Museum for the “Love, Shirley Temple” exhibit. Meet at 10 a.m. in
Lexington to carpool to Louisville. Group admission to museum is $8.00.
Lunch will cost $6 - $12. Sign up at Church or contact Susan Booker at 2301624. (Added Event)
-July 11(Saturday) - Bonfire and Cookout at Kinch Query's - cost $5
-July 14 (Tuesday) - Musical PROM (practice reading of music) - Contact
Donna Bonner - 278-7505
-July 15 (Wednesday) - Tour of Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate at 120
Sycamore Road in Lexington and Lunch at The Ginkgo Tree - Meet in the
parking lot of Ashland by the Ice House at 10:45, tour begins at 11:00 a.m.
Cost is $10 or $9 if we have ten people or more in the group. After the
Pray for Richard Potts who is
recovering from surgery recently
as a result of an accident.
Pray for Todd Pickett who is in
dire need of a kidney because of
diabetes complications. He is
now on dialysis while waiting for a
kidney.
Pray for Al Smith, who deals with
chronic pulmonary issues.
Pray for Jennifer Upthegrove, age
42, who had colon cancer surgery
recently. She began chemo
Friday. (Pam Gilkerson)
Soldiers…Faith Afield
Here are the names of the service
people we currently know about.
SSGT. Jamen Berry, son of Andy
Berry
Capt. Ginny Iskandarov – niece of
Ginny Berry
Elnur Iskandarov – nephew of
Ginny Berry by marriage
SSGT. Cameron Smith – brother
of Sean Smith
Airman Benjamin Engelbrecht –
son of Paul Engelbrecht
tour, we will have lunch (lunch cost not included in the tour) at the Ginkgo
Tree which is located on the grounds of Ashland. Ashland was the estate
of Henry Clay, a statesman who was very involved in the history of
Kentucky and the United States. You will enjoy this tour. Bring a friend.
Contact Rachel Jones, 223-4182 or 489-1954.
-July 17 (Friday) – Horses, Horses, Horses! – a horse farm tour led by Liz
Berryman. Lunch will be in Midway. The cost and more particulars will be
forthcoming.
-July 22 (Wednesday)- Classic movie "Sound of Music" at Kentucky
Theater
-July 25 (Saturday) - Mah Jongg - Contact Mary Anne Pollock - 368-0667
-Date?? White Hall Tour with lunch at Boone Tavern - Contact Carolyn
Blair at 269-4832
August Events
- August 6 (Thursday) - Photography Clinic with Dr. David Greenlee , held
in the Church office. Time TBA.
September Events
-September 26 (Saturday) - Cave Run Storytelling Festival - Contact Mary
Anne Pollock - 368-0667
Please send Ginny Berry any
updates on the status of these
persons…change in rank,
address, new assignment…Her
email address is
[email protected]
Roger and Carolyn Blair
hosted a Faith Summer
Frenzy event on Monday,
June 1. Pictured to the
left are Catherine Cook,
Annetta Barlow, Nancy
Leindecker, Ginny Berry,
Gloria Compton and
Rachel Jones. These
events are open to every
person at Faith Fellowship. We hope you will
find an event and join in!
Current Administrative
Board for 2014 - 2015
Ron Reaguer, Chair
Mitch Borders, Treasurer
Andy Berry, Board Secretary
Roger Blair
Jackie Bondurant
Denny Bonner
Charlotte Krasinski
Kinch Query
Bob Quisenberry
Sarah Reeves
Adam Rudder
Sue Thompson
Patricia Wilson
Volunteer Skill Bank
Contact Information
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Church Office: 859-277-0420
Other times, call:
Liz Berryman: 859-227-7560 Andy
Berry: 859-223-8687
If they cannot be reached, call:
Pictured right are Judy
Brand, John Compton,
Wayne Sullivan, Carolyn
Blair and Roger Blair.
Thank you, Carolyn and
Roger, for opening up
your home to us.
Mary Anne Pollock: 859-368-0667
or 606-776-2194.
We’re Engaged!
by Sharon Averitt
Deadlines
To celebrate a 50th anniversary as Jackie and David Bondurant recently did
Prayer requests, committee news (or a 20th, as Jim and I soon will), you have to not only love someone . . . you
or announcements, and personal have to like them. I'm happy to report that not only do many of us love Faith
Fellowship, lots of people Like us too! On Facebook, that is, and we've
interest stories should be
become engaged.
submitted by noon on Monday
for inclusion in the next issue of
The Current. Please send them by
email to
[email protected].
Announcements for the Sunday
bulletin should be submitted to
Norma by noon on Wednesdays
at
[email protected].
Congratulations
Jeff Sames!
Jeff has answered the call at
Antioch Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) in Lexington,
Kentucky to be their full-time
Senior Minister. He will begin his
service on Monday, June 8.
Engagement in FB terms means taking one of four specific actions: liking a
post, commnting, sharing or clicking on a link. Some things don't count as
engagement: reading, viewing or liking the entire page (as opposed to a
specific post).
Now, here's the exciting news -- In the past 28 days, people have engaged with
Faith Fellowship's FB page from all over the place: Lexington; St. Croix
Falls, WI; Winchester; Richmond; Statesville, NC; Helena, AL; Owenton;
Manchester; Plymouth, MN; Durham, NC; New Richmond, WI; Valencia,
CA; Ponca City, OK; Coppell, TX; San Antonio, TX; Gainesville, GA;
Louisville; Somerset; and Taylors Falls, MN!
Do any of these locations sound familiar to you? Perhaps you shared a post
which resulted in engagement by a family member.
We may not be taking in a lot of new members from Oklahoma and
Minnesota, but you never know -- those folks may have friends in Kentucky
who are looking for a church home. Please continue to engage with our FB
posts so that others may do so as well. We love it when you like us.