Volume 7, Issue 20 May 20, 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 "Uprooted and Grounded" was my sermon topic for the Cambodian Baptist Church of Houston when they dedicated their new building back on May 3rd. Practically all of these folks were uprooted from their homeland years ago when they came to America. But now, they are grounded in a new place - not just in this country, but in their relationship with Christ and with a fellowship of Christ's people. Today, I'm remembering another uprooted crowd which -nearly six years ago - became grounded in Christ's people known as Faith Fellowship. So let me refresh your memory about what this means now . . . for us . . . as we look ahead. First, it's about a STORY - that the great God who made everything that is, is a seeking God who loves us and comes to us in Jesus Christ to forgive us and to give purpose to our very existence. We've heard that story - we've believed it - and now it shapes our lives. So when we join a church, we affirm that humanity's most basic need - the need for a personal relationship with the living God - has been met for us through faith in Christ. AND, as we worship, study, pray, laugh, cry, and learn together, we begin to stretch and grow in understanding and in commitment. 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… May 20 – Lunch at Sage’s and visit to Wilson’s Nurseries. Plan to meet at Wilson’s at 11:30 a.m. Call Rachel Jones, 223-4182 to let her know that you are going or if you need a ride. May 24 - Bill Boughton’s family and friends are hosting a Birthday Celebration reception for him, Sunday afternoon, May 24, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Liberty Ridge Senior Living, 701 Liberty Ridge Road. You are invited! May 25 – Memorial Day – Church Office Closed May 28 – Missions Committee Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Church office. Second, it's also about SPACE. In none of the hundred or so places where the New Testament describes the Church - in none of those places is the church a building. It would be at least 200 years before Christians built what we'd call church buildings. For years, the church gathered in upper rooms and houses and cemeteries and caves and wherever two or three could meet in Christ's name. So the church is always a people, not a particular space. I've said it before: you cannot GO to church you ARE the church wherever you GO. Now, would it be great to eventually have our own space? Absolutely - there's so much ministry which could be housed and launched from there. So we keep looking . . . and praying for doors to open . . . and (as I mentioned on Sunday) trusting God for the unexpected. In the meantime, however, we gather in homes and in borrowed spaces like SDA and LTS as often as we can. So we're still uprooted when it comes to space, but I believe we're grounded in Faith and in Fellowship. Which means that we have plenty of resources already to reach out . . . to invite others to join us . . . and to use our gathered times as good preparation for those scattered times in the workaday world where we live out our discipleship. Someone asked for a copy of Minnie Louise Haskins' words which I cited on Sunday. They seem appropriate for ending this column as well: I said to the man who stood at the gate . . . "Give me a light, that I may tread safely into the unknown!" And he replied: "Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way." May 31 – Fifth Sunday Musicale at 4:00 p.m. Join us for “With a Voice of Singing,” presented by our adult choir and instrumenttalists and also Cantibile will sing, directed by Donna Bonner. June 1 - Bridge Tournament at Carolyn Blair's from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Bring a sack lunch. 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. Invite a friend or neighbor! 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. But if more than 6 sign up, we will schedule a second outing. June 7 (Sunday) Open House at the home of Susan Slusher, 4320 Shiptons End to show and sell her Notes from Richard by Rev. Richard Dwyer With a Voice of Singing is the theme of our next Fifth Sunday Musicale on May 31 at 4:00 p.m. In addition to the Chancel Choir of Faith Fellowship and instrumentalists, we will have the opportunity of hearing Cantabile, a choral group of fifteen singers directed by Donna Bonner, one of our own members here at Faith Fellowship. The title of the group comes from the Latin derivative meaning “to sing.” This a capella choir will present music with beautiful harmonies as well as energetic spirituals. Cantabile was formed in 2012 and regularly presents concerts in the Lexington area. This past Sunday they were featured on the concert series of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church here in Lexington. Donna, the choral director of Cantabile was the choral director at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School since its inception until her retirement a few years ago. Those who wish to sing always find a song. (Anonymous) Care Ministers for May 18 – May 24 Gil Daley (293-2429) radiology7@twc.com Carolyn Daley (293-2429) carolynbd@yahoo.com Bob Quisenberry (278-6720) papaquis@gmail.com Dr. Bill Turner (859) 548-2093 bturner@lextheo.edu Care Ministers for May 25 – May 31 Ron Reaguer (523-5161) JWRBLUE@aol.com Richard Baber (272-8792) richardloisbaber@gmail.com Dr. Bill Turner (859) 548-2093 bturner@lextheo.edu art work, hand painted china, water color cards and cookbooks (have sold 425 books over the years). All are invited. Call Susan at (606) 309-7711 if you have questions. (Added event) June 10 - 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 - 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!!! You are Invited to Bill Boughton’s 90th Birthday Celebration on Sunday! Bill will be 90 years old on Tuesday, May 26. His family and friends are hosting a reception Sunday afternoon, May 24 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Liberty Ridge Senior Living, 701 Liberty Ridge Road. We would love you to join us for this celebration! If you cannot make it to the celebration but would like to send him a card his address is 712 Liberty Ridge Lane, Lexington, July 14 (Tuesday) - Musical PROM Kentucky 40509-4560. (practice reading of music) July 11 (Saturday) - Bonfire and Cookout at Kinch Query's - cost $5 Contact Donna Bonner - 2787505. July 15 (Wednesday) - Tour of Ashland - Contact Rachel Jones 489-1954 July 22 (Wednesday)- Classic movie "Sound of Music" at Kentucky Theater Reach Out in June! by Ron Reaguer One of the things we discussed at our April Leadership Retreat is that 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 July 25 (Saturday) - Mah Jongg some thought about the people in your life that you would like to invite to Contact Mary Anne Pollock - 368church and then make the effort to invite them in the month of June. For those 0667 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 Date?? White Hall Tour with them feel welcome! 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. Anyone who welcomes you welcomes Me, and anyone who welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. Matthew 10:40 September 26 (Saturday) - Cave Faith Summer Run Storytelling Festival - Contact by Sarah Reeves Mary Anne Pollock - 368-0667 Prayer Requests Frenzy is heating up! This is what we have scheduled so far. We have revised one date and added another so be sure to check it out periodically so you won’t miss out. May Events -May 20 – Lunch at Sage and visit to Wilson’s Nurseries. Plan to meet at Wilson’s at 11:30 a.m. If you need directions or a ride, call Rachel Jones, 223-4182. June Events 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 Pray for Scot Reeves whose Uncle Chuck died last Thursday night. Please keep Scot’s family in your prayers as they mourn his Uncle Chuck’s passing. Pray for Richard Potts who was in -June 1 (Monday) - Bridge Tournament at Carolyn Blair's from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Bring a sack lunch. -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) Trail Riding at Asbury - - Enjoy the beautiful Palaisades area around the Asbury Equine Center on a trail ride led by Sarah Reeves. Call Sarah Reeves for more information at 278-4914. There is room for 3 more people. (Date changed) -June 7 (Sunday) Open House at the home of Susan Slusher, 4320 Shiptons End to show and sell her art work, hand painted china, water color cards and cookbooks (have sold 425 books over the years). All are invited. Call Susan at (606) 309-7711 if you have questions. (Added event) -June 10 (Wednesday) - Classic movie "Casablanca" at the Kentucky Theater a car accident weeks ago and will have surgery this coming Friday as a result of the accident. -June 14 (Sunday) - Hymn Sing at Shelter #4 at Jacobson Park Karen Maudsley’s 3-year-old grand-daughter, Ellie, had surgery on May 15th for removal of a tumor in her knee. The tumor was benign and the family praises God for His grace and mercy and thanks you for your prayers! -June 21 (Sunday - Father's Day) - Legend's Baseball Game - 6:05p.m. Continue to pray for John Compton who is now on the mend. He is going to Cardiac rehab at St. Joseph Hospital. The infection is gone and his leg is healing nicely. He sincerely appreciates your prayers on his behalf. Kevin Parrish requests prayer for his dad, Charles, who is recovering from having his eye removed due to cancer. Pray for Todd Pickett who is in dire need of a kidney because of diabetes complications. The kidney does not need to be a match; it is a kidney donated for a kidney. Please pray that a kidney -June 17 (Wednesday) - Scrapbooking with Ann Wheeler July Events -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 - Contact Rachel Jones - 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. (Added event) -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. will be made available for him. He is now on dialysis while waiting for a kidney. Pray for a young friend of Nancy Robinson’s granddaughter who suddenly lost her vision in one eye. She is back in school, but probably will not regain her sight in that eye. It is a rare instance. Maybe a stroke caused it as there was a blood clot behind the eye. She is doing as well as she can and back to normal activities. Pray for Beth, who has had 2 surgeries recently for pancreatic cancer. She is a friend of Phyllis Budde. Pray for Jennifer Upthegrove, age 42, who had colon cancer surgery recently. She began chemo Friday. The results of this won’t be known for a while. Pam Gilkerson appreciates your prayers for her friend. Soldiers…Faith Afield Here are the names of the service people we currently know about. September Events -September 26 (Saturday) - Cave Run Storytelling Festival - Contact Mary Anne Pollock - 368-0667 Another Faith Summer Frenzy Event - You are invited to an Open House On Sunday, June 7 by Susan Slusher Join me from 2 – 6 p.m. to view my art work, hand painted china, water color cards and cookbooks (have sold 425 books over the years) at 4320 Shiptons End in Wyndham Downs off Clays Mill Road. No sign ups are necessary but I would love to have any and all to come and see my art work. You can buy or place orders if you’d like, but most of all I want to get a chance to spend some time with you and get to know you better. If you want more information you can give me a call at (606) 309-7711. SSGT. Jamen Berry, son of Andy Berry Faith from the Front Porch Capt. Ginny Iskandarov – niece of Ginny Berry Elnur Iskandarov – nephew of Ginny Berry by marriage SSGT. Cameron Smith – brother of Sean Smith by Ms. Jackie Bondurant Airman Benjamin Engelbrecht – son of Paul Engelbrecht No one stops to think, no one has the knowledge or understanding to say, "Half of it I used for fuel; I even baked bread over its coals, I roasted meat and I ate. Shall I make a detestable thing from what is left? Shall I bow down to a block of wood?" Isaiah 44:19 Please send Ginny Berry any updates on the status of these persons…change in rank, address, new assignment…Her email address is momb1@twc.com 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 About a third of our porch is sheltered by a large holly tree that we planted soon after we moved into the Desha Road house. Throughout the years it has spread upwards and outwards to form a magnificent addition to our front yard. The berries on this tree are large and turn a brilliant red by mid-November. However, we rarely get to enjoy them in wreaths or floral arrangements because of the annual assault of robins who (in one day) come and eat ALL the berries leaving behind a grand mess that requires a good porch scrubbing. The holly is much engrained in our Christmas traditions. One myth is that once deciduous, upon hearing that Herod was sending soldiers to kill the infant, Mary asked that the holly regain its leaves in winter and hide the baby Jesus with its foliage. The Germans believe that because the holly has two sexes that when the household's Christmas wreath is made of a "he-holly," the husband would rule the house for the coming year. But if it were a she-holly (and because of the berries, it usually was a she-holly), the wife would rule the house. You don’t need to “bow down” to wood to make a point about its beauty or its predictions of superiority. 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: Mary Anne Pollock: 859-368-0667 or 606-776-2194. Deadlines Prayer requests, committee news or announcements, and personal interest stories should be submitted by Noon on Monday for inclusion in the next issue of The Current. Please send them by email to norma@faithfellowshiplex.org. Announcements for the Sunday bulletin should be submitted to Norma by noon on Wednesdays at norma@faithfellowshiplex.org. Welcome Charlotte Grace Sisk Born May 15, 2015 to David and Anne Sisk Charlotte weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz. and is 20 inches long. Proud Grandparents Are Jon and Diana Sisk “We thank God for a safe delivery for mother and child. Life is a precious miracle.”
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