Newsletter
MINISTER'S MESSAGE:
We find ourselves in the middle of the Lenten season. Our sermon series for this period of time is entitled, “Giving It Up.” This Sunday we will be focusing on the urgency of giving up feelings of superiority. The following Sundays will highlight the need to give up our enemies, our lives, our popularity, and death. March 24th will be Palm Sunday when members of my pastor’s class will come forth to make their declaration of faith. On Thursday March 28th they will be baptized as a part of our Maundy Thursday Service which will begin at 7:30 P.M. The sign- up chart for the prayer vigil will be available for you to sign up this upcoming Sunday. There will be one change from previous years. You will still enter through the Mill Street door. However, the door will be locked while you are in the sanctuary for your devotional time and will be then unlocked on the half hour for the next person to enter. We have never had any difficulty with the door being left open, just being extra cautious.
Additional Lenten items include the Bunny Blast held at Marie Hehr Park. It seems the numbers increase year after year, this is exactly what we desire. The youth will be in charge of the Sunrise Service at 7:30 A.M. to be followed by breakfast and fellowship. We will celebrate Easter Sunday in our worship service, hearing wonderful musical messages from our fine choir. This will be a busy month as we highlight the season of Lent. It is so inspirational to see the church so active. We have individuals playing bridge, exercising, and attending a new Bible study group that averages into the high twenties. That is not to mention our Wednesday morning women’s Bible study or our Saturday morning men’s Bible studies. We must not forget our young people who have been extremely active, helping with the Potato Fest, their Valentine luncheon. This seems to be a great place to spend some time. Thanks to so many of you for making that possible. See you Sunday.
…..Larry
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YOUTH NEWS:
Sunday, March 3rd: Chi Rho and CYF youth will meet at City Hall at 4:00 P.M.
Wednesday, March 6th: 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.- Jr. Chi Rho will meet at the church.
Friday, March 8th, 7:15 A.M. – Breakfast Club will meet at the church.
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VOLUNTEER NEEDED
The Worship Committee needs communion preparers for the month of December. Contact Jennifer Muntz if you are interested. (859-588-5859)
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DIACONATE
We are in need of diaconate for the next 6 months. Please contact Kathy Brown to let her know when you can serve.
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CHURCH CABINET MEETING
The Church Cabinet will meet Monday, March 4th at 6:00 P.M. in the conference room.
OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING
The Official Board will meet Monday, March 4th at 7:00 P.M. in the new fellowship hall.
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PLEASE NOTE: THOSE SCHEDULED TO SERVE THE MONTH OF MARCH:
Elders serving at the table: Dr. George Frazier, Jon Hoskins
Outreach Elders: Cathy McCord, Marty Simpson/Bruce Florence
Diaconate: Kathy Brown, Ch’m, Mary June Brunker, Paula Burden, Sonia Frazier, Rebecca Jenkins, Jennifer Renaker
Communion Preparers: Kenny and Angie Jorette
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UPCOMING LENTEN ACTIVITIES
Sunday, March 24th: Palm Sunday: Members of the Pastor’s membership class will join church.
Thursday, March 28th, 7:30 P.M. – Maundy Thursday Communion/Baptism Service.
Thursday, March 28th, 11:00 P.M. – 9:30 A.M. Friday, March 29th: Prayer vigil will be in the sanctuary. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the Mill Street entrance.
Saturday, March 30th, 10:30 A.M. – Church wide annual Bunny Blast at Marie Hehr Park. There will be an Easter egg hunt, cupcake decorating, face painting and lunch will be served. In case of rain, the Bunny Blast will be held at the church.
Sunday, March 31st, 7:30 A.M. – Sunrise Service by our youth; Breakfast will be served following the service; 9:45 A.M. – Sunday School; 10: 45 A.M. – Worship service.
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OUR CHURCH FAMILY
An expression of sympathy is sent to the family of Virginia Coy who died February 16, 2024.
----Beverly Cooper is recuperating from a broken wrist she sustained in a fall, her address is
137 Carriage Lane, Georgetown, KY 40324…Rhiannon Buckler, daughter of Kevin Buckler is recuperating from a dental procedure, her address is 219 Springdale Ave...
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NEW ARRIVALS
A note of congratulations is sent to Jordan and Andrea Bishop on the arrival of a son. Miles Wilson Bishop was born February 14, 2024. He is welcomed home by sister Blake. Larry and Anna Bishop are the paternal grandparents, Kathy Miles and Gary and Brenda Miles the maternal grandparents. Congratulations to the parents and their families.
A note of congratulations is sent to Mark and Mary Margaret McCord on the arrival of a son.
Gray Phillips McCord was born February 2, 2024. He is welcomed home by brother Reynolds and sister Mary Elam. Gary and Cathy McCord are the paternal grandparents, Phil Reynolds and the late Lou Reynolds the maternal grandparents. Congratulations to the parents and their families.
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NOTES OF APPRECIATION
Layne and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the kind thoughts and deeds that so many of you have expressed to me and my family during my various health problems over the last couple of years. The mantle over our fireplace is practically covered with get-well cards from many of you as individuals, and various groups and classes within the church. It is heart-warming, to say the least, and no doubt in my mind that the prayers that so often accompany them have certainly helped tremendously to hasten my recovery from a gurling number of illnesses and maladies that seemed, at times, to never end: small cell lung cancer, cellulitis and vascular problems in my right leg requiring extensive surgery, various intestinal infections, blood clot in my lower large intestine requiring emergency surgery, and finally, mild pneumonia and C diff for three and a half weeks.
Oddly enough, none of these problems seemed to be connected or cause by any other malady. I spent time in three different hospitals over a two and a half month period, and the demands on my wonderful wife, Layne, were actually more than on myself….I honestly do not know how she managed to take care of me through this harrowing period as well as she did – wait a minute – I do know how she did it! With God’s Help and all your prayers.
So, thanks again, I wish I had time and the wherewithal to thank each one of you, but there are just too many, and I’m sure I’d forget or overlook someone, so I will leave it at this,
With my eternal love and gratitude, David McIlvain
“Thank you so much for the prayers and calls during my knee replacement. Love all, Brad Muntz”
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Elders, please note: The Worship Committee is looking for copies of prayers that Elders have used at the table. If you have any prayer that have been used, please give them to Bruce Florence or leave them in the office. They do not need to be typed or edited.
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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
Feb. 12th: Kurt Burgan
Feb. 15th: Sarah Allison, Sherry Judy, Jill Stroub
Feb. 18th: Greg Bolin
Feb. 19th: Marissa Taylor
Feb. 20th: Aaron Howard
Feb. 23rd: Donna Biancke
Feb. 25th: Pam Howard Gaunce
Feb. 26th: Mark McCord, Al Stakelin
Feb. 27th: Trevor Lair, James Swinford, Josie Kate Hamm
Feb. 28th: Avery Todd Ashbrook, ♥M/M Floyd McDanell
MARCH BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
March 1st: Jennifer Burgan, Tracy Shrout
March 3rd: ♥M/M Al Stakelin
March 4th: Emma & Madison Renaker,
Finn & Paige Kelly
Wesley Northcutt, David Mallory
March 5th: Steve Alexander
March 6th: Lee Kendall,
♥M/M Jeff Beagle
March 7th: Colin Duffie
March 8th: Amy Perkins Clark
March 10th: Kay Colvin
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We find ourselves in the middle of the Lenten season. Our sermon series for this period of time is entitled, “Giving It Up.” This Sunday we will be focusing on the urgency of giving up feelings of superiority. The following Sundays will highlight the need to give up our enemies, our lives, our popularity, and death. March 24th will be Palm Sunday when members of my pastor’s class will come forth to make their declaration of faith. On Thursday March 28th they will be baptized as a part of our Maundy Thursday Service which will begin at 7:30 P.M. The sign- up chart for the prayer vigil will be available for you to sign up this upcoming Sunday. There will be one change from previous years. You will still enter through the Mill Street door. However, the door will be locked while you are in the sanctuary for your devotional time and will be then unlocked on the half hour for the next person to enter. We have never had any difficulty with the door being left open, just being extra cautious.
Additional Lenten items include the Bunny Blast held at Marie Hehr Park. It seems the numbers increase year after year, this is exactly what we desire. The youth will be in charge of the Sunrise Service at 7:30 A.M. to be followed by breakfast and fellowship. We will celebrate Easter Sunday in our worship service, hearing wonderful musical messages from our fine choir. This will be a busy month as we highlight the season of Lent. It is so inspirational to see the church so active. We have individuals playing bridge, exercising, and attending a new Bible study group that averages into the high twenties. That is not to mention our Wednesday morning women’s Bible study or our Saturday morning men’s Bible studies. We must not forget our young people who have been extremely active, helping with the Potato Fest, their Valentine luncheon. This seems to be a great place to spend some time. Thanks to so many of you for making that possible. See you Sunday.
…..Larry
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YOUTH NEWS:
Sunday, March 3rd: Chi Rho and CYF youth will meet at City Hall at 4:00 P.M.
Wednesday, March 6th: 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.- Jr. Chi Rho will meet at the church.
Friday, March 8th, 7:15 A.M. – Breakfast Club will meet at the church.
*****************************************************************
VOLUNTEER NEEDED
The Worship Committee needs communion preparers for the month of December. Contact Jennifer Muntz if you are interested. (859-588-5859)
*******************************************************************
DIACONATE
We are in need of diaconate for the next 6 months. Please contact Kathy Brown to let her know when you can serve.
**********************************************************************
CHURCH CABINET MEETING
The Church Cabinet will meet Monday, March 4th at 6:00 P.M. in the conference room.
OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING
The Official Board will meet Monday, March 4th at 7:00 P.M. in the new fellowship hall.
**********************************************************************
PLEASE NOTE: THOSE SCHEDULED TO SERVE THE MONTH OF MARCH:
Elders serving at the table: Dr. George Frazier, Jon Hoskins
Outreach Elders: Cathy McCord, Marty Simpson/Bruce Florence
Diaconate: Kathy Brown, Ch’m, Mary June Brunker, Paula Burden, Sonia Frazier, Rebecca Jenkins, Jennifer Renaker
Communion Preparers: Kenny and Angie Jorette
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UPCOMING LENTEN ACTIVITIES
Sunday, March 24th: Palm Sunday: Members of the Pastor’s membership class will join church.
Thursday, March 28th, 7:30 P.M. – Maundy Thursday Communion/Baptism Service.
Thursday, March 28th, 11:00 P.M. – 9:30 A.M. Friday, March 29th: Prayer vigil will be in the sanctuary. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the Mill Street entrance.
Saturday, March 30th, 10:30 A.M. – Church wide annual Bunny Blast at Marie Hehr Park. There will be an Easter egg hunt, cupcake decorating, face painting and lunch will be served. In case of rain, the Bunny Blast will be held at the church.
Sunday, March 31st, 7:30 A.M. – Sunrise Service by our youth; Breakfast will be served following the service; 9:45 A.M. – Sunday School; 10: 45 A.M. – Worship service.
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OUR CHURCH FAMILY
An expression of sympathy is sent to the family of Virginia Coy who died February 16, 2024.
----Beverly Cooper is recuperating from a broken wrist she sustained in a fall, her address is
137 Carriage Lane, Georgetown, KY 40324…Rhiannon Buckler, daughter of Kevin Buckler is recuperating from a dental procedure, her address is 219 Springdale Ave...
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NEW ARRIVALS
A note of congratulations is sent to Jordan and Andrea Bishop on the arrival of a son. Miles Wilson Bishop was born February 14, 2024. He is welcomed home by sister Blake. Larry and Anna Bishop are the paternal grandparents, Kathy Miles and Gary and Brenda Miles the maternal grandparents. Congratulations to the parents and their families.
A note of congratulations is sent to Mark and Mary Margaret McCord on the arrival of a son.
Gray Phillips McCord was born February 2, 2024. He is welcomed home by brother Reynolds and sister Mary Elam. Gary and Cathy McCord are the paternal grandparents, Phil Reynolds and the late Lou Reynolds the maternal grandparents. Congratulations to the parents and their families.
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NOTES OF APPRECIATION
Layne and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the kind thoughts and deeds that so many of you have expressed to me and my family during my various health problems over the last couple of years. The mantle over our fireplace is practically covered with get-well cards from many of you as individuals, and various groups and classes within the church. It is heart-warming, to say the least, and no doubt in my mind that the prayers that so often accompany them have certainly helped tremendously to hasten my recovery from a gurling number of illnesses and maladies that seemed, at times, to never end: small cell lung cancer, cellulitis and vascular problems in my right leg requiring extensive surgery, various intestinal infections, blood clot in my lower large intestine requiring emergency surgery, and finally, mild pneumonia and C diff for three and a half weeks.
Oddly enough, none of these problems seemed to be connected or cause by any other malady. I spent time in three different hospitals over a two and a half month period, and the demands on my wonderful wife, Layne, were actually more than on myself….I honestly do not know how she managed to take care of me through this harrowing period as well as she did – wait a minute – I do know how she did it! With God’s Help and all your prayers.
So, thanks again, I wish I had time and the wherewithal to thank each one of you, but there are just too many, and I’m sure I’d forget or overlook someone, so I will leave it at this,
With my eternal love and gratitude, David McIlvain
“Thank you so much for the prayers and calls during my knee replacement. Love all, Brad Muntz”
**********************************************************************************
Elders, please note: The Worship Committee is looking for copies of prayers that Elders have used at the table. If you have any prayer that have been used, please give them to Bruce Florence or leave them in the office. They do not need to be typed or edited.
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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
Feb. 12th: Kurt Burgan
Feb. 15th: Sarah Allison, Sherry Judy, Jill Stroub
Feb. 18th: Greg Bolin
Feb. 19th: Marissa Taylor
Feb. 20th: Aaron Howard
Feb. 23rd: Donna Biancke
Feb. 25th: Pam Howard Gaunce
Feb. 26th: Mark McCord, Al Stakelin
Feb. 27th: Trevor Lair, James Swinford, Josie Kate Hamm
Feb. 28th: Avery Todd Ashbrook, ♥M/M Floyd McDanell
MARCH BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
March 1st: Jennifer Burgan, Tracy Shrout
March 3rd: ♥M/M Al Stakelin
March 4th: Emma & Madison Renaker,
Finn & Paige Kelly
Wesley Northcutt, David Mallory
March 5th: Steve Alexander
March 6th: Lee Kendall,
♥M/M Jeff Beagle
March 7th: Colin Duffie
March 8th: Amy Perkins Clark
March 10th: Kay Colvin
To listen to special music and minister's sermons, please click here