Community Thanksgiving Dinner

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1 THE CONTACT Midway Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) November, 2009 Church Staff: Rev. Heather McColl Minister Jody Heil Student Associate Stephanie Brown Music Director Jessica Hartman Accompanist Rhonda Rankin Secretary Jestine Johnson Custodian Sunday Worship 9:30 AM: Sunday School 10:55 AM: Worship 123 East Bruen Street PO Box 4548 Midway, KY Fax: Visit us on the web: Kroger Cards Don t Forget to Fall Back Daylight Savings time ends on Sunday, November 1, so don t forget to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday, October 31. Community Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 6 pm We will have our annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 19 at 6 pm in fellowship hall. This is an opportunity for our church to give back by inviting our community to come and join us for a meal and entertainment. We are asking everyone to help out by bringing a dish to that would serve your family plus four others. Last names A J: Salads Last names K P: Sides Last names Q Z: Desserts Community Thanksgiving Service Don t forget to keep using those Kroger cards every time you make a purchase! Monday, November 7 pm Everyone is invited to the Community Thanksgiving Service on Monday, November 23 at 7 pm at Midway Presbyterian Church. Rev. Val Johnson will be preaching. A special offering will be collected to benefit the Benevolence Fund of the Midway Ministerial Association. Come and join us as we say Thanks be to God for all of our blessings as the community of Midway. Budget Update Budgeted to date: $55, Received to date: $50,291.28

2 PAGE 2 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Pastoral Word: Member Spotlight Church News and Notes It is hard to believe that I am talking about Advent in the beginning of November but it will be here before we know. That time of year when life rushes by, when we run to the malls looking for that one last present, and when we become so exhausted that we don t even want to be around people because we are on people overload! It is the most wonderful time of the year! This year, I am inviting all of our members at Midway Christian Church to join in the conspiracy, The Advent Conspiracy. The Advent Conspiracy was started in 2006 by five pastors who decided to take back Christmas a revolutionary event by encouraging their faith communities to worship fully, spend less, give more, and love all. The facts are staggering! Americans spend an average of $450 billion a year every Christmas. And it cost $10 billion for clean water to be available for the whole world! ( What if this year, we pledged to be a part of the conspiracy and said no to consumerism and yes to relationships? What if this year, we reclaim the Advent season as a time to prepare for the coming king, to slow down and invite God into our lives? What if we turned off the noise of the season to tune into the small still voice of God? This year for Advent, which begins on Sunday, November 29th, we will take a look at how we as people of faith can worship more fully, give more, love all, and spend less as we celebrate and anticipate the coming of the newborn king. We truly feel we were brought to Midway by God. When you want to know if God has a sense of humor... just tell him what you have planned for your life. In the spring of 2005 we were happily settled in our "life" in Frankfort. We had just finished remodeling our first home after 11 years of work and then the unextected happened. We up and sold our house, moved to Midway, downsized by moving into a condo on Higgins Street. We lived there a year and then decided we were again ready to remodel another house and moved to Cross Street. WHEW! We met on October 25, 1991 when a mutual friends, Linda and DC Clark of Versailles, decided to play matchmakers and invited us to a Halloween party with 148 of their other "close" friends. The rest as they say is history. The Clark's hosted our wedding on October 16, Rick grew up in Millville and graduated from Woodford County High School. He is a veteran having retired from the US Navy in He has worked with Sorg Heating and Cooling in Frankfort for 29 years. He enjoys "honey do" remodeling projects, cooking burgoo, and being a behind the scenes guy at Midway Christian Church. Wilda grew up in Muhlenburg County and graduated from Greenville High School. She has enjoyed various forms of employment which include being a national makeup artist for Elizabeth Arden cosmetics, a wig and makeup artist for the Kentucky Opera, and other various things before settling down in the legal profession as a paralegal. Wilda obtained her paralegal degree from Midway College in She is presently employed by the Finance and Administration Cabinet, Department of Revenue, Office of Legal Services. Wilda is presently an elder and has been active on the missions committe, outreach programs at MCC and one of Midway's own resident clowns, Bubbles.. We are the proud grandparents of Austin, age 9, Jacob age 4, and Bailey 10 months. Wilda & Rick Caudle

3 PAGE 3 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Worship News and Notes Worship Themes Serving This Month You are encouraged to read the text for the day in advance November 1 Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost All Saints Day Scripture: Isaiah 25: 6-9 Sermon: Wipe Away the Tears from All Faces November 8 Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Mark 12: Sermon: Two Small Copper Coins Elders Wilda Caudle Jack Morgan Deacons Tom Arehart, Gloria Batts, Scott Congleton, Jim McDaniel, Carole Munson, Dottie Pollard, Gretchen Portwood, Charlann Wombles Junior Deacon Jordan Batts, Nate Hill, Franklin Watson Worship Leaders: November 1 Gretchen Portwood November 8 Sheila Redmond November 15 TBA November 22 Sue Roberts November 29 Jim McDaniel November 15 Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Mark 13: 1-8 Sermon: Looking for Signs November 22 Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Revelation 1: 4b-8 Sermon: Alpha and Omega November 29 First Sunday of Advent Hanging of the Greens Scripture: Revelation 3: 1b-3 Sermon: Advent Conspiracy Sunday School During the month of November, we will be watching a few episodes from 30 Days. From Morgan Spurlock, the Academy Award nominated writer, director, and star of the hit film Supersize Me, comes Thirty Days, the intelligent and innovative TV show that dares to ask: "Do we really know what it's like to see the world through our neighbors' eyes?" ( We will be looking at these episodes for the first four weeks of November and then on the last Sunday of November, we will begin the study that coordinates with our Advent Conspiracy. Acolyte Schedule November 1 Faith & Noelle Gruzesky November 8 Willa Michel & Luke Hill November 15 Betsy Schein & Jordan Batts November 22 Nate & Jack Hill November 29 Sam Hatfield & Will Schein

4 PAGE 4 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Greetings Parents, Children and Youth, Youth News and Notes Wow! October was quite the busy month for us! We started out the month with making blankets for Project Linus. We made two blankets that will be sent and given to children who have experienced trauma in their lives. Thanks to everyone who participated! We also took a trip to Bi Water farm and got to enjoy some good old fashion farm fun! We came, we went we saw and everyone had a great time! Kids in the kitchen was an incredible experience. We had approximately twelve children and youth all under the direction of Ouita Michel and together we prepared an Italian feast. We learned about hospitality, safety in the kitchen, and teamwork. Thanks to all who participated and those who came to enjoy the feast with us! Also that same Sunday we had Children s Sabbath. I d like to extend my thanks to everyone who participated in Children s Sabbath. Special thanks go out to our fabulous choir director Stephanie, who got S.O.W.E.R.S. started and fulfilled a dream of Midway Christian Church of having a youth and children s choir. So what s next? On Sunday November 1 st Youth, children and parents are invited to join us for our annual Trunk or Treat festivities will begin at 5:00pm with pizza and refreshments. Between 5:00-6:30pm we will be playing Halloween games and coloring pumpkins. WE NEED TRUNKS! If you want to participate in the trunk or treat festivities with a Halloween decorated trunk, please arrive and set up in the parking lot beside the church by 6:15pm. We will be having a Halloween fashion show before beginning the actual trunk or treating. So come and enjoy a safe and family friendly Halloween celebration! On November 8 th we will be playing the ever popular Sardines, we will gather at the church at 6:00pm and will be finished by 7:30pm. For those of you who don t know sardines, don t let that keep you from coming, its an easy game and we ll teach you! On November 15 th those of our youth who went on the Heifer Project trip this summer will be sharing their experience with the Disciples Women s Fellowship immediately after church. Parents and Grandparents are invited to join. Also on November 15 th we will be gathering at the church at 6:00pm for Romans and Christians and will be finished at 7:30pm. Feel free to bring a friend to this old time favorite of MCC. Starting November 22 nd and November 29 th we will be rehearsing our Christmas Production. We will gather at 6:00pm and will be finished by 8:00pm. This year s Christmas Program is entitled Christmas Hide and Seek by Barbara T. Rowland. The play is about the different places where we look for Christmas. On December 6 th we will be doing another Kids in the Kitchen and will be preparing Mediterranean food. Again, let s gather at the church at 3:00pm and the congregation is invited to feast with us at 6:00pm. Our Christmas Pageant will be on December 13 th at 5:00pm I would like for those participating to be at the church at 4:00pm. Immediately following our production the choir will be presenting their Christmas cantada which I invite you to stay and enjoy. It should be a wonderful evening of fellowship and celebration of Christ s coming birth! As we get ready for advent I invite both children, parents, youth and the rest of the congregation to share what wonderful things are going on in Midway Christian Church to the communities which you go out to the rest of the week. We ve got great things going on at Midway Christian Church and I feel blessed to be a part of this ministry. As always we are having Sunday School every morning at 9:30am. As we approach Halloween I would like to encourage you to be safe and smart this Halloween. Those children and youth who would like to help set up for the Community Thanksgiving please contact me and I will make sure you re put to work! Breathe in Jesus, Breathe out Peace, Jody Everyone enjoyed a wonderful Italian meal prepared by the youth of Midway Christian Church!

5 PAGE 5 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Mission News and Notes Meals on Wheels Many thanks to the Meals on Wheels team that served the week of October 12: Charlann Wombles, Buddy & Gertrude Johnson, Pat Wilson, Phil & Nancy Dare, Pat Settlemire. The next Meals on Wheels delivery is the week of November 9. November Mission Payments Hope Ministries Food Pantry: This is a community supported food bank which is available for people in need within our community. It is located at 299 S. Main Street in Versailles. It is open Monday and Friday from 2-4 pm and on Wednesday from 10 am-noon. In order to obtain food one must first apply at the Community Action Agency. Clients receive a grocery cart containing meat, cheese and butter. They are also able to choose items such as canned vegetables & fruits among other items. The Hope Ministries Food Pantry works with God s Pantry to obtain various food items but relies on community donations for most of the items that fill their shelves. November Mission: Collecting Items To Fill Christmas Stockings MCC will be collecting items to fill stockings for children of inmates. These stockings will be given to the children as they leave the jail after visiting their family member on the week before Christmas. You can t imagine the excitement of the children as they receive the stockings. A little effort from each of you will bring a great deal of joy to some child. Overall, the chaplaincy office of the division of community corrections is looking to fill 250 stockings with nongender items because the officers cannot know how many boys or girls will come on any night. Items needed are: small toys, books, coloring books, crayons, mittens, stretch hats, packaged snacks, candy bars and stuffed animals. All items must be into the church by Sunday, November 15. Disciples Women Quadrennial Assembly Quadrennial Assembly of the Disciples Women will be held June 23-27, 2010, in Greensboro NC. Anyone who is thinking about going to this wonderful event that happens only once every four years, should let Heather or Sharon Burchell know soon. There is scholarship money available. Troop 40 has been very active recently. The weekend of October 17 th and 18 th we biked the Little Miami Trail, in OH. The following scouts and leaders biked 25 miles: Thomie Wilson, Gregory Watson, Collin Craig, Christian Sandrock, Chris Rose, and Ben Tonges. The Leaders were Mike Hagan and Robert Richardson. The following scouts and leader biked 50 miles: Chris Rathbone, Neil Monroe, Tim Hagan, Peyton Floyd, Chase Conder, and Reid Richardson along with leader Sam Conder. Leaders Jay Schwalbach and Jeff Floyd also came along to watch the campsite and bring us lunch halfway. You may have seen our troop at the Fall Festival, where we were volunteering our time gathering trash and recycling. On Monday September 21, we held a court of honor where many merit badges were awarded and ranks achieved. For more information on upcoming events visit our website: Submitted by Gregory Watson Boy Scout News

6 PAGE 6 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Disciple Women Sunday, November 15 Fellowship News and Notes Disciple Women will meet in Fellowship Hall November 15 at 12:15 pm. Jody Heil and the MCC youth will share their experiences from their visit to the Heifer Ranch in June. Parents and grandparents of those youth are invited. Pizza will be served for lunch. Elders Meeting Sunday, November 6:00 p.m. The Elders will meet Sunday, November 29 at 6 pm in FH. Amazon.com Gift Wrap Keenagers Thursday, November 12 Music News and Notes Keenagers will meet on Thursday, November 12 for lunch at the Bread of Life Cafe in Liberty, Ky. We will meet at the church and leave at 9:45 am. Please call the church office to RSVP by Monday, November 9. Congregational Meeting There will be a Congregational Meeting and Potluck on Sunday, November 1 at 12:15 pm in Fellowship Hall. Please bring a dish to serve your family plus four others. Meat and drinks will be provided by the church. Yes! We are going to be doing the Amazon gift wrap again this year. However, many more organizations have discovered this money maker, so we may be a little limited as to how much we can do. The following shifts have been secured for us: November 30, 2-6pm December 6, 8am-12pm (only three spaces on this day) December 7, 8am-12pm December 8, 8am-12pm I have requested more shifts and they (Amazon) has assured me that as things become available, they will let me know. There are some early evening time available and some late evening. Please call, Nancy Dare at , if you are interested in this project. This is a fun thing to do, just ask anyone who did it the last two years. Choir Retreat The annual choir retreat will be held Sunday, November 22 from 12:30-5 pm with Steve Moscoe as our guest conductor. Steve is the choir director at Beaumont Middle School as well as an accomplished church musician. He is an excellent clinician with a real heart for worship. It will be a real treat to have him with us. Our time together will begin with a light lunch in the fellowship hall at 12 with rehearsals following. This is a great opportunity to join the choir (if you needed a good excuse to stretch your vocal cords for the Lord), so please consider joining us at this time. Need more information? Please contact Stephanie Brown or RNPINKY@aol.com.

7 PAGE 7 T HE C O NT AC T M ID WAY C HR IST IAN C HU R C H (D ISC IP LE S O F C HR IST ) Community News and Notes Christian Sympathy Richard Devers, 80, passed away October 14, 2009 at Grand Haven Nursing Home in Cynthiana, Ky. He is survived by wife, Judy, children, Gloria Batts, Rick and Jim Ed Devers, and step son, Dale Fight. Grandchildren, Chris, Ricky, Rebecca Devers, and John Batts; great grandchildren, Jordan and J.T. Batts, Melody, Noel and Abby Devers; and former wife Mary Devers. Richard was a member of Midway Christian Church where he was a deacon and elder emeritus. Burial was in the Midway Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 21903, Lexington, Ky Condolences may be made at

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