MCC Thanksgiving Dinner. Thursday, November 16th, 6:30 p.m. MCC Fellowship Hall. Community Thanksgiving Service

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1 Midway Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) November 2017 Church Staff: Rev. Heather McColl Minister Joni Burchett Secretary Teena Chinn Music Director Peter Bostrom Accompanist Jestine Johnson Custodian Sunday Worship 9:30 AM: Sunday School 10:55 AM: Worship 123 East Bruen Street PO Box 4548 Midway, KY Fax: an.org Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Visit us on the web: an.org MCC Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 16th, 6:30 p.m. MCC Fellowship Hall We will have our annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 16th at 6:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for our church to give back by inviting our Midway friends to come and join us for a meal and entertainment. We are asking everyone to help out by bringing a dish to share that would serve your family plus 4 others. MCC members: please bring a dish according to your last name: A G: Desserts H P: Salads R Z: Sides Community Thanksgiving Service Monday, November 20th, 7:00 p.m., Midway Presbyterian Church 103 N Turner Street Everyone is invited to the Community Thanksgiving Service on Monday, November 20th at 7:00 pm at Midway Presbyterian Church. Reverend Sam Penwell of Midway United Methodist Church will deliver the message, and the Midway University Chorale will sing. A special offering will be collected to benefit the Midway Ministerial Association, to help people in need in our community. Come and join us as we say Thanks be to God for all of our blessings as the community of Midway. Daylight Savings Time Ends On Saturday, November 4th, before you go to bed, SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR! The office will be CLOSED on November 23 & 24 for Thanksgiving. Give thanks with a grateful heart! Cub Scout Popcorn Fundraiser To help support Cub Scout Pack 41 and enjoy some delicious popcorn, see Mary Sayre or stop by Railroad Drugs on Main Street in Midway. Budget Update Budgeted to date: $45, Received to date: $46,290.51

2 PAGE 2 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Worship Themes You are encouraged to read and contemplate the text for the day in advance Worship News and Notes Serving This Month Elders: Shirley Eckels & Karen Murphy Deacons: Jeanne Clark, Ray Clark, Carole Munson, Dottie Pollard, Melody Small-Spotts, Tracy Small-Spotts, Willa Michel November 5 Twenty-second Sunday After Pentecost All Saints Sunday Scripture: Revelation 7: 9-17 Title: Wipe Away Every Tear November 5 November 12 November 19 November 26 ALL ARE WELCOME! Sandy Gruzesky Carole Munson TBA Jeanne Clark Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. with Joys & Concerns, and light refreshments (or breakfast). November 12 Twenty-third Sunday After Pentecost Guest Preacher: Rev. Bill McDonald Scripture: TBA Title: TBA November 19 Twenty-fourth Sunday After Pentecost Thanksgiving Sunday Scripture: Deuteronomy 8: 1-20 Title: Make Sure You Don t Become So Full of Yourself and Your Things that You Forget GOD November 26 Twenty-fifth Sunday After Pentecost Christ the King Sunday Scripture: Matthew 25: Title: When the Son of Man Comes in All His Glory John Batts will continue with the history of the Church: Nov. 5 The Disciples Fab Four (Barton, Alexander, etc.) Nov. 12 The Life & Times of L.L. Pinkerton Nov. 19 What Disciples Believe Today Nov. 26 No Sunday School - Thanksgiving Weekend ***Please let Cindy Batts know if you can help with bringing breakfast foods or with leading a future class.*** Worship at the Homeplace Sunday, November 26th, 12:45 p.m. On the fourth Sunday of odd-numbered months, we take worship to the residents of the Homeplace. Volunteers are needed! Board: Sunday, Nov. 5th Noon Worship Team: Monday, Nov. 13th 6:30 p.m. Leadership Meetings Care Team: Monday, Nov. 6th 6:30 p.m. Elders: Monday, Nov. 20th 6:30 p.m. (going to Thanksgiving Service) Admin Team: TBA Cabinet: Weds., Nov. 15th 6:00 p.m. Acolytes Willa Michel, Alex Woodruff, Hannah McColl, Jonathan McColl

3 PAGE 3 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Food for the Soul More Worship News The next three Food for the Soul events will continue the conversations that began with Midway Mayor Grayson Vandegrift s Peace in the Park in August, which was a response to the violent white supremacist rally at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. August, 2017 Sunday, November 5th, 6:30 p.m. - Continuing the Conversation: What is White Privilege? Sunday, November 19th, 6:30 p.m. - Continuing the Conversation: What Are the 5 Things We Need to Know about Racism? Sunday, December 3rd, 6:30 p.m. - Continuing the Conversation: Why Does Privilege Make People So Angry? Food for the Soul is a light dinner, open discussion, and a simple communion service, normally at 6:30 on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, in MCC s Fellowship Hall. All are welcome! All Saints Sunday - November 5th On this day, we lift up those in our church and in our families who have passed away since this time last year. If you have not already done so, please send the church office the names of your loved ones who have passed since November 6, 2016 (please include the date they passed). The firm deadline for publication will be November 1st. Rev. Bill McDonald to be Guest Preacher on November 12th Former MCC minister Bill McDonald has agreed to preach on November 12th while Heather is away at a family celebration. Please come and make him feel welcome! MCC Choir Retreat Saturday, November 18th, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. MCC Sanctuary Current and prospective choir members are asked to attend the annual Choir Retreat on Saturday, November 18th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the sanctuary. If you ve thought about joining the choir (even if it s just for the holidays), this would be the time to check it out! Please Help Heather with her DMIN Project: Heather s research for her DMIN project continues. She is asking for everyone s help by participating in the two surveys offered. The links for the two surveys are: and There are also hard copies available. Please fill these out as soon as possible. Thank you to those who have already completed these surveys. Your help is greatly appreciated! If you have any questions or would like more information about Heather s project, please feel free to ask her questions.

4 PAGE 4 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Community News & Notes Community Dinner Monday, November 27th, 6:30 p.m. MCC Fellowship Hall Our monthly dinner, held on the last Monday of each month, is free and open to the public! November s dinner will include Rick Caudle s burgoo, and Ouita s sweet potato casserole, cole slaw, corn bread, and apple crisp for dessert. Members of Flock #2 are asked to help set-up and clean-up for this dinner! RAILROAD DRUG FLU-SHOT CLINIC If you still need your flu shot, Railroad Drug of Midway will be set up to take care of you at the Community Dinner. Please bring your insurance or Medicare card. Downtown Midway s Old Fashioned Christmas and Chili Cook-Off Saturday, November 4th, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Unity Outreach: Homeless Shelter Project of Versailles Will be collected Beautiful historic downtown Midway will kick off the holiday shopping season with special sales, carolers, street craft vendors, and a chili cook-off! Contact morganstv01@gmail.com for more information. Unity Outreach is in need of your taxdeductible donations to start a homeless shelter in Versailles. Homeless people in Versailles are living in their cars, in parks, and couchsurfing from house to house. Donations may be sent to: Unity Outreach, c/o Citizens Commerce National Bank, PO Box 1028, Versailles, KY UnityOutreach40383@gmail.com for more info. Veteran s Day Service at Midway University Green Chalice News Friday, November 10th, 11 a.m. McManis Student Center All are invited to come and honor our veterans. The service will begin outside the Student Center and move inside for a cake ceremony. Epiphany Dinner Tickets Epiphany Dinner is to be held on Saturday, January 6th, 2018 Tickets for the 2018 Epiphany Dinner will go on sale at the end of this month. Don t wait too long to get yours - this event tends to sell out! The Epiphany Dinner is an annual tradition, held at the dining hall at Midway University, and features a medieval menu by Chef Ouita Michel, as well as live music and a festive atmosphere! Comment from an Iron Horse Half Marathon Participant: Fantastic race! Great organization and support without overdoing it. Midway is a wonderful community. Midway Christian Church was so welcoming. I was in Lexington visiting my daughter for the weekend and the race opportunity was a wonderful last minute surprise. I was lucky enough to place in my age group. Midway Green Chalice November Meeting: To Be Announced MCC Fellowship Hall Anyone who cares for God s creation is welcome to attend. See Adele Dickerson for information on Midway Green Chalice. Gleaners on October 6th - MCC and some Daisy Scouts at Reed Valley Orchard. To sign up for the Green Chalice News monthly , contact Carol Devine at: carol.devine@providenceccdoc.org

5 PAGE 5 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Youth News *SUNDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. IN UPSTAIRS YOUTH ROOM: November 5 Cycle of Life (with snacks) November 12 Outdoor Weaving Activity November 19 Writing Group or Charades November 26 Movie (probably at church) Locally Grown (Midway Community Youth Group) is a series of weekly gatherings for Midway youth, grades 6 through 12, focused on faith development. Locally Grown meets on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., usually starting at Midway Presbyterian Church and walking to other places in the community. Visit for more info. Fellowship News Disciples Women Annual Christmas Luncheon Saturday, December 2nd, 11:00 a.m. at HOLLY HILL INN Please RSVP to Bobbie Dare by Monday, November 27th: or ALL women of MCC are welcome! (Cost is usually around $25 each) Festive attire welcome! Helen Rentch to be Honored Helen has won the award for Service to the Community from her alma mater, Agnes Scott College. Be sure to read the article on the back of your November Calendar! Keenagers Luncheon Thursday, November 9th, 11:30 a.m. The Brown Barrel, Midway The Keenagers (retirees and friends) will have lunch at the Brown Barrel in Midway (behind the bank) on November 9th (the date is moved up due to Thanksgiving activities). Please RSVP to church by Monday, November 6th if you wish to join them. Disciples Women to Tour Lexington Rescue Mission Saturday, Nov 11th at 10:30 a.m. Anyone wanting to go can meet up at church between 9:30 and 9:45 to carpool to the Mission.

6 PAGE 6 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Retreats, Seminars, Workshops... Celebrate Disciples African-American History in Washington, DC Saturday-Sunday, November 4-5, National City Christian Church 5 Thomas Circle, Washington, DC You are cordially invited... Saturday, 7 p.m. - Rev. Dr. Delores Carpenter, Reception following Sunday, 10 a.m. - Rev. Teresa Hord Owens, preaching All Saints Worship Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - Dedication of Oscar Haynes Exhibit, Brunch following Disciples Women Fall Retreats #1 Barren River Lake State Resort November 4-5 Registration of $30 due by October 20 Lodging reservations due by October 3 #2 Knobs Haven Retreat House, Loretto, KY November Registration of $95 is due October 27 (includes lodging and meals) Registration forms, with additional information, are on the Fellowship Hall bulletin board. Lexington Theological Seminary Series November 14th, 1:30-3:30 - Online or at LTS Fee: $10 per log-in (unlimited participants) Topic: Preaching Controversial Issues by Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade, Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship at LTS To register, go to or contact Deena Ainslie at or dainslie@lextheo.edu Christmount Programs An Appalachian Advent: The Coming of God Nov Dec. 1, 2017 Imagine if things could be different Imagine something growing where nothing should Imagine the kingdom of God where ALL are welcome Imagine engaging in Advent with CHILD LIKE WONDER Christmount retreats generally offer time for worship, study, fellowship, music, rest and reflection, as well as opportunities for hiking, shopping, and sight-seeing in the North Carolina mountains. Winter Solstice Yoga Retreat December 1-3, 2017 Beth Morris will guide you through a weekend preparing for the contraction and expansion of Winter Solstice and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, rich with yoga, meditation, breath work, and inquiry. Winter Solstice on December 21st is the darkest part of the year, the shortest day and longest night. The weekend will be supported play and rest, time to connect with others, and full of internal reflection and outer movement such as yin yoga, restorative yoga, slow flow vinyasa, and meditation. For more information or to register, call or visit

7 PAGE 7 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) November Mission Payments Mission News and Notes Daisy Scout Troop #2261 The Girl Scout Mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. (from girlscouts.org website) Daisy Scout Troop #2261, for girls in kindergarten and first grade, was formed in 2016 and meets at Midway Christian Church, normally on the first three Mondays of each month during the school year (with some adjustments for holidays). Christian Church in Kentucky The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) In Kentucky (CCK) is one of 33 geographic regions of the Christian Church in the United States and Canada. CCK is nearly 420 ministers, and 30,000 men, women and youth in 224 congregations throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It is leadership and faith development ministries for women, men, and youth through camps, retreats and conferences. It is Kentucky Appalachian Ministries and the CCK West Area. It is our Kentucky partner ministries Cane Ridge Meeting House, Christian Care Communities, the Kentucky Council of Churches, Lexington Theological Seminary, Midway College and Transylvania University. It is all Kentucky Disciples and their ministries. (from the CCinKY website) Thanksgiving Offering (for Education) We will be collecting a special Thanksgiving offering on November 19th for the Disciples Mission Fund, to benefit colleges, universities, seminaries, and divinity houses affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Your support of this offering will help raise up servant leaders. Kroger Rewards Thank you to everyone who shops with a Kroger Plus card that designates MCC as it s charity! Our third-quarter check was $ In Christian Sympathy Oscar Drury (9/20/17) - Teresa Hoppins Father Frances Dickerson (9/24/17) - Adele Dickerson s Aunt Doris Neace Brewer (10/16/17) - Postmaster of Midway Daniel May (10/19/17) - Mary Sayre s Brother Elsie Settlemire (10/22/17) - Bob Settlemire s Mother Blessing Box at MCC Take What You Need, Give What You Can Thank you for keeping the Blessing Box on the Midway Christian porch stocked with non-perishable food and toiletry items for our neighbors in need. PLEASE BE SURE TO REMOVE OR BLACK OUT THE BAR CODE OF YOUR DONATED ITEMS, TO PRE- VENT ABUSE OF THIS SYSTEM. Heifer International Ark Project Giving to Heifer in a loved-one s name is a great alternative gift idea. To give to the Heifer Ark Project, make the check out to MCC with Heifer Ark in the memo line. Gift acknowledgment cards are available in the office. Box Tops for Northside Please save your box tops and turn them in to the church, or directly to Northside Elementary.

8 Midway Christian Church 123 East Bruen Street PO Box 4548 Midway, KY Return Service Requested November 2017