Congregational Meeting/Potluck. Sunday, February 5th, 12:30 p.m. Minister Please bring a dish to share and join us for the Joni Burchett Secretary

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1 Midway Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Church Staff: February 2017 Congregational Meeting/Potluck Sunday, February 5th, 12:30 p.m. Rev. Heather McColl MCC Fellowship Hall Minister Please bring a dish to share and join us for the 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: Congregational Meeting and Potluck Lunch after church on February 5th. Topics for conversation will include the completed bat remediation project, and the possibility of co-sponsoring a refugee family. Cub Scout Sunday Sunday, February 5th, 10:55 a.m. MCC Sanctuary Midway Christian Church was granted the Charter for Cub Scout Pack 41 on December 31, Our mission is to Carry on the Scouting Program for Character Development, Citizenship Training, Mental & Physical Fitness. We will see this program in action as members of Pack 41 participate in our worship service on February 5th! Fat Tuesday Burgoo Supper Fundraiser Week of Tuesday, February 28th, 6:30 p.m. MCC Fellowship Hall Compassion Come celebrate Fat Tuesday with us! collected on offering will be February 26th. This MCC General Fund fundraiser tradition will feature Rick Caudle s famous burgoo, soup, cornbread, dessert, and a office@midwaychristian.org drink for a suggested donation of $10. Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Visit us on the web: Take-out containers will also be available for purchase (burgoo will be $15 per quart). See Page 7 Budget Update Budgeted to date: $81, Received to date: $78,476.04

2 PAGE 2 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHU RCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Worship News and Notes Worship Themes You are encouraged to read and contemplate the text for the day in advance Serving This Month Elders: Karen Murphy & Etta Manor Deacons: Cindy Batts, Phil Dare, Bobbie Dare, Mary Sayre, Pat Wilson, James Batts, Alex Woodruff February 5 Cub Scouts/Karen Murphy February 12 Ray Clark February 19 Nancy Dare February 26 Helen Rentch February 5 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Cub Scout Sunday Scripture: Matthew 25: No Sermon - Sharing Stories of Scouting February 12 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 5: Title: Loving Our Enemies February 19 Seventh Sunday after Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 6: Title: Don t Worry February 26 Transfiguration Sunday Scripture: Matthew 17: 1-9 Title: Transformed ALL ARE WELCOME! We continue our conversation with the Enneagram through the month of February. On Sunday, February 19th, Lisa Maas, a Spiritual Director and Contemplative Retreat Leader, will be our guest for Sunday School. She will talk to us about the enneagram and grace. ***Please let Cindy Batts know if you can help with bringing breakfast foods or with leading a future class.*** Food for the Soul (Dinner Church) Sunday, February 5th, 6:30 p.m. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. with Joys & Concerns, and light refreshments (or breakfast). We will be watching the film: The Good Lie, starring Reese Witherspoon as a brash American woman assigned to assist a group of Sudanese refugees adjust to modern life in the U.S. Sunday, February 19th, 6:30 p.m. Allison Taylor of the Office of the Attorney General will speak about the OAG s work with human trafficking. 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! Acolytes Joe Campbell, Jack Hill, Luke Hill, Willa Michel, Bailey Spicer, Alex Woodruff

3 PAGE 3 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHU RCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Attention Elders! Retreats, Seminars, Workshops... How to Survive and Thrive as an Elder LTS Seminar/Webinar - Saturday, February 18th, 1:30-3:30 Rev. Bill McDonald (former MCC minister) will lead a practical workshop for both new and experienced elders at the Lexington Theological Seminary on Saturday, February 18th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. You may attend on-site or on-line. $10 per log-in - no limit to the number of participants (this could be a group log-in from Fellowship Hall - just a suggestion!) Register at Also in the Series: Organizing for Social Impact - March 18 Youth Ministry in Small Churches - April 22 Congregational & Pastoral Care by Laity - May 20 Part of the Creating Vital Congregations Series Christmount Programs Elders & Deacons Workshop - March 3-4 Lenten Prayer Retreat - March Alchemy (Yoga/Meditation) Retreat - May 5-7 Week of Wonder (Adult Work Camp)- May 28-June 2 Youth Mission Camp #1 - July 9-14 Youth Mission Camp #2 - July S.O.I.L. (Social Opportunities for Intentional Living) - July See the Green Chalice Insert for more info Christmount retreats generally offer time for worship, study, fellowship, music, rest and reflection, as well as opportunities for hiking, shopping, and sightseeing in the North Carolina mountains. *Visit for information. *There is a Christmount Voice magazine on the Disciples Women bulletin board with descriptions of programs. Kentucky Disciples Women's Ministries Spring Conferences Mark your calendars: April 22, 2017 Sinking Fork Christian Church, Hopkinsville GENERAL ASSEMBLY July 8-12, 2017 Indianapolis, IN General Assembly 2017 The early registration deadline expires March 30, Join thousands of Disciples to worship and learn. Visit ga.disciples.org for more information and to register online.* Our own Heather McColl will be one of four panelists at this workshop: "Being Cost-Efficient in a Green Society" Tuesday, July 11, 2017 from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. Presenters: April 29, 2017 South Elkhorn Christian Church, Lexington Jim Michael, Building and Capital Services Advisor of Disciples Church Extension Fund Scott Hardin-Nieri, Associate Minister of Green Chalice Rev. Heather McColl, Senior Minister of Midway Christian Church in Midway, KY Rev. Trey Flowers, Senior Minister of Downey Avenue Christian Church, Indianapolis, IN

4 PAGE 4 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHU RCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Ash Wednesday - Community Service Wednesday, March 1st, 7 p.m. St. Matthew AME Church, Midway Rev. Heather McColl from Midway Christian Church will be preaching at this year s Community Ash Wednesday service. St. Matthew AME Church is at 112 S. Winter Street. Community News & Notes Community Dinner Monday, February 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! Members of Flock #1 are asked to help set-up and clean-up for this dinner! Whenever possible, we use locally-grown and raised produce and meats for our dinners! Girl Scout Cookies Are For Sale! Please see Heather to purchase Girl Scout cookies from our Daisy Scout troop. If you don t want to purchase cookies for yourself, the Girl Scouts offer a program called Operation Cookie Share. Donated boxes go to various organizations in our community such as Operation Troop Aide, Domestic Violence Shelters in Kentucky, and local food pantries. Disciples Women Blanket Drive Please bring new or clean, gently-used blankets to the box in the fellowship hall (under the big wooden table). The Disciples Women will get them to a shelter in Lexington to help keep the homeless and needy warm this winter. The Homeplace at Midway Volunteer Meetings Volunteer meetings at the Homeplace will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the following months, beginning at 11 a.m. and ending at noon. They would like to encourage all volunteers to attend these meetings during the New Year to stay upto-date on upcoming events and yearly trainings: April 11 July 11 October 10 December 12 Call for more information. Middle School Mission Trip Meeting Sunday, February 26th, 12:30 p.m. MCC Fellowship Hall Parents and middle school youth are invited to a conversation on Sunday, February 26th immediately after church. Mike McColl will be our guest. He will talk with the group about attending a Middle School Mission Trip with First Christian Church, Lawrenceburg to Heifer International in Perryville, AR. Thank You from Betsy Schein Thank you very much for my care package. My roommates and I loved the snacks, and the school supplies have been put to good use. Thanks :) Love, Betsy Schein Woodford County Caregiver Meetings These monthly meetings provide a supportive, safe environment to allow family members, friends, and caregivers to meet regularly for mutual support, education, and to exchange coping skills with one another: 2nd Thursday Each Month 10:30 a.m. Homeplace at Midway 2nd Tuesday Each Month 5:30 p.m. Daisy Hill in Versailles Facilitated by Barbara Kitchen, Dean of Health Sciences, Midway University, and Tish Platt, Diversified Nurse Consultants Free and Open to the Public Refreshments provided

5 PAGE 5 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHU RCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Fellowship News & Meetings Disciples Women Luncheon Sunday, February 19th, 12:30 p.m. MCC Fellowship Hall Heather will lead the conversation about where God is leading the Disciples Women of Midway Christian. Please bring a dish to share. Keenagers Luncheon Thursday, February 23rd, 11:30 a.m. The Keenagers will travel to Mezzo s Italian Café in Midway on Thursday, February 23rd at 11:30 a.m. Please RSVP to the church office by Monday February 20th. Care Team: TBA Admin Team: Sunday, February 12th 12:30 p.m. Cabinet Weds., February 15th 6:00 p.m. Lenten Choir Retreat Saturday, February 25th 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MCC Sanctuary Board No Board Meeting in February Worship Team: Monday, February 13th 6:30 p.m. Elders Monday, February 20th 6:30 p.m. The choir will have a retreat on Saturday, February 25th, from 9:30 to 12:30. Those who wish to will go to lunch together at Grey Goose following the retreat. Thank-You from Beth & Susan Susan and I want to thank you for the shower, gifts, food, decorations, and hospitality toward our families. Our families can't quit talking about the kindness you showed them and the love you share with us. They told us we are blessed to have such a church family. Of course, they aren't telling us anything we don't already know. Seth is a very lucky little boy to be loved by so many people. Thank you so much!!! - Beth, Susan & Seth Thank-You from Shela Diamond A giant Thank You to all of you for your gifts of prayers, cards, calls, and visits. My six weeks in the hospital and rehab facilities, and now home physical therapy are made so much more comfortable because of your kindnesses. I feel very fortunate to be a part of the Midway Christian Church community. - Shela Diamond Church Work Day We need YOU to help work on these projects: Saturday, February 18th 9 a.m. to noon 1) Finish Christmas Clean-up 2) Begin Organizing Medical Supply Room 3) Organize Clothing Closet 4) Nursery Room Clean-up Note: We will not have access to Fellowship Hall or the Kitchen, as the Bluegrass Cycling Club has booked it for their retreat.

6 Insert - Page 1 The Contact Midway Chrisan Church (Disciples of Christ) Midway Green Chalice Meeting February meeting: TBA Midway Christian Church The date for the February Green Chalice meeting has not yet been named. Please see the invitation (at right) for the GleanKY Open House on Thursday, February 16th at their new location! (Smithtown Seafoods building) Green Chalice News All who are interested in caring for God s creation are welcome to Midway Green Chalice meetings. For more information, contact Adele Dickerson (dadickerson07@aol.com) Subscribe to Green Chalice News To be plugged in to the Green Chalice newsletter, go to and scroll down to Our Ministries. Click on Green Chalice, and you ll find a button to Subscribe to the Green Chalice newsletter. Blessed Tomorrow Go to to find out more about this partner with Green Chalice. Social Opportunities for Intentional Listening (S.O.I.L.) YOUTH/Adult Summer Eco-Justice Camp! July 24-28, 2017 (Register by Feb. 1 for $275, Cost is $325 after Feb. 1) Christmount Christian Assembly, Black Mountain, NC Green Chalice and Christmount are partnering for a pilot intergenerational project. This camp/mission experience explores the landscape of our faith as you've never seen it before: through the lens of sustainability, justice, service and action. On this week-long journey situated in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, groups will learn about some of the most challenging environmental issues impacting our world today. Participants will explore complex sustainability challenges and meet churches engaged in environmental/social justice in their own communities. This trip is about listening to stories, seeing impacts firsthand, and reflecting on how you can champion causes important to you: food & faith, climate, pollution, health, poverty, and race and reconciliation. This will be a service-learning/mission-trip experience that is rooted in your community and culminates in a camp that includes spiritual formation, social justice, creation care and community building. Something like summer camp, mission trip, model UN and a Ted Talks Conference combined. Experience a rich eco-system of worship, learning, work & play. Teams of 6-12 people (with at least half of whom are youth ages 12-18), from churches engaged in creation care and/or social justice work in their community. MCC is a Cerfied Green Chalice Congregaon

7 Insert - Page 2 The Contact Midway Chrisan Church (Disciples of Christ) Possible Sponsoring of Refugee Family On Monday, January 9, representatives of a group of churches in Woodford Co (primarily Midway) met with Dabney Parker of Kentucky Refugee Ministries to learn what assistance church organizations can provide to refugee families. These churches were represented at this educational meeting: Midway Presbyterian, Versailles Presbyterian, Midway United Methodist, and Midway Christian Church. Dabney explained that when a new refugee family arrives, they have spent much time (often 10 to 20 years!) waiting in another country while being vetted by UN agencies and the US government, passing through 20 layers of screening. Families who come to our area may be Syrian or Congolese, Butanese or Iraqi, or from some other place they have fled because of violence. This group of churches is exploring committing to co-sponsor a refugee family. Co-sponsorship involves the following: Setting up an apartment with furnishings, food, and supplies (the apartment is rented through KRM) Welcoming them at the airport and providing a simple, culturally appropriate meal at their new home the day they arrive Providing seasonal clothing Transporting to medical appointments Helping with English skills, financial education, and job development (KRM provides classes for these areas and we would back up what they are already learning) Assisting with transportation (they will be on a bus line, but will need transportation to classes, etc.) Acclimating them to their new community Providing friendship and welcoming hospitality Providing a total of $2500 to KRM for rent and other assistance. Co-sponsorship support is intended to last only as long as it takes to allow the family to become self-sufficient. KRM usually plans for this to be 120 days after the family arrives in the U.S., however, individual circumstances may cause that to be extended occasionally. Most of the churches in this group are not in a place financially to add even a portion of the $2500 to their budgets, so we are looking for individual donations to help this one family. Perhaps you also know friends or coworkers who would be interested in contributing. KRM can only enter into a co-sponsorship agreement with an established organization, and as this group of churches is not a single established organization, Midway Presbyterian agreed to serve in this role. This group of churches coming together not only allows for the combining of financial resources, but also provides a greater pool of people to invest their time in transporting, supporting and acclimating the family. A more detailed schedule of volunteer jobs is on the office bulletin board. On Monday, February 6, at 6:00 PM, our group of church representatives will meet again at Midway Presbyterian. You re invited to attend. At that time, we ll learn which churches want to be involved and decide if we definitely want to pursue co-sponsoring a new refugee family sometime in the next several months with KRM. And we ll decide on a name for our group! Your input is welcomed. Contact Sandy Gruzesky, Mary Weese, or any of the three co-chairs of this new ministry: Darlene Snyder, darlene.snyder52@gmail.com; Jerry Sevier, jerry@mbswriting.com; or Melissa Bane Sevier, melissa@mbswriting.com.

8 Registration forms are available on the office bulletin board, or on ccinky.org, or by calling Joni in the church office. PAGE 6 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHU RCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Youth News MONDAYS AT 5:30 P.M. IN FELLOWSHIP HALL: February 6th Dinner and Conversation February 13th Work on Upstairs Youth Room February 20th Work on Upstairs Youth Room February 27th Community Dinner 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. Details can be found at locallygrownmidway.com. Camp Wakon Da-Ho 2017 Schedule: Camp Dates Grade Fee After Camp Completed Date Early Fee May 1 Work Weekend 6-12 March $25 N/A Mini Camp 3rd June 2-4 $115 $125 CYF I 9-12 June 5-10 $220 $235 Eighter s Camp 8th June $240 $255 Junior I 4-5 June $185 $200 Camp 101-A* 1-2 June $60 $75 CYF II 9-12 June 26-July 1 $220 $235 Chi Rho I 6-8 July 3-8 $220 $235 Junior II 6-8 July $185 $200 Camp 101-B* 1-2 July $60 $75 Chi Rho II 6-8 July $220 $235 Y All Camp Family September 1-3 $75 $75 *Camps 101 A & B require an adult to attend with the camper and the fee is per person. Both camper and adult need to complete a separate form. Wakon Da-Ho Work Weekend - for Grades 6-12 March Registration ($25 fee per person) due Thursday, March 9th We will work to get the camp ready for the 2017 season, worship, play games, and have fun! Recommend one adult per 6 youth of the same gender.

9 PAGE 7 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHU RCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) February Mission Payments Mission News and Notes Cub Scout Pack 41 Pack 41 was started at Midway Christian Church in May of 2014, with 3 dens: Tigers, Wolves, and Bears, serving boys in first through fifth grades. The many character-building activities have included fundraisers selling popcorn and Christmas wreaths. Thank you for your support! Northside Backpack Project Midway Presbyterian Church sponsors the Backpack Project to help feed Northside Elementary kids who might otherwise go hungry over the weekend. Cash donations are always welcome as are ready-to-eat or microwavable healthy, individual-serving foods. Midway Christian makes a nice donation to this project every year, and we can forward your cash or food donations to them. Week of Compassion February Will you put your compassion into action? When you give during Week of Compassion, you are helping those who suffer from natural disasters, war, poverty, and disease. Jesus said, Just as you did to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did to me. (Matthew 25:40) MCC will take up a collection for Week of Compassion on Sunday, February 26th. Second Chance Clothing Closet Taking donations of: Clean tee-shirts, Coats, Jeans, Nice sweaters. Please take other items to Salvation Army or other outlet. Thank You from the Christian Church in KY Please express our thanks to the congregation for the gift of $600 (our January Mission Payment) to the Christian Church in KY. This over-and-above outreach gift will help strengthen and expand our service to congregations. God Bless! - J Gregory Alexander General Minister TENTATIVELY RE-OPENING FEBRUARY 27TH (during community dinner) Helpers needed! (Enter at Gratz Street) Thank You from Heifer International Thank you for your generous gift ($5000 Ark) to Heifer Int l. Families... who once struggled with hunger and poverty now have the livestock and training they need to improve their farms Thank you for helping us make a better world, one family at a time. Thank You from the Helen Garner Family The Family of Helen Garner thanks you for your service and usage of the dining room. And we thank you for your prayers. NEEDED MONTHLY FOR UNSHACKLED BY LOVE MINISTRIES: The Woodford County Food Pantry is currently OVERSTOCKED! You can take a break from bringing food. We will try to keep you updated! toilet paper paper towels sanitary napkins kitchen garbage bags large garbage bags gallons laundry soap large dish soap (sink) dishwasher soap ziplock bags Windex, other cleaners Bring to the box in the fellowship hall

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