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Midway Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) September 2018 Church Staff: Rev.

Bruen Street PO Box 4548 Midway, KY 40347 859-846-4102 Fax: 859-846-9542 E-mail: office@midwaychristian.org Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Visit us on the web: www.

Annual Community Service of Peace and Hope in the Park Sunday, September 9th, 11:00 a.m. Walter Bradley Park Potluck Lunch to follow (meat provided by MMA) Offering baskets are provided for each church.

This service to remember the 9/11 tragedies, sponsored by the Midway Ministerial Association, is centered around our calling as people of faith to be people of peace and hope and to stress

MCC to Receive KIPL s Hope in Action Award!

1 Midway Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) September 2018 Church Staff: Rev. Heather McColl Minister Joni Burchett Secretary Teena Chinn Music Director Teena Chinn 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: Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Visit us on the web: Annual Disciples Women Rummage Sale Friday September 14 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Saturday September 15 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Sunday September 16 Noon 6 p.m. Volunteers will be needed the week before the sale, sorting and setting up. See Etta, and sign-up sheets are in fellowship hall. Please bring your clean, gently-used donations to the basement the week of September 10th. Help spread the word, and BRING A FRIEND TO SHOP! Most proceeds from this sale go toward the many good causes that the Disciples Women support! Annual Community Service of Peace and Hope in the Park Sunday, September 9th, 11:00 a.m. Walter Bradley Park Potluck Lunch to follow (meat provided by MMA) Offering baskets are provided for each church. An offering for the MMA s emergency assistance fund will also be collected. This service to remember the 9/11 tragedies, sponsored by the Midway Ministerial Association, is centered around our calling as people of faith to be people of peace and hope and to stress our connection and unity as a community. All are welcome - please BRING A DISH to share for lunch. There will be no regular worship service at Midway Christian Church that day. MCC to Receive KIPL s Hope in Action Award! Midway Christian Church is invited to the awards dinner at 6:00 in Louisville on September 25th, where we will be honored for our commitment to caring for God s creation with energy conservation and land stewardship. How cool is that? Our representative(s) will be asked to speak at the dinner about the steps we have taken to achieve these stewardship goals. Tickets are $35 each; please see Heather or Adele by September 10th if you are interested in going. We d love to fill a table! The office will be CLOSED on Monday, September 3rd for Labor Day Budget Update Budgeted to date: $25, Received to date: $24,245.47

PAGE 2 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHU RCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Worship Themes You are encouraged to read and contemplate the text for the day in advance.

and Hope at Walter Bradley Park September 16 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Casual Sunday in Fellowship Hall September 23 Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost Scripture: Matthew 18: 21-25

Jim Leer & Susan Shelton Deacons: Jeanne Clark, Ray Clark, Jill Giles, Carole Munson, Dottie Pollard, Melody Small-Spotts, Tracy Small-Spotts, Willa Michel, Chase Thurman September 2

a future Worship Leader. Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 23rd Mary Hopkins will be leading a Bible Study on Sunday mornings for Sunday School. Please join us!

Film Normally held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 6:30, this dinner church includes discussion, a light supper, and a simple communion. All are welcome!

2 PAGE 2 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHU RCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Worship Themes You are encouraged to read and contemplate the text for the day in advance. September 2 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Matthew 7: 1-5 Title: Seeing the Speck in Our Neighbor s Eye September 9 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Community Service of Peace and Hope at Walter Bradley Park September 16 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Casual Sunday in Fellowship Hall September 23 Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost Scripture: Matthew 18: Title: Forgiving Our Neighbor September 30 Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost Scripture: Psalm 85: 8-13 Title: Taking Care of Our Neighborhood Worship News and Notes Serving This Month Elders: Jim Leer & Susan Shelton Deacons: Jeanne Clark, Ray Clark, Jill Giles, Carole Munson, Dottie Pollard, Melody Small-Spotts, Tracy Small-Spotts, Willa Michel, Chase Thurman September 2 September 9 September 16 September 23 September 30 Carole Munson Service in the Park Casual Sunday Tracy Small-Spotts John Batts Please let Joni know if you would agree to be contacted to be a future Worship Leader. Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 23rd Mary Hopkins will be leading a Bible Study on Sunday mornings for Sunday School. Please join us! We will start with joys and concerns at 9:15 a.m. and Sunday School will start promptly at 9:30. Food for the Soul Resumes Sunday, September 23rd: Topic: Won t You Be My Neighbor? Film Normally held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 6:30, this dinner church includes discussion, a light supper, and a simple communion. All are welcome! Board: TBA (if needed) Leadership Meetings Care Team: TBA (if needed) Admin Team: TBA (if needed) Worship Team: Monday, Sept. 10 6:30 p.m. Elders: Monday, Sept. 17 6:30 p.m. Cabinet Weds., Sept. 19 6:00 p.m. Acolytes Willa Michel, Alex Woodruff, Hannah McColl, Jonathan McColl, Clara Thurman

PAGE 3 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHU RCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) More Worship News Worship Theme for September: Won t You Be My Neighbor?

So it s a beautiful day in the neighborhood; won t you be our neighbor? Casual Sunday - September 16th Bring a friend!

That s why the Worship committee wants to offer everyone a chance to come as you are for rest and renewal.

3 PAGE 3 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHU RCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) More Worship News Worship Theme for September: Won t You Be My Neighbor? In September, we will continue exploring just who is our neighbor, what it means to live in community with one another, and participating in something sacred as we look for the best in each other. So it s a beautiful day in the neighborhood; won t you be our neighbor? Casual Sunday - September 16th Bring a friend! In the midst of Fall Festival craziness, we sometimes forget about our Sunday morning worship. That s why the Worship committee wants to offer everyone a chance to come as you are for rest and renewal. We will have a casual service in the Fellowship Hall to share our stories of what wowed us this summer. We are asking everyone to send Heather their pictures of where they saw God this summer. We will put these together as a video as part of our worship service for the day. Our worship service will be a simple service with music and communion, but more importantly, it will be a time to remind ourselves, once again, that during the craziness of life, there is always time to find the quiet center with God. Worship at The Homeplace Sunday, September 23rd, 12:45 Midway Christian Church leads worship for the residents of The Homeplace at Midway on the 4th Sunday of odd-numbered months. You are encouraged to join us! 5th Sunday Offering - September 30th When there are five Sundays in a month, we take up a special offering for Christian Care Communities - Kentucky s largest faith-inspired, non-profit provider of senior living communities and long-term care. The Homeplace at Midway is a Christian Care Community. Visit the website at Please make your check to MCC with 5th Sunday in the memo line. Midway Christian Church is turning 175 in 2019! That s right! 175 looks good on us. We are making plans for a year-long celebration for our 175th anniversary next year. On Thursday, September 6th at 6:30 p.m., we will have an initial anniversary planning meeting. All those who are interested in helping out, please join us as we begin thinking about how we want to celebrate this big event. We are also asking for everyone s help with a special project for our anniversary. Melinda Whitehead has agreed to make a special banner for the occasion. In the narthex, there will be a basket with assorted fabric squares. We are asking everyone to please take a square, trace your hand upon the square, cut the hand pattern out, and return it to the church. These will be added to the banner. Our hope is to dedicate the banner in January 2019 to be our wall hanging for our 175th year. The banner will look something like this when it is finished (see picture at right). If you have any questions or would like to help out with this project, please let Heather or Melinda know. The date of the Celebration has been set for July 7, ***Please see the Insert for Green Chalice News***

PAGE 4 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHU RCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Community Dinner Monday, September 24th, 6:30 MCC Fellowship Hall Community

Volunteers are needed before and after: cooking, set-up, serving, clean-up. Donations to this mission are appreciated.

com and click on Midway Branch for the calendar of free classes and events for the community!

Hoopla provides access to over 500,000 items, including ebooks, audiobooks, music albums, television shows, and movies.

com or download the free hoopla digital app to set up your account using your library card number and PIN.

Each Month 10:30 a.m. Homeplace at Midway REMINDER: Please, no Rummage Sale items in the furnace room! Bring donations the week of 9/10/18.

Daisy Hill in Versailles Kroger Rewards Remember to shop with a Kroger Plus card that designates MCC as it s charity!

Friday, September 7th, 6:00-7:30 p.m. MUMC, 129 W Bruen Street A G-rated movie, approved for all audiences, will be shown, with free refreshments provided.

4 PAGE 4 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHU RCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Community Dinner Monday, September 24th, 6:30 MCC Fellowship Hall Community News & Notes Our monthly dinner, held on the last Monday of each month, is free and open to the public! Volunteers are needed before and after: cooking, set-up, serving, clean-up. Donations to this mission are appreciated. Whenever possible we use KY Proud products! Midway Library Events Stop by the Library or visit and click on Midway Branch for the calendar of free classes and events for the community! Hoopla at the Library The Woodford County Library is excited to announce the addition of Hoopla to its digital library collection. Hoopla provides access to over 500,000 items, including ebooks, audiobooks, music albums, television shows, and movies. Best part all items are always available. Woodford County Library cardholders can check out 4 items total per month. Go to hoopladigital.com or download the free hoopla digital app to set up your account using your library card number and PIN. Contact John or Jane at with any questions or for more information. Woodford Co. Caregiver Support Group 2nd Thurs. Each Month 10:30 a.m. Homeplace at Midway REMINDER: Please, no Rummage Sale items in the furnace room! Bring donations the week of 9/10/18. 2nd Tues. Each Month 5:30 p.m. Daisy Hill in Versailles Kroger Rewards Remember to shop with a Kroger Plus card that designates MCC as it s charity! Our NEW organization number, to sign up to participate, is KW093. Midway United Methodist Church Offers Movie Night! Friday, September 7th, 6:00-7:30 p.m. MUMC, 129 W Bruen Street A G-rated movie, approved for all audiences, will be shown, with free refreshments provided. BRING A FRIEND! Keenagers Luncheon Thursday, September 27th 11:30 a.m. Versailles Brewing Company (513 Marsailles Road, Old Kroger Plaza) Please RSVP to the church by Monday, September 24th if you plan to attend. Let Joni know if you wish to carpool, and meet at church by 11:10 a.m. Fellowship News Pat Wilson s Birthday Party! Join us as we celebrate a milestone birthday! Pat Wilson is going to be 90 years young! Sunday, September 9th, 2:00-4:00 The Homeplace at Midway, 101 Sexton Way NO GIFTS PLEASE

PAGE 5 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHU RCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Locally Grown Youth News (Midway Community Youth Group, grades 6-12, focused on Faith Development) Locally Grown meets on Wednesdays

Cub Scouts & Boys Scouts at MCC Cub Scouts (boys in grades 1-5) will resume meeting on the first three Tuesdays of each month, beginning September 4th at 7 p.m. in the MCC basement (Gratz Street door).

Do you feel called to help local boys in service, community involvement, and leadership skills? Please contact Mary Sayre if you can help.

For New or Soon-To-Be Drivers! Sunday, Septemb

Central Christian Church, Lexington Central Christian in Lexington would like to invite any youth ages 16 or older with a valid driver's license or permit to a Distracted- Driving Simulator conducted

org or 859-489-7571 Welcome New Nursery Attendant We want to welcome McKenzie Cox, a first-year Midway College student who is a member at First Christian Church in Lawrenceburg, as our new nursery

5 PAGE 5 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHU RCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Locally Grown Youth News (Midway Community Youth Group, grades 6-12, 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. Cub Scouts & Boys Scouts at MCC Cub Scouts (boys in grades 1-5) will resume meeting on the first three Tuesdays of each month, beginning September 4th at 7 p.m. in the MCC basement (Gratz Street door). We are looking at re-starting Boy Scout Troop #40 (boys in grades 6-12) at Midway Christian Church. We are looking for leaders for Troop #40. Do you feel called to help local boys in service, community involvement, and leadership skills? Please contact Mary Sayre if you can help. Brownie Troop at MCC Brownies (2nd and 3rd grade girls), will meet two Mondays of each month at 7 p.m., beginning after Labor Day. The first meeting will be Monday, September 10th at 7 p.m. See Heather for more information. For New or Soon-To-Be Drivers! Sunday, September 30th, 3-5 p.m. Central Christian Church, Lexington Central Christian in Lexington would like to invite any youth ages 16 or older with a valid driver's license or permit to a Distracted- Driving Simulator conducted by the KY State Highway Dept. Please let Diane Ballard know if you can join them or have additional questions. diane@centralchristianlex.org or Welcome New Nursery Attendant We want to welcome McKenzie Cox, a first-year Midway College student who is a member at First Christian Church in Lawrenceburg, as our new nursery attendant. McKenzie has served as nursery attendant at FCC Lawrenceburg for several years. Meet in Fellowship Hall on September 10th. Camp Wakon Da-Ho Work Weekend October Youth and an adult sponsor (1 adult for every 7 youth of the same gender) are invited to come and help with the end-of-season camp clean-up and repairs. Food and lodging is complimentary! You can stay for one or both nights, or just come for the day it s up Register at ccinky.net to you! Personnel News She is scheduled to start at MCC on September 2nd. Church Accompanist At the June Congregational Meeting, it was decided to continue with Teena Chinn being both Music Director and Accompanist, as this arrangement has been working well. The possibility of hiring extra help during peak musical seasons such as Lent and Advent may be explored. * * *Please see Thank-You Notes on the back of the September Calendar* * *

PAGE 6 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHU RCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Retreats, Seminars, Workshops Lexington Theological Seminary Lay School of Theology Reading the New Testament in Times Like These by

to noon LTS 230 Lexington Green Circle, Suite 510 (or join online) Registration fee: $60 (unlimited online participants per login) Deadline to register is September 4th This 3-part study will explore

6 PAGE 6 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHU RCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Retreats, Seminars, Workshops Lexington Theological Seminary Lay School of Theology Reading the New Testament in Times Like These by Dr. Jerry Sumney Saturdays, September 8, 15, & 22-9 a.m. to noon LTS 230 Lexington Green Circle, Suite 510 (or join online) Registration fee: $60 (unlimited online participants per login) Deadline to register is September 4th This 3-part study will explore what the New Testament has to say about how we participate in discussions about values and policies and what values the New Testament supports. Register at or contact Deena Ainslie at Lexington Theological Seminary Webinar Series September 25, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Financially Resourcing Your Ministry and Mission, by Dr. Bruce Barkhauer Gain a biblical understanding of stewardship as well as planning and programming ideas that are proven to work in large and small congregations. October 30, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Ask a Rabbi, by Rabbi Moshe Smolkin The Torah emphasizes the importance of asking questions. This is your opportunity to ask Rabbi Smolkin (former high school math teacher and interfaith chaplain at UCLA Hospital in Los Angeles) your questions about the Torah, the Jewish faith, and the Holy Blessed One. Christian Church in KY Regional Assembly October 19-20, Beargrass Christian Church, Louisville Theme: Bound by Love As always, there are many benefits of going to the Christian Church In KY s Regional Assembly. First and foremost is the gathering of Christians for worship. The renewal of friendships and meeting new people is also a plus. The chance to learn about ministries that have the potential of helping congregations is available in workshops and Assembly displays. And last, but not least, is the privilege of doing the church s business for the Region. Kentucky Disciples Women will meet for lunch on Friday, October 19th at Beargrass Christian. Visit or the fellowship hall bulletin board for more info. Kentucky Disciples Women's Fall Retreat The Lay School of Theology is a continuing-education program for all who wish to enrich their Christian faith. Rough River Dam State Resort Park November 17-18, 2018 Registration Fee $35 is due by October 17. Make your own lodging arrangements at Rough River Dam State Resort Park by October 9th. Keynote Speaker: Marilyn Williams, International Disciples Women s Ministries President Information/Registration forms can be found on the bulletin board in fellowship hall. * * *See the Insert for additional Retreat & Seminar information* * *

Insert - Page 1 The Contact Midway Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Green Chalice News Midway Green Chalice Meeting Thursday, September 13th,

Contact Adele (dadickerson07@aol.com) for more information about Midway Green Chalice.

inspection, and we are on track for installation of our solar panels to begin in early September! Bottle Cap Update Please keep the bottlecaps coming!

(pictured at left). Laura and Bobby Riddle picked up two more benches and delivered them to Northside on August 16th (pictured at right).

Green Chalice Joining KY Interfaith Power & Light (KIPL) MCC recently received a letter from Tim Darst, Executive Director of Kentucky Interfaith Power

At the Green Chalice meeting August 16 (previously scheduled for August 9) and the Admin Team meeting August 12, we discussed MCC s becoming a member

7 Insert - Page 1 The Contact Midway Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Green Chalice News Midway Green Chalice Meeting Thursday, September 13th, 7:00 p.m. Midway Christian Church All who are interested in caring for God s creation are welcome to Midway Green Chalice meetings. Contact Adele (dadickerson07@aol.com) for more information about Midway Green Chalice. Help maintaining the MCC grounds and rain gardens is always welcome! To sign up for the Green Chalice News monthly , contact Carol Devine at: carol.devine@providenceccdoc.org Solar Panel Update The structural engineer has completed his inspection of the fellowship hall roof, and the electrician has completed his inspection, and we are on track for installation of our solar panels to begin in early September! Bottle Cap Update Please keep the bottlecaps coming! We are continuing our partnership with Northside Elementary School in collecting plastic bottlecaps to be made into a visitor s table for the cafeteria (pictured at left). Laura and Bobby Riddle picked up two more benches and delivered them to Northside on August 16th (pictured at right). There is a receptacle for bottlecaps in fellowship hall. Green Chalice Joining KY Interfaith Power & Light (KIPL) MCC recently received a letter from Tim Darst, Executive Director of Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light inviting us to become a member, to support their mission of Care of Creation. At the Green Chalice meeting August 16 (previously scheduled for August 9) and the Admin Team meeting August 12, we discussed MCC s becoming a member of Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light (KIPL). Both groups agreed in their respective meetings to joining KIPL at the $250 "Earth Steward" level and agreed to using $100 from the "Regional Green Chalice" item on the Missions Budget plus $150 from the "Lay Leadership" item of Restricted Funds. The "Regional Green Chalice" is inactive at this time and the "Lay Leadership" fund has not been used for some time. The groups agreed both of these fund sources were compatible with the mission of KIPL. MCC is a Certified Green Chalice Congregation

Insert - Page 2 The Contact Midway Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Christmount Retreats Women s

.. Theme: Life Rhythms of Faith (Return & Rest; Redeem & Restore; Reclaim & Remember) The rhythm of our

As we gain experience in life, we sometimes also put to the side our curiosity, imagination, creativity,

Our community of women gathered will offer us a time to be together as we reclaim ourselves and our life

Sheila Hunter Young Adult Retreat: Sympathy for the Devil October 19-21 For young adults over 22 years of

neighbors, and what does that look like?

How do we develop sympathy for the Devil? Can we? Should we? Speaker: Amanda Billy.

Sparks, Sr. Minister of Madison Avenue Baptist Church in New York City.

America's only female comedian with a pulpit!

8 Insert - Page 2 The Contact Midway Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Christmount Retreats Women s Discovery Retreat: September 7-9 Retreats, Seminars, continued... Theme: Life Rhythms of Faith (Return & Rest; Redeem & Restore; Reclaim & Remember) The rhythm of our lives can become stagnant and stuck. As we gain experience in life, we sometimes also put to the side our curiosity, imagination, creativity, and willingness to explore and expand our understandings of ourselves and of God. Our community of women gathered will offer us a time to be together as we reclaim ourselves and our life rhythms of faith. Speaker: Rev. Sheila Hunter Young Adult Retreat: Sympathy for the Devil October For young adults over 22 years of age, this event is open to single or married young adults, but housing for married couples is not available for you to be together. This is a great weekend in the western NC mountains, and there is plenty of time for both program activities and leisure as well. Some of the hard questions we're going to explore: How can we learn to love even our most terrible neighbors, and what does that look like? In a world as polarized as the one we live in now, how do we find and share the love of God? How do we develop sympathy for the Devil? Can we? Should we? Speaker: Amanda Billy. Chautauqua: Holy Humor: Laugh Your Way to Grace October Featured preacher is the Reverend Susan Sparks, Sr. Minister of Madison Avenue Baptist Church in New York City. As a trial lawyer turned standup comedian and a minister in the American Baptist tradition, Susan is America's only female comedian with a pulpit! She's a North Carolina native, a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and Wake Forest University Law School. Check out her first book, Laugh Your Way to Grace: Reclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor. Call or visit christmount.org for more info. Connecting Communities with Compassion and Care Wednesday, September 26, 9:00-12:00, Hotel Louisville, Louisville Suite Presented by the National Benevolent Association and Christian Church in KY, you are invited to join in the conversation about health and social service ministries with the General Minister and President of the Christian Church (DoC), Rev. Terri Hord Owens. (Register at nbacares.org/events/nba-ogmp-kentucky) PICNIC PICTURES from August 26, 2018

PAGE 7 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHU RCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) September Mission Payments: Mission News and Notes The Midway Ministerial Association is a local organization supported by the area

The MMA supports a fund that is made available to those in our community who are in need of rent assistance, help with utilities, and other types of assistance.

1791) continues to be a living church and a place of worship for many congregations and religious groups who come as welcome guests each year.

(from the Cane Ridge website) The original log structure is protected inside the modern building pictured above.

Please check the dates on foods, and please black out or remove the bar codes on everything, to prevent abuse of this program (donated foods could be returned for cash).

the memo line. A donation to Heifer in a loved one s name makes a great gift!

9 PAGE 7 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHU RCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) September Mission Payments: Mission News and Notes The Midway Ministerial Association is a local organization supported by the area churches and individuals who desire to give back to the community. The MMA supports a fund that is made available to those in our community who are in need of rent assistance, help with utilities, and other types of assistance. The MMA also supports the Midway Food Pantry that is housed at Midway Baptist Church, as well as the Blessing Box on the MCC porch. Midway Ministerial Association Cane Ridge Meeting House (ca.1791) continues to be a living church and a place of worship for many congregations and religious groups who come as welcome guests each year. Since the late 18th century and now, worship services, weddings, celebrations, lectures, and other gatherings have taken place in the church and on its grounds. (from the Cane Ridge website) The original log structure is protected inside the modern building pictured above. Blessing Box at MCC Take What You Need, Give What You Can Thank you for helping keep the Blessing Box stocked with non-perishable foods & toiletries. Please check the dates on foods, and please black out or remove the bar codes on everything, to prevent abuse of this program (donated foods could be returned for cash). Heifer International Ark Project To give to the Heifer Ark Project, which provides livestock, seeds, and trees to poor villages around the world, please make the check out to MCC with Heifer Ark in the memo line. A donation to Heifer in a loved one s name makes a great gift! Fair Trade Shopping Support Fair Trade/Equal Exchange companies (workers in poorer countries are paid a living wage for growing/harvesting/producing these products) by shopping the Fair Trade items chocolates, coffees, teas, etc. in MCC s fellowship hall. Make checks to MCC with Fair Trade in the memo line. Save Box Tops for Northside Midway Presbyterian Weekend Backpack Project Midway Presbyterian provides back-packs of food for school kids who might not have enough to eat on weekends. MCC makes a monetary donation to this effort, but you are also welcome to donate individual-sized, kid-friendly foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. MPC is at 103 N Turner St. Woodford County Food Pantry Midway Christian Church has been asked to provide these items for the Food Pantry: Toilet Paper Shampoo Shaving Cream Soap/Body Wash 5th Sunday Offering September 30th On months with 5 Sundays, we collect a special offering for Christian Care Communities, KY s largest faith-based, non-profit provider of seniorliving communities and long-term care. Please make your check payable to MCC with 5th Sunday in the memo line. Feminine Hygiene Foot Powder Deodorant Toothpaste/Brushes Canned potatoes, canned pastas, heat & eat meals, etc., are urgently needed now! Please add these items to your shopping list, and drop them in the box in the narthex, or take them to: 20 Field of Dreams, Versailles

10 Midway Christian Church 123 East Bruen Street PO Box 4548 Midway, KY Return Service Requested September, 2018

at the Gruzesky s, 4725 Iron Works Road, Georgetown MCC Power Outage Dinners

at the Gruzesky s, 4725 Iron Works Road, Georgetown MCC Power Outage Dinners Midway Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) August 2018 Church Staff: Rev. Heather McColl Minister Joni Burchett Secretary Teena Chinn Music Director Teena Chinn Accompanist Jestine Johnson Custodian