Where Does Your Money Go? Dinner Theatre Youth Fundraiser: Murder & Mayhem in Midway! Sunday, July 31, 5:00 p.m., MCC Fellowship Hall

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1 Midway Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) July 2016 Church Staff: Rev. Heather McColl Minister Joni Burchett Secretary Melissa Askew 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 Where Does Your Money Go? Does your money run out before the end of the month? Is it difficult to pay your bills on time? Do you wish you had more money? If you answered YES, then the Where Does Your Money Go? program is for you! Dates: Tuesdays, July 5, 12, & 19 Time: Dinner 6:30 p.m., Class 7:00-8:00 p.m. Location: MCC Fellowship Hall, 123 E Bruen St Registration: To sign up for any or all classes, contact Joni in the church office at or office@midwaychristian.org. Taught by Elizabeth Creed, Woodford County Cooperative Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences Dinner Theatre Youth Fundraiser: Murder & Mayhem in Midway! Sunday, July 31, 5:00 p.m., MCC Fellowship Hall Midway Christian Youth wish to invite the community to our dinner theatre on July 31st. Come see what has happened and try to figure out who done it, as clues are revealed. This is a fundraiser for the youth, by the youth, and all are invited to attend. Bring friends. Reservations are requested, but not needed. Donations are appreciated, but no price will be set. CCinKY Biennial Assembly - Grounded, Growing, Overflowing September 22-24, 2016 Crestwood Christian Church, Lexington Featured preachers are: Sharon Watkins (Disciples General Minister and President), Joey Pusateri (Simpsonville Christian), Darrell Hayden (High Street Christian), and Kathryn Welch Perry (Woodland Christian). Reservation info can be found on the MCC bulletin boards or The church office is CLOSED on Monday, July 4th Budget Update Budgeted to date: $144, Received to date: $141,097.93

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 July 3 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Patriotic Hymn Sing (No Sermon) July 10 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Amos 8: 4-8 Title: Reduce July 17 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Mark 3: 1-6 Title: Restore July 24 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Leviticus 25: 1-6 Title: Renewal July 31 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Revelation 22: 1-6 Title: Redeemed Worship News and Notes Serving This Month Elders: Sandy Gruzesky & Etta Manor Deacons: Sheri Adkins, Ouita Michel, Susan Mooney, Carole Munson, Dottie Pollard, Susan Shelton, Beth Thompson, Alex Adkins, Blake Adkins, Jack Hill, Luke Hill, Willa Michel Worship Leaders: July 3 TBA July 10 Laura Riddle July 17 TBA July 24 Carl Rollins July 31 Beth Thompson ALL ARE WELCOME! Heather will be teaching Sunday School in July - looking at Sabbath practices. ***Please let Cindy Batts know if you can help with bringing breakfast foods or with leading a future class.*** MCC Worships with Homeplace at Midway Sunday, July 24th, 2:00 p.m. Assisted Living Building Acolyte Schedule July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. with Joys & Concerns, and light refreshments (or breakfast). Food for the Soul (Dinner Church in Fellowship Hall) ***Food for the Soul is taking June and July off! Please join us when we resume in August.*** Usually the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Alex Adkins & Willa Michel Jack Hill & Joe Campbell Luke Hill & Bailey Spicer Alex Woodruff & Alex Adkins Willa Michel & Joe Campbell Volunteers needed!

3 PAGE 3 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Church Business Installation of New Officers - Sunday, July 17th These officers were voted in at the June 12th Congregational Meeting: Chair of the Board: Sandy Gruzesky Secretary: John Batts Treasurer: Ray Clark Historian: Phil Dare Deacons (2 Years): Bobbie Dare Jeanne Clark Ray Clark Bob Settlemire Phil Dare Cindy Batts Carole Munson Junior Deacons (1 Year): Bailey Spicer Willa Michel Alex Woodruff James Batts Elder (2 Years): Shirley Eckels Etta Manor Beth Thompson Susan Shelton Dick Murphy Karen Murphy John Batts Sandy Gruzesky (1 Year) Junior Deacon Board Rep: Care Team Leader: Admin Team Leader: James Batts Etta Manor Phil Burchell Worship Team Leader: Gloria Batts Convention Delegates: Etta Manor Shirley Eckels John Batts Trustees (Perpetuating): Phil Burchell Wilda Caudle Adele Dickerson Elder Emeritus: Phil Burchell Please join us on Sunday, July 17th, as we pray for our church leaders during the installation ceremony as part of our Sunday worship service. Handbell Retreat - Date Pending Handbell Retreat If you ve ever thought about joining the handbell choir, try it out at the Handbell Retreat this fall. SueLou Smith, Choir Director from First Christian in Lawrenceburg, will be leading this retreat covering ringing techniques, care and maintenance of handbells, and pieces to practice. The previously reported date of September 10th did not work out. We ll keep you posted on the date that SueLou can come!

4 PAGE 4 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Free Community Dinner Monday, July 25th, 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! Helpers are needed before and after the dinner. Disciples Women Rummage Sale Friday, September 16th, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, September 17th, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, September 18th, noon to 6 p.m. Contact Etta or Bobbie about donating items before sale time! UK Grow, Cook, Eat Series Woodford Co. Extension Office Tuesday, July 26th, 5-6:30 p.m. Topic: Cole Crops Fee: $5 Community News & Notes Learn about cole crops (broccoli, kale, cabbage, etc). You will receive plants to try at home. Burgers & Beats Sunday, July 17th, 5-8 p.m. Wallace Station Old Frankfort Pike This fundraiser for GleanKY will feature a meal by Chef Ouita Michel, live music by The Swells, dessert by Crank & Boom, games and activities for the family. Tickets are $35 in advance (adults) and $45 at the door. Youth tickets are $10. Go to for more information. Veterans Benefits The Homeplace at Midway Thursday, July 7th, 11:00 a.m. 101 Sexton Way, Midway Veterans and their spouses or widows are invited to this workshop to learn more about benefits they may be qualified for, but aren t currently receiving. Please RSVP to by Tuesday, July 5th Fellowship News & Meetings Keenagers Thursday, July 28th, 11:30 a.m. Georgetown Cheese Store & More Keenagers (retirees and friends) will have lunch at the Cheese Store in Georgetown on Thursday, July 28th. Meet at church at 11:10 to carpool. Please RSVP ( ) by Monday, July 25th, if you can come. Disciples Women Sunday, August 28th, 12:30 p.m. MCC Fellowship Hall The Disciples Women will be taking July off. The next meeting will be held on Sunday, August 28th at 12:30. Please bring a dish to share. This meeting will focus on plans for the Annual Rummage Sale in September. ALL women of MCC are welcome! There will be NO July meetings of the Admin Team, Board, Care Team, Cabinet, Elders, or the Worship Team, in keeping with our Summer theme of Sabbath. We will resume in August. Get some rest! Care Team will meet August 6:30 Church Picnic - Save the Date! Sunday, August 21st, on the MCC grounds

5 PAGE 5 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Youth News Monday, July 4 N/A No Youth on July 4th. Have a safe and happy holiday! Monday, July 11 5:30 Walking in God s creation and learning about God. Monday, July 18 5:30 Taking time to be in God s creation. Monday, July 25 5:30 Community Dinner help and/or outdoor games Sunday, July 31 5:00 Dinner Theatre Fundraiser: Murder& Mayhem in Midway! See Page 1 for details Locally Grown (Midway Community Youth Group) meets on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., usually starting at Midway Presbyterian and walking to other places in the community. Alternative meeting places will be announced in advance. CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES! These recent graduates have MCC connections: Jeffrey Bonci - Woodford County High (Chris & Ouita s nephew) (107 N Winter Ct, Midway, KY 40347) Braden Burford - Frankfort Christian Academy (Anne s grandson) (127 Plummer Pike, Stamping Ground, KY 40379) Clay Rouse - Woodford County High (76 Moores Mill Rd, Midway, KY 40347) Steele Rouse - Transylvania University (76 Moores Mill Rd, Midway, KY 40347) Brooke Stillwell - Woodford County High (Anita Wilson) (c/o Anita Wilson, 101 Sexton Way, Homeplace #102) Robert Wilson - University of Kentucky (Anita Wilson) (c/o Anita Wilson, 101 Sexton Way, Homeplace #102) Camp Wakondaho 2016: June 27-July 2 CYF II July 4-9 Chi Rho I July Chi Rho II July Camp 101B Sept 2-4 Y All Camp Camp Descriptions: National Youth Event July 26-30, 2016 at Walt Disney World's Coronado Springs Resort. Addresses are included for sending cards of congratulations and encouragement! Camp 101 is for kids who just completed 1st and 2nd grades, to be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or guardian. Chi-Rho Camp is a week-long camp for kids who just finished 6th through 8th grades. CYF Camp is a week-long camp for those who just completed 9th through 12th grades. Y All Camp is for families (Labor Day Weekend). For more information, visit or the MCC office bulletin board.

6 PAGE 6 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Green Chalice Meeting There will be no meeting of Green Chalice in July. We hope to see you in August! See Adele Dickerson for more information about Green Chalice. MCC is a Certified Green Chalice Congregation - since 2015 Remember to shop your local Farmer s Markets! Midway Market: Mondays from 3 to 6 p.m. in front of Darlin Jeans. Versailles Market: Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the courthouse, and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at Versailles Presbyterian The Scott Co. Farmers Market is now open on Saturdays 9-1 in the courthouse parking lot. See Page 4 (Community Section): Burgers & Beats --- to benefit GleanKY Green Chalice ELMWOOD STOCK FARM TOUR: Thursday, July 7th, 9:30-11 a.m., Eat Well, Shop Smart: Reading Food Labels This is the third in the six-part Elmwood Stock Farm Daytime Tour Series, which is designed to educate you on how food gets from the farm to your plate. The event will include a tour of Elmwood Stock Farm s vegetable and livestock areas, as seeing firsthand how USDA certified organic crops and animals are raised will offer a better understanding of these labels. Guests will also learn about genetically-modified food-labeling laws (one going into effect in July affects us all) and the changes you might see in the years to come. To purchase tickets or check out more tours/classes, find Elmwood Stock Farm on Facebook and click Book Now. Seminars, Retreats, Workshops... Regional Assembly (CCinKY) Grounded, Growing, Overflowing! September Crestwood Christian Church See page 1 for more information. Free Yale Online Classes in Cosmology & Ecology In September, Yale University will teach three six-week online courses. These will be featured as a cluster of courses (a "specialization") under the theme of "Cosmology and Ecology." This will include two courses on Journey of the Universe and a course on the Worldview of Thomas Berry. These are available on Coursera and free to anyone, anywhere on the planet. Christmount Spring/Summer Visit or see Joni for information on these upcoming retreats: Youth Work Camp, July Welcoming Everyone, August Thomas Berry Christmount is in Black Mountain, NC Adult Mission Experience October 23-29, Slidell, Louisiana Contact Mike McColl ( ) for more information about this adult mission opportunity helping repair and rebuild homes in the Northshore Disaster Recovery district. You will stay in a bunk-house style dorm with twin beds, and most meals will be provided. You will work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and a half-day on Wednesday. On Wednesday afternoon, you will tour the 9th ward of New Orleans, explore the French Quarter, and eat dinner downtown. Cost is $330 and includes transportation (bus), lodging, a tee-shirt, and meals (minus travel days and Wednesday dinner out) General Assembly July 8-12, 2017 Indianapolis

7 PAGE 7 THE CONTACT MIDWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Monthly Mission Payments Mission News and Notes There will be no monthly mission payments in July or August. The total of the mission payments is the same (see the insert for the Approved Budget), but it has been re-distributed over ten months instead of twelve, for the sake of a more balanced monthly budget! 5th Sunday Offering - Sunday, July 31st When there are five Sundays in a month, we take up a special collection for Christian Care Communities - Kentucky s largest faith-inspired, non-profit provider of senior living communities and long-term care. Christian Care Communities offers carefree senior living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, hospital to home care, day-care programs for those living with Alzheimer s, private duty nursing, rehab services and much more. The Homeplace at Midway is a Christian Care Community. Visit the website at to find out more about their Green House Difference and Best Friends Approach to create the best possible days for residents. Mission First! Mission First! prompts Disciples to listen for God s call to mission in the 21st century world. Mission Gatherings are taking place in All Disciples are invited to participate and share their congregation s particular passion within God s larger mission as well as be inspired to action by the stories of others. Host Mission First sites in our area: Sunday, August 14th FCC, Lawrenceburg 3-5pm Sunday, August 14th Florence CC 3-5pm Wednesday, August 17th Central CC, Lexington 6:30 8:30pm NEEDED FOR UNSHACKLED BY LOVE MINISTRIES EACH MONTH: 75 rolls toilet paper 75 rolls paper towels 6 large bags sanitary napkins 4 boxes kitchen garbage bags 2 boxes large garbage bags 4 gallons laundry soap 6 large dish soap (sink) 2 boxes dishwasher soap 5 boxes gallon ziplock bags 5 boxes sandwich ziplock bags 4 bottles each of Windex, 409, Mr. Clean, and Scrub Free Gas Cards for transporting residents Heifer International Ark Project To give to the Heifer Ark Project, make the check out to MCC with Heifer Ark in the memo line. Woodford Co. Food Pantry Please bring these items to the box in the Narthex: Dried Pasta, Crackers, Bags of Dried Beans, Pork-n-Beans, Canned Potatoes, Canned Tomatoes, Pasta Sauce, Canned Fruit, Chicken Noodle Soup. Mondays 5-7 pm; Thursdays 1-4 pm Amazon Smile Don t forget to log on to smile.amazon.com to do your online shopping, to earn rewards for MCC. Thank You from Midway University Thank you for your generous gift for the Ruth Roach Scholarship We are a vibrant university, willing to nimbly adapt in a rapidlychanging environment of higher education, while remaining firmly planted in the values that have shaped us since Scott Fitzpatrick, VP Advancement Kroger Community Rewards Thank you for using your Kroger Plus Cards for Midway Christian Church when you shop. Second Chance Clothing Closet Saturday mornings, Enter through the Gratz Street basement door. MCC#11541 Two volunteer church members are needed each Saturday! Sign up in the narthex.

8 Midway Christian Church 123 East Bruen Street PO Box 4548 Midway, KY Return Service Requested July 2016