Thank You Church Family!

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1 Volume 9, Issue 12 March 22, 2017 Thank You Church Family! Who We Are Liberty Road Faith Fellowship is a Multi-denominational gathering of Christians who enjoy traditional worship services. Where to Find Us We worship at 2734 Liberty Road. You can find us on the web at Click on Watch Our Services Online Now at the bottom of our Website Homepage to watch live or archived services. We Gather for Fellowship Coffee/Donut Fellowship Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m. in room 6 We Gather for Bible Study The Adult I Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. in room 3. The Living Faith Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. in room 9. by Dr. Earlene Rentz Turner On Monday a lung specialist came into Bill s room and said that though he will be on temporary oxygen for 2-4 weeks, he thought Bill's lungs would return to where they were in December, before chemo. We are very grateful for the prayers, love and support. Liberty Road Faith Fellowship has been the "hands and feet of Christ" to us more times than anyone could imagine. We are grateful for your gifts of privacy, prayer, and optimism. Thank you so much! We still have challenges before us, but we are determined to do everything we can do to get us back to church. We Gather for Worship Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Children s Church: 11:15 a.m.

2 In room 5. Our Nursery is located in room 2. We re Looking Forward March 22 (Wednesday) - The study of Revelation will be held at 6 p.m. at the church in Kearns Hall. March 23 (Thursday) Missions Committee meeting at 7 p.m. Location TBA. March 25 (Saturday) Does the Bible Tell me So? from 9 a.m. to Noon at LTS. Continental breakfast available. March 26 (Sunday) Sunday of Sharing donations may be made to help fund Surgery on Sunday. Make your checks payable to LRFF and be sure to write Surgery on Sunday in the memo section of your check. Thank you for giving! March 29 (Wednesday) - The study of Revelation will be held at 6 p.m. at the church in Kearns Hall. April 1 (Saturday) Does the Bible Tell me So? from 9 a.m. to Noon at LTS. Continental breakfast available. April 1 (Sunday) Sunday of Sharing donations may be made to help fund Surgery on Sunday. Make your checks payable to LRFF Mission Moment by Ellie Rainwater, Missions member Liberty Road Faith Fellowship seeks to become the hands and feet of Christ in the world through engagement in missions. Sunday of Sharing An offering for Surgery on Sunday will be taken on March 26 and April 2 as we observe our Sunday of Sharing. Surgery on Sunday was founded by Dr. Andy Moore in On the third Sunday of each month Surgery on Sunday opens its doors at the Lexington Surgery Center for FREE outpatient surgical care to Kentucky s uninsured. Surgery on Sunday s main goal when caring for a patient is to rid them of disease and pain without a financial burden. If not for this program many of these individuals would suffer for years or receive care at an Emergency Room with a massive hospital bill they are unable to pay. Procedures cost an average of $300 per case and are covered by donations and grants. Volunteers numbering up to 60 are not only surgeons, but anesthesiologists, nurses, scrub techs, and administrative personnel, among others. This is what it takes for one day of Surgery on Sunday. If these folks are willing to give of their time and talents, surely those of us who do not have those gifts can give generously to support this very worthwhile ministry. Liberty Road Faith Fellowship is one of the most generous congregations in Lexington, so thank you in advance for giving. Matthew 25: 36, 40 - I was sick and you looked after me. Truly I tell you whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine you did for me.

3 and be sure to write Surgery on Sunday in the memo section of your check. Thank you for giving! April 3 (Monday) Women s Fellowship meets at 1 p.m. in rm 3. April 5 (Wednesday) - The study of Revelation will be held at 6 p.m. at the church in Kearns Hall. Last class. April 8 (Saturday) Does the Bible Tell me So? from 9 a.m. to Noon at LTS. Continental breakfast available. April 9 (Sunday) Palm Sunday service at 11:00 a.m. April 13 (Thursday) Women of Faith will meet. Time and Location TBA. April 16 (Sunday) Easter Sunday service at 11 a.m. April 18 (Tuesday) Finance Committee meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the Library. April 18 (Tuesday) Administrative Board Meeting at 6 p.m. in room 4. April 20 (Thursday) Missions Committee meets at 7 p.m. April 29 (Saturday) Action Committee Retreat will meet in Kearns Hall from 9 a.m. to 2:30 Our Care Ministry Spotlight is on Mr. Ron Reaguer! Ronald D. Reaguer was born in Ashland, Kentucky and was raised in a Southern Baptist home. He graduated from Ashland High school and attended Eastern Kentucky College. He worked at Armco Steel Company between college semesters and was full-time after serving in the Army. He served three years in the Army as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. He served in Germany for 18 months. He married Joyce after his discharge and transplanted to the Methodist Church to attend services with her and her family. He worked in the insurance industry most of his life as a claims and sales manager with Nationwide Insurance. He and Joyce moved to Lexington the first time in 1967 and attended Centenary United Methodist where he chaired the Ushering Committee and served on the official board. Joyce and Ron worked with the mid-high youth group for years. They moved to Louisville in 1978, living there for 6 years. They then moved to Northern Kentucky for 7 months and then returned to Lexington. In 1990 they moved to Indianapolis for 9 years, retiring in They moved to Florida and lived there full time for 6 years. They moved back to Lexington in Their first year in Florida, Ron was diagnosed with bladder cancer and had his right kidney removed and the cancer removed from his bladder. Ron and Joyce have two sons and three granddaughters. They have been married for 62 years and think it is going to last. During the journey above Ron has been President of two small corporations and enjoyed a successful business career.

4 p.m. May 1 (Monday) Women s Fellowship meets at 1 p.m. in room 3. May 11 (Thursday) Women of Faith meet. Time and Location TBA. May 16 (Tuesday) Finance Committee meeting at 1:30 p.m. in Library. May 16 (Tuesday) Administrative Board Meeting at 6 p.m. in room 4. May 25 (Thursday) Missions Committee meeting at 7 p.m. in room 3. Prayer Requests To add a prayer request, please fill out a Prayer Request card that can be obtained at the Welcome Center, call the church office at , or submit a prayer request or update online by going to Libertyroadfaithfellowship.org. Pray for Anne, who has been battling ovarian cancer for the last four years. The cancer has metastasized and invaded her brain, causing tumors in four locations. She is undergoing radiation treatments and is very weak. Anne is a long-time dear No doubt our Heavenly Father worked through Ron Reaguer s negotiation skills and the prayers of His people to lead us to Liberty Road. At the time, Ron was serving a two-year term as our Administrative Board Chair. Our current Board Chair, Charlotte Krasinski, is seen in this picture recognizing Ron during one of our worship services for the countless hours and work that he put into that effort. Ron is currently Ex- Officio of the Action Committee, Chair of the Building, Property and Asset Management Committee, a check signer, and Co-Chair of the Merger Committee. Ron is such a loving husband and was caregiver to his wife, Joyce, for a long time as she was dealing with some serious health issues. We thank God that she is on the mend and look forward to seeing them both in church again as soon as her health permits. Even with so much on his plate, Ron had the desire to be a care minister and to reach out to others in the church. The following people are in Ron s care ministry group: Jim & Sharon Averitt, Judy Brand, Coral Heater, Charlotte Krasinski, Faye & Jim Pepperl, Keith Polly, Nancy Strassner and Sue Thompson. Ron and Joyce have enjoyed Faith Fellowship and look forward to many more happy years with Liberty Road Faith Fellowship.

5 friend of Susan Booker. Pray for Sherwin Barnes, a friend of Mitch Borders daughter, who has liver and lung cancer. Pray for Kathy Booker, who has completed her round of treatments for lung cancer and is doing much better. She and her family are grateful for this respite and ask for payers that Kathy will continue to do well. Kathy is Susan Booker s cousin. Pray for Laurie Brimeyer who has had a stroke at age 49 and is fighting for her life. Laurie is a friend of Diane and Allen Kellum, as well as Brett and Jackie Scott. Pray for Sherry Brodock s husband, Earl Gaddis who is recovering from recent hip replacement surgery. All went well and he is making a remarkably rapid recovery. Sherry continues to do well as she lives with brain cancer. They appreciate the prayers, kind thoughts and good wishes offered throughout these last months. (Booker) Pray for Colista, who is back on chemo treatments. The doctors think it is contained in one area. (Karen Maudsley) Pray for Dr. Phyllis Corbitt, who is Spring Bible Study It s Not Too Late to Sign Up! by Dr. Mary Anne Pollock Join us on the following Saturdays: March 25, April 1 and April 8 for a study called, Does the Bible Tell Me So? led by Dr. Margie Ralph at Lexington Theological Seminary, 230 Lexington Green, Suite 300. Each session will be from 9 a.m. till noon. The cost for all three sessions is $ Call Norma in the church office ( ) to sign up. Make checks payable to LRFF and be sure to write Lay School tuition on the memo line. Today is the deadline to sign up. Care Ministry Reminder... If you have not heard from a care minister telling you that you are in their group, please call Norma in the church office. We do not want to leave anyone out! Men of Faith Breakfast Pictures... (pictures provided by Sarah Reeves) Pictured are Jim and Pat Host with former Governor, John Y. Brown.

6 home, but is on oxygen 24/7. She needs someone with her most of the time to help, but she is getting a little stronger even though she is dealing now with a cough. Pray for Lyen Crews who has a spot on his hand that has been diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma. He will see a hand surgeon on Monday. Pray for Ellie, granddaughter of Karen & Kevin Maudsley, who is back on her original shot schedule due to her knee swelling again. Pray for Colleen Hall, the daughter of a friend of Jean Gibbs, who has been hospitalized with complications from diabetes. She is now at home, but still needs prayer. In fact, daughter and mother both could use prayer. (Anderson) Pray for Ben Lester, who is having more diagnostic testing for ongoing severe health issues. Pray for doctors discernment and God s healing and strength for Ben and his family. (Les & Cathy Anderson) Pray for the family of Charles Parrish, who passed away last week. Pray for our pastor, Dr. Bill Turner, who continues chemo treatments Pictured are Pat Host, John Y. Brown and Dr. Earlene Rentz Turner Pictured are John and Nancy Leindecker with John Y. Brown

7 for advanced prostate cancer. He is in good spirits and seems to be turning the corner to improvement. Pray for Jennifer Upthegrove who has had a recurrence of stage 4 colon cancer. Jennifer has two teenage children. Her mother, Priscilla is a close friend of Pam Gilkerson. Pam appreciates your prayers for Jennifer and her family. Ongoing Prayers for our Soldiers Faith Afield Here are the names of the service people we currently know about. SSGT. Jamen Berry, son of Andy Berry Capt. Ginny Iskandarov niece of Ginny Berry Elnur Iskandarov nephew of Ginny Berry by marriage SSGT. Cameron Smith brother of Sean Smith Airman Benjamin Engelbrecht son of Paul Engelbrecht Please send Ginny Berry any updates on the status of these persons change in rank, address, new assignment Her address is momb1@twc.com Pictured above is John Y. Brown and John Compton. Pictured below is Richard Baber and Jim Pepperl.

8 Current Administrative Board for Charlotte Krasinski, Chair Mitch Borders, Treasurer Patricia Wilson, Board Secretary Roger Blair, Jackie Bondurant, Denny Bonner, Kevin Maudsley, Kinch Query, Sarah Reeves, Adam Rudder, Bonnie Savage, Paul Taylor Deadlines Prayer requests, committee news or announcements, and personal interest stories should be submitted by NOON on Monday for inclusion in the next issue of The Current. Please send them by to libertyroadfaithfellowship.org Announcements for the Sunday bulletin should be sent to Norma by NOON on Wednesdays at libertyroadfaithfellowship.org Ann Crowe is now posting events/dates on our website calendar so if you have an event that needs to be posted please notify her at libertyroadfaithfellowship.org or call her at the church office by NOON on Wednesdays. Mitch Borders is always willing to go over to Kearns Hall by 8 o clock in the morning to adjust the heat, make the coffee and help bring the food in when it arrives so that everyone can enjoy good food and fellowship. Be sure to thank Mitch the next time you see him. Pictured below left are Dr. Mary Anne Pollock and Rev. Marty Singley. Pictured below right are Rachel Jones and John Y. Brown.

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