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Church Staff:
Rev. Heather McColl
Minister
Joni Burchett
Secretary
Melissa Askew
Music Director
Holly Coffey
Accompanist
Jestine Johnson
Custodian
Sunday Worship
9:30 AM: Sunday School
10:55 AM: Worship
123 East Bruen Street
PO Box 4548
Midway, KY 40347
859-846-4102
Fax: 859-846-9542
E-mail: [email protected]
Visit us on the web: www.midwaychristian.org
Midway Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) July 2015
Budget Update
Budgeted to date: $154,123.74 Received to date: $146,670.28
Your prayers are appre-
ciated for a safe and
enriching Assembly
experience for Heather
and other MCC leaders!
The office will be
CLOSED
on Friday, July 3rd
Church Leadership
New Officers for 2015-16: Installation at July 26th Worship
Chair of Board: Sandy Gruzesky Care Team: Etta Manor
Secretary: Jeanne Clark Admin Team: Phil Burchell
Treasurer: Ray Clark Worship Team: Gloria Batts
Historian: Phil Dare
Junior Deacon Board Rep: James Batts
Deacons: (2 Years): Junior Deacons (1 Year):
Dottie Pollard Blake Adkins
Susan Shelton Alex Adkins
Mary Sayre Hannah Campbell
Beth Thompson Mary Jo Campbell
Sue Roberts Bailey Spicer
Pat Wilson Alex Woodruff
Willa Michel
Convention Delegates: Luke Hill
John Batts Jack Hill
Shirley Eckels James Batts
Trustees (Perpetuating Officers):
Phil Burchell, Wilda Caudle, and Adele Dickerson
General Assembly is July 18-22, 2015
See Insert for
2015-16 Budget
6/21/15
Salary $26,112.93 Second Christian Church $500.00 Pension $4,999.81 Ruth Roach Fund at Midway College $200.00 Insurance $6,954.48 LTS Scholarship $200.00 Social Security and Medicare $2,732.04 Transylvania University Scholarship $200.00 Expenses $6,133.24 Christmount Christian Assembly $100.00
Cane Ridge $100.00 Salary $16,747.31 Camp Wakon' Da-Ho $100.00 Pension $2,344.62 Benevolent Fund at Homeplace $500.00
Disciples Mission Fund $1,000.00 Salary $8,373.65 Christian Church in Kentucky $600.00 Pension $0.00 Regional Green Chalice $100.00
Mission Behind Bars & Beyond $200.00 Salary $8,386.04 Cub Scout Pack 41 $100.00 Pension $1,174.05
Janitor $7,284.59
Nursery Care $2,600.00 Midway Ministerial Association $500.00Staff Social Security and Medicare $2,563.29 Northside Backpack Project $500.00Worker's Compensation Insurance $800.00 Midway Community Childrens Choir $1,000.00
Total: $97,206.05 Total: $5,900.00
Buildings and Grounds
Advertising $200.00
PO Box Rental $146.00 Electricity (KU) $5,700.00
Bank charges $0.00 Website (Earthlink) $319.40
Bank Vault Rental $115.00 Church Phones (Windstream) $2,712.00
Office Supplies $1,700.00 Water and Sewer (MWSG) $1,600.00
Postage $1,200.00 Gas (Columbia Gas) $2,568.00
Printing (letterhead, envelopes,etc) $100.00 Phone Messaging (One Call Now) $538.44
Professional Services $200.00 Subscription Woodford Sun $22.00
Computer Expenses $150.00 Pest Control $120.00
Copier Lease $1,582.90 Fire Ext. Service $300.00
Copier Routine Maintenance $1,000.00 Buildings Repair/Maintenance $8,000.00
Miscellaneous Office Expense $600.00 Church Insurance $10,400.00
Grounds $4,500.00
Total: $6,993.90
Total: $36,779.84
Other Expenses
Christian Education $250.00
Music $1,000.00
Worship $1,500.00
Small Group Ministries $200.00
Fellowship Events $2,000.00
Church Supplies $4,000.00
Conventions & Seminars $2,000.00
Total: $10,950.00
Utilities:
Total Budget:
$157,829.79
Music Director:
Other:
Administration
Midway Christian Church (DOC)
Final Budget for 2015-2016
Personnel Organizations Supported
Minister: Denominational:
Secretary:
Organist:
Worship News and Notes
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Serving This Month
Elders: Sandy Gruzesky & Etta Manor
Deacons: Sheri Adkins, Jeanne Clark, Ray Clark, Ouita
Michel, Susan Mooney, Carole Munson, Dottie Pollard,
Beth Thompson, Blake Adkins, Jordan Batts, Jack Hill,
Nate Hill, Franklin Watson
Worship Leaders:
July 5 Wilda Caudle
July 12 Adele Dickerson
July 19 TBA
July 26 TBA
Worship Themes
You are encouraged
to read and contemplate
the text for the day in advance
July 5
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
No Sermon
Patriotic Hymn Sing
July 12
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Genesis 18: 1-15; 21: 1-7
Title: “Be Careful What You Wish for
in Life”
July 19
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Heather at General Assembly
Guest Preacher: Bill McDonald
July 26
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Genesis 27: 1-4, 15-23; 28:
10-17
Title: “Jacob the Trickster”
Acolyte Schedule
July 5 Alex Adkins & Willa Michel
July 12 Jack Hill & Luke Hill
July 19 Joe Campbell & Bailey Spicer
July 26 Alex Woodruff & Willa Michel
ALL
ARE
WELCOME!
The first two Sundays will continue to cover the General
Assembly Resolutions. Cindy will be at General Assembly on
Sunday the 19th and is seeking a substitute Sunday School
leader. The remainder of the month will finish the book
started in June: “Whole: A Call to Unity in Our Fragmented
World” by Sharon Watkins.
Sunday School begins
at 9:30 a.m.
with Joys & Concerns,
and light refreshments.
Summer Series: Faith Foundation Stories
We will be looking at stories in Genesis.
These stories are foundational to our
faith. How can we know what the future
holds for us if we don’t know our roots?
There will be no Food for the Soul in July.
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Take-Out Church
We have been thinking of new ways to engage families in spiritual formation during the
summer time. So many families travel on weekends during the summer, and that means
missing worship and all the formation that happens at church on a Sunday morning.
How can we empower families to learn to worship together and to remember to take
their faith with them on vacation? How can we take church out on vacation with
us? Out of these questions grew the Take out Church box. We will be giving a box to
every family in our church this summer and inviting them to engage with us online to
share how God is moving in them while they are away. Each item in the box is designed to help us live into our
mission as a church to “serve God and Welcome All.” Inside the box are the following items: Flat Jesus, scroll of
bible coloring pages, flip card conversation starters, a prayer cube and Skittles prayers to guide prayers, serve your
neighbor game, beach ball thanksgivings, and suggested bible apps to download on your device.
Flat Jesus: Flat Jesus is the best part. We are inviting families to color Flat Jesus and then take pic-
tures of them with Flat Jesus on vacation. We hope folks will post pictures on Midway Christian’s
Facebook page or post them on Instagram tagged #takeoutchurch so we can share the fun. We
will also be using these pictures of Flat Jesus to create a video for our “Where did you see God this
Summer?” service in September.
Scroll of Bible Coloring Pages: We printed 3 coloring pages with bible verses on them to memorize for the kids.
We also printed a 2 coloring pages for adults featuring mandalas. Mandalas are circular designs containing lines,
patterns, and colors that have been used in personal devotions throughout history and often symbolize a desire to
mark or set aside a special time or place. Coloring mandalas is a creative activity that can help us feel connected to
ourselves and to the world. These coloring pages have been rolled up like a scroll to represent the Word of
God. The scroll has Psalm 119:105 printed on it which states: “Thy Word is a Lamp until My Feet.”
Flip Card Conversation Starters: These are meant to help create opportunities for laughter and fellow-
ship for your family this summer. Hopefully by engaging in conversations with one another, we can
learn something new about each other and more importantly deepen our relationship with one another.
Prayer Cube: Prayer cubes are great for encouraging everyone to pray. Roll the cube to
determine which prayer will be prayed or recited. There are 6 prayers printed on the cube.
Skittles Prayer: Have a sweet snack and remember to pray for your family,
friends, community, creation, and those in need.
Serve your Neighbor Game: While on vacation this is a fun way to serve one another and be creative about it.
Write each person’s name on a piece of paper and then every person will draw a name out of the bag. While on
vacation, look for a way to do something kind for the person you picked. Open the door for them, refill their drink,
play with them when you don’t really want to, say kind words, let them go first, share your ice cream,
anything to let them know they are loved.
Beach Ball Thanksgivings: We are inviting families to write one thing they are thankful for while on
vacation. We would like everyone to bring these back to church on Sunday September 20th as an
offering.
Suggested Bible Apps: This is a simple and easy way to take the Bible on the go. Included on the list of suggested
Bible apps are kid friendly bible apps with games. There is also a suggested app for the American Bible Challenge,
a Bible Word Search, and an app specifically designed for devotionals for adults.
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Community News & Notes
Free Community Dinner
Monday, July 27th, 6:30 p.m.
Our monthly dinner, held on
the last Monday of each month (except
October), is free and open to the public!
Helpers are needed before and after the dinner.
Donations to this ongoing mission are appreciated!
Community Clothes Closet
The Clothes Closet is OPEN
on Saturday mornings from
9 to 11, & during monthly Community Dinners.
Enter through the Gratz Street basement door.
Midway Green Chalice Meeting
Wednesday, July 1st, 9 a.m.
Please come and help spruce up the
west rain garden in preparation for July
10th’s Gala in the Garden tour (see page 6)!
Green Chalice members are encouraged to
attend the Gala, to help welcome visitors and
support Bluegrass Greensource.
Green Chalice -
caring for God’s creation!
Gala in the Garden Evening
Friday, July 10th
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Kara Sayles of Bluegrass Green Source (formerly
Bluegrass Pride) is coordinating a Rain Garden Tour
of Midway for July 10th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The
tour will assemble in Midway Christian Church’s
basement (the Gratz Street door) and will include our
rain garden, among others in Midway (see page 5).
Attendees are encouraged to shop and eat in
downtown Midway while in the area!
Midway Community Garden
Midway Presbyterian Church, 103 N Turner St
The garden at Midway Presbyterian is open to all who like to dig, plant, weed, or
harvest! Work times are Saturday mornings at 10:00 in June, July, and August.
You do not have to work to get produce - it is a “gift of grace!”
Woodford County Farmer’s Markets
MIDWAY: VERSAILLES:
Mondays 3 to 6 p.m.* Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon at the courthouse
near Darlin’ Jean’s Wednesday 3 to 6 at Versailles Presbyterian
With MCC’s
Green Chalice
Team
Support GleanKY
Sunday, July 19th
5 to 8 p.m.
Wallace Station
Adult Tickets: $25
Youth (5-12) Tickets: $10
Tickets at the door: $35
You may purchase tickets
online at www.gleanky.org.
Vegetarian burgers will be available!
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“Grow It, Cook It, Eat It” Series
Woodford County Extension Office
184 Beasley Drive, Versailles
4th Wednesday of Each Month
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
More Community News
Wednesday, July 22nd: “Fall Greens”
There is no cost, but you must register by calling
873-4601 or emailing [email protected]
Rain Gardens at Midway Christian Church:
This inviting, informative signage
was given to us by Bluegrass Greensource
(formerly Bluegrass PRIDE).
THANK YOU!
Woodford County Extension: Canning 101 & Canning Camp
If you take the basic Canning 101 (free) course at the Woodford County Extension
Office, held from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, July 10th, you will be eligible to take
the in-depth Canning Camp on July 14, 15, & 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. ($30).
Call 873-4601 to register. Woodford County Extension is located at 184 Beasley Road, Versailles.
Local Yoga Opportunities
Woodford Senior Center Midway Presbyterian
Tues & Thurs 4:15 to 5 p.m. Saturdays 8:30 a.m.
Fellowship News & Meetings
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Mondays at 5:30 p.m.
July 6th: Dinner & Life Conversations
July 13th: Games/Outdoor Fun (wear play clothes)!
July 20th No Youth - General Assembly weekend
July 27th: Service Project: Helping with the
Community Dinner
Elders Meeting:
Tuesday, July 28th, 6:30 p.m.
Keenagers Luncheon
Thursday, July 23rd, 11:30 a.m.
On Thursday, July 23rd, Keenagers
will travel to Addie’s (Woodford Inn)
for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Please RSVP
to the church office by Tuesday, July
21st if you can go. Meet at church by
11:10 a.m. to carpool.
Disciples Women Luncheon
Disciples Women do not meet in July. When they next
meet, they’ll be gearing up for the big rummage sale in
September!
Worship Meeting:
Monday, July 13th, 6:30 p.m.
Cabinet Retreat:
Saturday, July 25th
9 a.m. to noon
Board Meeting:
No July Board Meeting
Youth News
Camp Wakon Da Ho Dates:
For registration application and more info,
visit www.kydisciples.net or see Mike McColl
July 6-11 Chi-Rho 1 (6th-8th grade)
July 13-18 Chi-Rho 2 (6th-8th grade)
July 24-26 101 Camp B (1st-2nd grade)
July 27-31 Junior 2 (4th-5th grade)
Grace Annalee Glass
Born: June 19th
6lbs, 13ozs, 19.5 “
Born to Gary, Virginia and
big brother Benjamin.
Gracie is healthy and Mom
is resting comfortably.
Ella Hunt Woods (left) 5lbs,14oz, &
Quinn Elizabeth Woods (right) 5lbs, 10 oz
Buddy and Gertrude Johnson
have been blessed with twin
great-granddaughters,
born on June 17th to Liz and
Michael Woods.
Birth AnnouncementsBirth AnnouncementsBirth AnnouncementsBirth Announcements
Care Team Monday, July 6th, 6:30 p.m.
Admin Team Monday, July 27th, 3 p.m.
Disciples Women
Rummage Sale
Friday, September 18th
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 19th
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, September 20th
Noon to 6 p.m.
Please contact Etta or Bobbie to
donate clean, gently-used items.
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Meals on Wheels deliveries
in Midway are on hold for now.
If/when the need arises for us to
resume delivery, we are ready
and willing!
Mission News and Notes
July Mission Payment
Historic Second Christian Church
Historic Second Christian Church in Midway was established in 1852, and is believed to
be the oldest black church in the nation. It was first located on what is now the campus
of Midway College, and in 1906 moved across East Stephens Street to its present loca-
tion on Smith Street. Second Christian was organized out of Midway Christian Church so that the
slaves could have a place of their own to worship. (from Midway College website)
Woodford Co. Food Pantry
(20 Field of Dreams, Versailles,
at the Woodford County Park)
New hours of operation:
Mondays 5-7 pm
Thursdays 1-4 pm
Midway Christian is asked to
keep donating these items:
Dried Spaghetti, Crackers,
& Pork-n-Beans
School Supplies for
Northside Elementary
(may be dropped in the narthex)
3-prong pocket folders
Dry erase markers
Big “Pink Pearl” erasers
Post-it notes
3x5 index cards
1-1/2 or 2” (3-ring) binders
Heifer International
Please keep Heifer International in mind as an
alternative gift idea for special occasions in
your loved ones’ lives. A gift in their name is a
meaningful, special gift! Make your check payable to MCC
with “Heifer Ark” in the memo line.
Acknowledgment cards are available in the office.
We currently have $1920 toward a $5000 Ark (livestock for a
poor village)
Fair Trade Products
In Fellowship Hall
Equal Exchange coffees,
teas, assorted chocolates, olive oil,
etc. are always available in the
fellowship hall.
Make checks to MCC with Fair Trade in
the memo line
Approved Mission Endowment Grant Requests for
2015-2016: (4% allowed for requests - $5,454.26)
Approved Grants:
a. Playground: $3797.81
b. Storm Shelter: $625
c. Community Dinner: $625
d. Dayton Harris: $250
Midway Children’s Choir
Please keep the Children’s
Choir in mind for your
charitable giving. They reach children
in grades 3 through 8 with the gift of
music, and share this gift through local
performances such as Sparks in the
Park at Walter Bradley Park in
Midway on July 3rd!
Midway Christian Church 123 East Bruen Street
PO Box 4548
Midway, KY 40347
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