January 13, 2015

Fern Creek Baptist ChurchEdition

Fern Creek Baptist Church 5920 Bardstown Road

Louisville, Kentucky 40291 239-0316 / 239-0317

Child Development Center 239-8952

Rev. Linda Barnes Popham

Pastor 231-5364

Greg Bruce

Minister of Music 937-216-8918

Nancy Bickers

Minister of Preschool ext. 109

Terri Bosemer

CDC Director, ext. 108

Joellen Johnston Organist

Joy Stelly

Office Coordinator, ext. 100

Jodie Towles Bookkeeper, ext. 102

Leonard Westmorland

Director of Facilities, ext. 104

MEMORIAL TILES

Our second panel is full and should be up in February, 2015. If you would like to purchase a Memorial Tile for our third panel, please put your form/money in the offering plate or give to Jodie Towles. Forms are located in the foyer area.

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LINDA’S LINES Oneida Baptist Institute in Oneida, Kentucky, is a Christian boarding and day school for students in grades 6-12. The mission of OBI is to provide a structured living, learning, and working environment in which each student is challenged to grow mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually in order to acquire an Education for Time and Eternity.

We have the tremendous opportunity to host the OBI Choir at our church on Sunday, January 18, during the morning worship service. Larry Gritton, the OBI President (and cousin of Doris Ann Sea), will also be speaking to us. Our own Martha Blansette worked at OBI in earlier years. (Martha was Larry Gritton’s fifth grade teacher.) Please make a special effort to attend our worship service that day.

Following the worship service, there will be a Spaghetti Luncheon in our Christian Life Center. (The cost is $5 for adults and $4 for youth and children.) If you can bring a dessert, please contact George Popham. After expenses for the dinner are covered, the proceeds will go towards Oneida Baptist Institute.

Thank you notes have been placed on the bulletin board from: David & Susan Hudgins, Vanda Simpson, Karen Love, Joellen Johnston, Joy Stelly, Nancy Bickers, Eddie Howell, JoAnne Murphy, Doug Benningfield, Marsha Rhea, and Janet Harlow.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2015 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship Women’s Support Group Children’s Choirs L.I.G.H.T. for Youth 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2015 10:00 a.m. Honduras Packing 4:30 p.m. CLC Reserved FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2015 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Retreat 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015 8:00 a.m. Men on Mission 9:00 a.m. Adult Choir Retreat 12:00 p.m. Sarah Packer’s Baby Shower SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2015 JEFF STREET #2 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Oneida Choir Concert 12:15 p.m. Spaghetti Luncheon 1:15 p.m. Filipino Worship Service 4:30 p.m. Youth Choir 5:30 p.m. Mission Friends Girls in Action Royal Ambassadors Acteens & Challengers Adult Discipleship Training MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2015 CDC Closed 4:30 p.m. CLC Reserved 7:00 p.m. G*R*O*W (O Teams) TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 9:30 a.m. Sisterhood 2:30 p.m. Open Gym 5:00 p.m. Honduras Fundraiser at Culver’s 6:00 p.m. CLC Reserved WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship Women’s Support Group Children’s Choirs L.I.G.H.T. for Youth 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015 4:30 p.m. CLC Reserved FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2015 8:00 a.m. Men on Mission Honduras Fundraiser - Pancake Breakfast SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2015 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 1:15 p.m. Filipino Worship Service 4:30 p.m. Youth Choir 5:30 p.m. Mission Friends Girls in Action Royal Ambassadors Acteens & Challengers Adult Discipleship Training MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015 4:30 p.m. CLC Reserved 7:00 p.m. G*R*O*W (W Teams) TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2015 2:30 a.m. Open Gym 6:00 p.m. CLC Reserved 7:00 p.m. Vision Team Meeting

WEEK OF JANUARY 18 DEACON OF THE WEEK

Sam Frizzell 645-7792 TRUSTEE OF THE WEEK

Tyler Anderson 650-4771 CHILDREN’S CHURCH Joe & Valerie Montgomery EXTENDED SESSION

Roberta Anderson & Shirlon Turner Jamie Houston, Barbara Eilers, &

Destinee Siebe SOUND TECHNICIAN

Sunday - Steve Bruce AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNICIAN

Jeremy Roberts

WEEK OF JANUARY 25 DEACON OF THE WEEK

Charlie Grimes 239-2522 TRUSTEE OF THE WEEK

Jerry Walker 267-6411 CHILDREN’S CHURCH

Rich & Ann Abney EXTENDED SESSION

Marilyn & Cheri Calvert Lyndsey Popham & Geraldine Grigsby

SOUND TECHNICIAN Sunday - Ben Hale

AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNICIAN Rachel Been

BRIDGE THE GAP DAY February 1, 2015

Join us in “dumping the debt”! Stay tuned for more details.

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BABY SHOWER T. J. and Sarah Packer are expecting a precious baby girl! Join them in celebrating this gift, Saturday, January 17, noon until 2:00 p.m. The shower is being sponsored by Sarah’s mother, Nancy McCune. T. J. and Sarah are registered at Wal-Mart. Contact Nancy McCune with any questions.

JANUARY 4, 2015

SUNDAY SCHOOL

140 MORNING WORSHIP

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OUR STEWARDSHIP Weekly Budget Needs $ 7,379.00 Budget Received $ 9,179.37 Year-to-Date Budget Needs $132,822.00 Year-to-Date Budget Received $136,629.44

BRIDGING THE GAP FOR GOD’S GLORY Amount Received $ 1,656.54 Month-to-Date Received $ 1,656.54 Monthly Loan Payment $ 8,469.98 Loan Balance $374,260.22

WINTER SUNDAY EVENING CLASSES SESSION ONE

January 11 – February 15, 2015

ADULT CLASSES 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Financial Fitness (by Rick Warren) – facilitated by Jodie Towles (Room 113 –

Lower Ramp) The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life (by Rick Warren and Team) –

facilitated by Renee Bryant and Danny Hass (Room 304 – GROW Room) The following classes will also begin on January 11 and continue through March 29):

Beginning Spanish – taught by Connie Polley (Christian Life Center – Room 416) Bible Study: The Minor Prophets – taught by Ron Pope (Sanctuary) Handbell Choir will resume on February 22.

YOUTH CLASSES

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Youth Choir (grades 6-12) – led by Greg Bruce (Choir Room 306) (Snack Supper –

5:15 p.m.)

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Acteens (girls, grades 6-12) – taught by Becky Frizzell, Lyndsey Popham, and

Teresa Kendall (Christian Life Center – Room 414) Challengers (boys, grades 6-12) – taught by Greg Bruce, Chad Popham, and Dutch

Kendall (Christian Life Center – Room 413)

CHILDREN’S CLASSES The classrooms are located on the second

floor of the Education Building. 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Girls in Action (girls, grades 1-5) – taught by Melissa Logsdon-Young, Pam Reid,

Sandy Hall, and Davidetta Konneh (Room 204) Royal Ambassadors (boys, grades 1-5) – taught by Neal Tingle, Taren Walton, and

Bruce Ritchie (Room 206)

PRESCHOOL CLASSES The classrooms are located on the first floor of the Education Building – Child Development Center.

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Mission Friends (ages 2-5) – taught by Brenda Pennington, Cheri Calvert, Amanda

Fox, and Roberta Anderson (Room 107) Childcare (led by Jeannie Kern and Carole Nagle) is provided for babies and toddlers who are accompanying adults attending the classes. (Room 111 – First Floor of Education Building – Child Development Center)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER Reservations must be made by noon on Monday of each week by calling the church office (239-0316). You may make a permanent or weekly reservation. Reservations are necessary so we will know how much food to prepare. If someone comes without a reservation, they may have to wait until all others with reservations have been served. If you do not show up for any reservation made, permanent or weekly, you will be expected to pay for the meal. We will begin serving at 5:30 p.m.

Adults…………………..$5.00 Children and Youth…… $4.00 Under age 6………….......Free Family Maximum……..$16.00

(.50 additional charge for carry-outs) January 14

Breakfast Meats Eggs Potato Casserole Biscuits Gravy Dessert January 21

Pinto Beans with Kielbasa Salad Mexican Cornbread Dessert January 28

Roast Beef with Vegetables Vegetables Bread Dessert

Please pray for members in the hospital / rehab as of January 9, 2015: Jenny Magruder - Glen Ridge - Room 102

Our sympathy is extended to: The family of Doris Schneider at her death; Caroline Stevens and family at the death of her sister-in-law,

Rose Lampe; The families of Judy Satterly, Rita Stevens, and Diana

Birdwell at the death of their cousin, Garland Payton; Rich & Ann Abney and family at the death of Rich’s uncle, Leon Abney.

HONDURAS FUNDRAISER - CULVER’S Stop in at Culver’s of Louisville

(4630 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy.)

Tuesday, January 20, 5-9 p.m.

10% of all sales will be donated to the Fern Creek Baptist Church Honduras Mission Team in support of their Mission Trips.

HONDURAS DONATIONS / PACKING We are now collecting clothing, shoes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, toiletries, and school supplies. Please put these items in the bin marked “Honduras” in the bin area between the Common Area and the Christian Life Center. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

It is also time to begin the packing of the medications, clothes, etc. that we will be shipping to Honduras. Our next dates to pack are: Thursday, January 15 and February 5, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please come to the Christian Life Center anytime during these hours. Your help is greatly appreciated. Questions? Contact George or Linda Popham.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST (all the pancakes you would like to eat)

Fundraiser for Honduras Mission Trip Saturday, January 24, 2015

8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Christian Life Center

Adults - $5 Children age eight and under - $3

Children age five and under – Free

Thank you for helping those in Honduras to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ!

VISION TEAM The Vision Team will have a meeting on Tuesday, January 27 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend.

SALVATION DOLLS WORKSHOP Mark your calendar for January 31 from 10:00 a.m. - noon for the next Salvation Dolls Workshop in the Christian Life Center. There is something for everyone. So, bring the whole family and help share the Gospel with others. Questions: please see Brenda Pennington or Melissa Logsdon-Young.

23 - Shirley Decker Agnes Montfort 25 - Mary Lee Jeck Jimmy Seraphine 26 - Steve Renn 27 - Kari Haller 29 - Barbara Eilers Jeremy Kemp

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS 2 - Linda Popham 3 - Andy Stewart Tina Taylor 4 - Ralph Beard Gordon Thompson 5 - Richard Adams 6 - Deena Beard Dave Clem Taylor Hass Sharon Peavler 7 - Jane Adams Don Carter Erin Grimes Pam Reid 8 - Terry Schult

11 - Jessica Couch Matt Gilkison Lyndsey Popham 12 - Patricia Catman Shayla Kelley 13 - Jodi Muhich 14 - Tracy Bruce Karen Houston 15 - Elizabeth Wallace 17 - Camera Squires 18 - Brenda McDowell Martha Middleton 20 - Lori Sharp 21 - Courtney Callahan 22 - Cheryl Lucas

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.

All Classes meet in the Education Wing

Music Tots — Room 101 Two and Three Year Olds (must be two by October 1, 2014)

Music Friends — Room 103 Four and Five Year Olds (must be four by October 1, 2014)

Music Makers — Room 204 Grades One - Three

Young Musicians — Room 206 Grades Four - Five

OPEN GYM TUESDAY AFTERNOONS—2:30 p.m.

Open Gym will soon resume! Let us know if you would like to help in any way. If you are interested in helping with snacks, please contact Doris Ann Sea (759-3964). If you are interested in leading during devotional time, please contact Linda Popham (239-0316 ext. 103). If you are interested in helping in other ways, please contact Brenda Pennington, Open

Gym Coordinator (966-9767).

WESTERN RECORDER How do you like to read the Western Recorder? Do you like to read it online or do you prefer the paper version? Make your choice and read about what our church and other Kentucky Baptists are doing around the world. If you prefer to read the Western Recorder online or want to be deleted from the mailing list, let the Office Coordinator know so she can make the needed change to the Subscription List. If you are willing to pay for your subscription or someone else’s Western Recorder, place a check for $15.00 in the collection plate. Thanks!

L.I.G.H.T. We are having a great time in Wednesday night L.I.G.H.T. Youth (completed grades 6-12), you will certainly want to be present each week as we worship, study God’s Word, and enjoy fun games!!! Please meet in the Christian Life Center each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

MUSIC NOTES Greg Bruce, Minister of Music

Music has become a very important part of our worship service. We have become so used to having high quality music in our service that we could not imagine a Sunday without singers or instrumentalists. With that expectation comes countless hours of rehearsal and planning on the part of all choir members, instrumentalists, worship leaders, and church leadership. As part of that hard work, please pray for the music department and help us make everything we do a successful venture that is truly a celebration of what God has done for us.

There are many way you can be involved in the music ministry here at Fern Creek Baptist Church: If you would like to join the adult choir or if you are already an adult choir

member, our choir retreat is January 16th from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and Janu-ary 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Come join us as we prepare for our Easter Season.

The children’s choirs are looking for additional workers and for a couple of people who can play piano. Please be in prayer for this and think about volunteering an hour on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The youth choir could use some additional workers as well. We are in need of snack supper volunteers and people to assist with rehearsal. This takes place Sunday afternoons from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Many things to think about and pray about, but think of the difference you can make by being a participant in the worship service. It could truly make a difference in someone’s life. Look forward to seeing you involved in the music programs at Fern Creek Baptist Church.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! CHILI / SOUP COOK-OFF Saturday, February 28, 2015

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Christian Life Center

Cake Auction begins at 6:00 p.m. Silent Auction Tables

$5 - youth &adults, $3 for age 12 & under (Dinner includes hotdogs, chips, and drinks.)

Proceeds go toward the July 25 – August 1, 2015 Honduras Mission Trip. Questions? Call Becky Frizzell (690-2716) or Terry Schult (296-3280).

WMU - PROJECT Shoeboxes for our Savior - Year Long Collection

For the month of January we are collecting small cars, dolls, stuffed animals, and other small toys. The bin is located in the breezeway entering the CLC. Questions? Contact Melissa Logsdon-Young.

“YOUNG AT HEART” POTLUCK LUNCHEON Thursday, February 12, 11:30 a.m.

Christian Life Center Guest Speaker – Shannon Shaffer

Topic – “Senior Scams” Please bring a dish of food and join in on a great time of fellowship!

HONDURAS TEAM MEETING We hope many more of you will join us on this year’s Honduras Mission Trip, July 25 – August 1, 2015. We will be serving in the village of Jesús de Otoro. Our next team meeting will be Thursday, February 5, 7:00 p.m., in the sanctuary. Questions? Contact Linda Popham or Renee Bryant.

WEDNESDAY WORSHIP Join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary for Wednesday Worship as we pray, sing, and study God’s Word together with George Payocong.

WOMEN ON MISSION The Agape Group will meet on Saturday, February 7, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the Christian Life Center in room 416. Group II, Night Group, will meet the second Tuesday of each month. The next meeting date is February 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Christian Life Center in room 416. Please join one of these groups for a great time of learning about missionaries and doing mission projects.

Pray daily for “Bridging the Gap For God’s Glory”

Through faith, prayer, and sacrifice the vision has become reality! However, we are still working on paying off the project. Please join together in completing this financial commit-ment. Our original goal was to have this project paid off by August 2015!! At this point, we are looking towards refinancing the loan at that time. To meet the original goal will require great sacrifice and commitment. Will you help?

MEN ON MISSION Join us on Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. as we study “The Purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren. We meet in the Christian Life Center – Room 407. All men are encouraged to attend. Questions? Contact Sam Frizzell (645-7792).

GROW TEAMS You can be a missionary right here in our own community by joining a GROW Team at Fern Creek Baptist Church. GROW Teams write letters, make phone calls, and make visits on Monday evenings and the first Tuesday morning of the month. Please contact Linda Popham if you are willing to serve on a GROW Team. Join us as together we share the good news of Jesus Christ! He has called us to take the good news to Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Will you help us?