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Volume 8, Issue 9 March 2, 2016
Who God Is… Taken from 31 Ways to Praise by Bob Hostetler
He is a GOD of Justice – “LORD, I praise and magnify You, who is ‘just and the One who justifies those who have faith in Jesus’” (Romans 3:26).
Who We Are… Faith Fellowship of Lexington is a Non-denominational gathering of Christians who enjoy traditional worship services.
Where to Find Us… Faith Fellowship of Lexington worships in the Seventh-day Adventist Church facilities at 968 Lane Allen Road in Lexington, Kentucky. Our offices are located at 365 Waller Avenue, Suite 120, in Lexington. We're at http://faithfellowshiplex.com on the web.
The Pastor’s Pen
by Dr. Bill Turner, Senior Pastor
Thinking about the financial arrangements as we move toward Liberty
Road . . . . By paying the total cost up front, we reduce our buy-in/merger
time frame by many years. Yes, it will involve a $300,000.00 bank loan at
low interest, but it will also reduce our monthly mortgage payments
significantly below what we’re now paying in rent, AND it will allow us to
pay the note off early.
Speaking of rent, I asked Ann Holt to research what we’ve already
invested in our Years at SDA. Between the costs of sanctuary, other church
space, and the rent for church office space off site, between 2009 and 2015,
we paid a total of $307,596.00. What we have to show for that outlay is the
goodwill of the SDA leadership and congregation, the opportunity to start and
grow a new congregation, and our rent receipts! All good, in that we could
not have done it otherwise, and we owe a huge debt of gratitude to our hosts
at SDA.
But the time has come to move forward toward a more tangible and long-
term investment, AND to my mind- as these comparative costs show – the
news about the financial plan is good!
Click on “Watch Our Services Online Now” at the bottom of our Website Homepage to watch live or archived services. You can go to the website to see the newsletter at any time. You don’t have to wait to receive the link each Wednesday morning. Simply go to www.faithfellowshiplex.org To the left you will click on “About Us” and then click on “Newsletter –The Current” and then find the date that you want to look at and click on PDF beside that particular date. The newsletter is uploaded each Tuesday.
We Gather for Fellowship Coffee/Donut Fellowship Time: 9:15 - 9:30 a.m.
We Gather for Bible Study
Adult I Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. in room 8 (Library).
Living Faith Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. in Room 2.
Welcome Rev. Singley!
We welcome Rev. Martin C. “Marty” Singley III to the pulpit this coming
Sunday, March 6, while Dr. Turner is out of town. Rev. Singley served for
18-years as the Senior Pastor of the Community Church at Tellico Village in
Loudon, Tennessee. Retiring in 2014, Marty and his wife, Sandy, moved to
Lexington to be closer to their daughter Bethany and her family. Bethany is
married to Keith Hayden, the son of Vicki and John Clark. A native of New
England, Marty previously served churches in Massachusetts. He is a
graduate of Springfield College and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary,
and holds dual ministerial standing in the United Church of Christ and the
International Council of Community Churches. Marty and Sandy live in
Hamburg and feel blessed to be part of the Faith Fellowship family.
We Gather for Worship Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Church: 11:15 a.m
Child care is available.
In case of inclement
weather stay tuned to
WKYT (Channel 27) as to
whether or not we will have
Sunday morning services.
We’re Looking Forward… March 6 – Galilean Ministries offering will be taken in our morning worship. March 12 – Men of Faith Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. at Bob Evans at Brannon Crossing. Please note change in location. March 13 – Daylight Savings Time BEGINS March 13 – Galilean Ministries offering will be taken in our morning worship. March 15 – Administrative Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the church office. Please note change in time.
Care Ministers for February 29 – March 6 Ron Reaguer (523-5161) [email protected]
Richard Baber (272-8792) [email protected]
Dr. Bill Turner (859) 548-2093 [email protected]
Care Ministers for March 7 – March 13 Denny Bonner (278-7505) [email protected]
Donna Bonner (278-7505) [email protected]
Dr. Bill Turner (859) 548-2093 [email protected]
The “Carolyn’s” of Faith Fellowship (pictures by Sarah Reeves)
Pictured above left is Dr. Carolyn Purcell and (right) is Carolyn Blair. Carolyn Purcell sings in our choir, serves on our Education and Worship committees and is a devoted member of our Care Ministry Team. And she just published her first book, Saving Jane Doe, that is, by the way, an awesome read! Carolyn Blair is the chair of our Social Committee and does a great job in taking care of the details that goes along with that position. Thank you, ladies, for your faithfulness in serving!
March 20 – Palm Sunday March 20 – Congregational VOTE to purchase half interest of LRCC property. March 24 - Missions Committee at 7:00 p.m. in the church office. March 27 – Easter Sunday March 31 – Missions Committee at 7:00 p.m. in the church office.
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
The “M & M’s” of Faith Fellowship
Included in the M & M’s are from back left: Mitch Borders, Mike Brown, and front
left: Mary Anne Pollock, Martha Lester and Marsha Oakley. Mitch Borders is our
church Treasurer who helps to count the offering each week. He’s a check signer and serves on the Finance Committee and the Administrative Board. Mitch is also one of our Mr. Fix-its when we need help in the church office. Mike Brown serves each Sunday on our Technical Support team and Technology Committee. Plus he generally goes around spreading cheer and good will. Mary Anne Pollock is our Sunday school Director and serves on the Education Committee and is a faithful member of our Care Ministry Team. Martha Lester sings in the choir and served for years as our FaithKids Choir Director and touched little lives that no doubt love her dearly to this day! Marsha Oakley sings in our choir and serves on the Missions Committee, is one of our Parish nurses and is always ready to lend a hand to Richard Dwyer with music for the choir. Willing hearts. That’s what our M & M’s are.
SSGT. Cameron Smith – brother of Sean Smith
Airman Benjamin Engelbrecht – son of Paul Engelbrech
Please send Ginny Berry any updates on the status of these persons…change in rank, address, new assignment…Her email address is [email protected]
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 277-0420, or submit a prayer request or update online by going to http://faithfellowshiplex.org.
Mission Moment by Susan Booker, Mission Committee Member
Faith Fellowship of Lexington seeks to become the hands and feet of Christ in the world through engagement in missions.
Galilean Ministries
An offering for Galilean Ministries will be taken on Sunday, March 6
and March 13. This ministry provides a loving home to children in need
ranging from newborns to adult “children” with severe special needs. The
babies and toddlers, part of the “Born Free” ministry, are children of women
in Kentucky’s correctional institution in Pewee Valley, where they are taken
to visit their mothers each week. They are reunited at the end of the mothers’
terms. Faith Fellowship is such a generous church. You will have two
opportunities to give. Please make your checks payable to “Faith
Fellowship” and write, “Galilean Ministries” in the memo section of your
check. Thank you for opening your hearts to continue this life-saving, life-
changing, Christ-like service.
John’s Current View
by John Compton
The profile of the person spotlighted this week should
jump-start your imagination to determine who that
person is.
This person is fairly regular in attendance to all our
functions, meetings and services; attendance often
depends on how the person feels when awaking. The
ailments which affect attendance at church services are
practically gone by 11:10 a.m. on most Sundays.
Pray for Les Anderson who continues treatments for Lymphoma.
Pray for Patricia Bain who continues therapy at North Point Healthcare on Trent Boulevard after dealing with health issues that caused her to be hospitalized for a time.
Pray for Joyce Baker, sister of John Compton. Joyce received word that the chemo she had been taking was not effective. She will begin a new treatment early March, but is very discouraged about receiving this news.
Pray for Jim Burger, father of Vicki Clark, who has been diagnosed with cancer.
Pray for the family of Cassie Booker, Susan Booker’s aunt who passed away on February 16. Susan requests prayers for Cassie’s daughter, Hollie and son, Archer, as well as other family members.
Pray for Sherry Brodock who is finishing up on radiation treatments for cancer. She is
Some absenteeism is adversely
effected by other schedules - -
ballgames on TV; lawns needing
mowing before a yet-to-be-forecasted
rain/snow/or sleet; (In other words,
before the first heavenly moisture drop
falls); the prospect of uninvited and
unexpected company, etc.
This person’s financial support
is somewhat determined by what’s left
over after current expenses, possible
future expenses for home repairs should a tornado strike the trailers home
subdivision; dentures for the puppy, etc.
The person will always be available for committee membership or
chairmanship unless that activity conflicts with the Summer, Winter, or other
bowling league; tee times; spa treatments, massages, or salt sniffing; and
heaven forbid, waiting on the cable, satellite, phone, or appliance
service/delivery “technician’.
This person is always (almost) ready to visit the sick and infirm but
only if the replacement filters for the gas mask arrive by parcel post before
the sick and infirm regains good health. Short notice of a pressing need will
not prevent the ever-expanding list of reasons why assistance cannot be
provided at this time.
In addition to all of the above, a limited wardrobe prevents this person
being seen in public.
?
Susan Booker’s friend.
Pray for Joyce Evans who is dealing with pneumonia that God would restore her health. She is not up to visitors or phone calls at this time.
Pray for Jim Hyde as he continues to have serious problems with diabetes management and is often not able to attend worship with us.
Pray for Bruno Jacob, a friend of Ken and Phyllis McCarty who lives in New York and is battling complications after surgery.
Please pray for Tracy Lucas, volunteer at Camp Nelson for 8 years who injured himself while getting a caisson off of a wagon. He has a broken nose, 4 broken ribs, dislocated shoulder, torn retina in his left eye, torn bicep and other injuries. He is recovering from surgery and cannot work for 3-6 months. (Compton)
Pray for Shannon Mirzaian, age 47, daughter of Buddy and Linda Hogan who is fighting an aggressive form of cancer.
Gathering Information for John’s Current View by Norma Smither
John is excited about hearing from you and sharing your story with others
at Faith Fellowship, but can’t share it if you don’t turn the information in to
him. John makes us smile and laugh through his gift of humor. Please share
your information with John at [email protected].
The information that he would like to know is listed below:
1. Tell him about yourself. Give him your complete name and tell him
where you are from and where you’ve lived.
2. Let him know if you have a Nickname and how that came about (if
you know).
3. Tell John about any/all education post high school. Do you have a
major from a university?
4. Have you served in the military?
5. Tell him about your employment history.
6. Tell him about your retirement/plans.
7. Share with him about your children and grandchildren.
8. What about church activities? What do you enjoy here at Faith
Fellowship?
9. What hobbies/talents do you have or other activities that you enjoy?
Pray for Rebecca who recently saw a surgeon for bilateral breast cancer. Rebecca has severe diabetes and other health issues. She is a cousin of Susan Booker.
Pray for the Saggesse Family in New York whose son/brother is missing and foul play is suspected. (Leona Power)
Pray for Milward “Buddy” Wilkie who has cancer in his spine. He is currently at Mayfair Manor.
Current Administrative Board for 2015 – 2016
Ron Reaguer, Chair Mitch Borders, Treasurer Andy Berry, Board Secretary Roger Blair Jackie Bondurant Denny Bonner Charlotte Krasinski Kinch Query Bob Quisenberry Sarah Reeves Adam Rudder Bonnie Savage Patricia Wilson
Bless those who bless us…
Left: Dr. David
Kirn;
Right: Dr.
Earlene Rentz
Turner;
Bottom left:
Sharon Averitt;
Bottom right:
Rev. Richard
Dwyer
We are so fortunate to have these folks in our church! Because of their willingness to share their gifts they add to our worship experience each week. Thank you all!
Volunteer Skill Bank Contact Information
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Church Office: 859-277-0420 Other times, call: Liz Peters: 859-227-7560 Andy Berry: 859-223-8687 If they cannot be reached, call: Mary Anne Pollock: 859-368-0667 or 606-776-2194.
Deadlines
Prayer requests, committee news or announcements, and personal interest stories should be submitted by Monday at noon for inclusion in the next issue of The Current. Please send them by email to [email protected]. Announcements for the Sunday bulletin should be sent to Norma by noon on Wednesdays at
Thank you, Vicki Brown!
Months ago we stopped using the attendance sheets in an effort to save money, but later decided that we need to incorporate the attendance sheets back into our Sunday routine in order to keep up with folks. Vicki Brown (pictured above) who was helping with this effort before, just stepped up again and volunteered to gather the attendance sheets each Sunday. No one had to ask her. She saw the need and knew she could help. Vicki, we love you and appreciate your true servant’s heart to do what you can do to help. And not only that, we appreciate your faithfulness in serving each and every Sunday! We can all do something if we are willing. Will you volunteer to help Vicki each Sunday so that she doesn’t have to do this all by herself? We would certainly appreciate your consideration.
Receiving the Current…
If you know of someone who would like to receive weekly issues of The Current, but doesn’t have a computer (or use one), please call Norma in the church office with their name and address. She will be happy to send them a copy by snail mail.
A Request for pictures from Sarah Reeves…
Sarah would like to get pictures this coming Sunday of people with first names that start with: “B” – Betsy, Betty, Bonnie, Barbara, etc. “J” – Jerrell, Janet, Jeanette, Jesse, Jeff, Joe, Jean, Jan, Joyce, Jane, Judy’s. “G” – Ginny, Gene, Gwen, Gary, Gloria, Gail, Glenn. Thank you for helping Sarah to add pictures to our family album.
The Vicki’s of Faith Fellowship…
From left: Vicki Clark, Vicki Brown and Vicki Kirn.
The John’s of Faith Fellowship…
From left: John Leindecker, John Compton and John Clark.
