by bob hostetler - liberty road faith fellowship · chapter 3 and early chapter 4. the series...
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Volume 8, Issue 17 April 27, 2016
Who God Is… Taken from 31 Ways to Praise by Bob Hostetler
He is a Giving GOD – “All praise and honor be Yours, O God, because You are a generous God, who did not even stop short of giving Your own Son” (John 3:16).
Who We Are… Faith Fellowship of Lexington is a Multi-denominational gathering of Christians who enjoy traditional worship services.
Where to Find Us… Liberty Road Faith Fellowship worships at 2734 Liberty Road. Our offices are currently located at 365 Waller Avenue, Suite 120, in Lexington until the end of May. We're at http://faithfellowshiplex.com on the web.
Click on “Watch Our Services Online Now” at the bottom of our Website Homepage to watch live or archived services.
The Pastor’s Pen
by Dr. Bill Turner, Senior Pastor
On Saturday morning we presented a plaque to the SDA congregation, in
appreciation for their gracious hosting of our congregation over these past 7
years. Jim Averitt and Ron Reaguer made appropriate remarks and Scot
Reeves presented the plaque with the names of the two congregations, the
dates of our time together (2009-2016) and a reference to Philippians 1:3.
When it was my turn to speak, I began with that biblical text from
Philippians where Paul tells the church there, "I thank my God upon every
remembrance of you." I told the SDA congregation that, in the years to come,
when we think of them it will be with deep gratitude for all the gifts they've
given us.
They've given us TIME - time for healing and looking ahead. Our church
was born out of separation and sorrow. For so many of our folks, it was a
radical and painful fracture. We had a lot of grief. We needed time to heal.
They gave us time.
They also gifted us with SHARED SPACE. Now, that's not easy. I've
served churches where we shared space with "outside" groups, and I can tell
you that overlaps in time and space can be tricky - or even conflictual and
troublesome. They have given us grace in this shared space. We're tried hard
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. Room Location TBA.
Living Faith Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. Room Location TBA.
We Gather for Worship
Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Church: 11:15 a.m.
We’re Looking Forward…
April 28 – Missions Committee Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Church office at 365 Waller Avenue.
May 1 – Our first day of worship at the new Liberty Road location. 2734 Liberty Road, Lexington, KY 40509.
May 1 – Cantabile FREE Event at 4:00 p.m. Directed by Donna Bonner. Come join us at 2734 Liberty Road!
May 12 – Women of Faith meet at 7:00 p.m. Place TBA.
to love it and take care of it, and they've forgiven us when breaks and spills
have happened. I thanked them for the gift of shared space.
They gave us A PLACE - to start a brand new church, and a lot of us had
never done that before. We quickly became a multi-denominational
congregation, and we needed a place to sort out what that means - and how
this new church would operate. We're grateful that they gave us a place to do
that.
And the SDA folks gave us A PARTNERSHIP. To the Philippians, Paul
says, "I am thankful for your partnership in the Gospel from the first day until
now." So do we feel about the SDA church. Oh, we're differently
theologically in some ways. We won't see eye to eye on all things biblical or
doctrinal. But Helen Harrington's poem puts it well. She talks about those
who meet and know "that they are people who, by different trails, sought
something true." Both of our congregations sought and found Jesus Christ as
Lord and Savior - and we found a Gospel to share with the whole world. By
different trails, we found something true! Instead of theological barriers, our
SDA friends built bridges of love and affirmation. John Wesley, who never
left the Anglican Church but started those "methods" groups which became
the Methodist Church, put it this way: "Though we cannot think alike, can we
not love alike? May we not be of one heart though we are not of one
opinion?" We're grateful for our partnership in the Gospel.
So, We DO - and WILL - thank God for every remembrance. We move
now to the place where God has led us. To the SDA congregation we bid
farewell and Godspeed for a good and bright future in their place. And, with
Paul, we offer, "Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord
Jesus Christ."
Amen - and thanks be to God!
May 14 – Men of Faith Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. ,Kearns Hall at Liberty Road Faith Fellowship.
May 17 – Administrative Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
May 26 – Missions Committee Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Location TBA.
May 30 – Memorial Day – church office closed.
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
Pictured left is Rev. Pavel Goia, pastor of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with our pastor, Dr. Bill Turner. Both men are layed back and just don’t let their feathers get ruffled…and they both are gracious. This editor has spoken over the phone with Rev. Goia many times over the years and if I had to sum up our conversations it would be “respectful and sincere.” What a blessing he has been to us! Pictured below is Rev. Goia with Scot Reeves, our Worship Committee Chair, Jim Averitt, who was very instrumental in leading us to rent the S-dA Church facilities and Dr. Turner, our pastor. This has been a great partnership and we are so thankful for our friends at S-dA!
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.
Pray for Patricia Bain who is back at North Point Healthcare on Trent Boulevard.
Pray for Roger Blair who is dealing with a mass in his lung. He was admitted to Baptist Health Monday night, room N530, due to a lesion in his head. He is currently receiving steroids
Thank you, Sean!
Sean Smith, who has been our Facilities Setup manager almost from the very beginning was with us for the last time on Sunday, April 24th after submitting his resignation weeks ago. Dr. David Kirn, Chair of our Personnel Committee presented him with a token of our appreciation for his 7 years of dependable service. Thank you, Sean! We love you and appreciate all your hard work over the years.
for swelling in his brain. He will undergo surgery on Wednesday afternoon so please keep him in your prayers as well as Carolyn and their family.
Pray for Sherry Brodock, who is now beginning chemo for a year for a very serious brain tumor. Pray also, for her husband, Earl Gaddis. Sherry is a friend of Susan Booker.
Pray for the family of Dr. David Cassidy, a Lexington Cardiologist who was killed on Paris Pike Sunday, April 17 while riding his bike. He had been dating Lynne, daughter of Lyen and Helen Crews for almost a year. Please pray for David’s family, Lynne, and all who mourn this tragic loss.
Pray for Jim Hyde who has serious diabetes and problems with his kidneys.
Pray for Phil Jones, cousin of Susan Booker, who is dealing with heart issues.
Pray for Ed Kirn who just received good news that he has a rare cancer marker which can be successfully treated with pills. Their family really appreciates your prayers on his behalf and
Care Ministers for April 25 – May 1 Richard Baber (272-8792) [email protected]
Dr. Bill Turner (859) 548-2093 [email protected]
Care Ministers for May 2 – May 8 Bob Quisenberry (278-6720) [email protected]
Dr. Bill Turner (859) 548-2093 [email protected]
Mission Moment by Ms. Janet Layman, Missions Committee Chair
Faith Fellowship of Lexington seeks to become the hands and feet of Christ in the world through engagement in missions.
Thank you, Bacon family, for being the hands and feet of Christ!
Pictured from left is Ruben Bacon, Jennifer Bacon (our speaker), Janet Layman, Chair of the Missions Committee, William Bacon and Lucy Bacon. Jennifer shared with us on Sunday the work their family has done in Honduras and how they have grown to love the people there.
wanted to share this good news with you!
Pray for Shannon Mirzaian, age 47, daughter of Buddy and Linda Hogan who is fighting an aggressive form of cancer. The cancer is in multiple areas of her body.
Pray for Todd Pickett, long-time friend of the Compton’s. Todd received good news of a donor match and is currently scheduled for a kidney transplant on June 3. Pray for both Todd and Kelly, the donor.
Pray for Rev. Jeff Sames who was in a serious car accident last week. He injured his back, fractured his sternum, has broken ribs, a broken foot and broken toes. He has been moved to Cardinal Hill for rehab.
Pray for Rev. Ted Sisk who is in Hospice Care at Tanbark.
Pray for Gene Strassner that God will give Gene, Nancy and the doctors discernment about his treatment.
Pray for Barbara Wilhoite, daughter of Phyllis Budde. Barbara is had surgery recently
Join us for this FREE Event open to the public on Sunday, May 1, 2016
4:00 p.m.
Cantabile Vocal Ensemble presents
Sing Me to Heaven!
Held at Liberty Road Faith Fellowship
2734 Liberty Road Lexington, Kentucky
Join Cantabile Vocal Ensemble for an afternoon of sacred music featuring selections by Mozart, Faure, Gjeilo, Durufle, Nystedt and more, directed by Ms. Donna Bonner (back left).
on her eye due to a Mac hole in her retina.
Current Administrative Board for 2015 – 2016 Ron Reaguer, Chair Mitch Borders, Treasurer Patricia Wilson, Board Secretary Andy Berry Roger Blair Jackie Bondurant Denny Bonner Charlotte Krasinski Kinch Query Bob Quisenberry Sarah Reeves Adam Rudder Bonnie Savage
Action Committee Members David Bondurant, Co-Chair Andy Berry Carolyn Blair (Social) Jackie Bondurant, Co-Chair Thelma Boswell (Worship) Gloria Compton Barbara Hull Charlotte Krasinski (WOF) Mary Anne Pollock (Educ.) Sarah Reeves
Ex-Officio: Richard Dwyer Bob Quisenberry Ron Reaguer
Philippians Study by Dr. Billy Ray Jennings
The April 27th
7:00 p.m. Philippians Bible Study will focus on the end of
Chapter 3 and early Chapter 4. The series closes on May 4, concluding
Chapter 4 and providing time for class sharing after which Rev. Jennings will
preach Professor Fred Craddock’s sermon from Philippians 3:4-14,
“Throwing Away the Good Stuff.” Don’t miss it! Visitors are welcome to
the Fireside Room, Southern Hills UMC.
Two Mannequins needed for Uniforms at Camp Nelson by Gloria Compton
Tracy Lucas is still healing from multiple serious injuries that occurred in
March, 2015 at Camp Nelson. Gloria Compton called Tracy Lucas to see
what they could do for him. He informed Gloria that someone donated 2
armed services uniforms with medals and Tracy would like to have the
uniforms displayed in Camp Nelson’s office. So, if you have a mannequin
you can donate or know someone else who would be willing to do that please
contact Gloria Compton at 299-7600. Also, Tracy is unable to write Thank
you notes at this time, but he will get to it as soon as he is able. He feels very
blessed for the progress he has made so far!
What Kind of Leaders Does Your Church Need Today? Seminar offered by Lexington Theological Seminary
This three-part series examining leadership for churches today will be offered
at the Seminary on Saturday, April 30, May 7 and May 14 from 9:00 a.m. til
Noon. The fee is $60.00 and you can come to the Seminary at 230 Lexington
Green Circle, Suite 300, or sit at your computer as it will be streamed live on
these days. Contact Bill Turner at (859) 280-1253 for more information.
Dr. Bill Turner
Advisor Jim Host
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
A Meaningful End to A Meaningful Journey… At the end of our last service at S-dA on Sunday, April 24, Ron Reaguer (top left) carried out The Cross, Dr. David Kirn(above right) carried out God’s Word, Thelma Boswell (below left) carried out the altar cloth, Scot Reeves (below right) carried out the Bible stand and Liz Peters (middle) carried out the Christ Candle.
Join us Sunday, May 1 at 11 a.m. for our first Sunday at Liberty Road Faith Fellowship, 2734 Liberty Road, as we bring these items in the sanctuary at our new location during our processional.
