Volume 11, Issue 22 May 29, 2019

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 http://libertyroadfaithfellowship.org

We Gather for Fellowship Coffee/Donut Fellowship Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. in room 6 Thank you for helping us keep our church clean and tidy by keeping all the food and beverages in room 6 (Hospitality room) on Sunday mornings.

We Gather for Bible Study The Living Faith Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. in room 9. Scot Reeves, teacher. The Adult Bible Study meets at 10:00 a.m. in room 4. Bennie McWain, teacher.

A Word from the Pastor By Rev. Lisa V. Wood

1 Corinthians 2:11-13

For who among men knows

the thoughts of a man except

the spirit of the man which is in

him? Even so the thoughts of God

no one knows except the Spirit of

God. Now we have received, not

the spirit of the world, but the

Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us

by God, which things we also speak, not in words taught by human

wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with

spiritual words.

Someone misspoke. Someone else took offense. And still,

someone else took offense to the offended’s offense and oh, the fallout that

has fallen.

There certainly is a lot of anger out there, isn’t there? It seems

some people are just waiting for an opportunity to blast someone’s

indiscretion or careless statement all over social media. Others jump on

the bandwagon and opine their judgement. And, there are always those

who will take issue and seize the opportunity to vent their own pent-up

angst by playing devil’s advocate and vigorously opposing the antagonist.

Arguing beyond that of civil debate ensues; the exchanges become

downright shameful as each side seeks more to win the verbal battle – at

any cost - than to conduct respectful discussion and, just perhaps, consider

that another’s perspective just might broaden their own.

We Gather for Worship Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Children’s Church: 11:15 a.m. In room 5. Our Nursery is located in room 2.

We’re Looking Forward…

May 30 (Thursday) – SUMMER FRENZY – Lunch at McAllister’s Deli at 11:00 a.m., located in Chevy Chase, next to Graeters. May 31 (Friday) – SUMMER FRENZY – Canoe trip on the Elkhorn River. Meet in parking lot outside of the Palomar Walmart at 8:00 a.m. June 3 (Monday) – Women’s Fellowship meets at 1:00 p.m. to prepare cards. June 4 (Tuesday) – Pray and Walk from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. in Kearns Hall. June 6 (Thursday) - Pray and Walk from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. in Kearns Hall. June 6 (Thursday) – Bridge group at 12:30 p.m. in the kitchen area of Kearns Hall. June 6 (Thursday) – Southland Jamboree (FREE) at Moon Dance Ampitheater in Beaumont at 7:00 p.m. Bring lawn chair or blanket.

Voices and opinions are many. Strongly spoken positions on hot

button issues seem to be applauded while meekness is totally disregarded.

While the masses are yammering on in vehement rhetoric, we – as those

claiming to be followers of Jesus - have opportunities to show the grace

and mercy of our Lord by letting our actions (and sometimes our silence)

speak louder than words. A wise person once said, “You don’t have to

attend every argument you’re invited to.”

Let us be reminded of humility demonstrated by the young David

we find in I Samuel 24 and 26. He had already been anointed as God’s

chosen king of Israel, but King Saul was a jealous, power-hungry lunatic

who was “acting the fool.” David had two opportunities to get rid of the

king and assume his rightful throne, but he refused.

I am not saying that those in positions of leadership and power

should go unchallenged and without accountability. I’m simply calling for

a little Christ-like mercy and beholding of the beam in our own eyes.

Surely we can extend grace in the name of Jesus. It is God’s grace that

covers a multitude of sins, and each of us can add our own to that

multitudinous amount.

As those who receive and extend grace, we brand ourselves as

people who offer an emotional and spiritual sanctuary to folks who’ve been

persecuted, publically humiliated, and disenchanted. As re-presenters of

God, and members of Liberty Road Faith Fellowship, let us extend to

others the same respect and regard that we seek, not for our own sakes, but

for the sake of the One who calls us into his kindom.

Shalom,

June 9 (Sunday) – Administrative Board Meeting at 12:15 p.m. in the Library. June 11 (Tuesday) - Pray and Walk from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. in Kearns Hall. June 12 (Wednesday) – S.W.E.E.T. Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in Kearns Hall. Dr. Rick Landon will be our speaker to prepare us for our trip to the monastery. June 11 (Thursday) - Pray and Walk from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. in Kearns Hall. June 14 (Friday) – SUMMER FRENZY - Tour of Abbey of Gethsemani in Bardstown. If you plan to attend, be sure to sign up. We are considering our options regarding transportation and we need to know how many people will attend. The sign-up sheet is on the table in the foyer along with other Summer Frenzy information. June 17 (Monday) – Forget-Me-Nots garden club at 1:00 p.m. June 18 (Tuesday) - Pray and Walk from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. in Kearns Hall. June 19 (Wednesday) – Grief Workshop at 11:00 a.m. in room #3.

Updating our Campus

The Building, Property, and Asset Management Committee has

received $1,000 from an anonymous donor to build up a savings fund

for major renovations. The committee is in the process of evaluating

our campus and developing a list of future projects and estimated

costs. This list will be made available to the congregation upon request.

Meantime, if you are interested in making a contribution to this “nest

egg” any and all amounts are welcomed.

What is LRFF?

Hopefully lots

of people will

stop and ask you

this question

when you

proudly display

our new decal

on your car. The

decals are

located on the

information

table in the foyer. The black/white ovals are similar to the ones you see

in beach shops and come with either the traditional adhesive backing or

the newer static cling front. Your choice. Take one. Display with

pride. Drop a few dollars in the donation basket to help cover the

expense, then pray that God will give you an opportunity to invite

someone to church.

June 20 (Thursday) - Pray and Walk from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. in Kearns Hall. June 20 (Thursday) – Bridge Group meets at 12:30 p.m. in the kitchen area of Kearns Hall. June 25 (Tuesday) - Pray and Walk from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. in Kearns Hall. June 27 (Thursday) - Pray and Walk from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. in Kearns Hall. June 27 (Thursday) – Missions Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. June 28 (Friday) – SUMMER FRENZY Lunch at Wallace Station at 11:00 a.m. Address is 3854 Old Frankfort Pike, Versailles, KY 40383.

Prayer Requests To add a prayer request, please fill out a Prayer Request card, call the church office at 277-0420, or submit a prayer request or update online by going to http:// Libertyroadfaithfellowship.org.

Most requests are left in the bulletin and newsletter for 2 weeks or so and will be taken out as space is needed for other

Summer Frenzy – Lunch at McAlister’s Deli

Join us at McAlister’s Deli

(located in Chevy Chase, next

to Graeters) on Thursday,

May 30 at 11:00 a.m. for

lunch. The food is delicious

and the fellowship is dessert!

Summer Frenzy – Canoeing on the Elkhorn River

Join us on Friday,

May 31st, as we will

close out May with a

canoe trip on the

Elkhorn River,

weather permitting.

We’ll meet in the

Palomar parking lot,

outside of the

Walmart, at 8:00 a.m.

Pictured above is our

canoeing crew from last year. As you can see, it was a lot of fun!

requests. If you want your request to remain in for a longer period...PLEASE provide updates.

Pray for Seth Allen, grandson of Bob Quisenberry, who traveled to Beijing, China, on May 30 to study Advanced Chinese language at the University of International Business and Economics. Pray for Jacob, 3 ½ year old grandson of Pastor Lisa, who broke his arm in 3 places recently and is recovering from surgery. Pray for Meredith Shouse and family in the recent death of her grandmother, Marilyn Dooley. Meredith and Nathaniel’s address is 211 Man O’ War Circle, Frankfort, KY 40601-5300. Pray for Bret Blair, 52-year-old son of Roger and Carolyn Blair, who is now at Cardinal Hill for rehab, in room 272. Visiting hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pray for Pauline Burger, age 91, mother of Vicki Clark, who has decided to forgo surgery, but is dealing with serious health issues and appreciates your prayers on her behalf. Vicki’s address is 3637

S.W.E.E.T. Wednesday – June 12

Our SWEET

Wednesday on

June 12 will

feature picnic fare

with hamburgers,

potato salad,

baked beans and

dessert. After our

meal at 6:00 p.m.,

Dr. Rick Landon

will be giving us a

brief overview of the Abbey at Gethsemani and will share with us about

modern day monasticism and the lifestyle of the monks.

You will be glad that you wore comfortable walking shoes if

you choose to visit The Garden at Gethsemani that requires a bit of

hiking to the site of life-size bronze statues of the disciples and Jesus.

We will also visit the gift shop where we may purchase jams,

fruitcakes, fudge, and cheeses that are made by the monks.

Please sign up to let us know you plan to join us for S.W.E.E.T.

Wednesday on June 12 AND The Abbey of Gethsemani on June 14.

Second Wednesday

Everyone Eats

Together

Olympia Circle, Lexington, KY 40517. Pray for Starr Clay, who is recovering from cancer surgery. Her address is 2131 Doral Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32312. Pray for David & Mary Gregory, as they grieve the loss of their 42-year-old son, Joshua, who took his life recently after dealing with depression and other health issues. Pray also for their younger daughter, Anna Grace, as she grieves the loss of her brother. (Jeanette Grindstaff) Pray for Marie Haithcox, age 4, who has resumed chemo treatments this week. Cards can be sent to 784 Statesman Way, Lexington, KY 40505-4076, in care of Marie’s grandmother, Kimberly Youdell. Pray for Rev. Jim Hensley, who is now at home and is doing better after experiencing a TIA. His address is 309 W. Legion Blvd., Owensboro, KY 42303-6344. He is appreciative of the love and concern shown to him. Pray for Dennis Howard, from Harlan, Kentucky, who sustained life threatening burns from a fire

Run from Temptation! By Anne Graham Lotz

Flee . . . evil desires . . .and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and

peace. 2 Timothy 2:22, NIV

Eve became dissatisfied with God’s will when Satan was able to focus

her attention on the one thing God had said she could not have – the

forbidden fruit. The temptation that confronted Eve intensified because

she tolerated it by actually talking to the Serpent about it.

But the basic problem was not what she said; it was that she said

anything at all! As she conversed with the Serpent she got into deeper

trouble, because he responded, “You will not surely die” (Genesis 3:4,

NIV). That was an absolute, deliberate contradiction of what God did

say! Eve was confronted with Satan’s word against God’s Word. Who

would she choose to believe?

Jesus said we are to cut temptation out of our lives by severing

ourselves from whatever is causing us to be tempted. (Matthew 5:29-30)

The apostle Paul said we should run from it. Nowhere in the Bible

does it say we are to talk about it! Unless we do our talking with the

Lord. So . . . cut it out! And pray while you run from temptation!

recently that also killed his wife, Allyson, and their two children. Allyson was the great niece of Nancy Allison, whose husband died a few weeks ago. Nancy’s address is P.O. Box 1000, Harlan, KY 40831. Pray for John Lynn, brother of Sarah Reeves, who has been diagnosed with lymphoma in his small and large intestines, as well as his stomach. Sarah’s address is 941 Maywick Dr., Lexington, KY 40504. Pray for Joyce Reaguer, who is slowly improving at the Homestead Healthcare facility on Versailles Road. Cards can be sent to 4232 Jasmine Rose Way, Lexington, KY 40515. Pray for Jean Simpson, who is now home with assistance from home health. Silver and Jean live at 1617 Cantrill Drive, Lexington, KY 40505. Pray for Silver Simpson, who is receiving rehab at Cardinal Hill. Pray for Sandy Strang, sister of Sherrie Bremer, who has been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Pray for Sherrie as she supports her sister during this difficult time. Sherrie’s address is

The Abbey of Gethsemani – June 14

We will visit the home

of the Cistercian

Monks, also known as

Trappists, with the

opportunity for some

quiet, reflective time.

We will meet at

church at 9:00 a.m.

and will be back by

3:30 p.m. Pack a sack lunch. Also, we are considering our options

regarding transportation, so be sure to sign up in the foyer if you plan to

attend.

1167 Turkey Foot #34, Lexington, KY 40502.

Thank you! From Rev. Jim Hensley

I have been so blessed to hear from so many of you while recovering from the T.I.A. You have reminded me of how important friends are. I think of you often and sometimes worship with you on Facebook. May our God continue to bless and keep you through His wonderful love. Jim and Betty Hensley

Pray for our soldiers…Faith Afield Pray for our service men and women who are active and also for our veterans who deal with difficult health issues every day as a result of their service to their country. Here are the names of the service people we currently know about.

SSGT. Jamen Berry, son of Andy Berry, is in the Air Force in San Antonio, Texas. He will retire next summer.

Elnur Iskandarov – nephew of Ginny Berry by marriage, is in the

Summer Frenzy – Central Kentucky Concert Band

On Saturday, July 6 from 7 p.m.

– 9 p.m. we will listen to the

Central Kentucky Concert

Band, featuring our own Les

Anderson and Gary Seckman,

who will play in the band. They

will present a patriotic themed

concert at the UK Arboretum.

Bring a blanket and enjoy

listening to this community

group in a beautiful setting.

Summer Frenzy - Music Camp

On July 1-3 and July 8-10, we will have our Lalapalooza Music Camp

from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Be sure to sign up in the foyer if you want to

play a string instrument, band instrument, harmonica or keyboard. Paul

Englebrecht and Sarah Reeves will be giving you the opportunity to

learn to play a string instrument. Les Anderson has agreed to teach you

how to play a band instrument of your choice, and Jesse Mayes is

willing to share his knowledge of the harmonica with those of you

interested in learning to play one. Come join in the fun!

10th Group, Special Forces Unit in Ft. Carson, Colorado.

Capt. Ginny Iskandarov – niece of Ginny Berry, graduated. Ginny is now attending the military college at Ft. Leavenworth for one year and is on the list for promotion to Major.

Luke Pepperl, grandson of Jim Pepperl, is in Navy SEALs training at San Diego, California.

Lt. Cameron Smith – brother of Sean Smith, is in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Jake Vessels – grandson of Helen Crews, is in the National Guard. Jake has been deployed to Africa.

Please send Ginny Berry any updates on the status of these persons…change in rank, address, new assignment…Her email address is momb1@twc.com.

Martha Ministry Team members for June are Linda

Dennis, Valda May and Karalee Cain.

If you cannot serve, please contact Valda May at (859) 619-9305 and

Faith from the Front Porch

By Jackie Bondurant

You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:3

Sitting on the front porch after enjoying a wonderful supper and

cleaning up the dishes, I am once again reminded of Brother Lawrence,

the monk who communicated with God while doing his daily chores –

like washing dishes. What better time to talk with our Lord than when

we are about ordinary, nonspiritual tasks. A minister’s wife once

shared that every morning she would go into the living room and sit in a

wingback chair. Then Jesus would come and sit in the other wingback.

Together they prayed and prepared for the coming day. A visiting

minister, sharing about his daily devotions, spoke of rising early in the

morning and building a fire in the wood-burning stove. His kindling

was the junk mail delivered the day before. By the time he read the

day’s scriptures and said his prayers, the fire was dying down. God is

everywhere waiting on us to join him.

she will be glad to reschedule you for another month.

Current Administrative Board for 2018 – 2019 Roger Blair, Chair; Richard Baber, Paul Engelbrecht, Rachel Jones, Hope Spoonamore, John Leindecker, Ann Lucas, John May, Liz Peters, Jackie Bondurant, Bd. Secretary; Mitch Borders, Treasurer; Kevin Maudsley, Paul Taylor

Deadlines... Prayer requests, committee news or announcements, and personal interest stories should be submitted by NOON on Monday for The Current and by NOON on Wednesday for the bulletin. Please send them by email to norma@ libertyroadfaithfellowship.org. Ann Crowe posts events/dates on our website calendar, so if you have an event that needs to be posted please notify her at annhcrowe@gmail.com by NOON on Wednesdays. Thank you for honoring these requests.

Being Faithful in Little…

These ladies were at the church last week doing some cleaning outside of the church building and some gardening. Standing: Carolyn Blair, Gwen Mayes and Rachel Jones. Seated: Janet Layman and Joanne Fortson. God expects us to be faithful and take care of what He gives us. Thank you, ladies, for taking pride in

our church building and for your willingness to keep it clean. We appreciate your efforts.