May 19, 2017

VERSAILLES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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Read for this week:

Acts 17:22-31

John 14:15-21

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low practices and proce-low practices and proce-low practices and proce-low practices and proce-

dures that maximize the dures that maximize the dures that maximize the dures that maximize the

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dren and youth while they dren and youth while they dren and youth while they dren and youth while they

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"Heroes for the Cure"

June 2 - Falling Springs Join the VPC team in the fight against cancer.

Woodford County Relay for Life Our team will join other teams in our community tak-ing turns walking or running around the track in this non-competitive event while enjoying games, food, music and camaraderie. If walking or running is not your thing, you can join us in our tent to soak in the atmosphere. Please sign up in the Welcome Center for the ap-proximate time you will join us. We need represen-tation from 7 pm - midnight. At nightfall, all participants will share in a special lu-minaria ceremony to remember those individuals who have been affected by cancer. Candles will be lit in honor or memory of cancer patients, which will be placed around the perimeter of

the track. You are invited to participate in this effort by ordering a luminaria or lantern of love in honor/memory of one who has been touched by cancer. Luminaria or-der forms will be available in the Welcome Center. The overall theme for the Relay this year, is "Heroes for the Cure". VPC's team will focus on our own heroes; those in the congregation who have or have had cancer of any diagnosis. We already know about many of you,

but would appreciate all of you "heroes" contacting Rachel Vasilakes, Carol Dick-ey or Kathy Jones - telling us about your experience.

~ ~ ~ Costume Contest

For those of you that want to be daring and creative at the same time, we will host a cos-tume contest in our tent and judging will be right after the luminary ceremony. If you are interested in participating, please let Rachel Vasilakes, Kathy Jones or Carol Dickey know and we will get you a cape to decorate. Our

focus will be Every Day and Super Heroes so you will have a wide range of ideas to choose from.

Ber Rasnick 122 Maple St,

Versailles, KY 40383

Joan Jewell 444 Craigs Creek Rd. Versailles, KY 40383

Bob Burkich Daisy Hill Senior Living

Room 105 1001 Crossfield Drive Versailles KY 40383

Peggy Gay The Homeplace

at Midway !01 Sexton Way

Midway, KY 40347

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Sunday Morning Schedule 8:30 a.m. Contemplative Service 9:10 a.m. Education Hour 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 8 a.m. – Noon Fellowship (goodies

available in Fellowship Hall)

Children’s

Activities & Music Children will meet at 9:10 a.m. in the Sanctuary for Bible study, music and other activities. Please contact the church office with any questions.

Keith Benze’s

Contact Information phone: 859.629.8380

email: pastor@vpc1.org

Senior Adult Ladies Lunch Bunch We will NOT meet on Thursday, 5/25, as we are having a dinner on Friday, 5/26. We will resume on June 1 (more details next week).

Versailles Presbyterian Versailles Presbyterian Versailles Presbyterian Versailles Presbyterian Preschool has opened Preschool has opened Preschool has opened Preschool has opened Fall 2017 RegistrationFall 2017 RegistrationFall 2017 RegistrationFall 2017 Registration

Preschool class ~ 3/4 yr. olds: Tues. and Thur. 8:30 - 11:30

PreK class ~ 4/5 yr. olds (4 by Aug 1st):

Mon, Wed & Fri 8:30 -12:00

Contact Kristy Hamlin for more information ~ khamlinvpp@gmail.com

Week Ushers Greeters Nursery

May 21

8:30 Jerri Jo Tackett

10:30

Dan Nehring

Ted & Carolyn Bradshaw Virginia Carroll

Bill & Laura Dake; Peg Neil

Betty Sue Whittaker

10:15 - 11:45 Jerry Jo Tackett

Ann Menden-hall

May 28

8:30 Jerri Jo Tackett

10:30

Dan Nehring

Mike & Christine O'Brien Jackie Sexton

Byron & Susan Day

Jean Lawson; Jean Lindberg

10:15 - 11:45 Lisa Molla

TBA

Mission Trip Volunteers Needed

The WCPCUSA Youth group (our collaborative youth group with Pisgah Presbyterian) is seeking volunteers to join the mission trip team to New York

City later this summer. The trip will be July 30-August 4 and cost $250 per person. Please let Ryan or Keith know if you would be in-terested in serving with our youth!

Children’s Church - now through 5th Grade The Christian Education committee met this past Tuesday and made the decision to welcome 3rd -5th grade age children to join us during Children's Church on Sunday mornings during worship.

You’re Invited!You’re Invited!You’re Invited!You’re Invited! We are having an open house graduation celebra-tion for my son, David, on Sunday, June 4, 2-4 p.m. here at VPC. We’d love for you to join us as we cele-brate! Thanks, Mona

Out of the OfficeOut of the OfficeOut of the OfficeOut of the Office Keith will be out of the office through May 23- June 3. In case of pastoral care emergencies, please contact the church office or Linder Jaeckels (859.533.0320).

Vacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School

June 12June 12June 12June 12----16161616

Register Online Now!Register Online Now!Register Online Now!Register Online Now! Versailles Presbyterian Church will have Vacation Bible School June 12-15, 3:30-5:30 daily. All children preschool (age 3) through 5th grade are invited to join us. Snacks will be provided. Please invite your friends and family. We will have a closing celebration on Friday, June 16. The celebration is a final activity for all that partici-pated in VBS and everyone in the church is invited to attend! Sign up online or use the forms that are in the Welcome Center.

Interested in volunteering? Contact Keith or Ryan.

Safe Environment Policy It is our in-tent at VPC to provide those entrusted to our care with a se-cure and nurtur-ing environment abundant in Christian love. We follow prac-

tices and procedures that maximize the safe-ty and well-being of minors and others who may be vulnerable. Therefore, the Safe Child Policy has been modified to be more inclusive and is now designated the Safe Environment Policy. The policy is found on the church website (www.vpc1.org) and a copy is in the church office. Questions: Contact Rev. Ben-ze at 859-629-8380 or pastor@vpc1.org.

Senior Senior Senior Senior

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PotluckPotluckPotluckPotluck The VIP’s (Very Important

Presbyterians age 55 and up) will have a potluck dinner and entertainment on Friday, May 26, at 6 p.m. Meat will be provided. Please bring a side or dessert. Clara Perry (873-4568) or Sharon Bloom (873-7268) with any questions. Note - all senior adults are welcome, even if you haven't been able to attend an event previously. We'd love to have you.

Pride 2017 Picnic and Midway Fairness Ordinance 2nd Anniversary Celebration

Sponsored by the Woodford Fairness Coalition Sunday, June 4 ~ 2:00 - 5:00 P.M.

Midway's Walter Bradley Park

Enter through the Dudley Street entrance. Additional parking at Northside Elementary and enter the park behind the play-

ground.

Music, fun, game and rally. Bring a side dish to share, and a chair or blanket. Fried chicken and water available.

Dan Brown

Woodford Fairness Coalition

Muffin Ministry Versailles Presbyterian Church has a ministry to patients undergoing treatments for can-cer and living at Hope Lodge in Lexington. Once a month on the first Monday a baker(s) will as-semble a grab-and-go breakfast of muffins and fresh fruit. The time commitment is about 1 1/2 hours and all ingredients and written instructions are in the kitchen of the church. We only

need 1-2 people for each time slot. Please consider signing up for this very important minis-try, the sign-up sheet will be in the Welcome Center. If you have questions you may call Mary Nehring 873-2091.