Tates Creek Current

October 2014

Tates Creek Christian Church 3150 Tates Creek Road 2

Contact Tates Creek Christian 3150 Tates Creek Road Lexington, KY 40502 (859) 266-1621 office@tatescreek.org

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Worship Sunday Traditional - 8:30 am Blended - 9:50 am The Vine - 11:10 am Sunday School - 8:30, 9:50, 11:10 am Evening - 6:30 pm Wednesday Oasis Meal - 5:45 pm Oasis Classes - 6:45 pm

Staff Tommy Simpson Nic Skinner Kim Beckwith Don Seevers Mike Allen Brad Haggard Matt Lee Lesley Tipton David Eversole Billy Bishop

Office Staff Kim Jones Jenni Gregg Rhoda Rolfes Vicki Wesley

Contents

Feature Article 10 “What If. .”

In Every Issue 3-7 Minister Articles 9 Elder/Deacon Serving Schedule 13-17 Minister Articles 18 August Statistics 19 New Members 20 Calendar

Ministry News 11 China Mission Trip

Congregational Meeting 12 Sample Ballot

Events 8-9

MissionTates Creek Christian Church exists to win

people to Christ (evangelism), build up believersin faith, knowledge, and service (encouragement),

to help those in need (benevolence), and to stand up for Christian values in the community (witness).

One of the questions that I am often asked about Tates Creek is this, “Does the church have any debt?” The answer to that question is, “Yes.” Assuming that the next question is, “How much?” I try to provide the current figure for the indebtedness. The current debt is $1,542,974. I also add that if they would like to write a check for that amount, the church would be very appreciative. All joking aside, the Tates Creek Church has always had a healthy attitude toward paying off debt. The cost of the present Worship Center was $2,800,000, and the church eliminated that debt in seven years. Granted, there were two gifts to the church that totaled one million dollars, which helped eliminate the debt sooner. The latest addition to the church plus repaving the parking lot and a major maintenance item totaled $3.8 million. Pledges from the Growing to Serve Capital Stewardship Campaign totaled $1.8 million. Those pledges began in December of 2007 and continued for three years through December, 2010. If we notice, the payment for the current mortgage is not a part of our General Fund. Therefore, we ask, “How have these payments been made since they are not part of the General Fund?” The answer is that gracious, generous folks have continued to give toward the Growing to Serve Capital Stewardship Fund. Their gifts each month have been more than the payment. The payment each month is $12,888. When the amount given each month is over the payment amount, the extra is applied to the principal of the loan. The rate for the loan is a variable rate. Up to this point, our rate has been 3.25 percent. However, we know that this will not last very long. So, we want to be proactive with eliminating the debt. Therefore, later this fall, we will experience another Capital Stewardship Campaign with several goals; one of which will be to pay off the debt. Part of this new campaign is to give some attention to the Worship Center with regard to windows, carpet, and paint ~ at the least. We also want to look beyond paying off the debt with God’s vision for the future of Tates Creek. We are going to name the new Capital Stewardship Campaign, “What if . .” Continued contributions from folks for the capital stewardship campaign will now be counted toward the new campaign, “What if . .” For Zella & me, being a part of a stewardship campaign always brings exciting ways to see how God provides the extras to contribute to the campaign! I trust that you will join us as together we strive and pray and give for the advancement of our Lord’s Kingdom here on earth!

God is Faithful! ~Tommy tommy@tatescreek.org

Tidbits from Tommy

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Evangelism & Discipleship Ministry“Fall, Football, Freebies, and Faith”

One aspect of fall that I love the most is football season. This comes as no surprise to those that have been reading my church paper column for years. I love the NFL and my

Indianapolis Colts, but I especially love college football and my Purdue Boilermakers. Recently, football season has not gone too well for the Boilermakers. Last year, our record was 1 win, 11 losses—the worst record in Purdue history. As you can imagine, attendance has gone down alongside the team’s record, and expectations are at the lowest they’ve been since before Drew Brees revived the program in the late 1990s and early 2000s. As a result, for this season’s home opener against Western Michigan, Purdue’s athletic department “picked up the tab” on tickets so that all Purdue students could attend the game for free! (Please understand the immense pride I have to swallow to admit to these conditions. No laughing, Mike Allen.) Still, they estimate that only a little over 7,000 students attended the game. The overall attendance was estimated at 37,000 people, which is not good for a stadium that seats 57,236. (And just so you know, last fall’s student enrollment at Purdue was 38,788.) Why do I share all of this? To show that people sometimes reject something even though it’s free. Sometimes it’s a mediocre football game, but sometimes it’s a gift as great as eternal life in Jesus Christ. Salvation truly costs us nothing, but cost Jesus everything. Still, despite the free

gift of God’s grace, some reject the offer. The reason? It’s the same reason they reject a free Purdue football game...they don’t see value in it. Many aren’t even sure if there is an eternity, so why bother. The Bible, however, paints a much different picture. So how do we compel others to see value in Jesus Christ and in eternal life? Answer: first let the Gospel grip you (Matthew 5:13-16). The best testimony to others is witnessing another life that Jesus has changed.

How is our story reflecting the value of Jesus Christ to others?

In Christ, ~Nic nic@tatescreek.org

Senior Adults

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Several nights ago the movie “Saving Private Ryan” was on TV and I watched again a small portion of it. I say a portion of it, because I was very quickly reminded of how startling a movie it was. I saw it first at the theater several years ago, and the scenes on the television set quickly reminded me of how hard it had been to watch the first time. For those who have never seen it, the story was about the extraordinary sacrifices made to save one US soldier in the European theater of World War II. I remember when I saw it for the first time, I realized the depth of sacrifice my father and his generation made to ensure our nation’s freedom. My father spent 18 months in a military hospital at the end of the war and throughout my childhood steadfastly refused to talk of his war experiences. He would never talk about them because he didn’t want me to have to experience what he had experienced, but sometimes at night he would cry out in his sleep from the nightmares that haunted him. The movie helped me understand, helped me appreciate like I never had before, the sacrifices that were made for me, and the brief time I watched the television broadcast rekindled that appreciation. Again, I couldn’t bring myself to watch the movie a second time because of the intensity and reality of the portrayal of sacrifice, but since that night I have thought of how each Lord’s Day we participate in a remembrance. When Jesus first instituted it in the upper room He gave us emblems which would remind us of his sacrifice without forcing us to view the horrible event over and over again. Simple, ordinary, yet profoundly illustrative emblems. At the end of the movie, now gray haired and aged, a man named Ryan stands at a simple white tombstone amidst hundreds of other like tombstones in a beautiful and peaceful military cemetery and remembers the one who sacrificed all for his salvation. He’s made the long journey there with his family because he wanted to say he’d never forgotten. Each Lord’s Day we have a beautiful setting to return to in order to remember the one who gave all for our salvation and, like Ryan, we come to say “I have not forgotten.”

In Him, ~Bro. Kim kimbeckwith@tatescreek.org

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Don’s DynamicsAutumn...a Time to Recommit!

Even though I love summer, I know that eventually a more relaxed schedule must come to an end. I have always felt that summer was more than a season change...it is also an attitude

change. It is important to balance work and service with relaxation and reflection. Some of us struggle with that. But now, we come to Autumn where we think about or re-think our commitments to the church, volunteer service to the community, and more structured family and work schedules. Sometimes, when we get a break, it is hard for us to “come back”. For others, they are anxious to get back into the routine or to try something new. I always have mixed feelings when it comes to Autumn. It seems like we gain some new people ready to serve or try something new and we lose others who are not ready to recommit. In one church, I actually went back and added up all the people who had sung in the choir over the years I had served as a worship minister. I was amazed to note that we would have had a choir of over 100 voices if all had continued to serve. It would probably be similar here and that is just one example. I know other ministers have similar experiences in their area of ministry. So, where do you fall in these two groups? Are you the person excited to continue or the person who struggles to recommit. May the Lord lead you in ALL your decisions to serve Him. You will be blessed.

Over the next two months, we have the privilege of hosting two college music ensembles as they lead us in worship on Sunday mornings. Both of these colleges are supported through our mission budget and include students from Tates Creek Christian Church. On October 5, we will

host the Johnson University Choir (pictured above) in all three morning services. Our own Mason Ballard is a member of the choir. We anticipate their ministry of music with us. On November 2, we will host Heritage, an a cappella ensemble from Milligan College. Amanda Eversole is a member of this group that has been a part of the music program at Milligan for many years.

~ Don don@tatescreek.org

The Missions Ministry Team recently received a summer update from Jonathan and Jubi Williams, our missionaries who serve at the Forefront Brooklyn (NY) church. Forefront Brooklyn church was launched in the fall of 2012. The 13 week average attendance on Sunday

mornings this summer is holding steady at 167 with a high of 200 on July 20, 2014. Jonathan writes that “we thank God for those numbers in summer!” Summer activities include small groups spending time in Brooklyn serving at food pantries, dishing out meals with Brooklyn Jubilee, experiencing movies together in Brooklyn

Bridge Park and more. The church sent six teenagers and two adults on a CIY Summer Retreat to Salisbury, Maryland. On the church’s June 21, 2014 day of service more than 105 people took great care of their neighbors in eleven different community gardens, women’s shelters, soup kitchens, and other community organizations. Overall, the church family had an incredible day helping to bring about renewal and restoration throughout the city. While the church families create great community by enjoying summer activities together in Brooklyn, challenges continue. The Sunday family ministry needs volunteers. New members and coaches are needed to step up and embrace the mission and vision of the Kidstuff ministry this fall. Jonathan, now serving as Senior Pastor of the new church, continues to learn his role in that capacity, and the church continues to search for a new Location Pastor and Community Director. The Williams request that the TCCC family pray for clarity and peace as changes and transition continue and as the church prepares for an increase in attendance this fall. Pray that the Holy Spirit will speak clearly as Jonathan leads a giving and tithing series during October. Jonathan and Jubi and their two daughters, Asha and Lyla, thank the TCCC family for joining them on this journey and for faithful support and encouragement.

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Missions Moment Williams Family

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Bluegrass Christian Men’s Fellowship

October 13, 2014

Centerpointe Christian Church

Meal ~ 5:45 pmProgram ~ 6:45 pm

Van leaves TCCC at 5:00 pm

Rescue NightOctober 24 ~ 6 pm

If your child has been asking questions about baptism, your family may want to come to Rescue Night. Matt Lee will

be sharing about how Jesus has rescued us and what we can do to accept it. Contact Matt Lee

for more information at matt@tatescreek.org.

Johnson University ChoirSunday, October 5, 2014

The Johnson University Choir will be performing in all three

morning services. Mason Ballard is a member of this group. We

are in need of people to host the members of the choir Saturday

evening. If you are able to help in this way, please contact

Don Seevers at 266-1621 or don@tatescreek.org.

Operation Christmas ChildIt is time to start thinking about filling shoe boxes for Operation

Christmas Child. These boxes go to children in areas of the world that

are less fortunate and are spreading God’s word along with the joy of

receiving a Christmas present. More information will be coming soon.

Women’s Christmas TeaNovember 15 ~ 12 pm ~ MMC

The Women’s Christmas Tea is coming in November. We are

currently looking for ladies to host and decorate the tables.

If you would like more information, please contact Garnett Langley

at 223-4995 by October 8.

RightNow MediaYou can have access to thousands of great

Bible videos for kids, youth, parents, couples, and more. If you haven’t received your official

“invitation email” to set up your Tates Creek sponsored account, contact us at

office@tatescreek.org.

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October 5Elders: Danny Branham, Larry BuggDeacons: Russell Brown, Stuart KearnsAshland Terrace: David StraubHome Comm: Steve Mullins, David Straub, Cory WilsonComm. Prep: (Sat.) Chloann Jones(After Trad Srv) Rick & LeeAnn Layne(After Blnd & Cont) Rick & LeeAnn LayneOctober 12Elders: Frank Salvatore, Ken BakerDeacons: Harold Butler, Jonathan CliftonAshland Terrace: Steven ClemHome Comm: Charlie Byers, Steven Clem, Jonathan CliftonComm. Prep: (Sat.) Kathy Hicks(After Trad Srv) Ray & Christi Albensi(After Blnd & Cont) Lisa MorrisOctober 19Elders: Larry Critchfield, Don LeeDeacons: Ed Hall, Steve MullinsAshland Terrace: Jonathan CliftonHome Comm: Bill Burke, Craig Martin, Greg KastenComm. Prep:(Sat.) Jim Everman(After Trad Srv) Jason Stokesbary(After Blnd & Cont) John CombsOctober 26Elders: Stan Stack, Larry CritchfieldDeacons: David Martin, Henry EvansAshland Terrace: Craig MartinHome Comm: Stuart Kearns, Keith Wertz, Brian HogstonComm. Prep: (Sat.) Tom & Waynetta Myers(After Trad Srv) Mary Robey(After Blnd & Cont) David & Joanne Shuman

Communion Serving Schedule

Senior Adult EventsAdult Bible Study

Wednesdays ~ 10:30 am Room 200A

Better With Age Club Thursday, October 16

10:30 am ~ Fellowship HallBring side dishes, salad, or

dessert to share.

Senior Adult Fall TripOct 18 - Oct 23

Train Excursion to North Carolina

October Oasis MealsOctober 1 ~ Meatloaf, Corn, Mashed Potatoes, Rolls, DessertOctober 8 ~ Baked Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread, DessertOctober 15 ~ Sloppy Joes, Potato Wedges, Cole Slaw, DessertOctober 22 ~ Oven Baked Chicken, AuGratin potatoes, Fried Apples, Rolls, DessertOctober 29 ~ Chili, Half Turkey Sandwich, Cheese, Crackers, Dessert

Salad is available as an alternate meal when it is not a part of the meal being served.

“What If . .” The daily news we hear about an ever more sinful world is truly alarming. We see videos on TV of Christians being brutally killed by Islamic terrorists, groups trying to remove Bibles from American hotels, elimination of Christian values from schools, and atheists demanding prayer be silenced. Yet we are certain that Christ will return someday soon. All these hateful groups have one problem in common--they are missing the salvation and peace that can only come from knowing the true Messiah, the risen Jesus Christ. What if we can help more people in Lexington, and around the United States, find salvation and peace through Christ? What if we can make Tates Creek Christian Church an even greater source of hope and strength for families?In John 6:36-40 Jesus gives us three great promises... 1. The Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life 2. Jesus will never drive away anyone seeking him 3. Jesus will lose none of all those he has been given, but raise them up at the last day What if we can let more people know about these three promises? My wife Jan and I would ask each of you to prayerfully consider supporting the Tates Creek Christian Church Stewardship Campaign. We also ask that you give to the campaign as God enables you. This amount would be above your normal giving level. Yes, that means sacrifice. Additionally, everyone is at different points of faith and financial ability. As within any family that divides the chores, we don’t expect everyone to give the same amount. Some will be able to give more and others less. While we all can’t give the same amount, we can all share sacrificially and give as God has given to us. May the Lord richly bless you in every area of life as we strive to let more people enjoy the salvation and grace of the risen Savior, Christ Jesus!

Thank you. ~ Gregory W. Kasten

Tates Creek Christian Church 3150 Tates Creek Road 10

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China Mission Trip This May I found myself on a plane to China. God was already making use of the English degree that I had received at graduation only three days earlier. A common college ministry, Campus Outreach, had united a team of twelve students from various Kentucky schools, and for seven weeks we labored on a Chinese college campus. We lived in Harbin, a city of ten million, but spent nearly all our time loving on students at Northeast Forestry University, a school of twenty-eight thousand with majors ranging from Wetland Maintenance to Marxism. Chinese culture strongly delineates “insiders” and “outsiders.” Considering our team featured a 6’10” hurdler and a camo-wearing eastern Kentucky native, we were firmly in the latter group. However, our connections with some of the English teachers provided us with a sufficient foundation to begin relationships with students and enter the classrooms. These teachers were trained by ELI (English Language Institute), an organization that places English teachers who love the Lord on college campuses in Asia.

A second aspect of Chinese culture that proved challenging was a general reservation in relationships, even between close friends. Imagine, therefore, the awkwardness of an “outsider” seeking to mine out deep relationships in a matter of weeks. Even so, God is faithful. The trip was fruitful in many ways. We were

able to breathe life into the families that were teaching English there and serve them in various ways. As a team we studied Hebrews 11 and learned a great deal about walking by faith, longing for our heavenly dwelling, and living as a member of Christ’s body. Though restrained in our speech and actions, we strove to share God’s love with each student that we met, whether we were playing badminton, singing karaoke, or teaching grammar. Many heard Jesus’ name for the first time and we trust the Lord was sovereign over each interaction. I thank my TCCC family for the prayer and financial support for this trip. We truly felt “hemmed in behind and before” with prayer throughout. Please continue to pray for God’s name to be glorified throughout China. Pray that the English teachers who live in the country with their families would be strengthened to continue being faithful. God is truly mighty to save. This summer I witnessed first-hand Him gathering His people from every tribe, tongue, and nation. Church, be encouraged by the greatness of our God! ~ Sarah Bugg

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Congregational Meeting

Prayer

Annual Congregational MeetingOctober 12 ~ Following each morning service.

The church will be voting on Elder & Deacon candidates, church officers, and the 2015 church budget. Copies of the budget will be available at the Welcome Center. In addition, David Eversole will be available on Wednesday, October 8, in Room 300 at 6:00 pm to answer any questions about the proposed budget.

Elders to be re-installed for a three year term: R.W. Ellington, George Heaton, Larry Hitchner, Kent Mason,

Tommy SimpsonNew Deacon: Bill Poor

Deacons to be re-installed for a three year term: Ken Banks, Bill Johnson, Jim McFadden, David Straub

Church Clerk: Stan StackFinancial Secretary: Randall Young

Treasurer: Larry Hitchner

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with Thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6

When I learned this verse, it quickly became my “go to” verse. Every single time I feel happy, sad, scared, excited, concerned, or frustrated, I turn to prayer. I can turn to Him for anything, even random crazy purposes. And, every single time, my prayer brings me comfort. Praying keeps worry out of my life, almost completely. It saves me energy and time that I used to spend worrying. I view praying as not only something to set aside a particular time for each day but as something I can do, and should do, as I work, taxi my kids, run errands, wait for appointments, drift off to sleep, and wake up. Doing so makes me feel that I am never alone and that God is my

constant companion. Being a mom of two busy children and working a full-time job, there is no way I can, nor should I, do life without Him. ~Pam Bolt

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Kyle Knarr - Preaching Intern Shine in the Darkness

We all had those songs that we loved growing up. I remember being downstairs in Children’s Church singing a bunch of awesome songs, one of my favorites being, “This Little Light of Mine.” I’m sure most of us have heard this song. This song taught us to be the light of the world. “This little light of mine-I’m gonna let it shine. This little light of mine-I’m gonna let shine, let it shine, let it shine.” Whether we realized it or not, from an early age we were being taught how to evangelize because the words of this song are from the words of Jesus:

“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way let you light shine before men that they may see your good deeds and praise your

Father in Heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16 Recently, I read an article about the intricate way that God designed the human eye. Did you realize that if the earth was flat, or if a person were to stand on top of a mountain in total darkness their eye has the potential to spot a flickering candle 30 miles away? How amazing it is to know our eyes are so powerful! As I think about my walk of life, am I living enough within the darkness to let my light shine? More specifically, do I have enough non-Christians in my life so that Jesus can impact

their life through mine? Or, do we just live among lanterns? Think about it . . . which is easier to see, a flickering candle in total darkness, or a bonfire in the middle of the day? Jesus said that we are the light of the world. How are we going to shine? As Chris Rice writes in his song, “Go Light Your World”, he suggests: “Carry your candle, run to the darkness. Seek out the hopeless, confused and torn. Hold out your candle for all to see it. Take your candle, and go light your world.” Where are we going to take the light? In Christ, ~ Kyle Knarr kyle@tatescreek.org

Summer Time The transition of our contemporary worship service from the MMC to the Worship Center really went great the first week. I am very thankful for such a great group of volunteers who have helped me make it happen logistically. I am also very

thankful for a church leadership that sees the value of having a contemporary service and had the vision a few years ago to start one. I am thankful that they have been willing to be flexible and truly use this wonderful church building to reach as many people as possible across five generations. Wow! I’d like to take a minute to update you on the recent history of the contemporary service or what we like to call “The Vine” (John 15:5). The Lord has really been using the folks in our church to reach out to friends and neighbors and invite people to church. It seems that every single week I see new faces in the seats worshipping with us. This is happening in every single service. The contemporary service has grown from an average attendance of around 110-115 a couple years back, to an average of nearly 200 over the last six weeks. The Lord is working through our church to take his word, his love, and his message to the lost in our city. All praise and glory and honor to Him! I am excited to see where the future takes Tates Creek Christian Church. I believe that as we continue to submit to His leading, the Lord is going to use us to reach people who do not yet know Him. I am really excited to be part of a church body that values people of all ages and is so devoted to teaching God’s word. There are so many people whose hearts have yet to be won over by the overwhelming love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. May we be the bearers of His message to the lost and dying here in Lexington and to the world. And may we be ever diligent in that endeavor! I think C.S. Lewis said it well when he said, “A church is the only organization that exists primarily for the

benefit of non-members.” – C. S. Lewis

Let’s Keep Fighting the Good Fight, ~Mike mike@tatescreek.org

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I Pledge AllegianceGive to the Lord, O heavenly beings

Give to the Lord glory and powerGive to the Lord the glory due His name

Bow down to the Lord in His holy grandeurPsalm 29:1-2

Psalm 29 begins with a striking declaration, directed right at the heavenly host. Every heavenly being is told to bow down and give their strength and glory to the Lord. This act of worship is not simply acknowledging God’s greatness and glory, but they are told to lay down their personal strength and glory at the Lord’s feet and surrender themselves to His reign. Worship is not simply an act of acknowledgement, but we are laying ourselves down to God. The rest of the psalm describes

in vivid pictures how the Lord’s power and majesty are seen in the storm passing through. His voice thunders through the wind, lightning flashes, and He sits above the stormy chaos. As the mighty cedars of Lebanon sway and are

broken, and as the ground itself trembles at His voice, the Lord sits above it all enthroned as the only mighty king of all. Our students today are bombarded by people, organizations, and even culture, each one of them looking for more and more people to pledge allegiance to them and their values. Some of them are clearly bad and hurtful, and others are not so clear. Sports, technology, the arts, friends, school, even family clamor for allegiance. And while all of these are worthwhile, there is only one great and glorious God who is worthy of our worship and allegiance. So take some time to pray for our students today. Pray for them to be given clarity from the Spirit in how to order their lives in a world that increasingly wants to divide their lives and exploit them. And this Sunday in worship, let’s lay down our strength and glory to God alone.

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Grant and Pam Bolt are Making A Difference If your child is between the ages of 5 and 18 and your family has been a part of the ministry at Tates Creek Christian Church for several years there is a good chance that you know who Grant and Pam Bolt are. Together they have a contagious personality and

a love to serve the Lord, and when you have done life or mission trips with the Bolts you know your life on earth has been blessed by knowing them. When Miss Judy Clark was the preschool director, Pam worked tirelessly in the Critterland area. Then, when her daughter Lauren moved to the Elementary area she knew it was time for a change in scenery. She began working with Tyler Johnson and then transitioned in ministry when my family and I came in 2010. In Pam’s many roles she loves to make people feel welcome to the church as a greeter, encourage children and families through training with special needs children, and help keep things stay organized in Uptown. In fact, Pam’s behind the scenes stuff hasn’t stopped there. She has also served as a financial organizer for the Liberian mission team. Pam also loves serving the Lord with her ladies’ circle and in her full time role with Fayette County Schools. Grant, on the other hand, has served as a deacon and news anchor host for Uptown’s series of WGOD News. However, in the last couple years Grant has been really making a difference for the children in the orphanage in Liberia. He traveled with the construction team in 2012 and worked mostly on building the playground. When the team returned to Liberia this year, Grant was the co-leader of the team! Now he joins several others in a new mission group called Psalm 82:3 Mission to financially and spiritually support the orphanage. Grant carries his passion to love others into his workplace where he served as General Manager for Milwards Funeral Home, but will soon be co-owner in the Johnson Funeral home in Georgetown. Thanks for always being such an encouragement to me and so many others at TCCC! Grant and Pam Bolt, YOU ARE MAKING

A DIFFERENCE!!!

~ Matt matt@tatescreek.org

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Critterland News We always begin Jesus in the Park by asking the children what they did over the weekend, just to see what sort of crazy answers we will get. We hear a lot of “I went to Grandma’s”, or “I played with my sister/brother”. I think our favorites recently have been “I got to help mommy clean!” and “Crackers” (said with a very sure nod of the head). A main point in Critterland is that God is there to take care of the children. Joshua 1:9, ‘God is with you wherever you go’, is a memory verse that we have taught the children multiple times. We always remind them that no matter what adventure they take, God will be there.

Personal note: Thank you to all those who have continued to pray for our son, Conner, in regards to his hearing. At his last test, his results came back normal. This is a far cry from his severe loss diagnosis at birth. We are so very blessed. ~ Lesley lesley@tatescreek.org

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Sunday School Average Attendance

August 2014YouthInfants 7Walkers 82 - 5 Year Old 15 K - 1st grade 172nd - 3rd grade 17Garage 45 27Middle & High School 61

AdultAlpha/Omega 8Ashland Terrace 7Christians in Action 24Crusaders 51Early Bird 8:30 am 5Faith 14Fellowship of Believers 15FOCUS 18Generations of Faith 30Good News 25Grace & Truth 76Grass Roots 14Heaven Bound 10In The Word 19Open Bible 68Psalm 34:3 5Reach 13Seekers 11Servants for Christ 35Upper Room 12Willing Workers 36

Miscellaneous 8Officers 3

Total 656

August Worship Attendance & Giving

Total General Fund 3rd 832 $35,169.10th 766 $24,485.17th 837 $24,868.24th 854 $23,662.31st 778 $27,149.

IndebtednessMortgage Balance, Aug. 31 $1,542,974.

Monthly Payment (Sept 1) $15,653. Principal $8,569. Interest $4,319. Add’l Principal $2,765.

General Fund Report2014 Budgeted Need per week $29,407.2014 Average per week $27,844.

August Total Income $135,332.August Total Expenses $127,530.Net Excess $7,802.

To give online anytime or setup a recurring online gift, visit our website at www.tatescreek.org and click on “Giving”.

% of Dollars Given Online13%

Funds Totals for August

Deacons’ Fund $1,940.Growing to Serve $15,693.

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Ashleigh & Elisabeth Walton

Baptized August 31

Abigail Stopperwith son Ian

Transfer - September 14

Scott FischerBaptized

September 10

New MembersAshleigh and Elisabeth (sisters) have been attending Tates Creek since birth with their parents David and Rebekah. After attending a week of church camp this summer, Elisabeth decided she needed to have Jesus as her Savior. With encouragement from her sister, parents, and family, Ashleigh came to her decision as well. They were baptized by their grandfather at Ebenezer Church of Christ. Even though they are young, each of them have a favorite Bible verse. For Elisabeth it is Psalm 107:1 and for Ashleigh it is Ephesians 4:32.

Scott has been in Lexington for about 4 years and has been attending Tates Creek for a few weeks. A young man that lived in his apartment complex was always talking about Jesus. Scott realized that he wanted to seek God’s will for his life. The first week attending Tates Creek he shared “I really enjoyed the traditional service and felt the warmth of TCCC as soon as I walked in.” He spoke with Tommy about what the Bible says about baptism and quickly decided that he needed to be baptized. Please be sure to welcome and encourage Scott in his new walk with Jesus Christ.

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Calendar ~ October 20142 Mary Circle, 10:30 am, Fh

3 Grace & Truth Fellowship, 5 pm

4 Deborah Circle, 6 pm4 & 18 Card Ministry, 8:30 am, 102

5 Church Under the Bridge5 Monthly Ministry Teams

6 Elders’ Meeting, 6pm, 200D

8 Budget Q & A, 6 pm, 300

11 Fall Family Fun, 5 pm, Ball Farm

13 BCMF, 5:45 pm, Centerpointe CC13 Faith Circle, 6:30 pm, 104

14& 28 MOPS, 9 am, FH14 Tabitha Circle, 7 pm

16 BWAC, 10:30 am, FH16 Women’s Ministry, 7 pm, 302

17-19 College Fall Retreat

18 Singles, 7:30 am, Keeneland18-23 Senior Adult Fall Trip

19 Women’s Ministry Tea Planning w/hostesses, 4:00 pm, 200D

20 J.O.Y. Circle, 6:30 pm, Fh

24 Rescue Night, 6 pm, UP

26 Christmas Tea Tickets available, 8:30 am, Foyer

Weekly ActivitiesSunday Evening:Rejoicing Ringers, 4:30 pm, CREvening Worship, 6:30 pm, WCAdult Small Groups, various times and locations

Monday Evening: Orchestra rehearsal, 6:15 pm, WC

Tuesday Evening:Victory for Life, 6:00 pm, FH

Wednesday:Adult Bible Study, 10:30 am, 200AWorship Team, 5:45 pm, WCOasis Meal, 5:45 pm, MMCOasis Classes, 6:45 pm, various roomsHigh School Worship, 6:30 pm, 303Middle School Worship, 6:30 pm, 303Elementary Choir, 6:45 pm, UptownWorship Choir, 6:45 pm, WC

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