The StoryIn preparation for Sunday morning,

April 13, read Chapter 15,

“God’s Messengers.”

Scripture references for this chapter are:I Kings 17,18,19; II Kings 2,4,6; Hosea 4,5,8,9,14; Amos 1,3,4,5,9

Tates Creek HeraldTates Creek Christian Church

3150 Tates Creek RoadLexington, KY 40502

Sunday Services: 8:40 AM, 11:10 AM & 6:30 PM Sunday School: 10:00 AM

Volume 45 April 9, 2014 No. 11

Tates Creek Christian Church 3150 Tates Creek Road Lexington, KY 40502 www.tatescreek.org

Bluegrass Christian Men’s FellowshipMonday ~ April 14, 2014

Capital City Christian ChurchFrankfort, KY

Meal ~ 5:45 pmProgram ~ 6:45 pm

Van will leave TCCC at 4:30 pm

Ukraine Blessing BagsLet us trust that God will allow our gifts to

reach the forgotten children.

For more information, contact Becky Child at (859)-312-0078 or beckychild@icloud.com.Return filled bags by April 13.

Church Work DaySaturday ~ April 19 ~ 8:30 AM to 1 PM

Help us prepare the church for Easter as we clean inside and out. We will continue planting and trimming outside and also be doing some extra cleaning inside many of our classrooms. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by Thursday, April 17, so that we can prepare enough food. Call 266-1621 or email billy@tatescreek.org.

We are looking for new people! Please consider joining our facilities team.

We meet the first Sunday of each month.

Saturday ~ April 12 ~ 8:30 AMMeet at Embrace Church, 1015 N. Limestone

There are many opportunities to serve around the city of Lexington.

To sign-up online, go to www.tatescreek.org and follow the Serve the City link.

Singles PotluckSunday, April 13

Fellowship Hall ~ 12:30 pmAll singles are invited,

please bring a dish to share.

Better With Age ClubThursday, April 17

Fellowship Hall ~ 10:30 amMeat and drinks will be provided, please bring

side dishes, salad, or dessert to share.

Senior Adult Day TripThursday, April 24 ~ 9:00 am ~ Cost $17 plus lunch

Day Trip to the Newport Aquariamthen on to Cincinnati Christian University.

Prayer Requests:Sincere Sympathy to: Walter Meade in the passing of his mother, Elma Meade.Jennifer Collings in the passing of her uncle, Ray.Hospitals:St. Joseph: Kathaleen WassonUK Good Samaritan: Helen BarnettCardinal Hill: Ken WalkerRequests: Mary Adkins, Paul Baber, Peg Back, Carlie Bailey, Jerome Baker, Keith Baker, Elizabeth Bowling, Karen Boyd, Dorothy Breland, Tommy Buck, Joseph Burks, Craig Byers, Barbara Byington, Ricky Chadwick, Craig Chowning, Roy Combs, Wilma Cracraft, Jerome & Sue Curry, Charlene Derr, Andrea Doolin, Marjorie Durham, Ruby Eldridge, Sue Estep, Jeannine Fields, Ricky Faust, Ruth Frazer, Sawyer Fritz, Jennifer Gevedon, Jackie Gibson, Omer Hamlin, Dan & Ruby Herald, Jeannette Hicks, Juanita Hill, Katie Irtz, Lori Jasper, Bill Kelley, El & Betty Kemper, Ava Kiser, Litteral Family, Joyce Locke, Larry Luxmore, Mike Maddox, W. Lynn Moberly, Jodi Nathenson, Brenda Palmer, Geraldine Pinkston, Lauren Roark, Mary Thorpe, Diego Valencia, Steve Vannatter, June Ward, Kathleen White, David & Margaret Williams, Jo Williamson, Elizabeth Wolfe, Sherrie Yessin.

Serving April 13, 2014:Elders: Danny Branham, Nick Wallen Deacons: David Straub, Henry EvansAshland Terrace: Ed HallHome Comm: Bill Burke, Russell Brown, Lucas MooreCommunion Prep: (Sat.) Boyd & Wanda Johnson (Sun.) Michael & Dana McReynolds(Sun. after services) Beth Byers

A Look at the Calendar…Wednesday ~ April 9 10:30 AM Adult Bible Study ~ Room 200A 5:30 PM His Praise Worship Team ~ Worship Ctr 5:45 PM Oasis Meal ~ Tacos, Refried Beans, Mexican Rice, Condiments. Alternate Meal: Tossed Salad 6:30 PM High School Small Groups ~ Room 303 6:45 PM Elementary Truth Travelers ~ Uptown 6:45 PM Oasis Classes begin 6:45 PM Worship Choir ~ Worship CenterThursday ~ April 10 10:30 AM Deborah Circle ~ Home of Becky ChildSaturday ~ April 12 8:30 AM Serve the City ~ Embrace ChurchSunday ~ April 13 12:30 PM Singles Potluck ~ Fellowship Hall 4:00 PM Worship Choir Easter Rehearsal ~ WC 4:30 PM Rejoicing Ringers ~ Choir Room 5:00 PM Prayer Team ~ Room 110 5:30 PM Middle School Small Groups ~ Room 303 5:30 PM The Buzz High School Worship ~ Room 303 6:30 PM Evening Service ~ Worship Center Small Groups ~ various times and locations

Tates Creek Christian Church 3150 Tates Creek Road Lexington, KY 40502 www.tatescreek.org

STAFFMike Allen, Contemporary Worship/College Minister ............. 537-1446Kim Beckwith, Minister with Sr. Adults .................................... 537-2537Billy Bishop, Facilities Manager .............................................. 753-5988David Eversole, Church Administrator .................................... 333-0679Brad Haggard, Student Minister ............................................. 229-7839Matt Lee, Children’s Minister .................................................. 537-2634Don Seevers, Worship Minister .............................................. 913-3031Tommy Simpson, Senior Minister ........................................... 537-6712Nic Skinner, Evangelism/Discipleship Minister ....................... 361-7250Lesley Tipton, Preschool Director .......................................... 967-3909

Infants .............................. 8Walkers .......................... 11Age 2 - 5 ......................... 17Elementary .................... 54Middle School .............. 26Sr. High .......................... 16Ps. 34:3 ........................... 11AΩ .................................... 9Grace & Truth ............... 67 Motivators ....................... 5

FOB ................................ 15Grass Roots .................... 14Faith ................................ 18Willing Workers ............ 39Seekers ............................. 8Upper Room .................. 13Good News .................... 29Heaven Bound .............. 15In The Word .................. 13Crusaders ....................... 59

Servants for Christ........ 44Focus .............................. 22CIA ................................. 24Open Bible ..................... 74Young Families ................ 5Ashland Terrace .............. 8 Officers ............................. 3Miscellaneous ................ 12 Sr. High Retreat ............. 25Total .............................. 664

Statistics for April 6, 2014Sunday SchoolSunday Worship Service

Total AM Worship .............825Total PM Ministries ..........172

Financial StewardshipGeneral Fund ........ $39,318.69Weekly Need ......... $29,407.00Deacons’ Fund ............$636.00

Growing To ServeRec. this Week ......... $3,861.00