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Mapping our Future ..................... Cover
Faith Formation ....................................... 2
Living Compass Survey ........................ 2
Sermon Series .......................................... 3
Prayer List ................................................. 3
Thank You Notes .................................... 3
Discover Zone Sunday ......................... 3
School Supply Update .......................... 4
Green Chalice Article ............................ 4
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Board Meeting Minutes ....................... 5
Backpack Blessing .................................. 5
Meet the Ministers ................................. 6
All-Church Picnic..................................... 6
Elizabeth Diop Ordination .................. 6
NKY Volunteer Fair ................................ 6
Children’s Worship ................................. 7
Discover Zone Update .......................... 8
Action Ministries Thank You .............. 8
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Birthdays & Anniversaries ................... 9
Trunk or Treat Planning ...................... 9
Milestone Presentations ...................... 9
Cane Ridge Day ....................................... 9
Our People in Service ........................ 10
Calendar .................................................. 11
Sunday Schedule ................................. 12
Church Staff Directory ....................... 12
The Florence Christian August 2017 Newsletter
Florence Christian Church, 300 Main Street, Florence KY 41042
(859) 647-5000 ext. 550 | www.florencechristian.org
In this issue:
For a year now, Florence Christian has been seeking God’s
guidance and wisdom in determining our present and fu-
ture ministries. Over the last year, we have affirmed our
“Why”—our purpose or mission as a church: Celebrating
God’s Welcome Table of Abundant Love, Grace and Ac-
ceptance. We also were able, through a series of gather-
ings and self-studies, articulated and affirmed our “How”—
our Core Values to Welcome Radically, Serve Boldly, and
Form Faith Every Day.
And now we are ready, with those clearly defined state-
ments of mission and core values in place to inform and
give us a strong foundation, to begin the exciting work of
determining “What” we will do as we begin road mapping
the future of our ministry together!
Our Vibrant Faith coach, Jim Ladoux, will assist us in this
vital process of road mapping August 18-20. The schedule
will be as follows:
Leadership Dinner and Meeting—Friday at 6:00 p.m.
in the Well. Pastors, Members of the Board and
Elders will meet with Jim to review the process and
offer input. Reservations required for the dinner.
Please call the church office at 859-647-5000, ext.
550.
Form Faith Road Mapping—Saturday from 10 a.m.-
Noon in the Well. Team leaders and members in-
volved with adults, youth and children’s faith for-
mation ministries are encouraged to attend.
Welcome Radically Road Mapping—Saturday from 1-
3 p.m. in the Well. Team leaders and members
involved in the areas of hospitality, worship, office
and evangelism ministries are encouraged to at-
tend.
Serve Boldly Road Mapping—Saturday from 4-6 p.m.
in the Well. Team leaders and members involved in
the areas of outreach and mission ministries are
encouraged to attend.
Leadership Luncheon—Sunday at noon in the Well.
Pastors, Executive Officers of the Board, Team
Leaders and Elders will meet to receive report and
feedback from Jim as we determine our next steps.
MAPPING OUR FUTURE WITH VIBRANT FAITH!
This weekend will be a pivotal time for us as we map out our plans and vision for the future.
All are invited to join us!
Page 2 Florence Christian Church August Newsletter
Weekly Faith Formation Groups
9:00 AM Sundays
10:30 AM Sundays
10:30 AM Sundays
Early Birds Group
Listener’s Class
Adult Discussion
Small Conference Room
Listener’s Class Room
Conference Room
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Bi-Weekly Faith Formation Groups
7:00 PM Every other Wed.
7:00 PM Every other Wed.
Hebron Group
Pride Group
Rotating homes in Hebron
Rotating homes in Hebron
August 2, 16 & 30
August 9 & 23
Monthly Group
6:30 Fourth Monday Mary/Deborah Group The Well August 28
Click Here for online survey
Paper copies in the Narthex every week
This assessment has three compo-
nents:
A few general demographic ques-
tions
The Living Compass Adult Wellness
Self-Assessment where individuals
scale themselves on 80 statements
related to 8 areas of wellness.
Completing the Wellness Assessment
for Congregations will provide benefit
for both the individual completing it,
as well as for the congregation.
Benefits for the Individual: Each per-
son completing the Wellness Assess-
ment for Congregations will receive
immediate, confidential results of his
or her current state of balance and
wellness. Only the individual taking the
assessment will see these personal re-
sults. These results will help the indi-
vidual make decisions about his or her
wellness, including what wellness pro-
grams that he or she might like to at-
tend when they are offered.
Benefits for the Congregation: The
congregation will benefit from the
completion of the Wellness Assess-
ment for Congregations because it will
gain important data that will help its
leaders plan future wellness programs.
The congregation’s leaders will receive
the aggregate scores of the self-
assessment along with the results of
interest survey for various wellness
topics. The congregation’s leaders will
never know who took the assessment,
nor will they ever be to see any individ-
ual’s responses.
Please take the survey to guide you in
your journey to wellness and to pro-
vide important data for Florence Chris-
tian to program this Year of Whole-
ness.
Church Code: FCCHEALTH
The Living Compass Survey is for EVERYONE - Church Code: FCCHEALTH
Members, Guests, Friends, Youth, Staff, etc...Everyone means YOU!
Breaking the Silence about Mental Illness,
Family and Church
Join the Mary/Deborah Group on 4th Mondays at 6:30
as they read this life-changing book together.
New members always welcome!
Mon., Aug. 28, 6:30 pm in the Well
Did you know…
the restroom in the Office Wing is
equipped with a shower. Folks living in
Boone County who are experiencing
homelessness frequent Florence Chris-
tian for a shower, a small bag of non-
perishable food and sometimes a $5
gas card or TANK bus pass. Since it’s
gotten hot, about 8-10 people come by
in a week for a shower. These are great
resources we can offer our community.
Our guests often ask for razors, deodorant, toothbrushes
and toothpaste. Please consider donating a few of these
toiletries. Leave donations in the bin by the office door.
THANKS!
IN USE
Florence Christian Church August Newsletter Page 3
NEW SERMON SERIES: The Love God W.A.Y.
On August 13th
, we begin a new sermon series called “The Love God W.A.Y.” Based upon the first of two great com-
mandments, we will focus on loving God’s W.A.Y. (With All Your) heart, soul, mind and strength. Come and join us as we
explore ways that we can enhance our devotion to God and grow in our spiritual lives as we love God more fully!
August 13 “Be Careful What You Ask!” Mark 12:28-34 Pastor Susan
August 20 “Loving God With Your Emotions” 2 Samuel 6:1-15 Pastor Susan
August 27 “Loving God With Your Obedience” John 14:15-17 Pastor Susan
Sept 3 “Loving God With Your Relationships” John 15:1-12 Pastor Diana
*Marcia Jean Griffin, *Carol and Charles Dawalt, *Nick Struewing,
*Marvelle Markey, *Diane Deitriech, *Shirley Dunn, Logan, The
Sierra Family, *Bev Anderson, *Annie Washington, *Sue Rankin,
*Noel Wall, *Chrys Smith, The Orcena family, *Barb Bach, *Rosie
Newberry, *Cary & Martha Tomarin, *Mary Alice Osterbrook, *Cary
Smith, *Wanda Lippert, * Brenda Strong, *Bill Bonham, *Butch
Carr, *Barb Bach, *Ginny Lambert, *Liz Diop & baby, *Dorothy
Richie *Permission granted by individual/family for publication.
Thank you Thank you church family for your cherished
prayers, notes and cards. I am gratefully
blessed by you all.
Ann Howard
Dear Church Family,
Please know how much I love you, miss you
and enjoy your cards and letters. Thank you so
very much.
Shirley Dunn
Discover Zone Sunday August 13th
Combined Worship, Luncheon and
Special Training for Church Leaders
Join us for a combined worship service on Sunday, August 13, as we wel-
come our Discover Zone families and children for worship, fellowship and
lunch. As usual, the church will provide the meat, rolls and drinks; we ask
you to bring your favorite dish to share with our each other and our spe-
cial guests!
New Board Member, Elder and Deacon orientation and training:
Following lunch, our new board members, elders and deacons will have a special time of orientation and training to
equip you for your new ministry! Be sure to mark your calendar for this important time together.
Page 4 Florence Christian Church August Newsletter
Volunteers Needed
PIE DAY Wed., Aug. 2 at 9 AM
Join a team of people deliver-
ing baked goodies, Bible stud-
ies, handmade crafts and gifts
to our homebound members.
It’s fun and fulfilling.
Please contact Glenna Galbraith - 859-371-1643
Interesting Carbon Footprint Chart!
“Many commonly promoted op-
tions, such as washing clothes in
cold water or swapping incandes-
cent bulbs for light-emitting di-
odes, have only a moderate impact
(see chart, below), the team reports
today in Environmental Research
Letters. But four lifestyle choices
had a major impact: Become a veg-
etarian, forego air travel, ditch your
car, and—most significantly—
have fewer children.
Despite the effectiveness of these four measures, nei-
ther the textbooks in Canadian schools nor government
reports or websites in the European Union, the United
States, Canada, or Australia highlight these choices,
possibly because most of them require such extreme
changes in lifestyle.” 2017 American Association for the
Advancement of Science.
The top ways to reduce your carbon footprint:
You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.
James 2:22
School Supplies Hands & Feet Update What have your hands & feet done so far?
They’ve donated $871 & hundreds of supplies!
THANK YOU!!! Here’s a sampling of the inventory in
our temporary warehouse in Activity Center as of 7/23:
292 binders
232 boxes of pencils
194 pencil cases
96 packs of colored pencils
30 calculators
Here’s what we need most now:
Donate FUNDS: We need $2,129 by August 27th
to reach
our $3,000 goal. Place donations in the offering plate using
specially marked envelopes in pews & at school supplies
display in narthex.
Use your HANDS: We need hands to sort/count donations
every Sunday after worship in the Activity Center. Stop in
for 10 minutes or an hour to help.
Use your FEET: We need shoppers to buy specific
supplies. Use weekly sales flyer on narthex display &
shop at: Kroger, Meijer, Walmart, Dollar General, Tar-
get, Walgreens, Office Depot/Office Max & Staples for
items listed. To shop using church funds, contact Ma-
leah Rhodes at [email protected]
Use your MOUTH: Invite friends, neighbors, relatives &
coworkers to donate supplies or funds. Pick up info at the
school supplies display to help explain the need.
BE the HANDS & FEET of JESUS!
RAISE YOUR HAND TO SAY “I CAN!”
Our School Supplies Team will be working in
the Activity Center every Sunday through
Aug. 27 from 10am through mid-
afternoon. Please provide a salad or side
dish for their lunch.
Contact Carol Reed-Mahoney 859-801-9578 or
Be sure to stop by after worship to see our temporary
‘warehouse’ & how our volunteers are using their HANDS &
FEET for this mission project to BE the Body of Christ!
Florence Christian Church August Newsletter Page 5
Meeting was called to order by Chair,
Josh Crabtree at 7:00 P. M. with a quor-
um of 22 voting members in attendance.
Vice Chair, Drew Murphy led by lighting
of the Christ candle and opening prayer.
Motion for approval of minutes from
April’s meeting was made by Carole
Reed-Mahoney, second by Mike Triplett.
Approved.
Board Chair Report - Chair Crabtree
referenced Pastor Susan’s sermon from
Sunday by stating how as members we
use our gifts and that all are appreciated.
There will be an audit committee ap-
pointed at the congregational meeting
June 25 for the purpose of preparing for
a financial audit.
Finance Report - Sue Bentle presented
the 2017-18 proposed budget explaining
the changes and a few one-time ex-
penditures to be funded with 2016 Cash
Surplus. We currently have 75 pledges
(14 new pledges with 61 repeats. Per-
manent endowment fund collected
$1,000. Money was transferred to Flor-
ence Christian’s Permanent fund. Day
Care is on track with expenditures a little
higher but balancing out. Enrollment is
160 to 165. We are incorporating all day
care revenues into one budget so that
we are fulfilling their needs. We are
using a different IT company and have
budgeted funds for a bookkeeper.
Old Business – none
New Business - Affirmation of Core Val-
ues was reviewed by Pastor Diana.
Melanie Triplett made the motion they
be approved and were seconded by
Mike Triplett.
Continuing relationship with Vibrant
Faith: Charlsey Smith, chair of Elders,
made a motion, second by Kay Garnet,
that we continue our relationship with
Jim Ladoux, Vibrant Faith coach. Motion
passed.
Discover Zone Mission Statement: Mela-
nie Triplett read the Discover Zone new
mission statement. After a short discus-
sion Melanie Triplett moved we adopt
the mission statement with a second by
Ben Iden, and the mission statement was
affirmed and approved.
Hub+Weber Proposal – Ken Mead, FCC
Property Chair, presented a cover letter
with a detailed handout giving a general
summary of the need for the Architec-
tural Proposal. Hub+Weber was recom-
mended and appeared to be the best fit
from several firms for our project needs.
The motion to accept the proposal was
made by Dan Kent and seconded by Ben
Iden. Lengthy discussion followed. Un-
der the Hub+Weber proposal, engineers
will be providing assessments, identify-
ing and recommending infrastructure
improvements, energy savings opportu-
nities and conducting master planning
efforts on all Mechanical, Electrical,
Plumbing and Fire protection systems.
The cost for the services covered by the
proposal is $27,000 with additional ex-
penses possible. The vote was taken and
motion carried. We thank Ken Mead for
his many hours devoted to this issue.
Elders Report – Charlsey Smith submit-
ted a written report. Her term as chair
has ended. She thanked all for the love
and support she has received for the
past two years. Rob Carroll will be the
new chairman of elders.
Diaconate Liaison Report – Carole
Reed-Mahoney’s term is ending June 30,
2017. Peggy Chukwudolue will become
the new diaconate liaison on July 1,
2017. Carole thanked all deacons for
their hard work and cooperation with
the change in serving schedule’s process.
Clerk’s Report – 238 active (+4); 71 In-
active (no change); 73 preparatory (+3);
105 visitors (no change) – submitted a
written report
Nominating Committee Report – Drew
Murphy met with the committee and
presented 5 members for deacons, 2 for
elders, with 1 new trustee and a financial
secretary.
Senior Minister’s Report and Associate
Minister’s Report – written reports sub-
mitted
Celebrating God’s Welcome Table
(Minister of Welcome Ministries) Pas-
tor Ed Lybrook along with the ministers
hosted a Greeter Training event on June
11. About forty attended. The purpose
was to equip individuals for ministry as
we seek to be a RADICALLY WELCOM-
ING congregation, stressing how im-
portant each one of us are in drawing
people in to our church. All of us leave a
lasting impression on people.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 with
closing prayer by Pastor Susan. Chair-
man, Josh, thanked all who have now
filled their commitment at the last board
meeting for this church year.
Ginny Yahl, Board Secretary
Backpack Blessing - Sunday, August 6 during both worship services
Back-to-school is an important transition. It is a new year of learning, with new teachers, new
friends, even a new school. As recognition of this important time of the year, we will be blessing
all our students, teachers, and staff as they begin a new year. So, bring your backpack, bag, lunch
box, etc. to worship with you to receive a special blessing for the new school year. Students, fac-
ulty, staff, and everyone involved in education is invited to participate! We will also bless all our
school supply back packs that we will be donating!
Florence Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Florence, KY
Minutes of the Board Meeting, June 12, 2017
Page 6 Florence Christian Church August Newsletter
MEET THE MINISTERS!
A SPECIAL INVITATION FOR OUR GUESTS
As a part of our efforts to welcome radically, the Pastors of
Florence Christian will offer a special time after each of our
worship services once a month for a few moments to greet
and connect with our guests. This month, we will be doing
that on August 20 from 10:10-10:20 and 11:45-11:55 in
the Chapel.
Our elders will be asked to take the place of our ministers at
the door to greet our members. If you need to speak with a
pastor, please let us know ahead of time and we will schedule
an appointment, or stick around following the second wor-
ship service and we will be available to meet with you then.
Thank you for helping us to more fully welcome our guests!
ALL-CHURCH
OUTDOOR WORSHIP & PICNIC Sunday, September 24
Outdoor Worship: 11 AM, Picnic: Noon
Games & Fellowship: 1 PM until you get tired . . .
Adams Pavilion in President’s Park in Edgewood, KY
Join us for a special day of connection and fun! The whole
church is invited to a special celebration including an outdoor
worship service starting at 11 AM followed by a picnic and
fun and games. The church will provide the meat and we are
asking everyone to bring a dish to share and your own drinks.
Bring your own chair. Please bring lawn games or other activi-
ties.
For those unable to attend the outdoor worship and picnic,
there will be worship in the Chapel at the church at 9 AM.
ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM DIOP
ORDINATION
August 27, 2017, 4:00 p.m.
There are few times in the life of
a congregation that are more
sacred than when “one of our
own” is ordained to the Chris-
tian ministry. Elizabeth “Lizzy”
Diop, who grew up in the Flor-
ence Christian Church family,
pursued her theological educa-
tion at Christian Theological
Seminary, where she graduated
and began serving in the Chaplaincy ministry as she contin-
ued her CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) at Children’s Hospi-
tal. She has been under the care of the Christian Church in
Kentucky’s regional Commission on the Ministry, where she
was approved for ordination earlier this year. The Board of
Florence Christian Church unanimously voted to sponsor her
ordination and a team has been working on the celebration
for the past four months.
The service of ordination will be held on Sunday, August 27 at
4:00 p.m. A reception in Lizzy’s honor will be held following
the ordination. We hope all of you will come and be a part of
this high and holy moment in Lizzy’s life!
NKY VOLUNTEER FAIR
Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 AM - Noon
Florence Christian Church Activity Center
300 Main Street, Florence KY 41042
This volunteer fair seeks to connect individuals with local so-
cial service organizations that need volunteers. This free event
encourages people to explore new ways to serve their com-
munity.
Sponsored by Life Learning Center, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
and Life Solutions Network.
Sun. 9/24
President’s Park, Edgewood
Florence Christian Church August Newsletter Page 7
Children Worship & Wonder
Sundays, 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM – Ages 4-7
Children Worship & Wonder is a very special worship experience designed for younger chil-
dren. It is influenced by Montessori ideas and creates a welcoming environment to grow in rela-
tionship with God through ritual, telling our sacred stories, and providing ways for
the children to develop their theological imagination. Children are invited to leave the sanctuary
after the children’s blessing and are escorted to the Children’s Worship Center in the Atrium.
Parents are invited to reunite with their children after the close of worship outside the Children’s
Worship Center in the Atrium.
Kid’s Quest - Sundays, 9 AM and 10:30 AM for ages 8-13
Kid’s Quest is a special worship experience for our older children in an environment of
worship leadership and learning. It incorporates the same scripture as in “Big Church”
and provides children ways to interactively engage with the scripture lesson and the
worship experience. Children are invited to leave the sanctuary during the children’s
blessing and are escorted to the chapel or atrium. After the conclusion of their activi-
ties, they are escorted back into the sanctuary to rejoin their families for communion.
DATE STORY NAME 9:00 AM SERVICE 10:30 AM SERVICE
Storyteller Greeter Storyteller Greeter
Aug. 20 Orientation Lynn Caldwell Gail McDaniel Amy Turner Tricia Moore
Aug. 27 Talking to GOD Monica Howard Peggy Chukwudolue Marie Combs Debbie Orcena
Sunday worship is when all of us gather as the people of
God to praise God, to connect with God and each other.
At Florence Christian Church we encourage children to
begin worship in the sanctuary with their families. After the
music and opening prayer in a Children’s Blessing, one of
the Pastors and the congregation bless the children to con-
tinue their worship in developmentally appropriate envi-
ronments. Special worship activities for children are also
available during both worship services.
Nursery Care: If you have a little one, nursery care is avail-
able at each service, so please make the choice that best
fits the needs of your family.
As always, children are welcome to worship in the Sanc-
tuary for the entirety of worship with their families. We
welcome their wiggles and giggles, cries and coos! They
are beloved members of the family of God.
DATE THEME/STORY SCRIPTURE WORSHIP LEADER
Aug. 20 Loving God with Your Emotions 2 Samuel 6:1-15 Clara Justice
Aug. 27 Loving God with Your Obedience John 14:15-17 Shari Iden
Volunteer Worship Leader Opportunities We have some wonderful faith formation ministries for our children and youth: Children
Worship & Wonder and Kid’s Quest Worship. These worship experiences take place dur-
ing Sunday morning worship and are made possible by adult worship leaders. It takes 16
dedicated volunteers to provide these experiences of God for our children. If you have a
passion for children’s ministry and can serve about one Sunday a month, please contact
Pastor Diana [email protected]
PARENT NOTE: Please be watching your email for invitations about your children transitioning from one
worship to another. If you have any questions or feel that now is an appropriate transition time for your child,
please speak with Pastor Diana.
Page 8 Florence Christian Church August Newsletter
It’s that time of year again where we will be saying
goodbye to some of the children we have had since
infancy. Each year as the end of summer approaches
we face this time with mixed emotions.
The new school year is an exciting as well because we
meet new families and enroll new children. The excite-
ment doesn’t stop there! Additionally, many of the cur-
rent children will move into a new classroom for the
next year.
Our Preschool and Pre-K programs begin Sept. 11,
2017. We are excited to begin another year of molding
children and teaching them fundamentals of early edu-
cation.
We also offer an enrichment program for children who
attend ½ day kindergarten at nearby schools. This pro-
gram enhances the fields of learning and equips them
to be much more skilled and confident in their educa-
tion.
We are currently accepting fall enrollment. For further
information please contact our office at
(859) 647-5000 ex 600.
Blessings, Julie
As a welcome and outreach ministry of
Florence Christian Church, the Discover Zone
Preschool and Childcare Center serves families
with value-based educational childcare where
children discover their world in a nurturing, safe,
Christian environment.
Thank You!
We thank you for your contribution of $450 in 2017 to both
the General and Food for Thought programs.
We’re in the midst of summer and the warehouse volunteers
are feeling the heat! Action Ministries depends on 150 volun-
teers every month in many ways throughout the ministries. All
the work they do is necessary to provide grocery items to the
more than 1000 families, as well as other agencies and schools
we serve every month. Volunteers pick up donated groceries,
sort and store those groceries in the warehouse, prepare bags
for clients, greet clients and assist them with their groceries
and toiletries, work in the office processing data and answer-
ing the ever-ringing phone, and deliver groceries to home-
bound seniors. Action Ministries is an impressive operation
made possible in God’s Will by the many, many volunteers and
donors who support us. We are humbled by the fact that Flor-
ence Christian has chosen us as an agency you want to sup-
port financially.
If you would like to a hands-on part of the Action Ministries
team, please call 859-261-3649 and learn how you can get in-
volved. There is a place for everyone who wants to help, re-
gardless of age, skills or physical ability.
In His Service, Sandy Banta
OCTOBER 13-14, 2017
A Bittersweet Time for
Discover Zone and Adventure Zone
children as they transition back to
school and new classrooms.
Florence Christian Church August Newsletter Page 9
Danielle Lock 8/1
Drew Murphy 8/6
Connie Haines 8/7
James Mead 8/7
Robyn Carroll 8/9
Courtney Chakanyuka 8/11
Tom Otto 8/13
Kay Peacock 8/13
Tricia Wasson 8/14
Charlie Chukwudolue 8/15
Glen Attema 8/16
Tim Combs 8/16
John McLemore 8/17
Linda Stahl 8/20
Danielle Linville 8/22
Ken Lucas 8/22
Kay Williams 8/23
Bill Ridenour 8/24
Ann Washington 8/24
Lance Howard 8/26
Sue Baker 8/28
Laura Struewing 8/28
Liam Voskuhl 8/29
Tony & Linda Stahl 8/2
Jonni & Justin Lynch 8/4
Dean Walz & Brian Wylie
8/15
Patti & Drew Murphy 8/21
Tom & Mary Ann Otto 8/21
Carl & Ann Howard 8/27
Ronnie & Sherrie Noel 8/31
Bible Milestone Presentations
Sunday, August 20th
As a part of our commitment to
lifelong faith formation, we present
children and youth Bibles at differ-
ent milestones in their lives. Each
Bible is especially designed to fulfill
the faith and developmental stage
through which they are journeying.
Bibles are typically presented when
children and youth transition to
different worship experiences or at other points in their
lives such as when a young child transitions into Worship
& Wonder or into Kid’s Quest. Join us for this special cel-
ebration in the lives of our children and youth! If you be-
lieve that your child is reaching a milestone or has joined
the church within the last year, please fill out a quick sur-
vey: https://goo.gl/forms/ToMsWmRpyWoEiYsY2
Join the Trunk or Treat Planning Team!
First Meeting Sunday, August 27, Noon
Can you believe it? It’s time to start planning for our
Trunk or Treat event! Last year, we had over 900 people
attend. Who knows what this year will bring!? If you are
interested in helping us plan this important community
event, please join us on Sunday, August 27 at Noon.
Pizza provided. If you wish to join the team please let
Pastor Diana know. Childcare provided for the meeting
as requested. If you are unable to attend the meeting,
but would like to be on the planning team, please let
Pastor Diana know as well.
Cane Ridge Day
On Saturday, June 24, several members of Florence Christian
Church went to Cane Ridge in Bourbon County Kentucky for
the annual Cane Ridge Day. The meeting was started with
an old fashion gathering in song followed by special music
by David Edwards. The morning speaker was James Taylor
who spoke on some of the early church leaders. We learned
that President John Garfield was a Disciples of Christ Minis-
ter. The only President who was a licensed Minister.
Lunch was at the tables on the grounds with music to eat
by. There was time to tour the museum also.
The afternoon speaker was Mark Sage filling in for Mel
Hankla who was ill. He spoke on the history of Kentucky.
The meeting was over around 3:30 PM. Everyone had a
spirit-filled, great day.
Page 10 Florence Christian Church August Newsletter
August 6 9:00 AM Service
Elders: Table Prayers: Rob Carroll
Morning Prayer: Sue Bentle
Lay Reader: Donna Murphy
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9
10:30 AM Service
Elders: Table Prayers: Gerald Turner
Morning Prayer: Charlsey Smith
Lay Reader: Patti Murphy
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9
Children worship with their
families. No children’s worship
during the summer months.
First Time Visitor Gift Delivery:
Ted DeAlba
Mall Run: Mike Voskuhl
Hospitality: Betty Williams, Lynn
Caldwell, Brenda Sparks, Amy
Turner
August 13
One Combined Service 10:00 AM Service
Elders: Table Prayers: Jim Galbraith
Morning Prayer: Phyllis Reed
Elders:
Table Prayers: Angie McLemore
Morning Prayer: Dan Kent
Lay Reader: AZ Student
Scripture: Mark 12:28-34
Children worship with their
families. No children’s worship
during the summer months.
First Time Visitor Gift Delivery:
Mike Peacock
Mall Run: Ted DeAlba
Hospitality: Kay & Greg Hamilton,
Donna Murphy, Karen Schadler
DEACONS Serving all month
9:00 AM Service
George Briggs, Ginny Yahl, Kathy
Breeze, Jennifer Hern, Mary Lucas,
Karen Schadler
10:30 AM Service
Jen Ruf, Kim McCoy, Ted DeAlba,
Amy Turner, Peggy Chukwudolue
COMMUNION Serving all month
9:00 AM Prep: Todd & Michele Reed
10:30 AM Clean-up:
Mary Ann & Tom Otto
August 20 9:00 AM Service
Elders:
Table Prayers: Nancy Newberry
Morning Prayer: Kay Garnett
Lay Reader: Kay Williams
Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15
Worship & Wonder: Lynn Caldwell,
Gail McDaniel
Kid’s Quest: Clara Justice
10:30 AM Service
Elders:
Table Prayers: John McLemore
Morning Prayer: Drew Murphy
Lay Reader: Gerald Turner
Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15
Worship & Wonder: Amy Turner,
Tricia Moore
Kid’s Quest: TBA
First Time Visitor Gift Delivery:
Laurie Rini
Mall Run: Jim Galbraith
Hospitality: Kay Garnett, Barb
Crume, Cheryl Haines
August 27
9:00 AM Service
Elders: Table Prayers: John Reed,
Morning Prayer: Glenna Galbraith
Lay Reader: Kay Garnett
Scripture: John 14:15-17
Worship & Wonder: Monica
Howard, Peggy Chukwudolue
Kid’s Quest: Shari Iden
10:30 AM Service
Elders: Table Prayers: Ken Mead,
Morning Prayer: Shannon
Galbraith-Kent
Lay Reader: Chris McCoy
Scripture: John 14:15-17
Worship & Wonder: Marie Combs,
Debbie Orcena
Kid’s Quest:
First Time Visitor Gift Delivery:
Larry & Jenn Hern
Mall Run: Mike Voskuhl
Hospitality: Ginny Yahl, Monica
Howard, Rena Hobbs
USHERS 9:00 AM Service
Mary Lucas & Beth Silvers
10:30 AM Service
Bill & Alma Bonham
GREETERS 9:00 AM Service
Upper: Kay Garnett
Lower: Cyndi Haren
10:30 AM Service
Upper: Tammy Sierra & Thomas Mat-
lock
Lower: Mary Crager & Jeff Aubrey
CARING MEALS MINISTRY
August 1-15 Ann Howard 371-5559
August 16-31 Julie Linville 647-6948
SERVING ALL MONTH
Florence Christian Church
300 Main Street, Florence, KY 41042
Phone: 859-647-5000
Fax: 859-647-5004
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.florencechristian.org
Facebook: FlorenceChristianChurch
9:00 AM New Traditions Service 10:30 AM “Wired” Contemporary Service
Communion served at both services.
Hospitality Table 10:00-10:30 AM
Sunday School—Faith Formation
Nursery care is available for both services in the Atrium.
Adult Small Group Studies
9:00 AM—Small Group Study
Small Conference Room
10:30 AM—Adult Discussion Group
Conference Room
10:30 AM—Listener’s Class
Listener’s Class Room
Senior Minister
Rev. Dr. Susan Ward Diamond ................................................. Ext. 552
Associate Minister
Rev. Diana Hodges-Batzka ......................................................... Ext. 562
The Discover Zone Director
Julie Mondary-Linville .................................................................. Ext. 600
Minister of Welcome
Rev. Ed Lybrook .............................................................................. Ext. 559
Health Ministry Coordinator
Phyllis Reed ...................................................................................... Ext. 564
Maintenance Manager
Patti Martin ....................................................................................... Ext. 554
Financial Secretary
Ted DeAlba ....................................................................................... Ext. 551
Church Administrative Assistant
Melissa Stephens ............................................................................ Ext. 550