The Florence Christian October 2017 Newsletter

Florence Christian Church, 300 Main Street, Florence KY 41042

(859) 647-5000 ext. 550 | www.florencechristian.org

You and Your Spiritual Gifts

Led by Rev. Dr. Susan Ward Diamond & Rev. Diana Hodges-Batzka

To each is given the manifestation of the spirit for the common good. I Cor. 12:7

What is the church, really? At least one

answer to that question is this: The church

is the body of Christ on earth. The Apostle

Paul wrote, “Now you are the body of

Christ and individually members of it.” (1

Cor. 2:27)

The Holy Spirit has given each of us

unique gifts to carry out God’s work in the

world. It is not easy, however, to discover

our gifts or to develop and use them ef-

fectively. That’s why Florence Christian is

offering the course “Discovering God’s

Vision for your Life: You and Your Spiritual

Gifts.”

Where do you fit into Christ’s plan for the

world? The answer lies in the unique gifts

God has given you. This course will pro-

vide a renewed understanding of who God

created you to be and God’s design for

Christian community. You’ll find clues to

your spiritual gifts in the Haugk Spiritual

Gifts Inventory and other gifts discovery

activities. Then you’ll explore opportuni-

ties to further develop and use your gifts.

Pastors Susan and Diana will teach this

course. Sessions will cover such topics as

the following:

Why you are unique

Finding real joy

Where your spiritual gifts come from

Love is the heart of spiritual gifts

Exploring and applying your spiritual

gifts

Beginning on Friday, October 13, at 6:30

PM, the class will continue on Saturday,

October 14 at 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM.

The course will conclude with a Ministry

Celebration on Sunday, October 22 from

Noon to 2:00 PM, which will affirm the

efforts and accomplishments of course

graduates and help individuals explore

their interests and involvement in using

their gifts.

A registration fee of $30.00 covers the

cost of materials, meals and refreshments.

Childcare is available for $10 for the en-

tire course and reservations are required.

Contact Pastor Diana to make a childcare

reservation.

Discovering God’s Vision for Your Life: You

and Your Spiritual Gifts can help you live

your faith more effectively and to develop

wholeness in mind, body, soul and spirit.

Be a part of this opportunity for

personal and spiritual

wholeness.

Celebrate all of God’s creation including the animals in our midst!

Join us Sunday, October 1, at 4 PM in the Meditation Garden (in the Activity Center if it’s raining)

for a special service to celebrate our furry and feathered friends. Bring your pet

(appropriately restrained in a carrier or on a leash) for a brief service and prayer and then

stick around while each pet (and owner) receives a special blessing!

Please bring a bag for waste clean-up.

Can’t bring your pet but still want to participate? No problem! You can bring a

photo of your pet if you wish or just their name. We’ll bless them just the same.

Bring your own chair or blanket to sit on.

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Emotional Wellness

Wednesdays at 4 PM Oct. 4, 11 & 18 in the chapel

Led by Phyllis Reed

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

We all feel the full range of emotions -

happiness, frustration, fear, anger, joy,

sadness, awe, peace - and all these

emotions are God-given. Scripture is

filled with emotion, both God’s emo-

tions and people’s emotions. Your

emotions influence your life as they

inform you, motivate you, and guide

you to do or not do, to say or not say,

and to react or not react.

Being emotionally healthy means you

understand your emotions and you

have control over how you express

them. Your emotions are your con-

nectors, telling you about your world.

It is healthy and natural to feel and ex-

press all of them. It is important, how-

ever, to find a safe place and way to

express them, a place where your

emotions are respected and honored.

Improving your emotional wellness by

learning to express your emotions in a

constructive manner will benefit every

aspect of your life.

Journey with a small group toward

Emotional Wellness on Wednesday

afternoons at 4 PM. Then stay for

yoga at 5:30 to bring health and

wholeness to your heart, soul, strength

and mind.

Weekly Faith Formation Groups

9:00 AM Sundays

10:30 AM Sundays

10:30 AM Sundays

7:00 PM Tuesdays

2:00 PM Wednesdays

4:00 PM Wednesdays

5:30 PM Wednesdays

Early Birds Group

Listener’s Class

Adult Discussion

Intro to ASL

Aging Well

Emotional Wellness

Yoga

Small Conference Room

Listener’s Class Room

Conference Room

The Chapel

Arcadia Park Apartments

The Chapel

Activity Center

Ongoing

Ongoing

Ongoing

Thru Oct. 17

Ongoing

Thru Oct. 18

Thru Oct. 11

Bi-Weekly Faith Formation Groups

6:30 PM Every other Wed.

7:00 PM Every other Wed.

7:00 PM Every other Wed.

FCC Gals

Hebron Group

Pride Group

Activity Center Youth Room

Rotating homes in Hebron

Rotating homes in Hebron

Oct. 11 & 25

Oct. 11 & 25

Oct. 4 & 18

Monthly Faith Formation Groups

6:30 Second Thursday

7:00 PM Third Monday

6:30 PM Third Thursday

6:30 Fourth Monday

Union Table Talk

Boys Basketball (ages 12+)

Independence Table Talk

Mary/Deborah Group

Lynn Caldwell’s Home

Activity Center

Pastor Susan’s Home

The Well

Oct. 12

Oct. 16

Oct. 19

Oct. 23

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Markey, *Diane Deitriech, *Shirley Dunn, Logan, *Tammy Sierra, *Bev An-

derson, *Annie Washington, *Sue Rankin, *Noel Wall, *Chrys Smith, The Or-

cena family, *Barb Bach, *Rosie Newberry, *Cary & Martha Tomarin, *Mary

Alice Osterbrook, *Wanda Lippert, *Brenda Strong, *Butch Carr, *Del Drake,

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Crager, *Julie & Chuck Linville, *Angie McLemore *Permission granted by individual/family for publication.

ARE THE CRAZY

Breaking the Silence about Mental

Illness, Family and Church

Join the Mary/Deborah Group on

4th Mondays at 6:30

New members always welcome!

Mon., Oct. 23, 6:30 pm in the Well

Thank you Dear Florence Christian Church:

Thank you so much for all the cares

and concerns during my illness. I’m

waiting to learn more from recent

tests. Until then, I really appreciate

all the cards, calls and visits.

Patti Martin

Words cannot express my gratitude

for all the love, support, prayers,

thoughts, calls, and cards from all

our friends here at FCC during this

difficult time for my family. We are

so grateful, blessed, and comforted

that we have such a wonderful place

to call home!

Angie, John, Tobin, and Cade

Florence Christian Church October Newsletter Page 3

SERMON SERIES: The Love God W.A.Y.

We continue this sermon series called “The Love God W.A.Y.” Based upon the first of two great commandments, 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!

October 1 “Table Talk” 1 Corinthians 10:15-17 Pastor Susan

October 8 “Loving God with your Mind: Why the Mind Matters” Mark 12:28-34 Pastor Susan

October 15 “The Mind’s Role in Spiritual Transformation” Romans 12:1-2 Pastor Susan

October 23 “Developing a Mature Christian Mind” Ephesians 4:17-24 Pastor Susan

October 29 “Love God with Your Strength: Vocation” Mark 14:3-9 Pastor Susan

WORLD COMMUNION

SUNDAY, Oct. 1

On October 1st let’s give God thanks for

Shadyside Presbyterian Church in Pitts-

burgh, PA. Way back in 1933,

Shadyside birthed what eventually be-

came World Communion Sunday. In a

world of discord and distrust, and given

the dismal track record of Church unity

and cooperation, World Communion

Sunday is more important than ever.

RECONCILIATION

OFFERING

Come and join us on Sunday,

October 1st as we worship

God and celebrate the Lord’s

Supper with Christians all over

the world. We will receive our

Disciples’ Reconciliation Offering. This special offering

is used to fund our Church’s mission imperative to be-

come a pro-reconciling and anti-racist church utilizing

experiential education, inclusive worship and intentional

dialogue. Our efforts to promote healing, relationship

and restoration in the family of God are enlivened by

funds from this offering. Thank you

Family of FCC,

Thank you for the wonderful cards with your inspiring encour-

aging words, your caring thoughts and concerns, your many

prayers for healing and strength, beautiful flowers, support,

kindness, and especially your love which shows God`s love. All

was appreciated during my surgery and recovery time. I am so

happy, thankful and grateful to our beloved Lord to be back at

Florence Christian to be with all of you. I missed you.

Thank you for all of your love and support you gave to my

daughters Marie Combs and Debbie Orcena and their families

at this time.

In Christian Love, Brenda Strong

Recent Newcomers, Guests and Visitors:

Please join us for a Discover Gathering on Sun., Oct.

15, Noon (after the 10:30 Service) in the Well for lunch

and learn more about the church, the ministers and our

ministries. We welcome you to DISCOVER who we are!

RSVP with Pastor Ed - 859-446-9946

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Thank you for the school supplies!

This year we were approached by the Women’s

Crisis Center for school supplies. Once all Boone

Co Schools’ orders were filled, we donated remaining

supplies to the Crisis Center.

“Thank you so much for thinking of Women’s Crisis Cen-

ter. Mike delivered the school supplies yesterday. We will

be able to use everything for the families in our care.

Thanks to all of those that made the donation and for

thinking of us as well. We appreciate it!”

Shana Tucker, Women’s Crisis Center

Florence Christian Church’s continued support and service

providing school supplies to meet the needs of Yealey stu-

dent’s is greatly appreciated!

Your church’s commitment to meeting the needs of those

in our community goes beyond measure - your support of

this center and others in Boone County Schools, along with

countless other missions within and out of our community

bring peace to all - I continue to be awed by the Lord’s

Blessings through Florence Christian’s giving spirit and ser-

vice in His Name.

On behalf of the Yealey families served by your charitable

spirit, I say “Thank you again for your precious service!!!”

Very Truly Yours, Cheryl A. Burns-Kraft, Coordinator

On behalf of the students, families and staff of Goodridge

Elementary, I extend my appreciation for the extremely

generous donation of backpacks and school supplies. By

targeting the supplies we most need, we are able to better

meet our student’s needs.

I take great pleasure in having the support of Florence

Christian in fulfulling our mission to “reduce the barriers to

education” for our students. We could not do this without

your help as a valued partner.

Sincerely, Laura Klein Mosqueda, Coordinator

Volunteers Needed

PIE DAY, Wed., Oct. 4 at 9 AM

Join a team of people delivering

baked goodies, Bible studies, hand-

made crafts and gifts to our home-

bound members. It’s fun and ful-

filling.

Please contact Glenna Galbraith

859-371-1643 LISTENER’S CLASS BLANKET DRIVE

Please join with the Listeners Class this

fall and donate new or gently used

lightweight twin size blankets to the

Northern Kentucky Emergency

Shelter. Together we can help make a

difference to those needing shelter in

the winter months. This will be our only

collection for the shelter this year.

Please look for our donation container

in the Narthex during the month of

October. The Northern Kentucky Emer-

gency Shelter provides shelter which is

life-saving in the winter and life-

changing in the summer. You may visit

We thank you from the

bottom of our Hearts for

the school supplies!

Haydon, Booklyn, Kylie,

Sean, Bryson, Charley,

Journey, Cora, Harper,

Daniel, Hayley and their

Discover Zone teachers

Taste new treats on Nov. 17. Pick up order forms every

Sunday in the narthex. Brochures and order forms are in

the office or download the order form from our church

website. All orders and

payments will be due

on October 22 in or-

der to assure delivery

by Thanksgiving. Con-

tact Donna Murphy

(j-dmurphy@fuse.net)

with any questions.

Thanks! ATMM Team

Terri Lynn Nuts & Candies

ON SALE UNTIL OCT. 22

Florence Christian Church October Newsletter Page 5

KIDNEY TRANSPLANTS

Sometimes situations arise that raise

our awareness of the importance of a

topic. Local 12 reporter Howard Ain

has recently been the recipient of a

kidney from a living donor. There's a

member of our church who has a close

family member with the same

need. Please take time to pray for all

those waiting for an organ dona-

tion. Next month we will discuss the

need for all of us who are able to be-

come organ donors.

A kidney transplant is a surgical proce-

dure to place a kidney from a living or

deceased donor into a person whose

kidneys no longer function properly. A

kidney transplant is used to treat kid-

ney failure (also called end-stage renal

disease), a condition in which kidneys

can function at only a fraction of nor-

mal capacity. People with end-stage

kidney disease need either dialysis or a

kidney transplant to stay alive.

Eighty-two percent of people waiting

for organ transplant are waiting for a

kidney. The average waiting time for a

kidney from a deceased donor is 3-5

years. A kidney from a living donor of-

fers patients an alternative to years of

dialysis and time on the national trans-

plant waiting list. The living donor’s

remaining kidney will enlarge, doing

the work of two healthy kidneys.

Living donors should be in good over-

all physical and mental health and 18

to 65 years of age. Some medical con-

ditions could prevent you from being a

living donor. Medical conditions that

may prevent a living kidney donation

may include uncontrolled high blood

pressure, diabetes, cancer, HIV, hepati-

tis, acute infections, or a psychiatric

condition requiring treatment. Since

some donor health conditions could

harm a transplant recipient, it is im-

portant that you share all information

about your physical and mental health.

You must be fully informed of the

known risks involved with donating

and complete a full medical and psy-

chosocial evaluation. Your decision to

donate should be completely voluntary

and free of pressure or guilt.

Family members are often the most

likely to be compatible kidney donors,

but many people undergo successful

transplants with kidneys donated from

people who are not related to them.

For more information about living kid-

ney donation, visit Living Donation.

For more information about organ al-

location, visit the UNOS website.

References: TransplantLiving.org,

UNOS.org, OPTN.transplant.HRSA.gov,

Kidney.org and MayoCinic.org

~ ON BEING WHOLE ~

A simple and painless screening could help you avoid a stroke or ruptured aneurysm

FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Wed., Oct. 18, 2 - 6 PM

Carotid Artery Screenings check the arteries in the neck where

plaque buildup can lead to blockages, which are the No. 1 cause

of stroke.

Cardiac Age Health Risk Assessment, based on the Framing-

ham Heart Study, calculates a 10-year heart risk percentage

based on biological age, body mass index, blood pressure, cho-

lesterol, glucose and smoking. It requires a 4-hour fast and in-

volves a finger stick glucose and lipid panel.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

(859) 301-WELL (9355) Some may qualify for a FREE screening

The CardioVascular Mobile Health Unit

will be onsite

Page 6 Florence Christian Church October Newsletter

At the Discover Zone, we

are excited to have the

school year underway and

begin to enjoy all of the fall

events. Pumpkins are on

the horizon! We will play

an active role in the Trunk

or Treat and hope to see you there for an afternoon of

fun and fellowship.

Thank all of you for your support and encouragement. I

am honestly blessed to be a part of the Florence Chris-

tian Church and its ministries. All of the prayers and con-

cerns made a difference to our family during a time of

uncertainty.

Discover Zone enrollment is at a great place with a total

of 164 enrolled throughout the

program. Most of our classrooms

currently have an active waiting list.

Whohoo! Blessings, Julie

Every American creates 4.5 pounds of trash per person,

per day. Over the course of a lifetime, that adds up to

90,000 pounds of garbage for every one of us.

Nancy Sleeth, Go Green, Save Green

BOARD MEETING

Monday, Oct. 9

Agenda items due Fri., Sept. 29

As a welcome and outreach ministry of Florence Christian Church, the Discover Zone Preschool and Childcare Center serves fami-lies with value-based educational childcare where children discover their world in a nurturing, safe, Christian environment.

OCTOBER IS HERE!

Intergenerational

Bell Choir Our inter-generational bell

choir will begin practicing

on Sunday, Oct. 1, immediately

following 2nd

service with the

goal of performing for Christmas.

(That’s right-Christmas music!!)

No experience or musical abilities are

needed-just a willingness to try and,

sometimes, to laugh at ourselves!

If interested, please contact Donna Murphy 859-342-6923

or j-dmurphy@fuse.net. Selection of music depends on

number of hands available to ring!!

READY FOR FALL

CLEAN-UP?

Look for opportunities to recycle

as Boone County and Kenton

County schedule their Fall Clean

-ups. Special days to bring by

recyclables and hazardous waste

are set aside this month.

Kenton County Fall Clean-up

Oct. 5-7, 9 AM - 6 PM

Kenton County Public Works

Boone County Fall Clean-up

Oct. 18–21, 8 AM - 5 PM

Boone County Public Works Dept.

3275 Maplewood Dr., Burlington

Union Pool

Old 10165 Union Rd., Union.

If you miss these dates go to

earth911.com and look for the recycling

center for the items you have. Click on

“Where to Recycle” in the upper right cor-

ner.

Fourteen Boy Scouts and nine leaders from Troop 1,

chartered by Florence Christian, participated in a week-

end canoe and kayak campout. The troop took a 12

mile float trip from Oregonia to Morrow on the Little

Miami River. Youth participants were: Skylar Rainer,

Wyatt Asher, Terrin Granstaff, Stephen Lee, Caleb Estes,

Trevor Thomas, Noah Schreiber, Ben Baker, William Du-

Vall, Owen Strothman, Dillon Edwards, Jake Watson,

Daniel Schraffenberger, and Cody Sierra. Troop 1

meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Florence Christian Church.

SCOUT TROOP 1 - CANOE TRIP

Florence Christian Church October Newsletter Page 7

Diana Bird 10/1

Julie Keller 10/1

LaVern Dryer 10/3

Nikki Linville 10/4

Prudence Vulhop 10/4

Myrtle Schafer 10/6

Bonnie Voskuhl 10/6

Bill Bonham 10/7

Savanna Ruf 10/7

Jaxson Ruf 10/7

Tammy Sierra 10/7

Roman Giles 10/9

Janet Miller 10/9

Brooklyn Esposito 10/12

Tez Dyer 10/13

Jonah Parks 10/13

Laurie Rini 10/13

Donna Briggs 10/16

Patty Peacock 10/18

Dawn Peacock 10/18

Sarah Iden 10/19

Grant Kaufman 10/19

Jonni Lynch 10/20

Clara Justice 10/21

Andrew Sickmeier 10/21

Gail McDaniel 10/23

Gerald (Pat) McDaniel 10/24

Betty Bentle 10/25

Mya Matlock 10/25

Lucas Sierra 10/29

Gayle Haas 10/31

Collin Sierra 10/31

Maleah Rhodes & David Moon

10/1

Brian & Nicole Kaufman 10/11

Paul & Laurie Rini 10/14

Nick & Brittany Combs 10/15

Dan Kent & Shannon Galbraith-

Kent 10/17

George & Donna Briggs 10/22

Social Security: Your Questions Answered

Sun., Oct. 8, Noon in the Well

We’ll discuss how Social Security fits into your retirement

plan, when you should start taking benefits, and taxes.

Upcoming topics:

Sun., Nov. 12, Noon - Rules of the Road

Refreshments and light snacks provided.

Please RSVP by 10/4

To reserve space for yourself and a guest,

please call Patty at (859)628-6094 or email at

patricia.peacock@edwardjones.com

Patty Peacock, Financial Advisor

ON SALE Oct. 1 & 8

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY! Help Lead Worship with our Prison Ministry

Tues., Oct. 3, 4:30 - 10 PM

As part of our core value to serve boldly, Florence

Christian Church is scheduled to lead the service at our

prison ministry partner New Life Christian Church in

Louisville, KY. It is a community for women who have

been released from prison but need some help getting

back on their feet. We are scheduled for Tuesday, Octo-

ber 3. We would need to leave from the church about

4:30 PM and would return around 10 PM.

We are looking for people to provide healthy snacks,

help lead worship and be a welcoming presence. If you

would like to learn more or participate in this oppor-

tunity, please contact Pastor Diana or Ben Iden.

THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING

SPECIAL OLYMPICS BANQUET!

Thank you so much to everyone who helped make

our first Special Olympics Awards Banquet such a suc-

cess! We had over 30 volunteers, ages 2 to over 75,

from the church, the Discover Zone and the Boy

Scouts who helped make this event such an occasion.

From our greeters at the door to wonderful decora-

tions to delicious food, we certainly lived our value to

welcome radically! Thank you for sharing your gifts!

Page 8 Florence Christian Church October Newsletter

BOYS SMALL GROUP LOCK-IN

FRI., OCT. 20

through SAT., OCT. 21

Boys ages 11/12 and older are invited to

join the small group for a lock-in on Friday,

October 20th

. This event will include times

for games, worship, service and fun! Start

and end times TBD.

If you are interested in participating, please

contact Pastor Diana or John McLemore.

TRI-STATE DISCIPLES YOUTH GROUP

Florence Christian Church is joining with other Disciples

churches around the tri-state to offer a monthly youth group

experience for grades 6 – 12. On Second Sundays in the after-

noon/evenings, special activities are planned to bring together

youth for fun, fellowship, learning, worship & service.

Fall Adventure – Sun., Oct. 8, 2:30-5 PM

Amazing Escape & Corn Maze

@ Country Pumpkins

in Dry Ridge

Join us for a fabulous fall adventure! Work together to make

an amazing escape (like an escape room) from the Corn Maze!

Click here for details: www.countrypumpkinsky.com

Family Portion Payment: $8 includes the Amazing Escape,

the corn maze and snacks/drinks

Meet at the church at 2 PM to carpool

and return around 5:30 PM

Register online at waiver.fr/p-6F9WX An additional signed

waiver from Country Pumpkins is required as well!

Research tells us that the most important influence in a

child’s faith is not whether they come to church or youth

group, but their family’s faith practices. So, here at Florence

Christian we are going to both support parents and those

raising children and equip them to guide their children’s

faith journeys with our monthly “Date Night” program.

4:45 PM – Drop your child off for an evening of fun. They

will eat dinner, play together, play games, do a craft and

watch a movie.

5 PM – Attend a Learning Session with other parents and

caretakers to be equipped to incorporate a family faith

practice into your family’s routine.

5:30 PM – Go! Use the next 3 ½ hours to do something

that supports your family.

9 PM – Pick your child up by 9 PM

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Tues., Oct. 17th

. Register

online at florencechristian.org/date-night/

A dinner of cheese pizza, drink and a light snack will be

provided. If your child has other dietary needs, please pro-

vide a dinner and snack.

Trunk or Treat &

Chili Cook-Off

Competition

Sun., Oct. 29

4 – 6 PM Celebrate Fall and Halloween with our annual Trunk or Treat

and Chili Cook-Off Competition! Invite your friends, family,

neighbors, co-workers, strangers you meet to come and join

us as we provide a free meal and activity to our community!

Wear your Halloween Costumes too! Prizes will be awarded

to the best chili and the best trunks! Win bragging rights for

the whole year and beyond!

Ways You Can Help

Hand-out candy! Decorate the trunk of your car, truck,

van etc. and hand out candy to Trick or Treaters as they

go from vehicle to vehicle!

Donate candy to help us make sure we have enough to

go around this year!

Enter your best chili in the chili cook-off! We ask that

you prepare a batch of chili for about 20 people and

bring it in a crock-pot or roaster.

Sign-up to be a judge for trunks!

Good with numbers?! Sign up to be one of our coun-

ters so we can keep an accurate count of our attend-

ance! (Last year we hosted 900+ people)

Donate items needed for the meal: hot bogs, hot dog

buns, chips, or chocolate chip or sugar cookies.

Sign-up to help set-up, serve or clean-up!

Be a table host who sits at a table and greets our

guests!

Sign-Up with Pastor Diana.

Please see Pastor Diana to sign-up or with any questions.

Sat., Oct. 21, 5 PM - 9 PM

Florence Christian Church October Newsletter Page 9

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 environ-

ment 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 activities, 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

Oct. 1 Creation Lynn Caldwell Gail McDaniel Marie Combs Debbie Orcena

Oct. 8 Noah Monica Howard Sharon Stanley Amy Turner Tricia Moore

Oct. 15 Abram & Sarai Pastor Diana Lizzie Hern Pastor Diana Hannah Stanley

Oct. 22 Exodus Lynn Caldwell Peggy Chukwudolue Marie Combs Debbie Orcena

Oct. 29 The Ten Best Ways to Live Monica Howard Gail McDaniel Amy Turner Tricia Moore

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

Oct. 1 World Communion Sunday 1 Corinthians 10:15-17 Clara Justice

Oct. 8 Why the Mind Matters Mark 12:28-34 Shari Iden

Oct. 15 The Mind’s Role in Spiritual

Transformation Romans 12:1-2 Shannon Galbraith-Kent

Oct. 22 Developing a Mature Christian Mind Ephesians 4:17-24 Clara Justice/Susan Mead

Oct. 29 Vocation Mark 14:3-9 Danielle Lock

Page 10 Florence Christian Church October Newsletter

October 1 9:00 AM Service

Elders: Table Prayers: Rob Carroll

Morning Prayer: Josh Crabtree

Lay Reader: Monica Howard

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:15-17

10:30 AM Service

Elders: Table Prayers: Angie

Schwartz-McLemore

Morning Prayer: Ben Iden

Lay Reader: Carole Reed-Mahoney

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:15-17

First Time Guest Gift Delivery:

Ted DeAlba

Mall Run: Ted DeAlba

Hospitality: Tim Hortons

October 8

9:00 AM Service

Elders: Table Prayers: Josh Crabtree

Morning Prayer: Sue Bentle

Lay Reader: Pat Bhirdo

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

10:30 AM Service

Elders: Table Prayers: Gerald Turner

Morning Prayer: Charlsey Smith

Lay Reader: Laura Struewing

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

First Time Guest Gift Delivery:

Mike Peacock

Mall Run: Ted DeAlba

Hospitality: Kay & Greg Hamilton,

Donna Murphy, Karen Schadler

October 15

9:00 AM Service

Elders: Table Prayers: Glenna Galbraith

Morning Prayer: Phyllis Reed

Lay Reader: Phyllis Reed

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

10:30 AM Service

Elders: Table Prayers: Ben Iden, Morn-

ing Prayer: Drew Murphy

Lay Reader: Mary Ann Otto

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

First Time Guest Gift Delivery:

Laurie Rini

Mall Run: Jim Galbraith

Hospitality: Kay Garnett, Barb Crume,

Cheryl Haines

October 29

9:00 AM Service

Elders: Table Prayers: Nancy Newberry

Morning Prayer: Glenna Galbraith

Lay Reader: Melanie Triplett

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Worship & Wonder: Monica

Howard, Gail McDaniel

Kid’s Quest: Danielle Lock

10:30 AM Service

Elders: Table Prayers: Ken Mead

Morning Prayer: Shannon

Galbraith-Kent

Lay Reader: Peggy Chukwudolue

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

First Time Guest Gift Delivery:

Kevin & Eileen Eigelbach

Mall Run: Mike Voskuhl

Hospitality: Sharon Stanley, Glenna

Galbraith, Tricia Moore

DEACONS

Serving all month

9:00 AM Service

Mike Triplett, Melanie Triplett, Ron

Crume, Donna Murphy, Todd Reed

10:30 AM Service

Nicole Kaufman, Jeff Aubrey, Janet Jack-

son, Prudence Vulhop, Pat McDaniel, Gail

McDaniel

October 22

9:00 AM Service

Elders: Table Prayers: Jim Galbraith

Morning Prayer: Kay Garnett

Lay Reader: Linda Kraft

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Worship & Wonder: Lynn Caldwell,

Peggy Chukwudolue

Kid’s Quest: Clara Justice

10:30 AM Service

Elders: Table Prayers: John

McLemore

Morning Prayer: Dan Kent

Lay Reader: Tom Otto

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

First Time Guest Gift Delivery:

Larry & Jenn Hern

Mall Run: Mike Voskuhl

Hospitality: Ginny Yahl, Monica

Howard, Rena Hobbs

COMMUNION

Serving all month 9:00 AM Prep:

Butch Carr

10:30 AM Clean-up:

The Turner Family

USHERS

Serving all month 9:00 AM Service

Ron & Barb Crume

10:30 AM Service

Bill & Alma Bonham

GREETERS

Serving all month 9:00 AM Service

Upper: Mike & Melanie Triplett

Lower: Todd & Michele Reed

10:30 AM Service

Upper: Janet Jackson & Myrna Diamond

Lower: Damian Wallace & the girls

CARING MEALS

MINISTRY Oct. 1-15 Ginny Yahl 859-594-4475

Oct. 16-31 Glenna Galbraith

859-750-1347

Florence Christian Church

300 Main Street, Florence, KY 41042

Phone: 859-647-5000

Fax: 859-647-5004

Email: fccinfo@florencechristian.org

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

Faith Formation

Nursery care is available for both services in the Atrium.

Adult Faith Group Studies

9:00 AM—Early Bird Faith Group

Small Conference Room

10:30 AM—Adult Discussion Faith Group

Conference Room

10:30 AM—Listener’s Class

Listener’s Class Room

Senior Minister

Rev. Dr. Susan Ward Diamond ................................................. Ext. 552

sdiamond@florencechristian.org

Associate Minister

Rev. Diana Hodges-Batzka ......................................................... Ext. 562

dhodgesbatzka@florencechristian.org

The Discover Zone Director

Julie Mondary-Linville .................................................................. Ext. 600

jlinville@florencechristian.org

Minister of Welcome

Rev. Ed Lybrook .............................................................................. Ext. 559

elybrook@florencechristian.org

Health Ministry Coordinator

Phyllis Reed ...................................................................................... Ext. 564

pbreed49@yahoo.com

Financial Secretary

Karen Schadler................................................................................. Ext. 551

karen.schadler1234@twc.com

Maintenance Manager

Patti Martin ....................................................................................... Ext. 554

pmartin@florencechristian.org

Church Administrative Assistant

Melissa Stephens ............................................................................ Ext. 550

mstephens@florencechristian.org