Tates Creek CurrentMay 2014

New Service ScheduleBeginning June 1, 2014

Traditional ~ 8:30 am Blended ~ 9:50 am

The Vine (Contemporary) ~ 11:10 am

Sunday School ~ 8:30, 9:50, 11:10 am

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

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Worship Sunday Traditional - 8:40 am Blended - 11:10 am The Vine - 11:10 am Sunday School - 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 Motherhood 11 Room in the Inn

In Every Issue 3-7 Minister Articles 8 “The Story” Reading Schedule 9 Elder/Deacon Serving Schedule 14-17 Minister Articles 18 March Statistics 19 New Members 20 Calendar

Ministry News 12 New Sunday School Classes 13 Parent-Child Dedication 13 Gospel Concert Series

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).

As we anticipate the month of May, we look forward to Mother’s Day, May 11. Mothers and Grandmothers wield tremendous influence upon the hearts of their children. The familiar proverb says, “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.” We find so many examples of that wisdom in the Bible as we are making our way through The Story. Following the reign of King Solomon, the nation of Israel separated into the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the Southern Kingdom of Judah. Every king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel was evil; every single one of them. What about the kings of Judah? Some of those kings were good, and some were bad. One of the major determining factors of whether the king’s heart was good or bad was usually determined by the heart of his mother. What is interesting in reading through the kings of Judah is that the text states the name of their mothers. If his mother was good, then he was good. But if his mother was bad, then he was usually bad. Sometimes, the text states the name of the grandmother. I have been abundantly blessed with a godly mother and godly grandmothers. Even though my Dad’s Mom had sixteen children, she was determined to raise her children to know the Lord. Every child went to church. One of the things I remember about Dad is how he spoke so fondly and affectionately about his Mom. He loved her so. When Dad was growing up, churches had revivals that lasted two weeks. At the same time the church had revival, they also had Vacation Bible School. Bible School was in the morning, and revival was in the evening. Dad said

they never missed going to Bible School or revival. In addition to going, his Mom also taught a class in Bible School. That seems like a lot for a Mom with sixteen children. Even though my Mom’s Mom had ten children, she too was determined to raise her children to know the Lord. One of my favorite memories growing up in church was sitting beside my Grandma Colson during the worship service. We always sat in the second pew from the front on the inside aisle. I will always be thankful for

my godly Mom and my godly Grandmothers. What precious gifts from the Lord! Moms, are we determined to raise our children to know the Lord? Are we determined to teach our children the Bible?

Happy Mother’s Day! ~Tommy tommy@tatescreek.org

Tidbits from Tommy

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Evangelism & Discipleship Ministry Living in 3-D I am writing this article on a Thursday. Literally, just an hour or two ago, I got a call from my wife, Elizabeth. Her first comments to me were, “Was anything wrong with the van when you drove it last night?” You can probably

already sense the sinking feeling I had in my gut. Thankfully, as it turned out, everything was okay. It was a warm day and she had run over a soft patch of new asphalt without realizing it (If you’ve been up our way on Leestown Road recently and seen the construction, you know why.). That asphalt on the tire was causing the car to feel out of balance. However, as she continued driving, it eventually fell off, and the van regained smooth handling. Having balance is important in cars. It is also important in relationships. When it comes to our relationships, how biblically balanced are we? Are we firing on all cylinders, or just wobbling along? In Luke 6:12-19, we get a snapshot of the three essential relationships of Jesus’ life and ministry. In verse 12, we see Him taking time to nurture His “upward” relationship with God. In verses 13-16, we see Him choosing to live “in” a purpose-filled fellowship, not isolation. In

verses 17-19, we see Him focus “outwardly” on loving others in need. These three relationships were the constant core of Jesus’ ministry, and have remained the constant core for His people today (Acts 2:42-47). Authors Mike Breen and Steve

Cockram refer to these three relationships (UP, IN, and OUT) as “The Triangle” for deeper relationships in their book, Building a Discipling Culture. When our lives have balance in these three areas, we can develop much fruit for the Kingdom of God! So how’s your triangle look? Most people (and churches) tend to excel in two out of three of these relationships, often naturally, while finding the third to be more difficult. Meat Loaf, the singer, would say “...two out of three ain’t bad...” To the Holy Spirit, however, it’s spiritually debilitating. It’s time for us to kick the tar off the tires and start living life in 3-D! In Christ, ~Nic nic@tatescreek.org

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In last month’s article I wrote of how we don’t consider our Christian life here in America to be a particularly dangerous one. We have experienced safety and security, and have enjoyed comfort and acceptance afforded by our nations undeniable Christian roots for over 200 years. Those who have aspired to seek political office, both on the local level and national level, have historically tried to align themselves with the church in order to find the widespread support needed for their cause. Our society historically counted on the church to be a positive influence in our communities by stressing a strong moral fabric in its populace, and in so doing making our cities a safe and wholesome place to raise a family. The marketplace, too, has depended on the church to

keep the scales honest and the worker treated with dignity. Do you remember that America? I do, but I see it fast disappearing, and a recent occurrence just illustrated how far we’ve fallen. Focus on the Family has produced a mainline movie scheduled to hold a

one night showing in theaters across America. The title of the movie is “Irreplaceable” and it examines the impact of the declining American family because of the redefining of the God-given design for it. The problem is, there are those who are determined that to even discuss the issue is hate speech and have threatened theaters planning on showing the movie. Of course, many theaters are now considering not showing it. Again, historically, loving the truth and being guided by a strong moral compass was a positive attribute, but today it is considered to be hateful attitude. Perhaps we should begin to realize we have counted on the safety of an earthly government when we should have been leaning on the everlasting arms of our heavenly father. Ancient Israel did that when it looked to Egypt for its help rather than God. It is indeed often sad to see the state of this great country, but whether it remains accepting of the Church and its influence or opposes it, the fact that our help comes from the Lord does not change. So also we should remember that loving truth and clinging to goodness may be hate speech to some, but it is in reality the only loving thing we can do to help a lost and dying world.

In His Love, ~Bro. Kim kimbeckwith@tatescreek.org

Tates Creek Christian Church 3150 Tates Creek Road 6

Don’s Dynamics Decals, Bumper Stickers, License Plates

If you know me well, then you know that I am not a fan of “things” that people place on their cars. First of all, they can be a distraction to drivers; secondly, they can be vulgar. But one thing is obvious...the driver’s loyalty to a

particular university, a sport, their political persuasion, an activity and my least favorite of all, the size of their family represented by “stick people”! Well, if I am honest I would also say that I dislike (greatly) the ones that start with “My Kid is an honor student at... So why am I spouting off on this “pet peeve” which may seem rather insignificant in the larger scheme of things? Well, it seems that many of us are proud to display our loyalty to these things on our cars, but so often we as Christians seem to have difficulty sharing our faith. I also am not a fan of decals with crosses and fish on them. After all, we have all seen drivers who embarrass other Christians through their driving habits. Don’t worry...you won’t see me scraping stickers off bumpers! It is one thing to have a specialty license plate, a license plate holder, decal, etc. on the outside of our vehicle, but another thing for us to wear the name of Christ proudly. Are we as willing to share our faith in one-on-one contact as we are to share our loyalties on our bumper? It is more difficult because we may face rejection. We may be avoided by others who don’t want to hear our testimony. We may not be as popular with our friends. But that is what Christ asks us to do: to wear His name proudly...as proudly as we would

show our loyalties on the outside of our car. (Philippians 2:9-11; Colossians 3:17) I eat out a lot in restaurants and in casual conversation, many people ask me what I do for a living. When I tell them I am a worship minister, sometimes it opens doors; other times it gets very quiet.

But, I am never ashamed to tell them that I love to lead people in worship of our God and Savior. On June 29, at 6:30 PM, our choir & orchestra will join with the choirs and orchestras of Immanuel Baptist Church and Centenary United Methodist Church in our bi-annual celebration. This concert event will be held in the Sanctuary of Immanuel Baptist Church. This year’s theme will be on Prayer. We have so much music that addresses our prayer needs. Join us for this

special evening of worship. ~ Don don@tatescreek.org

Six months!? Emily and I have been in Ethiopia for six months and, oh my, what a busy six months it has been! We’re constantly amazed at how God provides for us at every step of the way. Through His people, God has provided us the resources we need to live and work here, with knowledge to navigate a new place, with wonderful teammates and friends, and life-giving, fulfilling work. We give thanks to God for the grace and provisions that have carried us through these crucial first few months. Our biggest task, so far, has been learning as much Amharic (the main language spoken in Ethiopia) and building as many relationships as we can. And, so far, everything has been right on track. (In fact, we just passed our most recent exam and are officially in “Phase 3” of our language program. I know that doesn’t mean anything to y’all, but it’s a big deal for us). In the last six months. We have...• Moved twice…and we couldn’t be more thankful for the home we are in.• Secured our work permits! Woo Hoo! This was a long, complicated process and we’re so happy it’s complete because without work permits we can’t continue ministry in Ethiopia!• Made two visits to Nekempte to meet with key church leaders (Nekempte is the city we’ll eventually be stationed in after our year of language study).• Preached at a conference where over a hundred leaders from the churches we’re working with gathered for three days of worship, fellowship, and teaching. We were also thrilled to have Dan and Sue Burton back in Ethiopia for the conference! Dan and Sue used to be on the CMF team in Ethiopia and were Tates Creek’s first Living Link missionaries! Emily and I felt fortunate to get to spend some time with them while they were here. They have a lot of wisdom and experience to share! We’re so thankful for Tates Creek! We wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for your care and support. And thank you for the facebook notes and for the cards that have made it all the way over here! The Kingdom of God is changing whole communities over here. There are churches in villages now where, a year ago, people hadn’t heard about Jesus. Y’all are making this work possible!

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Missions Moment Weeks Family

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Clare says, “Hi y’all!” (We’re teaching her southern)

Dan preaching at the conference. On Sunday morning the whole congregation joined the 100+ church planters, so we had a BIG worship

service that morning!

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Week 17 - The Kingdoms’ Fall April 28: pages 231-234 April 29: pages 234-237 April 30: pages 237-240May 1: pages 241-243 May 2: pages 243-245 May 3: pages 245-247 Week 18 - Daniel in ExileMay 5: pages 249-250May 6: pages 250-251May 7: pages 251-253May 8: pages 253-256May 9: pages 256-260May 10: pages 260-261Week 19 - The Return Home May 12: pages 262-264 May 13: pages 264-265 May 14: pages 265-266May 15: pages 266-267 May 16: pages 267-270 May 17: pages 270-273

Week 20 - The Queen of Beauty and Courage May 19: pages 275-277 May 20: pages 277-279 May 21: pages 279-281May 22: pages 281-282 May 23: pages 282-285 May 24: pages 285-289 Week 21 - Rebuilding the WallsMay 26: pages 291-294May 27: pages 294-296May 28: pages 296-299May 29: pages 299-301May 30: pages 301-304May 31: pages 307-307

“The Story” Reading Schedule

Women’s Ministry News

Memorial DayMay 26, 2014

Church Office Closed

Garage 45 Road Trip4th & 5th grade Families

May 17 ~ 1-7 pmTrip to the Natural Bridge

Dinner at Miguel’s, pleasebring $5 for pizza and drinks.

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May 4Elders: Larry Hitchner, Stan StackDeacons: Ed Hall, Stuart KearnsAshland Terrace: Greg WheelerHome Comm: Charlie Byers, Steven Clem, Jonathan CliftonComm. Prep: (Sat.) Jim Everman(Sun.) Jason Stokesbary(Sun. after srvs) John CombsMay 11Elders: Mike Mirre, Larry HitchnerDeacons: David Martin, Jonathan CliftonAshland Terrace: Bill JohnsonHome Comm: Bill Burke, Henry Evans, Greg KastenComm. Prep: (Sat.) Tom & Waynetta Myers(Sun.) Mary Robey(Sun. after srvs) David & Joanne ShumanMay 18Elders: Willie Peal, Mike MirreDeacons: Terry Morrison, Steve MullinsAshland Terrace: David StraubHome Comm: Stuart Kearns, Keith Wertz, Brian HogstonComm. Prep: (Sat.) Marvis & Pam White(Sun.) Kyle & Sharon Childers(Sun. after srvs) Chris & Sarah HinesMay 25Elders: Nathan Young, Willie PealDeacons: Steven Clem, Greg WheelerAshland Terrace: Steven ClemHome Comm: Harold Butler, Ed Hall, Chris LeeComm. Prep: (Sat.) Mark & Gayle Fields(Sun.) Bill & Margo Clem(Sun. after srvs) Elaine Smith

Communion ServingSchedule

Senior Adult EventsAdult Bible Study

Wednesdays ~ 10:30 am Room 200A

Better With Age Club Thursday, May 15

10:30 am ~ Fellowship Hall

Senior Adult Day TripsThursday ~ May 22

Boone Tavern, Berea, KY

May Oasis Meals:May 7: Baked Ham, Augratin Potates, Peas & Carrots, Dinner Rolls, DessertMay 14: Pork Loin, Parsley Potaotes, Corn, Dinner Rolls, Desserts May 21: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Potato Chips, Cole Slaw, Culver’s Ice Cream

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

Bluegrass Christian Men’s Fellowship

May 12, 2014Hill-N-Dale Christian Church

Meal ~ 5:45 pmProgram ~ 6:45 pm

Van leaves TCCC at 5:15 pm

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Motherhood Did you ever sit back and watch someone live a life truly honoring God and family? I did. And, I marveled all the way. I observed my wife’s life as mother to three wonderful children. It began with a young woman having a great big heart full of love for her God and a lifestyle of gentleness, kindness, and compassion. Seemingly little things come to mind. When the kids were babies she was always singing and humming. As they grew into toddlers and early school age, she began to read them Bible stories. She taught them songs and choruses about Jesus. She danced with them; played games with them; they always saw and felt her love. She was tender, providing comfort with caresses and soft kisses. She taught the kids to love each other as she loved them. They do so to this very day. How gentle, how kind! It was as if she was operating with a plan from God, Himself. As the kids grew and matured, I could see her stress how important God was to her and to the family. She encouraged the kids to explore new

and exciting interests. She praised them when they performed well and gave them encouragement when they faltered. She allowed them to fly on their own wings. She believed in them; knew they were a gift from God; dedicated herself to demonstrating the unconditional love similar to that of God. Oh, she demanded obedience and punished them when they deserved it. But it was always tempered with love. The kids are grown now.

I see the same qualities in them that I saw in their mother. The proof, as they say, is in the pudding. She now has a dementia disease. She is lost in the recesses of her mind most of the time. Occasionally, though, smiles cross her beautiful face. I wonder if deep in her mind she is remembering her special love and time with her kids. I sure hope so.

Her favorite scripture is Isaiah 40:31. But, verses leading up to this describe her source of strength for Motherhood. A great kind, compassionate, loving Mother.

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It’s 6:00 am and the guys are loading back on the bus heading back downtown to start another day on their own. It’s 15 degrees, spitting snow, and the bus is just now starting to put out some heat. On the way downtown I comment to one of the guys (Donnie) that I sure hate to have to drop them out in the cold. Donnie says don’t worry about it and then tells me a story. He was sitting in a restaurant the other day and heard a lady talking about how sorry she felt for the homeless. Donnie tapped her on the shoulder and said, “I’m homeless but don’t feel sorry for me”. He told her he was where he was for a reason: it was his own doing and there was a purpose for it. He told her he needed to hit bottom and be humbled to set him straight. He said he gets along just fine and as far as he’s concerned he is right where God needs him to be right now, helping his homeless buddies where he can. When he got through all I could say was, “thanks for the dose of perspective Donnie”. As I pull up to the drop off point, they all file off with a “thanks again bud” or “take care brother.” Though I’m usually dead tired from little sleep the night before and anxious to get home and get my own day started, the ride back to Church that day was energizing. It reminded me why we do what we do. We’re all called to serve each other . . . and in doing so God has a way of ministering to us as well. As Donnie said, “it’s his way of keeping us humble.” Our season is over now and I have a lot of people to thank for their time and efforts in service to this ministry. To the classes who provided the meals; to my set up crew led by Larry Smith and Barden and Erline Carr; to Russell Brown driving the bus; to Keith and Nathan Wertz, Kevin Kennedy and Jim Furnish who helped stay overnight; to Don Lee for always being there for the guys, and to Kent Mason, Charlie Osborne, and Larry Hitchner for filling in with some last minute meals. If the guys can survive Larry’s Leftover Surprise they can handle anything!And to everyone else who pitched in - Thanks to all for another successful season! ~ Chris Lee

Room in the Inn

Tates Creek Christian Church 3150 Tates Creek Road 12

New ClassesNew Sunday School Classes at 8:30 AM and 11:10 AM

Beginning June 1! As most all of you know by now, our Sunday morning schedule will be changing on June 1.This change includes expanding our Sunday School Ministry to offer Sunday School classes during all three hours of the morning. This is an exciting opportunity as it immediately multiplies the amount of available space in which Sunday School can grow without having to do a major building addition or renovation!

On June 1, we plan to start two new Sunday School classes:

8:30 AM “Early Bird” Class Taught by Nic Skinner Room ~ 114 Email: nic@tatescreek.org

11:10 AM Class Taught by Kim Beckwith Room ~ 103 Email: kimbeckwith@tatescreek.org

Both classes are open to:• All ages of adults.• Those not currently involved in a Sunday School class.• Those needing to make a change in the class they attend as a result of

the upcoming worship schedule change.

Sign Up! If you would like to participate in one of these classes, please contact me or Kim at the email addresses above or by contacting the church office. This will help us in our preparations so that things get off to a great start on June 1!

We’d love to have you join us!

In Christ, ~ Nic

Freedom Quartetin Concert

Sunday ~ May 18 ~ 6:30 pm

Join us as we host the Freedom Quartet and many other gospel groups in the coming months.

Members of the Freedom Quartet are:Dale Shipley ~ lead singerPreston Garner ~ baritoneBurman Porter ~ bassJohn Rulapaugh ~ tenor

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Parent-Child Dedication

Gospel Concert Series

May 11, 2014Parent-Child Dedication

On Mother’s Day, we will be setting aside a time of dedication for parents who would like to commit

to raising their children to know God and His Son, Jesus Christ.

If you have children newborn to age 5 and would like to participate in this service, please contact the church office at 266-1621 or jenni@tatescreek.org. Let us know your name, child’s name, and which

service you will be attending by Wednesday, May 7.

Would you consider being a Foster Parent? Lauren and I became certified foster parents through a local agency called SAFY (Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth) this past November. Immediately after being certified, we found out a student from our previous ministry in

Mason, Ohio, was in the custody of the state of Kentucky. We took it as God giving us an immediate opportunity to help and minister to this young man. Michael has been with us in our home for nearly 6 months now. He has been a great addition to our family. Initially, I was scared to death to open my home for foster care. We have 3 young children of our own. Peyton is 9, Nolan is 7, and Cameron is 6. They keep us so busy, I felt like we couldn’t handle anyone else in our home. We stepped out in faith, went through the training, and now we have caught a glimpse of what foster care can do for a child who needs a temporary family. It is such a great opportunity to minister to kids who are going through a really hard time in their lives. As a certified foster parent, you also have the opportunity to provide respite care for other foster families. A few weekends ago, we provided respite care for a little 5 year old girl. You could see the fear all over her face when she first arrived at our home. She had no clue who we were. I can’t imagine how scary that is for such a young child. Within a few hours, she was laughing and playing with our kids and we had a great time with her. Our church has many adoptive parents, and many foster parents. We need more. There is a need for foster parents in Fayette County. In James, God has called us to minister to widows and orphans. Could you open up your home? Could you trust God to lead you through becoming a foster parent? You aren’t too old. Your house is not too small. YOU can make such a huge difference in the life of a child. If you would like more information please visit www.safy.org or www.bair.org. These are both great Christian foster agencies that are involved with families in our church. Pray about it!

In His Service, ~Mike mike@tatescreek.org

Tates Creek Christian Church 3150 Tates Creek Road 14

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The Goal of Youth Ministry Probably the most important hurdle that teenagers have to cross is how to negotiate their increasingly splintered lives. Everywhere people are clamoring for their attention and their time. It can be friends, sports, social media, musical groups, just about any group in our results oriented culture. The benefits we enjoy from a specialized society also put more and more pressure on our youth to quickly identify what makes them unique, and how they can stand out in an increasingly diverse crowd. The great question every teenager will ask is “who will notice me?” Sometimes it becomes difficult to imagine that even God will notice them. But in the middle of this, students in the Church are open to an amazing opportunity. They can form a group, centered around Jesus’ message and example, where everyone can meet from differing backgrounds. Paul gives a compelling description of the group in 1 Corinthians 1:26-30, pointing out that God doesn’t pick only the influential, or the “strategic” people. He picks out the lowly, those who wouldn’t otherwise be noticed. In a competitive culture how important is it to hear that you are noticed because you are lowly! So this past month as we talked about our place in the group

and the Kingdom on our annual high school Spring Retreat. I was so encouraged to hear our students talk about how much this group meant to them. We have students from a number of different backgrounds, and while

it isn’t always easy, it’s clear that they care about each other. That kind of care comes from the Spirit, and that’s the goal of youth ministry. When your students are ministering to each other, then Jesus is being proclaimed not just when I preach, but whenever our students reach out with Jesus’ love!

Let’s lift Him up together! ~ Brad brad@tatescreek.org

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Hunter Ball is Making A Difference Last year after her 7th birthday, Hunter Ball realized she had been greatly blessed, and it was time for her to do something about it. Over the past year the foster children in

our community have really impacted Hunter as she prayed for God to give her clearer direction. It was then she told her parents she didn’t want presents for her 8th birthday because she felt the gifts should go to other children. Then, this fall it all came together. Mike Allen’s wife, Lauren, had an idea for fun nights at Truth Travelers. Hunter had an idea for collecting supplies to go to foster children in the form of a backpack. When we put the ideas together the idea exploded and

took over the Uptown stage. Each week the Truth Travelers had a great time with crazy hair nights, face painting, learning about orphans and foster kids, and much more. However, the thing the kids will never forget is the large collection of items each week that will go directly

to a child in need. These donations have included stuffed animals, new pajamas, hair care products, snacks, and even a special offering from young Jake Stokesbary. It was true that we had a lot of fun together, but it always amazes me when one of God’s kids puts their trust in Him to love their neighbor! As a children’s minister it is humbling to watch God work through a child, then that child’s dreams work through the entire group. The coolest part is that our kids will never know the extent of their gifts, cards, and service. Hunter Ball put her trust in God to do something different though… and God is using her to make a difference! Great job, Hunter!

~ Matt matt@tatescreek.org

Tates Creek Christian Church 3150 Tates Creek Road 16

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Critterland News Can I tell you how proud I am of all of the children in Critterland? Each month we do a memory verse with all of the kids that attend Jesus in the Park. Sometimes the verses are only four words, and sometimes they are almost a paragraph. I’ve been trying to give the children verses that are a little bit more difficult, and they have stepped up to the challenge! Even the youngest ones, not even 2 years old, can do the motions and say the words each and every month. I know they don’t retain the entire verse from month to month, but I do know that when they hear it again, they always remember parts of each one very quickly. Our goal in Critterland is to make sure that the kids are getting a strong base for their faith. We want the children to have fun, but also be able to apply the Bible and God’s word to their every day life or the situations they might run across.

~ Lesley lesley@tatescreek.org

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Sunday School Average Attendance

March 2014Infants 6Walkers 122 - 5 Year Old 14 K - 1st grade 192nd - 3rd grade 21Garage 45 21Middle School 24High School 26Alpha/Omega 10Ashland Terrace 8Christians in Action 27Crusaders 59Faith 16Fellowship of Believers 15FOCUS 22Good News 26Grace & Truth 71Grass Roots 15Heaven Bound 17In The Word 14Motivators 5Open Bible 66Psalm 34:3 9Seekers 6Servants for Christ 37Upper Room 10Willing Workers 39Young Families 10

Miscellaneous 12Officers 3

Total 639

March Worship Attendance & Giving

Total General Fund 2nd 707 $35,303.9th 829 $31,340.16th 756 $26,897.23rd 926 $21,563.30th 754 $23,938.

IndebtednessMortgage Balance, Mar. 31 $1,598,006.

Monthly Payment (Apr. 1) $13,378. Principal $8,415. Interest $4,472. Add’l Principal $490.

General Fund Report2014 Budgeted Need per week $29,407.2014 Average per week $28,208.

March Total Income $139,042.March Total Expenses $111,163.Net Excess $27,879.

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

% of Dollars Given Online15%

Funds Totals for March

Deacons’ Fund $2,225.Growing to Serve $15,480.

Daniel has been attending Tates Creek for only a short time, but he realized quickly that baptism was very important. Through the lessons in Sunday School (Motivators Class) and a teaching call with Nic Skinner, Daniel was ready to be baptized. Let us be sure to encourage him as he embarks on his new walk with Christ. Daniel says 1 Corinthians 13 is his favorite passage as it “speaks to me in my every day life”.

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Linda Tipton & Alysin Tipton

By Transfer, March 23

New Members

Daniel RothenbuschBaptized March 23

Alysin is a stay-at-home Mother of a four year old son and is expecting a daughter in June. She is the daughter of Linda, who was most influential in her decision to be baptized in 1993. Alysin states that Jeremiah 29:11 is also her favorite verse, as her mother would quote it often when she was a child. Alysin also attends the Grace & Truth class. Help us warmly welcome both of these ladies!

Linda Tipton is a native of Lexington and has driven a Fayette County school bus for moms-to-be for the past 16 years. Linda has been attending Tates Creek for the past five years and is involved in the Grace & Truth class and Victory for Life. Her favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not calamity, to give you a future and a hope.”

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Calendar ~ May 20141 National Day of Prayer1 Mary Circle, 10:30 am, Fh1 Deborah Circle, 7 pm3 & 17 Card Ministry, 8:30 am, 1024 Elder/Deacon Lunch, 12:30 p, FH4 Church Under the Bridge, 3 pm4 Monthly Ministry Teams5 Elders’ Meeting, 6pm, FH10 Willing Workers Brunch, 11 am, FH11 Parent-Child Dedication12 BCMF, 5:45 pm, Hill-N-Dale CC12 Faith Circle, 6:30 pm, 104 12 J.O.Y. Circle, 6:30 pm, Fh13 MOPS, 9 am, FH13 Tabitha Circle, 7 pm15 BWAC, 10:30 am, FH15 Women’s Ministry, 7 pm, 30217 Garage 45 Road Trip, 1-7 pm, Natural Bridge18 Freedom Quartet, 6:30 pm, WC18 Women’s Ministry w/Circle chairs, 4 pm, FH20 MOPS luncheon, 9:30 am, FH22 BWAC Day Trip, 9:30 am23 Sarah Circle, 6:30 pm26 Memorial Day, Office Closed30 Middle School Game Night, 8 pm - 12 am

Weekly ActivitiesSunday Evening:Rejoicing Ringers, 4:30 pm, CRMiddle School Small Groups, 5:30 pm, 303The Buzz-High School Worship, 5:30 pm, 303Evening Worship, 6:30 pm, WCAdult Small Groups, various times and locationsMonday Evening: Orchestra rehearsal, 6:15 pm, WCTuesday Evening:Victory for Life, 6:00 pm, FHWednesday:Adult Bible Study, 10:30 am, 200AWorship Team rehearsal, 5:30 pmHS Small Groups, 6:30 pm, 303Oasis Meal, 5:45 pm, MMC, ends 5/21Oasis Classes & Choirs, 6:45 pm

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