My wonderful wife, Jennifer, surprised me at work a few minutes ago with a cup of Starbucks coffee. It was a beautifully thoughtful gesture. I didn’t expect it, but that she would do so, doesn’t sur-prise me. There was a time when we went to Starbucks multiple times every week. Now that only hap-pens when we are on vacation. Most weeks we forego the pleasure of an expensive cup of coffee.

When I was a graduate student, studying at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, Leonard Sweet was one of the professors at the seminary. I never took one of his classes, in part because as seminary classes they didn’t count towards my graduate degree. Dr. Sweet has written numerous book designed to help ministers and churches reach Millennial and GenXers. One of his books is titled, “The Gospel According to Starbucks: Living with a Grande Passion.” It is a pretty good read, if you are a Star-bucks aficionado.

In one short section he talks about learning to speak Starbucks. If you know anything about Starbucks, you know that it is not possible to get a cup of coffee. You can get a tall, grande, or venti, or any one of about fifty-six thousand possibilities, but a simple cup of coffee is not one of them. In order to order, you must know the lingo. My usual order is a large-decaf-skim-sugar free-vanilla-latte - or a venti decaf skinny vanilla latte in Starbucks lingo.

Churches have their own lingo too. Some of it might be denominational. The vast majority of Disciple youth groups are named CYF - short for Christian Youth Fellowship. Some lingo is local, like CCLC - Chenault Christian Life Center. Some lingo is theological, like righteousness or atonement. Some lingo is practical, like participating member or regular attender. But all the lingo is nonsensical if you don’t speak the language.

Rev. Meredith has created a wonderful list of First Christian Church lingo. It is part of an infor-mational package given to new members. Now, does it include every bit of our unique jargon? No, but hits most of the high spots.

Below are a few of the acronyms an other lingo which sounds like pig-latin to folk who don’t speak FCCFK - First Christian Church Frankfort Kentucky. I wonder, how well do you speak our lan-guage? CWW - Indianapolis- FH- Wakandaho- FJ- Red Mile CHI RHO- WoC- NHCDC- DMF- CWF- (now known as DWM) Mere- WEF- Dr O- Bible Buddies Room-

Answers elsewhere in The Messenger (this newsletter is called The Messenger)!

CWW - Children’s Worship and Wonder (Children’s Church age 3 - kindergarten); Indianapolis - the location of the denominational (Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) headquarters; FH - Fellowship Hall; Wakandaho - youth camp near Liberty, KY; FJ - Following Jesus - Children’s Church (grades 1-3); Red Mile - location of the Regional office of the Christian Church in KY); CHI RHO - middle school youth group; WoC - Week of Compassion (special offering); NHCDC - New Horizon Child Development Center; DMF - Disciple Men’s Fellowship; CWF/DWM - Chris-tian Women’s Fellowship/Disciple Women’s Ministry; Mere - Rev. Meredith Siler (Associate Minister); WEF - Wednesday Evening Fellowship (shared meal and programming); Dr O - Dr. John Opsata (Senior Minister); Bible Buddies Room - Conference Room on first floor)

UPCOMING DATES

May 05 Derby Day Cele-

bration (9:00 am)

May 13 Mother’s Day

May 14 Finance Meeting

(5:00 pm)

Board Meeting

(5:30 pm)

May 20 Food Drive

12:30 - 2:00 pm

May 21 Elder’s Meeting

(5:30 pm)

Inside this issue: Page

Prayers &

Condolences

2

Staff & Emails

Office Hours/

Deadlines

2

Announcements

& Articles

2

Children’s

Ministry

3

Youth

Ministry

3

Worship

Highlights

4

THE CHRISTIAN MESSENGER

316 Ann St reet Frankfort , KY 40601

(502) 223-2346

“At F i rst Chr ist ian church our mission is to be and share the Good News of Jesus Chr ist , witnessing, lov ing and serv ing ‘ f rom our doorsteps to the ends of the ear th . ’ To be a fai th fu l church demonstrat ing t rue community , deep sp ir i tual i ty and a passion for just ice .”

04/29/18 ATTENDANCE

8:30 SERVICE: 30

9:30 FAITH FORMATION: 75

10:45 SERVICE: 121

5:00 COFFEE HOUSE: 22

ASHWOOD: 11

May 3, 2018

Issue 18

Rev. Dr. John T. Opsata Senior Pastor

Rev. Meredith Siler Associate Pastor

DR. OPSATA’S OPUS

(Ann Winn Vansant) Bob & Patricia Lippert, Jerry Mayes (Fred Lee), Jim McWilliams, Chuck Mitchell (Fred Lee), Greg Mitchell, (Fred Lee), Don Mitchell (Valerie Ramsey’s Father), Margaret Moman (Eva Ellis), Sally Monroe, Lillian Nunnelly, Michael Perniciaro (Linda Davis) Bob Pullen, Sue Ramsey (Larry Cox), Mary Rhodes (Jerry & Sandy Rhodes), Jacob Roberts (Lynda Jalbert), Anne Robbins (Judy Richards), Ilse Rogers, James Tandy (Judy Richards), Kathy & Rebecca Ryan (Jayne Arnold), Chester & Ann Snelling, Casey Sparrow (Valerie Ramsey), Angel Dugger Subbert (Misty Judy), Betty Thurman, Stephen Tutt (Sue Tutt), Riviera Ueltschi (Sun Spirit Fallis), Beth Vernon (Bob & Linda Blair) Doris Versey (Fred Lee), Tony Versey III (Fred Lee), Judy Walden (Donna Fiero), Glenn Webster (Dixie Grugin), Jim Wolcott, all victims of disaster and violence in our world.

IN OUR PRAYERS

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FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

316 Ann St.

Frankfort, KY 40601

Office: 502.223-2346

Fax: 502– 875-7847

Website: www.firstchristianfrankfort.org Email: firstchristianfrankfort@gmail.com Facebook: 1stchristianfrankfort

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Thursday

8:00 am—3:00 pm Friday Closed DEADLINES Messenger Deadline Tuesday by Noon to Janice Foster-Jackson Bulletin Deadline Thursday by 9:00 am to Donna Ritchey Rev. Dr. John T. Opsata Senior Minister johntopsata@gmail.com Rev. Meredith Siler Associate Minister meredithbsiler@gmail.com Dr. Carl Smith Chancel Choir Directorchsmithksu55@gmail.com Dr. Robert Blair Organist bandlblair7@gmail.com Bonnie Reeves Coffee House Music bbigbars@aol.com Janice Foster-Jackson Administrative Assistant jjacksonfcc@gmail.com Donna Ritchey Administrative Assistant donnaritcheyfcc@gmail.com Beckie Glander Admin. Assistant/Facilities beckieglander@gmail.com Trina Koontz Youth Ministry Director trinakoontz@gmail.com Elle Travis Children’s Ministry Director elletravis0@gmail.com Maria Bartholomew Children’s Music

Those serving in the Military and as Law Enforcement Officers, May Lou Alexander (Ashwood), Jerry Allen (Mariane Braden), Raymond Aubrey, Mattie Baker (Patti Pullen), Nancy Ball, Ann & Joshua Banta (Judy Richards), Jackie Barney, Maria Bartholomew, Julia Blackburn (Tom & Eleanor Penn’s granddaughter), Sue Boden, Bill & Linda Brown (Lee Ann Snelling) Ron Burgess, Mary Campbell (Judy Richards), Chet Care, Frank Catron (Frances Cadle) Walter Chism (Judy Richards), Polly Coblin (Jane McCord), Family of Elizabeth Conway, Phyllis DiCapua (Priscilla Barnes), Bill Eggin (Sue Tutt), Teri Elliot (Sun Spirit Fallis), Davey Fallis, Eulane Fortune, Cheryl Gayhart, Bill Grugin (Dixie Grugin), Richard Hite (Nancy Miracle), Tyler Howard (Ann Howard), Lynda Jalbert, Elizabeth & Addison Judy, Ethan Lewis (Eva Ellis), Alex Jensen

OUR CONDOLENCES to Ann French

Thomas' whose uncle William Dudley Judge

passed away. Please keep that family in your

prayers.

OUR CONDOLENCES to Lillian Nunnelly

on the death of her sister in Albuquerque.

Please keep Lillian and family in your

prayers.

ECUMENICAL FOOD DRIVE Sunday, May 20—12:30—2 p.m.

Here are some of the items needed: Peanut butter, Canned Vegetables, Canned fruits, Boxed cake mixes, Instant Oatmeal, Jiffy Cornbread Mix, Canned soups, Pasta, Pasta sauces, Canned beef stew, Boxed meals, Hamburger helper, Instant Potatoes, Canned Tuna, Canned Chicken, Canned Meat, Crackers, Pork and beans, Canned beans, Rice, Macaroni and cheese. (Please check expiration dates. No restaurant sized cans,

please. No homemade food or home canned food can be accepted.)

We will deliver food items and/or money to the Food Pantry, between 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 20.

If you would like to send a check they can be made to the Emergency Community Food Pantry, P. O. Box 48, Frankfort, Ky. 40602

The Food Pantry is run entirely by volunteers. They rely on local faith communities, business and community organizations to provide the food, funds and volunteers we need to help our community.

Thank you for your generosity in helping those in need!

The trumpeter sounds the Call to Post, eyes shift to the starting gate, the announcer readies the contenders …and they’re off! ...But before the evening’s most exciting two minutes in sports let’s gather to celebrate KIDS! Join us - this Saturday, May 5th - for our Annual Derby Day Kids Celebration! From 9 am-12:30 pm we will feature FREE kids activities in our parking lot (or in the gym if it rains) during the Governor’s Derby Celebration in downtown Frankfort. Pony rides, face painting, crafts, games and prizes, fabulous food, inflatable's and more! Bring your favorite kid (or the kid in you) and come on

down and help us celebrate!

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YOUTH

MINISTRY CHILDREN’S

MINISTRY

MS. ELLE TRAVIS DIRECTOR-CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

email: elletravis0@gmail.com

MS. TRINA KOONTZ DIRECTOR-YOUTH MINISTRIES email: trinakoontz@gmail.com

Saturday, May 5

Youth will run the Games Booth at

the Derby Celebration

See Trina to choose your shift.

Serving Others:

Our Chi Rho team worked their

last session of the Backpacking

Ministry for this school year.

A special thank you to Eva Ellis for donating a new children’s book to our program. Written & illustrated right here in Frankfort, the story “Beautifully Unique” tells a story of a young lady trying to fit in her own skin. It helped me teach a beautiful lesson about self-love and acceptance to our children this past Sunday. Thanks to you Eva, Renae Sewall, and Anita Hatchett for sharing this beautiful book with us.

MUSIC CAMP & VBS FORMS

Registration forms are available in the church

office or on the Welcome Center counter. Return to

the church office when completed.

By the time you have read this week’s Messenger, I will have under gone a procedure at UK Hospital that is hoped will put an end to my Atrial Fibrillation. Will be spending Wednesday night at the hospital and be home Thursday morning. I look forward to seeing you all again on Sunday. - Dr. O

WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

05/06/18

“Enough Already!”

John 15:9-17

8:30 am Chapel Worship

Elder: Jim True

9:30 am Faith Formation

10:45 am Sanctuary Worship Elders: Anne Hilen &

Sue Underwood

5:00 pm Coffee House

John 15:9-17

Communion Leader: John Geddes

Offertory Leader: John Scott

MAY WEF SCHEDULE - 5:30 PM

May Mission Project: Cleaning Supplies for Simon House

May 02 - Derby Celebration May 09 - Early Choir, First Families Praying in Color May 16 - Worship in the Chapel May 23 - Cookout in the Parking Lot Last WEF for the Season

First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 316 Ann Street Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 223-2346

Website: www.firstchristianfrankfort.org Email: firstchristianfrankfort@gmail.com Facebook: 1stchristianfrankfort

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Thursday, May 3 3:15 Sheri Locke (Rm 309) 3:30 Nan Rickerts (Keystone) 6:00 Cub Scouts

Saturday, May 5 9:00-1:00 Derby Celebration (Parking Lot) Sunday, May 6 8:30 Chapel Service 9:30 Faith Formation 10:15 Family Faith Fellowship 10:45 Worship (Sanctuary) 1:00 Don Philpot Visitation 3:00 Don Philpot Funeral 4:00 Philpot Meal (CCLC) 5:00 Coffee House (FH)

Monday, May 7 10:00 Prayer Group (Rev. Meredith’s Office) 6:30 Disciple Ringers Boy Scouts (4th Floor) Girl Scouts (Room 310) Tuesday, May 8 11:30 Staff Meeting 12:00 Al Anon (Keystone) 5:30 AA Meeting (Keystone) 7:00 Anna Merle Circle 7:00 Tubman Nunnelly (Sue Wood, 74 River Bluff Rd)

Wednesday, May 9 10:00 Brooks Circle 11:30 Women’s Shelter (BB) 4:00 Little Acorns 5:30 Fellowship Meal (CCLC) Kid’s Corner (Ms. Elle) JYF (Ms. Maurya)* Chi-Rho (Ms. Trina)

(JFY meets on the 3rd Wednesday)

6:15 Early Choir 1st Family Praying in Color

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED will be having their May Friendship Celebration on Friday, May 11th at 10:00 am for fellowship and 10:30 am the program will begin. We will be meeting at the Salvation Army, 517 Greenup Ave.