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Tates Creek

Current

March 2014

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

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Contents
Feature Article
10 Spring is on The Way
In Every Issue
3-6 Minister Articles
8 “The Story” Reading Schedule
9 Elder/Deacon Serving Schedule
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4-17 Minister Articles
18 January Statistics
19 New Members
20 Calendar

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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

Ministry News
7 Concert Series
11 Blessing Bag Mission Trip
13 Women’s Workshop
13 Teacher Appreciation
Events
8-9 Special Events
12 “Ragamuffin” movie
Special Note
12 IRA Distributions

Office Staff
Kim Jones
Jenni Gregg
Rhoda Rolfes
Vicki Wesley

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Mission

Tates Creek Christian Church exists to win
people to Christ (evangelism), build up believers
in faith, knowledge, and service (encouragement),
to help those in need (benevolence), and to stand up
for Christian values in the community (witness).

Tates Creek Christian Church 3150 Tates Creek Road

Tidbits from Tommy
After reading through a recent article by one of my professors,
Dr. Jack Cottrell, I decided to write about the following subject.
Several years ago, I received a phone call from a young man
strongly considering suicide. I raced to the park where he was
and, with our Lord’s help, talked him out of that option. Too
many times, even once is too many, I am contacted after the fact. Suicide
leaves so many questions for family and friends, even if a note was left. Many
Christians have very strong opinions and views about suicide. I am sure the
view that I share will meet with strong disagreement. I believe that for the
Christian, who out of great desperation chooses the option of suicide, there
is forgiveness. Many Christians believe that suicide is an unforgiveable sin
because of I John 1:9. This text states, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful
and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness”
(NASB). The reason many Christians believe that suicide is unforgiveable is
because the person who commits suicide does not have time to ask God to
forgive them for their sin. Suicide is a sin; it is a selfish act; it is self-murder.
However, I John 1:9 does not mean that we have to be able to
ask God for the forgiveness of our sins before we die. I John
1:9 refers to our relationship with Jesus Christ. Notice ~ I
John 1:7 says, “But if we walk in the light as He Himself is in
the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood
of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin” (NASB). This verse
helps us with the context of the passage, those who are in
a relationship with Jesus Christ experience the forgiveness
of sins because of the blood of Jesus Christ. So, for the Christian who has a
relationship with Jesus Christ, there is forgiveness of sin. Committing the sin
of suicide before dying and committing any other sin before dying without
asking God for forgiveness is no different. Sometimes, Christians are in an
argument before they die, or they may be in a car wreck that was their fault
for reckless driving. Committing a sin does not separate us from the grace
of God. Persistence in sin is apostasy, and that will separate us from God’s
grace. But, an individual act of sin does not separate us from God’s grace. To
say that we have to ask God for forgiveness for every single sin before we die
is being legalistic. People who consider suicide need help, but not the threat
of condemnation. If a Christian has committed suicide out of desperation, we
sorrow, but not as those without Jesus.

Twenty days until Spring ~Tommy
tommy@tatescreek.org

Lexington, KY 40502 www.tatescreek.org

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Discipleship Ministry News

Nic Skinner

Omaha! Omaha!

No, I’m not talking about the city in Nebraska. (Sorry
Rich and Bev Cary!) Nor am I talking about Omaha Steaks.
“Omaha! Omaha!” is the familiar “audible” that quarterback
Peyton Manning calls at the line of scrimmage often during
his NFL football games. A quarterback “audibles” when he decides he
needs to change the plan to be effective. I am calling an audible.
This year, I had planned to use a collection of articles to give tips on
leading an effective Bible study, and if you are still interested in that
information, please let me know and I can get it to you. However, I believe
that there are some broader, deeper, and more personal discussions that
should take place in this space—and I want us to take advantage of that
together to be most effective.
This month, I want to ask the question, “What is the ultimate goal of
discipleship?” For some, discipleship is equated with classroom and booklearning. However, as I heard one person say recently, “Going to Sunday
School doesn’t make us any more a disciple than being in a garage makes
us a car.” In short, having the knowledge or just showing up on Sunday
doesn’t make us a disciple. It is having the knowledge and living it out. It’s
the tried and true message of Matthew 7:24-27, James
1:22-25, John 14:23, 1 Samuel 15:22, and many other
passages. It is living in obedience to our Lord.
If we are following in obedience to our Lord, then we
are not only concerned with being a disciple, but also
intent on making more disciples. One of Jesus’ most
clear commands is the Great Commission of Matthew
28:19-20, instructing us in our responsibility to make
disciples of all nations. Evangelism and Discipleship are
not two separate issues. Evangelism is a natural outgrowth of lives lived in
total obedience to the King.
So let’s challenge ourselves with this question today, “As a disciple, am I
producing other disciples that produce disciples?” And leaders, “Are we
equipping those in the groups we lead with the practical resources and
opportunities to do so?” Or do we need to call an “audible”?

~In Christ, Nic

nic@tatescreek.org

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Senior Adults

Kim Beckwith

We are planning a great year of fellowship for our Senior
Adults this year. Beginning in March, our monthly
Day Trips begin. These day trips happen on the fourth
Thursday of each month beginning in March and ending
in September. For our March day trip we will be staying
close to home. We will meet at 9:30 AM and then journey just a
short distance to Magee’s Bakery where we will have a late morning
breakfast of typical breakfast fare or scrumptious pastries. This local
family owned business may be familiar to many of you, but for those
who aren’t it will be a sweet surprise. Following breakfast we will be
taking in two local museums, the Headley – Whitney Museum and
the Aviation Museum of Kentucky. We will close out our day in midafternoon with a stop for some desert. Then, our April meeting will
take us to the Newport Aquarium near Cincinnati.
Beyond these early dates, we need to begin looking at
the major outings that are being planned. First is our
return to Senior Saints In The Smokies. The date for
this year’s program is June 2-6. Be planning now on
participating in this wonderful time of spiritual filling
and fellowship. Registration information can be obtained from the
church. Another activity we need to be looking toward is the annual
fall bus trip. This year we are looking at a trip to Albuquerque and
Santa Fe, with stops at the Precious Moments Chapel
in Carthage, Missouri, and the Cowboy Hall of Fame
in Oklahoma City. This will be a 10-11 day trip. If
you are interested in participating, we need you to
express your interest right away so we can further our
plans. Call me at the church or email me with your
interest, and we will get the information out to you.
These are just a few of the adventures we will be embarking on this
year. We hope that you will join us if you are among those who refuse
to let a little age get in the way of being active and involved. Make our
joy complete by joining our various ministries and opportunities for
fellowship. See you Thursday the 20th for our Better With Age Club
monthly meeting. We will begin at 10:30 and lunch will follow.
~Bro. Kim
kimbeckwith@tatescreek.org


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Don’s Dynamics
DIVERSITY! Now that is a word that will catch your
attention! Quite often we hear it used in a way that focuses on
making special considerations for groups of people. Not always
is it used in a positive way. However, one of the definitions
according to Webster is: the inclusion of different types of
people in a group or organization. I have thought about diversity a lot lately
when it comes to our worship ministry. In our adult music ensembles (choir,
worship teams, orchestra, and hand bells) we have doctors,
nurses, pharmacists, engineers, public school teachers,
former college professors, attorneys, administrators, sales
associates, university employees, state employees, college/
high school/middle school students, retirees...and this is
not an exhaustive list. Yet, when we come together, we all work together on
the same playing field, sharing our stories to tell the Gospel Story. I find that
very exciting. I hope you do, too. AND...perhaps you will want to join one
of our “diverse” groups.
In addition to our 2013-2014 Concert Series, Bill Johnson has arranged for
us to host several gospel singing ensembles as a part of our Gospel Concert
Series. A separate brochure is forthcoming giving a brief description of each
group and the concert dates. The first concert date in this series is March 16
at 6:30 PM, when we hear from our own quartet, Second Coming. Please
come prepared to share in a love offering for each group.
Also, we will host our resident jazz band, The Metrognomes, on March 28,
at 7:30 PM. This is our second year to host them as they present exciting
arrangements by their director, Doug Oatley. Bring a friend and join us for
this fun evening of pop music.
Do you have the gift of hospitality? On March
23, we will host the Anderson University Chorale
in our morning services. This outstanding
choir was featured on KET during the recent
Christmas season in an hour-long concert along
with other music ensembles from Anderson. We will need hosts for the
evening of March 22. This will include overnight housing, an evening meal,
and breakfast. If you are available to help in this most important way, please
contact me at the church at your earliest convenience. If you want to check
out the choir, go to YouTube to find some excellent examples of their music.

~ Don

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don@tatescreek.org


Concert Series 2014

Anderson
University Chorale
Sunday ~ March 23
During each morning service we will have the pleasure of hearing
the Anderson University Chorale. We are in need of hosts to house
these students on Saturday night, March 22. You will need to
provide dinner that evening and breakfast the next morning. Please
contact Don Seevers if you are able to help in this way.

The
MetroGnomes
March 28 ~ 7:30 PM
The MetroGnomes will be performing a full 90 minute concert on
Friday, March 28. If you enjoy the big band or jazz band music, this
concert is something you will not want to miss. This band, under
the direction of Doug Oatley, will have your toes tapping to many
selections of popular big band music. Our own Willow Cooper
performs with this group. Please come enjoy this free event, no
tickets are needed.

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“The Story” Reading
Schedule
Week 10 - Standing Tall,
Falling Hard
March 3: pages 129-131
Week 11 - From Shepherd to King
Week 12 - The Trials of a King
March 22: page 173
Week 13 - The King Who had it All

Senior Adult Events
Adult Bible Study
Wednesdays ~ 10:30 AM
Room 200A
Better With Age Club
Thursday, March 20
10:30 AM ~ Fellowship Hall

Senior Adult Day Trips
Thursday ~ March 27
9:30 AM ~ Magee’s Bakery,
Headley – Whitney Museum, and
Aviation Museum of Kentucky
Thursday ~ April 24
Newport Aquarium

Women’s Prayer
Breakfast
March 8, 9 am
Multi Ministry Center
Gospel Concert Series

Second Coming
March 16 ~ 6:30 PM

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Join us as we start off our Gospel
Concert Series with a group from
TCCC. Mary Mirre, Kim & Ben
Donaldson, and Bill Johnson
comprise the group
“Second Coming.”


Communion Serving
Schedule
March 23
March 2
Elders: Kent Mason, Rich Cary
Elders: Larry Bugg, John Langley
Deacons: Lucas Moore, Chris Lee
Deacons: Steven Clem, Steve Mullins
Ashland Terrace: Keith Wertz
Ashland Terrace: Henry Evans
Home Comm: Lucas Moore, Steve Mullins, Home Comm: Greg Kasten, Stuart Kearns,
Keith Wertz
Jonathan Clifton
Comm. Prep: (Sat.) Kathy Hicks
Comm. Prep: (Sat.) Marvis & Pam White
(Sun.) Robert McCray
(Sun.) Bill & Margo Clem
(Sun. after srvs) Craig & Jenny Fowler
(Sun. after srvs) Elaine Smith
March 30
March 9
Elders: Stan Stack, Kent Mason
Elders: Ken Baker, Larry Bugg
Deacons: Brian Hogston, Greg Wheeler
Deacons: Craig Martin, Greg Kasten
Ashland Terrace: Brian Hogston
Ashland Terrace: Greg Kasten
Home Comm: Cory Wilson, Charlie Byers, Home Comm: Brian Hogston, Ed Hall,
Harold Butler
Steven Clem
Comm. Prep: (Sat.)
Comm. Prep: (Sat.) Mark & Gayle Fields
Wilma Coomer & Carol Rae Redding
(Sun.) Carolyn Nipper
(Sun.) Chris Dennison
(Sun. after srvs) Curlie Kistler
(Sun. after srvs) Chris Dennison
March 16
Elders: Rich Cary, Ken Baker
Deacons: Charlie Byers, Cory Wilson
Ashland Terrace: Stuart Kearns
Home Comm: Jonathan Clifton, Bill Burke,
Henry Evans
Comm. Prep: (Sat.) Brian & Sontina Hogston
(Sun.) Randall Young
(Sun. after srvs) Randall Young

March Oasis Meals:
Mar 5: Lasagna, Salad, Garlic Bread, Desserts
Mar 12: Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich, Potato Salad, Applesauce, Desserts
Mar 19: Meatloaf, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Dinner Rolls, Desserts
Mar 26: Potato Soup, Vegetable Soup, Half Turkey Sandwich,
Condiments, Cheese, Crackers, Desserts
Salad is available as an alternate meal when it is not a part of the meal
being served.


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Spring is on The Way
Song of Solomon 2:11-12a declares,
“The winter is past, The rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the
earth; The time of singing has come.” NKJV
I viewed this winter as severe, as I only remember
seeing snow one time as I grew up in Mississippi.
We have pulled our heavy coats tight around us
when we ventured out. Even in our “warm” homes
we cannot get really toasty. Now it is official. By the
calendar winter is over even if the elements do not get the message.
In the spring we see the crocuses poke up their heads. Birds begin to
visit our yards serenading with their beautiful songs. The buds on our
bushes come out. Everywhere we see signs of new life. Our spirits are
lifted! We sing.
There is a winter in the spirit described by some as “the dark night
of the soul.” Many of us have faced dark days in our lives or in the lives
of our loved ones. We thought we would never feel the light of Jesus or
feel like singing again. We may have felt buried in our afflictions and
problems.
In addition, our country is a disaster to the naked eye. Many areas
have suffered calamities of nature. We are aware of the increasing
disorder in our society embracing standards that are in direct conflict to
God’s Word. How can we believe the time of singing has come when all
of the signs of our world are so dismal?
The answer for this is found in Hebrews 12:2 which
tells us to look to Jesus. We remember He says He will
never leave us. (Hebrews 13:5). That alone is reason to
sing.
We stay faithful to prayer, scripture study, and our
devotion time, we witness where there is opportunity, and reflect Jesus
where ever we go. Remember, there is great glory that awaits us in the
next world. The season of great singing is coming! We determine to be
faithful to the end of our journey.
“With faith and patience we inherit the promises.”
(Hebrews 6:12b)

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~ Peggy Park


Blessing Bag Mission
In a life of disappointments, the children living in Ukraine orphanages
have learned to trust the Blessing Bags and the mission team to return
faithfully each year. They eagerly await the arrival of the team, peering
out the dirty windows for a glimpse of the bus pulling through the metal
gates. At other orphanages they run out to meet us, escort us inside,
strive to be helpful, and are anxious for Christmas to begin.
The Ukraine is like stepping back in history. After
arriving in Kiev, we are taken by bus to the train
station. Like a scene out of “Polar Express”, the smartly
dressed ticket taker stands outside on the crowded
platform checking the passengers in. We were ushered
to our coupe’, which would become our home for the
next 16 hours. The Crimean town of Simferopol is
filled with graffiti, high density housing, and what
you might call subdivisions with dirt roads and
houses hidden behind concrete walls and steel gates. This is the outward
evidence of a corrupt government and a lack of city infrastructure such as
smooth roads and neighborhood sidewalks.
The Blessing Bag Ministry is much more than
giving out Christmas bags to orphans. It is
a sustainable ministry that helps support the
orphanages by improving their living conditions.
The yearly visits ensure the standards are being
maintained. One teacher proudly showed off her
classroom and how she had decorated it with her own
money while teaching economic skills to help the orphans on the road to
independence. At another orphanage we toured a room filled with rows
of foot pedal powered sewing machines…from years ago.
The heart of the trip is sharing the moment with a child unpacking their
gifts. Witnessing the quiet moment when they discover a photograph
and letter from you. The joy we have in sharing the Christmas Story,
presented in a beautifully illustrated book, in their native tongue.
It’s time to begin the journey again. Blessing Bags will be distributed
March 2 and March 9.
~ Becky Child
beckychild@icloud.com
312-0078


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IRA Distributions
In 2013 several of our members took advantage of some special Internal
Revenue Service provisions that allowed those at least 70 ½ years of age
and taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from their IRAs to
make their gifts directly from the IRA to the church (or other charity).
The advantage of this is that it meets the RMD requirement, but since it
goes to a charity it is 100% excluded from the giver’s gross income, thus
saving federal, and possibly state, income taxes.
This special provision expired with the last day of
2013. Many are saying that congress will eventually
renew this special provision and may make it
retroactive to January 1, 2014, but to count on such
a provision by Congress would be risky. Therefore,
it is best to wait until this is clarified before making
any gift of this kind to the church, or other charity.
As with any information regarding your investments and your taxes,
please check this with your broker or tax advisor before deciding for your
individual situation. If you have questions, contact David Eversole in the
office and he will help you find the information you need.

Rich Mullins Movie

Ragamuffin

The Story of Rich Mullins
Sunday ~ March 23 ~ 3 PM
Lyric Theater, 300 East 3rd Street
As stated by James Bryan Smith, “Ragamuffin is a
beautiful and moving film that captures one man’s
struggle to overcome the trappings of success, and to
learn how to accept the unconditional love of God.”
Tates Creek Christian Church will host a showing of
the movie “Ragamuffin” at the Lyric Theater. Tickets are
$10 plus a processing fee and will be available at the Lyric
Theater. Contact them at 859-280-2218 or at
www.lexingtonlyric.tix.com.

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Women’s Workshop

A Woman at Peace
Led by Peggy Park
March 22 ~ 9:00 AM ~ Room 200 D-E
We are living in very unsettling times and it
is easy to set our eyes on the circumstances
around us and off the Lord. Come learn
how to let go of the past, live in today,
and press on to fulfill your
purposes in the kingdom.
Be a woman living in peace.

Teacher Appreciation

Teacher Appreciation Sunday
March 16, 2014
This year we will be celebrating our annual Teacher
Appreciation Sunday on March 16. This is a great
opportunity for everyone to encourage
their Sunday School teacher or Small
Group leader and to let them know
how much they are valued. Take time
to send an encouraging card or give
them a personal Thank You!


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College Ministry

Mike Allen

Where is your Focus?

Well as most of you know I am an Indiana boy
through and through. I have a love, like many of
you blue bleeders, for college basketball and just
basketball in general! I always love this time of
year as we approach the “Big Dance”, even though
my beloved Hoosiers may not be “dancing” this year, it is still
such an exciting time to watch basketball and see the young
men from colleges all over the nation competing for a National
Championship. And though it pains me to say it, I wish the Big
Blue Nation good luck.
Another thing I have a deep love for is auto
racing, especially NASCAR! Any other fans
out there? If you are a NASCAR fan, you
know that February means the Daytona 500!
The beginning of what is, probably to most
people, an entirely too lengthy racing season,
haha. I can’t wait!
With both of these sports, teams and
drivers face adversity. They go through
slumps. They lose some. They win some.
The season is like a marathon.
Our spiritual lives have many parallels to a race or a season of
sports. There is a race that has been set before us. The race of life.
We have been called to persevere with faith to the very end of the
race. It is hard. The key to finishing strong is very simple, yet we
often lose our focus. The key is to focus on Jesus!
Hebrews 12:1-3 says,
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of
witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that
so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race
marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and
perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the
cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the
throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from
sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”
Fix your eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith!

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In His Service,
~Mike
mike@tatescreek.org


Encouragement

“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt”
(Exodus 20:2)

“Encourage each other every day while it is ‘today.’”
(Hebrews 3:13)
Now, who better to encourage the faith
of a growing child than their parents? It
isn’t the minister, or the friends in the
youth group who see them everyday.
Parents can have the greatest positive
influence on their children’s faith because
they are the ones who can give daily
encouragement, through word or deed. Let the story you tell to
your kids everyday be one that encourages them to follow Jesus
with everything they are!

Brad Haggard

The Hebrews weren’t longing for better days under their
Egyptian masters, they were rejecting God. How could they
want to exchange God’s rule for the rule of those who held them
in slavery? In the New Testament, Hebrews 3:12-13 picks up on
this idea. We are warned to not be like that group of people. The
root cause of the rebellion is an unfaithful heart, but the cure for
it, in verse 13, is a constant encouragement.

Student Ministry

As we moved into the second act of The Story we
looked at Israel’s rebellion in the wilderness as they
heard the report from the spies about the land of
Canaan in Numbers 13 and 14. Maybe they could
have been excused for being fearful and anxious
about the upcoming battle, but their major sin was wanting to
go back to Egypt. It was on this point that God’s anger burned.
The Israelites weren’t comfortable in Egypt, they were
enslaved! When they cried out, God came down and rescued
them with a mighty hand. This was going to be the new way
that He related to the Israelites, even making it foremost in the
10 commandments.

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


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Children’s Ministry

Matt Lee

People Who Serve Children Make A Difference

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In the spring of 2012, Kent Mason had an idea. He
wanted to use his skills and passions to help at the
local school. The school had mentioned the idea of
a garden and some grant money to work on a “green
project.” When Kent heard this was an option, he
knew where he was going to serve. In fact he even designed the
layout of the garden with the plants that were needed. He quickly
began contacting local garden clubs, UK, and a few friends. He
also helped gather the tools, volunteers, and equipment needed. He
arranged for the new dirt and mulch to be delivered. Unfortunately,
the week going into the garden project he took a hard fall from
a ladder. If you know Kent though, that didn’t stop him from
showing up and doing what he could even with a broken jaw.
After the garden was planted, Kent met with a few classes and
shared his passion for gardening with them while encouraging
them to plant their own flowers.
Behind the scenes for the past two years, Kent and his wife Sarah
have been going to the garden at the school on their own time.
Together they have spent countless hours planting, digging up
weeds, and cleaning up the area he had designed two years ago.
Now in its third year, the garden will be planted and cared for by
some of the youngest members of the JME
community. Starting in March, Kent will be
planting the seeds with the entire first grade.
They will begin with seeds in cups to grow
inside. Then, when the flowers have grown, he
will lead the children in planting their flowers in the larger garden.
The young children will also assist Kent in pulling weeds and
keeping the garden clean as they learn to care for the garden.
Along with the garden project, Kent does a lot of extra effort
things with the children in Uptown. The biggest part comes also
in the spring when he helps the Uptown kids plant and grow their
own flowers for Mother’s Day. During this time we also help the
children see how their faith is like a small seed that continues to
grow into what God has planned.
We are always thankful for people like Kent that give of their time
willingly to help the children grow closer to Jesus. Thanks Kent for
all you do in service and in love!

~ Matt
matt@tatescreek.org


Critterland News

~ Lesley
lesley@tatescreek.org


Lesley Tipton

Our main focus in Critterland is to always let the children know
that God made them, God loves them, and that Jesus wants to
be their friend forever. They have also learned during Act I and
II in The Story that God will always be with them, He keeps his
promises, and even if they don’t always do the right thing, God
will still take care of them. I think these are important truths for
adults to remember as well!

Preschool Ministry

When speaking with parents that are bringing their
young children to Tates Creek for the first time, or
coming back after a long hiatus, I’ve heard the same
phrase “we wanted to start coming back to church
for the kids.” That is such an encouraging statement, and we
work hard to make sure that those children learn as much as
possible in Critterland (while still having lots of fun!) We had a
visitor recently that was impressed with the older children in the
nursery because they knew about the Bible!

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Sunday School
Average Attendance
January 2014
Infants 9
Walkers 9
2 - 5 Year Old
12
K - 1st grade
19
2nd - 3rd grade
20
Garage 45
21
Middle School
31
High School
30
Alpha/Omega
12
Ashland Terrace
8
Christians in Action
27
Crusaders 52
Faith 14
Fellowship of Believers 15
FOCUS 27
Good News
32
Grace & Truth
65
Grass Roots
14
Heaven Bound
16
In The Word
15
Motivators
5
Open Bible
63
Psalm 34:3
6
Seekers
7
Servants for Christ
43
Upper Room
11
Willing Workers
35
Young Families
9
Miscellaneous
Officers

Total

18

15
3

640

January Worship
Attendance & Giving
Total

General Fund
5th
858
$39,366.
12th
887
$23,585.
19th
845
$28,769.
26th
691
$19,710.

Funds Totals for Jan.
Deacons’ Fund
$723.
Growing to Serve $16,875.
% of Dollars Given Online
15%
General Fund Report
2014 Budgeted Need per week $29,407.
2014 Average per week
$27,858.
January Total Income
January Total Expenses
Net Shortfall

$111,430.
$119,404.
($7,974.)

Indebtedness
Mortgage Balance, Jan. 31
$1,619,589.
Monthly Payment (Feb. 1)
Principal
Interest
Add’l Principal

$16,875.
$8,352.
$4,535.
$3,987.

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


New Members

John & Rosemary
McFarland

By Transfer, January 19

John and Rosemary have been
worshiping with us since August of last
year and are currently attending the
Open Bible Class. They are both retired
and have been enjoying cattle farming at
their Anderson County home since 1988.
Both have been servants of our Lord
for many years, but Rosemary’s favorite
verse, Isaiah 40:31, strengthens them
each day. Rosemary states, “It reminds
me that there isn’t anything that I can’t
give to God, and that He will carry me as
on eagles’ wings.”

Jenna has been thinking about being
baptized for a few months. She is really
excited about having her sins washed
away and being baptized. She was
grateful to have her entire family there
to support her. Jenna loves to read,
jump on the trampoline, and visit with
her friends. She is a very good student,
a wonderful big sister, and usually very
kind to everyone she meets. If you see
Jenna, please be sure to encourage her as
she begins her walk with our Savior.

Luke Straub

Baptized February 9

Jenna Hiatt

Baptized February 2

Luke has been studying information he
received from Matt Lee since last year.
Over the last few weeks, he has been more
determined. Luke would come home from
school each day and immediately say, “I
have to go read my Bible and complete the
manual”. Luke was confident that it was
time to get baptized. He knows this is the
most important decision he will ever make.
As Luke puts it, “I feel
refreshed.”


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Calendar ~ March 2014

1 & 15 Card Ministry, 8:30 am, 102

CR - Choir Room / FH - Fellowship Hall / Fh - Friendship Hall / MMC - Multi Ministry Center / UP - Uptown / WC - Worship Center

No. 3
Volume 2

Elders’ Meeting, 6 pm, FH

6
6

Tates Creek Current

Monthly Ministry Teams

3

Tates Creek Christian Church
Office: (859) 266-1621
3150 Tates Creek Road
Web: www.tatescreek.org
Lexington, KY 40502
Email: office@tatescreek.org

2

Mary Circle, 10:30 am, Fh
Deborah Circle, 7 pm

8

Women’s Prayer Breakfast,
9 am, MMC

10

10
10

Bluegrass Christian Men’s
Fellowship, 5:45 pm
Faith Circle, 6:30 am, 104
J.O.Y. Circle, 6:30 am, Fh

11 MOPS, 9 am, FH
13 Room In The Inn, 5 pm, FH
16 Second Coming Concert, 6:30 pm
18 Tabitha Circle, 7 pm
20 BWAC, 10:30 am, FH
20 Women’s Ministry, 7 pm, 302
21-22 Garage 45 Lock-in, 8 pm
22 Women’s Workshop, 9 am, 200D
23 Anderson Univ. Choir, am, WC
23 “Ragamuffin”, Lyric Theater, 3 pm
27 BWAC Day Trip, 9:30 am
27 Room In The Inn, 5 pm, FH
27 Sarah Circle, 7 pm
28 MetroGnomes, 7:30 pm, WC

Weekly Activities

Sunday Evening:
Rejoicing Ringers, 4:30 pm, CR
Middle School Small Groups,

5:30 pm, 303
The Buzz-High School Worship,

5:30 pm, 303
Evening Worship, 6:30 pm, WC
Adult Small Groups, various times
and locations
Monday Evening:
Orchestra rehearsal, 6:15 pm, WC
Tuesday Evening:
Victory for Life, 6:00 pm, FH
Wednesday:
Adult Bible Study, 10:30 am, 200A
Worship Team rehearsal, 5:30 pm
HS Small Groups, 6:30 pm, 303
Oasis Meal, 5:45 pm, MMC
Oasis Classes & Choirs, 6:45 pm

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