Tates Creek Christian Church Current January, 2015

Tates Creek
Current
January 2015

Tates Creek Christian Church 3150 Tates Creek Road
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Contact
Tates Creek Christian
3150 Tates Creek Road
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 266-1621
office@tatescreek.org
Visit Online
www.tatescreek.org
facebook.com/tatescreekcc
Worship
Sunday
Traditional - 8:30 am
Blended - 9:50 am
The Vine - 11:10 am
Sunday School -
8:30, 9:50, 11:10 am
Evening - 6:30 pm
Wednesday
Oasis Meal - 5:45 pm
Oasis Classes - 6:45 pm
Staff
Tommy Simpson
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 “Is Jesus the Only Way?”
In Every Issue
3-9 Minister Articles
13 Elder/Deacon Serving Schedule
16-19 Devotional thoughts each week
12 Prayer Ministry
12 Guided Prayer Topics
22 November Statistics
23 New Members
24 Calendar
Ministry News
14 Child 2 Child
15 Missions Moment - Fehl’s
Events
11 Middle School
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20 Winter Oasis Classes
Announcements
21 “What If...” Pledge Results
21 Kroger Rewards
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).

“What is Truth?” Pilate posed this question to Jesus during
Jesus’ trial ~ John 18:38. We find Pilate’s question interesting
in light of Jesus’ statement in John 14:6, “I am the way, and the
truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.”
Many people echo Pilate’s question today, “What is truth?”
“Where do we find truth?” “Is there such a thing as absolute truth?”
Jesus claimed to be truth. So, we ask, “How did Jesus verify this claim?
How did He prove this declaration?” Let’s begin with His claim to be the
Son of God. Did He prove that claim? Did He verify that He was the Son
of God? What did He say about Himself? Jesus told the leaders of the Jews,
“Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” The word ‘temple’
here refers to Jesus’ body. When Jesus made this statement, He was speaking
of His resurrection from the dead. Did Jesus raise from the dead? Jesus also
made another claim concerning His resurrection from the dead in the same
verse. Jesus said, “And in three days I will raise it
up.” Notice that Jesus gave His resurrection from
the dead a definite time frame ~ three days. Again,
the questions, “Did He rise from the dead? Did
He rise from the dead in three days?” If He did
not rise from the dead in three days, then Jesus is
an imposter; a fake; a phony; a pretender. But, if He did rise from the dead
and He arose in three days, then He is who He claims to be. The truth is that
Jesus Christ did rise from the dead in three days. Therefore, Jesus is who He
claimed to be ~ He is truth.
Therefore, everything that He said is true. Notice what Jesus said about the
Word of God in John 17:17. Jesus said, “Thy Word is truth.” This means that
God’s Word is truth, contains truth, represents truth, and speaks truth. This
means that God’s Word can be trusted and followed. We find therefore that
the Word of God is absolute truth. The Bible is completely and totally true!
In light of this fact that the Bible is absolute truth, we are challenged to
order our lives according to the truth found in the Bible. Will we embrace
Jesus Christ as Lord of our lives? Will we maintain a continuous hunger and
desire for truth? Will we employ the principles of Scripture into our lives?
Will we become a champion of truth? Will we share the greatest truth ~
Jesus Christ? Jesus said, “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make
you free.” (John 8:32)
For Grace and Truth! ~Tommy
tommy@tatescreek.org
Tidbits from Tommy
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Lexington, KY 40502 www.tatescreek.org

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Senior Adults
As I pen this article my thoughts go to the crisis we are
confronted with in our country today. It is perhaps the most
threatening crisis we have or possibly could face as a nation and
as citizens living in it. Now I’m old enough to remember when
the Soviet threat had my neighbor across the street digging
a hole in his back yard so he could build a bomb shelter. I remember the
Cuban missile crisis of the 1960’s. I remember the oil crisis of the 1970’s,
the savings and loan crisis of the 1980’s, and the financial crisis of the 1990’s
which followed. The Ebola crisis of recent months has frightened us all to our
cores, yet this and all the rest pale in comparison to the real crisis facing us
as a people today. What, then, is this crisis? It is, quite simply, a truth crisis.
The recent happenings in Ferguson, Missouri, have
vividly displayed what happens when people have
no concern, respect, or trust for the truth. The
most recent election displayed how truth suffers in
the quest to paint one’s opponent in a negative light
and one’s self in the positive. Our nation’s politics
have caused us to become a jaded population as
truth has been sacrificed for political gain, advancement, or survival. When
we cannot trust that people are telling us the truth we simply cannot trust
people. When we cannot trust people, division occurs. When division occurs
peace is lost.
We just celebrated Christmas where we recognize that it was into just such
a world that God sent His Son. It was a jaded, cynical, chaotic world which
saw the birth of the Prince of Peace. It should not escape our notice that the
source of that peace is bound up in truth. John 18:37 records Jesus telling us,
“for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the word, to testify to the
truth. Everyone who is on the side of truth listens to me.”
We should not be surprised that to the same degree that Christ is removed
from our nation’s consciousness, truth suffers and chaos results. In the midst
of that chaos, however, we should not despair or lose hope because we know
that when Christ Jesus makes His next appearance every knee will bow and
every tongue will confess the Truth. Until then we who have come to know
the Truth need to introduce others to Him who said, “I am the Way, the Truth,
and the Life.” And in doing so, even in the midst of chaos, others will come to
have the same peace within which comes from having the Truth living within
our lives.
In Him, ~Bro. Kim
kimbeckwith@tatescreek.org

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Don’s Dynamics
What is Truth?
I am confident that most, if not all, of us remember being in
trouble as children and our parents admonishing us, “tell me
the truth”. We knew that we had better tell the truth or the
consequences would be worse if they found out we lied.
Yet today, we ask for the truth from those we love, from those who advertise
on TV or radio, from our politicians. We become discouraged or even angry
when we find out that someone has lied to us.
Why do people have so much difficulty telling the truth? Sometimes, in our
good intentions, we try to hide the truth so that we won’t hurt someone close
to us. And yes, even as adults, sometimes we are afraid of the consequences.
Unfortunately, we find in our current culture many who
do not hold anything to be absolutely true. That belief
system is called relativism. Even worse is the concept of
moral relativism. Space will not permit me to delve into
these concepts in great detail, but they are dangerous
and held by many, especially those who are of younger
generations. It seems like those of us who are “older” do
not struggle with truth as much as those who are “younger”,
but this statement in itself is not absolutely true! Relativism crosses the
generational lines.
AND, relativism is a problem in the Church today. That’s right, it is hard
for us to imagine that there are some sitting in our pews on Sunday who
struggle with the absolute truth of God’s Word and God’s Son, Jesus. Yet, we
cannot cave to the lies of relativism. We must continue to take a stand. Some
churches have given in to not preaching the truth in order to attract more
attenders and members. This is a sad truth!
The Bible has many things to say about truth, but I especially like the words
about truth found in Psalm 119:160:
All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.
We pray: Father, as we approach this new year, please give us the courage to
stand for absolute truth, the truth we find in Your Word and in Your Son, Jesus
Christ. May we continue to speak Your Truth boldly and with confidence. In
Jesus Name, Amen.
~ Don
don@tatescreek.org

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“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6
As Christians, we know that the very source of truth is God.
And the way God chooses to communicate His truth is through
His Word and through His Son Jesus Christ. Many of you
had this truth shared with you at a very young age. By the time you were in
3rd or 4th grade, you knew all the major stories in the Bible, including the
gospel message, the story of Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection. What a
great blessing!
I was not introduced to the gospel of Jesus Christ until I was 13 years old.
My wife Lauren was not introduced to the gospel until she was a teenager
as well. We often share stories about what it was like when we first heard
the gospel message. Lauren often describes it as blinders being removed
from her eyes. She says that when she first heard the truth of the gospel that
everything about life started to make sense. It answered the questions that
she had been having about her purpose, the world around her, and what life
was all about. She hasn’t looked back since. The truth of
God convicted her heart and she accepted Him as her Lord
and Savior.
I felt the same way when I first heard the truth about Jesus
and what He had done for me. It was exactly what I needed
and I knew it. I knew that Jesus was the only thing that
could fill the hole in my heart that I had been trying to fill
with so many other things. Ever since the day I responded
to the gospel, gave my life to Christ, and was baptized at the
age of 14, God has been revealing His truth to me day by day through His
Word. His truth has motivated me to give my life to full time vocational
ministry because I want to share His love and His truth with the world.
There are people that we pass on the street, in the hallway at school, or
at work every single day that are trying to fill the holes in their hearts with
so many things. They are looking for truth in places where they will never
find it and will always come up short and feeling empty. Until we introduce
them to the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ, they will never find what
they are looking for. It reminds me of the song by U2 “Still Haven’t Found
What I’m Looking For”. There are so many people in that boat, and it’s our
responsibility to share the truth with them. Who will you share the truth
with today?
In His Service, ~Mike
mike@tatescreek.org
College Ministry

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Student Ministry
God is True to Us!
There are a lot of things that are in the air for teenagers.
School, work, family, friends, even the way they see themselves
can change quickly. Teenagers can seem like social chameleons
because they are constantly seeking something constant in
their lives. Church should be that place for teenagers as they grow. That’s
why being a part of a youth group is one of the most important factors in
developing a lasting faith.
In the Old Testament Israel sought stability, too. International powers
rose and fell around them, and each time Israel faced threats to their very
existence. As God led them through these times they recognized that God
was “true” in a powerful and practical sense. God was true to Israel by
faithfully saving them in their distress.
The maker of heaven and earth
the sea and all that is in it
the One who stays true forever. ~ Psalm 146:6
Because God is true to us through Jesus, we need to be true to Him. Our
commitment to God must come above all else. This also means being true
to those in the church. If our teenagers see that we are faithful to God and to
them, then they will be encouraged to do the same. That is the power of the
Church, that we can encourage each other to stay true to God, the one who
promised to be true to us forever in Jesus.
Who is like our God,
bearing our guilt and passing over the
rebellion of the remnant of his inheritance?
He does not hold his anger forever
because He delights in being faithful.
Once again He will show mercy to us
and conquer our guilt.
You will throw all of our sins into the depths of the sea.
You will stay true to Jacob
and faithful to Abraham
just as you promised to our fathers from days of old. ~Micah 7:18-20
Let’s lift Him up together! ~ Brad
brad@tatescreek.org

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“I am telling the truth…”
I remember the first time I told my mom a lie as a child. I
don’t remember what the lie was about, but I remember her
response when she found out I had lied. She wasn’t angry,
she was deeply hurt. She came to my room and asked if we
could talk. Then, with tears in her eyes she told me that we needed to start
our relationship over. She went on to explain that before then we had a
bond that had not been broken, but this lie changed everything. Even after
I apologized to her I knew she was still hurting. It took several years to
rebuild the trust again in our relationship. I remember wanting to keep the
relationship strong and making sure I always told the truth.
Now, nearly 25 years later, Terah and I are blessed to have four amazing
children. Colten is 9, Onah and Marie are 6, and Izzy is 4. That means
our house is always busy and never quiet. It also means there is typically
someone getting mad at someone else over something silly. When Terah
and I enter ourselves into the feud it is our goal to get to the truth… to find
out what really happened. Sometimes we get more than we bargained for in
truth and other times we have to prod, beg, and issue multiple disciplines to
get to the bottom of the confrontation. Overall, though, I am very proud of
each of our kids and their commitments to telling the truth. They really are
amazing children (but I might be a little biased).
This month our focus on Jesus is the Truth makes me
think of the phrase Jesus said more often than any other,
“I tell you the truth…”. In fact, this phrase is recorded in
the gospels more than 80 times. Every time this statement
is made though, you know what is following is something
profound. You know it is something you can count on
happening. You don’t have to ask yourself if it is really true,
because it comes from Jesus. You also know that when
Jesus says this phrase you better pay attention to the next
part.
Here’s my challenge for you… do a search on the phrase, “I tell you the
truth…”. Then, write down the next thing Jesus says after it. So which one
is my favorite?
“I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a
little child will never enter it.” (Mark 10:15)
~ Matt
matt@tatescreek.org
Childrens Ministry

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Preschool Ministry
Critterland News
I always try to look at Jesus through a child’s eyes, so that
when we talk about Him, the children can understand better.
During Jesus in the Park we always ask our children “What’s
in the Bible?” (God’s Word) and “What are the stories?” (True). I’m not
able to use metaphors or eloquent words. I have to break things down to
the simplest of terms.
• Jesus is God’s Son.
• Jesus was given to us by God because He loves us.
• Everything Jesus says is true.
• Jesus loves you.
• Jesus wants you to go to Heaven and be your friend forever.
These simple statements are great for young ones, but also for those
adults that may not have learned of Him yet, or those who are struggling
to reconnect.
~ Lesley
lesley@tatescreek.org

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The reason philosophical pluralism makes Christians ornery is that
it would force them to abandon truth. There are at least four essential
beliefs that Christianity refuses to leave behind: the unity of truth, the
uniqueness of Jesus Christ, the reality of sin, and the absolute necessity of
the atonement.
The Only Truth
Christianity rejects philosophical pluralism because Christianity accepts
the Truth, with a capital T. There is only one truth, and that truth is one.
As the apostle Paul explained, “We cannot do anything against the truth,
but only for the truth.” (2 Cor. 13:8).
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the actress Jane Fonda once had an
exchange that illustrates how Christians understand truth:
The Archbishop of Canterbury: “Jesus is the Son of God, you know.”
Jane Fonda: “Maybe he is for you, but he’s not for me.”
The Archbishop of Canterbury: “Well, either he is or he isn’t.”
Jane Fonda evidently believes in philosophical pluralism. Perhaps her
view should be termed “Fonda-mentalism.” What is true for you may not
be true for her, and vice versa.
As a Christian, the Archbishop of Canterbury rightly
insisted that truth cannot contradict itself. Either
Jesus is the Son of God and the Savior of the world,
or he is not. It is one or the other; it cannot be both.
To believe that two contradictory religions are both
true is like saying, “2 + 2 = 4, or 5, or 37, or whatever
you like.” To believe all religions simultaneously is to
become hopelessly entangled in self-contradiction.
One simply cannot accept the Hindu belief that there
are 3,000,000 or more gods and at the same time
accept the Muslim belief that there is only one god. Nor can one embrace
either Hinduism or Islam and Buddhism because historic Buddhism does
not believe in a personal God at all.
Or consider religious opinions about the afterlife. Buddhists seek
Nirvana, the complete absence of desire. Christianity teaches that heaven
is a place where all pure desires are satisfied in Jesus Christ (Rev. 22:4).
Who is right? If there is a heaven at all, does it negate or
satisfy desire?
Is Jesus the Only Way?

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Middle School Believe Conf.
Is Jesus the Only Way? continued
Opinions about judgment differ as well. Christianity teaches that “man is
destined to die once, and after that to face judgment” (Heb 9:27). Hindus
believe in a seemingly endless series of reincarnations. Well, which is
it? Both views cannot be true. Religion is not a preference. Although
people are allowed to hold their own opinions, they cannot make up
their own truth. This cannot be done with religion any more than it can
be done with mathematics. To insist that all religions are equally true
is another way of saying that all religions are equally false. Somewhere
in his Religion and Society Report, Harold O. J. Brown has observed
that pluralism “purports to respect all ideas and opinions, but in the last
analysis ends by denying that any idea or any conviction has validity.” If
every religion is compatible with its opposite, why bother with religion at
all?
Taken from Is Jesus the Only Way by Philip Graham Ryken, © 1999.
Used by permission of Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News
Publishers, Wheaton, IL 60187, www.crossway.org.
Middle School Believe is January 23rd-24th!
Our annual “best weekend of the year” for the Middle School
Ministry is coming up January 23rd and 24th. Believe is from the same
group that does SuperStart and Move, and it is always one of the most
important spiritual weekends of the year. The weekend only costs $55,
plus three meals.
To register, contact Brad Haggard at brad@tatescreek.org.

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A great new year is upon us and what a wonderful
time to reflect on the many prayers that have been
answered this past year and the many blessings we can
look forward to this new year! This is also a great time
to re-commit to your daily time with God in prayer.
Find a quiet place to spend together….just you and
God. It is a precious time to take all your needs to
the Lord and meditate on how he is working in your
heart. The Bible tells us to ‘Be still and know that I am
God’ (Psalms 46:10). Let God speak to you. If you are
looking to find truth, God will reveal to you the truth
that he has for your life, if you listen and hear. He will
reveal to you the needs of others and opportunities to
serve those in need.
Commit to keeping a prayer journal and writing
down your prayer needs. As you pray and reflect back
on those prayers, you can see the spirit of the Lord
working as you pray and focus on your time with
him. Encourage others by sharing the blessings of
your prayers and ask others to pray with you. As you
continue your prayer walk with the Lord, you will find
that you look forward to your daily meeting with God
and you will be amazed at how you begin to see so
clearly God’s plan for your life day by day.
Our prayer team is here to support your prayer
journey. Our prayer room in the foyer is available for
all to come to bring their needs to the Lord. There
is a member of the church who prays during each of
the Sunday morning worship services. If you would
like someone to pray with you, please meet them in
the prayer room during one of the Sunday morning
services. If you have a testimony about an answered
prayer and would like to share it to encourage others,
we would love to add it to our message. You can
contact any prayer team member or Peggy Crawford at
859-269-5902 or email at Psnow2020@aol.com.
~ Tates Creek Prayer Team
The Power of PrayerDaily Guided
Prayer Topics
January
1 Thanks for New Year
2 President Obama
3 Strong Families
4 A family member
needing Christ
5 I Thessalonians 5:16-18
6 Weeks in Ethiopia
7 TCCC’s “What If...”
8 Lesley & Preschoolers
9 Assurance for Life
10 Marriages in crisis
11 A friend away from the
church
12 Psalm 20
13 Fehls on furlough
14 Women’s Ministry
15 Kim Beckwith & Senior
Adults
16 Gov. Steve Beshear
17 New families at TCCC
18 The Lost and Hurting
19 Philippians 4:4-7
20 Limieros in Tanzania
21 TCCC - Church on
Target
22 Matt & Elementary
Kids
23 Bair Foundation
24 Those with unbelieving
spouses
25 Give TCCC a heart for
the lost
26 Romans 8:31-32
27 Alvarados in Mexico
28 Men’s Ministry
29 Don & Worship
Ministry
30 Kentucky Senators
31 Families with multiple
generations
The mission of this ministry is to pray, motivate, and train others to
pray, and to provide prayer opportunities so that we might know our
Lord more intimately and serve Him more fervently.

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Communion Serving Schedule
January 4
Elders: John Langley, Bill Clem
Deacons: Bill Johnson, Chris Lee
Ashland Terrace: Cory Wilson
Home Comm: David Straub, Charlie Byers,
Craig Martin
Sat Comm Prep: Tom/Waynetta Myers
Sun Prep after 1st Srv: Rick Layne
Clean-up after 1st Srv: Carolyn Nipper
Sun Prep after 2nd Srv: Rick Layne
Clean-up after 2nd Srv: Brad Byington
January 11
Elders: Bill Clem, R.W. Ellington
Deacons: David Straub, Greg Wheeler,
Ashland Terrace: Steve Mullins
Home Comm: Steven Clem, Terry Morrison,
David Martin
Sat Comm Prep: Brian/Sontina Hogston
Sun Prep after 1st Srv: Chris/Debbie Dennison
Clean-up after 1st Srv: Chris Hines
Sun Prep after 2nd Srv: David Shuman
Clean-up after 2nd Srv: Chris Hines
January 18
Elders: R.W. Ellington, Larry Bugg
Deacons: Bill Poor, Bill Burke
Ashland Terrace: Jonathan Clifton
Home Comm: Ed Hall, Harold Butler,
Bill Poor
Sat Comm Prep: David/Paula Rankin
Sun Prep after 1st Srv: David/Sheila Waits
Clean-up after 1st Srv: Mary Robey
Sun Prep after 2nd Srv: John Combs
Clean-up after 2nd Srv: Wanda Johnson
January 25
Elders: Larry Bugg, Kent Mason
Deacons: Harold Butler, Henry Evans
Ashland Terrace: Stuart Kearns
Home Comm: Lucas Moore, Bill Johnson,
Charlie Byers
Sat Comm Prep: Kathy Hicks
Sun Prep after 1st Srv: Marvis/Pam White
Clean-up after 1st Srv: Shannon/Jenni Gregg
Sun Prep after 2nd Srv: Marvis/Pam White
Clean-up after 2nd Srv: Randall Young
Senior Adult Events
Adult Bible Study
Wednesdays ~ 10:30 am
Room 200A
Better With Age Club
Thursday, January 15
10:30 am ~ Fellowship Hall
Bring side dishes, salad, or
dessert to share.
Bluegrass Christian
Men’s Fellowship
January 19, 2015
Tates Creek Christian Church
Brad Walden will be presenting a
report on the history and future of
the Men’s Fellowship.
Meal ~ 5:45 pm, Program ~ 6:45 pm
January Oasis Meals
January 14 ~ Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Cooked Carrots, Rolls
January 21 ~ Baked Ham, Augratin Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Dessert
January 28 ~ Sloppy Joes, Potato Wedges, Cole Slaw, Dessert
Salad is available as an alternate meal when it is not a part of
the meal being served.

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In late September, I was going through my grandson’s Sunday clothes
that he had outgrown, starting a pile for Goodwill. Looking at the pile, I
noticed those clothes looked nearly new, and I thought, “Wouldn’t it be
better if these clothes could be made available to the children at Julius
Marks Elementary?”
I sent Matt Lee an email requesting his input on an idea I had for
donating clothes. I asked him “What If” a bin could be placed in Uptown
for gently-used clothing. As the children that attend TCCC outgrow their
clothes, they could be placed in the bin and taken to JME to be used for
the children that attend the school.
Well, my little “What If” idea took on its own life form.
Not only did Matt think it was a wonderful idea, he also
thought it should be a new ministry. Matt said he would
provide the room if I could get a team together to go
through the clothes and organize them in the room.
All the team members are from my Sunday School class
(In The Word). They are Patty Powell, Charlcie Seekford,
Kathy and Orville Taylor, Diane Carmichael, and Tanny
Bishop. Child 2 Child was the name chosen by the team
members for this ministry. Children of TCCC giving to
children of JME was the idea behind the name.
The plan is to hold a month-long clothing drive in the spring for spring/
summer clothes and in the fall for fall/winter clothes. At the end of the
clothing drive, we will hold an open house for the children of JME and
their parents to come to the church to pick out free clothing. Our first
clothing drive was during the month of November, which netted us a
room full of clothes. Our first open house was held December 10.
The clothes are there to be used as needed at any other time. A little
boy who had no coat has already been supplied one. Also, a little girl who
came to school in pajamas received some clothes. We are off to a good
start!
~ Phyllis Giles
Child 2 Child

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Missions Moment
We have to start this article by saying,
“THANK YOU!” As we are “home” in
America this year, yet displaced from our
“home” in Ethiopia, you have blessed us.
Thank you for the mission house that you
have extended to us during the month of
December. Thank you for the warm welcome
and feast you brought to us our first night in
town. Thank you for the Christmas tree and ornaments that were waiting
for us so we could decorate and get into the holiday spirit! Thank you for
the Christmas parties, meals, and extension of friendship that you offered.
Thank you for the attention you gave us as we shared with you about
Ethiopia, our teammates, and the ministry happening there.
We have been back in America for four months now. During the fall,
we’ve been traveling to report to our supporting churches in Florida, North
Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. During our travels, we’ve
had lots of medical, dental, and various appointments. It’s been a very busy
season, but we’re looking forward to some stability soon.
Starting in January, we’ll be the missionaries in residence at Cincinnati
Christian University (CCU) for six months. We’ll resume our family home
schooling, Adrian will teach a college class on World Religions, and we’ll
spend some time with college students. It will be exciting for us to unpack
and be settled (for the most part) for the remaining of our furlough time.
Our plan is to return to Ethiopia at the beginning of August. Our family
will experience a huge change as we leave Addison here for college. Please
pray for his college decision and this upcoming change for all of us. Please
pray for all of our kids: Addison (17), Mallory (15), Darby (12), and Ethan
(10) to make some friends while we are in Ohio for these months. We pray
to find a good church for our family, where we can be involved with active
youth groups and small groups.
The focus when we return to Ethiopia will be to build a church and an
office complex in Addis Ababa, the capital city. Also, as our team continues
to grow, we’ll have 3-4 new families to help orient and get established with
language learning and ministry.
Thank you for your continued and faithful support of us and the whole
team in Ethiopia. It’s great to know we have partners like you
who pray, encourage, and support us in this work.
God bless you! ~Adrian and Jennifer Fehl

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Devotional Thought Week 1
JESUS IS THE WORD OF GOD ~ John 1:1-18
Fathers and sons often have similarities in their
appearance, mannerisms, and vocabulary. Many times you
will hear someone say, “I see your father in you”, when they
are introduced to the son for the first time. We should not
be surprised that God sent His Son to the world to communicate His love
for us. What better way could there be for us to get to know God than to
know His Son?
This is part of what John means when he opens his gospel by describing
Jesus as the Word of God. Jesus was not like His Father in physical form,
He was fully human after all, but He was sent to be like Him in word.
Jesus used words He heard from the Father to communicate with us.
(John 12:49) But being the Word of God, was about more than words.
Jesus also enacted the Father’s words with His actions. He displayed
for us how to love and be gracious to all kinds of people, even those who
hurt us. He modeled for us how to stand up for the
truth and what is right, even when it is difficult or
unpopular. Jesus did this so that we could see and
get to know God.
In words and actions, Jesus showed us His Father.
Even beyond this, He embodied what it meant to
be the Word of God in the flesh in all his attitudes
throughout His time on the earth. In fact, Hebrews
1:3 says, “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and
the exact representation of his being, sustaining all
things by his powerful word.”
Jesus succeeded in showing us that He was the culmination of all God
is, even though He was also a man. He was like God in every way. Jesus
knew He had succeeded in this aspect because He later told his apostles
“Anyone who has seen me, has seen the Father.” (John 14:9) It is a privilege
to be able to rest in our knowledge of God because of Jesus.
~ David Eversole
Administrator
FOB Class Teacher

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Devotional Thought Week 2
JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD ~ John 3
In the third chapter of John’s gospel, he tells of a Pharisee
named Nicodemus, who came to Jesus by night to consult
with him as a teacher with Godly wisdom. Jesus responded
to his question by telling him that in order to enter the
kingdom of God, he must be born again--a spiritual rebirth. He also
foretold of his coming sacrifice for the sins of the
world, by His death on the cross. God gave Jesus, His
only Son, to bring salvation to all who believe in Him
as Messiah and Lord. The fact of Jesus’ divinity is the
central truth of the gospel, and whether one accepts
this truth or not is the measure of judgment for all
mankind. Jesus is the Truth, the Word of God which
became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14). Jesus
is the Light which came into the world, but the world
has rejected Him, because those who practice evil
love darkness rather than light. All who make this choice are condemned
by their choice, by their rejection of the means of their salvation--belief in
Jesus as the Christ, the only begotten Son of God. As baptized Christians
who believe in Jesus as our Savior, we have the spiritual rebirth of which
Jesus told Nicodemus. We belong to Him, and have the promise of
eternal life.
In this chapter, John also gives the witness of John the Baptist, the
forerunner of Jesus as the Christ. When John’s disciples came to him to
tell him of Jesus’ ministry, he reminded them that he had said that he
(John) was not the Christ, but rather the forerunner (herald) of the Christ.
Jesus is the bridegroom, who has the bride (the church), and John is the
friend of the bridegroom (the best man) who rejoices in the union of the
bride and groom. John concludes the chapter by saying that God loves
the Son and has given all things into His hand. All who believe in the Son
will have eternal life, and all who do not obey the Son will not see life, but
will suffer the wrath of God. As Christians, we rejoice that we belong to
Him, that His sacrifice covers our sins, and that when he returns to claim
His bride, the church, we will be with Him in heaven, eternally.
~ Terry Morrison
Deacon
Upper Room Class Teacher

JESUS IS THE MESSIAH ~ John 4:1-38
For the Christian, the term Messiah refers to Jesus’ role as a
spiritual deliverer, setting His people free from sin and death.
In the years between Eden and Calvary certain men and
women lived in a manner pleasing to God, none of them
though lived without sin. The Messiah was required. In Genesis 3:15 we
read the first of all the great prophesies recorded in the Old Testament
regarding the coming of the Messiah and the great work he was to
accomplish on earth.
With the birth of Jesus still fresh in our
minds, Luke 2:11 reminds us through the
angel’s announcement, “For there is born to
(YOU) this day in the city of David a savior
who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 15:10 says the
angels of God rejoice over one sinner who repents. The angels, and the
Messiah, are all for the Christian. What a blessed people we are!
In John 4:7-42 we see Jesus and the Samaritan woman. When Jesus
informs her that He is the Messiah, she leaves her pitcher, and goes to tell
the good news to her town.
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many of the Samaritans of that city believed in Him because of the word
of the woman who testified “he told me all that I ever did”.
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and many more believed because of His own word.
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Then they said to the woman, “Now we believe, not because of what you
said, for we ourselves have heard Him and we know that this is indeed the
Christ, the savior of the world.
The Jews believed that one essential characteristic of the Messiah would
be that he should be able to tell the secrets of all hearts, this they believed
was predicted in Isaiah 11:2-3.
In Genesis 3:15 He is called the seed of woman (virgin). At His birth
He is called a savior. The Samaritan woman said, “I know that Messiah is
coming’’ (who is called Christ).
Today after Calvary, we Christians can say MY Messiah, MY Savior, MY
Lord. Like the Samaritan woman we should say, “Come see MY Messiah,
come and know MY Savior.” What a story we have to share!
~ Nathan Young
Elder
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Devotional thought Week 3

JESUS IS GOD ~ John 5:17-47
As I begin the New Year, I face an old familiar foe. Getting
those Christmas songs out of my head! For me however, there
is one Christmas song that remains in my head throughout
the year. Not because of a catchy tune or famous singer, but
because of the words and message composed by the song’s
writer, Mark Lowry.
In 1984, Mark Lowry was given the task of organizing the Christmas
program for his church. As he began putting together a piece to use
between songs, Mark decided to base this monologue on a series of
questions that he would ask Mary, mother of Jesus, if she were alive today.
Years later, those questions became the lyrics for the popular Christmas
song, “Mary, Did You Know?” But what excites me most about the song’s
lyrics is its assertion to the deity of Christ!
Mary did you know that your baby boy
Is Lord of all creation?
Mary did you know that your baby boy
Will one day rule the nations?
Did you know that your Baby Boy
Is Heaven’s perfect Lamb?
This sleeping child you’re holding
Is the great I Am
Jesus Christ is the great I Am! We read of this in John 8:56-59.
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Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and
was glad.” 57
“You are not yet fifty years old,” they said to him, “and you have
seen Abraham!” 58
“Very truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham
was born, I am!”
By making this proclamation, Jesus revealed himself to both the Jews
and the world. The Jews took what Jesus said as blasphemy and as a result,
wanted to stone him. They neither understood nor knew who he was.
Mark Lowry wanted to ask Mary, “Did you know”? Someday he will get his
answer. But for those who do not know, the question might come too late.
As I meditate upon the words recorded by John at the beginning of this new
year, I want to ask Mark Lowry’s question to those who do not believe while
there is still time. World…do you know?
~ David Martin
Deacon
Good News Class Teacher 19
Devotional thought Week 4

Winter Oasis 2015
January 14 - March 25
“The Amazing Collection” The Major Prophets
Women’s Study Led by Phyllis Eversole
Beginning with the book of Isaiah then continuing through to the
book of Daniel, this study will help participants discover the overview,
key players, and timeless principles of each book. Whether you are
new to studying the Bible or are a seasoned student, this study’s DVD
teachings, workbook lessons, and discussions will give you a bigger
picture of God and His word. There is a suggested donation of $10 for
the workbook. If you have any questions, please see or email Phyllis
Eversole at peversole65@yahoo.com.
“The Holy Spirit”
Led by Tommy Simpson
This study will examine the many roles of the Holy Spirit, beginning
with the Holy Spirit as a person. We will also be covering the Holy
Spirit’s work in the Old and New Testament, His work before, during,
and after conversion, and His work through the believer’s spiritual gifts.
“Hands and Feet Ministry” Matthew 25:35-40
Led by Danny Branham
What does it mean to be the hands and feet of Jesus? During
these eleven weeks, participants will invest themselves in a choice of
community outreach ministries demonstrating their love for God by
pouring themselves into the lives of others.
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers
and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40
Class Registration
Register online at
https://tatescreek.logosconnect.com/church/reg,
follow the link on our website at www.tatescreek.org,
mark the class of your choice on a Communication
Card, or scan the QR code to the right.

Be sure to register early so materials are available!
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SHOPPING AT KROGER CAN NOW BENEFIT TCCC!
Tates Creek has recently been approved to participate in Kroger’s
Community Rewards Program. Through this program, Kroger distributes
funds back into the community. To help Tates Creek receive a larger
portion of these funds, just sign up with your Kroger Card and identify
Tates Creek Christian Church as the charity you would like to support
with your purchases. Simply visit www.krogercommunityrewards.com
and click on SIGN UP TODAY. This will lead you through the process of
creating an online Kroger Rewards account. Once this is set up, you can
edit your ‘Kroger Community Rewards’ information to input your Kroger
Plus card number and then name Tates Creek Christian Church (NPO
#28849) as the organization you would like to support. To verify you are
enrolled as you wish, the church’s name should appear on the right side of
your information page. Once this is complete, you are supporting TCCC
with each Kroger purchase you make – as long as you swipe your Kroger
Plus card at checkout! (If you do not already have a Kroger Plus card, you
may obtain one at the customer service desk at any Kroger
store.)
We are pleased to announce the total of
plegdes for the elimination of our debt, at
the time of this printing, is $1,409,296.
Thank you to all those who have made this
commitment! Praise God!
“What If...”
Kroger rewards

Sunday School
Average Attendance
November 2014
Youth
Infants 8
Walkers 6
2 - 5 Year Old 16
Elementary 67
Middle & High School 57
Adult
Alpha/Omega 7
Ashland Terrace 8
Christians in Action 23
Crusaders 58
Early Bird 8:30 am 4
Faith 15
Fellowship of Believers 16
FOCUS 19
Generations of Faith 22
Good News 29
Grace & Truth 66
Grass Roots 16
Heaven Bound 12
In The Word 20
Open Bible 62
Psalm 34:3 6
Reach 19
Seekers 8
Servants for Christ 24
Upper Room 13
Willing Workers 35
Miscellaneous 5
Officers 3
Total 640
November Worship
Attendance & Giving
Total General Fund
2nd 832 $34,149.
9th 815 $29,850.
16th 777 $24,213.
23rd 784 $18,797.
30th 704 $20,788.
Indebtedness
Mortgage Balance, Nov. 30 $1,514,261.
Monthly Payment (Dec. 1) $112,888.
Principal $8,786.
Interest $4,101.
Add’l Principal $100,000.
To give online anytime or
setup a recurring online gift,
visit our website at www.
tatescreek.org and click on
“Giving”.
% of Dollars Given Online
11%
General Fund Report
2014 Budgeted Need per week $29,407.
2014 Average per week $27,379.
November Total Income $127,797.
November Total Expenses $126,561.
Net Excess $1,236.
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Funds Totals for Nov.
Deacons’ Fund $1,459.
“What If...” $96,599.

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New Members
We rejoice with Roy on his recent baptism.
He was raised in a Christian home but had put
off being baptized. Roy is very active in the
college group and with encourgement from
them and Tommy, he knew it was time to be
baptized.
Roy has lived in Lexington for many years and
has been attending Tates Creek for 2 years.
He currently works for UPS. Let us continue
to help him on his new journey with Jesus
Christ.
We want to warmly welcome Carolyn to Tates
Creek. After visiting various churches, she
has been worshipping with us since 2009. “I
knew that Tates Creek was the right place to
be when I started attending.” Carolyn came
to Lexington from Senora, Kentucky, and now
works here as a billing specialist. She stated
that Ephesians 2:8-9 has been effective in her
life. “For it is by grace you have been saved,
through faith—and this is not from yourselves,
it is the gift of God not by works, so
that no one can boast.” Help us
continue to encourage Carolyn.
Roy Campbell
Baptized on November 9
Carolyn Jaggers
Transfer, November 9
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available
Fred & Emma Goode
Transfer, November 9
Fred and Emma have lived in Lexington
for many years and have been
worshipping with us for almost a year
now. They were invited to Tates Creek
by their neighbors, Ed and Marilyn Hall,
and are active in the Crusaders Sunday
School Class. Emma’s favorite Bible verse
is Philippians 4:13 which says “I can do
all this through him who gives me strength.”
Be sure to welcome Fred and Emma as
they continue to serve with us.

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TatesCreekChristianChurch Office:(859)266-1621
3150TatesCreekRoadWeb:www.tatescreek.org
Lexington,KY40502 Email:office@tatescreek.org
Calendar ~ January 2015
1 Happy New Year, office closed
3 & 17 Card Ministry, 8:30 am, 102
4 Monthly Ministry Teams
5 Elders’ Meeting, 6pm, 200D
8 Room in the Inn, 5 pm, FH
8 Deborah Circle, 7 pm, Fh
12 Faith Circle, 6:30 pm, 104
12 J.O.Y. Circle, 6:30 pm, Fh
13 MOPS, 9 am, FH
13 Tabitha Circle, 7 pm
14 Winter Oasis begins
15 BWAC, 10:30 am, FH
16 Crusaders Fellowship, 6 pm, FH
19 BCMF, 5:45 pm, Tates Creek CC
22 Room in the Inn, 5 pm, FH
23-24 Middle School Believe Conf.
27 MOPS, 9 am, FH
Weekly Activities
Sunday Evening:
Rejoicing Ringers, 4:30 pm, CR
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, 5:30 pm, WC
Oasis Meal, 5:45 pm, MMC
Oasis Classes, 6:45 pm, various rooms
High School Worship, 6:45 pm, 303
Middle School Worship, 6:45 pm, 303
Worship Choir, 6:45 pm, WC
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