- The Carpenter`s Christian Church

The Carpenter’s Christian Church
Volume 13 Issue #11
NEWSLETTER
July 2014
1340 US 127 Bypass, Harrodsburg, KY 859-734-0670
www.carpenterschristian.com
Welcome New Members
Welcome new members! God has lead you to
The Carpenter’s
Christian Church for
a reason. He has a
special purpose for
everyone of us
joining together as a
body of believers.
Our prayer for you
is that you seek
God’s will in your
life and serve Him to the best of your ability.
Andrew Sheperson
Barbara Lyons
Curtis & Diane Sims
Malinda Taylor
Dylan Bradshaw
TCCC Nursery
Hawaiian Luau
August 10th
8:30 & 11 AM service
GAMES,
WATER POOLS
FUN FOODS
Bring extra clothes
For children up to age 3
JULY 27 8:30 & 11 AM
SUNDAY, JULY 27TH
8:30 & 11 AM SERVICES
Please submit baby’s/child’s name, birth date,
parent’s name’s and service attending
on your attendance card. You can also email
TCCC with the information.
Dedication is for ages birth to 3 years of age.
Greg Warren
Senior Minister
Email: [email protected]
6 Years Ago
I’ve kept files of our old bulletins, newsletters, and other items since I’ve been privileged to serve as minister
here at TCCC. I enjoy looking back at them from time to time and taking a walk down memory lane. Here are
some highlights from June / July 2008 – just six years ago.
 Stacy Charles was hired as our Children’s Director. I think it’s safe to say that God has used her in a
mighty way to build our children’s program and sow important seeds of salvation into our young people.
 New members during the month of June included: Kathy Carrender, Jennifer Maddox, Donnie &
Melinda Sexton, Scott & Noah Sheperson, Cameron Warren, Kim Waldridge, Lee & Donna Wright, and
Brandy Arnold & Hunter Dean.
 Trent Baker and April Warren (now Wilhoite), and Dave & Stacy Reister took 19 people to Holland,
Michigan for a week of C.I.Y. 5 made a first-time commitment to Christ and 2 were baptized in Lake Michigan.
 We had just finished up another successful V.B.S. under Maryann Strickland’s leadership and
organization.
 Average attendance for June had been: Sunday school – 92 A.M. Worship - 314
 Mackenzie Reister was baptized on June 29th.
 Andy & Eva Reynolds joined the church on July 6th.
 Kendall Rogers and Chelsey Lambert were baptized on July 13th.
 I preached at the Bluegrass Christian Men’s Fellowship at Jessamine Christian Church in Nicholasville on
July 14th. I also spoke at a youth conference held at the Parksville Church of Christ on the subject of “Why we
believe in Creation.”
 Wayne Green took over the cleaning of the church. We also thanked Chigger Flynn for his past service in
this regard.
 Paid the contractor in full for his work on our sanctuary expansion (taking out interior walls and converting
Sunday school rooms into overflow area.)
Several thoughts come to mind as I look back at what was going on in our church just six years ago. First,
God has blessed us and continues to do so. He has brought many great people our way who He has used to do
great things for His kingdom. It excites me to think about what God will have done in just six years from now. I
thank God for the opportunity to be a part of the exciting kingdom work He is doing at TCCC.
From my heart to yours,
Greg
Perry Dressler – Assoc. Minister
[email protected]
101 Class
Sunday, July 20 - 6pm
This class is for those that have
been visiting TCCC and would like
to find out what we believe and how to become a
member. Please mark your card "101" if you plan to
attend. If you have specific questions, or this time
does not work for you, please call me at
859-613-9327 to arrange a different time.
The Willing Hands met on
Monday, June 2nd. After a
two month trial of meeting on
the first Monday of the month,
we will return to our normal
second Tuesday of each
month. We tried the new
meeting time to assist some
ladies in joining but that didn’t
seem to help. Because some of the Willing Hands are
involved in VBS in some way, our next meeting will
be on Tuesday, July 15th at the home of Phyllis
Warren.
We are in the planning phase
for the annual Arts & Crafts
Fair. It will be held September
26th and 27th. Anyone who
would like to set up a table,
please contact Wanda
Waldridge for information.
Vacation Bible School will
be starting Sunday, July 6th.
Let’s all pray that we set many
records in attendance and
salvation decisions this year.
Personally, I look forward to serving the kids during
VBS every year. There are so many wonderful people
in our church who go above and beyond to make VBS
such a great experience for each and every child that
attends. I would like to say a big thank you to all who
serve on behalf of the children in my family. I feel
confident that everyone else at TCCC feels the same
way, so to all of you who serve, THANK YOU SO
VERY MUCH!!!
God bless you each and every one,
Teri Giles
Then Jesus said to his
disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the
workers are few. Ask the Lord of the
harvest, therefore, to send out workers into
His harvest field.” Matthew 9:37-38
Carpenter’s Team Missions 2014
No Walls services have been a success so far this year.
Both times weather was perfect and no rain. We had over
150 people attend the meeting in the May No Walls
service this year. Stacy Charles and Michelle Bugg have
had crafts and lessons for the kids. The kids really
enjoyed the crafts and there were handouts for Vacation
Bible School and a few signed up. The next No Walls
event will be July 20th at 6 PM. We ask that if you plan
to help be there at 5PM.
We are working with Harrodsburg Methodist Church to
purchase school supplies for families that cannot afford
to buy them. We have 500 back packs that were donated
to put the supplies in. We also hope to work with
Cornerstone Church to buy shoes for some of the kids
that would not be able to afford shoes. Vouchers for
shoes will be given out at Ready Fest. We will be asking
for help to work at Ready Fest. We will need volunteers
to put supplies in back packs and other volunteers to give
out back packs. More information will be later in the
church bulletin.
On Saturday August 16th at 11 AM TCCC will host a
Seminar for Mercer County Resource Ministries
recipients. It is an educational meeting for people that
have been helped with financial needs through MCRM,
which consist of several church of Mercer County. There
will be information on finances, education, jobs and also
a spiritual lesson. We will be serving them a meal and
asking for help with the side dishes. If you can help with
a side dish, please bring it that Saturday between 10:30
and 11 AM. Also in August we will be collecting
supplies for Isaiah House. There will be more
information to come later in the church bulletin.
We are planning a mission trip to Guatemala in January
or February. If you are interested or want more
information please contact John Sims.
John Sims
Mission’s Team Director
TCCC YOUTH
Jacob Bryant, Youth Ministry Director: [email protected]
Chris & Jessica Shackelford: [email protected]
Tim & Laura Sallee: [email protected]
Todd Davis: [email protected]
In my opinion, we are starting one of the best months of the year. This is the month that we take
the TCCC Youth to CIY for them to be challenged mentally, physically, emotionally and more important,
spiritually. I have seen this camp change students hearts and minds for the better and I know that this year will be the exact
same. Come July 14th, we will be loading up the bus and start our week long trek with the students. We ask you all to do one
thing, PRAY. We are asking for you to start praying for our trip now, while we are there and after for our students. We know that
this is a huge week in each student’s life. I know for myself, camp is what molded me into the person I am today and a big
contributor as to what I do for a living. This week the students will be challenged to work through the book of James. James is
already a great book to read on your own. Imagine what it will be like with a couple thousand students reading it at the same
time.
There are a couple of quick things that I wanted to mention. We did start the "True Love Project". It is a great study. It
is so good that we have stopped it for the summer and are waiting for school to start back up in August, to start it again. We
have noticed a lot of students are going on vacation, attending different camps, playing in tournaments, etc. and are missing
valuable weeks of the study. We have decided to start it back up when school resumes so our students will be on a schedule
and also will be able to attend all sessions of the "True Love Project".
There are some exciting things happening in the Youth Department at TCCC. Keep us in your prayers and we will keep
you in the loop as to what is going on at Youth. You all are awesome and we can't wait to share stories about CIY when we
return back!
TCCC Children’s Ministry
Stacy Charles, Children’s Ministry Director
[email protected]
Well, it looks like it is that time of year again – time for VBS. Can’t tell you how excited I am about this year’s VBS and the
plans that we have for our children. It is going to be the best year yet and all of our VBS crew, along with our Weird Animals, are ready to make it happen.
Please come out for our VBS kick off on Thursday, July 3rd from 7-9 with Backyard Ministries. It will be a great time with food and fellowship – inflatables
and our very own Larry Camic and Chigger Flynn in the dunk tank. It doesn’t get much better than that. We will kick off VBS on Sunday night, July 6th from
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. each night through Thursday, July 10th. We will conclude with a pool party on Saturday night, July 12th at Anderson Dean Park pool at
8:00 p.m. Our VBS commencement will follow on Sunday night, July 13th at 6:00 p.m. We are so excited about the lives that will be changed this week
during VBS and all the many blessings that will come with another year of Bible School. God continues to bless TCCC and our children’s program. Thank
you to all the volunteers that have made this happen and continue to be a blessing to me and the children’s program – Chris and Jessica Shackelford and
the many helpers they have had with all of our decorations, Jacob Bryant for getting together our live band for VBS, Christian Kestler who is organizing our
sound and lighting for the week, Michele Bugg, who continues to be my right hand woman, and all the many others who are giving of their time and talents
to make this week happen. We couldn’t do it without you and you are touching hearts and lives through your ministry. Thank you for your continued
support and prayers and please be in prayer for us during the week of Bible School.
Before you know it, it will be time to get back to school and in the swing of things again with Team Kid and Children’s Choir. I am excited to announce
that this year, our Children’s Choir will be performing with the adult choir for our Christmas program. Carol and I have already begun our planning and we
will be getting started on that in September. Please be aware that Team Kid will begin on Wednesday, September 3 rd. We have a great program from
Group that we will be using with the children and our Wednesday nights will change some. We will still continuing serving a snack, but the children will
travel through stations each Wednesday night – crafts, Bible lessons, and music. We will begin a program where we will be learning and reciting memory
verses and getting deep into our Bible with our older children. It will be a great time, please make sure that you get your children there to fellowship with
other children and learn more about God’s plan for their lives.
I am excited to announce that we will have a back to school kick off for our children on Wednesday night, August 20 th. This will be an awesome time
for our kiddos. We will be cooking out, have inflatables, music, and fellowship with our church family. Please have your child bring a friend and encourage
his/her friend to join us on Wednesday nights starting in September. This will be our official Team Kid kick off to promote our new program and continue
working on getting more and more children in attendance and touching more and more lives for Jesus.
You have lots of dates to remember – get those calendars out and mark those dates. We want to see your children in attendance. It is so fun to see their
smiling faces and know that they love the Lord and they are in church worshiping in His name.
P.U.S.H
(Pray Until Something Happens)
A Book of
Remembrance
Just wanted to share one of my many favorite verses
with you. It paints such a picture of how God sees,
hears, listens and responds to us. Isn't that what prayer is
all about . .
The Carpenter’s Christian Church
November 9
Doors open at 6pm
Concert at 7pm
Tickets are $15 each. TCCC will have the
1st opportunity to purchase tickets through
May. June 1st tickets will be available to the
community. Tickets are limited to 400 and over
100 have already been sold so please see
Chigger Flynn following Sunday AM services
to make your purchase.
This is one concert you will not want to
miss. Tickets will go fast after they are open up
to the community.
Mercer Co Summer
Meal Program
Mercer Co. Meal Program feeds kids 18 years
of age and under free. Location is at Harlow
Early Learning Center. Monday-Friday, from
June 6th through August 1st. Breakfast Meal
will be 8-8:30am and Lunch 11:30-12:30pm.
For more information contact Marsh Rogers,
Food Services Director at Mercer County
Schools Food Services (859)733-7200 or
email Marsha at:
[email protected]
Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another,
And the Lord listened and heard them;
So a book of remembrance was written before Him
For those who fear the Lord
And who meditate on His name.
“They shall be Mine,” says the Lord of hosts,
“On that day that I make them My jewels.
And I will spare them
As a man spares his own son who serves him.”
Malachi 3:16-17
Isn't it mind-boggling to think that when we talk about
the Lord to one another it's written in a “book of
remembrance” before Him. Aren't we glad we are His
jewels . . . His treasure.
May you be encouraged by these words today and
remember . . .YOU are HIS treasure.
Maryann
The Prayer team is facilitated by Maryann Strickland;
those serving with her are: Eileen Burberry, Larry
Camic, Ken & Clara Daggett, Koos Van Den Burg,
Denise Delp, Lilly Frederick, Linda Green, Paul
Hensley, Debbie Massie, Nancy Simmons, J.R
Thompson, Debbie Votaw, Delmer & Phyllis Warren,
Lee & Donna Wright.
Did You Know ????
The “Golden Rule” (Matthew 7:12) :is the name given to a
principle Jesus taught in His “Sermon on the Mount”. The
actual words “Golden Rule” are not found in Scripture, just as
the words “Sermon on the Mount” are also not found. These
titles were later added by Bible translation teams in order to
make Bible study a little easier. The phrase “Golden Rule”
began to be ascribed to this Jesus’ teaching during the 16th–
17th centuries.
Dolls of HOPE
Dolls of HOPE is a ministry
of TCCC. All through the
year we gather together to
make dolls for Ephraim
McDowell & Haggin hospitalized children, and also to
Family Protective Services & the Harrodsburg Police
Department. Beginning this month we will start having
our meeting on the 4th Tuesday of each month at
10AM.
If you are interested in learning to loom knit hats
and/or toboggans made from yarn there will be a class
during this month’s meeting on Tuesday, February
25th at 10AM. We also are needing donations of yarn
for this project. These items will go to children of
Eastern Kentucky. You can purchase the loom set at
Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Michael’s or any other
Hobby store.
We will continue to collect can goods and non
perishable food or the Christian Life Center through
out the year. Each month we will deliver the collected
food items to CLC to help those in need in our
community. You can help participate in this projected
by placing your donations in the tote provided in the
front lobby. Donations have been extremely low and
we would appreciate your help.
If it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is
giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it
diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Romans 12:8
Mending Hearts
After enjoying a wonderful
meal at the Golden Corral in
Nicholasville, the Mending Hearts
went to the Dish Barn where
some were able to get some good
buys on some patriotic outdoor
items and concrete items. This
month we will be going to
Midway for lunch and touring the shops
there. Looking forward to seeing you then.
Meanwhile call or visit someone you haven't seen or
talked to for awhile.
God Bless all of you,
Wanda Waldridge
Thanks to our church family for your support, prayers
and food during our loss.
Shannon Murray & Family
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Dear Carpenter’s Christian Church
I would like to take this opportunity to express my
sincere appreciation for your contribution to
Northpoint Training Center Chapel. Your faithfulness
is truly a blessing. The new chapel chairs will greatly
enrich the lives of our inmates.
Thank you for your continued support of the chapel.
Your Friend in Christ,
Rev Aaron Mobley
Chaplin of Northpoint Training Center.
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I would like to thank everyone who attended my 80th
birthday celebration. It meant so much to me. More
than words can say.
Bessie Votaw
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I want to thank everyone for your thoughts and
prayers with the recent passing of my brother
Kenneth E. Jackson. Your concern was greatly
appreciated.
Yours in Christ,
Dora Higginbotham
August 2014
TCCC newsletter
articles need to be
submitted to
the church office
before July 28th
KIDS Zone
July 6 Jennifer Maddox, Tia Taylor, Staci Bast, Heather King, Stacy Charles
July 13 Kristal Irvin, Crystal Gabhart, Jessie Cocanougher,
Ashley Wilson, Michele Bugg
July 20 Lisa Curtsinger, Amy Raney, Stacy Charles, Tanya Hensley,
Laura Lee Currens
July 27 Stacy Charles, Lee Ann Turner, Amber Evans, , Michele Bugg
Nursery Schedule
July 6 (1) Patsy Revell (2) Sandy Royalty, Wendy & Annie Compton,
Heather King
July 13 (1) Johni Leigh (2) Debbie Votaw, Tia Taylor, Kaci Christopher
Rose Rogers
July 20 (1) Donita Milam (2) Stephanie Abrams, Marie Claunch, Amber
Wendling, Lois Dean, Debbie Votaw, Tia Taylor, Jayden Seward,
Lindsey Shepherd, Donna Wright
July 27 (1) Ashley Wilson (2) Toni Myers, Kristal Irvin, Megan Harley,
Ashley Nichols
Usher Team
July 6 (1) Dick Tanhauser, Donnie Sexton, Jim Barrett, Don Kestler,
(2) Larry Camic, Buddy Bugg, Scott Noland, Jim Hicks, Jay Anderson,
Marion Rogers, Aaron Gabhart, Anthony Wireman, Chris Shackelford,
Cary King, Jack Mattingly
July 13 (1) Maurice Baker, Johnnie Slone, Keith Hensley, Deryck Wilhite,
Mike Warren
(2) Delmer Warren, Ed Delp, Joe Myers , Keith Monson, Gerald Sheperson,
Adam Chunglo, Chad Ellis, Shannon Murray, Ronnie Pulliam,
Jeremy Cocanougher, Mark Wilson
July 20 (1) Dick Tanhauser, Steve Kestler, Dave Johnson,
Mike Higginbotham, Chris Howard
(2) Maurice Baker, Jim Oster, John Sims, Brent Frederick, Steve Lupson
Chaz Hockensmith, Kevin Higginbotham, Clayton King, Patrick McMullin,
Brian Kendrick
July 27 (1) Maurice Baker, Joe Milam, Al Mueller, Chris Slone, Richard Wilder,
Shawn Curtsinger
(2) Lee Wright, Tim Sallee, Paul Hensley, George Neal, Steve Anderson,
Ken Watson, Jared Fayne, Lee Claunch, Jordan Shackelford,
Max Clark, Kyle Withers
Home Communion
July 6 Curtis Fayne & Keith Monson
July 13 Bill Montgomery & Richard Wilder
July 20 Aaron Gabhart & Chad Ellis
July 27 Harry Humes & John Sims
Church Bus Drivers
July 6 Cary King
July 13 Jim Matting
July 20 Harry Humes
July 27 Cary King
Front Door Greeters
July 6 (1) Debbie Moyers (2) Tammy Miller & Pam Pendegrist
July 13 (1) Lynn Slone (2) Sandy Rogers & Donna Wright
July 20 (1) Laurie Johnson (2) Roger & Charla Pratt
July 27 (1) Ann Tanhauser (2) Tim & Laura Sallee
Prayer Room
July 6 (1) Koos Van Den Burg (2) Denise Delp & JR Thompson
July 13 (1) Ken Daggett (2) Nancy Simmons & Larry Camic
July 20 (1) Linda Green (2) Maryann Strickland & Eileen Burberry
July 27 (1) Clara Daggett (2) Paul Hensley & Lilly Frederick
Parking Lot Attendants
July 6 (1) Wayne Green (2) Hobert Cheatham & John Pendegrist
July 13 (1) Johnnie Slone (2) Ronnie Pulliam & Jim Oliver
July 20 (1) Dave Johnson (2) Shawn Hockensmith & Clay Slone
July 27 (1) James Barrett (2) Ronnie Pulliam & Steve Anderson
Worship Team
July 6 Team D: Roberta Machal, Lynette Freeman, Harry Humes,
Samantha Fayne
July 13 Team A: Lisa Votaw, Scott Noland, Tony Broyles, Kim Ellis,
Kaitlyn Curtsinger
July 20 Team B: Jim Oster, Linda Mueller, Kitten Ethington,
Eva Reynolds
July 27: Team C: Ronda Wendling, Shawnee Higginbotham, Debbie
Moyers, Jack & Kathy Mattingly
Communion Preparation
Linda Cole & Rita Monson
TCCC June 2014 Averages
Sunday school ………………………. 119
Sunday AM .....………………………..451
Offering …...............................$8,925.24
Budget …………………….…...$9,731.00
Elders Serving in 2014
Curtis Fayne (Chairman) (859) 325-0404
Delmer Warren (859) 734-4053
Lee Wright (859) 366-0339
Harry Humes (606)776-5245
Larry Camic (859)613-1870
SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES (Nursery provided)
Sunday School
10 AM
AM Worship
8:30 & 11 AM
KIDS Church
8:30 & 11 AM
Youth Group
6-8 PM
Children’s Choir (not during summer)
6:30-8 PM
Evening Bible Study
7 PM
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Harrodsburg, KY
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Friday
3
7 PM
Small Groups
Youth Small Group
6 PM
Elders Meeting
Thursday
4
6:30 PM
Independence Day
Prayer Team meeting Church Office Closed
6:30 PM
Youth July 4th
Celebration
Anderson Dean Park
7 PM
JULY
VBS Kick off
6
7
8
9
10
10 AM Sunday School
8:30 & 11AM Services/Kids Church
10 AM Sunday School
6 PM VBS Showcase
14
15
5:45 PM
BCMF
Jessamine Christian
11
21
8:30 & 11AM Services/Kids Church
6:30 PM
Mission Team Meeting
10 AM Sunday School
6 PM 101 Class
6 PM No Walls
17
18
7 PM
Small Groups
12
8 AM
Men's Prayer Group
4:30 PM
Spirit Lifters
Dinner & SS Concert
19
8 AM
Men's Prayer Group
7 PM
Willing Hands
6 PM
Finance Committee
Meeting
20
16
11 AM
Mending Hearts
8 AM
Men's Prayer Group
2014
Weird Animals VBS Sunday –Thursday 6-8:30
13
5
4 PM
Spirit Lifters Cookout
8:30 PM
VBS Pool Party
Anderson Dean Park
8:30 & 11AM Services/Kids Church
Saturday
Youth traveling to Tennessee for CIY
22
23
10 AM
Dolls of HOPE
Ministry
7 PM
SRCMF-Fox Creek
24
25
7 PM
Small Groups
26
8 AM
Men's Prayer Group
7-8:30 PM
Youth Pool Party
7:30 PM
Young Adult
Small Group
27
28
Baby Dedication Sunday TCCC Newsletter
8:30 & 11AM Services/Kids Church
10 AM Sunday School
5 PM Board Meeting
6 PM Youth Group
7 PM Evening Bible Study
articles due
to church office
7 PM
Men for Christ
Union Christian
7:30 PM
Young Adult
Small Group
29
30
7 PM
Small Groups
Youth Small Group
31
1
2
8 AM
Men's Prayer Group