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Issue No. 9 Volume No. 28 September 1, 2019 the Sojourner A monthly publication of LaCenter Christian Church 414 Walnut Street, LaCenter, KY 42056 phone: 270.665.5586 I email: [email protected] I online: lacenterchristianchurch.org Update from the Pulpit Search Committee: We hosted another potential candidate for our minister’s position on August 25th. Adam Foster and his wife, Emily, are originally from southern Ohio and most recently pas- tored a church in Virginia. Our thanks goes to the fellow- ship committee for providing a delicious lunch after wor- ship service where we had an opportunity to get to know the Fosters better. During this interim period as we wait on decisions to be made, we have once again been blessed with an offer of service. Bro. Tim Lee Scroggins from Christopher, IL has offered to full the pulpit. Every- one is encouraged to be here this Sunday and meet Bro. Scroggins. On September 15, Brent Easton will be our speaker and his daughter, Hosanna, will provide special music. Checking In with Karunia Been’s Blogs Knowing that in two weeks I’ll be hopping on a plane to start a new adventure, is a bit nerve racking. There is still so much to do and time, really is, flying by! One of the things that had been on my mind a lot lately is “can I really do this?” I’ve never in my life lived in the US, I don’t understand the school systems and that scares me. As I get ready to head to the US, all I can really do is trust that this is what God has called me to do and that He will continue to open the right doors and provide. Philippians 4:7 says “And the peace of God, which sur- passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus”. So… instead of letting my fears get the better of me (which is what the Enemy wants), my prayer has become: Lord, help me to trust that you are in control and that you are guiding my every step. Volunteer Opportunity– Could You Be the One? Billy Don and Shirley Marshall have announced their im- pending retirement from the St. Mary Food Pantry. While the idea of filling their shoes seems impossible, we are reminded in Luke 1:37 that “nothing is impossible with God.” Could you be the one God is calling to serve? Be in prayer for the Food Pantry during this time of transition. As we prepare for our upcoming Homecoming celebra- tion, here’s a look back from 1975. Pictured above are some of our Wonderfully Wise whose Sunday School class was held in the small room next to the basement stairs. The “desk” used by teacher Anna Kraps is now in the Fellowship Hall at the front entrance. Front row: Gertrude Hack, Ella Mae Colvin, Ethel Wills Back row: Pauline Titsworth, Anna Kraps, Dee Owens October 19 & 20, 2019 Guest Speaker: Bro. Arnold Puckett Next month we will celebrate 121 years as a congre- gation. To God be the glory for the great things He has done for us through the years! Please make plans to join us as we welcome back former pastor Arnold Puckett and his wife Debbie. Our Saturday evening service begins at 7:00p.m. This is a perfect evening to invite those who attend church elsewhere, not to mention the perfect time to invite those who do not have a home church. Sunday’s worship service will be followed by a fellowship dinner. Please join us!
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Issue No. 9 Volume No. 28 September 1, 2019
the Sojourner A monthly publication of LaCenter Christian Church
414 Walnut Street, LaCenter, KY 42056 phone: 270.665.5586 I email: [email protected] I online: lacenterchristianchurch.org
Update from the Pulpit Search Committee: We hosted another potential candidate for our minister’s position on August 25th. Adam Foster and his wife, Emily, are originally from southern Ohio and most recently pas-tored a church in Virginia. Our thanks goes to the fellow-ship committee for providing a delicious lunch after wor-ship service where we had an opportunity to get to know the Fosters better. During this interim period as we wait on decisions to be made, we have once again been blessed with an offer of service. Bro. Tim Lee Scroggins from Christopher, IL has offered to full the pulpit. Every-one is encouraged to be here this Sunday and meet Bro. Scroggins. On September 15, Brent Easton will be our speaker and his daughter, Hosanna, will provide special music. Checking In with Karunia Been’s Blogs Knowing that in two weeks I’ll be hopping on a plane to start a new adventure, is a bit nerve racking. There is still so much to do and time, really is, flying by!
One of the things that had been on my mind a lot lately is “can I really do this?” I’ve never in my life lived in the US, I don’t understand the school systems and that scares me. As I get ready to head to the US, all I can really do is trust that this is what God has called me to do and that He will continue to open the right doors and provide. Philippians 4:7 says “And the peace of God, which sur-passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus”. So… instead of letting my fears get the better of me (which is what the Enemy wants), my prayer has become: Lord, help me to trust that you are in control and that you are guiding my every step.
Volunteer Opportunity– Could You Be the One? Billy Don and Shirley Marshall have announced their im-pending retirement from the St. Mary Food Pantry. While the idea of filling their shoes seems impossible, we are reminded in Luke 1:37 that “nothing is impossible with God.” Could you be the one God is calling to serve? Be in prayer for the Food Pantry during this time of transition.
As we prepare for our upcoming Homecoming celebra-tion, here’s a look back from 1975. Pictured above are some of our Wonderfully Wise whose Sunday School class was held in the small room next to the basement stairs. The “desk” used by teacher Anna Kraps is now in the Fellowship Hall at the front entrance. Front row: Gertrude Hack, Ella Mae Colvin, Ethel Wills Back row: Pauline Titsworth, Anna Kraps, Dee Owens
October 19 & 20, 2019 Guest Speaker: Bro. Arnold Puckett
Next month we will celebrate 121 years as a congre-gation. To God be the glory for the great things He has done for us through the years! Please make plans to join us as we welcome back former pastor Arnold Puckett and his wife Debbie. Our Saturday evening service begins at 7:00p.m. This is a perfect evening to invite those who attend church elsewhere, not to mention the perfect time to invite those who do not have a home church. Sunday’s worship service will be followed by a fellowship dinner. Please join us!
Praise and Prayer Concerns
Praises Praise God for His amazing grace! Praise God for His protection! Praise God for His promise of eternal life! Shirley Orazine is cancer free! Mike Thomas is improving following surgery! Aaron Byatt has improved following a blood clot!
Grieving
Our Military Personnel Gage Jacobs Tyler DeReeza-Bahrain Richard Gregg-Va Beach
Ongoing Prayer Needs Those who do not know Jesus Christ as their Savior New church plant in Highland, IL Persecuted Christians Area Churches Victims of Violence Victims of Natural Disasters Recovery Workers The Homeless Guidance for our Nation Those caught in addictions Those incarcerated
Those Battling Cancer Meredith Minister Bill Kilby Olivia Bryant Amy Myers Kathy Myatt Tommy Pfuhl Tyler Lee Cliff Owen Gwen DeReeza Dennis Madison Cindy Boulton Charlie Vincent Nicky Boulton Jessica Sullivan's aunt Mary Abernathy Carly Gensler Cary Peal Sharon Cornett Angel Thompson
Others with Concerns Pulpit search committee Mike Thomas Will Jones & family Robert Webb Corey & Hudson Pace Buddy Curtis Michelle Ray Stacey McAlister Clara Kilby Charlie Quinton Patty Hall James Richard Vaughn Shannon Ryan Cole Miller David & Carl Ann Harris Cody Church
Homebound Bennie Graves (LifeCare) Nancy Graves (LifeCare) Howard Graves (home) Jimmy McGullion (home) John F. Cooper (LifeCare)
BACK TO SCHOOL WITH JESUS BASH
Many of our Wonderfully Wise en-joyed lunch at Blue Boat Resort on Reelfoot Lake, TN last week. It was a splendid day weather wise and the view of the lake was another re-minder of God’s amazing creation. Pictured are Carol Cooper, Donna Smith, Glenda Cooper, Shirley Orazine, Sara Vaughn, Barvia Piper, Shirley Moore, Freda Wagner, Vicki Gough, driver, Sharon Dirshimer, Georgia Davis and Laurel Henderson. Stay tuned for more information on our next outing.
Dear Church Family, Just a little note. Just a word or two. Thanking you for who you are and everything you do! I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during this year. And thank you for the meal certifi-cate following my surgery. I have been truly blessed! Much love, Shirley Orazine
Thank you to the many, many folks who assisted with our Back to School with Jesus Bash. Either in body or in spirit, we had plenty of support for a great week! An average of 28 children en-joyed a delicious lunch daily, along with crafts and lessons on the importance of obedience to God, parents and teachers. Not only did the children enjoy time on an inflatable water slide on Thursday and a movie with popcorn and coke on Friday, they took home school supplies and a gift for their teacher. Be sure to check out the pictures on Facebook. We thank God for His guiding hand in this endeavor and pray that seeds have been planted to His glory! K.K. Williams- Homemake cookies Jerry Smith-kitchen, clean-up and BIN-GO! Mary Cunningham-kitchen Sharon Dershimer-kitchen, supervision and clean-up Shirley Orazine-crafts and kitchen Debby Dulworth-crafts Donna Stone-clean up Shirley Moore-kitchen and homemade desserts Courtney Graves-teacher and inflatables hero! Barbara Gorsuch-crafts, kitchen, ice cream lady! Talisha Jones-teacher, kitchen, and all around go-to girl Vicki Gough-teacher, organizer Toby Dulworth-supervision Darrell Orazine-kitchen, supervision, clean-up Shane Jones-supervision Bridget Gough-food deliveries If you would like a note sent to someone on the prayer list, send your request to the
church email at [email protected].
September 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Darrell & Shirley Orazine
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Cash Jones
Prayer Meeting Noon
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10 Communion to Homebound 10:30a.m.
Prayer Meeting Noon
11 Board Meeting 6:30p.m.
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16 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Wayne Dunn
17 Prayer Meeting Noon
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22 10am
Sunday School 11am Worship Service HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jeff Gough River Woolen
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24 Communion to Homebound 10:30a.m.
Prayer Meeting Noon
25 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Chase Moore
26 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Renata Hack
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29 10am Sunday School 11am Worship Service
30 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jacob Sullivan HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Shane & Talisha Jones
10am Sunday School 11am Worship Service Speaker: Tim Scroggins
Georgia Davis Jimmy McGullion Howard Graves Meredith Minister
229 Bluegrass Dr 7479 Hinkleville Rd 3686 Hazelwood Rd 2325 15th St. NW #105 LaCenter KY 42056 LaCenter KY 42056 LaCenter KY 42056 Washington D.C. 20009
Nancy Graves Bennie Graves Stacey McCallister Wayne & Mary Nell Dunn LifeCare rm 111 LifeCare rm 109 4130 Roettger Dr 8 Ella Way PO Box 269 PO Box 269 Kevil KY 42053 Paducah KY 42001 LaCenter KY 42056 LaCenter KY 42056
10am Sunday School 11am Worship Service Speaker: Tim Scroggins
10am Sunday School 11am Worship Service Speaker: Brent Easton
CONTACT US Phone: 270-665-5586 Email: [email protected] Online: lacenterchristianchurch.org Facebook: lacenterchristianchurch
SUNDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE Sunday School 10:00am Morning Worship 11:00am
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The latest issue of “The Se-cret Place” devotions for daily living is available at all three entrances to the church. You are encour-aged to use this daily devo-tional as a guide for Bible study and prayer. You’ll find the testimonies of ordinary people to be encouraging and inspiring.
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Our Tuesday prayer group is a great opportunity to gather and pray for the needs of our congregation, our community, our nation and our world. Please join us in the fellowship hall each week at Noon. If you are unable to attend, please pause on Tuesdays at Noon, look at the back of the Sunday bulletin and pray for those concerns listed. For you who live elsewhere, the concerns and praises are on page 2 of this newsletter. There is power in prayer. Whether we are together in the same room or sim-ultaneously across the miles, the Lord hears us. Praise the Lord!
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Memorials and Honorariums In Honor of Vicki Gough By Kent & Beth Kraps
You are cordially invited to
the Hope Unlimited Family Care Center 30th Anniversary Gala
to be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the Paducah Convention Center
415 Park Street Paducah, KY The guest speaker will be Roland C. Warren,
President & CEO of Care Net. RSVP for tickets by calling 270-442-1166
Or online at hopeunlimitedfcc.org
They’re not just stories, but true sto-ries from the Bible that you’ll hear every Sunday morning in Sunday School class. We begin at 10:00a.m. and spend 50 minutes studying the word of God. There’s nothing more exciting than discovering something
new from a passage you may have read many times be-fore. Come hear what the Lord has to say to you.
