Tates Creek Current

S eptemb er 2014

And the gospel must first be preached to all nations.

Mark 13:10

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

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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 Nic Skinner 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 12-13 Mission Trip to Liberia ~ Keith Wertz

In Every Issue 3-7 Minister Articles 8 Elder/Deacon Serving Schedule 10-11 New Members 15-17 Minister Articles 18 June Statistics 19 Critterland News 20 Calendar

Ministry News 9 Fall Oasis Classes 14 Mission Trip to Swaziland ~ Peggy Park

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

Wow! With school starting, summer is fading and fall is quickly approaching. Our Fall Oasis will begin September 10. Various classes will be offered. The Men’s Ministry has asked me to lead a class for men. So, I will be offering the class entitled, 33 The Series. This study looks at the thirty-three years of Jesus’ life and gleans principles of manhood from Jesus’ life. The first part of the study, A Man and His Design, equips men to implement the principles of manhood from Jesus’ life into our own lives. The second part of the study, A Man and His Story, trains men to understand how the past has affected the present and then empowers men to reach out to take a hold of the future. This class is for ALL men, notice I wrote, “ALL men!” One of the blessings

of being a part of a five-generation church is that younger fellows have many opportunities to learn from older fellows and for older fellows to come along side younger fellows to encourage. So, if you are an older gentleman, this is an opportunity to come along side our younger fellows and be willing to study, learn, and grow together. If you are a younger gentleman, this is a GREAT opportunity to learn from some older gentleman. Believe me, here at Tates Creek Christian we have some

wonderful, godly, Christian older gentlemen from whom to learn. As I wrote before, this class is for ALL men!!! Throughout my life, our Lord has placed tremendous Christian men along my journey from whom to learn. Of course, right at the top of the list is my Dad. I learned many things from Dad ~ things I should do as well as things I ought not to do. One of the things I learned was that his relationship with the Lord was the most important thing in his life. Dad never missed church, and he was always involved in church. Dad loved to read the Scripture, especially the history in the Old Testament. Dad was a very generous giver to the Lord. Another Christian gentleman that our Lord placed in my life was Uncle Hank McAdams. He was married to Aunt Imogene, one of Mom’s older sisters. Uncle Hank loved the ministry, and I learned many things about ministry and life from Uncle Hank. The Lord has placed many other Christian gentlemen in my path. This class will afford awesome opportunities to learn, to grow, and to develop some awesome relationships with Christian men.

Let’s learn and grow together! ~Tommy tommy@tatescreek.org

Tidbits from Tommy

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Evangelism & Discipleship Ministry“God at Just the Right Time”

How many times have we encountered a problem in our marriage, trouble with our finances, or difficulties with raising our children, and needed some voice in the immediate aftermath to offer us clear, Godly

encouragement?

How many times have these issues popped up in our lives, but the church’s planned Bible study on the topic is weeks or months away?

The fact is, life’s problems generally don’t follow the church’s calendar, do they? They pop up when we least expect it. Thus, as leaders in the church, we feel it is extremely important to equip every member of the congregation with the resources they need to persevere through the expected and unexpected events of life...resources we can utilize beyond just Sundays and Wednesdays. Often times, the resources or encouragement we need “in the moment” come as a trusted Christian friend, a phone call with a Sunday School teacher or Small Group leader, an appointment with a minister or Elder, or simply reading our Bible and praying. These conversations with others and with God are tremendous in our time of need. We also live in a time with unprecedented access to the Bible and other Christian resources online. That is why I am so excited about our trial period this fall with RightNow Media. It puts some of the best Christian resources where we need it, when we need it. It can be accessed via computer, mobile device, Smart TV, Roku, or Apple TV. And it is all provided to you by TCCC. If you have not yet received your email invitation from me to set up your free RightNow Media account, please contact me at nic@tatescreek.org to let me know.

Regardless of which biblical tools you utilize to help you through life’s challenges, please know that these, and many others, are there to help you experience God at just the right time. In Christ, ~Nic nic@tatescreek.org

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Debbie and I recently went to Alaska for a short vacation. As most of you know, Debbie worked for an airline for many years and that has provided us with the opportunity to see distant and exotic places all over the world. One place we have been trying to get to on vacation for years has been Alaska. It is a difficult place to get to in the summer time when you fly space available like we do, that being free if there are any seats left after the paying passengers are all on board. As you can imagine, the flights are usually full during the summer as few people really want to go there in the

winter months. I have to admit that when we finally did get there recently, it was truly beautiful, I was just a little disappointed. Because of that, I had to wrestle with myself as to why that was. I came to the conclusion that it was because of all those years of trying to get there only to be disappointed by the flights being full. That caused me

to build up expectations beyond what even Alaska could offer. Believe me, Alaska is beautiful, but I had desired it for so long that the reality of it fell short of what I had built it up to be in my mind. Have you ever experienced that? We shouldn’t be surprised. When we seek after the things of the world we always end up disappointed. We see that with the Christmas toys our children beg for only to be abandoned before the new year, or the new car we want so much only to have it become old once we’ve had it a few weeks or months. Perhaps you’ve seen that the new iPhone 6 is soon to come out and suddenly the old iPhone 5 is……well its old. There’s an old song that says, “Like the woman at the well, I was seeking for things that could not satisfy.” It speaks a truth that most of us who have lived any time at all have discovered, that being, the only things that really satisfy are the things we find in Christ Jesus. Like Peter who said, “To whom shall we go Lord? You have the words of eternal life.” Peter says that which truly satisfies is found only in Jesus Christ. That’s a lesson a trip to Alaska reminded me of and I thought it might be important for me to remind you of, too. In Him, ~Bro. Kim kimbeckwith@tatescreek.org

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Don’s DynamicsIndependence vs. Dependence

I have been on quite a journey over the last several weeks as I had surgery to replace my right knee. I know my recovery and rehabilitation have been much better than many others have experienced, so much so that should I need to have the

left knee replaced, the decision to do so will be much easier to make. I am grateful for that, because quite honestly it could have been much more difficult (or so I have heard!). But while I have been on this journey I have really had to learn to depend on others. Those of you who know me well are aware that I am quite independent, having lived on my own my entire adult life. I am used to (and quite comfortable) doing things for myself. I have seen that change a little in the last few years as I have had to depend on others to do physical jobs that I used to enjoy doing myself. I am sure that many of you will agree that it is somewhat frightening when we realize that we “can’t do it all anymore.” However, in recent weeks, I have leaned on friends, caregivers, and physical therapists to get me through the recovery period. Sometimes, I was frustrated and wanted to scream, “I don’t need all this help and I can do it on my own.” But, I was wrong. I learned that I couldn’t do it alone...I had to...I needed to...I must depend on others! If I had tried to do everything on my own, I would have messed up things and perhaps ruined my hopes for a complete recovery. I also learned that the caregivers gained real joy in helping me. Who am I to deny them that joy? I know that the happiest and most joy-filled Christians learn that they not only must depend upon God, but also upon His caregivers; other Christians who can minister to us. Being in a Sunday School class, participating in a small group, and serving on a ministry team brings us joy because we are giving of ourselves to others and learning to depend on them. I challenge you to not be so independent that you find yourself all alone in this world. It is easy to become independent and miss out on some of the best relationships we can know. God really designed us to live in this way. I am grateful to all who provided a meal, sat with me at home, visited me, sent cards, and offered

prayers on my behalf!

~ Don don@tatescreek.org

Do You Follow the Rules?

It’s funny to think about the rules and habits we make up for ourselves. “I have to wake up no later than 7:30,” “I need coffee to function in the morning,” “The kids need to be at practice on time”. I’ve been known, more than once, to have some kind of silly “law” I’ve made up for myself and if it is broken it’s like my whole world is turned upside down. That’s a little exaggeration, but it

does seem like these rules we’ve established in our lives control us. “I have to get to Sunday School on time,” “I can’t listen to that music,” “I don’t drive through that part of town”. This isn’t to say that some rules we make up are bad, but I find it interesting how much we are committed to these things.

In Colossians, Paul is writing to a group of believers that are really good at following “The Rules”. Colossians 2:23 “These rules seem wise because they require strong devotion, pious self-denial, and severe bodily discipline. But they provide no help in conquering a person’s evil desires”.

Paul is not saying rules are bad, he is emphasizing that the motive behind the rule might be. We learn throughout Colossians that we did not gain salvation by our own human efforts, so keeping these rules we make up will not help in gaining salvation. Christ freely gave us the gift of salvation and all we can do, by our own effort, is accept it and believe it. I want to challenge you to take a look at these rules in your life and if they’re in place to help your walk with Christ or if they’re in place to make you look like a ‘good Christian’. I encourage you to read and study Colossians, and remember that we truly have everything we need in Christ.

With Christ’s Love, ~ Justin Miller justin@tatescreek.org

Lexington, KY 40502 www.tatescreek.org

Justin Miller Youth Intern

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September 7Elders: Nathan Young, Ken SharpDeacons: Charlie Byers, Bill BurkeAshland Terrace: Chris LeeHome Comm: Brian Hogston, Harold Butler, Ed HallComm. Prep: (Sat.) Carol Rae Redding & Wilma Coomer(After Trad Srv) Robert McCray(After Blnd & Cont) Craig & Jenny FowlerSeptember 14Elders: Bill Clem, Mike MirreDeacons: Brian Hogston, Henry EvansAshland Terrace: Greg WheelerHome Comm: Chris Lee, David Martin, Terry MorrisonComm. Prep: (Sat.) David & Paula Rankin(After Trad Srv) Chris Dennison(After Blnd & Cont) Chris Dennison

Communion Serving Schedule

Senior Adult EventsBetter With Age Club

Thursday, September 1810:30 am ~ Fellowship Hall

Senior Adult Day TripThursday, September 25

Cumberland Falls

Jeff & Sheri Easterin Concert

September 21, 2014 ~ 6:30 pm

No tickets required, a love offering will be received.

September 21Elders: John Langley, Bill ClemDeacons: Bill Johnson, Greg KastenAshland Terrace: Ed HallHome Comm: Greg Wheeler, Stuart Kearns, Bill JohnsonComm. Prep: (Sat.) Boyd & Wanda Johnson(After Trad Srv) David & Sheila Waits(After Blnd & Cont) David & Sheila WaitsSeptember 28Elders: Larry Bugg, John LangleyDeacons: David Straub, Keith WertzAshland Terrace: Bill JohnsonHome Comm: David Straub, Craig Martin, Lucas MooreComm. Prep: (Sat.) Jack & Linda White(After Trad Srv) Michael & Dana McReynolds(After Blnd & Cont) John Combs

September Oasis Meals:Sept 10: Roasted Turkey Breast, Cornbread Dressing, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Dinner Rolls, DessertSept 17: Baked Ham, Macaroni & Cheese, Peas, Dinner Rolls, Dessert Sept 24: Hamburgers & Hot dogs, Potato Chips, 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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Fall Oasis 2014September 10 - November 19

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Romans ~ Led by Ken JurgensRomans may be the most important letter you will ever read. It is Paul’s masterpiece, the most clear and full explanation of the gospel in the Bible. But watch out! Those who study Romans are rarely the same afterward.

The Art of Neighboring: Building Genuine Relationships Right Outside Your Door ~ Led by Nic SkinnerThrough compelling scripture and true stories of lives impacted, we’ll discover how to create genuine friendships with the people who live in closest proximity to us. Book cost: $10

Women’s Bible Studies:The Amazing Collection: 1 Chronicles-Esther ~ Led by Phyllis EversoleWe will begin with the book of 1 Chronicles and continue through the book of Esther. This study will help participants discover the overview, key players, and timeless principles of each book. Book cost: $10

The Frazzled Female ~ Led by Anne Branham and Vickie ColeThis two-part study will help any worn out, burned out, and stressed out woman understand the Spirit God has given her. Book cost: $20 (Vol.1 & 2)

Men’s Study:33 The Series: A Man and His Design ~ Led by Tommy SimpsonThis study is designed to inspire and equip men to pursue authentic manhood as modeled by Jesus Christ in His 33 years on earth.  It explores the basic foundations of authentic manhood and God’s clear design for men.

Class RegistrationRegister online at

https://tatescreek.logosconnect.com/church/reg, follow the link on our website at www.tatescreek.org, or

mark the class of your choice on a Communication Card.

Be sure to register early so materials are available!

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New MembersVala has lived in Lexington about a year and has been attending here for about 5 months. She is retired and spends much of her time with her great-grandson. Calina is a stay at home mom to her young son, Caleb. Her decision to be baptized was greatly influenced by her grandmother, Vala. This family is involved with the Grace and Truth Class and Caleb loves going to Critterland and seeing Miss Maia each week. We want to warmly welcome Vala and her granddaughter, Calina, to Tates Creek.

Michael is very active here at Tates Creek. He is currently leading a boys Middle School small group on Sunday mornings. After attending CIY with the high school youth group, Michael felt very convicted. He felt he needed to be baptized (again) to show his obedience to God and make a commitment to follow Jesus with his whole heart. Michael hopes to one day do youth ministry and he plans to attend BCTC this fall. Let’s be sure to give him the encouragement he needs.

Calina Wagie &Vala Wagie

Baptized July 6

Angie WilloughbyBaptized July 18

pictured with husband Jack

Michael BushBaptized July 13

pictured with Mike & Lauren Allen

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New MembersKaleb has been in the Lexington area for four years and works in the landscaping business. He has been attending Tates Creek for about a year as a guest of Gulya Child. Kaleb stated that he “put off being baptized but wanted to be baptized before his wedding to get the marriage off on the right foot.” Kaleb and Gulya were married just a few days after his baptism in July. Please be sure to welcome him. This wonderful young couple attends The Vine service.

Jonathan has been attending Tates Creek with his grandmother, Elaine Haggard, for about a year. After attending Blue Grass Christian Camp, Jonathan recognized his need for Christ. He made his decision to be baptized after a teaching call with Brad Haggard and encouragement from his grandmother. The day of Jonathan’s baptism was even more special because it was also his birthday! If you see Jonathan, be sure to encouge him in his new walk with Jesus, our Lord.

Jonathan RyanBaptized July 27

Nathan KoebckeTransfer, July 27

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Kaleb GodwinBaptized July 23

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Mission Trip to Liberia In mid-July, a team of 12 traveled to Liberia to the orphanage from which two of Matt and Terah Lee’s children were adopted several years ago. Members of this team from TCCC were Matt Lee, Grant Bolt, Yvonne Byers, Marlee Mirre, and Deena, Keith, and Nathan Wertz.The spiritual journey began before the trip. Each of the team members was aware of the Ebola outbreak prior to traveling, and each team member trusted in God’s protection and elected to go, believing that it was God’s will. However, as Gideon did (Judges 6), the team asked for a sign from God to prove that this was truly His will that we go at this particular time. We prayed that the CDC travel alert be raised to a “Level 3” if He wanted us to delay the trip. With the travel alert not being issued, we packed 31 totes of supplies and a generator, boarded a plane, and set-out for Liberia.

Our primary focus was to make personal connections with the children, with the intent of returning to the US and sharing their individual stories to generate ongoing support for the basic needs of the orphanage. Our motivating scripture was, and is Psalm 82:3 “Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.” Daily we held a VBS with the children,

played with them, held them, read to them, and let them know beyond a doubt that they were loved. We brought dresses for the girls to wear and had a photo shoot for each of the children, where we made them the focus of attention. We gave each of them a backpack full of books, clothes, and toys. We had them paint their very own masterpieces, which led to them painting themselves and ultimately led to a super paint war that I am certain none of the kids (or the adults) will ever forget. Truly God blessed our efforts, because each of us drew close to at least one of the children in this orphanage, and will be forever changed because of that. I believe that most of us went with the hope that we would teach them

about Jesus and the fact that our Father in Heaven deserves our honor and praise. But instead, we were humbled at what we witnessed. Every morning and every evening the children would sing praises to the Lord in unison, and by

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Mission Trip to Liberia

Other Events

“sing praises,” I don’t mean timid child-like melodic murmuring. These kids were shouting praise to God, and it was awesome! After a few songs, each of the children would stand-up individually and recite a different memory verse. Then two or three of the children would take turns praying aloud. It was the perfect beginning and the perfect end to every day. Although our primary focus was the children, we also met some of the immediate needs within the orphanage, to include installing a water purification system, creating a library, making repairs, organizing a storage room, installing solar security lights, cultivating an area for a garden, building a chicken coop, and purchasing three chickens. Because it is impossible to condense what has truly been a life-changing event for all 12 team members into this article, I encourage you to talk with those who were on the team, and let them express to you how God used this mission to impact them personally. We ask that each of you lift up the orphanage and its children daily in prayer. We will make the needs of the orphanage and the children known so that you can pray specifically, and will make God’s blessings upon the orphanage known so that you can be encouraged by His answers to those prayers. To receive this information go to psalm823.org and click [Get Involved].

~ Keith Wertz

Bluegrass Christian Men’s FellowshipSeptember 8, 2014

Bedford Acres Christian Church

Meal ~ 5:45 pmProgram ~ 6:45 pm

Van leaves TCCC at 4:45 pm

September 20 ~ 8:30 am

Kicks off at Embrace Church: 1015 N Limestone

Signups for specific projects will begin later this month!

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On my recent mission trip to Swaziland, Africa, I saw the expression lived out, “They are not poor, they just don’t have money.” The women at the three day conference were rich in spirit. After the last session they put a basket at the front. Thinking it was an offering for the church, we dropped in money. Imagine our shock when they presented it to us – the equivalent of $17, not counting what we put in. We will sow it back through a fund at Lexington Leadership Foundation (the ministry leading the trip). It can go into funds to pay for bags of cement needed to complete a new church building ($9 per bag for 70 bags). We were overwhelmed when a handmade artificial flower arrangement was presented to each of us. It was a country with pot holes all over the dirt road leading to the church, chickens roaming the yard, and cows loose on the road. A huge black pot of rice simmered over a fire in the cooking shed. The outhouse loomed in the distance. Primitive? Yes, but the atmosphere was full of love. There was real community as various women helped care for the children who were with their mothers. My ministry partner and I each gave eight discipleship talks. The women were dancing in the aisles after the message on the blood as they celebrated their salvation. They were especially receptive to the talk on not taking offense and controlling your thoughts. Communication was only possible through an interpreter or the universal language - hugs and smiles. Several days were spent with a local AIDS ministry, teaching their team and going into villages to minister. They are the poorest of the poor, but they are rich in relationships and the love of the Lord shows on their shining, smiling faces. I treasure getting to make a spiritual deposit in them. Their happy faces will live on in my memory. They are not poor they just don’t have money. I am grateful to friends and the church mission team for financial help in this outreach to the people of Swaziland, Africa.

~ Peggy Park

Tates Creek Christian Church 3150 Tates Creek Road 14

Rich in Spirit

He must increase; I must decrease Well, we are coming up quick on fall, my absolute favorite season of the year! I love to be outside during the fall season. I love the weather and the beautiful colors that paint the outdoors. As each season does, autumn is a time that makes me reflect on my faith journey. In the spring, we often think of new life in Christ as we see new life sprouting up all around us. The fall however reminds me of what it means to die. I’m not

talking about physical death, but death to self. Just as the trees and plants shed their leaves and are naturally pruned to make way for new life and growth, we experience the same type of thing. As we learn to die to ourselves, the Holy Spirit is allowed more space in our hearts and minds to

make us new. Jesus calls us to die to ourselves in Mark 8:34-35 “And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it.” Paul tells us in Romans 12:1-2 “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” So you see, as we continue to die to ourselves and offer ourselves as living sacrifices to the Lord, we are sanctified. That is, we become more holy, or in other words, becoming more and more like Jesus. Our perspective becomes more like His perspective. We don’t often talk about John the Baptist as being a math whiz, but he had the equation exactly right: He must increase; I must decrease. So the question for each of us is this: what things in my life do I need to sacrifice? What are the things in my life that I need to die to, so that I may decrease and He may increase? In my opinion, this is one of the most difficult parts of living the Christian life, but also the most rewarding and enlightening. I hope you are challenged with these thoughts.

In His Service, ~Mike mike@tatescreek.org

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HealingAnd after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 1 Peter 5:10

There are a lot of reasons to emphasize evangelism as we are in the series “Tell the Story”, but one has particularly hit me in working with youth over the past few years. It is the healing that comes from a person accepting the Gospel, going through baptism, and finding healing for all sorts of deep hurts in their life. The Church, as a community of the redeemed and the healed, is a place to call people to healing. Students come into youth groups from a wide variety of life situations, but all of them deal with some form of hurt during their years in middle and high school. Unfortunately, parents can’t hide them away from everything that would hurt a child. But over time, as these students grow in the Gospel, I get to see those wounds heal. Not only that, but I also get to see them pick up other students who have been beaten down by life. There is perhaps no greater joy for a youth minister than to see the students ministering to each other. And that is why we want to call more and more people to hear about Jesus and join the Church!

Our students have even looked outside this country to minister and offer healing to a girl in Cambodia named Brak Barang. She is connected to a ministry of the Rapha House called “Kid’s Club” which identifies children who are at risk for trafficking, and provides

them with food, schooling, and a social environment. Our students have faithfully supported her for the past year, and she is hearing about Jesus’ story through their sponsorship. It’s not always quick, but we should be encouraged to share this healing message with whoever we can!

In Christ ~ Brad brad@tatescreek.org

Teamwork makes a difference!Ecclesiastes 4:9 “Two are better than one because they

have a good return for their work” When I left for Liberia on July 11th our church body was in the process of collecting donations to cover the cost of 250 backpacks for children at Julius Marks Elementary. We chose to try a different method this year to get more individuals directly involved. This method included asking for donations of $10 for each backpack. At Impact VBS we had collected around $750. This was well short of the $2,500 needed. Nearly a week before departure, the Servants for Christ class had come up with some ideas and they were excited to lead the charge while I was gone. They shared with Sunday School classes and individuals about the need. To get to this many people directly could only be done with a team, as we are blessed with MANY classes at TCCC. To be honest, I was excited to see how God would provide through His people upon our return from Africa.

The class worked together, shared the vision and the need with classes and individuals, and at some point the flood gates opened wide! Danny Branham and I would conference with each other about how God was meeting the needs through his

people. It seemed that every call I received from him was of pure amazement. When the counting was finished more than $4,200 had been given. WOW! When we finally placed the order for the supplies the price had changed to $13 per backpack, but the money was already there! In fact the basic needs were met through the faithfulness of his people, extra supplies (like science boards) were purchased, and a special devotional gift for each teacher was also purchased! Finally, on August 6th we gathered to pack the 250 backpacks! At 6:05 PM nearly 75 people began packing, writing more notes, and loading the backpacks into the bus. The final backpack reached the bus at 6:23 PM! 18 minutes!!! This was the third year in a row our church body has united together to supply our partner school with backpacks. Each year a different method, but always the same goal. I guess it makes a dreamer wonder… what would happen if we worked together like this all the time? ~ Matt matt@tatescreek.org

Children’s Ministry

Matt Lee

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Tates Creek Christian Church 3150 Tates Creek Road 18

Sunday School Average Attendance

July 2014Infants 6Walkers 72 - 5 Year Old 15 Elementary 47Middle School 32High School 36Alpha/Omega 9Ashland Terrace 13Christians in Action 23Crusaders 52Early Bird 8:30 am 5Faith 14Fellowship of Believers 16FOCUS 19Generations of Faith 25Good News 25Grace & Truth 65Grass Roots 12Heaven Bound 11In The Word 19Open Bible 67Psalm 34:3 6Seekers 6Servants for Christ 27Upper Room 14Willing Workers 37Young Families 4

Miscellaneous 7Officers 13

Total 631

July Worship Attendance & Giving

Total General Fund 6th 758 $36,141.13th 817 $26,796.20th 733 $23,846.27th 671 $23,482.

IndebtednessMortgage Balance, July 31 $1,552,861.

Monthly Payment (August) $13,888. Principal $8,540. Interest $4,348. Add’l Principal $1,000.

General Fund Report2014 Budgeted Need per week $29,407.2014 Average per week $27,973.

July Total Income $110,265.July Total Expenses $112,184.Net Shortfall ($1,920.)

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

% of Dollars Given Online14.5%

Funds Totals for July

Deacons’ Fund $1,703.Growing to Serve $15,092.

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Critterland News MOPS!

Each year beginning in September the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group meets here at Tates Creek twice a month in the Fellowship Hall. Mothers who have children ages birth through Preschool are welcome. These ladies have a great time with fellowship, guest speakers, crafts, and more. The focus of this year is to encourage one another as moms to do things that will move us out of our comfort zone and into a place where we are enhanced in our personal, relational, and family decisions. The theme for the year is “Be You Bravely” (Isaiah 43:18-19). “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”

Open House: August 26, 2014 at 9 am. Brunch and Childcare Provided!

First Meeting: September 9th ~ 9 to 11 am. Childcare Provided

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Calendar ~ September 20142 Elders’ Meeting, 6pm, 200D

4 Mary Circle, 10:30 am, Fh4 Deborah Circle, 7 pm

6 & 20 Card Ministry, 8:30 am, 102

7 Singles Potluck, 12:30 pm, FH7 Monthly Ministry Teams

8 BCMF, 5:45 pm, Bedford Acres CC Van leaves TCCC at 4:45 pm8 Faith Circle, 6:30 pm, 1048 J.O.Y. Circle, 6:30 pm, Fh

9 & 23 MOPS, 9 am, FH9 Tabitha Circle, 7 pm

10 Fall Oasis Begins, 5:45 pm, MMC

18 BWAC, 10:30 am, FH 18 Women’s Ministry Mtg, 7 pm, 302

20 Serve the City, 8:30 am, Meet at Embrace Church

21 Jeff & Sheri Easter in concert, 6:30 pm, WC

25 Senior Adult Day Trip, Cumberland Falls

27 Women’s Prayer Breakfast, 9 am, 200C-E

Weekly ActivitiesSunday Evening:Rejoicing Ringers, 4:30 pm, CREvening Worship, 6:30 pm, WCAdult Small Groups, various times and locations

Monday Evening: Begins Sept. 15Orchestra rehearsal, 6:15 pm, WC

Tuesday Evening:Victory for Life, 6:00 pm, FH

Wednesday:Adult Bible Study, 10:30 am, 200AWorship Team, 5:45 pm, WCOasis activities begin September 10 Meal, 5:45 pm, MMC Classes, 6:45 pm, various roomsHigh School Worship, 6:30 pm, 303Middle School Worship, 6:30 pm, 303Elementary Truth Travelers Choir, 6:45 pm, UptownWorship Choir, 6:45 pm, WC

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