THE BRIDGE - MAY 2021…THE BRIDGE - MAY 2021 Author Kara Johnson Keywords DAEbe-iZiIE,BAEDR_oKqUw...
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THE DETAILS OF OPENING THE BUILDING MOFFATT BUILDING RENOVATION UPDATE CHILDREN'S EASTER CELEBRATION INSIDE: MAY 2021 A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY "THE CHURCH AT THE SINGING BRIDGE" ...THE BUILDING OF A BELOVED COMMUNITY
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THE DETAILS OFOPENING THE BUILDING
MOFFATT BUILDINGRENOVATION UPDATE
CHILDREN'S EASTERCELEBRATION
INSIDE:MAY 2021
A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROMFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY
"THE CHURCH AT THE SINGING BRIDGE"
The Bridge
Reopening. . . T H E B U I L D I N G O F AB E L O V E D C O M M U N I T Y
Grateful BY DR. KEITH FELTON, SENIOR PASTOR
For over 200 years, First Baptist has been makinghope visible to the city of Frankfort, FranklinCounty, the Commonwealth, and the world. Thispast year has been one of the most challenging inour history. In difficult times, one of the bestexercises for the mind and heart is to name thingsof which we are grateful.
You have heard the staff say frequently howthankful we are for Adam & David Columbia. Theyhave tirelessly kept us connected with each otheron Sundays by broadcasting our worship throughlive streaming. Our church is indebted to them fortheir faithfulness and technological expertise. Well over a year ago our church voted on creatinga brand-new staff position, Director ofCommunications. I knew how important thiswould be before we knew anything about thepandemic. We needed a point person forextending our reach through social media,educating the public about FBC, and coming toage with all things in an ever-increasing virtualworld. We have all witnessed the critical nature ofthis position held by Kara Johnson, especiallyduring this pandemic. Thank you, Kara.
I am grateful for creative and industrious AssociatePastors. Michelle, Richard, Amanda, and Marcusadapted and simply excelled in a ministerial worldthey were not trained for. We hired an excellentnew Office Manager in Amy Carpenter during thiscrazy time, and she has surpassed all expectationsin meeting our needs in this important position. As always, our Facilities Manager, Tony Hager, hasdone an outstanding job in making sureeverything in our building was taken care of,especially with the flood. Our Accompanists didnot miss a beat during this past year. LindaMcKinley and Lois Summers brought us beautifulmusical offerings every Sunday, providing a senseof normalcy in a chaotic time. When we thought itwas safe, many of you came to our Sanctuary andhelped us with a song, a reading, or a prayer thatenriched our services. Others didn’t hesitate to geton camera and provide us a video of your prayer or
some other contribution for the service and for allof this, we are eternally thankful.
I still shake my head at times when thinking abouthow incredibly faithful all of you have been withtithes and offerings. To be in the black after a yearof pandemic speaks volumes about your spiritualmaturity and understanding of church life. I can’ttell you how encouraging it has been for me toexperience the devotion and care you have for ourchurch. This made it possible for us to confidentlycall two new Associate Pastors and launch asignificant construction project to provideaccessible ADA restrooms on the main floor of ourbuilding. I have found myself on more than oneoccasion getting emotional in talking tocolleagues about your commitment and support.
Our staff has relied more on Deacons this yearthan any other. Our Deacons took on a huge taskof having monthly contact lists of our membershipand making sure we all stayed connected and needs were met. On several occasions I’ve beencontacted by various members on how much thishas meant to them. We are all grateful for ourDeacon body and how they have stepped upduring this time. We are grateful for our Sundayschool leadership and their adjustment to Zoommeetings and teaching in these conditions. Ourcommittees, our Children’s Wednesday nightleaders, participating at our business meetings,and Wednesday Bible Study/Prayer Meeting haveall been done differently this year, but you havemade it work!
We are going to reopen the doors soon and returnto in-person activities. Let’s be respectful of thosewho choose to continue participating with usvirtually. My prayer is that we will champion andcherish our gatherings more than ever. I know Iwill. Thank you for your patience, prayers, andencouragement. I believe with every challengecomes opportunity and lessons that can help usgrow and become the Christ-followers andbeloved community God desires.
REOPENING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
ADULT BIBLE STUDY, Wednesdays at 6:15 pmCOMMITTEES/TEAMS and other SMALL GROUPS have the option to meet at thechurch. Chairpersons and small group facilitators will determine whether to meet inperson or keep their group virtual for now.
Use the back entrance, across from the parking garage.Enter NO EARLIER than 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.Wear a mask/face covering, correctly and at all times, when in the building.Sit at a table in Fellowship Hall. Seats will be limited to 3 chairs per table. Do notmove the chairs to other tables.Please respect the FBC guidelines and respect that others may have different levelsof comfort than you. Wear your mask and physically distance yourself from othersfor now. Even if you feel comfortable without a mask or in approaching yourneighbors, others may not.
Gatherings are limited to Fellowship Hall for now.Hand sanitizer is available at the back entrance and in Fellowship Hall.Tables will be sanitized before and after Bible study and any other meetings.
FBC STRONGLY encourages only those who are FULLY vaccinated to beginattending in-person gatherings at this time.RESPECT each other. Respect those who are not ready to return in person, yet. Respect those who are ready to be in the building. Respect the guidelines andprocedures.The reopening process is a FLUID PROCESS. At any time, the plan may need tochange. Be flexible when necessary.VIRTUAL Bible study will still happen at 6:15 pm on Wednesdays and remains a validmethod to learn, grow, and worship.The building is still closed to in-person traffic throughout the week except for thepre-approved, scheduled times.
On Wednesday, April 28, First Baptist Church will begin the process of reopening thebuilding to church events. Please carefully read all procedures and guidelines.
WHO WILL MEET AT FBC BEGINNING APRIL 28
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ATTEND
OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TAKEN BY FBC
OTHER CRITIAL INFORMATION
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE FBC OFFICE AT502.227.4528 OR [email protected].
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOLSunday school and FBC's Sunday morning worship service are set to begin, in-person,on June 6. Guidelines and procedures for the re-opening will be published 7-10 days inadvance.
MUSIC MINISTRY Rev. Richard Summers is currently making plans to begin handbell rehearsals and choirrehearsals on Wednesday, May 19. Quartet, or smaller, size instrumental groups maysoon begin practicing together, also. If you are interested in joining one of FBC's musicministry groups, please contact Richard. He can add you to his distribution list so youare aware of the guidelines and procedures for music ministry,
CHILDREN'S MINISTRYRev. Amanda Standiford is in contact with parents of children to understand thecomfort level of families. She'll be aided by her children's ministry team to make plansfor the summer.
YOUTH MINISTRYRev. Marcus Pernell is in contact with parents of youth to understand the comfort levelof families. He'll be aided by his youth ministry team to make plans for the summer.
MISSIONS MINISTRYMichelle Carroll, in cooperation with the missions ministry team, is working to continueall mission aspects at FBC and analyze the process of returning to in-person missionsevents as opportunity allows.
MORE INFORMATIONIf you would like more information regarding any ministry at FBC and/or that ministry'splans for regathering, please call 502.227.4528 or contact any staff member directly.
REOPENING TO IN-PERSON SUNDAY WORSHIP AND OTHER FBC MINISTRIES
201 St. Clair StreetFrankfort, KY 40601
502.227.4528www.fbcfrankfort.churchinfo@fbcfrankfort.churchOffice Hours: Mon-Thurs,
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
DR. KEITH FELTONSenior Pastor
REV. RICHARD SUMMERSAssociate Pastor of Music and
REV. AMANDA STANDIFORD
Associate Pastor of Children andSpiritual Formation
MICHELLE CARROLLAssociate Pastor of Missions
REV. MARCUS PERNELLAssociate Pastor of Students
AMY CARPENTEROffice Manager
KARA JOHNSONDirector of Communications
FIRST BAPTISTCHURCH
We welcome new member
GARY MASONto FBC!
April 4, 2021
RENOVATIONSCONTINUE
Renovations to the first floorof the Moffatt buildingcontinue with plumbing asthe main focus these pastfew weeks.
FBC CHILDREN'SEASTER CELEBRATION
Children, friends, and youth had a wonderfultime celebrating Easter by venturing to FBCmembers' homes where they completed artprojects to make a resurrection wreath, foundhidden candy, had a beautiful photoopportunity, and even met a familiar lookingrabbit!
Thank you, FBC, for being a congregation thatencourages intergenerational activities thatbuild beloved community, help us growspiritually, and are just plain fun!
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