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Volume 10, Issue 16 April 18, 2018

Who We Are… Liberty Road Faith Fellowship is a Multi-denominational gathering of Christians who enjoy traditional worship services.

Where to Find Us…

We worship at 2734 Liberty Road. You can find us on the web at http://libertyroadfaithfellowship.org

We Gather for Fellowship Coffee/Donut Fellowship

Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. in room 6

Drink it up!

Dump your Cup!

Thank you for helping us keep our church clean and tidy by keeping all the food and beverages in the Hospitality room (room #6) on Sunday mornings.

We Gather for Bible Study The Adult I Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. in room 3. Bob

A Word from the Pastor... Rev. Lisa V. Wood

Another one of your traditions as a worshiping

community is about to become part of my worship

experiences – and I can hardly wait! Fifth Sunday

Hymn Sings are something I’ve heard you speak

about with great excitement and anticipation.

Evidently there are those in the community who

look forward to participating in the experience, too!

Our Fifth Sunday Hymn Sing on April 29th

will be a

first - in a couple of ways: 1/ It will be the first

time WE experience this event as one church. 2/ It

will be the first time I get to experience this service with you as your

pastor! (I’m all a’quiver!)

Music of just about all genres were a big part of my childhood. Favorite

memories of my childhood include singing hymns with my parents

a’capella in the car – on the porch, in the kitchen, anywhere! Mom and

Daddy were talented musicians and they were often invited to sing

together for various church and civic functions. Their fondness of

“good” church music inspired my love for “good,” worship songs with

close harmony, meaningful lyrics, and an “easily singable” melody.

That word good is relative, though, isn’t it? What’s “good” for some

may not be as “good” for others with a different taste in music. Just as

we all have our own favorite worship styles, each of us has a preferred

style of music that best enhances our worship experience. And here’s

some good news: it’s ALL good! Whether it’s the Troubadour’s

classical arrangement of “Jesu’, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” the choir’s

anthem of “To Love Our God,” or congregational singing of an old

Wesleyan hymn or spiritual, God is pleased and glorified when God sees

Quisenberry, teacher.

The Living Faith Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. in room 9. Scot Reeves, teacher.

The In Between Class meets at 10:00 a.m. in room 1. Hope Spoonamore, teacher.

The Adult Bible Study meets at 10:00 a.m. in room 4. Bennie McWain, teacher.

We Gather for Worship Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Children’s Church: 11:15 a.m. In room 5.

Our Nursery is located in room 2.

We’re Looking Forward…

April 18 (Wednesday) – Advancement Committee meets at 5:30 in the Library.

April 19 (Thursday) – Girl Scouts meet at 6:15 p.m. in Kearns Hall.

April 20 (Friday) – SUMMER FRENZY - Pinot’s Palette at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $35. Call Gloria Compton TODAY at 299-7600 if you are planning on attending. This is similar to Wine and Canvas.

his beloved ones gathered together for worship, united in lifting their

voices in praise and adoration. Our focus shouldn’t be so much on the

genre of our music, but of our desire to offer God our truest and purest

devotion and love as we sing and “…make a joyful noise.”

Be sure to let Richard know a few of your favorite hymns this week so

we can include as many of those as possible. I hope you’ll plan to attend

on the 29th and invite a friend – or two. Come ready to “Lift Up Your

Voice and Sing” with the chorus of saints who will be sharing in the joy

of worshiping together in song.

Welcome New Member, Linda Martin!

We are thrilled that Linda Martin is now an official member of Liberty

Road Faith Fellowship. She has been attending for a while and is already

loved by many. This just makes her “official.” Linda is originally from

Corbin, Kentucky, but has lived in Lexington for many years. She has 3

children and 3 grandchildren. She has been retired from Fayette County

Schools since 2005 as an Internal Auditor. She enjoys traveling and yard

work.

Linda lives at 2204 Valencia Drive, Lexington

40513. Her phone number is 224-3395. Email

is [email protected] and she will celebrate

another birthday on May 31st.

Be sure to add Linda into your Directory. And

the next time you see her, make sure you

extend a warm welcome!

April 21 (Saturday) – Legends Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. in Kearns Hall. Sign up in Foyer. Mr. Tom T. Hammond and Larry Conley will be our speakers.

April 26 (Thursday) – SUMMER FRENZY – Kitchen Herb Garden. Meet in Kearns Hall from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Jessica Mayes, (859) 619-5036.

April 24 (Tuesday) – NO Prophets and Kings Study today.

April 24 (Tuesday) – Worship Committee Meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the Library.

April 26 (Thursday) – Girl Scouts meet at 6:15 p.m. in Kearns Hall.

April 26 (Thursday) – Missions Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in Room #3.

April 29 (Sunday) – CELBRATE AND WORSHIP WITH MUSIC at 11:00 a.m. – Lift Up Your Voice and Sing!

May 2 (Wednesday) – Choir Spring Fling in Kearns Hall at 6:00 p.m.

May 7 (Monday) – Women’s Fellowship meets at 1:00 p.m. in Room #3.

May 9 (Wednesday) - Safety

Summer Frenzy has Started...More Coming Up! By Sarah Reeves

It's that time of year again, (except we are starting a little earlier than

usual), for Summer Frenzy! For those who might not know what that

is...Summer Frenzy is "summer camp" for adults. But instead of one or

two weeks of living in tents and singing around a campfire, we will enjoy

each other's company in various learning opportunities, excursions to

new places, and in sharing a meal in restaurants around town.

Sign-ups have already started for our earliest events. Tables will be set

up in the lobby of the church with sheets for each activity. Sign up for

any and/or all! Some require a nominal fee; some are the cost of a meal;

and some will be free.

Enjoy your Spring, Summer, and Fall by exploring new events and

meeting new people from your church family. These are the next events

we hope you’ll attend:

Friday, April 20 – Pinot’s Palette (similar to Wine and Canvas)

Cost is $35. Call Gloria Compton TODAY if you

Are planning on attending. (859) 299-7600.

Thursday, April 26 - Kitchen Herb Garden - 11:30 - 1:30 - Kearns' Hall

- Lunch cost.

Committee meets at 4:00 p.m. in the Library.

May 10 (Thursday) – Bridge Group meets at 12:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in Kearns Hall.

May 10 (Thursday) – Women of Faith meet at 7:00 p.m. Location TBA.

May 15 (Tuesday) – Finance Committee meets at 1:30 p.m. in the Library.

May 15 (Tuesday) – Administrative Board meets at 5:30 p.m. in room #4.

May 18 – (Friday) - SUMMER FRENZY - Canoeing on the Elkhorn; meet at Palomar at 8:00 a.m.; on the river by 10 a.m.; Lunch in Frankfort; Sarah Reeves. (859) 278-4914.

May 21 (Monday) – SUMMER FRENZY – Lunch at Red Robin in Brannon Crossing; the first of our hamburger outings; 11:30 a.m. Sarah Reeves, (859) 278-4914.

May 24 (Thursday) – Missions Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. in room #5.

June 2 (Saturday) – SUMMER

Our Next Legends Breakfast is this Saturday...

Join us on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at our next

Legends Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. in Kearns Hall as we

have the privilege of hearing Tom Hammond and Larry

Conley speak.

Mr. Thomas T. Hammond (top left) is recognized as one of the leading

network sports broadcasters in the United States. His work includes

covering thoroughbred horse racing and play-by-play of the NBA, the

WNBA, college basketball gymnastics, figure skating and the Orange Bowl.

He was the play-by-play voice for Notre Dame football for 21 years.

Mr. Larry Conley (bottom left) was named Kentucky’s

2016 SEC Basketball Legend. He is a member of the

UK basketball team famously known as “Rupp’s Runts.”

Mr. Conley helped lead the Wildcats to a 1966 national

runner-up finish, a 27-2 record and an SEC

championship.

A member of the UK Athletics Hall of Fame, Conley

went on to play a season in the American Basketball Association for the

Kentucky Colonels before beginning a longtime and ongoing broadcasting

career. He’s called games for ESPN, NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox Sports and

Raycom Sports.

We hope you will join us on the 21st and bring a family member, neighbor or

friend with you. Cost of the breakfast is $10 per person. Please sign up in

the foyer or call the church office at 277-0420 to reserve your spot!

FRENZY - Hayride at the Asbury Equine Center in Wilmore; 10:00 a.m.; followed by a cookout at the Center, Sarah Reeves, (859) 278-4914.

June 7 – (Thursday) - SUMMER FRENZY – Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader – “It’s All Greek to Me”; David Wilson – presentation; Adam Rudder (859) 221-9961 – Lunch; Kearns’ Hall at 11:00 a.m.

June 11 (Monday) – SUMMER FRENZY - Lunch at Charlie Brown’s in Chevy Chase; another hamburger outing; 11:30 a.m. Sarah Reeves, (859) 278-4914.

June 16 (Saturday) – SUMMER FRENZY – A Frenzy Sponsored Legends Breakfast in Kearns Hall at 9:00 a.m. with Mr. Jim Host as our speaker. Sarah Reeves, (859) 278-4914.

June 18 (Monday)- SUMMER FRENZY – Make a Wreath for the 4th of July! – 1:00 p.m. in Kearns Hall; Cost is $20. Rachel Jones, (859) 223-4182.

June 22 (Friday) – SUMMER FRENZY – Beach Party in Kearns Hall; Jackie Pattie will be our D.J.;

Thank you! By Judy Brand

A sincere thanks to all who supported me during this crucial time in my

life—the death of my dear brother, Paul Johnston, of Ft. Worth, Texas.

Thank you! By Gloria Compton

Dear Friends,

I used to think that cards were just a waste of money. “What do people

do with them after they have been read? “ How long should we keep

cards?

I am now a believer in cards, texts, emails, phone calls, etc. during one’s

illness. John and I looked forward to the mail being delivered to his

hospital room and who it was from!

Many times I would open the card and give it to him to read; sometimes

he was too weak to hold a card, so I read it to him. Every time I received

a text or email, he wanted to know who it was from. It wasn’t long until

I had the cards taped to the cabinets, windows, TV, anywhere I could put

them. The nurses were surprised that he had so many friends, but I

wasn’t. You made his day! I thank you on John’s behalf for all of the

prayers that came his way; they helped both of us.

And, now, I thank you for the food that was delivered, and again, for the

cards I have received since being home, and the love I felt when I entered

the church at Easter. Thank you for the kind words about my daughter,

Cari, Son-in-law, Tyrone and the children. We do have a special church

and I’m so glad John and I became a part of it!

4:30 p.m. – games; 5:00 p.m. cookout; 7:00 p.m. dance; Sarah Reeves, (859) 278-4914.

Prayer Requests To add a prayer request, please fill out a Prayer Request card, call the church office at 277-0420, or submit a prayer request or update online by going to http:// Libertyroadfaithfellowship.org.

Most requests are left in the bulletin and newsletter for 2 weeks or so and will be taken out as space is needed for other requests. If you want your request to remain in for a longer period of time...please provide updates.

Pray for Doug Kelsey, brother of Nancy Leindecker, who is dealing with pancreatic cancer. Please pray for Doug and also for Nancy and John as they travel to Michigan to be with him.

Pray for the family of Grayden Spoonamore who went home to be with the Lord on April 6.

Pray for the family of Paul Johnston, brother of Judy Brand, who went home to be with the

"Back by Popular Demand".... By Dr. Joanne Fortson

On May 1, we will complete the Prophets and Kings Bible study. This

was the second in a DVD series that explores

key places in the Holy Land along with an

overview of the Old Testament from Joshua

through the fall of Jerusalem. The study covers

not only what happened, but how the

surrounding culture, geography, and even the

weather had a tremendous affect on biblical

events.

Several people who joined the study "midstream" would like to go back

to the beginning, others would like to repeat it, and we know of others

who were not able to take it the first time who would like to take it. So,

the class will be repeated. There are two sections, each one lasting 6

weeks. Each time we meet for about an hour and a half. The study is

open to everyone; men and women. There is an accompanying book, but

you do not need to use the book if you do not want to. If you need to

miss a day every once in a while, that is okay. You don't need perfect

attendance!

If you are interested in being part of the next session, I need some

information to help determine when to have it. I need to know:

1) How soon you want it to start (can be as soon as the week of May

8, or we can wait until later on -- like the first of June)

2) What day(s) of the week and time(s) are best for you (Some people

could not come to the current study because Tuesday afternoons

Lord on April 9.

Pray for Joyce Reaguer, who is recovering from the flu at home.

Pray for Charlene Legere, whose mother died suddenly last week after experiencing complications from a fall. Charlene is a dear friend of Cathy Anderson.

Pray for the Hernandez family in the death of Taunya, age 41, wife of Eddie and mother of 3, Lexington. (Karen Maudsley worked with Taunya years ago.)

Pray for Shelby Jean Huffman, who broke her hip and is recovering from surgery.

Pray for Sandy Singley who is undergoing chemo treatments every 3 weeks.

Pray for Harold Lawson who was recently hospitalized with heart issues. Harold is now home, but still needs prayers for strength and healing.

Pray for Silver Simpson who is having multiple health issues. Pray also for his wife, Jean, who cares for him.

did not work for them. I cannot teach in the morning on Monday,

Wednesday, or Friday. Any other time is okay. We just need to

know what works best for those interested in the study.)

Please fill in the sign-up sheet on the table, or email Joanne at

[email protected] your preferences and any questions you

may have.

Missions Moment By Karen Maudsley, Missions Member

Liberty Road Faith Fellowship seeks to become the hands and feet of Christ in the world through engagement in missions.

Even though we will not actually take up the offering until the first of October for Living Water International, we wanted to ask everyone to start saving their coins.

We will have cups available that you will be able to use to put your change in. Look for the cups in the foyer on our Fifth Sunday, April 29. But you don’t have to limit yourself to one cup. This may be just change to us, but to those who do not have clean water, every quarter, nickel, dime, and penny is a treasure! I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. Matthew 25:35b

Ongoing Prayers for our soldiers…Faith Afield Pray for our service men and women who are active and also for our veterans who deal with difficult health issues every day as a result of their service to their country. Here are the names of the service people we currently know about. SSGT. Jamen Berry, son of Andy Berry Capt. Ginny Iskandarov – niece of Ginny Berry Elnur Iskandarov – nephew of Ginny Berry by marriage SSGT. Cameron Smith – brother of Sean Smith Airman Benjamin Engelbrecht – son of Paul Engelbrecht Please send Ginny Berry any updates on the status of these persons…change in rank, address, new assignment…Her email address is [email protected]

Altar Flowers Pictured left is Susan Booker, who placed lovely altar flowers in the sanctuary this past Sunday, to the glory of God in loving memory of her mother, Laura Bassett Booker, whose birthday would have been April 17.

More 80+ Members

Pictured above left are Jane & Lowell Eberwein and Marilynn “Mike” Johnson. They are in their 80’s and proud of it! I must say, they are very “hip” for their age. Great personalities and great smiles to go along with them.

Martha Ministry Team Members for April are

Liz Peters, Catherine Cook, Donna Bonner, Jane Eberwein, Sarah Reeves, Bonnie Savage and Ramona Ely. If you are listed for a particular month with the Martha Ministry and cannot serve, please contact the chair of the Martha Ministry, Susan Slusher, at (606)309-7711 and she will be glad to schedule you for another month. Also, if you have any questions or concerns about serving, just give Susan a call.

Blood Pressure Checks

Each Sunday We want to remind everyone that we offer blood pressure checks each Sunday morning in the back of the overflow section. Our nurses are Nancy Robinson, Marsha Oakley and Gwen Mayes.

Current Administrative Board for 2017 – 2018 Charlotte Krasinski, Chair Roger Blair, Vice Chair Jackie Bondurant, Bd. Secretary Mitch Borders, Treasurer John Leindecker

But Officer! I really didn’t mean to!

We knew it would happen sooner or later...Yep. Pastor Lisa set off the alarm at church. All I can say is, “Welcome to the Club!” We’ve all done that at one time or another. I can tell you from experience that it’s not a lot of fun. In fact, it’s rather nerve wracking. But you know it’s not a big deal when you can walk away with a smile.

A “Getting to Know You Better” Picture... Are you now or have ever been an engineer....electrical, mechanical,

civil, etc.? If you are (or were), we’d like to have a group picture of

anyone who fits that bill. Please see Sarah Reeves in the front of the

sanctuary this coming Sunday so that she can get a group picture. And

let her know what kind of engineer you represent.

Ann Lucas Kevin Maudsley John May Sarah Reeves Adam Rudder Bonnie Savage Paul Taylor

Deadlines Prayer requests, committee news or announcements, and personal interest stories should be submitted by NOON on Monday for inclusion in the next issue of The Current. Please send them by email to norma@ libertyroadfaithfellowship.org

Announcements for the Sunday bulletin should be sent to Norma by NOON on Wednesdays at norma@ libertyroadfaithfellowship.org

Ann Crowe is posting events/dates on our website calendar so if you have an event that needs to be posted please notify her at acrowe@ libertyroadfaithfellowship.org or call her at the church office by NOON on Wednesdays.

Cards and Tags, Boxes and Bags Fun...

We had a great turn out for out Summer Frenzy Cards and Tags, Boxes and Bags. Pictured here are from left: Gwen Mayes, Susan Slusher, Mary Anne Pollock, Pastor Lisa, Sue Thompson and Leona Power.

Above left are Mona Ely and Nancy Leindecker. Far right are Charlotte Krasinski and the gal who instructed us, Michelle Sutton.