Crescent Hill Baptist Church
Crescent Hill This Week
Sun, Nov 26 - Sat, Dec 4, 2010
Calendar....Spiritual Formation...Children...Youth
... Community Reading Group....
PrimeTime....Music....Missions...Recreation
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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First Sunday of Advent. |
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| Dec 24, Fri. |
Christmas Eve Service. |
Sanctuary. |
| July 5-8. |
Passport Kids. |
Murray, KY. |
| July 10-15. |
Youth Passport. |
Mercer University. |
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25
THANKSGIVING DAY – CHURCH CLOSED
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY – CHURCH CLOSED
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27
9:00 Advent Decorating (Sanctuary)
10:00 Writers’ Group (away)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28
9:00 Karen Announcements (Chapel)
9:30 Sunday School
10:45 Worship (Sanctuary)
12:00 Food Service Team (Library)
5:00 Divorce Support Groups (2nd floor)
Jubilation Ringers (Choir Room)
Youth Activities
6:00 Global Missions Team (Library)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29
9:30 Body/Soul Exercise (Fellowship Hall)
12:30 Game Day (Parlor)
2:00 Prime Time Ringers (Choir Room)
7:00 Dartball (away)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1
9:30 Body/Soul Exercise (Fellowship Hall)
11:00 Introduction to Spirituality (Parlor)
5:00 Youth Ensemble (Sanctuary)
5:15 Fellowship Meal (Fellowship Hall)
6:00 Prayer/Announcements (FH)
Youth and Children’s Activities
6:15 Bible Study – Philippians 1:12-18 (Fellowship Hall)
7:10 Chancel Choir (Choir Room)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2
7:00 Prayer Team (away)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3
9:30 Body/Soul Exercise (Fellowship Hall)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4
9:00 Advent Decorating (Sanctuary)
10:00 Writers’ Group (away)
Worship at Crescent Hill
November 21 Reign of Christ
Can Christmas Still Change the World?
Introducing the Advent Conspiracy
W. Gregory Pope preaching
Jeremiah 23:1-6; Luke 1:68-79
Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43
November 28 Advent I
Advent Conspiracy: Spend Less
W. Gregory Pope preaching
Ecclesiastes 2:1-11; I Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19;
I John 2:15-17; Matthew 3:1-8
December 5 Advent II
Advent Conspiracy: Give More
W. Gregory Pope preaching
2 Corinthians 8:1-7; 9:6-15; Luke 3:7-18
December 12 Advent III
Advent Conspiracy: Love All
W. Gregory Pope preaching
2 Corinthians 8:8-15; I John 3:14-20; 4:7-12
December 19 Advent IV
Chancel Choir Christmas Music
A Service of Lessons and Carols featuring music
from Handel's MESSIAH - Chancel Choir, soloists and instrumentalists
December 24 Christmas Eve
Advent Conspiracy: Worship Fully
W. Gregory Pope preaching
Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12
You are invited to a three-year plan of reading the Bible
following the assigned lectionary readings Monday-Thursday
and the readings for the upcoming Sunday on Friday.
Monday, Nov. 22: Isaiah 2:1-5
Tuesday, Nov. 23: Psalm 122
Wednesday, Nov. 24: Romans 13:11-4
Thurs. Nov. 25: Matthew 24:36-44
Friday, Nov. 26: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11; I Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19
I John 2:15-17; Matthew 3:1-8
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS IN DECEMBER
December 1.......... Philippians 1:12-18
December 8.......... Prime Time Ringers, Prof. Anson F. Rainey on
.................... "Historical Geography of the Bible"
December 15......... Ministry Forum
December 22 & 29.... No Evening Activities
DECORATING FOR ADVENT
People have been working for weeks on decorations for Advent to prepare our place of worship for this special season. The decorations for this year will help us embrace our community as international and remain true to the traditions of old. We will need persons to assist in decorating on Saturdays, November 27 and December 4 beginning at 9:00 AM. If you can assist one or both of these days, please contact Brian Williams at 724-7566 or gregrandbrianw@bellsouth.net and let him know which day(s) you will be available to assist.
ADVENT/CHRISTMAS SINGERS INVITED
The Chancel Choir is working on music for the Advent and Christmas season and invites interested singers to attend. The choir is working on selections from Handel's MESSIAH as well as carol arrangements. The Lessons and Carols service will be Sunday, December 19 during Morning Worship, but we will also sing for the Hanging of the Greens on December 5 and on Sunday mornings during Advent. Please see Louie Bailey, Minister of Music/Organist for further information. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays from 7:10-8:30 PM.
AMARYLLIS FOR ADVENT
This Advent season our Sanctuary will be decorated with amaryllis from December 19-24. You may purchase one or more in honor or memory of a friend or family member. Order forms are available in the church office and in the Birchwood lobby. Cost is $15.00; deadline is December 12.
UCHM NEWS
15th Annual Santa Sprint and Stroll
Saturday, December 4, 2010, beginning at 9 AM
The Santa Sprint and Stroll is a 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) run and walk or a 1 mile walk sponsored by the Frankfort Avenue Business Association to benefit the work of United Crescent Hill Ministries. The course is flat and runs along historic Frankfort Avenue in Crescent Hill and Clifton.
Early Registration and Fees (postmarked by Saturday, November 27) Please make checks payable to the Frankfort Avenue Business Association.
* For people under 18 years old - $15.00
* For people 18 years old and over - $20.00
Late Registration (November 28 through December 4)
* All participants - $25.00
Registration forms are available in the church office – or see Debbie Brashear, Eileen Bartlett or Debbie Williams.
A “SUITE” TIME AT THE KFC YUM! CENTER!
United Crescent Hill Ministries is auctioning off five basketball tickets to the UofL game against Seton Hall on Wednesday night, January 5 at 7:00 PM. Come and see the Louisville Cardinals play in the new amazing KFC Yum! Center, experiencing all the excitement from a LUXURY SUITE! Catering will be provided for the lucky winners. Departure time – in comfort on a chartered bus – is 5:15 PM from UCHM. Minimum bids start at $75 per ticket. Send your bid to Sue Gentry at uchm@bellsouth.net. Track progress of highest bidding at www.uchmlouky.org. Bidding starts now! Deadline is December 22 at NOON!
UCHM CHRISTMAS CONNECTION
UCHM churches are again sharing Christmas with working families who struggle all year to provide the bare necessities and have no resources for holiday extras. Individuals, teams or classes may provide gifts and/or Kroger cards for these families. Information and commitment forms are available in the church office and in Birchwood.
A THANK YOU AND A REQUEST FOR ESL
Martha Lytle expresses her thanks to those who brought pies last Friday for the ESL Thanksgiving celebration. She also is requesting donations of coffee and tea bags for the break time that we staff each Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
RESOURCES FOR THE JOURNEY INTO ADVENT AND INTO 2011
There will be a table of Advent resources set up in the Birchwood entrance on Sunday, November 28. You are invited to borrow and use a book that will guide you through the Advent season of waiting and watching.
On Sundays, December 12 and 19, an Adult Spiritual Formation table will be set up in the Birchwood entrance to offer devotional guides for the year 2011.
As we accent spiritual formation in 2011, these are two small offerings that can enhance and enrich your spiritual growth. As always, please return the books at the completion of your study. Also, please pencil your name in the book when you borrow it.
COMMUNITY READING GROUP: JANUARY 20, 2011
Jeanette Walls’ second family memoir, Half Broke Horses, will be the book for conversation when the reading group convenes on Thursday, January 20 at 7:00 PM in the church parlor. Many of you remember her first memoir, The Glass Castle, which was an extraordinary read. Half Broke Horses is a glimpse at Walls’ grandmother, Lily Casey Smith, and her hard life in rural Texas. Softback copies are available at local bookstores and copies are available at the public library. Mention the CHBC reading group at Carmichael’s for a discount.
As part of the gathering in January, the reading group will discuss the future of the gatherings and ways to strengthen and broaden the intent of the group. Join us.
HEBREW PROPHETS CLASS
Readings for next Sunday, November 21
Second Isaiah: The Suffering Servant and the Redemption of Israel
Isaiah 49: 1-55:13
Readings for next Sunday, November 28
Jeremiah, Job and the Suffering Servant
Jeremiah 20:7-18 (Jeremiah’s suffering and curse)
Job 2:11-3:26 (Job’s disfigurement and curse)
Job 7:1-21 (Job’s persecution by the unrighteous)
Job 42:7-9 (Job’s intercession for sinners)
Isaiah 52:13-53:12 (the Servant’s redemptive suffering)
UCHM HELPING HANDS
Each month we are collecting an item for the UCHM food pantry that cannot be purchased with food stamps. The emphasis for November will be financial contributions for UCHM to purchase turkeys for Thanksgiving dinners for needy clients. You may put your contribution in the offering plate earmarked for turkeys.
ADVENT/CHRISTMAS SINGERS INVITED
The Chancel Choir has begun working on music for the Advent and Christmas season. Singers who are interested in being a part of the holiday music are invited to attend. The choir is working on selections from Handel's MESSIAH as well as carol arrangements. The Lessons and Carols service will be Sunday, December 19 during Morning Worship, but we will also sing for the Hanging of the Greens on December 5 and on Sunday mornings during Advent. Please see Louie Bailey, Minister of Music/Organist for further information. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays from 7:10-8:30 PM.
INTRODUCTION TO SPIRITUALITY
The Adult Spiritual Formation Team is very pleased to announce that Dr. Glenn Hinson will be teaching a course on spirituality this autumn. The class will meet on Wednesdays, beginning September 15 and concluding November 17. The time is 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. The class is open to anyone interested in the spiritual journey including prayer, spiritual practices, balancing one’s life and sustaining one’s spiritual being.
The textbooks will be Spiritual Preparation for Christian Leadership by E. Glenn Hinson and Prayers by Michael Quoist. Copies will be available for purchase or use. The class format will include a lecture by Dr. Hinson, then discussion, questions, comments and spiritual exercises.
This is a very unique opportunity for spiritual growth and the team commends it to you for serious thought and consideration. For further information or to sign up, please contact Bill Johnson.
A syllabus is now available for your review.
UCHM HELPING HANDS
Each month we are collecting an item for the UCHM food pantry that cannot be purchased with food stamps. The emphasis for November will be financial contributions for UCHM to purchase turkeys for Thanksgiving dinners for needy clients. You may put your contribution in the offering plate earmarked for turkeys.
LET’S RING THE BELLS!
The Jubilation Ringers handbell choir has begun rehearsals on Sundays at 5:00 PM in the Choir Room. We are beginning with fundamental ringing and playing very easy music; so if you’ve ever wanted to play handbells, this is a great time to get started. All ages and musical abilities are encouraged to attend! For information, contact Allison Hammons, 432-2805.
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER ACADEMIC ACADEMY
Plans are beginning for a 4 week academic day-camp this summer for international and refugee students. A short term planning team will be forming to assist with the plans. If you would be interested in planning, sharing ideas for the Academic Academy, developing and/or researching curriculum, securing funding, etc., please let Andrea know at andreawoolley@bellsouth.net or 896-4425.
CHILDCARE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need childcare volunteers in the following 3 areas of our children’s ministry: Sunday Morning Extended Session (10:30-12:00), Sunday Evening Divorce Recovery (5:00-6:30), and Wednesday Evening (6:00-7:00). Each of these needs is on a rotating basis. Extended Session rotates once a month or once every two months depending on your preference. Sunday Evening Childcare is once every 5 weeks. Wednesday Evening Childcare is once a month. If you can help with any of these needs, please contact Andrea at andreawoolley@bellsouth.net or 896-4425.
MISSION WORK FOR THE PHILIPPINES
The containers by the office are for you to help Women on Mission collect religious material for the Philippines. We especially need your extra Bibles as well as hymnals, choir robes, church music, children’s stories, puzzles and eyeglasses.
Remember Our Service Men and Women
The following relatives/friends of our members are serving our country in locations around the world: (please contact the church office if you have additions or corrections)
2005 listing
Andy Bates - National Guard - Kuwait; formerly Afghanistan
Glen Bellou - National Guard - formerly in Kuwait and Baghdad
Eddie Bolton - John Arnett's cousin - medic serving in Kuwait
Lt. J. Michael Berentz - Greg Robertson's cousin - Kuwait
PFC Jacob Cook - David Cook's nephew - Saudi Arabia
PFC Joshua Cook - David Cook's nephew - Iraq
Rob Dorfner - Ginger Miller's nephew - Marine, Persian Gulf
Lance Cpl. Jon Elliott - Janet Tharpe's nephew - Marine, Hawaii
Art Fogg - National Guard - has been called up
Tom Futral - Guy and Nancy Futral's nephew, Kuwait
Justin Goff - Bill and Louise Goff's grandson - Kuwait
Mac Griffin - Amelia Debusman's cousin, Army
Ronald Holmes - Carol Anne Edwards' nephew - Middle East
Tommy Hanks - Carol Anne Edwards' friend's son - Kuwait
Cpl. Sean Kinnear - Cynthia Canada's son - Okinawa, Philippines
Matt Laughlin - Rick & Penny Laughlin's son, U.S. Coast Guard, Mobile, AL
Bryan Ludwig - Mary Ludwig's stepson, Navy, Persian Gulf
Chip Ludwig - Mary Ludwig's stepson, Navy, Persian Gulf
Larry McNown - Carolyn Arnett's brother-in-law - with Army, Germany
Lt. Jason Redman - Mary Tomerlin's nephew, Army, Kuwait
Brad Richy - Bobby Powell's uncle
Sheila Schaeffer - John/Beverly Spratt's niece - Navy, California
Wyatt Smith - Jane Kendrick-Lites' son, Marines, Iraq
Robert Spratt - John/Beverly Spratt's son - Navy, Atlanta
Simon Stricklen - Melinda Stricklen's nephew, Kuwait
Alice Tucker - Frances Bewley Tucker's daughter - Navy
Jesse Wester - Bill/Bobbie Thomason's nephew - Afghanistan
Jeremy Woodruff - Lewis/Ginger Miller's step-grandson - Hawaii
Mark Young - Lyle Edward's brother-in-law - Marine Res., Kuwait
Shelly Young - John/Beverly Spratt's daughter - Navy, Central Command, Qatar