Our Debt is Paid

The Church at Tatesbrook corporately knows

• that the church is not a building
• that debt is sin
• the wages of sin is death
• that we can not pay our own debt

Clearly, the tiny financial debt that was incurred on July 15, 1983 seems rather trivial to talk about compared to the Debt of sin for which we were forgiven, but it helps to remind us how long it takes for us to work our way out of a parable of the Debt.

The Church at Tatesbrook corporately thanks the people, ministries and banks that have helped us meet together week after week on the corner of Appian Way and Trent Blvd for over 25 years.

• Founding members of the church who sacrificed time, money and materials to buy some land, build a building, and begin to worship, disciple, pray and fellowship together.
• Elkhorn Baptist Association
• Pikeville National Bank
• Community Trust Bank
• Ukranian Church
• Cornerstone Church
• Lexington Christian Fellowship
• Fifth Third Bank
• Tatesbrook Neighborhood Association
• Members who committed not to expand or expend until the financial debt was paid.
• Many servants who faithfully offered talents without pay or without increase

In the new testament, Jesus Christ describes to us the kingdom of God in many parables. A great number of those referred to money and management of resources because everyone could understand that.

Being "out of debt" financially as a church organization recognized by the state of Kentucky and the Southern Baptist Convention is not as big a deal as the principles that we have learned. God wants a relationship with us that is not distracted by debt. After all, that was Satan's original intent, to distract us from God.

Above all, I am thankful that our Debt was forgiven forever on a cross.

Vacation Bible School

Our goal for Tuesday was to double the number of VBS kids from Monday. I think there were 50% more. If we can get 50% more again tonight and Thursday and Friday we will have a God sized problem to deal with.

Pictures from Africa

If you missed the service this Sunday, you missed the first report from Tanzania. A second report will be available soon. Here are some of the pictures from the first report.

Pictures are great for the website, but the lessons that they shared were largely about relationships and what is important.

• One traveler confessed apathy in the great commission and great commandment.
• One traveler recognized that they were on a daily tread mill.
• One traveler realized that life is short and out of our control.

We all are very blessed to know these three travelers. I am eager to hear from the other three.

Prayer list for the mission trip to Africa

Paul Barth put together this list of things to pray for. Please keep the entire team in your prayers as they leave this afternoon at 2:30 PM.

• Safety
• Boldness
• Courage
• Humility
• That the Harringtons would be encouraged and blessed.
• Logistics and smooth travel
• That we don't get sick
• Strongholds to be broken
• Idols would be cast down
• That the light of the Gospel penetrates the hearts of those we minister to
• Group unity and cohesiveness
• Ears to hear the prompting of the Spirit and the discernment to follow Him

Travel Schedule this weekend:

• 15MAY LEXINGTON --> DETROIT 2:30P
• 15MAY DETROIT --> AMSTERDAM 7:10P
• 16MAY AMSTERDAM --> DAR ES SALAAM 10:20A
• 16MAY Arrive in Dar Es Salaam at 9:40P

Travel Schedule for the return trip:

• 30MAY DAR ES SALAAM --> AMSTERDAM 10:50P
• 31MAY AMSTERDAM --> DETROIT 8:30A
• 31MAY DETROIT --> LEXINGTON 1:10P

Members of the team:

• Paul Barth
• Evan Markert
• Erin Markert
• Tammy Markert
• Kim Hind
• Josh Covington

Military Missions

One of the ministries that meets in our building is Military Missions.

Lynn Wilkerson is our closest attachment to this ministry as she meets with them regularly, but we are all connected as we know those like Paul and others who serve our country. The ministry was recently interviewed by the Herald Leader and received recognition for delivering Christmas gifts to soldiers and their families. There are several families in our community that are active in this valuable support ministry.

UK Campus Crusade Needs Our Help!

Hey gang!
This past Sunday Abigale Bennett shared a need of one of our campus ministries (CCC). They are hosting a fund raiser via the great sport of golf! This is a unique opportunity that we have been given and I hope that some of us will be able to take part!

How it works.
1. The golfing is FREE!!! Players form teams and each player raises a charitable donation for CCC.
2. The player can be sponsored so much $ per hole or given a flat rate contribution.
3. Businesses can "purchase" holes to advertise on. Example: LexMark hole #3.
4. All the money raised goes to the local ministry of CCC.
5. You don't have to golf to be involved. You can do anything from raising money to caddying for a team!

Who to Contact?
If you are interested in helping out or donating please contact Abigail Bennett.
Her Email: Abigail.Bennett@uscm.org

BCM Mystery Dinner for Summer Missions

A few BCM students ( including our very own Ashlyn Bruce ) will be heading for the Dominican Republic to help villages install, use and maintain a water purification system and teach them what to do with clean water.

Although Ashlyn has already raised all of her support, the dinner theater is still a great activity for all of the couples at Tatesbrook attend in support of Ashlyn and Amber's production that will benefit summer missions.

To encourage greater participation by the body in support of the dinner theater, any couple that enables another couple to go by babysitting the opposite night will have their tickets paid for.. a savings of $35 ( plus "free" babysitting )... on Valentine's weekend!

FAT folks at Dare2Share

When the rest of the world is chasing physical fitness, exercise and competition in sports. These three men were demonstrably FAT at the Dare2Share conference in Columbus.

Well, Kevin, they don't look FAT, they just look comfortable in those massage chairs.

As James Davis learned from his days working with Campus Crusade. God wants his children to be FAT. In order to serve God and grow in Him, you must be Faithful, Available and Teachable.

Three cheers for these three guys that dropped everything to help out current and former members of One Way at Southern Middle School. They really did a great job all weekend.