Christ Church A United Methodist Community

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Come and bring a friend for a hearty breakfast and an inspiring word for men building
faith in the 21st century.

What language do you speak? We can speak past one another when it comes to communicating love in relationships if we don't understand how we receive love or how our spouse receives love. Join Paul and Keisha Thomas in a new study of The Five Love Languages on Wednesday nights in Room 204 at 6:30 p.m.
For more information: pethomas1223(at)gmail.com or 859-492-3398.

God wants to use what he blessed you with to be a blessing to others. Don't bury your talents. Use them to serve and bless others. Christ Church is committed to serving people in our community, offering God's healing to them and us.
Harrison Elementary: a mentoring programfor children ages K-5th grades. Harrison serves some of the poorest children in Lexington. To learn more about volunteeringor being a sponsor, go to the mission page for a volunteer calendar to download and/or contact Nancy Martin,nmartin2101(at)msn.com.
Room In the Inn: provides friendship, food and shelter for homeless men from the Lexington area. Contact Tim Bischoff, timothybischoff(at)yahoo.com for more info.
The Jesus Cupboard: offers emergency food and oher services for those in need in Lexington. Contact Janiel Gammon, janiel2452(at)insightbb.com for more info.

Canaan House Ministry: provides friendship and support to a local group home for the chronically mentally ill. Contact John Story, john.story(at)kctcs.edu for more info.
Kentucky United Methodist Children's Home is a placewhere the 24:15 adult small group services once a month, and this September the group was awarded the Volunteer of the Year award by the Methodist Home. The group throws cook-outs and special parties for the residents developing friendships that make a difference in the children's lives and the group has helped the Home with repairs, etc. For more information contact, Joanne Rojas, lacasarojas(at)gmail.com.

Pine Meadows Nursing Home: Our children's ministry serves regularly on the first Wednesday of each month. Christ Church kids play games with the residents, plant flowers, lead art projects, sing, and pray with the residents. For more informaiton on this ministry contact, Children & Family Pastor, BrendaStory, brenda(at)christchurchlex.com.
Christ Church's Global Outreach
Costa Rica: John & Bessie Ott are missionaries in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Here they run a Christian Camp, Casi Cielo, (Almost Heaven) where local groups of all kinds enjoy a place for retreat in the heart of the Costan Rican mountains. Also American youth and adult teams go to Casi Cielo to help the Otts and the Costa Ricans with construction projects andchildren camps, etc.
India: Ghuna Kumar and his family are missionaries in India where Ghuna runs an orphanage, ministry of job empowerment for women, and evangelism throughout India.
India: Richard Samuels and family: Richard and his famly run a school and orphanage. Together, this family is on the front grounds of helping and transforming the lives of hunderds of Indians.
Czech Republic - Ben Bowman: Ben is serving in Prague as a teacher through the Teach Beyond program. While there, he has the opportunity to serve as a mentor and nourish the lives of youth around him, both educationally and spiritually. For more information, visit Ben's blog at www.bensablabin.blogspot.com
Dominican Republic - Jeff Rogers and family: Jeff,Vicki, and their three children serve via G.O. International throughoutthe Dominican Republic.They are involved in logistics for short-term teams (of all groups and sizes). Visit their blog for more information, heartsinhispaniola.blogspot.com.
Zimbabwe -Janie Roberts:involved with Project HOPEvia Cornerstone in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Helping out at a local orphanage is one of the many of Janie's opportunities to show love and God's grace to those around her. For more information visit Jamie's blog at www.hopeofzim.blogspot.com

If you are interested in more information, praying for these missionaires, or a short-term mission trip, contact office@christchurchlex.com.