As we continue to find our place in this Community and in our World, we also need to prepare for the future of First Christian. To prepare and continue to mature in God’s plan for us, we need servant leaders to carry us forward. It is time to begin planning for our 2027 LEADERSHIP TEAMS. 

We ask that you think outside your normal realm of possibilities for nominations to the various Leadership Teams. Is there someone in your Sunday School class, Women’s or Men’s group or sitting in the pew in front of you, that just needs a nudge to make that commitment to serve in a Leadership role for First Christian? Are you being called for a servant leadership role? Do you know someone who has the gifts necessary to fulfill an open role that is just waiting to be asked to serve? Pray that God will place these people in your heart and mind as we plan for next year’s leadership teams.    

Those leadership teams include the Administrative Board, Deacons, Elders, and the Leadership Call Team. 

Starting this week, you will find Nomination Boxes available throughout the church to submit names for the roles and positions listed above. Nominations will be accepted through October 11. If you are not able to pick up a nomination form, please call the Church office at 223-2346 and request for one to be sent to you. 

Our Leadership Call Team for this year includes Nancy Lovitt, Valerie Ramsey, Jana Thompson, and Sue Wood. Our purpose is to facilitate the nominations, provide the means for all of us to make those nominations, collect the names and fill the positions with nominated members.   

Please be in prayer and discernment for the 2027 lay leadership of our church. We hope that you will make this a priority in your prayer practices; listening to God’s guidance for the leadership that will take us into the future. Stuff those ballot boxes with members that are eager and called to service in a leadership role at First Christian Church. 

The Leadership Call Team 

Shalom, Elizabeth

Click here to view our Prayer List or visit firstchristianfrankfort.org/prayer

In Our Prayers:

• Carla Arnold

Weekly Prayer: God whose generosity leaves us in wonder, we pray that in your generous Spirit you would extend compassion, peace, and hope to all who are struggling today. Whether we are hurting in body or aching in spirit, we turn to you with hope that you would be our comfort. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Hoping to be deliberate about our prayer life, we are updating our prayer list. People who are Friends of FCC will remain on the prayer list for one month and then we will rely on you to add them to the prayer list again if needed.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

We extend our sympathy to Alan Smith and the friends and family of Jane Smith in her recent passing. A gathering of family and friends will be held this Sunday, September 20th from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Rd. A Celebration of Jane's Life will follow at 3:00pm, also at Clark’s. You can read more about Jane’s life here.

DEACON’S MEETING

The Deacons will be meeting next Sunday, September 27th, in Fellowship Hall immediately after church. I hope all Deacons will be able to attend. Our children's ministry staff have offered to coordinate childcare for the meeting, so we would like to get a head count in order for us to have enough staff to safely care for everyone. If you are in need of childcare, please email fcckidsfrankfort@gmail.com and let them know which of your children will be staying during the meeting.

Jenny Luscher, 2026 Deacon Chair

CHILDREN + YOUTH ENROLLMENT

We are requesting that all children and youth (birth-12th grade) be enrolled for the program year by completing this 2026-2027 Enrollment Form. Please complete one form per child/youth so we can update our rosters and personal health information.

To stay informed with all upcoming events and programs, please click here to enroll for our Children • Youth • Families Newsletter. 

Contact Elle Travis with questions at elle@firstchristianfrankfort.org.

HELP NEEDED

The Property Committee is asking for volunteers on Friday, October 9th, to help replace the light bulbs in the Sanctuary Lanterns. Some stained glass pieces on the Lanterns will also be replaced. If you can help, work is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM. If you have any questions you can contact Mike Harrod or Dennis Hooker.

THANK YOU

A big Thank You to our wonderful church family for all the love, support and prayers before and after the passing of Larry Blevins. The food, messages, visits and cards were much appreciated! A special thank you to Rev. King for doing an outstanding job at the Memorial Service!

The Family of Larry Blevins

MILITARY MISSIONS UPDATE

This is the last week to donate to the Military Missions Christmas Project. All donations are due this Sunday. So, won’t you please sign or make those cards and/or shop for the needed items our Members of the Military desperately need.

Thank you, Sandy Rhodes

Christmas & Thank You Cards

• Address the cards as Dear Friend, Hero, or Soldier

• Include a short note of appreciation and/or prayer

• Sign your first name only, and put Frankfort, Ky or wherever you live

• Please do not use glitter or other shiny decorations

• Envelopes are not needed.

Individually Wrapped Candy

• Hard candy

• Mints

• Starburst

• Fireballs

• Life Savers

• Chewing gum

• Tootsie Rolls

• Please no chocolate, lollipops or suckers.

Individually Wrapped Snacks

• Slim Jims

• Beef Jerky

• Trail Mix

• Sunflower Seeds

• Nuts

• Snack Bars

• Cookies

• Crackers

• Rice Krispie Treats

• Fruit Snacks/Gummies

• Popcorn

Drink Mixes

• Single-Serve Coffee

• Tea

• Hot Cocoa Mix

• Powdered Drink Mixes

Personal Care Items

• Body or Baby Wipes

• Lip Balm

• Toothbrushes

• Pocket Tissues

• Nasal Spray

• Eye Drops

• Lens Wipes

• Dental Floss

• Nail Clippers

• Feminine Hygiene Items

Travel-Size Items:

• Shampoo

• Body Wash

• Foot Powder

• Toothpaste

• Sunscreen

• Wet Ones

Miscellaneous

• Small Notepads

• Playing Cards

• Puzzle Books

• Pocket Bibles

• Cotton Socks (solid black or solid white, calf length)

If you prefer to donate funds, make your check payable to Military Missions 

and give to Sandy Rhodes or to the church office. Money is used to pay 

postage ($38,413 in 2025) for mailing the care packages and to purchase 

items not donated.  A collection box is located in the copier room at church.

A care package from home can be a meaningful reminder that they are remembered, appreciated, and prayed for. Your generosity will bring encouragement and a little bit of Christmas cheer to those serving away from home. 

Questions? Contact Sandy Rhodes at 502-229-0048 or the church office at 502-223-2346.

We hope you’ll join us in supporting our troops through this special project. Thank you for helping us show our deployed troops how much we appreciate their service!

Do you know someone or something in our congregation we should spotlight? Email a photo and description to admin@firstchristianfrankfort.org.