“The Christian Messenger” 10/14/26

October 14, 2026 • Issue 39

This past Sunday, our youth group and adult volunteers teamed up to help the William Joseph Crisis Nursery move supplies to its new location. What began as a resource pantry on our fourth floor has grown into a ministry offering children and families a safe haven, support, and care during times of crisis. Thank you to everyone who helped make moving day happen!

We will have another opportunity to put our faith into action this Saturday, October 17. We’ll partner with Hope in the Fight KY, nonprofit founded by our own Addie Judy, to assemble Pink Packs—care baskets filled with supplies that offer comfort during breast cancer treatment—and write cards of encouragement for those facing breast cancer. With so many in our church family and extended families receiving diagnoses or undergoing treatment, we know how much a listening ear, a prayer, a hug, or a helping hand can mean.

Then, on Sunday, October 25, we’ll support the Franklin County Emergency Food Pantry’s food drive. Donation carts will be available at every entrance.

These acts may seem small, but they are more than gifts. They are ways we share God’s love, respond to the needs around us, and make room for the Spirit to work on us and through us. May we keep our eyes open for the holy moments found in everyday care.

This year, First Christian Church contributed $13,000 to the Resource Office for Social Ministries (ROSM), helping Franklin County residents access essential support when they need it most.

Founded in 1982, ROSM is a collaborative effort among local churches, agencies, city and county government, and individuals. The organization assists residents with rent, utilities, medication, and other basic needs, including those who may not qualify for assistance elsewhere.

So far this year, First Christian’s office volunteers have taken 128 ROSM applications by phone on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We are grateful for the dedicated volunteers who give their time to help neighbors navigate the application process.

We can all be proud of this meaningful ministry and the difference our church continues to make in the lives of our neighbors. Thank you for helping us share God’s love through compassionate service!

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

In Our Prayers:

Peg Harmon and Family
Irene Thompson and Family

Weekly Prayer:

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on us as we remember our loved ones who are hurting, sick, or struggling. Bring peace and comfort and relief from pain in ways that only you can. May your healing presence be known among us. 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.

Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with Irene Thompson and family upon the passing of her son Daryl. Daryl passed away on Saturday, October 10th. Services will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 12:00pm with Rev. David Rayborn officiating. Interment will follow at Midway Cemetery. Visitation will be at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 10:00am until 12:00pm on Wednesday.

Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with Peg Harmon and family upon the passing of her husband Randy. Randy passed away on Tuesday, October 13th. The family will receive visitors Friday, October 16, 4-7pm at Rogers Funeral Home.

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Join us for Fall Fling! Church members are welcome to come shop the Yard Sale early on Monday, November 2nd and Tuesday, November 3rd before we open the doors on Wednesday morning!

FOOD DRIVE

The Franklin County Emergency Food Pantry is conducting a Food Drive on Sunday, October 25. There will be carts at all the entryways to FCC for you to drop off your donations. A list of needed foods is located in the elevator or on the bulletin board above the donation wagon in the Welcome Center.

CHANGE MINISTRY

Starting this month, we have a new challenge for our Pocket Change Ministry. The Children's Lounge on the 3rd floor of the educational building is in the midst of a remodel and needs some help along the way. The end goal is to create a comfortable and inviting space with multiple seating options for our children’s ministry groups. This space will be used for various functions including space for our junior youth group discussions, movie time, and classes using the new touchscreen TV.

This challenge will be a little bit different from our last goal. You can support this challenge through your pocket change donations as before, but the Children’s Ministry team has created an Amazon Wish List with specific items for the space. This new way of supporting the Children’s Ministry will allow those who would like to make a one-time specified purchase toward the remodel. All funds gathered toward this challenge will be used to purchase items for the remodel from other sources or, if needed, from the Wish List as well.

The deacons would like to again thank our church family for the continued support of our Children’s Ministry.

CLICK HERE to shop the Children’s Lounge Wish List!

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