Thanksgiving Dinner

Join us this weekend for a light bite of breakfast, fellowship time, Bible study, praise, worship service & as always......lunch.  Our potluck this week will be our annual Thanksgiving Dinner!  Thanks to everyone who signed up to bring a dish last week.  If you weren’t with us and didn’t have a chance to sign up for an item....feel free to bring a holiday dish of your choice to share!

 
NOTE....in place of a Thanksgiving basket this year......we are collecting PIES to be brought to church THIS WEEK (Nov 17th) and delivered to the Bluegrass Hospitality Group on Tuesday the 20th.  They will be served at a local Thanksgiving meal for folks in our community less fortunate than ourselves.  BRING PIES if y’all can!  Pumpkin or Apple are being requested....thx!!!!!
This week our youth class will continue practicing ukulele songs for our Thanksgiving and Christmas programs.....join us!  We will also begin planning for our annual nativity scene...

Please continue to keep Matthew Walker in your prayers!  Also asking for prayers for Al (battling pancreatic cancer), Donna (battling lymphoma), the Olson family (who lost their 49 year old daughter/mother/sister/aunt to breast cancer), and Cecilia (who had a college friend pass away unexpectedly).  Let’s also remember all those reeling from the devastating fires in California as well as those displaced by Hurricane Michael.

Interested in participating in our Thanksgiving service on November 24th?  Our Christmas program on December 22nd?  Please give us a shout!

 If you know someone who would appreciate a card....please give Stephanie their name and address and we will add them to the list.  We are collecting blank cards, stickers and stamps.  BGSC is still collecting new rolls of soft baby yarn (in any color) for hats being knitted & given to newborn babies in the UK NICU here in town.  Thank you!

 Any birthdays or anniversaries we’ve missed?  Let us know!  Any special prayer requests or praises?  Keep those coming!  Interested in planning a potluck?  Providing special music?  Sharing a story or scripture during the worship hour?

Our supply closet is in need of:
keurig refills (tea, hot cocoa, etc)
trail mix/dried fruit/granola bars/jam
blank cards and stamps for our “card ministry”
juice boxes
paper plates with “three sections”


UPCOMING POTLUCK THEMES:
11/24    NO POTLUCK
12/01    “Tom & Chee” (tomato soup and grilled cheese)
12/08    “How the Grinch Stole Lunch” (anything goes...)
12/15    “Panini’s and Pie”
12/22    “Christmas Dinner”
12/29    NO POTLUCK
01/05    “New Year’s Celebration”

Thanksgiving Dinner

Hello and welcome to the middle of November....it’s almost Thanksgiving!  This week (during potluck) BGSC will host a double baby shower for Christy Griffett Greeman & Sarah Jane Boyson Calvert (who are due with baby girls in January)!  Both ladies are registered at Buy Buy Baby.  We look forward to hosting all of the friends, family & guests they have invited to join us for this special occasion.

As always, we look forward to seeing you & your family too!  Our potluck theme is “Thanksgiving Dinner.”  Bring a favorite holiday dish to share.   We could still use a few sides & a few pies!  Last week we passed a sign up sheet around during potluck...so for reference, here is what we have coming already....

Dressed eggs
Stuffed celery sticks
Green bean casserole
Mashed potatoes & gravy
“Turkey & stuffing”
Cranberry sauce
Broccoli casserole
Corn pudding
Brussel sprouts
Macaroni & Cheese
Rolls, butter
Pumpkin Pie, whipped cream

This week is the last time we will collect items for the 2 Thanksgiving baskets we are giving to needy families.  Look for both of the “Thanksgiving Baskets” in the fellowship hall during potluck.  Here is a list of what we still need...

2 large cans of yams or sweet potatoes
2 bags of marshmallows
3 cans green beans
2 cans cranberry sauce
6 cans corn

2 bags baking potatoes
2 bags onions
2 pkgs gravy mix
2 boxes stuffing mix
2 boxes macaroni and cheese or rice
2 cake mix’s/2 cans frosting
oil
juice (sparkling grape or cranberry)

The adult Bible study will take place in the fellowship area by the fireplace while the youth meet in the adjacent side rooms.  Come enjoy a bite of breakfast or a hot drink before diving into the lesson study together.  And kiddos....come ready to write/color in your sketchbooks & have song service with our ukuleles!

Have we missed anyone’s birthday or anniversary?  Please let us know so we can update our list!
Would anyone be willing to host a holiday movie night or game night at their home??


Our annual Christmas program will be here before we know it.....if you are willing to participate in music, song, prayer, scripture, or through a Christmas story....please let us know!  We will also be coordinating an afternoon of caroling in December....hope you can join us!


Don’t forget to bring your prayer requests each week ~ we have index cards available so you can make notes & share them during the worship service.  See Grace Anderson if you would like your requests added to the prayer chain...

We love participation in our worship service....so if you would ever like to sing or play a song, read a scripture, tell a children’s story, or help in any other way....please let us know!  And if you would like to coordinate a community volunteer activity for our group ~ we are always searching for new ideas!


Our bgsc “supply closet” is in need of a few items:
    Keurig refills (all kinds....tea, hot cocoa, apple cider, etc)
    Pop tarts,
mixed nuts, dried fruits or trail mix
    **juice boxes
    **mini water bottles

UPCOMING POTLUCK THEMES:
11/26    “Panini’s & Pie”
12/03    “Holiday Lasagna Feast”
12/10    “Minestrone Soup & Bread Bar”
12/17    “Christmas Dinner”
12/24    NO POTLUCK...It’s Christmas Eve!
12/31    “New Year’s Celebration!”

Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving Day is just a week from today ~ wow!  We are looking forward to seeing you and your family this weekend.  Potluck theme is “Thanksgiving Dinner.”  Please bring a favorite Thanksgiving holiday dish to share!

We are in the process of organizing our annual holiday program & reception.  Would you like to be involved?  We would love to have your input and support!  Potential dates for the program include Friday evening, Dec 11....Friday evening Dec 18....or Sunday evening, Dec 20.  We will also plan some Christmas caroling following potlucks during Dec.  Please let us know which of the above dates work best for you and your family.  We want to have a great turn out for our program!

For the next several weeks....look for a stack of Christmas cards on the table in the fellowship area.  Join us in writing holiday cards to our military families here in Kentucky.  We will deliver the cards in December!

We are collecting gently used Christmas decorations for Youth Arbor Services again this year.  Bring your donations through November 28.

Don’t forget our Thanksgiving basket!  We’ll be giving a large basket of non perishable food to a needy family this Thanksgiving and have already begun collecting items to go inside.  You will see a large white basket on a table in the fellowship area for the next two weekends.  Items that are needed include:

Instant mashed potatoes
gravy
juice
stuffing mix
cranberry sauce
soups
canned sweet potatoes
canned corn, green beans, peas etc
canned fruits
jello/pudding mix
graham cracker pie crusts

Thank you all very much for your donations and contributions this year!  We have such a generous church family here at BGSC!

 Upcoming Potluck Themes:
11/28    “Panini’s & Pie”
12/5    “Holiday Hamburger’s”
12/12    “Stir-fry Sabbath”
12/19    “Rudolph Red Pasta & Grinchy Green Salad ”
12/26    “Christmas Dinner”
1/2/16  “New Year, New You”

Thanksgiving Dinner

We will be enjoying a Thanksgiving service along with a Thanksgiving Dinner potluck!  Here's the dishes that are already coming: Holiday Punch, "Turkey" & stuffing, Corn Pudding, Sweet potato casserole, Mashed potatoes/gravy, Fried okra, Relish tray, Stuffed celery, Cranberry sauce, Green bean casserole, Broccoli casserole, Rolls, Cookies, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Watergate salad.

Feel free to bring any favorite Thanksgiving side dish!

FYI...in case you are interested in volunteering...see info below!
Fayette County Thanksgiving Meals 2014:

November 22, 3 p.m. - Thanksgiving Dinner - Lighthouse Ministries will host a meal at Sayre School. For more information contact Marisa Giuliani at 859-259-3434.

November 25, 5-7 p.m. - Thanksgiving Dinner - Nathaniel Mission hosts a meal at 1109 Versailles Road, Suite 400. The organization needs donations of turkeys, paper goods, drinks, and desserts. For more information call 859-255-0062.

November 26, 5-7 p.m. - Lexington Rescue Mission Community Thanksgiving Dinner Lexington Rescue Mission's annual dinner will be at Broadway Christian Church and is open to anyone. For more information or to volunteer contact Laura Carr by e-mail or at 381-9600 ext. 227

November 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Malone's & Sal's Lansdown Shoppes, 3373 Tates Creek Road Donations are accepted through November 16 for this annual meal hosted at the two restaurants in Lansdowne Shoppes at 3373 Tates Creek Road. To help or attend call 859-977-2606. LexTran pick up times and locations: 200 East Vine Street 10:45 am; Wal-Mart Super Center ( north park) 500 West New Circle Road 1:15 pm; Woodhill @ Codell Drive ( near Thornton s ) 1:15 pm.

November 27, 5-6:30 p.m. - Annual Faith & Community Thanksgiving Day Meal Held at Central Christian Church, 205 East Short Street, volunteers are needed to serve, distribute clothing and give thanks with guests. Donations of desserts, fruit, blankets, hats, gloves, and socks are also needed. Open to anyone to volunteer or attend. E-mail caclex2000@gmail.com to volunteer or for more information.

November 27, Noon - Salvation Army Dinner 736 W. Main Street Open to all. 859-252-7706

THIS WEEK:  You will have the opportunity to write Christmas cards of encouragement, thanks and holiday cheer to be sent to members of our US Armed Forces (who cannot be with their families during the holidays this year).  Cards and pens will be provided....we hope you will take a moment to jot a few notes to our brave men and women in uniform!  All cards will be combined and given to the Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes program here in Lexington.  Thank you!

This will be the final weekend to bring canned goods for a needy family ~ bring a can or two to share if you have extra, and/or holiday paper products or drinks.  It will be delivered early next week...

FYI...a large portion of our small BGSC family will be "on the road" Thanksgiving weekend....spending time with family near, and far.  It is also a 5th Sabbath ~ which only happens a couple of times a year.  In light of this, we have decided to close our doors on Sabbath, November 29, so that everyone can be free to enjoy the weekend with their loved ones, and/or spend it out in the community serving neighbors, family & friends in the spirit of true thankfulness.  From now on, we may spend our 5th Sabbath's out in the community....spreading God's love & ministering to others.  Let us know what you think of the idea??!

NOTE...

BGSC will be having a small holiday get together at someone's home in Dec!  Look for more info...
BGSC will be joining Twin Pines Christian Church for their live nativity on December 19 & 20.  More to come on that...
BGSC will plan to go caroling together again this December at Richmond Place apartments....hope you can join us!

Brown Bag Buffet

News flash....Thanksgiving is 2 weeks from today!  Whew!  BGSC is so thankful for each one of you ~ thank you for all you do to make our small group a success!  Your hard work, diligence, financial support, faithfull attendance, friendship & yummy food (ha) are what keeps us moving forward.  BGSC is blessed!

Our potluck theme this chilly weekend is "Brown Bag Buffet" featuring soups, salads & sandwiches.  Bring a favorite to share.  During potluck this week you will have the opportunity to write Christmas cards of encouragement, thanks and holiday cheer to be sent to members of our US Armed Forces (who cannot be with their families during the holidays this year).  Cards and pens will be provided....we hope you will take a moment to jot a few notes to our brave men and women in uniform!  All cards will be combined and given to the Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes program here in Lexington.  Thank you!

It's Thanksgiving basket time!  We are continuing to collect canned goods for a needy family ~ bring a can or two to share if you have extra, and/or holiday paper products or drinks.  It will be delivered next weekend after potluck.

FYI...a large portion of our small BGSC family will be "on the road" Thanksgiving weekend....spending time with family near, and far.  It is also a 5th Sabbath ~ which only happens a couple of times a year.  In light of this, we have decided to close our doors on Sabbath, November 29, so that everyone can be free to enjoy the weekend with their loved ones, and/or spend it out in the community serving neighbors, family & friends in the spirit of true thankfulness.  From now on, we may spend our 5th Sabbath's out in the community....spreading God's love & ministering to others.  Let us know what you think of the idea??!

NOTE...

BGSC will be having a small holiday get together at someone's home in Dec!  Look for more info...
BGSC will be joining Twin Pines Christian Church for their live nativity on December 19 & 20.  More to come on that...
BGSC will plan to go caroling together again this December at Richmond Place apartments....hope you can join us!

COMING UP:

Nov 22 - Potluck theme is "Thanksgiving Dinner!"
Nov 29 - Happy Thanksgiving!  BGSC is "on the road!"
Dec 6 - Potluck theme is "The Grinch Stole Lunch."
Dec 13 - Potluck theme is "Holiday Appetizer Fest."
Dec 20 - Potluck theme is "Christmas Dinner!"
Dec 27 - Potluck theme is "Panini's & Pie."