Little Italy

Here we are ~ nearly halfway through the month of January & Valentine’s Day is just 4 weeks away.  Wow!  Before we know it BGSC will be celebrating it’s 4th anniversary!

We will continue with part two of our new six-part series this week.  Our potluck theme is, “Little Italy” & we’ll be celebrating a birthday.  Pasta & several sauces will be provided, along with a huge “Olive Garden” themed salad, garlic bread, drink & birthday dessert.  Feel free to bring a side dish of your choice or nothing at all.....as you know, we ALWAYS have mountains of food to share!

 

FYI....Youth Arbor Services (a local Lexington shelter for teens/families) is still in need of twin sheet sets, pillows, & towels (preferably white so they can be bleached).

Last week the pastor of Twin Pines CC celebrated her 10 year anniversary with their congregation.  On behalf of BGSC, we presented her with a card & a gift edition of The Desire of Ages.  Just wanted to let you all know!  She has been really wonderful to work with & we are blessed to be able to meet together each Sabbath in such a delightful space.

THANK YOU!  We delivered a load of blankets to the Salvation Army this week & they were thrilled.  These bitter temps have depleted their supplies & so they were very grateful for our donations.

Don’t forget to invite your friends & family to “like” BGSC’s Facebook page!  You can find us under Bluegrass Simple Church.  Click “share” under any of our posts or links, & voila...it will appear on your own personal FB home page.  You can also write a “review” of BGSC & post it on our page ~ giving it 1 to 5 stars.  There is also an option under the main heading called “invite friends to like this page.”  Click that, & a list of your FB friends will pop up & you can invite them personally.  Thank you!

Is anyone interested in making dinner at the Ronald McDonald House again this year?  Does anyone have another community project they think BGSC could participate in?  Looking for new outreach ideas!

10 Days of Prayer started this Wednesday, January 7 & ends Friday 1/16.  Check out the details at www.TenDaysofPrayer.org


COMING UP...
01/24     Potluck theme is “The Bar’s Have it”(baked potato bar & salad bar)
01/31      Potluck theme is “Soup-er Bowl Bash!”
02/7      Potluck theme is “President’s Day Patriotic Picnic.”
02/14    Potluck theme is of course, “Valentine’s Day Dinner.”
02/21    Potluck theme is “Chinese New Year!”
02/28   Potluck theme is “Mardi Gras Munchies.”

Mexican Fiesta

TGIF!  We hope everyone is staying cozy and warm in this arctic weather!  Our potluck theme this week is, "Mexican Fiesta."  That will include fajitas, rice, beans, green salad, & sides (guacamole, sour cream, salsa, etc).  We will celebrate a birthday as well, so there will be cake & ice-cream!

FYI....a local Lexington shelter is still in desperate need of blankets!!!  We delivered a load this week, but they are trying to collect 150.  If you have new or gently used blankets you could contribute, we'll be doing another drop-off sometime this next week on behalf of BGSC.  Thnx!

Invite your friends and family to “like” BGSC’s Facebook page!  You can find us under Bluegrass Simple Church.  Then just click “share” under any of our links, and voila...it appears on your homepage.  There is also an area called “invite friends to like this page” and you can invite specific people that way.  Thank you!

Is anyone interested in making dinner at the Ronald McDonald House again?  Does anyone have another community project they think BGSC could participate in?  Looking for new ideas!!

10 Days of Prayer started this past Wednesday, January 7.  Check out the details at www.TenDaysofPrayer.org

COMING UP:
Jan 17 - Potluck theme is "Little Italy!"
Jan 24 - Potluck theme is "The Bar’s Have it”(baked potato bar & salad bar)
February 7 ~ Potluck theme is “President’s Day Patriotic Picnic.”
February 14 ~ Potluck theme is of course, “Valentine’s Day Dinner.”
February 21 ~ Potluck theme is “Chinese New Year!”
February 28 ~ Potluck theme is “Mardi Gras Munchies.”

New Year, New You

Happy New Year 2015!  As we make goals for this coming year, let this be our prayer..."Jesus, let your thoughts become my thoughts & bend my will to your will."  It's such a comfort to know that Jesus knows everything about you...nothing is hidden from His eye...& not only does He like to be with you, He's wild about you!"  Let's pray to be emboldened as a group in sharing Jesus with Lexington this year!

Our potluck theme this week is, "New Year, New You."  Rumor has it that any lucky/healthy dish will do.....here's what's already coming....cornbread, collards, blackeye peas, stewed okra/tomatoes, salad, and bubbly!!!

FYI....a local Lexington shelter is in desperate need of blankets!!!  They are trying to collect 150.  If you have new or gently used blankets you could contribute, we'll be doing a drop-off sometime this next week on behalf of BGSC.  Thanks!

Punch, Paninis, & Pie

We hope everyone had a blessed & Merry Christmas!   As always, we are looking forward to seeing you & your family.  Our potluck theme this week is "Punch, Panini's & Pie!"  We'll have 3 hot panini makers at the ready.  Bring anything you would like to stuff in a panini sandwich (breads/cheeses/spreads/"turkey"/dressing/gravy/cranberry sauce/pickles etc)!  There will also be chips, salad, & pies.

FYI....we are still collecting sets of twin sheets & white towels (easy to bleach for Arbor Youth Services shelter use).  Thank you!  This will be our last week to collect....

Holiday Appetizer Extravaganza

We are looking forward to seeing all of you this weekend at BGSC!  Our potluck theme is "Holiday Appetizer Extravaganza!"  Bring your favorite appetizer (hot or cold) to share.  There will be a lot of yumminess....

BGSC is going caroling together at The Willows in Hamburg THIS Sabbath afternoon, December 13 after potluck.  We hope you can join us!  Bring an instrument if you have one, and some pre packaged Christmas candy to hand out...

FYI....we are still collecting gently used Christmas decorations for Youth Arbor Services (who have placed several families in homes that are without holiday decorations this year)...

NOTE:

Mark your holiday calendars!  BGSC will be having a small holiday get together at Judy & Georgia Gail Dawahare's home on Sunday afternoon, December 21st at 4:00 pm!

Don't forget...we will be helping Twin Pines Christian Church out with their live nativity on December 19 & 20 from 6-8 pm.

Our youth group will be going ice skating downtown @ Triangle Park NEXT Saturday night following the live nativity!  Hope you ALL can join us even if it's to cheer from the sideline's with hot cocoa :)

BGSC's Christmas service will be Sabbath, December 20th.  We will be having our own small "live" nativity scene!"  If you would like to read a story or poem, play or sing a song, or be involved ~ please see Suzanne Austin or Melia Schmidt!

Our Christmas movie night is coming up....stay tuned!

COMING UP:

Dec 20 - Potluck theme is "Christmas Dinner!"
Dec 27 - Potluck theme is "Panini's & Pie."
Jan 3 - Potluck theme is "New Year, New You!"
Jan 10 - Potluck theme is "Little Italy"

How the Grinch Stole Lunch

Happy Holidays!  We hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving!  Our potluck theme this week is, "How the Grinch Stole Lunch."  Bring your favorite "Grinch" side dish.....or something green!

FYI....this week we are collecting gently used Christmas decorations for Youth Arbor Services.

NOTE...

BGSC will be having a small holiday get together in Dec...

BGSC will be joining Twin Pines Christian Church for their live nativity on December 19 & 20.

BGSC will plan to go caroling together again this month at Richmond Place.

BGSC will be going ice skating downtown @ Triangle Park!

BGSC will be having a Christmas movie night this month!

COMING UP:

Dec 13 - Potluck theme is "Holiday Appetizer Fest."

Dec 20 - Potluck theme is "Christmas Dinner!"

Dec 27 - Potluck theme is "Panini's & Pie."

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!