Will You Be Mine?

Happy Valentine’s!  We look forward to seeing each one of you at BGSC this weekend.  Our potluck theme is “Will You Be Mine?”  We will enjoy pasta, salads, bread, desserts and punch.  We’ll be making Valentine’s for shut-in’s during potluck if you would like to bring craft supplies or cards...thanks!

A big thank you to all who have brought items for our supply closet this month.  We so appreciate it!

Enjoy the beautiful snow coming down today!

UPCOMING POTLUCK THEMES:
2/20/16    “President’s Day ~ All American Fare”
2/27/16    “Leap Year Pizza Party”
03/05/16    “Downton Abbey”
03/12/16    “Luck O’ the Irish Lunch”  
03/19/16    “Spring has Sprung”
03/26/16    “Easter Brunch”
04/02/16    “April Fool’s”
04/09/16    “Keeneland Kick-off”
04/16/16    “Tax Day Comfort Food”

Souper Bowl

Happy February!  We look forward to seeing each one of you at BGSC this weekend.  Our potluck theme is “Soup-er Bowl!”  If possible, bring a favorite pot of soup, salad, or appetizer to share.  Soup will be served in bread bowls....mmmmmmm!  We’ll be making Valentine’s for shut-in’s during potluck this week if you would like to bring craft supplies or cards.

Thanks to everyone who came out last Friday evening & prepared dinner at the Ronald McDonald House.  We had a lot of fun and a HUGE crowd.  The house manager said it was the biggest supper group she had ever seen.  We had the opportunity to cook for, eat with, pray for, & fellowship with a lot of lovely folks.  Check our Facebook page for pictures!

A big thank you to all who have brought items for our supply closet this month.  We so appreciate it!  There are still a few things left if you are interested in picking something up....

• Keurig refills
• Powdered creamers
• Ziploc bags (all sizes)

UPCOMING POTLUCK THEMES:
2/13/16    “Valentine Love Lunch”
2/20/16    “President’s Day Dinner”
2/27/16    “Leap Year Pizza Party”
03/05/16    “Downton Abbey”
03/12/16    “Luck O’ the Irish Lunch”  
03/19/16    “Spring has Sprung”
03/26/16    “Easter Brunch”

Chinese New Year

We look forward to seeing each one of you this weekend!  Our potluck theme is “Chinese New Year!”  If possible, bring a favorite Asian inspired dish to share....

Don’t forget that we will be preparing dinner at the Ronald McDonald House THIS Friday evening, January 29.  We will arrive at 5:00 to cook & then serve/eat dinner together at 7:00.  After consulting with the house manager at the RMH and finding out what the residents have already been served this week, we have decided on Chili (2 kinds), toppings, cornbread, dessert and lemonade.  Melia will be texting the “potluck team” with details about what to bring (sometime today).  Also, would any of you be willing to provide some dinner music?  Singing?  Playing an instrument?  Thank you!

PS:  BGSC is getting low on a few things in our “storage closet.”  If you would like to donate an item or two, see the list below...thank you!
Mini water bottles
Juice boxes
Keurig refills
Powdered creamers
Restaurant “to go” containers
Plastic storage containers (to send food home with folks)
Ziploc bags (all sizes)
White paper plates & bowls
Mixed nuts, dried fruits, or snack mix

Upcoming Potluck Themes:
2/06/16    “Soup-er Bowl”
2/13/16    “Valentine Love Lunch”
2/20/16    “The Bar’s Have It” (baked potato bar & salad bar)
2/27/16    “Leap Year Pizza Party”
03/05/16    “Downton Abbey Dinner”
03/12/16    “Luck O’ the Irish Lunch”  
03/19/16    “Spring has Sprung”
03/26/16    “Easter Brunch”

BGSC CANCELLED TOMORROW!

It’s SNOWING!  And with more winter weather in our Lexington forecast through the weekend ~ we will CANCEL BGSC worship and potluck for tomorrow!  Please stay safe and warm!

Yesterday BGSC donated 70 bananas and 13 gallons of orange juice to a local downtown shelter that is preparing for an influx of homeless folks this weekend.  See the BGSC facebook page for more info...

Don’t forget that we will be preparing dinner at the Ronald McDonald House a week from tonight.....Friday, January 29.  We will arrive at 5:00 to cook...& serve dinner at 7:00.  More info coming on menu and music in the next few days....hope and your family can join us.

PS:  BGSC is getting low on a few things in our “storage closet.”  If you would like to donate an item or two, see the list below...thank you!
Mini water bottles
Juice boxes
Keurig refills
Powdered creamers
Restaurant “to go” containers
Plastic storage containers (to send food home with folks)
Ziploc bags (all sizes)
White paper plates & bowls
Mixed nuts, dried fruits, or snack mix

Upcoming Potluck Themes:
1/30/16    “Chinese New Year”
2/06/16    “Soup-er Bowl”
2/13/16    “Valentine Love Lunch”
2/20/16    “The Bar’s Have It” (baked potato bar & salad bar)
2/27/16    “Leap Year Pizza Party”
03/05/16    “Downton Abbey Dinner”
03/12/16    “Luck O’ the Irish Lunch”
03/19/16    “Spring has Sprung”
03/26/16    “Easter Brunch”

Winter Brunch

Its hard to believe ~ but we’ve made it to the halfway mark ~ January 16!   As always, we are looking forward to seeing you & your family this weekend.  Those of you who have been away for the extended holidays have been missed!  This week, our adult Bible study group will meet as usual in the fellowship area by the fire...while our youth groups meet in the side rooms to the right & left.  Potluck theme is “Winter Brunch!”  Bring a favorite brunch dish to share....

We had a lot of fun ice skating downtown at Triangle Park on Sunday evening...missed everyone who couldn’t make it!  The temps were very chilly....but hot cocoa and heaters made it a fun event!  We even witnessed a bride and groom jump out of their limo and run around the park/ice rink area taking selfies!  Ha!

Don’t forget that we will be preparing dinner at the Ronald McDonald House on Friday evening, January 29.  We will arrive at 5:00 to cook...and serve dinner at 7:00.  More info coming on menu and music......

PS:  BGSC is getting low on a few things in our “storage closet.”  If you would like to donate an item or two, see the list below...thank you!

Mini water bottles
Juice boxes
Keurig refills
Restaurant “to go” containers
Plastic storage containers (to send food home with folks)
Ziploc bags (all sizes)
White paper plates & bowls
Mixed nuts

Upcoming Potluck Themes:
1/23/16    “Chili for a Chilly Day.”
1/30/16    “Chinese New Year!”
2/06/16    “Soup-er Bowl”
2/13/16    “Valentine Love Lunch”
2/20/16    “The Bar’s Have It!” (baked potato bar & salad bar)
2/27/16    “Leap Year Pizza Party.”

Holiday Hamburgers and Frosty Fries

Happy December!  We are looking forward to seeing you and your family this weekend.  Potluck theme is Holiday "Hamburgers" & Frosty Fries.

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 have been narrowed down to Friday evening Dec 18 or Sunday evening, Dec 20.  It will be decided this wknd.  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!

Thanks to all of you who contributed to our annual Thanksgiving basket this year!  The basket was delivered last week.  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:

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

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”