Morgan Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): January 2010

January 26, 2010

PCC Chili Supper

Chairman Jimmy Godman organized a successful chili supper at St. Xavier.

Recently we recognized Nancy for her decades of service to the church. We surprised her with a plaque, gluten free cake and a reception. She said she had no idea what was going on and that she enjoyed the special day. (Picture by Josh Wu)

January 25, 2010

Congratulations Jimmie and Faye Godman!

The Godmans celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary this weekend! Email any pictures of the event to djmjwu@gmail.com.

January 19, 2010

Pray for Haiti

Here is an update from Week of Compassion, the national offering that funds emergency relief through the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) regarding the disaster in Haiti. They recommend donations and putting together kits through the site. We will discuss our response this Sunday.

January 12, 2010

First post of 2010!

12-27-09
We had a wonderful Christmas service with over 40 attendees! David would like to thank the congregation for the Christmas bonus which he used to purchase a new bass and amplifier for use in the service.

1-3-10
Thanks to Gretel Morgan who filled in for David while he was out of town. Gretel signed the song "Mary Did You Know" and her message touched many people. Kelly, Jeane and Jimmy did a good job of leading the singing; Hiram was worship leader, Kathie did the children's moment and Estille filled in at the communion table. There were 31 people in attendence.

1-10-10
Steve Work played bass guitar on two songs and played an instrumental piece on the 12-string during communion. Micah played the djembe and Julie Wu was worship leader. There were 32 in attendance.

Upcoming Events
1-16 Chili cookout at St. Xavier to benefit St. Vincent DePaul
1-21 PCC Meeting 7pm hosted at the Shotwell-Aulick Fellowship Hall
1-22 Family Fun Night and New/Prospective Members Meeting 7-10pm
1-24 Jimmy and Faye's 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration 2-5pm Pendleton, Farm Bureau building. Come ready to have fun playing games, no presents please.
1-30 Roller Skating in Alexandria. Meet at 12pm -- it is $6 a skater.

A Brief History

In February 1862, Richard Stowers deeded a portion of his land to Jeremiah Wells and William Kirkwood to establish a meeting house for the Christian Church at Morgan. On that site, a frame building was constructed facing the South Licking River. The Rev. Kirkwood, a blacksmith, was the pastor of the congregation.

In December 1882, the building was destroyed when sulfur candles ignited a tree during a Christmas program. Within a year, a brick building had replaced the frame structure. The brick structure was razed in 1915 when a defective wall created a hazard. The present structure, built in 1915 of bricks from the old building and new pressed bricks, faces northeast toward Kentucky Highway 1054. The sanctuary seats 125 people, with room for approximately 20 choir members. Twelve stained-glass windows centered with symbols of faith, were given by families in honor of past members.

More than 35 pastors have served Morgan Christian Church, which is associated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) during its long history. A majority of these pastors were also students at Lexington Theological Seminary (formerly called The College of the Bible).

-From A Study of the Morgan Christian Church, Pendleton County, Kentucky, a master's thesis by Roland West Jones for the College of the Bible, 1961 (now Lexington Theological Seminary).

In July of 2008 a new parsonage was erected in-between the sanctuary and the river. A new fellowship hall was constructed in December of 2008. On January 25, 2009 the Shotwell-Aulick Fellowship hall was dedicated.

In the spring of 2009 there are plans to pave the parking lot in front of the old Morgan High School. We also plan on erecting a monument in commemoration to those who have been laid in the Morgan Christian Church Cemetery.