We will miss you Nancy Harville!

After hearing that Nancy was supposed to go home this weekend with hospice care, many of us were shocked to hear that her condition had deteriorated to the point where her family was called in. Surrounded by her loved ones, she passed on Friday March 25th around 7pm. The love and sorrow for our beloved Nancy was tangible as we stood with her and watched her take her last breath. Nancy's personality, her laugh, her love, her acceptance, her consideration for others, her strong convictions, her fierce love for family and so many other aspects of her life will be sorely missed. Arrangements are being made with Woodhead Funeral Home. The 24 Hour Obituary Line is (859)-654-4422.

The Baptistry in Totally Done!

Ruby Carr Wright Memorial Baptistry

2-26 Charlie Hannah Memorial Domino Tournament.

One of twelve golden dominos made for the event.

April's artwork was raffled! Thanks to Dawn for coordinating food. We raised over $800!
Estlle and Jimmie 1st, Kathie 2nd, Lois 3rd

State of the Church Address

Well, January is a good time to look back on the year. As the President gives his annual State of the Union address, I usually give a State of the Church address as well. Last year our membership grew from 40 members to 56. Our participating average went from 30 on Sunday to 45. We have doubled our deacons and our elders. We have made history in calling our first two female elders. We have increased the variety of music, musical instruments and musicians in worship. We had a Christmas pageant, and had a visit from Santa (I believe the last time he came was well over a decade ago) collected canned goods, Christmas boxes, sponsored a family for Christmas, donated animals to the Heifer Project, built a new baptistry, purchased a van, fenced our parking lot, had a homecoming, made church shirts, redecorated our basement, started a new Sunday School class... and we ate... and we played Dominos... and we ate some more. We have had a solid, steady growth pattern. In the coming year, we will need to explore new ways to reach out and continue this growth. As with every church, we need to remember that we are running a race and that we need to move forward for God's glory. There is no time to linger or become stagnant. God has so much more in store for us. We still need to complete our parking lot across the street. We have intentions to build a playground for the children and we still have the church van to pay off. In February we will be collecting a special offering to the Week of Compassion which is our national agency for us as a Christian Church to address the disasters in the world. Most Disciples churches give 4-6 times a year to the greater body, supporting the regional and national offices. I would like to see our congregation move from 1 special offering to 3 in the next year. It is the faithful and right thing to do to support the structure and mission that we are a part of. With the greater blessings of resources and members, we will have more responsibility. My prayer is that we will find new, exciting, life-giving ways of serving for the glory of God and the name of Jesus.

Our Beloved Mabel Carr Goes Home

Our Beloved Mabel Carr went home to be with the Lord after celebrating her 101st Christmas. We will sorely miss Mabel's kindness, compassion, sense of humor and spirit.

Santa Visits Morgan

Santa Visits Morgan Christian Church from David Wu on Vimeo.

Gary Mann Funeral

Our condolences go out to the Mann family. Gary's visitation will be Tues 4-8pm at Woodheads. The funeral will be at 11am. After the funeral there will be a meal at Morgan Christian Church.

Christmas Pageant 2010

Morgan Christmas Pageant 2010 from David Wu on Vimeo.

Christmas Pageant

Dawn and Steve's vintage stable creation.

Angel JosieThree Wise Men
Mary and Joseph

Christmas 2010

There will be a surprise on December 19th for church. Rumor has it that there may be live animals and an appearance by Old St. Nick. Shhh, don't tell the kids, but bring them for this surprise.

Shoebox Ministry

We are hoping to get 50 boxes this year!

Jason's Art

Here are some pieces by Jason Mann that are on display in the Shotwell Aulick Fellowship hall.

November Events

Baptismal Fount build begins Tues 11/2
Buddie's Chili Dinner Sat 11/6 1pm
Potluck, meeting , special music 11/14
Hanging of the Greens, potluck and Domino's 11/27 3pm

October activities

We had a successful trash pick-up on 609. We did 7 miles. Jimmy Godman found the biggest piece of trash (inner tube). Micah found the most interesting, a skull which is yet to be determined. Guesses have been deer, racoon, fox and possum. We look forward to our special 7pm service this Sunday with Shirley Seevers as our guest speaker. The Morgan band will be playing also.

In Memory of Josh Browning

Sept 24-26

It was another busy weekend. We had 13 go Fri night to wish Mabel Carr her 101st birthday. She led us in some old hymns, the Lord's Prayer and the 23rd Psalm. On Saturday we had the fall cleaning, which was actually quite fun.
There was a Domino's game afterward in which (Lois Work won last time, but only had the Domino for a couple hours) Lois Wilson won the Golden Domino back from Lois Work who got second place.

New Things

Thanks to Alex for the header! And thanks to Dawn for putting it up!

Thanks to Ken, Randy and Estille who helped get our fence up. Neighbors are still welcome to use our lot, we felt this was a necessary change to keep the heavy RR equipment from damaging our new lot.

August Events

8-7-10 Jason and Sarah had a wonderful wedding!
Jason's dad got a heart transplant the week of the wedding, Sarah's mom won an all-inclusive honeymoon package and we were able to help with the decorations, tables, chairs and tent. It was a fabulous time!


8-8-10
We had 49 in church today, 50 last week (8/1), and 63 (7/25) the week before. We had Elizabeth, Keeley and Kade Pollard and Mary Lynn's friend Philip as visitors. New members that joined on August 8th include Tony and Kelly Maxedon, Carlee Garrison and Mary Lynn Stephens. The Godman's Pig Roast was a wonderful time. The weather was wonderful and the turnout was great! And thanks to Rachel Carr for playing piano!
Thanks to Rob Braun for the lettering on the van and to Steve and Dawn Wood for putting them on.

July 24, 25th and Upcoming Events!

Thanks to Steve and Dawn Wood who organized the trash pick-up on Morgan Four Oaks Rd. on Saturday. Our crew included Buddy, Connie, Kelly, Tony, Carlee, Ken, April, Courtney, Josie, Steve, Lois, Mason, Josh and David. Thanks also to Randy for the equipment support. We spent about an hour and a half picking up trash, and about two hours afterwards visiting and eating pizza. In church we recognized our first two female elders: Gloria Vaughn and Kathie Moreland! We also installed Buddy Hannah, Connie Hannah and Lois Work as new deacons. It was exciting seeing more than 60 people in worship. On Sunday afternoon we enjoyed the Disciples Annual Picnic. 3-4-1 and Kelly, Micah and David brought the music. Charlie brought "Hillbilly golf" and April organized the badminton games. It was a fun time.

7/31 Skateboard ministry trip to Grove City/ Baby Shower in the Fellowship Hall (Alex and Brandi in charge)
8/7 Jason and Sarah's Wedding 3:30pm
8/8 Meeting after church, then pig roast at the Godman's
8/9 Canoe Trip - $15 a person see David for more info

Wade in the Water

We celebrated the baptism of Alexis Work, Mason Wood, Donnie Dedden and Dwayne Hensley today in the South Licking River. There are more pics at our Morgan Christian Church Facebook group.

Thanks to Mary Lynn Stephens for playing the piano this Sunday!

It was so good to see Ed Salerno, the Croley's and others this Sunday.