December 30, 2009

Welcome Brayden James Ray Hensley



Here is an email from James Hensley. Keep his baby, Dwayne's grandbaby in your prayers:

Hey Dave its James. i just wanted to let you know that i became a father yesterday at 4:14pm in the afternoon to my beautiful baby boy Brayden James Ray Hensley. He was born pre mature so he is have problems and they had to send him to a neo natal hospital in the Twin Cities until his lungs are mature enough to work on there own. But they expect him to come through just fine.

December 27, 2009

12-27-09

Two of our newest members Amber Work and Donnie Dedden.

Steve Work playing bass.

December 20, 2009

4th Sunday in Advent

The Godmans lit the love candle on our Advent wreath today. Duke Wilms read from scripture. We had guests: Steve Work, Crystal, Angela's family, and Tony Maxedon. We installed April LeCrone and Steve Wood as new deacons. Donnie Dedden came forward to make his profession of faith and plans on being baptized. After church a group of us went to Blackberry and then sang carols to Mabel. In spite of the snow and ice it was a wonderful Sunday.

December 14, 2009

Morgan Matters 12/13/09

We welcomed Amber Work as our newest member on Sunday!

Jason and Sarah brought some moving music to our worship.

We also had a fun youth gathering. We had 9 youth and 4 adults. Thanks to Hiram, Lois and Julie for bringing food. Thanks to Kathie for leading spoons and for Amber who taught us how to make friendship bracelets. We had fun playing corn hole, train wreck and hide and seek. We also had a candle-light meditation in the sanctuary. Thanks to the youth who came: Carly, Alexis, Jacqueline, Jake, Caleb, Connor, Mason, Josh and Micah. Forward future ideas for youth gatherings to Pastor David.



December 7, 2009

Upcoming Events

December 12 - All youth and recent grads are welcome to a night of fun, music, corn hole, friendship bracelets, hide and seek and more. We will be meeting in the fellowship hall at 7pm on Dec. 12 and go until 10pm. Hope to see you there!
December 13 - Guest musicians: Jason and Sarah, potluck and congregational meeting.
December 20 - Christmas Caroling at River Valley after church

November 27, 2009

New Member

We officially welcomed Jeanie Trapp as our newest member last week in worship!

November 16, 2009

23 Shoeboxes delivered

Jimmie & I delivered the shoeboxes this afternoon to the Alexandria Community Center. We had 23 shoeboxes. Isn't that fantastic! I don't think we have had over 14 before. We had to wait in line. Today was the first day for pickup. They didn't receive until 12:00 PM and they already had 1,000 boxes. Great! ~Faye Godman

November 8, 2009

Beautiful Day!

What a day! We enjoyed welcoming Steve and Dawn Wood who officially rejoined the church today. We also welcomed Ken, April Caitlin LeCrone and Josie Shearer who joined the church also! Afterwards we had a wonderful turkey dinner.

October 9, 2009

The Morgan Twins Softball Team

We Will meet at 9:30am at the fields to sign rosters for our 10am game Sat 10/10.

October 5, 2009

Pray for Bryce

Bryce had to be hospitalized for a staff infection. He will also be undergoing his 8th surgery. Keep him and his family in your prayers.

September 29, 2009

Twins Home Together!

If anyone heard someone screaming this morning, don't be concerned, it was just me celebrating, BRYCE IS ON HIS WAY HOME!!!!!! After 7 1/2 months of hospital, Casey is finally FREE!! Bryce is now 7 lb 11 oz and Cohen is 11 lb 13 oz. Please remember the benefit next week, we have everything to celebrate now!!

Dawn

September 23, 2009

re: Family Fun Night Friday 9/25

This Friday we will have *Game of Skate in our parking lot beginning at 6pm. We will also have corn hole, euchre and refreshments. We will show a 30 minute video of Micah in Next X. Come on out!

*The Game of Skate will be free but a parent's signature is needed for participation. There will be prizes to the winners.

September 13, 2009

Mabel Carr turns 100!

Mabel turns 100! from David Wu on Vimeo.

Lois turns 90!

Lois Wilson celebrated her 90th birthday at the Farm Bureau building last Sunday. This Sunday we had cake and continued to celebrate her wonderful life.

September 10, 2009

Lightening strikes the church

We had a bad electrical storm Sunday night and early Monday morning. Lighting struck Morgan Church's bell tower, and run in on the telephone line. The phone was laying on the table. The church land phone is out of service. Regina called Jimmie about 10:00 AM Monday morning. She & Dale said there was a terrific jolt about 3:00 AM. Mike McCormick also called concerned about the church. Jimmie has reported the damage to Farm Bureau Insurance. Estille has had Steve and another gentlemen down to survey the damage. We were very fortunate that there was not more damage or the church catch on fire.
Hope you all have had a good week. See you Sunday.

FAYE

September 7, 2009

Gum Wrapper Chalice


A gift to the minister from an anonymous worshipper.

August 28, 2009

Benefit for the Bryce and Cohen

Mark your calendars for October 10th. There will be a softball tournament/benefit event for the Croley Twins October 10, 009 at the Pendleton County Athletic Park. These boys are Steve and Dawn's grandbabys and Nancy Harville's great-grandsons.Click here for more information.

August 23, 2009

Dulcimer Concert

What a wonderful night! We had just short of 100 people and it was a blessing!Lap dulcimers, hammer dulcimer, guitars, banjo and washboard will be singing out at Morgan Christian on Sunday August 31 at 7pm. These musicians will be coming from all over KY and OH. Our sister churches will be attending, and whoever you are, you are invited. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

August 15, 2009

Farewell Beloved Brothers

Elder Emeritus and long time member and friend, Charlie Lemmon passed away at 3am on August 14th. Visitation will be from 5pm-8pm Tuesday and the funeral will be at 11am Wednesday at Woodheads. The burial will be at Riverside Cemetery and a meal will be served at Morgan Christian Church after the committal.

One of newest members, Richard Harrington passed away this morning at 9:30am after months of suffering. There will be no visitation. The graveside service will occur at Riverside Cemetery on Tuesday at 3pm. Members, please make an effort to drop food off on Tuesday.

August 9, 2009

Benefit for Xavier Coffel and Richard Harrington




On June the 1st, 6 year old Xavier Coffel was chasing his dad up a hill to ask him for a ride on a the riding lawnmower. Tragically, the mower lost traction on a hill just as Xavier fell severely injuring his left foot. He was airlifted to the hospital and has had multiple surgeries since the accident. The Coffels had only recently moved to Kentucky. They have received immense support from neighbors on Eagle View, but continue to struggle for the stability they had before the accident.

In May Richard Harrington was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer in the lungs, liver and stomach. He was given 7-10 days to live and sent home with hospice care. Richard fought valiantly and shared his love with friends expecting a quick departure. Nevertheless, four months later, Richard lives, though he continues to weaken. Since hospice has withdrawn, his family has become emotionally, financially and physically depleted in showing their love and care for him. They are currently looking at moving into a 2-3 bedroom apartment with 3 teenagers, plus Richard to care for. Options for nursing home care have not looked good.

We will be having a yard sale, baked goods and a hot dog lunch all to benefit these two beautiful families. There will be a baked good auction at 1pm. We also plan to have corn hole, basketball and music. The event will take place at 88 Morgan Berry Rd from 9am to 2pm on Saturday August 22nd. Please spread the word and consider bringing a baked good and some items to sell. We will be collecting items in the fellowship hall. If you would like to donate a baked good, or items for the yard sale contact Pastor David at 859-559-8483.