THE ARLINGTONIAN
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January 2012
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ARLINGTONIAN DEADLINE
Just
a reminder: The deadline for the next issue of The Arlingtonian is Sunday, January 8, 2012. Please bring
any information to be included in the newsletter to the church office by then, or email your submission to the church office
at arlingtonchristian@windstream.net.
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JOIN US FOR WORSHIP AT 10:30 A.M.
New
Years Day, January 1
Start the Year with the Praise of God!
Bring your "best intentions" for
2012 as we gather to worship God on the first day of the year.
January 8
The Baptism of Jesus
Scripture: Mark 1:4-11
Sermon: "How Is Faith Learned?"
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WEEKLY PRAYERS FOR MISSIONARIES
Throughout
2011 Pastor Kris mentioned birthdays during the "Celebration and Concerns" in worship on Sundays. Mentioning
birthdays during 2011 was a reminder of the daily celebrations and blessings we so often take for granted in our lives.
During 2012 Kris will be adopting a new practice at the time of prayer. Each week she will lift up the name
of one of the missionaries serving through Global Ministries, the common ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
and the United Church of Christ that is responsible for nurturing relationships with international partners in mission and
ministry. If you would like to follow the schedule of prayer for these missionaries and learn more about Global Ministries,
pick up one of the Global Ministries Calendars for 2012 available in the church office. A donation of $5.00 is suggested
for each calendar.
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MISSION UPDATE FOR NOVEMBER
Our church
has helped others in many ways during the month of November. Here are some of the ways:
• We provided
overnight shelter 13 nights for approximately 15 men from the Hope Center each night.
• We provided 140 cookies,
140 sandwiches, and 260 cups of coffee in November for Hope Center clients.
• On November 19 several members of
Arlington served as bell ringers for Salvation Army in front of the Wal-Mart on New Circle Road. Thank you to those
who served, including Barbara Borchardt, Beverly and Steve Bowman, Jenny and Larry Brown, Luther Hilliard, Cathy Hunt, Joe
Jones, Lynda McMillen, Peggy Myers, Al Nevius, and Bruce Wall.
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ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL
We hope
you enjoy reading the following short story. It is the first in a series planned for the newsletter that will feature
some of God's creatures that have affected the lives of members and friends at Arlington.
A tiny newborn black
kitten was abandoned by its feral mother. He was found in some weeds in a yard next to the home of Kay Stivers.
Kay's daughter, Nedda Hughes, placed him in a box and watched to see if his mother would come back for him. She came,
sniffed him, and walked away. Nedda took him to her home. He was in dire need of warmth and nourishment or would
soon die. Nedda made him a bed using a heating pad on low setting. Later she filled two socks with rice, warmed
them in the microwave, and placed them on each side of his tiny body. She consulted with a veterinarian for a formula
for kittens. She bought the formula, bottles, and nipples for small animals at Kroger's pet pharmacy and started a regimen
of feeding every four hours around the clock. The rice socks were warmed again at each feeding time. Nedda named
him Mylo (my little orphan). Now, Mylo is eating and drinking on his own. He knows to use the litter box.
The Hughes also have six other cats and two dogs, and Mylo is making his place known among the other cats. He is a healthy,
playful kitty adored by all in the Hughes household.
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MIDWEEK STUDY ABOUT BAPTISM
What is
the meaning of baptism? Explore the meaning of baptism in a short-term study to be held in January and February.
"Wading in the Waters," a six-week study of how Disciples of Christ understand baptism will be held on Wednesdays,
January 11 through February 15, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Participants in this study will engage in discussions and
other learning activities as they explore the meaning of baptism. If you are interested in participating in this class,
please sign up on the bulletin board near the church office by Monday, January 9. Pastor Kris will be leading these
sessions in room 115. (Also, let Kris know if you are interested but a different time would be better.)
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DISCIPLES WOMEN/CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP
The
Christian Women's Fellowship of Arlington extends an invitation to all women, 18 year of age or older. If you are interested
in helping your community and discussing biblical topics that encompass your life in a feminine, social forum, then join us
the first Tuesday of each month.
Schedule of Meetings, January 3
The Esther Circle will meet
at Paula Jackson's home at 4:00 p.m.
The Rachel Circle will meet at the church at 2:00 p.m.
Service Projects
Each month a different service project is supported by the CWF. To support these projects, you may give directly
to a CWF member or you may deliver your donation to the church office at 1206 N. Limestone Street (phone: 252-4393).
The service project for January is the Florence Crittenden Home.
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GOOD WORK, CWF!
For 43 years, the Arlington
CWF has volunteered at the KY Blood Center every third Thursday of the month. They monitored the donors' lounge and
helped individuals after they had donated blood. According to Lynda McMillen, Ida and Arthur Simpson and Grace Slate
started this ministry in 1968, and it became the faithful work of CWF through the years.
This Fall CWF members
came to the conclusion that the time had come to end "Arlington's Day" at the Blood Center. Their last regular
day was Thursday, December 15. Individuals may still volunteer at the Blood Center on their own and are encouraged to
do so.
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WELCOME TO A NEW MEMBER!
On Sunday,
December 4, Karen Shimfessel Webber transferred her church membership to Arlington from Tates Creek Baptist Church.
We welcome Karen, who already knows many people in the church. Karen was baptized at Arlington, and she is the sister
of Cheryl Shimfessel and Teresa Sams and is the daughter of Marjorie Shimfessel.
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CHAIR AEROBICS ON TUESDAY AFTERNOONS
Sessions
begin January 10, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. We meet most Tuesday afternoons in January and February in room 110. (NOT
on the first Tuesday of each month).
Please sign up on the bulletin board outside the church office if you planto
participate.
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THANK YOU
To Prayer Quilters:
It never ceases to amaze me when God's family reaches out in love to ones they don't know. I'm not sure what
has touched my heart more, the beautiful handiwork in the quilt, the prayer knots, or the hearts that brought it all together.
Thank you ALL so much for your inspirational gifts. The quilt is beautiful and the thoughtfulness in the work and prayers
is uplifting. May the blessings you send out be returned a hundredfold.
With sincere appreciation and God's
love,
Wayne Stevenson (Cathy Hunt's brother)
To Prayer Quilters:
Thank you very much for
the beautiful quilt. It is warming Nancy's body and spirit. And of course, thank you for your prayers.
John and Nancy Schroader (cousin of Charlotte Postlewaite and Perry Bentley)
For the Flowers and Greenery
Thank you to the following people who helped enhance our worship space during 2011 by bringing flowers during the
spring and summer or providing greenery for the "Hanging of the Greens." Their gifts reminded us of the bounty
and beauty of God's creation: Jean Cox, Margaret Ditchen, Luther Hilliard, Ora Lewis, Priscilla McCoy, Cheryl Shimfessel,
Beverly Troy, and Bruce Wall.
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THE ARLINGTONIAN IS GOING "FIRST CLASS"
The next issue of The Arlingtonian will not be delivered using bulk mail. The Stewardship
committee recently reviewed the costs of using bulk mail and decided that we will begin sending The Arlingtonian
to recipients either through first class mail (with a stamp) or through email (as a PDF file) in 2012. Making this change
will allow us to communicate more effectively and also to be better stewards of our resources as we communicate with our extended
church family.
We would like to hear from all current recipients regarding how you would like to receive the newsletter.
If you are currently attending worship or contributing to the ministry of the church in some way, we will keep you on the
mailing list even if we do not hear from you. We need to hear from all others who wish to continue receiving the newsletter.
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