Worship

The issues in a zoning battle now taking place in the western Kentucky town of Mayfield could spread to other Kentucky communities, including those in this region. For while Mayfield may be one of the first small Kentucky towns in which Muslims are attempting to locate a mosque, the diversification of this nation eventually means that mosques could be located in communities across the state. While opponents of the Mayfield mosque may think they are fighting to keep a Muslim community from worshipping in their town, what’s really at stake is whether the First Amendment’s guarantee of freedom of worship means exactly what it says.

Dear Editor, How ironic that, in the midst of an unprecedented community-wide revival, an editorial would arise incriminating recent religious trends. While not overtly critical, underlying negative insinuations regarding a trend away from centuries-old worship traditions were obvious. While we, the people as the church, owe an impossible debt to the creators and perpetuators of that very tradition, recent local events have underscored the diverse means by which bringing praise and glory to God can be achieved.

The following are the dates and times of worship services to be held during the "Unity in the Community" revival series, along with the host churches and names of the local pastors who will be delivering sermons at those services. Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. - First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 555 E. Lexington Ave. with sermon by the Rev. Willie Newby, pastor of First Baptist Church of Perryville. Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. - St. James A.M.E. Church, 124 E. Walnut St., with sermon by the Rev. John Estorge, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church.

Editor's note: This is the first installment in a two-part series showcasing two of the area churches that hold weekday morning services. Today's story is about Trinity Episcopal Church of Danville. The story on Jan. 23 will focus on SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Danville. It was a few minutes before 7 a.m. on a recent Tuesday in downtown Danville. Except for the street lights, traffic signals and the headlights of the few motorists on the street, there was little illumination in the cold, dark heart of the city.

Flip to page three of the newspaper - there it is. The police log from a couple nights prior: "11:43 p.m. 100 block N. Main St. Suspicious situation. " The police car approached a man walking down the street with tears flowing down his face: "Son, is everything all right?" The man explained everything to the police officer just as a second car arrived. As they left, no arrests made, one of the officers said, "Boy you really caused a lot of commotion. " The man wasn't drunk and no crimes were committed.

Winchester's annual Unity March and celebration service will commence this evening as residents of Clark County celebrate the 78th birthday and legacy of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. With the theme of "Together at the Table," the march will start at the Clark County Courthouse at 5:30 p.m. A worship celebration service will follow at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church on North Highland Street. The Rev. Marcellous Ridgeway of First Baptist Church will host the service, which will include excerpts from King's work, hymns and scripture readings and interpretive worship, a love offering and prayer, and a message by the Rev. Gerald Smith.

Dear Editor, The Unity in the Community Revival meetings were truly a success by any standard. People from different backgrounds, churches and worship styles joined together and worshiped God with one another. Not only did they worship together, but they followed in the great church model set in the book of Acts, meeting the needs of the less fortunate. The Salvation Army was one of the groups chosen to receive a very generous gift from the offerings from this revival. I want to take this time and thank each and every person who was involved with this and encourage you to keep the unity in worship, fellowship and helping those in need.

Crab Orchard Church of God, 507 Cedar Street, would be excited for you to join us for service. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m. The Wednesday service is at 7 p.m. along with special programs such as: Girls Club for ages 7-12, Pioneers for Christ (boys) ages 4-12, and youth class for ages 13-18. Come joins the ladies in a retreat to praise and worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with special speaker, Betty Shaver ministering on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. Lunch will be provided following the morning service.

A contemplative service of worship is being offered for both Centre College and the local community 10 p.m. Sundays at The Presbyterian Church of Danville, 500 W. Main St. Everyone is welcome to attend the 30-minute service of quiet reflection, singing and prayer. The church bells will begin pealing at 9:45 p.m. each Sunday to remind members of the community to come together, join as a community to worship, and assist as they "Get Centre'd" for the week ahead. For more information, call the church at (859)

I hope everyone takes John 3:16 to heart during this Christmas season. There's such a profound message in those verses, how that God loves us all so much. Blessed will be the day when we can worship the Holy God of Creation upon his throne. On that Holy Mountain: Mount Zion. M. Wendell Anderson Danville

Mr. William “Bill” Stacy, 64, of Marietta, Ga., passed away Feb. 2, 2013. He was born in Winchester, Ky. on May 20, 1948 to the late Helen and William Q. Stacy. He graduated from the University of Kentucky School of Engineering in 1970, which is where he met his wife, Pat. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Patricia “Pat” Stacy; daughter, Rebecca Nelson and her husband Spencer; grandchildren, Carter and Allison Nelson; and a large extended family and many friends.

John 4:13-26: Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw.” She has gone from interest to now want, but her want is still upon the physical. She is thinking the material water, Jesus is leading her from a well that not only quenches the thirst of physical body, but water that supernaturally springs up into everlasting life.

I hope everyone takes John 3:16 to heart during this Christmas season. There's such a profound message in those verses, how that God loves us all so much. Blessed will be the day when we can worship the Holy God of Creation upon his throne. On that Holy Mountain: Mount Zion. M. Wendell Anderson Danville

Pastor installation Hopeful Gospel Church, Danville - 3:30 p.m. Sunday for installation of pastor Robert L. Coulter. Dinner will be served. The church is at 888 Duncan Hill Road.    Vacation Bible School  Scott's Fork Christian Church, Lancaster - Vacation Bible School 6-8:30 p.m. June 24-29. A meal will be served to all students about 6:20 p.m. each day. For transportation, call (859) 236-4907 or (859) 516-3210. Odis Clark is minister.   Special events First Baptist Church, Second and Walnut streets - Weekend of Worship at 7 p.m. June 22 and 5 p.m. June 23. On June 22, minister Thomas Jarber of Greater New Hope Christian Center in Lexington will speak.

It was pretty obvious something other than a normal worship service was going on Sunday at the Danville campus of Southland Christian Church. Hardly a somber bunch on a regular Sunday, the congregation this day was buzzing with activity, the church filled to the rafters with shouts and music, and … is that Michael Jackson? “Yes, that's Michael Jackson,” Danville pastor Dave Rizer says of the music. “We are doing this as an act of worship today. And the shout is for each box that gets filled.” The Danville campus of Southland Christian Church is partnering with Lifeline Christian Mission to pack boxes with meals to deliver to Haiti.

Nicholasville Church of Christ welcomes minister on 'Friends and Family Day' Nicholasville Church of Christ, located at 701 S. Main St., is hosting a special "Friends and Family Day" on Sunday, July 24, to welcome new minister Jordan Guy and his family, Taylor and Abby Guy, who are natives of north Alabama and west Tennessee. Jordan has ministered with all ages in various ministry works around the southern United States and has done domestic mission work and television ministry.

Young Adults Day at Corinth Baptist Corinthian Baptist Church, 37 Fifth St., will observe Young Adult’s Day on Sunday. The Rev. Steven Harris, associate minister of Consolidated Baptist Church, Lexington, will be the guest preacher. Morning worship begins at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Daniel R. Childs Sr. is host pastor. The public is invited.   Landmark Baptist hosts guest speaker Landmark Baptist Church, 1223 Iron Works Road, will host Dr. Louis Arnold as guest speaker for Father’s Day Sunday.

Christmas is coming. It’s not about Hollywood, Walt Disney World, Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny or the Tooth Fairy. No, and a thousand times no. It’s about the only begotten son of God, the Great Almighty, the great one and only “I Am.” For God so loved the world, he gave us his only begotten son, so that whosoever would believe in Him, would not perish, but receive eternal life. Let everything that lives and breathes worship Jesus Christ this Christmas. M. Wendell Anderson Danville

The issues in a zoning battle now taking place in the western Kentucky town of Mayfield could spread to other Kentucky communities, including those in this region. For while Mayfield may be one of the first small Kentucky towns in which Muslims are attempting to locate a mosque, the diversification of this nation eventually means that mosques could be located in communities across the state. While opponents of the Mayfield mosque may think they are fighting to keep a Muslim community from worshipping in their town, what’s really at stake is whether the First Amendment’s guarantee of freedom of worship means exactly what it says.

The fifth annual Unity in the Community revival series will be held in February instead of November. Organizers concluded that the week-long series of interdenominational and interracial worship services has conflicted with Thanksgiving-related services and programs at many Danville area churches, said publicity coordinator Lonnie Harp. The Rev. Tom Lane, pastor of Cornerstone Assembly of God and chairman of the steering committee, said the committee decided to look at the date after last year’s program.