Youth Ministry

Dear Editor: Please accept my sincere personal appreciation for the article you have included regarding the youth ministry of Rev. Krisiti Stuckel and the follow-up major article containing interviews with members of the youth groups of the First Christian Church. Of course I am proud of our youth programs and of Kristi's exceptional leadership. I also am proud of the way The Advocate-Messenger keeps looking for the best in our young people and in the community in general.

Teenagers and clothes go together almost as much as teenagers and cell phones. But the members of the youth group at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church recently put a new twist on the relationship between dudes and duds and girls and garb. Instead of buying clothes for themselves, the youngsters at the Danville church collected them for the needy. And they didn't just collect a few pairs of jeans and a few blouses. They collected more than 2,044 pounds of clothing, donated by themselves, their families and parishioners at SS. Peter and Paul.

Chili and bean supper set Saturday MORELAND - A chili and bean supper begins 5 p.m. Saturday at Moreland Fire Department at the junction of Ky. 1194 and Ky. 2141. Cost for "all you can eat" is $5. Proceeds will support 2008 fire prevention efforts. For more information, call (606) 346-2391. Lancaster church sets camp meeting LANCASTER - Lancaster First Assembly of God will hold a camp meeting 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Pastor Mark Sarver of the Church on the Rock in Berea will be the Thursday night speaker.

It didn't take long for Edgewood Baptist's new pastor, Steven Sholar to feel welcome. "The people are so friendly; they love you from the minute you walk in the door," he said. The Hopkinsville native, who assumed his new post two weeks ago, replaces Mike Greer, who had been the church's interim pastor. Sholar comes to Edgewood Baptist from Edmonton Baptist Church in Metcalfe County. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and a 1988 graduate of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville.

The Staff Parish Relations Team of Winchester First United Methodist Church is pleased to announce additional staff for children and family ministries. Kathy Pitman has joined the staff as minister to children and families. Pitman served Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church in Atlanta as its Christian education director for eight years. During that time, the church grew from 1,000 to 5,000 members with a thriving children's program. She also served as the director of children's ministry at the 3,000-member Cross Bridge Community Church in Alpharetta, Ga. A native of Lexington, Pitman graduated from the University of Kentucky and Asbury Theological Seminary.

MOVIE NIGHT First Baptist Church of Junction City - 6 p.m. Sunday, the church will show the movie "Evan Almighty. " There is no charge but the church's youth ministry will have snacks available for donations. The church is located at 3860 U.S .127 South, 2 miles from Danville's Wal-Mart. Call (859) 854-3253, for more information. HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES Trinity Episcopal Church - 10:30 a.m. March 16, Palm Sunday, with the Palm Liturgy in the parish hall, followed by a procession to the church.

Kiwanis board May 4 The Winchester Kiwanis Club will have  its monthly board meeting at noon Wednesday at Taste of China on the Bypass. TeenFire fundraiser today at Cantuckee Winchester First United Methodist Church’s youth group, TeenFire, will have a fundraiser today from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cantuckee Diner. Twenty percent of gross sales will go to the youth ministry. The youth will be servers. Boonesboro Lioness auction for Hospice   Boonesboro Lioness Club will have an auction to benefit Hospice East on Friday, May 6, at 6 p.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church gym. Todds Road remains closed this week The Department of Highways announced that the closure of Todds Road (Ky. 1927)

Lighthouse Baptist Church opened its doors in 1996 and its heart has always been to reach out and extend God's love to the residents of Jessamine County, according to Pastor Dan Barnes. The church began its outreach program in 1998 with one bus. Today, the church sports five buses and two vans. One of Associate/Youth Pastor Ed Schwarz's favorite stories is of one young man who started taking the bus to church several years ago. After a few weeks of attending, he made a commitment to follow the Lord.

The Rev. Yolanda Weathers wears two hats but has a single purpose in life: reaching out to Danville's young people. The 28-year-old Danville woman responded to two callings that resulted in the different headware. But while the hats feature different styles, they both have the same function. As a middle school teacher's aide who soon will become a full-time teacher and an as ordained minister who serves as youth pastor at her church, she wants to help young people as they meander through a minefield of social pressures and problems.

The supreme governing body of the Kentucky Council of Churches will convene at the facilities of First Christian Church, Danville on Oct. 28-29. Delegates from more than eleven Christian denominations representing more than 900,000 Kentuckians could adopt a new policy statement on tax justice and a statement on Christian principles in an election year, among other items of business. Members of the community are invited to attend a worship service during this 57th Annual Assembly of the Kentucky Council of Churches at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28. The Rev. Otis Moss III will be guest preacher for the evening.

The Staff Parish Relations Team of Winchester First United Methodist Church is pleased to announce additional staff for children and family ministries. Kathy Pitman has joined the staff as minister to children and families. Pitman served Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church in Atlanta as its Christian education director for eight years. During that time, the church grew from 1,000 to 5,000 members with a thriving children's program. She also served as the director of children's ministry at the 3,000-member Cross Bridge Community Church in Alpharetta, Ga. A native of Lexington, Pitman graduated from the University of Kentucky and Asbury Theological Seminary.

Kiwanis board May 4 The Winchester Kiwanis Club will have  its monthly board meeting at noon Wednesday at Taste of China on the Bypass. TeenFire fundraiser today at Cantuckee Winchester First United Methodist Church’s youth group, TeenFire, will have a fundraiser today from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cantuckee Diner. Twenty percent of gross sales will go to the youth ministry. The youth will be servers. Boonesboro Lioness auction for Hospice   Boonesboro Lioness Club will have an auction to benefit Hospice East on Friday, May 6, at 6 p.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church gym. Todds Road remains closed this week The Department of Highways announced that the closure of Todds Road (Ky. 1927)

Chili and bean supper set Saturday MORELAND - A chili and bean supper begins 5 p.m. Saturday at Moreland Fire Department at the junction of Ky. 1194 and Ky. 2141. Cost for "all you can eat" is $5. Proceeds will support 2008 fire prevention efforts. For more information, call (606) 346-2391. Lancaster church sets camp meeting LANCASTER - Lancaster First Assembly of God will hold a camp meeting 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Pastor Mark Sarver of the Church on the Rock in Berea will be the Thursday night speaker.

Teenagers and clothes go together almost as much as teenagers and cell phones. But the members of the youth group at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church recently put a new twist on the relationship between dudes and duds and girls and garb. Instead of buying clothes for themselves, the youngsters at the Danville church collected them for the needy. And they didn't just collect a few pairs of jeans and a few blouses. They collected more than 2,044 pounds of clothing, donated by themselves, their families and parishioners at SS. Peter and Paul.

MOVIE NIGHT First Baptist Church of Junction City - 6 p.m. Sunday, the church will show the movie "Evan Almighty. " There is no charge but the church's youth ministry will have snacks available for donations. The church is located at 3860 U.S .127 South, 2 miles from Danville's Wal-Mart. Call (859) 854-3253, for more information. HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES Trinity Episcopal Church - 10:30 a.m. March 16, Palm Sunday, with the Palm Liturgy in the parish hall, followed by a procession to the church.

It didn't take long for Edgewood Baptist's new pastor, Steven Sholar to feel welcome. "The people are so friendly; they love you from the minute you walk in the door," he said. The Hopkinsville native, who assumed his new post two weeks ago, replaces Mike Greer, who had been the church's interim pastor. Sholar comes to Edgewood Baptist from Edmonton Baptist Church in Metcalfe County. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and a 1988 graduate of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville.

Lighthouse Baptist Church opened its doors in 1996 and its heart has always been to reach out and extend God's love to the residents of Jessamine County, according to Pastor Dan Barnes. The church began its outreach program in 1998 with one bus. Today, the church sports five buses and two vans. One of Associate/Youth Pastor Ed Schwarz's favorite stories is of one young man who started taking the bus to church several years ago. After a few weeks of attending, he made a commitment to follow the Lord.

Dear Editor: Please accept my sincere personal appreciation for the article you have included regarding the youth ministry of Rev. Krisiti Stuckel and the follow-up major article containing interviews with members of the youth groups of the First Christian Church. Of course I am proud of our youth programs and of Kristi's exceptional leadership. I also am proud of the way The Advocate-Messenger keeps looking for the best in our young people and in the community in general.

The Rev. Yolanda Weathers wears two hats but has a single purpose in life: reaching out to Danville's young people. The 28-year-old Danville woman responded to two callings that resulted in the different headware. But while the hats feature different styles, they both have the same function. As a middle school teacher's aide who soon will become a full-time teacher and an as ordained minister who serves as youth pastor at her church, she wants to help young people as they meander through a minefield of social pressures and problems.