en http://www.plumcreek.org © Copyright 2000 - 2008Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=2 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=2&article_id=465 We are no longer meeting regularly through the summer. HOWEVER, there are many opportunities to stay connected this summer! Check back here soon for the dates we'll be getting together. Sun, 11 May 2008 05:58:34 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=123 The staff, the elders and the missions ministry team want Plum Creek Church to have a heart for missions. Jesus said in Matthew 28:19 & 20, “Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”The goal of Plum Creek Christian Church is to evangelize the world. Realistically it will be impossible for Plum Creek to do it all, but it is our mandate from the Master himself to do our part and to fulfill the calling that God has given us. This calling is being fulfilled in many different ways. Included in this brochure is the missions spending plan for the year 2006. This total of $138,655.00 is the largest in the church’s history. Another way in which we are fulfilling our commission from the Lord is to send people to the field. Since 1992, when Plum Creek began sending mission teams to fields all across the world, we have sent hundreds of people - both adults and teenagers. We have been to 8 different countries and we have been a part of planting 5 new churches. Each year trips are planned so that people from Plum Creek can be involved in going to mission fields and sharing their faith.Another aspect of fulfilling the call is prayer. Many people pray for the projects at Plum Creek as well as all the people that are going. Some may never have an opportunity to leave this country, and yet every person can be involved in the mission process by asking God’s power to make a difference.The primary goal of the missions program at Plum Creek Christian Church is to plant new churches. There are many other worthwhile endeavors on the mission field, but at the present time our goal is to plant churches. Plum Creek’s newest works are in the Dominican Republic and in Australia. At the present time we have already begun praying for the Lord to give us a new field. It could be in Guatemala, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa or Asia, but we do know the Lord has a plan and that we are willing to go.We hope and pray that the Lord will touch you with the excitement of the Gospel. We hope that He will stir the fires of evangelism within your spirit and that you will feel the call to win the world to Christ. We pray that you will catch the vision of a lost world that needs to know Jesus as Savior and that you will allow God to make a difference through you. See Disciple Makers, Inc. -- Tom & Toni Schneller See LaRomana, Dominican Republic See Mid-India Christian Mission See Nepal -- Stephen & Sarina Rai See San Pedro Sula, Honduras -- Julio & Victoria Corea See Jalapa, Guatemala -- Joaquin & Sonja Dardon See Cincinnati Christian University (CCU) See Central India Christian Mission See Southern Cross Ministries -- Jim and Becky Newman See CEF--Christian Evangelizing Fellowship See Simferopol, Ukraine -- Zhenya & Amy Shved See Surplus Connections Worldwide See Myanmar Ministry -- Victor Mang See Teen Missions See Benevolence See Shepherds Purse Home Mission See Plum Creek's Newest Works Thu, 8 May 2008 16:33:52 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=325 Plum Creek's Newest Works The goal of Plum Creek’s missions emphasis is to be involved in planting new churches. To this point, Plum Creek has been a part of planting 20 new churches since 1992 with the first one being San Pedro Sula, Honduras, and the latest one occurring on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar. During this coming year the hope is to be involved in a new work in Guatemala through the work of Disciple Makers. Know that your prayers and your financial support are making a difference in the lives of people throughout the world. People are coming to know Jesus Christ as their Savior because there are people at Plum Creek Christian Church who love Jesus and love His people.Please be praying about the ways in which you can be involved and prayerfully consider joining one of the teams as they travel. It’s wonderful to pray and it’s wonderful to give, but it is also wonderful to go. Please be praying about the opportunities that will come your way and that God could even use you. In Matthew 28:19 Jesus said for us to go. If you are able, I think that means you and me! Thu, 8 May 2008 16:23:44 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=33 Shepherds Purse Home Mission This is a new mission fund to assist members of Plum Creek who find themselves in difficult circumstances (loss of job, extended illness, etc.) This fund is overseen by Doug Graziani and Dale Prebble. Thu, 8 May 2008 16:22:56 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=32 Benevolence One of the very exciting ministries that has continued to reach out into our local community each year from Plum Creek has been the benevolence ministry. This is the area in which Christ said we will always have. He also stated this was an area his church is responsible for. It is the desire and focus of his ministry to help meet the needs of those people in our local community who are less fortunate. Since the beginning of this ministry, it has been called ‘our cup of cold water’. We’ve wanted to show the kindness and compassion of Jesus through Plum Creek Church to hurting, needy people and to plant the seeds of the Gospel so people will come to know the bread of life. Thu, 8 May 2008 16:21:53 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=125 Teen Missions At Plum Creek, not only do the adults go on mission trips, but the teenagers do as well. There is a trip every summer where the Jr. High students and Sr. High students alternate each year. The Jr. High teens travel on the even years (2000, 2002, 2004 etc.) and have been to missions in Arizona, Ohio, Missouri, and South Dakota. The Sr. High teens travel on the odd years (1999, 2001, 200, etc.) and they have been to missions located in Panama, Dominican Republic and Honduras.The teen missions program is under the guidance of Plum Creek’s Missions Ministry Team in coordination with Michael Damron, Plum Creek’s Teen Minister and the Teen Ministry Team. In 2006, the Jr. High teen group will be working with the North Point Christian Church in Spearfish, South Dakota. Please be praying about this new church plant and all that God is going to do in and through our teenagers this summer. Thu, 8 May 2008 16:21:02 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=124 Myanmar Ministry -- Victor Mang The newest work at Plum Creek is under the leadership of Victor Mang in Myanmar, formerly know as Burma. Victor was a student of Larry’s at Cincinnati Bible Seminary, and is now heading up a church as well as a Bible College in Burma. The college is called Ministers Training College. They have over 40 students and the goal is to send ministers throughout Myanmar. It is illegal to go into the country as a missionary, so all work has to be done with nationals within the country. It is illegal to evangelize and to preach on the streets. All religious work has to take place inside the church buildings.Victor has a wonderful family which includes a wife and three children. He is excited about winning his country for Christ. This new work is taking place within the 10/40 window - one of the greatest areas of need for Christianity in the world. Please be praying for Victory Mang and his family. Thu, 8 May 2008 16:20:08 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=31 Surplus Connections Worldwide SCW’s vision came out of Plum Creek construction mission trips. We believe in connecting those with surplus to those in need. Along with building materials, we also distribute office, school and medical equipment and supplies. We willingly teach, share and lead other groups outside of Plum Creek in order to expand the foundation’s philosophy. Our goal is to provide those missionary families who have committed their lives to proclaiming the gospel with the tools they need.SCW Mission Statement: SCW is a non-profit foundation created to combine surplus building materials, office/school/medical supplies and equipment together with a proven and supervised building and construction system which utilizes volunteer labor to communities worldwide in need of schools, clinics, orphanages and community buildings.Bob Cox is the head of Surplus Connections Worldwide and is assisted by Cindy Polatka. If you would like to be part of a trip, sponsor someone on a trip, or would like more information, please give them a call at (859) 655-8308. You can also visit the website at www.surplusconnections.org. Thu, 8 May 2008 16:19:23 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=27 Simferopol, Ukraine -- Zhenya & Amy Shved (Pioneer Bible Translators & Team Expansion)On September 10, 1999, Amy and Zhenya Shved, along with their son, Elijah, left the United States for the Ukraine. They live in the city of Simferopol and over the past 5½ years they have been working with the Crimean Tatars. The work for Zhenya began by not only learning the Tatar language, but also a local Turkish language that took Zhenya less than one year to accomplish.During this time, Zhenya has written the Stories About Jesus, a book called The Old Testament Prophets and his translation of Genesis is ready for publication as is his work on Exodus and 1 Samuel. The first draft has already been completed of the Gospel of Mark, the Gospel of Matthew, 2 Samuel and Proverbs. He is doing preparatory work on 1 Kings and Deuteronomy. In the next six months his goal will be to do work in Joshua, 2 Kings, Luke, Acts and the Gospel of John. Eventually their goal is to have the entire Bible for the Tatar people, who are primarily Muslims, and to begin establishing the church there. The Bible was first and then the Church. Please pray for this incredible work and the difference that this wonderful couple is making. Thu, 8 May 2008 16:18:31 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=26 CEF--Christian Evangelizing Fellowship CEF is a joint venture of churches all across the tri-state with the purpose of establishing new churches. The most recent work of CEF has been the River Hills Christian Church on the northeast side of Cincinnati. This church is presently running almost 400 people. The next work has been planned for Mainville which is a community just outside of King’s Island. Larry Travis, our senior minister, has been on the board of CEF for several years and is excited about the continuing expansion of new churches throughout the tri-state. Thu, 8 May 2008 16:17:44 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=25 Southern Cross Ministries -- Jim and Becky Newman In 2002, Jim and Becky Newman ended their work in Grenada as they felt the church there was ready to stand on its own. This had been their philosophy all along. When the church was ready, they would step back and allow that church to be led and ministered to by Grenadians. The Newmans have now moved their work to Australia. They are working in the Queensland State, in a city call Toowoomba. Jim is teaching at the new Bible College training preachers and evangelists as well as working with the Toowoomba International Christian Church.Plum Creek is very proud of Jim and Becky and their family. Their new work is going to make a difference throughout the countries of the Pacific Rim. There is a trip being planned to visit this work in June 2007. The trip is being organized with the goal of taking around 20 people. It will be a 2-week trip and the approximate cost will be around $3,000. Thu, 8 May 2008 16:16:58 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=24 Central India Christian Mission The work of the New Delhi (India) church began in January of 1998. Trained workers have gone into this capital city of India and surveyed many homes throughout. It was found that a large amount of Christians who had recently moved to Delhi were not a part of a regular fellowship of believers. This is due to the scarcity of New Testament churches in this portion of the world. Out of this city of 13 million, less than 5% are considered to be Christian (Protestant or Catholic). Therefore, the Christians that were found were invited to meet together for worship in different locations throughout the city. As a result, the New Delhi Christian Church has been formed.The minister at the church in New Delhi is Mahipal Singh. He works in conjunction with the other churches that have been established throughout the city. The work in New Delhi is being done in cooperation with Ajai Lall who heads up the Central India Mission in Damoh, India. Thu, 8 May 2008 16:15:59 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=22 Cincinnati Christian University (CCU) Cincinnati Christian University has been providing excellence in Christian education since 1924 and has been at its current location at 2700 Glenway Avenue since 1939. CCU’s mission “is to teach men and women to live by Biblical principles and to equip and empower them with skills, insight and vision to lead the church and impact society for Christ.” Indeed, they are preparing many young men and women for their work in the ministry. Through the years, Plum Creek has had several people who have attended CCU and have graduated. The hope and prayer is to send many others in the years to come. The greatest need of CCU presently are donations for their new building. They have just completed a five million dollar worship complex that also includes new offices for many of the professors who previously did not have offices.The newest event at the University is something you’ve probably already noticed; the name. Since 1924 it has been called Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary but now it is called Cincinnati Christian University. This has not changed the focus or the direction of the school in any way, but only designates what is presently there; several college which include CBC, CBS, the Call Program (which is an adult training program), as well as a new educational training program. Thu, 8 May 2008 16:15:00 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=18 San Pedro Sula, Honduras -- Julio & Victoria Corea As 2004 came to a close, Plum Creek ended their financial support of the work in San Pedro Sula, Honduras as planned. However, we will still remain in contact with Julio Corea and the church there and hope to keep updated on their needs and requests. They have recently purchased a piece of property adjacent to the existing school property and are planning to build a third school building in the future. Please pray as they step out in faith. Thu, 8 May 2008 16:13:52 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=323 Jalapa, Guatemala -- Joaquin & Sonja Dardon Joaquin and his wife, Sonja, and their two girls have just returned to his hometown of Jalapa, Guatemala after spending several years in La Ceiba, Honduras. They are currently working in Jalapa building a base of people to start a church by providing in-home Bible studies in the area. They are also looking into possible land available to purchase for future facilities. Thu, 8 May 2008 16:13:16 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=324 Nepal -- Stephen & Sarina Rai Disciple Makers has been working in Nepal since 2000. There is a training center in the city of Kathmandu whose purpose is to train nationals for planting and establishing new indigenous churches. To date, 76 men have been trained and sent out to start churches in the remote areas of Nepal and Northern India. Among these churches where the men serve, there are currently 2,500 believers meeting. Plum Creek supports six of these evangelists as they work in one of the most spiritually dark sections of the world. Two of our elders have taught in this training center.Stephen Rai oversees the work in Nepal. In January of 2006, ten men from the United States will be going to Nepal to teach at the Training Center. They will be teaching refresher courses to the men who are out in the field. Thu, 8 May 2008 16:10:57 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=28 Mid-India Christian MissionEven though Plum Creek is primarily involved in planting churches, we have also become involved with a few other projects that indirectly fulfill this purpose. The work at Damoh, India, at the Mid-India Christian College, is one of those works. The school is presently housing over 95 students and each year they graduate 20-30 students who go plant new churches throughout India. Thu, 8 May 2008 16:09:19 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=29 LaRomana, Dominican Republic Making a contact with Rick York, the leading mission in the Dominican Republic, Plum Creek partnered with the Northeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, to plant a new church in LaRomana, Dominican Republic. Our churches will also be partnering with Christ Emmanuel Christian Fellowship in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is certainly unique to have three diverse congregations come together in unity to do this kind of work. The work in LaRomana continues to grow. The ministers who have been there since the beginning have now left and gone back to their hometowns.Rick York is presently looking for a new couple to take over the senior pastorate work in LaRomana. Several are being interviewed and the plan is to have them in place soon. Plum Creek will support this minister and the work there. Their place of worship has been completely renovated and they are expanding their outreach in the city. They are running over 140 people and establishing leadership. Larry led a trip combining students from CCU and people from Christ Emmanuel and Plum Creek in January 2005. The potential for this work is very exciting as many people are going to be reached for Christ in a country that is not only poor physically, but poor spiritually. Thu, 8 May 2008 16:03:11 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=16 Disciple Makers, Inc. -- Tom & Toni Schneller Disciple Makers was started in 1989 by Tom and Toni Schneller after they finished serving their first missionary term in Mexico. In 1990, they moved to Honduras and served until 1996 when they felt the church they planted was well established with national leadership. Tom & Toni then moved to the U. S. to establish a mission headquarters where they could begin working in other areas of the world with people who have little or no access to the Gospel.In 1997, Disciple Makers began working among the Eastern Punjabis of Northern India. Today they have 10 full-time evangelists who have started over 70 new churches and fellowships. In 2001, Disciple Makers began church planting in Nepal. In 1999, Mike Neises joined Disciple Makers after retired from Cincinnati Bell. Mike is now the assistant director and coordinator of short-term mission groups. Thu, 8 May 2008 15:21:20 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=563 _uacct = "UA-4362443-1"; urchinTracker(); Thu, 8 May 2008 15:06:18 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=562 Join us this week for Extreme Makeover for Your Home There's something for the whole family on Sunday mornings and we invite you and your family for this special series. We hope you will join us! Sunday Mornings 9:15 AM & 10:45 AM Building to Code: Basic Foundations for a Christian Home When Things Don't Go as Planned: How to Handle Conflict Not Just a House, but a Home: God's Design for the Family from Genesis Thu, 8 May 2008 12:54:58 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=269 Find out more about our church by clicking "About Our Church" at the left. Information about our beliefs, leadership, and services may be accessed from there as well. Click on Latest News, Wednesday Groups, Teens, or Children (or call the office) for information about dates and times for various groups. Thu, 8 May 2008 10:52:26 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=272 Detailed information about events, meetings, and services may be accessed using the Event Calendar. The calendar is sorted by month, day, and time. Click "Calendar" at the top to see what's going on today! Thu, 8 May 2008 10:52:26 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=2 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=2&article_id=657 This is an awesome 5 DAY event (very similar to Summer In The Son that we've done in past years). CIY stands for Christ In Youth and you can check them out by going to www.ciy.com . This week of "MOVE" is held at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. This is for all high school students (including students going into their freshman year this fall). The cost is $250 and a $50 deposit is due by June 1st.CLICK HERE to sign up for this week! Tue, 6 May 2008 16:25:22 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=2 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=2&article_id=656 This event is for high school students only. We are going to the Ocoee River in Southern Tennessee. (see www.ocoeeinn.com ) We'll leave on Sunday (June 15th) at 10:45am from PC North (right after the 9:15am worship service). We'll return back to PC SOUTH on Tuesday (June 17th) evening at 7:00pm. The cost is $85 per person and a $35 deposit is due May 11th. You must sign up and turn in a deposit by May 11th to go!!!! Click Here! to sign up Tue, 6 May 2008 16:25:22 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=5 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=5&article_id=649 It is important to share the love of Jesus with our community. This year's outreach event is in two phases. Phase 1 includes several "on location" events that will take place in our community neighborhoods or parks. Phase 2 is a two-night event that will take place at the church building on July 24-25. We need caring adults to make this happen. Please see the sign-up form on the kiosk to volunteer. We need teachers, snack people, craft people, recreation leaders, and more! Please plan to attend an INFORMATIONAL MEETING on Saturday, March 29, @ 9 a.m. (PC North). --- OR --- Sign up to help online. Click the following link and fill out the form. Jared will contact you soon. Click Here to Volunteer Tue, 6 May 2008 16:25:22 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=285 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=285&article_id=648 Sign up for any of our Summer Sports Teams. Click the name of the team or league to complete the form. Golf League Volleyball Team Men's Blue Softball Team Men's Gray Softball Team Women's Softball Co-Ed Softball Sign-up early, as some teams fill up. Contact Tony Trapp for more information. Tue, 6 May 2008 16:25:22 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=124 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=124&article_id=554 Click the link to view the current issue of the BeaconMay Beacon You will need Adobe Reader (c) to view this document Past IssuesApril Beacon March Beacon February Beacon January Beacon Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:19:49 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15&article_id=561 Educational Background: •Parkwood High School, Joplin MO--1977 •Kentucky Christian College (currently Kentucky Christian University) -- 1984 •Kentucky Christian College- Masters of the Ministry degree-- 1995 Hometown: Bayard, Iowa. Wife: Janice Children: Allison -22, Kristine - 20, and Michael -18. Experience: •Northside Christian Church, Georgetown, KY – Youth Minister 1981-1985 •First Christian Church, Tabor, IA – Minister 1985-1990 •Central Christian Church -- Minister 1990-2007 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:57:12 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15&article_id=513 Educational Background: •Campbell County High School--1992 •Cincinnati Bible College (currently Cincinnati Christian University) -- 1998 •Currently attending the University of Louisville for a Masters degree in Human Resource Education Hometown: Dover (a little river town in Mason County), Maysville, and Alexandria Wife: Angie Children: Brennan-5 , Easton -2, and one on the way! Experience: •Part time -- Worked in after-school programs for Basic Trust •Powersville Christian Church -- Youth Minister for 1 year •Cemetery Chapel Christian Church -- Youth Minister for 10 years •YMCA -- Managed after-school grants for 5 years •Plum Creek Christian Church -- Children's Minister -- 2006 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:30:44 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15&article_id=150 Educational Background: Trinity Theological Seminary - Doctorial Candidate in Religious StudiesKentucky Christian University--1994-1995, Master of MinistryKentucky Christian University--1975-1977, BA, Majors in Bible and EducationGreenwood High School-- Greenwood, INHometown: Greenwood, Indiana Wife: Debby Experience: Executive Minister--Plum Creek Christian Church, Butler, KYCommonwealth of Kentucky--Juvenile Services ClinicianMinister of Christian Maturity--Plum Creek Christian Church, Butler, KYPastor/Teacher--ChristView Christian Church, Philpot, KYEducation Minister--Owensboro Christian Church, Owensboro, KYSr. Minister--Middleport Church of Christ, Middleport, OHPrincipal/School Board Chairman--Tree of Life Christian School, Columbus, OHMinister of Education--Columbus, OHYouth Minister--Huntington, WV email Bob Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:26:56 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15&article_id=63 Educational Background: •Miami University of Ohio •Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary--1998, Master of Arts Degree in Counseling •License for Professional Counselor in Ohio--1999 •Certification for Professional Counselor in Kentucky--2000 Husband: Randy (Pendleton County boy who bleeds UK blue) Experience: •The Gap, Inc.--Information Technology •The Work Resource Center, June 1997, Software Trainer and Vocational Rehabilitation Case Manager •One Hope Christian Counseling Associates, February 2001--Worked out of Plum Creek Christian Church, Vineyard Christian Church, Newport, and Nicholson •Plum Creek Christian Church, May 2003--Began present counseling position "We lovingly refer to Bettie as the "Biker Babe." email Bettie Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:26:56 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15&article_id=60 Educational Background: • Grant County High School, 1990 graduate • University of Kentucky--BA in Architecture--1996 •Post graduate classes at Cincinnati Christian University Hometown: Small town of Corinth, KY in southern Grant County Wife: Denise Children: Two sons, Caleb - born in 2001 and Evan - born in 2003 Experience: • September 1999--Internship at Plum Creek • June 2000--Began full time youth ministry at Plum Creek "Michael enjoys spending time with kids and is often referred to as a big kid at heart. His favorite things to do are playing Star Wars with his sons, going out on dates with his wife, going on trips with the youth group and relaxing at home with his family." email Michael Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:26:56 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=15&article_id=61 Educational Background: •Graduated from Walnut Ridge High School, Columbus, Ohio--1985 •Attended Kentucky Christian College--1986-88 Hometown: Born in Carbondale, Illinois; grew up in Illinois, Iowa, Florida, and Ohio (What's a hometown?!?!) Family: Married to husband Lenny in 1989 and welcomed a son Collier Thomas Brown (aka "Bigg'N") in March of 2005. Experience: •Secretary-Graphics Department at Cardinal Industries in Columbus, Ohio •Secretary-for a law firm and accounting office in German Village, Columbus, Ohio •Secretary-Parks & Recreation Department, City of Gahanna, Ohio •Moved to Kentucky in February of 1993 and began fulltime at Plum Creek that June email Amy Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:26:56 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=125 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=125&article_id=557 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:36:33 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=138 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=138&article_id=395 "Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well." (3 John 2) With the season of spring upon us, it is a great time to increase our physical activity. Walking may well be the ideal exercise. It uses nearly 200 muscles and is a safe, inexpensive and fun activity almost anyone can do--either with friends or alone. Some benefits of walking include:Increase in cardiovascular fitness by increasing strength of heart, lungs, muscles and bones, and decreasing blood pressure and lowering blood cholesterol levelsReduces stress and helps achieve more restful sleepHelps you lose weight and keep it offTones musclesGives you more energy To begin a walking program you will need comfortable, well-fitted shoes, cushioned socks, comfortable clothing, a water bottle (imagine that!) and sunscreen. A pedometer will be helpful to measure walking distance or steps walked. You must set a schedule and stick to it! Aim to eventually walk 30-60 minutes most days of the week. Start gradually and increase as tolerated until you reach your personal goal. Begin and end each walking session by doing gentle stretches and 3-5 minutes of "warm up" and "cool down" slow walking. There is much more information available and we will help you with this if you ask. Hope you enjoy walking as much as I do! Last year I began "prayer walking." I carry note cards with prayer requests and have a wonderful time with the Lord as I enjoy His creation and the ability He gives me to walk. Our Health Ministry team is planning to offer some type of "walking challenge" sometime in the future to help more folks become involved. CPR/AED COURSE -- On Thursday, May 1st, we are offering a CPR/AED COURSE FROM 6:30-8:30 p.m. at PC South (room TBA). The cost is $30. A sign-up sheet is available at a kiosk. Contact Genie Willhite if you have further questions. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:37:34 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=126 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=126&article_id=560 So what has this got to do with mental health and counselors? You may be surprised how often finances are at the heart of relationship issues or individual stresses, especially nowadays with failing mortgages. Even in premarital counseling, finance is one of the most disagreed on topics between future spouses. I don't provide financial counseling to my clients, but I have often made recommendations for them to receive help and I thought I'd pass that information on to you. If you're in need of stabilizing your finances, give Dave Ramsey a try. He has written a book called, The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness. He is a Christian and bases his theories on scripture. Mr Ramsey also has a radio program and a class called, "Financial Peace University." Various churches in the area host this program and the cost is $95 which includes all the materials you need to get your financial life straightened out or just tuned up. Counseling is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call (859) 635-9995, ext. 14, for an appointment. If you'd like to see an article on a particular topic or have a question you'd like me to address here, please call me at the office or email me at bettie@plumcreek.org. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:24:45 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=5 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=5&article_id=653 The 4th & 5th Grade conference, SuperStart, was snowed out last month. We have rescheduled the event for May 2nd & 3rd. We will not participate in the SuperStart conference, but will still be staying in the Great Wolf Lodge. We will host our own "mini-conference" with another church. The cost will still be $75/person. This includes all food, transportation and hotel room/water/park. If you were registered and paid for SuperStart, please contact Jared and let him know if you plan to attend. We will likely have spots for some additional participants (4th-5th grade). If your child would like to attend, please contact Jared. Once our final list of participants is complete, Jared will contact those registered with details (departure time, etc.). Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:02:41 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=5 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=5&article_id=643 ALL Girls: Girls are working on a performance called "Rod Ministry." This will include praising God through the use of creative movement. Thi will be performed sometime in the spring. It is important that children attend each week to learn and practce their parts. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:02:41 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=5 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=5&article_id=642 4th-5th Grade: This group is going through the book of Mark. Their study is more in-depth and requires that they read a small portion of the book each day. They are journaling, praying, studying, and serving together each week. Through this, they are learning to be leaders. It is important that each child attends each week because each one is a leader of the group. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:02:41 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=5 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=5&article_id=644 ALL Boys: Boys are working on a performance called "Stomp Praise." This group will be learning rhythm and using props to praise God. There will be a performance of this in the spring. It is important that every child attends each week to learn and practice their parts. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:02:41 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=5 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=5&article_id=641 This is an important part of the Children's Ministry. Please encourage your child to attend youth groups each Sunday night! K-3RD GRADE: This group is working on memorizing the name of each book of the Bible and what each book is about. Those who have been attending are doing really well! It is important for children to attend every week in order to keep on pace to memorize all 66 books. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:02:41 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=5 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=5&article_id=619 Click the box below to see all the pictures from the bowling night. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:02:41 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=5 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=5&article_id=458 Sunday Service Times for School Age Children's Ministry8:00 AM -- Breakfast Bible Club9:00 AM -- Town Square Opens9:15 AM -- Sunday School10:45 AM -- Jr. ChurchNoon -- Town Square Closes *Nursery-Preschool ministry will be in place for all service times. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:02:41 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=5 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=5&article_id=459 SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 8:00 A.M. Every Sunday morning at 8:00 AM, Judy Graziani and Marita Geiman lead a group of children (K-5th grade) in a variety of fun activities and lessons centering around God's love. This ministry is for children who have parents attending the 8:00 a.m. Sunday School and breakfast is included!!! Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:02:41 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=1&article_id=652 Wednesday, April 30th @ 7:00 p.m. Plum Creek will be hosting a very special FREE Concert this month on Wednesday, April 30th, at 7:00 p.m. at PC North. This is an excellent opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors. It's going to be a great night! Mitch is in the middle of a 50-city, 22-state tour, to coincide with the release of his new CD "Love Will Rise." Mitch, along with his band, bring a simple, yet highly musical, and highly energetic concert to theaters, churches, coffeehouses, colleges, and universities. See the April BEACON for more information about Mitch. GENERAL SEATING (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) FREE!! Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:49:33 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=37 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=37&article_id=356 Benevolence volunteers are aked to report to the Fellowship Hall by 9 a.m. to help prepare for families who will check in from 10 a.m. to noon. Care Groups are asked to bring snacks/desserts and 2-liters on their assigned dates. If you are not part of a Care Group and would like to help with this ministry, please contact a committee member. We would love to have your help on the 3rd Saturday of each month or through the week sorting clothes, housewares, etc. There is now a benevolence collection container located at PC North in the South entrance. GROUP ASSIGNMENTS: 4/19 - Hall/Edgley 5/17 - Rogers/Graziani 6/21 - Craig/Thompson 7/19 - Prebble/Reid 8/16 - McDonough/Hegyi 9/20 - Crail Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:02:00 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=123 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=123&article_id=552 MARCH . . . So many times we Christians say we want to know God's will for our lives, sometimes for things as significant as our life purpose, sometimes just for the next step in a current situation, but we don't/can't hear Him. It seems He's nowhere to be found and we feel like we're walking on a wooded path with absolutely no light. Dr. John Trent, Ph.D., President of The Center for Strong Families, gives us two reasons to help us accept where we are and how to find our way. First, he says that, "God reveals Himself to those 'seeking' a relationship." In other words, He shows us His secrets when we choose an intimate (real, authentic) relationship with Him. Proverbs 3:32b says "He is intimate with the upright" (NASB). Psalm 25:14 says, "The secret of the Lord is for those who fear Him, and He will make them know His covenant" (NASB). It's no wonder we have trouble seeing His will for our lives when we are afraid of sharing our true selves with Him and we often don't take the time to get to know others or God intimately. God wants us to know Him and He wants us to choose to share ourselves with Him. Second, Dr. Trent says, "with 'confusion' comes a humility that we're not God--and we don't and can't know it all." When we don't know our way, it is humbling and unsettling. It is intended to draw us to the One who does know which way we are to go. If you want to know God's will, acknowledge that you don't have all the answers to your circumstances and then begin to be real with yourself and with Him. Let Him know where you are--scared, lonely, angry (even at Him). Ask Him to reveal His Word to you and then read it. And be patient. God is not about instant gratification, but over time He will show you the way. Counseling is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call (859) 635-9995, ext. 14, for an appointment. If you'd like to see an article on a particular topic or have a question you'd like me to address here, please call me at the office or email me at bettie@plumcreek.org. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:10:10 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=42 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=42&article_id=551 Sign up and participate in a sport this summer! We're offering Men's & Women's Softball, a possible Co-Ed team, Golf, and Volleyball. Sign up at the kiosk in the gathering area. for more information, contact Tony Trapp at (859) 472-7232. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:31:21 MST http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=42 http://www.plumcreek.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=42&article_id=435 Congratulations to Tony Trapp as he flipped the switch to light the new lights on Crawford Memorial Field last summer. Tony spent many hours working on the ball field and getting the lights up and going. The field looks great, Tony, and we all appreciate your countless hours of hard work and the great facility we have for outings and softball games! Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:31:19 MST