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FOUR new vestry members will be elected at our annual meeting next week. The Nominating Committee presented to the vestry a slate of five eligible candidates for election. Pictured below, they are: Laura Buffenmyer, Ginni Fox, Ron Gruzesky, Scott Kimbel, and Shannon Lancaster. (More information on each candidate will be made available early next week.) YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Please plan to attend the annual meeting and vote!

OUR ANNUAL PARISH MEETING will be held on Sunday, January 21, after the 10:30 service in the parish hall. Your attendance is encouraged and needed as we review the year just past, and make important decisions for the year to come. Please plan to attend! Potluck Dinner: A signup sheet is posted on the office door! Food items should be brought in before the 10:30 service. For questions, contact Kristi Buffenmyer - email kbuffenmyer@yahoo.com .  Child Care: Young people of all ages are invited to hang out in the Library during the business meeting for organized activities. The nursery will also be available.  Annual Reports: The proposed budget for 2018 will be presented for discussion and approval. All committees, groups and organizations are asked to submit annual reports for 2017 by Tuesday, Jan. 16. Email your Word-format documents to info@ ascensionfrankfort.org, or submit a print copy to Mona in the parish office. (For reports completed later, please make your own copies.)  Voting: In accordance with the 2015 Constitutions and Canons of the Diocese of Lexington: Qualified voters at a Parish meeting shall be (a) all those who are confirmed communicants in good standing of the age of sixteen years or older, and (b) any other baptized persons of such age who are regular worshipers in the Parish and who for six months immediately preceding the meeting have been regular contributors to the support of the Parish. (Canon 17.04) Election of FOUR (4) Vestry Candidates: (See above) Election of Ascension deputies and alternate(s) to the 2017 Diocesan Convention: Three lay deputies and alternate(s) will be elected; the Senior Warden for the calendar year is automatically the fourth lay deputy. To date, the following people are deputy candidates: Jim Kimbrough, Jim King, and Pauline Van Horn. (If you are interested in being a deputy, please contact Father Neat by close of business on Wednesday, 1/17 - fatherjessee@aol.com. Qualifications are the same as for vestry candidates.) Early Voting for 8am Attendees: For those eligible voters who attend the 8am service on January 21 and are unable to return for the Annual Meeting, early balloting will be allowed at the conclusion of the 8am service. Balloting will be conducted in the parish office.

 SUNDAY MORNINGS: BREAKFAST begins at 8:50 a.m. ADULTS gather at 9:15 a.m. in the library for "The Preacher's Forum."  Coffee Hour offers refreshment for all ages after the 10:30 service in the parish hall.

CHILDREN of all ages meet in the parish hall at 9:15 for Christian Formation/Sunday School. As we begin a new semester, Godly Play is available for younger children, and an in-depth study of The Lord’s Prayer is offered for older children.

Sunday, January 14 - ASCENSION’S BENEDICTINE CELL will meet at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel. For more information, contact Frances Kirchhoff ( francesck@bellsouth.net ).

Saturday, January 20 - BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW - All men sixteen years and older are invited to the first regular meeting of Chapter 0946 at Church of the Ascension, which will begin at 8:00 a.m. in the Parish Library. The meeting will close by prayer at 9:00 a.m. Come and join us!

Friday, January 26 - Sunday, January 28, 2018 - ANNUAL VESTRY RETREAT - if you are on the 2018 Vestry, or thinking of standing as a vestry candidate, reserve this weekend on your calendar! Saturday, February 24 - 122nd CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF LEXINGTON, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 2410 W Lexington Rd, Winchester, Ky.

Schedules & Teams   December 3 - February 11 This schedule (PDF file linked above) includes acolytes, chalice bearers, lectors, altar guild and men's club teams, coffee hour hosts, and vestry lockup duties, plus dedications for altar flowers.   Participants, please check this schedule EVERY WEEK to review your upcoming Sunday duties for the next few weeks. The same schedule is posted on the office window - please write in changes there, as needed, or notify Deacon Rebecca Saager.   To share your time and talent in a new ministry, change your team assignment(s), change your availability for a future Sunday, or change duties assigned for THIS Sunday, please contact Deacon Rebecca Saager (curate@ascensionfrankfort.org).

Daily Lectionary Week of One Epiphany, Year Two (1/14/18) - BCP 943 Click here for READINGS or go to www.lectionarypage.net

8:00 a.m. - Rite I Subdeacon: Susan Kurtz Chalice Bearer: Chris Smith Lector: Mike Oder Prayers of the People: Mac Elliott Acolyte: Stuart Brown 10:30 a.m. - Rite II    Subdeacon: Susan Kurtz Chalice Bearer: Bob Bullock Lector: Ron Gruzesky Acolytes:   C: Thomas Bemiss & John Bullock T: Jordan Masters & Natalie Agne JS: Peyton Heady, Hannah Lee, Lucy & Charlotte Saunderson Ushers: Scott & Kathy Kimbel Altar Guild: T4 - Sue/Rick Kurtz, Debbie/Jim Kimbrough, Jim King Men's Club: T4 - Charlie Caudill, Timothy Agne, David Verry VESTRY LOCKUP DUTY: Jim King COFFEE HOUR:      Jim King - reimbursable pickup Yes, we are still looking for Coffee Hour hosts and helpers! Vestry members have agreed to pitch in on Sundays when no one else is scheduled, but we encourage everyone to share in this ministry as you are able.   Jan Stevens is our Hospitality Coordinator - contact her by email at jstevens5@aol.com - If you would like to host Coffee Hour, please sign up on the printed sheet on the office window.  If you can bring treats but need a helper, or vice versa, Jan can help you team up! COUNTERS:   TWO  needed Scheduling contact is William Legg, ascensioncounters@gmail.com

For the Church: The Episcopal Youth Community – Ms. Cindy Sigmon, Youth Missioner; Daughters of the King, Diocesan Chapter.  Recently in need of prayers: Collin; Darlene; David C.; Donna; Elena; Faye & Steve; Geoff; Isaiah; Jim & Fonda; Jon; Kevin; Leslie M.; Polly; Rachel; Robert; Rose; Walt.  Continuing concern: Alfred; Ava; David G.; Debbie; Dillard; Doris & Charlie; Gail; Harrison; Isaiah; Jean; Jim & Debbie; Jinks; Julia; Lara; Linda; Luke; Marilyn; Natalie; Risa & her daughter; Scott & Kathy; Shelia; Sherri; Shirley; Tom; Will; and Will & Trish. We also pray for those on active duty in the military: Daniel, Houston, Nick, and Seth; and for Susan Kurtz, Postulant for Holy Orders.  Birthdays: 1/14 – Linda Claus; 1/16 – Garland Hurt, Ruth Feindel; 1/18 – Bobbie Lee Wilson, James Presley; 1/20 – Alex Aossey, Bill Brown, Bob Gable.

Prelude: Reverie - William Grant Still  Opening Hymn: Hymn 126 - The people who in darkness walked - Dundee  Gloria: S 280 Psalm: S 45 - Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 - Domine, probasti Gospel Acclamation: S 155 Offertory: LEVAS 46 - Holy God, you raise up prophets - Martin’s Song Sanctus: S 129 Fraction Anthem: S 154 Communion Hymn: Hymn 119 - As with gladness men of old - Dix Closing Hymn: LEVAS 138 - Lord, I want to be a Christian Postlude Ritesong Online Music Library

Clergy and Staff The Rev. William Jessee Neat, Rector The Rev. Dr. William G. Brown, Assisting Priest (Retired)  The Rev. Nancy S. Farley, Assisting Priest (Retired)  The Rev. Deacon Rebecca A. Saager, Curate Mr. John B. Martin, Director of Music & Organist Ms. Mona Landrum Proctor, Parish & Financial Administrator  Mr. David Gierlach, Sexton Click here to see 2017 Vestry and Officers Email: info@ascensionfrankfort.org     Web: www.ascensionfrankfort.org Copyright © 2017 Church of the Ascension. All Rights Reserved.