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If you are joining us for the Wednesday Fellowship Meal at 5:00 p.m., please make your reservation below by Monday at 12:00 p.m. Family Affair will cater the meal. The cost for adults is $6 and for children 12 and under is $3, with a family max of $30.
December 7 Menu: Potato Soup, Assorted Sandwiches, Tossed Salad, Dessert
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Poinsettias
If you would like to purchase a poinsettia in memory or honor of someone, please pick up a form at the Welcome Center. Poinsettias are $20 each.
Children’s Christmas Musical
Our children are excited to share the true meaning of Christmas with you on Sunday, December 4 at 6 pm in the sanctuary.
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
We hope that you will join us for worship on Christmas Eve at 5:00 p.m. or Christmas morning for one service at 10:00 a.m. These two services will be identical and we will take communion at both. Come celebrate our Savior’s birth!
Walk to the Manger
On December 18 at both services we will have our annual Walk to the Manger. This is our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.
Tis The Season
An article from Pastor Todd Lester for December 2022.
Retirement Reception Honoring Bill Adcock
Join us on Saturday, December 10 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. for a Retirement Reception honoring Bill & Linda Adcock in the Fellowship Hall.
Divorce Recovery Winter 2023
Divorce Recovery Workshop is for adults who have experienced or are experiencing marital separation or divorce. This workshop is FREE and open to anyone in the community. Our next session will begin Thursday, February 9 and run through March 23.
Winter Basketball League
We’re excited to announce our CROSS Center Winter Basketball League! League dates are January 31-March 25, 2023. Boys and girls in kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to play. There is no cost for this league!
Choir Christmas Program
The Church Choir with orchestra will present their program on the morning of December 11. We will have one service only on that morning, at 11:00 a.m.
Forks Kids Christmas Party
We hope you’ll bring your child(ren) to the Forks Kids Christmas Party on December 7 from 5:30-7pm! Make sure to sign up so we can plan for your child.
November Table Questions
Forks Table questions for the month of November 2022.
GAP Christmas Project
You can partner with God’s Appalachian Partnership in reaching out to needy families this Christmas by sponsoring gifts for a child.
Student Mission Trip
Forks Students, this June 10 – 16 we are offering the opportunity to go on a Mission Trip to Washington D.C.
Students: Perfect North Slopes
Forks Students, we’re planning a trip to Perfect North Slopes for March 2023.
Student D-Now Conference
Forks Students, we hope you’ll join us on February 17 & 18 for our D-Now Conference.
Holiday Schedule
We are excited about all our upcoming holiday events. More details about each event will be released later, but here is a schedule to help as you plan to include your church family in your holiday celebrations.
Job Opening: Associate Pastor for Music & Worship
A dynamic and growing church in the greater Lexington area is looking for an ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR MUSIC AND WORSHIP.
Strength to Stand Conference
On January 14, 2023 the students will leave for the Strength to Stand Conference in Pigeon Forge, TN.
Coffee & Connection
You’re invited to Coffee & Connection on Sunday nights at 6pm in the Children’s Wing Check-in Area. On select Sunday nights this fall, Pastor Todd & Kelly Lester will be leading Christ-centered conversation for anyone who would like to attend.
GriefShare
Our church will be offering GriefShare, a 13 week program, beginning August 29, 2022, 6-8pm.
Card Ministry Volunteers Needed
The Forks Card Ministry writes cards each week to people on our prayer list, shut-ins, etc. If you are interested in serving, please contact the church office.
Widows Connection
Ongoing weekly fellowship for widows on Thursday mornings at 9:00am at Frisch’s Big Boy in Frankfort, KY
Prayer List
Click through to access our weekly prayer list.
Military Care Packages
The Caring Hearts Ministry Team would like to send cards and care packages to our military members serving away from home.
CROSS Center Volunteers Needed
If you feel comfortable volunteering, we have several opportunities/shifts available at the center.
Staff Contact
Our office and ministry staff can be reached by email at forksbaptist.org/staffcontact
Address Changes
Did you move this year? Please click through to fill out a form and update your address.
How to Zoom
Zoom offers video conferencing and has been successful for our Sunday School Classes who have tried it so far. Keep reading for information on how to host and participate in Zoom Meetings.
Caring Hearts Ministry
The Caring Hearts Ministry exists to provide love, encouragement, and support to Forks Family shut-ins, seniors, caregivers, military members, and veterans.
Manna House
The Manna House Food Pantry at Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church is open to anyone in our community who faces a food emergency.
Forks Wear
We’ve partnered with EC3 Apparel & Promotions to offer Forks Wear you can purchase online anytime.
Closures & Cancellations
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