News/Updates
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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 children 12 and under is $3, with a family max of $30.
The menu for August 17 is baked ham, broccoli casserole, mashed potatoes, salad, rolls, and dessert.
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Ministry Fair
If you have been looking for ways to get more involved, the Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church Ministry Fair on August 28 at 6pm is the place for you!
Trustee Nominations
The Nominating Committee will accept nominations for Trustees until Sunday, August 28, 2022. Nominations may be submitted online or by using a nomination form at the Welcome Center.
Michelle Nietert on August 14
We are excited to have Michelle Nietert be our guest speaker on Sunday, August 11 at our morning worship service. Michelle was our guest speaker during our 2022 Devoted Conference.
CROSS Center Closure
The CROSS Center will be CLOSED the week of August 22nd-27th.
Bowling
Sign up now for Fall Bowling! We will bowl on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm at Capital Bowl in Frankfort beginning September 13. The cost is $100 for ten weeks of bowling.
Business Meeting September 21
We will have a Business Meeting on September 21 at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. At this meeting, we will elect Deacons, a Trustee, Church Officers, and Committee Members.
Business Meeting August 17
We will hold a special business meeting on August 17 to elect the Sunday School Board and Teachers.
Forks Fall Craft Fair
We are excited for our craft fair this October 15! If you would like to be a vendor at this year’s fair, booth sales will open at 9am on Monday, August 8.
Red Cross Blood Drive
We will host a blood drive on Wednesday, August 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the CROSS Center aerobics rooms.
GriefShare
Our church will be offering GriefShare, a 13 week program, beginning August 29, 2022, 6-8pm.
Kingdom Marriage
This 6-week small-group video study instructs Christian couples on how to tap into the power of God as they seek God’s purpose and perspective for their marriage. Beginning September 11.
Overcoming When You Feel Overwhelmed
This 6-week study by Pastor, Jentezen Franklin, offers five life-giving steps to help you get up, get out, and get free–and walk into the destiny God has prepared for you. Beginning September 11.
Financial Peace University
Financial Peace University (FPU) is a 9-lesson course that teaches you how to save for emergencies, pay off debt fast, spend wisely, and invest for your future. Beginning September 11.
A Festival of Hymns
The Choir with orchestra will be presenting a special concert with orchestra on September 18th. It is “A Festival of Hymns” that takes us through some of the most prolific hymns of our faith.
Divorce Recovery Workshop
Divorce Recovery Workshop will begin on September 15 at 6pm and run for 7 weeks. This workshop is offered free of cost and there is a children’s workshop offered at the same time.
Strength to Stand Conference
On January 14, 2023 the students will leave for the Strength to Stand Conference in Pigeon Forge, TN. The cost of this trip is $116 for the conference.
Elevation Worship Concert
Students, join us for the Elevation Worship Concert in Louisville on August 16. We will meet at the church and leave for Louisville at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $50.
Ichthus Music Festival
Students, September 10th is the 2022 Ichthus Music Festival. The cost for this trip is $20. Click through to sign up and learn more.
Operation Christmas Child
It’s time to start collecting for our OCC shoeboxes! Thank you so much for participating in this wonderful project to show Jesus’ love to children worldwide.
Forks 412 to Converge Conference
This fall, join hundreds of college students from across Kentucky at CONVERGE 2022.
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.
Tie Blanket Mission Project
We need willing hands and hearts to help cut and tie fleece blankets to be given to children in Eastern KY this winter. Anyone can help – if you can cut and/or tie a knot, you can help with this project!
Widows Connection
Ongoing weekly fellowship for widows on Thursday mornings at 9:00am at Frisch’s Big Boy in Frankfort, KY
One Sunday Service Only
We will be going back to one worship service beginning Sunday, January 23. Our worship service will be at 11:00 a.m. with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.
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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