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Free stuff in Louisville
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From fireworks to trolleys, we’ve got a good list of free stuff in Louisville this month. Check it out!
Click here for the mostly free events (some are not free) in Louisville.
Click here to view the schedule for the Louisville Bats games.
Click here to view the schedule of concerts by the Louisville Orchestra.
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FARMER’S MARKETS
I grew up on a ranch in southern Alabama, and my grandparents owned a small fruit and vegetable farm across town from our ranch. Every summer, my brother and I practically lived at my grandparents’ farm. We grew and sold truly vine-ripened tomatoes, sun-yellowed squash, and the sweetest blueberries I’ve ever tasted. We never bought corn or peas at a grocery store because we grew it, harvested it, and preserved it ourselves.
When I realized I was moving to Louisville, I was disappointed at the prospect of not having fresh produce at my fingertips. It didn’t take long for me to realize that there are numerous farmers’ markets across the city that can easily take the place of my family’s farm and ranch. If you’re like me and you need some fruits and veggies that were not ripened with chemicals in warehouses, check out this list of area markets: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/Neighborhoods/IWantTo/Farmers_Markets.htm
You can also check out this website dedicated to organic markets across the United States: http://www.localharvest.org/
And don’t forget Huber’s Orchard in Starlight, Indiana. If simply eating fresh produce isn’t enough for you, you can pick them yourself, or have a picnic and take the kids to the petting zoo, or find the perfect pumpkin and make your way through the corn maze in the fall with a friend. www.huberwinery.com.
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Have you ever wondered what kind of things are happening in Louisville?
Well, we have, too. And to do us all a favor, we’ve compiled a list of events in the area. Some are free; some are not. But all are guaranteed to pique your interest. Click the link below to see events for June. Highlighted events are free.
If you know of any events in the area for July, please email them to Website Chair Leslie Sleigh at lmsleigh1@yahoo.com by June 26 to have them added to the calendar.
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At our last event of the semester, Dr. Whitney gave an encouraging and convicting talk on service.
The Bible requires that we serve in our churches, but more importantly, we must serve with right hearts. It will be hard to serve when there is no appreciation and when no one even knows how we’re serving. But Christ will know; and if we serve as to him and not to man, with joy, it will be counted to us as righteousness. It will be hard when no one else is willing to serve, and it’s important that alongside our husbands, or just others in the church, that we encourage all church members to serve. We need to pray for our churches to become serving churches, because those who will serve throughout their lifetimes are rare. Dr. Whitney also encouraged us not to overwhelm ourselves. “Do what you can” and trust that the Lord will call others to do the rest.
Thank you, everyone, for being a part of our Pendergraph event! Thank you, Dr. Whitney, for serving us!
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Where: Heritage Hall
When: Tuesday, April 28, 7-9 PM
We are honored to hear from Dr. Donald S. Whitney this evening. A well-known author and speaker, Dr. Whitney is an Associate Professor of Biblical Spirituality at Southern and the founder and president of The Center for Biblical Spirituality. His book, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, is must have for all home libraries. Join us for this last event of the year as we also meet next year’s Board.
Dr. Whitney has graciously agreed to sign copies of his books following Tuesday’s Pendergraph event. Lifeway will be set up for you to purchase books if you would like.
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Our March event was a wonderful time of delicious food, great fellowship, and fun! Thanks to everyone who shared their recipes!
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Serving on the Pendergraph Board is a wonderful way to serve in a local ministry and fellowship with women in the area! Please prayerfully consider this ministry! Applications are due on 4/7. Please contact Cheryl Watson with any questions.
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Where: Heritage Hall
When: March 24, 7-9 PM
On March 24 our very own Chef Pam Price will be back to demonstrate some helpful culinary tips. As Easter approaches, she will present a themed decorating table and menu.
We will also have have a Pendergraph Recipe Exchange. We ask that you make a favorite finger food or dessert to bring to the event. You must email your recipe by March 17 and we will provide copies of your recipe.
By submitting your recipe, you are committing to bring that dish on Tuesday! At the event everyone will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite recipe. Submitting a recipe is encouraged but not necessary to attend the event.
We look forward to a fun and food filled evening of fellowship!
Childcare is available for $1 per child. Please email us by Thursday March 19 to reserve a place for your family. Pendergraph@sbts.edu
Also don’t forget to look at the website for faculty wife spotlights, announcements and to learn more about Pendergraph! www.pendergraph.wordpress.com
See you on Tuesday!
Pendergraph Women’s Ministry Board
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Friendships That Give Glory to God
by Jena Starke
Our February Pendergraph event was devoted to the topic of friendship and we were very pleased to have Mrs. Diane Schreiner and Mrs. Jodi Ware with us. The highlights of their message encouraged us to cultivate friendships that are fruitful for the kingdom, are real and honest, don’t exclude others, and provide encouragement. They exhorted us to be dependable and Christ-like, and to realize the necessity of having godly friendships in our lives. They also dwelt on God’s friendship toward us: His presence (Hebrews 13:5-6), His comfort (II Cor 1:3-5) and His graciousness that allows us to extend grace to others. We then spent more time on the topic in discussion groups and in prayer.
Praise God for the blessing of friendship and thank you Mrs. Ware and Mrs. Schreiner for being with us!
by Carrie Spradlin
Tell us about your husband and his role at Southern Seminary:
Bruce teaches (and LOVES) theology. He has been gripped by the study of the character of God since his college years. Southern is the fourth seminary at which he has taught, and we are thankful to the Lord for the privilege of being here.
When were you married?
We got married in December of 1978, so in a few months, we will celebrate our 30th anniversary. It’s hard to believe; time goes by so quickly. A fun fact: two of the guests at our wedding were Tom and Diane Schreiner.
Tell us about your children:
We have two wonderful daughters. Bethany graduated from Moody two years ago, and then married a Southern student, Owen Strachan. They moved up to the Chicago area earlier this year, where Owen is pursuing a Ph.D. in church history at TEDS. In July they gave birth to Ella Rose, quite possibly the sweetest baby ever! Rachel is a senior at Union University in Jackson, TN. She is a Christian Studies major, and a church history minor. She is an RSA (working with the RA’s) and is active in her church (Cornerstone). Both of our daughters walk with the Lord, for which we are deeply grateful.
What is your favorite Louisville restaurant?
Hmm, a tough question! I like to have lunch with a friend at Butterfly Garden Café. And it’s a treat to have breakfast at Wild Eggs.
Describe the occasion of your conversion:
The Lord gave me a great gift of growing up with Christian parents. I knew of the Gospel from an early age, and the Lord used my mother, when I was eight years old, to lead me to Him. Of course, there has been growth in understanding since then. I am especially grateful for the preaching and writing of John Piper; for the teaching and music of Sovereign Grace ministries; and for the ongoing blessing I have of hearing my husband teach and preach.
Where do you and your husband attend church?
We attend Clifton Baptist, here in Louisville. This church is a means of much grace in our lives; we marvel at the God-honoring, mature people with whom we are privileged to worship. Tom Schreiner preaches the Word, and Chip Stam leads worship with such joy!
In what ways do you most enjoy serving in the church?
I am involved in the music ministry. I’m on a rotation to play the piano for worship services, and I also accompany the church choir. I serve with a group of women to oversee women’s ministry, and it has been a joy to see various women with various gifts serve the women of Clifton so well. I especially enjoy one-on-one conversations, seeking to apply Gospel truth to different situations.
What are you currently reading?
One of my favorite reading projects is to work through the Banner of Truth Puritan paperbacks. I find it to be especially nurturing to my soul to read a chapter (or more) a day in such books as: The Doctrine of Repentance (Watson) and Prayer (Bunyan). I recently read Safely Home, a novel by Randy Alcorn about persecution of Christians in China—gripping! Counseling books by David Powlison, Ed Welch, Elyse Fitzpatrick, Paul Tripp, etc., are so beneficial. And I’m always delighted to read books on home- and time-management.
Do you have any words of encouragement for the women at Southern and Boyce as they prepare for ministry?
Simply this: cultivate a heart that sees, exults in, and strives for the glory of God. So much of which we get caught up in (the circumstances of our lives, difficult people, studies, etc.) fades in relation to seeing God and His glorious truth, as revealed in His Word. The more we see and know Him, the easier it is to trust and obey Him in everything.
Thank you, Jodi, for taking the time to answer a few questions for us!!
