Sunday Update (on Monday)

Well, I'm getting closer. It was another busy weekend for me, but maybe one of these days I'll get caught up.

Last week was a light week. Nothing much going on other than Sunday School. I wasn't able to attend, but I've heard that it was a good class with Woody teaching on Jesus 101. Come join us next Sunday for Presbyterian 101.

This week we have the second installment of the Workday Getaway Lunch. This month we will be meeting at Sawyer's in Downtown Lexington (325 West Main St) on Thursday March 18th at 11:30am. Lunch will be less than an hour so that everyone can get back to work on time.

Stay tuned for an update on the House Party for March. We are currently evaluating whether or not to move it back a week due to short notice and the fact that both Kyle and I may be unable to attend. We will have it, though. And it will be a fun Game Night at the Jernigan's House (4088 Kenesaw Dr). I will let you all know ASAP what the date is. Stay tuned!

Sunday Update

Hey guys, I hope you all had a chance to get out today and enjoy the fabulous weather. I know I did. It was a nice change from all the cold and snow we've been having.

This week was the start Lent, and it was also the start of several new programs here at Maxwell Street. Thursday was our first Workday Getaway Lunch and, although I was not able to make it, Kyle informed me that it went well. We had a small group, but a good group. I hope that more of you can join us as we go along. The next lunch will be Thursday March 18th at Sawyer's in downtown.

This morning was also the first Sunday of the YAO Sunday school class The 101s. The topic this morning was Maxwell Street 101 and we learned a little about the history of Maxwell Street before we went on to discuss where we thought the Church universal and Maxwell Street in specific are today and where we think they need to be. It was a fun way to start off the day, and I encourage all of you to join us next Sunday at 9:30am (there will be coffee to help you wake up) in the Johnston Parlor. I'm not sure what the next topic will be, but Kyle should be posting a schedule shortly.

After church today, we had a large group go to lunch at Puccini's for a little fellowship and a chance to find out what all we have planned for the YAOs through the spring. It was a great chance to meet some new people, have some good food, and get everyone connected to what is going on. If you couldn't join us for lunch, the schedule of events is all posted here on the blog as well as on the Google calendar (which you find a link to under the Young Adults Only page on www.maxpres.org).

Coming up this week:

The February House Party at Kyle & Sarah's House is this Saturday (Feb 27th) at 11:30am. Come ready to cheer on the Cats (or the Vols, if you must) and bring some food to share. Everyone is welcome, including kids!

And don't forget about Sunday School next Sunday. The 101s will continue, lead by Woody (for this week) and I'm sure Kyle will be letting us in on the topic soon.

Hope you all had a great week!

Workday Getaway Lunch--Joe Bologna's Restaurant & Pizzeria

Come join us for our inaugural Workday Getaway Lunch--and what better place to start things off than the place where Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church started.

The land, on the corner of Maxwell and Lawrence Streets, and between South Upper and Limestone Streets, was purchased in March, 1890, by the congregation of the First Presbyterian Church of Lexington. It was dedicated on April 17, 1891, as the Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church. By August, 1891, they had erected a "handsome brick church, trimmed in stone, lighted by gas, heated by a furnace and furnished with modern pews, capable of seating comfortably four hundred worshipers."

Meet us at Joe Bologna's for lunch at 11:30am on Thursday February 18th. We will be sure to be done by 12:30 so everyone can get back to work.

Never been to Joe B's? Check out their website: http://joebolognas.com/ for a menu and other details. Their address (if you need a map or directions) is 120 W. Maxwell Street. If you think you might want to join us, please RSVP in the comment's section (we won't hold you to it, but we do need at least some idea of how many people to expect). Can't wait to see you all there!

And here's a link to the Facebook Event Page.

Workday Getaway Lunches UK/Downtown Area

Do you work in the Downtown/UK Area? Do you need to get out of the office sometimes? Then join us at 11:30am on the 3rd Thursday of every month for a fellowship lunch.

Everyone gets stressed out about work, and everyone needs a break (and a chance to talk to people you don't see every day from 9-5), so we thought we'd make it easy for you. We'll take care of finding the location (although suggestions are always welcome). And we'll figure out how big of a table to get. All you have to do is show up at 11:30 ready to eat. It doesn't get much easier than that. I'm willing to bet there may even be people who would like to carpool with you if you are so inclined.

The location will rotate between various restaurants in the downtown area so that no one has to travel too far, and we will try to get in and out as quickly as possible so that everyone can get back to work in under an hour (and no one's boss gets cranky). There will be no set program, no discussion topic, no agenda. This is simply a good old fashioned lunch out. Here is a list of the first few locations. More information on each will be posted as the date nears, so check back!

• February 18th--Joe Bologna's (120 W. Maxwell Street)
• March 18th--Sawyer's (325 W. Main Street)
• April 15th--Jalapenos Mexican Grill (1030 South Broadway)
• May 20th--Tin Roof (303 South Limestone Street

Because we need a general idea of number, we ask that you RSVP if you are thinking of coming. We aren't asking for a firm commitment--after all, we know that with work, things can change very quickly--and we won't be upset if you don't show, but we want to make sure we have a seat for you if you do come. So please make sure to RSVP to the Facebook event or in the Comment's sections of the post for the event.

Work in another part of town? Let us know. If we find that there are several people in you area who would like to participate as well, we can set up a group for you too!