Newsletter
MINISTER'S MESSAGE:
As expected, it sure has been busy around the Cynthiana Christian Church this week and I don’t see it slowing down in the upcoming days of Holy Week. We had a very meaningful Palm Sunday, highlighted by a delay in the triumphal entry. It will be a moment to remember and be able to recall for our church through the Heritage Committee. Maundy Thursday is upcoming, followed by our traditional Bunny Blast at Marie Hehr Park (invite all your friends and their children and grandchildren), sunrise service and breakfast, and finally Easter Sunday. I might call your attention to a special item of worship this Easter Sunday, an offering will be taken and divided between three causes, Week of Compassion, our church homes and our usual Easter Offering. Please come prepared to support these important ministries in the life of the church, both in Kentucky as well as a national level.
I also take the time to share with you that Anna and I will be traveling abroad from April 2 through April 15. This is a re-scheduled trip from a postponement in the
past. We will be traveling on a river cruise to Spain, Portugal, France, Holland and Belgium. Rev. Josh Synder, one of the associate ministers of the Christian Church in Kentucky will be preaching on April 7th and our own Wiley Benson will be in the pulpit on April 14th. I know that you will be supportive of these worship experiences. If you have concerns please get in touch with Kathy at the church office, she will be able to assist if you so need. This has been a very meaningful Lenten season for me and I hope for you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers while traveling. Look forward to seeing you several occasions before then.
………Larry
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YOUTH NEWS:
Due to Spring Break, there will be no youth meetings the week of April 1st.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! DATES FOR CHURCH CAMP
Spring Work Weekend April 12-14
Mini Camp grades 2-3 May 31 – June 2nd
CYF 1 grades 9-12 June 3 -8
Eighter’s Camp 8thgrade June 9-15
Junior Camp grades 4-5 June 17-21
*Camp 101 kindergarten-2 June 21-23
Chi Rho 2 grades 6-8 July 8-13
*Camp 101 B kindergarten-2 July 20
Y’All Camp all ages August 30-September 1
Fall Fest all ages October (dates TBD)
The camps are for the just completed grade
*Camper must be accompanied by an adult
http://www.ccinky.net/ministries/camp/wakonda-ho/
If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
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HAZEL GREEN
It’s time to clean out your closets and donate your items to Hazel Green. You can bring your items to the church beginning next week. The truck will be loaded April 24th.
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COMMUNITY PANTRY
Sunday, April 7th is Community Pantry Sunday. Our church is asked to donate Spam, Treet or canned tuna. Donations of cash are always helpful to purchase needed food items.
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DIACONATE
We are in need of diaconate for the remainder of 2024. Please contact Kathy Brown or Paula Burden to let them know when you can serve.
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CHURCH CABINET MEETING
The Church Cabinet will meet in the conference room at 6:00 P.M. Monday, April 1st.
OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING
The Official Board will meet in the new fellowship hall at 7:00 P.M. Monday, April 1st.
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HELPING HANDS
Helping Hands will resume Saturday, April 13th at 9:00 A.M. If you have job for the group, please contact Barry Duckworth or the church office.
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OUR CHURCH FAMILY
An expression of sympathy is sent to Karen Faulconer and her family in the death of her mother Yvonne Kondelis who died last week. Address for Karen, 215 Wilson Ave.
An expression of sympathy is sent to Jeff and Debbie Beagle in the death of Debbie mother Christine Coy passed away March 9, 2024. Address for the Beagle’s 100 Dove Run Circle, Georgetown, 40324
----Russ Judy is recuperating from surgery, his address is 162 Culpepper Dr….Susan Everett is recuperating from recent surgery, her address is 477 Old Paris Pk….Pat Duncan, mother of Sherry Judy is recuperating from a stay at HMH, her address is 107 Grandview Dr….
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NOTES OF APPRECIATION
“Members of the Cynthiana Christian Church, words cannot express how grateful I am for the countless cards of love, prayers and concern I received. Battling cancer is not only physical, but also mental as well. But the constant cards, home cooked meals and gift cards during the past several months have been extremely appreciated. The kindness and love you have shown Louis and I will never be forgotten. We hope we can repay your kindness.” Thank you, Lisa and Louis Kendall
“Dear friends, thank you for all the prayers and cards after my recent surgery. I appreciate the thoughts and encouraging words.” Elizabeth Cook
Thanks to all who have sent my cousin’s daughter a Get Well card. Heather is still seriously ill and your thoughtfulness has added much joy to her days. She asked her Dad to line the cards up on the window sill so she can see them. Our family appreciates your acts of kindness. Please remember Heather in your prayers.
Thanks, Carol McDanell
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NEW MEMBERS
A cordial welcome is extended to members of the Pastors class who joined by confession of faith Sunday, March 24, 2024. Mae Robinett Mueller Ammerman (309 E. Pike St) and Amelia Ann Ashbrook (1962 Old Lair Rd) made their confession of faith and will be baptized during the Maundy Thursday service March 28, 2024. Lennon Elizabeth Burden (284 Withers Lane) made her confession of faith and was baptized during the Maundy Thursday service as well.
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PLEASE NOTE: THOSE SCHEDULED TO SERVE THE MONTH OF APRIL:
Elders serving at the table: Kristy Carey, Wayne Conner
Outreach Elders: George Frazier, Shara Hoskins/Debbie Kendall
Diaconate: Maclyn Burden, Ch’m; Kevin Buckler, Dale Duckworth, Mary Jane Duckworth,
Susie Miller, Layne McIlvain, Linda Ross, Ann Swinford
Communion Preparers: Barry and Lisa Duckworth
Sound System: Marty Simpson
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Worship Committee Announcement:
We are collecting any Elder's prayers for Communion you may have and are willing to share with us. We will direct copy them along with the name of the elder. Afterward we will compile a notebook, bind it and place it in our library. leave them with me or Kathy. You will get your copy of your prayers back. . . .Bruce Florence
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APRIL BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
April 1st: Ellie Fizer, ♥M/M Charlie Brunker
April 3rd: Dawson Peak
April 6th: Spencer Free, Trent Stakelin, ♥M/M Lee Kendall
April 7th: Barbara Lanthorn, Ashley Coppage Carter
April 8th: Larah Kendall Owsley, Brenda Hollar
April 9th: Beverly Cooper, Millie Ashbrook Katie Conner, Cindy Davidson
April 11th: ♥M/M Marty Simpson
To listen to special music and minister's sermons, please click here
As expected, it sure has been busy around the Cynthiana Christian Church this week and I don’t see it slowing down in the upcoming days of Holy Week. We had a very meaningful Palm Sunday, highlighted by a delay in the triumphal entry. It will be a moment to remember and be able to recall for our church through the Heritage Committee. Maundy Thursday is upcoming, followed by our traditional Bunny Blast at Marie Hehr Park (invite all your friends and their children and grandchildren), sunrise service and breakfast, and finally Easter Sunday. I might call your attention to a special item of worship this Easter Sunday, an offering will be taken and divided between three causes, Week of Compassion, our church homes and our usual Easter Offering. Please come prepared to support these important ministries in the life of the church, both in Kentucky as well as a national level.
I also take the time to share with you that Anna and I will be traveling abroad from April 2 through April 15. This is a re-scheduled trip from a postponement in the
past. We will be traveling on a river cruise to Spain, Portugal, France, Holland and Belgium. Rev. Josh Synder, one of the associate ministers of the Christian Church in Kentucky will be preaching on April 7th and our own Wiley Benson will be in the pulpit on April 14th. I know that you will be supportive of these worship experiences. If you have concerns please get in touch with Kathy at the church office, she will be able to assist if you so need. This has been a very meaningful Lenten season for me and I hope for you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers while traveling. Look forward to seeing you several occasions before then.
………Larry
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YOUTH NEWS:
Due to Spring Break, there will be no youth meetings the week of April 1st.
*****************************************************************
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! DATES FOR CHURCH CAMP
Spring Work Weekend April 12-14
Mini Camp grades 2-3 May 31 – June 2nd
CYF 1 grades 9-12 June 3 -8
Eighter’s Camp 8thgrade June 9-15
Junior Camp grades 4-5 June 17-21
*Camp 101 kindergarten-2 June 21-23
Chi Rho 2 grades 6-8 July 8-13
*Camp 101 B kindergarten-2 July 20
Y’All Camp all ages August 30-September 1
Fall Fest all ages October (dates TBD)
The camps are for the just completed grade
*Camper must be accompanied by an adult
http://www.ccinky.net/ministries/camp/wakonda-ho/
If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
**********************************************************************
HAZEL GREEN
It’s time to clean out your closets and donate your items to Hazel Green. You can bring your items to the church beginning next week. The truck will be loaded April 24th.
*******************************************************************
COMMUNITY PANTRY
Sunday, April 7th is Community Pantry Sunday. Our church is asked to donate Spam, Treet or canned tuna. Donations of cash are always helpful to purchase needed food items.
*********************************************************************
DIACONATE
We are in need of diaconate for the remainder of 2024. Please contact Kathy Brown or Paula Burden to let them know when you can serve.
***********************************************************************
CHURCH CABINET MEETING
The Church Cabinet will meet in the conference room at 6:00 P.M. Monday, April 1st.
OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING
The Official Board will meet in the new fellowship hall at 7:00 P.M. Monday, April 1st.
*************************************************************************
HELPING HANDS
Helping Hands will resume Saturday, April 13th at 9:00 A.M. If you have job for the group, please contact Barry Duckworth or the church office.
*************************************************************************
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
An expression of sympathy is sent to Karen Faulconer and her family in the death of her mother Yvonne Kondelis who died last week. Address for Karen, 215 Wilson Ave.
An expression of sympathy is sent to Jeff and Debbie Beagle in the death of Debbie mother Christine Coy passed away March 9, 2024. Address for the Beagle’s 100 Dove Run Circle, Georgetown, 40324
----Russ Judy is recuperating from surgery, his address is 162 Culpepper Dr….Susan Everett is recuperating from recent surgery, her address is 477 Old Paris Pk….Pat Duncan, mother of Sherry Judy is recuperating from a stay at HMH, her address is 107 Grandview Dr….
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NOTES OF APPRECIATION
“Members of the Cynthiana Christian Church, words cannot express how grateful I am for the countless cards of love, prayers and concern I received. Battling cancer is not only physical, but also mental as well. But the constant cards, home cooked meals and gift cards during the past several months have been extremely appreciated. The kindness and love you have shown Louis and I will never be forgotten. We hope we can repay your kindness.” Thank you, Lisa and Louis Kendall
“Dear friends, thank you for all the prayers and cards after my recent surgery. I appreciate the thoughts and encouraging words.” Elizabeth Cook
Thanks to all who have sent my cousin’s daughter a Get Well card. Heather is still seriously ill and your thoughtfulness has added much joy to her days. She asked her Dad to line the cards up on the window sill so she can see them. Our family appreciates your acts of kindness. Please remember Heather in your prayers.
Thanks, Carol McDanell
*********************************************************************************
NEW MEMBERS
A cordial welcome is extended to members of the Pastors class who joined by confession of faith Sunday, March 24, 2024. Mae Robinett Mueller Ammerman (309 E. Pike St) and Amelia Ann Ashbrook (1962 Old Lair Rd) made their confession of faith and will be baptized during the Maundy Thursday service March 28, 2024. Lennon Elizabeth Burden (284 Withers Lane) made her confession of faith and was baptized during the Maundy Thursday service as well.
********************************************************************************
PLEASE NOTE: THOSE SCHEDULED TO SERVE THE MONTH OF APRIL:
Elders serving at the table: Kristy Carey, Wayne Conner
Outreach Elders: George Frazier, Shara Hoskins/Debbie Kendall
Diaconate: Maclyn Burden, Ch’m; Kevin Buckler, Dale Duckworth, Mary Jane Duckworth,
Susie Miller, Layne McIlvain, Linda Ross, Ann Swinford
Communion Preparers: Barry and Lisa Duckworth
Sound System: Marty Simpson
********************************************************************************
Worship Committee Announcement:
We are collecting any Elder's prayers for Communion you may have and are willing to share with us. We will direct copy them along with the name of the elder. Afterward we will compile a notebook, bind it and place it in our library. leave them with me or Kathy. You will get your copy of your prayers back. . . .Bruce Florence
************************************************************************************
APRIL BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
April 1st: Ellie Fizer, ♥M/M Charlie Brunker
April 3rd: Dawson Peak
April 6th: Spencer Free, Trent Stakelin, ♥M/M Lee Kendall
April 7th: Barbara Lanthorn, Ashley Coppage Carter
April 8th: Larah Kendall Owsley, Brenda Hollar
April 9th: Beverly Cooper, Millie Ashbrook Katie Conner, Cindy Davidson
April 11th: ♥M/M Marty Simpson
To listen to special music and minister's sermons, please click here