Newsletter
Helping God Make It Happen
Have you ever thought about the MANY ways our God bestows His love on His creation; to ALL the whole world on down to you, personally? It is a great exercise. Try it out, some time. It's called, "counting your blessings!"
Your Garden of Eden volunteers can point out one way God shows His love...in the beauty of a Spring and Summer morning out in a garden! More specifically your church's very own "Garden of Eden." If His original Garden of Eden had a vegetable section, this year's Cynthiana Christian Church "Garden of Eden" is a near perfect replication of the original! The rows of vegetables are perfect for walking through. The plants are growing and rich and vibrant. The hints of future great tasting and nutrition are all around. That is all surrounded by beautiful fields, vast blue sky with those wonderful puffy clouds floating casually by. There is even livestock on the other side of the fence to watch lazily grazing. The sounds of cars and other signs of modern life are way off in the distance and cannot drown out the wonderful songs of the birds. You cannot get any closer to that original Garden of Eden's manifestation of God's love!
The church garden bestows another blessing God has for you. God ALWAYS loves our joining in with making His blessings known by others, as well as by ourselves. There is nothing like realizing after it is all over...or even while it is happening...that you have made that blessing happen. It's a triple bang: YOU feel God's love...YOU help somebody else feel God's love...YOU help God bestow His love! Again, what could be closer to walking in the original "Garden of Eden" with God?!
Think about that opportunity. Join in this wonderful ministry. Let Bonnie Teater know that you would like to spend a couple of hours on Wednesday mornings and/or on Saturday mornings for as many as 13 summer weeks chopping, pulling weeds and picking produce so that others can feel God's love through the wonderful baskets of vegetables and. while you feel the presence of God. Perhaps, you cannot be in the garden, but could deliver God's love through those vegetables. That part of the ministry takes less than an hour on Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. You would LOVE sharing God's love that way, also!
Thanks to your fellow members: Buddy Renaker, David Henson, Brett and Aaron Hines, Wayne Conner, Mary Ron Moore, Elizabeth Cook, Peggy Taylor and Bonnie Teater, the Garden of Eden is already bursting with potatoes, broccoli, cabbage, onions, beets, tomatoes, green beans, squash, zucchini, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, okra, peppers, butternut squash and even zinnias! Other vegetables will be able to be purchased, supporting local farmers, to be added to those beautiful vegetable baskets. That is all made possible by your wonderful free-will offerings for this ministry.
The Garden of Eden Ministry is indeed exciting. It's like walking in the original Garden of Eden with God and making His love happen! …….Tim
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL NEWS
Mark your calendars for the week of July 15th for our Vacation Bible School. More information will be in the coming weeks.
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NOTES OF APPRECIATION
Dear church members and friends:
What a tough few weeks it has been for all of us at Cynthiana Christian Church. It is times like this, however, that make us even more grateful for our church family and friends. It is impossible to imagine going through such sadness without you. Your meaningful cards, letters, calls, visits, delicious food, as well as your monumental efforts to prepare for the beautiful vespers service, visitation, celebration of life service and meal were all appreciated more than words can adequately convey. We realize you are hurting, too. However, your constant outpouring of love through your big hugs, kind words, thoughtful actions, along with the many “Bish stories” were so uplifting and simply carried us through the most difficult of times. Our church motto “a people who care” never seemed more fitting.
Near the very end of his life Bish left our family with this: “Be the best that you can be”. Being at our church during this time of grieving, as well as celebrating such a wonderful man who epitomized that quote, made our family even more grateful for you, who also exemplify those very words on a daily basis. We are honored to be a part of you.
Thank you again for your loving compassion. We kindly ask for your continued prayers and especially for our church leaders and entire congregation as we begin this next chapter at our beloved Cynthiana Christian Church. The Bishop family
I would like to thank everyone for the beautiful flowers and gifts given to me for service in the nursery. Thank you to all the parents and grandparents that have blessed me with their little ones' care. These amazing little people are the future of our church and we are all blessed by them. Thank you so very much,
Tina Swinford
Memorial donations in honor of Jack Marsh and a gift from the Marsh Family have been used to purchase a new sanctuary Christmas tree and the new rugs found at the six main entry doors to the church. Ruby, Steve, Scott, Julie, Daniel, and Karen appreciate the church’s expressions of sympathy and love.
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OUR CHURCH FAMILY
An expression of sympathy is sent to Anna Bishop, Stacey Allison, Jordan Bishop and their families in the death of their husband and father Dr. Larry W. Bishop who died June 11, 2024. Address for Anna, 103 Rebel Hill, Stacey and family, 81 Chelsea Dr, Jordan and family 6018 Chinaberry Ct. Prospect, KY 40059.
----Wanda Wolfe is at Cedar Ridge for rehab, address 1217 US Hwy 62 E, room 111; Rachel Poe was admitted to Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, address for Rachel, 3038 Lynnwood, Paris, 40361; Steve Marsh is undergoing tests, his address is 8266 Ky Hwy 392….
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Elders - As we continue to explore ways to better meet the needs of our church through shepherding and outreach, we have two Elder meetings scheduled in July. Please mark your calendars for Sunday, July 14th following the worship service and Monday, and July 22, at 6:00pm.
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BLESSING OF CHILDREN SERVICE
Sunday, May 12th we held our Blessing of Children Service. Families participating were:
Jonathan and Ashley Anderson and Bradford Keen Anderson and Jordan and Andrea Bishop and Miles Wilson Bishop
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CORDIAL WELCOME
A cordial welcome is extended to Grant Ferguson who transferred his membership to our church Sunday, May 19, 2024. Address for Grant, 426 Tranquil Lane.
A cordial welcome is extended to Bill Probus who transferred his membership to our church Sunday, June 16, 2024. Address for Bill, Cedar Ridge Health Campus, 1217 US Hwy 62 E. room 408.
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RECOGNITION OF HARRISON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
Sunday, May 19th we recognized our 2024 HCHS graduates. Our graduates are: Hadlie Raye Crump
(140 Mudlick Rd), Grant Richard Ferguson (426 Tranquil Lane), Jack Crawford Judy
(162 Culpepper), Sarah Kate Marsh (120 Charlotte Dr), Lily Emerson Moses (649 Ky Hwy 1743),
Emma Ruth Renaker, Madison Sue Renaker (404 Ky Hwy 1743), Marrisa Rachelle Taylor
(407 Chelsea Dr). Congratulations and best wishes to our graduates.
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THOSE SCHEDULED TO SERVE IN JULY
Elders serving at the table: Donna Jacobs, David King
Outreach Elders: Grady Lawson, Kristy Carey/Kathy Brown
Diaconate: Alison Hendricks, Ch’m; Mary June Brunker, David Henson, Larry Kendall
Communion Preparer: Donna Jacobs
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FLOWERS
An arrangement of flowers was placed in the sanctuary Sunday, June 23rd given in memory of Jim and Mary Sharp Maddox and Henry and Nola Moore. Given by Mary Ron Moore.
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PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Church Cabinet or Official Board meeting in July.
The church office will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2024.
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FOOD PANTRY; Sunday, July 7th is Community Pantry Sunday. Our church is asked to donate cereal. Donations of cash are always helpful to purchase needed food items. Please make checks payable to Cynthiana Christian Church, marked food pantry.
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JUNE BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
June 24th: Tommy Mink
June 26th: Tim McCauley
June 27th: Tucker Judy,Karen Faulconer, Adam McCauley
June 28th: Tamara Lunsford, Stacey Allison, James Rogers
June 29th: J. Frank Marsh, ♥M/M David Swinford
June 30th: Hannah, Katherine & Meredith Judy, ♥M/M Larry Kendall
JULY BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
July 1st: Nathan Crowther, Stacey Sheakley, Anna Christine Burgan, Suzette Owen
July 3rd: ♥M/M Cooch Hollar
July 5th: Brian Burden, Joe Rorer, ♥M/M Billy Haviland
July 6th: ♥Dr/M Brett Hines
To listen to special music and minister's sermons, please click here
Have you ever thought about the MANY ways our God bestows His love on His creation; to ALL the whole world on down to you, personally? It is a great exercise. Try it out, some time. It's called, "counting your blessings!"
Your Garden of Eden volunteers can point out one way God shows His love...in the beauty of a Spring and Summer morning out in a garden! More specifically your church's very own "Garden of Eden." If His original Garden of Eden had a vegetable section, this year's Cynthiana Christian Church "Garden of Eden" is a near perfect replication of the original! The rows of vegetables are perfect for walking through. The plants are growing and rich and vibrant. The hints of future great tasting and nutrition are all around. That is all surrounded by beautiful fields, vast blue sky with those wonderful puffy clouds floating casually by. There is even livestock on the other side of the fence to watch lazily grazing. The sounds of cars and other signs of modern life are way off in the distance and cannot drown out the wonderful songs of the birds. You cannot get any closer to that original Garden of Eden's manifestation of God's love!
The church garden bestows another blessing God has for you. God ALWAYS loves our joining in with making His blessings known by others, as well as by ourselves. There is nothing like realizing after it is all over...or even while it is happening...that you have made that blessing happen. It's a triple bang: YOU feel God's love...YOU help somebody else feel God's love...YOU help God bestow His love! Again, what could be closer to walking in the original "Garden of Eden" with God?!
Think about that opportunity. Join in this wonderful ministry. Let Bonnie Teater know that you would like to spend a couple of hours on Wednesday mornings and/or on Saturday mornings for as many as 13 summer weeks chopping, pulling weeds and picking produce so that others can feel God's love through the wonderful baskets of vegetables and. while you feel the presence of God. Perhaps, you cannot be in the garden, but could deliver God's love through those vegetables. That part of the ministry takes less than an hour on Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. You would LOVE sharing God's love that way, also!
Thanks to your fellow members: Buddy Renaker, David Henson, Brett and Aaron Hines, Wayne Conner, Mary Ron Moore, Elizabeth Cook, Peggy Taylor and Bonnie Teater, the Garden of Eden is already bursting with potatoes, broccoli, cabbage, onions, beets, tomatoes, green beans, squash, zucchini, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, okra, peppers, butternut squash and even zinnias! Other vegetables will be able to be purchased, supporting local farmers, to be added to those beautiful vegetable baskets. That is all made possible by your wonderful free-will offerings for this ministry.
The Garden of Eden Ministry is indeed exciting. It's like walking in the original Garden of Eden with God and making His love happen! …….Tim
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL NEWS
Mark your calendars for the week of July 15th for our Vacation Bible School. More information will be in the coming weeks.
***********************************************************************
NOTES OF APPRECIATION
Dear church members and friends:
What a tough few weeks it has been for all of us at Cynthiana Christian Church. It is times like this, however, that make us even more grateful for our church family and friends. It is impossible to imagine going through such sadness without you. Your meaningful cards, letters, calls, visits, delicious food, as well as your monumental efforts to prepare for the beautiful vespers service, visitation, celebration of life service and meal were all appreciated more than words can adequately convey. We realize you are hurting, too. However, your constant outpouring of love through your big hugs, kind words, thoughtful actions, along with the many “Bish stories” were so uplifting and simply carried us through the most difficult of times. Our church motto “a people who care” never seemed more fitting.
Near the very end of his life Bish left our family with this: “Be the best that you can be”. Being at our church during this time of grieving, as well as celebrating such a wonderful man who epitomized that quote, made our family even more grateful for you, who also exemplify those very words on a daily basis. We are honored to be a part of you.
Thank you again for your loving compassion. We kindly ask for your continued prayers and especially for our church leaders and entire congregation as we begin this next chapter at our beloved Cynthiana Christian Church. The Bishop family
I would like to thank everyone for the beautiful flowers and gifts given to me for service in the nursery. Thank you to all the parents and grandparents that have blessed me with their little ones' care. These amazing little people are the future of our church and we are all blessed by them. Thank you so very much,
Tina Swinford
Memorial donations in honor of Jack Marsh and a gift from the Marsh Family have been used to purchase a new sanctuary Christmas tree and the new rugs found at the six main entry doors to the church. Ruby, Steve, Scott, Julie, Daniel, and Karen appreciate the church’s expressions of sympathy and love.
**********************************************************************************
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
An expression of sympathy is sent to Anna Bishop, Stacey Allison, Jordan Bishop and their families in the death of their husband and father Dr. Larry W. Bishop who died June 11, 2024. Address for Anna, 103 Rebel Hill, Stacey and family, 81 Chelsea Dr, Jordan and family 6018 Chinaberry Ct. Prospect, KY 40059.
----Wanda Wolfe is at Cedar Ridge for rehab, address 1217 US Hwy 62 E, room 111; Rachel Poe was admitted to Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, address for Rachel, 3038 Lynnwood, Paris, 40361; Steve Marsh is undergoing tests, his address is 8266 Ky Hwy 392….
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Elders - As we continue to explore ways to better meet the needs of our church through shepherding and outreach, we have two Elder meetings scheduled in July. Please mark your calendars for Sunday, July 14th following the worship service and Monday, and July 22, at 6:00pm.
************************************************************************************
BLESSING OF CHILDREN SERVICE
Sunday, May 12th we held our Blessing of Children Service. Families participating were:
Jonathan and Ashley Anderson and Bradford Keen Anderson and Jordan and Andrea Bishop and Miles Wilson Bishop
*************************************************************************************
CORDIAL WELCOME
A cordial welcome is extended to Grant Ferguson who transferred his membership to our church Sunday, May 19, 2024. Address for Grant, 426 Tranquil Lane.
A cordial welcome is extended to Bill Probus who transferred his membership to our church Sunday, June 16, 2024. Address for Bill, Cedar Ridge Health Campus, 1217 US Hwy 62 E. room 408.
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RECOGNITION OF HARRISON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
Sunday, May 19th we recognized our 2024 HCHS graduates. Our graduates are: Hadlie Raye Crump
(140 Mudlick Rd), Grant Richard Ferguson (426 Tranquil Lane), Jack Crawford Judy
(162 Culpepper), Sarah Kate Marsh (120 Charlotte Dr), Lily Emerson Moses (649 Ky Hwy 1743),
Emma Ruth Renaker, Madison Sue Renaker (404 Ky Hwy 1743), Marrisa Rachelle Taylor
(407 Chelsea Dr). Congratulations and best wishes to our graduates.
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THOSE SCHEDULED TO SERVE IN JULY
Elders serving at the table: Donna Jacobs, David King
Outreach Elders: Grady Lawson, Kristy Carey/Kathy Brown
Diaconate: Alison Hendricks, Ch’m; Mary June Brunker, David Henson, Larry Kendall
Communion Preparer: Donna Jacobs
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FLOWERS
An arrangement of flowers was placed in the sanctuary Sunday, June 23rd given in memory of Jim and Mary Sharp Maddox and Henry and Nola Moore. Given by Mary Ron Moore.
**************************************************************************************
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Church Cabinet or Official Board meeting in July.
The church office will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2024.
*****************************************************************************************
FOOD PANTRY; Sunday, July 7th is Community Pantry Sunday. Our church is asked to donate cereal. Donations of cash are always helpful to purchase needed food items. Please make checks payable to Cynthiana Christian Church, marked food pantry.
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JUNE BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
June 24th: Tommy Mink
June 26th: Tim McCauley
June 27th: Tucker Judy,Karen Faulconer, Adam McCauley
June 28th: Tamara Lunsford, Stacey Allison, James Rogers
June 29th: J. Frank Marsh, ♥M/M David Swinford
June 30th: Hannah, Katherine & Meredith Judy, ♥M/M Larry Kendall
JULY BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
July 1st: Nathan Crowther, Stacey Sheakley, Anna Christine Burgan, Suzette Owen
July 3rd: ♥M/M Cooch Hollar
July 5th: Brian Burden, Joe Rorer, ♥M/M Billy Haviland
July 6th: ♥Dr/M Brett Hines
To listen to special music and minister's sermons, please click here