Newsletter
Minister’s Message:
“How do you top Easter?” someone recently asked. The easy answer is, “you don’t.” To observe the resurrection of our Lord each year as the season of Lent concludes is the high point of the church year. Resurrection Sunday proclaims that life has defeated death, and through the cross and the empty tomb, we are free from the bounds of sin and death. I can’t think of anything more life-changing.
Perhaps the answer to the question, “How do you top Easter?”, isn’t found in something that rivals the event itself, but instead, in simply living the truth of the Easter message. The first verse of the hymn, “We are the Easter People,” says, “We Are The Easter People, Alleluia is our song, Let us rejoice, Let us sing out Jesus Is risen, Alleluia.” Now, you might be a bit uncomfortable breaking into song at the grocery store, in the hallway between classes at school, or in the middle of your playing partner’s backswing on the first tee, but living as Easter people is allowing the light and hope of resurrection shine through your life wherever you are. Jesus told his followers, “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Living in the light of Christ as one who loves, serves, and welcomes others in Jesus’ name in essence celebrates the story of Easter every day. You and I can’t top it, but we can certainly do our best to live it, every single day.
Thanks to so many who helped make Holy Week a wondrous celebration at CCC. From Palm Sunday, to Maundy Thursday, the prayer vigil, Bunny Blast, and our Easter services and breakfast, God was present, working within our words, music, silence, prayers, and fellowship to proclaim the good news of God’s love. Let us continue living that love and life every day.
Our Transition Team is in place and will begin to meet in the month of May. Members of the team are Jon Hoskins, Shelbie Sledd, David Henson, Wiley Benson, and Hank Whalen. Pray for these folks and for me as I lead them, working together through these days of transition to help guide Cynthiana Christian Church to evaluate and celebrate who God has called us to be, and how we can best prepare for what is next. Stay tuned, more information to come.
We are the Easter People! Let us live in that assurance now and always.
Jim
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YOUTH NEWS
Sunday, April 27th: All youth will meet at the church from 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Wednesday, April 30th, 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Jr. Chi Rho will meet at the church.
Friday, May 2nd, 7:15 A.M.: The Breakfast Club will meet.
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CHURCH CAMP DATES!: Mark your calendars for 2025 church camp! The camps will be for the grade completed in Spring 2025
Mini Camp May 30-June 1 Grades 2-3
CYF 1 June 2-7 Grades 9-12
Eighter’s Camp June 8-14 Grade 8
Junior Camp June 16-20 Grades 4-5
Camp 101A June 20-22 Grades K-2 with an adult*
Chi Rho 2 July 7-12 Grades 6-8
Y’All Camp August 29-September All ages, youth under 18 must be
accompanied by an adult
*Parents or guardians of youth completing grade 2 may choose to attend camp 101 A and/or B.
----Registration forms for the 2025 camping season are now available on the Christian Church in Kentucky (CCK) website, www.ccinky.net . On the home page select the MINISTRIES tab and follow the prompts to Camp Wakon’ Da-Ho. Campers are encouraged to register online, however, if you prefer a paper registration form, please contact the CCK regional office at (859) 233-1391. The deadline for early bird registration is Thursday, May 1st. Rates increase after that date. We are asking campers to pay when they register. Upon submitting registration forms go to
campwakondaho.ludus.com and select the camp/camps they are attending. Families can pay for more than one camp when providing their credit card information. If your church provides financial assistance, we have issued a coupon code that will reduce your campers’ fees by the amount of your participation. Our church pays half of the fee. Our church’s coupon code is CYNTHIANA. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
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HELPING HANDS: Helping Hands will meet at the church at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, May 10th. If you or someone you know has a project for this group, please contact Barry Duckworth.
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COMMUNITY PANTRY SUNDAY: Sunday, May 4th is Community Pantry Sunday. Our church is asked to donate canned fruit. 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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BLESSING OF CHILDREN SERVICE
Our Blessing of Children Service will be held during the worship service Sunday, May 11th. If your family would like to participate, please contact the church office.
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OUR CHURCH FAMILY
An expression of sympathy is sent to Paula Burden and family in the death of her mother Jean Roles who died April 19, 2025. Address for Paula 288 Indian Creek Dr.
CORDIAL WELCOME
A cordial welcome is extended to Baily Michelle Caswell who joined by confession of faith Sunday, April 13th. Baily was baptized during the Maundy Thursday service April 17, 2025. Her address is 122 Western Ave.
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NOTES OF APPRECIATION
Dale Matthews would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, cards following his recent procedure.
“Thank you for the get -well cards. I truly appreciate all of your prayers.” Leigh Ann Schreiber
Thank you to everyone that donated to our special Easter Offering. A total of $2,213.75 was donated to this offering. The Easter Offering supports General Ministries of the Church. General ministries serve across the United States and Canada, and around the world. General Ministries also partner in ministry with a variety of far-reaching and unique organizations.
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CHURCH CABINET MEETING: The Church Cabinet will meet in the conference room at
6:00 P.M. Monday, May 5th.
OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING The Official Board will meet in Chalice Hall at 7:00 P.M. Monday, May 5th.
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THOSE SCHEDULED TO SERVE THE MONTH OF MAY
Elders serving at the table: Dr. George Frazier, Donna Jacobs
Helping Elders: Gary Carter, Ann Owsley
Correspondence Elder: George Jacobs
Diaconate: Joe Ammerman, Josh Ashbrook, Laura Ashbrook, Charlie Biancke, Maclyn Burden, Brandie Dawson, Sonia Frazier, Larry Kendall
Communion Preparers: Brad and Jennifer Muntz
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Green Chalice News You Can Use: On May 4, the church will celebrate Earth Sunday. The plant exchange will be at the covered drop off beginning at 9:15. Our policy is: Bring One, Take One or small donation. (But, you know they are totally free!) During children’s church, the youth will continue the tradition of planting zinnias. Thus, we are in need of garden trowels. Please label your trowel with your name and place it in the box across from the office or at the covered drop off on May 4. Thank you for being good stewards.
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HCHS GRADUATE RECOGNITION
Sunday, May 18th we will recognize our Harrison County High School graduates. Please contact the church office if your graduate will be here.
If you have a high school graduate (other than HCHS) or college graduate, please let the church office know so we can post them in the upcoming newsletters.
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APRIL BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
April 26th: John E. VanHook, Conner Free
April 27th: Larry Kendall, Rachel French
April 28th: Amelia Bolin, Pam Snapp,
April 29th: Marcia Hopkins, Ben Lemmings
April 30th: Laurie Thomas
MAY BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
May 1st: Jacque Brown
May 2nd: John Bond Alexander
May 3rd: Taylor Bolin, Becky Northcutt
May 4th: Kenneth Hobday, Jim Snodgrass, Taylena Burgan
May 5th: Jennifer Renaker, Julie Wiley, ♥M/M Chris Lunsford
“How do you top Easter?” someone recently asked. The easy answer is, “you don’t.” To observe the resurrection of our Lord each year as the season of Lent concludes is the high point of the church year. Resurrection Sunday proclaims that life has defeated death, and through the cross and the empty tomb, we are free from the bounds of sin and death. I can’t think of anything more life-changing.
Perhaps the answer to the question, “How do you top Easter?”, isn’t found in something that rivals the event itself, but instead, in simply living the truth of the Easter message. The first verse of the hymn, “We are the Easter People,” says, “We Are The Easter People, Alleluia is our song, Let us rejoice, Let us sing out Jesus Is risen, Alleluia.” Now, you might be a bit uncomfortable breaking into song at the grocery store, in the hallway between classes at school, or in the middle of your playing partner’s backswing on the first tee, but living as Easter people is allowing the light and hope of resurrection shine through your life wherever you are. Jesus told his followers, “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Living in the light of Christ as one who loves, serves, and welcomes others in Jesus’ name in essence celebrates the story of Easter every day. You and I can’t top it, but we can certainly do our best to live it, every single day.
Thanks to so many who helped make Holy Week a wondrous celebration at CCC. From Palm Sunday, to Maundy Thursday, the prayer vigil, Bunny Blast, and our Easter services and breakfast, God was present, working within our words, music, silence, prayers, and fellowship to proclaim the good news of God’s love. Let us continue living that love and life every day.
Our Transition Team is in place and will begin to meet in the month of May. Members of the team are Jon Hoskins, Shelbie Sledd, David Henson, Wiley Benson, and Hank Whalen. Pray for these folks and for me as I lead them, working together through these days of transition to help guide Cynthiana Christian Church to evaluate and celebrate who God has called us to be, and how we can best prepare for what is next. Stay tuned, more information to come.
We are the Easter People! Let us live in that assurance now and always.
Jim
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YOUTH NEWS
Sunday, April 27th: All youth will meet at the church from 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Wednesday, April 30th, 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Jr. Chi Rho will meet at the church.
Friday, May 2nd, 7:15 A.M.: The Breakfast Club will meet.
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CHURCH CAMP DATES!: Mark your calendars for 2025 church camp! The camps will be for the grade completed in Spring 2025
Mini Camp May 30-June 1 Grades 2-3
CYF 1 June 2-7 Grades 9-12
Eighter’s Camp June 8-14 Grade 8
Junior Camp June 16-20 Grades 4-5
Camp 101A June 20-22 Grades K-2 with an adult*
Chi Rho 2 July 7-12 Grades 6-8
Y’All Camp August 29-September All ages, youth under 18 must be
accompanied by an adult
*Parents or guardians of youth completing grade 2 may choose to attend camp 101 A and/or B.
----Registration forms for the 2025 camping season are now available on the Christian Church in Kentucky (CCK) website, www.ccinky.net . On the home page select the MINISTRIES tab and follow the prompts to Camp Wakon’ Da-Ho. Campers are encouraged to register online, however, if you prefer a paper registration form, please contact the CCK regional office at (859) 233-1391. The deadline for early bird registration is Thursday, May 1st. Rates increase after that date. We are asking campers to pay when they register. Upon submitting registration forms go to
campwakondaho.ludus.com and select the camp/camps they are attending. Families can pay for more than one camp when providing their credit card information. If your church provides financial assistance, we have issued a coupon code that will reduce your campers’ fees by the amount of your participation. Our church pays half of the fee. Our church’s coupon code is CYNTHIANA. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
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HELPING HANDS: Helping Hands will meet at the church at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, May 10th. If you or someone you know has a project for this group, please contact Barry Duckworth.
***************************************************************************
COMMUNITY PANTRY SUNDAY: Sunday, May 4th is Community Pantry Sunday. Our church is asked to donate canned fruit. Donations of cash are always helpful to purchase needed food items. Please make checks payable to Cynthiana Christian Church, marked Food Pantry.
*****************************************************************************
BLESSING OF CHILDREN SERVICE
Our Blessing of Children Service will be held during the worship service Sunday, May 11th. If your family would like to participate, please contact the church office.
*******************************************************************************
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
An expression of sympathy is sent to Paula Burden and family in the death of her mother Jean Roles who died April 19, 2025. Address for Paula 288 Indian Creek Dr.
CORDIAL WELCOME
A cordial welcome is extended to Baily Michelle Caswell who joined by confession of faith Sunday, April 13th. Baily was baptized during the Maundy Thursday service April 17, 2025. Her address is 122 Western Ave.
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NOTES OF APPRECIATION
Dale Matthews would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, cards following his recent procedure.
“Thank you for the get -well cards. I truly appreciate all of your prayers.” Leigh Ann Schreiber
Thank you to everyone that donated to our special Easter Offering. A total of $2,213.75 was donated to this offering. The Easter Offering supports General Ministries of the Church. General ministries serve across the United States and Canada, and around the world. General Ministries also partner in ministry with a variety of far-reaching and unique organizations.
*************************************************************************************
CHURCH CABINET MEETING: The Church Cabinet will meet in the conference room at
6:00 P.M. Monday, May 5th.
OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING The Official Board will meet in Chalice Hall at 7:00 P.M. Monday, May 5th.
*********************************************************************************
THOSE SCHEDULED TO SERVE THE MONTH OF MAY
Elders serving at the table: Dr. George Frazier, Donna Jacobs
Helping Elders: Gary Carter, Ann Owsley
Correspondence Elder: George Jacobs
Diaconate: Joe Ammerman, Josh Ashbrook, Laura Ashbrook, Charlie Biancke, Maclyn Burden, Brandie Dawson, Sonia Frazier, Larry Kendall
Communion Preparers: Brad and Jennifer Muntz
********************************************************************************
Green Chalice News You Can Use: On May 4, the church will celebrate Earth Sunday. The plant exchange will be at the covered drop off beginning at 9:15. Our policy is: Bring One, Take One or small donation. (But, you know they are totally free!) During children’s church, the youth will continue the tradition of planting zinnias. Thus, we are in need of garden trowels. Please label your trowel with your name and place it in the box across from the office or at the covered drop off on May 4. Thank you for being good stewards.
*********************************************************************************
HCHS GRADUATE RECOGNITION
Sunday, May 18th we will recognize our Harrison County High School graduates. Please contact the church office if your graduate will be here.
If you have a high school graduate (other than HCHS) or college graduate, please let the church office know so we can post them in the upcoming newsletters.
******************************************************************************
APRIL BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
April 26th: John E. VanHook, Conner Free
April 27th: Larry Kendall, Rachel French
April 28th: Amelia Bolin, Pam Snapp,
April 29th: Marcia Hopkins, Ben Lemmings
April 30th: Laurie Thomas
MAY BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
May 1st: Jacque Brown
May 2nd: John Bond Alexander
May 3rd: Taylor Bolin, Becky Northcutt
May 4th: Kenneth Hobday, Jim Snodgrass, Taylena Burgan
May 5th: Jennifer Renaker, Julie Wiley, ♥M/M Chris Lunsford