Newsletter
Minister’s Message:
Autumn has officially begun though the weather seems a bit confused. I know before long I will be wishing for a return of this late summer warmth we have been experiencing, but I also know I am ready for change. Autumn is my favorite season, the changing colors of the trees, the cooler temperatures, the anticipation of special holidays on the horizon. Change is in the air, and I am ready to embrace and celebrate it!
Change is also coming as we move through our transition process. The Transition Team has reviewed the surveys you turned in and is ready to begin large and small group listening sessions focusing on five areas of emphasis: heritage, leadership, connections, mission, and future. We will have a combination of small and large group sessions. The first session will take place on Sunday, October 19th during Sunday School. The second session will take place on Saturday, November 1 at 9:30, and the final session will take place after morning worship on November 9th. Details will be shared about these sessions during morning worship this Sunday, October 5th. We will also begin a special emphasis on Worship, beginning this Sunday and continuing through the end of the year, based on the church motto, “A People Who Care.” Each Sunday, someone will share a word of encouragement, replacing the final word of our motto with another descriptive term that identifies us, such as “A People Who Serve,” “A People Who Love,” etc. The goal of this emphasis is to remind us of the blessing we share as a family of faith, and the continuing calling of God to work together as we step into the future. I would also let you know that we are reviewing the pastor search committee process in the church by-laws, hopefully making recommendation for persons to serve on that important committee in the November board meeting.
Yes, change is in the air, all of it meant to lead us forward into what God has in store. I look forward to walking into this time of discovery and discernment with you, trusting God to lead us every step of the way.
Jim
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YOUTH NEWS
Sundays in October( with the exception of Sunday, October 5th, due to fall break there will be no youth that day): All youth will meet at the church from 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Wednesdays in October (with the exception of Wednesday, October 8th, due to fall break there will be no youth that day): Jr. Chi Rho will meet at the church from 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Fridays in October (with the exception of Friday, October 10th due to fall break, there will be no breakfast club that day): Breakfast Club will meet at the church at 7:15 A.M.
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CHURCH CABINET MEETING
The Church Cabinet will meet in the conference room at 6:00 P.M. Monday, October 6th.
OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING
The Official Board will meet in Chalice Hall at 7:00 P.M. Monday, October 6th.
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The 2025 “Garden of Eden” Ministry
This year, members of Cynthiana Christian Church once again shared God’s love through the “Garden of Eden” ministry. Together, they grew and delivered 539 individual baskets and 20 large
deliveries—over $10,000 worth of vegetables and flowers.
Thanks to special offerings, including gifts from our Potato Fest, we were also able to purchase and
share local items such as honey, corn, watermelon, cantaloupe, beef, and eggs. Church members
occasionally added delightful surprises like homemade breads, jams, and even handmade gnomes to
the baskets.
It was a challenging growing season, with late crops, too much rain, then too little, and even a
countywide shortage of green beans. Yet, with God’s help, the work continued.
We thank the gardeners—Wayne Conner, Elizabeth Cook, David Henson, Brett and Aaron Hines, Mary Ron Moore, Buddy Renaker, Peggy Taylor, and Bonnie Teater—and the deliverers—Victor Colvin, Grady and Joan Lawson, Barry Duckworth, Andy Peak, Rachel Ruano, and Jim Snodgrass. A special word of gratitude goes to Ronnie Spicer for donating corn and squash and to George Frazier for generously providing land, equipment, greenhouse, and water.
Please take a moment to thank these faithful servants who make this ministry possible. Watch for the
start of the 2026 Garden of Eden and prayerfully consider joining this effort.
Cynthiana Christian Church: “A People Who Are.”
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OUR CHURCH FAMILY
An expression of sympathy is sent to Eva Renaker and family in the death of her brother Rodney Blackburn who died September 28, 2025. Address for Eva and family, 489 Wornell Lane.
An expression of sympathy is sent to Sonny Hatterick and family in the death of his wife Ruth Hatterick who passed away September 4th. His address is 2319 Ky Hwy 356.
---Joan Lawson is recuperating from a fall, her address is 427 Licking Valley Rd….
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NOTES OF APPRECIATION
“The family of Ruth Hatterick would like to express our deepest gratitude to all for your prayers, meals, expressions of sympathy and kindness during this difficult time. Your love and support have given us strength and comfort to deal with our loss. Thank you.”
“Dear church family, We (Charlene and I) wish to thank the “People Who Care” for all the cards, prayers, calls, visits, etc during my recent 2 hospital stays. Unless you have been there no one knows what they mean. We would also like to again thank the ladies who stayed with Char while I was hospitalized. They are very special. Again, “keep being a People Who Care.” In Christian love,
Jerry and Charlene
“I want to thank everyone for the cards and calls following my fall. It's good to know you care. Thank you.”
Al Stakelin
“Thank you to Ronnie Spicer for the delicious corn he shared over Labor Day! And thanks to the Garden of Eden helpers for picking! What a blessing!”
“Thank you to everyone who worked in the Garden of Eden. The vegetables were wonderful. And I enjoyed seeing my delivery people.” Ruthie Antle
“Dear church family, Thank you, thank you, thank you for the many cards, calls, texts, flowers and prayers. Oh, and the meals too. Yum. You certainly are a “People Who Care” and I love you”
Marilynn Bell
“Dear Cynthiana Christian Church friends, Thank you so much for the lovely picnic celebration. The food was absolutely scrumptious. We are also grateful for the thoughtful gifts. The throw blanket is perfect. It will be used on the chilly nights this fall. A special thank you to the Wednesday morning Bible Study Class for the book, We Call Ourselves Disciples. Neither of us have read it and we look forward to it. We feel so blessed to have found a new church family.”
Sincerely, Philip & Deborah Crowdy
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NEW MEMBER: A cordial welcome is extended to Bob Davidson who transferred his membership to our church Sunday, September 7, 2025. Address for Bob, 1220 Ky Hwy 1842 W.
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PLEASE NOTE: THOSE SCHEDULED TO SERVE THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
Elders serving at the table: Anna Bishop, Debbie Kendall
Helping Elders: Debbie Kendall, Grady Lawson, Anna Bishop, Cathy McCord
Correspondence Elder: Beverly Cooper
Diaconate: Virginia Ashbrook, Robin Gray, David Henson, John Lair, Layne McIlvain, Danny Price, Dawn Price, Vickie Stakelin
Communion Preparers: Alex and Jennifer Lyons
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HAZEL GREEN, CHANGE OF DATE: It’s time to clean out your closets and send your donations to Hazel Green. You can bring your items to the church at any time. Bring to the church office door.
The truck will be loaded at 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 15th.
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Please note: We are still in need for volunteers for the nursery. If you would like to volunteer, please
contact Wiley Benson, 859-588-2412.
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October is Minister Appreciation Month. Please take the time to let our ministers know how much your appreciate the time and care they share with us all.
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FOOD BASKETS
During the months of October, November and December we will start collecting food items for our food baskets. Items needed for the food baskets are: Instant potatoes, canned corn, green beans and peas, canned fruit, peanut butter, jelly, pork & beans, saltine crackers, Jiffy cornbread mix, cereal, macaroni & cheese, cookies, sugar, canned soup, spaghetti and spaghetti sauce. Donations of cash are always helpful to purchase needed food items.
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OCTOBER BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
Oct. 1st: Shearl Moore
Oct. 2nd: Caroline VanHook,
Oct. 3rd: Robin Gray, Andy Peak, Cole Fizette, ♥M/M Greg Bolin
Oct. 5th: Garrett Dawson, ♥M/M Kent Burgan
Oct. 6th: Betty Faye Peak
Oct. 7th: ♥M/M Andy Crowther
Oct. 9th: Sue Williams, Brock Scott, ♥M/M Mike Wilson
Oct. 10th: Doris Marsh, ♥M/M Doug Scott
Oct. 13th: Mary Jane Duckworth
Oct. 15th: Marin Burden
Oct. 16th: Megan Scott Gay
Oct. 17th: Alison Hendricks, Ryan Howard
Oct. 19th: Rebecca Crowther
Oct. 20th: Laura Todd Simpson
Oct. 21st: Ishmael Hopkins
Oct. 22nd: Rick Dycus
Oct. 23rd: Grace Simpson
Oct. 24th: David Sledd
Oct. 26th: Maddie Swinford Caudill
Oct. 27th: Jordan Bishop, Mary Beth McNutt
Oct. 30th: Lisa Kendall
Autumn has officially begun though the weather seems a bit confused. I know before long I will be wishing for a return of this late summer warmth we have been experiencing, but I also know I am ready for change. Autumn is my favorite season, the changing colors of the trees, the cooler temperatures, the anticipation of special holidays on the horizon. Change is in the air, and I am ready to embrace and celebrate it!
Change is also coming as we move through our transition process. The Transition Team has reviewed the surveys you turned in and is ready to begin large and small group listening sessions focusing on five areas of emphasis: heritage, leadership, connections, mission, and future. We will have a combination of small and large group sessions. The first session will take place on Sunday, October 19th during Sunday School. The second session will take place on Saturday, November 1 at 9:30, and the final session will take place after morning worship on November 9th. Details will be shared about these sessions during morning worship this Sunday, October 5th. We will also begin a special emphasis on Worship, beginning this Sunday and continuing through the end of the year, based on the church motto, “A People Who Care.” Each Sunday, someone will share a word of encouragement, replacing the final word of our motto with another descriptive term that identifies us, such as “A People Who Serve,” “A People Who Love,” etc. The goal of this emphasis is to remind us of the blessing we share as a family of faith, and the continuing calling of God to work together as we step into the future. I would also let you know that we are reviewing the pastor search committee process in the church by-laws, hopefully making recommendation for persons to serve on that important committee in the November board meeting.
Yes, change is in the air, all of it meant to lead us forward into what God has in store. I look forward to walking into this time of discovery and discernment with you, trusting God to lead us every step of the way.
Jim
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YOUTH NEWS
Sundays in October( with the exception of Sunday, October 5th, due to fall break there will be no youth that day): All youth will meet at the church from 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Wednesdays in October (with the exception of Wednesday, October 8th, due to fall break there will be no youth that day): Jr. Chi Rho will meet at the church from 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Fridays in October (with the exception of Friday, October 10th due to fall break, there will be no breakfast club that day): Breakfast Club will meet at the church at 7:15 A.M.
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CHURCH CABINET MEETING
The Church Cabinet will meet in the conference room at 6:00 P.M. Monday, October 6th.
OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING
The Official Board will meet in Chalice Hall at 7:00 P.M. Monday, October 6th.
**********************************************************************
The 2025 “Garden of Eden” Ministry
This year, members of Cynthiana Christian Church once again shared God’s love through the “Garden of Eden” ministry. Together, they grew and delivered 539 individual baskets and 20 large
deliveries—over $10,000 worth of vegetables and flowers.
Thanks to special offerings, including gifts from our Potato Fest, we were also able to purchase and
share local items such as honey, corn, watermelon, cantaloupe, beef, and eggs. Church members
occasionally added delightful surprises like homemade breads, jams, and even handmade gnomes to
the baskets.
It was a challenging growing season, with late crops, too much rain, then too little, and even a
countywide shortage of green beans. Yet, with God’s help, the work continued.
We thank the gardeners—Wayne Conner, Elizabeth Cook, David Henson, Brett and Aaron Hines, Mary Ron Moore, Buddy Renaker, Peggy Taylor, and Bonnie Teater—and the deliverers—Victor Colvin, Grady and Joan Lawson, Barry Duckworth, Andy Peak, Rachel Ruano, and Jim Snodgrass. A special word of gratitude goes to Ronnie Spicer for donating corn and squash and to George Frazier for generously providing land, equipment, greenhouse, and water.
Please take a moment to thank these faithful servants who make this ministry possible. Watch for the
start of the 2026 Garden of Eden and prayerfully consider joining this effort.
Cynthiana Christian Church: “A People Who Are.”
*************************************************************
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
An expression of sympathy is sent to Eva Renaker and family in the death of her brother Rodney Blackburn who died September 28, 2025. Address for Eva and family, 489 Wornell Lane.
An expression of sympathy is sent to Sonny Hatterick and family in the death of his wife Ruth Hatterick who passed away September 4th. His address is 2319 Ky Hwy 356.
---Joan Lawson is recuperating from a fall, her address is 427 Licking Valley Rd….
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NOTES OF APPRECIATION
“The family of Ruth Hatterick would like to express our deepest gratitude to all for your prayers, meals, expressions of sympathy and kindness during this difficult time. Your love and support have given us strength and comfort to deal with our loss. Thank you.”
“Dear church family, We (Charlene and I) wish to thank the “People Who Care” for all the cards, prayers, calls, visits, etc during my recent 2 hospital stays. Unless you have been there no one knows what they mean. We would also like to again thank the ladies who stayed with Char while I was hospitalized. They are very special. Again, “keep being a People Who Care.” In Christian love,
Jerry and Charlene
“I want to thank everyone for the cards and calls following my fall. It's good to know you care. Thank you.”
Al Stakelin
“Thank you to Ronnie Spicer for the delicious corn he shared over Labor Day! And thanks to the Garden of Eden helpers for picking! What a blessing!”
“Thank you to everyone who worked in the Garden of Eden. The vegetables were wonderful. And I enjoyed seeing my delivery people.” Ruthie Antle
“Dear church family, Thank you, thank you, thank you for the many cards, calls, texts, flowers and prayers. Oh, and the meals too. Yum. You certainly are a “People Who Care” and I love you”
Marilynn Bell
“Dear Cynthiana Christian Church friends, Thank you so much for the lovely picnic celebration. The food was absolutely scrumptious. We are also grateful for the thoughtful gifts. The throw blanket is perfect. It will be used on the chilly nights this fall. A special thank you to the Wednesday morning Bible Study Class for the book, We Call Ourselves Disciples. Neither of us have read it and we look forward to it. We feel so blessed to have found a new church family.”
Sincerely, Philip & Deborah Crowdy
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NEW MEMBER: A cordial welcome is extended to Bob Davidson who transferred his membership to our church Sunday, September 7, 2025. Address for Bob, 1220 Ky Hwy 1842 W.
************************************************************
PLEASE NOTE: THOSE SCHEDULED TO SERVE THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
Elders serving at the table: Anna Bishop, Debbie Kendall
Helping Elders: Debbie Kendall, Grady Lawson, Anna Bishop, Cathy McCord
Correspondence Elder: Beverly Cooper
Diaconate: Virginia Ashbrook, Robin Gray, David Henson, John Lair, Layne McIlvain, Danny Price, Dawn Price, Vickie Stakelin
Communion Preparers: Alex and Jennifer Lyons
*************************************************************
HAZEL GREEN, CHANGE OF DATE: It’s time to clean out your closets and send your donations to Hazel Green. You can bring your items to the church at any time. Bring to the church office door.
The truck will be loaded at 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 15th.
**************************************************************
Please note: We are still in need for volunteers for the nursery. If you would like to volunteer, please
contact Wiley Benson, 859-588-2412.
*******************************************************
October is Minister Appreciation Month. Please take the time to let our ministers know how much your appreciate the time and care they share with us all.
*******************************************************************
FOOD BASKETS
During the months of October, November and December we will start collecting food items for our food baskets. Items needed for the food baskets are: Instant potatoes, canned corn, green beans and peas, canned fruit, peanut butter, jelly, pork & beans, saltine crackers, Jiffy cornbread mix, cereal, macaroni & cheese, cookies, sugar, canned soup, spaghetti and spaghetti sauce. Donations of cash are always helpful to purchase needed food items.
*****************************************************************
OCTOBER BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
Oct. 1st: Shearl Moore
Oct. 2nd: Caroline VanHook,
Oct. 3rd: Robin Gray, Andy Peak, Cole Fizette, ♥M/M Greg Bolin
Oct. 5th: Garrett Dawson, ♥M/M Kent Burgan
Oct. 6th: Betty Faye Peak
Oct. 7th: ♥M/M Andy Crowther
Oct. 9th: Sue Williams, Brock Scott, ♥M/M Mike Wilson
Oct. 10th: Doris Marsh, ♥M/M Doug Scott
Oct. 13th: Mary Jane Duckworth
Oct. 15th: Marin Burden
Oct. 16th: Megan Scott Gay
Oct. 17th: Alison Hendricks, Ryan Howard
Oct. 19th: Rebecca Crowther
Oct. 20th: Laura Todd Simpson
Oct. 21st: Ishmael Hopkins
Oct. 22nd: Rick Dycus
Oct. 23rd: Grace Simpson
Oct. 24th: David Sledd
Oct. 26th: Maddie Swinford Caudill
Oct. 27th: Jordan Bishop, Mary Beth McNutt
Oct. 30th: Lisa Kendall