Newsletter
Minister’s Message:
I’m working on a new sermon series for the summer, and I need your help! I don’t believe sermons answer every question, if anything, they should stir the listener to ask further questions, stimulating thought and discussion as the Holy Spirit moves. With this idea of the sermon as conversation and the significance of continuing dialogue, I want to invite you to consider, then submit to me or the church office questions about faith and life that make you pause and think. I cannot promise I will answer your question fully, but together, we can begin a dialogue about important issues that may trouble, frustrate, anger, or hold our attention for more than a passing moment. This “Better Questions” sermon series will begin June 15 and conclude August 17. You can place your question(s) in the offering plate on Sunday morning, drop it off in the church office, or email it to the church. Thanks for helping me put this series together and for being willing to ask questions that will challenge us all to think and consider how God is working in our hearts and in our world.
The Transition Team had its first meeting, May 5th. The team includes Shelbie Sledd, David Henson, Hank Whalen, and Wiley Benson, with Jon Hoskins serving as chairperson. The team will be working to guide us through this interim process, helping us spend time thinking about our past, present, and hopes for the future. The team will help put together listening sessions and other opportunities for you to have input, identifying short-term goals we can work toward as a church as we prepare for the next pastor. I am confident God is going to use this transition team as a catalyst for stepping into the future God has for this wonderful community of faith.
Congratulations to our graduates and their families. Well done! Blessings also to students, teachers, and administrators as the school year comes to an end and summer break begins. Have a safe and enjoyable summer!
I Look forward to seeing you in worship this Sunday!
Jim
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YOUTH NEWS
Due to Memorial Day, there will be no youth meetings Sunday, May 25th.
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COMMUNITY PANTRY SUNDAY: Sunday, June 1st is Community Pantry Sunday. Our church is asked to donate beef stew. 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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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE RECOGNITION
Sunday, May 18th we recognized our 2025 high school graduates. Graduates are: Trey Morgan Bramel (2099 Ky Hwy 982 W), Cadence Leigh Buckler (219 Springdale Ave), Audrey Elizabeth Dawson (147 Chelsea Dr), Brennan Carter Hoskins (243 Chelsea Dr), Makenzie Claire Ross 539 Bedford Way), Jaxon Warren Woodrum (200 Brome Dr, Nicholasville, Ky 40356).
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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COLLEGE GRADUATES
Liza Jane Gossett is graduating from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical Engineering.
Addison Lane Moore, granddaughter of Jim & Shirley McKee will graduate from Vasser College on Friday, May 23, 2025.
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NEW ARRIVAL
A note of congratulations is sent to Jacob and Breanna Kendall on the arrival of a son. Braden Rex Kendall was born May 13, 2025. He is welcomed home by sister Addy and brothers Emmett and Eli. Louis and Lisa Kendall are paternal grandparents, Breck and Debbie Caldwell the maternal grandparents. Congratulations to the parents and their families.
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CHURCH CABINET MEETING: The Church Cabinet will meet in the conference room at 6:00 P.M. Monday, June 2nd.
OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING The Official Board will meet in Chalice Hall at
7:00 P.M. Monday, June 2nd.
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WEEK OF COMPASSION OFFERING
Due the recent tornadoes, we will receive a special Week of Compassion Offering Sunday, May 25th and June 1st. Please make checks payable to Cynthiana Christian Church, marked WOC.
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to Memorial Day, the church office will be closed Monday,
May 26th.
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OUR CHURCH FAMILY
An expression of sympathy is sent to Linda Ross and family in the death of her husband Kenny who died May 14, 2025. Address for Linda, 3523 US Hwy 62 E.
An expression of sympathy is sent to Layne McIlvain and family in the death of her husband David who died May 8th. Address for Layne 300 Chelsea Dr.
An expression of sympathy is sent to Mandy Kiley and David Brunker in the death of Mandy’s mother Donna Windsor, Elkridge, MD who passed away last week. Address is 2880 Gateway Park LN, Lexington, KY 40511
----Tina Swinford is recuperating from eye surgery, her address is 1539 Jones Lane….
Mattie Ammerman is recuperating from a fall, her address is 1616 Leesburg Newtown Rd, Paris, KY 40361….Ralph Deitemeyer is recuperating from a heart procedure, his address is 176 Chelsea Dr….Meredith Judy is recuperating from a recent procedure, her address is 109 Charlotte Dr….Maddie Renaker is recuperating from oral surgery, her address is 404 Ky Hwy 1743.
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CORDIAL WELCOME
A cordial welcome is extended to Joyce Koenig who transferred her membership to our church Sunday, May 11, 2025.Address for Joyce, 414 Broadway Ave.
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NOTES OF APPRECIATION
Your kindness in sending food, cards, and visits, along with your prayers, has meant the world to me following my foot surgery. I'm so grateful for our church family. God bless each of you. Thank you, Larry Carey.
"Thank you, "People Who Care," for all the support, love, prayers, cards and encouraging inquiries over the past eight and a half months of surgeries and recoveries! By the grace of God and my Beloved Bonnie and YOU, it looks like the challenges have subsided. I can now join you in sharing God's love and care full speed! Keep up those simple gestures with others. They are just the right things God can work His unbelievable love and care! Tim Teater"
Ralph Deitemeyer would like to thank everyone for the cards, calls and prayers following his recent heart procedure.
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THOSE SCHEDULED TO SERVE THE MONTH OF JUNE
Elders serving at the table: Victor Colvin, Cathy McCord
Helping Elders: Rick Dycus, Lois Stewart
Correspondence Elder: Grady Lawson
Diaconate: Emily Ammerman, Donna Biancke, Kevin Buckler, Billy Hayes, Angie Jorette, Kenny Jorette, Jim McKee, Ann Swinford
Communion Preparers: Phil and Elizabeth Cook
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MAY BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
May 7th: Savanna Neace, ♥M/M Paul Foster
May 8th: ♥M/M Steve Alexander
May 9th: Vickie Stakelin
May 12th: Mattie Ammerman, John A. Feeback, ♥M/M John Lair
May 13th: Ben VanHook
May 15th: Mary H. Partin
May 17th: Gary Dearborn
May 18th: Allen Maples, Laura B. Ledford
May 19th: ♥M/M Jamie Benson
May 20th: Susan Dycus
May 21st: Whitney Taylor
May 22nd: Liza Gossett, Simon Jenkins
May 24th: J.D. Kendall, Scott Kendall, Mark Wiley, Anthony Little
May 25th: Chelsea Hendricks
May 26th: Faith Ann Owsley
May 27th: ♥M/M Gary Brunker
May 31st: Kelly Kendall
JUNE BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
June 1st: Robert Peak, Raylan Hamm, ♥M/M Robert Peak
June 2nd: Vicki Northcutt, Barbara Olin, ♥M/M Wayne Conner
June 4th: Lennon Burden, ♥M/M John Lemmings
June 5th: Brad Burden, David May, ♥M/M Stephen Northcutt
June 6th: ♥M/M John Dawson
I’m working on a new sermon series for the summer, and I need your help! I don’t believe sermons answer every question, if anything, they should stir the listener to ask further questions, stimulating thought and discussion as the Holy Spirit moves. With this idea of the sermon as conversation and the significance of continuing dialogue, I want to invite you to consider, then submit to me or the church office questions about faith and life that make you pause and think. I cannot promise I will answer your question fully, but together, we can begin a dialogue about important issues that may trouble, frustrate, anger, or hold our attention for more than a passing moment. This “Better Questions” sermon series will begin June 15 and conclude August 17. You can place your question(s) in the offering plate on Sunday morning, drop it off in the church office, or email it to the church. Thanks for helping me put this series together and for being willing to ask questions that will challenge us all to think and consider how God is working in our hearts and in our world.
The Transition Team had its first meeting, May 5th. The team includes Shelbie Sledd, David Henson, Hank Whalen, and Wiley Benson, with Jon Hoskins serving as chairperson. The team will be working to guide us through this interim process, helping us spend time thinking about our past, present, and hopes for the future. The team will help put together listening sessions and other opportunities for you to have input, identifying short-term goals we can work toward as a church as we prepare for the next pastor. I am confident God is going to use this transition team as a catalyst for stepping into the future God has for this wonderful community of faith.
Congratulations to our graduates and their families. Well done! Blessings also to students, teachers, and administrators as the school year comes to an end and summer break begins. Have a safe and enjoyable summer!
I Look forward to seeing you in worship this Sunday!
Jim
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YOUTH NEWS
Due to Memorial Day, there will be no youth meetings Sunday, May 25th.
************************************************************
COMMUNITY PANTRY SUNDAY: Sunday, June 1st is Community Pantry Sunday. Our church is asked to donate beef stew. 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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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE RECOGNITION
Sunday, May 18th we recognized our 2025 high school graduates. Graduates are: Trey Morgan Bramel (2099 Ky Hwy 982 W), Cadence Leigh Buckler (219 Springdale Ave), Audrey Elizabeth Dawson (147 Chelsea Dr), Brennan Carter Hoskins (243 Chelsea Dr), Makenzie Claire Ross 539 Bedford Way), Jaxon Warren Woodrum (200 Brome Dr, Nicholasville, Ky 40356).
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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COLLEGE GRADUATES
Liza Jane Gossett is graduating from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical Engineering.
Addison Lane Moore, granddaughter of Jim & Shirley McKee will graduate from Vasser College on Friday, May 23, 2025.
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NEW ARRIVAL
A note of congratulations is sent to Jacob and Breanna Kendall on the arrival of a son. Braden Rex Kendall was born May 13, 2025. He is welcomed home by sister Addy and brothers Emmett and Eli. Louis and Lisa Kendall are paternal grandparents, Breck and Debbie Caldwell the maternal grandparents. Congratulations to the parents and their families.
******************************************************************
CHURCH CABINET MEETING: The Church Cabinet will meet in the conference room at 6:00 P.M. Monday, June 2nd.
OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING The Official Board will meet in Chalice Hall at
7:00 P.M. Monday, June 2nd.
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WEEK OF COMPASSION OFFERING
Due the recent tornadoes, we will receive a special Week of Compassion Offering Sunday, May 25th and June 1st. Please make checks payable to Cynthiana Christian Church, marked WOC.
*****************************************************************
PLEASE NOTE: Due to Memorial Day, the church office will be closed Monday,
May 26th.
***************************************************************
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
An expression of sympathy is sent to Linda Ross and family in the death of her husband Kenny who died May 14, 2025. Address for Linda, 3523 US Hwy 62 E.
An expression of sympathy is sent to Layne McIlvain and family in the death of her husband David who died May 8th. Address for Layne 300 Chelsea Dr.
An expression of sympathy is sent to Mandy Kiley and David Brunker in the death of Mandy’s mother Donna Windsor, Elkridge, MD who passed away last week. Address is 2880 Gateway Park LN, Lexington, KY 40511
----Tina Swinford is recuperating from eye surgery, her address is 1539 Jones Lane….
Mattie Ammerman is recuperating from a fall, her address is 1616 Leesburg Newtown Rd, Paris, KY 40361….Ralph Deitemeyer is recuperating from a heart procedure, his address is 176 Chelsea Dr….Meredith Judy is recuperating from a recent procedure, her address is 109 Charlotte Dr….Maddie Renaker is recuperating from oral surgery, her address is 404 Ky Hwy 1743.
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CORDIAL WELCOME
A cordial welcome is extended to Joyce Koenig who transferred her membership to our church Sunday, May 11, 2025.Address for Joyce, 414 Broadway Ave.
******************************************************************
NOTES OF APPRECIATION
Your kindness in sending food, cards, and visits, along with your prayers, has meant the world to me following my foot surgery. I'm so grateful for our church family. God bless each of you. Thank you, Larry Carey.
"Thank you, "People Who Care," for all the support, love, prayers, cards and encouraging inquiries over the past eight and a half months of surgeries and recoveries! By the grace of God and my Beloved Bonnie and YOU, it looks like the challenges have subsided. I can now join you in sharing God's love and care full speed! Keep up those simple gestures with others. They are just the right things God can work His unbelievable love and care! Tim Teater"
Ralph Deitemeyer would like to thank everyone for the cards, calls and prayers following his recent heart procedure.
******************************************************************
THOSE SCHEDULED TO SERVE THE MONTH OF JUNE
Elders serving at the table: Victor Colvin, Cathy McCord
Helping Elders: Rick Dycus, Lois Stewart
Correspondence Elder: Grady Lawson
Diaconate: Emily Ammerman, Donna Biancke, Kevin Buckler, Billy Hayes, Angie Jorette, Kenny Jorette, Jim McKee, Ann Swinford
Communion Preparers: Phil and Elizabeth Cook
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MAY BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
May 7th: Savanna Neace, ♥M/M Paul Foster
May 8th: ♥M/M Steve Alexander
May 9th: Vickie Stakelin
May 12th: Mattie Ammerman, John A. Feeback, ♥M/M John Lair
May 13th: Ben VanHook
May 15th: Mary H. Partin
May 17th: Gary Dearborn
May 18th: Allen Maples, Laura B. Ledford
May 19th: ♥M/M Jamie Benson
May 20th: Susan Dycus
May 21st: Whitney Taylor
May 22nd: Liza Gossett, Simon Jenkins
May 24th: J.D. Kendall, Scott Kendall, Mark Wiley, Anthony Little
May 25th: Chelsea Hendricks
May 26th: Faith Ann Owsley
May 27th: ♥M/M Gary Brunker
May 31st: Kelly Kendall
JUNE BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
June 1st: Robert Peak, Raylan Hamm, ♥M/M Robert Peak
June 2nd: Vicki Northcutt, Barbara Olin, ♥M/M Wayne Conner
June 4th: Lennon Burden, ♥M/M John Lemmings
June 5th: Brad Burden, David May, ♥M/M Stephen Northcutt
June 6th: ♥M/M John Dawson