Newsletter
Ministers Message:
What makes a church healthy? It’s a great question that would likely garner a number of responses. Beginning this Sunday and continuing for the next six weeks, we will consider this question in our Healthy Church Sermon Series. Among other things, we will talk about the mission of our church, our openness to change, the significance of good leadership, the unity within our fellowship, how we practice good stewardship, and our openness to the leadership of the Holy Spirit. This isn’t an end-all list, but there is enough here to stimulate our thoughts and actions as we seek to be the church God would have us be during this interim time and beyond.
When I announced this series last Sunday, I added that I believe Cynthiana Christian Church is a healthy church, but all of us can benefit from considering in fresh ways the blessings we share as we strive to meet the challenges before us. I hope you will be present for this series of messages and worship services as together we celebrate what God is doing among us now, and what God will do in the days to come.
Jim
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YOUTH NEWS
Sunday, January 19th: There will be no youth meetings.
Wednesday, January 22nd: Jr. Chi Rho will meet from 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Friday, January 24th, 7:15 A.M. – The Breakfast Club will meet.
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Worship Service Recordings
Did you know that our worship services are available on multiple platforms, for you to listen to anytime? We have audio recordings, video recordings, and we broadcast over WCYN each Sunday morning. These recordings are accessible on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device connected to the internet. These resources are a great way to pass the time while traveling. Go to the church web site and click on Service Recordings ( Link ) to access the following:
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CEDAR RIDGE LOBBY SHOP
Cedar Ridge is looking for donations for their monthly lobby shop. Gently used costume jewelry, individual wrapped snacks/candy, soft tissues, chapstick, small plastic picture frames, teddy bears and small dolls and maybe even some Valentines Day items. Please PM me if you have questions. The Lobby shop will be open the last Wednesday of each month. Thanks to everyone who has made this a favorite activity. You can bring your items to the church at any time.
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CABINET MEETING
The Church Cabinet will meet in the conference room at 6:00 P.M. Monday, February 3rd.
OFFICIAL BOARD
The Official Board will meet in Chalice Hall at 7:00 P.M. Monday, February 3rd.
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MEMBERSHIP/EVANGELISM COMMITTEE
The Membership/Evangelism Committee will meet in the Sunday School room across from the church office immediately following the worship service Sunday, January 19th.
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OUR CHURCH FAMILY
A note of sympathy is sent to Jim and Martha Snodgrass in the death of Jim’s sister Mary Jane Bell who died January 10, 2025. Address for Jim and Martha, 518 E. Bridge St.
An expression of sympathy is sent to Nick and Mandy Thornton and family in the death of Nick’s mother Faye Thornton who died January 2, 2025. Address for Nick and Mandy, 632 Bedford Way.
----Joe Mike McDaniel was admitted to Good Sam, his address is 5415 US Hwy 62 W….Lindsey Florence is recuperating from surgery, her address is 134 Van Deren Lane….Chequita Power is recuperating from a shoulder injury, her address is 393 Newtown Leesburg Rd… Dale Matthews is home following a stay at Good Sam, his address is 452-2 W. Pleasant St….Jane Hayes is recuperating from oral surgery, her address is 3220 Marston Place, Lexington, KY 40503…Davey Anderson is undergoing tests, his address is 772 Fighting Fork, Grayson, KY 41143
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CORDIAL WELCOME
A cordial welcome is extended to Connie Tolle who transferred her membership to our church Sunday, December 22, 2024. Her address is 411 Broadway.
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NOTES OF APPRECIATION
“Victor and Kay Colvin want to thank our church family for all phone calls, texts, prayers and many cards received since breaking his wrist!!All were VERY much appreciated!! We love our church!!”
Ruth Hatterick would like to thank everyone for the cards, prayers, food
The Backyard Ministries Committee would like to thank everyone for their support of the Bake Sale/Craft Sale. Over $ 2,000 was raised to help those in “Our Own Backyard.”
“Thank you for calls and cards that I have received. I appreciate them very much and all the lunches have been so delicious. My church family is the best.” Bonnie Whalen
Carol McDanell would like to thank everyone for the cards, calls and prayers following her fall.
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PLEASE NOTE: THOSE SCHEDULED TO SERVE THE MONTH OF JANUARY:
Elders serving at the table: Mary Bell, Wayne Conner
Helping Elders: Debbie Kendall
Correspondence Elder: Charlie Brunker
Diaconate: JD Ashbrook, Mary Todd Ashbrook, John Lair, Lindsey Florence, Seth Florence,
Jennifer Renaker, Debbie Spicer, Ronnie Spicer
Communion Preparers: Billy, Susan and Olivia Hayes
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JANUARY BIRTHDAY
CALENDAR
Jan. 10th: Hadlie Crump
Jan. 11th: Debbie Kendall, Addison Peak, Keith Moore
Jan. 12th: Melissa Partin
Jan. 14th: Madison Coppage Covert
Jan. 15th: Katie Duffie
Jan. 16th: Reba Fuller, ♥M/M James McKee
Jan. 18th: Jacob Kendall
Jan. 19th: Judy Letcher
Jan. 20th: ♥Dr/M Tim Teater
Jan. 21st: Maggie Dycus, Tammy Scott
Jan. 23rd Kevin Buckler
Jan. 22nd Bob Owen, Jo Ellen Kearns
Jan. 26th: Victor Colvin
What makes a church healthy? It’s a great question that would likely garner a number of responses. Beginning this Sunday and continuing for the next six weeks, we will consider this question in our Healthy Church Sermon Series. Among other things, we will talk about the mission of our church, our openness to change, the significance of good leadership, the unity within our fellowship, how we practice good stewardship, and our openness to the leadership of the Holy Spirit. This isn’t an end-all list, but there is enough here to stimulate our thoughts and actions as we seek to be the church God would have us be during this interim time and beyond.
When I announced this series last Sunday, I added that I believe Cynthiana Christian Church is a healthy church, but all of us can benefit from considering in fresh ways the blessings we share as we strive to meet the challenges before us. I hope you will be present for this series of messages and worship services as together we celebrate what God is doing among us now, and what God will do in the days to come.
Jim
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YOUTH NEWS
Sunday, January 19th: There will be no youth meetings.
Wednesday, January 22nd: Jr. Chi Rho will meet from 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Friday, January 24th, 7:15 A.M. – The Breakfast Club will meet.
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Worship Service Recordings
Did you know that our worship services are available on multiple platforms, for you to listen to anytime? We have audio recordings, video recordings, and we broadcast over WCYN each Sunday morning. These recordings are accessible on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device connected to the internet. These resources are a great way to pass the time while traveling. Go to the church web site and click on Service Recordings ( Link ) to access the following:
- An audio recording of each week's worship service
- An audio recording of an edited version (30 minutes) of the worship service that is broadcast on WCYN the following Sunday
- A link to the corresponding YouTube video of the worship service
- A link to the WCYN web site, where you can listen live to the worship service if you are out of range to receive their radio signals Sundays at 9:30 AM
- A link to our YouTube Subscription Channel, where you can browse to find other previous service recordings
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CEDAR RIDGE LOBBY SHOP
Cedar Ridge is looking for donations for their monthly lobby shop. Gently used costume jewelry, individual wrapped snacks/candy, soft tissues, chapstick, small plastic picture frames, teddy bears and small dolls and maybe even some Valentines Day items. Please PM me if you have questions. The Lobby shop will be open the last Wednesday of each month. Thanks to everyone who has made this a favorite activity. You can bring your items to the church at any time.
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CABINET MEETING
The Church Cabinet will meet in the conference room at 6:00 P.M. Monday, February 3rd.
OFFICIAL BOARD
The Official Board will meet in Chalice Hall at 7:00 P.M. Monday, February 3rd.
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MEMBERSHIP/EVANGELISM COMMITTEE
The Membership/Evangelism Committee will meet in the Sunday School room across from the church office immediately following the worship service Sunday, January 19th.
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OUR CHURCH FAMILY
A note of sympathy is sent to Jim and Martha Snodgrass in the death of Jim’s sister Mary Jane Bell who died January 10, 2025. Address for Jim and Martha, 518 E. Bridge St.
An expression of sympathy is sent to Nick and Mandy Thornton and family in the death of Nick’s mother Faye Thornton who died January 2, 2025. Address for Nick and Mandy, 632 Bedford Way.
----Joe Mike McDaniel was admitted to Good Sam, his address is 5415 US Hwy 62 W….Lindsey Florence is recuperating from surgery, her address is 134 Van Deren Lane….Chequita Power is recuperating from a shoulder injury, her address is 393 Newtown Leesburg Rd… Dale Matthews is home following a stay at Good Sam, his address is 452-2 W. Pleasant St….Jane Hayes is recuperating from oral surgery, her address is 3220 Marston Place, Lexington, KY 40503…Davey Anderson is undergoing tests, his address is 772 Fighting Fork, Grayson, KY 41143
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CORDIAL WELCOME
A cordial welcome is extended to Connie Tolle who transferred her membership to our church Sunday, December 22, 2024. Her address is 411 Broadway.
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NOTES OF APPRECIATION
“Victor and Kay Colvin want to thank our church family for all phone calls, texts, prayers and many cards received since breaking his wrist!!All were VERY much appreciated!! We love our church!!”
Ruth Hatterick would like to thank everyone for the cards, prayers, food
The Backyard Ministries Committee would like to thank everyone for their support of the Bake Sale/Craft Sale. Over $ 2,000 was raised to help those in “Our Own Backyard.”
“Thank you for calls and cards that I have received. I appreciate them very much and all the lunches have been so delicious. My church family is the best.” Bonnie Whalen
Carol McDanell would like to thank everyone for the cards, calls and prayers following her fall.
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PLEASE NOTE: THOSE SCHEDULED TO SERVE THE MONTH OF JANUARY:
Elders serving at the table: Mary Bell, Wayne Conner
Helping Elders: Debbie Kendall
Correspondence Elder: Charlie Brunker
Diaconate: JD Ashbrook, Mary Todd Ashbrook, John Lair, Lindsey Florence, Seth Florence,
Jennifer Renaker, Debbie Spicer, Ronnie Spicer
Communion Preparers: Billy, Susan and Olivia Hayes
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JANUARY BIRTHDAY
CALENDAR
Jan. 10th: Hadlie Crump
Jan. 11th: Debbie Kendall, Addison Peak, Keith Moore
Jan. 12th: Melissa Partin
Jan. 14th: Madison Coppage Covert
Jan. 15th: Katie Duffie
Jan. 16th: Reba Fuller, ♥M/M James McKee
Jan. 18th: Jacob Kendall
Jan. 19th: Judy Letcher
Jan. 20th: ♥Dr/M Tim Teater
Jan. 21st: Maggie Dycus, Tammy Scott
Jan. 23rd Kevin Buckler
Jan. 22nd Bob Owen, Jo Ellen Kearns
Jan. 26th: Victor Colvin