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Cynthiana Christian Church newsletter for July 29, 2010

MINISTER'S MESSAGE

I have just finished a phone call with Lon Oliver, head of our Kentucky Appalachian Ministry. We talked about the needs in eastern Kentucky due to recent flooding there. I asked Lon what we as a congregation could do to be of assistance at this particular moment. He wanted me to first share with you that two communities Pikeville and Olive Hill had received some assistance with grants from Week of Compassion. But there are so many other urgent needs where we can be of assistance. The area Lon and I talked about was that of Olive Hill. He had recently talked to a minister of a nearby church who said that help is so needed there. Here is what Lon and I decided upon. One of the concerns is that of bedding, sheets, blankets, pillows, and perhaps towels or washcloths. I told him I would put out a plea immediately and he would then hear from us by next Wednesday. That gives to us exactly a week from the writing of this article.

Please have your gifts into Bish Hall by next Tuesday evening at 6:00 P.M. where we will box and prepare them for delivery. Pizza will be provided for all volunteers. I am sure there are additional needs but Lon and I decided it would be of more benefit if for now we center our attention around these items. If you would rather donate money to this relief project you can do so by the first of the week to the church office. We will then go and purchase those items on your behalf. We always remember how people responded to our needs in the year of 1997, let us be prepared to do likewise. I appreciate all that our state office attempts to do for our congregations and for ministers like Lon who are always present to respond in a faithful manner to the needs that surround us. See you Sunday if not sooner when you bring in your items. Let’s fill our fellowship hall with tokens of our concern and love.

…………Larry

SCHOLARSHIP FORMS

College Students, please note that forms for the 2010 fall semester church scholarship are available in the church office. Forms along with transcript showing a GPA of 2.5 must be turned in to the church office by August 6, 2010.

A.T. ARNOLD SCHOLARSHIP

College Students, please note: Forms for the A.T. Arnold Scholarship are also available in the church office. Forms along with a transcript need to turned into the church office by August 6, 2010.

COMMUNITY PANTRY

Sunday, August 1^st is Community Pantry Sunday. Our church is asked to donate cereals and/or canned pasta meals. Donations of cash are always appreciated.

OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING

The Official Board will meet at 7:00 P.M. Monday, August 2^nd. All members are asked to be present.

PLEASE NOTE: THOSE SERVING THE MONTH OF AUGUST

Elder, 1^st service: Victor Colvin

Elders, 2^nd service: Brad Allison, Vicki Northcutt, Charlene Dawson, Victor Colvin

Diaconate: Louis Kendall, Ch’m; Sam Arnold, Mary June Brunker, Rebecca Crowther, Dave Kennedy, Charla Nunnelley, Richard Rogers, Jennifer Lemmings. Alternate Hannah Matthews.

YOUTH NEWS

Friday, July 30 – The Cedar Point group will met at the church at 1:00 pm to depart for the amusement park. We will travel on Friday and stay at the Comfort Inn in Sandusky. On Saturday, we will spend the day at Cedar Point. We will return home on Sunday, Aug. 1.

Sunday, Aug. 1 – All youth are invited to a Make-Your-Own Banana Split party from 5:00-6:30 at Marie Hehr Park.

Promotion Sunday is quickly approaching. It is in two weeks on August 15. Please be aware of this date and try to be present at the service which is during our normal Sunday School time.

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What... no way... yes way...it's time for Promotion Sunday!!! It will be celebrated on August 15 during the Sunday School hour. If you don't belong to a Sunday School class come and check it all out on August 15. This is a great time to join in all the fun, fellowship and faith-building. If you are part of a class, please support our youth on Sunday morning as they get promoted in their classes.. And of course...there will be refreshments served following the celebration. If you have any questions, please call Cathy McCord 588-2608.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

----Ray Sowder has been moved to the Leestown VA Hospital….Dwayne Gillispie, son of Donnie and Beverly Cooper had an out-patient procedure Wednesday, July 28^th.

NEW ARRIVAL

A note of congratulations is sent to Jay and Lauren Brown on the arrival of a son. Ross McNabb Brown Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Central Baptist, Lexington, Ky. Maternal grandparents are Gary and Sheila Price, maternal great-grandparents Jeanette Worrell and the late Harold Worrell and the late George and Jean Price. Paternal grandparents Jacque and Kathy Brown, paternal great grandparents Earl McNabb and the late Sue McNabb and the late Berlyn and Elizabeth Brown. Congratulations to the parents and their families.

FLOWERS

An arrangement of flowers was placed in the sanctuary Sunday, July 25^th given in honor of Ross McNabb Brown given by Jacque and Kathy Brown and Will, Jennifer, Emma and Madison Renaker.

CONGRATULATIONS

A note of congratulations is sent to Chris and Leslie Ritchie Chappel who were married Saturday, July 17, 2010. The couple will reside in Simpsonville, KY. Leslie is the daughter of Diane Ritchie and the late B.J. Ritchie.

NOTES OF APPRECIATION

“I want to thank our church family for all the prayers, get well cards and visits during my recent illness and surgery. You have no idea how much this helps.” Harold Kendall

“I want to say thank you to our church for allowing my daughter and I the opportunity of going to Camp 101 at Camp WaKon-Da- Ho. If you have never had the chance to go to WaKon-Da-Ho you are missing out. It was like going home. How neat was it that one of my counselors from when I was young was there and her daughters were Emily's counselors. I know that this is the start to many years of Emily going to camp. How blessed are we.” Rebecca Crowther

“Thank you to the church for giving me the chance to go to camp. I am already looking forward to next year. Mom was right when she said people say WaKon-Da-Ho is like Heaven on Earth. I wish everyone could go there.”. Emily Crowther

RECIPE CORNER

ZUCCHINI QUICHE

4 cups thinly sliced unpeeled zucchini

1 cup coarsely chopped onion

½ cup (1 stick) margarine

3 T parsley flakes

½ tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

¼ tsp garlic

¼ tsp basil leaves

2 well beaten eggs

8 oz. mozzarella shredded cheese

1 can 8 oz. refrigerator crescent rolls or may use regular 10 inch pie shell

2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

In 10 -inch skillet, cook zucchini and onion in margarine until tender (about 10 minutes). Stir in herbs and all seasonings. In large bowl, blend eggs and cheese – stir into vegetable mixture. Separate dough and arrange to form a crust in a 10- inch quiche or pie pan. Spread mustard over bottom. Pour mixture into the crust. Bake at 375 18-20 minutes or when knife inserted comes clean – Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve hot.

Contributed by Martha Snodgrass