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Cynthiana Christian Church newsletter for February 2, 2012
MINISTER'S MESSAGE
There is a story in the Middle East about a man who discovers a flying carpet in a cave. He takes the discovery home to his wife and together they go off for an adventure. They fly over a market and a man by the name of Abdullah sees them. Abdullah is very sly and catches the man when he is alone. He informs him, “I would like to buy your carpet.” The owner tells him that the carpet is very valuable. The bickering goes back and forth between the two men. The man finally set a price for the carpet, 100 dinars. Abdullah was pleased with that amount, believing he had secured a real bargain. The man returned to his wife, smiling and happy and reported the sale to her. She inquired as to the price. He told her that the man had paid him 100 dinars. His wife was disturbed as to his selling the carpet for that price. The man answered, “Is there any number higher than one hundred?”
This man because of his lack of knowledge, his lack of experience, and his lack of wisdom deprived himself of a new life. Are we like this man? Do we ask God for so little, when God could give us so much. Before coming to worship on Sunday take the time to read our scripture lesson, Isaiah 40:21-31. It is one of my favorite scriptures. It was also the favorite of a special person in my life, Mary Sharp Maddox. We used to talk about this message and what it means for our Christian faith. Mary Sharp brought this scripture alive for me. I can still see her walking all over town, to church, to the hospital. She even had to wait on me on one occasion when we climbed to the top of Natural Bridge. She also had that spiritual strength that is mentioned in this message. We need to have the same. God can give us so much more than we are asking for. See you Sunday for worship and our luncheon.
…….Larry
YOUTH NEWS
Sunday, Feb. 5, This will be the first meeting of the Chi-Rho "Lunch Bunch". The Potato Fest meal will be going on to somewhat kick our month off and we will meet shortly around 12:30 to discuss the group's activities. We will get together in the 5th and 6th grade classroom. Parents, you can expect us to be finished at 12:45 each Sunday, so you can plan for pick-up. We will structure this very similar to the Breakfast Club where one family will be asked to provide a meal sometime during the upcoming weeks.
4:15-5:00 - The Jr. Chi-Rho will meet to deliver cookies. C.Y. F. will not meet due to the outing on Saturday.
Wednesday, February 8th, 4:00-5:00 P.M. – Jr. Chi Rho will meet at the church.
Friday, February 10th, 7:30 A.M. – The Breakfast Club will meet at the church.
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YOUTH CAMP DATES!!!!!
Here is the news that our youth has been waiting for!! Camp dates for Camp WaKon-Da’Ho!
*Camp 101 grades 1 & 2 June 16-17
*(A parent or Guardian must accompany the camper to this camp)
Mini Camp grade 3 July 20-22
Junior Camp 1 grades 4-5 June 11-15
Chi Rho Camp 2 grades 6-8 July 9-14
C.Y.F. Camp 1 grades 9-12 June 18-23
Forms are not yet available but will be in a couple of weeks. The forms along with the cost of the camps, etc., will be posted as soon as they are available. Remember the church pays half of the fee for our youth and parents.
PASTOR’S CLASSES
The Pastor’s Membership Classes will begin Wednesday, March 7th. They will be held in the 5th &6th grade Sunday School at 3:30 P.M. Please contact the church office if your youth would like to participate.
MORNING CIRCLE
The Morning Circle will meet at the church Thursday, February 16th at 10:00 A.M. for a short program followed by lunch at Clay’s in Paris.
HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Hospice of the Bluegrass will be offering a volunteer training course Saturday, February 25th starting at 9:30 A.M. at the Hospice of the Bluegrass office, 1317 US Hwy 62 E. Volunteers provide many services to families including: companionship, respite for the caregiver both at home and in the nursing facility, transportation, shopping and errands, etc. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more information, contact Kelly Kendall, 234-6462.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
An expression of sympathy is sent to Susie Miller and family in the death of her mother Ruth Robinson who died January 26, 2012.
A note of sympathy is sent also to Billy Hayes and family in the death of his uncle Murphy Jeter who died January 27, 2012.
----Ludy Judy is recuperating at home after a stay at HMH….Sylvia Fryman is now recuperating at Cedar Ridge (room 206) after a stay at St. Joseph’s Hospital… David Mallory is at home after a stay at HMH.
FLOWERS
An arrangement of flowers was placed in the sanctuary Sunday, January 29th given in memory of Jane and Eleanor Carroll and was given by their niece Bettye Carroll Marshall.
NOTE OF APPRECIATION
“Many thanks to all who helped move the library: to Tim Teater, Ed Lanthorn, Lee Kendall and Dave Kennedy for their superb help moving books. They did an awesome job. Who else could move a library in 56 minutes? Also thanks to Faith Ann Owsley for the beautiful bookcases and furniture. Thanks to Marty Simpson for moving and adding outlets so we could have a computer and to Gary Brunker for his computer expertise. We are very appreciative to all who have helped make this move possible.” Library Committee
OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING
The Official Board will meet at 7:00 P.M. Monday, February 6th. All members are asked to be present.
POTATO FEST!!!!
The Membership/Evangelism Committee will host their annual Potato Fest Sunday, February 5th following the worship service. The meal will consist of baked potatoes, hot dogs and salad. A freewill offering will be taken with proceeds going to the Garden of Eden Winter Ministry. The donations will provide some basic food needs to our shut-in friends.
IT’S NOT TOO LATE to bring in your used electronics, books, magazines, music/movie tapes, CDs & DVDs, games & puzzles for the Green Chalice Committee’s TRY SOMETHING NEW event this Sunday, Feb. 5, following the worship service. Drop off your items at the table in the back hallway next to the stairs. We’ll be sorting and arranging these items Saturday, but if you can’t get them there until Sunday, don’t worry – we’ll still take them then. (Remember, if you have electronics items that are “adoptable,” remove any personal information, or if you want them destroyed, put a note on them to that effect.) If you have questions, contact Mary Ron Moore at mmoore1958@att.net or call 859-588-5604.
COOKIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Saturday, February 11th at 9:30 A.M. we will be preparing our Cookies for College Students. The containers will be provided we just need your cookies that have been made with LOVE for our students. This invitation to bring cookies is extended to our entire church. If you have kids in college, please stop by the kitchen Saturday, February 11th or Sunday, February 12th to pick up their cookies. To add a student to our list, please contact the church office. Contact Cathy McCord with any questions, 588-2608.
BARNABAS TEAM MEETINGS
Barnabas Team # III will meet in the conference room Sunday, February 5th & 12th. Elders are Anna Bishop, Rick Dycus and Jack Marsh.
Barnabas Team # IV will meet in the conference room Sunday, February 19th & 26th. Elders are George Frazier, J. Leslie Fryman and Cathy McCord.
COMMUNITY PANTRY SUNDAY
Sunday, February 5th is Community Pantry Sunday. Any food donated will help restock the shelves following the holidays. Donations of cash are always helpful to purchase needed items.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY MEETING
The Prayer Shawl Ministry group will meet in Bish Hall Tuesday, February 14th at 7:00 P.M.
“Wear Red to Church Sunday”
Sunday, February 12th is designated as “Wear Red to Church Sunday” to promote awareness of heart disease in women. A group picture will be taken of the men, women and children who wear red that Sunday and will be on display at the “Go Red for Women Celebration” that will be held at our church February 27th. More information will follow.
