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The Pastor’s Desk
Hello All,
A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Joanie Lukins and former pastor of Cynthiana Presbyterian Church, Rev. Jim Erwin. They came by to visit the Main Cup and share with the staff and me about the Living Waters for the World ministry.
I’ve always recognized Living Waters for the World as a needed ministry that, by the nature of its name, addresses the issue of access to clean drinking water. However, I didn’t know all the finer details. I figured the work of Living Waters for the World was limited to raising money for water purification systems to install in communities around the world. That, in itself, is a worthy mission!
What I didn’t know was how dedicated the teams are to making sure each community also has the knowledge and access needed to maintain the systems long-term. This isn’t a “set it and forget it“ sort of project! Training, implementation, and sustainability are key aspects of each water system installation. Not to mention the helpful perspective of looking at the people in each community served as equals!
Beyond a great mission, though, Joanie and Rev. Erwin shared personal stories of how real connections have been made between communities and the volunteers who return to work with them. Residents of communities who have been helped become friends and co-workers with the volunteers, working together across cultural and linguistic lines. It is a beautiful exhibition of what God’s table looks like when everyone is an honored guest!
Go grab a coffee from the Main Cup and support this amazing ministry! Living Waters for the World is a consistent mission that the Main Cup supports.
For more information of Living Waters for the World, visit: https://livingwatersfortheworld.org
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Scot Robinson
Weekly Bible Study:
The weekly study group will resume on September 17 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM here at the church. As the group has just finished studying the Old Testament, Pastor Scot is going to take a scenic route through Apocrypha before beginning the New Testament. What exactly is the Apocrypha? Are these books helpful for study and inspiration? Why do some Bibles include these books while others don’t? Join us for a Bible study exploring these questions alongside these fascinating books that stand between the Old and New Testaments! This study will take us through several books of the Apocrypha while also exploring their historical context.
All are welcome!
Worship Committee
Lectionary Readings for: September
September 6:
Exodus 12: 1-14
Matthew 18: 15-20
September 13:
Genesis 50: 15-21
Matthew 18: 21-35
September 20:
Exodus 16: 2-15
Matthew 20: 1-16
September 27:
Exodus 17: 1-7
Matthew 21: 23-32
Worship Assistants for 2026
Ushers for September: Michael Beasley & David Wirebaugh
The names of the Deacons listed first of every month is the Head DEACON for that month. They are also in charge of their Flock who will attend Cedar Ridge Service at the first Sunday of the month.
Sunday School starts at 10:00 AM
Worship Service starts at 11:00 AM
Liturgist for September is Teresa Davis
Communion Preparer for September: Ed Smith
There will be Cedar Ridge Service on September 6 at 2:00 PM. Rev. Scot will assist with the service.
Flock Cardinals- Deacon: Michael Beasley
Members: Tonya & Lavendar Beasley, Paul & Ginny Tucker, Phyllis Case, Amanda & Fred Caudill, Mildred Hehr, Mark Mattmiller, Tallu Smith, Mary Beth McDaniel, Marilyn Wilhoit, Jackson Sanders, Jane Thomas.
Education & Nurture Committee
September
Birthdays:
September:
1: Anna Grace Fleming
2: Tallu Smith
3: Mary Beth McDaniel
4: Scot Robinson
6: Eden & Braxton Adair
7: Sue McKee
Anne Von Gruenigen
8: Annette Stewart
10: George Paul Hehr, Jr.
11: Kelli Robinson
12: Rusty Cook
Nash Diss
14: Leslie Ann Wilson
18: Scott McCauley
21: Rachel Swinford
23: Paul Ewalt
24: Campbell Arnold
25: Lavendar Beasley
26: Sawyer Williams
Anniversaries:
September:
12: Jason & Amanda Wright
29: Kurt & Rachel Riddell
30: Greg & Jenny Dinsmoor
The prayer concerns listed below are prayed for during the morning worship services. The Education and Nurture Committee provide a card for the congregants to sign. These prayer cards will be mailed to people for whom we pray. If you are adding a name to our concerns list, please provide the address to the church office. The church will be responsible for mailing the card. Please remember to sign the cards before or after worship. They are placed in the narthex of the church.
Joys and Prayer Concerns
Concerns:
Peace in USA,
Flood Victims of the Flooding in Nepal, Victims of the recent Earthquakes around the world, Peace for the world, Mission Personnel
Joys:
Betsy Clyde feeling well enough to morning worship
Cedar Ridge -
Elmer Smith
A -
B -
Teana Crum Baisden (friend of Sherri Williams), Joan Bowen (Sherri Williams’ Mother), Danny Brannock (Father of Betsy Smith), Sarah Damron Brown
C -
Betsy Clyde, family of Bill Conley
D -
Nash Diss
E-
F -
Sheila Preece Frey, Travis Frye, Cassie Fryman, Eden Fryman (great niece of Tammy Bruce)
G -
H -
Kari Howie (Lorilyn Howie-Kipphut’s sister-in-law)
I -
J -
Brayden Jude, Julie Bowen Jude
K -
John Kirk, Cindi Kupar, Rev. Greg Kupar
L -
M -
Matt Marsh, Dr. Frank McKemie, Candy Mitchell
N-
P -
Bill Probus ( Moved to Versailles )
R -
S -
(Mynra Slade’s son-in-law) Lincoln Snyder, Gwendolyn Rose Smith (Ed & Betsy Smith’s Granddaughter), Mickie Smith (Friend of Boyd Marx)
T -
V-
Hinkston Vaughn
W -
Jan West (sister of Jill Rosenbaum), C. E. Wilson (brother-in-law of Debbie Cooper)
Administration & Finance Committee
Cynthiana Presbyterian Church - Congregational Offerings and Expenses:
For July:
July 2026 Congregational Offerings - $19,291.54
July 2026 Expenses - $39,179.49
Fellowship and Membership Activities
Reading Between the Wines:
We will meet on Wednesday, September 2 at Pike Street Winehouse from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Pre-order your food, pick your book, and come on down!!! This is always fun.
Believe it or Not Book Club:
We will meet on Tuesday, September 15 at noon, at The Main Cup. The book for September is: The Calamity Club, by Kathryn Stockett.
The book for October is: Kin by: Tayari Jones
The Main Cup Report
The Main Cup News:
The August mission was Relay for Life. The BEST MISSION CHECK EVER!!! Our mission is now in a position to donate 40% of the day’s sales to the chosen mission. Along with donations, sales of Wylie Caudill prints, and Christie Calder’s yoga class, our check totaled $722.
We have also raised our monthly donation to Living Waters for the World to $100. This little coffee shop mission for our church is a success. Thank you for your support!
Septembers mission is the HCHS Band. The band is currently trying to raise $15,000 for hotel rooms at the KMEA state competition which will be held at WKU. Show your support on Friday, September 4, GO BAND!!!
The Main Cup Board meeting is Wednesday September 30, at 6:30 pm on ZOOM.
Mission’s Committee
For September the item for the Food Pantry is: potatoes (canned or boxed)
You can drop off items for the Food Pantry at the church on Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Thank you to everyone who donates to the Food Pantry!
The End of the Month Meal is September 26, beginning at Noon. If you have been thinking about hosting, there are plenty spots open on the sign up sheet!
Presbyterian Women News
Anna Myers McKee Circle:
The AMM Circle will meet September 2, at 10:00 AM at the church.
Presbywebs
The Presbywebs Circle will meet on September 8 at 7:00 PM at the church.
Attention all women interested in fellowship and Bible Study. The Presbywebs Circle will be meeting once a month starting September 8 at 7:00 PM at the church. We share lots of love and learning and welcome all who are interested in joining us. We try to keep our meetings to an hour and each month we enjoy tasty and creative snacks. More importantly, we share a unit of Bible Study and learn so much from one another. This year our Bible Study centers around Paul’s letters…United Through Christ, Bound to Each Other. Study guides can be picked up on the table outside the church office. We would love to have you come join us - the more joining us the more we learn.
The annual Fall Gathering of the Presbyterian Women of Transylvania Presbytery will be held Saturday, September 26 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Burnamwood. The cost for the catered meal is $15.00. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway. Registration is due by September 15.