Welcome to “The Good Life Digest“ where you can find ways to serve our Lord, the church and community!
The Pastor’s Desk
What is YOUR favorite hymn from the Glory to God hymnal?
List your favorite hymn(s) from the Glory to God hymnal and email them to the church office at cynpresbyterian002@gmail.com or put them in the offering plate on Sunday! Greg would like to have a favorite hymn each week!
Worship Committee
Lectionary Readings for: September
September 7: Communion
Jeremiah 18: 1 - 11
Luke 14: 25 - 33
September 14:
Jeremiah 4: 11 - 12, 22- 28
Luke 15: 1 - 10
September 21:
Jeremiah 8: 18 - 9:1
Luke 16: 1 - 13
September 28:
Jeremiah 32: 1 - 3a, 6 - 15
Luke 16: 19 - 31
Worship Assistants for 2025
Ushers for September: Chris Newcomb and Michael Beasley
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
Our Cedar Ridge Service is September 7 at 2:00 PM. Please be at Cedar Ridge by 1:45 PM to visit with the “church crowd” and help pass out hymnals.
Flock Egrets, Deacon: Chris Newcomb, Casey & Oliver Newcomb, Justin & Maggie Newcomb, Meg & Bob Ammerman, Sue & Kitty Lake, Mary Ann Taylor Hall, Harold & Vel Martin, Leigh Geisler, Cindy & Addison & Mason Moore, Bill & Regina Swinford, Andrew Swinford, Lorilyn Howie Kipphut.
Education & Nurture Committee
September
Birthdays:
September 1: Anna Grace Fleming
September 2: Tallu Smith
September 3: Mary Beth Alexander
September 6: Eden & Braxton Adair
September 7: Sue McKee
Anne VonGruenigen
September 8: Annette Stewart
September 10: George Paul Hehr Jr.
September 12: Rusty Cook
Nash Diss
September 14: Leslie Ann Wilson
September 18: Scott McCauley
September 21: Rachel Swinford
September 23: Paul Ewalt
September 24: Campbell Arnold
September 25: Lavendar Beasley
September 26: Sawyer Williams
Anniversaries:
September 3: Harold & Vel Martin
September 12: Jason & Amanda Wright
September 29: Kurt & Rachel Riddell
September 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.
Prayer Concerns
Peace in USA,
Peace for the world, Mission Personnel, Pastor Nominating Committee
Cedar Ridge -
Harold & Vel Martin, Bill Probus, Elmer Smith, Zel Schulman
A -
B -
Tina Bennett, Joan Bowan (Sherri Williams’ Mother)
C -
Rob Carpenter (Leigh Geisler’s Son-in-law), Betsy Clyde (broken wrist and pelvis)
D -
F -
Sheila Preece Frey (Declared Cancer Free), Travis Frye, Cassie Fryman, Ruth Fryman
G -
H -
Barry Hill, Glenn Hutchinson
I -
Susan Issacs
J -
Brayden Jude, Julie Bowen Jude
K -
John Kirk, Rev. Greg Kupar
L -
M -
Campbell Mattox (niece of Austin Dacci- broken wrist)
P -
Rachel Florence Poe,
R -
Gene Richie (knee replacement), Barbara Rosenbaum, Joe Rosenbaum
S -
Laura Sanders, Herbert Sharp, Manuel Smith, Todd Smith (relative of Meg Ammerman), Bobby Switzer
T -
Paul Tucker
V-
Anne VonGruenigen (broken hip)
W -
Administration & Finance Committee
Cynthiana Presbyterian Church - Congregational Offerings and Expenses:
For July:
July 2025 Congregational Offerings - $15,013.54
July 2025 Expenses - $18,479.82
Fellowship and Membership Activities
Fellowship Committee Meeting:
Reading Between the Wines:
We meet on Wednesday, September 3 at Pike Street Winehouse from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Order something delicious, sip some wine and bring a riveting book and settle in. See ya there!!!
Believe it or Not Book Club:
Meets on Tuesday, September 16 at noon at the Main Cup. The book is Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. It is such a captivating read. Oh, my!!!
Up coming event for October:
Fabric Collage Class: Join us in making a fabric collage on October 18 at 10 AM in the Fellowship Hall. NO SEWING!!! We will make a simple mushroom with decorations on options of finishing as well as a wall hanging or a pillow. Kits will be provided at a cost of $5. Please bring small scissors and a mechanical pencil.
The Main Cup Report
The Main Cup News:
The Main Cup Mission for August was “Relay for Life”. We had a great day and raised $242.25!!! September’s mission day is Friday, September 5. We will be raising money for Harrison High School Band. Stop in - soup’s on! GO BAND!!!!
The Main Cup Board meeting is Wednesday, September 24, 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 at the church items for the Food Pantry 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 on September 27, beginning at Noon.
Herb & Anne VonGruenigen are providing the meal.
Presbyterian Women News
Anna Myers McKee Circle:
Meets on Wednesday, September 3 at 10 AM at the church.
Presbywebs:
Will begin the 2025 - 2026 year with a brunch held at the home of Cheryl Case on September 13th at 10 AM. Please plan on bringing a dish of your choice but let Cheryl know what you are bringing. You can text or call her.
Our Bible Study is Finding Resilience, Joy, and Our Identity in Jesus Christ. Books are available by the Secretary’s office. This looks to be an inspirational and exciting year of study. Come and see what Presbywebs is all about. We invite everyone to come and join us for the brunch and fellowship.
Up Coming Event for October:
Fall Gathering of the Transylvania Presbyterian Women: The annual Fall Gathering will be held on Saturday, October 11 at Camp Burnamwood. The cost is $15.00. Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board in the hallway by Sunday, September 28 and pay your fee to Sherri Williams. The money and headcount needs to be turned in by Monday, September 29. You won’t want to miss out on all of the fun things that are being planned, so don’t forget to sign up.