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The Pastor’s Desk

Beginning in January, we will be moving our Tuesday at noon brown bag Bible study to the adult Sunday School room. We’re going to be using the Kerygma Bible study program, “Discovering the Bible” that covers 15 lessons covering the New Testament. This is a wonderful, comprehensive, yet easily understood Biblical exploration. I’d like to order enough resources for all who are interested, they are about $44 for the program, so please let me know if you are interested and willing to attend. By moving from The Main Cup to the Sunday School room, folks won’t have to contend with so many steps!

Please respond to this by sending me a text message, or by putting a note in my mailbox just outside the Secretary’s office. Thank you for your thoughts and suggestions for this program!

Rev. Greg Kupar

Worship Committee

Lectionary Readings for: January

January 4:

  • Jeremiah 31:7 - 14

  • John 1: 1 - 9, 10 -18

    January 11:

  • Isaiah 42: 1 - 9

  • Matthew 3: 13 - 17

    January 18:

  • Isaiah 49: 1 - 7

  • John 1: 29 - 42

    January 25:

  • Isaiah 9: 1 - 4

  • Matthew 4: 12 - 23

Worship Assistants for 2026

Ushers for January: Teresa Davis and Betsy Smith
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 January is Jim Swinford

Communion Preparer for January: Tina Swinford

Our Cedar Ridge Service is January 4 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 Goldfinches, Deacon: Teresa Davis, Mike Davis, Joe & Jill, Barbara Rosenbaum, David Wirebaugh, Jullian Gray, George Paul Hehr, Jr, Myrna Slade, Jim Wilson, Neil & Kathy Rush, Kate Foley, Emma Diss, Nash Diss, Elon Diss.

Education & Nurture Committee

January

Birthdays:

January 3: Sue Burrier

January 9: Charlotte Dacci

January 14: Kris Caldwell

Myrna Slade

January 16: Anne Arnold Ratliff

January 23: Meredith Ramage

January 24: Audrey Hausberger

January 26: Laura Wachter

January 29: Will Selin

January 30: Kathy Rush

January 31: Nash Arnold

Anniversaries:

January 2: Paul & Ginny Tucker

January 20: George & Susan Rose

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 -

Vel Martin, Bill Probus, Elmer Smith, Paul Tucker

A -

B -

Jerome Beasley (Father of Michael Beasley), Joan Bowan (Sherri Williams’ Mother)

C -

Rob Carpenter (Leigh Geisler’s Son-in-law)

D -

F -

Sheila Preece Frey (Declared Cancer Free), Travis Frye, Cassie Fryman, Ruth Fryman

G -

H -

I -

J -

Brayden Jude, Julie Bowen Jude

K -

Rev. Greg Kupar

L -

Sue Lake

M -

Mary Russell Muntz

P -

Rachel Florence Poe

R -

Barbara Rosenbaum, Joe Rosenbaum

S -

T -

Tim Teske

V-

Hinxton Vaughn, Anne VonGruenigen

W -

Administration & Finance Committee

Cynthiana Presbyterian Church - Congregational Offerings and Expenses:

For November:

November 2025 Congregational Offerings - $5,797.96

November 2025 Expenses - $20,102.63

Fellowship and Membership Activities

Fellowship Committee Meeting:

Reading Between the Wines:

We will not meet on the first Wednesday in January but meet again on the first Wednesday in February at Pike Street Winehouse from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. It is such a lovely evening. Order some amazing food in advance, and settle in. we can’t wait to see you!!!

Believe it or Not Book Club:

We will meet on Tuesday, January 20 at noon, at The Main Cup. The book for this month is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. (Those who have read this book are singing its praises!)

The Main Cup Report

The Main Cup News:

The Mission for December was the Angel tree Harrison County Schools. For the 4th month in a row, our contribution reached $300.00 mark!!!

On Friday, January 2, the mission will be the Harrison County Middle School Theater Department. If any of you saw their production of Frozen, Jr, I know you saw the amazing talent of those kids. Let’s show them some love!!

The Main Cup Board meeting is January 28, 2026 at 6:30 pm on ZOOM.

Mission’s Committee

For January the item for the Food Pantry is: Beef Stew

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 on January 31, beginning at Noon. If you have been meaning to sign up to host a meal, this is your opportunity!

Presbyterian Women News

Ann Myers McKee Circle:

Meets on Tuesday, January 7 at 10:00 AM at the church.

Presbywebs:

Meets on Tuesday, January 13 at 7:00 PM at the church. Chris Newcomb has lesson #5. Teresa Davis is the hostess.

Presbyweb Circle:

The Presbyweb Circle met for the December meeting at the church with Tina Swinford as our hostess with chocolate fondue, pound cake, marshmallows, fruit, cookies, and cheese sticks. Meg opened with a devotion encouraging us to look up. Sherri Williams reviewed the minutes and treasury report. The December end of the month meal which is on December 20, will include chicken casserole, cranberry relish, green beans, rolls and cupcakes. Servers and greeters for the meal will be appreciated. Everyone shared pictures of the gifts they had purchased for the Angel Tree. Sherri gave a session update which was held by Zoom. Tallu shared that The Main Cup is fortunate to have Laina as our new manager. Tallu encouraged everyone to download The Main Cup webpage. Greg Kupar started a Bible Study luncheon group at The Main Cup and eight people attended. What an informative hour spent exploring the Christmas traditions that come from the Bible and how other traditions came about. Sherri shared that Christy Calder holds drumming classes at the Church and is giving the profits from her first Saturday class to our mission each month. Our Cookie exchange and Joy Gift offering will be following our Cantata. Kitty Lake’s memorial service will be held Saturday December 13 at 1 PM with light refreshments following. Leigh Geisler presented Jesus is Tested and shared that testing makes us stronger and more resilient. She made the point that Jesus is our only model of resiliency and endurance. Teresa Davis presented The Prodigal Child, The Eldest Child and the Devoted Parent - this was a different take on the story from the perspective of a compassionate parent who delights in seeing their child return. Teresa reminded us to “Forgive and to give our love always“. Next meeting will be January 13, 2026, at the Church.

The Presbyterian Women would appreciate your assistance throughout the year by collecting cancelled stamps from your mail. The stamps will be collected and turned into Transylvania Presbytery for the “Stamp Out Hunger“ program in our area. There is a box for collection on the table in the chapel outside of the church office. Thank you so much for helping in this much needed program.