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The Pastor’s Desk
Hello All,
It has been a packed few weeks beginning as pastor at Cynthiana Presbyterian! The meals, worship, and fellowship have all served as a warm welcome for Kelli and me into this community. Not to mention, the food has been delicious! Most of all, we’ve enjoyed getting to know each of you and learning more about this community through you.
As I continue to settle into this new call, the welcoming words and offers of help have already begun to make Cynthiana feel like home more quickly than I anticipated. While spending time at the end of the month community meal on Saturday, I was able to see serving hearts in action, and during breakfast fellowship on our first Sunday I experienced your hospitality and the joy of meeting many new faces. All of this has made us even more grateful for the many ways you have welcomed us into your church family and excited us for the ways we can serve together!
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Scot Robinson
Correction:
August 30 - is the installation of the new 2026-2027 Presbyterian Women officers during morning worship.
Worship Committee
Lectionary Readings for: August
August 2:
Genesis 32: 22-31
Matthew 14: 13-21
August 9:
Genesis 37: 1-4, 12-28
Matthew 14: 22-33
August 16:
Genesis 45: 1-15
Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28
August 23:
Exodus 1: 8-2:10
Matthew 16: 13-20
August 30
Exodus 3: 1-15
Matthew 16: 21-28
Worship Assistants for 2026
Ushers for August: Austin Dacci & Devon Williams
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 August is Ed Smith
Communion Preparer for August: Tina Swinford
There will be Cedar Ridge Service on August 2 at 2:00 PM. Rev. Scot will assist with the service.
Flock Penguin- Deacon: Austin Dacci
Members: Kelsey & Charlotte Dacci, Dr. Greg & Debbie Cooper, Boyd Marx, Rusty & Theresa Cook, R J & Anne Ratliff, Russ & Crystle Arnold, Andrew Swinford, Annette Stewart, Susan Rose, Wendy Sifford
Education & Nurture Committee
August
Birthdays:
August:
6: Allen Blankenship
10: Jill Rosenbaum
11: Butch Case
13: Huck Bruce
14: Gary Kearns
David Wirebaugh
17: Jess Burrier
20: William Hall Brenzel
21: R T Case
26: John Russell Arnold
29: Charlie Davis
Anniversaries:
August:
2: Charles & Bette Sledd
6: Ed & Betsy Smith
12: Mike & Teresa Davis
13: David & Jennifer Stewart
18: Bob & Meg Ammerman
23: Herb & Anne VonGruenigen
24: Butch & Cheryl Case
28: Russ & Crystle Arnold
31: Frank & Jennie McKemie
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 Kentucky, Victims of the recent Earthquakes around the world, Peace for the world, Mission Personnel,
Joys:
Cedar Ridge -
Vel Martin, Bill Probus, Elmer Smith
A -
B -
Teana Crum Baisden (friend of Sherri Williams), Joan Bowen (Sherri Williams’ Mother), Danny Brannock (Father of Betsy Smith)
C -
Rob Carpenter (Leigh Geisler’s Son-in-law), the family of Leslie Chasteen, Betsy Clyde
D -
Nash Diss
E-
F -
Sheila Preece Frey, Travis Frye, Cassie Fryman, Eden Fryman (great niece of Tammy Bruce)
G -
H -
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 -
R -
S -
Gwendolyn Rose Smith (Ed & Betsy Smith’s Granddaughter), Mickie Smith (Friend of Boyd Marx)
T -
Ginny Tucker
V-
Hinkston Vaughn
W -
Administration & Finance Committee
Cynthiana Presbyterian Church - Congregational Offerings and Expenses:
For June:
June 2026 Congregational Offerings - $17,042.72
June 2026 Expenses - $27,043.91
Fellowship and Membership Activities
Reading Between the Wines:
We will meet on Wednesday, August 5 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, August 18 at noon, at The Main Cup. The book for August is Yesteryear, by Caro Claire Burke (This should be a great discussion)! Please come and share your thoughts with us. It is so fun to hear differing opinions.
We have already planned for the next month’s book:
September: The Calamity Club, by Kathryn Stockett, this is a long one, so plan ahead!!!
The Main Cup Report
The Main Cup News:
The July mission was the Harrison County Food Pantry. We donated $560.60 from sales, Wylie Caudill prints, and Christy Calder’s Yoga class!! We also collected several boxes of cereal for the food pantry.
The August mission is Relay for Life. Please come and get your coffee, breakfast, lunch, and weekend snacks on Friday, August 7, from 7 - 2:30 PM. See you there!
The Main Cup Board meeting is Wednesday August 26, at 6:30 pm on ZOOM.
Mission’s Committee
For August the item for the Food Pantry is: Peanut butter and Jelly
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 August 29, beginning at Noon. If you have been thinking about hosting, there are plenty spots open on the sign up sheet!
Presbyterian Women News
Veterans Picnic:
We have scheduled to serve lunch at the VA Hospital on Thursday, August 13. Please meet at the church at 9:30 AM to prepare sandwiches. We will be leaving at 10:15 AM and arriving at the VA Hospital at 11:00 AM and serving at 11:30 AM. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board. Please call Meg Ammerman with questions: 859-556-0079
Presbyterian Women Executive Board Meeting:
Installation of new officers for 2026-2027 will be held during morning worship on August 30th.
Anna Myers McKee Circle:
The AMM Circle will not meet until September.
Presbywebs
The Presbywebs Circle will not meet until September.