Welcome to “The Good Life Digest“ where you can find ways to serve our Lord, the church and community!
The Pastor’s Desk
Our Noon Brown Bag Bible Study is taking a break for the summer! We will meet again in the Fall for our journey through the New Testament.
- Rev. Greg Kupar
Our annual Vacation Bible School is approaching. The theme for this year is “On the Road with Jesus“. We will meet from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on July 6- July 8, 2026. We will begin each evening with supper and then have fun exploring “road trips“ with Jesus in the scriptures, singing, playing games, and doing crafts. Please contact the director, Tammy Bruce , at 859-298-4374 for more information and register at - https://cynpreschurch.mycokesburyvbs.com -. We can’t wait to see you in July!!
This recipe is from the Cynthiana Presbyterian Women of the Church Cookbook 1984 - it was submitted by Ardelle Massman
Colonial Oatmeal Cookies:
1 - cup butter or margarine
1 - cup sugar
1 - teaspoon vanilla
1 - cup flour
2 - cups quick-cooking oats
½ - teaspoon baking soda
Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in remaining ingredients. Shape into balls the size of walnuts (or smaller). Place on a cookie sheet. Press down with the bottom of a glass greased and dripped is sugar.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
Worship Committee
Lectionary Readings for: July
July 5:
Genesis 24: 34-38, 42-49, 58-67
Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-30
July 12:
Genesis 25: 19-34
Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23
July 19:
Genesis 28: 10-19a
Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43
July 26:
Genesis 29: 15-28
Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52
Worship Assistants for 2026
Ushers for July: Teresa Davis & 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 July is Chris Newcomb
Communion Preparer for July: Tina Swinford
There will not be a Cedar Ridge Service in July.
Flock - Deacon:
Members:
Education & Nurture Committee
July
Birthdays:
July:
2: Meg Ammerman
Catron Arnold
3: Boyd Marx
5: Erin Bradford
6: Katherine Williams
7: Sam Arnold IV
10: Buddy Sledd
Cooper Wright
11: Michael Beasley
13: Sierra Diss
Russell Dorsey
16: Bob Ammerman
18: Betsy Clyde
21: J W Burrier
23: Luke Tucker
28: Patton Wilson
30: Jim Clyde
Anniversaries:
July:
2: Chris & Melinda Greenwood
9: Jim & Tina Swinford
10: Lyle & Ann Dorsey
12: Mike & Debbie Ammerman
21: Joe & Jill Rosenbaum
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
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:
Welcoming Pastor Scott and his wife Kelli and a huge thanks to Rev. Greg and his wife Cindy Kupar for guiding us through the past few years.
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), 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. Kupar
L -
M -
Matt Marsh, Dr. Frank McKemie
N-
P -
R -
The Family of Barbara Rosenbaum
S -
Gwendolyn Rose Smith (Ed & Betsy Smith’s Granddaughter), Mickie Smith (Friend of Boyd Marx)
T -
V-
Hinxton Vaughn
W -
Administration & Finance Committee
Cynthiana Presbyterian Church - Congregational Offerings and Expenses:
For May:
May 2026 Congregational Offerings - $9,397.96
May 2026 Expenses - $26,349.74
Fellowship and Membership Activities
COFFEE AND DONUTS TO WELCOME OUR NEW MINISTER:
Before worship on July 19, at 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall we will greet Rev. Scot Robinson with donuts and coffee for his first Sunday here with us. So, stop on in before Sunday School and have a tasty donut and some great coffee.
Reading Between the Wines:
We will meet on Wednesday, July 1 at Pike Street Winehouse from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. DON’T MISS IT! THAT’S THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH!!!
Believe it or Not Book Club:
We will meet on July 21 at noon, at The Main Cup. The book for July is She Walks These Hills, by Sharyn McCrumb.
We have already planned for the next few months here are the books:
August: Yesteryear, by Caro Claire Burke (This should be a great discussion)!
September: The Calamity Club, by Kathryn Stockett, this is a long one, so plan ahead!!!
The Main Cup Report
The Main Cup News:
The June mission was the Harrison County Clothes Closet. The shop raised $477.80 in sales and donations, plus a nice collection of new socks and underwear. Thank you!!!
On Friday, July 3, please stop in to help benefit the Harrison County Food Pantry. Summer brings a huge new burden for the food pantry as kids are home from school. We are also collecting cereal and peanut butter. Remember, Friday July 3, 7-2:30!!!
The Main Cup Board meeting is July 29, at 6:30 pm on ZOOM.
Mission’s Committee
For July the item for the Food Pantry is: Canned green beans & canned pork n beans
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 July 25, beginning at Noon. If you have been thinking about hosting, there are plenty spots open on the sign up sheet!
Presbyterian Women News
Presbyterian Women Executive Board Meeting:
is July 21 at 7:00 PM on Zoom
Anna Myers McKee Circle:
The AMM Circle will not meet until September.
Presbywebs
The Presbywebs Circle will not meet until September.