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The Pastor’s Desk
Kupar Christmas Party -
Every year, the Kupar clan has a festive Christmas party where we invite most everybody we know! This year it will be on Friday December 12 from 6PM to 10PM! We’ve done this for over 40 years and each year is different! Different people arriving and going at different times. Folks from church, Cindi’s church, Water Aerobics, Swimming students, neighbors, heck - last year we even had the Mayor of Lexington over (her husband swims at the Y, I don’t really know her). We had a homeless man we knew who carried on a discussion with one of my former professors from Seminary. Last year we had so many kids in the backyard, it brought back memories of when our kids were that age. One of the best things about this event is the diversity of folks who stop in for a few minutes, or a few hours! We serve a host of Eastern European Dishes - this year featuring Ukrainian kielbasa, perogies, and a lively Polish drink called Krupnik! There will also be some more tame items as well. Parking will be an issue this year, there’s lots of infrastructure work going on in the neighborhood. DO NOT park in the Chevy Chase Place lot… they are towing fiends! We’d love to have you, no RSVP needed.
Remember, 12 - 12 - 25
Brown Bag Bible Study coming on Tuesdays in Advent:
Beginning at Noon on December 9th and continuing on Tuesdays through December 23, we will be having a Bible study focusing on Christmas! We will be meeting at the Main Cup in the larger room upstairs. If you plan on purchasing a meal, please make sure to order and pick it up before the noon hour. I plan on seeing how well a mid-day Bible study is attended, and perhaps we can continue these into the new year. This isn’t going to be a heavy, theologically challenging study, but one where we can take a serious as well as a lighthearted look at what we know about Christmas! So, take a break from your day, take a break from the Christmas music pouring in from all quarters, and join me for some enlightening moments! Hope to see you there!
Rev. Kupar
Worship Committee
Lectionary Readings for: December
December 7: 2nd Sunday of Advent / Communion
Isaiah 11:1 - 10
Matthew 3: 1 - 12
December 14: 3rd Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 35: 1 - 10
Matthew 11: 2 - 11
December 21: 4th Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 7: 10 - 16
Matthew 1: 18 - 25
December 28: 1st Sunday of Christmas
Isaiah 63: 7 - 9
Matthew 2: 13 - 23
Worship Assistants for 2025
Ushers for December: Michael Beasley and Christine Newcomb
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 December is Jim Swinford
Communion Preparer for December: Ed Smith
Our Cedar Ridge Service is December 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 Cardinals, Deacon: Michael Beasley, Tonya & Lavender Beasley, Phillis Case, Fred & Amanda Caudill, Marilyn Willhoit, Paul & Ginny Tucker, Mildred Hehr, Mark Mattmiller, Scott & Janet McCauley, Annette Stewart, Tallu Smith, Kathy & Jeanne Meacham.
Education & Nurture Committee
December
Birthdays:
December 2: Barbara Rosenbaum
December 4: Elise Burrier
December 8: Mia Fowler
December 10: Joseph Korona
December 13: Bette Sledd
December 20: Jack Riddell
December 21: Jennie McKemie
December 22: Debbie Cooper
Cindy Moore
December 25: Jackson Sanders
December 28: Darin Hausberger
December 29: Lee Lyons
Anniversaries:
December 14: Jim & Betsy Clyde
December 21: Tim & Kris Caldwell
December 24: Jackson & Hillary Tucker
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, Alaskan Flood Victims, The Victims of the Plane Crash in Louisville Ky,
Peace for the world, Mission Personnel, Pastor Nominating Committee
Cedar Ridge -
Vel Martin, Bill Probus, Elmer Smith
A -
B -
Gary Banfield, Jerome Beasley (Father of Michael Beasley), Joan Bowan (Sherri Williams’ Mother)
C -
Rob Carpenter (Leigh Geisler’s Son-in-law), The Family of Gene Caudill (Amanda Caudill’s Father - 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 -
John Kirk, Rev. Greg Kupar
L -
The Family of Kitty Lake
M -
Mary Russell Muntz
P -
Rachel Florence Poe
R -
Gene Richie, Barbara Rosenbaum, Joe Rosenbaum
S -
Laura Sanders, Todd Smith (relative of Meg Ammerman)
T -
Tim Teske, Paul Tucker
V-
Hinxton Vaughn, Anne VonGruenigen
W -
Administration & Finance Committee
Cynthiana Presbyterian Church - Congregational Offerings and Expenses:
For October:
October 2025 Congregational Offerings - $6,163.48
October 2025 Expenses - $23,244.71
Fellowship and Membership Activities
Fellowship Committee Meeting:
Reading Between the Wines:
We meet on Wednesday, December 3 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:
Will NOT meet this month. We will meet in January, the book for that month is: The Frozen River by, Ariel Lawhon.
The Main Cup Report
The Main Cup News:
The December Mission is the Angel tree at the Family Resource Center. On Friday, December 5, 25% of sales (plus 100% donations) will go toward buying Christmas gifts for Harrison County children. Please stop in. We would like to go 4 months in a row with checks over $300 to local missions!!
In November, The Main Cup gave $372.19 to the Food Pantry. WOW!!!
The Main Cup Board meeting is December has been suspended till January 28, 2026.
Mission’s Committee
For December the item for the Food Pantry is: Spaghetti Sauce
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 December 20, 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 Wednesday, December 3 at 10:00 AM at the church.
Presbywebs:
Meets on Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 PM at the church. Leigh Geisler has lesson #3 and Chris Newcomb has lession #4. Tina Swinford is the hostess.