The Pastor’s Desk
Lectionary Readings
April 7:
Isaiah 65: 17 - 25
Psalm 3
April 14:
Isaiah 6: 1 - 9a
Luke 24: 36b - 48
April 21:
Zechariah 10: 1 - 12
John 10: 11 - 18
April 28:
Exodus 19: 1 - 6
John 15: 1 - 8
Worship Assistants for 2024
Ushers for April: Phyllis Case & Logan Bruce
The names of the Deacons listed First of every month is the Head DEACON for that month. "Look at the Highlighted names for each month." They are also in charge of their Flock who will attend Cedar Ridge Service at the First Sunday of the month.
Liturgist for April is Cheryl Case
Our Cedar Ridge Service is April 7at 2:00 PM. Flock 4 (Cardinals) Deacon: Phyllis Case. Fred & Amanda Caudill, Mariliyn Willhoit, Ginny & Paul Tucker, Mildred Hehr, Mark Mattmiller, Janet & Scott McCauley, Michael, Toyna & Lavender Beasley, Annette Stewart, Tallu Smith, Kathy & Jeanne Meacham.
Cynthiana Presbyterian Church - Congregational Offerings and Expenses:
For February:
February 2024 Congregational Offerings - $14,929.24
February 2024 Expenses - $18,058.91
Food Pantry
The Food Pantry Items for April: Canned Corn or Canned Peas.
You can drop off at the church Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM till 2:00 PM. Thank you to everyone who donates to the Food Pantry.
Reading Between The Wines
Wednesday, April 3 at new time 6:00 PM not 7:00 PM at the Pike Street Winehouse. Don’t forget to order snacks in advance, and bring your book!!!
There are book recommendations; there is lovely wine; there is quite space to read a good book and enjoy with friends.
Believe It or Not Book Club
The Book for the April meeting is: The Women By: Kristin Hannah. Please come and join us on April 16th at Noon at the Main Cup.
End of the Month Meal on Saturday, April 27
Will be hosted by the Flocks Egrets (Chris Newcomb) and Pheasant (Boyd Marx). Members of these flocks are: Egrets: Deacon - Chris Newcomb, Casey & Oliver Newcomb, Meg & Bob Ammerman, Sue & Kitty Lake, Mary Ann Taylor-Hall, Harold & Vel Martin, Cindy, Addison & Mason Moore, Bill & Regina Swinford, Andrew Swinford, Justin Newcomb, Jean Holly. Pheasants: Deacon - Boyd Marx, Greg & Debbie Cooper, J.W Burrier, Theresa & Rusty Cook, R.J & Anne Ratliff, Jane Thomas, Darwin & Linda Root, Lois Sifford, Mark & Mary Ann Sifford and Wendy Sifford.
Anna Myers McKee Circle meets on Wednesday, April 3 at 10 am in the Ladies Parlor or if you prefer, join us on Zoom! Lesson #8 will be discussed.
Presbywebs Circle meets on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 pm at the home of Teresa Davis. Cheryl Case will present lesson #9.
Presbyterian Women Executive Board meets by Zoom on Tuesday, April 23, at 7:00 pm.
Spring Gathering of the Presbyterian Women of Transylvania Presbytery
The 2024 Spring Gathering of the Presbyterian Women of the Presbytery of Transylvania will meet on Saturday, April 13 at First Presbyterian Church, Richmond, KY. Registration will be held from 9:30-10:00 am. The Gathering will begin at 10:00 am followed by lunch around noon. The cost for the meal is $15.00. Advance registration is required by April 5th. Sheila Jameson and Sally Kinney will be remembered in a special “Eternal Circle” observance during the Gathering. If you would like to attend please contact Tammy Bruce. More information is posted on the bulletin board in the hallway.
The Fellowship Committee meets on ZOOM on Wednesday April 10 at 7:00 pm
Prayer Concerns
Cedar Ridge – Harold & Vel Martin, Bill Probus, Lois Sifford, Elmer Smith, Zell Schulman
Joan Bowen (Sherri Williams’ mother), Orville Bowen (Sherri Williams’ uncle), Melinda Renaker Boyer, Sue Burrier (hip replacement), Eugene Caudill (Amanda’s Father In-Law), Dan Clark, Lance Curtis, Nash Diss, Ruth Fryman, Andy Gawura (terminal illness), Annabel Midden Giles, Melinda Clyde Greenwood, Lisa Jefferson, Angela Harney Judy, John Kirk, Rev. Greg Kupar, Katherine Kupar, Reba Lewis, Angela Livingood, Leslie Martin, Bruce May (mini stroke), Dawn Moody (cancer-Boyd Marx’s Niece), Lois Morrison, Ruth Nichols, Montana Nickell ( needs stem cells), Beverly Midden Price, Kathy Pritt, Les and Barbra Renkey (Ed Smith's Stepfather and Mother), Lisa Rogers, Barbara Rosenbaum, Brady Slade, Myrna Slade’s Brother, Betsy Smith (New Editor of the Cynthiana Democrat), Emma Smith, Paula Smith, Smith VanMeter (Granddaughter of Meg Ammerman) Mark Wells, Kay Whitaker, Susan Wright (Recovering from back surgery)
The Victims of the Baltimore bridge accident on Monday March 25,
Peace in Europe, Ukraine, Israel, Mission Personnel
April Birthdays and Anniversaries:
Birthdays:
April 5: Maria Blankenship, Connor Rose
April 6: Devon Williams
April 9: Jenny Dinsmoor, Casey Newcomb
April 10: Alyssa Dinsmoor
April 12: Jim Swinford
April 21: Tammy Bruce
April 24: Cade McKee
Anniversaries:
April 7: Austin & Kelsey Dacci
April 12: Neil & Kathy Rush
April 28: Jim & Leslie Ann Wilson