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The Pastor’s Desk
We’ve gotten off to a rocky start for our Bible Study! We’re now meeting on Thursdays at noon in the Adult Sunday school room. All materials are finally in! I’ve got some in my office if you haven’t already picked yours up, or if you’d care to join us. This is Kerygma Bible study program, actually written by a Presbyterian minister. We’ll be looking at 15 weeks of study in the Old Testament, and 15 weeks in the New Testament. When the weather stabilizes, I’m sure we’ll get off to a great start!
The Wednesday Morning Prayer services will begin on Wednesday, February 18 at 6:45 in the chapel area outside my office. This contemplative service will be relatively short, about 15 - 20 minutes, includes a reflection, prayer, and communion. Those who attend are then invited to the Main Cup for a cup of coffee and pastry - continuing in fellowship. Please feel free to invite anyone to attend, it’s a great way to start your day, and an awesome way to center yourself during this Lenton season.
Ash Wednesday Service is February 18 at 6:30 PM in the Chapel.
- Rev. Greg Kupar
Worship Committee
Lectionary Readings for: February
February 1:
Micah 6: 1 - 8
Matthew 5: 1 - 12
February 8:
Isaiah 58: 1 - 12
Matthew 5: 13 - 20
February 15:
Exodus 24: 12 - 18
Matthew 17: 1 - 9
February 22:
Genesis 2: 15 - 17; 3: 1 - 7
Matthew 4: 1 - 11
Worship Assistants for 2026
Ushers for February: Austin Dacci and 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 February is Jim Swinford
Communion Preparer for February: Tina Swinford
Our Cedar Ridge Service is February 1 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 Penguins, Deacon: Austin Dacci, Kelsey & Charlotte Dacci, Boyd Marx, Greg & Debbie Cooper, Rusty & Theresa Cook, R J & Anne Arnold - Ratliff, Russ & Crystle & John & Nash Arnold, Mike & Laura Wachter.
Education & Nurture Committee
February
Birthdays:
February 1: Mark Mattmiller
February 2: Cheryl Case
Dallas Cason
February 4: Oliver Newcomb
February 5: Frank McKemie
Marilyn Richie
February 13: Chris Case
Clay McKee
February 18: John McCalla Brenzel
Lorilyn Howie - Kipphut
February 20: Logan Bruce
Laura Sanders
February 21: Julian Gray
February 23: Amanda Caudill
February 27: Jim Wilson
Anniversaries:
February 24: Rusty & Theresa Cook
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, Eden Fryman (great niece of Tammy Bruce), Ruth Fryman
G -
H -
I -
J -
Brayden Jude, Julie Bowen Jude
K -
John Kirk, Rev. Greg Kupar
L -
Sue Lake
M -
Family of Crobie Meade (Sherri Williams’ aunt), Mary Russell Muntz
N-
P -
Rachel Florence Poe
R -
Barbara Rosenbaum, Joe Rosenbaum
S -
T -
Ginny Tucker
V-
Hinxton Vaughn, Anne VonGruenigen
W -
Administration & Finance Committee
Cynthiana Presbyterian Church - Congregational Offerings and Expenses:
For December:
December 2025 Congregational Offerings - $18,308.36
Lebus Endowment Fund Disbursement - $40,000.00
December 2025 Expenses - $31,802.98
Fellowship and Membership Activities
Birth Announcement!!!
Congratulations to Bailey Caudill and Cole Perry on the birth of their daughter, Margaret Perry on January 17. Proud grandparents are Fred & Amanda Caudill.
Fellowship Committee Meeting:
Reading Between the Wines:
We will meet on Wednesday, February 4 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, February 17 at noon, at The Main Cup. The book for this month is The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. (If you want to read ahead, the book for March is: The Secret Chord, by Geraldine Brooks.)
The Main Cup Report
The Main Cup News:
The January mission for the Harrison County Middle School Theater Department was outstanding! We raised $596.25!!! Way to support the Arts!!!
The Main Cup Board meeting is February 25, 2026 at 6:30 pm on ZOOM.
Mission’s Committee
For February the item for the Food Pantry is: Cereal
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 February 28, beginning at Noon. They are requesting pies from the congregation.
Presbyterian Women News
Anna Myers McKee Circle:
Meets on Wednesday, February 4 at 10:00 AM at the church.
Presbywebs:
Will not meet in February.
Presbyweb Circle:
On January 13, The Presbyweb Circle met at the church. Teresa Davis was our hostess who served coffee, Biancke’s chocolate and coconut cream pies, mixed nuts and bottled water. Yummy! Tallu Smith provided our devotion about the midwife, Puah and her refusal to follow Pharoah’s orders to kill newborn sons. She demonstrated the importance of fearing God and not Pharaohs. Sherri Williams shared the minutes and financial report which were both approved. Janet McCauley passed around cards for everyone to sign. The Least Coin of $16.39 was collected.
The End of the Month Meal was discussed. The December Meal went very well. All of our guests came for seconds and some thirds. Teresa took an extra casserole to Tom & Sue McKee and enjoyed a visit with them. The January 31 meal will be cheesy potato soup, pimento cheese sandwiches, pickles and pie. Helpers are needed at all End of the Month Meals. Teresa suggested that Presbywebs do the February meal. The meal will consist of lasagna, salad, breadsticks and dessert. Sherri Willams updated us on Session highlights. The security system should be completed, and staff will be trained next week. Tallu shared great news from the Main Cup with Gavin being back as manager. The January mission was the largest check ever, with a special thanks to Christy Calder and Wylie Caudill for the donations. The snack bag program will be the February mission, and we will ask for Pop Tarts to be brought in at that time. Chris Newcomb presented our Bible Study Lesson, The Gift of the Women Who Was Poor. We discussed the importance of joy, which is more than happiness. Joy in Christ can change challenging circumstances into faith filled events. The takeaway was that “Everyone matters. Everyone counts.“
Due to several members being out of town in February, there will be no February meeting. The next meeting will be March 10 at the Church. Chris Newcomb will present Lesson #6 Finding Joy in Christ: “I Will Say It Again, Rejoice”. Sue Lake will present Lesson #7 The Woman Who Was Bent Over. Leigh Geisler will be our Hostess and Teresa Davis will give the devotion. We closed our meeting with the Mizpah Prayer.