John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Mt. Union Choir: Next Wednesday Night!
John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Monday, December 28, 2009
Fw: Bible Study Added To Wednesday Night Agenda
A new Bible study has been added to the Wednesday night Common Cup agenda (beginning Jan. 13th).
This Bible study adds to the already excellant Growth Group subjects which we described in a previous newsletter.
Here are some of the details of the new Bible study:
Common Cup Bible study - The Common Cup Bible study will focus on some of the lesser known books of the Bible. We will read a book of the Bible before class, discuss major themes in our small group, and talk about how the book offers a missional focus for the church today. The first class will focus on 1 Corinthians. Classes will meet in Room 6 on Wednesday nights at Faith Community beginning on January 13. The class will meet for 5 weeks. Pastor Rick will lead the class.
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You Gotta See This Hallelujah Chorus Performance
silent monks and "singing" the Hallelujah Chorus.
It is sooo clever.
And don't overlook the kids on the floor.
To view the video click HERE.
John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Saturday, December 26, 2009
Call For Help Is Answered
In our Christmas Eve newsletter, Virginia Pinkerton asked if there was someone who could fill in for the Fosters and deliver Wednesday Night meals to shut-ins for the month of January.
She has received 4 volunteers already!!
Is that what Christmas (christian) giving is all about .... or what ?
Good for them.
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
Food Court Volunteer Schedule 2010_ 6 Weeks
The CC Food Court Volunteer schedule which covers the next 6 weeks is now available.
Rather than mailing copies to everyone, we are asking that those with email -please view or print a copy from the CC website.
As we announced in previous newsletters, you may also use the website to view your personal work schedule.
As illustrated below, it is easy to gain access to the schedules.
Tip: When you look up your individual schedule, by entering just your last name, it will display the schedule for all with that last name (handy for husband & wife).
John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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CAN YOU HELP?
TO: John & Joanne Fristoe at jefristoe@gmail.com
Virginia Pinkerton, our Food Court coordinator, needs someone to deliver Wednesday night meals to shut-ins for the month of January. Here is her message:
"Ray and Jackie Foster usually deliver meals to 2 families of shut-ins at 5 pm and then come back and eat at Common Cup themselves. They will be out of town for the month of January and would like someone to deliver meals to them. The deliveries are on Pavey Place so it is not far. I was hoping we could find some volunteers to provide this service to those 2 families.
Virginia"
If you could spare some Wednesday night time in January, it would be much appreciated.
Please call Virginia at 766-5670 or email her at virginia.pinkerton@att.net
John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Friday, December 18, 2009
A Visit From Santa
Santa Claus paid a visit to the Common Cup Food Court bringing good tidings of Christ's coming birthday.
A few of those last Wednesday night scenes are posted on our website's Photo Gallery.
Click HERE to view those photos.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
A Christmas Thought
The birthday of Jesus is nearing.
We look forward to celebrating it with our family and friends.
Let's not forget our brave service men & women who won't have that joyful experience.
Why not send a card to those who are serving us and let them know that we are thinking of them.
Here's a straightforward way to send a card. Xerox has a website where you can pick out a card, select a message (supply one yourself) and click to send.
To send a card, Click HERE and you'll feel good for doing it.
John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Christmas Celebration: THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Next Wednesday evening a Christmas Celebration is happening at the Common Cup Food Court (How about a big HO HO HO!).
It should be a festive time with Santa Claus himself abounding - and the dessert time will feature PEPPERMINT ICE CREAM and HOT CHOCOLATE SAUCE !!
And Ho Ho Ho, the meal features Turkey & Dressing using Mona Faye's recipe [who in the world is Mona Faye- I have no clue- but I'll bet those women know]
Here's the menu in case you haven't checked it out on the CC website:
December 16, 2009Christmas Celebration
(Santa is going to be dining with us)
Turkey & Dressing (Mona Faye's Recipe)
Mashed Potatoes
Turkey Gravy
Green Beans
Tossed Salad
Lee's Apple Salad
Coleslaw
Beets
Cranberry Relish
Cottage Cheese
Peaches
Apple Sauce
Chocolate Pudding
Ginny's Salad
Rolls
Peppermint Ice Cream
Coffee-tea-lemonade
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Don't forget, you don't have to stand in line, just pay your $6, pick out your table and sit & wait for your number to be called. Should be a fun night.
John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
CC Wednesday Night Schedule & Classes - 2010
Pastor Rick has announced the CC Growth Group schedule & classes for 2010 (lasting until the end of the Wednesday night "season" in May.
We note the leaders of these events are Tin Holly, Becki Robinson, Pastor Rex Robinson, Rev. Steve Gill, Jeanne Mills, Marlene Gifford, and coordinators Pastor Rick Tettau & Ann Ledbetter (there could be more).
Since Ash Wednesday falls on Wednesday [ duh... ] Feb 24th, there will be an Ash Wednesday worship service at 7pm for all our Common Cup friends.
Also, a love offering will be received for our local food pantries.
A really "fun to watch" Christian Juggler will perform on the Food Court season's last night.
The announced schedule & classes are listed below. For details on each of the titles, Click HERE or on any of those listed below. The link will take you to the Common Cup Booklet which is published on our website.
Note: Because of too many commitments, the Recreation & Basketball has been put on the back burner for now.
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Monday, December 7, 2009
Search For New Conference Treasurer
Mary Frantz [Bellbrook UMC] lets us know of Bishop Ough's letter concerning the retirement of long time Conference treasurer, Stan Sutton and the search for his replacement.
Rev. Stan has not only been a good treasurer but a good speaker & advocate for the mission of the West Ohio Conference.
Bishop Ough's letter:Subject: CFO/Director of Administration Position Announcement
OHIO WEST AREA OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ______________________________________________________________________
BRUCE R. OUGH, Resident Bishop JOYCE E. FRY, Assistant to the Bishop
Karen M. Martin, Executive Secretary Tim McCoy, Executive Secretary
December 1, 2009
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
Grace and peace to you from God, our Creator, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
I have been working very closely with the Conference Council on Finance and Administration to put in place a plan to replace our conference treasurer, Rev. Stan Sutton, upon his retirement this coming June. We are at a point in the process where your participation is critical.
First, this is a very important position within the conference and who we select is, likewise, of great significance. Please pray for those involved in the process that they may have the wisdom and discernment to identify the best candidate. Please pray that God's call to the willing and able is heard and that those who hear the call respond. Finally, please pray for the conference, whose administrative leadership impacts so many facets of the work of the church in making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Second, please share the availability of this position with your congregation. We have redefined the position and it is now called CFO and Director of Administration of the West Ohio Conference. In addition to fulfilling the roles and responsibilities of conference treasurer as defined in The Book of Discipline, this person will serve as my chief of staff and provide broad administrative leadership on many matters of the conference, including leadership on implementing our vision, goals and objectives; human resources and benefits administration; and coordination of financial and administrative activities across the various conference and district offices. This person will continue to serve as a member of my Extended Cabinet.
The description being used in our outreach to identify the ideal candidate can be found on our conference website by clicking here. Please encourage qualified candidates you know to consider making themselves available for consideration.
Thank you for your help in ensuring your conference leadership provides the support you need to fulfill our mission in the world. May God continue to bless your faithful and fruitful work and witness.
Yours in Christ,
Bruce R. Ough
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Common Cup Trip To Henderson Settlement
Henderson Settlement Mission Trip
Common Cup is planning a mission trip to Henderson Settlement in Frakes, Kentucky next spring.
All members and friends of our Common Cup churches are welcome to participate on this mission trip. Participants should be in high school or older. Frakes, Kentucky is located in the Laurel Fork Valley of Southeastern Kentucky.
The dates of the trip are April 18 through April 21, 2010.
We will leave from Faith Community around 1 pm on Sunday, April 18 and return in the early afternoon on Wednesday, April 21. The total cost of the trip is $85/person which includes transportation, meals, and lodging.
We will leave from Faith Community around 1 pm on Sunday, April 18 and return in the early afternoon on Wednesday, April 21. The total cost of the trip is $85/person which includes transportation, meals, and lodging. We will use the church van for transportation. You can use a personal vehicle at your own expense. Meals covered on the trip are Sunday dinner, all three meals on Monday and Tuesday, and breakfast on Wednesday. We will sleep either in a campus home at Henderson or on the lower bunks in the dorm with separate rooms for guys and girls. Dorms are accessible. This is not a busy time of year, so we will have plenty of space.
During our two work days you can expect to help in the greenhouse, work on campus, or assist with a home repair project. All work will match the skill level of participants.
In the evenings Henderson staff will provide an educational program and you can enjoy some free time in the mountains.
The purpose of this mission trip is to develop a partnership between our Common Cup Churches and Henderson Settlement, grow in our understanding of missions, create friendships with one another, and share in the love of God with the people of SE Kentucky.
Many thanks to Ruthanne and Bill Lamb who will host our group during this mission trip!
Please register with Pastor Rick for this trip. You will need to read a 6 page Work Camp Handbook, sign a covenant, complete medical release forms, and make your payment by January 31. These forms are available in the office or you can have them sent to you. Just email Pastor Rick at AssocPastor@fcum.org with your preference. The Common Cup Council is offering up to $500 in scholarship funds to those interested in the mission trip.
For more information about the trip or scholarship funds, please contact Pastor Rick.
To learn more about Henderson Settlement and the United Methodist work in southern Kentucky, click HERE
If you can't make the trip but would like to support the great ongoing work at Henderson Settlement, you can enclose a check in an envelope, mark on it :Henderson Settlement, The Advance #773365 and drop it in the collection plate. Your Financial Secretary will know how to forward it ( this is what they used to call an Advance Special where 100% of your donation goes to the project!)
John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Cedarville UMC To Hold Christmas Bazaar On Dec. 5th
John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Monday, November 23, 2009
Youth Group Bazaar A Success
The Faith Community Fall Youth Bazaar was held this past Friday and Saturday.
The Youth & their leaders did a great job assembling and managing the event.
And a lot of thanks need to go out to the vendors who agreed to come to make it a successful venture.
You can view some photos of the event in our website's Photo Gallery. Click HERE.
Also, a reminder that there will be no Food Court this Wednesday night so that you can get a running start on Thanksgiving!
And speaking of Thanksgiving:
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving day !
John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Youth To Hold Fall Bazaar At FCUMC
The Fall Youth Bazaar at Faith Community Church is happening this Friday (4-8pm) and Saturday (9am-5pm). It will be held in the Community Center at the church.
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This is going to be a first rate event with vendors there with kitchen & household wares, cosmetics, books & cards, jewelry, candles, and art items by local artisans.
And of course, Christmas items.
You can also find homemade candies and Ukrainian Eggs (I have no clue on the eggs....)
Food will also be present on the premises, as well as-YEP- Santa Claus. He'll be available for pictures with the tikes (young and old)!
And how about an old fashioned Cake Cookie Walk? They've got that too.
There is a flyer available with all the details. Download it by clicking Here.
The Youth would be pleased if you would print a flyer and post it at your church.
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Mt. Union College Choir To Perform At A Common Cup Event
On Wednesday, January 6, 2010, The Common Cup Wednesday night activity will feature a special event.
The well known Mt. Union College Choir will perform in concert following the regular Food Court meal.
The free concert, arranged by the Common Cup Council and Pastor Olson, will be held in the sanctuary at 7:00 pm.
The Mt. Union choir is among the nation's oldest collegiate choirs, tracing its roots to 1896. They travel extensively and have performed not only at the White House, but in prestigious performances around the world. They also have performed before three separate global gatherings of the United Methodist Church.
A free will offering is planned for the event.
Be sure to mark your calendar for this one.
John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
No More Standing In Line On Wednesday!
Good News for those who do not like to stand in line on Wednesday night at the Food Court!
Virginia and her staff are installing a new procedure starting next Wednesday night. It goes something like this:
Instead of standing in line to fill your tray, you will enter and pay the cashier (Ann or Phyllis), receive a numbered ticket and take a seat at any table. If you like, you can get your beverage and be sipping on it as you sit and wait for your number to be called.
When Ann/Phyllis calls your number, your called numbers can proceed to the serving line.
Hopefully, things will run smoothly.
This arrangement will continue through the rest of the year.
If you find that you like it, then it will be the ongoing arrangement.
We would like to hear what you think about the "Take a Number" idea.
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Spring Valley Annual Turkey Supper: This Saturday
The annual turkey dinner and holiday bazaar will be held at Spring Valley United Methodist church, 1 West Walnut Street, from 4-7 pm this Saturday (Nov. 14).
To see the church ad, click here
The holiday bazaar is from 3-7 pm, located in the Fellowship Hall.
The dinner menu includes beverage, bread, dessert, turkey and all the trimmings.
Adult tickets are $7.50 and 10 years & under tickets are $3.50.
Handicap seating is available.
The church would appreciate your downloading a flyer for posting at your church or other bulletin boards by clicking here.
John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
District's United Methodist Men Meet At Faith Community
The quarterly meeting of the Miami Valley United Methodist Men was held at Faith Community last Tuesday night.
John Sherer does a great job as its president and hit the jackpot with Tuesday's program.
The featured speaker was Dr. Chris Heckerman, our District Superintendent and folks, if you haven't heard him speak..... well, you gotta hear him.
The other treat was the Sidney First UM Men's Chorus .... And they are as good as any professional group(30 voices strong). And yet, we found out that not many sing in church choirs, not many can actually read music or have had vocal training. We suspect much of the credit is due a very energetic director.
To view a few scenes from the Tuesday meeting, goto the Photo Gallery on our website.
The local UMM meet every month at Faith Community - but not only FCUM men but all men of the Common Cup churches.
John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Pancake Breakfast On Saturday, Nov. 7th
On November 7, the students at Wright State University invite you to come to Faith Community UMC for the IGNITE Campus Ministry Breakfast.
Students will serve you breakfast from 8 am to 10 am in the fellowship hall.
Suggested donation is $5 for Adults, $3 for Children under 12, and $12 for a Family ticket. All proceeds benefit the campus ministry.
For more information about the IGNITE Campus Ministry, see this website. http://www.wright.edu/studentorgs/umsm/MeetUS.htm
John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
How Does Eating Out On Election Night Sound?
The cost is $6.50 and $3.00 for children.
The dinner includes chili, pb&j sandwiches, cornbread, salad, & dessert!!
There is also a salad buffet from 11:00 - 1:30 for lunch. The lunch cost is $5.50.
[I think that's worth a trip to Cedarville - right after we vote!]
I might even get me a pb&j
John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Do You Really Want Gambling in Our Neighborhood?
John Sherer, president of the Miami Valley United Methodist Men & member of Faith Community sends this concern & our United Methodist position regarding Issue #3:
"The Dayton paper article today indicates that 59% of the people polled support issue # 3. We have our work cut out for us if we are to defeat this issue."
The United Methodist Church and Issue 3 Casino Gambling
For the fifth time in 19 years, The United Methodist Church and the Ohio Council of Churches are successfully mobilizing tens of thousands of voters from many faith communities to vote against casino gambling in Ohio. The gambling industry has mounted a well funded and deceptive marketing campaign to introduce predatory gambling into our neighborhoods. Issue 3, on the ballot in November, is a dangerous proposal which inserts new language into the Ohio Constitution, and creates a monopoly to run casinos in four Ohio communities. We call for an extensive effort to stop casino gambling from harming our citizens for these reasons:
Our position on gambling is consistent with our beliefs as United Methodists.
The United Methodist Church is very clear. Our Social Principles state that "gambling is a menace to society, deadly to the best interests of moral, social, economic and spiritual life and destructive of good government."-2008 United Methodist Discipline, Paragraph 163,G. We also live by these Three Simples Rules from the founder of Methodism, John Wesley - Do no harm, do good, and stay in love with God. Gambling does harm to families, economies, business and changes the fabric of life in communities.
Casinos create an illusion of free money.
The lingering economic downturn in our state and around the globe is frightening and devastating to individuals, families and institutions. There is incredible pressure on our state and community leaders to turn to the lure of casino gambling as the answer to our economic woes. We understand this. Noted economists call this "casino capitalism." Casino capitalism contributes to an illusion of free money by preying on those least able to afford it. Across America, predatory gambling has helped create a culture based on financial gimmicks, false hopes and pure chance. This culture has led to and perpetuates the massive economic crisis we find ourselves in today.
Casinos do not bring positive economic development or create additional jobs.
This fact is documented once again in a report on the statewide economic and social factors of Issue 3 recently published by Ohio's Hiram College. Casinos have the opposite effect by ultimately pulling money out of the local economy. This harms existing businesses and causes thousands of hard working citizens to lose their current jobs. The out of state companies that will operate these casinos will deplete the Ohio economy further as they take their profits elsewhere. Casinos ultimately lead to the loss of jobs and small businesses in the communities in which they are located.
Casinos are predatory by their very nature.
Casinos make windfall profits for their owners from the gambling losses of our most vulnerable neighbors, deriving much of their profits from the poor who spend more than they can afford to lose. Proximity to a casino also increases the levels of addiction. National studies indicate that people who live within 50 miles of a casino are twice as likely to become gambling addicts.
The social costs as a result of casino gambling will exceed revenue 3 to 1.
Let this sink in - for every dollar gambling generates, it will cost the taxpayers of Ohio three dollars in social costs. Problem gamblers ruin their lives and harm their families through increased debt, bankruptcy, home foreclosures, divorce, spousal abuse, child abuse and suicide. Casino gambling always does more harm than good to families. This amendment is economic nonsense in a time when we most desperately need sound, sustainable economic policies.
Law enforcement will need increased budgets & manpower to manage higher crime rates.
Nationwide, studies of existing casinos and surrounding communities have consistently found that crime rates increase by 10% each year after a casino opens, including violent crimes against people. In addition, 40% of all white collar crime is rooted in the gambling industry.
The casino owners do not care about our state or our citizens.
The proponents of Issue 3, just like their predecessors, allege they want to operate casinos in order to help the citizens of Ohio. Nothing could be further from the truth. Their well crafted promises of economic development, jobs and millions in revenue are motivated by greed, not by good will. In reality, they are seeking extravagant profits for themselves and are fear-mongers, not benefactors
It is bad public policy to allow for-profit casino interests to write their own section of the Ohio Constitution.
Yet, this is precisely what they have done. They wrote the language in the proposed amendment and they paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to gather signatures to place their self-serving proposal on this November's ballot. Their language not only grants them an exclusive monopoly on casino gambling for all time, it also dramatically limits the ability of the Ohio General Assembly to regulate their activities. The amendment specifically prohibits our state government from controlling the days or hours of operation, the size of the bets or even the types of gambling that will be allowed.
The language of the constitutional amendment is frightening and has loopholes.
In fact, the language states these monopolies can inflict on our citizens any type of gambling that is currently allowed in any other adjoining state or any new types of gambling these states may experiment with in the future, including live sports betting. These casino interests even dictated the maximum amount they will pay in taxes and wrote in an amount that is dramatically lower than in some of the surrounding states. Other language in the amendment creates a loophole stipulating they will not pay any taxes when cash is directly used to place the bets.
We understand that the gambling industry is well organized and well funded to exploit the current economic pain and fear experienced by so many Ohioans. Issue 3 is not about jobs. It is about altering the very fabric of our life together. That is why Ohio citizens have voted consistently and overwhelmingly against bringing predatory casino gambling into our communities each of the previous four times this has been on the ballot.
We urge every United Methodist congregation in Ohio to be a public witness against Issue 3. There is no legal prohibition against churches taking a stance on ballot issues. Please join us in this endeavor as we abide by our Social Principles and live out our Three Simple Rules - Do no harm, do good, and stay in love with God.
Bruce R. Ough, Resident Bishop
Ohio West Area, United Methodist Church
http://www.westohioumc.org/
John L. Hopkins, Resident Bishop
Ohio East Area, United Methodist Church
http://www.eocumc.com/
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If I could add my humble 2 cents:
It a historical fact that Ohio will recover from the current economic and job loss problem- it always has. But we will never recover from gambling located in our neighborhoods. Once in (and growing) you can never vote 'em out.
Personally, I could keep blinders to the temptations and so could many who can control their "pleasure gambling"- but there will be untold numbers who will get hooked. Consider the small children who would grow up thinking the corner casino is no different than the corner movie.
All the money we're talking about- which is going into state coffers and job creating- that's the money Ohio citizens have lost & I'll bet many of the addicted will be looking for help from that same treasury.
Once the casinos get a good foothold, can prostitution be far behind?? That will also create a lot of new jobs.
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