A Great Year For the Common Cup

May 31, 2009

What a great year it has been for the Common Cup! I think it's safe to say the Common Cup year just ended, considering the break in the Food Court and the Growth Group sessions.

And Boy- Oh- Boy ..... It's a JOY to see so many people involved in Common Cup activity. I know most other churches would looked at the fellowship of this organization and be green with envy. And think of the number of people who pitch in to make it work. In a few lines down, I inserted the thankful comments from Pastor Rick which I borrowed from the Faith Community newsletter. (Gives you some idea of the cooperative effort abounding.)

I must say a word for the Common Cup Council which meets monthly to oversee and plan the program activity. It is made up of all the member church pastors and laity representatives under the leadership of Chairperson Mary Frantz. Over the course of a few monthly meetings, all the 15 churches make contributions.

In the past May meeting, they are tentatively planning for another church tour. A date of April 11, 2010 might work out since the two churches with major building projects should be ready to "show off".

We need to give a big "thank you" to Mary and Pastor Rick (who shepherds & synchronizes the Wednesday night group activities - and the others who serve on the council.

Pastor Rick's comments follow:

Dear Common Cup,

I remember clearly my first night at Common Cup! It was an amazing experience to be a part of a ministry sponsored by 15 churches that offers a warm welcome, delicious meal, and growth groups to people in our community. Now, one year later, it still feels amazing every time I see the Community Center filled with life on Wednesday night. Thank you for allowing me to serve in this vital ministry. Also, I want to give thanks to all those who served during Common Cup this year.

Thank you Virginia and the many Food Court volunteers!

Thank you Key Club students!

Thank you Growth Group teachers!

Thank you Common Cup pastors and staff!

Here is a recap of all the classes offered this year on Wednesday night and their teachers.

Nursery - Elizabeth Johnson, Joni Brindley

Preschool - Amy McGlothen Kid's Club - Lee Rose

Youth Fellowship - Susan Fellie

Chapel Worship Service -Emily Leopard

Lydia Circle - Marlene Gifford

Recreational Basketball -Pastor Rick Tettau

Various Music Groups - Music staff

Jesus: The One and Only -Jeanne Mills

Impact World Tour Local Link Training -Pastor Rex Robinson

Seizing the Moment - Pastor Tim Holly

Finding God in the Questions -Clarence Dinnen

Book of Discipline / Church Governance - Pastor Robert McDowell

Journey to Freedom - Rev. Steve Gill Free to Give - Steve Alex and Lois Moore

This is Christianity - Pastor Tim Holly

Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman -Jeanne Mills and Becki Robinson

Walk to Emmaus orientation -Keith and Barb Swigart

Wesleyan Institute planning team -Pastor Rick Tettau

Blessings to all of you this summer.

We'll see you in September.

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Rick

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John Fristoe (Interim eNews Editor)

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