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Saturday, April 24, 2010

Food Court Volunteers- Read This






Virginia has an enjoyable idea for all you Food Court volunteers !

Anyone who has served as a Common Cup volunteer this year and their guests  are invited to join us at La Comedia Dinner Theater to be served and to watch the performance of "Church Basement Ladies".

" I understand it is a very enjoyable story about church folk that cook dinners and all the escapades that happen during the dinners. (We could write a few of the lines ourselves.)"

We need to act fast , because the ticket orders must be in very soon [April 28]

    When:  June 9
    Where: LaComedia Dinner Theater

    How to get there:  Find your own way.
For a map, CLICK HERE

    Cost:  $40 for the mid price seats.  This is a group rate.
 
    Food:  We won't be cooking for a change!!
   
What do I need to secure your spot:
Send an email to: 
Give your name and indicate the number of persons (number of tickets needed)

        The deadline for ordering tickets is April 28.

How to pay for your tickets:
         All money must be paid by May 5th.
         Send to Virginia Pinkerton,
         3676 Cortsville Rd., Cedarville, OH 45314

         or- give it to Virginia on Wednesday night


If you have questions, call Virginia at 937-766-5670




John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Home Cookin' This Weekend At Oldtown





A night out for some  Home Cookin'

This Saturday Night

Oldtown UMC is having a Chicken Noodle Supper,  Saturday April 24, 4:30-7:00 PM.

Homemade chicken noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, butter, drinks, coleslaw or applesauce, desserts.

 Adults $7:00 children $3.50.

 Carry Outs  available




John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Monday, April 19, 2010

Reaching Out to the Poor of Our Communities






If you have felt a desire to help the poor and needy of your community, then next Sunday afternoon should be of interest.

Next Sunday, April 25, 2010, 3 - 4:30 pm, at Bellbrook United Methodist Church, Rev. Louise Seipel will lead a time of learning on how to become involved in ministry with persons who are poor or low-income persons.

Rev. Seipel has vast training and experience in community ministries, is a delightful presenter, is grounded in the spiritual dimensions of ministry, and is deeply compassionate.

The event is open to all persons -- clergy, lay leaders, and mission/outreach committees -- anyone who desires to be more deeply involved in reaching the poor of our communities.

There is no cost for this event -- reservations are preferred by calling the church at 848-2909 .   


      For more information email Pastor Terry Heck:      pastor@bellbrookumc.org, .





John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Saturday, April 17, 2010

Historic Church Tour Concludes On Sunday






There may be a nip in the air tomorrow (Sunday) but by afternoon time,it should be a great day for the second (and last) church tour day.

The churches (see the list below) on the north side of "Common Cup Country" will hold open house from 1pm to 5pm.

There should be maps available at your church giving church addresses and a suggested route. The churches:


Evangelical UMC holds special interest in that it emerged as a United Methodist church through its United Brethren roots. The building was originally used as a Theological School.

Union UMC is the oldest United Methodist church in Greene County and an outgrowth of services held in Frederick Bonner's home starting in 1803.

The present New Jasper UMC is the third structure of a congregation dating back to 1810.  A unique "Upping Block" still remains from the Horse & Buggy  days.

The Jamestown UMC building may surprise you with the sanctuary on the second floor. It is a wonderful facility with its share of history.

The history of Cedarville UMC's sanctuary  is punctuated by a huge pipe organ. Although no longer producing music on Sunday morning, one can imagine its imposing resonance in by-gone days.

The Oldtown UMC  building was contructed in 1855 and had a number of additions including a basement, restrooms, a kitchen and a steeple structure.  In 1962 the members bought the next-door house for an Education & office usage.

Faith Community UMC has the largest facility among the Common Cup churches, including a multi-purpose  community room where the Common Cup sponsored Food Court and Growth Groups gather on Wednesday nights.  

If you are interested in local history or simply curious about the other churches, this will make for an enjoyable afternoon.


John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Friday, April 16, 2010

Ladies May Day Luncheon at Cedarville






A Ladies May Day Luncheon will be held at Cedarville United Methodist church at 1pm on May 1st  (two weeks from tomorrow).

The featured speaker will be nationally known Dr. Naima Johnston. She is an accomplished singer, composer and speaker with a testimonial Christian message.

All ladies from Cedarville and the county are invited and welcome.

The cost of the meal is a reasonable $5.

Dr. Johnston is not charging a fee, but a Love Offering will be collected for her expenses in coming.

Reservations need to be called in to Pat Stevenson at 767-2677 as soon as possible for their planning purposes and no later than April 27th. (They must cut it off at 60 persons).

This appearance is an opportunity to be entertained by a great Christian artist who is currently on a tour from Nashville to New York.

The following are some of her web sites featuring her biography and professional talents:




Remember to call your reservation in to Sister Pat Stevenson (as she is referred to by the Naima Johnston people) by calling 937-767-2677

( The ladies say that men are free to come also, because they will be put to work!)





John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Union Church: Steeples & Dinners

 

Have you wondered whether Union Church ever got their steeple back after a lighting strike destroyed it?
Well, Yes they did - and it looks as majestic as ever - See below, before & after.


We also can inform you that they are having another of their Chicken Noodle dinners this Saturday night.
Serving hours are 4:30 to 7:00pm.





John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Friday, April 9, 2010

Paintersville Church On the Auction Block





Last Tuesday (April 06), the Paintersville church building and lot was auctioned off to the highest bidder.

The building has been under the care of Eleazer church after the two memberships merged in October 2008.

It was very evident that most of the crowd were not bidders but were former members returning to witness the fate of the place where they had worshiped for so many years.

To see some of the auction action, go to our website Photo Gallery.

Oh- how much did it bring, you asked?  Better ask someone from Eleazer- I'm not sure I've got the figure right.





John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Church Tour On Sunday





The weather this Sunday is predicted to be sunny and 73 degrees.
What a great day to take a Sunday afternoon drive - and what better than to take in the Tour of Historic Churches of the Common Cup!

8 of the 15 churches will hold open house this Sunday (the remaining 7 churches will be open on the following Sunday.)

All the Common Cup churches trace their history well back into the 19th century and each have their very own unique character.

Bellbrook UMC has a wonderful new addition - a good opportunity to see all the new stuff.

Spring Valley UMC has a Faith Wall comprised of family tiles, handmade by the members themselves.

Richland UMC has added a Multi-purpose room which they will be proud to show you.

Sharon UMC  has some beautitul windows and a bell with a story.

Some of the earliest settlers in Ohio are buried in Zoar UMC's back yard.

Eleazer UMC has made additions to their sanctuary after merging with Paintersville church.

Lumberton UMC sports some beautiful windows and has more room than it appears from the outside.

Port William UMC is the only Common Cup church which has its roots in the Methodist Protestant church.


If you haven't picked up a map already, you can download a map (giving church location and suggested driving routes) from our website.  CLICK HERE.

The tour is free and open to the public.




John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Friday, April 2, 2010

Good Friday at Oldtown










The Good News is that love -- Christ -- survives death

[The steeple atop Oldtown United Methodist church holds high the Cross on Good Friday as we await Easter arisen]

John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)

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