Dedication of Interfaith Hospitality Building

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Sunday, August 1^st has been a long time in coming for Don Schneider, the Project manager for the renovation of the old St. Francis hotel building.

The building, located at 124 S. Detroit Street in Xenia was donated to the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) on November 27, 2002 by Brad and Eric Montgomery of the Montgomery Insurance & Investment agency.

 Don, also an IHN Board member, along with Don Seela, Engineer, and a host of faithful volunteers, have been working every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday for seven years- stopping only when monetary donations ran short.

The renovation priority was: Don't take construction short cuts even if funds were running low.

Finally, a building which all can proud of - is finished!

The Dedication Ceremony was held on Sunday, August 1^st. A nice crowd attended.   In appreciation, they were treated to a Spaghetti dinner.

The Interfaith Hospitality Network is a national, non-profit organization whose goal is to alleviate homelessness by providing shelter, meals, and assistance for homeless persons. The Greene County IHN has been open since 1995 but has been relying on area churches, since they had no permanent facility of their own.

We must mention that the Common Cup took a humble role in sponsoring one of the rooms through donations and volunteer labor.

I have no long list of all the supporters of the renovation, but I must point out that Faith Community UMC has been very generous in their support.

The highlight of that Sunday afternoon dedication was springing the news on Don Schneider that the old hotel building on which he worked so hard, will forever more be known as "The Schneider House"

Photos of the dedication service are posted on our website.  CLICK HERE to view them.

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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2010/2011 Common Cup Handbooks Available

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The Common Cup Handbooks 2010-2011 are available for pick up. 

Copies are in the church office at Faith Community UMC. 

Office hours are 8AM to 4PM Mon thru Fri.
Pastor Tettau is suggesting that the churches take a number of books equal to  ½ of their average worship attendance. 

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)

The Prayer Calendar for Common Cup Churches

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The Common Cup ministry has been a home grown initiative to network 15 United Methodist churches together.

It all started with one church helping another and the idea spread to other congregations in the area. It was not an edict from Columbus, but just our pastors and laity networking together.

At last Thursday's Common Cup Council Board meeting, several of the original members were recollecting those early days.

In January 2003, the area United Methodist churches came together for a meal and a portrayal of how Methodism came to Ohio.  All took communion and prayed for each other.

Over seven years have passed and that bond has strengthened the 15 member churches to more effectively make disciples of Jesus Christ. At the heart are the Wednesday night meals together and the meeting together of growth groups.

At the last meeting, the Council endorsed a Prayer Calendar, formulated by Pastor Rick, which encourages all to pray for a particular Common Cup church each day (the church named on the calendar date).

The printed scripture reference for each day follows the Upper Room Devotional guide for the month. At the end on a 30 day month, each church will be lifted up twice.

There are Prayer Calendar pages being distributed.

The Prayer Calendar is also posted on our website to view or to print out.

You will find a "Pray Button" on the Home Page.

CLICK HERE to go there.

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Schedule for Food Court Workers Sep--Dec 2010

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Virginia Pinkerton has completed the Food Court volunteer scheduling for Wednesday nights starting September 08 thru December 22nd

We have provided copies of the work schedule on our Common Cup website. Here's how you can find the schedules:

When you click on the link below, you will see some yellow outlined dates . By clicking on the dates, you can view the September-October or the November-December  schedule.

So, first, CLICK  HERE 

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To print out a copy, click on the "Print" next to the dates.

Please note that there are 2 pages for each date range  

NOTE:If you would like a personal list of the dates on which you are working, click on SEARCH in the line which starts "If you would like to search .........".

Then, fill in your name (or some other name to see when they work) and a personal work schedule will be displayed.

Click on "Print This Page" to print out a copy.

For your information: The schedule will remain on our Common Cup website through the duration of the schedule dates. Then the 2011 schedules will be posted.

You don't have to return to this newsletter to revisit the work schedules. You simply go to our website and click on the "Food Court Volunteer Schedules"

Our website address is :

http://commoncupchurches.org/

One more comment: For those  who do not have email, we have sent them schedules via U.S.  Mail. 

If you have schedule problems, please call Virginia at 766-5670.

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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All-Church Community Picnic on Sat. Aug 28

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The Xenia Area Association of Churches and Ministries are having a community outing. 


 The All-Church Community picnic will be held on Sunday, August 29 at Shawnee Park. 
Games and Inflatables will open at 4pm.

The FOOD LINE will start at 5pm  and Music at the Main Pavilion will be playing from 4-8pm.

You are asked to bring a side dish and rolls or dessert.
 
Fried Chicken, Drinks and Paper Goods will be provided.

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Music Festival-Ice Cream Social Coming!

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Remember the big crowds at Richland-Crumley church grounds last September for the Music Festival?
Well, Hold On- they are having another one this year on September 11th.
And not only that - it's a Homemade Ice Cream Social, starting at 1pm on September 11.
Any donations will go to the Xenia area  Fish Food Pantry.
A new twist this year: If you play an instrument (hold the pianos), bring it with you - they will love to have you join in.
For more information and a flyer which you can post on your bulletin board, CLICK HERE.

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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UMW To Hold Special Salad Supper At Cedarville UMC

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The Cedarville UMW (United Methodist Women)  will hold a special Salad Dinner on August 26th, 6:00 pm.

Cassandra Conger, an ordained minister, will bring a message of her teaching and missionary work in Swaziland, Africa.

This is an opportunity for any and all the women of the Common Cup churches to hear a first hand account of the Christian challenges in Swaziland.

If you would like to attend, you need to call Eunice Webb by August 20th for advance reservations. Her number is 766-5761.


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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)

United Methodist Campus Ministry at Wright State

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Remember the Pancake Breakfast held at Faith Community church last November to support the United Methodist campus ministry at Wright State?

That campus ministry initiative is still very active but needs support to remain strong. They tag themselves, "IGNITE"

Rick Tettau (Deacon at Faith Community) is encouraging the Common Cup churches to consider ways to support this ministry for young students. His message:

"IGNITE: The United Methodist Campus Ministry at Wright State is asking for support from churches this school year. 

 IGNITE offers to WSU students a weekly Tuesday night meal and Bible study, leadership training for prospective clergy, monthly Friday game nights, and a beautiful apartment for rest and study. 

The campus ministry is under the leadership of Derick Latimer who is currently seeking ordination and a degree from UTS.  He is excited to be starting his first year as the campus minister.  If you would like to be supportive of the campus ministry and get to know some great students, please contact Derick at 937-726-8549. 

There are many opportunities available that would fit your gifts and schedule.  For more information please contact Dr. Blair Rowley (At Wright State) or Pastor Rick. "   

Rev. Rick Tettau
Deacon
Faith Community UM
 

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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