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.
John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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