Websie Feature Update

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As mentioned in the last newsletter, our Common Cup website has been receiving a facelift and one of the last challenges was to provide the foodcourt volunteers a search feature allowing them to download their individual work schedule.
Bill has finally figured out how to do it using the new streamlined web editor.
So, now you can not only download (and print out) the entire work schedule for the rest of the "season"-  but you can download (and print out) your individual schedule - or do it for anybody else - for that matter.
It's quite simple to do-  go to the volunteer's page (CLICK HERE) and choose the list you want as illustrated below.

 

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Common Cup Workers To LaComedia !!

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Virginia Pinkerton has come up with another idea to have a Wednesday night volunteer workers  Get-Together.  Here's her message:

To all Common Cup Workers...

    I have reserved 20 seats At LaComedia for Friday October 14th at the price of $36 per person. This is a matinee beginning at 11:00am.  That includes everything BUT the tip.  I need to know as soon as possible if you would like to attend.  20 seats guarantees that price.  Less than 20, the price jumps to $54.  I am to give them a firm answer Thursday morning.  If we have 20 people interested I will put it on my credit card and then you can pay me.  If we have more, that will be ok also.  I hope it will work out for us.    Thanks, Virginia 

The performace is a sequel to the Church Basement Ladies show we saw last year.

CLICK HERE to check it out.

Call Virginia at 766-5670 if you would like to go (and try to get  her called before Thursday)

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Faith Community Announces Policy Change

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The Common Cup community of churches is so fortunate to have Faith Community church sharing their facilities and acting as an anchor for the Food Court and shared ministry opportunities. (We would call that a definitive act of Radical Hospitality)

That sharing does present extra challenges with safety and security issues and with that concern, Faith Community has made a few policy changes:

" During normal business hours, please enter the church through the church office, give your name to the volunteer receptionist, indicate where you will be in the building or what program you are attending and sign the log.  Also, please let us know when you leave the area.  In case of an emergency (fire, storm, etc.), we would need to know where you are located in the building.

In addition, effective immediately, the office is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Please call the office to make prior arrangements if you need entry before 8:30 a.m.  The double doors into the Community Center next to the handicapped parking area will be unlocked at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for Common Cup"

Please take note of these changes.

For most of our Common Cup people, it will amount to little or no inconvenience, but if you have some extra difficulty, we're sure that the church office or Virginia can work something out.  

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Common Cup Food Court/Growth Groups Resume

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Right on cue, the Wednesday Common Cup Food Court started up smoothly - as if there had been no summer break.

 A few new faces joined the volunteer workers and a reported 260 people were served (Wow!).

One notable addition to the kitchen was a brand new commercial Ice Making machine. It was a donated gift from the church Youth Group!

WE hope you are taking advantage of the Growth Group sessions following the Wednesday night meal. Last Wednesday there were 2 Bible studies, a women's Circle, and a discussion of the upcoming Ballot Issues.

Check 'em out next week.

For photos of the opening Fall season, CLICK HERE

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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New Common Cup Handbook Available Online

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The print version of the 2010-2011 Common Cup Handbook has been out for over a week.  The handbook is now available online.
To view the online handbook, go to our website and look to the bottom of the Home Page for the Handbook icon.

Also, we remind you that the season's first Wednesday Food Court is this coming Wednesday evening. Times are the same (5pm to 6:30pm) and the suggested donation hasn't changed.

While you are perusing the handbook, you might check out the Growth Group sessions. They're starting with a bang this year and well worth an hour's investment.

The Wednesday night menus is also posted on our website. Click HERE for the upcoming menu.

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)

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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Food Court Workers Need To Be Signed Up By Aug 01

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After a brief summer break, the Common Cup Food Court resumes on September 8^th.

Virginia will start mapping out the worker schedules on August 1st.

Those of you who worked over the past months are receiving  (in the mail) a record of your  personal preferences which you indicated for the just past Food Court schedule.

You need to review those preferences and determine if they remain the same for the upcoming Food Court weeks.

There are 4 areas on the sheet which needs your review:

1. Do you still want to work at the same jobs as you did before?
2. Do you still want to work on the same frequency schedule as you did before?
3. If you indicate that you can supply desserts (in Step 1), is the frequency/specific Wednesday still the same?
4. If you had indicated certain Wednesdays which you could not work/donate desserts (for instance the 2^nd Wed in December) - then,  are those dates still the same?

Look over the preference schedule which you received in the mail and if the answer is "yes" to the 4 questions above (ie., you would want Virginia to schedule you with your same preferences as last time) - then  YOU DO NOT NEED TO REPLY.  Virginia will match your last session preferences as best she can.

If you need to change your work preferences, please plainly mark out the preference you want to change and check your new preference.  If you cannot work at all, just write that on the sheet.  Mail all you Preference changes to: 

Virginia Pinkerton        or   drop off at Faith Community church

3676 Cortsville Rd.

Cedarville, OH 45314

If you have not been a volunteer to work at the Food Court and you would like to volunteer, we have provided a signup Preference sheet  [CLICK HERE] which you can print out, fill out and mail to Virginia (see above).

If possible, please return it by Aug. 01.

As soon as Virginia completes her scheduling, it will be posted on our website and receive an email/postal mail copy.

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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A Night Out For Food Court Vollunteers

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After another successful "season" of the Common Cup Food Court, some of the volunteers had a "Night Out" at the LaComedia Dinner Theater.

The occasion was last Wednesday night - and what do you imagine was on the playbill?  It was a play called "Church Basement Ladies"

It was about a church basement kitchen and the women who prepare meals there - WOW- would you say it was a busman's holiday for the Food Court group?

The play, a musical comedy, was very good, not to mention that the buffet was excellent.

Our CC website has posted a few photos of the group as well as a few samples of WDTN Channel 2's viewpoint.  CLICK HERE.

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Christian Juggler A Big Hit At Food Court

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David Cain, renown Juggler For Jesus, performed his routine at last Wednesday's Food Court (May 12).
The entertainment was provided as a special Thank You gift for all those who supported Common Cup this year - especially our food court volunteers and growth group leaders.
We captured a few photos of the performance (although it is impossible to do the performance justice without a fast frame sports camera)
Last Wednesday's food court was the last until next September when Virginia's troops will resume after a Summer break.
CLICK HERE to view the photos.

John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Famous Christian Juggler To Appear At Wednesday Food Court

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The Food Court area will have something very special this Wednesday evening!!!

As a special thank you gift for all those who supported Common Cup this year -especially our food court volunteers and growth group leaders,   the Common Cup Council has arranged for a world champion juggler to perform his Juggling For Jesus act.

At 6:45, David Cain, a professional juggler, will be performing his famous routines which have been entertaining audiences of all ages for 25 years.

The entertainment is FREE and provides a fun culmination of the Food Court/Growth Groups until next September.

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Food Court Volunteers- Read This

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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: 

       foodcourtadmin@commoncupchurches.org

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

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Food Court To Serve Soup & Salad on Ash Wednesday

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The regular Wednesday night menu  will be different for next week because it is Ash Wednesday.

  In the past we have not had an Ash Wednesday meal.  The Common Cup Council decided last meeting to have a soup and salad meal with no dessert and no pizza. 

There is no cost to the meal but donation only. 

 Any donation people make will go to the Fish Pantry.

The menu is listed below (and can also be found at our Common Cup website)

Amish Barn Soup

Vegetable Beef Soup

Tossed Salad (large)

Black Bean and Corn Salad(small)

Coleslaw (long)

Apple Sauce (small)

Beets (long)

Winter Fruit Salad (large)

Cottage Cheese (small)

Diced Peaches (small)

Chocolate pudding (small)

Ginny's salad (small)

Crackers

Bread 

Coffee-Tea- Lemonade

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Food Court Schedules Feb 17 Thru May12

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Virginia Pinkerton has completed the Food Court volunteer scheduling for Wednesday nights starting Feb. 17^th thru May 12^th.

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

1. Go to the website http://commoncupchurches.org/
2. Click on the link entitled
3. To view the schedule from February to April, click on the yellow text, 02/17/10 - 04/07/10 .
4. To print out a copy, click on the Print next to the dates.
5.  Do the same for the schedule April to May   04/14/10 - 05/12/10.

Please note that there are 2 pages for each date range - so if you print out the schedule for Feb thru May, you will have 4 pages.

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 .........".

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.

Below is a graphical map of the steps to view/print the schedules [you may not need this but I have fun doing it]

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Christmas Celebration: THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT

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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, 2009
Christmas 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.

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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CC Wednesday Night Schedule & Classes - 2010

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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 24^th, 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.

Prayer Chapel

Lydia Circle

Psalms of the Season

Mount Union College Choir

Women's Bible Study - Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A study of David

When You're a Christian ... the Whole World is from Missouri: Living the Life of Faith in a "Show Me" World

 

Ash Wednesday

Within My Reach

Journey to Freedom: Your Start to a Lifetime of Hope, Health, and Happiness

RINGS: Real Intimacy and Growth Skills

David Cain "Juggler for Jesus"

Note: Because of  too many commitments, the Recreation & Basketball has been put on the back burner for now.

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Mt. Union College Choir To Perform At A Common Cup Event

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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.

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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No More Standing In Line On Wednesday!

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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.

(At the end of thi message, you will see the word "comments" .
Click on "comments" to add your comment)

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Remember To Bring Canned Goods Tomorrow

 

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)

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A Handy Little Tool For Food Court Volunteers

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My pal, Bill, has worked up a little search routine where you can determine upcoming meals for which you are scheduled to work.

In this way you won't have to search through the big detailed schedule sheets to find your name.

And ...  you may want to know when your bosom buddy is working - you can look that up too.

Here's how:

1.  Goto our Common Cup website and click on [ Food Court Volunteer Schedules ]

( It's just below Virginia's characterture)

2. Then look for and click on  [If you would like to SEARCH the schedule dates for a given volunteer click here]

3. Just enter the last & first name, then click on  [ Submit Search ]

4. Bingo!

The schedule for the rest of the year, for the person entered, pops up.

If you like, you can print it out for reference.

What the search will not do:

It will not look backward - it won't list work nights for the past weeks.

It won't account for the Wednesday nights when you have asked someone to sub for you. You can pencil that in.

Here how a typical schedule will look:

Come to think of it- that one isn't typical - in fact, it makes me tired!

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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