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Welcome to the Cedarville United Presbyterian Church website. We've been expecting you. God is busy here and we invite you to join our growing Cedarville United family for worship, study, small groups, missions and ministry. This site has been designed to inform members, friends and visitors of what we're about, who we are, and what's coming up. We aspire to be rooted in Jesus Christ through a common faith, biblical worship, authentic community and helping to fulfill the Great Commission with our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world.
A Word from Pastor Drew ~“Going All Summer”
I have spoken with a number of “retirees” who have said they are far more busy now than they ever were in their working years.If you are retired, you probably know what I mean.Summer “break” is a term that is just about as misleading as “retired”.If you are anything like me and my family, summer is anything, but a break.Most of us will be go, go, going every single one of the dog days of summer.
Well, guess what?If you spend your days going all the time, you might have a pretty good idea about what Jesus wants for the church.After all, Jesus’ last word for the church was “go” (Matthew 28:18).Now, Jesus did not mean be “busy” for the church.He did not mean “run around like a chicken with your head cut off” for the church.He just meant “go”.He meant be an “outie” for Christ instead of an “innie”.Jesus never said, “expect them to come in and make disciples of all nations”.He said, “go and make disciples of all nations”.Let’s not wait for people to come in for Christ.Instead, let’s take Christ out to the people.This important distinction is at the heart of the growing, thriving church today.“Outie” churches are growing while “innie” churches are dying.Which do you want to be?
I hope your summer is spent go, go, going, but not in the way your used to. This summer, go for Christ.Bless your next door neighbor for no reason at all and with no strings attached.Stop by the senior center to visit and encourage the folks there. Tell the next total stranger you meet that God loves them and you want to pray for them. Tell the waitress at your next meal. Strike up a conversation about something a little deeper than the weather. Ask at least ten more people to enter into a 30 day prayer covenant with you.If you go like that, what a summer that will be!
Praying for you in Christ,
Pastor Drew
~ Philippians 1:3-6
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Great job Choir!
Thanks to Becky Gillaugh and the choir for their offering of “I Know My Redeemer Lives” on Easter Sunday. Thanks also to Roger Dobbins and friends for the new screen in the sanctuary and the creative use of space! The screen will be put to good use for years to come.
The Miami Valley Women’s Center is collecting items for its cause. Cedarville United Presbyterian Church is helping with the collection. At the front of the sanctuary is a baby crib. Please donate diapers, baby clothes, toiletries, etc. to put in the crib for the Women’s Center. They will also take monetary donations. If you have items to donate or questions, please contact the office or Charlie Huff at (937) 245-9519.
Hope you had a wonderful Easter!
Thank you again to our Secret Santa for purchasing a new, larger screen for the sanctuary. We used it Easter Sunday for our cantata.
April 4th was our Easter Cantata. As Jesus’ life was portrayed on the screen, the choir rejoiced:
“I Know My Redeemer Lives”
Also, thank you to those who worked to install the new screen and work to insure that the DVD and sound all work properly together. They include: Roger Dobbins, Terry Gillaugh, Kurt Bublick, and Chet Murphy. Thank you all for your time and talent! ~ Becky Gillaugh
May Birthdays: 5 Celeste Garcia
8 Benjamin Ewry
9 Alex Jacob Crumrine
11 Dylan Leeds
15 Scott Moore
16 James David Clair
19 Deanna Cooley
20 Mark Corry
Madison Saunders
21 Shawn Evans
22 Pam Dobbins
Becky Straley
23 Jeff Ewry
Karen Williamson
24 Jason Percival
Shari Dobbins
25 Julie Campbell
Kelsey Jeffers
27 Iain Garcia
28 Beth Percival
31 Rebecca Stewart May Anniversaries: 23 Jeff & Stormy Cooper
29 Roger & Pam Dobbins
The Men’s Fellowship Group ~We are continuing to have Men’s Fellowship on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays at Beans and Cream. We are studying the book of Galatians. We meet at 8 a.m. for fellowship, study, and breakfast. We finish in about an hour. Come and bring a friend! Our next meeting will be May 15th. See you there!
Bread & C.U.P. ~Join us for the last Bread & C.U.P. until fall 2010! It’s on Sunday, May 16th, and it should be a good one! Nationally known speaker and author, Doug Pollock, will be here. He has written a book called “God Space”. It is about how to create opportunities for spiritual conversation to take place. We will be using our new Bread & C.U.P. songbooks too! Bring a covered dish to share at our fellowship meal. It starts at 5:30pm.
Beautification Committee
Have you noticed a few changes/updates around our church? Continue to be on the lookout for new, beautiful, functional and visitor-friendly updates. Excited about what you’ve seen so far? Join us! Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 17 @ 6:00pm.
Here’s the Pitch... family fun at the ballpark! Take Dad out to a ballgame for Father’s Day, June 20th. Start out at CUPC for “ballgame food” and then caravan to a game! Lots of fun for the whole family! More details will be coming! Score a homerun with Dad on Father’s Day!
Buckle up for a sightseeing roadtrip along “Route 254” where serious fun can be found at every stop! As our group travels across Cedarville and surroundaing areas, our families will learn that by choosing God as our guide, we will arrive at the ultimate destination … a relationship with Jesus! “Know! Follow! Choose God’s Way!
Women In Motion continues to meet Thursdays from 1:00-3:00pm at CUPC.Plan on joining us!!Contact Beki Ryan for more information.
Each month I will try to give you a few insights into how I spend my time.
üJen and I went to the Purposeful and Missional Presbyterians Conference in Satellite Beach, Florida. We learned a lot about possible next steps for our church, youth ministry and contemporary worship. We also had a great time just the two of us! Thanks!
üWill take communion to shut-ins the week of May 3-7.
üSeveral visits to the hospital to see Ron Pollock and Gene Reese.
üSpending significant time in prayer everyday for the church using the 30-day Prayer Covenant. I hope you are too!
üDoing pre-marital counseling with two couples right now.
üGetting ready for all the summer activities including Intergenerational Sunday School and the Route 254 plan.
5/2
ReMix/Juice @ 6pm Mission Trip details - bring a friend and a snack!
5/6&7
"The Ransom of Miss Elverna Dower" - Middle School Play.
Come support our many youth group members in this play!
5/9
Mother's Day! Treat your mother to lunch - it's Free at CUPC!
5/16
Coming to Bread & CUP. Help us break in our new songbook!
Stay for mandatory Youth Mission Trip Parent Meeting @ 7:30pm!
We will talk details, fill out required forms, and plan fundraising
opportunities for our group. MISSION EX - HERE WE COME!
5/23
ReMix/Juice 2nd Annual B2X - meet at CUPC @2pm
5/30
No ReMix/Juice - Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend with your family!
Our Students in Action on May 6th and 7th
Be sure to get tickets for the middle school play, “The Ransom of Miss Elverna Dower”! Our congregation has several students in the cast and crew!! Tickets are available in the high school office: adults $4.00/students $2.00.
PaceSetters
We are racing toward the Finish Line for this year in PaceSetters! There are only two regular meetings left! Our final meeting will be our
PaceSetter
“Finish Line Family Celebration”
Wednesday, May 26th
5:30 – 7:30pm
PaceSetters families and interested congregation members are invited to join us for an exciting family celebration of our accomplishments! Please plan on attending this special dinner and family activity evening. We especially invite those who have helped us succeed by providing a meal or volunteering in any way.
RSVP’s are requested no later than May 19th for planning purposes! Please call Jennifer Elling @ 231-6534.
B2X-2
May 23rd - Yes!It’s Bike-2-Xenia time!Plan on riding or rollerblading for our second annual trip!Bring your wheels, a friend, a water bottle, and money for McDonalds in Xenia.Meet at CUPC @ 2:00pm.Return by 6:00pm.
SAVE THE DATE!!!!
ReMIX/J.U.I.C.E. Mission Trip 2010
Sunday, June 30 – Saturday, July 3
Come to our meeting on May 2nd for the BIG REVEAL!!!!
Want to Join the Prayer “Chain”?
If you would like to be included in the prayer “chain” for 2010, please contact Pastor Drew. When a concern comes up, you will receive a message from the church right away so you can begin to pray. The more prayers and pray-ers the better!
