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Welcome to the presbytery's electronic newsletter: CinNews. Think
"sinews," which strengthen a body by connecting its
parts. Connections work best when they are
two-way. If you have news or suggestions for
improving this newsletter, please send them to
mail@cpresby.org.
This website edition is
abridged. Due to the worldwide nature of
the web, it does not contain all items in "Joys
and Concerns." To receive a complete edition, join
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Presbytery Meeting Top 5
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The next presbytery meeting is scheduled
for next Tuesday, November 11 at Madeira-Silverwood
Presbyterian Church.
Key items of business include (in
proposed docket order):
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Consideration of an overture from the
Mt. Auburn Session concerning the death penalty in Ohio
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Examination of an inquirer for candidacy
as part of his preparation to become a minister of the Word
and Sacrament
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Consideration of a proposed amendment to
the Presbyterian Constitution that would require all new
members of a congregation to make a public profession of
their faith
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Consideration of statements between the
Presbyterian Church and four denominations: Roman Catholic
Church, The Episcopal Church, Korean Presbyterian Church in
America and Moravian Church, Northern and Southern Provinces
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Dissolution of the relationship between
the presbytery and Associate General Presbyter Yvette
Dalton.
In addition, during worship, the presbytery
will belatedly celebrate All Saints Day by giving thanks for the
lives and service of elders and ministers who died during the
past year.
For the proposed docket and currently
available documents, go to the
Document Center.
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Bing |
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The Rev. Dr. J. V. Cosby "Bing" Summerell
(pastor emeritus, Lakeside Presbyterian Church) died on November
5 in Louisville, Kentucky.
After retiring as pastor of Lakeside in
1988, Bing served as interim pastor at Westwood First, Ludlow
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Pleasant Ridge, and Covington First and as
temporary supply at Immanuel. He served the larger church in
many ways, including as Moderator of the Presbytery of
Cincinnati.
Those who knew Bing especially remember
his gift for praying.
A memorial service is scheduled
for Saturday, November 8. Visitation is to be held from
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. with the service immediately following
at Second Presbyterian Church, 3701 Old Brownsboro Road,
Louisville. Phone: 502-895-3483.
Bing's survivors include his wife
Roberta "Bert", son Paul and daughter Susan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
addressed to Redwood School, 71 Orphanage Road, Ft.
Mitchell, KY. 41017, Union Presbyterian School Christian
Education, 3401 Brook Road, Richmond, VA, 23227, or to CASA
510 W. Liberty Street, Louisville, KY, 40202
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Church property
auctioned |
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On November 6, the presbytery auctioned the
property of the former Delhi First Church in Sayler Park, Ohio
for $60,000. The buyer indicated that she plans to convert the
facilities into an art gallary. |
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Thanksgiving and
Advent Happenings |
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Congregations throughout the presbytery hold
special events in November and December. For a list of
bazaars, alternative gift sales, mission fairs, concerts,
Thanksgiving worship services, and Advent celebrations,
click here. |
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Upcoming Events |
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