Sunday Worship Schedule
Traditional Service – 8:30 a.m.
Contemporary Worship – 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School – 10:05 a.m.
Traditional Service – 11:00 a.m.

This design illustrates the people of God becoming the Body of    Christ in the world.  It intentionally looks like a Celtic cross.  It is designed to resemble the denominational seal.  It is unique, however, in the fact that the cross is composed of four people forming a circle. This illustrates the church as being the Body of Christ, and that Cumberland Presbyterians are a connectional community.  Although the people appear to be closing inward to the circle, the cross as a whole projects outward. 

The people of God form a great circle.  This is a circle of God’s love and grace; like a wedding band, the kind that has no end. One that can never be broken.  The circle also represents the world into which the church brings God’s love and grace. Looking deeper, the negative space inside the circle possesses another cross made of cups.  This represents our bringing the Cup of Salvation to the four corners of the earth.

Ultimately the design resembles a cross.  But it does just that, resembles a cross.  We are always being transformed into the likeness of Christ, our Lord.

     We are planning to make an effort to be more intentional in our sharing of the Good News of Jesus Christ.  One of our goals for the future is to have an increase in the number of professions of  faith and baptisms.  This was discussed and adopted as a goal during our elders’ annual retreat sometime back.  We must start first in reaching this goal with prayer.  I encourage you now to pray for those who do not know Christ.  Pray also that we might be able to reach them with the Good News of the Gospel.
     We are going to establish classes that instruct us how to talk to people about becoming a Christian.  The purpose of the class will be to help us know how to lead people to faith in Christ.  In recent weeks, individuals have requested a class of this nature because they are working with people in trying to get them to accept Christ.  This was wonderful to hear.
      We are also going to offer on a regular basis a class in basic Christianity.  This class will cover the very basic beliefs of the Christian faith, Jesus Christ, God, the Bible, Salvation, Baptism, etc.  This will be an excellent class for new Christians but will also be a good refresher course for those who have been Christians for years.         
     We are also working on a program to help assimilate new members into our church.  We have been so blessed with many new members and we want each to feel a part of the church.  We want to use each one’s talents and gifts and allow them to enrich their Christian experience through service.
     All of the above are in the planning stages and are being developed.  We will be announcing when they start.  Be much in prayer for us as we plan these important programs.
     Last evening in our session meeting we reviewed our plans, goals and wish lists for the year 2008 that was established during our elders retreat.  We rejoiced together to realize that we have already accomplished some
of our goals and plans and that many others are being addressed.  There are still many things we need to
do that we will attempt to accomplish in the future that are just not able to be accomplished at this time.  We continue to be blessed as a church. Jonathan

Roy Watson (Centennial); Bob Hill (St. Thomas); Lois Clark (Coyle Clark’s mother-STMC); Mike Dickson; Joe Lynn Smith; Rex McCain; Jonathan Clark; Charles Sons; Herman Scott; Diane King; Nelle Mason; Joyce Bennett; Danny Brown; Linda Baggett; Kathryn Wertzbaugher; Nathan Smith; Sue Kiningham; Mary Kiningham; James Mason; Deana Trail; Patty Johnson; Joyce Koski; Robert Davis; George Knoer; Tommy Yarbrough; Dell Driver; Mavis Watkins; Ron Weyandt; Catherine Gray; Mary Keith; Carl Sanders; Dr. Lawrence Stewart; Missy Gifford; Roy Hendershot; Doug Grant; Bill and Jonell Farris; Clara Yates; Rosemarie Sons; Inas McCain;  Danna McDonald Cox; Polly Crabtree; Lucille Burch; Marvin Partin; Lucille Knapper; Joanne Yoder; Odell Carmack; Scott Bennett; Martin Bennett; Delaney Clark; Calli Curtis; Bobbie Roberts; Bettie Roberts; Helen Mullins; Frankie Keller; Barbara McGrath; Polly & Bill Culbertson; Virginia Wiseman; Albert Hale; Mary Black; Peggie Smith; Faye Vanzant; Faye Hickerson; Stephanie Huckaby; Freddie Alonso; Sophia Trueheart; Ray Barlow; Ronnie Durm; Jackie Mosley; Bonnie Hardin; Timmy Patton; Charlie Vanzant;
Claude Bass.

Our Sympathy to Carl Bauer and family in the death of his mother, Mrs. Virginia Bauer.  Her funeral was last Friday at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.

NEW BIRTH – Congratulations to Matt and Racheal Mason on the birth of their son, Maddox Gates Mason.  Maddox was born June 17, 2008, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, weighing  9 lbs, 9 oz and was 20” in length.
Proud big brother is Maverick.  Proud grandparents are Davis and Linda Mason and proud great-grandmother is Nelle Mason

VBS Adult Volunteers Needed for Teaching Positions – please let Steve know ASAP if you can help.

Share the Joy – Your Share the Joy (Family Life Center Debt Retirement) continues to remain on a good steady pace.  We have received about 22% of our pledge amount to date for a total of  $87,223.52.  This amount given puts us slightly ahead of the pace needed to reach our goal.  Keep up your faithful giving.

Your Men’s Fellowship would like to thank Herman Scott for his 40++ years of faithful service as its treasurer.
At its meeting on June 16, Mike Panter was elected President and Howard Hall was elected Treasurer.  Thanks to Darrin Bean for his great leadership as President of Men’s Fellowship this past year.  Men’s Fellowship supports the following ministries:  hot lunches for school children in Colombia; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Project Graduation and Crystal Springs Campground.  All men are invited to share in a delicious meal, fellowship and informative and entertaining programs.  Monthly meetings will resume September 15th.

A Sunday School teacher is needed for the 3rd - 4th grade class.  Please let Steve know ASAP if you can serve.

Parking Lot Development – The paving and striping is complete on our two parking lots on the corner of Third Avenue and Vine Street.  A privacy fence is being installed and will be completed this week.  Our thanks to Vern Kalt and Butch Partin for overseeing this project.

Thank you to all who donated towards our Missions Trip to Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota.  We are very blessed with such a loving and generous church family!  Thanks again, The Brown Family

Dear Church Family, Thank you to everybody for all the prayers, visits, cards, and support.  A special thanks to
Jonathan for bringing communion to me.  All of these acts are what have kept me going.  Love, Polly Crabtree

Thank you all for the many acts of kindness shown to our family during our loss.  The family of Nina Hill –
Troy and Paula Goodman and family

Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers you sent in memory of my dad Grant Sadler.  Thank you for all the cards and prayers.  We are so proud to be a member of this wonderful church family.  Thank you, Mike Sadler and family

My Church Family, I would like to thank you for the Bible.  I will cherish it always.  Thank you for providing me a good foundation as I begin my college career.  Sincerely, Matthew Sullivan

Dear Church Family, Thanks so much for your prayers, calls, visits and food during my recent surgery and convalescence.  Thanks to the intercessory prayer group for the prayers and notes of encouragement.  Elizabeth, Jonathan and Barbara, thank you for visiting with me and keeping me in your prayers.  Barry Stewart

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Youth News from BJ – VBS decorating meeting Wednesday, June 25th, 5:30 – 6:30 in the youth room.

Cumberland Presbyterian Youth Conference (CPYC) 2008 will be July 13-18 at the NaCoMe camp grounds in Pleasantville TN.  This is an awesome camp for those who have completed 9th-12th grades.  The cost of this camp is $155 for active youth.  The deadline to register and pay is June 25th.  All forms and money must be postmarked on this date.  I will be attending this camp and HIGHLY recommend it for all those who can go

A Christian View of Government and Personal Freedom is a class that will be offered this Sunday during
the Sunday School hour at 10:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall.  The class will be taught by Tom Mahler and is an appropriate topic as our nation will celebrate another Independence Day on July 4th.  All adults are invited to attend.

Prime Timers – The “Progressive Dinner by Boat”  is scheduled for Sunday, June 29th, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
at the home of Ron and Linda King.  The Kings live at 900 Bluff Drive in Hopkins Point.  Please bring a covered dish (no desserts please).  After a boat ride on Tims Ford Lake, dessert will be enjoyed at the lakeside home of Peter and Jane Yu.  Please call Linda Mason at 967-2710 if you can join us for this always enjoyable time of
fellowship and fun on the water and, of course, good food!!!

Junior Camp – Carol Medley reports from Crystal Springs Camp that there are 121 junior campers there this week.  Our Steve Cagley is working the camp.  Keep them in your prayers.

Wings of  Hope Widows Ministry “Out to Eat” – Monday, July 21.  Meet in the Winchester First Methodist parking lot at 4:30 p.m. to carpool.  Call Pat Brandenstein at 962-2898 for information or transportation.

Pray for the Nation, Inter-denominational Lay Led, every Thursday from Noon to 1:00 p.m. in our chapel.  Come and go over your lunch time or as needed.  For information call Pat Brandenstein at 962-2898

Contemporary Worship Planning Monday, May 30th at 6:00 p.m.  Anyone interested in sharing input about future worship services is invited.

This Fall, WCPC will be launching a separate 6th grade ministry called ‘The Transformers.’  with a kick-off party on August 8th.  If you have questions, please contact BJ at wincpyf@hotmail.com or Melissa Brown at jacabiem@hotmail.com or 967-5540.