Cups Cafe’s

Righteous Summer Raffle

1st Prize: $250 value. New 18 Speed Bike with accessories from Century Cycles.

• Helmet
• Bike lock
• Tool kit
• Water bottle
• Nylon under seat bag
• L.E.D. rear light

2nd Prize: $50 value. Gift Certificate to Century Cycles.

3rd Prize: ???. TBD (to be determined).

Door Prizes: $5 gift certificates to: Lemonberry, Chipotle, McDonalds, Smoothie King, & many more!

DATE: Drawing held Saturday July 13, 2013.

TIME: 4:30pm

PLACE: Cups Cafe 126 N. Court St. Medina, Oh 44256.

TICKETS: On Sale NOW!!! Tickets are $1, or 6 tickets for $5.

RIGHTEOUS SUMMER RAFFLE DETAILS & DISCLAIMER:

Tickets can be purchased at Cups Cafe during regular business hours. Need not be present to win 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place prizes. Must be present to win door prizes. Limit 1 prize per person, per drawing. Anyone can enter, anyone can win. Volunteers are encouraged to purchase a ticket for a Cups Cafe guest if they do not wish to win. Winner of bicycle must sign waiver including parent or legal guardian’s signature if under 18 years of age before collecting prize. Proceeds benefit Cups Cafe. Ticket purchases are not tax-deductible. Donations of cash & door prizes are welcome and are tax-deductible under the IRS designation as long as no goods or services are given in exchange of said gifts. Call 330-241-5449, visit www.cupscafe.org or facebook.com/cupscafe for details.

cupcake chess

“Can I get a cupcake?”

“Sure,” I say handing one to the boy.

“Thanks.”

“You’re welcome.”

(minutes later)

“Tim, can I have another cupcake?”

“I’m sorry. I can only give you one, but I have other snacks. Want something else?”

“Nooo,” the boy growls. “I want another cupcake...pleeasse, Tim?”

(Suddenly I realize, I’m in the middle of a game of cupcake chess.)

“One per person,” I move.

“Tim, if I don’t have one tomorrow, can I have a second cupcake today?” He asks with an adorable smile.

“No,” cupcake to D6.

“Tim, save that big one right there for me tomorrow.” He points with his finger.

“What’s your name?” I ask.

“Jon,” he says. “Can I get a gum ball?”

“Yes,” I reply, handing him a quarter for our gum ball machine.”

Whew. I made it through that round. It was busy yesterday. Lots of students, lots of needs. We served 62 guests as best we could for the glory of God. We listened to problems, connected folks to resources, prayed with them for their needs, laughed with teens, and did a truck load of dishes.

All in all, it was one of those, “but you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry” kinda days. (2 Timothy 4:5)

BTW-the cupcake chess game isn’t over. I saved the big one for Jon. It’s my checkmate move and I think he’ll be floored.

Tim Van Arsdale

Executive Director

CUPS / CAFE

Cell: 330.304.5449 / Cafe: 330.241.5990

tim@cupscafe.org / www.cupscafe.org / facebook.com/cupscafe

Cafe: 126 N. Court St. Unit C  Medina, Ohio 44256

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 83 Medina, Ohio 44258

Hours of Operation

Mon - Fri 10:00am to 4:30pm; Sat 3:00pm to 6:00pm; Sun CLOSED