CPC Newsletter February 2015.pdf

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FEBRUARY 2015#550

Rev. Scott Bowerman, Pastor

Helen Wingert, Organist

Danielle Kardisco, Director of Music Ministry

Sandy Wilson, Childrens Ministry Director

Erin Regan, Contemporary Worship & Youth Minister

Deb Mummert, Director of Mothers Day Out

Melissa Igou, Financial Administrator

Roberta Lawyer, Secretary

Ron George, Custodian

The

WindowT h e P a s t o r s N o t e s

Ive got some good news, and some not-so-good

news:

The rst piece of good news is that Lent begins

in February. Thats good news rst because of the

third annual Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper & Varie-

ty Show to be held Tuesday, Feb. 17th beginning

on 6 PM. This is a fundraiser for the Youth Mission

Trip, so the youth will be preparing and serving a

high-carb, high-fat dinner of pancakes and sausag-

es to indulge in before the austere season of Lent

begins. Donaons for dinner will be gratefully ac-

cepted. Then aer dinner -the Variety Show! If

youve aended either of the past two shows, you

know how much fun this will be. And if you want

to present an act of some kind, please contact

Erin Regan.

Then beginning February 25th and connuing

each Wednesday through March 25 , well have

our Lenten Wednesday Simple Supper and Study.

Well begin at 6 PM with a pot-luck supper and

then at 6:30, spend an hour studying a curriculum

based on Philip Yanceys wonderful book Vanish-

ing Grace.

The second piece of good news is that you can

now give to the church electronically using a cred-

it card. Go to the church website

(www.centralonthesquare.org) and click on the

Donate buon on the upper right side of the

home page, and you will be directed to a church

Paypal page to make your donaon. Some church

members who are giving electronically have said

they miss the act of pung their oering in the

plate during the worship service. One suggested

we create cards of some kind to put in the plate

indicang that the person is an electronic giver.

To that end, we have created Electronic Giver

cards. If you would like a supply, please contact

church secretary Roberta Lawyer and well put

them in your church mailbox. They will also be

available in the back of Friendship Hall and Sanc-

tuary during worship services.

The not-so-good news concerns recent child

protecon legislaon passed by the Pennsylva-

nia state government (House bill 435). The law

will require two things of Central. First, that we

develop, adopt and enforce a Child Protecon

Policy that governs ALL interacons with chil-

dren and youth in the church. Among other

things, this policy will require there to be two

adults in all classes aended by children and

youth; that there be windows in the doors of all

rooms where there are children; and that every-

one who works with children and youth is now a

mandatory reporter, required to report sus-

pected child abuse. Second, the law requires

everyone who serves in any way in our minis-

tries to children and youth to undergo a series

of background checks.

Because of the far-reaching eects of this

law, the Session appointed a Task Force to de-

velop our Child Protecon Policy and to develop

and carry out a process for geng all our teach-

ers and helpers through the background checks.

We are required to complete all the background

checks by June 30th .

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Church FamilyThank you....

Dear Central Church Family,

The lovely poinsettia which I received from the

church during the holiday season contributed to the

holiday spirit with their bright colors. Thank youvery much for your thoughtfulness in remembering

me.Sincerely,

Selma Thomson

Thank you so very much for the beautiful flowers

you sent to me. The carnations are still blooming.

Thank you again.

Sincerely,

Dorothy Burkholder

March

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

SUNDAY, February 22nd

With gratitude, Central has received a letter of

thanks for its financial support from the followingorganization:

Cold Weather Drop-in Shelter

Tuesday, February 10 7:00pm

History Team MeetingRm 107

CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGSUNDAY FEBRUARY 22 NOON

There will be a Congregational Meeting on Sunday February 22, 2015,at 12:00 noon, following the 11:00 AM worship service. This is the An-nual Meeting (Part II) and the purpose is to receive the 2014 AnnualReport, including the 2015 budget. A light lunch will be served.

JOY VILLAGE UPDATEAdapted from an article by Rudy Miller:

In November 2014, two teams of teacherstraveled to the tea estates surrounding the Naza-

reth Hospital, to search for tea pickers children

who have never attended school. Even thoughKenyan law provides education for all, lack of

money for books or uniforms prevents manyfrom attending school.

The teachers found 83 children, from age 6 to13, who werent attending school. Typical was

Sylvia, age 8, who was rejected by her birth

mother and forced to be a house girl for anotherfamily. No wages, no education, no lovejust a

blanket and a little food.

Each child was invited for an interview to the

Allamano School, part of the Tree of Life organ-ization, as are Nazareth Hospital and Joy Vil-

lage. What would they think of a school, a com-pletely new environment? As one 6-year-old girlasked when she looked around the classroom,

Can I sit there and start learning? And that is

now her desk.

Let us never forget to pray for Joy Village,Nazareth Hospital, the Allamano School, and all

the institutions that are part of the Tree of Lifeorganization. May God continue to give the

medical staff and the educators the wisdom,

stamina and courage to shepherd children whom

most of the world has forgotten.


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The Gems of CenTral

Centrals Special Concerns

Genevieve Ambrose Newt Stak66 Sanibel Lane, Chbg. 17201

Isabelle Allen Jay Keefe311 Cumberland Ave, Chbg. 17201

Mildred (Millie) Brown

611 Wallace Ave, Chbg 17201

Stanley & Esther Johnson Laurie McKelv

56 Sanibel Ln, Chbg 17201

Athley & Alva Kline49 Lincoln Way W, Chbg. 17201

Nancy MacFarlane

668A Cumberland Ave, Chbg. 17201

Doris Nester Susan Snyd1466 Northfield Dr, Chbg 17201

Glenn Shaffer722 Stanley Ave, Chbg 17201

Selma Thomson (NM) Rod Varne

923 S Fourth St, Chbg 17201

Dorothy Zullinger Susan Snyd

155 Colonial Dr, Chbg. 17202

Luther Ridge-264

-5700

2735 Luther Dr., Chbg. 17202

The Inn At Luther Ridge

-June Fiddler #16 Susan Snyder

Menno Haven-263-85452075 Scotland Ave.

Nursing Center

-Ellen Bush #405 **(NM) Gary Lewis-Lawrence Mohr #113 *(NF) Jay Keefer

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M. Karolyn Lawrence #412

Jean Diehl-Dr. Robert Coy, #217 Margie Hamsher

-John Bowerman #225-Isabel Vanderau, #245B Eric Mellott

Farm House

-Marcia Grubbs #304 Jay KeeferNorthgate

-Dorothy Burkholder, #1206Menno Village

-Rhoda Wilkison #180-B Laurie McKelvie-LaVerne Knarr #610D Laurie McKelvie-Beverly Minnich #740A

Penn Hall-261

-0220

1425 Phila. Ave.

Manor Building

-Elton Simpson #417 Mike Herbert

-Margaret Sponsler, #229 Cindy Happel-Ed Wenrich, #314 (visited by George Muller)

Skilled Nursing

-Gennie Boozer #506 Karen Sloan-Mary Fish, #504 Rod Varner

-Roy Nester #523 Susan Snyder

Quincy Skilled Nursing Care-749-31516596 Orphanage Rd., Waynesboro 17268

Nursing Center

-Carolyn Kreutz #229 (NF) Gary Lewis

* (NF) = No Flowers please ** (NM) = Non-me

*** (NV) = No Visits please

If you know of any changes or updates, plea

contact the church office, 264-4113.

Deacons name is now listed with those he o

she visits.

If you wish to contact, (by phone), a membe

the Gems of Central, please contact the chuoffice at 264-4113.

Updated: February 2015

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West Virginia MemberTreva Kerns

601 Foxcroft Ave, Apt #1

Martinsburg, WV 25401


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Ushers - Sanctuary 11:00am2/1 Gary Lewis(H), Karen Sloan, Art & Gladys Kuehn2/8 Jay Keefer (H), Marjorie Hamsher, Doug Vanderau, Sandy Myers

2/15 Cindy Happel (H), Eric Mellott, Jack Kier, Missy Igou2/18 (Ash Wed) Cindy Happel & Marjorie Hamsher2/22 Susan Snyder (H) Laurie McKelvie, Howard Brand, Dale Hastings

Greeters - Sanctuary 11:00am2/1 Jerry & Jane McC lelland, Lee & Valerie Merriman, Rob & Missy Igou2/8 Terrance & Linda Czap, Bette Boyer, Ron & Linda Igou2/15 Bill & Brenda Black, Tom & Rosemary Elder, Bill & Laurie McKelvie2/18 (Ash Wed) Esther Johnson, Rodney & Linda Martin, Bob Creter2/22 Joseph & Bonnie Fortuna, Rod & Carol Varner, Don Weber

Assistant Leaders2/1 Melissa West2/8 John Leary2/15 Trena Oyler2/22 Gladys Kuehn

Praying forCentrals MissionsMeals on Wheels

Prayer Partners:Bill & Laurie McKelvieErin McNameePat & Carol McNameeEric & Tyla Mellott

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Greeters - Friendship Hall 9:30 am2/1 John & Kenna Dee Swan, Don & Shelley Marangoni, Tim & Ann Miller2/8 Marcus & Bree Rauhut, Scott & Kari Wiley, Bill Oyler2/15 Gary & Ginger Lewis, Tim Miller, Mary Mohr, Elise Stendal2/18 (Ash Wed) Chris & Amber Pereschuk, Rich & Tammy Carbaugh, Cindy Shoemaker2/22 Denise Sharp, Tony & Amber Keller, Chris & Eoni Gingrich

Tuesday, Feb 3 6:00pm

Stephen Ministry Meeting (3rd floor, 315)Tuesday, Feb 10 6:00pm

Stephen Ministry Training (3rd floor, 315)Tuesday, Feb 17 6:00pm

Stephen Ministry Training (3rd floor, 315)Tuesday, Feb 24 6:00pm

Stephen Ministry Training (3rd floor, 315)

MINISTRY DUTIES FOR JANUARY

Note for Greeters: If you have a queson or unable to fulll your Sunday as Greeter, please

contact Don Weber at 262-0087.

The Pastors Notes

We certainly will comply with the law, and hope it will help curtail the awful abuse of children.

The most pressing need presented by the new law is more teachers and helpers to work with

our children and youth. If we do not have two adults in each classroom, we cannot conduct

Sunday School for our children and youth. Please be in prayer for this crical need, and be lis-

tening for Gods sll small voice -he may call you to serve!

P.S. -one more piece of good news. The Parish Visitor posion is now funded in the 2015

church budget and we will start the search to ll this posion shortly.

Contact Trena Oyler, 261-5727 or Cindy Happel, 830-1760 for more information.


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SEPARATION DIVORCE RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP

January 12February 16 and March 30May 4, 7-8:30pm at the WholenessCenter located on the square at 19 South Main Street downtown Chambersburg.

Session Cost is $10. For more information or to register, email CindyShoemaker at [email protected] or by calling Central PresbyterianChurch 264-4113.

The Women's Wednesday Morning Bible Study continues its study on True

Messiah, based on Hebrews. And they are enjoying their walk/exercise time

together in the church at 9:30. Bible Study is at 10:00. Let Jean Diehl know if

you would like a book. Please feel free to join us!

Centrals next Golf Tournament to benefit the fight against Human Traffick-ing is set for Sunday, August 23rd, 2015. Shotgun start at 1:30pm. If you have

any questions, please contact Carol or Phil Rohr at 261-6083. Thanks to all of

you who are on different committees for the CPC Golf Tournament. We needlots of sponsors and helpers to be successful with our fight against Human

Trafficking.

Are you tired of carrying around your checkbook? Do you never have cash with

you?Jesus is the best news of all, but we have secondary good news: it is now pos-

sible to give/tithe online!Just go to www.centralonthesquare.org and click the Donate icon. If you have any

problems, see Don Wissner or Erin Regan and they will be glad to help you out.

Are you a reader?Like to talk about what youve read? Willing to read

books, youd never read? Do you know that CPC has a Book Groupthat

usually meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm in the Church Par-

lor. Come to a meeting and see/hear what it is all about. Have a book thatyou think should be read? Come and suggest it.

The book for February is Devil on my Heels by Louis Zamperine and David

Rensin. In March were discussing Come the Revolution: Birdies story byKarl Rodman. Both are available at Amazon. We look forward to you joining us February 4thand

March 4th. For more information please call Bev Wissner at 717-352-2553.
http://www.centralonthesquare.org/http://www.centralonthesquare.org/


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Music Ministry News!!!

Feeling those winter blues? Well itsthe perfect opportunity to start sing-

ing with the choir or ringing hand-bells! Warm up with us on Wednes-day nights, share a few laughs, andmake some music. Were always

open for new people to join us!

Kids Choir will be singing

in both services on

Sunday February 1st!

My prayer for February at Central is that each of us take an ownership in

our worship. Our God is worthy of all our praise and joy. I pray that as wecome to worship each Sunday we seek Jesus, honor and bless God, andencounter the Holy Spirit in a profound way! Blessings and peace, Dani

God is sheer being itself--Spirit. Those who worship him must do it out of their verybeing, their spirits, their true selves, in adoration.

John 4:23, MSG


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SESSION ACTIONS ~ JANUARY 2015

Session took the following actions at its January meeting. If you have any questions, please talk toone of the Elders: Brenda Black, George Cowley, Bill Daniels, Linda Igou, Pat McNamee, JimSharp, Alex Shearer, Karl Shreiner, Luella Smith, Don Weber, Scott Wiley, Sam Worley, orKathryn Finley, Clerk.

Appointed Alex Shearer and Don Weber commissioners to the February 24 Presbytery

meeting. Appointed Don Weber and Tom Diehl commissioners to the March 15 Special Presbytery

Meeting Approved the Finance Committees proposal to transfer $15,600 from the CPC Properties ac

count to the CPC Operating account to reverse the underpayment of CPC small employerhealth insurance credits for the tax years 2010 to 2013. In addition, in the future the CPC Operating account will be provided the entire annual small employer hearth insurance creditfrom the CPC Properties account.

Adopted the amended budget. Named a Child Safety task force and empowered them to develop policy and a process for

clearances and screening for all volunteers and staff working with children and youth. Subjectto their willingness and availability to serve, the following people have been asked to serve onthe task force: Pat McNamee (Session), Linda Igou (Session), Sandy Wilson (staff), Erin Regan (staff), Deb Mummert (staff), John Leary (Personnel Committee) and Kathy Klink(congregation at large).

Approved the recommendation to host Noontime Musical Meditations in the sanctuary duringLent. The meditations will be held at noon on the four Wednesdays in March.

Approved the request to have Gene Wilson preach on Sunday March 8.

Approved the wedding of Brooke Daley and Ryan Knight in our sanctuary on July 11, 2015. Approved the recommendation to hold an organ recital at Central on Sunday September 27, at

3:00 PM, with organist John Walker. Approved the recommendation to hold Lenten Simple Supper and Class on Wednesday,

February 25, March 4, March 11, March 18, and March 25 and also approved the curriculum.Pastor Scott will lead the study using Philip Yanceys Vanishing Grace.

Approved Pastor Scotts requests for vacation time January 30 to February 1 and Study LeaveMarch 2 to 8.

LOOKING AHEAD IN THE NEW YEAR!

SAVE THE DATE ~ ORGAN DEDICATORY RECITALWe are very excited to be able to announce an organ recital Sunday,September 27, 2015at 3:00pm in our sanctuary by National AGO (American Guild of Organists)

President, JOHN WALKER. Mr. Walker has played our organ in a recital in 2004 andthen in 2006 he also played at Wilson College in recital. He took his first organ lesson

60 years ago in Chambersburg so he is no stranger to our area.

This recital will dedicate the latest additions to our Casavant Pipe Organ. Its 34 originaranks of pipes have now had 9 more digital ranks added in memory of John Wingert making it a total of 43

ranks. This is also the 75th anniversary of the original installation of the Casavant.

Please put this date ofSEPTEMBER 27 on your calendars now and watch for more details as we get closerto this date.


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Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him,

and He will act.Psalm 37:5

We have so much to celebrate and thank God for!Two extremely generous donations of over $2,000that have landed us very close to our mission teamgoal!!!Several Giving Tree angels who have graced us with

humbling financial and prayer blessings!A wonderful beginning to 2015 with snowtubing, a new high school girls Biblestudy, highly-qualified teachers, the beginnings of a new middler Sunday schoolroom, and new youth group curriculums!Our fabulous January volunteers! Thank you Amanda, Bruce, Chris, Cindy, Dani,Don, Jen, Jenine, Kari, Kristen, Madeline, Missy, Nick, Nina, Pat, Petula, Scott,and Shelley!!!

A successful and fantastic Practically Broadway benefit concert fundraiser!A youth winter conference in Altoona, PA called Zeteo, sponsored by Salt n Light

Youth Ministry!

The continual support of our awesome church family!Coming up:Sunday February 1

st:Souper Bowl Sunday collection after both worship services!

And later that night, separate Super Bowl parties for Middlers and Highers!Tuesday February 17

th:Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper & Variety Showfundraiser.

Friday & Saturday February 27-28

th: Highers only, 30 Hour FamineATTENTION: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THIS EVENT

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP:

TheLORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him,and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to

Him in song.Psalm 28:7

What a joy January has been in the 9:30am service! Thank you, church family, forbeing so wonderful in this time of transition through worship time changes! Youare very appreciated.

If you are inspired by the prayer flags in the Friendship Halland youd like to make one, see Sandy for a bandana and a

fabric marker!

We begin the season of Lent this month (Feb. 18th

), which isa time of repentance and preparation for the death and ris-ing of our Lord. Take time to quiet your hearts and remem-ber all that Jesus did for you. The whole worship team atCentral looks forward to worshipping with you through eve-ry Sunday in Lent, throughout the weeks, and on specialdays such as Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thurs-day, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday! continued pg 9

Join us onSunday mornings

9:30amin the

Friendship Hall

YOUTH

GROUP

NEWS


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CARE PACKAGES FOR CPC COLLEGE STUDENTS

For the past 14 years a very loving ministry at Central Presbyterian

Church has been to send goodie boxes to Centrals college students

near and far. Your generosity in donating items has been appreciated

over the years as has your monetary support which goes toward other

items that may be needed to make the packages complete. Please con-

tact Erin Regan, Youth Ministry Leader by contacting the church ofice at 717-264-4113

or catch up with her on Sunday mornings at church to see how you can show your love

for Centrals College students.

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YOUTH GROUP NEWS! continued

CHAT:

From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed;

Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I.Psalm 61:2

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the fight against trafficking at the

January 11thinteractive prayer service! It was a beautiful hour and we are comforted inknowing that God heard every prayer.

Coming up:

Open Mic to Fight Trafficking, Merge Ministries, 7-9pm

Human Trafficking Awareness Training, CPC, 9am-12pm, 2/28/15

Human Trafficking Awareness Youth Rally, CPC, 5:30-8pm, 3/15/15ATTENTION: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THIS EVENT

Lenten Noontime Musical Meditations

Once again we are planning a series of Lenten Noontime Musical Meditationshere at Central Presbyterian Church for the four Wednesdays in March.Following is the schedule for the 12:00-12:30pm meditative programs.

Wed. March4

-Organ and Pat McNamee, clarinet

Wed. March11 - Organ and Valerie Merriman, pianoWed, March 18 -Anita Rae Smith, harpistWed. March 25 -Organ and Dani Kardisco, vocalist

Please come join us and bring your friends for a quiet time ofmeditation and prayer during thesespecial musical events.

If you have any questions, please contact Helen Wingert, Organist.


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Were looking for

volunteers!

Here at Central, we love and value our children and youth. It is our goal that everyone who comes

through our doors finds this to be a safe and welcoming place. Due to the recent crimes against childrenin our state, Pennsylvania has recently passed laws that strive to protect children and youth. These laws

include more strict background checks for employees and volunteers and new rules on mandatory re-

porting of suspected abuse. There are also guidelines to minimize the opportunity for abuse to takeplace. These include having windows in doors to provide a clear line of sight and the 2 adult rule --

which states that there are two adults present wherever there are children and youth.

So now you know the motivation behind this article! We need to comply with these regulations so that

we can continue to minister to children and youth. In order to do that,

We Need You!Teachers and leaders are already in place.

Now we need the 2ndadult in the room!

Requirements? You must love Jesus! You must love children and youth! You must be willing to

go through the mandatory background screenings and clearances.

When and where can you volunteer?SUNDAYS:

9:30 10:45am

Church Nursery-caring for and loving infants

-3 year olds

10:45 noon Church Nursery -caring for and loving infants -3 year olds9:30am Little Kids Worship -for 3-5 year olds

(during part of 1stservice)

11am Preschool Sunday School -ages 3-5 -assisting Sally Sulcove11am Grades K-2 Sunday School -assisting Tyla Mellott

11am Grades 3-5 Sunday School assisting Denise Sharp

5:00-6:30pm Middlers Youth Group

6:00-7:30pm Highers Youth GroupOTHER:

Prayer Buddies -for children in Kindergarten thru 5thgrade

Church Buddies -

for Middle and High School Students

Whats in it for you?The rewarding experience of making a difference for Jesus in the lives of chil-

dren and youth. You will be amazed at what you learn from them and from the joy they bring to

your life.

How do I start? Contact Sandy at [email protected],

church phone 264-4113, ext 314; or cell 309/714-1557.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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