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JANUARY 2014

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Rev. Scott Bowerman Pastor Helen Wingert Organist Sandy Wilson Childrens Ministry Director Erin Regan Contemporary Worship & Youth Minister

Central Presbyterian Church 40 Lincoln Way West Chambersburg, PA 17201 Church Phone: 717.264.4113 Fax: 717.264.9272 Office Hours: 8:00am4:00pm email: cpc@centralonthesquare.org

Deb Mummert Danielle Kardisco

Roberta Lawyer Ron George

Director of Mothers Day Out Director of Music Ministry

Secretary Custodian

T h e Pa s t o r s N o t e s
We have a lot of manly men in our congregation. So as an expression of our manliness, were planning the following event: Mens Wild Game Supper February 5, 2014, 6 PM Speaker: Wayne Shepperd.
HEY! Im over here!

Wayne works for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and will let us know what we men can do to help combat the great evil of human trafficking that is luring thousands of young women and men into sexual slavery every year. What we need from you: Huh? 1. Plan to be there! 2. Bring a dish of wild game to share. Rabbit, venison, squirrel, elk, moose...whatever youve got (well, maybe not possum). No wild game? Bring something else to eat! 3. Bring a friend.if you have one. Other considerations: Wear at least one piece of camouflage clothing or face a $1 fine and the ridicule of all present. Prizes for: best game dish, and for the man who looks most like a Duck Dynasty family member.
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Church Family
Thank you....
A special thank you from Selma Thomson To my Central Family, Many thanks for all the warm greetings and wonderful flowers that I have received during my stay at Penn Hall. Your kindness is much appreciated. In Christs Name Selma Thomson

With gratitude & appreciation from us all! To Members and Friends of Central: I wish to thank everyone for the very generous monetary gift given to me from the congregation at the worship service Sunday morning. Once again I am overwhelmed at the love and generosity of my loving and caring church family. Thank you, too, for all your prayers and concern over my recent biopsy. The prayers were answered with a benign report for which I am very grateful. Praise God!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone. Love, Helen
Also many thanks to everyone for praying for my sister-in-law Joanne Sheller who still is continuing to have radiation and chemo treatments.

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Thank you to everyone who gave their time to ring bells for the Salvation Army especially Julia Super, Gracie Mellott and Nate and Abbie Dalton. You collected $393.14 for people in need. Thank you for thinking about others in our community. Bill McKelvie

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We wish to thank the congregation for the many donations for the Thanksgiving Baskets. This year they fed 74 families (346 people). We especially want to thank David Bender for the use of his box truck which transported the food items to Central Presbyterian Church. The Bender Farm generously provided a bag of potatoes for each family. Again, we thank all of you for your generosity. The Deacons

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To my Central Family, Words cannot express how much I appreciate the wonderful monetary gift I have received from my church family. May the Lord bless each and every one of you for your prayers and support of all the ministries of this church. I am so very grateful to be a part of Central and will continue to reach out and minister to those in our community through my work here in MDO. Again, thank you all so much! Blessings, Deb Mummert

Dear Central Congregation, Thank you so much for all your tour team did on Sunday December 15 to make our Christmas house tour be so successful. This was our sixth year for the tour and we sold more tickets than ever before (110), even with the snow. It has become such a community event that everyone looks forward to, and asks about as early as September. On behalf of the Franklin County Historical Society, please accept my gratitude for your assistance. Ann Hull Executive Director Central tour team members were Kathryn Finley, Jean Gisriel, Norm Harper, Len Hendricks, Ann Miller, Doug Vanderau, & Sam Worley.

Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for your incredibly generous Christmas gift! It is such a joy and privilege to serve Jesus here with you. Thank you also for kindness, encouragement and prayer support throughout the year! Wishing you all Gods joy and blessing! Love in Jesus, Sandy

I wish to thank everyone at Central for their very generous Christmas gift. May God bless you during the upcoming new year. Ron

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Luther Ridge-264-5700
2735 Luther Dr., Chbg. 17202 The Cottage Beverly Winther

Falling Spring Nursing Center-264-2715

201 Franklin Farm Ln, Chbg. 17202 -Ruth Weaver, Room A-5 Tawnya Secor

-Ellen Bush, 2724 Esther Cr. **(NM)

Menno Haven-263-8545
2075 Scotland Ave. Nursing Center

Manor Care-263-0436
1070 Stouffer Ave, Chbg. 17201 -June Fiddler, A-6 Susan Snyder

-M. Karolyn Lawrence #412 Dale Hastings -Dr. Robert Coy, #217 James Kearns -Libby Reasner, #303 Sandy Myers -Roberta Klinepeter, #119 (visited by Peg Hollar)
FarmHouse

Centrals Special Concerns

Genevieve Ambrose Newt Stake 66 Sanibel Lane, Chbg. 17201 Raymond & Gunlog Anderson 119 Mt Union Rd, Fayetteville, PA 17222 Isabelle Allen Jay Keefer 311 Cumberland Ave, Chbg. 17201 Alma Bender Beverly Winther 1120 Lincoln Way E, Chbg. 17201 Mildred Brown 611 Wallace Ave, Chbg 17201 Stanley & Esther Johnson Laurie McKelvie 56 Sanibel Ln, Chbg 17201 Alva Kline Beverly Winther 49 Lincoln Way W, Chbg. 17201 Nancy MacFarlane 668A Cumberland Ave, Chbg. 17201 Nancy Reichenbach 2242 Scotland Rd, Chbg. 17201 Glenn Shaffer Dale Hastings 722 Stanley Ave, Chbg 17201 John Shoap Dave Bender 107 Green Meadow Ln, Chbg. 17201 Isabel Vanderau Eric Mellott 806 N. Penn Hall Dr, Chbg. 17201 Dorothy Zullinger Sandy Myers 155 Colonial Dr, Chbg. 17202

-Marcia Grubbs #304

Walden Place

Jay Keefer Jay Keefer

-Lawrence Mohr #21 *(NF)

Northgate

-Dorothy Burkholder, #1206 **(NM)

Village Square

-Robert Zullinger #136 ***(NV) -John Bowerman #209

Menno Village

Dale Hastings Laurie McKelvie

-LaVerne Knarr #610D -Beverly Minnich #740A

Penn Hall-261-0220
1425 Phila. Ave. Manor Building

-Selma Thomson #121 Beverlie Wissner -Gennie Boozer #506 Tawnya Secor -Frances Farmer #324 Beverly Winther -Mary Fish, #221 Beverlie Wissner -Elton Simpson #417 Mike Herbert -Margaret Sponsler, #229 Susan Snyder -Ed Wenrich, #314 (visited by George Muller)

Providence Place-709-0668
2085 Wayne Rd.

- Bob Zeis #317

Tawnya Secor

Quincy Skilled Nursing Care-749-3151

6596 Orphanage Rd., Waynesboro 17268 Nursing Center

If you know of any changes or updates, please contact the church office, 264-4113. Deacons name is now listed with those he or she visits. If you wish to contact, (by phone), a member of the Gems of Central, please contact the church office at 264-4113.
West Virginia Member Treva Kerns 601 Foxcroft Ave, Apt #1 Martinsburg, WV 25401 Grafton County Nursing Home Florence Steil, Room 413A 3855 Dartmouth College Hwy N. Haverhill, NH 03774

-Carolyn Kreutz #229

Beverly Wissner

Shook Home-264-6815
55 S. Second St. Quarters Newt Stake 3

-Joan Depuy #3062

* (NF) = No Flowers please ** (NM) = Non-member *** (NV) = No Visits please

Updated: December 2013

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Church Family
Thank you....
Thank you so much to the Central Presbyterian congregation for your extremely generous Christmas gifts to the staff! You bless our lives in so many ways and we appreciate you!! Thank you thank you thank you!! Love, Erin

Centrals Book Club meets again Wed, Jan. 8 at 7:00pm in the Church Parlor. We will discuss the book: The Hotel On the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford.

To the loving members of Central: Thank you so very much for your generous gift. It is a blessing to be in service together building God's kingdom. Thank you for your love, support and prayers in the last year! I am so proud of where we are headed and excited to keep learning, growing and laughing together on God's journey! In Christ's Love, Dani

FEBRUARYs
Newsletter deadline Sunday, January 26
MENs BIBLE STUDY: January 4th & 18th
Group meets at 7:00a.m. the first and third Saturday of each month at the Texas Lunch on Lincoln Way West downtown Chambersburg. After breakfast, you will walk to Central for bible study in the Parlor. Our video study will be: Walking With God in the Desert For more information, please contact the church office at 717-264-4113

Dear Friends, Words can not begin to express how deeply grateful I am for your generosity. Your monetary Christmas gift was so deeply appreciated. And the cards and presents that I received from individuals, to you a heartfelt thank you also. My wish and prayer for you this brand new year is that it is filled with much love, lots of laughter and an ever sense of Gods presence in your daily lives. Again, thank you. God bless you always, Bertie

Next History Team Meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2014 Room 107

SEPARATION & DIVORCE RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP

The Monday evening support group will begin a new session on
January 13February 17, 2014, 7-8:30pm at the Wholeness Center located on the square at 19 South Main Street downtown Chambersburg. Session Cost is $10. For more information or to register, email Cindy Shoemaker at cshoe0815@gmail.com or by calling Central Presbyterian Church 717-264-4113.
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Ministry Duties for the Month of DECEMBER

JanuaryPrayer Partners: Chris, Roni, Lorin, Wesley, & Maddie Gingrich Jean Gisriel Bill & Sally Glaubach Kyung Gormley Ushers
5th 12th 19th 26th Tawnya Secor(H) Laurie McKelvie, Alex Shearer, Don Wissner Dale Hastings(H) Susan Snyder, Philip Rohr, Jean Gisriel James Kearns(H) Mike Herbert, Howard Brand, Bev Wissner Beverly Winther(H) Rod & Carol Varner, Doug Vanderau Praying for Missions in January

Assistant Leaders
5th 12th 19th 26th Tom Diehl Brenda Black Alex Shearer John Leary

Greeterswill be announced in weekly church bulletins

January Greeters were unavailable at printing.

Pregnancy Ministries

Meals to Cold Weather Drop-In Shelter: Please contact Bill McKelvie or church office at 717-264-4113. Dates still needed: February 21 & March 21. CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Copies of Centrals Christmas Celebration Sunday are available now. Please contact the church office or see Sue Stahl. Cost is $5

WHERE HAS THE TIME FLOWN?

Hard to believe a whole year has passed by! Reports will be due from Ministry Team Leaders for the Annual Report. Please email your report to the church office: January 27th through February 7th.

JOY VILLAGE
There are many medical challenges for the small residents of Joy Village, largely the result of the neglect and abuse suffered before coming into their Joy Village families. Also, 50% are HIV+ and require ongoing treatment. Visiting counselors and physicians from the U.S. have provided extensive psychological testing and medical screening. Joy Village hopes to provide adequate health insurance for each child, funding and transport for medical and dental care, funding for medications, and employment of a part-time counselor to deal with abuse and behavior issues. All this requires money. Lets keep Joy Village in our thoughts and prayers, and continue our loving support.
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News From Kid Ministry At Central!

We are supporting two Navajo brothers Zach, who just turned 8, and Lakota who will be 6 in January. The boys live in the Childrens Homes at Navajo Ministries where they are loved, cared for, and introduced to Jesus. For more info on this ministry go to www.NavajoMinistries.org or talk to Sandy. Donation jars are in the church lobby and on the 3rd floor. PARENTS! There are some awesome books available to you on loan from Kid Ministry! Highlighted book this month =WORDS KIDS NEED TO HEAR to Help Then Be Who God Made Them to Be by David Staal. Words matter. Words can build up or tear down, pave a path toward God or set up roadblocks. What kids hear from the adults they trust makes a significant impactnow and for years to come. Seven statements are simple to share, yet make a profound impact on a childs life. They are:
I BELIEVE IN YOU ~ NO ~ I LOVE YOU YOU CAN COUNT ON ME ~ I TREASURE YOU IM SORRY. PLEASE FORGIVE ME ~ BECAUSE

Its a fast read that will give you some great insight on the power of words. Just send me an email at kidsmin@centralonthesquare.org if you would like to borrow this book, or any of our other resources! Blessings, Sandy Thank you to the Sewing Ladies -Cyndy Dinsmore, Anne Miller, Carolee Rook, & Carolyn Walters for repairing this Nativity for the children. We appreciate you! (I understand Jean Diehl was the original creator of this Nativity.) THANK YOU!

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O Come Let us Adore Him, Christ, the Lord! Scenes from Christmas Celebration Sunday, December 8, 2013

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JANUARY 2014
Tue
1 NEW YEARS DAY

Sun
Office Closed
CHRISTMAS BREAK FOR MDO BB Practice/B.Oyler
6pYoung Adult gather 5:30p Praise Team Practice 6:30p Sr.Bell Choir(?) 7p C.A.S. Rm 123 L.Martin 7:30p Senior Choir(?)

Mon
2 CHRISTMAS BREAK FOR MDO 3 CHRISTMAS BREAK FOR MDO 1/3/2014

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Sat
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the church from Christmas holiday

BB Practice/B.Oyler
Mens Breakfast 7am and Bible study 8am

BB Practice/B.Oyler 7pm 7
9a MDO 3rd Floor 6p Stephen Ministry, Rm 122 9a MDO 3rd Floor 5p Mustardseeds practice 5:30p JAM Choir practice 6:30p Jubilee Bell practice 7p Trustee meeting 7p BOOK CLUB 9a MDO 3rd Floor 5:30p Praise Team Pract. 6:30p Sr.Bell Choir 7p C.A.S. Rm 123 L.Martin 7:30p Senior Choir

5 Birthday Sunday

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8:30a-9:30a FH Cont. Srv. 9:30a-10:30a Sun.School 10:45a SANC Trad.Srv. 5p Middlers meeting 6p SH Youth meeting DEACONS MEETING Communion Sunday?

9a MDO 3rd Floor 2:30p STAFF 6:00p Zumba Classes, FH 7p Worship Team mtg

9a MDO 3rd Floor

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5p CROSSROADS gym for volleyball and potluck

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9a MDO 3rd Floor 7P SESSION MEETING 9a MDO 3rd Floor 5p Mustardseeds practice 5:30p JAM Choir practice 6:30p Jubilee Bell practice

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9a MDO 3rd Floor 5:30p C.A.S. 5:30p Praise Team Pract. 6:30p Sr.Bell Choir 7p C.A.S. Rm 123 L.Martin 7:30p Senior Choir

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9a MDO 3rd Floor Meals to Cold Weather Drop-in Shelter

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Mens Breakfast 7am and Bible study 8am

8:30a-9:30a FH Cont. Srv. 9:30a-10:30a Sun.School 10:45a Commissioning of Stephen Ministers 10:45a SANC Trad.Srv. 5p Middlers meeting 6p SH Youth meeting

13 9a MDO 3rd Floor 2:30p STAFF 6:00p Zumba Classes, FH 7p DANCE Practice 7p Divorce Support Grp

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9a MDO 3rd Floor 6p Stephen Ministry, Rm 122

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9a MDO 3rd Floor 5p Mustardseeds practice 5:30p JAM Choir practice 6:30p Jubilee Bell practice

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9a MDO 3rd Floor 5:30p C.A.S. 5:30p Praise Team Pract. 6:30p Sr.Bell Choir 7p C.A.S. Rm 123 L.Martin 7:30p Senior Choir

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9a MDO 3rd Floor 5:30p CENTRALS CHILI

25 COOKOFF & HODOWN

9a Elder/Deacon/Trustee training Rm 122, 1st floor

8:30a-9:30a FH Cont. Srv. 9:30a-10:30a Sun.School 10:45a SANC Trad.Srv. 5p Middlers meeting 6p SH Youth meeting

NO MDO

2:30p STAFF 6:00p Zumba Classes, FH 6:30p DRAMA Practice 7p Divorce Support Grp

Martin L. King Birthday 28

9a MDO 3rd Floor 29 9a MDO 3rd Floor 5p Mustardseeds practice 5:30p JAM Choir practice 6:30p Jubilee Bell practice

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9a MDO 3rd Floor 5:30p C.A.S. 5:30p Praise Team Pract. 6:30p Sr.Bell Choir 7p C.A.S. Rm 123 L.Martin 7:30p Senior Choir

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CHAMBERs BALLROOM SNOWBALL DANCE! Held in Centrals Friendship Hall FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2014 Set-up begins @ 2:30pm

8:30a-9:30a FH Cont. Srv. 9:30a-10:30a Sun.School 10:45a SANC Trad.Srv. 5p Middlers meeting 6p SH Youth meeting

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

9a MDO 3rd Floor NO STAFF MEETING 6:00p Zumba Classes, FH 7p DANCE Practice ANNUAL REPORTS DUE FROM MINISTRY TEAM LEADERS (1/272/7) 7p Divorce Support Grp

DOWNTOWN CHBG ICE FEST BEGINS TODAY