July 31, 2014

Volume XXXXXI,
No. 8
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Inside this issue:
Lants Lines 2
CE Director/
Blessing of Back-
packs
3
Sunday School in-
formation
4
Youth News 5
Salt Shakers/Picnic/
Sunday school
teachers
6
Bazaar Crafters/
Books needed
7
Holypalooza/Bread
for the World
8
Pyoca Times 9
Thoughts 10
Calendar 11
Church Happenings 12
Welcoming and
Doing the Word
Sunday School Kick-Off
Sunday, August 17, 2014
9:30 am Pancake Breakfast
(gluten free pancakes available)
9:30 am Sunday School Kick-off
10:30 am Worship
4:006:00 p.m. All Church Skating Party
EVERYONE WELCOME!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. (Matthew 5:9
NRSV)
Is it my imagination, or are armed conflicts springing up across the globe with
increasing frequency? A quick Internet search reveals fully a dozen ongoing con-
flicts in which a thousand or more persons have been killed in at least one of
the last two years. Heres the list, with the years the conflicts beganIsraeli-Palestinian conflict
(1948), war in Afghanistan (1978), Somali civil war (1991), Islamist insurgency in Nigeria (1999),
war in Northwest Pakistan (2004), Mexican drug war (2006), Egyptian crisis (2011), Syrian civil
war (2011), Iraqi insurgency (2011), Central African Republic conflict (2012), South Sudanese civil
war (2013), and the war in Eastern Ukraine (2014). While more than a majority of these conflicts
began in the last decade, I cant say whether this is more than in previous decades. Maybe, its just
the 24-hour news cycle and immediate reach of global telecommunications that makes current
events seem more violent. As I consider the Christian response to all this, I feel numb, immobi-
lized. What can we possibly do to reduce the amount of war and violence in our world?
But we do not have the option of inaction. We are followers of Jesus, and he calls us to be peace-
makers. Our local congregation recognizes this imperative in Christian life. For many years we
have been among those churches in our denomination that have agreed to be Peacemaking con-
gregations. On the first Sunday in October, World Communion Sunday, we traditionally have tak-
en a special peacemaking offering. As a result of actions taken at this summers General Assembly
of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the offering now has a new title and a broader scopethe
Peace and Global Witness Offering. Now, World Communion Sunday culminates the newly des-
ignated Season of Peace, which begins the first Sunday in September. As in years past, 25% of
the offerings received will be retained by our congregation for peacemaking efforts in our local
community. But now the remaining 75% will be used by our denomination more broadly in three
areasPeace Building (focusing on a ministry of accompaniment with women and children caught
in the throes of war), Global Issues (addressing lack of education as a source of conflict and focus-
ing on illiteracy and poverty), and Witness (training local leaders in war-torn regions in tactics of
reconciliation and peacemaking).
Our efforts often seem small in comparison with the forces of hate, greed, and exploitation that
underlie global conflict. But we do not work alone; God is with us and blesses our labor. Every
act we perform in promoting Gods agenda will have eternal significance. Locally, our Mission
Committee will be recommending to the Session how to use the 25% of the offering that we re-
tain. Over the next couple of months, please let us know your suggestions for local peacemaking
projects.
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Christian Education Cheryl Moles
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Parents Night Out/Youth
Movie Night is Friday, August 1.
Childcare will be provided from
5:30 9:00 pm with supper
served. Please notify the church
office if your child(ren) will be
attending.
Sunday School meets every
Sunday at 9:30 am. There are
classes for all ages with child care
available from 9:15 to 11:45 am.
Childrens Worship for children
ages 4 years through 1st grade is
held following the Childrens Mo-
ment time in worship. It is led by
Donna Paul-Bonham or Cheryl
Moles and meets in room 202.
Blessing of the Backpacks for
students and teachers of all levels
is August 10 during worship.
Rally Day is August 17! This is
the kick-off of a new Sunday
School year. There will be a pan-
cake breakfast at 9:30 and stu-
dents can visit their classrooms.
An all church Skating Party will
be at 4:00 pm on August 17 at
the Wigwam Skating Rink. It is
under new ownership and has
been cleaned and renovated with
more that will be done. Members
of CN have visited the facility and
accepted their offer of a free par-
ty. Skate rental is $3. Pizza and
drinks will be provided and other
snacks are available at your own
cost. If you dont skate, you are
welcome to join the fun and en-
joy the fellowship.
Prayer Partners did you know
that each school age child and
youth of our church has an adult
prayer partner? We currently
have 36 children and youth
paired with 25 different adults.
There are five children beginning
kindergarten and two new youth
that each need someone that will
keep in touch with them and pray
for them. Please let me know if
you will be one of these special
persons. This year some prayer
partners will be keeping in touch
from around the world what a
great connection! There are no
boundaries to Gods love.
The family prayer group meets
on Mondays at the church. Come
at noon for lunch. The sharing of
joys and concerns begins at
12:30 pm followed by prayer.
Childcare is provided.
T3EM Supper and Childcare is
August 19.

BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS With a new
school year on the horizon, it is time to get your
backpack/school bag ready, and that includes get-
ting a blessing for the school year on Sunday,
August 10. This is for children, youth, college stu-
dents, instructors and school staff on all levels.
Bring your backpack to worship and there will be a
special blessing as the Childrens Moment.
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CPC Sunday School 2014-2015
WELCOMING AND DOING THE WORD
But those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers who forget
but doers who actthey will be blessed in their doing.
James 1:25
RALLY DAY Sunday School Kick-Off August 17

9:30 am Pancake Breakfast and classroom visitation
Infants to 2 year olds Nursery room 101
3 to 5 year olds Preschool room 108
Kindergarten to 2
nd
grade Room 202
3
rd
thru 5
th
grades Room 103
Middle School Room 200
High School Room 201
Adults:
Coffee and Conversation FH Classroom A
Bible Study FH Classroom B
Christian Parenting FH Classroom C

4:00 6:00 pm ALL CHURCH SKATING PARTY
Wigwam Skating Rink
4600 N. Smith Street (Fruitridge & Haythorne Av)
Rent skates for $3 or bring your own
Beginning skaters need to be assisted
Pizza and one drink provided;
other snacks may be purchased

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Youth News Tiffany Grossman, Youth Director
The new school year is nearly upon us. In the next few weeks, parent information packets
will be distributed to all youth families. These packets will contain a school year calendar, gen-
eral youth information, permission forms, and forms which will provide me with more infor-
mation about your families. Please take time to review these packets and fill out all forms. If you
have any questions, please contact me by phone or email listed below.
The Youth Group will celebrate the start of the new school year and welcome new youth
group members on August 15-16 at our Kickoff Event. This event will be held from 6 pm Friday
through noon on Saturday. Activities will include cooking out, hiking, and a high ropes course.
All activities at this event are trial by choice, meaning no youth will be forced into something
he or she is uncomfortable doing. Other activities available include canoeing, fishing (bring your
own poles), board games, and hanging out. The Outdoor Center has brand new cabins with beds,
showers, and clean bathroom facilities. Youth should bring sleeping bags, pillow, sunscreen, bug
repellant, any necessary toiletries or medications, a change of clothes, sturdy shoes, and flashlight.
Please be aware that there may be ticks, various bugs, and poison ivy present. All those in attend-
ance must have signed permission forms found in the parent information packets.
Meeting Times for Normal Sunday Meetings:
5:00-5:45 pm: Middle School Youth meet
5:45-6:30 pm: Shared Youth dinner
6:30-7:30 pm: High School Youth meet
Upcoming Youth Events:
August 15-16 6 pm-noon: Youth Kickoff Event. The year ly youth kickoff event will be held
at the Sycamore Outdoor Center. Come join us in welcoming new youth group members and
starting the school year off right. Dinner, breakfast, and lunch will be provided. All youth and
adults in attendance must have signed permission forms for ISU and Centenary/Central.
August 24: Normal youth meeting times. Location to be deter mined.
August 31: No youth group. Happy Labor Day.

Tiffany Grossman, Youth Director
812-589-1647 call or text
812-917-4463 home phone
tiffany@thcpc.org
New Salt Shakers Start in September!
The Salt Shakers Dinners mix 7 8 people for dinner
in a home. The host schedules the evening and pro-
vides the main dish, and other participants are as-
signed a vegetable, salad, or dessert. For each meeting
the participants have been shaken so they get to be
with a different group. It is a great way to meet new
people and learn new things about old friends.
Again this year there will be four meetings so that we
can work around the Holiday Bazaar, Fifth Sundays,
and other busy times of the year. Groups will meet
During September or October
During January or February
During March or April
During June or July
If youd like to be involved in Salt Shakers this year,
sign up on the list posted in the Fellowship Hall by
Sunday, August 24. Hosts, non-hosts, singles, couples,
and alternates are encouraged. Once everyone has
signed up, the schedule for the year will be finalized
and sent to those involved. It is truly a wonderful way
to get to know your church familyand have four
great dinners!
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Church Picnic
Fourth, not Fifth, Sun-
day in August

Because the fifth Sunday in August oc-
curs during Labor Day Weekend, the
Church Life-Church Action commission
has decided to move the August event
to the fourth Sunday and combine it
with a church picnic. We have reserved
the Lions Three shelter in Deming
Park; this is the shelter that is closest
to the stage. Everyone is invited to
gather on Sunday afternoon, August 24,
starting at 4:30, and we will plan to
begin eating around 5:00. CL-CA will
provide chicken, table service, and
drinks. Please bring a dish to share.
Lawn chairs and outdoor games are
also welcome.
TOP TEN REASONS YOU SHOULD BE A SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER
10. You get to sing with Mr. Jim.
9. Jesus wants you for a sunbeam.
8. Its good for your HEART!
7. Christian Nurture provides the curriculum and supplies.
6. Youll spend every Sunday morning being totally adored by the greatest kids in
Terre Haute.
5. It lets the kid in you come out and play.
4. Youll see the wonders of God through the eyes of a child.
3. Children teach us what absolute joy looks like.
2. Youll be spending time teaching the next generation of disciples.
1. You have the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child.
We need people-people who care about our kids (in Middle school and High School) and are willing to
share a few hours of their time. NO experience is necessary. This is your opportunity to let our chil-
dren know they are cared for and to help them learn important faith lessons. Teachers work in teams
of 2-3 in each class room from Aug. 17, 2014-Memorial Day weekend in 2015. Be a part of the Sunday
School teaching team this year, you will be glad you did. Contact Sandy Mead or Cheryl Moles.
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Do you recall the hot temperatures one week in July, and wearing sweatshirts
the next week because it was so cool?
That was bizarre!
Now August has arrived, and it is one month closer to the
Central Presbyterian Church Fall Bazaar!
For weeks the Bazaar Crafters have been cutting, sewing, stuffing,
knitting, sanding and painting fantastic items for our November 7th and 8th
event. No matter what bizarre things may happen in the future, you can count
on the Bazaar Crafters! Theyll be creating interesting things every Wednes-
day from 10:00 until 2:00. Feel free to join them to work, or just bring your
lunch to eat so you can visit. Theres nothing bizarre about that!
BAZAAR BOOKS

Its time to begin perusing your bookshelves for books you no longer
want or need. The Book Shoppe ladies are beginning to gather books
for the sale on November 8
st
. Please bring your books to the church
library or Sarahs office, and the Bazaar Book Ladies will take it from
there. If you cannot get them to the church, please call one of us and
we will be glad to pick them up. If you do take them to the church,
please give one of us a call so that we may store them out the way of Sarah or Sunday
School attendees.
Thanks,
Eunice Pate 298-0050 Cheri Bradley 870-5618
Nancy Edgerton 535-4337
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Save the Date!

Because of its popularity last year, the second annual Holypalooza will be held again this year-
on September 20
th
and 21
st
. On Sunday, September 21
st
, the Holypalooza parade will start at
9:30 a.m. in Centenary United Methodist Churchs parking lot. The final destination will be
Central Presbyterian Church, which will host the joint worship starting at 10:00 a.m. The wor-
ship will last approximately one and half hours. At 11:30 a.m., the shared meal will begin. Unit-
ed Campus Ministries will cook the food, which will probably be BBQ pork sandwiches, along
with providing vegetarian options. Eat-in meals will be at Centenary United Methodist Church
and St. Stephens Episcopal Church, but carry-out will be available at Centenary United Meth-
odist Church. The meal will conclude around 1:30 p.m. and will serve as a fundraiser for Unit-
ed Campus Ministries (free-will offering for the meal).

In contrast to last year, Holypalooza will also include volunteer/mission events on Saturday,
September 20
th
, rather than the street fair on Sunday afternoon. Mission/volunteering events
will be at the Deming Center, Community Garden and the 14
th
and Chestnut Community Cen-
ter. During the mission events, the 7
th
Cents Youth Group will provide childcare. Josh Powers
and David Nearpass are coordinating the mission project at the Deming Center. At the Dem-
ing Center, volunteers will make housewarming kits that will include items that cant be pur-
chased with food stamps. Along with providing housewarming kits, there will be a Bingo
Event that allows volunteers to interact with residents. Eli Aba and others are coordinating for
the Community Garden mission project. At the ISU Community Garden, volunteers will be
harvesting, pulling weeds and watering communal areas. Finally, Cheryl Moles is on the board
of the directors at the 14
th
and Chestnut Community Center and has coordinated this mission
project. Volunteers would deep clean the kitchen and possibly clean the playground.

We look forward to seeing all of you there! Details to follow in September.
Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice urging our
nations decision-makers to end hunger at home and abroad. A
branch is being formed in Terre Haute. The first meeting will be
on Monday, August 11, at 7:00 p.m. in our church fellowship hall.
A statistic to share: Collectively, all of the private and church-
based efforts to feed the hungry, while absolutely essential, reach
about 17% of the need in our country. Come to the meeting on the 11th and find out how you
can make a difference.
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REPORTS FROM SUMMER CAMPS AND CONFERENCES! 11 children from
Central attended various church camps this summer. The church assists with
funding and it seems that it is money well spent!
The church office received a couple of letters from campers.

Miller Bough wrote:
Dear Church family,
I have had so much fun at PYOCA and hope to come back in 2015. I have made new friends and
had fun with old ones like my cousin, Anthony. I got to plan campfire, swim, climb the rock wall, boat,
and fish. As you can tell, I had a really extreme week and hope next years is even more exciting :-)

Emily Haan was so excited she sent us two letters. In her first letter, she wrote:

Dear Central Church family,
Hi! Caroline and I are having a blast! Yesterday we took a tour of camp and took the swim test.
We both passed. We picked out our morning activities as well. I have climbing and drama. Then we
played capture the flag after supper. We played 2 games and each team won once. After that we had
campfire. Today we did our activities. Then went swimming.. We both did the rope swing. It was awe-
some!
Love, Emily Haan


Dear Church family,
Hi again! Camp has been great! Today we are going to hike three and a half miles to Armstrong
Creek, where we will make a fire and set up tents for a campout. We have to carry everything we need
out there. We have backpacks (like big heavy-duty hiking ones) that we have all our stuff from tents to
pots and pans.

Sincerely, Emily Haan
P.S. Well be having smores!
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"I couldn't wait to get home and write down the words that came to me during Scott's sermon on
Sunday morning, July 13, 2014. I hope my personal reflections on Jesus' Parable of the Sower is
helpful for someone else."
Barb Goltry
In these, the autumn of my years; I wonder how I've done......
Spreading the seeds that I've was given, by the Holy One.
I wonder if I've always done.....the very best I could,
Or did I ever fail his tests.......not doing what I should?

How many times did I walk away, when I should've firmly stood,
On promises he made to me, not believing that I could?
How many times did he send me somewhere with words I didn't heed......
I didn't go with the faith to believe that I truly could succeed.

I was given the seeds I needed; they were there from the very start......
There were times when I should've planted....seeds in someone's heart.
I thought I always did the right thing, but now I'm not so sure,
For the older I get, the less I know, and for this...there is no cure.

Will I leave a legacy of earth that's rich and deep?
Or is my life a barren land where weeds were able to creep?
I know that I still have the chance to plant a lot of seeds
Old age can never be an excuse for not doing loving deeds.

We have to have both seeds and earth to understand, I think......
To accept the seeds that are planted in you, is like a cool drink.
Then take the knowledge of His love and keep it in your heart,
You will find, no matter your age, that you have a clean, fresh start.
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August 2014
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Parents
Night Out 5:30
Evelyn Khoo-
Gladden
2Kennyi
Aouad,
Darcy
McCoy
3 Sunday school
9:30
Worship 10:30

Robert Guell
4 Family Pray-
er Group 12:00

Pat Collins
5

Paul Shaw
6 Bazaar
Crafters 10:00
Deacons 5:30
7Youth Strate-
gy Meeting 11:00
Womens Book
Club 7:00
Nathaniel
Spencer
8
9 Scot
Mardis, Lee
Mardis
10Sunday school
9:30
Worship 10:30
Donna Garrison
11Family
Prayer Group
12:00
Bread for the
World 7:00
12 Fine Arts
Comm. 10:00
Beth Christ,
Carolyn
Payne

13Bazaar
Crafters 10:00
Session 7:00
Max Payne,
Leah Ramer
14
Luke Bailey
15 Youth
Kickoff Event
6:00
Jill Conner,
Yeil Kim,
Loyal Wilson
16
17Sunday school
9:30
Worship 10:30
Skating Party 4:00

18 Family
Prayer Group
12:00

Lew Van
Reed
19 TEM
meal & child-
care 5:15
**
20Bazaar
Crafters 10:00
Communica-
tion Comm.
7:00
Joyce Cook
21Strategic
Planning Team
7:00
22
Cathy
VanNamen
23
24Sunday school
9:30
Worship 10:30
Church Picnic@
Deming Park 4:30
25Family
Prayer Group
12:00
John Chiron-
na, Lucas
Rubey, Justin
Woodruff
26
27Bazaar
Crafters 10:00
Personnel
12:30

Tim Johnson
28
29Isabelle
Conner,
Grant
VanNahmen
30
31Sunday school
9:30
Worship 10:30


**Worship 5:30
Finance 5:30
Mission 6:00
CN 6:30
Facilities 6:30
CLCA 7:00



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Central Presbyterian Church
125 North Seventh Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Phone: 812-232-5049
Fax: 812-232-5040
E-mail: CPCOffice@thcpc.org
Website: www.thcpc.org
Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
Rev. Lant B. Davis, Pastor
Scott Paul-Bonham, Parish Associate
Cheryl Moles, Christian Educator
Sarah Kelsheimer, Church Secretary
can do. Join in the fun and
fellowship!!


Womens Bible Study
The Womens Bible Study
will focus on the Women
of the Bible during the
next year beginning in Sep-
tember. We will finish the
Bible studies series that
was started last year.
Watch for more details.

Womens Book Club
The Womens Book Club
will be meeting on August 7
at 7:00 at the church. The
book to be discussed is
Book Thief by Markus Suzak.
Nancy Edgerton will lead
the discussion. All women
of the church are invited to
attend.

The Bazaar Crafters
continue to meet each
Wednesday from 10 am to
2 pm. Bring a craft to work
on or they have crafts you
Church Happenings
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