#559December 2015

The
Window

Rev. Scott Bowerman, Pastor

Deb Mummert, Minister of Visitation
Helen Wingert, Organist
Danielle Kardisco, Director of Music Ministry
Sandy Wilson, Childrens Ministry Director
Erin Adams, Contemporary Worship & Youth Minister
Melissa Igou, Financial Administrator
Kathy Klink, Director of Mothers Day Out
Roberta Lawyer, Secretary
Ron George, Custodian

The stores are already stocked with Christmas merchandise, the decorations are
going up and Christmas carols are playing in stores and on the radio. I hear from
many people that Christmas inspires two main feelings - joy and dread. This Advent and Christmas season, Id like for us to experience the joy without the
dread. Weve created a simpler calendar of worship and events designed to let
us move towards Christmas from an unhurried posture of reflection and contemplation so were not worn out from Christmas before Dec. 25th even arrives!
I hope youll make our life together at Central a priority during the coming season so that this season is a time of rich blessing for you and those you love.

Revive! Wednesdays - Advent Edition!

December 2, 9, 16
6 PM - Potluck Supper
Please bring whatever you have on hand
or you can pick something up on the way to church.
Theres always enough.
6:30-7:30 PM - Adult gathering.
Each week well hear from a community ministry that is working
to bring the light of Christ to Franklin County.
December 2 - CHAT
Compassionate Humans Against Trafficking
A fast-growing local ministry that is fighting human trafficking.
December 9 - to be announced.
December 16 - Jon Raber from Franklin County Support Circles
Will speak on the root causes and challenges of poverty.

And while the adults gather for Revive! Wednesdays..

Heres what is planned for the children of Central!
6:30-7:30pm Nursery Care for children birth thru age 3
6:30-7:30pm Agents in Action for children ages 4 through those in 5th grade
Children will explore Gods word, and put what they learn into action.
There will be art, music, games, and mission projects.

Advent Noontime Musical Meditation Series ~ Wednesdays ~ 12:00 to 12:30 pm

Wednesday, December 2 Patrick McNamee, clarinet and Helen Wingert, organist
Wednesday, December 9 Valerie Merriman, pianist and Helen Wingert, organist
Wednesday, December 16 Special guests Dr. J. Frederick Davison, baritone
& Patricia Divelbiss, soprano and organist, Helen Wingert, accompanist
Wednesday, Dec. 23 Dani Kardisco, soprano and Helen Wingert, organist
Dr. J. Frederick Davison
Professional soloist from Waynesboro/Greencastle area
Performed leading roles with many opera companies --Washington, DC, New York City, etc.
Had leading roles at Totem Pole Playhouse and Mercersburg Area Community Chorus
Has been an active church musician from East Coast to West Coast.
Patricia Divelbiss
Choir director, soloist, Christian education director and organist from Greencastle area
Is choir director at Waynesboro Church of the Brethren
Published Advent devotional booklet "Begin With Light"

Everyone is welcome, bring a friend!

Church Family
Thank you....
From the Bathory Family
Our family wants to thank everybody for helping
make Bill's memorial service so special. It was so
joyful and uplifting and it helped to ease some of
our pain. The ladies of the church worked hard to
provide the delicious lasagna that everybody raved
about. We feel very lucky to be part of such a caring congregation. The Bathory Family

Dear Central Family & Friends,

Many thanks for your prayers, cards and thoughts
during my recovery. A special thanks to Glenn &
Donna Mae Kerns for their many cards and phone
calls.
George Cowley

I thank all of you for the prayers, cards, calls, visits, e-mails and Facebook postings. My hip is healing well and I had a blessed birthday.
Tom Diehl

I would like to thank everyone who has been

praying for my mom since she was diagnosed with
cancer. It means a lot to both of us! She especially
wanted me to convey how much your prayers,
caring words, cards, and concern have meant to
her over the past few weeks.
Your love and kindness have helped us get thru
some difficult days.
With grateful hearts,
Sandy Wilson and Donnann Shadle

May I express my thanks to the congregation? The

Pork and Sauerkraut event is a true example of
team effort paying dividends - all I did was play
the role of conductor to a great group of volunteers ..
.a REALLY great group of volunteers.
My sincere thanks to all,
Ingrid Herbert

The Gems of CenTral

Remember these in your daily prayers..

Menno Haven-263-8545
2075 Scotland Ave.

Genevieve Ambrose
Newt Stake
66 Sanibel Lane, Chbg. 17201
Isabelle Allen
Jay Keefer
311 Cumberland Ave, Chbg. 17201
Mildred (Millie) Brown
Karen Sloan
611 Wallace Ave, Chbg 17201
Stanley & Esther Johnson
Laurie McKelvie
56 Sanibel Ln, Chbg 17201
Glenn & DonnaMae Kerns
105 N. Seventh St, Chbg. 17201
Athley & Alva Kline
49 Lincoln Way W, Chbg. 17201
Art & Gladys Kuehn
6887 St. Annes Drive, Fayetteville PA 17222
Nancy MacFarlane
668A Cumberland Ave, Chbg. 17201
Ruth & George Muller
1260 Arbor Ridge, Chbg 17201
Glenn Shaffer
722 Stanley Ave, Chbg 17201
Ed & Velma Thompson
723 Tropical Way, Lakeland FL 33805-4540
Selma Thomson (NM)
Rod Varner
923 S Fourth St, Chbg 17201
Dorothy Zullinger
Susan Snyder
155 Colonial Dr, Chbg. 17202
West Virginia Member
Treva Kerns
601 Foxcroft Ave, Apt #1
Martinsburg, WV 25401

Nursing Center

-Lawrence Mohr #113 *(NF)

-M. Karolyn Lawrence #412

Jay Keefer
Jean Diehl

Farm House

-Marcia Grubbs #304

Jay Keefer

Northgate

-Dorothy Burkholder, #1206

Menno Village

-Rhoda Wilkison #180-B

-LaVerne Knarr #610-D
-Karen Mann #850-A
-Jean Wasson #880-A

Laurie McKelvie
Laurie McKelvie

Walden Unit

-Alan Sternbergh #14

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

-Margaret Sponsler, #217

-Elton Simpson #417

Cindy Happel
Mike Herbert

Skilled Nursing

-Gennie Boozer #506

-Ed Wenrich, #508

Karen Sloan

Personal Care

-Isabel Vanderau #221

Eric Mellott

Quincy Skilled Nursing Care-749-3151

6596 Orphanage Rd., Waynesboro 17268
Nursing Center

-Carolyn Kreutz #229

-June Fiddler #271-A

Gary Lewis
Susan Snyder

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.

Providence Place717-709-0668
2085 Wayne Rd, Chambersburg PA 17202

-Dr. Bob Coy, Apt #346

Marjie Hamsher

* (NF) = No Flowers please

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

Updated: November 2015

Church office will be closed on Christmas Day ~ Friday, December 25

Newsletter DEADLINE for January 2016 Newsletter DECEMBER 20TH
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MINISTRY DUTIES FOR DECEMBER

Assistant Leaders
12/6 Jenine Grove
12/13 Sam Worley
12/20 Karl Shreiner
12/27 Pam Hart

A Gift of Prayer
Elton Simpson
Sherry Sites
Karen & Roger Sloan
Luella Smith

Praying for
Centrals Missions
COLD WEATHER
SHELTER

Greeters - Friendship Hall 9:30 am

12/6 Combined Service in the Sanctuary, 10am
12/13 Marcus & Bree Rauhut, Scott & Kari Wiley, Bill Oyler
12/20 Gary & Ginger Lewis, Tim Miller, Mary Mohr, Elise Stendal
12/27 Denise Sharp, Tony & Amber Keller, Chris & Roni Gingrich
Note for Greeters: If you have a question or unable to fulfill your
Sunday as Greeter, please contact Don Weber at 262-0087.

Ushers - Sanctuary 11:00am

12/6 Pat Shreiner(H), Karl Shreiner, Eric Mellott, Missy Igou (10am Combined Service)
12/13 Karen Sloan(H), Rod & Carol Varner, Alex Shearer
12/20 Jean Diehl(H), Laurie McKelvie, Jack Kier, Stuart Kier
12/24 Jay Keefer(H), Jack Kier, Stuart Kier, Newt Stake, Ron & Susan Snyder (Christmas Eve)
12/27 Cindy Happel(H), Jean Diehl, Sam Worley, Jean Gisriel
Note for Ushers: If you are unable to fulfill your Sunday as Usher, it is your responsibility to find
another Usher to trade with. Contact your head Usher and the church office with the change.

Greeters - Sanctuary 11:00am

12/6 Sam Worley, Lee & Valerie Merriman, Rob & Missy Igou
12/13 Terrance & Linda Czap, Don Weber, Ron & Linda Igou
12/20 Bill & Brenda Black, Tom& Rosemary Elder, Bill & Laurie McKelvie
12/27 Joseph & Bonnie Fortuna, Rod & Carol Varner, Don Weber
Note for Greeters: If you have a question or unable to fulfill your Sunday as Greeter,
please contact Don Weber at 262-0087.

MenMark Your Calendars! Men's Morning Bible Study continues to

meet on the first and third Saturday of each month at the Texas Lunch (down the
street from Central) at 7:00am for breakfast then gather in the Parlor at Central
for Bible Study at 8am. Come Study the Bible and enjoy fellowship with your
brothers at Central!
The Genesis Bible Study Class has changed its name to Bible Books Study Class to more accurately reflect our study and discussions. In the Beginning in May 2009 we started with Genesis
hence the name. After completing Genesis we have studied and discussed Exodus; 1st, 2nd & 3
John; Jude; Ruth; 1st & 2nd Timothy; Titus; Daniel; Romans; Acts; Esther; James; and now studying and discussing Joshua. Our discussions and study go in to some depth, for example in Joshua we have discovered that despite the song Joshua fought the Battle of Jericho it was not really military (except for the marching) but a Religious Ceremony dictated by the Lord. Come join
our discussions at 1100 on Sunday in Room 122 and help us discover more about our Lord and
the ways we can serve Him.
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MUSIC NEWS
How is it December, already!?
Central is buzzing with ways to prepare your hearts and minds
for the birth of our Savior.
Please be sure to have on your calendars

Sunday December 6th @ 10am

Combined Worship in the Sanctuary
Coming together as one to focus our hearts
in reflection during the season of Advent.

Advent Noontime Mediations

Every Wednesday in December @ 12noon
A time to rest in Gods presence with a variety of musical offerings to settle
our minds and reflect on our lives during Advent as we prepare for Jesus birth.

Christmas Eve
Thursday December 24th @ 7pm
Traditional Candlelight Service in the Sanctuary
Celebrate through song, lessons, and liturgy the birth of our
Lord and Savior. God is at work in our midst, friends.
I pray that as we enter the season of Advent we quiet our hearts
and minds to reflect on who we as a church have been and seek
Gods vision for who we will be as we journey into this new
season together.
Love and Prayers, Dani
Then Gods bright glory will shine and everyone will see it. Yes. Just as God has said. Isaiah 40:5

Upcoming Sermons
12/6
12/13
12/20
12/24
12/27

Christmas Celebration Sunday, Blended ServiceSanctuary, 10am

Mary and the Virgin Birth
Josephs Story
Christmas Eve Services, 5pm & 7pm
Pastor awayGuest Preacher

Thank you to all who filled an Operation Christmas Child box with gifts. Your
thoughtfulness and love will bring a smile to many children and give them Hope
and Joy. 33 boxes from Central will now spread the love of Jesus Christ around
the world. If you took a box and were unable to fill it, please return it to church so
it can be used next year. Over 5,000 boxes were filled by local churches last year.
Mothers Day Out will be inviting our families to come to Central on December 17 th & 18th for our
annual Christmas program. This year, we have decided to host a cookie reception after the singing
portion of our program. We are in need of Centrals fabulous bakers to volunteer to bake some
cookies for our reception! Cookies can be brought to the kitchen December 16th and please clearly
mark the containers with masking tape saying for MDO by (your name). This way we can be sure to
get the container back to you after our reception. In addition, we have some children with peanut
allergies, so please keep these cookies separate and clearly mark them as having peanut butter and/or nuts!
If you are able to help make cookies please contact MDO at 264-4113, ext. 116, or email Shelley Marangoni
(dsmarangoni@comcast.net) or Kathy Klink (klinkpk@comcast.net).
Cold Weather Drop In Shelter Meals: An opportunity is available to provide a warm
meal on a cold night to homeless members of our community. Central continues to
reach out and help where needed as we provide meals the first and third
Fridays from December through March at the Cold Weather Drop in Shelter located
at 195 Loudon St. Eight warm nourishing meals for hungry men and women of our
community. Meals and a beverage should be delivered to the shelter at 7:00. The shelter provides
utensils and dishes. All we have to do is deliver the meal. Bring the meals in disposable containers. There is a sign up sheet on the Mission bulletin board across from the office. This is a wonderful
opportunity to serve our community. Partner with another family to share the meal preparation. If
you have any questions please call Bill McKelvie at 477-2132.

Central will be ringing Bells again this year for the Salvation Army. We will be
ringing at the Butcher Shoppe on Saturday Dec 5 from 11 am to 7 pm. This is a
great location to ring because you will be inside! There is a sign up sheet on the
Mission bulletin board across from the office. We need 2 ringers per hour so please
sign up for 1 or 2 hour shifts. If you have any questions please call Bill McKelvie
at 477-2132. A little bit of time will go a long way for those less fortunate in our
community.

SEPARATION & DIVORCE RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP

2016 Schedule: February 1st thru March 7th 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 264-4113.

Tis the season to:

YOUTH
GROUP

NEWS

Pick a tree
Hang up lights
Decorate with candles and wreath
Buy presents
Eat too much
Bake cookies and pies
Travel
Get together with family and friends

Its so exciting! It can also be so draining. My prayer for all of us is that we do all of the things that make
holidays so special, but also, that we look around. By all means, lets shop till we drop if we choose to, but
lets also take time to look at the faces around us and to see Jesus in those people. Jesus is the reason that
we celebrate Christmas, and yet we often forget that He came for every single human yes, the cashiers, the
line-cutters, the baristas, the waiters, the Santa Claus and elves at the mall, the moms, the dads, the slow
drivers, and the scrooges. Each one. Let us not neglect His beloved.
Updates:
Centrals youth basketball team has come back! Under the very handsome coaching of Nick Adams, the guys
practice on Monday nights from 6:30-7:30pm! Games are every week on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 9pm.
See Erin for a full schedule! Come cheer us on!
Our youth Christmas party is December 20th! If youd like to donate your time, talents, or food, we welcome
your generosity!
Our youth have been reaching out to the local community (nursing home residents and families in need) on
the 2nd Sunday of every month. If you know of a local family or organization in need, please see Erin.
In November, we had a joint lock-in with St. Pauls United Methodist Church! How fun! We are grateful for
the doors God is opening to join together with other believers in fellowship and spiritual growth. We are all
part of the body of Christ!
If you are interested in mentoring one of our teenagers, we are still looking for adult volunteers! Did you
know that in order for young people to stick with their faith after high school, studies are showing that the
average young person needs a minimum of 5 meaningful adult relationships supporting them in their faith
journeys!? Thats a big deal! Let Erin know if youd like to jump on board!

Contemporary Worship:
We will be doing things a little differently this Advent/Christmas season!
Some of our families will be leading us in an Advent liturgy, meditation, and
response, along with the candle lighting! We are excited to share with you
what God has given us!

Please join us each

Sunday at 9:30am
in the
Friendship Hall

Advent/Christmas schedule for contemporary worship:

November 29th: 9:30am (dance team dances)
December 6th: Combined service 10am in sanctuary
December 13th: 9:30am (communion Sunday)
December 20th: 9:30am
December 24th: 5pm candlelit service (dance team dances)
December 27th: 9:30am (scripture and song Sunday)

News from Childrens Ministry at Central

Come on up to the 3rd floor and see us anytime!!
Wed love to tell you about Jesus and
how we are growing deeper in our faith!

KID MISSIONS!
Meet Lakota one of the two Navajo brothers our children support.
Here he is gathering eggs from the barn at the Four Corners Home
for Children in Farmington, New Mexico where he lives.
(see picture below)
We get Creative about money for Missions!
Dont think you have any money to donate? Check out these creative
ways to share with those in need:

Three of our girls Lauren

Markle, Natalie Markle and
Ellie Miller spent time raking
leaves in their neighborhood.
They earned $65.00 which they donated to help Zach
and Lakota!! WOW!

Also, Jack and Stuart Kier have a habit of throwing

their spare change into a basket. Over time that spare
change adds up. They gave the basket of change to
Kid Ministry to go to our Navajo boys. It came to a
total of $169.02!!! WOW!

These extra donations are in Gods perfect timing as the

Mission prepares to provide Thanksgiving meals and
Christmas presents for all the children there. Want to
help out? There are donation jars in the church foyer and
on the 3rd floor - or talk to Sandy. Check out the mission
website at www.NavajoMinistries.org.
NURSERY STAFF POSITION OPEN!
We are looking for a person who loves Jesus, loves babies and
toddlers, and is kind and patient to fill an opening in our Nursery
Staff. This is a paid
position 3 hours, every other Sunday morning. Background
check and interview are required. Please contact Sandy Wilson at
kidsmin@centralonthesquare.org. if you are interested in being
part of our wonderful Nursery Ministry!
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Everyones Invited!

Sunday, December 6

10am

Combined Worship Service in the Sanctuary

(& Childrens Advent Readers Theater)

11am

11:30am

Meal together in Friendship Hall

Miracle of Jesus

Multigenerational Christmas Event for EVERYONE!

Step back Bible-times Bethlehem exploring
the Bethlehem Bakery
the Spice Shoppe
Fishermans Pier
and the Census Takers Office.

This event is for everyone

from the smallest
to the tallest!!
Invite your friends and family!

Everyone come!
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October contributions were $34,413 which is below average and necessitated withdrawing an additional $20,000 from our investment principle to meet our expenses. Expenses for October were
$17,500 greater than our contributions to the operating budget. Since this is now December, please
review your giving versus your pledge for 2015 and help us meet our budget obligations without needing to further reduce our trust dollars. December is also the last month of the two year capital campaign so this is another pledge to review. One interesting trend for 2015 is that approximately 10% of
2015 annual giving for the year of the program is either through direct deposit from individual checking accounts or by credit card using PayPal via the church website. If you have questions about either
your pledges or making use of direct deposit or credit card giving, please contact Don Wissner, Tim
Miller or Missy Igou at the church office.
October 2015 Finance Report
Contributions for October
Contributions Year to Date
Expenses for October
Expenses Year to Date
Year to Date deficit
Year to Date Investment Income
Year to Date withdraw from Investments

$34,413.07
$375,488.70
$51,947.47
$472,159.42
$(28,252.20)
$68,418.51
$40,000.00

The Diaper Depot @ Central continues to serve

over 100 families a month. Our doors will open on
Saturday, December 19th at 10am.
This is a ministry to not only give diapers to families in need, but a connection point with many in our
downtown community to build relationships and provide a safe place for both adults and their children.
How can you be a part of it?
1. Pray! Pray for the team working with these families. Pray for the families who enter our
doors. Pray for the supply of diapers to be abundant. Pray for this ministry to continue to open
the arms of Christ to our community.
2. Provide diapers or financial support! Your contributions are so appreciated.
3. Spread the word! Tell your friends about what we are doing and invite them to join our
efforts by having a diaper drive through their church or local organizations.
4. Get involved! There are opportunities to get involved in several ways: Become a Saturday
team member. Help prepare the diapers on Thursday November 12th at 10am in the Parlor.
Please contact Dani Kardisco, danikardisco@gmail.com or Sue Stahl, susan.stahl@casdonline.org
Want to see what it's all about- please consider stopping by around 10am this Saturday to see
what God is doing through this ministry to help us fulfill our mission on the square.
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Pastor-vacation

9:30a FH 1st Srv.

11a SANC 2nd Srv.
5:30p YOUTH(both)

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Guest Preacher

January Newsletter
Deadline

KIDS CHRISTMAS PLAY

9:30a FH 1st Srv.
11a SANC 2nd Srv.
5:30p YOUTH(both)
4th Advent Sunday

6:30p CPC Youth BB, gym

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6:30p CPC Youth BB, gym

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Both Worship Services

9:30a FH 1st Srv.
11a SANC 2nd Srv.
5:30p YOUTH(both)
3rd Advent Sunday

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9a MDO 3rd Floor
6:30p CPC Youth BB, gym
7p DANCE Team

9a MDO 3rd Floor

6:30p CPC Youth BB, gym
5p DSG, banqauet, gym

Custodian-Hunting

Mon

13 Communion Celebrated

5:30p YOUTH(both)
2nd Advent Sunday
Noon Deacons meeting?

6 Birthday Sunday
Advent Celebration
Miracle of Jesus
10a Blended Service in the
Sanctuary-Luncheon after

Sun

DECEMBER

NO MDO

9:30a ZUMBA
12p Prayer Gathering, Rm 314

29 NO MDO

12p Prayer Gathering, Rm 314

7p DANCE Team

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16 9a MDO 3rd Floor

15 9a MDO 3rd Floor

9:30a ZUMBA
12p Prayer Gathering, Rm 314
7p SESSION

30

NO MDO

3:30p Praise Team

NO MDO

12p Advent Musical Med.

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9:30a ZUMBA
12p Advent Musical Med.
2:30p Staff meeting
6p Simple Supper
6:30p Advent Study

9a MDO 3rd Floor

9:30a ZUMBA
12p Advent Musical Med.
2:30p Staff meeting
6p Simple Supper
6:30p Advent Study
7p TRUSTEES

9a MDO 3rd Floor

9:30a ZUMBA
12p Advent Musical Med.
2:30p Staff meeting
6p Simple Supper
6:30p Advent Study

Wed

9a MDO 3rd Floor

9:30a ZUMBA
12p Prayer Gathering, Rm 314

Finance Office Closed

NO MDO
9:30a ZUMBA
12p Prayer Gathering Rm 314
6p Stephen Ministry, Rm124
7p History Team mtg

Tue

NO MDO

31 NO MDO

CHRISTMAS EVE
Candle Light Services
5p Friendship Hall
7pm Sanctuary

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1p MDO CHRISTMAS PROG.

FOR PARENTS
6:30p Sr.Bell Choir
7:30p Senior Choir-NLC

Custodian-Hunting

9a MDO 3rd Floor

6:30p Sr.Bell-Sanctuary
7:30p Sr. Choir

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9a MDO 3rd Floor

5:30p Praise Team
6:30p Sr.Bell-Sanctuary
7:30p Senior Choir-NLC

Thu

JANUARY 1
NO MDO

25 NO MDO

Diaper Depot
set-up, gym

Mothers Day Out

will resume Mon.
Jan. 4th, 2016

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Melissa West Family
Christmas Party, gym
1:00-4:00pm

Diaper Depot, gym

10aNoon

7a Mens Breakfast and

Bible study 8a Parlor

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5:30p Crossroads

9a MDO 3rd Floor

POINSETTIA DEADLINE

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1p MDO CHRISTMAS
PROG. FOR PARENTS

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7a Mens Breakfast and

Bible study 8a Parlor

Sat

11

Square-downtown

Caroling on the

LUMINARY NIGHT IN
DOWNTOWN CHBG.

4 9a MDO 3rd Floor

Fri