Thoughts From The Pastor #556—September2015 The Window Rev. Scott Bowerman, Pastor Deb Mummert, Minister of Visitation Helen Wingert, Organist Danielle Kardisco, Director of Music Ministry Sandy Wilson, Children’s Ministry Director Erin Regan, Contemporary Worship & Youth Minister Melissa Igou, Financial Administrator Kathy Klink, Director of Mother’s Day Out Roberta Lawyer, Secretary Ron George, Custodian These days, a lot of Protestant churches feel like their best days are behind them. Especially historic downtown churches. I don’t believe that’s true of Central Presbyterian. I’m not the only one. Someone from outside the church who has lived in Franklin County her whole life, and knows Central well, has told me she feels Central is on the verge of something great. I sense it too. The last six months or so, it feels a bit like we’ve hit the “pause” buon as we’ve dealt with the queson of the future of our rental properes. This has frustrated me, as I’ve been itching to discern and move towards the future God has for Central. But God works out his will nonetheless. And trusng that God is about to reveal what’s next for Central, the Session has named a Vision Task Force to lead the congregaon in discerning God’s will for the future of our church. The Task Force members are: Sco Wiley (team leader), Chrise Carlin, Jean Diehl, Josh Dunklebarger, Kathy Klink, Lucille Stence, Don Wissner and me. The Task Force is already at work leading us into “A Sea- son of Vision.” The vision for Central will grow out of how the Holy Spirit has been speaking to the congregaon, and this effort will work only with your parcipaon. Here’s how you can take part in our Season of Vision: On Sept. 13th we will kick off our Season of Vision by celebrang “Vision Sunday” with ONE worship service at 10 AM in the Sanctuary. Following the service, we will gather in Friendship Hall for a presentaon and me of conversaon and informaon-gathering with the congregaon. It’s really important that you aend and I hope you will make every effort to be present. Even more important is prayer. God already has is mind the future he wishes for us - so pray that we be open and coura- geous in seeking his will - even if the result stretches and tests us and makes us wonder “How in the world will we ever pull this off?” We will be sending daily devoonals by email that will help you think with the “mind of Christ” (1 Co- rinthians 2:16) and pray for the Lord’s vision for his church. If I can figure out a way, we’ll distribute them by print as well. Beginning Sept. 30 , we’ll have Wonderful Wednesdays for five consecuve Wednesdays. We’ll begin at 6:00 PM with a simple potluck supper and then meet from 6:30-7:30 to think about the challenges contained in the wonderful book Love Does by Bob Goff. It’s a book guaranteed to smulate creave thinking about following the Lord Jesus Christ. I’m grateful to be part of the community of Christ followers at Central Presbyterian and look forward to what God has in store for us! Susan and I are also grateful for the many cards, calls, flowers, meals and other expressions of your love and concern aſter my father’s death. We are so glad to be part of the loving and supporng community of Central.
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T h o u g h t s F r o m T h e P a s t o r
#556—September2015
The
Window
Rev. Scott Bowerman, Pastor
Deb Mummert, Minister of Visitation
Helen Wingert, Organist
Danielle Kardisco, Director of Music Ministry
Sandy Wilson, Children’s Ministry Director
Erin Regan, Contemporary Worship & Youth Minister
Melissa Igou, Financial Administrator
Kathy Klink, Director of Mother’s Day Out
Roberta Lawyer, Secretary
Ron George, Custodian
These days, a lot of Protestant churches feel like their best days are behind them. Especially historic downtown churches. I don’t believe that’s true of Central Presbyterian. I’m not the only one. Someone from outside the church who has lived in Franklin County her whole life, and knows Central well, has told me she feels Central is on the verge of something great. I sense it too. The last six months or so, it feels a bit like we’ve hit the “pause” button as we’ve dealt with the question of the future of our rental properties. This has frustrated me, as I’ve been itching to discern and move towards the future God has for Central. But God works out his will nonetheless. And trusting that God is about to reveal what’s next for Central, the Session has named a Vision Task Force to lead the congregation in discerning God’s will for the future of our church. The Task Force members are: Scott Wiley (team leader), Christie Carlin, Jean Diehl, Josh Dunklebarger, Kathy Klink, Lucille Stence, Don Wissner and me. The Task Force is already at work leading us into “A Sea-son of Vision.” The vision for Central will grow out of how the Holy Spirit has been speaking to the congregation, and this effort will work only with your participation. Here’s how you can take part in our Season of Vision: On Sept. 13th we will kick off our Season of Vision by celebrating “Vision Sunday” with ONE worship
service at 10 AM in the Sanctuary. Following the service, we will gather in Friendship Hall for a presentation and time of conversation and information-gathering with the congregation. It’s really important that you attend and I hope you will make every effort to be present. Even more important is prayer. God already has is mind the future he wishes for us - so pray that we be open and coura-geous in seeking his will - even if the result stretches and tests us and makes us wonder “How in the world will we ever pull this off?”
We will be sending daily devotionals by email that will help you think with the “mind of Christ” (1 Co-
rinthians 2:16) and pray for the Lord’s vision for his church. If I can figure out a way, we’ll distribute them by print as well.
Beginning Sept. 30 , we’ll have Wonderful Wednesdays for five consecutive Wednesdays. We’ll begin
at 6:00 PM with a simple potluck supper and then meet from 6:30-7:30 to think about the challenges contained in the wonderful book Love Does by Bob Goff. It’s a book guaranteed to stimulate creative thinking about following the Lord Jesus Christ.
I’m grateful to be part of the community of Christ followers at Central Presbyterian and look forward to what God has in store for us! Susan and I are also grateful for the many cards, calls, flowers, meals and other expressions of your love and concern after my father’s death. We are so glad to be part of the loving and supporting community of Central.
Church Family Thank you....
Please contact Deb Mummert, Minister of Visitation at 717-264-4113, ext 108 if you are in need of pastoral assistance or you know of any-one who is in the hospital, will be going into the hospital, or would like a home visit. You may also contact Deb by emailing: [email protected]
Nursing Moms We love and cherish our moms and their babies! New on the third floor, there is a private room for nursing moms to use on Sunday mornings. Rm 301 (the MDO office) is quiet, private, and near the church nursery. Please feel free to use it at any time on Sunday mornings. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Sandy Wilson at [email protected].
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
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
Menno Haven-263-8545
2075 Scotland Ave.
Nursing Center -Lawrence Mohr #113 *(NF) Jay Keefer
-M. Karolyn Lawrence #412 Jean Diehl
*Dr. Robert Coy, #217 Marjie Hamsher
(*Possible move to Providence Place)
Farm House
-Marcia Grubbs #304 Jay Keefer
Northgate
-Dorothy Burkholder, #1206
Menno Village
-Rhoda Wilkison #180-B Laurie McKelvie
-LaVerne Knarr #610-D Laurie McKelvie
-Karen Mann #850-A
-Jean Wasson #880-A
Penn Hall-261-0220
1425 Philadelphia Ave.
Manor Building
-Margaret Sponsler, #217 Cindy Happel
-Ed Wenrich, #314 (visited by George Muller)
-Elton Simpson #417 Mike Herbert
Skilled Nursing
-Gennie Boozer #506 Karen Sloan -Mary Fish, #504 Rod Varner
Personal Care
-Isabel Vanderau #221 Eric Mellott
Quincy Skilled Nursing Care-749-3151 6596 Orphanage Rd., Waynesboro 17268 Nursing Center -Carolyn Kreutz #229 Gary Lewis
-June Fiddler #271-A Susan Snyder
* (NF) = No Flowers please ** (NM) = Non-member
*** (NV) = No Visits please
If you know of any changes or updates, please
contact the church office, 264-4113.
Deacon’s 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.
Updated: August 2015
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West Virginia Member
Treva Kerns
601 Foxcroft Ave, Apt #1, Martinsburg, WV 25401
SEPARATION & DIVORCE RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP
Will resume sessions on September 14th, 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 [email protected] or by calling Central Presbyterian Church 264-4113.
Ushers - Sanctuary 11:00am 6th Karen Sloan(H), Gary Lewis, Art & Gladys Kuehn 13th Rod Varner(H), Carol Varner, Eric Mellott, Jean Gisriel 20th Susan Snyder(H), Ron Snyder, Lauri McKelvie, Dale Penwell 27th Jay Keefer(H), Cindy Happel, Don & Bev Wissner
Greeters - Sanctuary 11:00am 6th Don Weber, Ed & Sookie Fisher, Bill & Laurie McKelvie 13th Denny & Lani Brechbill, Linda Lazar, Sam Worley 20th Anne Miller, Eric & Tyla Mellott, Marjie Hamsher 27th Jack Kier, Stuart Kier, Len & Nancy Hendricks, Don Weber
Assistant Leaders 6th Tom Diehl 13th Amy Leary 20th Phil Rohr 27th Don Wissner
Keep in prayer this month: Eric Ritchey Phil & Carol Rohr Carolee Rook Bill Salmon & Jackie Salmon
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Greeters - Friendship Hall 9:30 am 6th Richard & Janice Dalton, Cindy Shoemaker, Scott & Deb Mummert 13th Tony & Buffy Super, Walt & Kathi Bietsch, Howard & Michelle Brand 20th Robin Updegrave, Debi Shauf, Don & Shelley Marangoni 27th Tim & Ann Miller, John & Kenna Dee Swan, Bill Oyler
MINISTRY DUTIES FOR SEPTEMBER
Note for Greeters: If you have a question or unable to fulfill your Sunday as Greeter, please contact Don Weber at 262-0087.
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.
Note for Greeters: If you have a question or unable to fulfill your Sunday as Greeter, please contact Don Weber at 262-0087.
Praying for Central’s Missions
Wilson College Chaplain Fund
Men—Mark Your Calendars! Beginning Saturday, October 3rd we will be starting the Men's Bible Study. Meet at Texas Lunch (down the street from Central) at 7:00 AM for Breakfast then come to the Parlor at Central at 8:00 for the Bible Study. Come Study the Bible and enjoy fellowship with your brothers at Central!
Upcoming Sermons Genesis 27:1-35 The Gospel According to Jacob - The Hunger for Blessing
Genesis 28:10-22 The Gospel According to Jacob - Climbing Jacob’s Ladder
Genesis 29:15-35 The Gospel According to Jacob - The Girl Nobody Wanted
Gen 32:22-32 The Gospel According to Jacob - The Fight of Your Life
John 3 The Heart of the City
Matthew. 6:5-8; 7:7-11 The Secret Power of Prayer
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Casavant Organ Recital Sunday, September 27, 2015
3:00 PM In the Sanctuary of
Central Presbyterian Church Memorial Square
Chambersburg, PA 717-264-4113
centralonthesquare.org
A Rededication Concert will be presented to celebrate the digital additions and upgrades to our
Casavant Organ that was installed in 1940.
Dr. John Walker During his distinguished career John Walker has held positions as Minister
of Music at Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church in Baltimore,
Shadyside Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh and Riverside Church in NYC.
He is a member of the organ faculty at Peabody Conservatory of Music
following previous teaching positions at Duquesne University among others.
He has performed throughout North America, Europe and Asia, including
three times at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
He frequently has done recordings on different
labels and performed in Pipedreams, the
nationally syndicated program of Minnesota
Public Radio.
John Walker has earned the Doctor of
Musical Arts degree at Stanford University.
A fellow of the American Guild of Organists,
he was elected President of the AGO in 2014.
Walker attended grade and middle school at
Fannett Metal Schools. He also studied at James
Buchanan High School in Mercersburg, Pa.
His first organ lessons were in the autumn of
1955 at Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA,
where he studied with Dr. Harry Gay. Dr. John Walker
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MUSIC NEWS As we approach fall I wanted to give a general overview of what Traditional Music has to
offer! Please prayerfully considering joining a group to use your musical gifts to glorifying
our Creator.
Kid’s Music Beginning on Wednesday September 23rd
Kid’s Choir: Meets on Wednesdays in the NLC 5-5:30pm for children entering K-5
th grades.
Handchimes: Meets on Wednesdays in the NLC 5:30-6pm for children entering 3
rd-8
th grades.
Adult Music Beginning on Thursday September 10th.
Adult Handbell Choir: Meets on Thursdays in the Sanctuary from 6:30-7:15pm for music readers entering 9
th grade and up.
Adult Chancel Choir: Meets on Thursdays in the NLC from 7:30-9pm for anyone entering 9
th grade and up.
If you would like to get involved or have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact
From July 26th-August 1st, Erin and two high school youth (Destiny
Stephenson and Hannah Sharp) had the joy of attending Trinity
Youth Conference, a Presbyterian youth and young adult
conference in Schellsburg, PA! The week was full of indi-
vidual spiritual growth, community worship, small group
focus, spiritual centering, Christ-centered workshops, crazy games, silly traditions, and
tons of food! (Sleep was in there somewhere, but not much J) When asked what TYC
meant to them, the highers replied: “TYC is a life-changing experience where you have
chances to connect with God in many ways. You also have the chance to meet the most
incredible and most supportive people.” – Destiny; “TYC was a place where I could meet
people who I could relate to & experience new things with.”
A major incentive for Erin, as a leader, is the phone-free environment where young people
learn they are beautiful and acceptable to God.
On August 16th, we kicked off our youth group year with St. Paul’s UMC at Rhodes Grove
camp! We enjoyed a zipline, a pool, a huge Slip ‘n’ Slide, a rope swing, and a mud pit,
while fellowshipping with other youth and enjoying time as ONE body of Christ! Addition-
ally, we played a silly Skittle social game, heard a proclamation of the Word, and ate to
our hearts delight! What a great day! Thanks to St. Paul’s for allowing us to partner up!
August 23rd was a big day for us as we gave our mission team presentation during the
blended worship service, then enjoyed a movie night at the church! Thanks to Ann and
Tim Miller for the popcorn machine rental!
If you are interested in volunteering to help with youth group or any youth event, please
sign up on the sheet in the lobby and/or come talk to Erin! Clearances and covenant are
required to volunteer.
YOUTH GROUP
NEWS
Thanks so much to Dani Kardisco for leading worship in 1st service on August 16th while Erin attended her cousin’s wedding in Massachusetts! And thank you over and over again to everyone who makes the 1st worship service hap-pen! What an honor and blessing it is to be able to praise our Lord in the Friendship Hall each week! Don’t forget about the September 13th blended worship ser-vice in the sanctuary! “Sing to God, sing in praise of His name, extol Him who rides on the clouds;
rejoice before Him--His name is the LORD.” – Psalm 68:4
Please join us on Sunday, Sept 13
10AM Blended Service
in the Sanctuary!
RED CARPET HOSPITALITY SEMINAR CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th ~ 9:00AM to 4:00 PM
What barriers keep visitors from our church from returning?
Every church wants their first time visitors to come back and begin to:
Find their own faith in Jesus Christ
Find a place to serve with their gifts & talents
Find a place to make a difference in advancing the kingdom of God.
But….when they don’t return, you often don’t know what happened.
It’s frustrating to work so hard and then feel like it’s all in vain.
It leaves you wondering—Will our church ever reach new people for Christ?
Central is hosting this conference on behalf of Carlisle Presbytery.
And if you are interested in helping our church be warm and welcoming to
visitors, we need YOU to attend!
To register, contact Central Presbyterian Church at 717-264-4113 or you may register online at www.carlislepby.org and click on: Red Carpet Hospitality. FREE to attend with lunch available for purchase at the event for $7. Guest facilitator will be Chris Walker.
Christ wants to help you increase the number of conversations that lead people towards
Christ. He has studied evangelism and church growth ever since working for a Billy
Graham crusade over 20 years ago, and has led countless training seminars throughout
North & South America in many different denominations.
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Join us for Central’s Fun Clean-Up Day! Can you pitch in for a few hours and help by
cleaning, sorting and tidying in the church so we can
donate or dispose of all Central’s unwanted items.
There will be snacks all day and pizza at lunch time! Shifts begin at 8am, 10am, and 12pm (or you can just drop in).
We ask you to think about volunteering for the last shift. Bring a friend / family member—all help warmly welcome! Comfy clothes, sturdy shoes, and gloves are suggested.
Saturday, September 12th 8:00AM—4:00PM
Central Needs Cleaning Volunteers
Hello friends!
We served 103 families on Saturday, August 22nd!!!!
Praise God! Thank you all for giving your Saturday morning
to serving others and sharing Christ's love in a huge and
impacting way.
We will be having a meeting on Monday August 31 at 6pm in
the Parlor to discuss the future of the Diaper Depot. If it is on your heart to join
this executive team to continue fulfilling this need in our community please join
us. Again, thank you all for being a part of this mission. God is doing
incredible things through each of you. You’ll be more blessed, than a bless-er!
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On August 23rd
, we dedicated “Servant Hearts” -- all those who
teach and lead in ministry to Children, Youth and Adults; encour-
aging them to grow in their personal relationship with Jesus.
Please extend to them your thanks and keep them in your prayers!
Children’s Ministry Team = Tammy Carbaugh, Courtney Fogal, Jenine Grove, Missy
Igou, Tyla Mellott, Denise Sharp, Sue Stahl, Sally Sulcove, Sandy Wilson
Youth Ministry Team = Jenine Grove, Dani Kardisco, Amber Keller, Amy Leary, John Leary, Pat
McNamee, Mary Mohr, Bill Oyler, Erin Regan, Sue Stahl, Kari Wiley, Sandy Wilson
Yard Sale for Missions St. Paul United Methodist Church Family Life Center 750 Norland Aveneu, Chambersburg Thursday, September 10, 8:00am—4pm Friday, September 11, 8:00am—4pm Saturday, September 12, 8:00am—Noon For more information call Erma Norcross, 263-8108 or Linda Strickler, 263-4975
Celebration Day Cruise-In
All Models Welcome! Saturday, September 26 8:00am to 2:00pm SpiriTrust Lutheran The Village at Luther Ridge 2735 Luther Drive, Chambersburg Located 1/2 mile south of the Chambersburg Mall on Rt 977
MOTORCYCLE RIDE Mountain Top Ministries, Orrtanna, PA
To benefit Operation Christmas Child Saturday, September 12 (no rain date)
8-9:15am Registration 9:30am Kickstands are up and ready to ride!
9/11 Memorial Service at Letterkenny Chapel On Sunday, September 13th at 3:00pm, a 9/11 Memorial Service at the Historic Chapel, Letterkenny Army Depot, 2171 Carbaugh Ave. Chambersburg will be conducted. Guest Speaker: Mr. Alan Baumgardner, 911 Dispatcher. Mr. Baumgardner was on duty when the call came in on September 11, 2001 regarding United Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Special Music: The Falling Spring Presbyterian Church Brass Band, and the Community Chorus. More information: Contact Paul Cullinane, 717-263-2838.
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SESSION ACTIONS—JULY 2015 Session took the following actions at its July meeting. If you have any questions, please talk to one of the Elders: Brenda Black, George Cowley, Bill Daniels, Linda Igou, Pat McNamee, Jim Sharp, Alex Shearer, Karl Shreiner, Don Weber, Scott Wiley, Sam Worley, or Kathryn Finley, Clerk. Approved the Building Task Force’s recommendation to subdivide the bank property to bring the footprint of Friendship Hall within the church’s property lines. Approved the Building Task Force’s recommendations to (1) subdivide the Wholeness Cen-ter property to bring the parking lot within the church’s property lines and (2) pursue a vari-ance from the 25-foot setback ordinance. Approved listing the Wholeness Center property (23-27 South Main Street) for sale at $125,000. The sale would be contingent on the subdivision of the parking lot and the variance approval (listed above). Central would require right of first refusal for any subsequent sale.
Agreed to list the Wholeness Center property with Tim Smith, Exit Realty. Authorized the purchase of the supplies enumerated in the Mother’s Day Out report, totaling $11,740.46. The monies will be taken from the Helen Wenger Fund. A final accounting of the advanced funds is required and will be presented to Session upon completion.
SESSION ACTIONS—AUGUST 2015 Session took the following actions at its July meeting. If you have any questions, please talk to one of the Elders: Brenda Black, George Cowley, Bill Daniels, Linda Igou, Pat McNamee, Jim Sharp, Alex Shearer, Karl Shreiner, Don Weber, Scott Wiley, Sam Worley, or Kathryn Finley, Clerk. Approved the recommendation to have the following people serve on the Vision Discern-ment Task Force: Josh Dunklebarger, Jean Diehl, Lucille Stence, Kathy Klink, Don Wissner, Christie Carlin, and Scott Bowerman. Scott Wiley will serve as Chairman. Approved the dates and curriculum for the fall Wonderful Wednesdays. The series will begin on Wednesday September 30 and continue through Wednesday October 28. The adult study will be based on the book Love Does, by Bob Golf. Concurred with the overture to the 222nd General Assembly, sent by the Presbytery of Central Florida, and forwarded it to the Carlisle Presbytery for their endorsement. The overture seeks to correct how debate at General Assembly committees is unfairly manipulated to limit the time given to dissenting voices.
"COMING SOON" Look for the Operation Christmas Child display in the lobby during September.