CPC Newsletter JANUARY 2015.pdf

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JANUARY 2015#549

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

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WindowT h e Pa s t o r s N o t e s

The passage of time is both an enemy and an ally. An enemy in that many of the pleasures of life arefleeting, and fade quickly into the past. But an ally in that each day is a new creation (Today is the daythe Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it -Psalm 118:24) -and we are given the opportunity to

embrace more fully the joys and challenges of life.

Jesus said that he came that we would have abundant life -not when we die and go to heaven, but rightin the midst of the muck and marvel of everyday life. As we stand at the beginning of a new year, hereare some of the ways I hope to live into Gods gift of abundant life:

1. Practice gratitude. I find the best way to start the day is to begin with prayers of gratitude. And one ofthe best ways to get out of a funk is to stop and consider the good God has given me and thank him for it.

2. Paying attention. When Im focused on a task or have something on my mind I can walk right pastpeople without hardly noticing them. The resolve to pay attention disciplines me to slow down and redi-

rect my attention towards the people I encounter and deal with them as children of God-listening care-

fully, being considerate and trying to be a gracious, loving presence. Quiet dinner times with Susan proveto be an important time both to pay attention to one another, and to the gift of food before us.

3. Guarding my mind. Paul counsels us that whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just,whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about thesethings. We dont have control over what flits into our minds from the subconscious, but we do havecontrol over what we watch and read, and what thoughts we allow to stay in our heads. One of my worsthabits is letting the negativity of the past leach into the present and destroy my joy. I want to do better.

4. Meditate. Prayer is not talking at God; its a conversation with God. I find sitting in quiet before theLord is one of the richest times of my day. And I think God speaks to me during these times of silence

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bringing to mind a person who needs some love and compassion, or an important task I overlooked. Godalso gives me a deep sense of his presence and love that quells my anxieties and brings me joy. Its hardto shut off the mind, but when I do and just sit before the Lord, its wonderful.

Martin Luther once said that Jesus Christ willed the entire life of believers to be one of repentance. Thismeans that every day we try to redirect our minds and hearts towards God -not because he wants grovel-ing submission, but because he wills abundant life for us. These are some of the ways I hope to find thatdepth of life. May 2015 be a year of abundant life for us all.


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Church FamilyThank you....

To Bill & Trena OylerA very special thank you to you both for the gift

box of oranges that you gave to the staff for Christ-

mas. We deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness andlove.

God bless you,Pastor Scott, Helen, Deb, Sandy,

Dani, Erin, Ron, and Bertie

Dear Central Family,

Thank you for the beautiful flowers from thechurch delivered by my daughter Dale. God blessyou!

Sincerely, Dorothy Burkholder

Thank you to everyone who gave their time toring bells for the Salvation Army. Especially JuliaSuper, Drew Mellott, Gracie Mellott and Nate andAbbie Dalton. You collected $603.91 for those inneed. Thank you for thinking about others in ourcommunity.

God bless, Bill McKelvie

I would like to thank Helen Wingert, SelmaThomson, and everyone who donated to the memo-

rial for John Wingert and to the memorial for AlmaBender. Your generosity has raised the CasavantOrgan in the Sanctuary to a new level to glorifyingGod. When I hear it, my heart leaps for joy!

Thomas Diehl

Note: If you would like to memorialize family orfriends, you may do so by contacting the MemorialFund Team at Central Presbyterian Church,40 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg PA 17201.

I want to thank the church for the monetary gift pre-sented to me on December 21st. My main reason foraccepting the position of Treasurer was out of lovefor the people and my concern for the church. Itwas a pleasure working with all who became in-volved in this adventure and I want to thank themfor supporting me for so many years.Its beengreat and again I thank you.

Yours in Christ, Gary Geiman

The Deacons wish to thank the congregation for the

many donations for the Thanksgiving Baskets. Thisyear we were able to feed 65 families comprised of

311 people. We especially wish to thank Dave Benderfor the use of his box truck on Saturday morning andagain on Monday Morning to transport the food

items to Central Presbyterian Church. Dave alsoprovided each family with a bag of potatoes. Again,

we thank all of you for the generous contributions.

Here are just a few of the many cards of thanks re-

ceived by the families you helped:

Thank you so much for the wonderful Thanksgivingmeal for my family. My kids (teenagers) loved it all.Thank you again & God bless. Love the Dent Family

Dearest Central Presbyterian Church,Thank you so much for all the food you gave me forThanksgiving. May God blesses you all. Jesus lovesyou all and God loves you all.

Thanks so much, Pamela Ferry

Thank you very much for the box of food and Godbless you all. The Bennette Rily Family

Dear Central,Thank you for helping us with our Thanksgiving

meal. The Kathryn Barges Family

My family and I appreciate your kindness. Thank youso much! God bless you! Ollinca Pomposo

To Central Presbyterian Church,Thank you so much for the turkey and fixings. This

has been such a tough year. With doctors appoint-ments and hospital stays, your help is deeply appreci-ated. Sincerely, Darlene

Thank you so much for giving us the Thanksgiving

dinner. It was such a blessing, we wouldnt have hadone without your help. Merry Christmas and HappyNew Year! Bernadette Lonzo and Sarah Lonzo

The Franklin County Children and Youth Servicewould like to thank the members of the Central Pres-byterian Church for Thanksgiving Food Baskets pro-

vided to the agency this past November. All of thebaskets were given to local needy families with whomour agency works; and, were very much appreciated

by these families. Your gift made their Thanksgivinga happier holiday. Thank you very much for your

thoughtfulness and generosity.Sincerely, D.N. Amsley, Director of FCCYS


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The Gems of CenTral

Centrals Special Concerns

Genevieve Ambrose Newt Stak

66 Sanibel Lane, Chbg. 17201Raymond & Gunlog Anderson

119 Mt Union Rd, Fayetteville, PA 17222Isabelle Allen Jay Keefe311 Cumberland Ave, Chbg. 17201

Mildred Brown611 Wallace Ave, Chbg 17201Jo Ann Dittmann140-A Menno Vlg., Chbg 17201

Stanley & Esther Johnson Laurie McKelv56 Sanibel Ln, Chbg 17201

Athley & Alva Kline

49 Lincoln Way W, Chbg. 17201Harry Leedy237 Leedy Way West, Chbg 17202Nancy MacFarlane668A Cumberland Ave, Chbg. 17201Doris Nester1466 Northfield Dr, Chbg 17201Nancy Reichenbach2242 Scotland Rd, Chbg. 17201

Glenn Shaffer Dale Hasting722 Stanley Ave, Chbg 17201

Selma Thomson (NM) Rod Varne

923 S Fourth St, Chbg 17201Isabel Vanderau Eric Mello806 N. Penn Hall Dr, Chbg. 17201

Dorothy Zullinger Susan Snyd155 Colonial Dr, Chbg. 17202

Luther Ridge-264-57002735 Luther Dr., Chbg. 17202

The Inn At Luther Ridge

-June Fiddler #16

Susan SnyderMenno Haven-263-8545

2075 Scotland Ave.

Nursing Center

-Ellen Bush #405 **(NM) Gary Lewis-Lawrence Mohr #113 *(NF) Jay Keefer-M. Karolyn Lawrence #412 Dale Hastings-Dr. Robert Coy, #217 James Kearns-John Bowerman #225 Dale Hastings

Farm House

-Marcia Grubbs #304 Jay KeeferNorthgate

-Dorothy Burkholder, #1206 **(NM)

Menno Village

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

Penn Hall-261-02201425 Phila. Ave.

Manor Building

-Elton Simpson #417 Mike Herbert-Margaret Sponsler, #229 Susan Snyder

-Ed Wenrich, #314 (visited by George Muller)

Skilled Nursing

-Gennie Boozer #506 Tawnya Secor

-Mary Fish, #504 Rod Varner-Roy Nester #523

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

Nursing Center

-Carolyn Kreutz #229 (NF) Gary Lewis

* (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.

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.

Updated: December 2014

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West Virginia MemberTreva Kerns601 Foxcroft Ave, Apt #1Martinsburg, WV 25401

If you know of anyone who is in the hospital,will be going into the hospital, or would like ahome visit, please feel free to contact PastorScott Bowerman at 803-608-1484. You can al-so reach him at [email protected] pastor is in his office most mornings, M-F8:30am to 12:00pm. Please call the church at264-4113 to verify that he is in.


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Ushers - Sanctuary 11:00amWill be announced in your weekly bulletin

Greeters - Sanctuary 11:00am

1/4 Karl & Pat Shreiner, Don & Bev Wissner, Mike & Ingrid Herbert1/11 Peg Hollar, Lakie & Marcia Petrie,1/18 Carolyn Walters, Bill & Sally Glaubach, Marjorie Hamsher1/25 Jack Kier, Stuart Kier, Len & Nancy Hendricks, Don Weber

Assistant Leaders1/4 Jo Ann Dittmann1/11 Susan Snyder1/18 Pat McNamee1/25 Art Kuehn

Praying for Centrals MissionsPregnancy Ministry

Prayer Partners:Don, Shelley, Alydia & Dominic MaragoniLiz MartinRodney & Linda MartinJerry & Jane McClelland

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Greeters - Friendship Hall 9:30 am1/4 Richard & Janice Dalton, James & Kathy White, Scott & Deb Mummert1/11 Chris & Roni Gingrich, Tony & Buffy Super, Anthony & Amber Keller1/18 Cindy Shoemaker, Walt & Kathi Bietsch, Deb Shauf1/25 Howard & Marcia Brand, Jean Gisriel, Robin Updegrave

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BEST 50 hours of Training You Will EVER Receive!

Beginning Feb. 10 and ending byMemorial Day. Held on Tuesday eve-

nings from 6-8:30 pm, and three Saturdays, (to be determined).Contact Trena Oyler, 261-5727, [email protected] or CindyHappel, 830-1760, [email protected] for moreinformation.Is it time to grow in your caring abilities?

MINISTRY DUTIES FOR JANUARY

Thanks toLee Merriman for his

wonderful portrayal ofone of the Christmasshepherds during the

December 21stWorship Services.

Lee Merriman playingMoshe the Shepherd


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With gratitude from your Pastor and staff.

"Thank you for your generous Christmas gift! Susan and I love being part of the Central

family, and appreciate your love, support and kindness." Pastor Scott

To my Central family,Thank you so much for your generous Christmas gift. It is truly an honor to do ministryalongside you. I have been blessed by the love, care, laughter and life we have shared to-gether. In Christ's abundant and life changing love, Dani

Dear Members and Friends of Central,Thank you so much for the very generous monetary gift you gave me during the worshipservice on December 21. You as a congregation have always blessed me in many ways,butover this past year especially by just being there for me and showing God's Caring Love.

It is truly humbling but wonderful to be part of such a loving congregation. Thank you fromthe bottom of my heart. Happy New Year to everyone!!!! Love, Helen

Thank you so much for the monetary gift you presented to me at Christmas time. I deeplyappreciate it and look forward to a great new year in 2015 here at Central. Ron

To my Central Presbyterian family:Thank you SO MUCH for the extremely generous Christmas gift that you provided thisyear. I am so grateful for your support, your love, and your partnership in worshipping ourLord! I am humbled and truly blessed by you. Thank you!!! I love you!!! Erin

Dear Central Church Family,Thank you so much for your generous Christmas gift.Thank you most of all for your kind-ness, support and prayers throughout the year.It is a joy to serve Jesus with you!Thank you again!!!For HIS glory, Sandy

To my Central Family,Words cannot express how much I appreciate the wonderful monetary gift I have receivedfrom my church family. May the Lord bless each and every one of you for your prayers andsupport of all the ministries of this church. I am so very grateful to be a part of Central andwill 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

To my dear friends at Central,I wish to thank each one of you for your generosity during the Christmas holiday. Your en-couragement, love and kindness throughout the past year is greatly appreciated and I lookforward to seeing you and being, at your service, in 2015! God bless you all, Bertie


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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.

SESSION ACTIONS ~ DECEMBER 2014

Session took the following actions at its December meeting. If you have any questions,please talk to one of the Elders: Brenda Black, George Cowley, Bill Daniels, Linda Ig-ou, Pat McNamee, Jim Sharp, Alex Shearer, Karl Shreiner, Luella Smith, Don Weber,Scott Wiley, Sam Worley, or Kathryn Finley, Clerk.

Appointed Don Wissner and Tim Miller to serve as co-treasurers. They will replaceGary Geiman who retired.

Approved the recommendation to hire Melissa Igou as the Finance Administrator.She will begin working on or about December 29.

Approved the recommended changes in the pastors terms of call. The changes will

be presented to the congregation for their approval.

Approved the 2015 church budget.

Reviewed the church membership roll and removed those who are no longer activeor who wished to be removed.

Approved the membership request of Dorothy Burkholder and transferred her

membership from the Seacrest Presbyterian Church in Delray Beach, FL.

Called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday February 22, 2015 following the 11:00Service. This is the Annual Congregational Meeting (Part II) and the purpose is toreceive the 2014 Annual Report, including the 2015 budget. A light lunch will beserved.

Approved repairs to the tremolo units of the sanctuary organ. Monies will be takenfrom the McAllister Fund.

Approved the recommendation to publicly thank Gary Geiman for serving 26 yearsas church treasurer and also present him with a cash gift.

Approved the following fund raisers requested by Erin Regan to support the 2015youth mission trips: (1) giving tree in the church lobby, (2) benefit concert on Sun day January 25, from 3:00-5:00 PM, (3) Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper and VarietyShow on Tuesday February 17, from 6:00-9:00 PM, and (4) individual youth schoolscholarships.

Approved the following events requested by Erin Regan to promote HumanTrafficking Awareness: (1) prayer service on January 11, from 1:00-1:30 PM,(2) training on February 28, from 9:00 AM 12:00 PM, and (3) youth rally onMarch 15, from 5:30-8:00 PM.

Appointed Kathryn Finley Clerk of Session for 2015.


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SEPARATION DIVORCE RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP

Starting in 2015: Monday, January 12February 16 and March 30May 4,7-8:30pm at the Wholeness Center located on the square at 19 South Main Streetdowntown Chambersburg. Session Cost is $10. For more information or toregister, email Cindy Shoemaker at [email protected] or by callingCentral Presbyterian Church 264-4113.

The Women's Wednesday Morning Bible Study will resume January 14, 2015with a study called the True Messiah, based on Hebrews. We will do anotherwalk/exercise time together at 9:30 and Bible Study will start at 10:00. Pleaselet Jean Diehl know if you would like a book. Hope to see you in the new year!

Centrals next Golf Tournament to benefit the fight against Human Traf-ficking is set for Sunday, August 23rd, 2015. Shotgun start at 1:30pm. Ifyou 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 GolfTournament. We need lots of sponsors and helpers to be successful withour fight against Human Trafficking.

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

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

possible to give/tithe online!Just go to www.centralonthesquare.org and click the Donate icon. If you haveany problems, see Don Wissner or Erin Regan and they will be glad to help youout.

Call for Annual Reports! Attention all Ministry leaders/teams, your Annual Re-ports for 2014 are due to the church secretary January 25thFebruary 1st, 2015.You may submit by email or typed hard copy

We are pleased and excited to announce that Missy Igou will be joining the Central Staff as ournew Finance Administrator. Missy has seventeen years experience handling payrolls and booksfor a number of local organizations. The part-timeFinance Administrator position wascreatedfollowing the retirement of Gary Geiman, our long-time Treasurer and the resignation of GoldieOberholzer who has assisted Gary for some time. Working with Missy, beginning on January1, 2015 will be Tim Miller and Don Wissner who will serve as Co-Treasurers. Please be sure tothank Gary for his outstanding service to Central and to welcome Missy to her new responsibili-ties.
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2015 is bringing with it lots of excitement and changes at Central!

Music Ministry is BURSTINGwith New Year anticipation.

New Year, New Worship ScheduleJanuary 4, 2015

9:30 Contemporary Worship10:30 Fellowship

11 Traditional WorshipNoon Fellowship

New Year, New Rehearsal ScheduleAll music rehearsals will now be on WEDNESDAY evenings

5-5:30 Kids Choir (K-5th)5:30-6 Kids Handchimers (3rd-6th)

6:30-7:15 Adult Handbell Choir7:30 Adult Chancel Choir

I would like to extend a huge thank you to all of the musicians who offered their gifts ofmusic throughout the Advent and Christmas season. As well as all the members of

each group for their time and commitment to music ministry.

Blessings for health, happiness and peace in the New Year, Dani

Look at the nations and watch-and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do somethingin your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. Habakukk 1:5


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YOUTH and CONTEMPORARY WORSHIPHappy New Year!

I love new beginnings. I think about our Lord and how per-fect He is, how wonderful, how vast, how marvelous. Andthen I think about me and how UNperfect I am. Momentsof truth like that fill me with eternal gratitude that I serve a

God who provides new mercies every morning. I pray that in 2015, we celebrate this grace-filled

life with joy and thanks, even on the hard days, because yes the Times Square ball only dropsonce a year, but the Holy Spirit is fighting for us every minute of every day, and THAT is a gift.We are not limited tojust onefresh start; in reality, we have an endless supply of them becausewe are in relationship with a limitless Savior! I praise God for all of you in this church family andI pray that you are encouraged to take a risk for the glory of the Kingdom of heaven this year.Youre worth it! Our King is worth it! Chambersburg is worth it. Lets go get em.

Love and prayers, erin

Youth Mission Fundraising Opportunities:

Sunday January 25th3-5pm Practically Broadway concert in the sanctuary, $10 admission.

Tuesday February 17th6-9pm Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner and Variety Show, by donation TheGiving Tree, found in the lobby! Youth Sponsorships, found in the office hallway!

Opportunities to Serve:

We are still in need of a few more church buddies for the guys in our youth group. Also, we arein need of at least two volunteers for every youth group! Please sign up on the sheets in the lobby!We could always use more volunteers to help with setting up and tearing down the friendship hallequipment! If interested in any of the above, please see Erin.

We would love to have a solid group of volunteers to work our sound and video equipment for the1stand 2ndservice. If interested, please see Eric Mellott or Howie Brand. We need parking attend-ants for both the 1stand 2ndservice! If interested, please see Jay Keefer or Tim Miller.

Opportunities to Pray:

For the new year, new worship schedule, that it reaches lives and hearts of those who need theLord! For our youth, as they work toward the end of another school year, facing challenges andhardships daily. For our seniors, as they approach the end of their time in high school. For our

college students, that they stand strong in the faith while they are away and that they are assuredof His presence among them.

Because of the Lords great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail.They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:22-23, NIV

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Children present Gimme, GimmeJESUS!


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Christmas Celebration SundayDecember 7, 2014

O Come Let Us Adore Him, Christ the Lord!


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