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FEBRUARY 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
Ive decided that if I moved to Chambersburg and wasnt a pastor, Id make Central Presbyterian my church home. Part of the reason is the congregation...part is the wonderful and inspiring worship...part is the terrific church staff...and part of the reason is the variety of events and activities available to help people draw closer to the Lord Jesus Christ, and to one another in a Christian community. Here are some of the events Im looking forward to in the next few months: The Mens Wild Game Supper on Feb. 5th. All men of the church are invited, whether you are a hunter or not, or whether you have wild game to prepare or not. Well enjoy a time of fellowship while we feast on venison, duck, goose, squirrel, salmon and other members of the animal kingdom. We ask that you bring a card identifying the delectable dish youve prepared and who fixed it. If youre not bringing wild game, please bring a side dish or dessert. Our speaker will be Wayne Shepperd, a retired PA State Trooper who now works for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Wayne will share with us about what we can do to help combat the great evil of human trafficking. This will be the first of quarterly mens gatherings at Central. A sermon series on the Seven Deadly Sins Anger! Lust! Gluttony! (and the rest - can you name them?) The series will begin Feb. 9th and run until Palm Sunday. Well be publicizing the sermon series in the community and will be providing you with invitation cards so you can invite your friends and neighbors to church during the series. A guest preacher visiting us Feb. 23rd, elder Bruce Clemence, a dear friend of mine from Virginia, will share his story of how God has helped him not only endure deep personal suffering, but find joy, peace and purpose in the midst of it. The Second Annual Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper & Variety Show will take place on March 5th. Last years was so much fun were doing it again! If you have an ability of any kind that may or may not qualify as a talent, wed love for you to share it! (This is why its called a Variety Show, not a Talent Show!). Please contact Erin if you have an act to share. The Christ Walk Lenten Womens Group though I cant participate I am excited that Central is beginning a new womens ministry this Lent. The Christ Walk group is a 40-day spiritual fitness program that combines walking and study. The group will meet Wednesdays at 9:30 AM beginning March 5 and conclude April 16 . See inside for more details. Central is a great church doing great things with a great future in the service of the Lord Jesus Christ. I hope you will draw closer to the Lord and to one another by participating in worship and the activities of the church in months ahead.

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Church Family
Thank you....
Our family lost a dear wife and loving mother unexpectedly this month. For those that knew Phyllis Kier, you know she was a very special lady. We would like to thank everyone in the congregation for their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Central hosted a touching and beautiful Memorial Service which captured Phyllis charm and spirit. We cannot express how thankful we are that we can depend on the kindness and sympathy of Central in our time of need. We will mourn Phyllis loss but through the strength of our faith and the bonds of our friendships, we will persevere and heal. Thank you so much. Jack and Stuart Kier With deepest gratitude from our local Missions: Cold Weather Drop-In Shelter (Maranatha) Dear Central Congregation, Be assured that your help is greatly appreciated and will assist the Cold Weather Drop-In Shelter in continuing to offer services to individuals in temporary need. Women In Need Dear Central Congregation, We cant thank you enough for your donation. Your contributions make it possible for us to be there when victims and their families reach out for help. The Salvation Army Dear Central Congregation, We at the Salvation Army Clearing House Ministry wish to thank you for your continued support. You helped us in the past, and have shown your faithfulness by helping us in the New Year by renewed support. Fruitbelt Farmworkers Christian Ministry Dear Central Congregation, Thank you for your monetary gift. Your contributions greatly benefited the seasonal and migrant farm workers in Franklin and surrounding counties. You helped in showing Christs love in a variety of ways.

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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.

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A very special thank you goes out to Nancy MacFarlane for her kind contribution toward the monthly birthday cakes for Birthday Sunday over the past three years.

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Dear Central Family & Friends, Thank you for keeping me in your prayers before and after my surgery. Your cards, calls, and concerns, plus Pastor Scotts visitation during my stay in the hospital were deeply appreciated. God bless, Jane McClelland Birthday Sundays have been a long time tradition at Central Presbytery. If you would like to contribute to the birthday cake fund (either monetarily or purchase a birthday cake yourself), please contact George Cowley or the church office, 717-264-4113.

MENs BIBLE STUDY NOTICE TIME CHANGE

The Mens Bible Study Group now meets at 8:00a.m. the first and third Saturday of each month at the Texas Lunch on Lincoln Way West downtown Chambersburg. Then at 9:00a.m. the bible study will take place at Central in the Parlor. Video Study: Walking With God in the Desert For more information, please contact the church office at 717-264-4113

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T ! G!"# $% C!&'()*
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

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 June Fiddler Susan Snyder 2650 St.Paul Rd, 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 West Virginia Member Treva Kerns 601 Foxcroft Ave, Apt #1 Martinsburg, WV 25401

-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

-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

-Carolyn Kreutz #229

Shook Home-264-6815
55 S. Second St. Quarters

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. Beverly Wissner If you wish to contact, (by phone), a member of the Gems of Central, please contact the church office at 264-4113.
Newt Stake 3 * (NF) = No Flowers please ** (NM) = Non-member *** (NV) = No Visits please

-Joan Depuy #3062

Updated: January 2014

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JOY VILLAGE UPDATE

Seven-year-old Boniface entered Joy Village recently. His admission documents tell a very sad story. At the age of 2 he was found abandoned. The police took the child to a childrens home on a rescue basis, meaning not a permanent placement. He lived in the home for a time but no one claimed him and no one adopted him, since Boniface is HIV+. No further action to rescue him had been taken until Joy Village took his case. Now he has a new home, medical care and family. Thank you for what you have done to make this miracle happen!

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ~ SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 ~ NOON There will be a Congregational Meeting on Sunday February 23, 2014, at 12:00 noon, following the 10:45 worship service. This is the Annual Meeting (Part II) and the purpose is to receive the 2013 Annual Report, including the 2014 budget. A light lunch will be served.

MARCH
Newsletter deadline Sunday, February 23
Centrals Book Club meets again Wed, Feb. 12 at 7:00pm in the Church Parlor. We will discuss the book: FEARLESS by Eric Blehm.

FOR SALE
2 Lots at Cedar Grove Cemetery
Franklin Street, Chambersburg, PA Section H, Lots 7 & 8 Cost $900 each Contact Phil Bietsch, Trustee President Central Presbyterian Church ~ 717-264-4113

February 9th Midwinter Communion Sunday

SEPARATION & DIVORCE RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP

The Monday evening support group will begin its next session on
April 7May 12, 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 FEBRUARY

January Prayer Partners: Michael & Jenine Grove Marcia Grubbs Holly Hamm Marjorie Hamsher Ushers
2nd 9th 16th 23rd 2nd 9th 16th 23rd Jay Keefer(H), Susan Snyder, Sandy Myers, Len Hendricks Eric Mellott(H), Laurie McKelvie, Missy Igou, Jack Kier Newt Stake(H), Gary Lewis, Sam Worley, Amy Leary Dale Hastings(H), Tawnya Secor, Cindy Happel, Pat Shreiner

Assistant Leaders
2nd 9th 16th 23rd Don Wissner Jean Diehl Trena Oyler Melissa West Praying for Missions in February

Meals on Wheels

Greeters listed in order of: 1st Service and 2nd Service

(1st)Scott & Deb Mummert, (2nd)David & Tawnya Secor, James & Kathleen White (1st)Don & Shelley Marangoni, (2nd)Howard & Michelle Brand, Mary Mohr (1st)Jim Sharp, (2nd)Tim & Jennifer Dalton, Linda Dalton, Scott & Kari Wiley (1st)Rich & Tammy Carbaugh, (2nd)Mike & Ingrid Herbert, Jack Kier

C r a f t y F o l k s!
We are calling on all of you interested in art & craft work to please help us now! If you have skills in knitting, painting, woodwork, making jewelry, embroidery, floral design, photography, sewing, or producing craft items of ANY kind, we would LOVE to hear from you! We are looking both for craft ideas and for items to sell at the Bazaar in November 2014 Accessories, cards, wreaths, dcor / household items, stocking fillers, quilts If you would like to work on art and / or craft items in the church as part of a group please let us know; depending on feedback, we can hopefully get all interested folks together!

To let us know what craft projects you are working on, or if you would like to join a craft group, please contact: Ingrid Herbert (717 263 7871, or drop a note in her mailbox) All donations will be gratefully received during 2014 - as a reminder proceeds from the sale benefit the Pastors Discretionary Fund Last year, with your help the Bazaar raised over $1000! A huge achievement for all concerned!

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NEW DAY AND TIME FOR FOCUS PRAYER! FOCUS Prayer will now meet every Tuesday at noon in Sandys office (Room 314). All are welcome to come! We read Gods Word and pray for our church and church family. (you do not have to pray aloud). You are welcome to bring a sack lunch as we take a lunch break to pray!

Childrens Ministry continues to support two Navajo brothersLakota, age 6 and Zachary, age 8. Both boys live in the Childrens homes at Navajo Ministries in Farmington, New Mexico. Please keep both these boys in your prayers. Donation jars are located in the church foyer and also on the third floor if you would like to help support them monetarily.

Wednesdays in Lentfor Kids!!

Plan to be part of the Wednesday activities for kids during Lent! Dates: March 12, 19, 26, and April 2 and 9. 5:00mChildrens Music with Miss Dani 6:00pm Family Dinner in Friendship Hall 6:30pm Agents in Action with Miss Sandyfor children ages 4 through 5th grade. Come along as we become detectives and dig into Gods Word, discover a new truth each week, play games, create art & sing great music. (Parents, please come to the 3rd floor to pick up your children after the adult study time.) NOTE: On Ash Wednesday, March 5, there is a Worship Service in the Sanctuary at 7pm. There will be activities for children ages preschool thru 3rd grade on the 3rd floor. Nursery will also be staffed. (No family dinner that evening.)

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Coming this summer! VBS 2014

Weird Animals
Where Jesus Love is One-of-a-Kind!
DATES Monday thru Friday; June 16 thru 20 TIMES = 6:00pm to 8:30pm Even when you're left out.......Jesus loves you! Even though you're different.......Jesus loves you! Even when you don't understand.....Jesus loves you! Even though you do wrong.....Jesus loves you! Even when you're afraid....Jesus loves you! Talk to Sandy Wilson and see how YOU can be part of the

2014 VBS Team!!

Email: kidsmin@centralonthesquare.org
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Yeehaw!!! Thank you to everyone who helped with, participated in, and donated to the CHILI COOK-OFF AND HOE-DOWN mission team fundraiser on A festive evening with church January 24th! Between adfamily and friends! mission fees and monetary votes, we raised $920 toward our trip to Cherokee, NC! Congrats to our 2014 Chili King, Ron Igou, on making some deAnd the winner is... licious Middle of the Road chili! Come on out to our Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner fundraiser on March 4th at Servant Hearts! 6pm! Admission is free, but donations are appreciated! Also, stay tuned for opportunities to sponsor specific youth Okay, who let these guys out! mission team members!

YOUTH GROUP

NEWS

The Combat Human Trafficking Team at Central invites you to the following events: Saturday February 8th 1pm: Prayer Service for Victims of Human Trafficking Sunday March 16th 5:30pm Human Trafficking Awareness Youth Rally We need adult volunteers to help with the youth rally! Please contact Dani or Erin at 717-264-4113.
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SESSION ACTIONS ~ JANUARY 2014

Session took the following actions at its January meeting. If you have any questions, please talk to one of the Elders: Brenda Black, Bill Daniels, Jean Gisriel, Linda Igou, Pat McNamee, Ann Miller, Jim Sharp, Karl Shreiner, Luella Smith, Don Weber, Scott Wiley, Sam Worley, or Kathryn Finley, Clerk. Approved the request to baptize Adin and Owen Keller. Approved the recommendation to use a curriculum on Biblical hospitality, developed by Diane Salter, for the Lenten Wednesday night Bible study series. Approved the request to have Central host the Presbytery Session Records Examination on Saturday May 3. Approved the request to invite the Rev. Bruce Clemence to preach on Sunday February 23. Called a Congregational Meeting on Sunday February 23, 2014, at 12:00 noon, following the 10:45 worship service. This is the Annual Meeting (Part II) and the purpose is to receive the 2013 Annual Report, including the 2014 budget. A light lunch will be served. Reelected Gary Geiman as Treasurer. Moved the March communion to Sunday March 9, rather than March 2. Approved the request to have the Juniata College Choir perform a concert at Central on Friday March 14. Approved the recommendation to open the sanctuary during Lent for a time of private prayer and mediation. The sanctuary will be open from noon to 12:30 PM on Wednesday March 12, March 19, and March 26. Various instrumentalists will provide music and people may come and go as they please. Approved the request to hold Youth Sunday on March 30. There will be one service at 10:00 AM in the sanctuary. Approved the request to conduct a leadership retreat May 16 & 17 at Roxbury Holiness Camp. The retreat will include Session, Deacons, Trustees, and staff members. Approved the recommendation to invite the Rev. Joan Gray, former moderator of the General Assembly, to lead the retreat and allocate up to $3,000 for her fees and travel expenses. The December Session meeting was cancelled due to weather, but the following actions were approved via email. Approved the request to baptize Eun Sook Fisher. Approved the request to have Gene Wilson preach on Sunday December 29. Approved the request to hold a Chili Cook Off and Hoedown on Friday January 24. Proceeds from the event will support the summer mission trip.

For three Wednesdays during Lent we are planning to have half-hour musical meditations in the sanctuary of Central Presbyterian Church in Chambersburg. These will begin at 12 noon and last approximately half an hour. Each will begin and end with organ meditations. In the middle will be other instrumental or vocal offerings. March 12 will include Pat McNamee on clarinet; March 19 will include Dani Kardisco, vocal; and March 26 will include Valerie Merriman on piano. Helen Wingert will be organist. This is simply a time to come meditate and pray-- a time for quiet reflection. All are welcome!
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ICE FEST 2014

Guest Preacher, Feb 2nd

Gene Wilson
2 Birthday Sunday
JAM Rehearsal 8:15am 8:30a-9:30a FH Cont. Srv. 9:30a-10:30a Sun.School 10:45a SANC Trad. Srv. 12p DEACONS MEETING SUPER BOWL BOTH SERVICES! 5&6pm Youth Meetings 8:30a F.O.C.U.S Prayer 9a MDO 3rd Floor 2:30p STAFF 6p Zumba Classes, FH 7p Worship Team mtg 7p Divorce Support Grp 9a MDO 3rd Floor 6p Stephen Ministry, Rm 122 6p Confirmation Classes 7p History Team mtg

8a Mens Breakfast & 9a Bible Study 5

9a MDO 3rd Floor 10a Sewing Ladies meet 5p Mustardseeds practice 6p JAM Choir practice

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9a MDO 3rd Floor 5:30p C.A.S. 6:30p Sr. Bell Choir 7:30p Chancel Choir

9a MDO 3rd Floor

10a Confirmation Class

Meals to Cold Weather Dropin Shelter

10a Basketball (B.Oyler)

6p WILD MENS SUPPER

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9a MDO 3rd Floor 6p Confirmation Classes

1p Prayer Service for victims of Human Trafficking

5p CROSSROADS, gym

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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

MIDWINTER COMMUNION
11:30a FH (Roni G.)

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9a MDO 3rd Floor 10a Sewing Ladies meet 5p Mustardseeds practice 6p JAM Choir practice 7p BOOK CLUB 7p TRUSTEE MEETING

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9a MDO 3rd Floor 5:30p Praise Team, FH 6:30p Sr. Bell Choir 7:30p Chancel Choir

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Mens Breakfast & Bible Study

10a Basketball (B.Oyler)

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8:30a F.O.C.U.S Prayer 2:30p STAFF 7p DRAMA team 6p Zumba Classes, FH 8:30a-9:30a FH Cont. Srv. 9:30a-10:30a Sun.School 10:45a SANC Trad. Srv. CPC Childrens Choir sings 5p Middlers meeting 6p SH Youth meeting Ann.Reports distributed

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9a MDO 3rd Floor 6p Confirmation Classes 7p SESSION MEETING

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10a Sewing Ladies meet 5p Mustardseeds practice 6p JAM Choir practice

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9a MDO 3rd Floor 5:30p Praise Team, FH 6:30p Sr. Bell Choir 7:30p Chancel Choir

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NO MDO today

Meals to Cold Weather Dropin Shelter

Presidents Day 7p DSG Banquet-FH

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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 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

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8:30a F.O.C.U.S Prayer 9a MDO 3rd Floor 2:30p STAFF 6p Zumba Classes, FH 7p DANCE team

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9a MDO 3rd Floor 6p Confirmation Classes

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9a MDO 3rd Floor 10a Sewing Ladies meet 5p Mustardseeds practice 6p JAM Choir practice 3:30p Fellowship Team mtg

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9a MDO 3rd Floor 5:30p Praise Team, FH 6:30p Sr. Bell Choir 7:30p Chancel Choir

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SETUP FOR CROP FOR 6a-10p CROP FOR A CURE, FH A CURE 3PMFH

March 1

Annual Meeting Pt. II

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Your Central Presbyterian Church Officers

Session Meets 3rd Tuesday7pm Douglas Vanerau 2013 Linda Igou 2013 James Sharp 2013 Thomas Diehl 2013 Bill Daniels 2014 Jean Gisriel 2014 Susan O. Keefer 2014 Don Weber 2014 Luella Smith 2015 Karl Shreiner 2015 Brenda Black 2015 Ann Miller 2015 Kathryn Finley Clerk Deacons Meets 1st Sunday-11:45am Jay Keefer(Trsr) 2013 Eric Mellott 2013 Sandy Myers 2013 Beverlie Wissner 2013 Dale Hastings(Mod) 2014 Beverly Winther 2014 Tawnya Secor 2014 James Kearns 2014 Michael Herbert 2015 Newt Stake 2015 Susan Snyder 2015 Laurie McKelvie 2015 Trustees Meets 2nd Wednesday-7pm Eric Ritchey(Pres) 2013 Tim Miller 2013 F.Lucille Stence 2013 Howard Brand 2014 John Leary 2014 Anne Miller 2014 Carol Varner 2015 Philip Bietsch 2015 Gary Geiman(trsr) 2015

Vi s i o n Sta t e m e nt
Central Presbyterian Church is a community of believers led by the Holy Spirit to: C Comfort those in need E Empower and Equip disciples N Nurture through Christian Fellowship and prayer T Tell the Good News of Jesus Christ R Reach out and serve A Adore and worship God L Love

Memorial Square 40 Lincoln Way West Chambersburg, PA 17201 Phone: 717- 264-4113 Fax: 717-264-9272 Office Hours: 8:00AM to 4:00PM

Sharing

Church Staff Email Addresses & Phone Ext.

Church: cpc@centralonthesquare.org bowerman59@gmail.com Pastor: Sandy: kidsmin@centralonthesquae.org Erin cwandyouth@centralonthesquare.org Helen: hwingert@centralonthesquare.org Danielle: music@centralonthesquare.org MDO: centralsmdo@centralonthesquare.org Custodian: custodian@centralonthesquare.org Roberta: rlawyer@centralonthesquare.org x121 x314 x106 x216 x206 x301 x119

the living water of Jesus Christ with all who thirst.

Contemporary Worship Service 8:30 A.M. Friendship Hall

Worship - Message - Music - Praise Casual Dress

Traditional Worship - 10:45 A.M. Church School 9:30 AM

Classes for all ages

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