2013 Annual Report

2013 ANNUAL REPORT CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Chambersburg, PA
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2013 Annual Reports

Page Pastors Report _________________________________________________ 1 Childrens Ministry Report _____________________________________2 & 3 Contemporary Worship/Youth Leader Reports _____________________ 4 & 5 Senior Choir & Adult Hand-bell Choir Report _________________________6 Session Annual Reports Personnel Report ________________________________________________7 Nominating Committee ___________________________________________7 Memorial Gifts Committee ________________________________________8 Worship Committee _____________________________________________ 9 Mission Report ____________________________________________10 & 11 Fellowship ____________________________________________________12 Membership Report _____________________________________________13 Statistics Report ________________________________________________14 Deacons Annual Report _________________________________14, 15 & 16 Christian Education Annual Reports Church School Attendance Report _________________________________ 14 Stephen Ministry Report _________________________________________ 15 Ministry Annual Reports Mothers Day Out/Nursery School _________________________________ 18 Trustees Annual Reports Finance Committee _____________________________________________ 17 Central Presbyterian Church Trustee Balance Sheet ____________________18 2013 Actual & 2014 Budget ______________________________________ 19 145th Anniversary Capital Improvements Campaign ___________________20
PASTORS 2013 ANNUAL REPORT
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I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:3-6) I recently completed my first year of service at Central, and I am so glad God called us to be together. For my part of the annual report to the congregation, Ive listed some of the highlights and accomplishments of 2013. 1. Getting to know the congregation and community. I devoted a lot of time simply listening to people - over meals, at their homes, at church - and am gratified that so many people have shared their lives with me. I genuinely like the people of Central and enjoy spending time with them - a good thing, since affinity between a pastor and congregation is crucial if a church is to flourish. I would still like to meet with more of the congregation, so if you are open to a home visit, or sharing a meal with Susan and me, please let me know. In terms of the community, I have preached at a Thanksgiving service at Menno Haven and a Service of Healing and Remembrance held in December at First UMC. I am excited to be working with a number of churches to create a ministry of racial reconciliation. 2. Communication. It appears that Central has not always done well here, and that lack of communication has in the past created distrust among the congregation. During the past year weve worked to improve communication through better coordination among staff and church boards, and instituting the use of Constant Contact email solution, the Phonevite system and the church Facebook page. In addition, we completely rebuilt the church website. 3. Staff. I can report that Centrals staff is united in purpose, works cooperatively and genuinely enjoys being together. We are able to affirm and encourage one another, but also challenge and critique when its called for. You are blessed with an outstanding staff team of talented servants who are passionate about their ministries and who love the Lord Jesus Christ. A challenge for the staff going forward is to recruit and equip congregation members to work alongside them, rather than rely on their own talents. 4. Congregational unity, trust and morale. Pastor John did excellent work in these areas. To build on this progress, weve held a number of well-attended fellowship events, such as the Pancake Supper and Variety Show and the Church Picnic. Ive also initiated the Book Club and Young Adult group. I sense a growing sense of excitement and joy among the congregation, and a positive attitude towards the future. 5. Preaching and worship. Dani, Helen, Erin and I have worked hard to present excellent worship services that delight the Almighty, build up the congregation and attract new people. Having a staff that works on worship cooperatively rather than contentiously is an enormous blessing. From what I hear, my preaching has been well-received and has helped attract and retain new people. I genuinely enjoy participating in worship at Central. 6. Stewardship and Finances. After years (perhaps decades) of running budget deficits, we are on track to finish the year with a budget surplus. A motivated, talented Stewardship Team developed and carried out the Celebrating our Past/Investing in Our Future stewardship campaign to coincide with Centrals 145th anniversary. Although pledges for the capital campaign fell a bit short of our goal, the campaign will allow us to make a number of badly-needed improvements and enhancements to the churchs facilities and equipment. In addition, forming a Finance Team to manage the finances of the church has provided better oversight of our spending and the use of trust and endowment monies. 7. Administration. In addition to creating the Finance Team above, Ive also helped reconstitute the Memorial Committee and Personnel Committee. Working with the Worship Committee, Dani and I revised the church Wedding Policy. Much work remains here, and revamping our committee and team structure and populating them will be a major task during 2014. Thank you again for calling me to serve as your pastor. I look forward to the adventure of serving the Lord Jesus Christ together! PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com
Page 2 Heartbeat Central Childrens Ministry is a place where knowing we are loved completely by Jesus -we dig into Gods Word and Learn It! Love it! Live It! Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. - Mark 12:30 A look back at Childrens Ministry in 2013..
PRAYERS and CARING! I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers I pray with joy. - Phil. 1:3-4 Family Prayer Focus - for the 3rd year in a row, the Childrens Ministry Team dedicated the year
2013 Childrens Ministry Annual Report
to being intentional in praying each week for the needs of families with children at Central. Prayer Buddies - each child in the church family has an adult Prayer Buddy who prays for them daily and periodically writes notes or gives small gifts of encouragement. Dedication of those who serve in Childrens Ministry Childrens Ministry Team = Tammy Carbaugh, Jenine Grove, Missy Igou, Tyla Mellott, Sue Stahl, & Buffy Super Childrens Music Director = Dani Kardisco Nursery Coordinators - Courtney Fogal and Debi Shauf Sunday School Teachers, - Jenine Grove, Missy Igou, Sally Sulcove, Madeline & Scott Wilson and Gene & Sandy Wilson All the weekly Childrens Church Volunteers MDO Director Deb Mummert and all the MDO staff.
CHOOSE JESUS! was the theme of our SonWorld Adventure Park VBS held Sunday Thursday, from 6pm-8:30pm on June 16-20. We kicked off the adventure the day before with a Block Party held in the church parking lot. The VBS theme was MAKING RIGHT CHOICES. Thirteen children chose to ask Jesus to be their Savior and Lord! What a joy! Everything we do in childrens ministry is to help children not only know facts ABOUT Jesus, but to KNOW HIM and to have a personal relationship with Him that grows throughout their lives. Pastor Scott led a Bible Study for adults which was a great way to have parents participate at VBS.
TEAMWORK Throughout the year it is a privilege to work closely with Deb Mummert and the MDO program. Several MDO families attend VBS & now have children in Sunday School here. It is our prayer that all they experience at Central will point them to Jesus.
Page 3 LETS SUPPORT BOTH! - was the unanimous and spontaneous reaction from the children when given the choice between two brothers to support at Navajo Ministries God is at work in the lives of our children shaping their hearts to give generously and with love & compassion! We now support Zach (age 8) and Lakota (age 6) with monthly donations.
LEARN IT! LOVE IT! LIVE IT! -- over 200 verses were memorized by children and adults in the Summer Bible Verse Challenge. But more than just checking off a box to meet a goal; we saw how God uses His word to shape attitudes and actions in daily life! CHOICES, CHOICES, CHOICES.. We all make MANY choices every day. Our goal is to make the choices that honor Jesus. During summer Sunday School Passport to Adventure kids ages 5 through 5th grade participated in 13 weeks of learning Choices that Shape a Kids Life. Choices like choose to be kind, choose to be an example, choose to pray for others, &choose to trust God. CHAMBERSBURG CHRISTMAS PARADE This year we had an entry in the annual Christmas parade held on November 19. Folks of all ages either walked or rode in the new church mini-bus singing carols, carrying signs and proclaiming: Jesus Good News then. and Jesus Great News Now! CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION SUNDAY was held on December 6th. All the children ages preschool through 5th grade presented the musical One Special Night. This worship service is a time for adults, youth, and children to give of their talents in praise and worship of our Newborn King -- JESUS!
A look ahead to Childrens Ministry in 2014.. We are excited about the things God will teach us and lead us to do in this new year! Some things on the horizon include Weird Animals VBS June 16-20; new Parenting Christian Kids monthly newsletter; preparing comfort kits for the homeless; recognizing God at work in our lives and celebrating all HE does.and much more! Our God is an AWESOME God!!! MAY YOU FIND JOY IN JESUS EVERY DAY!! For HIS glory, Sandy WilsonDirector of Childrens Ministries
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Youth and Contemporary Worship

Youth 2013 was a busy and blessed year for the youth ministry at Central Presbyterian! January: Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser, Dare2Share Conference in D.C.! February: Souper Bowl Sunday, Valentine Singing Grams fundraiser, joined in the fun at the Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper, Snowtubing field trip. March: 30 Hour Famine, Real World Parenting Seminar, helped with Experience the Passion of Christ. April: King Central Male Pageant fundraiser, Youth Sunday. May: Sock Hop and Ice Cream Social fundraiser, Middler Lock-In, Helped with the Rummage Sale. June: Middlers Beach Retreat, helped with Vacation Bible School. July: Mission trip to NJ, Senior High NYC trip. August: Youth Mission worship presentation, joined in the fun at the Church picnic, Wilson College Activities Day. September: Kick-off Event at St. Pauls UMC. October: High School Fall Retreat, Family Confirmation Night. November: Helped with the Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner, Mentor/Mentee Night, Middler LockOut, Helped with the Christmas Parade, Helped with Christmas decorating. December: Raked for our neighbors, participated in the Christmas Celebration Service, Youth Christmas Party. In 2013, we started meeting for youth group on Sunday nights to avoid Wednesday night conflicts. Middlers meet 5-6:30pm and High Schoolers meet 6-7:30pm.There is a half hour overlap on purpose to increase the time spent together as a whole youth family. The youth ministry at Central would NOT be productive without all the wonderful volunteers who chaperone, donate, and pray. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts! Looking ahead to 2014 Snowtubing at White Tail, Chili Cook-off and Hoe-Down fundraiser, Souper Bowl of Caring and Party, 30 Hour Famine, Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner fundraiser, Dare2Share Conference, Youth Sunday, Middler Lock-In, Creation, Mission trip to Cherokee, Beach Retreat, and more! YAHOO! (Young Adult Hang O-Out) In September of 2013, we kicked off a monthly fellowship group for people in their 20s and 30s! September: Pizza and games at Pastor Scott and Susans! October: Backyard baseball at Scott and Madelines! November: Pumpkins, Pilgrims, and Natives at Threes Company! December: took a holiday break J In January, we plan to go see a movie and discuss it in depth afterward! Well let you know how it goes!
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Page 5 CHAT (Combat Human Trafficking Team) On October 9thof 2013, a group of approximately 45 people met to watch Nefarious Merchant of Souls, a documentary about the horrors of human trafficking all over the world, and engage in a talkback with Wayne Sheppard, employee for The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. As a result, 15 of Central Pres people have joined the battleship to raise awareness and end human trafficking locally and abroad. Meetings: November 13th 7pm December 17th 7pm So far in 2014: January 18th 11am Future important dates: st February 1 : Selling victims jewelry during IceFest February 8th: Prayer service in Sanctuary 1-2pm th March 16 : Human Trafficking Awareness Youth Rally 5:30-7:30pm Thank you to the mission committee for giving $1,011 to the start of ours! Contemporary Worship Thank you to all the many musicians, dancers, actors, sound technicians, camera people, clean-uppers, and more who donate their time to the 1st service on a regular basis! You are appreciated and loved! Our praise band now consists of the following talent when all are in attendance& depending on the worship song: 7 vocalists 3 acoustic guitars 1 electric guitar Drum set Djembe Mandolin Dulcimer Bass guitar Banjo Violin 1 piano 1 ukulele Additional auxiliary percussion We are blessed by the Best! Erins worship leader substitutes in 2013 were: Kayla Marie Kingsley and Kirsten Salpini Purchased for the 1st service in 2013: Projector, Stage Piano, XLRs, Audio Cables, adaptors, Monitor Cables, Direct Boxes, Microphones (vocal & instrumental), black dresses for the dance team, banners, licensing and Song Select fees, video camera In 2014, lets invite everyone we know to share in the joy of worshipping our Lord and Savior! PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com
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Senior Choir & Adult Hand Bell Choir Youth & Childrens Choirs
Dear friends in Christ, Here is a rundown of 2013 praises and prayers for Music Ministry! Kids Music Praises: We consistently have a CROWD on Wednesday nights. We average 15 children who sing, dance, ring handchimes and praise God! It is a TON of fun. The Christmas Celebration Service this year was a smashing success. Thank you to the Sunday School teachers, parents, volunteers for their time and hard work to have it be a time of meaningful worship as we anticipated the birth of Jesus. Another HUGE thank you to Sandy to helps me in big ways throughout the entire year! Prayers: Please pray for the children who spend their Wednesday evenings here at Central. Pray that they continue to learn and grow as both musicians and as disciples of Jesus Christ. Adult Music Praises: The Adult Chancel choir has grown by 4 members this year! Glory to God! The dedication and hard work the members of the choir put into glorifying God through music is beautiful and I am extremely blessed by their laughter and love. The handbell choir has grown by 3 new members this year- partly due to a redistribution of the youth handbell choir. The Adult Handbell Choir is open to music readers grade 8th-adult. Both groups continue to grow in musicianship and faith together. Prayers: Please pray for additional members to both choirs. We can ALWAYS use more men and women who sing!! If you LOVE to sing, please pray and consider joining us on Thursdays at 7:30pm. Central is blessed with a FULL 6 octaves of handbells. We need more hands to utilize all that God has blessed with. If you read music and are interested in working together with other believers toward a common purpose, please pray and consider joining us on Thursdays at 6:30pm. Thank you to the congregation at Central for your support and love through the year. I am blessed to be serving our God here with you. Submitted prayerfully, Dani Kardisco Director of Music Ministry
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YEARLY REPORT OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE ~ 2013-2014

Dave Bailey the chairman of the personnel committee served in this position for many years. He resigned over the summer. This church owes him a debt of gratitude for all he did for the staff. During his tenure the committee was responsible for establishing all the staffs salaries, extending contracts, and overseeing any problems that might occur. This year the Session created the Finance committee. Staff salaries became one of their responsibilities. A proposal was presented to Session to create a new committee known as the PERSONNEL STAFF SUPPORT COMMITTEE. The goals of this new committee are: Adhere to the top 10 functions as set by the Presbytery. Communicate to the staff that this committee has been established to support them and their programs. Create an open and trusting relationship with staff that will enable us to have honest dialogs concerning all issues. Communicate to the congregation the events the staff is supporting, organizing, or participating in. Work closely with the finance committee when establishing salaries and budgets. To work, when necessary, with other committees when the staff is in need of help for their programs. Support the pastor, when needed, with staff members or members of the congregation. Work with the Pastor in ways, yet to be determine, that will enable him to work effectively with staff, session, the congregation, and the home bound. Session approved the change, and the committee is Missy lgou, John Leary, and Don Marangoni. Chairmen Jean Gisriel. Respectively submitted, Jean Gisriel
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT 2013

Church Officers The Nominating Committee presented the following members at the first part of The Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, November 17, 2013. The slate of nominees was unanimously elected.
ELDERS Through 2016 Linda Igou* James Sharp* Scott Wiley Samuel Worley DEACONS Through 2016 Jay Keefer* Gary Lewis Eric Mellott* Rodney Varner TRUSTEES Through 2015 Scott Mummert David Secor Tim Smith
*Serving for a 2nd term NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS-AT-LARGE FOR 2013 Sally Glaubach**, Jack Kier*, Karen Sloan, Sue Stahl* and Kari Wiley* *Those serving the 2nd of 3 possible annual terms ** Those serving the 3rd of 3 possible terms The Nominating Committee: Thomas Diehl, Elder, Chairman Brenda Black, Elder Representative (Vacant) , Deacon Representative Tim Miller, Trustee Representative Members-At-Large: Sally Glaubach, Jack Kier, Sue Stahl, Rodney Varner and Kari Wiley PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com
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MEMORIAL GIFTS COMMITTEE REPORT FOR 2013

The Memorial Gifts Committee expresses sincere appreciation for the gifts given to Central Presbyterian Church in memory of those listed below: Dorothy Buchwalter Coby Denhartog Jayne Nansen Budd Olver Shirley Rife Sylvia Weaver John Wingert During 2013, a total of $6,712.99 was given to the Memorial Fund. A total of $2,156.50 was dispersed for Carriage Lights beside the Front Doors on Memorial Square and a Cherry Resting Bench at the Parking Lot Doors. The Memorial Gift Books are currently located in the glass-covered Pulpit in Room #124 on the first floor. They are available to be reviewed by the Congregation at all times. If you would like to make a memorial gift to Central in memory of, or in honor of a loved one, please contact any member of the Memorial Gifts Committee. Respectfully Submitted, The Memorial Gifts Committee Susan Keefer Peg Hollar Jack Kier Anne Miller Lucille Stence Carolyn Walters
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WORSHIP COMMITTEE ANNUAL SUMMARY

It is a privilege to serve with a committed, passionate group that honors God by planning and implementing worship services that glorify the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The committee members include: Anne Miller, George Cowley, Brenda Black, Tom Diehl, Kari Wiley, Luella Smith, Kathryn Finley, Helen Wingert, Duane Gooch, Dani Kardisco, Erin Regan, Sandy Wilson, Pastor Scott Bowerman and Jim Sharp. The committee noted the following accomplishments this past year:
Communion was served approximately one time per month in the regular worship services as well as special services. Fifth Sunday services were alternated between the sanctuary and Friendship Hall. The staff has done an excellent job creating special blended services that glorify God and incorporate components of both our traditional and contemporary services. The Central Presbyterian Churchs wedding policy was updated by the committee and submitted to session and approved. Special services this past year included Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Good Friday Passion of Christ, Youth Sunday, Music Appreciation Sunday, Mission Team Presentation, Celebration Sunday and Christmas Eve services. Dani Kardisco and Erin Regan attended worship training seminars pertaining to childrens music, bell choirs and contemporary worship. They came back with great ideas, many which were incorporated into the programs and services. Developed a Media Ministry Team committee description that was approved by session. This team will assist with media presentation in both services as well as working with social media.
Here are some items that the committee will continue to improve this year:
Fifth Sunday service advertising and publicity utilizing the phone system, email, flyers and social media. Recruiting Media Ministry Team members. Please pray about how you may participate in this new ministry.
We are blessed at Central Presbyterian Church to have a staff that loves and honors God. They do an outstanding job creating meaningful worship services incorporating music, liturgy, media, dance, instrumentalists, soloists, drama, and people of all ages. God loves it when we worship from our hearts. And we do at Central Presbyterian Church. Respectfully submitted, James V. Sharp, Worship Committee Chairman PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com
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Mission Committee
The members of the Mission Committee involve the congregation in local, Presbytery, national and international mission projects. We supported the Cold Weather Drop in Center with warm meals, shared meals, warm clothing and worship with the migrant camp we support, rang bells for Salvation Army, collected 80 Samaritan Purse Christmas boxes, and sent cookies to the Franklin County Prison for their Christmas party. Dan and Elizabeth Turk continue serving as our missionaries in Madagascar. Elizabeth trains village health workers, helps communities develop safe drinking water sources, and educates church leaders and youth about AIDS prevention. Dan has helped develop an extensive fruit tree program. He also does environmental education, helping people live in harmony with God's creation. Money for the PEB (Pakistan Education Board) supports the mission of providing quality, affordable education to extremely poor and often forgotten children in the villages of Pakistan. These schools grew from the mid-1800's missionary efforts and have continued to educate the children of Pakistan. We support the Navajo Ministries. Continue to pray for the staff and children at Navajo Ministries that include the Four Corners Home for Children, On-Site School, Child-Care Counseling, Vertical Radio and Navajo Nation Outreach. Thanks to your generous giving our mission budget includes donations to Pregnancy Ministries, Meals on Wheels, Salvation Army Clearing House, Habitat for Humanity, Network Ministries, Women in Need, Fruitbelt Farm Workers, Wilson College Chaplain's Fund, Chambersburg Hispanic American Center, Franklin County Prison Ministry, and the Cold Weather Drop in Center. Giving to Presbyterian World Mission and Carlisle Presbytery is at work strengthening a witness for Christ that has a global reach and a local focus. This year we made a commitment through the Capital Campaign to support the Joy Children's Village in Kenya and a special commitment to Habitat for Humanity. Together in Mission, Jean Diehl, Bill McKelvie, Sylvia Troust, Luella Smith, Bette Boyer, Bob Creter, Joanne Creter, and Joan Norcoss
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Central Presbyterian Church Mission Spending 2013 Actual & 2014 Budget
World Causes General Assembly Mission Presbytery of Carlisle Mission Missionary Support Deacon's Fund Total World Causes Local Causes Franklin County Fruitbelt Farmworkers Franklin County Prison Ministry Gideons Habitat Meals on Wheels MDO Mother's Day Out Cold Weather Drop-In Shelter Pregnancy Ministries Salvation Army Clearing House United Churches of Chambersburg Area Wilson College (Chaplains Fund) Women In Need Campus Outreach NETwork Ministries CHAC - Chambersburg Hispanic American Center Local Mission Service Week Local Mission Discretionary Life Skills Coordination
2013 Actual $6,000.00 6,000.00 1,000.00 100.00 $13,100.00
2014 Budget $6,000.00 6,000.00 2,000.00 500.00 $14,500.00
$1,000.00 1,000.00 200.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 500.00 500.00 1,000.00 200.00 500.00 1,000.00 7,500.00 1,000.00 500.00 212.69 4,044.14 440.00
$1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 500.00 500.00 1,000.00 400.00 500.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 1,000.00 500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
Total Local Causes
$26,596.83
$22,400.00
THE FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE

Central Church continues to be a growing community of faith, with a great love of meeting together for times of fellowship and fun. The Fellowship Committee is responsible for planning activities that will further the camaraderie of our church family. These times of sharing also encourage our growth as a body of believers, allowing us to grow together as one family. Our goal is to plan events that will include all church members and friends from nursery to seniors. With two worship services, times for the congregation to come together as a whole are particularly important. In addition, many fellowship events also provide a perfect opportunity to invite others into the church for the first time. To that end, the committee hosted numerous events this past year, including: January February March April June Ice Fest Greeters Annual Congregational Meeting Luncheon Easter Brunch New Member Reception Sons Picnic Fifth Sunday Luncheon Saturday in the Park Greeters Chambersfest Greeters Saturday in the Park Greeters Annual Church Picnic
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September Farewell Reception Duane & Judy Gooch Saturday in the Park Greeters 145th Anniversary Celebration Lunch October November December Applefest Greeters Advent Decorating & Light Supper New Member Reception Christmas Luncheon following the Childrens Pageant Fifth Sunday Shared Christmas Goodies
Many thanks are owed to the following members of the committee for their faithful work during the year: Anne & George Cowley, Tom & Jean Diehl, Gary & Ginger Lewis, Anne Miller, Mary Norcross, Scott & Susan Shearer, and Karl & Pat Shreiner. We also want to thank all of you who baked cookies, helped set up or clean up, decorated, transported tables & supplies, served as greeters, invited guests, etc. And most importantly, we thank all of you who joined us for these various activities we hope it was a wonderful opportunity to spend time with your church family. We welcome your suggestions and your help. If you would be interested in serving on the committee, assisting with one or two events, or providing goodies as needed, please contact one of the committee members. Fellowship events are a great way to get to know other members and friends and the planning group has A LOT of fun working together! We look forward to continued growth and another active year here at Central. In His Service, Kathryn M. Finley, Chair PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com
2013 MEMBERSHIP REPORT

Page 13 GAINSTOTAL 15 17 & Under 0 18 & Over 15 adults Other Tim Merrill Smith (reaffirm) Althea Anderson (reaffirm) Donna Oberholzer (reactivate) Ed Fisher (reaffirm) Bonnie Fortuna (reaffirm) Nathan Idio (reaffirm) Amber Keller (reaffirm)
Certificate Susan Bowerman John Bowerman Majorie Hampsher Althea Anderson Marcus Rauhut Bree Rauhut Phillip Rohr Carol Rohr LOSSESTOTAL 21 Death Sylvia Weaver Dorothy Fischer E. Budd Olver Shirley Rife Jayne Nansen Alva Beatrice Kline John Wingert Dorothy Buchwalter Edith Leedy Betty Shaffer BAPTISMS 17 & Under8 Total James Logan Kearns, Jr. Evin Esther Smith Harrison James Smith Camille Carmen Smith Josiah Emmanuel Stouffer Carson Russell Watt Connor Louis Watt Sophie Grace Bietsch GAINS IN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP 17 & Under 0 18 & Over 15 Certified 8 SUMMARY Prior Active (2012) Total Gains Total Losses Total Active (2013)
Removal Theodore Barlow Karin Barlow Vince Giordano Jack Little Audrey Little Donald Diehl Linda Diehl Alvin J. Poppen
Transfer Duane Gooch Judy Gooch
18 & Over0 Total
LOSSES IN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP By Death 10 By Transfer 2 Removal 8
444 15 20 439
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MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS
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THE SESSION REPORT FOR 2013
BAPTISMS 17 & Under 18 & Over GAINS IN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP 17 & Under 18 & Over Certified Other LOSSES IN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP By Death By Membership Transfer Removal from Rolls SUMMERY Prior Active Members Total Gains in Membership Total Losses in Membership Total Active Membership 455 11 8 458 458 21 22 457 457 8 21 444 444 15 20 439 6 2 0 13 5 4 10 7 4 10 2 8 5 5 3 3 11 10 4 17 0 8 7 1 0 15 8 7 5 0 5 1 3 0 8 0
DEACONS ANNUAL REPORT 2013
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Deacons Financial Report

January 1, 2013December 31, 2013 $100.41
Beginning Balance January 1, 2012 Receipts Allotment & Offering Thanksgiving Basket donations & General Fund Total Receipts Expenditures Foil Mothers Day Flowers Thanksgiving Baskets Total Expenditures Ending Balance December 31, 2013
$500.00 $1,323.02 $1,823.02
($9.01) ($105.00) ($1,723.02) ($1,837.03) $86.40
Thanksgiving Basket donations, the Deacons Fund, and the General Fund paid for the Thanksgiving Food Baskets.
CPC CHURCH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE SUMMARY 2013

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER YEARS TOTAL 304 332 382 242 323 223 194 210 312 322 380 246 3,470
The Church School Attendance Report is based on monthly figures. Not all months had an accurate count due to no church school, inclement weather or other factor. Figures include the following: Nursery, Toddlers, PreK, Kindergarten, Grades: 1&2, 3&4, 5-8, 9-12, Semper Fidelis/ Brotherhood, Parlor, Challengers, Seekers, Adult, Family Builders. If you would like a copy of the full report, please contact the church office at 264-4113.
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Stephen Ministry 2013

2013 was a busy, exciting year for Stephen Ministry. Cindy Happel answered Gods call to become a Stephen Leader. In early August she attended an intensive, week-long training in Pittsburgh. Shortly afterward, with help from the current Stephen Ministers, she, Trena Oyler, and Cindy Shoemaker began recruiting a group of people from Central to become new Stephen Ministers. Then, the official 50-hour training began September 10th. The trainees from Central included Jenny Daniels, Alta Holden, Dani Kardisco, Erin Regan, Nancy Weisel, and Sandy Wilson. Christine McClanahan, a member at King St. Church who is in ministry to troubled teens locally with her husband, also joined the group.What a wonderful group of ladies with huge caring hearts! (We sure hope to have some men in our next group.) It was especially exciting to have three staff members from our church be able to benefit from this extensive training. A confidential relationship with a Stephen Minister provides non-judgmental listening, steadfast encouragement, and consistent prayer support. Training modules cover topics such as: Feelings, The Art of Listening, Distinctively Christian Caring, Confidentiality, Process vs Results in Caregiving, Telecare, and Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief, Hospitalization, and Aging. Stephen Ministers commit to meet and talk with someone regularly - usually once a week; and are committed to walking alongside their Care Receiver as long as they are needed. Added to their caring nature, this training better enables them to bring Christ into the healing process by discussing topics that are often uncomfortable for friends or family members. Often, Care Receivers need to talk about the challenges theyre working through long after family and close friends are no longer available to listen to their stories. With the help of a trained Stephen Minister, we can have the freedom to recognize and acknowledge our deepest hurts, ask difficult questions for which God alone has the answers, give ourselves permission to fully grieve a loss, be reminded of Gods promises for us and how much He loves us, receive His healing love, find the strength to face and accept the new normal in our lives, and truly come through our time of suffering into a place of renewed strength. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month for Peer Group Supervision to support and encourage one another in our caring relationships, while maintaining strict confidentiality so that names and details are not shared. Meetings also include pertinent Continuing Ed. topics. Specific events that we were involved in this year included the Prayer Vigil, Candlelight Evening of Prayer, and Service of Remembrance at 1st United Methodist Church. During recruiting, we heard from quite a few people that the timing just wasnt right, so we are tentatively planning the next training in Spring 2015. And, while we always need to add more Stephen Ministers to the group, everyone can benefit from taking this insightful training. Centrals previously trained Stephen Ministers include: Dave and Linda Bender, Kathi Bietsch, Brenda Black, Dave Bowers, Bill Daniels, Jean Diehl, Jenine Grove, Ron Igou, Deb Mummert, Susan Snyder, and Kari Wiley. Central is blessed to have them caring in a variety of ways. And, as Deb ministers daily to families with children in Mothers Day Out; Sandy, Dani and Erin are already using their training in their respective ministries. Our Stephen Ministers will be happy to further explain how a caring relationship works. A need is never too small to inquire about a Stephen Minister. Due to confidentiality, we ask you to contact a Stephen Leader: Trena Oyler, Cindy Happel, Cindy Shoemaker, Jo Ann Dittmann; or Pastor Scott to request a Stephen Minister yourself or to make a referral.
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Centrals Mothers Day Out and Nursery School Financial Report for 2013
Funds In: Tuitions and registrations: Gifts and Donations: CPC Mission Contribution: Checkbook Balance: Total: Wages and Taxes to CPC: Insurance (accident): Operating expenses: Total: $ 94,557.00 $ 825.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 786.27 $101,168.27 $ 97,935.28 $ 385.00 $ 1,247.59 $ 99, 567.87
Expenses Out:
Balance remaining to begin 2013-2014 MDO School Year (as of 9/1/13): $ 1,600.40 The MDO 2012-2013 school-year provided us, once again, with the opportunity to show the love of Christ to families. Despite a loss of tuition revenue, due to slightly lower enrollment, God continued to bless this ministry and gave us the ability to reach out to grateful families in His name. Through prayer, discernment and following His leading, we were still able to extend over $7500 in scholarships to families in need. What an awesome God! We added some new faces to our teaching staff with the hiring of 2 wonderful Christian ladies including Centrals own Dani Kardisco who was hired for our nursery. We also worked with session in the creation of a new Board of Directors that will work with the MDO Director and offer support to the ministry. Our preschool classroom, newly painted a bright green, had a fresh new look that reflected an exciting new approach in teaching to our 4-5 year olds. The pre-k teaching staff, lead by Shelley Marangoni, worked together to enhance curriculum , music and other activities in the class that ensures our preschool program will continue to stay competitive with all others in our area. All teachers throughout our program revamped curriculum, schedules, music and activities in their classrooms as well. The entire staff of MDO continued their excellent work of teaching, loving and ministering to all the little ones in their classrooms as well as being available to parents and families when needed. What a blessing to have the wonderful staff that we have here! In October 2012, Monica Ferry, an MDO parent who was battling breast cancer and who had been embraced by the loving congregation here Central, became a member of our church. She passed away just a few months later on December 27th, and went on to be in the glorious presence of our Lord. Her story is a strong reminder of just how awesome MDO is. Through this ministry, we have the opportunity to reach out to individuals, to love them, to minister to them and to walk with them, sometimes through the worst of times, all because the Lord has brought them through our doors. Because of MDO, we are given an opportunity to introduce children and families, perhaps for the first time, to the wonderful gift of love, forgiveness and saving grace God has for them through His son, Jesus Christ. What a wonderful blessing it is to come to work knowing that, each day, the Lord is using all of us to make a difference in someones life and affording us the opportunity to reach out to others in His name. In Christs Service, Deb Mummert, Director
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Finance Committee The finance committee is meeting monthly and reviewing the performance to budget in both expenses and income and tracking important measurements. Average attendance at the 8:30 service is up almost 11% over 2012 and the 10:45 service is up almost 7%. The finance figures also show 2013 was a good year for Central. Income from pledges & offerings met the very aggressive budget figure set last fall.While we did receive $60,212 in dividends from our trusts and did withdraw $44,000 from our investments,the totalvalue of our investments increased in 2013 by $250,000 at year endversus 2012 year end levels. We enter 2014 with a surplus of $13,547 from 2013.
Average weekly income is up 13.7% over 2012 after two years of decline. We are now back to about where we were in 2010. ($7,700 per week in 2010 to $7,800 per weekin 2013). The Capital Campaign funds pledged stands at $133,448 and the Current Expense pledges are $366,140 for 2014, +14.4% above 2013.These are very healthy figures compared to our past experience. Keep in mind that we will also be receiving non pledged contributions throughout the year. Respectfully submitted: Karl Shreiner, Finance Committee Member
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2013 ACTUAL & 2014 BUDGET

Difference Income Contributions Tax Refunds Dividends from Bank Trusts Endowment Transfers Total Income 2012 Actual 354,694.32 7,646.11 62,178.70 26,821.30 451,340.43 2013 Actual 403,391.30 3,151.02 60,212.10 44,000.00 510,754.42 2014 Budget 455,000.00 3,000.00 60,000.00 0.00 518,000.00 13 versus 12 48,696.98 -4,495.09 -1,966.60 17,178.70 59,413.99 Difference 14 versus 13 51,608.70 -151.02 -212.10 -44,000.00 7,245.58
Expenses Total Personnel Mission - World Causes Mission -Local Causes Christian Education Administration Congregation Care and Support Worship and Music Office Administration Building & Maintenance Total Expenses Income versus Expenses
280,924.25 14,500.00 25,211.93 10,186.09 2,276.30 4,357.54 41,863.00 83,923.74 463,242.85 -11,902.42
318,500.18 13,100.00 26,596.83 16,311.95 2,269.66 7,211.19 32,864.60 80,352.73 497,207.14 13,547.28
328,940.66 14,500.00 22,400.00 21,672.00 7,375.00 9,170.00 37,050.00 94,650.00 535,757.66 -17,757.66
37,575.93 -1,400.00 1,384.90 6,125.86 -6.64 2,853.65 -8,998.40 -3,571.01 33,964.29
10,440.48 1,400.00 -4,196.83 5,360.05 5,105.34 1,958.81 4,185.40 14,297.27 38,550.52
2013 Review 2013 was a very good year for Central. We had total worship attendance of 10,481 for the year which is a 9.4% increase vs 2012.. Attendance for the 8:30 service was up 10.9% for the year and attendance at the 10:45 service was up 6.8%, and this yielded total contributions of $403,391.30 for the year, an increase of 13.9%. In addition to these contributions, we received $23,056.66 in early contributions to the Capital Campaign. Spending for 2013 totaled $497,207.14 which was a 7.3% increase vs 2012 and $30,142 or -5.7% below the 2013 Budget. In order to meet budget for 2013, we received dividend income from our trusts totaling $60,212.10, and we did transfer $44,000 from our endowment funds which weremore than offset by fund contributions and gains realized during the year. (see Church Balance Sheet) We finished the year with a surplus of $13,547.28 in total income versus expenses. 2014 Budget The 2014 budget forecasts contributions of $455,000, an increase of 12.8% vs 2013. We forecast no change in trust dividends and no endowment transfers in the budget. Expenses for 2013 are budgeted to increase by 7.7% vs 2013 actual and 1.6% above the 2013 budget. Major areas of increase include a personnel budget increase of 3.2% and a 17% increase in Building and Maintenance primarily for utilities that were unusually low in 2013. Our income vs expense difference for the 2014 budget is -$17,757.66 which has been reduced by $45,000 from the 2013 budget of a year ago. Copies of the complete 2014 budget are available upon request Submitted by the Finance Committee: Don Wissner, Karl Shreiner, Tim Miller, Gary Geiman, Carol Varner, Dave Secor, Phil Rohr
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145th ANNIVERSARY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CAMPAIGN

Celebrating the145th Anniversary of the founding of Central Presbyterian Church the Boards of Central thought it would be a great opportunity to have a campaign to complete projects that could not be funded through the traditional Annual Stewardship Campaign. The Boards of Central and the Staff were consulted and asked to provide a list of needed items and projects. After several meetings a prioritized list was decided upon. Over time this list has been tweaked as opportunities and needs have been discerned. On October 27, 2013 we had a "Dedication Sunday" as a kick-off with a luncheon. Over 240 attended the luncheon. Thanks to a caring and giving Congregation we have $133,448. pledged of the $145, 000. Goal! Many have started and some have finished paying off their pledges. As of December 31, 2013 a total of $42,300 had been received! Because of your generosity we have completed the purchase of a used Handicapped Accessible Mini Bus and a new Keyboard for Friendship Hall! We are now proceeding into the acquisitions of (1) a New Phone System, (2) Staff Computers and Software, and (3) Wireless Internet throughout the Church Building. As we receive additional gifts and pledge payments we will continue down the list: Sanctuary Lighting and Sound System Upgrades, Handbell Refurbishment, Replace Yellowed Lexan Covering the Ascension Windows, Children's Ministries, Youth Ministries, Replenish Building Maintenance Fund and Future Organ Upgrades. We want to THANK the Congregation for their support and generosity, The Capital Campaign Committee, Thomas and Jean Diehl, Pastor Scott Bowerman, Jean Gisriel, Mike Herbert, Laurie McKelvie, Tim Miller, Karl and Pat Shreiner
QUESTIONS & NOTES
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Church Staff
Rev. Scott H. Bowerman, Pastor Rev. Dr. Raymond K. Anderson, Parish Associate Sandy Wilson, Director of Childrens Ministry Erin Regan, Contemporary Worship & Youth Minister Danielle Kardisco, Director of Music Ministry Helen Wingert, Organist Deb Mummert ~ Director of Mothers Day Out Roberta Lawyer, Secretary ~ Ronald George, Custodian
Contact Information
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Session meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month Class ends Bill Daniels 2014 Jean Gisriel 2014 Pat McNamee* 2014 Don Weber 2014 Brenda Black 2015 Dr. Ann Miller 2015 Karl Shreiner* 2015 Luella Smith 2015 Scott Wiley 2016 Linda Igou* 2016 Jim Sharp* 2016 Samuel Worley 2016 Kathryn Finley, Session Clerk
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