JANUARY 2015

#549

The
Window

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

T 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 are
fleeting, and fade quickly into the past. But an ally in that each day is a new creation (Today is the day
the 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 right
in the midst of the muck and marvel of everyday life. As we stand at the beginning of a new year, here
are 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 of
the 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 past
people without hardly noticing them. The resolve to pay attention disciplines me to slow down and redirect my attention towards the people I encounter and deal with them as children of God - listening carefully, being considerate and trying to be a gracious, loving presence. Quiet dinner times with Susan prove
to 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 these
things. We dont have control over what flits into our minds from the subconscious, but we do have
control over what we watch and read, and what thoughts we allow to stay in our heads. One of my worst
habits 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 the
Lord is one of the richest times of my day. And I think God speaks to me during these times of silence bringing to mind a person who needs some love and compassion, or an important task I overlooked. God
also gives me a deep sense of his presence and love that quells my anxieties and brings me joy. Its hard
to 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. This
means that every day we try to redirect our minds and hearts towards God - not because he wants groveling submission, but because he wills abundant life for us. These are some of the ways I hope to find that
depth of life. May 2015 be a year of abundant life for us all.

Church Family
Thank you....
To Bill & Trena Oyler
A very special thank you to you both for the gift
box of oranges that you gave to the staff for Christmas. We deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness and
love.
God bless you,
Pastor Scott, Helen, Deb, Sandy,
Dani, Erin, Ron, and Bertie
Dear Central Family,
Thank you for the beautiful flowers from the
church delivered by my daughter Dale. God bless
you!
Sincerely, Dorothy Burkholder
Thank you to everyone who gave their time to
ring bells for the Salvation Army. Especially Julia
Super, Drew Mellott, Gracie Mellott and Nate and
Abbie Dalton. You collected $603.91 for those in
need. Thank you for thinking about others in our
community.
God bless, Bill McKelvie
I would like to thank Helen Wingert, Selma
Thomson, and everyone who donated to the memorial for John Wingert and to the memorial for Alma
Bender. Your generosity has raised the Casavant
Organ in the Sanctuary to a new level to glorifying
God. When I hear it, my heart leaps for joy!
Thomas Diehl
Note: If you would like to memorialize family or
friends, you may do so by contacting the Memorial
Fund Team at Central Presbyterian Church,
40 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg PA 17201.
I want to thank the church for the monetary gift presented to me on December 21st. My main reason for
accepting the position of Treasurer was out of love
for the people and my concern for the church. It
was a pleasure working with all who became involved in this adventure and I want to thank them
for supporting me for so many years. Its been
great 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. This
year we were able to feed 65 families comprised of
311 people. We especially wish to thank Dave Bender
for the use of his box truck on Saturday morning and
again on Monday Morning to transport the food
items to Central Presbyterian Church. Dave also
provided 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 received by the families you helped:
Thank you so much for the wonderful Thanksgiving
meal 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 for
Thanksgiving. May God blesses you all. Jesus loves
you all and God loves you all.
Thanks so much, Pamela Ferry
Thank you very much for the box of food and God
bless 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 you
so 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 appointments and hospital stays, your help is deeply appreciated. Sincerely, Darlene
Thank you so much for giving us the Thanksgiving
dinner. It was such a blessing, we wouldnt have had
one without your help. Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year!
Bernadette Lonzo and Sarah Lonzo
The Franklin County Children and Youth Service
would like to thank the members of the Central Presbyterian Church for Thanksgiving Food Baskets provided to the agency this past November. All of the
baskets were given to local needy families with whom
our agency works; and, were very much appreciated
by these families. Your gift made their Thanksgiving
a happier holiday. Thank you very much for your
thoughtfulness and generosity.
Sincerely, D.N. Amsley, Director of FCCYS

The Gems of CenTral

Luther Ridge-264-5700

Centrals Special Concerns

2735 Luther Dr., Chbg. 17202

The Inn At Luther Ridge

-June Fiddler #16

Susan Snyder

Menno Haven-263-8545
2075 Scotland Ave.
Nursing Center

-Ellen Bush #405 **(NM)

-Lawrence Mohr #113 *(NF)
-M. Karolyn Lawrence #412
-Dr. Robert Coy, #217
-John Bowerman #225

Gary Lewis
Jay Keefer
Dale Hastings
James Kearns
Dale Hastings

Farm House

-Marcia Grubbs #304

Jay Keefer

Northgate

-Dorothy Burkholder, #1206 **(NM)

Menno Village

-Rhoda Wilkison #180-B

-LaVerne Knarr #610D
-Beverly Minnich #740A

Laurie McKelvie
Laurie McKelvie

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

-Elton Simpson #417

-Margaret Sponsler, #229
-Ed Wenrich, #314 (visited by George Muller)

Mike Herbert
Susan Snyder

Skilled Nursing

-Gennie Boozer #506

-Mary Fish, #504
-Roy Nester #523

Tawnya Secor
Rod Varner

West Virginia Member

Treva Kerns
601 Foxcroft Ave, Apt #1
Martinsburg, WV 25401

Quincy Skilled Nursing Care-749-3151

6596 Orphanage Rd., Waynesboro 17268
Nursing Center

-Carolyn Kreutz #229 (NF)

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
Mildred Brown
611 Wallace Ave, Chbg 17201
Jo Ann Dittmann
140-A Menno Vlg., Chbg 17201
Stanley & Esther Johnson
Laurie McKelvie
56 Sanibel Ln, Chbg 17201
Athley & Alva Kline
49 Lincoln Way W, Chbg. 17201
Harry Leedy
237 Leedy Way West, Chbg 17202
Nancy MacFarlane
668A Cumberland Ave, Chbg. 17201
Doris Nester
1466 Northfield Dr, Chbg 17201
Nancy Reichenbach
2242 Scotland Rd, Chbg. 17201
Glenn Shaffer
Dale Hastings
722 Stanley Ave, Chbg 17201
Selma Thomson (NM)
Rod Varner
923 S Fourth St, Chbg 17201
Isabel Vanderau
Eric Mellott
806 N. Penn Hall Dr, Chbg. 17201
Dorothy Zullinger
Susan Snyder
155 Colonial Dr, Chbg. 17202

Gary Lewis

If you know of anyone who is in the hospital,

will be going into the hospital, or would like a
home visit, please feel free to contact Pastor
Scott Bowerman at 803-608-1484. You can also reach him at bowerman59@gmail.com.
The pastor is in his office most mornings, M-F,
8:30am to 12:00pm. Please call the church at
264-4113 to verify that he is in.

* (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

MINISTRY DUTIES FOR JANUARY

Prayer Partners:
Don, Shelley, Alydia & Dominic Maragoni
Liz Martin
Rodney & Linda Martin
Jerry & Jane McClelland

Assistant Leaders
1/4
Jo Ann Dittmann
1/11
Susan Snyder
1/18
Pat McNamee
1/25 Art Kuehn

Greeters - Friendship Hall 9:30 am

1/4
Richard & Janice Dalton, James & Kathy White, Scott & Deb Mummert
1/11
Chris & Roni Gingrich, Tony & Buffy Super, Anthony & Amber Keller
1/18
Cindy Shoemaker, Walt & Kathi Bietsch, Deb Shauf
1/25 Howard & Marcia Brand, Jean Gisriel, Robin Updegrave
Ushers - Sanctuary 11:00am
Will be announced in your weekly bulletin
Greeters - Sanctuary 11:00am
1/4
Karl & Pat Shreiner, Don & Bev Wissner, Mike & Ingrid Herbert
1/11
Peg Hollar, Lakie & Marcia Petrie,
1/18
Carolyn Walters, Bill & Sally Glaubach, Marjorie Hamsher
1/25 Jack Kier, Stuart Kier, Len & Nancy Hendricks, Don Weber
Praying for Centrals Missions
Pregnancy Ministry

Thanks to
Lee Merriman for his
wonderful portrayal of
one of the Christmas
shepherds during the
December 21st
Worship Services.
Lee Merriman playing
Moshe the Shepherd

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Beginning Feb. 10 and ending by
Memorial Day. Held on Tuesday evenings from 6-8:30 pm, and three Saturdays, (to be determined).
Contact Trena Oyler, 261-5727, williamoyler@comcast.net or Cindy
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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 ministry
alongside you. I have been blessed by the love, care, laughter and life we have shared together. 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 worship
service on December 21. You as a congregation have always blessed me in many ways,
but over 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 from
the 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 deeply
appreciate 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 this
year. I am so grateful for your support, your love, and your partnership in worshipping our
Lord! 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 kindness, 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 received
from my church family. May the Lord bless each and every one of you for your prayers and
support of all the ministries of this church. I am so very grateful to be a part of Central and
will 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 encouragement, love and kindness throughout the past year is greatly appreciated and I look
forward to seeing you and being, at your service, in 2015! God bless you all, Bertie

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 Igou, 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 replace
Gary 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 active
or 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 11:00
Service. This is the Annual Congregational Meeting (Part II) and the purpose is to
receive the 2014 Annual Report, including the 2015 budget. A light lunch will be
served.
Approved repairs to the tremolo units of the sanctuary organ. Monies will be taken
from the McAllister Fund.
Approved the recommendation to publicly thank Gary Geiman for serving 26 years
as church treasurer and also present him with a cash gift.
Approved the following fund raisers requested by Erin Regan to support the 2015
youth 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 Variety
Show on Tuesday February 17, from 6:00-9:00 PM, and (4) individual youth school
scholarships.
Approved the following events requested by Erin Regan to promote Human
Trafficking 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 on
March 15, from 5:30-8:00 PM.
Appointed Kathryn Finley Clerk of Session for 2015.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
SUNDAY 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 Annual Meeting (Part II) and the purpose is to receive the 2014 Annual
Report, including the 2015 budget. A light lunch will be served.
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The Women's Wednesday Morning Bible Study will resume January 14, 2015
with a study called the True Messiah, based on Hebrews. We will do another
walk/exercise time together at 9:30 and Bible Study will start at 10:00. Please
let 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 Trafficking is set for Sunday, August 23rd, 2015. Shotgun start at 1:30pm. If
you 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 Golf
Tournament. We need lots of sponsors and helpers to be successful with
our fight against Human Trafficking.

Are you tired of carrying around your checkbook? Do you never have cash with
you? 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 have
any problems, see Don Wissner or Erin Regan and they will be glad to help you
out.

Call for Annual Reports! Attention all Ministry leaders/teams, your Annual Reports 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 our
new Finance Administrator. Missy has seventeen years experience handling payrolls and books
for a number of local organizations. The part-time Finance Administrator position was created
following the retirement of Gary Geiman, our long-time Treasurer and the resignation of Goldie
Oberholzer who has assisted Gary for some time. Working with Missy, beginning on January
1, 2015 will be Tim Miller and Don Wissner who will serve as Co-Treasurers. Please be sure to
thank Gary for his outstanding service to Central and to welcome Missy to her new responsibilities.

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 Street
downtown Chambersburg. Session Cost is $10. For more information or to
register, email Cindy Shoemaker at cshoe0815@gmail.com or by calling
Central Presbyterian Church 264-4113.
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2015 is bringing with it lots of excitement and changes at Central!

Music Ministry is BURSTING with New Year anticipation.
New Year, New Worship Schedule
January 4, 2015
9:30 Contemporary Worship
10:30 Fellowship
11 Traditional Worship
Noon Fellowship
New Year, New Rehearsal Schedule
All 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 Choir
7:30 Adult Chancel Choir

I would like to extend a huge thank you to all of the musicians who offered their gifts of
music 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 something
in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. Habakukk 1:5

YOUTH
GROUP

YOUTH and CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP

Happy New Year!

I love new beginnings. I think about our Lord and how perfect He is, how wonderful, how vast, how marvelous. And
then I think about me and how UNperfect I am. Moments
of 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 drops
once a year, but the Holy Spirit is fighting for us every minute of every day, and THAT is a gift.
We are not limited to just one fresh start; in reality, we have an endless supply of them because
we are in relationship with a limitless Savior! I praise God for all of you in this church family and
I 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

NEWS

Youth Mission Fundraising Opportunities:

Sunday January 25th 3-5pm Practically Broadway concert in the sanctuary, $10 admission.
Tuesday February 17th 6-9pm Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner and Variety Show, by donation The
Giving 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 are
in 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 hall
equipment! 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 the
1st and 2nd service. If interested, please see Eric Mellott or Howie Brand. We need parking attendants for both the 1st and 2nd service! 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 the
Lord! For our youth, as they work toward the end of another school year, facing challenges and
hardships 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 assured
of 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 Sunday

December 7, 2014

O Come Let Us Adore Him, Christ the Lord!

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9a MDO 3rd Floor
7p Divorce Support Grp

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11 Birthday Sunday

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9a MDO 3rd Floor

ANNUAL REPORTS DUE
IN CHURCH OFFICE
FROM MINISTRY TEAM
LEADERS (1/252/1)
7p Divorce Support Grp

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9:30a FH Cont. Srv.

11a SANC Trad.Srv.
5p Middlers meeting
6p SH Youth meeting

Martin L. King Birthday

7p Divorce Support Grp

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9:30a FH Cont. Srv.

11a SANC Trad.Srv.
5p Middlers meeting
6p SH Youth meeting

NO MDO

9a MDO 3rd Floor

7p Worship Team mtg

9:30a FH Cont. Srv.

Baptism-Atlea Pereschuk
11a SANC Trad.Srv.
DEACONS MEETING
3p Youth SNOW-TUBING

9:30a FH Cont. Srv.

Baptism-Atlea Pereschuk
11a SANC Trad.Srv.
5p Middlers meeting
6p SH Youth meeting

Mon

Sun

9a MDO 3rd Floor

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

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9a MDO 3rd Floor

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

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9a MDO 3rd Floor

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

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9a MDO 3rd Floor

9:30a ZUMBA
12p Prayer Gathering, Rm 314
6p Stephen Ministry, Rm 122
7p History Team mtg

Tue

28 9a MDO 3rd Floor

9:30a ZUMBA
2:30p STAFF
2:30p BB-NetWork Min
5p KIDS MUSIC
5:30p Praise Team
6:30p Sr.Bell-Sanctuary
7:30p Senior Choir-NLC

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9:30a ZUMBA
2:30p STAFF
2:30p BB-NetWork Min
5p KIDS MUSIC
5:30p Praise Team
6:30p Sr.Bell-Sanctuary
7:30p Senior Choir-NLC

14 9a MDO 3rd Floor

9:30a ZUMBA
2:30p STAFF
2:30p BB-NetWork Min
5p KIDS MUSIC
5:30p Praise Team
6:30p Sr.Bell-Sanctuary
7p TRUSTEE MTG

9a MDO 3rd Floor

9:30a ZUMBA
2:30p STAFF
2:30p BB-NetWork Min
5p KIDS MUSIC
5:30p Praise Team
6:30p Sr.Bell-Sanctuary
7:30p Senior Choir-NLC

NEW YEARS EVE

31 December

Wed

Thu

DOWNTOWN CHBG ICE

FEST BEGINS TODAY

9a MDO 3rd Floor

6:30p BB, FH, Troy Fogal

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10a BB-NetWork Min.

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10a BB-NetWork Min.

Mens Breakfast 7am and

Bible study 8am

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5p CROSSROADS gym for

volleyball and potluck

10a BB-NetWork Min.

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10a BB-NetWork Min.

Mens Breakfast 7am and

Bible study 8am

Sat

CHAMBERs BALLROOM
SNOWBALL DANCE!
Held in Centrals Friendship Hall
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015
Set-up begins @ 2:30pm

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9a MDO 3rd Floor

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9a MDO 3rd Floor
6:30p BB, FH, Troy Fogal

9a MDO 3rd Floor

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9a MDO 3rd Floor

2
CHRISTMAS BREAK
FOR MDO

Fri

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9a MDO 3rd Floor

6:30p BB, FH, Troy Fogal

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9a MDO 3rd Floor

10a Bus Tour to visit CPC to
see Tiffany Windows
6:30p BB, FH, Troy Fogal

CHRISTMAS BREAK
FOR MDO

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CHURCH OFFICE
CLOSED TODAY

JANUARY