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Th e Pa sto r s Not e s
Ive got some good news, and some not-so-good
news:
The first piece of good news is that Lent begins
in February. Thats good news first because of the
third annual Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper & Variety Show to be held Tuesday, Feb. 17th beginning
on 6 PM. This is a fundraiser for the Youth Mission
Trip, so the youth will be preparing and serving a
high-carb, high-fat dinner of pancakes and sausages to indulge in before the austere season of Lent
begins. Donations for dinner will be gratefully accepted. Then after dinner - the Variety Show! If
youve attended either of the past two shows, you
know how much fun this will be. And if you want
to present an act of some kind, please contact
Erin Regan.
Then beginning February 25th and continuing
each Wednesday through March 25 , well have
our Lenten Wednesday Simple Supper and Study.
Well begin at 6 PM with a pot-luck supper and
then at 6:30, spend an hour studying a curriculum
based on Philip Yanceys wonderful book Vanishing Grace.
The second piece of good news is that you can
now give to the church electronically using a credit card. Go to the church website
(www.centralonthesquare.org) and click on the
Donate button on the upper right side of the
home page, and you will be directed to a church
Paypal page to make your donation. Some church
members who are giving electronically have said
they miss the act of putting their offering in the
plate during the worship service. One suggested
we create cards of some kind to put in the plate
Church Family
Thank you....
Dear Central Church Family,
The lovely poinsettia which I received from the
church during the holiday season contributed to the
holiday spirit with their bright colors. Thank you
very much for your thoughtfulness in remembering
me.
Sincerely,
Selma Thomson
March
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
SUNDAY, February 22nd
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.
Genevieve Ambrose
Newt Stake
66 Sanibel Lane, Chbg. 17201
Isabelle Allen
Jay Keefer
311 Cumberland Ave, Chbg. 17201
Mildred (Millie) Brown
611 Wallace Ave, Chbg 17201
Stanley & Esther Johnson
Laurie McKelvie
56 Sanibel Ln, Chbg 17201
Athley & Alva Kline
49 Lincoln Way W, Chbg. 17201
Nancy MacFarlane
668A Cumberland Ave, Chbg. 17201
Doris Nester
Susan Snyder
1466 Northfield Dr, Chbg 17201
Glenn Shaffer
722 Stanley Ave, Chbg 17201
Selma Thomson (NM)
Rod Varner
923 S Fourth St, Chbg 17201
Dorothy Zullinger
Susan Snyder
155 Colonial Dr, Chbg. 17202
Susan Snyder
Menno Haven-263-8545
2075 Scotland Ave.
Nursing Center
Gary Lewis
Jay Keefer
Jean Diehl
Margie Hamsher
Eric Mellott
Farm House
Jay Keefer
Northgate
Laurie McKelvie
Laurie McKelvie
Penn Hall-261-0220
1425 Phila. Ave.
Manor Building
Skilled Nursing
Karen Sloan
Rod Varner
Susan Snyder
Nursing Center
Gary Lewis
Prayer Partners:
Bill & Laurie McKelvie
Erin McNamee
Pat & Carol McNamee
Eric & Tyla Mellott
Praying for
Centrals Missions
Meals on Wheels
The Women's Wednesday Morning Bible Study continues its study on True
Messiah, based on Hebrews. And they are enjoying their walk/exercise time
together in the church at 9:30. Bible Study is at 10:00. Let Jean Diehl know if
you would like a book. Please feel free to join us!
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.
Are you a reader? Like to talk about what youve r ead? Willing to r ead
books, youd never read? Do you know that CPC has a Book Group that
usually meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm in the Church Parlor. Come to a meeting and see/hear what it is all about. Have a book that
you think should be read? Come and suggest it.
The book for February is Devil on my Heels by Louis Zamperine and David
Rensin. In March were discussing Come the Revolution: Birdies story by
Karl Rodman. Both are available at Amazon. We look forward to you joining us February 4th and
March 4th. For more information please call Bev Wissner at 717-352-2553.
God is sheer being itself--Spirit. Those who worship him must do it out of their very
being, their spirits, their true selves, in adoration.
John 4:23, MSG
Appointed Alex Shearer and Don Weber commissioners to the February 24 Presbytery
meeting.
Appointed Don Weber and Tom Diehl commissioners to the March 15 Special Presbytery
Meeting
Approved the Finance Committees proposal to transfer $15,600 from the CPC Properties ac
count to the CPC Operating account to reverse the underpayment of CPC small employer
health insurance credits for the tax years 2010 to 2013. In addition, in the future the CPC
Operating account will be provided the entire annual small employer hearth insurance credit
from the CPC Properties account.
Adopted the amended budget.
Named a Child Safety task force and empowered them to develop policy and a process for
clearances and screening for all volunteers and staff working with children and youth. Subject
to their willingness and availability to serve, the following people have been asked to serve on
the task force: Pat McNamee (Session), Linda Igou (Session), Sandy Wilson (staff), Erin
Regan (staff), Deb Mummert (staff), John Leary (Personnel Committee) and Kathy Klink
(congregation at large).
Approved the recommendation to host Noontime Musical Meditations in the sanctuary during
Lent. The meditations will be held at noon on the four Wednesdays in March.
Approved the request to have Gene Wilson preach on Sunday March 8.
Approved the wedding of Brooke Daley and Ryan Knight in our sanctuary on July 11, 2015.
Approved the recommendation to hold an organ recital at Central on Sunday September 27, at
3:00 PM, with organist John Walker.
Approved the recommendation to hold Lenten Simple Supper and Class on Wednesday,
February 25, March 4, March 11, March 18, and March 25 and also approved the curriculum.
Pastor Scott will lead the study using Philip Yanceys Vanishing Grace.
Approved Pastor Scotts requests for vacation time January 30 to February 1 and Study Leave
March 2 to 8.
YOUTH
GROUP
NEWS
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP:
What a joy January has been in the 9:30am service! Thank you, church family, for
being so wonderful in this time of transition through worship time changes! You
are very appreciated.
If you are inspired by the prayer flags in the Friendship Hall
and youd like to make one, see Sandy for a bandana and a
fabric marker!
We begin the season of Lent this month (Feb. 18th), which is
a time of repentance and preparation for the death and rising of our Lord. Take time to quiet your hearts and rememJoin us on
ber all that Jesus did for you. The whole worship team at
Sunday mornings Central looks forward to worshipping with you through eve9:30am
ry Sunday in Lent, throughout the weeks, and on special
in the
days such as Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy ThursFriendship Hall
day, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday!
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From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed;
Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I. Psalm 61:2
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the fight against trafficking at the
January 11th interactive prayer service! It was a beautiful hour and we are comforted in
knowing that God heard every prayer.
Coming up:
Open Mic to Fight Trafficking, Merge Ministries, 7-9pm
We Need You!
Teachers and leaders are already in place.
March 1st
9:30a 1st Worship Service
11a 2nd Worship Service
5&6pm Youth groups meet
NEW Member Class 12 Noon
NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE
23
Presidents Day
NO MDO TODAY
22 Communion
Ann.Reports distributed
15
SUPER SENIOR
SUNDAY
16
2:30p STAFF
5:45pm Bible Study
7p Divorce Support Grp
Banquet, FH
8 Communion Sunday
Guest Preacher:
Rosie Magee
Mon
1 Birthday Sunday
Sun
7p SESSION MEETING
24
6p FAT TUESDAY
Dinner & Youth Mission
Fund Raiser
17
10
Tue
25
7p Ash Wednesday
Services, Sanctuary
18
7p TRUSTEE MEETING
11
Wed
Thu
26
19
12
FEBRUARY
YOUTH:
30 Hour Famine starts @
9p
27
20
13
Fri
5p CROSSROADS, gym
YOUTH:
30 Hour Famine ends @ Noon
21
14
Sat