April 2014 Herald

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March 31, 2014

Volume XXXXX1,No 4

the Herald

Inside this issue:

Lants Lines/Surrell 2

Christian Educator/Youth News 3

Mission News 4

Easter Dinner/Thank

you/Banquets

5

Pyoca registration 6

Calendar 7

Church Happenings 8

Alfred Schmidt Concert Series

Night of the Organ

Friday, April 11th 7:00 p.m.

Central Presbyterian Church

A special concert of works for organ will be

presented by Indiana University School of Music students Claire Caruso, Katie

Alms and Patrick Kronner. Our own church organist, Jonathan Rudy, will also

perform. These accomplished organists will present a combination of familiar

and new pieces of music. This concert is free and open to the public.

One Great Hour of Sharing offering willbe received on Easter, April 20th. Since 1949,

Presbyterians have joined with millions of oth-

er Christians to share Gods love with our

neighbors-in-need around the world. Your

generous gifts to this special offering help pro-

vide relief to those affected by natural disas-

ters, provide food to the hungry, and assist in

helping to empower the poor and oppressed.The offerings received are distributed to the

Presbyterian Hunger Program, Presbyterian

Disaster Assistance and to the Self-

Development of People. Please give generous-

ly this Lenten season.


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Lants Lines

Page 2the Herald

But the angel said to the women, Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Je-

sus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the

place where he lay. (Matthew 28:5-6 NRSV)

During Lent we have been making an extra effort to live lives of faithful discipleship, trying tobegin good habits that will be part of our devotional practice and Christian witness in the yearsahead. Some of us have been using special devotional books each day. Others have been fastingin one way or another. Still others have been attending the Sunday evening sessions, consideringhow to be a Faithful Citizen, Living Responsibly in a Global Society. However we may be ob-

serving Lent, our journey of more than forty days comes to its joyous completion and destinationon April 20--Easter Sunday. Our Easter festival worship service,with special music and in-strumental accompaniment, will begin at the normal Sunday time (10:30 a.m.), followed by a carry

-in Easter lunch hosted by Jim and Cheryl Moles, Barb Goltry, and Agnes Moles. Easter is theculmination of a week of special servicesbeginning with Palm/Passion Sundayon April 13,with Rev. Scott Paul-Bonham preaching. On Thursday, April 17, at 7:00 p.m., we will worshipand share the Lords Supper, followed immediately by the Tenebrae service, in which the sanctu-

ary is stripped and darkened in preparation for Good Friday. On Good Fridaywe will have ournormal worship service at noon in the sanctuary. In addition this year we will join with Cen-tenary United Methodist Church, St. Stephens Episcopal Church, and United Campus Ministry inan evening Good Friday service at St. Stephens, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Anyone who is in-terested in attending an Easter Vigil service on Saturday night is invited to attend the service atSt. Stephens, which begins at 8:00 p.m. All these services, from Palm Sunday to Easter morning

really are parts of one long service, in which we commemorate the last week of Jesus life, his

death, and his glorious resurrection. Each service holds its own unique blessingto be experi-enced and savoredas we enact the gospel story. I hope you will choose to be present as much

as possible, and may God bless all of you this Easter.

Surrell Scholarship Applicationsare available in the church office and on the website.These scholarship funds are available for graduating seniors and current college students(including non-traditional) who are a part of the CPC family, whether by membership or partic-ipation in church life. Completed applications must be in to the church office on or beforeApril 28, 2014. They will not be received after this date. Questions can be addressed to Sandy

Mead or Amanda Davis.


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Volume XXXXX1,

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION REPORTCheryl Moles

Workshop of Wonders

Vacation Bible Schoolwill

be held at Central on June 22-26 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. Chil-dren ages 4 through 5th gradewill explore the wonders thatonly God can do.

Summer Story Timewill beheld on Tuesday evenings in

July from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. 3through 8 year olds are wel-come to come to the church

childrens library for a story andactivities led by Cheryl Molesand Sandy Mead.

ship. It is led by Donna Paul-Bonham or Cheryl Moles andmeets in room 202.

The family prayer groupmeets on Mondays at thechurch. Come at noon forlunch. The sharing of joys andconcerns begins at 12:30 pmfollowed by prayer. Childcareis provided.

T3EM Supper and Child-

carefor meeting night is April

15.

Register now for the PyocaFamily Spring Retreat!! Seeregistration form in the Herald.

Parents Night Out/YouthMovie Nightis Friday, April 4.Childcare will be provided from

5:309:00 pm with supperserved. Please notify thechurch office if your child(ren)will be attending.

Sunday Schoolmeets everySunday at 9:30 am. There areclasses for all ages with childcare available from 9:15 to11:45 am.

Childrens Worshipfor chil-dren ages 4 years through 1stgrade is held following the Chil-drens Moment time in wor-

YOUTH NEWSTiffany Grossman

It may seem hard to believe, but summer is on the way. With the coming of summer, we also look

forward to many activities. Right now, 9 youth are signed up to represent our churches in the

Maxwell Street Presbyterian Mission Immersion mission trip from June 14-20. The youth will host

a taco lunch and talent show at noon on Sunday, May 4 to help build funds for this mission trip. All

church members are invited to join us for the meal and show. Donations for the mission trip will

be gladly accepted at this event. Please see Tiffany if you would like to sign up for the talent show.

Upcoming Youth Events:

April 6 & 13-Lenten Study continues at Central PC, 5-7:30 pm

April 20-Happy Easter! No youth meeting.

April 27-All youth meet from 5-7:30 pm at Centenary. We will prepare for Youth Sunday.

May 4-Youth Sunday at Centenary. Meet at 8:30 am to practice.

May 4 at noon-Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser! Join us for a taco lunch and talent show. Dona-

tions gladly accepted.

May 11- Youth Sunday at Central. Meet at 9:30 am to practice.


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Thinking about MissionJosh Powers, Chair, Mission Committee

At its last two meetings, the Mission Committee has been reflecting on the meaning of

mission. Websters definition of the term when referring to a religious organizations contextis a ministry commissioned by a religious organization to propagate its faith or carry on hu-manitarian work. The PresbyterianBook of Ordernotes that the mission of the church is giv-

en form by Gods activity in the world as told in the Bible and understood by faith. We are to

be the provisional demonstration of what God intends for all of humanity.

So what does this actually mean in a practical sense? Some of the challenging themes we have

been wrestling with include what differentiates a person engaged in humanitarian work

sourced in a faith orientation from simply a good person who desires to help others either

through community service or philanthropy? What role, if any, does the faith sharing elementplay in how we deploy our time and treasure? What is CPCs comfort zone regarding hands-on

mission service that its members do, versus mission and service support provided through fi-nancial contribution? In the service arena, how do we best direct our energy in support of activ-ities that empower those in need toward a place of self-sustainability? What is or should be the

Mission Committees role in helping to shape, guide, and/or support CPCs orientation to mis-

sion?

At our last meeting, we invited William Seo to come speak to this topic. William, as most of

you know, was the founder of HEMEfund, the project that has established two vocational

schools for widows in Afghanistan that teaches them basic literacy and hygiene, while also theskills of sewing and embroidery to start a business after graduation. He offered a powerful, yet

simple three-part definition, namely (1) understanding Gods heart, (2) listening for His call,

and (3) acting on the call. He told us his powerful story of a commitment to understand Godthrough the Bible, of deep prayerful reflection on his failure to give an old Afghan man his

shoes who had walked for days barefoot to receive care for his infected feet and then back

home again, once more barefoot, and his decision to do something about it starting the next day.

Your Mission Committee continues to reflect on the meaning of mission and invites our CPC

friends to do so as well. In closing, Ive been wrestling personally with two quotes that remind

me of both the potential of mission and its meaning for Christians. Maybe you, too, will appre-ciate the spirit of these quotations:

A small body of determined spirits, fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission, can

alter the course of human history. -Mahatma Gandhi

Here is the test to find whether your mission on earth is finished: if you are alive, it is-

nt. -Richard Bach, author,Jonathan Livingston Seagull


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Please join us! It's almost time for the second annual Moles/Goltry carry-in Easter dinner! It will follow the fellowship timeon April 20. We will provide ham, turkey and the drinks. A sign-up sheet is on the fellowship hall table to let us know if you will

bring a salad, vegetable or dessert. It would also help us toknow how many are coming.

If you are alone or just want to share Easter with your church family; we would love foryou to join us!

Jim, Cheryl, Barb & Agnes

P.S. We would really appreciate if some of you would stay to help cleanup

Dear Lant & Congregation,I just wanted to take a moment to send

this card of appreciation to you and your

congregation.

The words THANK YOU seem to be

so limited in my expression of apprecia-

tion towards the care of my Mother and

Father, Loyal and Donna Wilson. With-

out this church family, it would have been

a struggle for me to take care of all my

parents needs. The love, support, and

care from the people in this church were

overwhelming and greatly appreciated!

Many blessing and love to this wonderful

church family.

Treva Rose

12th Annual Gifts from the Heart Event

14th & Chestnut Community

Thursday, April 24 at ISU Hulman Memorial

Student Union in the Sycamore Banquet Cen-

ter

Cost is $35.00/person or $280/table

Reservations are requested by April 21, 2014

Reception & Silent Auction begin at 6:00 p.m.

Dinner served at 6:30 p.m.

See Cheryl Moles for more information. Reserva-

tion forms will be available in the fellowship hall.

United Campus Ministries is celebrating its 70th Anniversary. UMC has served students who

come to study in Terre Haute at one of the four campusesISU, Rose Hulman Institute of

Technology, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Ivy Tech.

A flyer has been posted on the bulletin board detailing the 70th Anniversary celebration that is

planned for April 27th, the Sunday after Easter.


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Volume XXXXX1,

Spring Family Retreat at PYOCA

Come catch a breath of fresh air

as you rest, worship, play and work

with your church family at Pyoca .

Who: Members & friends of the Central Church family of all ages

When: Friday, April 25, 7:00 pm to Sunday, April 27, 1:00 pm

Where: Pyoca Camp, Conference, & Retreat Center

Brownstown, IN (2 hour drive from Terre Haute)

All weather cabins with 4 rooms; each room has 3 bunks and a bathroom

What: Fellowship, Worship, Sabbath time, and service work for Pyoca

Special activities for children and childcare during work times

Cost: $35 per person for adults and children 11 years & older

$20 510 years; free for younger children

($23 and $12 for one night)

This covers two nights lodging, snacks, Saturday breakfast & lunch, andSunday breakfast. The cost of a Sat. pizza supper will be shared.

Get more information and register on Sunday mornings or by calling Cheryl Moles

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PYOCA RETREAT REGISTRATIONChildren and youth under the age of 18 must have a supervising adult attending.

Fee must be paid at time of registration. Turn in registration and fee to church office.

Permission form for each person is required; pick up in church office.Please include name of each member of family Circle

NAME____________________________________________ Adult Youth/Child age____


NAME____________________________________________ Adult

Youth/Child age____




ADDRESS________________________________________________________________

PHONE_____________________________ CELL________________________
http://www.pyoca.org/facilities.htm


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Volume XXXXX1,

April 2014Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Amanda Davis

2 I & S Commit-

tee 12:00

Deacons 5:30

3 Womens

Book Club 7:00

Judy Duffy

4 Parents Night

Out/Youth Movie

Night 5:30

Mary Exi

Dzakpasu

5

6 Sundayschool 9:30

Worship 10:30

Lenten series

5:00

7 Family Prayer

Group 12:00

8 Fine Arts

Comm. 10:00

Innovation Gen-eration 6:30

9 Session 7:00

Teddy

Lenderman,Greg Simmons

10

Beth Whitaker

11 Schmidt

Concert: Night

at the Organ 7:00

Leslie Cook,

Andrew Sim-

mons

12 Easter egg

hunt @ Deming

Park 4:00

Doug Shepherd

13 Sunday

school 9:30

Worship 10:30

Lenten series 5:00

Chris Ennis, Bob

McLaughlin,Nathan Paul-Bonham

14Family Prayer

Group 12:00

15 TEM sup-

per & childcare

5:15

**

16 Communi-

cation Commis-

sion 7:00

17 Maundy

Thursday ser-

vice 7:00

John Ramer

18 Good Friday

service 12:00

Elinor Cleve-

land, Linda

Harder, John

Moulton

19

20 Sunday

school 9:30

Worship 10:30

Stella VanDyke,

Molly

Wadsworth

21Family Prayer

Group 12:00

Carl Scherb

22 Seekers &

Searchers 10:00

Innovation Gen-

eration 6:30

23

Margaret

Tamar

24 25 PyocaSpring Retreat

7:00

Miller Bough,Mary Ann Clem,MikeWadsworth

26 Spring Re-

treat @ Pyoca

Frank Bailey

27 Sundayschool 9:30

Worship 10:30

Youth 5:00

Bill Green

28Family Pray-er Group 12:00

Wm. Merrill

29 Youth De-sign Team 6:30

30 PersonnelComm. 12:30

Cam Weber

**Worship 5:30Finance 5:30

Mission 6:00

CN 6:30

Facilities 6:30

CLCA 7:00


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125 North Seventh Street

Terre Haute, IN 47807

Phone: 812-232-5049

Fax: 812-232-5040

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.thcpc.org

Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Rev. Lant B. Davis, Pastor

Cheryl Moles, Christian Educator

Scott Paul-Bonham, Parish Associate

Sarah Kelsheimer, Church Secretary

Womens Bible

Study

The Womens BibleStudy will meet on April22 at 10:00 a.m. at thechurch. Unit 8 (MaryMagdalene) of TwelveWomen of the Bible willbe discussed. ShirleySlutz will lead the discus-

sion.

Womens Book Club

The Womens Book

Club will be meeting onApril 3 at 7:00. Thebook to be discussed isThe Twelve Tribes of

Hattie.

May 11 is GraduatesRecognition Sunday.Please send your gradu-ates information to the

church office.

Church Happenings


Next Herald

Deadline

April 27, 2014

The Mission

Committee

has changed

the date to

collect food to the

first Sunday of each

month instead of the

third Sunday. Please

bring any non-perishable items to

add to the cart .

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