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#562—April 2016

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Rev. Scott Bowerman, PastorDeb Mummert, Minister of VisitationHelen Wingert, OrganistDanielle Kardisco, Director of Music MinistrySandy Wilson, Children’s Ministry Director Erin Adams, Contemporary Worship & Youth MinistMelissa Igou, Financial AdministratorKathy Klink, Director of Mother’s Day Out

Roberta Lawyer, SecretaryRon George, Custodian

From the Pastor

Your usually calm, cool and collected pastoris unusually excited...

...about the vision I believe God has given us forthe future of Central.

Since last Fall, the Vision Task Force has workedhard at enlis ng the congrega on in discerningthis vision. Many of you have par cipated in one of the “Vision Forward” events, or

lled out a survey. The Vision, along with the ministries to implement it, will bepresented a er the 2nd worship service on April 10th.

We’ll begin at noon with a brunch of pancakes and sausage cooked up by our YouthGroup (dona ons accepted to help with expense s for the Youth Mission Trip). Then theVision Task Force will make their presenta on, answer your ques ons—and then, eachone of us will be asked to par cipate in one or more of the new ministries we arelaunching, or exis ng ministries we seek to revitalize.

I believe that through this vision God is calling Central into a new and exci ng future.Now it’s up to you, the people of the congrega on, to bring that vision to life.Accordingly, this vision o ers a way for each of us to grow in faith and for each one ofus to make a di erence by serving in ministry. No one is le out, everyone has a place.

I believe God has spoken to us as a congrega on about our future—now, please praythat God would speak to you personally about how you will par cipate in bringing thisfuture to life. .



Dear Church Friends, Thank you for your prayers, calls, hospital and home

visits, flowers, cards and goodies during and follow-ing my hospitalization. Thanks also to Pastor Scottand Deb Mummert for their prayers and visits.

It is comforting to know that when you hit a “bump inthe road”, there are friends ready with prayers and

get well wishes. In God’s Love, Lucille Stence

Thank you Central Church and Mr. & Mrs. Jay

Keefer for the beautiful flower arrangement you gaveme on February 28th. I appreciate your thinking ofme.

God bless, Dorothy Zullinger

Church Family

Thank you…...

Our next literary adventure is: “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd” by AgathaChristie on April 6th at 2PM in the church’s Parlor. For more info or to beincluded on the email list, contact Karl Shreiner at 263 -4891. If you’d like to

be added to the Book Group email list let Karl know, by emailing him [email protected].

To Pastor Scott, Susan, Deb Mummert, members, and friends of Central, Thank you very much for the concern, words of encouragement, prayers, visits and cards during the

past several months. It was a challenging time. I wantto especially thank a terrific friend and neighbor,

Marjie Hamsher for all the many things she did toassist during this time. She went beyond the extra mile

for my family (that includes Daisy and Kyndall)!Thanks also to Erin, Trena and those of you for yourconcern, assistance and time spent with Elise. I amcomforted by the love that was shown for her.

In addition, I would like to thank Pastor Scott for hismeaningful sermon and courage on the 5th Sunday of

Lent, March 13. We are so fortunate to have a minis-ter who regularly provides us with excellent, thought -

provoking sermons, usually containing just the rightamount of humor. He is also open -minded, accepting,honest and as Elise says, “real”.

Sincerely, Mary Mohr

CHURCH WORK DAY

Looking for a few good men,women, and youth to help cleanup our church inside and out!!Start time is 9 a.m. on Saturday

April 9, please wear sturdy shoes, old clothesand bring workgloves. For more info contactRon George, 264 -4113.

mailto:[email protected]




The “Gems” of CenTral

Remember in your daily prayers…..

Genevieve Ambrose Pat Shreine66 Sanibel Lane, Chbg. 17201 Mildred (Millie) Brown Karen Sloa

611 Wallace Ave, Chbg 17201 Stanley & Esther Johnson Pat Shreiner56 Sanibel Ln, Chbg 17201Glenn & DonnaMae Kerns Deb Mumme105 N. Seventh St, Chbg. 17201Athley & Alva Kline Karen Sloan49 Lincoln Way W, Chbg. 17201Gladys Kuehn Gary Lewi6887 St. Annes Drive, Fayetteville PA 17222 Nancy MacFarlane Marjie Hamshe668A Cumberland Ave, Chbg. 17201 Jane McClelland

Menno Village 50-A, Chbg 17201

Ruth & George Muller 1260 Arbor Ridge, Chbg 17201 Glenn Shaffer Rod Varner722 Stanley Ave, Chbg 17201Velma Thompson (C) 723 Tropical Way, Lakeland FL 33805 -4540 Selma Thomson (NM) Rod Varne923 S Fourth St, Chbg 17201Dorothy Zullinger Susan Snyde155 Colonial Dr, Chbg. 17202

West Virginia Member (C)

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

Menno Haven -263 -8545 2075 Scotland Ave.

Nursing Center -Lawrence Mohr #113 (NF) Jay Keefer -M. Karolyn Lawrence #412 Jean Diehl

Farm House -Marcia Grubbs #304 Susan Snyder

Northgate -Dorothy Burkholder, #1206 Mike Diehl

Menno Village -Rhoda Wilkison #180 -B Virginia Vallillo -LaVerne Knarr #610 -D Cindy Happel -Karen Mann #850 -A (NV/C)

Jay Keefer -Jean Wasson #880 -A (C) -Jerry McClelland #50 -A

Walden Unit

-Alan Sternbergh #14 Jay Keefer

Penn Hall -261 -0220 1425 Philadelphia Ave.

Manor Building -Margaret Sponsler, #217 Cindy Happel-Elton Simpson #417 Mike Herbert/Virginia Vallillo

Skilled Nursing -Gennie Boozer #506 Karen Sloan

Personal Care -Isabel Vanderau #221 Eric Mellott

Quincy Skilled Nursing Care -749 -3151 6596 Orphanage Rd., Waynesboro 17268

Nursing Center -Carolyn Kreutz #229 Gary Lewis-June Fiddler #271 -A (NF) Susan Snyder-Dr. Bob Coy, Apt #233 Marjie Hamsher

(NF) = No Flowers (NM) = Non -member (NV) = No Visits (C) = Cards

If you know of any changes or updates,please contact the church office, 264-4113.Deacon’s 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 thechurch office at 264-4113.Updated: March 2016

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Please contact Deb Mummert, Minister of Visitation at 717-264-4113,ext 108 if you are in need of pastoral assistance or you know of anyonewho is in the hospital, will be going into the hospital, or would like ahome visit. You can also reach Deb by emailing:[email protected]



Ushers - Sanctuary 11:00am4/3 Pat Shreiner(H), Karl Shreiner, Marjorie Hamsher, Alex Shearer

4/10 Jean Diehl(H), Gary Lewis, Laurie McKelvie, Jean Gisriel4/17 Susan Snyder(H), Karen Sloan, Ron Snyder, Sam Worley4/24 Ron Varner(H), Carol Varner, Virginia Vallillo, Dale Penwell

Greeters - Sanctuary 11:00am4/3 Terance & Linda Czap, Dale & Cyndy Dinsmore, Ron & Linda Igou4/10 Bill & Brenda Black, Rosemary Elder, Bill & Laurie McKelvie4/17 Joseph & Bonnie Fortuna, Rod & Carol Varner, Don Weber4/24 Karl & Pat Schreiner, Ed & Sookie Fisher, Don & Bev Wissner

Assistant Leaders4/3 Ron Snyder4/10 Deb Mummert4/17 Robert Creter4/24 Anne Miller

A Gift of PrayerMelissa SullivanTony, Buffy & Julia Super John & Kenna Dee SwanVelma Thompson

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Greeters - Friendship Hall 9:30 am 4/3 Marcus & Bree Rauhut, Scott & Kari Wiley, Bill Olyer4/10 Gary & Ginger Lewis, Tim Miller, Mary Mohr & Elise Stendal4/17 Denise Sharp, Tony & Amber Keller4/24 Richard & Janice Dalton, Jim & Kathy White, Scott & Deb Mummert

MINISTRY DUTIES FOR APRIL 2016

Note for Greeters: If you have a ques on or unable to ful l l your Sunday as Greeter,please contact Don Weber at 262 -0087.

Note for Ushers: If you are unable to ful ll your Sunday as Usher, it is your responsibility to ndanother Usher to trade with. Contact your head Usher and the church o ce with the change.

Note for Greeters: If you have a ques on or unable to ful ll your Sunday as Greeter, please contact Don Weber at 262 -0087.

Praying forCentral’s Missions

HABITAT FORHUMANITY

FROM ASHES TO ACCOMPLISHMENT

Central Presbyterian Church is approaching its150th anniversary and the History Team is plan-ning a significant celebration to commemorate thisevent. The only thing needed is YOU! Help isneeded for event and party planning; artistry in photography and music; theatre arts planners and participants; writers and lovers of antiquities. If you are a member of Questers or DAR, we’reseeking your assistance. Please join us in planningthis memorable occasion by lending your skills andexpertise by contacting Norm Harper at 352-2333or email him at [email protected]

The Walker Window, Sanctuary



The Diaper Depot at Central is continuing to reach people in need inour community. On March 19, 108 families attended and 171 bags of 50diapers each were handed out. Families were surveyed to discover otherneeds that Central may be able to help meet. To connect the familieswith our church, flyers of Holy Week services at Central were alsodistributed.

There are many ways you can help the Diaper Depot at Centralcontinue to be successful:

Prayer – Pray that we are reaching the neediest in the community. Give of your time – Help is needed on the day of the Diaper Depot. You can be a greeter,registrar, distributor, or visitor. If you can help on Depot day, contact Sue Stahl at 717.658.6107or [email protected]. Also, help is needed on the Thursday before Depot Day when the dia-

pers are sorted and packed. This process takes an hour or two, depending on the number of help-ers. If you are interested, contact Dottie Bush at 717.264.8130 or [email protected] – Diapers or money. Money is being solicited from the community, but help from thecongregation is still needed.

The next Diaper Depot at Central is on April 16. Think about helping and contact Sue or Dottie. Do-nate some diapers or money. Pray for the Diaper Depot and the families it serves. You are alwayswelcome to come and observe the Diaper Depot in action.

FROM THE ORGAN BENCH

The Noontime Musical Meditation which has been happeningon Wednesdays at noon during Lent and Advent for the pasttwo years has just finished its current series with five pro-

grams involving Pat McNamee, Valerie Merriman, Dr. J. Fred-erick Davison, Patricia Divelbiss, Anita Rae Smith, and Helen

Wingert. Taking everything into consideration we have beenvery pleased with the series.

At Worship Music meetings we decided to do a survey to get a better idea ofthe preferences of our audiences --type of music, time of day, etc. So far 41people have turned in survey forms to us. We gained some first -time attendees as well asmany who have come to a lot of the programs since this began. Most seemed to like thevariety of instrumental/voice, etc. with organ that we have been doing. Classical musicand hymn arrangements were high on the type of music preference lists.

We will hopefully continue this series again. If you would like more detailedresults of the survey or have any comments, suggestions, etc. please contact HelenWingert [email protected] 717 -375 -4397 home phone or 717 -491 -0081 cell phone.Thanks so much for your support in attending these programs.

"To God Be the Glory" Helen Wingert








April 24th is the DEADLINE for

May’s Newsletter

Men — Mark Your Calendars!

Men's Morning Bible Study continuesto meet on the first and third Saturdayof each month at the Texas Lunch

(down the street from Central) at 7:00am forbreakfast then gather in the Parlor at Central forBible Study at 8am. Come Study the Bible andenjoy fellowship with your brothers at Central!We meet next on April 2nd and April 16th.

SAVE THE DATE! LADIES OF ALL AGES!Saturday, April 23rd

Tea At Two

Women’s Tea & Vintage Fashion Show. Come enjoy an afternoon of FASHIION — FOOD — AND FUN! RSVP to Melissa West at 263-0191 or email

[email protected] we could use from you would be:

Vintage fashion items you would like displayed.Models needed, contact Jean at [email protected] of your ancestors in period clothing.

Photos can be scanned and emailed to [email protected] or photocopied and mailed to the church or placed in Laurie’s church mailbox. Photos you wish returned must have your mailing information on back.

February 2016 Finance Report

Contributions for February $ 46,073.16

Contributions Year to Date $ 74,401.02

Expenses for February $ 44,331.19

Expenses Year to Date $ 95,873.23

Year to Date deficit $ 27,043.05

Year to Date Investment Income $ 48,515.26Year to Date withdrawal from Investments $ 25,000.00

Giving for February rebounded nicely to $46,073 for the month, but March is lagging withour giving through the first three weeks of the month totaling $21,408. During the next

weeks we will be completing the Vision process, the 2016 budget and pledging. We will need your support to implement our new Vision.



For the youth of CPC, March was CRAZY, but wonderful! Thank you toall of the parents, guardians, and volunteers that make youth ministry

possible. There’s no limit to our gratitude for you.

March’s Youth Groups: March 6 th: Spiritual Growth & Study, focus on Believing and Doing … “What if we acted in response to our beliefs?” Thanks

to Dani & Jeff Kardisco and Kari Wiley for your time and energy!! March 13 th: Outreach Night! Middlers went to Penn Hall to engage with the residents there! Thankyou to Amber Keller for your time and energy!!

March 20 th: Community Night! We ate pizza together, then heard from a Children’s Aid Society rep-resentative to make us aware of how the organization is changing the lives of homeless youth in ourarea. Thanks to Bill Oyler, Jenine Grove, Danny Klink, Kristen Adams, and Mylan Ward for yourtime and energy!!

March 27 th: No Youth group because of Easter!

March 12 -13 th , 30 Hour Famine: We fed, we were fed. We laughed, we cried, we shared, we thought, we felt, we dived deep, we weregoofy, we served, we walked, we prayed, we read, we discussed, we watched, we ran, we looked, wefound, we hid, we drew, we slept, we worshipped, we played, we hiked, we sang, we drove, we wait-ed, we affirmed, and cried again, and laughed again. And finally... WE ATE! What a full weekend oflove, life, fasting, and connection. Special thanks to Danny Klink, Maggie Carbaugh, Sue Stahl, Johnand Amy Leary, and Kristen Adams for volunteer ing their time to be with us!

March 25 th , Experience the Passion & Easter: March was also FULL of rehearsals for Experience the Passion of Christ and Easter Sunday! Thankyou to all of the participating youth for committing to these outreach opportunities and for being beau-tiful vehicles of growth in God’s kingdom on earth!! You are appreciated!

Mission Trip update: We are almost fully funded for the 2016 mission trip to Nashville! Thank you to everyone who hashelped us in any way. We still need to raise about $800 in order to secure our deposit for 2017.Thank you in advance to everyone willing to give and support us!

We have ALL of our 2016 mission trip adult volunteers!Kristen Adams, Danny Klink, Cindy Shoemaker, Sue Stahl, and Mylan Ward!!

THANK YOU!!! Coming Up:

April 10 th: 12pm Mission Fundraiser Pancake Lunch, combined with the Vision Team presentation! Don’t miss a wild rendition of a popular tune by our High SchoolSunday School class to top off the fun!

April 23 rd : 2pm Ladies participate in the Women’s Fashion Show event April 28 th: 6pm Youth Family Night May 8 th: 10am Youth Sunday service, in Sanctuary

YOUTHGROUP

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CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP: First and foremost, it is nearly -impossible to create God -honoring, meaningful,beautiful, unstifled worship services without committed and called volunteers.To anyone and everyone who donated their time and talents during HolyWeek (and every week), THANK YOU so much. You are valued andappreciated.

What an amazing Lenten season! From the sermons, the liturgies, the prayers and scriptures, to the dances,the skits, and the songs, through the spray paint, the lamps, and the banners,God has truly showered and shown His blessing on the worship of CentralPresbyterian. We are humbled by His grace, mercy, and love as He continues to lead us throughevery moment. Thank you again to everyone involved!

What was your favorite part of Lent this year? How was it different for you? How was it the same?What meant a lot? What didn’t?We would love to hear your feedback! [email protected]

If you would like a copy of Experience the Passion of Christ 2016, please let Erin know!

Jeremiah 17:7 - 8, The Message (MSG)

“But blessed is the man who trusts me, God, the woman who sticks with God. They’re like trees replanted in Eden, putting down roots near the rivers—

Never a worry through the hottest of summers, never dropping a leaf, Serene and calm through droughts, bearing fresh fruit every season…”

Please join us

each Sunday at9:30am in theFriendship Hall

JOY VILLAGE RENOVATION

Dear Central Friends,In a few weeks the children of the Joy Village will have a new expandedgrassy play area! The dr iveway concrete removal is complete… topsoil replacement being delivered…and finallysod! I honestly believe the boys are really enjoying

the noise and excitement of excavators and trucks.A special thanks to the generosity of Tree of Lives

donors such as yourselves who are making this possible.

Rudy






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SAVE THE DATES FORVBS!

June 13 – June 176:00pm – 8:30pm

Ages 3 - those who have completed 5 th grade

You don’t want to miss it!

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Please bring us your empty, clean 2 liter soda bottles, and empty plastic water bottles!

We’ll turn them into something amazing for VBS!

You’ve heard of “Santa’s Workshop”…

Join us for a VBS WorkshopMonday, April 4 -- 6:00pm – 8:00pmOn the 3 rd Floor!

All are welcome! Pizza provided!

Come on out for an evening of fun as we begin to prepare decorations and props for our CAVE QUEST VBS

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Children’s Ministry at Central! Where we dig into God’s Word and Learn it! Love it! Live it!



Bank Building Use Opportunity

Last year the Session created a Building Task Force to develop a recommendation about thefuture of the bank building owned by Central. When that task force was unable to develop arecommendation, the Session realized the question of the bank building needed to bediscerned within the larger context of a vision for the future of Central.

Accordingly, the Session created a Vision Task Force to lead the congregation in discerningGod’s vision, and the Session last night approved the Strategic Plan born of that process.This plan will be presented to the congregation on April 10 th.

Three weeks ago, after most of the work on the Strategic Plan was complete, an opportunityemerged for a use for the bank building – to house the Boys & Girls Club (BGC), which iscurrently operating in a Franklin County Housing Authority building. This building is located approximately 5 -6 blocks west of the church, in an area commonly referred to as“the Projects”. They currently serve approximately 30 children during the school year and

up to 80 during the summer. Shortly after our initial conversations with the BGC, Lowescontacted the BGC regarding a Heroes Program grant which provides significant financialsupport in supplies and manpower for renovating the bank building.

As a first step in the work of discerning whether it is God’s purpose for Central to proceedwith this proposal, the Session approved the following motion at a called meeting on March 13 th:

Allow the VTF to work with BGC, contingent upon the approval of the Lowe’s HeroProgram Allow a June 1 st occupancy date for the grant application

Allow for the pursuance of an A -3 Occupancy classification for non - profit status (whichshould remove the use of the building from the local tax role) Agreed a feasibility study would be conducted to estimate renovation costs prior toentering an agreement with BGC

At this moment, the most critical element of the proposal is the Lowe’s grant. Lowe’s willannounce their grant award by late April. Additionally, there are still many other questionsto be answered. Session has appointed a steering team to gather the necessary informationand it will report back to the Session as soon as possible.

The Session will keep the congregation informed as we learn more. In the meantime, weask for your prayers for discernment as to whether God is calling Central PresbyterianChurch to this mission.

Respectfully Submitted, Scott A. Wiley VTF Chair



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