February 5, 2016

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Volume XXXXXVI
No 2

Lenten Education Series

Sunday, February 14 thru March 20
from 5:00 to 7:30 pm
All ages will be studying John: The Gospel of Light and Life by
Adam Hamilton.

See inside this edition for more information

on these special services.

Inside this issue:

Lants Lines

Christian Educator

Chili Fest/Officer
Retreat

UCM Food Pantry/

ASH WEDNESDAYFebruary 10 at
7:00 p.m.
Service at Unity Presbyterian

Souper Bowl of Caring

Lenten Series

Calendar

Church Happenings

Church
Joint service with Unity Presbyterian
Begin the season of Lent with this service led by

Rev. Lant Davis and Rev. Andrew Black.

Worship will include the imposition of ashes.

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Lants Lines
My schedule now more definite. Many of you have been kind to ask
how my search is going for a church around Birmingham, Alabama.
While I had been in touch with all the PCUSA churches in the area who
currently are looking for pastors, and had had conversations with some
of their search committees, until the last few weeks nothing definite was
happening. Now, however, while things are still far from final, one of the search committees
wants to move forward with my nomination. I must be examined by the presbyterys committee on ministry, be voted on by the congregation, and then be examined by the presbytery; but
Im very encouraged by the prospect that all of that will work out. If it does, then I would probably begin as pastor of the church in Alabama sometime in May, perhaps as early as May 1. You
all have been very kind to allow me to continue here at Central while I was looking for my next
call, and I am mindful how important it will be for you to have good leadership lined up as soon
as possible after I depart. So, especially since my schedule is firming up, its time now for me to
set a departure date in order that Central can begin to make definite plans. At last weeks
meeting of the Personnel Committee, we decided that April 3, the Sunday after Easter, will be
my last day of ministry among you. (My fingers almost wouldnt type that last line!) Its still too
early for good-byes, but I wanted you all to know the timing. Im sure there will be opportunities to celebrate our time together as we near April 3.
Good news about our organists. Most of you know Flint Dollar, who has been playing the organ
for us during worship since last fall. His academic schedule has become increasingly full as he
moves farther along in his degree program in the ISU School of Music, so we really needed to
find some other persons who could join the rotation as organist. Providentially, two very talented and helpful personsSusan Outlaw Stallings and Becky McCabehave agreed to help.
We have developed a calendar so that each of Becky, Susan, and Flint know which Sunday they
are covering for the next few months. With the passage of each month, well try to extend that
calendar another month into the future. Many thanks to Flint, Susan, and Becky: please let them
know of your appreciation when you see them.
Brief update on the sanctuary. The session agreed that it would be a good idea to seek, from
another forensic engineer, a second opinion on what repairs are needed in order to stabilize
the church structure. That engineer, Tim Dickson of Dickson-Schaefer, Ltd. (Indianapolis, IN),
was on site on February 1 to inspect the building and to review our documentation. We hope
to hear his recommendations sometime in the next few weeks.

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Christian Educators Report Cheryl Moles

Sunday School meets every Sunday at 9:30 am. There are classes for all ages with
child care available from 9:15 to 11:45 am. Infants to 2 year olds Nursery room 101;
3 to 5 year olds Preschool room 108; Kindergarten 2nd grade room 202; 3rd thru
5th grades Room 103; Middle School Room 200; High School and Adults have an
intergenerational Lets Discuss group FH Classroom C; Adult Classes are: Study of
the Book of Confessions FH Classroom B; Christian Parenting FH Classroom A.
The family prayer group meets on Mondays at 11:00 am at the church. Lunch is
served ONLY on the 2nd Monday of each month. Childcare is provided.
The next Parents Night Out/Youth Movie Night will be February 5. Supper and
childcare is from 5:30 to 9:00pm at the church. Following supper, youth will have their
own movie.
There is NOT a T3EM in February since most meetings are on Saturday, Feb. 20 for
the officer retreat.
OFFICER RETREAT and TRAINING SCHEDULE:
The new officers were elected at the Annual Meeting on Jan. 24. Class of 2015 officers
continue to serve through February.
New officers Session and Deacons have training sessions from noon to 2:00 pm on
January 31, February 7 (after Souper Bowl lunch) and February 14. Lunch will be
served. Contact Cheryl if you need child care.
Officer Retreat Saturday, February 20 ~Outgoing, Continuing and New Members~
Joint Session and Deacons 9:00am to 12:15pm
Lunch for all served by Christian Nurture Commission 12:15pm
Commissions and Committees meet 1:00 pm 2:30pm
(includes Session members)
Ordination and Installation of Elders and Deacons Sunday, February 21 during worship. Make-up date is March 13. All new members begin attending March meetings.
PYOCA FAMILY RETREAT The annual spring retreat will be April 22-24. Plan now to
spend a fun weekend with your church family at Pyoca. This is for everyone of every
age and you may stay for one or two nights. Registration details will be available soon.

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Schedule for Officer Training. Looking ahead to the election of new church officers in January
and to their training, installation, and ordination, the following schedule would match what we have
done in recent years:
New class of officers elected at annual meeting of the congregation, January 24, 2016.
Retiring class of officers continue serving through training period for new officers.
New officer training: Sunday afternoon, noon to 2:00 p.m.,
February 7 (immediately following Souper Bowl of Caring), and February 14, 2016
Retreat, Saturday, February 20, 2016: session members (outgoing, continuing, and incoming), deacons (outgoing, continuing, and incoming), staff, and (in the afternoon) committee/
commission members (outgoing, continuing, and incoming):
Required joint meeting of board of deacons and session.
Examination of officers to be ordained.
Assignment to committees and commissions
Choosing committee and commission moderators,
secretaries
Committees and commissions make plans, assignments for
the year.
Formal thank you to outgoing officers.
Ordination and Installation of new officers, Sunday, February 21, 2016; makeup date, March 13,
2016. Outgoing officers officially replaced by incoming officers at the conclusion of installations on
February 21. The March 9session meeting will be attended by the new elders in active service and
not by those whose terms are ending (thank you!). The March 2 deacons meeting will be attended
by the new deacons in active service and not by those whose terms are ending (thank you!).

Chili Fest

Silent Auction & Bake Shop

Plus veggie options, hot dogs & potatoes

March 6, 2016 ~ 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Admission $10

Children 10 and under $5

Desserts extra

To benefit United Campus Ministries

Location St. Mark United Church of Christ, 475 S. Fruitridge

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Help UCM Food Pantry

The Mission Committee has decided to collect food items for the United Campus Ministries
Food panty on the first Sunday of each month, beginning in February. Thank you for any contributions to the food pantry you can make. Please remember we need unopened packages and
non-expired items to distribute. Also since this is a food pantry for college students we need
your help to providing items that are easy to prepare and small containers for one or two people. Please place your contribution in the grocery cart located in the fellowship hall.

Peanut butter

Almond butter

Nuts or Trail mix

Canned meat or fish

Canned fruit or vegetables

Spam

Pasta

Mac and cheese

Sauces for pasta

Condiments

Chips

Dried Fruit

Rice

Crackers

Hygiene items

Laundry detergent

This Sunday February 7th following

morning worship service
FILL YOUR TUMMY!
-Stay and enjoy the smorgasbord of soups for lunch and root for your favorite team in the Super Bowl -Annual soup lunch following worship
FEED OTHERS!
-Cans of soup will be collected for the Unity Food Pantry
-Monetary donations received will go to a local food
pantry/soup kitchen
GIVE GENEROUSLY!
Sponsored by the 7th Cents Youth Group

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2016 LENTEN SERIES

Central Presbyterian Church
Each Sunday evening

February 14, 21, 28, March 6, 13, 20

Supper served 5:15 6:00pm
Worship 6:00 6:15pm
Classes for all 6:15 7:15pm

All ages will be studying

John: The Gospel of Light and Life

by Adam Hamilton
Adult class led by Alan Harder
Youth class led by Connor Scanlon
Childrens leader is Cheryl Moles
Childcare for children age 4 and younger provided

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February 2016
SUN

MON
1 Prayer

TUE
2

WED

THU

FRI

3 Deacons

4 Womens

5 Parents

Group 11:00

5:00
Peter
Ekstrom,
Shirley

Susanne
Hawk, Bruce
McLaren

Underwood

Book Club

P. J.
Ekstrom,
Zoe Payne

Leslie

11 Personnel

12

10 Ash

Unity
7:00
Abby Rader,
Grace Ann
Spencer

Session

8:45 15 Office
closed.
Sunday school
Prayer Group
9:30
11:00
Worship 10:30
Lenten
5:00
Lilly Guell,
Pam Quiroz

17 Bazaar

18

14Choir

16

Wednesday
service @

Crafters 10:00

8:45
23 Seekers & 24 Personnel
22Prayer
Searchers Bible
Sunday school
Group 11:00
12:30
study
10:00
9:30
Worship 10:30
Lenten
5:00
Anna TilstraKoby Powers
Smith
John Moulton

28Choir

8:45
29Prayer
Sunday school
Group 11:00
9:30
Worship 10:30
Lenten
5:00
Ayden
Thacker

13
Charles Hoffman, George
Justus, Curt
Pennington

7:00

19

20 Officer
Retreat

9:00

Sean Mang,
Hannah
Marlow,
Kathy Seay
Scharrel

Weber

21Choir

Redicks

Helman

6:00

Cora Glenn,
Bob Symon,
Charlie

6
Kevin Christ,
Laura

7:00

Fine Arts
8:45
8Prayer Group 9
Comm. 10:00
Sunday school
11:00
9:30
Worship 10:30
Souper Bowl of
Ryan Giltner Paul Fowler,
Caring
Eric Mbah
Rowyn
Holder

7 Choir

Night Out 5:30

SAT

25
Susan Bough,
Margaret
Clem,
Marcella
Guthrie

26

27
Liv Judge,
Fred
Simmons,
Benjamin
Spencer

Central Presbyterian Church

Central Presbyterian Church
125 North Seventh Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807

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

Phone: 812-232-5049

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Fax: 812-232-5040

Rev. Lant B. Davis, Pastor

E-mail: CPCOffice@thcpc.org
Website: www.thcpc.org

Scott Paul-Bonham, Parish Associate

Cheryl Moles, Christian Educator
Sarah Kelsheimer, Church Secretary

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Church Happenings

Next Herald
Deadline
Feb. 24, 2016

Womens Book Club

The Womens Book Club
will be meeting on February 4at 7:00 in the church
lounge. The book to be
discussed is All the Light
We Cannot Seeby Anthony
Doer. Diane Giltner will
lead the discussion.

Womens Bible Study

The Womens Bible
Study will meet on February 23 at 10:00 a.m. in
the fellowship hall. Session 2 on Surprised by
Mercy from Between a
Rock and a Grace Place by
Carol Kent will be discussed with Marsha
Harder leading.. Susan
Hoffman will be the hostess.

CPC Crafters to meet

The Crafters plan to meet the
third Wednesday of the
month at 10:00 a.m. Please
bring items to work on or just
come for the fellowship. The
session usually ends at 2 p.m.