On Feb. 22nd we began our Lenten Journey by recognizing the we are all dust and to dust we will return. The reailty of knowing that we are mortal and can only find eternal life through the acceptance of the salvation freely given by Christ to whom we belong is a reality that is unfortunately yet to be known to each person.
As we journey together, I invite all students in grades 6-8 and your families to come to the chapel at 10:15 am on Sunday, March 4th for a special worship service around the Lord's Table. Come to reflect, come to be fed, come to know and be known, come to journey...
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING A HUGE SUCCESS!
Thank you to all the youth who volunteered and the church members who donated money and food to make the 2012 SOUPER BOWL OF CARING a HUGE SUCCESS!
We raised over $300 and collected overr 50 canvas shippoing bags full of food to donate to the SHIP (Summit Helping Its People) breakfast and lunch programs for those in need in our community.
THANK YOU!
Nationally over $12 million was raised on Feb 5th to fight hunger in the US - and as a bonus the GIANTS WON!
http://www.tacklehunger.org/
We raised over $300 and collected overr 50 canvas shippoing bags full of food to donate to the SHIP (Summit Helping Its People) breakfast and lunch programs for those in need in our community.
THANK YOU!
Nationally over $12 million was raised on Feb 5th to fight hunger in the US - and as a bonus the GIANTS WON!
http://www.tacklehunger.org/
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
getting into the swing of things
Now that the Christmas and New Year's Holidays are over, school is back in session, and the long weekends of early January are over...things finally feel like they are back in their rhythm.
The "Balancing Act" book study started last week and one of the questions for the discussion was "When did an unexpected event cause you to explore afresh your spiritual journey?"
We can fall into routines out of obligation, convenience, or lack of imagination. One thing that should not become routine is our spiritual journey.
Some of us are in worship every week at the same time in the same place and then we head home for the week only to come back to the same place at the same time to worship next week. But sometimes that time in between worship services doesn't seem to be affected by the time we spent in worship.
The gift of the small groups and the book are that they are not routine, it’s new for CPC to be meeting in small groups and this book is new to everyone. It's a chance to see this book "Balancing Act" as that unexpected event that causes us to explore afresh our spiritual journey. It’s the kick in the pants some of us may need in order to grow in our faith, increase in our prayer life, and find fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
If you have not taken the opportunity to get a copy of the book, I would invite you to. The book groups resume on Feb. 5th before and after the 10 am worship service and even if you missed the first gathering you are welcome to join any of the groups in the weeks to come.
Allow yourself to interrupt the 'swing of things' and change your 'routine' to include this chance to discover the unexpected with others as we journey in faith together.
The "Balancing Act" book study started last week and one of the questions for the discussion was "When did an unexpected event cause you to explore afresh your spiritual journey?"
We can fall into routines out of obligation, convenience, or lack of imagination. One thing that should not become routine is our spiritual journey.
Some of us are in worship every week at the same time in the same place and then we head home for the week only to come back to the same place at the same time to worship next week. But sometimes that time in between worship services doesn't seem to be affected by the time we spent in worship.
The gift of the small groups and the book are that they are not routine, it’s new for CPC to be meeting in small groups and this book is new to everyone. It's a chance to see this book "Balancing Act" as that unexpected event that causes us to explore afresh our spiritual journey. It’s the kick in the pants some of us may need in order to grow in our faith, increase in our prayer life, and find fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
If you have not taken the opportunity to get a copy of the book, I would invite you to. The book groups resume on Feb. 5th before and after the 10 am worship service and even if you missed the first gathering you are welcome to join any of the groups in the weeks to come.
Allow yourself to interrupt the 'swing of things' and change your 'routine' to include this chance to discover the unexpected with others as we journey in faith together.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Christian Unity Service this Sunday!
CPC is part of a parternship which for years has gathered 3 congregtions together for worship, learning, and fellowship.
Wallace Chapel, Fountain Baptist Church, and Central Presbyterian Church gather and share in the leadership of a worship service in celebration of our Christian Unity which coincides quite appropraitely with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
This coming Sunday, CPC has the honor of hosting the Christian Unity Service at 10 am.
I am eager to be a part of this event!
Our worshippers will have the oppurunity to stand side by side with Christians they may not have crossed paths with otherwise. Our young people will be blessed by an experience of worship and learning on their level at which they can meet new Christian friends.
January has not slowed down at CPC. After the season of Advent, Christmas, New Years, and Epiphany we are now headed to an exciting month including the Christian Unity Service, the Women's Retreat, hosting a meeting of Elizabeth Presbytery, and our annual congregational meeting. This is all in addition to the year-round ministry programs of CPC.
It is an exciting time to be a part of the life and ministry of the body of Christ at CPC!
~Pastor Cynthia
Wallace Chapel, Fountain Baptist Church, and Central Presbyterian Church gather and share in the leadership of a worship service in celebration of our Christian Unity which coincides quite appropraitely with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
This coming Sunday, CPC has the honor of hosting the Christian Unity Service at 10 am.
I am eager to be a part of this event!
Our worshippers will have the oppurunity to stand side by side with Christians they may not have crossed paths with otherwise. Our young people will be blessed by an experience of worship and learning on their level at which they can meet new Christian friends.
January has not slowed down at CPC. After the season of Advent, Christmas, New Years, and Epiphany we are now headed to an exciting month including the Christian Unity Service, the Women's Retreat, hosting a meeting of Elizabeth Presbytery, and our annual congregational meeting. This is all in addition to the year-round ministry programs of CPC.
It is an exciting time to be a part of the life and ministry of the body of Christ at CPC!
~Pastor Cynthia
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
The week in-between
It's the week in between Christmas and New Years. That sort of no-man's land when some people are home, some are at work, others are still visiting relatives, all the kids are off from school, and no one really knows what to do with themselves. We are cleaning up and eating left-overs as well as playing with the new gadgets we received from Santa.
It's quiet here at church as we all work hard on planning 2012. We are looking ahead to what God will do with our ministry in the year ahead. It is an exciting time. A time to be thankful for the quiet pace of the week so we can spend time in prayer and preparation for all that lies ahead.
The 4 worship services that encompassed Christmas Eve and Christmas morning brought over 1200 people through our doors. WHAT A BLESSING!
The voices of children in song, the sound of laughter as old friends greeted one another, the familiar carols, the young faces in worship, multiple generations of church famillies gathered together, the candles lit in glory to the celebration of Jesus - the true light of the world!
It is our prayer at Central Presbyterian Church that 2012 may bring you and your loved ones many blessings, including the knowledge of how God is at work in the world through you.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
~Pastor Cynthia
It's quiet here at church as we all work hard on planning 2012. We are looking ahead to what God will do with our ministry in the year ahead. It is an exciting time. A time to be thankful for the quiet pace of the week so we can spend time in prayer and preparation for all that lies ahead.
The 4 worship services that encompassed Christmas Eve and Christmas morning brought over 1200 people through our doors. WHAT A BLESSING!
The voices of children in song, the sound of laughter as old friends greeted one another, the familiar carols, the young faces in worship, multiple generations of church famillies gathered together, the candles lit in glory to the celebration of Jesus - the true light of the world!
It is our prayer at Central Presbyterian Church that 2012 may bring you and your loved ones many blessings, including the knowledge of how God is at work in the world through you.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
~Pastor Cynthia
Friday, December 23, 2011
It may be 51 degrees and foggy but no worries Christmas is really coming!
Church is filled with poinsettas, wreaths, choir rehearsals, cookies, and lots of people in Christmas sweaters!
We are preparing for the miracle of Christ's birth, God's in-breaking into our world as the Emmanuel, God with us!
Please join us at 4 pm on Saturday, Dec. 24th for the Family Christmas Eve service featuring the youth vocal choir, the youth bell choir, and 4 different famillies reading from the birth narrative of Jesus, plus we will sing some of you favorite Christmas carols!
For those of you who are night owls, you are welcome at our 8 pm or 11 pm service which begin with pre-service music at 7:30 and 10:30 pm and include candles.
Sunday morning, after you sneak some candy from your stocking, please join us for Christmas Day worship at 10 am. All are welcome, even if you are still in your pjs.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
~Pastor Cynthia
We are preparing for the miracle of Christ's birth, God's in-breaking into our world as the Emmanuel, God with us!
Please join us at 4 pm on Saturday, Dec. 24th for the Family Christmas Eve service featuring the youth vocal choir, the youth bell choir, and 4 different famillies reading from the birth narrative of Jesus, plus we will sing some of you favorite Christmas carols!
For those of you who are night owls, you are welcome at our 8 pm or 11 pm service which begin with pre-service music at 7:30 and 10:30 pm and include candles.
Sunday morning, after you sneak some candy from your stocking, please join us for Christmas Day worship at 10 am. All are welcome, even if you are still in your pjs.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
~Pastor Cynthia
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
LIVE ANIMALS
The Outdoor Nativity was a HUGE SUCCESS!!
45 youth and adult CPC actors, 5 goats, 5 ponies, 2 donkeys, 1 llama, and 1 alpaca, plus 15 behind-the scenes volunteers, and over 300 people in attendance!!!!
This event was filled with joy, familiar faces, new friends, crafts, cocoa, cookies, carols, and most importantly reminders of the true meaning of Christmas!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the planning and attended this past Sunday evening.
We hope to see you in worship on Dec. 18th for BELL SUNDAY!
~Pastor Cynthia
45 youth and adult CPC actors, 5 goats, 5 ponies, 2 donkeys, 1 llama, and 1 alpaca, plus 15 behind-the scenes volunteers, and over 300 people in attendance!!!!
This event was filled with joy, familiar faces, new friends, crafts, cocoa, cookies, carols, and most importantly reminders of the true meaning of Christmas!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the planning and attended this past Sunday evening.
We hope to see you in worship on Dec. 18th for BELL SUNDAY!
~Pastor Cynthia
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