Worship Service on Sept 9, 2012
Welcome to worship at Central Presbyterian Church! This week we are beginning our new Fall season of worship, education, and activities at CPC! Our combined worship service will now be held at 9:00 am on Sundays. Provided during this service is our Nursery care and KidZone class for age 4 – 2nd grade. We will worship with a blend of contemporary and traditional elements led by our Praise Team and Chancel Choir. Pastor Chudy will be leading us in worship and preaching on Psalm 96. We will also be recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the preschool program at CPC, Kid’s Central, as well as honoring our own Sunday School teachers. A special blessing for our children and their backpacks will also be made. Following the service, a Stephen Minister is available to pray with you over concerns regarding yourself or others. Join old friends and new in Fellowship Hall for refreshments after the service.
Get Out Those Walking Shoes! 
This year’s Downingtown CROP WALK will take place Sunday, October 7th at 2:00 pm here at CPC. The purpose of the walk is to raise money which is then used to provide resources to fight hunger world wide and in Chester County. You can assist in one of two ways: Be a walker or sponsor a walker. For more information, please see Dan Beam at the Welcome Center. Looking forward to seeing you on the 7th!
Youth Update
Students and Parents take note that starting this Sunday, September 9th we will be changing high school and middle school youth groups to Sunday night. High Def and Mayhem will be meeting that night in separate locations in the building. We will need some additional helpers and leaders for those evenings. Please contact Colin if you are willing to serve in this capacity. More information about the changes will be coming in the weeks to follow.
Staff Position Available
We are looking for a full-time Staff/Ministry Coordinator to replace Suzie Alesius. The job involves supporting the church staff, producing bulletins, various church publications, reports, handling member phone calls, ordering supplies, and other duties as assigned. Candidate must be skilled in MS Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. Experience with MS Publisher and updating websites a plus. If interested, please email or fax resume to: gmello@cpcdowningtown.org or 610-269-9842.
Nursery Volunteer Opportunities
- Beginning in October during the 9:00 am worship service, the nursery ministry is in need of one volunteer (adult or teen) to serve on the 2nd Sunday of each month.
- Beginning September 9th, during 10:30 am Sunday School, the nursery ministry is in need of volunteers who would be part of a rotation. (Please contact the church office: 610-269-1576)
Fall Children’s Ministry during 9:00 am Worship
- Nursery for birth to 3 year olds
- Kidzone Worship for 4 year olds through 1st grade
- New this year – the Kidzone Worship will include choir practice time with Chapel Choir Leader, Debbie Schupp
- Worship Workshop for 2nd - 5th graders. A worship experience for kids following the children’s sermon, including a choir practice time with Emily Lucas, Faithful Voices Choir Director.
Fall Children’s Sunday School – 10:30 am
- Sunday School Registration – for the 2012-2013 Sunday school year will be open this Sunday. Please visit the table in the lobby to sign up!
- Sunday School Kick-Off Open House for parents and kids, Sunday, Sept 9th from 10:30 am to 11:00 am! Come see your classroom and meet your teachers! Enjoy some refreshments in Fellowship Hall.
- Sunday School Teacher Dedication will be held Sept 9th during the worship service.
- Sunday School officially starts Sept 16th at 10:30 am. Nursery provided for birth to 2 yrs.
The Working Guild needs YOU!
Do you have a few hours to give to the Working Guild? We need you! The Working Guild is looking forward to beginning our Thursday Community Luncheons starting October 4th. The luncheons are held on the 1st Thursday of each month. We will be needing some extra hands, men and women, as we continue to serve Central. If you have some time to help with food preparation on the Wednesday morning before our luncheon, or can help us on the day of our luncheon, please contact Melissa Matheson at 610-363-1898. We need willing hands to help in the kitchen and dining room. No experience necessary….on the job training provided! Thank you for your continuing support of this ministry. All monies raised by the Working Guild are given back to CPC.
Fall Parking Lot Sale
Please mark your calendars for the parking lot sale which will be held Saturday, Sept 29th. Stay tuned for more information.
Kids Central Preschool
There is currently one opening in our 4′s program for this fall. If you know a child who was 4 on or before Sept 1, 2012 who would benefit, please call Robin Chiavetta at 610-269-0297.
SOUP SALE
Looking for an idea for a quick meal? Stop into the church kitchen and pick up a quart of frozen soup. Beginning today, you may purchase delicious chili, chicken corn, Italian wedding and turkey corn noodle soups, all made by Kathy Mendoza. The cost of the soup is $5 per quart. Please leave your $5 at the Welcome Center on Sunday or in the church office during the week. Proceeds will go to the core budget of CPC.
Transitional Pastor Search Committee
The Transitional Pastor Search Committee (TPSC) has now been formed. The members are Tina Bandoian, Jane Beam, Andrew Fell, Kelly Hornak, Jim Simmons and John Warren. This committee will work with the Presbytery to participate in the selection of the new transitional pastor.
On the Financial Front
We are currently entering a time of new beginnings at CPC and there are many people within our congregation who are engaged in new and exciting ways as we discern God’s will for our future together. We have the time! We have the talent! We pray that God will provide the treasure as we remain faithful and trust in Him.
As we start the new 2012-2013 fiscal year, we ask you to prayerfully consider increasing your giving to CPC’s Core Fund so we may continue to pay our staff and meet our monthly operating expenses, especially during the summer months, when historically, our giving trends significantly downward. Thank you!
GOTTAHAVA WAWA™
Wawa hoagie coupons are $3.75. Each coupon can be used to purchase a Shortie Hoagie, or used towards the purchase of other Wawa deli sandwiches. Coupons are available in the office during the week & at the Welcome Center on Sundays. Proceeds help support PW retreat scholarships & Mission projects.
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