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Wednesday Nights
Lenten Potluck Suppers and Lenten Studies continue thru March 16th.
Church Family
Thank you...
Dear Friends at Central,
My family and I want to thank everyone for the many
cards, prayers, phone calls and condolences thru the
passing of Floyd Bud Furl on January 14th. We
know he is in a better place now. Thank you to
Pastor Scott for the graveside funeral service in 6
degree weather, to Deb Mummert for her visits during Buds illness and to Brenda Geiman and the
ladies who helped with the reception. The vegetable
soup was delicious. I know that with the help of my
family, my church family and my MDO friends I will
get thru this difficult time.
In Gods Love,
Renee Furl, Jen Valentine,
Mark & Amy & Greg Schroeder
dmummert@centralonthesquare.org
Jay Keefer
Jean Diehl
Farm House
Susan Snyder
Northgate
Mike Diehl
Menno Village
Virginia Vallillo
Cindy Happel
Jay Keefer
Jay Keefer
Penn Hall-261-0220
1425 Philadelphia Ave.
Manor Building
Karen Sloan
Personal Care
Eric Mellott
(NF) = No Flowers
(NV) = No Visits
Genevieve Ambrose
Pat Shreiner
66 Sanibel Lane, Chbg. 17201
Mildred (Millie) Brown
Karen Sloan
611 Wallace Ave, Chbg 17201
Stanley & Esther Johnson
Pat Shreiner
56 Sanibel Ln, Chbg 17201
Glenn & DonnaMae Kerns
Deb Mummert
105 N. Seventh St, Chbg. 17201
Athley & Alva Kline
Karen Sloan
49 Lincoln Way W, Chbg. 17201
Gladys Kuehn
Gary Lewis
6887 St. Annes Drive, Fayetteville PA 17222
Nancy MacFarlane
Marjie Hamsher
668A Cumberland Ave, Chbg. 17201
Jane McClelland
Menno Village 50-A, Chbg 17201
Ruth & George Muller
1260 Arbor Ridge, Chbg 17201
Glenn Shaffer
Rod Varner
722 Stanley Ave, Chbg 17201
Velma Thompson (C)
723 Tropical Way, Lakeland FL 33805-4540
Selma Thomson (NM)
Rod Varner
923 S Fourth St, Chbg 17201
Dorothy Zullinger
Susan Snyder
155 Colonial Dr, Chbg. 17202
Gary Lewis
Susan Snyder
Marjie Hamsher
(NM) = Non-member
(C) = Cards
If you know of any changes or updates, please contact the church office, 264-4113.
Deacons 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 the church office at 264-4113.
Updated: February 2016
A Gift of Prayer
Alan & Margaret Sternbergh
Patricia Stevens
Nina Stouffer and sons, Isaiah & Josiah
Elliott & Sally Sulcove
Praying for
Centrals Missions
Salvation Army
Clearing House
Remember!
Set Your Clocks
1 Hour Ahead Saturday Night
March 12th
Central received in February 2016 a second and final bequest from the Estate of Elizabeth
Libby Reasner for $49,204. This brings the total bequest to $97,650. The money has
been placed in the Central Fund which is available to the Session to fund shortages in
yearly budgets and special programs of the church. This is a wonderful gift Libby made to
her church family.
Contributions in January
Giving slowed in January, but we are pleased to say that February, despite losing one
Sunday due to inclement weather, has rebounded and is now in line with 2015 levels.
Please remember that you are asked to maintain and/or increase, if you can, at the
same level as your giving in 2015.
Many of you are taking advantage of the auto-charges from your checking accounts,
savings accounts and credit cards. If you are interested in Centrals automated giving,
please contact Missy Igou at the Finance Office by calling 717-264-4113, ext. 109.
Thank you for your gifts to Centrals ministries.
Don Wissner,
Chairman of Finance Committee
Co-Treasurer
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YOUTH
GROUP
NEWS
Our High School guys basketball team finished up their season with
a playoff game on Sunday February 21st vs. First Church of God.
Although we didnt make it to the championship, but we had a blast!
All of us are so proud of our gents! The guys are looking forward to next years season already! A million
thank yous to Chris Ott and Nick Adams for coaching!
Our Middler basketball team (coached by Don Marangoni and Danny Klink) has been in full gear as well!
The remainder of our games are: 3/5/16 @ 10am & 3/12/16 tentative tournament. It has been such a joy to
see the team grow each week!
In both basketball leagues, we are extremely grateful for the Chambersburg Rec Center that allows these
teams to happen! If you get a chance, say thanks to the staff and volunteers over there!
Project Plant a Heart:
Around our building, if you have found a red or pink heart with a scripture verse, song lyric, or personal encouragement on it, we would love to hear how it/they affected your day! Email your stories to eregan@centralonthesquare.org in order to share! You can thank our high schoolers for the extra dose of love!
Youth Group in February
2/7 Super Bowl parties
2/14 Middlers to Penn Hall, Highers with Project Plant a Heart
2/21 Combined Dinner and Guest Speaker: Alyssa Regan (music therapy)
2/28 Roaring 20s Dinner Dance
Middlers Sunday School:
Big thanks to the Marangonis for being our regular teachers, and who wrote:
Weve been studying Jesus life in regard to: John the Baptist, the Sermon on the Mount, the Lords Prayer,
and the Woman accused of adultery (cast the first stone). We use sections of movies to view 10-20 minutes,
then read the gospel, and have discussion/games, etc that applies to the lesson.
Also, thanks to Sue Stahl for filling in on February 21st!
Highers Sunday School:
Big thanks to Madeline and Scott Wilson for teaching every week and who wrote:
The High School Sunday School Class has been very busy the last few week preparing a surprise for the Pancake Dinner. What kind of surprise? You'll have to show up on April 10th to find out! We'll just say that we
hope it's something that sticks with you!
We're also just about to finish up our NOOMA video series, which takes a unique look at life's challenges
and how we can approach them through Christ. Last week's lesson was about some of the dangers that can
come with success, and how to make sure we're always setting aside something to give back, both in good
times and in bad. In the same way that farmers were told to leave a corner unharvested for those less fortunate,
we talked about things we can save for others as well, such as time, money, or talents. We've had some great
discussions and a lot of fun in the process. The youth constantly impress us with their ability to understand and
relate to deep topics.
COMING UP:
Experience the Passion of Christ rehearsals
(see contemporary worship)
I recently had a conversation with my Aunt about how ones personal faith changes
depending on the choices we make in regard to Christ. Our conversation got me
thinking: its really easy to go through the motions of religion without so much of a
thought or feeling. I could participate in weekly worship, go to Sunday school, show Erin Adams, Youth Leader &
Contemporary Worship Leader
up for youth group, Revive, or this weeks event, and not allow myself to be stirred
in the least; however, if I were to gain something from those happenings, something
else would be required of me something more would be required of me... Effort, perhaps? Focus, maybe?
I imagine that the avenue is unique for each individual; however, I wonder if there is one answer that applies to
all: intimacy. We read in the scripture above that a life of pleasing God requires a personal and intimate
knowledge of Him. How many of us can say that we have that? Not simply a book knowledge. Not a bunch of
personal experiences or opinions. Instead, a vulnerable, personal, intimate, deepening, widening, growing
knowledge of Him. Im challenging myself and I challenge all of us as a church family to grow in intimacy with
the Lord this month. As we seek our Savior, may we come to know His heart. Amen!
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP:
Lent is upon us and we have enjoyed the small, meaningful inserts that the season has
brought to the 1st service. In addition to the confession boxes, we have added a Lenten Prayer of Confession, a focus word of the week (spray-painted in the front of the
room), and the Greeting Time back to the middle of worship. We would love to hear
your feedback about how these vehicles have enhanced your worship experience.
AGENTS IN ACTION
What?
When?
Time?
Walk His Ways is the focus of AGENTS IN ACTION during Lent this
year. We are digging into the parables of Jesus taking up a weekly challenge to
live & serve as Jesus did.
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NEW!
We love and cherish our moms and their babies! New on the third floor,
there is a private room for nursing moms to use on Sunday mornings.
Room 301 (the MDO office) is quiet, private, and near the church nursery.
Please feel free to use it at any time on Sunday mornings.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Sandy Wilson at
kidsmin@centralonthesquare.org.
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Mon
EASTER MONDAY
CHURCH OFFICES
WILL BE CLOSED
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9a MDO 3rd Floor
6:30p FH-REHEARSAL
for PASSION
(Jesus, narrator, soldiers
& apostles)
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9a MDO 3rd Floor
5p Divorce Support Group
Banquet held in the FH
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9a MDO 3rd Floor
MARCH
Sun
REHEARSALS
for PASSION OF
THE CHRIST
begin in March
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Birthday Sunday
9:30a 1st Worship Service
11a 2nd Worship Service
12p DEACONS MEETING
5&6pm Youth Meets
13
9:30a 1st Worship Service
11a 2nd Worship Service
30 HOUR FAMINE
ENDS TODAY 8PM.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
BEGINS
20 PALM SUNDAY
Deadline to order Easter Lilies
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EASTER SUNDAY
Lilies in Sanctuary
Tue
1
9a MDO 3rd Floor
9:30a Zumba Class, FH
12p Prayer Gathering, Rm 314
6p Stephen Min, Rm 124
7p FH-REHEARSAL for
PASSION (dancers only)
7p History Team mtg
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9a MDO 3rd Floor
9:30a Zumba Class, FH
12p Prayer Gathering, Rm 314
7p NLC-REHEARSAL for
PASSION (dancers only)
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9a MDO 3rd Floor
9:30a Zumba Class, FH
12p Prayer Gathering, Rm 314
6:30p FH-REHEARSAL for
PASSION (soldiers & narrator)
7P SESSION MEETING
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9a MDO 3rd Floor
9:30a Zumba Class, FH
12p Prayer Gathering, Rm 314
7p FH-REHEARSAL for
PASSION (Dancers only)
Wed
2 9a MDO 3rd Floor
9:30a ZUMBA
9:30a Womens Walk & Bible study
NOONTIME LENTEN MUSICAL
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9:30a ZUMBA
9:30a Womens Walk & Bible study
NOONTIME LENTEN MUSICAL
5p KIDS MUSIC
6p Simple Supper
6:30p Lenten Study
7:30p Senior Choir-NLC
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9a MDO 3rd Floor
9:30a ZUMBA
5p KIDS MUSIC
6:30p Sr Bell Practice
7:30p Senior Choir-NLC
7p REHEARSALTBD
5p KIDS MUSIC
6:30p Sr Bell Practice
7:30p Senior Choir-NLC
Fri
4
Thu
3
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11
10
9a MDO 3rd Floor
6:30p FH-REHEARSAL for
PASSION (soldiers & narrator)
17
9a MDO 3rd Floor
6:30p FH-REHEARSAL for
PASSION
(Mary, Women, Narrator)
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Sat
5
Mens Breakfast & Bible Study
6a CROP for a CURE, gym
12
LEADER RETREAT
9AM2PM @ church reserved
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10am12 noon
DIAPER DEPOTGYM
12NOON FH-REHEARSAL
for PASSION
(Pilate, High Priest, Simon,
Soldiers, Narrator)
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