May 1, 2018

the H e ral d
Volume XXXXXV1,
No 5

Pentecost Offering 2018—

Sunday, May 20
THE PENTECOST OFFERING --
BUILDING A LIFE OF FAITH

“O God, from my youth you have

taught me, and I still proclaim your
wondrous deeds.”
~ Psalm 71:17

The Pentecost Offering unites us in a

churchwide effort to support young
people in Christ and inspire them to
Inside this issue: share their faith, ideas, and unique gifts
with the church and the world.
Lectionary for May 2
Each year on Pentecost Sunday, we
CE News 3 celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit
and the birthday of the church. The
VBS Registration 4 Holy Spirit remains with us still, connecting us with the church of the past, contin-
uing to inspire the church of today, and pointing us to the church of the future.
VBS/Pyoca fun 5
Studies show that a foundation of faith established during childhood through
young adulthood, helps ensure lifelong faith and service. Psalm 71 testifies to this
Session notes 6 same truth. Verse 17 says “O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still
proclaim your wondrous deeds.” The patterns and lessons established during
Birthdays 7
these formative years continue to bear fruit throughout a person’s life.

By giving to the Pentecost Offering, one of the four Special Offerings of the Pres-
Youth/ Mission 8 byterian Church (U.S.A.), we are nurturing the faith of those who are the church
committee news to come; children, youth, and young adults. We invite your congregation to join
Calendar 9
with the worldwide church in building for our future, in building individual lives of
faith. Won’t you join us? If we all do a little, it adds up to a lot.
Church Happenings 10
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LECTIONARY READINGS FOR

MAY 2018

May 6—6th Sunday of Easter

*Acts 10:44-48
Psalm 98
*1 John 5:1-6
John 15:9-17

May 13—7th Sunday of Easter

Acts 1:15-17
Psalm 1
1 John 5:9-13
John 17:6-19

May 20—Day of Pentecost

Acts 2:1-21 or *Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Romans 8:22-27 or *Acts 2:1-21
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

May 27—Trinity Sunday

*Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm 29
*Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17

*--denotes probably texts for the day.

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION REPORT—Cheryl Moles

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION REPORT - Cheryl Moles, Christian Educator

Sunday School
Classes meet each week from 9:30 – 10:20 am.
The Sunday School year is coming to an end.
Here are the events for May:
May 6 – No MS & HS classes (Youth Sunday at CUMC)
May 13 – No MS & HS classes (Youth Sunday at CPC)
May 20 – Pentecost Celebration Breakfast
Teacher Recognition
May 27 – Last day of regular classes
We will not have regular summer classes. The new school year kick-off will be August
12.

Parents’ Night Out is on M ay 11. Childcare w ith supper is at the church from
5:30 – 9:00 pm. Please notify the church office if your children are attending.

PNO Indy 500 Racing Team with Princess Maggie Glowinski

T3EM supper w ill be M ay 15. Supper is served from 5:15 to 7:30 pm to provide
a meal for everyone attending a meeting and their family. THANK YOU TO THOSE THAT
ARE HELPING WITH CLEAN UP!

The family prayer group meets on Mondays at 11:00 am at the church. If you cannot
attend yet have needs for prayer, please email kaysf122@aol.com.

Welcome to our newest nursery attendant, Jordan Martin-Gonzales. Please stop by the
nursery and tell her hello!

GRADUATE INFO NEEDED: Are you or a family member (w ith a connection to

CPC) graduating from high school or college this spring? Please send information to the
church office. Graduate recognition will be May 13.
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2018 Vacation Bible School Registration

RETURN REGISTRATION TO YOUR CHURCH OFFICE
ONE FORM PER FAMILY

A cooperative ministry of:

Centenary United Methodist Church
at Central Presbyterian Church
Central Presbyterian Church June 4 - 8 9:30 am to 12:15 pm
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church for children 3 years to 5th grade
Trinity Lutheran Church

Names of children in family attending VBS: (additional names may be added on back)
_______________________________________________ Age__________ Grade just completed__________
_______________________________________________ Age__________ Grade just completed__________
_______________________________________________ Age__________ Grade just completed__________
_______________________________________________ Age__________ Grade just completed__________
Parent/Guardian Name:_____________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
Phone:______________________ E-Mail:_________________________________________________
Phone where parent/guardian can be reached during VBS:________________________
Other Emergency contact: Name_____________________________________________
Phone _____________________________Relationship to Child_____________________________
Who will be picking up your child(ren) from VBS?
Name_________________________________ Relationship to Child__________________________
Allergies and/or other medical conditions: _________________________________________________
Is there anything else we should know about each child that would help us better serve him/her?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Church______________________________________
Days child(ren) will attend: (circle) Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri
Will child(ren) attend the extended day (until 2:00 pm) on Wednesday? ________
Will child(ren) participate in the Color Run on Friday? _________
PHOTO RELEASE FORM: I hereby give my consent for the Central Presbyterian Church, Cen-
tenary United Methodist Church, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and/or Trinity Lutheran Church,
all in Terre Haute, IN to use my or my child/ren’s photograph and likeness to be used in its publi-
cations, including its website. I release them from any expectation of confidentially for the undersigned
minor children named on this form and myself and attest that I am the parent or legal guardian of the
children listed below.

Parent Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ________________________

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – Register now!

June 4 – 8
Mornings – 9:30 am to 12:15 pm
At Central Presbyterian Church
For children ages 3 years to 5th grade

Every day includes:

a Bible story, creative crafts, Mission learning, music, snack, recreation, a visit
from Mallery, the Gallery Mouse, and meeting a local artist

Special days:
Wednesday – extended day to 2:00 pm
includes lunch, visiting the Swope Art Museum and walking the Arts Corridor
Friday – we will end our creative and colorful week with a “Color Run!”

PYOCA Retreat 2018

33 CPC members and friends had a great weekend with beautiful weather. Here is a sample of our ac-
tivities:

The children’s handprints added to our worship poster

Everyone worked HARD to prepare the camp for summer

Fun times included campfire, the climbing wall
and fellowship (most of our pictures include the
babies!)
During its April meeting, session reviewed reports from commissions and committees and transacted rou-
tine business.
Featured Report: Church Life-Church Action
Susan Hoffman presented information about the work of the commission. Eileen Whalen and Brenda Green
are sharing the leadership. The commission is responsible for coffee hour, baby showers, Salt Shakers, the
church picnic, Bike and Build, a bazaar if held, helping with Souper Bowl of Caring, the Easter egg hunt, and
Hanging of the Greens, and promoting any other church activities. This year’s sale during the Holypalooza
celebration was successful, and proceeds were split between the renovation fund and the mission fund. Su-
san reiterated that the charge to the commission was to promote fellowship.
Interim Pastor’s Report: There will be a called meeting of the session on Sunday, April 22, to approve the
baptism of Raven Durbin. After moderating the Unity session meetings for the last three months, he is glad
to see Rev. Andrew Black back at work. Valeri Kershaw reported kudos for Rev. Buchanan’s vesper services
at Westminster Village.
Treasurer’s Report
The report for the month of March was approved with thanks. Year to date amounts look good.

Operating Fund Sum- Month of March Balance Sheet Summary 3/31/2018

Beginning of Month $81,699.11 Current Assets $744,903

Income $20,630.19 Fixed Assets $2,980,000
Expenses $27,161.09 Short Term Liabilities $2321
End of Month $75,168.21 Long Term Liabilities $405,000
Net Worth (Fund Balance) $3,317,582

Christian Educator’s Report: Rev. Scott Paul-Bonham will lead worship and serve communion at the Pyoca
retreat. VBS will be in the mornings from June 4- 8.
Clerk’s Report: Communion was served during worship on Sunday, April 1, and home communion was
served to Mary Jean DeMarr (3 served) at Westminster Village on March 14. New officers were ordained
and installed during worship on March 18. During the June meeting we will finalize the opening and closing
duties for July. Session agreed that it is appropriate to use volunteers who are not elders in active service
for this role.
Deacons: the board met earlier today. There will be an uptick in Meet the Need requests as Duke Energy
resumes billing enforcement after the winter months. The deacons will take the Lee family under their wing
and host a goodbye celebration; cards are welcome. Murray Pate and Miller Bough are working on a joint
deacons/youth fall fundraising project.
Communications: The commission has developed a schedule for hanging outdoor banners and shared
that with Alvin Stinnett, who will hang them.
Facilities: Industrial Appraisal is to send a contractor. The Knox Box and AED have been ordered. Con-
tractor Mike Johnson will work with Arsee Engineering to determine the right kind of mortar and contrac-
tor to do the tuck pointing.
Finance: The financial reviews should be wrapped up this summer. The capital campaign remains about
$40,000 to the good with accelerated payment of some pledges and some new or increased pledges.
Alan Harder has indicated that contributions made in memory of Marsha should be directed toward
the Surrell fund. The commission is concerned that we are underinsured when we consider the
amount to rebuild an appropriate building. The piano fund has more than is needed to maintain the pi-
ano; can some of this be diverted to other purposes? The music fund is used to purchase music, fund a
cantata, and take care of robes.

Worship: the commission is pleased with the services for Lent and Easter. They would like to host the
Milliken Choir (40-50 voices) next January 20 for a community concert. Session approved using $1000
from the Louise Danner fund to pay the concert guarantee.

Mission: the committee is looking congregation-wide for those interested in working on refugee issues
and plans to form a team. The letter campaign for Bread for the World is coming up with a goal of
1000 letters from Terre Haute.

Pastor Nominating Committee: the committee has conducted a mock interview (with Kevin Bu-
chanan) and has learned some things about using Skype for interviews. They anticipate some real inter-
views in the next few weeks.

May birthdays
1—Mary McLaughlin, Melinda Modesitt
2—MacKenzie Racop
5—Scott Racop
7 — William Seo, Luanne Tilstra, Victor Tilstra-Smith
8—Paul Ekstorm
9—Jon Harder
10—Maddison Judge
12—Jean Shutt
13—Danielle Payne, Christopher Spencer
15—Todd Whitaker
18—Becky Payne
19— Matt Glenn, Jennifer Skelton
20—Sally Moulton
23—Andrew Mardis
30—Cody Scherb
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Youth News — Connor Scanlon

Past Events

The youth have been pre paring for Youth Sunday at Centenary on May 6 th and Central May
13th. The theme is relationships, which is what we have talked about all year in youth group.
From our relationship with God, others and even ourselves.

We had an auction at Centenary on April 15th to raise money for the mission the youth will
be going on this summer. We raised over $1,000, which is something only God could do.
Thank you to everyone who prayed, donated, and bid at this event. The youth appreciate all
of your help.

Mission Trip

The youth will be going to Nashville TN for the mission trip this summer. We have been in
the process of doing fundraisers to bring the $265 down for students. Last year out of $250,
students only had to pay $85. We hope to have around the same outcome this year. On top
of the auction we are also doing 2 dinner fundraisers. We will have one at Fazoli’s from 11
a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday May 10th and one at IHOP from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday
May 17th. 20% of your bill will go towards funds for the youth group. All you have to do is
come, eat, and tell them you are there for the 7th cents youth fundraiser.

The Mission Committee invites interested

CPCers to a next steps dialogue on refugee/
immigrant ministry. We have been doing
some research and want to engage the broader
CPC community in the discussion. This conversa-
tion will be 10 minutes after Fellowship Hour be-
gins following worship on May 6. We will meet in
the room on the right in Fellowship Hall.
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2 01 8
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5

6 Choir 8:45 7 Family Pray- 8 VBS Work- 9 Staff 11:15 10 Youth fund- 11 Parents’ 12
Sunday school er Group day 9:00 raiser @ Night Out 5:30
Deacons 5:00
9:30 Fazoli’s 11-7
11:00
Worship 10:30 Session 7:00

13 14 Family Pray- 15 T3EM meal 16 17 Youth fund- 18 19

and childcare
Sunday school er Group raiser @ IHOP
5:15
9:30
11:00 Commission/ 4-8
Worship 10:30 Committee
meetings

20 Choir 8:45 21 Family Pray- 22 Seekers & 23 Staff meet- 24 25 26

Sunday school er Group Searchers Bible ing 11:15
9:30 study 10:00
11:00
Worship 10:30

27 28 Church Of- 29 30 31
Sunday school fice closed.
9:30
Worship 10:30

Central Presbyterian Church
125 North Seventh Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Phone: 812-232-5049
Fax: 812-232-5040
E-mail: CPCOffice@thcpc.org
Website: www.thcpc.org
Next Herald
Deadline —
May 22, 2018
Central Presbyterian Church
Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
Rev. Kevin Buchanan, Interim Pastor
Scott Paul-Bonham, Parish Associate
Cheryl Moles, Christian Educator
Sarah Kelsheimer, Church Secretary
Church Happenings
Women’s Book Club Women’s Bible Study
The Women’s Book The Women’s Bible Study
Club will be meeting on will meet on May 22 at
Monday, May 7 at 7:00. 10:00 a.m. at the church.
The book to be dis- This study will continue The
cussed is The Ice Cream
Last Week by Borg & Cros-
san discussion. Leah Ramer
Queen of Orchard Street will be the hostess and Rev.
by Susan Gilman. Kevin Buchanan will lead the
discussion
May 13is Graduates
Recognition Sunday.
Please send your gradu-
ate’s information to the
church office.