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November 10, 2013
A Worshiping Community Finding Purpose for Life Between Sundays
For Such a Time As This Few among us relish change. Even under the best of circumstances, change can bring about anxiety and worry. Can you imagine what people at Antioch were saying when they learned Paul and Barnabas had parted ways? For a church, the departure of a pastor can be especially troubling, regardless of circumstances. So it is not surprising that Central is going through a particularly challenging time right now. With November now upon us and given the many recent changes, it is appropriate to reflect on the “state of Central.”
this?” and respond accordingly. Many of you are beginning to plan how to distribute your yearend charitable contributions. Would you consider Central Presbyterian Church in a special way this year? If you have not given to Central before, would you consider partnering with us financially in the coming weeks as we seek to continue to be a blessing to others, in spite of our current challenges? Our needs are more pronounced this year, and we believe that our future is promising. But we need your help.
The past months have left some weary, and we all share some level of concern for our church. As we acknowledge and address our challenges, we also praise God for the many good things that continue to happen at Central. Women’s Ministry continues to thrive, and through the various community outreach efforts, thousands of local St. Louisans have been blessed by this vital ministry. Central’s student ministry has been transformed through a greater focus on intentional relationships and spiritual growth. Missions continues to support This season of change is challenging us in many on a local, national, and international level, those ways, but if we rally together it has the potential called to bring the gospel to all the people of the to be a beautiful season at Central Presbyterian earth, as well as send out local teams of Central Church. Like Esther, we must ask ourselves if we members on short-term trips. Our new member’s “have not come to the kingdom for such a time as class is once again leading a group of believers who desire to be part of the Central family. These are Budgeted Expenses Actual Expenses but a few examples. Across the full $ (thousands) breadth of Central’s ministries, the $400 good news of Christ continues to be $350 shared. As you might imagine, when a senior pastor leaves it often presents a number of challenges for the church left behind. Since Dr. Doriani’s departure to return to academia, giving is down significantly. In expectation of reduced giving, whenever possible we have worked to keep expenses below budgeted levels for the first quarter of the fiscal year. Unfortunately, the reduction in giving has been steeper than anticipated, and is a trend that we need your help to reverse.
Thank you for your love of the Lord, your prayerful commitment to his church, and consideration of this appeal. Please join us in rallying together during this time of change at Central, so "that others may know Him."
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Join Us for Book Club, 19 panel of the triptych depicts Jesus. windows adjoining TheNovember small medallion hands a scroll onThewhich the The small shapes above the center windo the central panel contain the figures of the four gospel On Tuesday, November 19 at 12:15 p.m. below shows the boy following words are inscribed: writers, Matthew and Mark on the viewer’s left and Luke and incontain the Gathering the book thePlace tablets ofclub the Law on the left and t North-Facing Windows John on the viewer’s The two of smaller Jesus “Make readyright. the way thewindows Lord.”on the will be discussing An Invisible Thread tongues of fire on the teaching right, againdoctors recalling t north and south, facing in toward the three central windows, by Laura Schroff. 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In the medallion below, the sailing ship represents a needle and twine, indicating The small shapes above these two strangers forged an unlikely Paul’s many missionary journeys in the Mediterranean thatthehewindow was are a two tentmaker. the friendship which has lastedcontain more than the tablets of the L region. Above shapes. The In one on North-Facing Windows 25 years. the left contains a book and a pen, the whichsailing indicate ship Paul’s medallion below, tongues of fire on the rig numerous writings; on the right, the chains and prison represents Paul’s many missionary descent of the Holy Spirit. T window refer to his imprisonment. Above Paul’s head is the Paul See Jerusalem at the Omnimax eys in the Mediterranean journeys. region. traditional apostolic shield, containing the crossed swords. head is a symbol of Christ, b Join Mosaic on Saturday, November 16 to see "Jerusalem" ove the window are two In the north-facing in window, “Christ” the Omnimax Theater at the the St.word Louis Science Center.in Greek. s. The one on the left Paul stands behind a tent Thisholding new film from Nationalof Geographic us on an denoting Christ will is atake crown, ins a book and a pen, historical tour of Jerusalem, which has been a focal point Tablets of the Law and tongues of fire a needle and twine, for indicating three of the world’s major religions. In addition, the film indicate Paul’s numerous that he was a tentmaker. In athe provides glimpse of life in modern-day Jerusalem through gs; on the right, the chains the eyes of three college-age young women and their ship prison window refer to his medallion below, the sailing families—one Jewish, one Christian, and one Muslim. We’ll see the film at 4 p.m., then have dinner at Zia’s on The Hill. sonment. Above Paul’s head represents Paul’s many missionary Make your reservation by Friday, November 8 at 4 p.m. with journeys in the Mediterranean journeys. region. traditional` traditional apostolic shield, containing the Barbara Bederman (
[email protected] Symbols of Matthew and Mark Symbols of Luke and John Congregational Meeting, are Nov.two 17 Above the window ed swords. or 816-536-6351). If ten or more people sign up, we may get
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Save the date for our Christmas party: Saturday, December Tablets of the Law and 14, 4:30–7:30 p.m. at Sappington House. Dinner and a tour for $30. Details to come.
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Thanksgiving Worship Service Thursday, Nov. 28, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy Special Music & Testimonies Randy Mayfield Preaching Thanksgiving Luncheon After the service a full Thanksgiving meal will be served from 11:45 to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome, and we encourage you to invite your friends as we also welcome special international guests! Volunteers are needed to serve and clean up for the lunch. Please contact the Missions office for more information.
Urban Young Life Thanksgiving Club Help provide a Thanksgiving dinner for the St. Louis Urban Young Life club led by Central member and elder John Holmes. The dinner will be served on Monday, November 25 at 5:45 p.m. If you would like to help provide food, please contact Amanda Lothman (
[email protected] or 314221-5930). Food sign-up includes: turkeys, stuffing, mashed or sweet potato casseroles, greens, gravy, and rolls. You are invited to bring the food and help serve at club (arrive by 5 p.m.) or drop off food in the foyer outside the Fellowship Hall on Sunday morning, November 24. Directions to the club location are available here: https://sites.google.com/ site/thesalvationarmystltemple/driving-directions
Missions Update: Deb & David Walker One Challenge, Singapore Prayer and Praise Report: • Positive but cautious next steps are being taken in the formation of the partnership agreement with MK2021 movement leadership team (Cambodia). Please pray for the personal interviews between MK2021 leadership and OC leadership.
• It has been determined there is sufficient funding to begin the project in Myanmar with Church Planter Training and Leadership Development. Thank him for this wonderful provision. Please pray for planning sessions to take place in the near future.
• We were able to secure two venues in Cambodia for Sports Ambassadors Ministry. Please continue to pray for the recruitment of team members. • Our trip to Cambodia with Seth was fantastic. We experienced great family times and thoroughly enjoyed exploring together. Thank you for praying!
• As I type this, seven Nagaland short-term team members from Michigan are in the air heading to Singapore and then on to India with us. They will be training and encouraging teachers, dorm parents, and students in Dimapur at The Great Commission Kids Academy and the medical staff at The Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research. Also, they will be encouraging and exhorting the students and faculty at the United College of Theology and Missions as well as several local churches in the area. Please ask the Lord for traveling mercies, good health, and global connections.
Time for a Turkey Trot! Support a great cause, enjoy fellowship, get some exercise, and get a cool t-shirt! Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes, because on Saturday, November 23 Central Christian School (CCS) is having its first-ever 5K and 1-mile fun run. The races will be held at flat, scenic Tower Grove Park and will begin at 9 a.m. There will even be a stroller decorating contest for those with little ones. CCS strives to be a diverse, academically and spiritually excellent community for each unique child. Your participation in this event will help make that possible, as proceeds will be used for need-based student scholarships. To register, visit https://csstl.ejoinme.org/ONERUN.
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12 13Meet in the Parlor. 14// Gentlemen, don't 15 miss this great lunch, 16 17 inspiration! // 18 Wednesday, 12 noon // fellowship, and Greg Svolopoulos will be our guest speaker this week. Greg has been a Central member 30 + years and is part of the Monday morning Toole Gang which works with Sunshine Ministry. He will be speaking on working out your salvation 20 21 is $5. 22 23 24 25 and19being an image bearer. // Cost for lunch
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Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. // Dinner is served in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by classes and 26 27 28 29 30 31 activities for the whole family starting at 6:30. // Cost for dinner is $5 per person or $2.50 for children under 12, with a maximum cost of $15 per family. // Reservations are required for dinner. Please contact Carol (314-727-2777) or visit us online at www.centralpres.com/equipcentral.
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Thursday, 12 p.m. // Guest speaker will be Meredith Heintz, Promise Christian Academy Head of School. // Enjoy a special musical presentation by Promise Academy students. // RSVP by Monday, November 11 to Carol (314-727-2777).
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Saturday, 4 p.m. // Meeting at the Omnimax Theater in the St. Louis Science Center to see "Jerusalem." We’ll see the film at 4 p.m. then have dinner at Zia’s on The Hill. // Make your reservation by Friday, November 8 at 4:00 p.m. with Barbara Bederman (
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Sunday, 11 a.m. // All Central Presbyterian members are invited to join in the Sanctuary immediately following the 9:45 service for a congregational meeting for the purpose of calling Eric Stiller as associate pastor of Central Presbyterian Church and to dissolve the pastoral relationship with Dr. Bob Burns.
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Thursday, 10:30 a.m. // Immediately following the service a full Thanksgiving meal will be served from 11:45 to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. // Volunteers are needed to help serve the meal. If you are interested, please contact the Missions office (314-727-2777).
Coming December 7: The Annual Hanging of the Greens! More details coming soon!
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