September 22, 2013
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Celebrating a Decade of Godly Leadership For the past ten-plus years, the Central community - our members, staff, visitors, and ministry partners have been blessed by the steadly, Godly leadership of Dr. Dan Doriani. Together with his wife Debbie, the Dorianis have faithfully ministered here, helping us grow in our knowledge and understanding of the Gospel and our love for Christ. Through Christ, Dan has sought to help us know the Lord, and find hope and meaning in our lives.
"Dan cares deeply for the flock” noted Tim Page. “Several years ago I shared with him my heartache for my dad, who at the time was not a believer. For months, Dan prayed for my dad. He gave me resources and ideas to help me engage my dad. A year later, the Lord opened my dad's heart to the gift of salvation. Dan played a big part in that transformation, and I give thanks and praise to God for how he used Dan to reach my dad." Central’s Director of Missions and Outreach, Randy Mayfield will miss Dan’s leadership and wry sense of humor, but is looking forward to leading a missionary conference in Greece together next month. “I’ve known Dan for
EquipCentral Menu for Sept. 25 Chili Mac Supreme Roasted Corn w/ Peppers & Onions Green Goddess Salad French Bread w/ Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
West County Fellowship’s Easter Celebration in 2011. From L: Jay Barrington, David Klotz, Rex Dunlap, Daryl Madi, Dan Doriani
many years, even before he came to Central. While our personalities are different, (I’m so deep and reflective and he’s really out there!) we get along well and our families have spent some fun evenings battling it out playing board games and breaking bread together. The Dorianis are very competitive by the way, especially the girls!” “He’s been a good friend and co-worker and I have a feeling we will continue to do God’s work together in the future.”
Thank you Dan and Debbie for a wonderful decade!
We hope you Dan literally lending a hand can join in the actually two! - at this year’s “Family Farewell Thrive event at Central Celebration” for Dan and Debbie Doriani, Sunday, Sept. 29 at 12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Come celebrate God’s faithfulness to Central Presbyterian Church, and with grateful hearts thank Dan and Debbie for answering God’s call to lead and love us.
Micah Project Vision Trip Recap by Todd Denholm “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 This verse has been a comfort to me since I was a young Christian but it took a street kid called Noe to help me truly understand it for the first time. As our group was walking down to the alleyway where many of the Micah boys used to live, Noe asked if he could jump on my back. As we walked he became heavier and heavier. I knew that he was asleep when the bottle of glue, which he had held so close, crashed to the street below us.
As I have processed our brief trip down to the Micah Project in Honduras, this moment has stuck in my mind. What Michael Miller and his staff have done over the years is provide a place where boys from the streets could find the rest of Jesus. The rest they provide through the love of the gospel has allowed young boy after young boy to give up their addictions and broken lives, and enter into God’s restorative work through Jesus. Experiencing a few days with these boys showed me a tangible Pastor Todd Denholm picture of what Jesus has done in my own heart, and the rest that I can continue to find in the arms of gives a sleeping Noe a ride through town my heavenly father. Prayer Requests •
Pray for Noe. He did spend one night in the Micah house while we were there, but immediately returned to the streets the next morning. Pray that the Holy Spirit would work in his heart to accept what is offered to him.
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Pray for wisdom for Michael Miller and the rest of the Micah Project leadership as they examine growth opportunities for the ministry. With the new house there is capacity for growth as well as opportunities for new ministry in the old Micah house. Pray that they can be strategic in their decisions and clearly discern where God is leading the ministry at this time.
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Pray for the transition to the new Micah house. It is amazing what the Lord has provided but this change is also going to provide many logistical challenges for the staff. Prayer for wisdom and strength in their coming months of transition.
Randy and the Team in Honduras with some of the Micah boys
Sandy Weltman Concert Today!
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Don’t miss today’s concert! Harmonica virtuoso Sandy Weltman’s talents are diverse, to say the least. While at home in the jazz realm, he is equally skilled in the musical stylings of blues, country, Klezmer, Latin and much more. The whole family will enjoy this performance by this artist who has won national and international awards.
The Officers’ Nominating Committee of the Congregation (ONCC) is pleased to announce the following men have been recommended for the fall Officer Training class:
Enjoy great music, food, and fellowship today at 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The concert will last 30 minutes and be followed by a light lunch. There is no charge, but your donation for the meal will be appreciated. We hope you will join us for this final edition of Central's 2013 Summer Concert Series!
Jay Barrington Marc Braun Dave Dunlap Mike Estes Mike Hentrich
Jeff Holley Bill Nance Lawson Primm Andy Roth Eric Schmidt
Brad Smith Don Stream Scott Wait
Congregational Meeting Date Change Please note the date for the congregational meeting to release Dr. Dan Doriani from his call as pastor at Central has been changed from September 29 to Sunday, October 13 following the 11:15 service.
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God has created man to be in community. The recent Trio sermon series (available at www.centralpres.com or via our app) does a wonderful job helping us understand our need for relationships. Making these connections can be challenging however.
The Ugandan Orphans Choir, a group of ten talented Ugandan children, regularly delights audiences across the United States with traditional African songs and dances. The choir has performed nationwide at churches, schools, Disneyland, and even on the steps of the White House. The Ugandan Orphans Choir is a ministry of Childcare Worldwide, which has been dedicated to empowering children in the developing world since 1981.
Central’s many Sunday school classes and small groups are a wonderful way to get plugged in, meet new people, and “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” With opportunities for all ages, Central offers something for every member of your family. All of the following classes are offered Sundays at 9:45 a.m. We hope you will visit one today!
Be sure to join us on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m., as you will enjoy an energetic and unique performance of traditional African song and dance and worship songs in English with an African flair. This concert also marks the beginning of the 2013-2014 Central Concert Series.
Adult Classes
Gleaners: Psalms from the Life of David (Fellowship Hall) Like David, our own lives are filled with fears and failures, but we can be encouraged by how God saw David not as he was but as he would be. Mad About You: Intimacy and the Bible (Choir room) Understand relational intimacy through the lens of scripture and what intimacy looks like practically, in our relationships with God, our friends, and our marriages. Young Adults: Faith and Vocation (CCS gym) Discover how God calls each of us to express meaning and purpose through our work and careers. Children and Student Classes KidCentral: Grades 1-6 • 1st grade-Zebra Room • 2nd grade-Classroom B • 3rd grade-Classroom A • 4th grade-The Parlor • 5th-6th grade-824 Biltmore Student Central: Houseblend: Intersection of Truth & Life Both junior (grades 7 and 8) and senior high school students meet in the youth rooms on the lower level at Central Christian School to explore how should we understand, engage, and appreciate the world around us.
The Ugandan Orphans Choir
Divorce Recovery Support Group Central’s divorce recovery ministry, Next Chapter, is starting a new 14-week support group on Monday, Sept. 30. Next Chapter groups are designed to support those walking through the pain of separation and divorce. The groups are led by trained male and female facilitators who have personally experienced and walked through the pain and confusion. If you have additional questions, please contact the coordinator of Next Chapter, Craig Nelson (314-3245627 or
[email protected]). For registration, contact Jamie Stowell (314-854-0197 or
[email protected]).
Contribution Statements Available
God’s work at Central would not be possible without your generosity. For those of you who give financially, your contribution statements for giving during July & August were sent out this past week. If you received a paper copy in the mail and would like to receive an email instead, please contact Marilyn (
[email protected]). Interested in giving online? Go to http://cpchereiam.com/
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26 27Meet in the Parlor 28// Gentlemen, don’t 29 miss this great lunch, 30 31 inspiration! // Wednesday, 12 noon // fellowship, and This week, Central’s Director of Missions and Outreach, Randy Mayfield, will share about his recent trips to India, Italy, and Honduras. // Cost for lunch is $5.
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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 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 (727-2777) or visit us online at www.centralpres.com/equipcentral.
Celebration With Dan and Debbie
Sunday, 12:30 p.m. // Following the 11:15 service, please join us in celebration with Dan and Debbie Doriani as Dan answers the call to return to Covenant Seminary. // A buffet lunch will be served while we enjoy fellowship with one another and share our love and well wishes with Dan and Debbie.
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Central Concert Series: Ugandan Orphans Choir
Thursday, 7 p.m. // Central Presbyterian Church Sanctuary // Don’t miss this group of ten talented Ugandan children who regularly delight audiences across the United States with traditional African songs and dances. // This free concert will be fun for the whole family!
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, 12:30 p.m. // All Central Presbyterian members are invited to join us in the sanctuary immediately following the 11:15 service for a congregational meeting for the purpose of releasing Dan Doriani from his call as pastor and electing members to the pastoral search committee.
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