9401 S. Tryon Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
January 2018
From the
Special points of interest:
From the Pastor’s Pen (p 1)
Cub Scouts’ Adventure (p 2)
Sunday School Update (p3)
Elder/Usher Schedule (p4)
January Calendar (p 5)
We’re on the web… www.cscpc.org or Facebook.com/ Central Steele Creek Presbyterian
In this issue: From the Pastor’s Pen
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Financial Team Update 2 Cub Scouts in McAdenville Thank You Memorials & Honorariums What’s Happening in Sunday School Upcoming Events Church Library Christmas @ Central
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2018 Elder/Usher Schedule 4 January Calendar
phone…704-588-1211 fax...704-588-1461 www.cscpc.org
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Pastor’s Pen
Matthew 2:1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem. Matthew 2:14 So he [Joseph] got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, Matthew 2:21 So he [Joseph] got up, took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel. Matthew 2:22b - 23a … he [Joseph] withdrew to the district of Galilee, and he [Joseph] went and lived in a town called Nazareth. The gospel of Matthew emphasizes Joseph's perspective on the birth and early life of Jesus. At the end of chapter one, an angel of the Lord speaks to Joseph in a dream. He then accepts his role as father to this miracle child the Savior. Joseph is guided and directed by God but that doesn’t mean peace and tranquility, not in the least. As Joseph endeavors to protect his family, namely to protect Jesus from death; they move from Bethlehem to Egypt, from Egypt to the land of Israel, and finally settle in Nazareth. All this change and upheaval can be considered a foreshadowing of the life of ministry of Jesus. In three short years, Jesus was on the move, run out of town, and threatened on many occasions. From the very beginning of the life of our Lord and Savior, upheaval and danger were a constant presence. It's no wonder that for us, our entire lives or lives or certain periods in our lives can be described in much the same way. I live and operate in the space where the saying "Change is the only constant” attributed to Greek philosopher Heraclitus) is embraced. Depending on your life's experiences, the idea of change can elicit positive feelings and thoughts or negative ones. Of course, that's because sometimes changes are good and you can't believe the magnitude of God's blessings. Other times the changes take you so low that
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you feel cursed. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 starts with these words, "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven..." These verses present change as orderly and expected. Change IS going to happen. On many occasions we cope with the changes that just come our way. Other times we consciously and intentionally decide to make changes for ourselves, as many of us do at the beginning of the year. Whether you actually make a new year's resolution or not, the turning of a new calendar year is a mark in time where change is almost universally celebrated, welcomed and somewhat expected. As we turn our calendars to 2018, there are changes that follow us from 2017 into the new year, ones that we are planning, and some that we have no idea are coming. Individually, within our families, at our places of work, and in our congregation (or any of the facets of our lives) the winds of change will definitely blow. Whether the circumstances are pleasing or less than desirable, God is with us – even guiding and directing us. Jesus promised to be with us always, and by the power of Holy Spirit this promise is fulfilled. As a congregation, we have experienced our share of change over the last few months of 2017. The addition of a newly ordained pastor (yours truly) AND our head pastor accepting a change in call to a new congregation. Now, our interim search committee will begin working this month to find an interim pastor for Central. Please be in prayer for the interim search committee and the potential candidates, also be in prayer for the elders on session as they lead us through our church's time of change. God is with us and faith will see us through! —British
Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Phone: 704-588-1211 Fax: 704-588-1461 British Hyrams Sheila Fetner Tom Schmutzler JoAnna Harrigan John Granger Allyson Haenlein Lauren Perkin Jeanne McGrath Charlotte Burgess
Associate Pastor Director of Music Associate Director of Music Director of Preschool Custodian Administrative Assistant Treasurer Financial Secretary Clerk of Session
SUNDAY SCHEDULE Sunday School Children’s Choir Worship
9:15am 9:50am 10:30am
Deadlines
The Beginning of the Conversation (This article will return next month!)
Cub Scouts Visit McAdenville On Saturday, December 16th, the Cub Scouts of Pack 45 visited McAdenville, NC. We had a great time walking through the lights of the Christmas Season. At one lit nativity scene display, the Cub Scouts raced down on their own, away from the adults. They held hands, bowed their heads in front of the nativity scene for a few moments and then returned to the adults. I, and other adults, have never seen this done so spontaneously by the youth before. Nice! Charlie Bricker
February 2018 issue deadline is January 24th Articles received late will be included the next month.
Sunday Bulletin: Thursdays, 10:00am Articles received late will be included the next week.
FINANCIAL TEAM UPDATE: Income (for budgeted items) needed as of 11/30/17: $389,275 Income (for budgeted items) received as of 11/30/17: $351,138 Capital reserve fund balance: $158,623
THE MONTH OF JANUARY Canned Vegetables Please place items in the donation box located in the Church Narthex. For the month of December, over 100 pounds were collected for the pantry!
CSCPC Women’S Groups
Thank You: To Our Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for sharing our special day with us and for the many cards and well-wishes. Sincerely, Wil & Marge Caselli Dear Friends, I thank everyone for the great party for my birthday. I do appreciate it and the gifts. You are a special people and I love each one. May life be good to each of you. It’s great to know you. It was a birthday I shall always remember. May each of you have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year. Your friend, Geneva Godfrey
MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS
Circle #1 10:00am, Room 300, Tuesday, January 2
In memory of Quinn Weathington, grandson of Joyce Quinn; Barbara & Barry Choate, Donna & Joe Stuart, Vicki & John Nicholson, Annette & Manley Caudle
Circle of Friends 10:00am, Room 300, Saturday, January 6
In memory of Kaci Davis, grand daughter of Ellie Bostick; Barbara & Barry Choate, Rozanna Lawing
Women’s Bible Study 5:30pm, Room 300, Tuesday, January 9
In memory of Joyce Elms; Mable Osborne 2
Pictures of Christmas at Central
What’s Happening In Sunday School Our Sunday school classes gather at 9:15am on Sunday mornings here at Central. All classes welcome new members. The Mighty Acts Class: wrapped and delivered gifts for five families and several additional children to insure they had a memorable Christmas and knew there were people who cared for them. Every Sunday during December, members of the class have been setting up beds, tables and chairs etc. in preparation for Room In The Inn guests on Monday nights.
The Class has been studying “Who Needs Christmas” during December. We found out that “The World Did”, “God Did” and “We Do”.…….come and join us on Sunday morning.
Starting on the first Sunday in January, the Emma B. Young Class will be studying the books of James and 1 & 2nd Peter, from the “Genesis to Revelation” Books. All are welcome to join us in Bible Study.
How do you know the will of God? Join us for an in-depth look at God’s will for us in a 5-week study being offered each Wednesday, January 10—February 7, 2018 from 10:30am—12:00 (noon) in Room 300. We will examine two questions: What does scripture tell us about the will of God? How do I know what God wants me to do? Join us in this study as we explore discerning God’s will for each of us and our congregation as it goes through this time of transition. We will also look to how God works in people’s lives when difficulties and impossible questions befall us. (Watch the church bulletin or contact Kathy Bricker for more information).
Severe Weather Closing Announcements: It’s that time of year again! Please check news stations WSOC-TV, WBTV, News 14 and WCNC-TV for delays or cancellations of any church events. Thank you!
Church Library: The Adult Christian Education team will begin cleaning up and organizing the Library into a Church Resource Center. Any family who has donated an item to the Library in the past and wishes to keep it should make arrangements to retrieve it by the end of the day, January 14, 2018. After that date, all items identified for removal will be offered to the full congregation at a designated site within the church. Any remaining items will be sold at the Spring Attic Sale. In addition, Sunday School classes are encouraged to donate to the Resource Center any previously used material or curriculum so that other classes can share and/or reuse. Following the January 14 deadline, the ACE team will begin the process of reorganization. If you have any questions, please contact Herman Canipe.
Upcoming events Saturday, February 17, 2018 Salute the Saints Luncheon @ CSCPC (formerly VIP Luncheon)
FEBRUARY HEAD ELDER, USHERS & COMMUNION SERVERS
Saturday, May 19, 2018 Cub Scout Yard Sale
Elder: Herman Canipe, Jr. Ushers: Beverly Barbee, Diane Price, Beverly Cheek Communion Servers: Bud Shaney, Jack Phillips, Rozanna Lawing, Judy Corbett, Russell Helms, Becky Helms, Martha Osborne, Diane Wilson
Saturday, June 9, 2018 Mighty Acts Golf Tournament Saturday, June 16, 2018 Vacation Bible School
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1 New Year’s Day! Church Office Closed AA, 12:00pm RITI, 3:00pm
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9 Preschool, 9:00am AA, 12:00pm RITI, 3:00pm Staff Support, 5:30pm Handbells, 7:15pm
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Sunday School, 9:15am Children’s Choir, 9:50am Worship, 10:30am Fellowship Team, 11:45am Chrysalis Board, 2:30pm
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Church Office Closed AA, 12:00pm RITI, 3:00pm Cub Scout Leaders, 5:30pm Handbells, 7:15pm
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Sunday School, 9:15am Children’s Choir, 9:50am Worship, 10:30am Deacons, 11:45am
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Circle #1, 10:00am Men’s Basketball Ministry, 6:00pm Worship Team, 6:30pm
Preschool, 9:00am Ladies Bible Study, 5:30pm Men’s Basketball Ministry, 6:00pm
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Preschool, 9:00am AA, 12:00pm RITI, 3:00pm Handbells, 7:15pm
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Preschool, 9:00am Men’s Basketball Ministry, 6:00pm
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Preschool, 9:00am AA, 12:00pm RITI, 3:00pm Handbells, 7:15pm
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Preschool, 9:00am AA, 12:00pm YMCA BB, 6:00pm Cub Scouts, 6:30am Boy Scouts, 7:00pm
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Sylvia Hendrix Darby Noblett Mary Phillips Landon Caudle Barry Choate Brandon Russell Glenn Litaker Jeanne Smith Donna Yound Della Medlin Jeff Gordon Chris Knapp Bryce Stevens Rock English Ava Murray Joyce Smith Brandon McGraw Hugh Shannon Sue Koster Barbara Lane
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Guy Lawrence Steven Young Beckett Shaw Kenny Burns Rob English Jenifer Russell Bob Blackwelder George Hege Marge Caselli Reuben Mozingo Emmelyn Murray Jamal Hyrams Joe McGrath
AA, 12:00pm Bridgewater BB, 6:00pm
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Preschool, 9:00am Bridgewater BB, 6:00pm Food Addicts, 7:00pm Emmaus Board, 7:00pm
AA, 12:00pm Bridgewater BB, 6:00pm
Cub Scout Pit Crew, 8:00am Circle of Friends, 10:00am
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Preschool, 9:00am Bible Study, 10:30am AA, 12:00pm Adult CE Team, 1:30pm YMCA BB, 6:00pm Scouts, 6:30 & 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal, 6:45pm
Preschool, 9:00am Bridgewater BB, 6:00pm Food Addicts,7:00pm
AA, 12:00pm Bridgewater BB, 6:00pm
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Preschool, 9:00am Bible Study, 10:30am AA, 12:00pm YMCA BB, 6:00pm Scouts, 6:30 & 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal, 6:45pm
Preschool, 9:0am Session, 6:00pm Bridgewater BB, 6:00pm Food Addicts,7:00pm
AA, 12:00pm Bridgewater BB, 6:00pm
Cub Scouts, 12:00pm
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Worship Child Care Volunteers January 2018
Birthdays-January 1 3 4
Preschool, 9:00am Bridgewater BB, 6:00pm Food Addicts, 7:00pm
January 7
Pam Brooks
January 14
TBA
January 21
TBA
January 28
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