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APRIL 2015

#552

The
Window

Rev. Scott Bowerman, Pastor


Helen Wingert, Organist
Danielle Kardisco, Director of Music Ministry
Sandy Wilson, Childrens Ministry Director
Erin Regan, Contemporary Worship & Youth Minister
Deb Mummert, Director of Mothers Day Out
Melissa Igou, Financial Administrator
Roberta Lawyer, Secretary
Ron George, Custodian

Th e Pa sto r s Not e s
Back in 1999, Central purchased three properties - the bank building next to the church, the current Wholeness Center next to the bank, and the parking lot on Lincoln Way West across from the church. These purchases were part of the Central Vision campaign, and gave the church the necessary real estate footprint to
build Friendship Hall, as well as additional parking. Some thought was also given to converting the bank
building to a contemporary worship center at some point in the future.
The bank has been occupied by a series of banks since our purchase, but last month Santander Bank informed us they are vacating the property as of May 15, 2015, with lease, tax and utility payments continuing through the end of their current lease until December 31, 2015.
This month the Session formed a Task Force whose mission is To develop plans for the use or disposition
of the Bank and Wholeness Center properties for action by the Session, Congregation and Carlisle Presbytery. The members are Scott Wiley, Sam Worley, Don Weber, Tom Diehl, Scott Bowerman, Kathy Klink,
Trena Oyler, Charles Hart, Alex Shearer, Pat Shreiner and Tim Smith. The Task Force has already met twice.
The question before us is basically, do we keep the building(s) in order to use them for ministry at some
point in the future, or do we sell one or both? Each course of action poses significant challenges, such as:

Leasing the bank to any tenant other than another bank will require the church to bring the building up
to ADA, fire and other code standards at a still-unknown but significant cost.

Use of the bank by another type of tenant will require the tenant to invest a lot of money to convert
the building for other use, limiting its marketability.

The bank building has very poor parking access.

The second and third floors of the wholeness center are condemned and the cost to improve them
would be not be worth the return.

Many other challenges and questions are before us as well. Our work has some urgency, given that the
bank building standing empty will impose a large financial liability on the church beginning January 2016.
However, the Borough of Chambersburg, the Chamber of Commerce, Franklin County and other agencies
are eager to help us find an appropriate use for these properties. The bank building has already been
shown to three potential tenants.
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Church Family
Thank you....
Dear Church Family,
It is wonderful to have friends and prayers when
one is facing medical or surgical problems.
Lew & I are grateful for your help and concern
during our challenge. Thank you for the calls,
cards, flowers, visits, food and prayers.
We also thank Pastor Scott for his visits at our
home and the hospital. Lew is on the road to recovery and we thank God for His love and mercy
and your prayers on our behalf.
In His Name,
Lew & Lucille Stence

Dear Central Members,


The flowers from Centrals altar sent to me along
with the signed well wishes from you were most
welcome. They made the snowy days so much
brighter. Thank you for thinking of me and brightening up these long winter days.
Sincerely,
Selma W. Thomson

Greetings Pastor Bowerman:


I write on behalf of both myself and Kingsley (my
son) to thank you and the church for affording us
your support and assistance in making Kingsleys
birthday a success. We missed your presence and
those of others, but we know that you were all there
in mind and spirit which added to the richness of
the fun and experience that we all enjoyed.
I would appreciate your extending our gratitude to
all members as well, if possible. Again thank you
for all your support and assistance.
Sincerely,
Nathan (& Kingsley) Idio
Member & Proud Dad of the celebrant)

Central Family,
The past few years I have had many physical challenges, but through it all I have felt the love of God
and my loving church family. I thank you for the
prayers, cards, flowers, meals, smiles, understanding and support. I am also grateful for the love
shown to my family and me when my mother died.
Central is a family of Christians who freely imitate
the love and caring shown by Christ. I am thankful
to have such a wonderful church family.
Thank you for the continued support, Dottie Bush

Dear Personnel Committee,


Thank you so much for all your ongoing tokens of
support for the staff. You always encourage us
throughout the year but especially during the holidays when we are especially busy. We really appreciate knowing someone cares. Thanks so much
for all your cards and the latest, that lovely shamrock plant! May God bless you for your generosity
and thoughtfulness.
The Staff at Central

The Mission Team would like to thank everyone


who prepared and delivered meals to the Cold
Weather Drop-In Shelter this winter. Your generosity and willingness to step forward has not gone
unnoticed. The residents look forward to a warm
nourishing meal and more importantly know that
they are not forgotten in this community.
Thank You,
Your Mission Team

With gratitude for Central Presbyterians


Support:
From Martina Fegan, Organizer for Craft for a
Cure was able to raise $2,780 from the event
which they held in the Friendship Hall on March
6th and 7th. Proceeds go to JDRF which helps to
combat Juvenile Diabetes.
From Cold Weather Drop-in Shelter for the generous donation to assist them in helping those less
fortunate.

Tuesday, April 7 7:00pm


History Team MeetingRm 107

May
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
SUNDAY, April 26

The Gems of CenTral


Menno Haven-263-8545

Centrals Special Concerns

2075 Scotland Ave.

Genevieve Ambrose
Newt Stake
66 Sanibel Lane, Chbg. 17201
Isabelle Allen
Jay Keefer
311 Cumberland Ave, Chbg. 17201
Mildred (Millie) Brown
611 Wallace Ave, Chbg 17201
Stanley & Esther Johnson
Laurie McKelvie
56 Sanibel Ln, Chbg 17201
Athley & Alva Kline
49 Lincoln Way W, Chbg. 17201
Nancy MacFarlane
668A Cumberland Ave, Chbg. 17201
Glenn Shaffer
722 Stanley Ave, Chbg 17201
Lew & Lucille Stence
923 Park Side Court, Chbg 17201
Selma Thomson (NM)
Rod Varner
923 S Fourth St, Chbg 17201
Dorothy Zullinger
Susan Snyder
155 Colonial Dr, Chbg. 17202

Nursing Center

-Margaret Sponsler, #229


-Lawrence Mohr #113 *(NF)
-M. Karolyn Lawrence #412
-Dr. Robert Coy, #217
-John Bowerman #225
- Isabel Vanderau, #245B

Cindy Happel
Jay Keefer
Jean Diehl
Margie Hamsher
Eric Mellott

Farm House

-Marcia Grubbs #304

Jay Keefer

Northgate

-Dorothy Burkholder, #1206


Menno Village

-Rhoda Wilkison #180-B


-LaVerne Knarr #610D
-Beverly Minnich #740A

Laurie McKelvie
Laurie McKelvie

Penn Hall-261-0220
1425 Phila. Ave.
Manor Building

-Elton Simpson #417


Mike Herbert
-Ed Wenrich, #314 (visited by George Muller)

West Virginia Member


Treva Kerns
601 Foxcroft Ave, Apt #1
Martinsburg, WV 25401

Skilled Nursing

-Gennie Boozer #506


-Mary Fish, #504

Karen Sloan
Rod Varner

Quincy Skilled Nursing Care-749-3151

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.

6596 Orphanage Rd., Waynesboro 17268


Nursing Center

-Carolyn Kreutz #229 (NF)


-June Fiddler #244

Gary Lewis
Susan Snyder

* (NF) = No Flowers please


** (NM) = Non-member
*** (NV) = No Visits please

Updated: March 2015

Continued from front page: The Pastors Notes


Heres what I ask of you:

Pray for the work of the Task Force - for the wisdom and guidance of the Holy Spirit
Contribute your ideas for how the church could possibly use these properties for ministry, sending
them to Kathy Klink at klinkpk@comcast.net.
Please extend grace to me personally, as a good deal of my time is now devoted to the work of the Task
Force, reducing the time available for other ministry. God has a marvelous way of transforming challenges into opportunities and giving us new possibilities we couldnt have dreamt of on our own. Ill
keep you informed as we make progress.
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MINISTRY DUTIES FOR APRIL


Assistant Leaders
4/5
Judy Young
4/12 Kathryn Finley
4/19 Dale Penwell
4/26 Gene Wilson

Prayer Partners:
Mary Mohr & Elise Stendal
Jane Morgan
George & Ruth Muller
Scott & Deb Mummert & Kelly

Praying for
Centrals Missions
HABITAT

Greeters - Friendship Hall 9:30 am


4/5
Don Weber, Kathi Bietsch, Scott & Deb Mummert
4/12 Chris & Roni Gingrich, Tony & Buffy Super, Anthony & Amber Keller
4/19 Cindy Shoemaker, James & Kathy White, Deb Shauf
4/26 Howard & Marcia Brand, Robin Updegrave
Note for Greeters: If you have a question or unable to fulfill your Sunday
as Greeter, please contact Don Weber at 262-0087.
Ushers - Sanctuary 11:00am
4/5
Gary Lewis(H), Jean Diehl, Susan Bowerman, Sam Worley, Cindy Happel,
Bill Daniels, Karl & Pat Shreiner
4/12 Pat Shreiner(H), Eric Mellott, Karl Shreiner, Dale Penwell
4/19 Cindy Happel(H), Susan Snyder, Jack Kier, Stuart Kier
4/26 Jay Keefer(H), Laurie McKelvie, Alex Shearer
Note for Ushers: If you are unable to fulfill your Sunday as Usher, it is your responsibility to
find another Usher to trade with. Contact your head Usher and the church office with the change.

Greeters - Sanctuary 11:00am


4/5
DonWeber, Mike & Ingrid Herbert
4/12 Peg Hollar, Lakie & Marcia Petrie, Gary Troust
4/19 Don Weber, Bill & Sally Glaubach, Marjorie Hamsher
4/26 Jack Kier, Stuart Kier, Len & Nancy Hendricks, Don Weber
Note for Greeters: If you have a question or unable to fulfill your Sunday
as Greeter, please contact Don Weber at 262-0087.

Contact Trena Oyler


261-5727
or Cindy Happel
830-1760
for more information.

Tuesday, April 7 8:30am3:00pm (3rd floor, 315)


Stephen Ministry Supervision
Saturday, April 11 8:30am3:00pm (3rd floor, 315)
Stephen Ministry Training
Tuesday, April 14 6:00pm
Stephen Ministry Training (3rd floor, 315)
Tuesday, April 14 6:00pm
Stephen Ministry Training (3rd floor, 315)
Tuesday, April 28 6:00pm
Stephen Ministry Training (3rd floor, 315)

HAVE YOU SEEN ME?


Hello there. I, and several of my friends, left the kitchen and set off
on a great adventure in the church. However, we got lost along the
way and cant find our way back home. The Happy Wanderers include two wooden stools, a dozen square wicker baskets, several
serving platters (especially the large ones), several large plastic
serving bowls, and a silver cart. If you see one of us, or hear a voice
whispering, Are you my mother? would you kindly guide us back to
our home in the kitchen. We miss our home and are sad that we
havent been able to help with church meals.
Thank you so much!

Giving Opportunity! The Wednesday Morning Women's Bible Study is again walking to support a mission
project and we invite you to join in! When we spend 15 minutes doing a physical activity,
we count that as a mile and we donate to our projects for every "mile" we exercise. This
session we are supporting a child for a year at the Presbyterian sponsored Joy Children's
Village in Kenya and the Diaper Ministry at Central. For more information, please see Jean
Diehl or Laurie McKelvie.
Centrals next Golf Tournament to benefit the fight against Human Trafficking is set for
Sunday, August 23rd, 2015. Shotgun start at 1:30pm. If you have any questions, please
contact Carol or Phil Rohr at 261-6083. Thanks to all of you who are on different committees for the CPC Golf Tournament. We need lots of sponsors and helpers to be successful with our fight against Human Trafficking.
Are you tired of carrying around your checkbook? Do you never have cash with you? Jesus is
the best news of all, but we have secondary good news: it is now possible to give/tithe online!
Just go to www.centralonthesquare.org and click the Donate icon. If you have any problems,
see Don Wissner or Erin Regan and they will be glad to help you out.

Are you a reader? Like to talk about what youve read? Willing to read books, youd never read? Do
you know that CPC has a Book Group that usually meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm in the
Church Parlor. Come to a meeting and see/hear what it is all about. Have a book that
you think should be read? Come and suggest it. We look forward to you joining us
April 8th as we delve into The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.
For more information please call Karl Shreiner at 717-263-4891.

SEPARATION & DIVORCE RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP


Now in session, 7-8:30pm at the Wholeness Center located on the square at 19
South Main Street downtown Chambersburg. Session Cost is $10. For
more information or to register, email Cindy Shoemaker at
cshoe0815@gmail.com or by calling Central Presbyterian Church 264-4113.

Join the 2015 VBS Team!


Its a joy-filled, faith deepening adventure!

June 15-19
6:00pm 8:30pm
Ages 3 years old thru
those who have
completed 5th grade!
Its going to be amazing!

BEFORE VBS:

Look for the VBS Giving Tree coming to the Church Lobby on Easter, and donate one
(or several) of the items on it.
Come to a VBS Work Day:
- Sunday, April 12, noon 2pm
- Sunday, April 26 after worship till 2pm
- Sunday, May 17, noon 2pm
Pick up a Grab and Go project you can complete at home

DURING VBS:

Be a guide for groups of preschoolers or elementary age children


Be a leader of either preschool or elementary centers:
- Bible Lessons
- Imagination Station (Science and Art)
- Games
Help at the Registration Tables or greet at the doors
Provide cookies (dont have to be homemade)

Pre-registration forms available on April 12.


Register your child(ren) before May 31 and receive
a free t-shirt transfer (& some surprises)
See Sandy for details! kidsmin@centralonthesquare.org
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Are You the One?


Are you the one who loves Jesus and strives to walk
closely with Him?
Are you the one looking for ways to serve that make an
impact for Jesus in someones life?
Are you the one who loves children, but lacks the time
to prepare a Sunday School lesson for them?
If you answered yes to all the above, then..

You Are the One!


You are the one who can be a valued Kid Ministry Partner!
You are the one who can hug babies and keep
children safe by taking a turn helping in the Church
Nursery!
You are the one who can take a turn to be extra
hands and a smiling face in the Preschool Sunday
School Class!
You are the one who can give one Sunday every 8
or so weeks, (even if it means occasionally giving
up your own Sunday School class or Worship
time) to make a difference in the life of a child!

We cant wait to meet YOU!


Contact Sandy at kidsmin@centralonthesquare.org to
get started on the amazing, fulfilling journey of being a Kid Ministry Partner!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Nursery Staff Position Open!


We have an opening on the Church Nursery Staff.
This is a paid position, 3 hours, every other Sunday.
(NOTE: In order to provide safety for all of our
children, we need 2 people in the Nursery -- a paid
Staff member and a volunteer.)
Please see Sandy Wilson for an application.

Craig Doyle, our project manager for the recent Casavant Organ
renovations, unexpectedly passed away recently. He will be greatly
missed in the organ circles locally as he had worked more recently
with Moller Organ Company, then Hagerstown Organ Company.
We at Central Presbyterian are grateful for his expertise in this project, especially with all the electrical wiring that is hidden behind the
console's wooden panel, and also appreciate all that he has so willingly done for Central Presbyterian over many past years. Thank
you, Craig, for a job well done!!!

YOUTH
GROUP

What a month March was!


From finishing up a great 30 Hour Famine to participating in
the CHAT Youth Rally to rehearsing for Holy Week
happenings, weve been experiencing Gods provision
and grace in a real way!
Thank you to all of our volunteers who continue to
make our youth ministry run we appreciate you SO

NEWS

MUCH!
Also, THANK YOU to all of the incredibly generous donors that have been giving to
our youth mission fund so freely! Your giving hearts are what keep us going!
Things to look forward to this month:
April 3rd 7pm Experience the Passion of Christ
April 26th 10am Youth Sunday combined service
sin didnt, and doesnt, have a chance in competition with the aggressive forgiveness we call grace. When its sin versus grace, grace wins hands down. All sin
can do is threaten us with death, and thats the end of it. Grace, because God is putting everything together again through the Messiah, invites us into lifea life that
goes on and on and on, world without end. Romans 5:20-21, MSG

JOY VILLAGE UPDATE


Recently on National Public Radio, there was a piece about the ebola epidemic in Africa. Children, they said, were hit the worst (which is no surprise).
But the point made was that the kids who received love and affection healed
faster than those who didnt. All medical workers know this. They call it
failure to thrive.
What a blessing that Joy Village is set up the way it is, with each small group
of children loved and cared for by a mother, and taught Christs love as
well. Africa, with all its needs, has many orphanages supported by folks all
over the world. Lets hope that many of them are set up like Joy Village, offering not just food for the body but for the soul.
Lets thank God for Joy Village, and always pray for its young residents and
their moms.
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CPC Finances
Through the first eleven weeks of 2015, our giving is 7.6% higher than for the same period in 2014. Both
giving versus pledges and loose offerings are right on forecast. What is encouraging about our giving is this
happened during a period that saw snow and plunging temperatures on Sunday Mornings. As you know, we
have made available donations by credit card utilizing the CPC website (just click on the donate icon), and
we are now able to do automatic drafts from your checking account on specific days of each month. Just request a form with full instructions from Missy Igou by calling the church or emailing her at accounting@centralonthesquare.org. Thank you for getting Central off to a great start financially for 2015.

SESSION ACTIONSMARCH 2015


Session took the following actions at its March meeting. If you have any questions, please talk to one
of the Elders: Brenda Black, George Cowley, Bill Daniels, Linda Igou, Pat McNamee, Jim Sharp, Alex
Shearer, Karl Shreiner, Luella Smith, Don Weber, Scott Wiley, Sam Worley, or Kathryn Finley, Clerk.

Asked the Finance Committee to determine a suitable volunteer contribution to the borough of
Chambersburg to assist in covering the cost of police and fire protection. (State law requires the
Borough to use only real estate taxes as the primary source of revenue to pay for police and fire
protection. Therefore, they are asking non-profit organizations to voluntarily pay half of what the
property taxes would be if their real estate was taxable.)
Approved a revised communion schedule. Communion will be served on: March 22 (7:00 PM),
April 2 (intinction), April 12, May 31, July 12, August 2, September 6,
October 4, November 9, and January 3, 2016.
Approved the request to observe a Service for Wholeness on March 22, at 7:00 PM.
Agreed to host the Presbytery Evangelism Conference on Saturday September 26, from 9:00 AM
to 3:00 PM. The conference will cover basic hospitality for churches.
Approved the recommendation to have the conference leader, the Rev. Chris Walker, preach at
Central on Sunday September 27.
Elected to Karl Shreiner and Linda Igou to serve as commissioners to the April 9 Presbytery meeting. (Linda Igou is no longer able to attend so Kathryn Finley will serve in her place.)

Combined Services for 2015


Since Marchs fifth Sunday was Palm Sunday, a day of worship
where we likely would not have been able to accommodate
everyone in the Sanctuary or in the Friendship Hall, we chose
not have a combined fifth Sunday service.

But, remember to mark your calendars for these dates!


Combined Services for 2015 will take place at 10am on:
April 26th Youth Sunday in Friendship Hall
July 5th Mission Team commissioned; service in Sanctuary
August 23 Mission Team report; service in Friendship Hall

We look forward to seeing you there !


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Sun

EASTER
9:30a 1st Worship
Service
11a 2nd Worship
Service

Mon

6 Easter Monday

Office is Closed
NO MDO

Tue

9a MDO 3rd Floor


9:30a ZUMBA
12p Prayer Gathering
6p Stephen Min Supervision
Room 315
7p History Team mtg.

14

5:45pm Bible Study


7p Worship Team mtg.
7p DSG

13

Easter Lilies in Sanctuary


and Friendship Hall

12 Communion
9a MDO 3rd Floor
5:45pm Bible Study
7p DSG

9a MDO 3rd Floor


9:30a ZUMBA
12p Prayer Gathering
6p Stephen Min Training
7p DANCE Team

Sandy attending Navajo


Ministries 4/13-4/19
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9a MDO 3rd Floor
5:45pm Bible Study
7p DSG

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9a MDO 3rd Floor


5:45pm Bible Study
7p DSG

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9a MDO 3rd Floor


9:30a ZUMBA
12p Prayer Gathering
6p Stephen Min Training

9a MDO 3rd Floor


9:30a ZUMBA
12p Prayer Gathering
6p Stephen Min Training
7p DANCE Team
7p SESSION

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9:30a 1st Worship Service


11a 2nd Worship Service
12Noon DEACONS
5&6pm Youth Meets

Birthday Sunday

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9:30a 1st Worship Service
11a 2nd Worship Service
5&6pm Youth Meets
Guest Pastor: P. Yeun
Sandy-Navajo Ministries
NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE

26 Communion
YOUTH SUNDAY
1 Service, FH, 10am
Kids Choir/Handchimeers
SOUP FOR SOUL, 3-7p
Friendship Hall
Setup 1:30
Sponsored by CASHS

APRIL
Wed

1 9a MDO 3rd Floor


9:30a ZUMBA
9:30a Womens Walk/Exercise
10a Womens Bible Study
2:30p STAFF
5:30p Praise Team
6:30p Sr.Bell-Sanctuary
6:30p Rehearsal for
Passion of Christ.

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9a MDO 3rd Floor
9:30a ZUMBA
9:30a Womens Walk/Exercise
10a Womens Bible Study
2:30p STAFF
5p KIDS MUSIC
5:30p Praise Team
6:30p Sr.Bell-Sanctuary
7p Book Club, Parlor
7p TRUSTEE MEETING
7:30p Senior Choir-NLC

Thu

w/Communion

9a MDO 3rd Floor


6p Sr. Choir Rehearsal
7p MAUNDY Thursday

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9a MDO 3rd Floor

16 9a MDO 3rd Floor

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9a MDO 3rd Floor

7p Finance Team, Parlor

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9a MDO 3rd Floor
9:30a ZUMBA
9:30a Womens Walk/Exercise
10a Womens Bible Study
2:30p STAFF
5p KIDS MUSIC
5:30p Praise Team
6:30p Sr.Bell-Sanctuary
7:30p Senior Choir-NLC

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15
9a MDO 3rd Floor
9:30a ZUMBA
9:30a Womens Walk/Exercise
10a Womens Bible Study
2:30p STAFF
5p KIDS MUSIC
5:30p Praise Team
6:30p Sr.Bell-Sanctuary
7:30p Senior Choir-NLC

29 9a MDO 3rd Floor


9:30a ZUMBA
9:30a Womens Walk/Exercise
10a Womens Bible Study
2:30p STAFF
5p KIDS MUSIC
5:30p Praise Team
6:30p Sr.Bell-Sanctuary
7:30p Senior Choir-NLC

Fri

3 NO MDO
Good Friday Breakfast hosted by
the YMCA, FH 6:15a & 8a
7a YMCA program, Sanctuary
10a Rehearsal-Passion of Christ.
12pm Community GOOD FRIDAY
Service in Sanctuary

Passion of Christ, 7pm, FH

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9a MDO 3rd Floor

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9a MDO 3rd Floor

Sat

Mens Breakfast 7am and Bible


study 8am

11

8:30a Stephen Ministry Training

5p CROSSROADS
Potluck and Volleyball Kit/gym

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Mens Breakfast 7am and Bible


study 8am

9a NLC (poc: L. Merriman)


Rehearsals for Guys & Dolls

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