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Alfred R. Schmidt Concert Series presents

an Organ Concert by our organist, Jonathan D. Rudy, doctoral student in Organ Performance and Sacred Music at Indiana University.

Concert will be on Sunday, May 5th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. A light reception will follow. This concert is free and open to
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the public. The Annual Spring Concert of the Terre Haute Childrens Choir will be
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on Wednesday, May 8th beginning at 6:00 p.m. in our sanctuary.

Pentecost Offering to be received on Sunday, May 19. Make A DIFFERENCE Your Choice. Their Lives. Investing in their faith and future with our Pentecost Offering.
The Pentecost Offering was first received in 1998. It provides a direct way to meet the needs of children at risk, youth, and young adults. Congregations are encouraged to keep 40 percent of the Offering to support ministry with children at risk in their communities. In the past, our 40 percent of the offering has been used by our own youth group for their mission trips, 14th & Chestnut Community Center, Healthy Families by Choice and other groups benefiting children. Twenty-five percent of the total offering is used by Young Adult Volunteers (YAVs). 30 percent of YAV attend seminary or divinity school. Ten percent of the offering goes to child advocacy. According to statistics, 16.4 million children are living in poverty. Twenty five percent of the offering supports ministries with youth. The Presbyterian Youth Triennium, Pathways (held during the 2011 Big Tent) and Presbyterian Youth Workers Association all benefit from this offering.

Mission Committee 4 news/Red Cross Bazaar News/ New 5 Member Recipe 7th Cents Youth News Calendar 7
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But God remembered Noah and all the wild animals and all the domestic animals that were with him in the ark. And God made a wind blow over the earth, and the waters subsided; the fountains of the deep and the windows of the heavens were closed, the rain from the heavens was restrained, and the waters gradually receded from the earth. Genesis 8:1-3a (NRSV). I hope that by the time we all are reading this edition of the Herald, the rain from the heavens [is] restrained and we are enjoying springtime weather without continued threat of arctic blasts! Im going to go out on a limb here (after all, the local TV meteorologist is not the only one who can wear a bow tie or predict the weather) and say that May 1 will be the turning point for warmer temperatures. Worship services. During May we will be moving from water to fire as, on Pentecost Sunday (May 19), we celebrate the birth of the Christian church as the disciples gathered in the upper room and a sound like the rush of a violent wind filled the whole house and divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them and rested upon them (Acts 2:1-4). Pentecost will also be our Youth Sunday, and the joint youth of Central Presbyterian and Centenary Methodist churches will be leading in worship. In the past our Youth Sunday has been on Mothers Day, which this month falls on May 12. However, on that date the youth will be at Centenary for their Youth Sunday. Even so, there will be a celebratory atmosphere at Central because it is Choir appreciation Sunday. Rumor has it that we also may be baptizing a newborn and, thus, recognizing a new mother on her first Mothers Day. Sound-system improvements. As a part of the churchs technology project, which has been enabled by a generous grant from the Indiana Center for Congregations, new components have been installed in the Sanctuary public address system. Well be trying the new system for the first time on April 28. (Ill be at Camp Pyoca, but our preacher at Central that dayScott Paul-Bonhamhas assured me he doesnt mind being the Guinea pig.) The loudspeakers, amplifiers, and microphones are the same ones we have had since the churchs 2010 renovation, but the sound mixing board, through which all the inputs and outputs pass, has been replaced with a new digital model with many new features. We just tested it today, and (at least to my ears) the audio is much clearer and truer than before. Some adjustments may still be needed, so dont hesitate to let us know of any problems you experience in the sound projection. Finally, the new sound system includes a so-called T-Coil hearing assist system. Many hearing aids of recent vintage come equipped with a T-Coil, which enables the hearing aid to receive radio transmissions broadcast from the sound system. In other words, the sound does not have to come through a loudspeaker first and then be picked up by the hearing aid, but rather the hearing aid receives the signal directly from the sound system and then produces sound that is tuned for that particular hearing aid. Our research indicates that this is the best public hearing-assist system currently available. We will be interested to learn how our members with hearing aids experience the new system. Affected members may wish to check their hearing aids to see if they are T-coil equipped and, if so, how to turn on the T-coil feature. See you in May! Look for a dove (or maybe a starling) with a green sprig in its beak.

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Christian Education Report Cheryl Moles

Parents Night Out/Kids Night In is Friday, May 3. Childcare will be provided from 5:30 9:00 pm with supper served. Please notify the church office if your child(ren) will be attending. worship. It is led by Donna Paul-Bonham or Cheryl Moles and meets in room 202. Galilee Vacation Bible School will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on June 23-27 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. Children ages 4 through 5th grade will learn about Jesus ministry in Galilee.

Sunday School meets every Sunday at 9:30 am. There are classes for all ages with child care available from 9:15 to 11:45 am.
Childrens Worship for children ages 4 years through 1st grade is held following the Childrens Moment time in

The family prayer group meets on Mondays at the church. Come at noon for lunch. The sharing of joys and concerns begins at 12:30 pm followed by prayer. Childcare is provided. T3EM Supper and Childcare for meeting night is May 21.

Graduate Recognition Sunday is May 19. Please send your graduates information to the church office!

PAUL-BONHAM GRADUATION PARTY ON SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2013 We rejoice in Andreas graduation from Hanover College on Saturday, May 25, 2013, and Nathans graduation from North Vigo High School on June 2, 2013. We are celebrating these accomplishments with an Open House at the Vigo County YMCA (951 Dresser Drive, Terre Haute, IN 47807) on Sunday, May 26, 2013 from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. This event is being catered, so please bring your appetites. We will have the full use of the Y, so bring your bathing suits or work-out wear if you wish. Your presence is the only present needed. Nathan will be matriculating at Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina on August 21, 2013. We hope you will keep both Andrea and Nathan in your prayers as they begin these new adventures. Sincerely, Donna and Scott Paul-Bonham

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The Mission Committee is sponsoring a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Thursday, May 23 in the fellowship hall from 2:006:00. Please donate if you can, blood is needed every day and unfortunately events like those in Boston can really deplete the blood supplies around the country. Thank-you to all you support by giving. Renee Newton will be signing up donors.

CELEBRATING LIFE Through Festivity, Activity, and Spirituality Date: Tuesday, May 8

Time: 1:00 p.m. Where: Central Presbyterian Church lounge Program: Celebrating Life is a special monthly event designed for senior adults to get acquainted or reacquainted with each other, and to celebrate the life that you have been given by God. Snacks and fellowship will follow the program. You are welcome to bring a friend!

On Sunday May 12, the Mission Committee is asking that members of the congregation donate diapers and baby wipes. The donations will once again be given to Child Protection Services of Vigo County. Bring diapers of any size and packages of any size. Thank-you for helping the children.

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Its hard to believe, but it will be here before you know it. . .

The Central Presbyterian Church Fall Bazaar!

Plans are in motion for another fun, fall weekend!

Friday, November 1st

You know Presbyterian women are wonderful cooks! Once again we will provide a delicious dinner in the evening to kick-off the bazaar weekend. You wont want to miss early shopping opportunities and special Friday Fun planned by Joyce Cook!

Saturday, November 2nd

Breakfast, Bazaar, Bake Sale, and Lunch The fun begins soon! Beginning May 1st, join the Bazaar Crafters every Wednesday from 10 AM-2 PM. Bring a sack lunch and a craft to make, or work on an assignment from one of our veteran crafters. A Ladies Breakfast will be held in June. This will be a time for fellowship and sharing of new ideas for the Bazaar. The date will be announced soon.

This recipe was requested from the April 14 New Member Lunch: Aunt Janes Company Chicken aka Red Chicken

Place 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts on baking pan.

Combine: 16 oz. Russian salad dressing (Western or Catalina will work) 8 oz. Apricot Preserves (adjust to amount of sweetness you desire) 1 envelope dry onion soup mix Pour dressing over chicken. Bake uncovered for 3 to 4 hours at 275 degrees. Serve with rice.

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Seventh Cents Youth News!

April Highlights: Last month, we spent most of our time preparing for our double feature Youth Sunday services! For the first time ever, all of our youth will participate in both services at Centenary and Central. May Events: As show below, our calendar for May is full of worship and fun! We will continue to tie together our Youth Sunday services and present them at Centenary May 12th (Mother's Day) and Central May 19th (Pentecost). We hope you will be able to join us for the service! At the end of the month, we will celebrate the end of the School Year for Vigo County with a Bowling Party. Friends are always invited to all of our events! If you have any questions or concerns please call/text/email Amanda Tramel. amanda@thcpc.org 706-358-8100 May 5- Youth Group at Central 6-7:30pm This will be our last Sunday to prepare for Youth Sunday. Please do your best to be there if you plan on participating. If you can not make the meeting email Amanda Tramel ASAP so you will not be cut out of the program! May 12- Youth Sunday at Centenary meet at 8:30am Our finished product will be presented during worship at Centenary. Meet at 8:30 sharp to run through the program and prepare any technical work. May 19- Youth Sunday at Central meet at 9am We will present our worship again at Central. Please meet at 9am sharp to run through the service and adjust for the sanctuary. May 26- No Youth Group- Memorial Day May 30- End of School Year Bowling Party! 5-7pm at Vigo Bowl (210 S. 9th 1/2 St) Celebrate the end of another successful school year with the youth group! Bring your friends and enjoy a few games of bowling, pizza, and drinks for FREE!

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May 2013
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
1 Bazaar Craft-

Thursday
2 John Chiron-

Friday
3 Parents 4

Saturday

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10:00

Deacons 5:30 Mary McLaughlin

5 Choir

na Preschool Grad. & lunch 11:30

Night Out/Kids Night In 5:30 Marsha Harder

Womens Book Club 7:00 MacKenzie Racop

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8:45 9:30

6 Family Prayer

8 Bazaar Craft-

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Sunday school Worship 10:30 Rudy Organ Recital 5:00 Youth Group 6:00 Scott Racop
12 Mothers Day

Group

12:00

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10:00

Interlink Partners 1:30

Julia Blair, William Seo, Luanne Tilstra, Victor TilstraSmith

Terre Haute Childrens Choir Concert 6:00 Session meet 7:00 Paul Ekstrom Jon Harder, Sarah Helman

Maddison Judge

13 Family Pray-

Choir

8:45 9:30

er Group 12:00

14 Celebrating

Life 1:00

15 Bazaar Craft-

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10:00

Sunday school Worship 10:30 Youth Group 6:00 Jean Shutt

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Innovation Generation 6:30 Danielle Payne, Christopher Spencer

20 Family Pray21 TEM supper

Communications Comm. 7:00 Todd Whitaker Becky Payne

school

9:30

Worship 10:30 Youth Group 6:00 Matt Glenn, Jenny Skelton

26 Choir

er Group 12:00

Sally Moulton

& childcare 5:15 Worship 5:30 Finance 5:30 Mission 6:00 CN 6:30 CLCA 6:30 Facilities 7:00

22 Bazaar Craft-

23 American

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10:00

Personnel Committee 12:15

Red Cross blood drive

2:00 6:00 Julie Chowning, Andrew Mardis

Lori Hanna

Fritz Pugh

8:45 9:30

27Memorial Day

28 Seekers &

Sunday school

Office closed.

Searchers 10:00

29 Bazaar Craft-

30 Youth End of

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10:00

Year Celebration 5:00 Cody Scherb

Worship 10:30
Youth Group 6:00

Innovation Generation 6:30

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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 Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Rev. Lant B. Davis, Pastor Scott Paul-Bonham, Parish Associate Cheryl Moles, Christian Educator Sarah Kelsheimer, Church Secretary

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Church Happenings
Womens Book Club The Womens Book Club will be meeting on June 6 at 7:00 at the church. The book, Abide with Me by Elizabeth Strout will be discussed. Connie McLaren will lead the discussion. Womens Bible Study The Womens Bible Study will meet on May 28at 10:00 a.m. at the home of Marsha Harder. Unit 9 of Psalms (Interpretation Bible Studies) by Creach will be discussed. The June 25th meeting will be hosted by Donna Wilson. Bazaar work days have been scheduled. The group will gather on Wednesdays, beginning May 1st. The work crew gathers at the church at 10:00 am (or when you can). Bring your lunch. The Bazaar will be November 1 & 2.

Next Herald Deadline May 22 , 2013