May 28, 2021

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Sunday, May 30
Ute Shelter in Deming Park
beginning at 10:45 a.m.
Please bring chairs/blankets. Weather permitting, we will set up
on the lawn. In case of rain, worship will be under the shelter.

Elders have also elected to have an outdoor service on the last

Sunday of the months of June, July and August at the park.

Inside this issue:

Congregational 2
meeting/ Reopening Retirement Celebration
Task Force/Youth
News
CE News/ Work- 3 On Sunday, June 27, after worship at the Deming
day/Volunteers Park Ute shelter, the Church Life and Christian
needed Nurture Commissions will host a picnic lunch and
Session news 4 program to celebrate Cheryl Moles’ 20 years as our
Christian Educator and wish her well as she retires
Birthdays/Items need- 6 from that position. There will box lunches from
ed Baeslers’ (chicken tenders, mac and cheese, and
fruit salad) and a celebration cake as well as a short
Calendar 7 program. We hope everyone will stay after worship to let Cheryl know the
impact she has had on the life of our church.
Church Happenings 8

Although reservations are NOT required, it will help us plan if we have an idea
how many we might expect. Please contact the church office (812-232-5049) by
the end of the day on Monday, June 21, to say how many from your family are
attending. A free will offering will be taken. We will have extras, so please plan
to stay for the celebration whether or not you sign up!
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There will be a called congregational meeting on Sunday, June 13, following worship for the purpose
of electing the congregational representatives to the Nominating Committee.

Reopening Task Force Update

Soon after we shut down in-person worship and programming last Spring, the session creat-
ed a Reopening Task Force. Its membership consists of Pastor Mike Riggins, Christian Edu-
cator Cheryl Moles and representatives from the commissions most affected by these deci-
sions. Tom Bogigian has participated on behalf of Facilities, Tisha Glenn for Christian Nur-
ture, and Luanne Tilstra for Worship.
From time to time the Task Force meets to make new recommendations to the elders. At
first, we recommended shut-down policies and a cleaning regimen; for some months now we
have created reopening recommendations. Sometimes the elders approve them, sometimes
they amend them, sometimes they vote them down.
On June 9 the session will consider a new set of reopening recommendations. Please pray
for the elders as they consider these difficult leadership decisions. And please pray for the
peace and unity of our congregation!

Highpoint Youth is incredibly happy to have led 3 Youth Sundays at Centenary, Unity,
and Central. Our youth loved serving every minute during the service and are thrilled to
do it again next year; they can't wait! It's always all about the youth...about their spir-
itual, mental, and emotional growth with Christ! They are the future pillars of our
church, and we ought to pray for their well-being! If you missed our Youth Sunday,
check it out on our Facebook page- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf3Ygh7dwq4
Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/THHighPointYouth and Instagram - https://
www.instagram.com/thhighpointyouth/
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION REPORT—Cheryl Moles

Sunday Morning Childcare is available each week for childr en age 3 year s and younger . Our attend-
ants are on duty from 10:15 to the end of the service. They do a health check when they arrive. Parents need
to sign a form on the first day of returning stating that you understand our health guidelines and that it is best
for children showing any symptoms of illness (other than allergies) to not attend. Sanitation procedures are in
place for the room and toys.
At home Sunday School lessons are available on the Church Family at Central Presbyterian Church Facebook
Group or by email.
The Children’s Activity Bags (younger kids) and Children’s Worship Activity Bags (older elementar y
kids) are in the sanctuary. The contents of each bag should be cleaned up, items placed in the bags as found,
and returned to the box at the back of the sanctuary.
Beige bags are for children ages 1st grade and younger.
Colored bags are for the 2nd grade and older kids that participate in worship; these have a child’s name on
them. Please be respectful of other’s property by not taking someone else’s worship bag. The bags
have been restocked with paper and crayons. At a point where supplies are needed, please see Mrs.
Moles or Mrs. Templeton and do not take items from other bags. There are bags marked for guests so
please show hospitality by handing one to a guest in 2nd – 5th grade.
It has been a great 20 years working at Central – not counting the previous 20 years as a volunteer or
doing other services.
Thanks, blessings and love to all!

We invite all to join the facilities commission for a morning of fellowship (and do-
nuts!) and work to make our church even more beautiful on Saturday, June 5c! We
will be doing some cleaning and maintenance both indoors and out. All ages are wel-
come and there will be nursery care for younger children from 9:30-11am.

Please RSVP so we can get a count for the donut order! You may RSVP on the FB
event posted in the church family private group or see Tom Bogigian after service.

We are looking for volunteers!!! The church secretary, Sarah Kelsheimer, will be
on vacation June 23-25. The personnel committee is looking for someone to cov-
er the church office during those days. Duties will be light – answering the door
and the phone. If you can help out any time during those days, please talk to
Lance Weatherwax or Pastor Mike.
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Session Notes from May for the June Herald

Session continues to meet over Zoom. Highlights from the May meeting appear here.
Featured Report: Facilities Commission
Tom Bogigian called attention to the facilities report included in the session packet and asked for questions. There
will be a church-wide work day in June with both interior and exterior projects. Tom and Lance Weatherwax pro-
vided additional information on the state of the west window, noting that it is currently sealed as well as possible. A
complete repair will be a substantial project, estimated several years ago to cost over $200,000 as the glass would
need to be removed and new framing constructed. We still owe about $203,000 on our mortgage and will need
another capital campaign to do the window and other projects. The Facilities and Finance commissions will deter-
mine when the time is right for that.
Pastor’s Report:
The pastor raised several issues for consideration.
Based on decisions from our April 30 meeting, he requested a time to meet with those who did not comply
with the church’s mask policy. The meeting has not yet occurred but he hopes to meet soon and deliver
the second letter in person. Elders discussed matters surrounding the issue and the pastor will continue to
rely on the reopening task force to make recommendations to the session.
Outdoor worship will take place the last Sundays in May, June, July, and August at 10:45 in Deming Park’s Ute
shelter.
Please send complete lists of commission/committee members to Sarah Kelsheimer and Ellie Templeton.
Four of the five recommendations of the Strategic Planning Task Force have gone to the appropriate bodies for
consideration and action. The fifth, expanding the demographics of our congregation, will be an increasing
point of emphasis for the pastor.
Treasurer’s Report: Bruce McLaren presented the report and noted that due to smaller deposits in April, he had
transferred $10,000 from the money market account. So far, the May deposits are looking better. The report was
received.
Operating Fund Sum-
Month of April Balance Sheet Summary 4/30/2021
mary
Beginning of Month $61,817.48 Current Assets $694,440
Income $12,122.00 Fixed Assets $2,980,000
Expenses $23,013.34 Short Term Liabilities $3485
End of Month $50,926.14 Long Term Liabilities $204,688
Net Worth (Fund Balance) $3,466,266

Christian Educator’s Report: High school and college graduates will be recognized this Sunday. Plans are under-
way for Pentecost. Session agreed that when children’s worship is outdoors, masks would not be required.

Clerk’s Report: Members Andrew and Ginny Payne have asked to transfer their membership to First Presbyterian
Church in Marietta, GA. Session voted to renew the affiliate membership of David and Joan Zaun.

Reports and Action Items from Committees and Commissions:

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Reports and Action Items from Committees and Commissions:

Christian Nurture: It has been fun to watch the Youth Sunday presentations at Unity and Centenary United
Methodist.
Church Life: The commission has been working on the arrangements for Cheryl Moles’ retirement celebration. It
will be after the outdoor worship on June 27 and box lunches will be served. The menu is child friendly.
Worship: New green banners for Ordinary Time have been ordered. In addition to the bulletins in the pews, we
will print a few extras to have at the usher stations.
Mission: The church is responding to the requests for item donations for Manna from Seven. The withdrawal of
U.S. troops from Afghanistan may have implications for the HEME fund educational mission if attending school
puts women in harm’s way.
Personnel: The committee completed the pastor’s annual review, meeting with him to review his self-evaluation.
The congregation does a review every third year.
Nominating: Matt Glenn will represent the deacons on the committee, and there will be a congregational meeting
on June 13 to elect the congregational representatives.

2—Doug Payne
4—Kathleen Smith Egg Cartons and Grocery Bags
5—Patrick Duffy, Allison Harder, Nancy Johnson
for Manna From Seven

6—Barbara Lehman The Mission Committee is collect-

7—Sarah Kelsheimer
ing dozen-egg cartons and plastic
grocery bags to assist Manna
8—James Payne, Ryan Shepherd From Seven's food distribution
ministry. Bring your clean, empty
9—Casey Powers
cartons and bags to the fellow-
12—Tisha Glenn ship hall, and place them in the
designated container, near the
18—Charis Seo
recycling.
19—David Kintz, Connie McLaren, William Woodruff
20—Andrew Conner
21—Claire Bailey Henderson,
Mary Shepherd
23—Alexander Spencer
24—Abrianna Norris
25—Sharon Danek
27—Scott Paul-Bonham
29—Jane Moulton, Nancy Rubey
30—Ray Modesitt
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2021 GRADUATES!

William Seo, completed degr ee at GCTS; continuing his wor k with the HEMEfund.

Anna Tilstra-Smith, Rochester Institute of Technology, Bachelor s of Science Degr ee in Biomedical

Engineering, minor in Chemistry; has a Graduate Assistant position at SUNY Upstate Medical Universi-
ty to pursue a doctorate degree in Biomedical Engineering.

Isabelle Conner, Ter r e Haute Nor th Vigo High School

Isabelle is the daughter of Andrew and Jill Conner. She is one of four valedictorians of her graduating
class, she was editor of the yearbook, Rotary liaison for Interact and a four year member of Patriettes
dance team. She is going to Indiana University and will major in American Studies while pursuing a pre
-med track.

Megan Rader, Vigo Vir tual Success Academy

Megan is the daughter of Dave Rader and Cetta DePaolo. She will be attending Creighton University in
the fall and is planning to study medical anthropology.

Ezrina Seo, Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School (Massachusetts)

Ezrina is the daughter of William and Min Seo and will go to UMass Amhurst this fall.

Nathaniel Spencer, Ter r e Haute South Vigo High School

Nathaniel is the son of Rachael Spencer and Andrew Spencer. He was active in Key Club and was a
member of the Soccer team for 3 years. He will attend Purdue University.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS with appr eciation for those

CPC members that have made the gifts possible.

McKee Family Scholarship - The Nancy and Dale McKee Family Scholarship is given through
the Wabash Valley Community Foundation. It was established in 2006 by their family in honor of
their 50th wedding anniversary. It is presented annually to a deserving student who is active in
Central Presbyterian Church. This year's recipient is Isabelle Conner!
Surrell Scholarships – The Surrell Scholarship Fund was established from a bequest from Mary
E. Surrell who became a member of Central in 1866. This book scholarship is for the benefit of
graduating high school seniors and current college students (including non-traditional) who are a
part of the CPC family, whether by membership or participation in church life, that fulfill the appli-
cation requirements. The Christian Nurture Commission oversees this process.
The 2021 Surrell Scholarship recipients are:
Caroline Christ, attends St. Louis University
Peter Christ, attends Purdue University
Isabelle Conner, entering Indiana University
Matthew Ford, attends University of Evansville
Samuel Ford, attends Purdue University
Anna Tilstra-Smith, entering SUNY Upstate Medical, Syracuse, NY
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Staff 3 Women’s 4 5 Church

meeting Book Club workday
11:15 2:00 9:00
Bible study
and beer
7:30

6 Worship 7 8 Bible 9 Deacons 10 11 12

10:30 study and 5:00
beer 7:30
Session
7:00

13 Worship 14 15 Commis- 16 Bible 17 18 19

10:30 sion/ study and
Committee beer 7:30
Congrega-
Meeting
tional meet-
night
ing to follow

20 Father’s 21 22 Worship 23 Bible 24 25 26

Day Commission study and Highpoint
7:00 beer 7:30 Youth event
Worship
10:30

27 Worship 28 29 30 Bible
10:45 at study and
Deming Park beer 7:30
 The Herald
Central Presbyterian Church
125 North Seventh Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807 Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.

Phone: 812-232-5049 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Fax: 812-232-5040 Rev. Mike Riggins, Pastor
Email: CPCOffice@thcpc.orgh
Cheryl Moles, Christian Educator
Sarah Kelsheimer, Church Secretary

Church Happenings

Women’s Book Club

The Women’s Book Club
will meet this month on
Next Herald
Thursday, June 3 beginning
Deadline — at 2 p.m. The book to be
discussed is The Stationery
June 28, 2021 Shop by Marian Hamali.
Connie McLaren will lead
the discussion. All who are
interested are welcome.