May Volunteers
Mission in a Mile
Elders of the Week
8 David Bernhardt, Bonnie Pinkerton
15 Charles Kilgore, Gary Huff
22 Phil Gibson, Henry Norman
29 Lisa Peterson, Rich Bloodworth
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
Gathering Hosts
8 Bruce & Gina Lonnee
15 Tim & Deborah Wing
22 Skip Trimpe
29 Tom & Elizabeth Guthrie
Greeters
8 Tim & Gail Chester
15 Tim & Deborah Wing
22 Jeff & Melody Dorfman 29 Kris Reid
TRADITIONAL SERVICE
Lay Leaders
8 MaQ Hoots
15 Dale Autry
22 Alan Coleman
29 Lew Frazar
Gathering Hosts
8 *Cake
15 Steve & Kathy Gaffney 22 MaQ & Lollie Hoots
29 Jim & Carol Nelson
Prayer of InvocaVon
8 David Bernhardt
15 Charles Kilgore
22 Henry Norman
29 Lisa Peterson Ushers
8 Dale & Cheryl Autry, David & Carol Bernhardt
15 Gabriel Mundi & Julian Abonda, Mac Fite, Marvin PeQyjohn
22 Phil & Frances Gibson, Bob & Jan Rhodes
29 Charles & Faye Kilgore, Alan & Mari Coleman
Thank You!
Thanks to all who helped pack the 3,500 snacks for student tesVng for Alps Road Elementary and Clarke Middle School, and for contribuVng cakes given to the teachers and staff during NaVonal Teacher AppreciaVon Week. * The Membership Ministry Team is hosVng a special Gathering today in honor of the women of the church on Mother’s Day.
NEEDS
The Food Bank needs for May are canned tomatoes (no sauces), canned meat (no seafood), and pop top canned fruits.
CENTRAL SCENES
The monthly newsletter for Central Presbyterian Church of Athens, GA
Mother’s Day Offering, May 8
Mission in a Mile also donated lunch and snack supplies for 370 students at Alps Road Elementary for their Field Day. This was made possible through the John 21 Fund.
Special Interest
*Sun., May 8 - Mother’s Day
*Wed., May 11 - Last Wednesday
night for school year
*Sun., May 15 - 5th Grade and
Parent Meeting
*Mon., June 13-Fri., June 17 Vacation Bible School
1 Paula Pinkerton
5 Jill Stanley
6 Theo MarVn
7 Julian Abonda
10 Barbara Bowie
Becky Boyd
12 Gary Huff
Allison Maier
13 Jensen Brink
14 JusVn Coleman
Trey Skaggs
15 David Boardman
Edith Spann
Paige Thomas
Sharon Thomas
16 David Pinkerton
17 Nancy Brown
Grace DeVine
20 Sherry Anderson
Maddie Daniels
Gail Gentry
Kris Reid
21 Geoff Poss
Stuart Thomas
22 Kelly Anderson
24 Lew Frazar
28 Kelsey Rhodes
29 Xandra Baxter
Clayton Wing
30 Cailyn Bloodworth
Nathan Peacock
31 Jake Bachman
BBQ Cook-­‐off and Silent AucPon (conPnued)
May 2016
Pastor
Dr. Robert H. Bohler, Jr.
Associate Pastor
Rev. Deborah L. Trimpe
Parish Associate
Dr. Joseph W. Berry, Jr. Director of Music
Brenda Poss
Organist
Dr. Emma PeAyjohn
Praise Team Leader
Amy Rejmer
Handbell Choir Director
David Boardman
Children’s Music Director
Wendi Stunzi
Children’s EducaPon Coordinator
PaAy Brooks
Waddel Fellowship Interns
David Bailey
JusLn Molnar
Youth Interns
Evan Alley
Kathryn Payne
Loran Posey
Bookkeeper
Marnie Yeomans
Office Manager
Elizabeth Motes
Central Scenes is published monthly by Central Presbyterian Church for members and friends. 380 Alps Road
Athens, GA 30606
Phone: 706.549.9284
Fax: 706.549.7057
www.athenscentralpres.org
Office Hours: Monday-­‐Friday
8:30am-­‐4:00pm.
The deadline for submission to the newsleOer is the 27th of each month. Please send informaPon to Elizabeth @ offi[email protected] or call 706.549.9284.
Presbyterian churches throughout Georgia will join hands in support of the Mother’s Day Offering to assist Presbyterian CommuniVes in our efforts to care for seniors acer they have outlived their financial resources. Please join us in this over and above offering by making your check payable to Central Presbyterian Church and earmarking it Mother’s Day Offering. Vacation Bible School
Mark Your Calendar! June 13-17
At Cave Quest VacaPon Bible School kids will explore what it means to follow Jesus through dark Pmes. Kids will learn to parPcipate in memorable Bible-­‐learning acPviPes, sing catchy songs, play teamwork building games, make and dig into yummy treats, experience one-­‐of-­‐a-­‐kind Bible adventures and test out Sciency-­‐Fun Gizmos. Volunteer and sign up your child for VBS at Central Presbyterian Church. Bring a friend and join us! W e n e e d y o u t o v o l u n t e e r a n d t o register your children for VacaPon Bible School, June 13-­‐17. Online registraPon h a s s t a r t e d f o r c h i l d r e n a n d v o l u n t e e r s at www.athenscentral
pres.org.
Graduate Recognition, Sunday, May 1
High School and College GraduaPng Seniors were recognized on Sunday, May 1, during our 11am TradiPonal service. High School Gradua/ng Seniors are (front to back, le9 to right) Allison Maier, Grace Trimpe, Hannah Peterson, Jared Bloodworth, John Bailey, Connor Bachman, and Robert Bohler. We also recognized the gradua/on achievements of Lindsey Bailey, MA in Educa/on, professional counseling, from University of Georgia; Natalie Rhodes, BS in Nursing from University of South Carolina; and Jennifer Dorfman, BA in History from the University of Chicago. Congratula/ons to all of our graduates!
Making Christ Central
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OUR MISSION IS TO GATHER AS GOD’S PEOPLE, TO GROW AS DISCIPLES, AND TO GO INTO THE WORLD AS MINISTERS OF JESUS CHRIST
From the Pastorʼs Study
On Thursday, April 28, the Session spent 5 hours together with Reverend Heahwan Rim, General ExecuVve of the Synod of the South AtlanVc. He came to train the Session in the proper procedures for use by presbyteries and churches in a period of discernment. There are a number of important points that should be menVoned:
•
The PCUSA has a Book of Order that governs the acVons of presbyteries and Sessions. In addiVon, the Permanent Judicial CommiQee of the General Assembly has made rulings on gray areas in the Book of Order that are binding for churches.
•
Dismissal of congregaVons to another Reformed body is the responsibility of the presbytery and ulVmately resides with them. Our pastors and elder commissioners, along with those of other churches, make up the presbytery and make decisions when they meet (about 4 Vmes a year). •
Presbyteries have been encouraged to develop Gracious Dismissal Policies and many have. Some of these policies, however, have in them processes that have since been ruled invalid, such as votes by the congregaVon. Each presbytery must use a variety of means, other than a vote, to listen to and consult with a congregaVon during such a Vme. •
Presbyteries typically form an AdministraVve Commission to work with a church in a Vme of discernment. This commission should work with the Session and congregaVon. It should not see its role as adversarial nor should it assume original jurisdicVon. The AdministraVve Commission will primarily work with the Session, as the “council” of the local congregaVon, but will listen to all the members of the congregaVon for their thoughts and input. •
If discussions of dismissal take place, they must take all factors into account in terms of a financial seQlement. These must include the overall value of the property along with other relevant informaVon. •
The goal of these processes is to have a peaceful resoluVon that avoids liVgaVon in the church court system, cares for all the people in the congregaVon, and promotes the work of Jesus Christ. •
These periods of discernment, conversaVon, negoVaVon, and decision take Vme. A typical period of discernment last from 6 – 9 months. It is unclear how much of our previous Vme of discernment will count toward this process. •
Dr. Rim urged both the Session and the AdministraVve Commission to work together as collegially as possible, as this will make for the best outcome for the enVre congregaVon. There is a more detailed version of this overview on the Deacons’ Table in the Gathering Area. You may call the church office if you would like to receive a copy in the mail. The most important thing the congregaVon can do is keep this process in your prayers. The goal and hope is the will of God. Let us join together in praying for God’s grace, guidance, help, and will. Sincerely,
Bob
Bob Bohler
Session Notes
At the April Session meeVng, the Session:
*Hired Lindsey Bailey to work part-­‐Vme this summer with the youth and with media for the contemporary worship service.
*Heard reports from the different ministry commiQees of the Session.
*Discussed the upcoming training session with Dr. Heahwan Rim and quesVons they wanted him to be sure and address.
On Thursday, April 29, the Session met for 5 hours with Dr. Rim. It reported the meeVng in a “CongregaVonal ConversaVon” on Sunday morning, May 1, during Sunday School. A copy of this report is available on the Deacons’ Table or you may call the church office for a copy. OUR MISSION IS TO GATHER AS GOD’S PEOPLE, TO GROW AS DISCIPLES, AND TO GO INTO THE WORLD AS MINISTERS OF JESUS CHRIST
Adults
Youth
Presbyterian Women -­‐ Mon., May 9, 10am. Join us as Dr. Bohler guides us through Chapter 9 of our study book, Phillipians and Gala5ans: Interpreta5on Bible Studies. Light refreshments are provided. Bring a friend. QuesVons? Contact NeQy Vermeullen at 706.549.5725.
Sun., May 8 -­‐ No Youth, celebrate your Mom!
Summer Events Calendar will be available mid-­‐May. Be sure to check your email and/or around the church to get your copy. Summer events are a great way to welcome new friends to the group -­‐ and friends always welcome!
Sun., May 15 -­‐ 10am, 5th Grade & Parent MeeDng. Important to have each 5th grader and at least one parent aQend to hear about goals, opportuniVes and ministry to students at CPC!
Senior Adults
On Tues., May 3, the Senior Adults traveled to Conyers for a tour of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Cuba Update!
We leave for Cuba in less than 1 month! With thanks to our team and congregaVon, we’ve nearly raised all the money needed for our team of 8 to travel to Cuba in June! Please be sure to check the Gathering area May 15 for a team update, including sign-­‐up for ministry items we’ll carry to Cuba with us.
BBQ Cook-­‐off and Silent AucHon
The BBQ Cook-­‐off and Silent AucVon were a huge success! Thanks to all who made it possible. BBQ winners were Lawton Stewart, Shirley Berry and Tim
Szymanski -­‐ congratulaVons! And thanks to all cooks who provided delicious BBQ for us to enjoy! The Book Group will meet on Thurs., May 12, at 10:45am at the home of Beth Ellis, 425 St. Ives Trace, Athens, GA 30606. This month we will be reading Big Li@le Lies by Liane Moriarty. Join us for discussion and a light lunch; please RSVP to Beth at 706-­‐549-­‐5444. Senior Adult Lunch Bunch
Tues., May 24, 11:30am
at Saucehouse, Atlanta Highway in Athens
Senior Adults Trip to the Dillard House
CHARLESTON MISSION TRIP for current 5th -­‐ 7th graders
Mon, June 27 -­‐ Thurs, June 30
Cost $225
Join us for daily service and mission opportuniVes around Charleston (usually 2 each day!), as well as recreaVon, team building, worship, small groups and an evening of dinner and sightseeing. We'll stay in the youth rooms at Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church. QuesVons? Contact Rev. Deb Trimpe
FUN IN THE SON CONFERENCE
for current 8th -­‐ 12th graders
Mon, July 11 -­‐ Sat, July 16
Cost $450
FITS is a conference for about 600 high school students from all over the Southeast. Join us for a week of keynotes, worship, fellowship and acernoon acVviVes which include Can Jam on the beach, ulVmate frisbee, beach volleyball, 3-­‐on-­‐3 basketball, sand castle construcVon and more! We are s5ll in need of male adult chaperones for the trip. QuesVons or to volunteer, contact Rev. Deb Trimpe. Page 3
Children
Choir Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, May 4
6:10pm, during family night dinner!
Wednesday, May 11
6:30pm at RUSH Athens!
We need for children to be at church by 5:45pm so they can eat before geqng on the bus. The church bus will leave at 6:15pm (or parents can meet us there). The bus will return to the church around 7:45pm. Children need rush socks, so if they already have a pair please send them or they can bring any socks that have rubber grips on the boQom. Otherwise they need to bring $3 to purchase a pair.
Rush requires everyone to fill out a waiver. Please type this link into your computer to complete this waiver online and enter Jump ID #85281.
hQps://lilypadpos2.com/rushathens/
onlinewaiver/waiver.php.
Sun., May 15, 10am, Room 213 -­‐ 5th Graders & Parent MeeDng. InviVng 5th graders and at least one parent to come hear about youth ministry, summer schedule and what to look forward to.
FITS 2015 -­‐ FITS girls on the beach; FITS boys ball team! Join us for FITS 2016!