October 31, 2012 Central Presbyterian Church

Central Life

You are invited to the

Dedication of

Leslie and Haley Charlton's home

Sunday, November 4, 2:00 pm

Leonard Road, Abingdon VA

Leslie and Haley Charlton will soon be moving into

their new home thanks to Central Presbyterian Church, Green Spring Presbyterian Church, Sinking

Spring Presbyterian Church, Woodland Hills Christian Church, and Washington County Virginia

Habitat for Humanity. This was an ambitious project with so many partners but it was a true success.

Everyone worked together and many new friends were made in the process. All the partner churches

stepped up with hard working volunteers and their financial commitment.

A special thank you to those who served on the Steering Committee in a leadership role not only

being in charge of their specific responsibility but also training assistants from our partner churches to

enable them to continue the build experience in Washington County in the future.

Connie Bullock - Project CoordinatorHugh Wise - Site Supervisor

Ann Landis - Volunteer CoordinatorTerry Stone - Procurement Coordinator

Fundraising Coordinator - Joe DavisWes and Ivy Ritchie - Family Sponsors

Susie Gordon - Food CoordinatorJanet Smith - Host Coordinator

Wayne Estes- Publicity CoordinatorCrew Chief - David White

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Missy McCord and Mark McCord took on the task of the Golf Tournament Fundraiser and their hardwork is greatly appreciated. And thanks to all of those who participated in the tournament or weresponsors.

Thank you to all of the Central members and friends who supported the build with their financialcontributions and to the following who volunteered by doing devotions, providing a meal, or workingconstruction:

Nancy Arnold Jim Gibson Fred OsborneKay Breal Sandi Hendricks Drew PorterJoy Briggs Lisa Howe Lea, Rush, and Andrew PowersConnie Bullock Jim Keith Thais SikoraLarry Clark Nancy Kiser Judy SimcoxDoris Crabtree Ann Lamie Janet SmithJoe and Janis Davis Tim and Ann Landis Donnie SpurellThe Estes family Barbara Mann Terry StoneAllen Vance Ludy and Rosa Van Zyl Hugh WiseClaudett Vance David WadsworthJohnny VanDyke David White

And another thank you to those who were willing to host or provide food and were not scheduled. With a combined effort from the four partner churches, we had over 300 volunteers who helped makethis house a reality. Many thanks for the commitment and dedication to all who make a beautiful homefor a very deserving family.

We were also blessed by the generosity of the following businesses:Air Movers Burwil Construction J.D. Watson and AssociatesBerry Home Center General Shale Royal Building ProductsBristol Virginia Utilities Hauns Concrete ConstructionWe also received support from numerous individuals and businesses from the Abingdon area.

This build was supported by many, "Joining Hands," to provide a home for Leslie and Haley,"Building Hope." Thank you!!

- Connie Bullock, Coordinator

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SPECIAL In Worship Nov. 4, 2012

David Wadsworth, preaching8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Ruth 1:1-18; Mark 12:28-34“The Heart of Life with God”

Stewardship CommitmentDaylight Savings Time ends - fall back

Nov. 11, 2012David Wadsworth, preaching

8:30 and 11:00 a.m.Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17; Mark 12:38-44

“Surprising Lessons from Women at Risk”

Nov. 18, 2012David Wadsworth, preaching

8:30 and 11:00 a.m.Daniel 12:1-3; Mark 13:1-8“Apocalyptic Birthpangs?”

Meetings Coming Up

Meals on Wheels - Thursday, Nov. 1

GAD (God’s Awesome Diggers) -Friday, Nov. 2, 1:00 pm

Habitat House dedication - Sunday,Nov. 4, 2:00 pm, Abingdon

PW Coordinating Team - Tuesday,Nov. 6, 10:00 am

Committee Chairmen - Tuesday,Nov. 6, 6:00 pm

Church Committees - Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7:00 pm

APPLE Committee - Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6:00 pm

Finance Committee - Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6:30 pm

What's Happening This Week and Next

This ‘n’ That

The Pastor’s Service Fund is very low onmoney, please give if you can. Checks may bemade to Central Pres, memo to “Service Fund.”

The Bloodmobile will be atCentral on Wednesday,November 7, from 4:00 to8:00 pm. Even though it is aweek after Halloween, theywill still be happy to takeyour blood.

Please make a reservation withWhit Morison at mormusik@bvu.net or 276-645-5785 or drop-ins are welcome.

We are doing a new Pictorial Directory! Weare all excited to have up-to-date pictures andinformation for the entire church family. Photodates are Nov . 8, 9, 10 and Nov. 19, 20. Sign upsoon at church or online via www.cpcbristol.org. We hope that everyone will be photographed sothat the directory will be complete.

Attendance:Sunday, October 21 - 262Sunday, October 28 - 291

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FINANCIAL NOTE$

Thank you for your support of the church’smission. Here is our report through September2012.

Revenue through 09/30/12 … $ 395,621 Expenses through 09/30/12 … (423,524)Expenses over revenue, first nine months of 2012 ... $ (27,903)

Remember this Sunday is StewardshipSunday, 11/04/12

As we fall back and change our clocks for thetime change on Sunday, also remember to bringback your Stewardship Cards so we can planfor 2013’s ministries. You will be getting yourcards in the mail this week. Your tithes andofferings make a big difference in the lives of the many people who Central reaches out to andserves in our Lord’s name. Every gift isappreciated.

The Stewardship Program on 10/28 went overmany important things about where we stand asa church financially to meet our ministry goals. We will be glad to share information from thatprogram to anyone who missed being at theStewardship Luncheon. Many thanks go to theFellowship and Dining Committee for ourwonderful meal.

The Budget and Finance CommitteeGlenn MyersAllen HarrisSteve SmithBob SmithBill PrinceJohn Dodge

PRESBYTERIAN WOMENNOVEMBER, 2012

Coordinating Team Meeting - 10:00 AM November 6Daytime Circle in the chapel - 10:30 AM November 13Evening Circle in the parlor - 7:00 PM November 13

This month is our opportunity to support theThank Offering, which is nation-wide. Colossians 3:12 tells us “As God’s ChosenOnes…Clothe yourselves with compassion,kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.” Inresponse to this call we will celebrate the 13national and 13 international projects which havebeen chosen, all featuring women and children’sneeds. Come hear for yourself the news andwatch the video of our successful projects lastyear. Our program will be led by our PresbyteryWomen’s Justice and Peace Coordinator, ElaineAlderman.

Our Bible Study lesson is #3 “A Spiritual Houseand Household Matters” taken from 1 Peter 2:1-10 and 3 John 1-8. Both morning and eveningsessions will be led by Edwin this month. Wethank Alice for her wonderful lesson in October.Lunch ($5.00) will be served following BibleStudy in the fellowship hall.Evening Circle hostess is Betty Whitehead.

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Learn, Grow, and Share!9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

Who is in your circle of friends? What have you

got stored in your memory? Sunday mornings

offer us an opportunity in small groups to exploreScripture, invest in relationships, and broaden

our knowledge of who we are and how we are to

live as children of God. Join us in one of thesegroups to nurture and strengthen your spiritual

journey!

Infants & Toddlers: Room # 111 Age: Infants to 30 months

Preschoolers:Room # 208 Age: 3 to 5 years by 9/1/2012Teachers: Kay Breal, Terry Parks, and LindaWaldron Elementary:Room # 205 Age: Kindergarten thru 5th gradeTeachers: Rob and Alice Blanton, Allen Harris

Youth:Room # 1 Age: Grades 6-12Teachers: Wayne Estes and Ellie Mosser

Friends & Followers:Room # 106 Age: Adults with young children &school age childrenTeacher: Connie Wadsworth

Contemporary Issues ClassRoom # 100 Age: Adults of all agesTeacher: John Dodge (econguy2000@hotmail.com),Tim Landis, and Tom Fowlkes (cenpaktf@aol.com)

Discussion ClassRoom # 104 Age: Adults of various agesTeacher: Errol Rohr, egrohr@king.edu or 423-652-7877

Koininia:Room # 116 Age: Adults of various agesTeachers: Joe Watson and Mike Barnes,joetc@bvunet.net

Wednesday at CentralJoin us for food, fellowship, fun, and study!

Dinner is served at 5:30, so head to the kitchen to

feast on Beulah and Maxie’s homemade meals. Dinner is a $5 donation with a family maximum of

$15.

5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Dinner in Central Hall6:15 to 7:00 p.m. Programs for all ages:

Nursery, newborn to 30 months

Preschool, Bible Characters!Elementary Student & Parent Worship,

Baptism, & CommunionYouth, Study of Kneeling with Giants

Adult, Study of Kneeling with Giants

Menus...Nov. 7 - Beef Stroganoff, Peas, Jello Salad,

Rolls, Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Nov. 14- Turkey, Dressing, Sweet Potatoes,Cranberry Salad, Dessert

Back Pack Update...

Thanks for keeping the needs

of our backpack ministry on

your shopping list! We are in

need of the following items:

C Cereal (you can purchase 30 individual boxes

at Sam's)

C Instant Breakfast, individual pouches

C Snack Crackers

C Individual packets of hot chocolate

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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

1 - Nancy Kiser

Verle Sutphin4 - Tyler Wycoff6 - Heather Weaver7 - Dot Cox

Logan Williams10 -Rob Blanton

Jay Helms11 - Joseph Fitsanakis

Luke Icenhour14 - Peter B. Buhls15 -Connie Boger

Terri Surber

Joseph Timp16 - Clayton Kiser

Mackenzie Porter17 - Edith Harmon

Mark McCord

18 - Rebecca Porter19 -Kelly Ambrose20 - Jason Harris21 -Nancy Arnold

Crystal Stacy22 -Andy Arnold

Rhonda ComerTerri Davis

Debbie Wagner23 -Bill Kiser

Martha MilnerOceana Tadlock

24 -Mason CarrollHarry Land

25 - John DodgeMiriam Kesler

Mary Catherine Morrell

27 - Leigh Shepherd28 - Vickie Clark

29 -Michael McInnis30 -Kelly McBride

Check out the November calendar on the website

www.cpcbristol.org

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From Your Parish

Nurses

Medicare Eligible RecipientsInformation Session

First United Methodist Church, Vance Drive,Bristol, TN has invited us to join them at 1:00PM on Wednesday, November 14 to hear apresentation on options for enrollment inMedicare supplements or Medicare completeprograms available to us this year. As you know,this is open enrollment period, and if we haveexisting programs in place and would like tochange, this is the time to do it. If you are a newenrollee, our options may seem overwhelming,and we need clear and accurate information tomake an informed decision.Barbara Mann and Thais Sikora will be attendingthis session, and if you would like to carpool,just meet us in Central parking lot at 12:30, andwe will go together. If you prefer, just meet us atFirst Methodist at 1:00 P.M.

SPECIAL $130 IN SAVINGS FORDIABETICS

If you or someone you know uses diabeticsupplies, this is a wonderful opportunity to savesome money.On the table in the hallway, just opposite thelittle kitchen you will find a stack of brochureslabeled Diabetes Health. Inside this brochureyou will find coupons good for all sorts ofdiabetic supplies, which are sometimes veryexpensive. Please take one of these to anyoneyou know who might be able to take advantageof this opportunity. It even contains PaulaDeen’s favorite holiday recipe.

From your Parish Nurses, Barbara Mann andThais Sikora

Oct. 16, SESSION ACTIONS:

1. Approved “Spark Activate Faith” ascurriculum for pre-schoolers on Wednesdaynights, Linda Waldron and Laura Pruett to teach.2. Approved an All Hallows Eve service for Youthon October 21.3. Approved for employees with five or moreyears service at Central, one extra day ofvacation in 2012.4. Approved Dick Gordon’s report on the 2011financial records.5. Approved transfer of Mary Antley toCongregational Care Committee.6. Approved writing a letter of recommendation

to accompany the Mission and OutreachCommittee’s application for a grant fromAbingdon Presbytery’s Compassion Ministries.7. Approved the Lenten Meditation OrganRecitals.8. Approved the recital and workshop by Dr.Richard Webb in May, 20139. Rejected the proposal to have Contemporaryand Traditional worship services simultaneouslyat 11:00 AM beginning in January 2013.10. Approved a combined traditional service at10:00 AM on October 28, 2012 for StewardshipSunday to be followed by lunch in Central Hall.11. Urged the Pastor to solicit funds to replenishthe Pastor’s Fund.12. Requested the Trustees evaluate the effectowning rental property might have on thechurch’s tax-exempt status, discuss with FinanceCommittee a financial plan for purchase of realestate, and negotiate with Jim Warren apurchase price for the two properties onSutherlin St. pending congregational approval.

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Volunteers

For SUNDAY, November 4:Coffee Helpers - Barbara Mann, Linda BakerBus drivers - David White, Bruce HendricksNursery helpers - Terry Parks, Hannah BrealGreeters

8:30 - Ellie Ward, Dora & Harold Webb11:00 - Allen & Retta Vance

Head Usher - Tom CaldwellSafety Teams - Jay Hall, Glenn Himstedt,Sheree Taylor; Mark McCordAfter church visitor - Jean BaneFood Pantry volunteers (Nov. 8) - MollyKeller, Janis Davis

For SUNDAY, November 11:Coffee Helpers - David & Cathy WhiteBus drivers - Wes Ritchie, Drew PorterNursery helpers - Ellie Mosser, Kimberly ParksGreeters

8:30 - Connie Wadsworth, Barbara & HarryOakley

11:00 - Joyce Vanover, Caroline JonesHead Usher - Tom CaldwellSafety Teams - Nelson Pyle, Richard Miller,Niki McGrew; Woody McGlothlin, Hugh WiseAfter church visitor - Ruby Brown

For SUNDAY, November 18:Coffee Helpers - Jack & Alicia WycoffBus drivers - Ben & Missy McCordNursery helpers - Kay Breal, Alicia WycoffGreeters

8:30 - Jean Thomason, Patsy Wampler, TomParsons

11:00 - Connie Bullock, Joe DavisHead Usher - Tom CaldwellSafety Teams - Bill Lamie, Hugh Wise; KenMoss, Bill Canter, Ben McCordAfter church visitor - Jim & Daphne McCord

Mission & Outreach Notes

Operation Chris tmas Child Shoebox Reminder...Bring your packed shoeboxes to church by Nov.8, 2012. Thank you, Janis Davis

Presbyterian Children's Home of theHighlands - Thanksgiving Offering - Sunday,November 18

Prison Ministry Angel Tree program - comingsoon.

55+ Group Exciting times are just around the corner for the55+ Group!

Nashville Trip - Nov. 6 & 7

There are still a couple of spots available

Birthday Lunch - Nov. 15

Riverfront Restaurant in Kingsport

Leave church at 11:00 a.m.

Holiday Concert - Dec. 1

Birthday Lunch - Dec. 20

All sign-up information for the rest of the year isposted on the 55+ bulletin board outside theparlor. So sign up soon, there’s still room on thebus!

Tom and I would like to thankeveryone at Central for theircare and concern during myrecent illness. We reallyappreciate our church friends

and their many acts of kindness.

Blessing to all. In Christ, Archer Parsons

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CENTRAL STAFF:

David Wadsworth, Pastor dwadsworth.cpc@bvunet.netEdwin Lacy, Stated Supply Associate Pastor

elacy.cpc@bvunet.net

Alice Blanton, Program Dir. ablanton.cpc@bvunet.netRobbie Hollo rhasu83@yahoo.comMark Rash mark.rash@yahoo.com

Contemporary Worship Team Leaders

Robert Campbelle, Music Directorrobertcampbelle@gmail.com

Joy Smith-Briggs, Organist gvbjoyb@btes.tv

Patty Caldwell, Office Manager/Newsletter Editorpcaldwell.cpc@bvunet.net

Ellie Mosser, Youth Leader emosser09@ymail.comSarah Blakeney, Financial Dir. Sblakeney.cpc@bvunet.net

Selena Jackson, Director of APPLE Academyapplepreschool@yahoo.com

Donna Leonard, APPLE Administrative Assistant

Beulah Hensley, Kitchen CoordinatorMaxie Worley, Kitchen AssistantThais Sikora, Volunteer Parish NurseBarbara Mann, Volunteer Parish Nurse

OFFICE HOURS: M-F 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

News for the Church Family

Hospitalized: John Prince, BRMCBecky Fugate, NHC

We offer our Christian sympathy to thesemembers:Mary Ellen Buhls and family on the death of hersister, Helen Braxton, who died on Oct. 17, inGeoriana, AL;Cathy Moss and family on the death of herfather, Charles William Moore, on Oct. 20, inBristol, TN.Vickie Salyer and family on the death of hermother, Eula Rogers, in Bristol on Oct. 31.

Memorial GiftsTo the Memorial Fund for Peggy Shields by RobertVann, Mr. & Mrs. William Hagey, J. Peyton Boyd,Mrs. E. E. Stauber, Betty Kirksey, Frances Rowell;for Dean Bussart by John & Martha Gibson, Ken &Cathy Moss; for Haroldine Canter by Pat Buckles;for Charles William Moore by Betty Kirksey, Tim& Carol Moss, Bill & Patty Canter;To the P astor's Service Fund for Peggy Shields byScott & Connie Bullock, Frank Tilden, UrsulaBledsoe; for Dean Bussart by Scott & ConnieBullock; for Derothia Osborne by Doris Crabtree; To the Habitat Fund for Derothia Osborne by Scott& Connie Bullock; for Dean Bussart and PeggyShields by Margaret King;To Bristol Faith in Action for Dean Bussart by Hal& Doris Harkrader;To Healing Hands Health Center for Peggy Shieldsby Hal & Doris Harkrader;To the Bristol Emergency Food Pantry for DeanBussart and Peggy Shields by Deans & GloriaDavenport;To the Music Fund for Jim Brown by Deans &Gloria Davenport;To the General Budget for Peggy Shields and DeanBussart by Glenn & Vicki Myers;to the Backpack Ministry for Peggy Shields andDean Bussart by Anne Corley.

Honorary Gift

A gift has been given to the Pastor's ServiceFund in honor of David Wadsworth, for PastorAppreciation Month, by Ed & Verle Sutphin.

Congratulations to Robert and Carol Smith onthe birth of a son, Francis Ian Smith. He wasborn on October 30, 2012 at 4:37 pm, weighing7 lbs 9 oz, 21 inches long. He has two sisters,Morgan and Isobel.

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Central Presbyterian Church301 Euclid Ave, Bristol, VA 24201

Phone 276-669-3157www.cpcbristol.org

October 31, 2012 ____________________________________

Schedule of ServicesSunday:Contemporary Worship 8:30 a.m.Fellowship Time 9:30 a.m.Sunday School 9:45 a.m.Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night ActivitiesSupper 5:30 p.m.Programs 6:15 p.m.

Youth Groups:Sunday 5:30 p.m.Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

Music rehearsals:Handchimes, Wed. 5:00 p.m.Handbells, Wed. 6:15 p.m.Sanctuary Choir Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Sunday (warm-up) 10:30 a.m.Contemporary Worship Team Thursday 7:00 p.m. Sunday (warm-up) 7:30 a.m.

Mission Central Saturday, Nov. 10, 9:00 am

contact the church office for more info

Bristol Crisis CenterInformational Event

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 5:00 pmCentral Hall

Everyone welcome

Bristol Music ClubFundraiser Event

Saturday, Nov. 17, 10:00 amCentral Hall

contact Jean Pacholski for more info423-764-9490

Daylight Savings Time ends inthe wee hours of Sunday, Nov.4. Set your clock back so youwill be on time for church.

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