The Outlook Central Presbyterian Church 402 N College Street Waxahachie, TX 75165 July 2018

The “You Asked For It!” summer sermon series returns this year for four Sundays during July.

I am excited to preach on the challenging questions you came up with and sent to me over the past few weeks. This year I chose topics from people who together represent virtually all age groups in the church.

I will begin the series by focusing on the question of God as our Mother, and what the biblical witness has to say.

I call the final sermon “Creeds or Deeds?” This message relates to exploring what is essential for maintaining the Christian identity while our beliefs mature and change over a lifetime. For example, is being a Christian about what we do? Or is it about saying the right words or making a correct profession of faith? What do you think?

In between those two sermons I will consider why Jesus once cursed a barren fig tree, a story told with slight variation in the gospels of Matthew and Mark.

I’ll also preach on the flood narrative. This story is an old one, from Genesis 6-9, and has strong similarities with an ancient tale that predates the Bible. Many Children’s Bibles have long included it, as well, which may be why a child asked me the question: “Why Did God Flood the Earth?”

I look forward to seeing you on Sundays during July, for “You Asked For It!” Here is the schedule:

July 8 – Is it Biblical to Consider God our Mother?

July 15 – Why Did God Flood the Earth?

July 22 – Why Did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree?

July 29 – Creeds or Deeds?: Which are Essential for the Life of Faith?

Blessings,

Matt

From the Pastor’s Desk

FINANCIAL UPDATE

A Message from the Finance and Stewardship Team

Dear Church Family,

Did you know that you can have your church contributions sent directly to the church from your bank or financial institution? You can do this by using bank draft, EFT or Bill Pay methods. Regular direct deposits to the church help you to be a faithful giver and help the

church with cash flow during slow giving times.

Also, if you are eligible for or receiving a required distribution from your IRA or 401K, you can direct an amount to the church without having to pay income tax. If you wish to donate or make pledge payments using the IRA tax-free arrangements, please contact the church office for the bank routing and account number for Central Presbyterian Church and arrange the direct

withdrawal with your financial institution.

To learn more, please contact the church office.

Arlene Hamilton and Karl Goss

Gift Cards

The church office is in need of gift cards for people that

stop by the office for assistance.

It can be in $5 increments to Wal-Mart or HEB so that

they may purchase gas or any items they may need.

Seeking Part Time Youth Director Central Presbyterian Church, Waxahachie

We are looking for someone who is an enthusiastic follower of Jesus Christ and can help guide our current youth program. This person would work under the direction of our DCE and alongside adult volunteers to assist with the planning and implementation of discipleship opportunities, fun faith-based activities for the youth (5th -12th grade) of our church and community. This person would help shepherd our youth in their journey of becoming disciples of Jesus Christ, which would help sustain their faith into adulthood.

Qualifications: Must be an exemplary role model of our Christian faith, have a good working knowledge of the Bible, the Presbyterian Church (USA), current issues facing youth and families and experience working with youth. Must be able to work well with other adults; including parents, volunteers and other members of the church staff. Must have good communication skills with both youth and adults/parents. Ability to lead music is preferred but not required.

All interested parties please send resume and cover letter to: cpcwaxyouth@gmail.com.

May 2018 Results May 2018 YTD

Income Actuals Budget

Favorable/ (Unfavorable) Variance to

Budget

Increase/ (Decrease) from Prior

Year Actuals Budget

Favorable/ (Unfavorable) Variance to

Budget

Increase/ (Decrease) from Prior

Year

Pledged Offerings $ 15,048 $23,805 $ (8,757) $ (5,637) $118,204 $119,025 $ (821) $ 646

Unpledged Offerings $ 2,560 $ 2,409 $ 151 $ (10) $ 13,752 $ 12,045 $ 1,707 $ 1,524

Other Income (Weddings & Royalties) $ 54 $ 375 $ (321) $ (98) $ 1,398 $ 1,875 $ (477) $ (1,058)

Total Unrestricted & Other Income $ 17,662 $26,589 $ (8,927) $ (5,746)

$133,355 $132,945 $ 410 $ 1,112

Note: Receipts are favorable to budget year-to-date and collections are higher than the amounts collections through May last year. CPC is a faithful congregation and is blessed beyond measure. Expenses are currently over budget, due to numerous repairs that are needed to preserve our building. As we approach the 100th year in our beautiful facility, we will need to provide funds to ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy the worship and fellowship that has endured so many before us.

SUPER SUMMER SINGERS REMINDER

Just a reminder of the invitation to join the summer choir. There will be one rehearsal each month and we will sing on Sundays. This is a great time to exercise some new muscle, your vocal chords, and offer your gift of time and presence to our worship. We rehearse at 7:15 PM and look forward to having you join us for the summer. Here are the dates:

Rehearsals:

Wednesday, July 11 - 7:15 PM

Wednesday, August 8 - 7:15 PM

Come and join a fun group of people for a new opportunity to join our voices together in praise.

Peace,

Tom

McFee, Frederick 2

Tull, Mike 2

Barksdale, Monique 4

Brower, Kay 4

Arey, Cheryl 5

Spurr, Gary 5

Cooper, Dian 6

Gorman, Pat 6

Hallett, Jessica 6

Merrill, Pat 6

Allen, Kimberley Curry 10

Hentschel, Justin 11

Hill, Barbara 13

McMillian, Bob 13

Ward, Janie D. 13

Hauffe, Chris 15

Galeti, Alex 19

Davidson, Brandon 21

Price, W. D. 26

July Birthdays

May the Lord give strength

to his people! May the Lord

bless his people with peace!

Psalm 29:11

Submitted by: John Hamilton

Please consider renewing your support of the Yellow Bags. Take your kids or grandkids and let them experi-ence personal mission or prayerfully do it yourself.

As always your checks are also welcome. Make them out to CPC with CARE on the memo line.

1 John 3:17 But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need,

and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?

Give a Meal a Month Menu for July 2018

Vienna sausages

Canned baked beans

Canned peaches

Packaged blueberry muffin mix

Optional items may always be included such as Milk, Jelly, Fruit Juice, etc.

Checks are always welcome – payable to CPC memo to CARE.

Tuesday, August 28

First Presbyterian Church Great Hall

Fellowship at 10 a.m.

Program at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch at 12 p.m.

Women from all over Grace Presbytery are invited to this annual gathering of Presbyterian

Women. Hear from the author of the 2018-2019 PW study, God's Promise: I Am With You, Amy

Poling Sutherlun. A delicious lunch is $7 per person and can be paid at the door. Be sure to

bring your study book with you.

Fall Gathering & Introduction to 2018-2019 Bible

Mission News Submitted by Cheryl Loper

Food Donations

Please continue to support Waxahachie Care with donations of food and cash. Bags and the

monthly meal suggestions are always on the table outside the parlor.

Also donations for the Little Pantry located across the street in front of Bethlehem Revisited,

may be brought to the office at any time. It is suggested that canned items have a ring pull top

for easier access.

MISSION TRIP TO HAITI Submitted by Cheryl Loper

A mission trip to NO PLACE LIKE HOME in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, is scheduled for July 9-16. The purpose of this trip will be to paint the rooms of the new orphanage, work on ceiling treatment, hang light fixtures and other electrical needs, possibly install doors and windows, possibly install surveillance system, and conduct VBS for 2 to 3 church groups. This trip is an effort needing the support of the entire congregation. There will be those who feel called to go physically to do some of this work, but equally important are those who will pray for this effort on a daily basis. Also some may feel called to provide funds or airline miles for personal expenses and to purchase needed materials and supplies. There are currently six people from our congregation signed up to go and more that are still praying about the opportunity. If you feel the need to give, or called to participate by going on this mission trip, even if there is not a clear path to accomplishing that, you are encouraged to sign up. It is amazing how God provides a way for those who are obedient to His call. A huge thank you goes to a sweet angel in our congregation who donated $2,500 to the mission trip fund. God will surely be glorified through the efforts that will be possible because of this generous gift. Fundraisers and other opportunities for congregational and community support will be planned for the spring. Any funds donated to the church should be marked “NPLH Haiti.” Those interested in going should contact the Lopers ASAP.

Do you ever participate in worship from the pew and think, “I could do that,” but take

the thought no further? This is your chance.

Be A Liturgist! We have a new year of worship opportunities with new

leaders. Please contact Priscilla Clore at (903) 641-5544 (call or text) or

e-mail pclore@sbcglobal.net to learn more—and turn that thought into action.

Jesus is calling—you?

BE

A

LITURGIST

Fall Community Garden update:

At the June meeting of the Earth Care Congregation ministry team, we learned that after we paid their fee, the City located the existing water line and sewer line and determined where to put the water meter. They also agreed to waive some of the fees to install the meter! Building & Grounds ministry team generously offered money from their budget to pay those fees so that we can complete this water installation. That means, the fall garden can proceed! Praise God!

So, here's what is needed:

1. July & August - weed and clear brush from the site. All are welcome to start this whenever you are available to work. You can use the shed for tool storage.

2. Donations are needed for soil, compost & materials for the raised beds along with plants. Whatever amount you can donate will be welcome.

We will announce a date for fall planting (late August) so that we can all enjoy this abundance of teamwork, generosity and grace together!

Earth Care Congregation ministry team

FAVORITE PICNIC RECIPES WANTED!

We all have our favorite picnic foods--potato or pasta salad, deviled eggs, fried chicken, sheet cake—you name it! While you have your recipes out this week, please take a minute to send a copy of those

favorites (or any recipes) to be included in the church cookbook coming out in the next few months.

Give your handwritten copies to Lynn Stockman or any of the Marthas, or go to the church website: Cookbook Project; User Name: cpcwax@gmail.com; Password: presby.

MARTHAS

Submitted by: Priscilla Clore

The Martha’s did NOT meet in June. We will resume on the Second Saturday in July (14th). All members are requested to bring two recipes for our church cookbook—one of their own plus one from family or friend. We may make soup, but that depends on our inventory. Remember to check the upright freezer in the Undercroft, and take some or cookies or bread when you visit someone. Stay cool!

Amazon boxes, Hello Fresh boxes, Walmart.com boxes and all the packing! Soda boxes, mail, paper towel and toilet paper rolls!

Now a convenient place to recycle paper and cardboard. The newest addition to the CPC recycle effort is next to the big blue clothing recycle bin across the street from the church office. Here's a list of what can be deposited for recycling:

Any paper based products, free of food waste, like:

newspapers and circular inserts

magazines

catalogs

office and school paper

paperback books and workbooks

colored construction paper, wrapping paper or tissue paper

phone books

textbooks or hard-cover books (except those for Little Libraries)

direct mail and window envelopes

shredded paper

tissue boxes, soda boxes

paper towel and toilet paper rolls

paper grocery bags

non-greasy pizza box tops

Earth Care Congregation ministry team.

What do I recycle and where do I do it?

Find out where and what to recycle at Earth911.com. Enter the item and your zip code or call 1-800-cleanup. Going green is a money saving, environmentally wise thing to do. Summer is a perfect time to make simple changes that can have long-lasting and far-reaching results.

Earth Care Congregation News

Earth Care Congregation ministry team.

Improving the Air We Breathe

When you choose to bike, use public transit, walk or carpool instead of driving alone, you are reducing the amount of harmful pollutants that enter our air. Learn more and sign up for air pollution alerts at

www.airnorthtexas.org.

“God saw everything that He had made and behold, it was very good.” Genesis 1:31.

The out look

Discipleship and Education

DCE NEWS

Our DCE, Annette Goss, will be taking a leave this summer and returning to her job on August 13th. During this time if you have any Discipleship and Education needs or questions, please contact Dee Dreckshage at 972.533.9564 or Deborah McMillian at 817.269.1769.

STEM ACTIVITY

Tuesday, July 17th at 2:00 p.m.

The Red Oak High School Robotics Team will be hosting a STEM activity at the Red Oak Public Library (200 Lakeview Pkwy, Red Oak) at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17TH. All kids, 5th grade and under, are invited to attend this fun activity. Our very own Mia Hauffe, who is on the Robotics Team will be there as one of the hosts!

BOWLING AT HILLTOP LANES IN WAXAHACHIE

Monday, July 16th at 11:00 a.m.

All ages (young and old alike) are invited to join Jessica and Phillip Hallett for a fun morning of bowling. Bowling fees and a light snack will be provided!

JULY KID ACTIVITIES

Reminder

Please have your Newsletter contributions/submissions to both Nancy Post at ntposttx@gmail.com and Johnna

Breedon at cpcwax@gmail.com by the 20th of each month. No computer? No problem.

Please just submit to the office.

Thank you!

We talked about occasional maintenance or repair needs

senior members of our congregation have around the

house or yard and right away, the Second Saturday

Service ministry team stepped up to offer helping hands.

Please call me at (972-217-5956) or email me

(pdickerson1@gmail.com) with a list of chores you need

help with to get on their schedule. A representative from

that group will contact you to set up a date. All are

welcome to participate in this service opportunity and

meet some very special members of our church.

~Patty Dickerson

SENIOR SERVICE

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Thank you.

Committee for Weddings and Funerals

Central Presbyterian Church has a committee for

weddings and for funerals. Both are headed up by

Winnie O’Donnell with assistance from Kary Meade

on weddings and Larry & Glinda Felty, and Kary

Meade on funerals. The committees stand by ready

to assist any member of the church.

The out look

Welcome Center

A Welcome Center is open to greet visitors, members,

and all who enter the Narthex (the front of the church)

with coffee and juice. The Welcome Center will be

open from 9:15 until 10:45. If you notice a visitor

entering the ramp entrance, please help them find the

Welcome Center.

Larry Felty, Worship Team Leader

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members directly through the app!

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402 N. College Street P O Box 38 Waxahachie, TX 75168

Office hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm

Friday 9am-Noon Phone: 972-937-2924

E-mail: Office: cpcwax@gmail.com

Pastor: cpcwaxpastor@gmail.com

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Sunday School 9:45 am

Worship Service 11:00 am

July 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 10:00 Worship in the Park followed by Picnic

2 3

4

Church office closed 5 6 7

6:00 Saturday Seekers

8 9:30 am Prayer 9:45 am Sunday School 10:15 am Music 11:00 Worship Service

9 10 11

7:15 Chancel

Choir

12

6:30 pm

Finance MT

13

Wedding

Rehearsal

14

8:30 am Marthas

6:00 pm Price Wedding

15 9:30 am Prayer 9:45 am Sunday School 10:15 am Music 11:00 Worship Service

16 17 18

4:30 Staff Meeting

19

6:30 pm Session

Meeting

20

6:30 pm Family

Faith & Film

Night

21 6 pm Saturday Seekers 10:00—4:00 Girl Scouts

22 9:30 am Prayer 9:45 am Sunday School 10:15 am Music 11:00 Worship Service

23 24

6:30 pm Communications MT

25 26 27 28

5:00 pm Girl Scouts

29 9:30 am Prayer 9:45 am Sunday School 10:15 am Music 11:00 Worship Service

30 31

5:30 Oldham

Neighborhood

Meeting