Welcome to

“The Armor of God - Really?”

November 10, 2013

Ephesians 6:10-18

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Stewardship SundaysStewardship SundaysStewardship Sundays November 17 and 24 November 17 and 24 November 17 and 24

Only one service ~ 9:30Only one service ~ 9:30Only one service ~ 9:30---10:4510:4510:45

Children will be released from the services at 9:45 Children will be released from the services at 9:45 Children will be released from the services at 9:45 for Sunday school. David will be providing a for Sunday school. David will be providing a for Sunday school. David will be providing a

detailed explanation of our financial condition: detailed explanation of our financial condition: detailed explanation of our financial condition: where we are, how we got here, and what our where we are, how we got here, and what our where we are, how we got here, and what our

options are going forward. options are going forward. options are going forward. There will also be questionThere will also be questionThere will also be question---andandand---answer sessions in answer sessions in answer sessions in

the sanctuary after worship on both Sundaysthe sanctuary after worship on both Sundaysthe sanctuary after worship on both Sundays

Warming Center Season is Upon Us How Can You Help?

Purchase King Soopers or Safeway grocery cards to help defray the costs for the Warming Center. Cards are sold in Fellowship Hall Sundays and in the office during the week.

Volunteer - people are needed for 3 shifts on nights the centers are open: 7-10 pm, 10 pm-7 am, and 6 am-7 am. Warming centers are located at Agape Family Services (10656 Parkridge Ave), The Journey Church (1255 S. Fordham St.) and CENTRALongmont. Contact Donna Ferrey at donna@centralongmont.net and you will be added to the volunteer list.

Be willing to provide supplies such as bottled water, cough drops, K-cups, milk, juice, bananas, fruit cups, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, cookies, meals, and socks. Contact Donna Ferrey at donna@centralongmont.net and we will let you know what our needs are once the warming center is open.

Training for volunteers will be TODAY! November 10 at 9:45 am in the East and West Dining Rooms.

Living Your Faith Prayer ~ Pray for Central, Longmont and America. Community Food Share ~ Contact: Sue Ericson at 303-652-3663 ext. 202 or sericson@communityfoodshare.org For more information visit their website at www.communityfoodshare.org Crossroads School ~ A faith-based school with a unique vision for Longmont. Crossroads reaches students who have struggled in a traditional school or who find that a traditional school doesn’t meet their needs. For more info go to crossroadslongmont.org Frontera de Cristo ~ a Presbyterian border ministry located in the sister cities of Agua Prieta, Sonora and Douglas, AZ. For more info and to make donations go to www.fronteradecristo.org Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley ~ Contact: Nicole Stanek, 303-682-2485 or volunteer@stvrainhfh.org H.O.P.E. ( Homeless Outreach Providing Encouragement) ~ For more info go to hopeforlongmont.org. Longmont Meals on Wheels ~ Needs volunteers to prepare and deliver meals. To receive meals, donate or volunteer, please call 303-772-0540. The Round Pantry at Westview Presbyterian Church ~ A member agency of Community Food Share serving the hungry the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month. Our Greatest need is for volunteer sign ups. We need volunteers from 1:45-7:45 in shifts. Volunteers can sign up by calling (303) 776-3242 . Round Pantry Shopping List: peanut butter, cereal and baby cereal. Thank you!

OUR Center Lunches ~ Central’s last 2013 dates to serve lunch at the OUR Center is November 10. Sign up at the Information Center in Fellowship Hall.

Our sister congregation, Chawama Presbyterian Church, in inner-city Lusaka, Zambia ~ Living the Gospel in the midst of the poor, most of whom have been ravaged by HIV/AIDS, Chawama has established prayer houses throughout the community, provided micro loans for small business startups, planted a new congregation, and staffs a Home Health Care program for people with AIDS. Perhaps most importantly, Chawama runs a school for children orphaned by AIDS. For the vast majority of the children, this school is their only opportunity to receive an education. Central has been blessed to come along side our brothers and sisters in Chawama, providing prayer and material support. We send mission teams on a regular basis to work with the Chawama church and gain a better understanding of how we can support their work. Just as importantly, the Chawama church has taught us what it means to serve rather than be served: living joyfully the Great Commandment that we love others as God loves us. Chawama Presbyterian embodies what it means to be a missional/incarnational church. For more info go to www.ccapzambia.org/index.htm or www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/global/zambia/

CENTRALongmont in the News

The Times-Call ran an article on October 27 about CENTRALongmont and Crossroads School. Because of this article we've received $1,300 to offset the cost of the fire sprinkler system. People in the community have been stopping by the church office to drop off donation checks because they saw the article and like what we are doing. The comment hear the most is "A church that helps the homeless and kids of Longmont is a place that I want to support." The work that the Holy Spirit is doing through our congregation is transforming the lives of people in our community

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2013 Autumn Food Drive November 1 - 30, 2013

“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.” 1 Timothy 6:18

This year we are collecting items for both The Our Center and The Pantry at Westview Presbyterian Church. Non-perishable items may be delivered to the church during the month of November and will be distributed to both locations.

Items needed are: · Canned Fruit · Canned Meats (pop top easy open are best) · Canned Soups · Canned Vegetables · Cereal / Oatmeal · Tomato Sauce / Pasta · Baby Food / Formula (powder; Isomil, Simolac, Simolac Advancded, Enfamil, Lipil w/iron & Enfamil Prosobee) · Baby Wipes · Diapers (sizes 3, 4 & 5) · Toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, combs, shampoo, deodorant, razors, wash clothes) · Cash donations (please note Food Drive in the memo section of your check) As Disciples of Christ, we are charged with helping others in need. CentraLongmont’s long tradition of food donations truly bless those who receive and those who give. For more information contact Evelyn Maher at evelynm555@msn.com or leave a message at 303-887-3445.

CENTRALongmont Service Bank

The Diaconate would like to establish and maintain a Service Bank for members of Central Presbyterian Church. A Service Bank is a private list, or database, of individuals within our congregation who possess particular skills or gifts. These people would be willing to volunteer those gifts to help out another member within our congregation in times of hardship. Are you an electrician, plumber, carpenter, tax preparer? Have you acquired

a skill that could help another out during a difficult period?

The Deacons would like to hear from you. Please contact Jennifer Haratsaris (jjharatsaris@gmail.com) if you would like to be included. A sign-up sheet will also be available at the

information desk in the Fellowship Hall.

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What is the Vision? Develop a community center in Longmont - a place where everyone feels welcome and at home, a place where needs are being met, a place where the presence of the Holy Spirit is felt, a place where God’s love is tangible. The vision was approved by Session last spring, and a task force formed to begin implementation. Task Force members include: Donna Ferrey, Stacey Hiatt, Steve Kukic, Evelyn & John Maher, Kent Nelson, Linda & Richard Parker, John Shetter, Wes Trevor, Donna Weaver, Drew West, and David Barker.

What would the community center provide? After school activities/tutoring Vocational training/on-the-job training/community classes Facility use by other organizations Non-profit restaurant/coffee shop/food pantry Space for the Community Children’s Choir (St. Vrain Singers) Space for doctor/dentist to have a free clinic Space to host mission trips, visiting choirs, etc. and house interns

How are we going to do all that? We started one step at a time and are already seeing the vision take shape.

CENTRALongmont’s facilities have always been used by many organizations, with the most recent being Crossroads School. They use 5 rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors for classroom/office space.

A new vocal choir for children in the Longmont community between the ages of 8-15, St. Vrain Singers, is being developed under the leadership of Lee Smoot with rehearsals on Mondays.

Plans are being made for a tutoring program for middle/high school students beginning in 2014

A group, including members from Niwot United Methodist Church, will meet with the owners of the Same Café in Denver to learn more about running a non-profit restaurant

The Task Force is working on a Mission Statement for the Community Center and learning about non-profits

We welcome your questions. Please feel free to contact me or any member of the Missional Outreach Vision Implementation (MOVI) Task Force. Donna Ferrey, Director of Missional Outreach (donna@centralpres.net)

Community

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Calendar—November 10– November 16

Sunday, November 10 9:45 am - Sunday School Nursery-5th Grade - Facilities Committee (Berhenke Room) - Warming Center Volunteer Training (East/ West Dining Room) 3:00 pm - Pipe Band (East/West Dining Rooms) Monday, November 11 4:30 pm - Long Net (Fellowship Hall) 4:45 pm - St. Vrain Singers (Choir Room) 5:00 pm - Piano Recital (Sanctuary) 6:00 pm - Blueprints Class (Fellowship Hall) 6:30 pm - Younglife leader meeting (Loft) 7:00 pm - Crossroads Financial Wellness Seminar (East Dining Room) Tuesday, November 12 1:30 pm - HOPE Drug/Alcohol Class (Annex) 1:30 pm - Bible Bitties (Berhenke Room) 7:00 pm - Children’s ministry Team (Berhenke Room) Wednesday, November 13 6:45 am - Men’s Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 4:15 pm - Wednesday Night Live (East Dining Room) 5:30 pm - Element Middle School (Studio) 8:00 pm - Young Adult Bible Study (LaVita Bella) Thursday, November 14 9:00 am - Faith Sowers (West Dining Room) 1:30 pm - HOPE Drug/Alcohol Class (Annex) 7:00 pm - Pipe Band (East/West Dining Rooms) 7:00 pm - Chancel Choir (Choir Room) Friday, November 15 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) Saturday, November 16 1:00 pm - Longmont Writers Club (Fellowship Hall)

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On-Line Giving Available at www.centralongmont.net for anyone who would like to have their gifts or tithe directly transferred from their bank accounts.

Our Coffee Servers Today are: 8:30 am - Loyce Bushy and Sarah Ishii

11:00 am - Tony and Amy Kolanowski

Poinsettias You may dedicate a poinsettia in honor or memory of

someone special when you sign up in Fellowship Hall. The cost is $10 for each plant and money is due when you sign up. The last

day to sign up is Sunday, November 24.

Attendance November 3, 2013

8:30 am: 172 11:00 am - 94

We're having a Sanctuary decorating party!

November 30, 9am

The Party Continues...

January 4, 9am to take the decorations down and share holiday stories.

Christmas

Day Labor Outreach Breakfast Burritos!

This past Tuesday we handed out 24 burritos at 3 of the 4 day labor centers in Longmont. This was our second outreach

and it was successful. I am thankful for the great men in our church who are committed to being there Tuesday mornings.

The men and women we encounter are very thankful for what we are doing. They even comment that the burritos are tasty. I told one man we would be back next week, and he responded with, “I will make sure I am here!”

The more I follow and encounter Jesus in my life, I realize how present He is in the world. When I experience that presence, I know that we are called as Christians to be a Christ like presence in our community.

Drew West, Missional Outreach Intern

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WNL A fun mid week program for pre-school – 5th grade of study, games, meal, crafts and choir. Registrations in

Fellowship Hall. Theme: Shoe Box Night. Dinner menu: Hamburgers, buns, chips, broccoli , pudding.

Kid’s Prayer cards We would like to pair up a child with a person who will pray for

them. The kid’s cards are available in the fellowship hall. Please choose a child and begin a fun relationship.

Operation Christmas Child Information sheets on what/ how to pack are at the information desk. Bring your items and your family to WNL on Nov 20 or to Adventures in Worship on Nov 17 and we will pack the boxes.

Children’s Ministries

Central Student Ministries

Young Adult Ministries

Young Adult Ministry 18 years and older

Bible Study Wednesday Nights | 8 pm

La Vita Bella 475 Main St, Longmont

Questions? Please Contact the Director of Young Adults, Wes Trevor at wes@centralongmont.net

The next YA community dinner will be November 16@ 6 pm. 2015 Tulip St.

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Contact Us Central Presbyterian Church ~ 402 Kimbark St., Longmont, CO 80501

303-776-6833 ~ www.CENTRALongmont.net ~ after hours emergency number: 303-378-8511

Staff Director of Children’s Ministries ~ Alva Wiersma (ext. 104) ~ alva@CENTRALongmont.net

Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries ~ Wes Trevor (ext. 107) ~ wes@CENTRALongmont.net Director of Music Ministries ~ Lee Smoot (ext. 108) ~ lee@CENTRALongmont.net

Contemporary Worship Leader ~ Collin Moore ~ collin@CENTRALongmont.net Director of Communications & Missional Outreach ~ Donna Ferrey (ext. 101) ~ donna@CENTRALongmont.net

Intern for Worship and Missional Outreach ~ Drew West ~ drew@CENTRALongmont.net Church Office Administrator ~ Alyssa Bowman (ext. 100) alyssa@CENTRALongmont.net

Treasurer ~ LeeAnn Fennell (ext. 113 leeann@CENTRALongmont.net Pastor ~ David Barker (ext. 105) ~ david@CENTRALongmont.net

Stephen Ministry Eve Bruce ~ 303-651-2573; Lisa Nelson ~ 303-828-5358; Sally Seth ~ 303-682-1214; Kathleen Thomson ~ 303-678-2910

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday ~ 9:00 am-Noon & 1:00-4:00 pm; Closed Friday

For more info visit www.CENTRALongmont.net or

follow us on Facebook

The Latino Ministry Task Force

invites you to a Worship Service in Spanish

November 17, 5:00 pm

Quilt made by the Faith Sowers. All money raised will help

with general church operating expenses

Presbyterian Women Thank Offering

Since 1888, Presbyterian women have joyfully expressed gratitude for God's blessings by sharing their blessings with those in need at home as well as

around the world. The Thank Offering funds programs that provide educa-tion, safe housing, clean water, health care, help for prisoners, justice for women, and so much more. This year's offering will help fund 36 projects

around the country and overseas. Please join us in being thankful. Contribute using the blue envelope or write a check to Central with the

notation “PW Thank Offering”.