Connections Newsletter

Our newsletter, Connections, is published monthly and mailed to friends and members of the church.  It's also available on line, if you wish to view it that way. 

To view a copy with all text and graphics, just as it's mailed, click here:  Connections.  Also, you can get the full monthly church calendar as published in Connection by clicking here:  Monthly Calendar.

Other News 

Newsletter information deadline: Please send/email Cathy all information for the April newsletter by March 15th. Thank you. 

Daylight Savings Time: Set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday, March 13. Daylight-Saving Time begins March 14, 2010.

PALS EVENT, SUNDAY, MARCH 14^TH AT 5 PM - BINGO with white elephants as prizes. Please bring the most hideous white elephant (wrapped in newspaper tightly), and something for potluck as dinner. Sign up on the bulletin board sheet across from the office if you are planning to attend. A great time will be had by ALL. For further information contact Nancy Wineland at 938-2913.

Session has set the Annual Congregational Meeting for March 21st, during both worship hours.  The worship service will include a meditation and other worship elements, but there will be reports interspersed through the service.  Session is striving to include the maximum membership participation in the annual meeting

Round 3:  Table Games at CPC for All Adults!  Mark your calendars for March 21st at 6:30 for more fun and games at CPC.  The actions starts at 6:30 and all adults are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Sign up sheet is across from the office! Come join the fun!

Youth Handchime Choir: It has been several years since we have had a Youth Handchime Choir at CPC. If there is enough interest shown, (we are looking for youth in 6th grade and up), there is a possibility of reforming this group in the fall, possibly with a weekly Wednesday evening rehearsal. If you are a youth who might be interested in ringing, know of someone who might be interested in the group, or if you would like more information, please email Lou Ann at louapotter@comcast.net or call her at 576-6867.

A Study for the Lenten Season:  Join us for a six week study, The Cup of Our Life: A Guide for Spiritual Growth, by Joyce Rupp, on Wednesday mornings, February 24th to March 31st from 9:30 to 10:30 in the Lounge. This is a six week devotional study using a common cup (please bring a favorite cup of yours) as a common object that when pondered, reminds us of the many facets of our spiritual life and connects us to God in fresh ways. Everyone is welcome and there is a sign up sheet across from
the office. 

All Church Community Service Day: We are looking for some volunteers to help organize and plan for All Church Community Service Day on May 2nd. We are also looking for new ideas and ways to serve the community. Please contact Georgia, 7743-8346 or gsmazzolla@aol.com with ideas or if you are willing to help in the planning process! Thank you so very much!

Christmas Bazaar: November 13^th!  If you would like to help organize the Christmas Bazaar, we would love to have you!!  It’s a new venture and we are really excited about the possibilities.  If you quilt, knit, paint, make wreaths, woodworking or any other talents and would like to donate items to the CPC table, that would be wonderful! Or, if you know of someone who does these things and might like to have a table, please let Georgia know, (774-8346) and we will contact them.  It is a Time and Talent program!

Would you be willing?? We are looking for people who are willing to help on sub-committees for the Time and Talent Program. Right now, we are looking for people willing to be called upon to bake for bake sales throughout the year and people to serve on the Christmas Bazaar committee (bazaar to be held November 13th).  It's not too early to think of things you might want to make for the CPC table for the Christmas bazaar (the benevolence fund will receive the proceeds) or to purchase a table space for yourself. We are looking forward to many events planned for this year and the fellowship that can be nurtured while doing it! Thank you so much for your consideration (and hopefully participation)! We have a lofty goal and know that we can reach it together! Looking forward to hearing from you. You can also sign up across from the office!

Usher Captains needed! We are in need of your help! We have several usher captain positions that need to be filled, mostly at the 8:30 service. If you are able to assist with this, or have any questions, please contact one of the members of the Worship & Music Commission (Phil Durgin, Cindy Musser, Sharon Oakman and Heather Pearson). Thank you.

HELP WANTED!! We are looking for a person or two who may be interested in helping to maintain our CPC Hall Calendar.  We find this to be a helpful tool in tracking upcoming events within the congregation.  If you are interested in helping with this or have questions on what is involved, please contact Suzanne Quigley at The4quigs@verizon.net or 770-2283. Thank you.

NEW!  Prayer Cards:  Please notice the prayer cards in the pew racks.  We thought it would be nice to let people know when prayers have been said for them during the worship service. Please fill out the card and mail it to the person for whom you have requested prayer. You will find envelopes in the office on Cathy's desk.

Please join one of adult church school classes at 9:45 a.m.  See the Christian Education tab on this page or click HERE for details.

Gentlemen ...click HERE to find out what's new for you!!

Are you an usher, greeter, or acolyte?  Click HERE for the complete list for the month.  Thank you for agreeing to serve as ushers, greeters, and acolytes.  If you cannot serve on your scheduled Sunday, please trade with someone and contact the Church office (737- 0051) with schedule changes.  

Common Lectionary readings (a list of scripture readings based on the church year) are accepted by many denominations as a starting point for the preparation and direction of a worship service. Click here for the current month's lectionary readings.

Volunteer drivers are needed: We the deacons are in the process of updating a list of folks who would be willing to drive Church members to and from church services, other church activities, medical appointments and other errands.  If you would be interested in helping with this service please let one of us know either by phone or e-mail.  It is important that we serve our members in need of this service. In addition we need the folks that could use this service to let us know so we can coordinate the service. Thank you!  Please contact Betty Butler at 737-3062 or bogybetz@aol.com or Marcy Irvin at 737-9009 or queenmarcy@ verizon.net.

A service to receive the Sunday bulletin by email is available. To receive the CPC Sunday bulletin via email, just email the church office requesting it.  

FOOD PANTRY. What else can we do for the hungry in our community?  How about when the supermarket has a “Buy one, get one free” bring in the “free” item and place it in the food barrel in the hallway near the office.  Or just buy a few extra items when you are shopping to donate.  We send volunteers to the Ecumenical Food Pantry at Messiah Lutheran Church in Harrisburg and they will take the donations with them for distribution to those in need.  Canned goods, cereal, pasta, etc. are used to fill the bags.  Also needed are personal care items such as toilet paper, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, etc.  Please be generous and remember to bring in items and place in the barrel.

Food Pantry Help needed!  Here is an opportunity to help feed the hungry who are desperate and grateful for any help they receive.  We need additional volunteers to distribute food at the Ecumenical Food Pantry on the second Monday of the month from 12 - 2.  Regular and substitute volunteers are needed.  In addition, occasional substitutes are needed for the second Friday from 9:30-12. If you can help, please notify the church office (737-0051) or Jean Dankosky (774-6642). 

LEND-A-HAND SCHEDULE & UPDATE: Lend-A-Hand  needs YOU!!! 
(See Social Education & Action for more details).

Love to knit?  Learn about the Prayer Shawl Ministry and how you can participate.  Click HERE!

Esther Circle: the next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 8th.  All are welcome to join us.  

Ruth Circle:  Our next meeting is on April 7. We meet the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the library. We welcome all women.  For more information, click HERE.

CPC Book Club  We meet in Room 6 the second Wednesday of every month at 6:45 p.m.  Click HERE to check out our selections and dates.  Contact Suzanne Quigley with questions at 770-2283 or The4quigs@verizon.net.