4/11 - In Person Worship 10:30am
*Facebook Live or YouTube video posted later in day
*Bulletin sent via email
4/13 - Bible Study and Brew on Zoom 7:30pm 4/14 - Deacon meeting 5:00pm
4/14 - Session meeting 7:00pm
MATTHEW 25: THE 21 DAY RACIAL JUSTICE CHALLENGE
There is a growing awareness among Presbyterians that racism is a crisis and must be addressed. The PC(USA) is strongly committed to the struggle for racial justice, and the Matthew 25 Initiative calls us to work as a congregation to eliminate Systemic Racism, an issue that we've been discussing in our Sunday evening Lenten series. The 21-Day Racial Justice Challenge invites us to do something every day to raise awareness about the perniciousness of racism and encourage action in response to that awareness. To find the daily readings and activities:
or check our Facebook Group for the daily challenge updates
Join us on Zoom Sundays at 9:30am for virtual fellowship before our worship service! All are welcome, we love seeing your face and hearing what you've been up to.
ATTENTION GRADUATES Please contact the church office if you or a family member are graduating from high school or college this year.
We will be recognizing the graduates associated with Central during worship on May 16.
This is a book scholarship for anyone that will be attending college in the 2021-2022 school year that is an active member or participant in the life of Central Presbyterian. Traditional and non-traditional students are all welcome to apply. The deadline to apply is April 18th. Click here to apply.
Summer camp registration is open!
Visit pyoca.org to get the summer camp schedule. Camps are operating at 50% capacity so don't wait to register. There are summer camps for rising 2nd -12th graders or a Family Camp weekend for all ages!
Save the date for our PYOCA family retreat
October 1-3, 2021
We are in the new April series called "Love: What Does It Mean?" which revolves around the Cross! The series focuses on exploring Jesus's love through a dialogue. This 3-week series will be an open dialogue between the youth to learn and grow in various aspects of their lives.
Youth Faith Connections is hosting a free mental health program for teens, tweens and parents.
This FREE Zoom program will feature a panel of two therapists with expertise in adolescence who will answer questions you want answered — questions on anxiety, depression, loneliness, worry about exams, whatever is on your mind. You can submit questions during registration and in the Zoom chat.Sunday May 2, 3-4:30p
The Citizen Climate Lobby is a nonpartisan organization of everyday citizens across the country who advocate for federal carbon fee and dividend legislation. The PCUSA issued a resolution in 2018 in support of this type of carbon pricing, as a fair and effective way to reduce carbon emissions. A new Wabash Valley chapter is being organized and all are invited to register for a free online workshop being held on May 1,2021. Click here to register.
Wishing the happiest of birthdays to:
Jonah Sutter 4/11
Doug Shepherd 4/12
Christopher Ennis 4/13
Robert McLaughlin 4/13
Nathan Paul-Bonham 4/13
Kendra Scanlon 4/16
John Ramer 4/17
Morning prayer:
O Jesus, poor and abject, unknown and despised, have mercy upon me,
and let me not be ashamed to follow Thee.
O Jesus, hated, calumniated, and persecuted, have mercy upon me,
and make me content to be as my master.
O Jesus, blasphemed, accused, and wrongfully condemned,
have mercy upon me,
and teach me to endure the contradictions of sinners.
O Jesus, clothed with a habit of reproach and shame, have mercy upon me,
and let me not seek my own glory.
O Jesus, insulted, mocked, and spit upon, have mercy upon me,
and let me not faint in fiery trial.
O Jesus, crowned with thorn and hailed in derision;
O Jesus, burdened with our sins and the curses of people;
O Jesus, affronted, outraged, buffeted,
overwhelmed with injuries, griefs and humiliations;
O Jesus, hanging on the accursed tree, bowing the head,
giving up the ghost, have mercy upon me,
and confirm my whole soul to Thy holy, humble, suffering Spirit.
Amen
-- John Wesley (1703-1791)
Evening prayer:
The moment we have longed for has come;
the night of our desires is here!
What greater occupation could there be
than for us to proclaim the power of Your resurrection!
This was the day when You shattered the gates of hell,
and You took up the victory banner of Heaven.
This was the day when You set us among the stars ....
The blood which flowed from Your side has washed away our sins.
Your body rising from the tomb has promised us eternal life.
Eternal are the blessings which in Your love You have poured upon us!
Amen
-- Gelasian Sacramentary (8th Century)
Online giving is now available
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