This Week at Central September 22-28, 2019
We are now running a Children’s Program on Alpha nights! Dinner with your family and break off into adult and children’s programming. Begins Wednesday September 25 at 6pm. Register here www.cpchamilton.ca/alpha/
At Central
Sunday Morning Seminar continue this Sunday and next Sunday at 9:00 a.m. The Rev. Franklin Thomas explores the ministry of Paul with video series by N.T. Wright
Home Group Sign-up is this Sunday September 22. Meet the leaders and sign-up for a Home Group. Connect with church members in a small group setting for bible study, fellowship, and pastoral care. This year we will be studying Ephesians. Contact sara@cpchamilton.ca to join a group.
Home Groups 2019-2020
Sid Sudiacal – Young Adults 20s & 30s – at Central
Sundays biweekly at 12:00 p.m.
Start date – September 15
Franklin & Donna Thomas – Stoney Creek
1st & 3rd Wednesday evenings of the month at 7:30 p.m.
First Sessions will be Tuesday October 22 & Tuesday November 5 and then moving to Wednesdays starting November 20.
Gloria Gavin – at Central in the Guild Room
1st and 3rd Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Start date – October 17
David & Mary Edwards – West Mountain
2nd & 4th Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
Start date – October 28
Elsje Zwart – Central Downtown
1st and 3rd Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Start date – October 3
Jim & Valery Dunlop – at Central
Thursdays biweekly at 10:30 a.m.
Start date – TBD
Melissa Biksa – Rotating Homes
Sunday evenings biweekly at 7:30 p.m.
Start date – TBD
ALPHA is returning to Central this fall! Starting Wednesday September 25 for eight (8) Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dinner, video, and discussion. Alpha is designed to engage participants and inspire conversation. It explores the big issues around faith and unpacks the basics of Christianity, addressing questions such as Who is Jesus? and How can I have faith? Registration is now open. You can sign up on the sheets in the church hall or online at www.cpchamilton.ca/alpha Speak with Sara Traficante or Alex Breitkopf for more information. All are encouraged to attend and invite a friend!
Friday Night Youth Group September 27 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Youth grades 6 to 12, join two Friday nights a month for evenings of fun and spiritual growth! Exciting games, delicious snacks, Bible exploration and thoughtful discussion.
We are looking for someone to decorate the sanctuary for Thanksgiving. Please be in touch with the office if you can help!
Add your voice to the Central Church Choir! There is no better way to enter into the heart of worship each week at Central than to join the Central Choir. The choir rehearses Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the sanctuary and sings Sunday morning services (and special events) from September through June. Membership is open to those with basic music-reading skills, capable voices and a willingness to make the regular commitment. Please contact Roger Bergs at roger@cpchamilton.ca for more details.
Interested in the ministry of hospitality and welcome? We are looking for host households designated to have first time attenders to worship over for lunch after the service. Please contact Dr. Davidson if you can be a host. greg@cpchamilton.ca
The Durand Market continues every Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. until the end of October. Featuring organic produce from local farmers, the market is a wonderful opportunity for Central to offer a welcoming place to build community in the Durand neighbourhood.
If you have not yet received a visit from Dr. Davidson and would like one, please arrange a time by contacting sara@cpchamilton.ca. Elders may do the same for people in their districts.
Please keep in your prayers – Eileen Reynolds, Linda Pearson and David Hood.
The prayer team confidentially prays for your concerns. If you have a special need or prayer request, please contact Donna Thomas at 905-664-8107.
Coming up at Central
On Sunday September 29, there will be a reverse offering. Following the church service, people will pass out slips of paper, each with an every day food staple noted on it. If you wish to participate, please take a slip of paper (or two!) from the basket. You can return your items to the church hall within the following two weeks. All donations will be taken to the Indwell apartment building across from the church on Caroline St.
Sunday September 29, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The CPC Book Club will meet to review and discuss Yardworks: A Biography of an Urban Place by Daniel Coleman, under the leadership of Barbara Morton. Daniel Coleman, Ph.D. is a Professor of English at McMaster University, and author of many published and award-winning books. Everyone is most welcome to join the meeting in the Allan Room at 7:00 p.m. for an engaging review and discussion encompassing the history and the beauty of our city.
Sunday Seminars – October 6, 20 and 27 at 9:00 a.m. lead by Dr. Roger Bergs who will discuss:
1. Why Music in Worship is Different: Scriptural Foundations of Music in Worship
2. Great Hymns of the Faith: Where Poetry, Music and Theology Meet
3. Scripture in Song: Psalms and Other Biblical Texts in Paraphrase
Mark your calendars for Saturday October 26, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central will be having a Fall Festival at the church. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by pumpkin carving and games for the children and youth. Please RSVP to the church office to reserve a pumpkin to carve (one per family). And come in costume!
In the Congregation
Sunday September 22
9:00 am – Sunday Seminar
10:15 am – Prayers in the Vestry
10:15 am – Prayers in the Vestry
10:30 am -Worship Service
11:40 am – Refreshments in the Hall
Tuesday September 24
10:00 am – Knit & Knatter in the Guild Room
Wednesday September 25
3:00 pm – Durand Market
6:00 pm – Alpha Course
8:00 pm – Pickup Basketball
Friday September 27
6:30 pm – Youth Group
In the Community
A local woman is looking for a room to rent for a short time and is praying she can find one in a Christian home. She is married and she and her husband are separated while they go through counselling. She is currently at a friend’s home but for a limited time. If you are able to help, please contact the church office.
Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly cycling and walking fundraiser that supports charities who provide refuge and hope for displaced, vulnerable, and exploited people everywhere. Join us for our 3rd and final event to participate in support of Hamilton Out of the Cold. Go to Hamiltonoutofthecold.ca/ride for more information.
Mission Moments….
September 22: Committed to serving
For over 90 years, Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre has offered empowering, supportive programs and services to the community of Little Burgundy in south-west Montreal. As one of the few English community centres in the city, Tyndale’s programs include early literacy programs for preschoolers, after-school programming and day camps for school-aged children and life-skills training for adults. Located in an area that faces challenges related to poverty and has a high concentration of single-parent families, the centre is committed to ensuring that each member of the community has the opportunity and skills needed to realize their full potential.
Presbyterians Sharing helps people realize their full potential
ALPHA is returning to Central this fall! Starting Wednesday September 25 for eight (8) Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dinner, video, and discussion. Alpha is designed to engage participants and inspire conversation. It explores the big issues around faith and unpacks the basics of Christianity, addressing questions such as Who is Jesus? and How can I have faith? Registration is now open. You can sign up on the sheets in the church hall or online at www.cpchamilton.ca/alpha Speak with Sara Traficante or Alex Breitkopf for more information. All are encouraged to attend and invite a friend!
Knit & Knatter starts up again on Tuesday September 10 at 10:00 a.m. in the Guild Room. Join other knitters in the Guild Room for fellowship and to support various community projects. Contact Jean Williams at myomajean1@gmail.com
Add your voice to the Central Church Choir! There is no better way to enter into the heart of worship each week at Central than to join the Central Choir. The choir rehearses Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the sanctuary and sings Sunday morning services (and special events) from September through June. Membership is open to those with basic music-reading skills, capable voices and a willingness to make the regular commitment. Please contact Roger Bergs at roger@cpchamilton.ca for more details.
Friday Night Youth Group September 13 and 27 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Youth grades 6 to 12, join two Friday nights a month for evenings of fun and spiritual growth! Exciting games, delicious snacks, Bible exploration and thoughtful discussion.
We are looking for someone to decorate the sanctuary for Thanksgiving. Please be in touch with the office if you can help!
Interested in the ministry of hospitality and welcome? We are looking for host households designated to have first time attenders to worship over for lunch after the service. Please contact Dr. Davidson if you can be a host. greg@cpchamilton.ca
Worship Conference held at Central and First CRC
The Presbyterian Church in Canada and the Christian Reformed Church of North America are co-sponsoring a worship conference that is taking place in Hamilton, ON, on September 21, 2019 from 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
The Durand Market continues every Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. until the end of October. Featuring organic produce from local farmers, the market is a wonderful opportunity for Central to offer a welcoming place to build community in the Durand neighbourhood.
If you have not yet received a visit from Dr. Davidson and would like one, please arrange a time by contacting sara@cpchamilton.ca. Elders may do the same for people in their districts.
Please keep in your prayers – Eileen Reynolds, Linda Pearson and David Hood.
The prayer team confidentially prays for your concerns. If you have a special need or prayer request, please contact Donna Thomas at 905-664-8107.
Sundays September 15, 22, and 29
Sunday Morning Seminar at 9:00 a.m. The Rev. Franklin Thomas explores the ministry of Paul with video series by N.T. Wright – in the Allan Room
Sunday September 15
Young Adults Home Group (for people in their 20’s and 30’s) begins Sunday September 15 at 12 noon in the Guild Room – with pizza! Sid Sudiacal will be leading the group. He is a Ph.D. student at McMaster Divinity College. Contact sara@cpchamilton.ca to sign-up.
Sunday September 22
Home Group Sign-up is on Sunday September 22. Meet the leaders and sign-up for a Home Group. Connect with church members in a small group setting for bible study, fellowship, and pastoral care. This year we will be studying Ephesians. Contact sara@cpchamilton.ca to join a group.
Sunday Seminars – October 6, 20 and 27 at 9:00 a.m. lead by Dr. Roger Bergs who will discuss:
1. Why Music in Worship is Different: Scriptural Foundations of Music in Worship
2. Great Hymns of the Faith: Where Poetry, Music and Theology Meet
3. Scripture in Song: Psalms and Other Biblical Texts in Paraphrase
On Sunday September 29, there will be a reverse offering. Following the church service, people will pass out slips of paper, each with an every day food staple noted on it. If you wish to participate, please take a slip of paper (or two!) from the basket. You can return your items to the church hall within the following two weeks. All donations will be taken to the Indwell apartment building across from the church on Caroline St.
Sunday September 29 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. the CPC Book Club will meet to review and discuss Yardworks: A Biography of an Urban Place by Daniel Coleman, under the leadership of Barbara Morton. Daniel Coleman, Ph.D. is a Professor of English at McMaster University, and author of many published and award-winning books. Everyone is most welcome to join the meeting in the Allan Room at 7:00 p.m. for an engaging review and discussion encompassing the history and the beauty of our city.
In the Congregation
Sunday September 8 – Blessing of the Backpacks
9:30 a.m. – Breakfast Club
10:15 am – Prayers in the Vestry
10:30 am –Worship Service
11:40 am – Pizza and lemonade on the lawn
12:00 pm – Anointing with Oil for Healing
Tuesday September 10
10:00 am – Knit & Knatter in the Guild Room
Wednesday September 11
3:00 pm – Durand Market
8:00 pm – Pickup Basketball
Friday September 13
6:30 pm – Friday Night Youth ministry
In the Community
Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly cycling and walking fundraiser that supports charities who provide refuge and hope for displaced, vulnerable, and exploited people everywhere. Join us for our 3rd and final event to participate in support of Hamilton Out of the Cold. Go to Hamiltonoutofthecold.ca/ride for more information.
Mission Moments….
September 8: International Literacy Day
With PWS&D’s support, children living in the neighbourhood surrounding Guatemala City’s garbage dump are accessing education at the Francisco Coll School. Students who excel qualify for scholarships to further their education. Other graduates pursue vocational training in order to achieve employment, a dream otherwise unachievable. A student from Francisco Coll will be continuing her studies in business administration at university. Her words of thanks are a testament to the importance of the project that is equipping students to pursue their dreams: “I give you thanks because with your extraordinary effort I will have a better future full of more opportunities to be able to help my family and grow professionally.”
PWS&D builds bright futures through education
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