Announcements

Central welcomes Danette Griffith

 in the new position of Program Coordinator. She will develop and direct communication plans for membership, evangelism, music, and education which includes advertising, Web development, and media relations. Previous to the position at Central, she was Senior Writer for Marketing and Public Relations at Simpson College, Indianola, Director of Communications for the Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Director of Communications at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Prior Lake, Minnesota, and she served for 10 ½ years at Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota, in the College Relations Department.

She graduated from the University of Minnesota, Morris with a BA in German

and is married to Steve Griffith, Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs at Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa.

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR

Sunday, July 20

9:50 am       Fellowship Time, 39^th St Lobby

10:15 am     Worship

11:15 am     Fellowship Time, East Parlor

5:00 pm       Pedalin’ Presbyterians - postponed

Monday, July 21

9:00 am       Chicometrics, FH

Wednesday, July 23

7:00 am       Bible Study, Fireside Rm

9:00 am       Chicometrics, FH

Thursday, July 24

5:30 pm       Cooking Class, East Patio

Friday, July 25

9:00 am       Chicometrics

12:00 noon  Church Office Closes

Sunday, July 27

9:50 am       Fellowship Time, 39^th St Lobby

10:15 am     Worship

11:15 am     Fellowship Time, East Parlor

► The church office will close at 12:00 noon on Friday during July and August.

Information on Flood Relief Volunteer Efforts

Attached is a recent news article from the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance program at PC(USA). They are sending volunteer work teams from across the U.S. to help in the relief efforts of recent storms and floods in Iowa.

Locally, Iowa volunteer opportunities are available by contacting the following site coordinators:

• Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area - Richard Tiegs Asst. to Assoc. for Communications is the Volunteer Coordinator contact at Presbytery of East Iowa. He can be reached at the PEIA office number 800-957-4389. Churches accepting overnight work teams are Westminster Presbyterian in Cedar Rapids, Christ Church in Cedar Rapids, and Christian Ed. Dir. Heather Woodin, 319-354-52534(h) 319-338-7523(cell) is the volunteer coordinator at Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church in Iowa City. They are about ready to start housing volunteers and are leading the housing preparation.

• Cedar Falls/Waterloo and Parkersburg area - Kaylene Hoskins, with North Central Iowa Presbytery at 800-383-3617.

• Des Moines area - United Way at http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/news/article.aspx?newsid=128 or call 2-1-1 (This Wednesday, July 2, there is need for volunteers to clean up in public locations such as flooded city parks in Des Moines. Volunteers will report first to the Volunteer Reception Center at 1111 9^th St. in Des Moines to receive identification, additional health and safety training and the volunteer location assignment.)

Volunteers must be current on tetanus vaccinations, 18-years or older. Minors must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. 

 Immediate needs:

• Prayers for victims and workers

• Cleanup Bucket Kits (the Presbytery will help get these dispersed where they are needed) How to assemble and package Clean-up Buckets at www.pcusa.org/pda/help/cleanupkitsneeded.htm

• CROSS Ministries in Des Moines needs cleaning supplies. They recently depleted their supply to families of low income households who have experienced flooded basements. (supplies needed include: bleach, buckets, floor cleaner, laundry soap, etc.) Contact the Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church at 515-279-8877 or rjvictor@msn.com.

• Monetary donations are now needed. Send checks payable to Des Moines Presbytery, in the memo section write, "2008 Flood Relief" indicated where you would like the funds to go, tornado, flood, a specific presbytery, etc., and mail checks to the Presbytery of Des Moines, 2400 86th St., Ste. 20, Urbandale, IA  50322.

  • 100% of donations sent to this Presbytery will be used for its intended purpose indicated by the giver. All administrative costs will be absorbed by the Iowa presbyteries.
    

From the Presbyterian Disaster Service:
Immediate Needs:
If you have these items available to donate, please email pda@pcusa.org to obtain information about delivering or shipping the items.  Additional items have not been requested at this time, so please do NOT send items other than those identified below.  Thank you!

Cots - heavy duty (100): Size 28"W x 77"L x 18"H; Weight 18 lbs; heavy duty aluminum frame with polyester oxford fabric

Semi-trailers (2): 28 to 53 foot trailers; new or used; must be lockable for security; needed for 2-3 years (then returnable – this item can be loaned); needed for tool storage; needed ASAP by July

Large trailer (1): flatbed trailer; 3-5 ton capacity; 2 axle; 2 5/16 hitch ball; trailerable by a ¾ ton or larger pick up truck; needed for 2-3 years (then returnable – this item can be loaned); needed to transport building materials; needed by late July or August

Freezer (1): 8-12 cubic feet capacity; new or used; scratches or dents OK for this donation

Power washer (1): gas or electric powered; 2500 to 3500 psi capacity; new or used in good working condition; needed by the end of July

Bleach sprayers (24): 2.5 gallon capacity; pump up pressure type; new or used in working condition; needed immediately

Thanks to everyone, our ministry in the midst of chaos, makes a difference where there is no hope.

►The church office will close at 12:00 noon on Friday

     for the summer months of July and August.

July Events

Grilling with Jim
Gourmet Cooking Class
July 24 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Bring friends!
Outdoor Dining with
Continental Flavors
Cooking demonstrations by Pastor/Chef Jim and his team of “chefs.”

Cost: $12.50
Coffee, ice tea and water provided or bring your own beverage.
Call 279.3658 to make a reservation.
Send check to Central Presbyterian Church ● 3829 Grand Ave.

Sunday, August 3, 2008
10:15 am
Sylvan Theater
Greenwood Park -  just south of Grand on 45th St

From The Central Foundation. . . The Central Foundation invites you to establish a charitable gift annuity, or donate to the foundation. Central members have discovered the joy and satisfaction of charitable giving while receiving regular tax saving benefits for themselves and the satisfaction of building a legacy for future generations of Central Members. For more information, call the church office at 279-3658 or e-mail our Church Accountant.

Electronic Funds Transfer for your Pledge Payments
Central is pleased to provide Electronic Funds Transfer for payment of your pledge. With automatic payments you will always be current with your pledge even when you are out of town!  To sign up for automatic payments, contact our Church Accountant for forms and information.

Future Bus Drivers - A Deal You Can’t Pass Up!!!
Has it long been your secret desire to drive a bus but you haven’t wanted to spend the money to get a chauffeur’s license? You needn’t wish any longer. The Board of Deacons will pay for the chauffeur’s license for any person willing to help drive the bus on Sunday morning. Call the church office at 279-3658 for more information.

JUSTFaith

You are invited to an intensive program for people interested in learning

how to live a more compassionate life in today's world.

For more information, click JustFaith Information.

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Serving Others:

Feed the Hungry on the 13th of each month

Central members have been preparing and serving the evening meal at the Central Iowa Shelter (former Churches United Shelter) each month on the 13th day. If you would like to help shop, prepare and/or serve, contact Laura at 279-5542.

WORLD & COMMUNITY CONCERNS COMMITTEE Keeping you informed of events in our community, in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and in our world:

AMOS (A Mid-Iowa Organizing Strategy):

This spring, AMOS action leaders from six Ames congregations will announce their commitment to join AMOS. AMOS will officially move from "A Metropolitan Organizing Strategy" to “A MID IOWA ORGANIZING STRATEGY.”

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CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

3829 Grand Avenue

Des Moines, Iowa  50312

279-3658 ▪ FAX: 279-3651

office@dmcpc.org