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Adult Christian Education  
Adult education at Central provides
opportunities for adults to grow in faith,
connect through a small group and learn about
the issues of the day.
Programs will provide opportunities for you to:
- explore and engage the content of the
Gospel message through study and spiritual
practices;
- become acquainted and proficient with
the language and concepts of Christian
belief;
- develop a Christian worldview and value
system;
- affirm and articulate personal faith in
relationship to the theological heritage of
the church;
- apply the faith to the everyday events
of their lives, the issues/concerns of our
community, and the wider world.
Opportunities are offered throughout the
week. Please check the
announcements
page for times and places.
Sunday Morning
Adult Bible Study
9:00 a.m. • Led by Val Smith
The class is informal, come and go as your
schedule allows. Topic will be The Book
of Confessions.
Community Spotlight
Complete Schedule
Guest speakers include community leaders of
local non-profit organizations and experts in
many fields of interests. This informal gathering
provides information on a different topic each
week and speakers open a dialogue and answer
questions from those in attendance.
January 4, 2009
What’s Up with the Presbyterians?
Pastor Jim Wallace, Central
Presbyterian
Jim Wallace, a life-long
Iowan, was born in Cedar Rapids. He graduated from
Wheaton College (Illinois) and received his Master
of Divinity degree from McCormick Theological
Seminary in 1986. He received his Doctor of Ministry
in Preaching from McCormick in 1996 and was awarded
the John Randall Hunt Prize for Outstanding Doctor
of Ministry Thesis. Jim’s pastorates include New
London, Iowa (1986-1992) and Keokuk, Iowa
(1992-1999). He began his ministry at Central on
June 1, 1999. He has been active in all aspects of
presbytery leadership and presently serves as the
chair of Des Moines Presbytery’s worship committee.
January 11, 2009
Where the Deer and the Buffalo Roam
Nancy McKlveen, Volunteer, Neil
Smith Wildlife Refuge
Nancy McKlveen, a community volunteer and strong
advocate for conservation and the environment,
was part of a small group that established the
Friends of the Neal Smith National Wildlife
Refuge, east of Des Moines, in the early 1990s.
Their goal was to increase awareness of the
Refuge and provide revenue that federal funds
wouldn’t cover.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study Groups
7:00 am Bible Study
You don't need to be a Bible scholar to participate and each group welcomes new participants.
Bible Study Group meets in the Fireside Room each Wednesday - led by the Reverend Dr. James L. Wallace, pastor.
The 10:00 a.m. group meets (between Labor Day and Memorial Day) in Room 112.
The group focuses on texts from
selected readings, studies and familiar stories in new ways.
Beginning September 10 -
Studying Jubilee: Luke's Gospel for the Poor
Small Groups for Adults
Established groups you may want to look into include prayer groups, discussion groups, fellowship groups and exercise groups. Considered, but not established at this time are sporting teams…how about winter volleyball just for laughs and fun? Contact the church office by phone 279-3658 or e-mail office@dmcpc.org about the group or groups that interest you!
The Book Group selects new titles each month and meets to discuss them in the homes of members of the group on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Contact
Connie Voss, 457-7482 for more information about joining the
Book Group.
Presbyterian Women
meets on the 3rd Thursday at 12:00 noon most months for food, fellowship, mission work and a program. Donations to the Presbyterian Women by women of our church help fund May Baskets to shut-ins, local charities and international mission.
Centering Prayer
meets in Cownie Chapel each Friday, at noon to practice group contemplative prayer. Led by Paul Witmer, more information is available by emailing:
pwitmer@covenant-christian.org.
Knitting into the Mystery:
The Board of Deacons is sponsoring a ministry by those who can knit for those who may need a lap blanket. Knitting directions and materials list provided by the church, prayers for peace and comfort are knitted right into the fabric by the knitter.
For more information about this ministry please
contact Ann Beneke, 288-5115, Sue Heggen,
222-5626, or Barb Getting, 987-5052.
Prayer Chain
participants receive an e-mail or pick up a paper
copy each week listing concerns of our congregation and visitors to pray for during the upcoming week. To join the group who are praying, or have prayers said on your behalf, contact the church office at 279-3658 or office@dmcpc.org
Pedalin' Presbyterians bike group meets May through
October
at 5:00 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month. A group gathers at the Park Avenue trail head of the Great Western Trail in Waterworks Park for a bike ride to Cumming and back. Following the ride, they meet at Orlondo's Pizza & Pasta, (across the street from the trail head) for pizza and fellowship. You and your family are welcome to join in the
fun. Questions? Please call Carl Voss at
282-5531.
Central's
Committees
and
Boards
offer an opportunity to help govern our congregation while meeting new friends and "rolling up your sleeves" for your church. Committees and Boards are responsible for specific tasks, and some are more time intensive than others. All are welcome to serve on any committee but you must be ordained into service as a Deacon or Elder. Friendships and fun are often a part of doing the Lord's work for Central Presbyterian or for our community and world thru our congregation's mission work. The church office can get you in contact with the committee of your choice: 279-3658 or office@dmcpc.org
Additional Present and
Planned Offerings:
Intergenerational
Trips
Intergenerational
Music Trip (TBD)
JUSTFaith
30 week study on
the Christian justice tradition (proposed fall
2008)
Member Trips
Religious or
Spiritual Component (ex. Sacred places, new
Mellray Abbey; TBD/fall, 2008)
Pastoral Partners
Training in
Pastoral Care (fall of each year)
Retreats
Women’s Retreat(s)
Spirituality
Retreat
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