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What’s Inside:

Pastor’s Message:

Pastor’s Message 1

Last Month at CMPC 2

LOGOS 5

Christ Memorial Christian Preschool 6

News from Christian Education 6

Grace Notes 7

Window on the Word 7

Finance News 9

Announcements 10

Birthdays 11

August Monthly Calendar 12

6410 Amherst Avenue, Columbia, MD 21046Phone: (410) 997-8011, Fax: (410) 997-9642www.cmpcusa.org, www.facebook.com/[email protected]

August 2014

Upcoming Events:

8/5 Theology On Tap8/12-26 Shaker Drive Road Closure8/14 CMPC Blood Drive8/16 Habitat for Humanity Workday9/24 LOGOS Volunteer Training10/1 First Night of LOGOS10/3-5 CMPC Fall Retreat

It has been quite a busy summer here at CMPC so far and we have seen God’s faithfulness through it all. Though the pace will slow a bit in the next few weeks many will be hard at work planning for our fall program start-up. As always, there is plenty to be excited about here. Be sure to read on to catch up on anything you missed and to be prepared for what is coming.

Peace in Christ,

Rev. Scott Hoffman

A group photo from the 2014 Mars Hill Mission Trip.

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Christ Memorial Presbyterian ChurchAugust 2014 Herald

Last Month at CMPC

Mars Hill Mission TripIt was yet another wonderful week of mission work in Mars Hill, NC this year. Twenty-three members of our CMPC community joined 35 volunteers from Shadyside Presbyterian Church (in Pittsburgh) to rehabilitate six different homes over the course of the week. Projects ranged from painting to laying down a new floor, from building a new deck to renovating a kitchen—all done while our children had a wonderful VBS-type experience on campus. The weather was mostly cooperative and even rather cool—though some of our crew did have to finish building a deck in the rain on Friday and were soaked through and through! We were all grateful for God’s provision throughout the week and the experience left an indelible mark on each of us. We thank you for your prayers and support and hope that you will consider joining us as we head back again next summer. Tentative dates for the 2015 trip are July 12-18th.

Weird Animals Vacation Bible SchoolWhat do you get when you combine 104 kids, 55 volunteers, fun sing along songs, silly games, meaningful bible lessons, stories about real-life kids, and tasty snacks? You get an AMAZING week at Weird Animals VBS!

We had an overwhelming response to our vacation bible school program this summer! We are so very thankful for the kids that filled our hallways and hearts during this exciting week! The building was full of laughter, singing, and smiles all week long! Each day the children and volunteers enjoyed singing songs with each other and learning bible lessons that taught that Jesus’ love is one of a kind and He loves each of us with that one of a kind love! Thanks to our awesome Critter Cafe crew we had delicious snacks each day too! Weird and wild games and videos about real kids living the real life adventure of knowing and following Jesus rounded our fun days together! The week ended with over 250 kids, families, and volunteers joining us for an end of VBS cookout! Our church was bursting at the seams!

This week could not have been possible without our amazing volunteers! They shared the love of Jesus with each child that crossed through our doors! If you weren’t able to volunteer this year, or if your kids were not able to join us, don’t miss out on the fun next year! Mark your calendars now for Everest Vacation Bible School, June 22-26th!



Last Month at CMPC (cont.)Pictures from the Mars Hill Mission Trip


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GenOn Youth SummitOn the bus heading home from the GenOn Youth Summit on the campus of Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia, I asked the youth what they liked about the week. Their responses were:

The music, meeting new people from different churches, spending time with other teenagers, the dance, Men’s Vespers, three - hour worship Friday night, mission day, the talent show, Women’s Vespers, activities each day (soccer especially), getting to see old friends from last year! “It was fun!” “It was good!”

Not one said “I don’t know” or “Nothing.” It was a week to escape from busy-ness, boredom, and the pressures of the world. And lest you think kids don’t have pressures of the world, drop in sometime to “Say So Time” of the summit’s Friday evening worship when hearts are poured out in thanks for how God worked in their lives over the week (“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so”).

It was a week to engage in daily Bible study, daily worship, and Christ-centered relationships. Understanding the need to treat one another as a child of God floated throughout the dining hall, on the playing field, in the dorm, and well... everywhere.

For high schoolers it was a week of “Jesus Camp” to think, pray, play, worship, sing, listen, and serve with other youth and lots of awesome adults of all ages--living out LOGOS away from CMPC. For college age youth it was the opportunity to provide leadership and deepen relationships with peers and mentors. For adults it was a way to use God-given gifts and interests and detach from the norm. Our CMPC adults led activities (soccer, ultimate frisbee and drawing) and Bible study. And it was fun. And good.

The GenOn Summit is like “one big youth group” as multiple churches of multiple denominations grow in Christ and connect with one another. Look at the all-group picture and you won’t see big clumps of those from the same church--certainly here and there but mostly groups are all mixed up. A beacon of hope for the wider church.

Last Month at CMPC (cont.)

Last Month at CMPC (cont.)

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Wednesday’s mission day was different from the all-summit projects we have done in previous years. This time we traveled in Bible study groups to serve all over the city of Wheeling. We made deviled eggs at the soup kitchen, sorted clothing and other donations at a distribution center, played with children at their summer program, cleaned apartments in a retirement home, and weeded and mulched in a park. Lots of stories and pictures were shared around the dinner tables and at “Talk-It-Over Time” back on campus that night!

Some youth needed to be convinced to sign up for the summit, others couldn’t wait having heard about it for years from older siblings and friends. Many returned for their second, third, or sixth time. The GenOn Summit is a week set apart, a mountaintop experience, a retreat, an opportunity to serve, and summer camp. I know that it changes lives for the better. The week is difficult to comprehend without the experience. It’s well worth the vacation time that it costs most adults and it’s well worth the risk the youth take to attend for the first time. Most return again and again and again.

We are blessed to have a supportive and generous church community that helps us keep the cost for youth low and that fully funds adult leaders (we need to take one adult for every 4 youth). Thank you, thank you, thank you for being part of this experience for many! ~ Liz Perraud

LOGOS CMPC’s Wednesday Night Inter-generational Program

Our favorite Wednesday night inter-generational program will resume in October! The first night of LOGOS is Wednesday, October 1st. For all interested adults, there will be a Volunteer Training night on Wednesday, September 24th. Be sure to save these two dates.

LOGOS is a mid-week ministry open to all young people from preschool through high school. Every Wednesday night, all young people participate in four parts offering a “whole child” approach to Christian nurture: Bible Study, Recreation, Family Time (dinner with the church “family”) and Worship Skills.

To find out more about LOGOS, visit www.cmpcusa.org/logos



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Christ Memorial Christian Preschool

Sunday Morning Under Construction!The Christian Education committee is currently revamping the Sunday School program, moving away from the traditional 9:15 a.m. Sunday School program. Watch the September Herald and Friday E-News for more details.

Sunday ExperienceSunday Experience continues every Sunday even during the summer. Children from preschool through grade three can leave the worship service at the end of “Moment with Children” and participate in our Sunday Experience activities downstairs.

Are you looking for a way to contribute to CMPC? The Christian Education committee has a number of opportunities for you. We need teachers for the fall Sunday Experience program. Volunteers sign up for one month out of the year – just a four week commitment. CE provides the curriculum and the materials and volunteers teach only four Sundays during the year with an assistant to help them each Sunday.

For information about either opportunity, please contact Linda Johnson at [email protected] or Debbie O’Neal at [email protected].

Summer is moving by fast as we prepare for the coming school year. Look for our Apple Wishing Tree in the downstairs entrance. If you would like to purchase any items from the tree, please remove that specific apple and write your name on the apple left on the tree. There will be a basket placed under the tree to place your items.

On August 14th our staff is attending an Early Childhood Conference. Please keep them in your hearts and prayers as they spend the day learning new ideas and techniques to enrich their classes. The staff returns on August 25th to set up their classrooms.

The evening of Thursday, August 28th is very exciting as the preschool staff and our church family welcomes the incoming preschool families. We look forward to providing these families with a safe, nurturing, and welcoming church environment. As the school year progresses, please remember to keep our preschool families in your prayers.

News from Christian Education



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Grace Notes Thanks to everyone who participated in musical offerings this summer. We have been blessed by your gifts! Haley Barham sang Into My Heart (remember singing it around a campfire?) and a medley of Will the Circle Be Unbroken/This Little Light of Mind which was a lot of fun to hear! Thanks, Allen, for the wonderful offering of Fernando Ortega’s arrangement of How Firm a Foundation and thanks Lindsey Kim for playing the flute so beautifully for arrangements of Amazing Grace and Simple Gifts. Thanks, also to Marilyn Mills for praising our Lord with her wonderful voice as she sang I Am and God is Exalted. As I write this, we are looking forward to hearing from Joe and Gail Marinelli when they sing the old-time gospel song, I’ll Fly Away and from Courtney Ashman when she sings Here I Am to Worship.

During the month of August we look forward to hearing Marilyn and Kelsey Mills in a vocal/instrumental duet, Laura Yawney playing Be Thou My Vision/My Shepherd Will Supply My Need on her oboe, Noah and Lucas Teshome, the Pakistani Community, and Don Wade.

Have you heard? We Need Singers in the Trinity Choir! Rehearsals will begin September 11th at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. The Bells of Joy is also welcoming new ringers. Please join us!

Grace and peace to each of you.

Joy Exner, Music Director

Window on the Word by Leta Renich

The Rebel Planet Part II[originally done in the early 1980’s]

Last month we learned that Satan’s fall was due to his choice to be like God, and also that Adam’s fall was due to a similar choice - Satan told Eve the fruit would give her the same knowledge as God. So Eve, and then Adam, disobeyed God and ate the forbidden fruit. In consequence, God cursed the earth and drove Adam and Eve out of Eden, but gave a promise of a Redeemer.

We also learned Satan is battling God for power over souls and we must choose whom we serve – God or Mammon (Matthew 6: 24, Luke 16: 13).

http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=Matthew+6

http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=Luke+16

Window on the Word (cont.)


In the Bible there are over 100 references to Satan by one of his names (Satan, the devil, Belial, Beezelbub, the evil one). In addition, the writers of the N.T., Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, Peter, and Jude, all speak of him and his power directly by name, or make references to him or his angels (not included in the above count) such as the power of darkness (Col 1: 13; Eph 6: 12) or fallen angels (II Pet2: 4; Jude 1: 6); or principalities and powers (Rom 8: 38; Eph 3: 10; Eph 6: 12; Col 1: 16; Col 2: 15), which indicates their recognition of him as a spiritual power.

But the good news is:

Christ is the head over every power and authority (principality and power KJV). (See Eph 1: 21; Col 1: 16; Col 2: 10.) In Part III, we will rejoice in the Victorious Christ!

Since we are living on a rebel planet, it is of critical importance that we know God’s battle plan, and seek His guidance. My prayer for you is the same as Paul’s in Eph 1: 17-21.

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

Now, let us explore what we can learn about Satan in the New Testament.

1. “Be self controlled and alert. Your enemy, thedevil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (I Pet. 5: 8 NIV).

2. “As for you, you were dead in your transgressionsand sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient” (Eph. 2: 1-2 NIV).

3. “Now is the time for judgment on this world; nowthe prince of this world will be driven out” (Jn. 12: 31 NIV). “I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold on me, but the world must learn that I love the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has commanded me” (Jn. 14: 30-31 NIV). “...and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned” (Jn 16: 11 NIV). Three times Jesus refers to Satan as the prince of this world. From this section we have learned four things about Satan:

1. He is the enemy of God and man.2. Paul referred to him as the prince of the power ofthe air. (KJV)3. Three times it is recorded that Jesus referred tohim as the prince of this world.

Another subtle recognition was when Satan tempted Jesus (Mt. 4: 8-10). He offered him all the kingdoms of the world, “...if you will bow down and worship me.” Jesus did not dispute Satan’s right to offer this power, but responded with scripture, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” (The Word of God is our protection, also, from Satan).

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Proverb of the Month Stop listening to instruction,

my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

~ Proverbs 19: 27 NIV

http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=1Peter+5

http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=Romans+8

http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=Ephesians+2







http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=John+12




http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=Matthew+4

http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=Proverbs+19

http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=Colossians+1





http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=2Peter+2

http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=Jude+1

http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=Jude+1


Finance News


Financial statement – June 2014

Following is some financial data through June. We are lagging a bit behind in revenue, but have all faith that our year end goal will be met. We’ve had some unexpected costs as well as committed to some unbudgeted activities, but savings have been identified and we expect to finish the year on target.

Detailed financial statements are available upon request and I’m happy to answer any questions!

Operating Results Actual 2013 Budget 2014 YTD June 2013 YTD June 2014 Revenue 435,432 474,850 217,858 233,138 Christian Ed 3,589 8,400 3,837 2,770 Mission 49,976 45,000 24,790 28,160 Communications 19,624 20,000 5,378 7,423 Worship 12,186 12,500 5,027 9,177 Stewardship 1,343 2,000 219 223 Finance/Admin 37,116 38,800 23,611 29,036 Personnel 209,661 249,200 105,515 111,449 Board of Deacons 3,676 6,450 1,306 2,691 Property 92,368 92,500 33,792 43,273 Total Expenses 429,539 474,850 203,475 234,202 Net 5,893 - 14,383 (1,064)

Balance Sheet 6/30/13 6/30/14 Cash and investments 524,131 582,589 Other assets 2,818 5,198 Total 526,949 587,787

Designated funds 30,263 26,875 Memorials 136,021 36,072 Reserves 346,282 525,904 Fund balance 14,383 (1,064) Total 526,949 587,787

Reserve activity 6/30/13 6/30/14Opening balance - January 347,881 404,494 Uses, net of donations - piano (46,395) - Additions – Wade estate 98,360 Increase/decrease in value 44,796 23,050 Ending balance - April 346,282 525,904

Announcements



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Church RetreatGet ready for our Fall CMPC retreat! The retreat will be held from October 3-5, 2014 at the Claggett Center in Adamstown, MD (near Frederick). All ages are invited to participate. Those younger than high school age must be accompanied by a parent. The cost, which includes two nights of lodging and meals, is $160 per person with a $395 cap for a family. Set aside the weekend now (from after dinner on Friday through just before lunch on Sunday) and watch for more details coming soon.

Theology On Tap: A Men’s Ministry EventAttention all men ages 21 and over! Like beer? Love God? Not sure about one or the other? You’re a perfect fit for Theology on Tap, where we’ll explore good beer and have interesting theological discussions. Come join Pastor Hoffman and Ryan Thomas on Tuesday night, August 5th from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Pub Dog Columbia, 8865 Stanford Blvd (off Dobbin Rd). Questions? Email Ryan at [email protected].

Shaker Drive Road Closure and DetourShaker Drive from the US Route 29 northbound entrance ramp to Allview Drive will be CLOSED to thru traffic beginning Tuesday, August 12th and ending on or about Tuesday, August 26th as a result of a developer construction project to install public water and sewer mains in the vicinity of the Allview Community in Columbia. Traffic will be detoured using Seneca Drive to Beechwood Drive to Allview Drive back to Shaker Drive. In addition, lane shifts are expected during the project. Flagging operations will be in place to direct traffic as needed and signs will be posted to advise motorists of the construction. A recorded message at 410-313-3638 will carry details and updates. For questions or concerns, contact Public Works Customer Service at 410-313-3440 or via e-mail at [email protected].

CMPC Blood DriveCMPC will once again host a blood drive on Thursday, August 14th from 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Please consider saving a life by donating blood! To schedule an appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: 0536266. A sign-up sheet will also be posted in the upstairs hallway. For more information, contact Eleanor Orndorff at (410) 979-0527 or [email protected].

Habitat for Humanity WorkdayCMPC is a member of United Churches, a faith based organization whose members support Habitat for Humanity for the Chesapeake. Over a period of several years, CMPC has provided both financial and volunteer support to Habitat to rehabilitate homes in Baltimore. This year Habitat has assigned United Churches a workday on August 16, 2014. The location is to be determined and volunteers will work from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. No construction skills are required. If you are interested in participating, please contact BJ Walworth at [email protected] or by phone at 410-300-0242 or 410-381-3047 no later than August 1st. On the day of the event, volunteers will meet at CMPC between 7 and 7:30 a.m. and carpool.

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August Birthdays


Jorge Aquino August 1stMarjorie Pierce August 3rdJ.J. Seymour August 3rdZane Haug August 4thSkye Paddock August 6thDouglas Tilley August 6thJerry Ueckermann August 6thNancy Walworth August 7thFouzia Gill August 8thShakeela Sadiq August 8thCarter Ridgeway August 9thMichael Wegner August 9thZoe Crider August 10thSusan Sears August 10thChuck Wilder August 10thGinny Childress August 11thNatalee Hoffman August 13thMaha Davies August 14thKaren Hawker August 15thNouman Sadiq August 16thJeremiah Aslam August 18thKevin Murphy August 18thRebecca Pfeiffer August 18th

Betsy Rambo August 18thCarole Young August 18thPerveen Gill August 19thJessica Stewart August 20thSuzanna Peter August 22ndDonna May August 23rdLaurie Stewart August 23rdSally Berlowitz August 26thMadeline DelFavero August 26thBeth Frantz August 26thJohn Sullivan August 26thRobert Dilmore August 27thChristopher Dilmore August 30thDick McBirney August 30thMaddon Barham August 31st


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