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Immigration- What Do We Really

Know? Over the past century, Longmont has been the home of immigrants from all over the world. According to the 1910 census, Russian-Germans were the largest ethnic group and over 25% of the farmers working southeast of Longmont were of Russian-German descent. The town of Windsor became a Russian-German enclave. The first generation of immigrants from Japan settled on farms in the St. Vrain Valley around 1915 to 1920, according to Betty Ann Newby's "The Longmont Album: History and Folklore of the St. Vrain Valley." Many of the first Latinos in Longmont came from other states in the United States. Latinos from New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas worked the sugar beet fields. Today, immigrants now account for one out of every six city residents, according to data from the American Community Survey. https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/table/RHI725214/0845970 So, what do we know about immigration? Tom Hoffman will be facilitating a six-week adult education class starting April 3rd, to study God’s word about immigration, what we hear, what is really happening, and what the law says. Come and hear stories from our brothers and sisters who now live here in Longmont. An outline of the classis on page 8 in this month’s Central Connects.

In This Issue

Karin’s Move 2Session Highlights 3Get Involved 3 Warming Center 4Music Scholarship 4OUR Center 5Kings Team Garden 5Facilities Committee 5Circle Reminder 5Caregiver Symposium 6Health Fair 6Music Camp 6Birthdays and Anniversaries 7A Presbyterian Mission 7Adult Sunday School 8Women’s Retreat 8Financial Report 8Monthly Announcements 9Youth 10Calendar 11-12Contact Us 13

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News About Karin Rebuldela and Her Recent Move

Many of you may have noticed Karin Rebuldela’s absence in the last few weeks.  She has recently moved to Texas to be closer to one of her sons.  What you may or may not be aware of is the reason for her move.  Karin is living with Alzheimer’s and the time had come for her to transition to a memory care facility.  The following letter is written by her son Marc, on behalf of the family.   It shares a little more information and an address if you wish to contact her.  Please keep Karin and her family in your prayers as they move through this transition.

Dear all, Where to start? The difficulty of these things is rarely written upon the earth but in the heart, with loss and indignity. These are profoundly sad days for us but they are days we saw coming nonetheless. There are so many things we want to talk about and share, but that would take more time than we have here, so we’ll simply talk about what is happening and how much we love you all. As of Monday, February 8th, Karin was gently spirited to Dallas and placed in the skilled and caring hands of the people of Silverado Memory Care. She enjoyed the journey and was able to spend some quality time with her grandchildren, Evelyn and Ford while watching the Broncos win the Super Bowl! The following morning, she and I had breakfast followed by her placement in Silverado. The placement itself was uneventful (they met her at the door, offered to take her for a walk and show her the facility, and she went around the corner as I began the paperwork) and she is now living comfortably and with no apparent struggle about leaving her house behind. When I visit, she is surprised that I found her, seems a little disoriented about time and place, but enjoys being in the moment with me and the grandkids. The staff at Silverado handled the transition with care and professionalism, and continue to be top notch. We were graced with a fair amount of good fortune to be able to find this care facility for her. As some of you know, Karin’s placement could not have come sooner. Her condition has been deteriorating for some time and it had simply become unsafe for her to live alone any longer. The whole family is in agreement. This had to happen.  To those who have been there for her in Longmont, words fall desperately short of being able to describe our gratitude for all the love and help you’ve provided over these last several years.  She could not have done it without you! Karin often expresses to us how much she loves and cares about all her friends. As difficult as this disease has been on her, we realize that it was perhaps even harder for close friends and family to adjust to the new Karin and learn how to accommodate her in ever-changing ways. There is still that spark in her eye when she talks about Central Longmont, Hawaii, The Motorcycle Gang, Spam, and more.  For the time being, if any of you want to reach out to her, we ask that you allow me to handle correspondence as I am only a few miles from her and would be more than happy to ensure she receives it.

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Letter cont. from page 2

You can address any letters, cards, care packages, etc. to Karin at:

13362 Castleton DriveFarmers Branch, TX

75234-5114           Additionally, upon the recommendation of her caregivers, until Karin acclimates to her surroundings, we advise holding off any actual visitation in order to avoid any undue stress or confusion over her new home. Once that time has passed, we will inform everyone and would love for you to be able to see her.  That is all for now, but we continue to be indebted and grateful to each and every one of you. 

-Marc (on behalf of Karin's family)

January and February Session Highlights

        Due to the end of year reporting, statistical data reports and deadline for minutes to be sent to the Presbytery for annual review, the Clerk of Session is a bit behind in reporting business of the Session.

January:Session has been working on creating a new Purpose and Core Value statement of Faith. The majority of the meeting was spent generating ideas.MOTION: To approve CENTRALongmont’s involvement in the Warming Center ministry with the understanding we will only serve as an overflow site. The Longmont Police Department will have a squad car at the church between 8:30-9:00 pm whenever possible on nights we are operating as an overflow site, and sufficient volunteers will be found.

Approved unanimously. February:Purpose and Core Values: Our purpose is to know Jesus and bless our community. (Purpose Statement)Our core values are the red ink of Scripture, particularly the Sermon on the Mount, summarized as…

shalom…we work for wholeness, peace, and justice for all peoplegrace…we forgive as God forgives us integrity…we live what we profess to believe

  community…we’re  responsible  for  more  than  our  own  lives     Continued  on  Page  4  

More Ways to Get Involved… Burrito Ministry to Day Laborers

Here are several ways to get involved in this ministry:• Join us for outreach! - This is a 30-45

minute commitment every Tuesday morning @ 5:30 am.

• Make burritos! - This is a 2 hour monthly commitment approximately every 6 weeks. We gather in the fellowship hall kitchen at 6 pm to cook, assemble burritos, and clean! We even have fun catching up on what's happening in our lives. We make about 180 burritos each time.

• Giving! - In order to keep this ministry going we need a a steady flow of cash every month. It costs approximately $150 each month to make this ministry happen.

• Prayer! - pray for this ministry.

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Maxine Winter Memorial Music Scholarship

The Maxine Winter Memorial Music Scholarship is offered to any current participant (youth or adult) in the music ministry of CENTRALongmont.

Applicants must be currently attending high school or have a high school diploma. There is no upper age limit. More information is available with the application. Applications are available in the church office and Information Center and must be received by Sunday, May 1 for consideration. Please contact Lee Smoot (303-776-6833) for more information.

Warming Center You may have noticed that we have not been asking for supplies for the warming center the past few weeks, even when the temperatures were cold, and there hasn't been laundry waiting on a Sunday morning.  The Journey, one of our partner churches, recently moved to a new facility on Pike Road and they are able to house up to 49 people. They graciously agreed to serve as the primary facility for the remainder of this season. CENTRALongmont has moved to being an overflow only site. Because of the number of people The Journey can accommodate, the need for overflow has lessened. This has been a huge help financially for Agape since they do not need to pay overnight workers at two facilities.   The supplies we have been receiving we are sharing with The Journey as they are needed. Some of our volunteers are also taking shifts at The Journey and we are grateful for their continued participation in this ministry. Agape plans to have a new facility completed by next season. The facility will be located at Front Range Christian Fellowship, 10667 Park Ridge Ave and will be able to accommodate 80 people.  We will keep you posted on their progress.

 Donna Ferrey Director of Missional

Highlights cont. from page 3

                           compassion…we extend mercy and understanding to all people

integrity…we live what we profess to believe

community…we’re responsible for more than our own lives

Motion: Adopt the purpose statement (To know Jesus and bless our community) and the five core value words (shalom, compassion, grace, integrity and community) as our purpose and core values. 2. Motion: To approve an overnight lock-in for the youth February 25 and 26 2016.

Approved unanimously3. Motion: March 4/5th 2016 Tubing trip for youth

$60/youth and $40/siblingApproved unanimously

4. Motion: Approve the request for transfer of membership of Arlene Patterson to Westview PC.

Approved unanimously5. Motion: Approve that church files be sent to History PCUSA in Pittsburgh, PA

    Approved  unanimously  

Membership  status  as  of  February  29,  2016:    304  

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OUR Center Lunches2016 Dates are:

Sunday, May 8Sunday, July 10

Sunday, September 11Sunday, November 13

If you would like to help, please sign up in Fellowship Hall. For more information contact Chr i s Edwards or Caro l Edwards. 

Willing to Help?

The Facilities Committee is looking for a volunteer (or two) who owns a digital camera and would be willing to systematically walk through every room/space in our church and take photographs of the rooms and the “stuff” in them (books, furniture, etc). The Committee would like to copy these photos on a disc and keep them in a safe place offsite. If we suffered a catastrophic fire or other disaster, these photos may be helpful in negotiating a fair insurance settlement.  This is a project that does not have to be done all at one time and could be done over a period of days, weeks, or months.  If you have a camera, some time, and some interest in providing this service to Central please contact Mike Wea ver (mikeweaver59@gmail.com) or Lawson Drinkard (glawsond@gmail.com).

KINGS TEAM COMMUNITY GROUP

GROW & SHARE GARDEN

Calling all would be garden interested volunteers. Potted seedlings are growing, donated and purchased vegetable seeds have been received and the 21 raised beds are being readied. This will be our 4th year for this ministry- growing fresh vegetables at Jack & Ginny Kelly’s for free distribution at the church parking lot. Work will soon be getting underway. We will be preparing, planting and later harvesting on Saturday mornings at 9:00 and distributing every Monday evening at 4:30.

Contact Marcy & Marv Van Peursem, at 303-774-0734 or mvppeaks@gmail.com for

more details and volunteer schedule.

REMINDER: Deborah Circle meeting Thursday, April 14th 1:00 Hostess - Sibyl Goerner Lesson # 7 - Martha Ramos

Please call Hostess bySunday - April 10th

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Save the Date June 20-26, 2016

More information to follow!

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Dani Garcia 4/18Alex Kolanowski 4/18Heather Lechman 4/18Estela Mendoza 4/18Duane Shearer 4/19Martha Gillen 4/21Buck Ellenberger 4/22Nan Dornan 4/23Kyle Kolanowski 4/23James Mendoza 4/23Robert Adam 4/25Jerry Kennedy 4/25Dale Czajkowski 4/26Janine Ledingham 4/26Barbara Collister 4/28George Patterson 4/28Helen Hanna 4/30

ANOTHER PRESBYTERIAN MISSION

Imagine a solar mission team from our church installing solar power to change lives. We can make our vision a reality by attending Solar School and taking the steps to initiate our project. Located at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center near Little Rock, Arkansas, the Solar School provides us with the necessary training we need to complete our solar installation and form lasting covenants with partners across the globe. Develop a covenant partnership in a community that needs power by working together. We will jointly install the solar power system while simultaneously building long term, sustainable relationships. We may find partners in Haiti, Central America, Africa, or any other area of our choice. Since 25% of the world lacks electricity, many locations can benefit from solar power, our work areas are almost limitless. Solar power can provide light for schools and orphanages, run a refrigerator for a medical clinic, or even power a nebulizer for children with asthma. Most importantly, it can serve as a catalyst to provide God’s light and power wherever needed. Anyone interested? Contact the office or Tom Hoffman (tomstevie@gmail.com)

David Landers 4/3Karen Mott 4/4Vicki DeZuba 4/6Beverly Johnson 4/7Kevin Mansfield 4/7Andrew Scherr 4/7Roni Yager 4/10Jeanne Moore 4/11Curtis Collis 4/12Wilma Couper 4/13Susan Landers 4/13Kathy Coniway 4/14Laree Smith 4/14Roxanne Brown 4/15Karin Rebuldela 4/16Rich Edwards 4/17Don Veal 4/17Keenan Collier 4/18

Chuck & Bonnie Allen 4/1/1972Paul & Joyce Rieger 4/25/1970Bob & Nan Dornan 4/30/1966

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Women of CENTRALongmont

You are invited to spend the day at the Kelly’s on April 23. The Garden Gateway Retreat is for women of all ages where we will slow down and enjoy time with other women and God.

There will be a nominal fee of $25.00 to cover costs of snacks, lunch, and materials. Registration will begin on Sunday, April 3.

Questions? Ask the planning team:Robin Edwards, Marybeth Flynn, Bev Shetter, waderdjohn@aol.com, Suzanne Drinkard, or Holly Cable.

Immigration- What Do We Really Know?

April 3rd What does God have to say? Who are these “illegals”April 10th The Gallegos family from our own congregat ion wi l l te l l the i r s tor y o f immigration and Pastor Chuy will tell about being a pastor on the border for 15 years.April 17th What makes a person a refugee?April 24th Jennifer Piper from the American Friends Service Committee will help us unders tand what our l aws say about immigration and asylees.May 1st Come hear the stories of immigrants in Longmont and what it is like to be one of “them”.

May 8th A movie produced by the Presbyterian Church will lead off class and then a panel discussion of "Where do we go from here?”

REMINDER:

The deadline for the May edition of Central Connects is April 21.

Send information to smdrinkard@gmail.com

Latino Ministry Team invites everyone to a worship service in

Spanish - 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays @ 5 pm

Financial Report February Year-to-Date Actual Budget Difference Actual Budget Difference Revenues $32,376 $48,280 -$15,904 $84,988 $ 96,559 -$11,571 Expenses 37,190 48,280 - 11,090 79,936 96,559 - 16,623

Difference -$ 4,814 $0 -$ 4,814 $5,052 $0 $ 5,052

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Monthly Announcements

The Round Pantry at Westview Presbyterian Church

A member agency of Community Food Share serving the hungry the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month.

Bible StudiesMen’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study - 6:45 am in Fellowship Hall. Contact: Tom Moore, 720-837-5195 or tj-moore@msn.comFriday Morning Women’s Bible Study - Fridays at 9:30 am in Fellowship Hall. Contact Susan Landers , 303 -682 -9783 or susan@srednal.com for more information.Cavcey Women’s Bible Study - Third Friday of the month at 9:30 am in the Office Conference Room.  Contact:  Judy Cavcey, 303-772-6506 or kjcavcey@email.msn.comBible Biddies - Tuesdays at 1:30 pm in the Office Conference Room.  Contact:  Beth Kiteley at 303 776-6222 or bkiteley@gmail.com

Women’s Circles Deborah Circle - Second Thursday 1-3 pm @ host homes.  Contact: Marcy VanPeursem, 303-774-0734Lois Circle - Third Thursday @ 1:30 pm in Fellowship Hall.  Contact:  Roberta Nagy 303-776-9339 or rubbies@q.comPriscilla Circle - Third Thursday @ 9:30 am in host homes.  Contact:  Sal ly Seth 303-682-1214 or sallyseth@yahoo.com

Session 2016

Cheryl Bodin - cherylbodin@aol.comGeorge Burmeister -

burmeistergeorge@gmail.com Ann Delzell - delanzel@gmail.comLawson Drinkard - glawsond@gmail.comAnna Gregory - anna.gregory@ucdenver.eduTom Hoffman - tomstevie@gmail.comBrenda Kien - mb_kien@msn.comSteve Kukic - stevankukics@gmail.com Walt Ramsey - wjramseyaz@gmail.comAnnette Reitinger - r.a.reitinger@gmail.comJohn Shetter - waderdjohn@aol.comDonna Weaver - donnaweaver58@gmail.com Clerk of Session: Donna Weaver

donnaweaver58@gmail.comModerator: Rev. Dr. David Barker -

david@CENTRALongmont.net

Diaconate 2016

Bonnie Allen - BoomerSooner44@msn.comCarl Brown - ctbrown42@comcast.netKarey Carbaugh -kareycarbaugh@hotmail.comVicki DeZuba - vldezuba@gmail.comMaj Lis KemperKaren Mott - k_mott48@yahoo.comKent Nelson - jackabbey@hotmail.comJoan RaderReyes Ramos - ramosr@swbell.netCathy Reichert* Moderator : Bev Shetter - waderdjohn@aol.com

Diane West - westlarrydiane@qwest.net

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Community Peace Camp August 8-12th

Before school begins in the fall, kids 3-14 years old will learn what it means to be a peacemaker in fun and interactive ways. Family ministry directors from the Longmont-Boulder area have come together to create what is being called “Community Peace Camp” which will take

place August 8-12th from 9 to 12:30pm. Each day will include games, snacks, creative expression, hands-on lessons in creating peace here in our community, as well as learning what peace looks like on an international level.

Registration will not be ready until May, so families mark your calendars and save the date. With healthy attendance, the camp will be divided into ages 3-6, 7-10, and 11-14 years old. The activities and lessons will be age-appropriate and will include learning as well as doing. There will also be daily times we will come together as a whole camp and have opportunities to learn from one another.

As a joint venture, each church will be given opportunities to support the camp through time, talents, and gifts. Just a few examples of how you can help: sign up as a church for one day of snack preparation, donate resources for creative expression, join the planning team, drive our kids to the camp location (TBD), and much more. Stay tuned.

Collyer  Park  Clean  Up  As par t o f Longmont ’s C lean up and Green Up,

CENTRALongmont will be picking up trash at Collyer Park Sunday April 10th after worship. The cleanup is a mission Sunday for

CENTRALkids, but everyone is encouraged to help as it is a big park. We will meet in the narthex at 10:45 am and either walk or carpool to the park. Trash bags will be p ro v ided , g lo ves a re recommended . Contact Hol l y Cab le i f you a re in teres ted , holly@centralongmont.net.

CENTRALkids  :    Dates  to  remember  April  3rd  –  Watch  Rise  of  the  Guardians,  10:45am,  LoF  April  10th  –  Collyer  Park  Clean  Up,  10:45am,  Narthex  April  17th  –  Birthday  card  mission  project,  10:45am,  LoF  

CENTRALstudents:  Dates  to  remember  April  16th  –  Music  Camp  training  (4:30-­‐6pm),    5th  grade  &  Game  Night,  6-­‐8:30pm,  LoF  May  29th  –  Senior  RecogniXon  in  worship,  9:15am  

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 9:30a Women’s Bible Study (FH)

2 6:00p MS/HS Youth Group

3 9:15a Worship 10:45a Immigration10:45 HS Girls (BR)1:00p AGOLA (FH)4:00p Pipe Band

4 10:00a Staff (O) 4:00p Piano Lessons (S)4:30p Long Net (FH)

5 5:30a Burrito Outreach8:00a Crossroads Therapy1:30p Bible Biddies (CFO)

6 6:45a Men’s Bible Study (FH)3:00p Piano Lessons (S)

7 9:00a Piano Lessons (S) 9:30a Faith Sowers 3:00p Piano Lessons (S)

8 9:30a Women’s Bible Study (FH)

9 6:00p MS/HS Youth Group

10 8:00a Generosity Committee (CFO)9:15a Worship 10:45a Immigration 10:45 Cleanup Collyer10:45 HS Girls (BR)1:00p AGOLA (FH)4:00p Pipe Band5:00p Latino Worship Service

11 10:00a Staff (O) 4:00p Piano Lessons (S)4:30p Long Net (FH)4:45p St. Vrain Singers

12 5:30a Burrito Outreach8:00a Crossroads Therapy1:30p Bible Biddies (CFO)6:45p Mission Committee

13 6:45a Men’s Bible Study (FH)8:30a Crossroads (20003:00p Piano Lessons (S)7:00p Chancel Choir practice (M)

14 9:00a Piano Lessons (S) 9:30a Faith Sowers 1:00p Deborah Circle (M)3:00p Piano Lessons (S)

15 9:30a Women’s Bible Study (FH) 9:30a Cavcey Bible Study

16 1:00p Longmont Writers4:30p Music Counselor6:00p MS/HS Youth Group

17 9:15a Worship 10:45 Immigration 10:45 Children’s Mission10:45a Stephens Ministry10:45a HS Girls (BR)1:00p AGOLA (FH)4:00p Pipe Band5:00p Latino Worship Service (S)

18 10:00a Staff (O) 4:00p Piano Lessons (S)4:30p Long Net (FH)4:45p St. Vrain Singers

19 5:30a Burrito Outreach8:00a Crossroads Therapy1:30p Bible Biddies (CFO)6:00p Deacons (CFO)6:30P Crossroads Board

20 6:45a Men’s Bible Study (FH)9:00a MOM’s Club (N)3:00p Piano Lessons (S)7:00p Chancel Choir practice (M)

21 9:00a Piano Lessons (S)9:30a Faith Sowers (WDR)9:30a Priscilla Circle1:30p Lois Circle (FH)3:00p Piano Lessons (S)6:30p Innovation Meeting

22 9:30a Women’s Bible Study (FH)

23 8:00a Women’s Retreat6:00p MS/HS Youth Group

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24 9:15a Worship 10:45 Immigration 10:45a HS Girls (BR)4:00p Pipe Band5:00p Latino Worship Service (S)

25 10:00a Staff (O) 4:00p Piano Lessons (S)4:30p Long Net (FH)4:45p St. Vrain Singers

26 5:30a Burrito Outreach8:00a Crossroads Therapy1:30p Bible Biddies (CFO)

27 6:45a Men’s Bible Study (FH)3:00p Piano Lessons (S)6:45p Session (Homes)7:00p Chancel Choir practice (M)

28 8:30a Crossroads (20009:00a Piano Lessons (S) 9:30a Faith Sowers 3:00p Piano Lessons (S)

29 9:30a Women’s Bible Study (FH)

30 6:00p MS/HS Youth Group

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Highlands Spring Work Day Our Spring Work Day is May 14th, and we need your help with some projects to get ready for summer!  We will work from 9am-1pm followed by a cookout lunch at Maria’s house.  We will have tasks for folks of all abilities and skill levels, and we would love for you to join us for a fun day of service and fellowship! If you plan to come, please let us know by calling (303) 747-2888 or emailing our registrar at registrar@highlandscamp.org

SPRINGTIME IN THE ROCKIES

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Contact Us

Central Presbyterian Church ~ 402 Kimbark St., Longmont, CO 80501

303-776-6833 ~ www.centralongmont.net ~ after hours emergency number: 303-378-8511

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday ~ 9:00 am-Noon & 1:00-4:00 pm; Closed Friday

Staff

Pastor ~ David Barker (ext. 105) ~ david@centralongmont.net

Director of Music Ministries ~ Lee Smoot (ext. 108) ~ lee@centralongmont.net

Organist/Pianist ~ Shirley Gendreizig

Director of Christian Education ~ Holly Cable (ext. 107) ~ holly@centralongmont.net

Director of Communications & Missional Outreach ~ Donna Ferrey (ext. 101) ~ donna@centralongmont.net

Treasurer ~ Cheryl Bodin (ext. 113) cheryl@centralongmont.net

Church Office Administrator ~ Cynthia Carter (ext. 100) ~cynthia@centralongmont.net

Church Custodian ~ Craig Cable (ext. 103) ~ craig@centralongmont.net

Stephen Ministry

Eve Bruce ~ 303-651-2573; Lisa Nelson ~ 303-828-5358;

Sally Seth ~ 303-682-1214; Kathleen Thomson ~ 303-678-2910

For more info visit www.centralpres.net or follow us on Facebook.