by the children of Central

Central means nice people and a good pastor. -Corey Shank

God Jesus Holy Spirit Singing -Natalie Gardner

Central Presbeterian Church means a lot to me. I like it because I can worship god. Also because I want to know more about me and other people. Also more about God. -Katherine Will

All Central means to me is that we are centered in Christ* and we are a great place of worship*! -John H. Button

A Goddly place a church a place to worship god -Bobby

What Centarl means to believe in Jesus. Centarl means to pray. -John Harris

Central means God's house. Central means worshiping God. -Andrew Scates

The church means to me to think and Worship God all while I'm in Church. -Amy Will

a great place to worship! Is it a place to worship? -Robby H.

What Central means my relationship with the Lord. Without Central I would have too have a different church that I don't like as much. -Billy Russell

Central means a place to worship God. It also means a place to meet new friends and talk to old ones. -Caroline Wallace

"Central means learning about God." -Becky Moorshead

"Central is a church that I am growing up in and the people there are like a second family to me." -Andrew Moorshead

"Central is a loving church family that I am growing up in." -Jeffrey Moorshead

Editor's Note: When the sentiment is from the heart, no editing is necessary - spelling, grammar, and such have not been corrected.

by the grown-ups of Central

How are you grateful to God for Central? What do you remember?

I am grateful for Central's strong focus on the lordship of Jesus Christ, for the leadership' firm stance on who Christ is, and for the open arms of this congregation. -Barbara Hiebert

I am grateful to God for Central because of the wonderful people, the inspired sermons, and the emphasis on evangelism. It is all very motivating. -Michael Frantz

I have been at Central 2 years now. The thing I am most grateful for is that I have not been pressured to become a member and that I have been allowed to be a part. -Tim Herty

I'm thankful that I'm never left comfortable in my faith, but continually challenged to repent, speak out and "move others toward Christ." -Heidi Bertaux

Ron convicted me of the sovereignty of God and I am eternally grateful. -Linda Zeigler

Murray Smoot's faithful preaching of the Word and Ron Scate's continuation of the tradition. -David Hungerford

The ongoing miracle of lives being drawn to Jesus Christ and therefore being transformed. -Barbara Hiebert

I remember listening to the service on the radio, when the signal briefly cut out. When he came back, Dr. Scates said the power had gone out briefly, and he thought, "Another squirrel enters the Kingdom of Heaven." I thought this was very funny. -Michael Frantz

Spring 1972 - Murray's evangelistic sermon. My reaction - "I'll never come here again." Spring 1973 - Same sermon. My reaction - "I think that's the first sermon I ever really heard." Praise God! -David Hungerford

I remember the atmosphere to work together to serve the Lord as a team committed to helping others understand that Christ loves them. -Karen Duncan

Oh, the big blue bus! Who could forget its ministry to international students, youth Sunday School, the Senior citizens. -Karen Duncan

Great Mother and Daughter Banquets and Christmas Parties - (So many of us would gather, prepare food and have "chats.") Sunday Eve. Services (wouldn't miss) Grateful for our daughter's interest in Bible, etc. (Judi). Thanks to Jean and Bruce Stuart; etc. -Bea & Pat Alexander

The monthly men's prayer breakfast. There is no such group in my home church. -Tim Herty