Announcements
September 20, 2026
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Upcoming Events @ Central
Sept. 26 10:00am Ladies’ Brunch (Offsite)
Oct.4 10:00am World Communion Day
Oct 14 2:00pm Hymn Sing Cafe
Welcome Back Sunday!
Yes, today is our welcome back Sunday and we would like to direct your attention to the volunteer profile in the bulletin today
Women's Bible Study - Fridays @ 10
Mark your calendars to join with other women on Friday mornings at 10am in the hall at Central church! The first session of this season will be Friday, October 16th - NOTE the delayed start from previously published dates. Sign up in the church hall after the service, and watch the website for more information coming soon.
Brunch Time!
Ladies’ brunch Saturday September 26 @ 10am at M&Ms BBQ bar and grill on Main Street. See Stacey Campagnoni or Terry Carney for details.
Restoration Fundraising Concert
Our next fundraising concert will be Saturday November 7th at 7pm with Allison Lupton and her 5 piece band including the Canadian national fiddle champion and Canadian step dance champion, Shane Cook. We are part of her regional tour to launch her newest album, "Step Up Molly". Tickets are $35, children 12 and under free. Tickets are available on Sunday mornings, in the office, on eventbrite and from elders.
Elder Election
We are going to hold an election for additional elders. Presbyterian church elders are elected by the congregation. Church Members will receive an email asking for nominations. Being an elder is a calling to serve God and God’s people. Please pray for those nominated and for those willing to let their names stand.
Children’s Ministry
Sunday School teachers are urgently needed for Preschool to Grade 8 classes! Please contact Jocelyn at jocelyn@cpcmail.ca for more information.
Something New for the Restoration Fund.
We have journals ($10), greeting cards in a set of 4 with our stained glass windows ($20) and small cards with pictures of Central (4/$10). We also have some original slates which will be available for donations over $50.00. In addition, we have 3 framed pictures and a handmade wooden tray for a raffle. All the raffle items have been donated and tickets are $5.00 each or 3/$10. All items are on display at Sunday services. The draw for the raffle will be held at the November 7 concert.
Urgent Assistance Required
A single female member of our congregation urgently requires accommodation for herself and her medium size dog close to Guelph by Oct. 30. Please prayerfully consider this need and if you are able to help please contact Liz Coppins at:ecoppins09@gmail.com
Reminder: Pray for our search teams
Please set a phone alarm for 6:10 each day to pray for our search teams - for our new minister and for someone to work with our youth and our young adults. Choose morning, evening, or both—whatever fits your routine. Meditate on Matthew 6:10: “Your kingdom come; your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” as you ask the Lord to direct the search teams and the people who the Lord is calling to come and work with us.
Fall Book Club
Sign up in the library if you are interested in joining the Fall Book Club, or to learn more! We haven't picked books yet, so your suggestions are welcome!
Item of the Month for the Food Bank
The item of the month for September is
Individually wrapped back to school snacks
Our collection baskets are located at the back
of the sanctuary.
Thank you for supporting our community!
Volunteer Profile – Paul DeJong
‘Back in 2020, around the beginning of covid I started my search for a new church. I had been without a church for some time and felt the Spirit urging me back.
I kept several things in mind while looking. First one of my favorite authors, Timothy Keller was a Presbyterian Minister. Second, my father who grew up Dutch Reformed and always attended Presbyterian churches in Canada. In the end, I am sure he would say, “hey the kid finally listened to me,” ha-ha. Ironically, the last place I visited was Central and I heard Aubrey preach. He reminded me so much of my dad and of course is a fantastic preacher, so the rest is history.
It is interesting when we talk about volunteering, personally myself I felt drawn in. I felt again an urge to help. Central has many volunteers and I wanted to be part of that. I started with getting up to speed on the sound board. Central is always looking for people to help with the production, including sound. Many people are scared of stepping up for sound but as I always say: if a dummy like me can do it, anybody can. It is much easier than it looks.
From there I was asked to be an Elder, which completely surprised me. I had to think a lot about that and in discussions with both Kevin and Alistair, I decided to move forward and was ordained as an elder. One of the most important things I believe Elders do is they get allocated a district of people to stay connected with, which is a treat. Beyond that, Elders meet every month to decide on church matters.
Finally, as part of being an elder, we are also asked to join a team or two. I thought a good fit with my production team experience would be “use of church” which prepares and manages the church for events like weddings and concerts and such. I am also part of some other groups and initiatives, but I ramble.
In the end as much as these end up being some work and require some effort, for me I really feel God has drawn me towards these things, and I do enjoy being part of the God’s community and making a difference.’
-Paul DeJong