Founded in 1844,
Central was the very first church in Lamar County – it was a foreign
mission by Americans to the Republic of Texas!
Central Presbyterian Church is a
member of the Presbyterian Church (USA), the nation’s largest
body of Presbyterians. Presbyterians, like all Christians,
consider the Bible to be the written Word of God, name Jesus as
Lord and Savior, and work to display God’s Kingdom in this
world.
What we think makes our church
unique is:
- All people are welcome here. Period.
No matter what color, how much money you make, what you’ve
done or where you are in your faith journey – you are
welcome here, without judgment, to be part of God’s family
in this place.
- We are open-minded. It’s okay to ask
questions – even difficult questions that seem inappropriate
or sacrilegious. We don’t mind . . . and God can handle it!
- Presbyterians govern their churches
in an open and collegial way, as part of a team. That team
is led the pastor and the session (elders, both men and
women).
-- adopted by the session of Central Presbyterian Church in
June, 2006.
So . . . if you want to be part
of a church that welcomes everyone, values learning about the
Bible and faith with open minds, and works together as a team,
please join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for worship! Visit
our webpage for updates on activities this Fall, including
Sunday School and a new Wednesday evening program!
Central Presbyterian Day School:
Central Presbyterian Day School is the longest continually
operating day school in Lamar County, with a ministry for
children from age 2 through kindergarten. For over forty years,
since September 7, 1959, children have been nurtured and taught
in excellence. The vast majority of our graduates are admitted
to the Gifted and Talented programs in area schools. The
Dayschool also includes a Christian Education component, with
regular chapel including Bible stories and Bible songs. Mrs.
Lynne Noland serves as Director.
A Few Fun Facts About
Presbyterians
- King George called the America
Revolution "the Presbyterian Revolution" because so many
Presbyterian ministers were influential in starting and
supplying American independence.
- Woodrow Wilson, Ronald Reagan and
Abraham Lincoln are among the 8 Presbyterian presidents of our
country.
- Sam Walton, of Wal-Mart fame, was a
Presbyterian.
- "Presbyterian" refers to our form of
government – "presbyter" is the New Testament word for
"elder," so we are a church led by elders!
- Presbyterians were at the forefront of
the civil rights movement. The speaker at the March on
Washington who preceded Martin Luther King, Jr. was the
then-leader of the Presbyterian Church.
- Presbyterians value education very
highly. There are over 80 Presbyterian-related colleges in the
United States, including Austin College (Sherman) and Trinity
University (San Antonio). Our own church has the oldest
continually operating pre-school and kindergarten in Lamar
County.
A Church with a Strong
Heritage and an Exciting Future!
Click here
for a sample of our worship bulletin
Click here for a chronological history
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