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Welcome to Frequently Asked Questions about Central Presbyterian
Church. We hope this page will give you a better insight into
who we are and what we are about. If you have a question that
is not addressed here, please contact
our pastor.
1. How do we find Central?
A: We are located at 309
South Church St, just south of First Baptist Church and
across the street from Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Click
here for a map.
2. What “kind” of a Presbyterian
Church is Central?
A: Central Presbyterian is a church of the Presbyterian
Church (USA). We are the largest and oldest Presbyterian denomination
in North America. Click here to go to the denominations
website
and here for a link to Presbyterian
distinctive beliefs.
3. What can I expect to happen in
a worship service?
A: We follow a traditional order of worship which includes
hymns, responsive readings, Scripture readings, prayers, sharing
joys and concerns, a children’s message, and a sermon.
We sing hymns from the 1990 Presbyterian Hymnal and the 2003
supplement "Sing the Faith," which includes
traditional, contemporary and global music. Here is a
sample of a recent bulletin
(although it looks better in Word than in web format!).
4. When are worship services and
how long do they last?
A: Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. and lasts a little more
than an hour. On August 13, 2006 worship time will
move to 10:45 a.m.
5. How old is the minister and how
was he trained?
A: Our pastor is the Reverend Dr. Timothy R. Davenport-Herbst, whom
people call “Tim” or “Pastor Tim.” He
was born in 1971. He received a Bachelor of Arts, magna cum
laude, with departmental honors in Religious Studies from
Presbyterian-related Alma
College in Alma, Michigan. He received a Master of Divinity
degree from Louisville
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
Tim received a Doctor of Ministry degree from Perkins Seminary
at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, in 2002.
6. What do you have for children
and youth?
A: Every Sunday, there is a children's sermon.
Starting August 13, 2006 we will have a new Sunday School
program for all ages starting at 10 a.m. The Sunday
School for children and youth follows the
lectionary
lesson for that week from the Bible, which is usually what our
pastor preaches. There are several classes for adults.
At 9:30, a class led by Homer Thornton meets in the Record
Room and studies
"The Hard Sayings of Jesus" by F.F. Bruce. At the
same time, another class led by Mozelle Rice meets in the Mary
Baker classroom and studies the Presbyterian curriculum,
" The Present
Word." At 10 a.m. an adult class meets in Fellowship
Hall for discussion on various topics. This class is led
by Sally and Darrell Bruce and is especially for parents of
children in Sunday School.
Presbyterian Youth Connection meets every Sunday night at
5:30 p.m. during the school year. Jared Davis, Darrell
Bruce and the pastor lead the youth group. Each year they have
games and recreation, times of fellowship and support, Bible study, discussion on current
topics, and mission activities. We support Summer camps
for all ages and our students are attending at least 3
different Presbyterian camps this Summer.
Bible Zone Live is a new Wednesday program this Fall for
all ages. Beginning on Wednesday, September 6 at 5:30
p.m. we will serve dinner, sing songs and break into classes
until 7 p.m. The children will use the
Bible Zone Live!
curriculum. The youth will discuss current events using
linC. And adults will discuss the previous Sunday's
scripture passage on which our pastor preached in more depth.
We also provide a nursery for all church events, including
worship. Our workers undergo background checks,
having training in first aid and CPR, and
love children.
7. What do people wear to worship?
A: Whatever feels most comfortable and worshipful to them.
On any given Sunday, you will see men with coats and ties
and without them. Women wear dresses and slacks. In the summer,
some people have even been known to wear shorts!
8. How do I become a member?
A: Members are received after meeting with the pastor and
session (our local governing body). Members can be received
upon profession of faith, reaffirmation of faith or transfer
of church letter. Anyone who has been baptized in the name
of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit with water, whether as
an adult or child, is not re-baptized.
9. How can find out more about Central?
A: Click here to send an
email to our pastor. He will be back in contact with you.
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