Midweek Update
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2nd Sunday of Advent
Dec. 10, 2023
Mark 1:1-8 & Isaiah 40:1-11
Plan: Let's Start at the Beginning
Rev. Susan Payne, preaching
Last Wednesday, New Beginnings Group Leaders presented their report on the work of the five home groups, along with next steps.
Members who weren't able to attend but would like a copy of the report can pick one up in the church office.
.... and if you'd like the recipe for the yummy Creamy Chicken Soup, click here!
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) extends Christian Sympathy to the family and friends of Bob Anderson who passed from this life to the next on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. A private family graveside service is planned, with a memorial service to be held in March in the Sanctuary. Arrangements are with Brown-Cummings Funeral Home.
Contributions in Bob's memory may be made to Foster Feet or Central Christian Church (General Use.)
Please click on his name (above) to view the obituary and service information as it becomes available.
Cookies and Carols
December 10th - 2:00pm
Join your friends and family to sing carols and enjoy some cookies. We'll meet in the Fellowship Hall and then disperse to carol at home-centered members' homes.
Everyone is welcome - all ages!
Combined Central, First UMC Choirs Cantata
Sunday, Dec. 17, 10:15am, Central Christian Church
Joseph Martin's "The Mystery and the Majesty"
Children's Christmas Program
NO PRACTICE Required!
Dec. 17, 6:30pm in the Chapel
Children of all ages are invited to gather outside the Chapel at 6:15pm to put on costumes for this unique program, which includes carols sung by participants and the congregation. Refreshments will be served following the program. Come support Central's children and enjoy the spirit of the season.
A huge thank you to the
Membership Committee and the Kitchen Committee
for the wonderful Advent Luncheon.
December 10, 2023
Isaiah 40:1-11
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
2 Peter 3:8 - 15a
Mark 1:1-8
Serving In Worship
December 10, 2023
8am Chapel Service
Elder & Worship Leader: Gary Hula
Deacons: *Shirley West, Tom Ireland
10:15am Sanctuary Service
Worship Leader: Ellowyn Seigars
Communion Elder: Janet Jones
Offering Elder: Judi Jorden
Deacons: *Van Schuermann, Natalie Schuermann, Linda Shaw, Jim Jorden
Worship & Wonder: Jana Harvey, Brooke Waldrip
Following Jesus: Sonya Waldrip
* lead deacon
Central Christian prays for ....
Joyce Greenhaw, Glenn Crabbs, Family of Bob Anderson, Myrla Powell, Krista Braud, Wayne Salisbury, Glennis Holler, Patrick Anderson, Scott Warfield, Eddie Vickers (father-in-law of Austin Hula), Dick & Beriece Castle, Corky Fowler, Connee Ragle, Bill Masters, Jim and Janet Cox, Sandra Justice, Dorothy Gregory, Bill Buvinger, Virginia Matthews, Joanne Berridge (sister of Margaret Day).
Wednesday, Dec. 6
12:00 - 1:30pm CWF Group (Meeting at the Eck's home.)
Thursday, Dec. 7
11:30am - 12:30pm Disciples' Senior Luncheon
Sunday, Dec. 10 - Second Sunday of Advent
8am - Chapel Service
9am - Sunday School - Adults & Children
10:15am - Sanctuary Service
2pm - Cookies and Carols - Fellowship Hall
3pm - Welcome Table - Latter Day Saints hosting
Monday, Dec. 11
10:30am Staff Meeting
Tuesday, Dec. 12
10:00am Hero Delivery (Leaving the church at 10:30.)
