Midweek Update
Dec 12th, 2023 | Download this Issue
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!
Children's Christmas Program
NO PRACTICE Required!
Dec. 17, 6:30pm - Chapel
Children of all ages are invited to gather outside the Chapel at 6:15pm to select their costumes for this unique program, that 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.
2023 Christmas Offering
The 2023 Christmas Offering directly supports the Oklahoma Region. 100% of giving supports Oklahoma ministry.
Offering Received Dec. 17th & 24th
Special Offering Received Nov. 19
Gifts to the Thanksgiving Offering are a critical part of the ongoing collaborative work of church and higher education that is such a foundational part of the heritage of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Thanksgiving offering supports everything from scholarships, to religious life offices, to faculty growth and development. By giving to the Thanksgiving Offering you are helping our Disciples institutions invest in students as they prepare themselves to become leaders.
Serving In Worship
December 17, 2023
10:15am Combined Sanctuary Service
Worship Leader: Chuck Lipps
Communion Elder: Denny Krick
Offering Elder: Peg Krick
Deacons: *Sonya Waldrip, Karen Moore, Shirley Salisbury, Maxine Shephard
Worship & Wonder: Valerie Driscoll, Karen Foster
* lead deacon
Central Christian prays for ....
Joyce Greenhaw, Glenn Crabbs, 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).
Tuesday, Dec. 12
10:00am - Hero Delivery
6:00pm - Agape Group (Disciples Women) - Costello's Continental Cuisine
Wednesday, Dec. 13
5:30pm - Board Member Dinner - Potato Bar - Fellowship Hall
6:00pm - Board Meeting - Fellowship Hall
7:00pm - Choir - Choir Rm.
Thursday, Dec. 14
4:30pm - Bible Study - Freeman Home
Friday, Dec. 15
6:00pm - Boomer Class Party - Dell Home
Saturday, Dec. 16
8:30am - Disciples Men Breakfast - Pheasant Run Country Club
Sunday, Dec. 17
9:00am - Sunday School
10:15am - Sanctuary Worship - Christmas Cantata
11:15am - Congregational Meeting - Sanctuary
6:30pm - Children’s Christmas Program - Chapel
Monday, Dec. 18
10:30am - Staff Meeting
University Place Christian Church invites Central members to a:
Christmas Concert
Monday, December 18th at 7pm
2107 E Broadway Ave
Featuring Leona Mitchell and Marsha Lines
No charge to attend, but a freewill offering will be taken.