Midweek Update
Dec 5th, 2023 | Download this Issue
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.
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.
Combined Central, First UMC Choirs Cantata
Sunday, Dec. 17, 10:15am, Central Christian Church
Joseph Martin's "The Mystery and the Majesty"
Supper & Congregational Meeting
Wednesday, Nov. 29
Fellowship Hall
5pm supper, meeting following
New Beginnings Group Leaders will present their summary report on the work of the five home groups that met in September and October, along with next steps in the process. So that we have enough food, please let the church office know by Sunday, Nov. 26 if you are planning to attend. Thank you!
Disciples Men's Breakfast
Saturday, Nov.18
8:30am
Pheasant Run Golf Course - PR Grill
November 19, 2023
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.)