The Call Sermon Title and Scriptures July 24, 2016 “Passionate Prayer” Luke 11:1-13
Sermon Title and Scriptures July 31, 2016 “Saving Account” Psalm 107:1-9 Luke 12:13-21
A big “Thank You” to Shirley Musser and all the people that sent cards, called, and prayed for my recovery. Thanks so much, Karen Sunderwirth Thank you to all of you who have kept me in your prayers these past few months. These continued back problems would be so much harder to deal with if not for the continued support from you, my church family. I am overwhelmed by the support and concern that you all have shown me and am forever grateful! In God’s Love, Diana Criger
We are so happy to be able to congratulate Glendon & Anna Marie Walker on their 60th Wedding Anniversary on July 21!
Work Day July 23 (9-Noon) We will be having another work day to help get the church ready for the Regional Assembly in October. We thank all who helped out last month at our second work day. We are encouraging all who can help to come by on the 23rd and help us as we get the church looking its best.
Congregational Concerns Slone Kays Joan Conn Mary Pering Dan Hicks Marjorie Ray Mary Slack Eldon and Shirley Cobb Linda McCoy Carl Potter Ed Howard Robert Taylor Marjorie Arnold Betty Fesperman Don and Sue Brown Cal Wise Diana Criger Lucas Lynch Karen Sunderwirth Joyce Prince, sister of Wilma Frazier Brenda Gahagam, Daughter of Vivian Loucks Lori Harach, daughter-in-law of Gary and Nancy Morris Bill Nelson, Son-in-law of Betty Jo Gardner Margaret Austin, sister of Shirley Cobb Barbara Gard, Daughter-in-law of Lorene Murray Lorelai Clubb, Granddaughter of Barb Rossetter Terri Griffith, Daughter of Darrell & Nancy Kays Vi Graham, cousin of Hattie Alishire Don Starnes, Brother-in-law of Jan & Bill McGee Kim Stayce, friend of Patsy Tipton Susan Mathis, friend of John & Kitty Manary (Please notify the office when a concern can be removed) The deadline to get your submissions into “The Call” is Monday 9:00 am Please do not park under the portico on Sunday mornings. This area is for loading and unloading only.
PICTORAL DIRECTORY Mark Your Calendar Aug 15, 16, 17, 19 from 2-9 Aug 20 from 10-5 Makeup day - Sept 6 Please let the office know if you have any conflicts with these dates.
July 24
July 31
FINANCIALS
Elders
Karen Hicks Bill Fischer
Mary Jane Cross Cal Wise
Deacons
Bob Edwards Karen Fischer Helen Gunther Paula Letterman Rhonda Stewart Dana Powell Patrick Willis John Manary Darrell Kays Larry Graham Sandra Graham
Bill Fischer – Barb Rossetter Debra Gleghorn Sean McGinnis Patsy Tipton Anna Marie Walker Tyler Habiger Darrell Zweerink Carma Weinman Josh Thomas
Capital Loan Balance $ 139,245 Payment: $ 3,097 June: $ 600
Invocation and Offering
Barb Rossetter
Jim Criger
Communion & Fellowship Prep.
Wanda & John Haley John & Mary Bermond
Joe & Mary Jane Cross Dana Powell
Usher
Barb Rossetter
Robert & Beth Taylor
Greeter
Curtis & Isaac Thomas
Everett & Carolyn Deeds
Fellowship Pianist
Michael Payne
Lorene Murray
Year-to-Date Income: $ 150,716 Expenses: $ 155,555 Net Difference: $ (4,839) June Income: $ 19,518 Expenses: $ 27,824 Net Difference: $ (8,306) 7/10/2016 General Fund Contributions: $ 6,200 Attendance: 152 7/17/2016 General Fund Contributions: $ 3,513 Attendance: 137
While in seminary I was once asked to give my thoughts about preaching, what it was for and what it was supposed to do. As I thought about this, one example kept coming to my head, dry contact lenses. I have worn contact lenses since high school and there are times when the lenses just get too dry. This usually happens to me when I am reading for a long period of time, and in seminary it happened a lot. When they dried out I had to rub my eyes, trying to get the lenses to moisten with my tears, and usually read, once more, that which I had just read. This is what preaching is for me, dry contacts. When hearing a sermon, whether it is mine or it is someone else’s, I hope that it makes you want to rub your eyes and re-read that which you think you have already read.
This summer has given me many times to listen to what others have to say about their beliefs and their thoughts. While traveling, with the youth group, at church camps, or just on my own, I have had the ability to hear other people give sermons, homilies, and messages to those around them. This is always something that I look forward too. It excites me to hear what other people think about the Bible, religion, Christ, and how each of these are working in our world today. Every time I listen to their words, whether I fully agree or not, I understand that they are coming from a different perspective, with different experiences, and I try to learn from those experiences they have had and that I have not. While on the mission trip I was able to hear Rev. Dr. Jeff Moore, the Senior Minister at Webster Groves Christian Church, give a sermon about how things divide people. When he was younger he was missionary in South Africa and did research for a PhD. That night as he spoke, he told a story about a river that divided the region. On one side the people used one language and on the other side they used a different language. He compared this to Delmar Street in St. Louis, which has one of the steepest drop-offs of social-economic living just by being on one side of the street or the other. I have never experienced anything like this, but because he has, I have learned a little bit more and my eyes have been opened just a bit. All thanks to listening to someone else’s experiences. Different experiences and perspectives offer us a new opportunity to learn more about others, the Bible, Jesus Christ, and ourselves. As this summer continues on, and I have two more weeks of vacation, I hope that you take the opportunity of hearing about other people’s perspectives, think about what was being said, and allow them to help you get a better idea of who you are and what you believe. In Christ’s Love for All,
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Sunday Mornings 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Fellowship 10:45 am Sunday School Ministry Team Greg Walton, Board Chair Rev. Geoff Weinman, Minister Dr. Mark Bowdidge, Music Director Vicky Claborn, Organist Shirley Musser, Visitation Director Geoff French, Youth Director Joyce Thomas, Children’s Director Jim Criger, Office Administrator Raul Juan Duran, Custodian Office Phone: 417-869-7241 E-mail:
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With your help, CWF will be furnishing four types of kits for Festival of Sharing again this year! School Kits, Health/Hygiene Kits, Family Food Packs, and Women’s Prison Packs. There are three ways you can help—by buying some of the items, putting together a complete kit, or making a cash donation with a check to the church with CWF on the memo line. Thank You!
Care Partners We are planning to update our Care Partner Ministry during the next few months. There are many changes and new people to add. Look over your lists and watch for more information coming soon!
Chamber Orchestra Concert Saturday, July 30 7:00 pm Central Christian Church
Choir Anthems In the month of July, the choir will be singing their favorite anthems from the past year. If you have had a favorite anthem this year, come on Sunday mornings to worship and maybe you’ll be able to hear it again. 7/24/16 Prayer of St. Francis 7/31/16 What I Have I Will Give Thee
CWF Service Report - June 2016 $44.50 was given to Culture Club for our monthly project. $500 was given to Disciples Mission Fund. We gave Newborns in Need 18 tacked baby quilts, and 1 bag of batting. 45 volunteer hours were given this month.
Crosslines Report for July, 2016 On July 12 food was distributed by volunteers from Central and from St. John’s Chapel to 108 families representing 252 individuals. Donations of food and personal hygiene items are most welcome. Please leave your donations in the grocery cart in the church lobby. Be aware that Crosslines cannot accept open containers, home canned goods, or out-of-date food. If you wish to make a cash donation, indicate on your offering envelope the amount of your offering you wish to be given to Crosslines. Cash donations are particularly effective because of the advantageous prices Crosslines is able to obtain as a result of their large volume purchases.
Again this year, our CWF/Disciples Women are putting together School Kits and Health Kits. Also, the state president of Church Women United challenged all the CWF members to put together Family Food packs and Women prison packs. These will need to be finished by the first part of October. If you can put together any of these kits, provide some of the items for the kits, or donate money towards any or all of the four, your help would be greatly appreciated. (Our CWF will provide the bags for the school kits). Any checks for these projects should be written to CWF Family Food Packs– Pack value $25
3 cans assorted vegetables 3 cans tuna 1 pound pasta
3 pkgs macaroni & cheese 3 cans assorted fruits 1 can pasta sauce
1 jar peanut butter 3 cans chicken
Place items in a sturdy box or book carton, tape and label “Family Food Pack.” Please pack a max of 2 together because of weight (Girl Scout Thin Mint boxes are ideal). Women’s Prison Pack—Pack value $9
1 Shampoo 12-16 oz (alcohol free, only, must be transparent, example of an acceptable brand is Suave or VO5.) 1 Tube of toothpaste 6-6.4 oz (alcohol –free only, example Ultrabrite, Crest). 1 Deodorant 2-3 oz (alcohol free only, no roll-ons, no men’s brands, accepted brands are Almay Clear Gal, Mitchum for Women)
1 emery board 1 petroleum jelly or lotion 4oz (tube, not tub) Example: Utterly smooth hand cream, or Vaseline Petroleum Jelly
Place only these items in a gallon bag and punch a hole in the upper right corner so it cannot be sealed tightly. Put filled bags in boxes labeled “Prison Pack”. Please also label with the number enclosed. Toothbrushes are not allowed as part of these kits. School Kits -Value $17
1 pair blunt child’s scissors 1 - 30cm ruler (12”) 6 new pencils with erasers
1 -12” x 14” to 14”x 17” finished size, cloth bag with cloth handles.
1 box of 24 crayons 1 large eraser 1 pencil sharpener (hand held)
3 spiral or tape bounded notebooks of ruled paper, 8” x 10” with 200-210 sheets. No filler paper!
Hygiene Kit for Church World Service –Value $12
1 hand towel 16” X 28” ( No fingertip or bath towels) 1 wide-tooth comb (remove packaging) 1 toothbrush (in original packaging)
1 metal nail clipper (no metal files or emery boards, remove packaging) 1 washcloth 6 standard size Band-Aids 1 bar soap (bath size in wrapper)
Place all items in a one-gallon plastic bag with zipper closure, remove excess air from bag, and seal leaving only a 1/2” open. Do not include toothpaste.
