The Call Sermon Title and Scriptures October 2, 2016 “Humility in Faith” Lamentations 3:19-26 Luke 17:5-10
Sermon Title and Scriptures October 9, 2016 Rev. Ayanna Johnson Watkins Ezra 10:4 Matthew 28:18-20
This Saturday is the last Work Day before Regional Assembly
Thank you all so very much for participating in the work days so that our church can be in tip-top shape for the Regional Assembly. We still have some projects to be done and desperately need your help. Please join us this Saturday 10/1, from 9am-noon. CWF Kits We will be assembling the care kits with CWF this Sunday (10/2), after Sunday School. Any and all who are able to help with this very important project would be appreciated! Grandparents Day Boyd Elementary September 29 K-2 - 1:00-2:00pm 3-5 - 2:00-3:00pm Many children do not have grandparents to come to Grandparents Day. If you could come and spend an hour or so with a child for this occasion please call the church office. Thanks!
We’d like to send a warm welcome to Traci Vargas, the newest member of our Church family
Volunteer Sign Up This Sunday there will be volunteer sign up sheets in the entry way with Lisa Lynch. The sign up sheets will be for volunteers for the Regional Assembly, as well as for help in the kitchen during fellowship for the coffee cups. If you have any questions about any of these things please contact Geoff at the church office.
Congregational Concerns Clem Engle Mary Pering Dan Hicks Marjorie Ray Mary Slack Cal Wise Eldon and Shirley Cobb Linda McCoy Carl Potter Ed Howard Robert Taylor Marjorie Arnold Betty Fesperman Don and Sue Brown 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 Don Starnes, Brother-in-law of Jan & Bill McGee Susan Mathis, friend of John & Kitty Manary Friends and Family of Sarah Mallard on her passing (Please notify the office when a concern can be removed)
ATTENTION CENTRAL SINGLES! Mark your calendars now for the up-coming months’ gatherings of Central Singles. Details of each event will follow soon. Sun., Oct 16 - Lunch Out (suggestions for locations are welcome) Sun., Nov 13 - All church Mini Bazaar: “A Time for All Seasons” (fellowship hall) Sun., Dec 4 - Catered Holiday Lunch and Christmas Party (fellowship hall)
October 2
October 9
Elders
Phil Brown Cal Wise
Mary Gleghorn Patty Thurman
Deacons
Everett FrenchDiana Criger Bill Grier Nancy Kays David Lane Carolyn Condict Joyce Moots Ken Hillen Dan Hicks Teresa Hicks Marilyn Ferguson
Gary Bass – Jack Edel David Edel Jim Criger Kylie Criger Dewayne Rout Larry Wakefield Charlie Mabry Kathy Osborn Susan Haynes Geoff French
Invocation and Offering
Dorothy Thurman
Regional Staff
Communion & Fellowship Prep.
Patsy Tipton Bob & Dorothy Thurman
Wanda & John Haley John & Mary Bermond
Usher
Patty Soukup
Barb Rossetter
Greeter
Curtis & Isaac Thomas
Patsy Tipton
Fellowship Pianist
Dorothy Thurman
Pat Pennel
FINANCIALS 9/18/2016 General Fund Contributions: $ 3,493 Attendance: 158 9/25/2016 General Fund Contributions: $ 6,027 Attendance: 117
“For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us” - Romans 12:4-6a For the past few months I have been talking about the Regional Assembly. We have been preparing for the event by cleaning the church and updating our facilities to be able to accomplish many of the ideas we have for the coming future. Most of what we have done were already plans we were going to do, the Assembly just gave us a reason to get them done ahead of schedule. We have one more Saturday to help put the final touches on the church. On Saturday October 1, we will be working from 9-12 doing a final cleaning/walk through of all that needs to be done. I hope everyone can come by and help, using all of our gifts to accomplish this task. Another reason for the Regional Assembly is the opportunity to come together as members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), to understand the work being done in other areas of Missouri and to learn from their efforts. I have invited the other DoC churches in Springfield to help us with the event. As we are all different churches (lower case “c”), and have different strengths and weaknesses, we are all a part of the one body of Christ, the Church (upper case “C”). In coming together, we can forge friendships and relationships with those from other churches and be able to continue to our work together for the betterment of our churches, our communities, our city, and the entire world. What we do on individual basis is great and wonderful, each church helping all they can with their own means, but if we can come together and utilize the differing strengths of all members, think of how much we can accomplish. So I am asking that as many as are able, come to help with the Assembly, meet other people within our denomination, and most importantly within our own city. By coming together, we can become one body in Christ and continue to follow the footsteps of Christ by working together to show the love of God to all the world. In Christ’s Love for All,
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI PERMIT NO. 1332
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 1475 N. Washington Ave. Springfield, MO 65802
Return Service Requested
Specially prepared for:
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
Office Phone: 417-869-7241 E-mail:
[email protected] Website: www.centralchristianspringfield.org
Meet Abby Mercer! Abby Mercer, alto section leader, is a native of Springfield Missouri having graduated from Grace Classical Academy in 2015. While a student at Grace Abby sang in the school choir under the direction of Dr. Sam Coryell but most of her choral experience came from the Springfield Little Theater where she performed in over 15 musical productions. In addition to her service here at Central Christian, Abby attends a home church with her family where she sings and plays the guitar every week (and we hope we’ll be able to hear both soon!). Currently Abby is a Music Therapy major at Drury University and hopes to enter a planned new master’s degree program in music therapy at Drury. Ultimately she hopes to work in a children’s hospital as a music therapist specializing in pediatric trauma or neonatology. Outside of her musical endeavors she loves to read classic books, explorer the outdoors with the family, and invest in her sorority, Pi Beta Phi, and The Vine, a college campus ministry. Abby is the oldest child of David, a federal public defender and Tracy, a volunteer coordinator at the Springfield Little Theater. She has a 17 year old sister, Anna, and 12 year old brother, Avery, both students at Grace Classical Academy. Abby says everyone in her family is musical and enjoys playing bluegrass music together. Her mother acts and the family music manager. Abby found Central Christian due to the outreach efforts of Olivia Heacock and Abby Lang. We are so glad Abby Mercer found us!
Meet Mosha Clyma! Mosha Clyma, soprano section leader, was raised in Raytown, Missouri (a suburb of Kansas City) and graduation from Raytown High School (go Bluejays!) in 2015. While a student at Raytown High she sang in the choir under the direction of Alex Kolster. In addition to her musical experiences in high school she also sang in both the youth and adult choirs at Raytown Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) under the direction of Suanne Comfort. Currently Mosha is a student at Drury University majoring in biology in the nursing program at Drury in conjunction with the Cox College of Nursing. She is also minoring in music. Mosha’s ultimate goal is to work in a children’s hospital as a pediatric nurse with the hope of “putting a smile on a child’s face each day.” In her spare time Mosha enjoys reading, walking her dog, teaching acting classes for children, singing at her home church and in other community events in the Kansas City area over the holidays, and raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through her sorority, Delta Delta Delta. Mosha’s parents are Garry, an electrician supervisor for Kansas City Power & Light, and Rebecca, a buyer for the Kansas City Area Transit Authority. Mosha has no siblings, just an adorable dog named Gracie. Mosha’s mother is also a musician and is an active member of the choir of Raytown Christian Church. Mosha found Central Christian through the efforts of Olivia Heacock. Welcome Mosha!
Crosslines Report for September, 2016 On September 13 food and personal care items were distributed by volunteers from Central and from St. John’s Chapel to 90 families representing 195 individuals. During August, Central members donated 103 pounds of food and personal hygiene items to the Crosslines pantry for distribution. This was the largest one month donation of items to Crosslines in recent years. Many thanks to those who contributed. We are seeking a Central member to substitute for one of Central’s Crosslines workers who will be out of town during next January and February. Responsibilities would involve assisting Crosslines clients to shop for groceries in the Crosslines pantry on the second Tuesday of each month. If you would like to help with this needed outreach, please contact Bob Thurman by phone at 417-887-6796 or by email at
[email protected].
Sunday Morning Schedule 4th Quarter 2016 9/27/2016 DEACON GROUP
ELDER COMMUNION
ELDER OFFERING
INVOCATION & OFFERING
French
10/2
Phil Brown
Cal Wise
Dorothy Thurman
Bass
10/9
Mary Gleghorn
Patty Thurman
Regional Staff
Edwards
10/16
Kay Parrish
Gwen Thomas
Bob Thurman
Fischer
10/23
Mary Jane Cross
Bill Fischer
Wilma Frazier
French
10/30
Marilynn West
Rick Vestal
Cheryl Horton
Bass
11/6
Shirley Musser
Linda Zweerink
Crystal Melton
Edwards
11/13
Wilma Frazier
Phil Brown
Kay Parrish
Fischer
11/20
Greg Walton
Karen Hicks
Kris Kaatz
French
11/27
Phil Brown
Cheryl Horton
Clio Lynch
Bass
12/4
Chrystal Melton
Bob Thurman
Kay Parrish
Edwards
12/11
Bill Fischer
Gwen Thomas
Richard Vestal
Fischer
12/18
Cal Wise
Mary Jane Cross
Dana Powell
French
12/25
Jim Ferguson
Kay Parrish
Wilma Frazier
COMMUNION & FELLOWSHIP PREP Patsy Tipton Bob & Dorothy Thurman Wanda & John Haley John & Mary Bermond Joe & Mary Jane Cross Dana Powell Jim & Marilyn Ferguson Joe & Kay Parrish Darrell & Linda Zweerink Bill & Karen Fischer Patsy Tipton Bob & Dorothy Thurman Wanda & John Haley John & Mary Bermond Joe & Mary Jane Cross Dana Powell Jim & Marilyn Ferguson Joe & Kay Parrish Darrell & Linda Zweerink Bill & Karen Fischer Patsy Tipton Bob & Dorothy Thurman Wanda & John Haley John & Mary Bermond Joe & Mary Jane Cross Dana Powell
USHER (Top of Ramp) Patty Soukup Barb Rossetter Robert & Beth Taylor Teresa Allen Glendon & Anna Marie Walker Herb & Norma Knight Paul & Sharon Martin Everett & Carolyn Deeds Janice McGee Lew & Betty Bowsher Jan Bass Patty Soukup Barb Rossetter
GREETER (West Entrance) Curtis & Isaac Thomas Patsy Tipton Everett & Carolyn Deeds Bev Vestal & Dana Powell Lew & Betty Bowsher Curtis & Isaac Thomas Teresa Allen Robert & Beth Taylor Bev Vestal & Dana Powell Glendon & Anna Marie Walker Herb & Norma Knight Curtis & Isaac Thomas Patsy Tipton
October 2016 Sun.
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Sat. 1 9am-Noon Church Work Day
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9:30am Worship 10:30am Fellowship 10:45am Sunday School 3:00pm Concert
9am Men’s Fellowship 6pm Rehearsal – Spfd Metro Chorus 5:30pm Exec Meeting
9am Quilters 9:30am CWF Service Day 6pm Rehearsal – Ozarks Showcase Chorus
3pm Culture Club 6pm Bell Choir 7pm Chancel Choir
NO Culture Club
REGIONAL ASSEMBLY
REGIONAL ASSEMBLY
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9:30am Worship 10:30am Fellowship 10:45am Sunday School REGIONAL ASSEMBLY
9am Men’s Fellowship 3pm Culture Club 6pm Rehearsal – Spfd Metro Chorus
9am Quilters 9:30am CWF Service Day 10am CWF Board Mtg 10:30 CWF Assembly Day 6pm Rehearsal – Ozarks Showcase Chorus
3pm Culture Club 6pm Bell Choir 7pm Chancel Choir
3pm Culture Club
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9:30am Worship 10:30am Fellowship 10:45am Sunday School 12:00pm Central Singles
9am Men’s Fellowship NO Culture Club 5:30pm Exec Meeting 6pm Rehearsal – Spfd Metro Chorus
9am Quilters 9:30am CWF Service Day 6pm Rehearsal – Ozarks Showcase Chorus
3pm Culture Club 6pm Bell Choir 7pm Chancel Choir
3pm Culture Club
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9:30am Worship 10:30am Fellowship 10:45am Sunday School 1:00pm Rehearsal Spfd Masterwork Chorus
9am Men’s Fellowship 3pm Culture Club 6pm Rehearsal – Spfd Metro Chorus
9am Quilters 9:30am CWF Service Day 6pm Rehearsal – Ozarks Showcase Chorus
3pm Culture Club 6pm Bell Choir 7pm Chancel Choir
3pm Culture Club
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9:30am Worship 10:30am Fellowship 10:45am Sunday School 3:00pm Orchestra Concert
9am Men’s Fellowship 6pm Rehearsal – Spfd Metro Chorus 6pm TRUNK-OR-TREAT
MSU Recitals
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October 2016 Sun.
Mon.
Tue.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Sat. 1 Carolyn Deeds
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Vicky Claborn
Bailey Deeds
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John Manary
Ian Frazier Gerald Njuki
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Elizabeth Bermond
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Stephen Powell
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15 Bob Thurman
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Bob Newman
Betty Fesperman
Isaac Thomas
Anne Hudgings Anna Marie Walker
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Maryann Wakefield
Elizabeth Roberts
Virginia Thomas
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22 Joan Conn
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29 Julie Ferguson
