The Call Sermon Title and Scriptures August 7, 2016 “Persistent Prayer” Luke 11:5-13
Sermon Title and Scriptures August 14, 2016 - Guest Preacher Rev. George Latimer New Paraments for the Sanctuary
PICTORAL DIRECTORY Mark Your Calendar Aug 15, 16, 17, 19, 22 from 2-9 Aug 20 from 10-5 Makeup day - Sept 6 If you haven’t yet made your appointment, please do so by contacting Carolyn Deeds
The Friends Sunday School Class is taking a break for the month of August. We will resume class the first Sunday in September with a series by Marcus Borg - "The Heart of Christianity." This series is about emerging trends in the church. In the future other topics of great interest will be discussed. Everyone is welcome - come join us!
We have been worshiping in our beautiful new sanctuary for around a year and a half. It is wonderful how our church looks, receiving many positive comments and blessings since updating our sanctuary. However, one thing has been missing, new paraments. Paraments are the pieces of cloth that hang from the pulpit, the lectern and across the communion table. Central Christian Church has ordered new paraments for our beautiful new sanctuary. They will be white Bemberg Fabric with gold fringe on the bottom and the red Disciples of Christ Chalice in the middle. This is just one more aspect to make our sanctuary look its absolute best. If you would like to help with the cost of the new paraments please let the office know or write on your donation “New Paraments.”
Fellowship Dinner Sunday, August 28, 2016 After Sunday School
CONGRATULATIONS! to Wes & Amanda Horton on the birth of their daughter Nora Lee Horton and to the proud grandparents Don & Cheryl Horton
Come together as a community as we sit down to a meal together. The Youth Group of Central Christian Church will be putting on a Fellowship Dinner to help raise money for different events they will be doing and also to re-coup some funds spent on the Mission Trip to St. Louis. Please make plans to come for a wonderful meal of fellowship and joining together as the family of God.
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 Glendon & Anna Marie Walker on the passing of Glendon’s sister, Mildred Bacher Arlene Spangler on the passing of her Sister-in-law, Virginia Jean (Jeanne) Burnett (Please notify the office when a concern can be removed) Only 3 more Work Days 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. The remaining workdays are 8/27, 9/17, 10/1, all from 9am-noon.
August 7
August 14
FINANCIALS
Elders
Chrystal Melton Kay Parrish
Cheryl Horton Rick Vestal
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
7/24/2016 General Fund Contributions: $ 1,893 Attendance: 148
Invocation and Offering
Clio Lynch
Wilma Frazier
Communion & Fellowship Prep.
Jim & Marilyn Ferguson Rhonda Stewart
Joe & Kay Parrish Darrell & Linda Zweerink
Usher
Teresa Allen
Glendon & Anna Marie Walker
Greeter
Bev Vestal Dana Powell
Lew & Betty Bowsher
Fellowship Pianist
Eugene Prier
Carma Weinman
7/31/2016 General Fund Contributions: $ 4,462 Attendance: 149
As the month of August comes upon us, I will be taking a couple weeks of vacation. I will be traveling down to Texas to see my new nephew who arrived on August 1st. As life changes it is always nice to remember where one has been to understand where one is going. With that in mind, for the two “Call” articles in the month of August, I thought it would be nice to revisit some of the articles Rev. Mike McGinnis wrote in the past. Once a week the church gets emailed one of Mike’s past newsletter articles. The message is given with humor many of the times and the advice is always worth hearing. I hope you enjoy a few of the tidbits from the Pastor’s Study of Mike in the month of August. FROM THE PASTOR’S STUDY: July 17, 1979 I’ve had many comments on my “From the Pastor’s Study” articles that have been written in a light vein. While a few have been critical, the majority have been favorable. I’m sure my readers in St. Louis or Indianapolis find it hard to identify with Selmore, Parchcorn Hollow, and Charles Teeter, but a good many who have come from the mold of such appreciate my excellent qualifications for mediocrity, along with a sense of humor that has helped me over many a rough stretch on life’s road. Like the country singer says, “being crazy keeps me from going insane.” Life has burdens that no one can escape, and as I understand the Bible, Christianity does not remove the load. Sometimes that load gets pretty heavy… almost unbearable, and if laughing helps then I’ve always said, “laugh.” Christianity teaches us how to bear burdens that fall rightfully on us… sometimes with tears… sometimes with smiles. Rest assured, life for me hasn’t always been a real gas. There is very little you can tell me about acute anxiety and lingering depressions. I’ve lived with the fear of death long enough to overcome it…only to end up afraid of life. I can’t honestly say that being a Christian has lightened my load, but as Phillips Brooks, prayed, maybe it will strengthen my back. You may not identify with be, but I identify with you. As my old friend, Larry Fine off the Three Stooges once said, “We are all a bunch of goof-ups.” Centuries ago Seneca wrote, “However wretched a fellow mortal may be, he is still a member of our common species.” We are all in this thing called life together friends, and sometimes it is better to laugh than cry. Peace, Mike
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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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Sunday Morning Schedule 3rd Quarter 2016 8/2/2016 DEACON GROUP
ELDER COMMUNION
ELDER OFFERING
INVOCATION & OFFERING
Fischer
7/3
Linda Zweerink
Bob Thurman
Dana Powell
French
7/10
Marilynn West
Shirley Musser
Curtis Thomas
Bass
7/17
Patty Thurman
Rick Vestal
Phil Brown
Edwards
7/24
Karen Hicks
Bill Fischer
Barb Rossetter
Fischer
7/31
Mary Jane Cross
Cal Wise
Jim Criger
French
8/7
Chrystal Melton
Kay Parrish
Clio Lynch
Bass
8/14
Cheryl Horton
Rick Vestal
Wilma Frazier
Edwards
8/21
Greg Walton
Marilynn West
Barb Rossetter
Fischer
8/28
Bill Fischer
Linda Zweerink
Dana Powell
French
9/4
Shirley Musser
Mary Gleghorn
Jan Bass
Bass
9/11
Bob Thurman
Wilma Frazier
Jim Criger
Edwards
9/18
Phil Brown
Jim Ferguson
Carma Weinman
Fischer
9/25
Rick Vestal
Gwen Thomas
Clio Lynch
COMMUNION & FELLOWSHIP PREP Rhonda Stewart Darrell & Linda Zweerink Joe & Kay Parrish Bill & Karen Fischer Patsy Tipton Bob & Dorothy Thurman Wanda & John Haley John & Mary Bermond Joe & Mary Jane Cross Dana Powell Jim & Marilyn Ferguson Rhonda Stewart 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 Rhonda Stewart Joe & Kay Parrish Darrell & Linda Zweerink Bill & Karen Fischer
USHER (Top of Ramp) Lew & Betty Bowsher Jan Bass 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
GREETER (West Entrance)
ACCESS ASSISTANCE
Glendon & Anna Marie Walker Herb & Norma Knight Curtis & Isaac Thomas Curtis & Isaac Thomas Everett & Carolyn Deeds Bev Vestal & Dana Powell Lew & Betty Bowsher Curtis & Isaac Thomas Teresa Allen
Josh Thomas
Robert & Beth Taylor Bev Vestal & Dana Powell Glendon & Anna Marie Walker Herb & Norma Knight
Howard McCoy
Howard McCoy Jim Criger Patrick Willis Josh Thomas Howard McCoy Jim Criger Patrick Willis Josh Thomas
Jim Criger Patrick Willis Josh Thomas
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.
August 2016 Sun.
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10am Reg Assembly Meeting
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9:30am Worship 10:30am Fellowship 10:45am Sunday School 1:00pm Rehearsal Spfd Masterwork Chorus
9am Men’s Fellowship 10am Comm Partnership 6pm Rehearsal – Spfd Metro Chorus
Geoff is out of town
9am Quilters 9:30am CWF Service Day 10am CWF Board Mtg No CWF Assembly Day 6pm Rehearsal – Ozarks Showcase Chorus Geoff is out of town
Geoff is out of town
Geoff is out of town
Geoff is out of town
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9am Quilters 9:30am CWF Service Day 6pm Rehearsal – Ozarks Showcase Chorus 2-9pm Pictorial Directory Geoff is out of town
2-9pm Pic Directory Geoff is out of town
Geoff is out of town
2-9pm Pic Directory Geoff is out of town
10-5pm Pic Director Geoff is out of town
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Geoff is out of town 9am Men’s Fellowship 5:30pm Exec Meeting 6pm Rehearsal – Spfd Metro Chorus 2-9pm Pictorial Directory Geoff is out of town
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9:30am Worship 10:30am Fellowship 10:45am Sunday School 1:00pm Rehearsal Spfd Masterwork Chorus Geoff is out of town
9am Men’s Fellowship 10am Comm Partnership 6pm Rehearsal – Spfd Metro Chorus 2-9pm Pictorial Directory
9am Quilters 9:30am CWF Service Day 6pm Rehearsal – Ozarks Showcase Chorus
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9:30am Worship 10:30am Fellowship 10:45am Sunday School 11:30am Fellowship Dinner
9am Men’s Fellowship 6pm Rehearsal – Spfd Metro Chorus
9am Quilters 9:30am CWF Service Day 6pm Rehearsal – Ozarks Showcase Chorus
9:30am Worship 10:30am Fellowship 10:45am Sunday School
9am-Noon Church Work Day
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August 2016 Sun.
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Tue. 2
9
Fri.
Sat.
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William Brown Courtney Deeds
Marjorie Arnold Erin Frazier Lucille Sachs
10
11
Caleb Lipscomb
Darlene Engle Joyce Mallard
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Wesley Horton Darrell Zweerink
Marline Faherty Dana Powell
Paula Letterman
Sharon Vandeventer
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Herb Knight Cal Wise
Peggy Gaylor
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Jim Criger Roseann Njuki
Don Horton
Glendon Walker
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Rob Miller
Kay Powell
Bev Vestal
Thu.
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Bill McGee Jan Richerson
