The Call Sermon Title and Scriptures October 30, 2016 “Humble in Faith” Psalm 65:1-4 Luke 18:9:14
Sermon Title and Scriptures November 6, 2016 “Change Your Direction” Psalm 19:137-144 Luke 19:1-10
Thank you for the many cards and other expressions of sympathy extended during our difficult time. Your love and prayers are deeply appreciated. The Kenneth Knabb Family Thank you so very much, Geoff, Shirley, the kitchen help, and the rest of the staff for making my husband’s funeral the way we wanted it. I thought it was a beautiful service. Lenore Knabb
On October 29th Joe & Mary Jane Cross will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary At Central Christian 2:00-4:00 pm Items needed for Boyd families
Dear Members of Central Christian Church, What wonderful hospitality for the Regional Assembly! You provided gracious space with welcoming people and great food. Thanks to all the cookie makers! What a nice touch to have cookies as treats all the time. Thanks, Dick & Diane Hall
More ushers are needed for the Mid-Town Concert Series. If you are interested in volunteering please contact the church office or Pat Pennel.
The nurse at Boyd Elementary has asked us if we can help in gathering some of the following items for students/parents in need. Laundry Soap, Dryer Sheets, Deodorant, Girl hygiene items, Boys pants Veterans Day at Boyd Elementary All veterans are invited to Boyd Elementary on Nov 11 at 7:45 for coffee, juice, and donuts/rolls in your honor. There will be a short program.
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 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 Dr Kenneth Knabb on his passing (Please notify the office when a concern can be removed)
Election Night Communion Service In light of the high tensions associated with this election, there will be a special communion service at South Street Christian Church on Tuesday, Nov 8 (election night) at 7:30pm.
October 30
November 6
FINANCIALS
Elders
Marilynn West Rick Vestal
Shirley Musser Linda Zweerink
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
Capital Loan Balance $ 133,835 Payment: $ 3,097 Sept: $ 2,830
Invocation and Offering
Cheryl Horton
Chrystal Melton
Communion & Fellowship Prep.
Darrell & Linda Zweerink Bill & Karen Fischer
Patsy Tipton Wanda & John Haley
Usher
Glendon & Anna Marie Walker
Herb & Norma Knight
Greeter
Lew & Betty Bowsher
Curtis & Isaac Thomas
Fellowship Pianist
Mark Bowdidge
Becky Young Pat Pennel
Year-to-Date Income: $ 221,897 Expenses: $ 233,192 Net Difference: $ (11,295) September Income: $ 26,280 Expenses: $ 31,763 Net Difference: $ (5,483) 10/16/2016 General Fund Contributions: $ 3,873 Attendance: 132 10/23/2016 General Fund Contributions: $ 2,352 Attendance: 143
Starting the first Sunday of November we will be having our Stewardship Campaign to prepare us for the upcoming year. The theme this year is “Go and Do the Same.” Based off the parable of the Good Samaritan, these are the words that Jesus ends with telling those listening to “Go and do the same.” The implication is that God is calling us to “go and do the same” as the Samaritan with our resources – material, human, and natural. This church has always gone out in to the world and shown the mercy of God to all those of God’s creation. From the different programs that we hold in the church to the different programs that we support through our volunteers or our donations. To be able to keep going out and doing the same that God and Jesus would do, the church needs help from everyone within our congregation. The different programs that we host within our walls, such as Culture Club and Breakfast for Santa help bring the community together and helps those within our community. We help with Boyd Elementary, giving aid to the teachers so they can buy needed supplies for their classroom. We host the school store in our building as they have run out of room, we host different events, with Community Partnerships, for the school, the kids, and the parents.
This year we are going to try something new. I was approached by the owner of a local business who wanted to help the community this Thanksgiving. They are going to donate food, cook the food, and help serve Thanksgiving dinner in our church on Thanksgiving evening. We are going to host the event and I am asking for volunteers to help serve the 200-250 people a hot Thanksgiving Dinner. This is going to be the first time, I believe, that Central Christian Church has done something like this and we want it to be a success. These are just some of the programs and ways that Central Christian Church follows the teaching of Jesus as we were taught to “Go and do the same.” I didn’t even mention our Reaching Out program that helps those within our community who are in need of funds during the year. I am proud of what Central Christian does for the community and as a part of the community of Springfield. We are going to keep the tradition of helping all in God’s creation, but we cannot do this without your help and support. So, this year as you are looking at what you can do for the church in the coming future, please keep in mind the many things that the church does and how wonderful it is to help all of God’s family. 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
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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
Office Phone: 417-869-7241 E-mail:
[email protected] Website: www.centralchristianspringfield.org
Kids Night November 11th 6:00-8:00pm Ages K to 5th Grade Come enjoy pizza and games with your church friends!!! Please RSVP to Joyce Thomas (417-207-6433) by Nov 10th The children are needing more stories for Worship & Wonder. If you would like to donate one of the stories please see the board on the outside of the Worship & Wonder room or speak with Joyce Thomas. Everyone that makes a donation can get a plaque to go on the chalice board in honor or memory of someone. Thanks for your continued support of the children’s ministry. Anyone that would like to know where they are at with their capital or regular giving’s please call the church office or let Joyce Thomas know and we will mail you a statement. - Joyce
CWF Service Report for July & August, 2016 CWF wants to thank everyone who donated money, their time, or helped in any way to make this project a big success. This was a Festival of Sharing project that we do each year. Part of these items stay here and part are shipped to the third world countries. Our totals were 69 school kits, 43 health kits, 28 family food packs, and 29 prison kits. We also donated 26 used eye glasses in frames, 19 glasses cases, 4 sun glasses, 1 broken glasses, and 1 clear lens. We delivered 9 tacked baby quilts to Newborns in Need. Volunteer hours totaled 23. CWF Service Report for September, 2016 $31 dollars was given to the blanket fund. Thanks to everyone who helped with this project. $40 dollars was given for our blessing boxes. We tacked 10 baby quilts for Newborns in Need. Also made 2 baby quilts by hand. 83 volunteer hours were given this month. We delivered to Rainbow Network a large bag of fabric for the ladies to learn how to sew and make their own clothing. Crosslines Report for October, 2016 On October 11 food and personal care items were distributed by volunteers from Central and from St. John’s Chapel to 106 families representing 252 individuals. Thank you for your continued support of this program which is an important and needed source of food to many families in the Springfield area. The recipients are very appreciative for this help from the Crosslines food pantry.
November 2016 Sun.
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9am Quilters 9:30am CWF Service Day 6pm Rehearsal – Ozarks Showcase Chorus
3pm Culture Club 6pm Bell Choir 7pm Chancel Choir
NO Culture Club
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9:30am Worship 10:30am Fellowship 10:45am Sunday School 3:00pm Garner Phillips Memorial Organ Concert
9am Men’s Fellowship NO 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
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 11:30am Christmas Decorating 1:00pm Rehearsal Spfd Masterwork Chorus
9am Men’s Fellowship 3pm Culture Club 5:30pm Exec Meeting 6pm Rehearsal – Spfd Metro Chorus
9am Quilters 9:30am CWF Service Day 6pm Rehearsal – Ozarks Showcase Chorus
NO Culture Club 6pm Bell Choir 7pm Chancel Choir
NO Culture Club
OFFICE CLOSE
OFFICE CLOSED
OFFICE CLOSED
OFFICE CLOSED
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9:30am Hanging of the Greens 10:30am Fellowship 10:45am Sunday School
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
THANKSGIVING DAY
Fri. 4
Sat. 5 MSU Recitals
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18
19 MSU Recitals
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November 2016 Sun.
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Tue. 1
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David Claborn
Becki Durbin
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19
Lynda McCoy
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14
Barbara Hawkins Retha McDowell
Chrystal Lynch Jim Patton
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27 Judy Donica
28
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17 Eldon Cobb Jennifer Ewert
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Tyler Habiger Karen Hicks
Ettamae Waterman
Pat Chapman
Carolyn Condict Nancy Morris
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Arlene Spangler Jan Bass
Helen Gunther
