The Call Sermon Title and Scriptures December 20, 2015 “Coming Together” Micah 5:2-5 Luke 1:39-55
Sermon Title and Scriptures December 24, 2015 at 6:00pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Luke 2:1-20
Sermon Title and Scriptures December 27, 2015 “It Begins” Isaiah 52:7-10 John 1:1-14
A Big Thank You to everyone who helped to make Breakfast with Santa such a tremendous success. This event is a huge undertaking and absolutely wouldn’t be possible without all of your help and support.This year was our biggest yet, with approximately 220 children in attendance, plus parents and guardians. When visiting Village Inn please let them know how much we appreciate their help, and also Highland Diary for furnishing the milk and juice.
Holiday Events At
Central Christian Church Sun, Dec 20 @ 3:00 pm - Keyboards at Christmas Sun, Dec 24 @ 6:00 pm - Christmas Eve Service
Congregational Concerns Slone Kays Laura French Diana Criger Mary Pering Dan Hicks Marjorie Ray Marcia Weeks Mary Slack Debra Gleghorn Glenn McGee Eldon and Shirley Cobb Ron & Joyce Prince, brother-in-law 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 Amber Boggs, great-niece of Joe & Kay Parrish Family of Bill Melton Family of Jack & Pat Edel Family of Don Carlson Family of Bob Wray (Please notify the office when a concern can be removed) We are saddened this week by the loss of two of our long-time members, both of
whom passed away this past Saturday, December 12, 2015. Don Carlson’s memorial celebration will be here at Central Christian on Thursday, December 17 at 10:00 am. Reception and visitation will be immediately following in the Fellowship Hall. Bob Wray’s services have not been set. As soon as we have any more information we will be passing it along.
December 20
December 27
January 3
Cal Wise John Bermond
Gary Morris Carol Newman
Patty Thurman Phil Brown
Deacons
Bill Fischer – Jack Edel Pat Edel Debra Gleghorn Sean McGinnis Patsy Tipton Anna Marie Walker Susan Haynes Tyler Habigar
Everett FrenchDiana Criger Bill Grier Nancy Kays David Lane Larry Thomas Darrell Zweerink Carolyn Condict Joyce E. Thomas
Gary Bass – Jack Edel Pat Edel David Edel Jim Criger Kylie Criger Dewayne Rout Larry Wakefield Charlie Mabry Kathy Osborn Geoff French Lynette Thomas
Invocation and Offering
Dana Powell
Kay Parrish
Ian Frazier
Communion & Fellowship Prep.
Patsy Tipton Jim & Marilyn Ferguson
Rhonda Stewart Joe & Kay Parrish
Darrell & Linda Zweerink Bill & Karen Fischer
Usher
Lew & Betty Bowsher
Lloyd Hoover
Patty Soukup
Greeter
Glendon & Anna Marie Walker
Herb & Norma Knight
Janice McGee
Elders
The Invitation at Christmas is to BELIEVE AGAIN. Each and every year there are special offerings that are taken up periodically. At the time of Advent, the Christian Church Disciples of Christ, takes up their Christmas offering to help support the mission of the church throughout our region and the world. The Word from the church is to Believe in a Deeper Hope that moves beyond the “wrappings” of Christmas around us. We proclaim a Hope that brings Good News, Joy and Compassion for all of God’s people. THIS DEEPER HOPE IS MADE REAL IN ALL OF OUR REGIONS AS WE: •Assist congregations and leaders in claiming their unique mission and ministry, and provide resources and support. •Call, commission and ordain new pastors, and support and equip all pastors for their ministries. •Revitalize existing congregations and plan for new congregations. •Connect Regional Disciples to give witness to ministries of justice, hope and compassion. •Provide camps, conferences and retreats where children and youth find hope and Christ’s love and a community of faith that embraces “everyone.” •Make visible the care for all of God’s family through ministries of reconciliation and antiracism. •Call and equip passionate leaders for today’s church. •Provide pastoral care for clergy and congregations. Please remember the many different opportunities we have to give and help everyone during this advent season.
Special Music during the Advent Season As a church we have had the wonderful privilege to hear local musicians bring their gifts to our worship services. Under the direction of Mark Bowdidge, our Director of Music, our sanctuary has been alive with the sounds of strings, brass, percussion, bells, and voices. All of these musicians have been given gifts for tier time and talent. These gifts have come from donations given during the sale of poinsettias and other special gifts given to our Guest Musician Fund. We thank everyone that has given to this fund which has allowed us the ability to bring musical gifts to our worship services on different occasion. It is said that during the Christmas season that “it is better to give than to receive,” but it has been a great joy to receive the music this year and we will be able to receive more wonderful music in the years to come thanks to the generosity given for the Guest Musician Fund.
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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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 Raul Juan Duran, Custodian Office Phone: 417-869-7241 E-mail:
[email protected] Website: www.centralchristianspringfield.org
The Children’s Sunday School class are doing a service project for Christmas. We have adopted some children from the Angel Tree. The Children will be helping shop for the items and wrap them. If you would like to help with the service project you can make a cash donation (write Angel Tree on the Memo of your check) or you can pick up items that are needed: Art Supplies, Hats and Gloves, Board Games, Adult Med men’s shirts, Women’s Adult Small shirts. These are for children ages 12 to 14. If you have any questions please contact Joyce Thomas, Children’s Director. Crosslines Report for December, 2015 On December 8, food was distributed by volunteers from Central and St. John’s Chapel to 96 needy families representing 296 individuals. Many thanks to Central members who have donated food and money for Crosslines food distribution during the past year. Central members who are presently active in Crosslines food distribution on Central’s Fish Day are: Pat Chapman, Geri Scorcic, Bev Vestal, Dorothy Thurman, and Bob Thurman. We have a need for one or two more regular participants and one person who would be willing to substitute for a regular participant on occasion. Central volunteers work on the second Tuesday of each month from about 8:45 am to about 2:00 pm. The duties primarily involve helping clients shop for food items from Crosslines shelves. If you have questions,or would like to participate in this distribution of food to needy families, contact Bob Thurman at 8876796, or by email at
[email protected].
Sarah Mallard, a long-time member, has generously donated her collection of Fontanini Nativity figures to the church. Sarah started her collection in the 1980’s. The Youth Group has arranged them in the glass display case between the lobby and the Fellowship Hall. Please stop by and enjoy them.
GIVING STATEMENTS
ATTENTION CENTRAL SINGLES
If you want up-to-date information for your 2015 giving, please call the office and we will print you a copy of your giving statement. The end of 2015 is fast approaching and we know you want to finish up your pledge/statement of faith positively.
SAVE THE DATE!
OFFERING ENVELOPES Will be available this Sunday in the Fellowship Hall
Our next gathering will be Sunday, Jan. 10, about 11:30 am (after Sunday School classes), in the fellowship hall. More details will follow in a couple of weeks.
Thank You to those who made candy and cookies, and to Ann for the gift sets shw made for our fundraiser. We made $583.50 to help fund the service CWF does.
C W F Service Report for Nov. 2015
January 10, 2016 after Sunday School will be the “Undecorating Party” to take down and store all of the Christmas decorations. CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
Dec 23 - Jan 3 Service project was Isabel’s House. Our total giving for that project was $43 dollars. $100 dollars was donated to the Honor Flight of the Ozarks. Our total giving to Newborns in Need was 8 tacked baby quilts. $13.40 was given from the nickel fund. Our volunteer hours totaled 20.
THE POINSETTIAS HAVE BEEN GIVEN… IN HONOR OF Jill Wells, Jane Sperry, Scott Biggs by Rex & Marilyn Biggs Susan Pon, Jacque Starnes, Chantel Rotest by Rex & Marilyn Biggs Clint Horton by Don & Cheryl Horton Shirley Musser by Bob & Carol Newman Joan Fletcher by Patsy Tipton IN MEMORY OF Dr. & Mrs. V. Avakian Mr. & Mrs. W. Augustson Mr & Mrs Dale Stewart Raymond Sanders William Brown Mae Morris Michelle Cross Good Doyle (Bill) W. Slaughter Wallace & Maxine Ferguson Donald Maness David L Frazier W. L. & Bertha Eddings Candace Lee French Lindal Gleghorn Jack Hagerman Mary Elizabeth Howell Bill & Cassie Moorman Ruby Farrington Cook Joan Dungey Mary & Harlow Knabb Terry D. "Bud" Knabb Francis Elisabeth (Knabb) Roberts Mary Margaret (Knabb) Kennedy Dr & Mrs J.H. Day Charles Presley R.B. & Oma Clark, W.K. & Opal Presley Eva Richerson and Mildred Rucker Blanche Kelley, Kay Peele, Don Slack Harold & Bob Fletcher, Mary Moll Bonnie B Montgomery Kenneth Moots by Rodney Thomas by Reuben & Bess Dalton by
by Darice & Dale Augustson by Darice & Dale Augustson by Jan Bass by Philip & Gloria Brown by Philip & Gloria Brown by Mary Jane & Joe Cross by Mary Jane & Joe Cross by Criger & Gunther Families by Jim & Marilyn Ferguson by Jim & Marilyn Ferguson by Wilma L Frazier by Wilma L Frazier by Everett French & Family by Debra & Mary Gleghorn by Jean Hagerman by Susan Haynes by Susan Haynes by Anne Hudgings by Anne Hudgings by Kenneth Knabb Family by Kenneth Knabb Family by Kenneth Knabb Family by Kenneth Knabb Family by Herb & Norma Knight by Barbara Presley by Barbara Presley by Jim & Jan Richerson by Mary Slack by Patsy Tipton by Roy Montgomery Dave & Joyce Moots Dave & Joyce Moots Michael & Nan Olmsted
IN MEMORY OF (Continued) Wayne Jernigan Kay Walton Wes & Enid Bagot Gene Musser Bull Starnes Louis & Mar’lyn Cowan Lloyd & Marie Newman Michael Newman Aaron Vestal & Pete Vestal Fred H. Simon Al Soukup Mr. & Mrs. Frank Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Bill Soukup Oland & Vera Cofer Lance & Yvonne Vandeventer Bob & Merle Shelton Buddy & Alice Dalton Bill & Faye Wakefield Scott L Wakefield Wanda Shelledy Harman & Jeanette Edge Doug & Barbara Weinman Helene & Neale Masters Kathryn & Maurice Wise Warren & Mattie Mae Bass Homer & Margaret Bass Joe & Mabel Nettles Orlen & Ruby Lander William Gardner Jr Morris & Madden Family Bill Butts, Sr. Don F Fesperman Sr Don F Fesperman Jr Stephen D Fesperman Jack & Beulah West Paul & Flora Gold Nick Gold Sam Gardner Kay Walton
by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by
Bill & Karen Fischer Family & Helen Jernigan Bill & Karen Fischer Family & Helen Jernigan Bagot & Musser Families Shirley, Grady, & Ryan Musser Susan, Derek, McKenzie Pon Bob & Carol Newman Bob & Carol Newman Bob & Carol Newman Dana Powell Ann L. Simon Patty Soukup Patty Soukup Patty Soukup Fred & Norma Spence Jim, Sharon, & Casey Vandeventer Jim, Sharon, & Casey Vandeventer Larry & Maryann Wakefield Larry & Maryann Wakefield Larry & Maryann Wakefield Anna Marie & Glendon Walker Geoff Weinman Geoff Weinman Cal Wise Cal Wise Gary & Linda Bass, Ken & Rosanne Bass Gary & Linda Bass, Ken & Rosanne Bass Gary & Linda Bass, Ken & Rosanne Bass Betty J Gardner Betty J Gardner Gary & Nancy Morris Rosa Lee Butts Fesperman Family Fesperman Family Fesperman Family Ray & Marilynn West Ray & Marilynn West Ray & Marilynn West Jo Gardner Greg Walton, Angela Miller, Michelle Brown, and all her Grandchildren
