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Sunday Service Schedule
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- Traditional Worship: 9:30 AM (Sanctuary)
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- Contemporary Praise & Worship: 11:30 AM (Fellowship Hall)
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Recurring Scheduled Events
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- Finance Committee: Second Wednesday, 6:00 PM
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- Building & Grounds Committee: Third Monday, 7:00 PM
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- Parish Life Committee: Second Monday, 6:30 PM (Meets during even-numbered months)
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- Praise Band Rehearsal: Every Wednesday, 5:30 PM
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- Contemporary Worship Team Meeting: Tuesday, 5:00 PM (Second & Fourth Tuesdays)
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- Session: Third Thursday, 7:00 PM
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- Board of Deacons: Second Thursday, 7:00 PM
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- Choir Rehearsal: Wednesday, 7:00 PM (September - May)
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- Traditional Worship Team Meeting: Monday, 4:30 PM (Second & Fourth Mondays)
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- Membership Committee: Sunday, 7:00 PM Please call the church office for meeting dates.
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- Christian Education Committee: Tuesday, 7:30 PM Please call the church for meeting date.
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Announcements
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Sunday, December 14
There will be just one worship service on Sunday, Dec. 14, as the choir presents a Christmas cantata to be followed by our Christmas carry-in dinner and welcome party for Pastor Dave Jackson. Worship will be at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary. |
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Food Pantry Needs
The West Carrollton Food Pantry has been very busy in November helping the many area families in need. As such, they are short on items. If you can donate canned soup, jello or pudding, it would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at the church weekdays between 9:00 and 2:00 or on Sundays. |
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Newsletter Due Dates
Our last newsletter of 2008 will be a combined December 2008 and January 2009 edition. The due date for turning in articles for this newsletter is Monday, December 1, at 12:00 Noon.
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Upcoming Special Services
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Community Thanksgiving Service
Central Church is pleased to host the annual Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday evening, Nov. 23, at 7:00 PM, as we join with our friends from First Presbyterian Church, St. Henry Catholic Church and Zion Lutheran Church to give thanks to our Lord for the many blessings he has bestowed upon us this year. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. |
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Hanging of the Greens
On Sunday, Nov. 30, we will have our traditional Hanging of the Greens service at both our 9:30 and 11:30 worship services. |
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Advent
The first Sunday of Advent is November 30. We will light the Advent wreath each Sunday in both our 9:30 and 11:30 worship services. The theme for each Sunday is as follows:
1st Sunday of Advent (Nov. 30) - Hope
2nd Sunday of Advent (Dec. 7) - Peace
3rd Sunday of Advent (Dec. 14) - Joy
4th Sunday of Advent (Dec. 21) - Love
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Christmas Cantata
Central Church's Choir presents the Christmas cantata "And This Shall Be a Sign" on Sunday, Dec. 14. Please note that there will be just one worship service on this day at 11:00 AM. Following the service, our Christmas carry-in dinner and welcome party for Pastor Dave Jackson will take place. |
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Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols
Our traditional Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols service will be Wednesday evening, Dec. 24. Music begins at 7:10 PM with worship at 7:30 PM. |
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Prayer Requests
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Mary & John M.
Belle S.
Norma L.
Ada L.
Seth L.
JoAnn P.
Jamie W.
Nellie D.
Kirkmont Center
The Woodberry Family
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Birthdays/Anniversaries
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| Please see our newsletter for birthdays of members and friends of Central Church. |
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Upcoming Special Events
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Christmas Carry-In / Welcome
Our annual Christmas carry-in dinner will be held on Sunday, Dec. 14, following the 11:00 AM service. This year's dinner is even more special as we welcome Pastor Dave Jackson to Central Church. The children will present a mini Christmas pageant following the dinner. We hope you will join us on this special day! |
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Adult Christmas Party
Our annual adult Christmas party (AKA "The Troxell Christmas Party")is Sunday evening, Dec. 21, at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
You are invited to spend a holiday evening with members and friends of Central to celebrate the special fellowship of Christmas. Please bring a snack or dessert to share. Each person should also bring a wrapped “white elephant” gift for our unique gift exchange.
We hope you can join us!
(It is not necessary to RSVP.) |
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Youth Group Events
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Our youth group, CPY (Central Presbyterian Youth), enjoys monthly socials and outreach to the community. Check the bulletin each week for fun happenings and events.
FRIENDS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!!! |
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Bible Study
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BIBLE STUDY IS CURRENTLY NOT BEING HELD. WE WILL ANNOUNCE SOON WHEN IT WILL START BACK UP.
Join us Thursdays at 6:00 PM for Weekly in the Word in the Lounge.
All church members and friends of Central Church are invited to attend. No prior knowledge of the Bible is necessary to participate in this study.
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Upcoming Sermon Topics
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Nov. 23 - "A Balm for Anxiety"
Nov. 30 - Hanging of the Greens Service
Dec. 7 - "Getting Ready"
Dec. 14 - Christmas Cantata
Dec. 21 - "What's In a Name?"
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Central Lunch Bunch
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| Our next gathering will be December 9 at Noon. Center Stage is back with a new program of song and dance for the Christmas season. Plan to join us at 12:00 Noon for lunch followed by the program at 1:00 PM. |
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Christian Education
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Our Christian Education program for all ages is Sunday mornings at 10:45 AM, from September to May.
Adults meet in room 201 (back hallway).
Junior and Senior High meets in the room stage left in the Fellowship Hall. Teens will be following a video and magazine series.
Our Children's Sunday School is as follows:
Infant Nursery (0-2 1/2)
Preschool - Kindergarten meeting in the Pre-School Room with Miss Sonya.
Grades 1 - 6 meet in the Art Room with Miss Cindy. This age group will be following the "Worship for Life" curriculum.
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Prayer Circle
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| PRAYER CIRCLE IS CURRENTLY NOT BEING HELD. WE WILL ANNOUNCE SOON WHEN IT WILL START BACK UP.
Central Church's Prayer Circle meets every Thursday evening at 5:30 PM, preceding our 6:00 PM Weekly in the Word Bible Study.
Partipants may either pray out loud or pray silently - it is up to each individual how they wish to participate.
If you cannot attend, prayer requests may be called into the church office and will be forwarded onto the Prayer Circle.
All members and friends of Central Church are welcome!
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