10.18.26
Order of Worship
“Said I Wasn’t”
Welcome - Greg Dowell
Call to Worship - Boa Vista, Brazil
“Every Praise”
“Shout Hallelujah”
Scripture Reading - Revelation 7:9
Barton Kizer & Luis Vielman, Great Cities Missions
“We Shall Assemble” - #718
“Gratitude”
Communion - Scott Bentley
Offering - Scott Bentley
“Listen to Our Hearts - #810
Dismiss for Children’s Worship in Hangar C
Ministry Moment - Nic Belcher
“Hope Of The Nations”
Scripture Reading - Isaiah 42:6-7 - Byron Cana, Colombia
“No Off Switch: Light of the World” - Kelley Grant, Great Cities Missions
“Mighty to Save”
“Benediction Song"
“Said I Wasn’t”
Welcome - Greg Dowell
Call to Worship - Boa Vista, Brazil
“Every Praise”
“Shout Hallelujah”
Scripture Reading - Revelation 7:9
Barton Kizer & Luis Vielman, Great Cities Missions
“We Shall Assemble” - #718
“Gratitude”
Communion - Scott Bentley
Offering - Scott Bentley
“Listen to Our Hearts - #810
Dismiss for Children’s Worship in Hangar C
Ministry Moment - Nic Belcher
“Hope Of The Nations”
Scripture Reading - Isaiah 42:6-7 - Byron Cana, Colombia
“No Off Switch: Light of the World” - Kelley Grant, Great Cities Missions
“Mighty to Save”
“Benediction Song"
MISSIONS IMPACT!
Every October we turn our focus to local and global missions. We will celebrate these partnerships and invite you to celebrate with us! If you choose to participate in Missions Impact by giving, you can start that today! Just click here to either give now or make a
pledge. When you give online, be sure to select “Missions Impact 2027” as the Fund.
WORDS TO LIVE BY
October 21, 6:30pm coffee, 7:00pm class in the Commons
Our speaker this week is Shannon Rains, LCU, Chair of the College of Biblical Studies. Her focus will be on Matthew 6:1-4.
CHRISTIANITY & CULTURE
October 21, 6:30pm coffee, 7:00 class in the Chapel, Hannah McNeill facilitating
How does our faith speak to our lives today? What does God have to say about how we use AI, the levels of anxiety that we live with, and more? We’ll dive into topics like these for 3 more weeks this fall (Oct. 21,Nov 4, 11). Expect thoughtful discussion balanced with practical ways to experience God day-to-day.
"SNOWMAN SOIREE” CHRISTMAS PARTY
Mark your calendar now for Central’s Christmas party, “Snowman Soiree”, December 5. Cost: $15 per person.
TRUNK OR TREAT
October 28, 6:30-8:00pm
Trunk or Treat is right around the corner! We invite our church family and community to join us as we spend an evening together!
This year, we are adding new elements to make this an event for all ages! We will have a variety of trunks for kids to trick-or-treat(no scary costumes, please!), games for all ages, hot dogs & popcorn, corn hole, 9Square, a DJ, and the first annual Central Chili Cook-Off!
Want to volunteer during the event? We have plenty of ways to get involved! Just click here to sign up for one of our volunteer roles!
Host a Trunk: Sign up to host a trunk! Decorate your trunk and pass out candy to the kids throughout the evening. You can provide your own candy or Central can provide it for you. We encourage anyone hosting a trunk to dress up! One registration is needed per trunk.
Chili Cook-off: It’s the first annual Central chili cook-off! Prepare your best crock-pot of chili to compete for the grand prize and ultimate bragging rights. A maximum of ten teams can compete. Each team should prepare one large crock-pot of chili, and we will provide ladles and bowls.
Help Serve Snacks: Trunk or treat this year will include some fun snacks to enjoy through the evening! Sign up to help serve hot dogs and popcorn during one of our half-hour time slots.
WORSHIP TECHNOLOGY TEAM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Looking for a meaningful way to serve? The Worship Technology Team is seeking volunteers to help behind the scenes during worship services. Opportunities include
livestream camera operation and worship presentation operation (lyrics, scriptures, and other service elements displayed on our screens). No experience is necessary and training will be provided. To learn more, contact Mollie Morris or Kevin Schaffer.
DINNER AND BARN DANCE
October 23, 6-9:00pm, 15100 Halsey Trail
Join us at the Shepherd’s barn for dinner and dancing! Don’t know how to dance? No worries, we have local celebrities to guide us! Cost $10/person, 18+ Click here for more
details and to sign up.
CHLILDREN'S MINISTRY NEWS
WEDNESDAY NIGHT GATHERING 6:30-8:00pm
“Why Do We Do That” - PreK-5
October 21 - Missions Impact
“Foundational Truths” - Nursery & Toddlers
October 21 - God Cares for Me!
STUDENT MINISTRY NEWS
SIGN UP & DETAILS ON THE APP!
Man Fest, Nov. 7-9
Together Girls Conference, Nov. 14-15
WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROUPS
Meet in the Youth Space from 6:30-8:00pm!
Every October we turn our focus to local and global missions. We will celebrate these partnerships and invite you to celebrate with us! If you choose to participate in Missions Impact by giving, you can start that today! Just click here to either give now or make a
pledge. When you give online, be sure to select “Missions Impact 2027” as the Fund.
WORDS TO LIVE BY
October 21, 6:30pm coffee, 7:00pm class in the Commons
Our speaker this week is Shannon Rains, LCU, Chair of the College of Biblical Studies. Her focus will be on Matthew 6:1-4.
CHRISTIANITY & CULTURE
October 21, 6:30pm coffee, 7:00 class in the Chapel, Hannah McNeill facilitating
How does our faith speak to our lives today? What does God have to say about how we use AI, the levels of anxiety that we live with, and more? We’ll dive into topics like these for 3 more weeks this fall (Oct. 21,Nov 4, 11). Expect thoughtful discussion balanced with practical ways to experience God day-to-day.
"SNOWMAN SOIREE” CHRISTMAS PARTY
Mark your calendar now for Central’s Christmas party, “Snowman Soiree”, December 5. Cost: $15 per person.
TRUNK OR TREAT
October 28, 6:30-8:00pm
Trunk or Treat is right around the corner! We invite our church family and community to join us as we spend an evening together!
This year, we are adding new elements to make this an event for all ages! We will have a variety of trunks for kids to trick-or-treat(no scary costumes, please!), games for all ages, hot dogs & popcorn, corn hole, 9Square, a DJ, and the first annual Central Chili Cook-Off!
Want to volunteer during the event? We have plenty of ways to get involved! Just click here to sign up for one of our volunteer roles!
Host a Trunk: Sign up to host a trunk! Decorate your trunk and pass out candy to the kids throughout the evening. You can provide your own candy or Central can provide it for you. We encourage anyone hosting a trunk to dress up! One registration is needed per trunk.
Chili Cook-off: It’s the first annual Central chili cook-off! Prepare your best crock-pot of chili to compete for the grand prize and ultimate bragging rights. A maximum of ten teams can compete. Each team should prepare one large crock-pot of chili, and we will provide ladles and bowls.
Help Serve Snacks: Trunk or treat this year will include some fun snacks to enjoy through the evening! Sign up to help serve hot dogs and popcorn during one of our half-hour time slots.
WORSHIP TECHNOLOGY TEAM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Looking for a meaningful way to serve? The Worship Technology Team is seeking volunteers to help behind the scenes during worship services. Opportunities include
livestream camera operation and worship presentation operation (lyrics, scriptures, and other service elements displayed on our screens). No experience is necessary and training will be provided. To learn more, contact Mollie Morris or Kevin Schaffer.
DINNER AND BARN DANCE
October 23, 6-9:00pm, 15100 Halsey Trail
Join us at the Shepherd’s barn for dinner and dancing! Don’t know how to dance? No worries, we have local celebrities to guide us! Cost $10/person, 18+ Click here for more
details and to sign up.
CHLILDREN'S MINISTRY NEWS
WEDNESDAY NIGHT GATHERING 6:30-8:00pm
“Why Do We Do That” - PreK-5
October 21 - Missions Impact
“Foundational Truths” - Nursery & Toddlers
October 21 - God Cares for Me!
STUDENT MINISTRY NEWS
SIGN UP & DETAILS ON THE APP!
Man Fest, Nov. 7-9
Together Girls Conference, Nov. 14-15
WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROUPS
Meet in the Youth Space from 6:30-8:00pm!
PRAYERS FOR CENTRAL FAMILY
Kennedy Malone
Shanna
Ian McBride
Jack Weems
Mike Williams
Betty Moore
Lee Ann Wilkinson & Melinda Wright’s friends and family
HOMEBOUND
Ruth Morey
Nan Blount
Terry Hopkins
Mary Merchant
Kay Christie
Leta Carroll
Pete White
Joyce Williams
Naomi Thornton
Pat McKay
Robert & Naomi Garcia
Stan & Lynda Fogerson
Kennedy Malone
Shanna
Ian McBride
Jack Weems
Mike Williams
Betty Moore
Lee Ann Wilkinson & Melinda Wright’s friends and family
HOMEBOUND
Ruth Morey
Nan Blount
Terry Hopkins
Mary Merchant
Kay Christie
Leta Carroll
Pete White
Joyce Williams
Naomi Thornton
Pat McKay
Robert & Naomi Garcia
Stan & Lynda Fogerson
10/11/26
Worship In-Person 431
Worship Online 38
Contribution $32,233
Financials for January thru September
Budgeted Contribution
($36,700 @ 39 weeks) $1,431,300
Actual Contributions $1,317,418
Non-Contributed Funds 89,429
Total $1,406,847
Actual Expenditures $1,334,475
Worship In-Person 431
Worship Online 38
Contribution $32,233
Financials for January thru September
Budgeted Contribution
($36,700 @ 39 weeks) $1,431,300
Actual Contributions $1,317,418
Non-Contributed Funds 89,429
Total $1,406,847
Actual Expenditures $1,334,475