New Beginnings ~ One Day Retreat
Saturday, September 11, 2004
9:00 a.m. -- 3:00 p.m.
Worship & Workshops
Central Congregational Church invites all women to New Beginnings, a one-day retreat. Nancy Ferrin, One Step Closer Ministry is the guest speaker. Our journey with God includes surprises around every corner. Learn to be refreshed and renewed daily in order to capture the wonder of new beginnings.
NEW! Women's BIble Study
1 Peter ~ Life Changes Series
Thursday, September 9, 2004, 9:00 a.m. -- 10:30 a.m.
Patty Anderson - Teacher
Bring a friend who desires to learn God's Word.We will be encouraging in facing our sufferings, finding joy in our trials and growing in holiness while we explore our identity in Christ and our confidence in God. (Child care provided)
Ladies Benevolent Society
New Book Review
LBS will sponsor a new Book Review night for those who will read:
by Cheryl McGuinness
Cheryl McGuinness lost her husband, Tom—the copilot of American Airlines Flight 11—on September 11, 2001, in the World Trade center attack. Now, supported by her deep faith in God, Cheryl is reaching out to others who have also experienced tragedy, by sharing her message of courage, determination, and love through her ministry, Beauty Beyond the Ashes. for more details.
Discussion Night: Sunday, October 24th at 7 PM
Men and women are encouraged to read this wonderful book and join us for discussion on this evening.
Prayer Team
Prayer is “Central” to our church’s vitality! Do you have a heart to pray for Central? Join us Wednesday evenings, in the Sanctuary 7-8 PM or email: prayer@centralcongochurch.org
Christian Education
Rally Sunday
Sunday, September 12, 2004
9:30 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join us for an Open House to dedicate the new Sunday School year to the Lord. Following a time of prayer, we will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony kicking off a tour the newly renovated Sunday School rooms. Please come register for class, meet your teacher, view curiculum and start your Sunday School year off right. For more details about Christian Education
YOUTH GROUP!
An EXTREME Makeover
Central Congregational Church Youth Ministry (C3YM); has gone through some major renovations. The one time circle-sitting, Kum-bi-yah singing, feeling sharing session of the past has matured into a growing youth service, the Awakening Service, focused on Worship and Transparent Christian Growth. In this service youth are personally challenged to move courageously (2 Tim 1:6-7) through a world as living examples of Christ in their families, schools and communities.
The Awakening is for grades 7-12th and held at 6:30 until 8:00 at Central. The first service of the new school year will begin on Friday, September 24.
Parents of an EMERGING Youth Culture
Friday, September 17th at 6:30 PM
Every Generation has it's own language and styles of dress and music, the key is getting our youth to realize that someday their dress will be called "retro" and their music played on Classic Rock and Oldies Stations. When it's all said and done we realize it's not style or music that matters but the message. What are the youth of today saying?
I am inviting all parents of Youth in 7-12th grade to come to a Parents Service on Friday, September 17 at 6:30pm. This will be a night of walking through the Awakening Service, as if you were young again, a time to hear some of the ideas for topics and a chance to get to know Joel Christian, the brilliant and strikingly handsome youth director, in a deeper and scarier way. Come with your questions but be prepared to listen. This is open too all parents of Youth and any one of a Mature Status who would like to see what happens at the youth level.
