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Sunday
8:15 am - Traditional
9:30 am - A Variety of Styles
11:00 am - Contemporary
6:00 pm - The Gathering
Wednesday Evenings
6:30 pm - Echo (Student)
The Day After...
Central,
Yesterday a record number of persons participated in America’s political process. As I woke up this morning I wondered how many of us in our nation will take time to bow our heads in humble gratitude to God? Since we know of Christians in other parts of the world where faith cannot be expressed openly, where a conversation that dared to differ with the governing officials would be met with persecution, we shout HALLELUJAH AND PRAISE THE LORD that we are part of a democracy that allows us to do what we did yesterday! Regardless of you voted for all of us ought to be thankful to God for the freedom we experience.
Contrary to the freedom that we experience there are many who live in the midst of oppression and persecution. How appropriate then to have the unique opportunity to join other believers through out the world for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church through out the world. In anticipation of our Sanctuary worship experiences you are encouraged to do the following;
Read the story of the Fiery Furnace in Daniel 3.
www.persecution.com ,
www.releaseinternational.org , or
www.PrisonerAlert.com .
Be prepared to watch a five to seven minute video that introduces you to one person’s story. The video will be shown during the sermon and is not appropriate for children through fifth grade so I do encourage you to make sure your children participate in Children’s Chapel.
Pray that each of us who are members of Christ’s body at Central will become more connected to Christ’s body through out the world. A table of resources will be in the lobby on Sunday morning.
In addition to remembering, as opposed to being dismembered from, the body of Christ we will also receive new members, welcome five newly baptized, and commission the Mission Uganda team. For additional information about what’s happening at Central take time to visit www.clcelkriver.org .
Blessings!
Paul Johansson
- Orphans
- Alpha
- Financial Peace University
Sponsoring a child through Central provides education, school uniforms, supplies and food for orphans and semi-orphans in our sister congregations of Kibena and Matingajola in Southern Tanzania.
Each week people meet together for a meal, a talk on topics such as "Who is Jesus?", "Why Did Jesus Die?", "How Can I be Sure of My Faith?", and "Does God Still Heal Today?" , followed by small group interaction. There is an optional one-day retreat, which focuses on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.
The goal of Financial Peace University is not just information—we're looking for transformation. More than one million familieshave attended FPU with amazing results. On average, they pay off $5,300 in debt and save $2,700 in just 90 days.
This Week @ Central
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21 May
MOPS
06:00 PM to 09:00 PM -
21 May
The Hope Connection
06:30 PM to 09:00 PM -
21 May
Revelation Class
07:00 PM to 08:30 PM -
22 May
Moms In Touch - VandenBerge & Salk Middle Schools
08:15 AM to 09:15 AM -
22 May
Staff Prayers
09:00 AM to 09:15 AM -
22 May
Men's and Women's Coffee Hour
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM -
22 May
Staff Meeting
01:30 PM to 03:00 PM -
22 May
Prayer Worship
06:30 PM to 07:00 PM -
22 May
The Lord's Prayer Class
07:15 PM to 08:30 PM -
23 May
Women's Bible Study at Panera
06:45 AM to 07:45 AM -
23 May
College and Career Moms in Touch
08:00 AM to 09:00 AM -
23 May
Fresh Food Distribution
08:30 AM to 10:00 AM -
23 May
Central Assembly Group
08:30 AM to 11:30 AM -
23 May
Staff Prayers
09:00 AM to 09:15 AM -
23 May
Fresh Faith
09:00 AM to 10:00 AM -
23 May
Little Lambs Chapel Time
09:30 AM to 10:00 AM -
23 May
The Lord's Prayer Class
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM -
23 May
Weight Watchers Meeting
12:00 PM to 02:00 PM -
23 May
echo Studios (Art & Music)
03:30 PM to 05:30 PM -
23 May
echo Leader Party at Braley's
06:30 PM to 08:00 PM