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Are We a Shunnamite Household?
This Sunday our Sanctuary services gather around the story of the wealthy Shunammite woman (2 Kings 4:8-17). While the story of the Shunammite woman might be unfamiliar today, she served as an important example for Christ followers in the 19th century. In American religious history, there was a tradition known as “Shunammite households” which played an important role in the growth of frontier faith communities.
Traveling preachers had to endure harsh weather, bad roads and poor food as they traveled about their “circuit.” In response to their needs numerous homes were designated as “Shunammite households.” Each of these would maintain a “prophet’s chamber” – a room that was always available on a moment’s notice to provide hospitality. Somewhere along the line the “Shunammite tradition” has disappeared. Obviously things have changed and there is a lot of danger on our streets but part and parcel of being a Christian is the art of hospitality. A spirit of hospitality is one that recognizes that Christ often comes to us in and through the stranger.
What would it look like if your household was a Shunammite household?
What would it look like if Central was a Shunammite congregation?
Jim Wallis tells how on Saturdays the Sojourners Community opens a food line to the hungry and homeless of Washington who live within sight of the White House. Before they open their doors, they gather around the food, hold hands and led in prayer by Mary Glover – a woman who herself stood in line a few years earlier. Wallis says “she prays as if she knows the person with whom she’s talking,” and this is what she prays: “Lord, we know you’ll be coming through this line today. So help us to treat you well.”
This is our prayer; LORD, HELP US – the Central Family – TO TREAT YOU WELL TODAY!
- 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