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Midweek Ministry Musings with Leah
While I was just out for a run I prayed my thanks to God for
what he did during the week of VBS. I loved watching kids arrive in
the morning with their VBS t-shirts on ready for fun! It gave me a
warm feeling but that’s not what it’s about.
Every day our numbers grew as kids invited their friends and
family members. The main
question I was asked throughout the week was how many kids we
had. The answer was that we topped out at about 65. That’s a great
number but that’s not what it’s about either.
Some of the games were just hilarious and I wish more of the parents
could have stayed to see Joe Urschel help kids milk a “cow” or see
Sadie Landrum’s group trying to dress their partners in western gear
while blind-folded. The kids sure had fun but, while that’s
important, that’s not what it’s all about either.
Probably 75% of kids that came to VBS were younger than first grade
this year. When I came up to the microphone on the first day hootin-and-hollerin
and some kids started crying I knew I had to tone things down for
all the “youngins.” In my prayers today I was asking God how we
might reach out and minister to these young children and their
families. How can
Central Christian Church help them grow in the wisdom and
knowledge of God? That’s what it’s about.
One of my sons asked me yesterday if he could have money for
something he wanted to buy. I guess he felt like he needed to offer
me a reason so he reminded me that he had helped me all week with
VBS. While I appreciate his clever strategy, I had to stop him right
there and let him know that the work that he did at VBS was not for
me but for God. During my run today I remembered the scripture about the harvest being plentiful and the workers being few. It goes on to say that we are to go to the Lord of the harvest and ask Him to send workers into the harvest field. Not everyone is designed or equipped to work with children but we are all designed for prayer. God knows the need and God brought the children so let’s all ask Him to help provide us with enough hands and hearts to be faithful this year with those He brings. If He can trust us with a little then he will be able to trust us with more. |
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Mission Trip News!!! It is finally here! This Church Family has been working hard and praying for the success and safety of this mission trip so here are some details to keep you a part of this exciting ministry! We will be leaving Sunday morning, August 1st for a 10 hour drive to Marvell, Arkansas.is in Phillips county, which is in the top 20 of the poorest counties in the United States (over 30% of the residents in Marvell live in poverty). We are participating in what is called a “Multi-Generational” mission trip which includes participants of all ages and is sponsored by the Youthworks Organization. We will be doing mission work Monday through Wednesday and then returning to Huntington on Thursday.The trip timeline is August 1st thru August 5th. Our goal is to show the residents of Marvell God’s love through the efforts of our labor.The mission work will consist of working in local neighborhoods doing minor home repairs and clean up work for the community residents.We will also be putting on programs and working with the children in the community – again, showing them God’s love through these programs. I am extremely excited about this mission trip and the outstanding support that we are receiving from this Church congregation. The 20 participants on this mission trip are: Bill Sherbahn, Karen Farber, Jon Ellet,
Linda Urschel, Joe Urschel, Peg Smallwood, Steve Shoemaker, Craig
Johnson, Please keep us all in your prayers as we take part in this mission trip and share the ministry of our Lord with the community residents of Marvell. Thanks, Steve Shoemaker |
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Lay Leaders
18th: Rob Jones
25th: Pat Hall
Greeters
18th: Carolyn Yoder and
Janice Schroeder
25th: Cotton/ Landis Family
CMF Driving Schedule
18th: Steve Shoemaker 356-6203 25th: Steve Williams 786-1272
Nursery
18th: Lisa Fusselman
25th: Cindy Gray
Shut-in Letters for
July
18th: Norma Beghtel
25th: Gloria Wilson
July items for Love INC:
Mixed
Fruit and All Purpose Cleaner |
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 OB 2010 Brochure.pdf OB Med & Consent Form.pdf |
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIR
Saturday, July 31st, 2010
Volunteers Needed:
Sorters of Used Clothing (NOW ASAP)
Registration (Now…Phone calling @ Love INC)
Set-up, Assist families, and Tear-down
Make a Big Difference in the Name of Our Lord!
Please call 356-0933 NOW to sign up and get more details.
Items Needed:
New and Gently Used Clothing, especially
JEANS
Preschool-12th
Grade…(and
Garage Sale Shoppers!)
New Socks and New Underwear
New Backpacks
Cash Donations
Please bring items to LOVE INC Office, 715 Byron, Huntington
Cash donations can be put in the container on the literature shelf
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Dear Friends at Central Christian,
I want to thank you for your thoughtfulness in giving me the gift
card. It was so kind of you to include me.
My parents love it there and I look
forward to seeing you when I am visiting.
Blessings,
Lindsey Johanna Hayden |
We have a new sidewalk entrance! The
Property Department would like to thank all those who helped!
Jerin Juillerat, Marvin
Tudor, Dave Schroeder, Josh Schroeder, Chris Hayden and Rob
Jones. Also thanks to Diane Sherbahn for providing refreshments.
Bill Sherbahn |
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 July 2010 - June 2011
Chairman ~ Del Doughty Vice Chairman ~ Dave Schroeder Secretary ~ Steve Williams
Board Officers 2010-2011
Rob Jones, President Steve Shoemaker, Vice President Mike Urschel, Secretary Eleanor Sunderman, Outreach Treasurer Eleanor Sunderman, Church Treasurer
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FOOD BARREL
July items for Love INC: Mixed Fruit & All Purpose Cleaner
 Noodles For Sale $1.50 a bag
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The rain and sunshine
has been wonderful for flowers this year! If you have some to share
for Sunday morning
worship please call
Pat Kelsey (224-0844 ) or Lisa Fusselman (515-3021).
Summer Junior Church Schedule
On these dates the
children will remain in the sanctuary for worship (The
nursery is still available for those 4 and under.)
July 25 Covered
(Linda Poling)
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Summer
Bible Study during Sunday School
The new Bible study opportunity continues Sunday, July 18th at 9
a.m. and every Sunday
through Labor Day in Fellowship Hall.
Everyone is invited to attend. We especially welcome people who
normally don’t
attend Sunday School and would like the chance to try a
Bible Study. We have planned some
interesting and special topics that should appeal to a wide
variety of people. The children’s
Sunday School classes are suspended for the summer, so
children are welcome to attend the special classes with their
parents. Please prayerfully consider attending this exciting
opportunity. If you have any questions, please call Linda
Urschel, 356-2471.
July 18
“ Christian Symbols”
Joe Urschel
July 25
“ Christian Symbols” Joe Urschel
August 1
To Be Announced
August 8
Joe Urschel
August 15
Joe Urschel
August 22
To Be Announced
Summer Junior Church Schedule
On the dates that are not covered the
children will remain in the sanctuary for worship.
(The nursery is still available for those 4 and under.)
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