12.21.25
ORDER OF WORSHIP
“Let it Rise”
Welcome—Sara Nickson
Call to Worship—Beth Garland
“Silent Night! Holy Night!” - #1003
“Shine On Us” - #145
The Christmas Story—Kevin Wasner, Michele Schaffer,
and Jordan Biesboer
“Joy to the World” - #1018
“Beautiful One”
Special Music
“Love”—1 John 4:7-12—Mic Biesboer
“Reckless Love”
Communion—Mesa Allison
Offering—Gabriel da Silva
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” - #997
“Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” - #11
“Angels We Have Heard on High” - #1002
Benediction—Tom & Janice Grant
“Let it Rise”
Welcome—Sara Nickson
Call to Worship—Beth Garland
“Silent Night! Holy Night!” - #1003
“Shine On Us” - #145
The Christmas Story—Kevin Wasner, Michele Schaffer,
and Jordan Biesboer
“Joy to the World” - #1018
“Beautiful One”
Special Music
“Love”—1 John 4:7-12—Mic Biesboer
“Reckless Love”
Communion—Mesa Allison
Offering—Gabriel da Silva
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” - #997
“Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” - #11
“Angels We Have Heard on High” - #1002
Benediction—Tom & Janice Grant
MENS CONFERENCE 2026 @ THE HILLS CHURCH
January 23-24
Sign up now for a weekend away with fellow men who are seeking to grow deeper in their faith. From young men in their teens to older men, all are welcome! It begins with a huge Tailgate Party that includes some of the best BBQ in Texas! Contact Steve Wood at sandcwood@gmail.com or Greg Dowell at greg@amarillocentral.org for more info. Check out their website and register: thehills.org/menscon!
CHURCH CANCELLATIONS
Colder weather is here! In the event of church cancellations due to bad weather, you will receive notification through text message and the app. You can also check Facebook and the website.
LADIES BIBLE CLASS
Ladies Bible class will not meet December 24 and 31. Join us when we return on Wednesday, January 7.
SAVE THE DATE!
Mark you calendar now for a special presentation on Saturday, January 31. Wilson McCoy, Lipscomb University, will be presenting a theology of togetherness in the Commons. Brunch at 9:30am and the presentation at 10:00am.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE @ CENTRAL
Christmas Worship Service
TODAY
We will meet at our regular time. There will be no Bible class (all ages) and no childcare provided. Coffee Bar will be open with snacks at 9:30am.
Worship Service
December 28
We will meet in the Chapel at our regular time. There will be no Bible class (all ages) and no childcare provided. Coffee Bar will be open at 9:30am.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
Dec 24-Jan 1
We will reopen Monday, January 5, at 8:30am.
For office emergencies or pastoral care, contact Mesa Allison at 806.881.9099.
DAILY FOCUS
If you join us for our Daily Focus livestream during the week, please note that we will not have this prayer time beginning Dec. 23. But be looking for us January 6 when we return for the new year!
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
On Sunday, February 8, during our regular worship service, we will have a time to honor, lament, and celebrate loved ones we have lost during 2025. Part of being in a church community is supporting one another in joy and in sorrow. If you have a loved one you would like to honor, please contact Elaine at elaine@amarillocentral.org
or call, 806.373.4389, so we can include them in the service.
PRAY WITH OUR ELDERS
Our elders and their wives want to pray with you. At the end of the service, you are invited to come to the front of the Worship Center and share your prayer requests with one of our elders.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY NEWS
There will be no Children’s Ministry offerings or services December 21 and 28 due to the Christmas holiday. Enjoy this time with your family!
STUDENT MINISTRY NEWS
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
MS & HS will not meet on Wednesday, December 24 and 31. Have a wonderful
Christmas holiday!
SKI TRIPS!
MS Ski Trip—February 6-8
HS Ski Trip—January 16-19—deadline Dec 28
Details and sign ups on the app! This is for skiers and non-skiers!
January 23-24
Sign up now for a weekend away with fellow men who are seeking to grow deeper in their faith. From young men in their teens to older men, all are welcome! It begins with a huge Tailgate Party that includes some of the best BBQ in Texas! Contact Steve Wood at sandcwood@gmail.com or Greg Dowell at greg@amarillocentral.org for more info. Check out their website and register: thehills.org/menscon!
CHURCH CANCELLATIONS
Colder weather is here! In the event of church cancellations due to bad weather, you will receive notification through text message and the app. You can also check Facebook and the website.
LADIES BIBLE CLASS
Ladies Bible class will not meet December 24 and 31. Join us when we return on Wednesday, January 7.
SAVE THE DATE!
Mark you calendar now for a special presentation on Saturday, January 31. Wilson McCoy, Lipscomb University, will be presenting a theology of togetherness in the Commons. Brunch at 9:30am and the presentation at 10:00am.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE @ CENTRAL
Christmas Worship Service
TODAY
We will meet at our regular time. There will be no Bible class (all ages) and no childcare provided. Coffee Bar will be open with snacks at 9:30am.
Worship Service
December 28
We will meet in the Chapel at our regular time. There will be no Bible class (all ages) and no childcare provided. Coffee Bar will be open at 9:30am.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
Dec 24-Jan 1
We will reopen Monday, January 5, at 8:30am.
For office emergencies or pastoral care, contact Mesa Allison at 806.881.9099.
DAILY FOCUS
If you join us for our Daily Focus livestream during the week, please note that we will not have this prayer time beginning Dec. 23. But be looking for us January 6 when we return for the new year!
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
On Sunday, February 8, during our regular worship service, we will have a time to honor, lament, and celebrate loved ones we have lost during 2025. Part of being in a church community is supporting one another in joy and in sorrow. If you have a loved one you would like to honor, please contact Elaine at elaine@amarillocentral.org
or call, 806.373.4389, so we can include them in the service.
PRAY WITH OUR ELDERS
Our elders and their wives want to pray with you. At the end of the service, you are invited to come to the front of the Worship Center and share your prayer requests with one of our elders.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY NEWS
There will be no Children’s Ministry offerings or services December 21 and 28 due to the Christmas holiday. Enjoy this time with your family!
STUDENT MINISTRY NEWS
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
MS & HS will not meet on Wednesday, December 24 and 31. Have a wonderful
Christmas holiday!
SKI TRIPS!
MS Ski Trip—February 6-8
HS Ski Trip—January 16-19—deadline Dec 28
Details and sign ups on the app! This is for skiers and non-skiers!
PRAYERS FOR CENTRAL FAMILY
Kennedy Malone Toni Kizer
Shanna Jerry Mealy, Jr.
Hagos Hoard Patricia Burton
Bruce Tidmore Jack Bass
Becca & family Terry Hopkins
Robert & Naomi Garcia
Lee Ann Wilkinson & friends
Brittany Norman & friends
PRAYERS FOR OUR HOMEBOUND
Ruth Morey Derrell Havins
Elaine Rains Pat McKay
Kay Christie Noami Thornton
Jim Jenkins Leta Carroll
Pete White Stan & Lynda Fogerson
Kennedy Malone Toni Kizer
Shanna Jerry Mealy, Jr.
Hagos Hoard Patricia Burton
Bruce Tidmore Jack Bass
Becca & family Terry Hopkins
Robert & Naomi Garcia
Lee Ann Wilkinson & friends
Brittany Norman & friends
PRAYERS FOR OUR HOMEBOUND
Ruth Morey Derrell Havins
Elaine Rains Pat McKay
Kay Christie Noami Thornton
Jim Jenkins Leta Carroll
Pete White Stan & Lynda Fogerson
12/14/25
Worship In-Person 469
Worship Online 51
Contribution $71,250
Financials for January thru November
Budgeted Contribution
($35,000 @ 48 weeks) $1,680,000
Actual Contributions $1,601,118
Non-Contributed Funds 110,067
Total $1,711,185
Actual Expenditures $1,797,361
Worship In-Person 469
Worship Online 51
Contribution $71,250
Financials for January thru November
Budgeted Contribution
($35,000 @ 48 weeks) $1,680,000
Actual Contributions $1,601,118
Non-Contributed Funds 110,067
Total $1,711,185
Actual Expenditures $1,797,361