12.28.25

ORDER OF WORSHIP                                                                            
“Psalm 34 (Taste and See)”
Welcome—Greg Dowell
Call to Worship—Judy Rogers

“Shout Hallelujah”
“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” - #162
“It Is Well with My Soul” - #490
“Goodness of God"
Communion—Michael & Anita Nash
Offering—Michael & Anita Nash

“Raise a Hallelujah”
Scripture Reading—Psalm 34:4-14—Cade Newman
“Taste and See God’s Goodness”—Mic Biesboer

How Great is Our God Medley
Benediction—Tom 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 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
Worship Service
TODAY
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 December 30 and January 1. 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 TODAY due to the Christmas holiday. Enjoy this time with your  family!

STUDENT MINISTRY NEWS
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
MS & HS will not meet on Wednesday, December 31.  Have a wonderful holiday!

SKI TRIPS!
MS Ski Trip—February 6-8
HS Ski Trip—January 16-19—TODAY is the deadline to sign up!
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.
Emma Jansa

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

ONGOING PRAYERS
Lori Stone         Koben Puckett
Phill Parmer      Kathy Lovett      
Isaiah Wood      Ashley Belcher
Eddie Prock      Jamie Sable
JaNet Trujillo      Greg Dowell      
John Todd Cornett  Sharon Lear
Donna Lowe      Traci Haynes
Kennedy Malone      Lynda Fogerson
Vance Riley         Hugh Campbell      
Angie Ladd
Cary Branscum          Nan Blount
12/21/25
Worship In-Person                             493
Worship Online                                    32
Contribution                               $25,058

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