12.22.24
ORDER OF WORSHIP
“Joy to the World” - #1018
Welcome—Greg Dowell
Advent Reading—The Dallas Family
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” - #997
“He Is Exalted” - #60
“Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” - #11
“Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?” - #382
“Jesus Loves Me” - #1014
“Only By Grace”
Communion—Scott Nickson
Offering—Scott Nickson
“Give Thanks” - #68—Pass Offering
“Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”
Christmas Reading—Children’s Ministry
“Silent Night! Holy Night! - #1003
Scripture Reading—Matthew 2:1-12—Warlick & JoAnn Thomas
“Practicing Christmas: Generosity”—Mic Biesboer
“O Holy Night!” - #1028
Benediction—Larry Borger
“Joy to the World” - #1018
Welcome—Greg Dowell
Advent Reading—The Dallas Family
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” - #997
“He Is Exalted” - #60
“Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” - #11
“Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?” - #382
“Jesus Loves Me” - #1014
“Only By Grace”
Communion—Scott Nickson
Offering—Scott Nickson
“Give Thanks” - #68—Pass Offering
“Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”
Christmas Reading—Children’s Ministry
“Silent Night! Holy Night! - #1003
Scripture Reading—Matthew 2:1-12—Warlick & JoAnn Thomas
“Practicing Christmas: Generosity”—Mic Biesboer
“O Holy Night!” - #1028
Benediction—Larry Borger
As we prepare and ready ourselves for Advent, "the Coming of Jesus Christ," we read and reflect on the biblical Christmas narratives of Jesus' arrival.
Read: Matthew 2:1-12
Reflect: The Magi from the East brought the greatest of gifts worthy of a King. But imagine this story is more than a scene of gift giving and instead a gift exchanging. What gifts were the Magi going to receive from God in the form of Jesus' birth? Consider how Christ's arrival is the greatest gift you will receive.
Practice: A highly important tradition of the Christmas season is gift giving and generosity. Spend time in prayer considering how God is calling you to be generous. Now ask, how is God being generous in your life right now?
MORNING WORD AND PRAYER
If you join us for our Morning Word and Prayer livestream during the week, please note that we will not have this prayer time beginning December 24. But be looking for us January 6 when we return for the new year!
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE @ CENTRAL
Season of Advent
December 1-December 24
Advent is the season of the church calendar where churches collectively anticipate the coming of Christ in the form of a baby.
Worship Service
December 22
We will meet at our regular time. There will be no Bible class (all ages) and no childcare provided. Doors will be open at 9:30am and the Coffee Bar will also be available at that time.
Worship Service
December 29
We will meet at our regular time. There will be no Bible class (all ages) and no childcare provided. Doors will be open at 9:30am and the Coffee Bar will also be available at that time.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
Dec 24-Jan 1
We will reopen Thursday,
January 2, at 8:30am.
For office emergencies or pastoral
care, contact either Mark Love at 806.671.3751 or Sara Nickson at 806.881.7525.
LADIES BIBLE CLASS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Ladies Bible class will not meet Dec 25 and Jan 1, 8. Join us when we resume Jan 15 at 10am in the Commons. Brenda Sherwood & Monette Treat will be teaching from “They Walked with God” by Max Lucado.
If you desire deeper biblical knowledge, this is the event for you. On Saturday, Jan 11, we're diving into the book of Hebrews, and Mike Cope will give us an in-depth look into this portion of Scripture. This 2-hour intensive is for all ages! Breakfast is provided from 8:00-8:30am, and the Bible Intensive is in the Commons room from 8:30-10:30am.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY NEWS
There will be no Children’s Ministry offerings or services December 22 and 29 due to the Christmas holiday. Enjoy this time with your family!
STUDENT MINISTRY NEWS
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
MS and HS groups will not meet on December 25 and January 1. Have a wonderful Christmas holiday!
SKI TRIPS!!
MS Ski Trip—February 7-9
HS Ski Trip— January 17-20
Details and sign ups on the app!
Read: Matthew 2:1-12
Reflect: The Magi from the East brought the greatest of gifts worthy of a King. But imagine this story is more than a scene of gift giving and instead a gift exchanging. What gifts were the Magi going to receive from God in the form of Jesus' birth? Consider how Christ's arrival is the greatest gift you will receive.
Practice: A highly important tradition of the Christmas season is gift giving and generosity. Spend time in prayer considering how God is calling you to be generous. Now ask, how is God being generous in your life right now?
MORNING WORD AND PRAYER
If you join us for our Morning Word and Prayer livestream during the week, please note that we will not have this prayer time beginning December 24. But be looking for us January 6 when we return for the new year!
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE @ CENTRAL
Season of Advent
December 1-December 24
Advent is the season of the church calendar where churches collectively anticipate the coming of Christ in the form of a baby.
Worship Service
December 22
We will meet at our regular time. There will be no Bible class (all ages) and no childcare provided. Doors will be open at 9:30am and the Coffee Bar will also be available at that time.
Worship Service
December 29
We will meet at our regular time. There will be no Bible class (all ages) and no childcare provided. Doors will be open at 9:30am and the Coffee Bar will also be available at that time.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
Dec 24-Jan 1
We will reopen Thursday,
January 2, at 8:30am.
For office emergencies or pastoral
care, contact either Mark Love at 806.671.3751 or Sara Nickson at 806.881.7525.
LADIES BIBLE CLASS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Ladies Bible class will not meet Dec 25 and Jan 1, 8. Join us when we resume Jan 15 at 10am in the Commons. Brenda Sherwood & Monette Treat will be teaching from “They Walked with God” by Max Lucado.
If you desire deeper biblical knowledge, this is the event for you. On Saturday, Jan 11, we're diving into the book of Hebrews, and Mike Cope will give us an in-depth look into this portion of Scripture. This 2-hour intensive is for all ages! Breakfast is provided from 8:00-8:30am, and the Bible Intensive is in the Commons room from 8:30-10:30am.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY NEWS
There will be no Children’s Ministry offerings or services December 22 and 29 due to the Christmas holiday. Enjoy this time with your family!
STUDENT MINISTRY NEWS
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
MS and HS groups will not meet on December 25 and January 1. Have a wonderful Christmas holiday!
SKI TRIPS!!
MS Ski Trip—February 7-9
HS Ski Trip— January 17-20
Details and sign ups on the app!
PRAYERS FOR CENTRAL FAMILY
Kennedy Malone JaNet Trujillo
Brandy Easiley Bradyn Bethel
Frank Wilson Billie Davis
Shelby Stapleton Terry Hopkins
James Cretsinger Toni Kizer
Sharon Duncan Richard Burk
SYMPATHY
Family of Margaret Hooker on her passing on December 17.
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 JaNet Trujillo
Brandy Easiley Bradyn Bethel
Frank Wilson Billie Davis
Shelby Stapleton Terry Hopkins
James Cretsinger Toni Kizer
Sharon Duncan Richard Burk
SYMPATHY
Family of Margaret Hooker on her passing on December 17.
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
12/15/24
Worship In-Person 473
Worship Online 32
Contribution $90,086
Financials for January thru November
Budgeted Contribution
($35,000 @ 47 weeks) $1,645,000
Actual Contributions 1,589,276
Non-Contributed Funds 95,802
Total $1,685,078
Actual Expenditures $1,840,531
Worship In-Person 473
Worship Online 32
Contribution $90,086
Financials for January thru November
Budgeted Contribution
($35,000 @ 47 weeks) $1,645,000
Actual Contributions 1,589,276
Non-Contributed Funds 95,802
Total $1,685,078
Actual Expenditures $1,840,531