02.22.26

ORDER OF WORSHIP
“Hope Of The Nations”                                                                
Welcome—Greg Dowell
Call to Worship—Psalm 63:1-4—Michael Contreras

“Shout Hallelujah”
“You Are Worthy of My Praise”
Journey to Easter Prayer—Hannah McNeill
“Agnus Dei"
“Goodness of God”
Communion—Lynn Harper
Offering—Lynn Harper

“I Give You My Heart”
Dismiss for Children’s Worship in Hangar C
“Refiner’s Fire”
Scripture Reading—Matthew 4:1-11—Gina Newton
“Desert Walk: Refined”—Mic Biesboer

“Sanctuary”
Benediction—Jamie McCarrell
"FEASTING ON THE WORD”
We’ll meet in the Commons classroom at 7pm. Coffee will be available at 6:30pm.
February speakers:
Tim Myers (2/25)
March speakers:
Matt Jones (3/11)
Howard Griffin (3/25)
April speakers:
Greg Dowell (4/8)
Gail Matthews (4/15)
Barry Stephens (4/22)
TBD (4/29)

"DINNER WITH JESUS"
Join us for our next “Dinner with Jesus” event on Wednesday, March 4, as we come together for an intergenerational dinner with our entire church community. We will gather in Sneed Hall at 6:30pm for a communal meal, lesson, discussion, and activity. The lessons will focus on various meals that Jesus shared with others during his ministry. All ages are welcome!! Check the app for details.
Menu: Chicken Strips

DIAPER DRIVE FOR LOAVES & FISHES
We are in need of size 4 and 5 diapers for Loaves & Fishes.  Diapers are a big need for our community and they are provided outside of the regular budget.  Starting today, you can buy diapers or give toward their purchase on the app.  We will collect diapers on Sunday,  March 1!

MARRIAGE RETREAT
Mark your calendar now for a Marriage Staycation, March 27-28!  Weekend will include a steak dinner, marriage building classes and lots of fellowship. This will be limited to 20 couples with a cost of $100 per couple. For more details, contact Kenneth Shepherd at 806.316.2149.

NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CONTRIBUTION?

If you give digitally, you can make adjustments to your recurring gift as needed, such as changing the amount, frequency, or accepting the digital transaction fee.
You can contact Vickie at 806.373.4389 if you need assistance.  Thank you, as always, for your generosity!

MEN’S COOKOUT
Men! Mark your calendar now and make plans to join us on Sunday, March 8, for an evening of building relationships with other men in our Central community. We will meet at Kenneth Shepherd’s barn at 6:30pm for an evening of community, corn hole, and a cookout.
For more info, please contact Chad Hutson at 806.206.9114 or Kenneth Shepherd at 806.316.2149.

BLACKJACK JUBILEE!

All ages of adults welcome!
Join us on Friday, February 20, from 6:00-9:00pm for a meal and casino games at the Shepherd’s home (15100 Halsey Trail). Contact Kenneth for more details. Cost: $10/person. Sign up on the app!

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY NEWS
WEDNESDAY NIGHT GATHERING
6:30-8:00pm
Join us for Wednesday nights this spring as we gather to dive deeper into our faith!
Classes will be divided by age and each group will focus on age-appropriate content to help our kids know God better and apply what they are learning to their daily lives.

STUDENT MINISTRY NEWS
AREA-WIDE YOUTH WORSHIP
Today, Sunday, February 22 at The Colonies Church of Christ, 4-7pm. See the app for more details.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROUPS
MS & HS will meet in the Youth Space from 6:30-8:00pm.
PRAYERS FOR CENTRAL FAMILY
Kennedy Malone         
Shanna
Monika Chennault                                     
Charlotte Hallmark
Nan Blount
Karen Adams
Rachel Shollenbarger’s coworkers
Royce Cretsinger
02/15/26
Worship In-Person                            448
Worship Online                                   29
Contribution                              $25,669

FINANCIALS FOR JANUARY
Budgeted Contribution          
($36,700 @ 4 weeks)               $146,800

Actual Contributions                $123,182
Non-Contributed Funds                 9,172
Total                                          $132,354

Actual Expenditures                $142,858