The Call

Sermon Title and Scriptures

May 29, 2016

“Following Faith”

Galatians 1:1-12

Luke 7:1-10

Sermon Title and Scriptures

June 5, 2016

Guest Preacher:

Rev. David Hockensmith

Vacation Bible School

2016 VBS will be June 16&17, 6-8pm (Dinner at 5:30)

June 18, 9am-3pm

We are still looking for volunteers! Please contact the

church office if you can help on any or all of these days.

Thanks,

Joyce

Reception on Sunday, May 29, 2016

at fellowship time

For Carol and Bob Newman

Come help us celebrate their Presence

with us and wish them Godspeed as

they move back to Colorado.

Many wonderful blessings to them in

their new journey!

Baby Shower for Brooke Lawley

Sponsored by the Chancel Choir

June 8, 2016 - in fellowship hall

7:30 p.m.

Registered at Babies R Us

We’d like to give a warm welcome to

Paula Hammer, who joined our church

family this past Sunday.

Care Partners We are planning to update our Care Partner Ministry

during the next few months. There are many changes

and new people to add. Look over your lists and watch

for more information coming soon!

Congregational Concerns

Slone Kays Joan Conn Mary Pering Dan Hicks Marjorie Ray Mary Slack Eldon and Shirley Cobb

Linda McCoy Carl Potter Ed Howard Robert Taylor Marjorie Arnold Betty Fesperman Don and Sue Brown Joyce Prince, sister of Wilma Frazier Brenda Gahagam, Daughter of Vivian Loucks

Lori Harach, daughter-in-law of Gary and Nancy Morris Bill Nelson, Son-in-law of Betty Jo Gardner

Margaret Austin, sister of Shirley Cobb Barbara Gard, Daughter-in-law of Lorene Murray

Lorelai Clubb, Granddaughter of Barb Rossetter Terri Griffith, Daughter of Darrell & Nancy Kays

Vi Graham, cousin of Hattie Alishire Kim Norris, friend of Patrick Willis

Wayne Whitlock, brother of Wanda & John Haley Don Starnes, Brother-in-law of Jan & Bill McGee

Paul & Sharon Martin on the passing of Paul’s brother Cal Wise

(Please notify the office when a concern can be removed)

May 29 June 5

Elders Wilma Frazier

Cheryl Horton

Patty Thurman

Karen Hicks

Deacons

Bob Edwards- Karen Fischer Helen Gunther

Paula Letterman Rhonda Stewart

Dana Powell Patrick Willis John Manary Darrell Kays

Larry Graham Sandra Graham

Bill Fischer – Barb Rossetter Debra Gleghorn Sean McGinnis

Patsy Tipton Anna Marie Walker

Tyler Habiger Darrell Zweerink Carma Weinman

Josh Thomas

Invocation and

Offering Mary Jane Cross Chrystal Melton

Communion &

Fellowship Prep.

Joe & Kay Parrish

Darrell & Linda Zweerink

Bill & Karen Fischer

Patsy Tipton

Usher Janice McGee Paul & Sharon Martin

Greeter Patty Soukup Joyce Moots

Fellowship

Pianist Pat Pennel Mark Bowdidge

FINANCIALS

5/15/2016

General Fund

Contributions: $ 3,900

Attendance: 120

5/22/2016

General Fund

Contributions: $ 4,308

Attendance: 172

The deadline to get your submissions into

“The Call” is Monday 9:00 am

PICTORAL DIRECTORY

Mark You Calendar

Aug 15, 16, 17 from 2-9 pm

Please let the office know if you have any

conflicts with these dates.

ELDERS MEETING

June 26, 2016 at 11:30 am

This morning, Tuesday May 24th, the church’s alarm system went off. It

seems the motion detector in the sanctuary was set off, indicating there was

movement in the sanctuary. However, after looking around and checking on

everything, there was nothing out of place or missing. Two days after I brought

out pictures and discussed the spirit of the past ministers helping me each and

every day, a mysterious act caused the alarms to go off. This does go to show that

I may not be completely off base about the spirits of all those who have known and

loved Central Christian Church. In our community we are blessed with everyone

who is currently a part of us, but we are also blessed with those who have come in

the past and given us direction to where are headed today. The different

programs, the different classes, the different ideas that the church still promotes

and take part in, is because of the spirit of those who have come before. As a

community we are tasked to make sure that everyone is comfortable and accepted

within our walls.

The Holy Spirit guides us to keep this task, as well as those who have shown

us how to be a grateful and loving church. I thank God each and every day that I

am a part of a church who has had a great tradition of helping in the community,

and a church that keeps that tradition alive and keeps alive the spirits of those

who have come before us. The life of the church is strong and alive with God,

Christ, and the Holy Spirit. But it is also guided by the spirits of everyone who

has been a part of our community, no matter how long, and we are a better

community because of that.

In Christ’s Love for All

Ministry Team

Greg Walton, Board Chair

Rev. Geoff Weinman, Minister

Dr. Mark Bowdidge, Music Director

Vicky Claborn, Organist

Shirley Musser, Visitation Director

Geoff French, Youth Director

Joyce Thomas, Children’s Director

Jim Criger, Office Administrator

Raul Juan Duran, Custodian

Office Phone: 417-869-7241

E-mail: office@centralchristianspringfield.org

Website: www.centralchristianspringfield.org

Central Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

1475 N. Washington Ave. Springfield, MO 65802

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Specially prepared for:

Sunday Mornings

9:30 am Worship

10:30 am Fellowship

10:45 am Sunday School

CENTRAL SINGLES: Looking Ahead

The Central Singles group will take a summer break for the months of June, July and August. No planned meetings

will take place, but we may decide on an impromptu “lunch out” some Sunday during those summer months.

Our regular gatherings will resume in September – tentatively planned for Sunday, Sept. ___(18?), which will be a

“Luau” lunch, complete with flowery leis to wear and Hawaiian decorations. So, dust off your colorful Hawaiian shirts

or muumuus to wear! More information will follow in late-August.

So far, November is still open for suggestions and discussion, and December might be a good time to enjoy a Christ-

mas-themed meal after church – either catered for a special lunch in the fellowship hall, or perhaps at a nice restaurant

in town.

Stay tuned for more details on all our fall activities!

(For questions or comments, please contact Central Singles leader Jan Bass at 417-224-3325.)

Crosslines Report for May, 2016

On May 10 food was distributed by volunteers from

Central and from St. John’s Chapel to 94 families

with a total of 221 family members. This is a

significant increase over the 64 families who

received food in May of 2015. Thanks to all those

who donated food and helped to distribute food to

those in need. As always, food donations and

personal hygiene items are most welcome. Please

leave your donations in the grocery cart in the

church lobby. Be aware that Crosslines cannot

accept open containers, home canned goods, or

out-of-date food.

New Ministry for the Bereaved

Central Christian is going to start a new ministry for those who are dealing with the loss of a loved one. Many times

families are not from the Springfield area and do not know many in our town. We are asking if there are any members

who would like to be put on a list that we could call if there is ever a need for Pall Bearers. If you are interested in

helping members of our church during this hard time and being there for them by helping with the service, please let

the church office know and we will add your name to the list. Central Christian would like to thank all those who have

helped us with this ministry in the past week and all those who are willing to be a part of this service in the future.