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January 29, 2017
Acolyte Jackson Weibling & Brendan Hey
Worship & Wonder Storyteller: Lois
Greeters: Karen & McKiesha
Following Jesus Week Off
JYF with Gail
Pre K & K with Jana
The purpose of youth ministry is to help young people
grow into wonderful adults. The dream is that after years in a
youth ministry our kids would know things about the Bible,
that they would have some significant spiritual experience, and that they would be
empowered to go out into the world equipped to make the world a better place. We
follow Jesus’ example. He teaches, heals, forgives and feeds people. So we too, should
be teachers, healers, forgivers, and people who nourish others.
In the weeks and months ahead we will be having a number of opportunities to
teach, feed and help. Scout Sunday will be the second Sunday in February and Youth
Sunday will follow at the end of February. We have an opportunity to learn at a Chi Rho
event in March, then camping season starts in June. There is much to celebrate and a
lot going on. Stay tuned here in this article and with parents meetings coming soon.
Peace, JW.
Coffee Stains
Childcare
For all those interested in being childcare
volunteers for Wednesday evenings from
5:30—8:00 and Sunday mornings from 8:45
until after the service, all volunteers will have a
criminal history background check due to state
regulations. Please call John Wheeler at 580-
402-8348 if you are interested.
Thank you so
much for helping
to provide warm
winter coats for
our Garfield
students. We are
blessed to have
your organization help provide for our
families in need! Thank you!
- Katie Liddell, School Counselor
Be sure to visit our website
www.centralenid.org
For the latest news and information
on church groups and ministries
Visions of a Healthy Church
This week, I would like for us to give some more thought and prayer to the first characteristic healthy
churches exhibit.
Healthy congregations have a clear sense of iden-tity, they know who they are, where they are and
what their purpose is.
As a Disciples of Christ congregation, part of our identity that I believe we need to rediscover is our
identity as “priests to one another.”
Barbara Brown Taylor has written:
“Somewhere along the way we have misplaced the ancient vision of the church as a priestly people—set apart for ministry in baptism, confirmed and strengthened in wor-ship, made manifest in service to the world. That vision is a foreign one to many church members, who have learned from colloquial usage that “minister” means the ‘ordained person,’ in a congregation, while “lay person” means ‘someone who does not engage in full-time ministry.’ Professionally speaking that is fair enough—but speak-ing ecclesiastically, it is a disaster. Language like that turns clergy into purveyors of religion, and lay persons into consumers, who shop around for the church that offers
them the best product.”
Taylor writes of the need to revive Martin Luther’s vision of the priesthood of all believers, who are ordained by God at baptism to share Christ’s ministry in this world.
All we have to do is sit down and study he scriptures to understand that this is just how our God works in this world. Nowhere in the scriptures do we find God saying, “Go into the world and make Christian lay people out of people. Bring them into the church so they can sing some hymns, pray and listen to a sermon about being good, moral people. Form a type of club. Hire a full-time club president who is going to be there for the club members. Her job will be to hold their hand and pray for them in the hospital, marry them, and one day bury them.
No, what we do find in scriptures is Jesus instructing us to go into the world and make disciples. And what do disciples do? Sit on a pew every Sunday? Sing, pray, try to be good, religious?
...Continued
The VisitorThe VisitorThe Visitor
January 25, 2017 Vol. 81 No. 4 Phone: (580) 233-1214 Fax Number: 233-1228
Website: www.centralenid.org
CHURCH VISITOR (USPS 112-800) Published weekly except week of December 25.
By Central Christian Church
1111 W. Broadway, Enid, OK 73703-5897
Periodical Postage Paid at Enid, OK.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to CHURCH VISITOR,
1111 W. Broadway Enid, OK 73703-5897
Please lift up the following in your prayers: **BARBARA CAMPBELL—at Garland Rd. Nursing
Home
**JUDI HELLER—Methodist Skilled
**IMOGENE PRICE—on hospice at Greenbrier
Nursing
**MARIANNA POWELL—on hospice at Commons
**OTTIS CORNELSEN—Golden Oaks Skilled
**MEME WHEELER—Commons
**BOB KLEMME—St. Mary’s
**ANN OTT—St. Mary’s
~ Sunday ~ January 29, 2017 ~
Preaching in 8:00 Chapel service & 10:15 Sanctuary service: Rev. Dr. Banks
Elders: 8:00am—Roy Newton 10:15am—David Dell, Rick Hill
Deacons: 8:00—Darrel Herndon LeAnn Wheat
10:15am—Team C—Shirley Salisbury (TL), Jim Burnett (ATL), Sue Burnett,
Melissa Hula, Carol Ingram, John Ingram, Clint Claypole, Brandon Harvey, Sean
Weibling, Jerry Qualls, Joy Baker Qualls, Wayne Salisbury
Van Drivers: January 29—Harry Hammonds February 5—Jennifer Smith
There will be a congregational meet-
ing on February 5th at 11:30am in the
sanctuary to vote on the revised 2017
church budget.
Please pray for the following people who are
in nursing homes or assisted living facilities:
Shirley Ballew, Marion Batterman,
Milfred Becker, Frank & Vera Sue
Bunch, “Zee” Congdan, Mary Ruth
Cooper, Ottis Cornelsen, Frances
Ferne Devisser, Betty Elton, June Frei,
Mary Garrison, Jim Goodness, Peggy
Hall, Toy Hoskins, Betty Keown, Mary
Martin, William & Betty Maxwell,
Marjory Mewherter, Adrian Meyer,
Betty Munsinger, Merle Phillips,
Marianna Powell, Imogene Price,
Peggy Rountree, Karen Stockwell,
Linda Swann, Virgil Tapp
Attention! CWF still has pecans left. You can purchase them in the office or from any member. These funds are used for Disciples Missions.
Enid Welcome Table For nearly six months, church members and community leaders have been discussing
the feasibility of beginning a feeding ministry on Sunday afternoons/ early evenings, in
order to serve the food insecure in Enid, Oklahoma. The group has decided to name
this ministry opportunity the Enid Welcome Table, and will be a mission of Central
Christian Church in conjunction with the entire community of Enid, by linking with
Community partners to engage in a life changing endeavor that will help provide a
good meal to those in need every week.
We also plan to host an intimate
worship service each week following the
meal for any and all who wish to stay,
but attendance will not be a require-
ment for the hungry to be fed. Those who are planning this ministry are working with
the CACS (Community Action Community Service) committee and a motion will possi-
bly be made during the next board meeting after more information is shared. Please
contact Shannon or Jarrett with any questions you may have.
Would you rather receive
your Visitor by email? If so,
please call the church office
at (580) 233-1214 or email
[email protected] to make that
change! Switching to email will get you the
Visitor quicker and it also helps the church
conserve its resources.
There will be an Ecumenical Celebration of the life and ministry of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Sunday January 29th at 3:00 p.m. at St. Stephen’s AME Church. All are invited and encouraged to attend this celebration.
...Visions of a Healthy Church continued
No, they do what Jesus did. They preach,
teach, heal and exorcise demons.
But you say, “I can’t do those things. I can’t preach. I’m not a teacher. That’s why we call you “preacher!” “That’s why we
pay you!”
Barbara Brown Taylor continues writing:
“While preaching and celebrating the sac-
raments are two particular functions to which I was ordained, they are also meta-phors for the whole church’s understand-ing of life and faith…Preaching is not something that an ordained minister does for 15 minutes on Sundays, but what the whole congregation does all week long; it is a way of approaching the world, and of
gleaning God’s presence there.”
I believe we must understand that we are all priests, we are all preachers if we want to be on our way to becoming a healthy
church.
Lenten Devotional Booklet The worship committee is putting together a Lenten Devotional booklet this year. We need volunteers to help write short devotionals and/or prayers. There will be a sign-up sheet at the welcome center on Sunday morning. You can also volunteer by emailing Martha O'Banion at [email protected]. Your devotion can be sent by email (preferred) or hand delivered to me. You may also leave it in the office with Kandy and she will make sure it gets to me. These are due by February 12. Thank you for your help in creating a very meaningful Lenten booklet. Using a congregation made devotional book always makes me feel like I am worshiping with my friends throughout the season. - Martha O'Banion
Worship Committee
There will be a worship committee
meeting on January 31, 2017 at 6:30
in the library.
You can check out Central’s 10:15
worship service on Enid Television Network
Broadcast times are:
Wednesdays at 8:00pm & Sundays at 2:30pm.
Take a Tour With Us Mary Suzan and Steve Chambers and
Sue and Dave Chael are hosting
“Islands of New England” on September
18-25, 2017, with Collette Vacations.
Join us to find out more about this in-
credible tour. We will be meeting with
Kenny Judd, from Collette, on Monday,
January 30, at 6:30pm at 418 W. Maple
(Brown-Cummings Family Reception
Center). If you are interested, but can’t
make the meeting, check with one of us
for an information brochure.
Sign Up for Tai Chi Class The movements of the Chinese martial
art Tai Chi can help senior reduce the
risk of falling, increase balance, and
increase flexibility. A six week class
teaches participants ways to improve
their overall mind, body, and spirit
through a series of slow continuous
movements. It does not matter how
strong, flexible, or active you are as Tai
Chi is designed for people at all levels of
health.
To register for a Tai Chi class held at
Central, call Brandy Hise, Northwest
OHAI Center of Healthy Aging, Education
Director, at 580-231-5322, or email her
at [email protected]. You need
not be registered in order to attend.
February 5, 2017
ELDERS DEACONS
Dave Chael Sally Wheeler
Ed Gorre Melissa Hula
Roy Newton Rick Cornett
Gary Hula Phyllis Phillips
Terry Henneke Mark Boler
Beth Henneke Margaret Day
Willa Jo Fowler Teena Cornett
Lisa Boler
Communion for Assisted Living
or Nursing Home Residents
Valentine’s Dance—Feb. 10 The church will host a Civitan Dance
on February 10th. We will soon be
collecting cookies to serve to
members of our exceptional needs
community who will be participating
in the dance.
Deacon and Elder Ordination/Commissioning Service
We will have a special service at the
10:15am service to ordain and commis-
sion our Deacons and Elders.
Potluck Breakfast On January 29th, the Boomer Sunday school class will have a fifth Sunday potluck breakfast and we will watch a 37 minute, Timothy Keller video on the Prodigal Son. This might be the most important parable told by Jesus. This parable will help us see how God can be real to each of us, how we can be renewed by the Holy Spirit and how the Gospel can transform our lives and the lives of our church. A six week, DVD- based study, on this parable will follow. Visitors and Boomer class members alike, please join us in the Boomer Sunday School class for breakfast and an enjoyable and educational Bible study.
Attention all Elders, Deacons, and Board Chairs!
The Leadership Retreat has been post-
poned to Saturday, March 4th. The church
board is encouraged to meet in the
“Oklahoma Room” of Autry Tech on this
day beginning at 9:00am. Childcare is
available at the church with a reservation.
Lunch will be served at a small cost for
those who attend. Please RSVP by calling
the church office if you plan on going. The
retreat will conclude at 2:30pm.
Central Christian Church Calendar
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 10:00-Tai Chi Class 10:15-Staff Meeting 10:30-CWF Executive Board Meeting 12:00-CWF Luncheon 5:30-WNF Dinner 6:30-Bible Study, Youth 7:00-Chancel Choir 7:30-Praise Band Rehearsal
2
7:00-Suicide Support Group
3
4
5 Regularly Scheduled Worship Regularly Scheduled Youth
6
6:00-Guild Dinner
7
10:00-Lifelong Learning 5:00-Caregivers 5:15-Emmaus Women
8
10:00-CWF Ruth & Sarah 10:00-Tai Chi Class 10:15-Staff Meeting 5:30-WNF Dinner 6:30-Bible Study, Youth 7:00-Chancel Choir 7:30-Praise Band Rehearsal
9
9:30-Mary Ruth Bible Study 10:00-Lifelong Learning
10
6:00-Civitan Dance
11
12 Scout Sunday
Regularly Scheduled Worship Regularly Scheduled Youth 11:30-Centour Luncheon
13 14 Valentine’s Day
10:00-Lifelong Learning 3:00-Greenbrier Service 5:15-Emmaus Women
15
10:00-Inactive Members 10:00-Tai Chi Class 10:15-Staff Meeting 5:30-WWNF Dinner 6:30-Bible Study, Youth 7:00-Chancel Choir 7:30-Praise Band Rehearsal 7:30-Cabinet Meeting
16
10:00-Lifelong Learning 2:00-Commons Service 7:00-Suicide Support Group
17 18
19 Regularly Scheduled Worship Regularly Scheduled Youth
20 21
10:00-Lifelong Learning 5:15-Emmaus Women
22
10:00-Tai Chi Class 10:15-Staff Meeting 5:30-WWNF Dinner 6:30-Bible Study, Youth 7:00-Chancel Choir 7:30-Praise Band Rehearsal
23 9:30-Mary Ruth Bible Study 10:00-Lifelong Learning
24 25
26 Youth Sunday Regularly Scheduled Worship Special Youth Event—TBA
27 28 10:00-Lifelong Learning 3:00-Greenbrier Service 5:15-Emmaus Women
Central Christian Church Calendar
1111 W. Broadway Enid, OK 73703 Phone: (580) 233-1214
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 10:00-Tai Chi Class 10:15-Staff Meeting 10:30-CWF Executive Board Meeting 12:00-CWF Luncheon 5:30-WNF Dinner 6:30-Bible Study, Youth 7:00-Chancel Choir 7:30-Praise Band Rehearsal
2
7:00-Suicide Support Group
3
4
5 Regularly Scheduled Worship Regularly Scheduled Youth
6
6:00-Guild Dinner
7
10:00-Lifelong Learning 5:00-Caregivers 5:15-Emmaus Women
8
10:00-CWF Ruth & Sarah 10:00-Tai Chi Class 10:15-Staff Meeting 5:30-WNF Dinner 6:30-Bible Study, Youth 7:00-Chancel Choir 7:30-Praise Band Rehearsal
9
9:30-Mary Ruth Bible Study 10:00-Lifelong Learning
10
6:00-Civitan Dance
11
12 Scout Sunday
Regularly Scheduled Worship Regularly Scheduled Youth 11:30-Centour Luncheon
13 14 Valentine’s Day
10:00-Lifelong Learning 3:00-Greenbrier Service 5:15-Emmaus Women
15
10:00-Inactive Members 10:00-Tai Chi Class 10:15-Staff Meeting 5:30-WWNF Dinner 6:30-Bible Study, Youth 7:00-Chancel Choir 7:30-Praise Band Rehearsal 7:30-Cabinet Meeting
16
10:00-Lifelong Learning 2:00-Commons Service 7:00-Suicide Support Group
17 18
19 Regularly Scheduled Worship Regularly Scheduled Youth
20 21
10:00-Lifelong Learning 5:15-Emmaus Women
22
10:00-Tai Chi Class 10:15-Staff Meeting 5:30-WWNF Dinner 6:30-Bible Study, Youth 7:00-Chancel Choir 7:30-Praise Band Rehearsal
23 9:30-Mary Ruth Bible Study 10:00-Lifelong Learning
24 25
26 Youth Sunday Regularly Scheduled Worship Special Youth Event—TBA
27 28 10:00-Lifelong Learning 3:00-Greenbrier Service 5:15-Emmaus Women
