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Care Ministries 683.4083 Aaron Scharenberg LCPC, Care/Counseling Pastor We desire to help create caring connections within the church and help others walk through challenging life events.

Central Christian Academies 688.1161 Central Christian Academy : Grades K-8 : David Funk Headmaster

Central Christian Academy Preschool : 2-5 Yrs : Judy Buckert Director

Joyful Noise Academy Daycare : 18 mos & walking : Pam Harrod Director

Central Christian Counseling Center 683.4083 Tallgrass Executive Suites, 8100 E. 22nd St. N., Bldg. 800, Ste. 100 Aaron Scharenberg LCPC, Care/Counseling Pastor

Central Christian Printing 688.4400 David Mann | Debra Roark Smith | Paul Huff | Heidi Johnson

Central Homeschool Family Ministries e: chfm@ccc.org Karen Ryan Executive Director | Susan Warner H.S. Director

Kris Sayler Elem. Director

Legacy Ministries Financial Resource Planning 688.4400 Bob Crew CFA, CFP

Hospital, Homebound & Care Facility Ministries 688.4400 Barb Marchand 619.4775; marchandb@ccc.org Please keep us apprised of those who would like to be visited and/or brought communion while in the hospital or a care facility. Also, if you know of a Central member who is critically ill, homebound, in the hospital or a care facility, please let us know.

His Helping Hands 838.8528 1441 E. 37th St. N. Paul Dohm HHH Executive Director

Media CCCMedia.org Lee Lundgren Creative Arts/Technical Director

Prayer Ministries 688.4400 Emergency Prayer Request Line : Barb Marchand 619.4775

Radio Ministry “Pursuing the Heart of God” with Pastor David Welsh Sundays @ 7 a.m. on Bott 94.3 FM Sundays @ 10 a.m. on KNSS 1330 AM Sundays @ 11 a.m. on KSGL 900 AM

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in this issue | june 2013

n feature :10 Jack Banta : by Debra Roark Smith

n in every issue :3 Pursuing the Heart of God : by Pastor David Welsh

19 Our Church Family20 Calendar

n ministry news :5 Men5 Involvement6 Students9 His Helping Hands14 Women15 Sports & Recreation16 Children

n events :4 Long May She Wave :

A Patriotic Celebration, June 30

our missionHonoring the heart of God by following, serving and sharing Jesus in our world.

We have plenty of milk,but what we need is discipline.

Have you ever wondered why you are not closer to God?Are you ever frustrated with your lack of spiritual growth?

Has maturity in the faith been too slow a process?

You are not alone.Many Christians feel the same way.

This month we will study action steps thatcan lead to a personal connection to the Heavenly Father.

It takes discipline to apply these powerful and transforming activities to our lives,but growing close to God takes purposeful effort on our part.

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This month, Central Christian’s Worshiping Artists will present their annual patriotic celebration. Long May She Wave will pay tribute to our American heritage and heroes, past and present. Join us for this inspirational and heart-warming evening of song, and be sure to stick around after the show for a tasty Dilly-bar treat!

We are offering a course designed tohelp you identify the unique way God has “SHAPE-d” you for ministry. In just over two short hours, you will receiveindividualized feedback about your Spiritual giftedness, Heart (passions), Abilities, Personality and Experiences that make you uniquely qualified for the ministry to which God has called you. You can register for this course online,or by emailing Sherri at reinstatlers@ccc.org or by calling 688-4400.

Sunday, June 23 • 1:00–3:15pm • Choir Rm (entrance #15)

involvement | men :tom black

students: matt mcfarren6

thundersnow & golf shots

That day when evening came, [Jesus] said

to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other

side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him

along, just as he was, in the boat. There were

also other boats with him. A furious squall

came up, and the waves broke over the boat,

so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the

stern, sleeping on a cushion.

The disciples woke him and said to him,

“Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”

He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the

waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died

down and it was completely calm. He said to

his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you

still have no faith?” They were terrified and

asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind

and the waves obey him!” Mark 4:35-41 niv

thundersnow & golf shots

What a crazy weather season this has been! It seemed like the weather this Spring was more indecisive than a woman trying to pick out clothes for a night out. It was hot. It was cold. It snowing. It was raining. I think there was even “thundersnow” at one point. A roller coaster of weather. I didn’t mind since it seemed the cold weather happened right about the time I was going to do some yard work. It was as if God was saying, “Take a break. This one is on me.” Don’t mind if I do LORD, don’t mind if I do.

Still, the weather seemed to be pretty reflective of my life. There are some days when everything is great. Then there are days where things are off and nothing seems to be in place. Maybe you can relate. There are days where your kids seem to listen to every word you say and they actually obey and, for a second, you wonder if they have been taken over by some obedient robot that just longs to please you. Then there are other days where your kids act as though their ears are stuffed with cotton and they can’t hear you, nor do they care. There are days when your spouse remembers to take out the trash and they leave you encouraging notes, and maybe even put your favorite candy bar in the freezer for you to enjoy right before bed. Then there are days your spouse drives you up the wall, and you begin to reflect on your bachelor days and how great it was to order pizza at 3am and leave your trash and clothes anywhere you wanted.

Sometimes we are on a boat on a calm sea enjoying the view. And sometimes the wind

is blowing and the waves are crashing and we are freaking out! In Mark 4, the disciples have a similar experience. They are sitting with Jesus listening to His teaching when He decides to take a little ride across the lake. They climb in the boat and take off for the opposite shore.

Suddenly a “fur ious squall” came up sending water crashing over the boat. The disciples were bailing water and trying to stay afloat. And where is Jesus in the middle of it all? Asleep on a cushion. He is totally at peace. (Interestingly enough, this is the only time in the Gospels that it mentions Jesus sleeping.) I don’t know

about you, but I get carsick just driving on flat land, let alone a boat riding up and down, and up and down, and up and down…. You get the point.

But Jesus is so calm and peaceful, He is asleep. The disciples can’t understand and start freaking out to the point of waking Jesus up. They think they are about to drown, so they wake Him up so He can experience the drowning with them. How nice of them. I would rather have slept through it. But they lack faith. So Jesus gets up, and simply says, “Quiet! Be Still!” And the wind and waves obey. He calms the storm. Can you imagine this? We live in Kansas and I cannot tell you how many times in my golf game I have wished that God would just calm the winds long enough for me to hit my shot, let alone calm an entire storm. This had to be an incredible sight. So much so that the disciples were terrified!

Now, we need to understand to whom Mark was writing. Mark’s main audience was the Roman Christians that were continued on page 13

Coming Next Month: Middle School Summer CampJuly 28 — August 2 • Cost $200 per student • Sign up online at ccc.org

sometimes we are on

a boat on a calm sea

enjoying the view. and

sometimes the wind

is blowing and the

waves are crashing and

we are freaking out!

DiscipleshipMinistrySmall GroupLeader Our most popular dish! This is a weekly commitment where adult sponsors are paired up to lead a guided discussion with 6-10 same grade/same gender students. This is the core of our ministry, connecting students with Christ-loving adults. The small group leaders’ commitment does not end when youth group is over. We pray that you will fall in love with your students and really take ownership of their spiritual growth.

{Time: 3 hrs/wk}

One-on-OneDiscipleship MentorA new item to the menu, the discipleship mentor is committed to one or two individual students who they meet with regularly outside of youth group time to help the student(s)

navigate the challenges and victories they’re facing in

adolescence. Some students just need to

be heard, some need a consistent place where

they can get individually fed and encouraged, others

may want to be challenged in their faith and want to learn

how to feed themselves. Our goal is to pair up students with

adults for a year and watch them both flourish.

{Time: 1 hr /wk}

Support MinistrySecurityWith this exquisite master-piece, your taste buds will enter a bold domain of both protection and crowd control. These adults are committed to one youth gathering on the same week every month. They are part of a small team who will walk through the facility acting as security and monitoring students whereabouts.

{Time: 3 hrs/wk}

Check-inA delightful dish designed to make your taste buds dance. As a part of our check in team you act as a front door to our youth gatherings. You will greet, give high fives, and make sure every student gets a personal touch as they enter. You will also ensure every student and adult leader gets checked in through our computer check in system.

{Time: 1 hr /wk}

Trips & EventsThere comes a time in every young chef’s life when they find a dish that shapes their cooking future. We hope this will be that dish. This is the role for those who can only serve once or twice a year. You might be called on to help chaperone summer camp, or to help cook on a retreat. You will also have the opportunity to invest in our local outreach events.

{Time: As needed}

Dinner DistributionA tantalizing tango of flavors that will make your tongue tickle! You will help set up and serve meals to students before youth group and on the occasional special event.

{Time: 1 hr /wk}

Programming MinistryCreative TeamMake your own dish! With options ranging from videos, games, and special music you will get to help decide how each lesson and youth group will go. The aim of this role is to figure out how to creatively communicate God’s Word to our students whether through words, media, or experience. If you have a creative bone or two in your body, this is the role for you.

{Time: 2-4 hrs/mo}

Teaching TeamA challenging choice, this is not for those with weak

stomachs and a fear of public speaking. If you have

the gift of teaching or preaching and want the chance to speak Truth into students lives, this may be the meal for you. This volunteer will teach in either the middle school or high school youth group time once or twice a month, delivering a message that will challenge the students to understand God better but live what they believe as well.

{Time: 5 hrs/mo}

Tech TeamInto heavy metal? Then you may want to join the this team as they run sound, light up the stage and show videos during youth group. If you like to run a computer, sound board or light board, or would like to learn how, sign up for this role and expand your knowledge of the technical aspect of ministry, this is for you. Though behind-the-scenes, what is done in this role can really impact a student for the Kingdom.

{Time: 3 hrs/wk}

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The 10,500 square foot addition to the warehouse at His Helping Hands is a huge blessing for the ministry! The Lord built this “house” through your donations of time, talent and treasure. With the successful completion of the matching grant, the addition is fully funded and ready to be used. Thank you for your support through financial gifts and prayer during this project. A special thanks to Jim Snodgrass and Snodgrass Construction for donating many hours of labor to engineer and construct the addition.

Now, HHH staff and volunteers are actively soliciting furniture and appliance donations from local colleges, universities, motels, hotels and retail stores. In the past, many beds, dressers and other furniture items would unfortunately end up in the local landfills. Now, because we have the adequate space to handle these large donations, they can now be given to families that do not have anything.

With these additional donations, HHH will be able to serve more families in the Wichita area, thus more people will be able to hear, and hopefully respond favorably, to the Gospel. HHH will also be able to help families in other locations through the regional warehouse concept. When discussing this, I am often asked, “What is a regional warehouse and how does that concept work?”

As HHH grows, other churches have contacted us to learn how the ministry operates and to determine if they can start a similar ministry in their area. Recently churches from Goddard, Rose Hill, Hutchinson and Olathe have visited us to see the facilities and observe the distribution process. The most common hurdle for these potential ministries to overcome is having adequate space to handle the donations and distributions of the many household items that will be required in order to serve their clients. A regional warehouse can help with this problem by sending weekly shipments of items that are needed for specific distributions at a

particular church ministry. By collecting and storing more and more of the basic household items, HHH can begin to operate as a regional warehouse for these smaller ministries. This concept enables other churches to conduct an HHH-type ministry to help others with physical necessities while sharing the love of Jesus with each family. Thank you for helping us to help others in many different ways!

“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” Psalm 127:1

Jim Snodgrass in the new 10,500 sq ft warehouse addition.

The completed warehouse addition at His Helping Hands.

In the Spring of 1947,

Jackie Robinson signed

on with the Brooklyn

Dodgers. Awash in

controversy as the first

black player to break the

white barrier of baseball,

he forever changed the

way folks thought about

the nation’s most loved

pastime. In theatres now

is the movie, “42,” which

chronicles that historical

event and many of the

players of that famous

team. But there is one name you won’t hear mentioned in the movie. It was in the

fall of ‘47, as the season

drew to a close, that

another Jackie slipped

quietly into place on the

pitcher’s mound. . .10

Folks who knew Jack Banta described him as quiet, unassuming, humble . . . a quality person and stand-up guy. Lee Ann Tucker, wife of Craig Tucker, Small Groups and Adult Ministries Pastor at Central Christian, just knew him as “Dad.”

“He didn’t brag about being on a team with Jackie Robinson,” said one Hutchinson resident. “He was very friendly, but he just wasn’t going to brag.” Banta was a hard-throwing right-handed pitcher who threw with a deceptive sidearm delivery that was

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par t i cu la r ly tough on right-handed hitters. “Jack was quiet but he was very intense,” said former Dodger teammate Carl Erskine. “He came at his job with a real passion.”

The passion Erskine spoke of was instilled in Banta at an early age. Jackie Kay Banta was born in Hutchinson on June 24, 1925, the only child of baseball fans Glen and Blanche. Like most young boys of depression-era America, Jack spent his days playing ball on the sandlots near his home. He pitched

for the Optimists since there wasn’t a baseball team at the schools he attended.

Banta graduated from high school in 1943. The following spring he was invited to a tryout by Dodgers scout Burt Wells.

“The Dodgers had 26 farm teams and almost 800 players under contract, making it tough for young ballplayers to reach Ebbets Field,” wrote a reporter for the Hutchinson News. But it “didn’t take long for the 6-foot-2½, 175-pound Banta to impress everyone at the Saints camp with his blazing fastball”.

Banta was first assigned to the Class B Piedmont League on the Newport News team, then moved on to the Dodgers Class D affiliate in Olean, New York. He was Olean’s best pitcher (12–5, 3.10 ERA) and primary pinch hitter (21 hits and an overall .304 batting average). Late in the ‘44 season he was promoted to the Montreal Royals of the International League. The Royals finished first in the ‘45 season, but lost out in the finals of the Governors’ Cup playoffs. It was also in that season, Banta began to feel pain in his shoulder, but after a few weeks of rest, he was able to resume his place in the rotation. continued on page 12

Jack Banta

banta continued from page 11

After a brief stint in St. Paul during the latter months of the ‘46 season, the pitcher returned to the Royals in 1947. From the outset of spring training he was “locked in” on the mound. That June, Banta hurled 29 consecutive scoreless innings. He finished the season at 15–5, striking out 199 in 199 innings and leading the league with seven shutouts.

His accomplishments earned him a call-up to the Dodgers, and Banta made his Major League debut on September 18, 1947, in an 8–7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. By the following spring he had earned a spot on the Dodger roster, but after a relief appearance against the Giants and a losing start against the Braves, he was optioned back to Montreal.

There, he tied Rochester’s Bill Reeder for the most wins in the league and his 193 strikeouts also led the league. In the postseason, Banta helped the Royals win the International League playoffs and the Junior World Series.

It was 1949 that would prove to be Banta’s best year. Not only did he win the heart of the beautiful Jackie Gaylor, whom he married on February 1st, but he was back with the Dodgers. That season the Dodgers’ roster included not only Jackie Robinson, but other greats such as Pee Wee Reese, Duke Snider, Don Newcombe, Roy Campanella and Gil Hodges. Banta compiled a 10–6 record and won the game that clinched the National League pennant and the

Dodgers’ spot in the World Series. He pitched relief in games 3, 4, and 5, giving up only one homer—to Joe DiMaggio. T h e Ya n ke e s took the series in five games, with the Dodgers managing just one win.

Little did Banta know, the 1949 season would be the highlight of his career. Just a few days after repor t ing fo r spring training

in 1950, he suffered another shoulder injury. The diagnosis was floating cartilage, the same problem he had dealt with five years before. He continued to pitch through the pain, but was unable to rise to his usual standard and was sent back to Montreal where he spent the remainder of the season. The pain in his shoulder continued and doctors began shooting him with novocaine. Speaking about it years later, Banta said, “In those days anything that was wrong with you was tendinitis. They never heard of a rotator cuff. They’d take an x-ray and if they didn’t find any bone chips they didn’t know what was wrong with you.” But what was wrong would prove to be career-ending.

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Above: Jackie & Jack with young Michael. Top Left (L-R): Kristie, Lee Ann, Jack, Jackie & Michael. Bottom Left: Jack & Jackie with two of their grandchildren, Nathan & Kara.

being persecuted. They had been living under some serious oppression and persecution. So for them to hear about Jesus, God in the flesh, able to calm the wind and the storms would have been huge! It would have assured them that the “strong Son of God would go with them into the storm of opposition and trial.” Isn’t that what we need to be reminded of sometimes?

I need to remember that whether things are good or bad, Jesus is with me. I need to know that when the weather is warm or cold, God is there. I need to know that when life is joyous or life is troubling, the King is on the throne watching over me...that God has the authority, not just over the spiritual and the physical, but over His entire creation.

So whether you are avoiding yard work, playing golf in the 20 mph winds of Kansas, struggling with an addiction, frustrated with your kids, celebrating graduation, or arguing with your spouse, remember the Holy Spirit is able to calm whatever storms of life you may be heading into or coming out of. I pray that GOD would bless you as you get ready for the summer and remind you through this season that HE is more than enough. GOD bless you all. Now if you don’t mind, I am going to go do some yard work on the golf course. Love you all. — Matt n

thundersnow continued from page 7banta continued from page 12 In 1952, Banta joined the Dodgers’ Lancaster club as a player-coach, but the former strikeout king went 5–2 with a 3.98 ERA in 28 appearances. He retired as a player after that season. After a brief stint as a Dodgers scout, he then worked in the Brooklyn farm system as a manager from 1953 to 1957 at the Class C and D levels, leading the Shawnee (Oklahoma) Hawks to a first-place finish in the Sooner State League in 1954.

Still, just one season shy of qualifying for a Major League pension, Banta’s baseball career was over. He returned to Hutchinson with his wife Jackie and their three children, Michael, Kristie and Lee Ann.

In 1956, Banta took a job with the Dillon Corporation and spent the next 34 years with the company. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, playing pool, hunting and fishing.

In 2004, Banta was inducted into the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame. The honor had been offered before, but the quiet man of baseball not wanting to make a big deal, declined. Finally relenting, but with failing health, Banta was unable to attend the installation ceremony.

Just one day before the 49th anniversary of his first Major League Baseball appearance, Jack Banta died on September 17, 2006, at the age of 81. n

On Father’s Day

we honor all fathers,

whether your children

have walked this earth,

rest in the arms of Jesus,

or reside in your hopes

and dreams.

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women: diana fink14

Davidic DanceLeaders: Annette Hedke & Brenda Vague

Meets every other Tuesday through Aug 137:00-8:30 pm • Multi-purpose Room

Please bring your Bible

Learn to worship with dance, as David did before the Lord (I Samuel 6:14-22; Psalms 149-150). We will learn original Hebraic steps that are still universally known all over the world. Thus, wherever Davidic dance is part of worship, all in the community may participate. All the music is Scripture-based. For info, call 634-6970.

Women’s Prayer WarriorsLeaders: Kim Welsh & Cindy White

Every Wednesday evening6:30–7:30 pm

South Conference Room (entrance #1)

You are invited to join this group of prayer warriors each week as we present our praises and prayer concerns to our Heavenly Father.

Ladies, would you like to get to know some other women in our church? Carol London and Leann Tucker would like to invite newcomers and long-time members alike to join them in the Parlor on June 12 for some light refreshments and an opportunity to meet some new friends and to learn a little more about our church and its ministries. It’s not necessary to RSVP; however, if you wish to contact us, you may call Lynn Eby at 688-4400 or email her at ebyl@ccc.org.

LadiesWelcome Coffee

Join us from 6:45 to 7:45 pm

Wednesday, June 12 in the Parlor (entrance #4)

Stitching SistersLeader: Karla Seals

Mondays, June 10 & 24 • 6:30–9:00 pmChoir Room

(entrance #1 up the stairs to the left)

This ministry is for ladies who embroider, cross stitch, needlepoint, knit or crochet. Bring your project and supplies and enjoy a time of stitching and fellowship. Questions? Please contact Karla Seals at karla356@yahoo.com or 687-9888.

Glory Babies GatheringNext Meeting: Thursday, June 20

7:00–8:30 pm • Parlor (entrance #4)

Glory Babies is a ministry that walks with women through the losses of miscarriage, stillbirths and infertility. You are welcome to bring a friend with you. As always, we’ll have some tasty treats! Contact Melissa at 706-1822 or glorybabies@hotmail.com with any questions, or check out our website at www.glorybabies.blogspot.com.

Summertime Activities for Women

Central Cycling is a recreational ride for all fitness levels and a great way to connect with other riders at Central. Beginning riders are welcome!

If you would like to join us, we ride every Thursday night through September, meeting at 6:00pm in the NE parking lot at CCC. We have a group that rides on the road and another that stays on the bike path.

New this summer:On the 2nd Saturday of every month, we will meet in various locations around the Wichita area for a long ride. Watch for more information to come.

Come ride with us!

sports & recreation : jennifer mccurdy

Summer Sports Camps

Victory Soccer Camp For Ages 5–16June 3–7 • 9am–Noon • $79/per registrant Register at www.victoryinsoccer.org

Volleyball Camp For Ages 5–16June 17–208:30–11:30am Ages 8–1112–3pm Ages 12–16$45/per registrant ($5 online registration discount)Register at www.ccc.org

Dodgeball Camp June 24–278:30–11:30am Ages 5–1112–3pm Ages 12–16$50/per registrant ($5 online registration discount)Register at www.ccc.org

Basketball Camp July 15–188:30–11:30am Ages 5–1112–3pm Ages 12–16$50/per registrant ($5 online registration discount)Register at www.ccc.org

For more information, contact:Jennifer McCurdyDana Wilhelm688-4400

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Summer Fun Days We will once again have our Summer Fun Days for our incoming 4th & 5th Graders on Wednesday afternoons starting June 5th with Bowling and ending July 24th with our annual Glow Dodge Ball Tournament. The cost varies by event and we meet from Noon to 4pm, dropping off and picking up at the Youth Center. Please see the Summer Book for full details or go online to www.ccc.org and register for the activities that your student can attend.

Please note:

Due to holidays & other

Central Kids events, we will not meet

every Wednesday from start to finish.

1st–3rd Grade Day Camp Our day camp for 1st – 3rd Grade students will be held at CCC, but will involve some off-site activities. Each day campers will participate in large & small group teaching, crafts, recre-ation and more! All lunches & snacks will be provided. Campers should be dropped off at the church each day no later than 8:00am and picked up no later than 5:00pm (or as early as 3:00pm, as each day will conclude with a movie in the Chapel). This summer we’re going to “Turn It Up!” as we journey through the Bible and discover how we can be a part of God’s Big Story when we turn up the power of God’s love in our lives!

Monday – Thursday, June 10 – 13

8aM – 5pM • Chapel

$60 each (incl. T-shirt, Snacks, Lunches)

Register online through June 3rd

Summer Book A few years ago, we joined forces with the Sports and

Recreation Ministry & the C3 Youth to roll out the “Summer Book”. This booklet is intended to be your family’s guide to everything that is taking place for families at Central this summer. These books are now available on weekends at the Central Kids check-in counter, Information Center & the Youth Center lobby, and at the front desk on weekdays. Be sure to pick up yours today if you haven’t already. The summer book is also available in a downloadable version on our website and all event registrations are online at www.ccc.org by clicking on “Event Registration” at the top of the page.

Preschool SummerFun & Sun

This summer we wil l have 3 Summer Fun & Sun

events for our preschoolers. Each one will have a different

theme with a story time and craft. Children must be accompanied by an adult and we want to encourage all parents to pre-register their children online at www.ccc.org by the Monday prior to the event. Each event will be at 9:30–11:30am and will cost $3 per child.

Thursday, June 20 • Luau Party • SCT

Thursday, July 18 • Trike & Bike Rally • PAV

Thursday, Aug 15 • Ooey Gooey Day • PAV

children : bryce hutson

There’s nothing to do...Really?Parents, we just know you won’t hear much of “...but there’s nothing to do!” at your house this summer, because we have a line-up of activities to keep your kids happy and active all summer long! Just look at everything Central Kids has to offer...

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Build It Camp Monday, June 24 • 8am – 1:30pm

$10 each (incl. lunch, snack

& a set of building blocks)

Register online through June 19

This camp is for students going into 1st – 5th grades this coming Fall. It is designed to be a fun day of building, exploring, and bonding with friends. Each child will receive a take home set of bricks to continue their discovery of great fun in building projects. We will have some competitions in both set ups and tear downs. Also, lunch will be served. All those attending should wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothes for outdoor activities. These should be clothes that are okay to get wet or dirty. Every student is allowed to bring one already assembled Lego®, or other building material creation, to display for others to see. However, we ask that they bring no other blocks or materials beyond that one creation. Come join us in the great building fun and exploration that will go far beyond just Legos®!

Please see the Summer Book forfull details, or go online to www.ccc.org

FX: Family Experience An amazing week-long event

for the whole family!

Monday, July 8 – Thursday, July 11

Be sure to save the date for our annual FX event when we will engage the whole family in this year’s exciting theme, “The Kitchen: Where Food is More Than Just Food”!

Grandparents DayJuly 1 • 10–11am • for Grades 1–5

Watch for more info at ccc.org or in the

July issue of the cc:journal.

Grades 4–5 Overnight Camp July 30–31 • $60

Watch for more info at ccc.org or in the

July issue of the cc:journal.

KindergartenPizza with Pastor Bryce Wednesday, July 31 • 6:30pm • Cental Court

Watch for more info at ccc.org or in

the July issue of the cc:journal.

pastorsDavid Welsh Senior Pastor

Roger London Executive/Ministries

Mark Posson Executive/Business

Peter Abood Fine Arts/Worship

Tom Black Involvement/Men

Steve Brummer Worship

David Funk Academy Administration

Paul Goddard Missions

Bryce Hutson Children

Ross Lamp Benevolence

David Mann Communications

Darren McClintock Outreach

Matt McFarren Youth

Edwin Ojedis Hispanic Ministries

Aaron Scharenberg Care/Counseling

Craig Tucker Small Groups/Adult Education

directorsPaul Dohm His Helping Hands Exec

Vicki Ejibe Lower Elementary

Diana Fink Women

Kyle Fleet Middle School

Holly Garner Early Childhood Program

“Griff’ Griffith Promotion/Electronic Media

Rob Hendrix Facilities Op/Safety/Security

Linda Highbarger Finance

Cheryl Hurley Special Events

Lee Lundgren Creative Arts/Technical

Jennifer McCurdy Sports/Recreation

Robert Nooe Special Needs

Joshua Reed Upper Elementary

Eddie Rivera Information Systems

Jonathan Schlueter Media Presentation

Deb Shelly Health Promotion

Debra Roark Smith Print Production

managersGene Blythe Maintenance/Custodial

Jackie Cooper Kitchen

Steve Crabtree Maintenance/Custodial

Paul Huff Print Shop

Tracey Hunt Childcare

Heidi Johnson Web Design

Nancy Miller Contribution/HR

Janet Rochat Accounts Payable

eldershipRichard Ochs Chairman

Mitch Herren Vice Chairman

Steve Slusher Secretary

Cliff Hartman Treasurer

Jim Andrew • Brian Doom

Bill Blasing • Tom Butz

Robert Noland

our leadership

This class is designed to help you determine your “next step.” It focuses on the vision and mission of Central Christian and what it means to be a follower of Jesus.

If you are interested in membership, or would like to know more about Central, sign up today by calling Silvia at 688-4400 or visiting our website.

Our next class will be offered

Sunday, August 4th ~ 11:30am—3:00pm

•CentralChristianVisionStatement:A Church after God’s Heart.

•CentralChristianMissionStatement: Honoring the heart of God by following, serving

and sharing Jesus in our world.

•Vision&MissionValuePoints: FOLLOW—Everyone a Disciple;

SERVE—Everyone a Servant; SHARE—Everyone an Evangelist and a Christ-centered Influence.

Want to know more about Central?

“DirectmyfootstepsaccordingtoYourWord.”Psalm119:133a

We are LIVE-STREAMING our worship services over the internet! Now, when out of town on business or vacation, you can go to c3live.tv or visit our website at ccc.org and follow the link.

Total Donations to Date$3,107,723.58

CCC HOME. IMPROVEMENT.

Attendance: (Casa de Luz; Israel Team) ”...and the people came...” (acts 2:46-47)

Apr 13-14 ................................................. 3,492 (125; 46) Apr 20-21 ................................................. 3,435 (155; 46) Apr 27-28 ....................................................... 3,385 (132) May 4-5 .......................................................... 3,289 (125) Central Christian has added 84 new members in 2013. General Budget Income: ”...and the people gave...” (malachi 3:10-12; ii corinthians 9:6-15)

Weekly budgeted goal for fiscal year 2012-13 .................................. $127,150.00 Apr 13-14 ...................................................... $118,987.22 Apr 20-21 ...................................................... $113,938.74 Apr 27-28 ...................................................... $117,600.49 May 4-5 ......................................................... $119,562.01His Helping Hands Donations: Apr 13-14 .......................................................... $1,295.00 Apr 20-21 .......................................................... $4,874.00 Apr 27-28 .......................................................... $1,222.00 May 4-5 ............................................................. $1,831.00‘bout time Donations: Apr 13-14 ........................................................ $13,496.25 Apr 20-21 ........................................................ $16,632.83 Apr 27-28 ........................................................ $17,301.05 May 4-5 ........................................................... $14,232.55

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Comforting those whose loved ones have passed on

George & Judy Baldridge & Family on the passing of George’s sister Jan Collette on the passing of her brother Chris & Nina Davis & Family on the passing of Nina’s father Daniel & Shawna Parks & Family on the passing of Daniel’s mother Rodena Holland & Family on the passing of her husband, our Jim Holland Bob & Regina Jackson & Family on the passing of Regina’s father Mike Maxey on the passing of his father Gilbert & Margaret Omido on the passing of Gilbert’s brother Tami Painter on the passing of her sister, our Judy Painter Jesse & Debbie Reinstatler & Family on the passing of Debbie’s grandmother Tim & Michelle Sanders & Family on the passing of Michelle’s father Susan Swanson on the passing of her husband, our Jay Swanson Tim Swanson & Children on the passing of Tim’s father Paul West on the passing of his wife, our Lois West Flo Wheeler on the passing of her mother Ginger Young on the passing of her father

Celebrating the union of husband & wife

Beth LaBine & John Kay married Apr 27, 2013 Casie Greenlee & Tanner Giffin married May 4, 2013 Camila Farhat & Julio Jana married May 11, 2013

Celebrating the birth of each new life

Dalton Brodric Smith born Apr 3, 2013 @ 7lbs, 13oz to Chole & Tanner; and grandparents Darin & Sonya Dalton and Rex & Verna Smith Justin Njagi born Apr 15, 2013 @ 9lbs, 14oz to Patrick & Jane

Celebrating the baptisms into new life in Christ (*Casa de Luz) WendyAlasad•EdithAlit•MindeBaumgartner•PaulBaumgartner• LauraBlanchat•NoahBonnesen•ConleeBorchard•LibertyBottorff DebraBrock•GaryBrock•DarrenBrownBrendaConley•DelaineyCrane GrantCrane•MichelleCrane•AmariDaniels•AvianDaniels ChasarayDaniels•DianaDiec•MarkEly•ShaneEwing•JacobFlaherty AllyFoye•RileyFrench•AbbyGartner•BobHanson•LindaHanson HilaryHarkleroad•AngelaJohnson•TylerKasney•SageKidd BettyLivingston•StephanieMaffei•JerryMiddleton•ChaseMoore CaseyMorrow•ChinonyeOtuonye•EbubeOtuonye•UdoOtunonye UgoOtuonye•CooperPendergrass•HaleyPerkins•MeghanPuls JackRamsey•RockyReed•KeenanReimers•KimReimers WynterRentas•XenaRentas•KendraRuboyianes•CharleneRyan JenniferTorres•RileyVanderford•JenniferWilliams

Welcoming those who have joined us in membership MarissaCrafton•StevenCrafton

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Saturday, June 2211:30am-1pm

RiverWalk Church of ChristBBB meets the 4rd Saturday of each month to serve Wichita’s poor & homeless. We cook hamburgers and hotdogs and serve a meal, rain or shine.

For more info, contact:Coleen Barnes

264-9703; cbarnes@iwichita.com

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june 2013 2 Next Step, 11:30am–3:00pm, Choir Rm

3-7 Victory Soccer Camp

5 Summer Fun Days : Bowling, for Gr 4 & 5, 12:00-4:00pm

8 Central Cycling 2nd Saturday Ride

10-13 1st-3rd Grade Day Camp, 8:00am-5:00pm

10-20 High School Mission Trip : Philippines

10 Stitching Sisters, 6:30-9:00pm, Choir Rm

15 Men of Issachar Breakfast, 7:00-8:30am, CT

16 Father’s Day

17-20 Volleyball Camp

17-28 Mission Trip : France

19 Summer Fun Days: Rock River Rapids, Gr 4&5, 12:00-4:00pm

20 Preschool Summer Fun & Sun, 9:30-11:30, SCT

20 Glory Babies Gathering, 7:00-8:30pm, PLR

22 BBB (Burgers, Bibles & Blessings) Lunch for the Homeless, 11:30am, RiverWalk Church of Christ

23-29 High School CIY : Durango, CO

23 SHAPE Class, 1:00-3:30pm, Choir Rm

24 Build It Camp, 8:00am-1:30pm, CH

24-27 Dodgeball Camp

24 Stitching Sisters, 6:30-9:00pm, Choir Rm

26 Summer Fun Days: Water Day, Gr 4&5, 12:00-4:00pm

29-Jul 6 Mission Trip : Haiti

29-Jul 7 Mission Trip : Guatemala

30 “Long May She Wave”, A Patriotic Celebration, 7:00pm, WC

july 2013 1 Grandparents Day for Gr 1-5

1 Dress a Girl sewing day, 10:00am-2:00pm, OC

4 Independence Day : Church building & office will be closed

8-11 FX:TheKitchen

15 Dress a Girl sewing day, 10:00am-2:00pm, OC

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