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Care Ministries 683.4083 Michael Thorne Director 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 ccc.aspireonemedia.com Jeff Huhman 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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n in every issue :3 Pursuing the Heart of God : by Pastor David Welsh

14 Counselor’s Corner : Who Can You Trust? by Shelley Ingram, LCMFT

15 Our Church Family16 Calendar

n ministry news :4 LifeGroups5 Sports & Recreation6 Children8 Men12 Care15 Women16 His Helping Hands17 Young Adults18 Missions

n events :3 Fall Sermon Series : The Story

4 LifeGroup Connection : September 7

5 7th Annual CCC Golf Tournament : September 20

8 Ignite Men’s Conference : September 12-13

10 RockFest / Twilight Car Show : September 27

12 Family Life “I Still Do” Conference : October 4

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SEPTEMBER 27 • 3pmRockfEST

David Welsh senior pastorPursuing the heart of God

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The advenTure begins september 13-14! That weekend is the first teaching time in “The story,” an overview study of the bible from genesis to revelation.

Too many people see god’s Word as 31 unrelated books. but nothing could be further from the truth. god has One story to tell. each chapter in his book builds on the previous one and culminates with

his heavenly kingdom and our eternal reward.

Week after week, we will see god’s story unfold, how his grace and mercy is displayed through the promise and work of his son, Jesus. Many will read and experience the bible like never before.

Weekly studies of the same chapters in the adult worship services will also be taught in student and children’s ministries, Lifegroups and other bible studies.

“The story” bibles, compiled by Max Lucado and randy

Frazee, are available for only $5. stop by our

tables in the lobby after weekend services or in

the office during the week. information to purchase ebook or Kindle versions is available at our website, ccc.org.

“The story” is a powerful way to engage their people in bible reading like never before. as “The story” brings the bible to life, the broad scope of god’s message is penetrating hearts. People of all ages are being swept up in the story of god’s love and god’s plan for their lives. invite your friends, co-workers, and neighbors to also be a part of this life changing experience only god’s Word can provide.

each week will feature a portion of god’s Word, presented chronologically, beginning with creation and concluding with The end of Times the weekend of May 3-4. Pastor Welsh will preach the message, and the application of god’s truth will be presented at all age levels, including our little ones. This also offers an amazing opportunity for families to come together to discuss and apply god’s story of redemption.

adult Lifegroups will have dvd and study guide lessons. if you’re not a part of a Lifegroup, please consider joining one. We would like to invite you to attend our Lifegroup Connection, sunday, september 7th, 6:00–8:00pm in north Central Court. There you will have the opportunity to join an existing or newly formed group. groups will be offered most evenings of the week throughout the Wichita metro area. Most sunday morning growth Classes will also be using “The story” as their guide, and will have the opportunity to present aspects of genesis through revelation, unique from Lifegroups.

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God had created a beautiful world and filled it with glorious, diverse creatures. Of all His creation, He singled out two humans to build a relationship with—Adam and Eve.These two people were blessed to share paradisewith each other and God, so why would they wantanything else?

The beginning of life as we know itSeptember 13–14

Tee time is 8 am with a deli buffet lunch following.

At least 2 of the players of the 4-person teammust regularly attend Central Christian.

Individuals wanting to play (and not part of a team)can sign up with a $50 registration feeand be placed on a team.

For details and registration, go to theSports & Recreation page at www.ccc.org.

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“The Story” and your Familyas you probably know by now, all of Central Christian is joining together to walk through “The story.” Our goal is to have all of us studying the same parts of the bible during this 31-week series. What does this mean for your family? When you get in the car to head home, the question is not, “What did you learn today?”; the question is, “What did you learn about Creation or Moses or david…?” “The story” does not end on the car ride home. if your kids are with us during weekend services, a bible study, small group, or aWana, then your family will receive additional resources for using “The story” throughout the week. To find out more about “The story,” we are asking all parents to come to a brief orientation the weekend prior to “The story” kick-off on september 13–14. The dates of these orientations are below and all will be held in the Chapel.

“The Story” Orientation:Saturday, September 6th – 7:00 – 7:30pmSunday, September 7th – 9:00 – 9:30amSunday, September 7th – 10:15 – 10:45amSunday, September 7th – 11:45am – 12:15pm

There are also additional resources we are making available to our families. These resources include books geared for elementary, preschool and toddler children. They vary in price and will be available for purchase at the Central Kids check-in counter. These resources are not required to participate in “The story,” but could be a nice addition to your family’s experience.

Fall Is here...It seems like just yesterday we were talking with our kids about get-ting out of school. Now, summer camp is over and school supplies are in high demand. This means it is time for Central Kids to get ready for some of the school year programs you know and love.

...and we are growing!We continue to see wonderful growth at the revive service and in Journey, our special needs program. With this growth comes the need for more volunteers. so in order to continue to offer the same excellent programming that we offer in all our other services, we need your help! if you have a heart to serve families that are a part of our weekend services, then Central Kids has a place for you! Whether you would enjoy holding infants, playing with preschoolers, praying with preteens or helping families find their way around our church, we have a place for you. To partner with us, please call the Central Kids office at 688-4400, or e-mail us at centralkids@ccc.org.

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Abraham had all the wrong qualifications for being a founder of God’s nation: His relatives worshiped other gods in a country far from what would become the promised land; Abram and his wife, Sarah, were way beyond childbearing years —no children meant no people to populate God’s nation. God promisedthe impossible to Abraham, and Abraham watchedas the impossible occurred.

God builds a nation September 20–21

AWANAThe name aWana means “approved Workmen are not ashamed.” For Central Christian it means a chance to intentionally and consistently help to disciple our children. aWana is a program that uses scripture memory and evangelistic training to help children from 3 years to 5th grade to become and continue their journey as “fully devoted Christ Followers.” To register for this program, please go online to www.ccc.org/awana.

AWANA Kickoff is Wednesday, September 3rd @ 6:30pm with a Family Night in Central Court! On this night we ask our parents to attend the entire evening with their children. so make sure you sign up asaP! aWana’s first official night will be september 10th.

AWANA Leaders are needed! if you have a desire to help place god’s Word into a child’s heart, then we need you. The only requirement is that you can serve on Wednesday nights from 6:15–8:15pm. To be a part of this exciting ministry, please call the Central Kids office at 688-4400 or e-mail us at centralkids@ccc.org.

Friendship Cove (Childcare Ministry)

Fall is fast approaching and it is time for a new round of exciting bible studies and a season of Lifegroups. as you prepare to attend these exciting events, we in Friendship Cove (the childcare ministry of Central Kids) hope you will allow us to bless your family with the services of our ministry. To make your child’s time i n Friendship Cove as successful as possible, here are a few guidelines to remember when requesting childcare. Prior to each session in a new semester, you must register your child to reserve a space through the ministry hosting the program you will be a part of. This reservation allows for the Friendship Cove to plan accordingly and schedule the appropriate number of staff members. in Friendship Cove, we strive to make the childcare experience the best possible. We promote

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Ignite 2014: Our faith, His fireFeaturingKenny Luck LIVE!

Modern culture has yet to see what God can do through a spiritually empowered community of men out of a local church who are yielded aggressively, cohesively, and visibly to His purposes. God is personally calling the men in local churches to engage the process and reveal the promise of spiritually strong men for a waiting world. IGNITE 2014 with Kenny Luck will be the flashpoint of the next great season of men’s lives at Central Christian which will explode out to the world. The wildfire starts now!

Tickets: $65 To purchase, go to ccc.org and click on ORDER tickets or go to iTickets.

God’s story of promise and prosperity moves from Jacobto his son Joseph. Of Jacob’s 12 sons, Joseph was clearlyJacob’s favorite, leading the rest of his boys to resent theiryounger brother. The family stress was heightened whenJacob gifted a beautiful coat to Joseph, but the last strawwas broken when Joseph told his brothers he dreamedthat one day they would all bow to him. A conspiracy washatched and Joseph’s life would change forever.

From slave to deputy pharoah September 27–28

a healthy, happy environment following our Well Child Policy. To help us control the spread of sickness, we ask that you please keep your child at home when they are showing signs of a potentially contagious illness. if you need to make changes, or cancel a childcare reservation, please notify Tracey hunt using the Central Kids hotline: 316-425-0655.

To help make smooth transitions into and out of Friendship Cove, please keep the following in mind. it is very helpful if you label all of your child’s items prior to check-in. also, we recommend that you limit the number of personal belongs, such as toys, blankets, etc., to prevent them from becoming lost in the shuffle. For the safety and security of your child, we ask that only a parent or adult guardian come to pick-up.

hopefully, you find these friendly reminders helpful. if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tracey hunt at 688-4400 ext. 1420 or via e-mail at huntt@ccc.org.

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SEPTEMBER 27 • 3pmRockfEST

rockfest is Central’s amped-up version of our annual family

picnic! This year, picnic al fresco while you rock out to some

amazing worship and Christian music. Check out the rockin’ cars,

trucks and cycles at the Twilight Car Show, then try your hand (or

feet rather) at the Human Foosball game! The fun begins at 3 PM on

Saturday, September 27th, so bring the whole family, your friends

and neighbors, and plan on making an evening of it!

cars, trucks & motorcycles will line Central’s south

parking lot as rockfest kicks off at 3 PM. Now in its 5th year, the

Central Christian Twilight Car Show is one of the hottest/coolest car

shows in town, so make sure you get here in time to take it all in!

www.incastevents.comistilldosimulcast.com

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Saturday, October 48am – 4pm

Central Christian

Tickets are $30/couple(Add $10 after September 19)

Saturday, October 48am – 4pm

Central Christian

Tickets are $30/couple(Add $10 after September 19)

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The Marriage Ministry of Centralis excited to announce we will hosta FamilyLife “I Still Do” simulcastSaturday, October 4 • 8am–4pm

“I Still Do” is a one-day marriage event where couples wil enjoy engaging guest speakers, musicians and worship leaders, and be encouraged to continue to invest in their marriage and live life as a team.During the event couples will:

• UnderstandGod’sblueprintformarriageatadeeperlevel• Learnpracticaltoolstobuildasuccessfulmarriage• Rediscoverthesecretsofromanceandintimacy• Gainhopetorebuildatroubledmarriage• Discoverthekeystomakeyourmarriagelastalifetime

Many marriages have been impacted by this powerful event. The stronger the marriages are in our church, the greater impact we can have as a whole in our community.

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God brought Moses out from the desert to rescuehis enslaved people from Egypt. He provided asure-fire way for them to stay on course, kepttheir shoes from wearing out, and even sentdaily meals. But their journey through thewilderness would not be an easy one. Itwould test the limits, and faith, of everyman, woman and child.

Deliverance October 4–5

The wisdom I’ve learned from life experience is to watch and see if a person’s actions match their words. Many people will come into my counseling office saying they want to trust a person who has broken their trust. I ask, do their words match their actions? They usually say, “No”. So I ask, “is that a safe or trustworthy person? Is this a pattern of their behavior?”

The next level of trust I believe after a person’s words and actions match, is praying about “flags” or things you notice in the relationship that give you a “check” in your spirit or gut. If the other person is a Christian seeking after God, you will usually see God work in that situation, or they will bring it up. This is the Holy Spirit working in our lives and our relationships.

Another level of trust I’ve learned from experience is letting God control my life. How does that work? Especially, when a lot of us grow up being independent with the message, “We can’t trust others to take care of us, we have to do it ourselves.” Give someone else control? Yikes. I had to get to the point, where circumstances in my life got me to the point to that I realized I have control over NOTHING! I had to get to the bottom and say, “OK Lord, I really do surrender AGAIN, at

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another level.” It seems hard at the time, but if I’m thinking about it too much and trying to figure it out, that means I took it back, and then I make a choice to give it back to HIM. My feelings will finally catch up with my choice and I will realize my load feels much lighter, and I don’t have to figure this all out. I can pray and read my Bible, seek Godly advice, and then give it over. It is so amazing how much better each day goes if I ask for His help. I believe this is the most powerful prayer: “Help me, Lord!”

MOST Of uS HAvE GONE THrOuGH HurTS IN LIfE. usually the deeper the hurt, we learn to self-protect by putting up walls which enforces the message, “We do not trust others.” So how does that work as a Christian? How do we learn to trust when we’ve been hurt?

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Fall Bible StudiesOnline registration is closed; however, you may still enroll in a class by calling Lynn Eby at 688-4400. Please don’t hesitate to call Diana or Lynn with any questions you may have. For full descriptions and costs, please view our website at www.ccc.org/women. Vertically Inclined by Mary Kassian | led by Bette Luinstra

Mon, beginning Sept 8 • 6:30–8:00pmBelieving God by Beth Moore (Military Wives Group) | led by Denise Butz

Tues, beginning Sept 9 • 9:15–11:30amEntrusted with a Child’s Heart by Betsy Corning | led by Betty Slusher

Tues, beginning Sept 9 • 9:15–11:30amJames, Mercy Triumphs by Beth Moore | led by Judy Ochs & Penny Frey

Tues, beginning Sept 9 • 1:00–3:00pmThe Book of Ecclesiastes led by June McGovern

Tues, beginning Sept 9 • 1:00–3:00pmPrecept, Romans, Part II led by Pam Ramsey

Wed, beginning Sept 10 • 9:15–11:30amKnowing God by Name by Mary Kassian | led by Bette Luinstra

Wed, beginning Sept 10 • 6:30–8:00pmMaking Your Child Mind Without Losing Yours

by Kevin Leman | led by Chris MoralesWed, beginning Sept 10 • 6:30–8:00pm

The Story by Max Lucado & Randy Frazee | led by Vanessa MinnisThurs, beginning Sept 11 • 9:15–11:30am

Yeshua Through Jewish Eyes led by Annette HedkeThurs, beginning Sept 11 • 9:15–Noon

Children of the Day by Beth Moore | led by Barb Hess – Limited to 12Thurs, beginning Sept 18 • 9:15–11:30am

First Place 4 Health led by Dee SchmidtThurs, beginning Oct 9 • 1:00–3:00pm

Coming This Month:Stitching Sisters

Sept 8 & 22 • 6:30–9:00pm • Choir RoomFor ladies who embroider, cross stitch, needlepoint, knit or crochet. Bring your project and supplies and enjoy stitching and fellowship. Child care is not available. Contact Karla Seals at karla356@yahoo.com or 687.9888 for more info.

Glory BabiesSept 18 • 7:00–8:30pm • ParlorThis ministry 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.

Save the Date:Christmas Extravaganza

Dec 6 • 9:30am–Noon • CTThis event is always a “must” on your holiday calendar! This year, we are thrilled to announce that our own Tawnya Kitt is returning as our guest speaker! She is definitely a favorite among the women of Central. Also, be thinking about decorating a table with your favorite Christmas decorations!

Scriptures that have meant a lot to me are the following:

1. Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will act. — Psalm 37: 52. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge

Him, and He will make your paths straight. — Proverbs 3: 5-63. ALL of Psalm 274. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope

by the power of the Holy Spirit. — Romans 15:135. But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. He will be like a tree planted by

the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit. — Jeremiah 17: 7

Central Christian Counseling Center is a safe place where people can go and get help. We pray for those who come. Our mission is:

LOvE – that everyone who comes to our Center will encounter God’s unconditional acceptance and love.TruTH – that everyone who comes to our Center will encounter God’s truth in their lives.TrANSfOrMATION – that everyone who comes to our Center will experience God’s genuine transformation in their lives. n

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since starting the vehicle program in 2010, hhh has distributed 67 vehicles to needy families in the Wichita area. some are single moms, some are coming out of incarceration and some are just struggling with the many challenges that life can bring. in addition, 18 vehicles have been sold to auto recyclers since the vehicles were not in good enough shape to make the necessary repairs. unfortunately, two vehicles have also been stolen from the facility during the past few years. We just view these as distributions without going through the proper process and without filling out the proper paperwork!

hhh obtains vehicles from donors who no longer have a use for a particular vehicle. any vehicle donation to hhh is tax-deductible. since we give the vehicles to needy families,

the tax deduction for the donor is based on the fair market value of the vehicle.

hhh accepts any type and/or condition of a vehicle. The vehicles that are in running condition are distributed to those in need. before distributing a vehicle, hhh insures the vehicle and buys a current license plate. after the new title is processed and received, we can then distribute the vehicle. This process ensures a smooth audit trail for any vehicle donation. The vehicles that are not suitable for distribution are sold to metal scrap yards and then those funds are used to repair some of the other vehicles.

One of our more notable car donations came from governor brownback. When he came to Wichita to survey the damage sustained in the Oaklawn tornado, he inquired about any local programs to help the Oaklawn residents who had lost their vehicles in the tornado. he was referred to hhh and we explained our program to him. a few days later, the governor donated a car that his son had been driving. This car was then distributed to one of the Oaklawn residents.

it is truly amazing to witness god’s guiding hand in the hhh vehicle program. a few years ago, we received a full-size van that was

This wheelchair-equipped van was given to a man who needed assistance with his elderly mother.

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18 – twentysomething?20 – thirtysomething?

At CCC, it is very easy to get“lost in the crowd.”

One of our primary passions is thatno one do life alone!

It’s time for you to take a chanceto connect!

Whether you are single or married,here are two options:

Thresholdis a group of 18–twentysomethings

that meet on Thursday eveningsat 7:30 in the C3 Youth Center

on the NE corner of our campus.

Elevateis a group of twenty & thirtysomethings

that meet Sunday eveningsat 6:30 in The Summit

(entrance #13on the N side of the building).

Both are “mid-sized” groups of40–60+ young adults and growing!Find more details at www.ccc.org.

This is your chance to connect with othersin the same age and stage of life

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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

Dr. Paul Goddard Missions

Bryce Hutson Children

Ross Lamp Benevolence

David Mann Communications

Darren McClintock Outreach

Edwin Ojedis Hispanic Ministries

Chad Pickering Young Adults

Aaron Scharenberg Counseling Center

Craig Tucker Small Groups/Adult Growth

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

Jeff Huhman Creative Arts/Technical

Cheryl Hurley Special Events

Jennifer McCurdy Sports/Recreation

Robert Nooe Special Needs

Caitlin Reed Girls’ Discipleship

Joshua Reed Upper Elementary

Eddie Rivera Information Systems

Debra Roark Smith Print Production

Michael Thorne Care Ministry

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

Jason Yakel Maintenance/Custodial

executive assistantsSue Crafton Business

Silvia Goddard Ministry

Barb Marchand Senior Pastor

board of eldersRichard Ochs Chairman

Mitch Herren Vice Chairman

Cliff Hartman Treasurer

Steve Slusher Secretary

Jim Andrew • Tom Butz • Dave Callewaert

Brian Doom • Derrel Pressnell

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 fall classes will be held at 11:30am–3:00pm

Sunday, October 5th Sunday, December 7th

•OurVision:To be a community after God’s own heart.

•OurMission:To lead people to think like Jesus, live like Jesus.

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missions Weekendis October 25 & 26

Our annual Missions’ Weekend is scheduled for October 25 & 26. Rev. efrem Smith, the President of World Impact will be our guest speaker. Rev. Smith is a powerful speaker with a number of years of experience in bringing the hope of reconciliation and redemption through the Gospel to the inner cities of the u.S. and around the world. Please pray that as Rev. Smith challenges us to increasingly invest our lives for the kingdom of God and the Great Commission we will be open to learn and to hear the Holy Spirit has for us.

Attendance: (Casa de Luz; Missions Teams; Camps) ”...and the people came...” (acts 2:46-47)

July 12-13 ................................................. 2,734 (114; 20) July 19-20 ....................................................... 2,834 (121) July 26-27 ............................................. 2,735 (125; 9; 61) Aug 2-3 ........................................................... 2,757 (129) Central Christian has added 90 new members in 2014. General Budget Income: ”...and the people gave...” (malachi 3:10-12; ii corinthians 9:6-15)

Weekly budgeted goal for fiscal year 2013–14 ....... $131,730.00 July 12-13 ...................................................... $103,966.47 July 19-20 ...................................................... $114,149.55 July 26-27 ...................................................... $104,891.49 Aug 2-3 .......................................................... $109,290.26His Helping Hands Donations: July 12-13 .......................................................... $5,937.00 July 19-20 ........................................................ $17,009.00 July 26-27 .......................................................... $1,423.00 Aug 2-3 .............................................................. $4,933.00‘bout time Donations: July 12-13 .......................................................... $4,600.50 July 19-20 .......................................................... $6,952.58 July 26-27 .......................................................... $3,878.00 Aug 2-3 .............................................................. $4,141.67

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Comforting those whose loved ones have passed on

Gene Blythe on the passing of his stepmother David Gilbert on the passing of his father-in-law Eric Stolfi & Family on the passing of his son and to the friends & family of our Virginia Douglas

Celebrating the union of husband & wife Olivia Margaretha & Mulya Nugroho July 19, 2014

Celebrating the baptisms into new life in Christ (*Casa de Luz) NoahAsher•KarlaDill•AndrewFunk•AngelicaHodge IsaacRobinson•IsaiahRobinson

Welcoming those who have joined us in membership GaryBlanchat•LauraBlanchat

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Thank you so very much for the beautiful plant

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God bless. The Winkleys

Total Donations to Date$4,000,924.89

CCC HOME. IMPROVEMENT.

equipped with an older version of an electric wheelchair lift. a few weeks after this donation, a man came to hhh inquiring about a vehicle that he could use to transport his elderly mother, who was confined to a wheel-chair. When we offered the van with the lift to the man, he wept. he was overwhelmed with the provision that god had made for him and his mother.

if you have a vehicle that you no longer need and would like to donate it to hhh, please call our office at 838-8528. The process is simple and the rewards are eternal! n

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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.

www.incastevents.comistilldosimulcast.com

www.incastevents.comistilldosimulcast.com

Saturday, October 48am – 4pm

Central Christian

Tickets are $30/couple(Add $10 after September 19)

Saturday, October 48am – 4pm

Central Christian

Tickets are $30/couple(Add $10 after September 19)

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Our mission:To lead people to think like jesus, live like jesus.

september 2014 1 Labor Day Holiday : Church Building & Office Closed

3 AWANA Family Night, 6:30pm, CT

6-7 Central Kids “The Story” Orientation, Sat: 7:00-7:30pm, CH Sun: 9:00-9:30am, CH Sun: 10:15-10:45am, CH

7 LifeGroup Connection, 6:00pm, NCT

11 Stitching Sisters, 6:30pm, Choir Rm

11 Bible Science Fellowship, 7:00pm

11 Ignite Women’s Forum, 7:00pm, HS

12-13 Ignite Men’s Conference: Fri: Beast Feast, 5:00-6:45pm Fri: 6:45-9:00pm Sat: 8:00am–1:00pm

13-14 “The Story” Sermon Series begins

18-29 Mission Trip : Kenya

18 Glory Babies Gathering, 7:00pm, PLR

20 Men of Issachar Breakfast, 7:00am

20 7th Annual CCC Golf Tournament, 8:00am, Sand Creek Station

23 BBB (Burgers, Bibles & Blessings), 11:30am-1:00pm, RiverWalk Church of Christ

27 RockFest / Twilight Car Show, 3:00pm

28 SHAPE Class, 1:00pm

october 2014 4 Family Life “I Still Do” Marriage Simulcast, 8:00am-4:00pm, WC

5 Next Step, 11:30am

9 Bible Science Fellowship, 7:00pm

12 Casa de Luz Anniversary

18 Men of Issachar Breakfast, 7:00am

24 BBB (Burgers, Bibles & Blessings), 11:30am-1:00pm, RiverWalk Church of Christ

25-26 Mission’s Weekend

31 Candy Corn Carnival