The Call

Sermon Title and Scriptures

December 20, 2015

“Coming Together”

Micah 5:2-5

Luke 1:39-55

Sermon Title and Scriptures

December 24, 2015 at 6:00pm

Christmas Eve

Candlelight Service

Luke 2:1-20

Holiday Events At

Central Christian Church

Sun, Dec 20 @ 3:00 pm - Keyboards at Christmas

Sun, Dec 24 @ 6:00 pm - Christmas Eve Service

A Big Thank You to everyone who helped to

make Breakfast with Santa such a tremendous

success. This event is a huge undertaking and

absolutely wouldn’t be possible without all of

your help and support.This year was our biggest

yet, with approximately 220 children in

attendance, plus parents and guardians.

When visiting Village Inn please let them know

how much we appreciate their help, and also

Highland Diary for furnishing the milk and

juice.

Sermon Title and Scriptures

December 27, 2015

“It Begins”

Isaiah 52:7-10

John 1:1-14

December 20 December 27 January 3

Elders Cal Wise

John Bermond

Gary Morris

Carol Newman

Patty Thurman

Phil Brown

Deacons

Bill Fischer – Jack Edel Pat Edel

Debra Gleghorn Sean McGinnis

Patsy Tipton Anna Marie Walker

Susan Haynes Tyler Habigar

Everett French- Diana Criger

Bill Grier Nancy Kays David Lane

Larry Thomas Darrell Zweerink Carolyn Condict

Joyce E. Thomas

Gary Bass – Jack Edel Pat Edel

David Edel Jim Criger

Kylie Criger Dewayne Rout Larry Wakefield Charlie Mabry Kathy Osborn Geoff French

Lynette Thomas

Invocation and

Offering Dana Powell Kay Parrish Ian Frazier

Communion &

Fellowship Prep.

Patsy Tipton

Jim & Marilyn Ferguson

Rhonda Stewart

Joe & Kay Parrish

Darrell & Linda Zweerink

Bill & Karen Fischer

Usher Lew & Betty Bowsher Lloyd Hoover Patty Soukup

Greeter Glendon & Anna Marie

Walker Herb & Norma Knight Janice McGee

Congregational Concerns

Slone Kays Laura French Diana Criger Mary Pering Dan Hicks Marjorie Ray Marcia Weeks

Mary Slack Debra Gleghorn Glenn McGee Eldon and Shirley Cobb Ron & Joyce Prince, brother-in-law 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 Amber Boggs, great-niece of Joe & Kay Parrish

Family of Bill Melton Family of Jack & Pat Edel

Family of Don Carlson Family of Bob Wray (Please notify the office when a concern can be removed)

We are saddened this week by the loss of two of our long-time members, both of

whom passed away this past Saturday, December 12, 2015.

Don Carlson’s memorial celebration will be here at Central Christian on

Thursday, December 17 at 10:00 am. Reception and visitation will be immediately

following in the Fellowship Hall.

Bob Wray’s services have not been set. As soon as we have any more information

we will be passing it along.

The Invitation at Christmas is to BELIEVE AGAIN.

Each and every year there are special offerings that are taken up periodically. At the time of

Advent, the Christian Church Disciples of Christ, takes up their Christmas offering to help

support the mission of the church throughout our region and the world.

The Word from the church is to Believe in a Deeper Hope that moves beyond the “wrappings” of

Christmas around us. We proclaim a Hope that brings Good News, Joy and Compassion for all

of God’s people. THIS DEEPER HOPE IS MADE REAL IN ALL OF OUR REGIONS AS WE:

•Assist congregations and leaders in claiming their unique mission and ministry, and provide

resources and support.

•Call, commission and ordain new pastors, and support and equip all pastors for their

ministries.

•Revitalize existing congregations and plan for new congregations.

•Connect Regional Disciples to give witness to ministries of justice, hope and compassion.

•Provide camps, conferences and retreats where children and youth find hope and Christ’s love

and a community of faith that embraces “everyone.”

•Make visible the care for all of God’s family through ministries of reconciliation and anti-

racism.

•Call and equip passionate leaders for today’s church.

•Provide pastoral care for clergy and congregations.

Please remember the many different opportunities we have to give and help everyone during

this advent season.

Special Music during the Advent Season

As a church we have had the wonderful privilege to hear local musicians bring their gifts to our

worship services. Under the direction of Mark Bowdidge, our Director of Music, our sanctuary

has been alive with the sounds of strings, brass, percussion, bells, and voices. All of these musi-

cians have been given gifts for tier time and talent. These gifts have come from donations given

during the sale of poinsettias and other special gifts given to our Guest Musician Fund. We

thank everyone that has given to this fund which has allowed us the ability to bring musical

gifts to our worship services on different occasion. It is said that during the Christmas season

that “it is better to give than to receive,” but it has been a great joy to receive the music this

year and we will be able to receive more wonderful music in the years to come thanks to the

generosity given for the Guest Musician Fund.

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

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI

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Return Service Requested

Specially prepared for:

Sunday Mornings

9:30 am Worship

10:30 am Fellowship

10:45 am Sunday School

Thank You to those who made candy and cookies, and to Ann for the gift sets shw made for our fundraiser. We made $583.50 to help fund the service CWF does.

The Children’s Sunday School class are doing a service project for Christmas. We have adopted some

children from the Angel Tree. The Children will be helping shop for the items and wrap them. If you would

like to help with the service project you can make a cash donation (write Angel Tree on the Memo of your

check) or you can pick up items that are needed: Art Supplies, Hats and Gloves, Board Games, Adult Med

men’s shirts, Women’s Adult Small shirts. These are for children ages 12 to 14.

If you have any questions please contact Joyce Thomas, Children’s Director.

Crosslines Report for December, 2015

On December 8, food was distributed by volunteers from Central and St. John’s Chapel to 96 needy families repre-

senting 296 individuals. Many thanks to Central members who have donated food and money for Crosslines food

distribution during the past year. Central members who are presently active in Crosslines food distribution on

Central’s Fish Day are: Pat Chapman, Geri Scorcic, Bev Vestal, Dorothy Thurman, and Bob Thurman. We have a

need for one or two more regular participants and one person who would be willing to substitute for a regular par-

ticipant on occasion. Central volunteers work on the second Tuesday of each month from about 8:45 am to about

2:00 pm. The duties primarily involve helping clients shop for food items from Crosslines shelves. If you have

questions,or would like to participate in this distribution of food to needy families, contact Bob Thurman at 887-

6796, or by email at thurman6@sbcglobal.net.

C W F Service Report for Nov. 2015

Service project was Isabel’s House.

Our total giving for that project was $43 dollars.

$100 dollars was donated to the Honor Flight of the Ozarks.

Our total giving to Newborns in Need was 8 tacked baby quilts.

$13.40 was given from the nickel fund.

Our volunteer hours totaled 20.

Sarah Mallard, a long-time member, has generously donated her collection of Fontanini

Nativity figures to the church. Sarah started her collection in the 1980’s. The Youth

Group has arranged them in the glass display case between the lobby and the Fellowship

Hall. Please stop by and enjoy them.

GIVING STATEMENTS

If you want up-to-date information for

your 2015 giving, please call the office

and we will print you a copy of your

giving statement.

The end of 2015 is fast approaching and

we know you want to finish up your

pledge/statement of faith positively.

ATTENTION CENTRAL SINGLES

SAVE THE DATE!

Our next gathering will be Sunday, Jan. 10, about

11:30 am (after Sunday School classes), in the fel-

lowship hall. More details will follow in a couple of

weeks.

January 10, 2016 after Sunday School will be the “Undecorating Party” to take down and store all of the Christmas decorations.

OFFERING

ENVELOPES

Will be available

this Sunday in the

Fellowship Hall

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

Dec 23 - Jan 3

IN MEMORY OF (Continued)

Wayne Jernigan by Bill & Karen Fischer Family & Helen Jernigan

Kay Walton by Bill & Karen Fischer Family & Helen Jernigan

Wes & Enid Bagot by Bagot & Musser Families

Gene Musser by Shirley, Grady, & Ryan Musser

Bull Starnes by Susan, Derek, McKenzie Pon

Louis & Mar’lyn Cowan by Bob & Carol Newman

Lloyd & Marie Newman by Bob & Carol Newman

Michael Newman by Bob & Carol Newman

Aaron Vestal & Pete Vestal by Dana Powell

Fred H. Simon by Ann L. Simon

Al Soukup by Patty Soukup

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Campbell by Patty Soukup

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Soukup by Patty Soukup

Oland & Vera Cofer by Fred & Norma Spence

Lance & Yvonne Vandeventer by Jim, Sharon, & Casey Vandeventer

Bob & Merle Shelton by Jim, Sharon, & Casey Vandeventer

Buddy & Alice Dalton by Larry & Maryann Wakefield

Bill & Faye Wakefield by Larry & Maryann Wakefield

Scott L Wakefield by Larry & Maryann Wakefield

Wanda Shelledy by Anna Marie & Glendon Walker

Harman & Jeanette Edge by Geoff Weinman

Doug & Barbara Weinman by Geoff Weinman

Helene & Neale Masters by Cal Wise

Kathryn & Maurice Wise by Cal Wise

Warren & Mattie Mae Bass by Gary & Linda Bass, Ken & Rosanne Bass

Homer & Margaret Bass by Gary & Linda Bass, Ken & Rosanne Bass

Joe & Mabel Nettles by Gary & Linda Bass, Ken & Rosanne Bass

Orlen & Ruby Lander by Betty J Gardner

William Gardner Jr by Betty J Gardner

Morris & Madden Family by Gary & Nancy Morris

Bill Butts, Sr. by Rosa Lee Butts

Don F Fesperman Sr by Fesperman Family

Don F Fesperman Jr by Fesperman Family

Stephen D Fesperman by Fesperman Family

Jack & Beulah West by Ray & Marilynn West

Paul & Flora Gold by Ray & Marilynn West

Nick Gold by Ray & Marilynn West

Sam Gardner by Jo Gardner

Kay Walton by Greg Walton, Angela Miller, Michelle Brown,

and all her Grandchildren

THE POINSETTIAS HAVE BEEN GIVEN…

IN HONOR OF

Jill Wells, Jane Sperry, Scott Biggs by Rex & Marilyn Biggs

Susan Pon, Jacque Starnes, Chantel Rotest by Rex & Marilyn Biggs

Clint Horton by Don & Cheryl Horton

Shirley Musser by Bob & Carol Newman

Joan Fletcher by Patsy Tipton

IN MEMORY OF

Dr. & Mrs. V. Avakian by Darice & Dale Augustson

Mr. & Mrs. W. Augustson by Darice & Dale Augustson

Mr & Mrs Dale Stewart by Jan Bass

Raymond Sanders by Philip & Gloria Brown

William Brown by Philip & Gloria Brown

Mae Morris by Mary Jane & Joe Cross

Michelle Cross Good by Mary Jane & Joe Cross

Doyle (Bill) W. Slaughter by Criger & Gunther Families

Wallace & Maxine Ferguson by Jim & Marilyn Ferguson

Donald Maness by Jim & Marilyn Ferguson

David L Frazier by Wilma L Frazier

W. L. & Bertha Eddings by Wilma L Frazier

Candace Lee French by Everett French & Family

Lindal Gleghorn by Debra & Mary Gleghorn

Jack Hagerman by Jean Hagerman

Mary Elizabeth Howell by Susan Haynes

Bill & Cassie Moorman by Susan Haynes

Ruby Farrington Cook by Anne Hudgings

Joan Dungey by Anne Hudgings

Mary & Harlow Knabb by Kenneth Knabb Family

Terry D. "Bud" Knabb by Kenneth Knabb Family

Francis Elisabeth (Knabb) Roberts by Kenneth Knabb Family

Mary Margaret (Knabb) Kennedy by Kenneth Knabb Family

Dr & Mrs J.H. Day by Herb & Norma Knight

Charles Presley by Barbara Presley

R.B. & Oma Clark, W.K. & Opal Presley by Barbara Presley

Eva Richerson and Mildred Rucker by Jim & Jan Richerson

Blanche Kelley, Kay Peele, Don Slack by Mary Slack

Harold & Bob Fletcher, Mary Moll by Patsy Tipton

Bonnie B Montgomery by Roy Montgomery

Kenneth Moots by Dave & Joyce Moots

Rodney Thomas by Dave & Joyce Moots

Reuben & Bess Dalton by Michael & Nan Olmsted