Central Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)

The Annual Children’s Christmas Program & Carry-In Dinner will be held on Sunday, December 14th.  The dinner will start at 6:00 PM and the Children’s Christmas Program will begin at 7:00 PM.  Everyone is asked to bring a main dish to share.  In addition, those whose last names begin with A-M are asked to bring a dessert.  Those with last names beginning with N-Z are asked to bring a side dish.

Following CYF’s Baked Potato/Salad Bar Lunch will begin our Annual Hanging of the Greens.  Join us as we make our church reflect the beauty of the holy season of Jesus’ birth by hanging the greens.  The work of the church is made light by many willing hands!

The Outreach Ministry has started working on this year’s Christmas Basket Program.  If you or someone you know are in need of some assistance this Christmas, please call the church office at 254-2649 to be considered as a participant in this program.  This will be handled in complete confidence.

Please join us on Sunday, November 23rd following the Traditional worship service for the CYF’s Baked Potato and Salad Bar lunch.  This is a great opportunity to visit with friends and enjoy a hot potato and a crisp salad.  The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for kids 12 and younger.

On Sunday, November 2nd, Central Christian Church presented a newly initiated Deacon Emeritus honor (similar to our Elder Emeritus) to: Bob and Veronica Clayton, Dave McCall, and Jack Willman.  These were chosen because of outstanding service and devotion to their church.  On behalf of the whole church, we thank you for your many years of service (and continued service).

We are excited to announce that Rev. Dr. LaTaunya Bynum will be joining us for worship this coming Sunday, October 26th.  Rev. Bynum is a Regional Associate Pastor for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Ohio.  She is responsible for providing pastoral care and leadership to the pastors and churches of District 8, of which Central Christian is a part.  Rev. Bynum was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, where she was also ordained in 1980 at United Christian Church, Los Angeles, in the Pacific Southwest Region of the Christian Church.  She has served churches in California, Nebraska, and Ohio.  In addition, she has worked with the Division of Homeland Ministries in Indianapolis and also served as a teaching assistant at Christian Theological Seminary.  Most recently, Rev. Bynum was Senior Pastor at Broad Street Christian Church.  Rev. Bynum has served the Christian Church faithfully in many different capacities, including serving as Chair of the General Minister and President Search Committee in 2004-2005.  We look forward to having her with us.

All children are invited to a Halloween Party next Sunday, October 26th.  All children up through fifth grade are invited to attend this party hosted by Central’s CYF.  The party will include games, food, stories and so much more! Please plan on wearing your Halloween Costume and arriving at 3:45 PM.  Parents and other members and friends are invited to watch the kick-off parade of costumes.  The party activities will follow with children being served a hotdog dinner at about 5:30 PM. After dinner, the kids will Trick or Treat the halls of Central.  Parents can pick up their kids at 6 PM. Questions - please call Mary Lou Pence (434-8157) or Lisa French (296-9245).  We hope to see all of Central’s children at this FUN event!

Congratulations to Chuck Bentley, Sr., who was awarded the Disciple of Merit Award at the Regional Assembly of the Christian Church in Ohio last weekend.  Chuck was surprised to be joined by all of his children and then surprised to receive this very special award.  Disciple of Merit Award winners include both clergy and lay leaders who have made a significant impact in the life and ministry of both the Regional Church and their local congregations.  We are proud that Chuck’s service and leadership throughout the years has been recognized and honored by our Region.

When:

Saturday, October 18th

Where:

Central Christian Church

1200 Forrer Blvd

Kettering, Ohio 45420

Phone:

254-2649

Time:

Begins at 4:30 PM

Cost:

Advance - $5 adults, $3 children (3-12 years), $15 max immediate family

At door - $6 adults, $4 children (3-12), $20 max immediate family

Schedule of Events

4:30-6:00 Dinner Served

5:00-7:00 Hayrides, scarecrow building, cornhole, crawl box pumpkin maze

5:00-8:00 Bonfire w/hot & cold drinks, s’mores and toasted marshmallows

5:30-6:30 Cookie walk, pumpkin decorating, sack races and crafts

5:30-7:30 BINGO with prizes for adults and children

Menu: Sloppy joes, hot dogs, chips, homemade macaroni and cheese, baked beans, apples with caramel sauce, pies and brownies

Bring lawn chairs for more comfortable seating around the fire.

Don’t miss out on this opportunit y for family fun - Bring a Friend!

Join us for this year’s VBS!

July 14th-18th

9:00 AM-12 noon

Ages 3 - Grade 5 welcome

Call the church office at (937)254-2649 to register

OR

Download a copy of the registration and bring it with you on the first day.

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