Worship Online
Central’s Session has agreed that it is in the best interest of all who worship at Central, and all who are served by our community, to cancel all in-person worship and activities at Central until further notice. Every Sunday, new content will be posted to this page for a worship-on-demand experience that you can view anytime throughout the week. For those without regular internet access, we are mailing worship materials via postal mail. If you have limited web access or know of someone in need of mailed content, please contact Anna Sanchez or call (651) 224-4748.
For tips on video viewing, see the bottom of this page.
Sunday, June 14
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HYMN
Director of Music Ministry Jennifer Anderson plays hymn #22 God of the Sparrow.
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Children’s Time
Children and Youth Ministry Director Katie Morris reads a story from the book of Matthew chapter 22:36-40, reminding us us of the important things we should do each day as we live our lives, and introduces Central's virtual vacation Bible school, Compassion Camp. The story today comes from Growing in God's Love: A Story Bible and we are grateful to Flyaway books for the opportunity to share these stories.
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scripture
Sophie shares the Gospel lesson from the book of Mark, chapter 12, verses 28-31.
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Scripture Text: Mark 12:28-31
scripture
Reverend Dave Colby gives a message on the greatest commandment in his sermon Be Loved. Be Kind. Be You.
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Sermon Text: Be Loved. Be Kind. Be You.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Reverend Dave Colby leads Prayers of the People
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Solo
Central section leader David Winkworth sings Beautiful City (from Godspell) with accompaniment by Jayson Enquist.
SPECIAL THANK YOU
Thank you to the following people for sharing their photography from protests and recovery efforts in Minneapolis.
Andy Berndt - wwww.misterberndt.com
Lorie Shaull - www.lorieshaull.com
Offering
If Central is your church home, we encourage you to continue your tithes and offerings during this season. In so many ways, the work of Central is more important than ever before as we step up to serve those lacking important resources of daily living. You can give one time or set up a recurring payment by clicking on the donate button to the right.
Announcements
BE A PART OF VIRTUAL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!
Join us for Compassion Camp June 22-26 as we explore what it means to be loved, to be kind, and to be you! This will be a week of free virtual activities aimed at K-5th graders, but with adaptable pieces for all ages. We'll send materials to everyone interested, so you'll be able to explore away from screens at your own pace, or join us through recorded videos and Zoom gatherings throughout the week. Contact Katie Morris for more information or to sign up!
JOIN THE CIRCLE ON THURSDAY!
The Deacons of Central are pleased to continue the recently launched Connection Circles with a 6-week series this coming next month. Connection Circles are teleconference Zoom sessions offered to provide an avenue for the Central community to connect and share a directed conversation, share concerns and offer support. The series will be on Thursdays from 5 - 6:00 p.m. and running until July 9. Participants can be a part of one or as many as you like! For the Zoom access information, check the mid-week eConnect email newsletter each week or email Anna Sanchez in the church office.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE WOMEN’S NETWORKING DINNER
The Women’s Networking Group will be connecting for another fun Zoom gathering on Wednesday, June 17th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.. This gathering is simply to share fellowship with one another. To provide support to one another. To be together as women of Central.
Our original plan was to go to Pazzaluna in June. Sadly, we can't do that, but, we can join together to share stories, dreams, experiences, wishes, favorite foods, anything that resonates for us these days. And, if you have something you wish to share that connects for you to Italy, bring that idea/story/experience with you.
The Zoom access info will be shared in the upcoming mid-week emails or you can request it directly from the Women of Central at women@centralforgood.org.
CONNECT WITH US
We invite you to check out our Facebook page every Sunday mornings between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. when our staff will be posting questions and photos and inviting you to share what your worship looks like. Join us with your cup of coffee and ‘Pass the Peace’ on our Facebook page
QUESTIONS AND EMERGENCIES
If at anytime you have questions, concerns or ideas, we invite you to reach out to our staff who will continue to be available. While voice mail will be checked as staff are able, we encourage you to send emails for more immediate response. If you have a pastoral emergency, please call 651-224-4728 ext. 102 and the voicemail will provide instruction to reach the pastor.
Pastoral care: Rev. David Colby
Deacons: Deacon Committee Chair, Mark Vance
Music: Jennifer Anderson
Children and Youth: Katie Morris
General Inquiries: Anna Sanchez
Communication/Website: Christie Rachelle
Past Sunday Worship Content
To view content, simply click on the date to go to that page.
Sunday, June 7
With All Our Breath [ Genesis 2:7-9, Job 27:3-6, and Isaiah 42:1-9 ]
Sunday, May 31
Pentecost Sunday [ Acts 2: 1-41 ]
Sunday, May 24
How Do We Get Started? [ Acts 1:1-14 ]
Sunday, May 17
The Gospel Goes to Athens [ Acts 17:22-31 ]
Sunday, May 10
The Church is On the Move [ Acts 14:20-28 ]
Sunday, May 3
They Broke Bread at Home [ Acts 2:42-46 ]
Sunday, April 26
Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly [ Micah 6:6-8 ]
Sunday, April 19
The Peace of Jesus Christ [ John 20:19-31 ]
Sunday, April 12 - EASTER SUNDAY
Easter in a Time of Social Distancing [ John 20:1-18 ]
Friday, April 10 - GOOD FRIDAY
Good Friday [ Psalm 22:1-5 ]
THURSDAY, APRIL 9 - MAUNDY THURSDAY
Last Supper Together | Love One Another [ John 13:33-38 ]
SUNDAY, APRIL 5 - PALM SUNDAY
Even the Stones Will Shout Aloud! [ Luke 19:28-40 ]
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
Finding a Balm in Gilead [ Psalm 27 ]
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
The Valley of Dry Bones [ Ezekiel 37:1-14 ]
Looking for more? Check out our Sermon Archive and download recent sermons from the past few months.
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