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, July 19
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HYMN
Linda Kachelmeier, Lucy Hiestand, and Jennifer Anderson share the hymn My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout.
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Sheet Music: My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout.
Children’s Time
Children and Youth Ministry Coordinator Katie Morris shares a time for children. This video comes from our virtual VBS - Compassion Camp. On this final day of Compassion Camp, we explored what it means give ourselves permission to rest, to acknowledge our mistakes and to try again. If you would like more information about Compassion Camp or access to the videos and materials for your family, contact Katie Morris. The VBS Compassion Camp curriculum and music was created by Illustrated Ministry, LLC.
scripture
Barb, Doug, Casey, and Natalie share this week's scripture reading from Leviticus 25 as previously shared for Vacation Bible School.
VBS Compassion Camp curriculum and music created by Illustrated Ministry, LLC.
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Scripture Reading: Leviticus 25
sermon
This is the fifth week following the Compassion Camp curriculum. Rev. Colby speaks on the theme of Compassion: to the World looking at a radical idea found in Leviticus 25 about how a community could get a fresh start.
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Sermon Text: Compassion for the World
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Rev. Colby shares a closing prayer.
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POSTLUDE
Worship concludes with Dance of the Marionettes played by Amaya.
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
CENTRAL CONNECTION CIRCLES
Join the Deacon’s Connection Circles this Thursday as the current series continues. These weekly teleconference Zoom sessions are offered as an opportunity for our Central community to gather and connect through directed conversations - sharing concerns and offering support with others. If you have not yet been a part of one, we invite you to stop by for this wonderful, casual gathering. Connection Circles run every Thursday until August 13 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 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. The Zoom link is the same every week.
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, July 12
Compassion for the Journey [ Ruth 1:1-22 ]
Sunday, July 5
Compassion at the Table [ Luke 15: 11-32 ]
Sunday, June 28
Compassion for the Neighbor [ Mark 2:1-12 ]
Sunday, June 21
Looking Forward [ Isaiah 40:29-31 & Mark 12:25-31 ]
Sunday, June 14
Be Loved. Be Kind. Be You. [ Mark 2: 28-31 ]
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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