Worship Online

HYMN

Soloist Linda Kachelmeier and pianist Jennifer Anderson share God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me.

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• Sheet Music: God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me

CHILDREN’S TIME

Children and Youth Ministry Coordinator Katie Morris shares Maybe I Can Love My Neighbor Too by Jennifer Grant and Benjamin Schipper from Beaming Books. 

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• Activity Pack

SCRIPTURE READING

Josh Voelker shares the scripture reading this week of 1 John 3:16-24 and Isaiah 32:17-18.

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• Scripture Text

CONVERSATION

Rev. Colby shares a conversation on homelessness with Elizabeth Tannen of Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative.

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• Conversation Text

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Rev. Colby leads Prayers of the People for closing worship.

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• Prayer text

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. 

DIAPER DRIVE DROP-OFF TODAY!
With concern for health and safety during the Covid-19 pandemic, Project Home's model has shifted so that families with children are being housed in hotel rooms in downtown St. Paul.  At this tie, these families are in need of diapers and baby wipes.  One of the best ways we can support these families during this time is by donating baby diapers and wipes to be safely delivered to the families.  At this time, toddler sizes 5 and  6 are the ones most requested, though baby/toddler diapers of all sizes are accepted.

If you would like to make a donation, simply drop it off at the Central on Sunday, August 9 and 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Central’s MPR Lot entrance, or Wednesday, August 12 or Thursday, August 13 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the church office. For the Wednesday / Thursday drop-offs, please call ahead to the church office at (651) 224-4728 to give a heads up of your arrival to be sure someone is in the office to buzz you in.

SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR ELDERS AN DEACONS
Central's Nominating Committee has begun its work to prayerfully consider people to serve as elders and deacons for the next terms.  Presbyterians elect elders to exercise leadership, government, and discipline, and deacons to minister to those in need.  At this time, we are seeking your ideas and suggestions of people that you think might be good elders and deacons.  Self-nominations are encouraged!

To learn more, pick up the August newsletter.  To submit a nomination, email your confidential suggestions to Rev. David Colby with your reason for the nomination and he will share your suggestion with the whole Nominating Committee.

SAVE THE DATE - WOMEN’S NETWORKING DINNER
The Women of Central took a short break from networking gatherings, but are ready to go in August!  There will be a Zoom networking event on Monday, August 10 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.  (Watch the mid-week eConnect email for the Zoom link.)

CENTRAL CONNECTION CIRCLES - ONLY 1 MORE WEEK!
Join the Deacon’s Connection Circles this Thursday as the current series concludes. 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 on Thursday, August 13 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. For the Zoom access information, check the mid-week eConnect email newsletter each week or email Anna Sanchez in the church office.

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