Regularly Scheduled Events at Central Church!
Milbank Women’s Connection
The Milbank Women’s Connection will meet Tuesday, April 16, at 1:30 p.m. in the Central Church Fellowship Hall. Women’s Connection is an affiliate of Stonecroft Ministries (formerly Christian Women’s group). The speaker will be Kimberly Nyborg of International Falls, MN, with the message, “Give God Your Yes.” A special feature will be given by Lindsey (Ganske) Leither called “LM Confections - Gourmet Cakes, Cookies, and Cupcakes.” Music will be provided by Ashley Ludwig. Tickets are $5.00 each at the door. A light dessert will be served. Reservations are appreciated! Please call or email Tammy Aakre at (218) 790-0883 or aakres304@gmail.com or Peg Dohrer at (605)949-0311 or pldohrer@itcmilbank.com. Invite a friend!
Monthly Sit and Fit Exercise Video with Judy Frink
Here is the APRIL 2023 video!
What a great opportunity you have with Judy Frink and Central Church! Judy is a congregation member and a Sit and Fit instructor. She has graciously volunteered to create monthly exercise videos for everyone - all you need is a straight-back chair and small items found at home!
You can watch here or on the Central Church Online Ministry Facebook Group page. Enjoy!
Seasoned Citizens of Central
Gathering
The Seasoned Citizens of Central is specifically designed to provide ministry for persons living within the more senior years of their lives. The group meets once a month for a planned gathering that is built around interests of the more senior people. This gathering takes place the second Thursday of each month from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Rolls and coffee are served in addition to hymn singing of gospel songs that are meaningful to those gathered.
The Seasoned Citizens of Central will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 9, at 9:30 a.m. A talk about the history of Central Church will be given.
Central Book Club
The Central Book Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, except for the months of July and December. The group reads a book each month and gathers for discussion and treats. Anyone can join the group at no cost. Central Church provides the books. All that is asked is a free-will donation. To join, please contact Jen Aden in the Church Office at 605-432-4766.
The Central Book Club is now reading, “The Record Keeper” by Charles Martin. They will meet to discuss this book on Tuesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Jen Aden in the Church Office at 432-4766.
Weekly Men’s Bible Study
All are welcome to attend the Wednesday morning Men’s Bible Study in the Heritage Room. The group meets at 6:45 a.m. for a devotion and prayer. For more information, please contact Jody Kuper at 605-432-5749.
Weekly Men’s Evening Bible Study
The evening weekly Men’s Bible Study will meet on Sundays throughout the school year at 6:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room. Anyone is welcome to join! For more information, please contact Steve Nomeland at 320-219-3038 or Sean Pinkert at 605-467-9244.
Sunday Worship Hours
8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service
9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Blended Worship Service
Wednesday Night Activities
3:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Group
5:15 p.m. Wednesday Night Meal
6:00 p.m. High School Youth Group
6:00 p.m. JAM Activities (preschool - grade 5)
6:15 p.m. Got(d) Questions with Pastor Thom
Special Events At Central Church!
High School Senior Recognition
Sunday, May 5, we will be honoring Central Church’s youth who are graduating with the Class of 2024 during both the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services! Please also join us for a reception for these youth during the coffee fellowship time (9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) in the Fellowship Hall.
The graduates will be there to visit, and refreshments will be served. This year’s seniors are: Isaac Cordell, Callie Fuller, Isaac Graham, Jackson Hausauer, Adalena Hoke, Caleb Rick, Matti Scott, Brooke Schwagel, and Nadia Thue.
Come help us celebrate this milestone in the lives of our youth!
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE BIBLES: Central Church is giving the gift of a Bible to the graduating high school seniors. The Bibles are displayed on a table near the church entrance. Everyone is invited to write a note to each graduate in their Bibles. You may highlight your favorite Bible verse or leave them a special note in the margins! These will then be given to the seniors on Senior Recognition Sunday, which is Sunday, May 7! Thank you!
Confirmation Sunday
Confirmation Sunday at Central Church is scheduled for Sunday, May 19. Please join us at both services (8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.) as the youth publicly affirm the grace of God in their baptism and acknowledge their acceptance of that grace by faith. Coffee and goodies will be served in honor of the confirmands between services at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Those eligible to be confirmed include: Shantel Eilers, Rylie Ehlebracht, Rileigh Gapp, Nolan Grabow, Jack Howard, Bentley Moser, Adison Pauli, Isabella Pauli, Haylee Rieck, Tayson Tillma, Bree Townsend, and James Urbanski.
CONFIRMATION ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS AND REHEARSAL: This year’s confirmands will have their one-on-one meetings with Pastor Thom and Levi on Wednesday, May 8, at 3:30 p.m. during their normal Middle School Youth Group time. Parents are then welcomed to join the students for a service rehearsal at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, in the Sanctuary. Pastor Thom and Levi will go over how the confirmation services will be run and give you all the details for Confirmation Sunday, which is scheduled for Sunday, May 19. If you have questions, please contact Levi at 949-0519.
All-Church Roller Skating
The LAST night of Wednesday Night Activities for the 2023-2024 school year at Central Church will be Wednesday, May 8, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Everyone young and old are invited to an all-church skate night at Sioux Historic in Ortonville. Families are encouraged to drive to Ortonville on your own and meet there at 5:00 p.m. Limited transportation may be available to those who need it. The cost is $5 per skater. Pizza will be served! EACH PERSON WHO ATTENDS will need to sign a waiver!
Middle School youth will meet at their REGULAR TIME for a snack and games prior to departing for the skating event. For questions, please contact Levi, 949-0519, or Ginny, 949-0832.
LAST Day of Sunday School
The LAST day of Sunday School for the 2023-2024 school year will be Sunday, May 12. It was still run from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Please come join us as well celebrate all we have learned this school year!
