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Regularly Scheduled Events at Central Church!
Milbank Women’s Connection
Women’s Connection is an affiliate of Stonecroft Ministries (formerly Christian Women’s group). The Milbank Women’s Connection will meet Tuesday, November 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the Central Church Fellowship Hall. The speaker will be Lori Mayer of St. Ansgar, IA, with the message, “What Are You Looking For.” Sandy Hanson will be the special feature with “The Camel Story”. Music will be provided by Sandy Hanson and Shirone Spolar. Tickets are $5.00 each at the door. A light dessert will be served. Reservations are appreciated! Please call or email Peg Dohrer at (605)949-0311 or pldohrer@itcmilbank.com. Invite a friend!
Central Book Club
The Central Book Club meets the fourth 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 will meet on Tuesday, November 25, to discuss the book “These Tangled Threads” by Sarah Loudin Thomas. For more information, contact Jen Aden in the Church Office at 432-4766.
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 the interests of the more senior people. Rolls and coffee are served in addition to hymn singing of gospel songs.
The Seasoned Citizens of Central will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, December 11, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please call the Church Office, 432-4766, if you would like a ride.
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.
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.
Central Handbell Choir
Central Church has a newly formed handbell choir that is open to ANYONE! Practices take place on Tuesday evenings at 7:15 p.m. in the Chapel. For questions or more information, please contact Bob Frink at 706-217-5950.
Sunday Worship Hours (September 14 - May 10)
8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service
9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Blended Worship Service
“Recharge” Wednesday Activities
(September 10 - May 7)
3:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Group
3:30 p.m. JAM 45
5:10 p.m. Middle School Collision
5:15 p.m. Meal
6:00 p.m. High School Youth Group
6:00 p.m. JAM Jr.
6:15 p.m. Small Group Bible Studies
Current and Upcoming Small Group Bible Studies
“Experiencing God” Study
“Experiencing God” Study by Blackaby and King: There will be three time options are available in an effort to create small, intimate groups where you can go deeper into your faith and be free to share and speak your truths in confidence. Times are as follows: Tuesdays from 6:00—7:30 p.m. with Cyndie Humpton; Wednesdays from 6:30—8:00 a.m. with Cyndie; Wednesdays from 12:00—1:30 p.m. with Ginny Tostenson. This still will begin Tuesday, September 16 and ends Wednesday, December 10. There will be a limit of 5 people per group!
Description: There is an enormity of the spiritual hunger in the hearts and lives of God’s people to experience God. Many of God’s people have head knowledge about God but little heart and life experience with God! God is inviting you into an intimate love relationship through which He reveals to YOU His will, His ways, and His work. When you recognize where God is working, you can join Him in what He is doing. Carefully listening to His voice will anchor you in His plan and set you free to live it with boldness and freedom. Then you will experience God doing through you what only He can do.
This study goes for 12 weeks. The cost of the workbook is $21.00, if you are able. Sign Up By Thursday, September 11!!
Proverbs Study - “The Way of Wisdom”
“The Way of Wisdom” - A study on Proverbs: This study will take place on Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. It will begin on Wednesday, October 1, and will End on Wednesday, November 26. This study goes for 8 weeks. It will be facilitated by Amy Thue and Madi Schneck and will be held in the JAM 45 Room.
Description: The book of Proverbs describes godly wisdom as a path that leads to life and flourishing. It also warns of the folly of worldly wisdom as a path that leads to the grave. Every day we face the choice between the true riches of God’s instruction or the fool’s gold of earthly pleasures and pursuits. How often do we call to mind the wisdom found in the sayings of Proverbs to shed light on the path before us? How relevant do we even believe these ancient words are to our modern world? In The Way of Wisdom - Bible Study Book with Video Access, Bible teachers Jen Wilkin, Ruth Chou Simons, Kelly Minter, Adrienne Camp, Elizabeth Woodson, and Courtney Doctor invite you to place your feet firmly on the path of life revealed in the book of Proverbs. As you consider wisdom principles on everyday topics like words, work, friendship, marriage, parenting, neighborliness, money management, leadership influence, and more, you’ll discover the wisdom of Proverbs as an invitation to steadily walk God’s way in God’s world.
The cost is $25.00 for materials, if you are able. Registration deadline is Friday, September 26!
“Equipping Intentional Grandparents” Study
“Equipping Intentional Grandparents”: This study will take place on Sundays from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. and goes for 6 weeks. It will be facilitated by Jody Kuper and will be held in the Heritage Room. It will begin on Sunday, November 9, and will end the week of Sunday, December 7.
Description: Being intentional in my grandparenting is driven by a passion: there is nothing I want more than to have my children and my grandchildren in heaven with me, and I am going to pursue that goal until God calls me home. Being intentional means that I have a spiritual purpose that guides my grandparenting, and I align what I do with grandkids around that purpose. Not being intentional means I could be missing many opportunities to impact those precious grandkids that I love so much.
The cost is $9.00 for materials, if you are able. Please sign up by Wednesday, November 5!!
IF:Table Life Groups
An IF:TABLE is the simplest way to cut through the small talk and start building relationships that God wants us to have. The common structure of an IF:Table is 2 hours, 4 questions, 6 people. An IF:Table creates a regular rhythm of connecting with a group of people. It helps you stop defaulting to your small talk, fight past the awkwardness, and find authenticity. It gives opportunities for God to display His love to others through you. It opens your eyes to living a more connected life to all the people in your places. And it’s really fun! Our prayer is that these will turn into life groups with people who you will keep in contact with and connect with for LIFE!
Regular topic ideas for conversations will be provided to you for your group to discuss. There will be encouragement and wisdom for meaningful conversations.
How does it work:
1. Invite—ask some people, no matter where they are in their faith, who might be seeking more depth and authenticity in their relationships. (Which is just about everyone!)
2. Gather—find a “table” to sit around. It could be at a local restaurant, around your coffee table on the floor, the breakroom at your office, or the picnic table at the neighborhood park. Any place will work that is accessible in close proximity to you and the people you invite!
3. Ask Questions—We will provide 4 conversation cards that aim to cut through the small talk. Read one card aloud at a time and make time to go around the table and answer each question.
4. Experience—Enjoy what God does around the table. Do not get caught up in the performance of hosting. The goal is to experience connection with God and each other.
5. What Happens Next—After giving your group an opportunity to experience an IF:Table one time, invite them to continue meeting to finish a conversation series of six weeks.
Sign up TODAY to start an IF:Table. All those who sign up will be the first initiators of these groups. From there, you will go find your own group of people! If you do not feel comfortable doing that, please indicate that you would like help finding a group, and Central will assist you with that! We pray that you will continue these groups for LIFE!
Special Events At Central Church!
“Recharge” Wednesdays Schedule
Lots of activities take place on Wednesday Nights at Central Church during the school year as a well to help you “recharge” your faith life and get through the week!! There is a full line-up of activities for EVERYONE!
Middle School and High School Youth Group:
Middle School Youth Group takes place from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and Youth Room on Wednesdays. The high school youth will meet from 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. in the Youth Room! Bring a friend!!
Meal:
Hot, delicious meals are served beginning at 5:15 p.m. each week in the Fellowship Hall. The meal is provided for a free-will donation. This year, in an effort to promote community and fellowship, there will be NO to-go meals. We would love to have you come and eat with us!
JAM 45: JAM 45 is a group intended for the 4th and 5th grade students to bond together, build closer relationships, and dive deeper into their faith. They will tackle Biblical truths to hard topics facing our preteens today. They will meet on Wednesdays from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. at the church. Ginny Tostenson will pick up these students from Milbank Elementary School at 3:00 p.m. every Wednesday. JAM stands for Jesus and Me.
JAM JR.: will then take place from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. downstairs and will be for children ages 3 through 3rd grade! This will give this group of children a chance to be leaders of their group and have the activities tailored more for their age! This is also a time for parents to bring their children and get involved in the various “Recharge” Wednesday adult Bible studies. We pray you will get your children involved in these exciting programs!
Bible Studies with Pastor Thom and Other Studies:
Pastor Thom will be leading various Bible studies on Wednesday nights beginning at 6:15 p.m. There will also be other studies conducted on Wednesday nights throughout the year as well. This is a great time to get involved in a relaxed environment and grow in your faith with God!
We are looking forward to seeing the church full on "Recharge” Wednesdays!
Annual Charge Conference
All are invited to attend the annual Charge Conference on Sunday, November 23, at 12:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We will be spending time sharing joys in the life of the church over the last year and taking care of approving some business affairs of the church as well. Everyone is encouraged to attend! Only members will be able to vote on necessary items. Refreshments will be served.
Children’s Christmas Program Practices
The Children’s Christmas Program is coming up quickly! We will have TWO FULL PRACTICES for the program for kids of ALL AGES (preschool through 5th grade) who plan to participate in the program!
These practices will be held on Wednesday, December 3, AND Wednesday, December 10, at 3:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary!
Ginny will pick up kids from school those days! If your child needs a ride, please let Ginny know ASAP so we have enough vehicles for transportation! We will be done by 5:00 p.m. There will be NO JAM Jr. those nights!
For questions, please talk with Ginny at 605-949-0832. Thank you!
Belize Youth Mission Trip
Central Church is excited to announce that the middle/high school youth group will be going to Belmopan, Belize! They will partner with Filter of Hope to bring clean water to the people there as well as to spread the gospel of Jesus!
Registration and deposit payments HAVE BEGUN! The trip will take place June 5 - 13, 2026. The registration deadline will be Wednesday, November 12! There is a $200 non-refundable deposit at the time of registration.
This trip is open to the 2025-2026 8th through 12th grade students! Adults are also welcome and encouraged to sign up as well, even if you don’t have a youth! There is no limit on the number of adults who can go!
The total cost is $2,254. There will be fundraising that will cover a portion of that amount for Central Church youth! Youth from other churches may also attend but will pay the total cost of $2,254.
Registration forms can be found at the Welcome Center! For questions, please call or text Levi Waddell, Youth Coordinator, at 605-949-0519, or email him at levi.waddell@milbankcentral.com.
Advent Services
This year’s Advent services will begin on Wednesday, November 19, at 6:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The services will include songs and liturgy as well as the message from the “Red Letter” Advent study by Zach and Allison Zehnder and RightNow Media.
If you want to slow down during the holiday season, savor each precious moment, and finally open the presents you have always longed for, then “Red Letter Advent” is for you.
This is a 4-week study where you will unbox the four gifts Jesus wants you to receive and give away: hope, peace, joy, and love. Through this journey, you’ll discover the true meaning of Christmas.
Services will take place on November 19, through December 17. There will be NO service on Wednesday, November 26, due to Thanksgiving. There is NO sign-up required. Everyone is welcome to attend any or all services! Transportation is available! Please call the Church Office at 432-4766 if you would like a ride.
Children’s Christmas Program
This year’s Children’s Christmas Program is scheduled for Sunday, December 14, at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
The title of the program is, “Born Unto Us.” It will include fun as well as traditional songs, an adaptation of the Christmas story, and poems by each class. The 4th and 5th grade children will be featured with special songs and telling of the reason for the season.
There will also be a regular Traditional Worship Service at 8:30 a.m. that morning. There will be NO Sunday School for any ages. Refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the program.
Everyone is welcome to attend!
Thanksgiving Schedule for Central
With the Thanksgiving holiday soon approaching, the regular schedule at Central Church will be adjusted slightly. Please make note of the following changes:
Wednesday, November 26 - No Recharge Wednesday Activities
Thursday, November 27 - Happy Thanksgiving! Church and Office Closed
Friday, November 28 - Church and Office Closed
Sunday, November 29 - No Sunday School
Reception for Pastor Thom and Deb Bowsher
Central Church will honor and recognize Pastor Thom and Deb Bowsher for their years of service to Central with a thank you reception between services on Sunday, November 30. Cupcakes, goodies, and drinks will be provided in their honor. Gifts are not expected; however, he does love chocolate! Everyone is encouraged to attend and wish Pastor Thom well in retirement!
Christmas Eve Services
Three Christmas Eve Worship Services will be held at Central Church on Wednesday, December 24. Time are 1:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 5:15 p.m. More information will be coming soon!
