Central Church Registration and Permission Form
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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, September 16, at 1:30 p.m. in the Central Church Fellowship Hall. The speaker will be Carlotta Rasmussen of Jamestown, ND, with the message, “Paint and Repurpose.” There will be a Stonecroft Silent Auction Fundraiser. Music will be provided by Vicki Strege. 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, August 26, to discuss the book “Those We Wait For” by Michael Ivanov. 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, September 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.
Summer Sunday Worship Hours (May - September)
8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service
9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
10:00 a.m. Blended Worship Service
Wednesday Night Activities (during the school year)
Wednesday Night Activities are on a Summer Break! They will resume again in September!
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:
Pastor Thom will be leading various Bible studies on Wednesday nights beginning at 6:15 p.m. 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!
Summer 2026 International Mission Trip Location Reveal
Central Church will embark on another international mission trip in the Summer of 2026. The location has been decided!
Levi and the planning group will share the location and all the information about the trip on Wednesday, September 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the Youth Room.
This trip is open to ALL 8th – 12th graders! There will be some out-of-pocket costs for this trip!
Come hear all the details, costs, location, and what the trip will entail!!! Parents are also encouraged to attend this meeting! Contact Levi Waddell, 949-0519, with questions. (Hint: passports will be needed, so start that process now! Mark your calendars for June 6 - 13, 2026!!!)
Kids Hope Mentor and Prayer Partner Meetings
KIDS HOPE MENTORS SCHOOL ORIENTATION: All Kids Hope mentors will meet at Milbank Elementary on Wednesday, August 27, at 4:30 p.m. to get familiar with the elementary school and the processes you will need to follow once you start meeting with your children! If you cannot make this meeting, please let Ginny know!
KIDS HOPE MENTOR AND PRAYER PARTNER MEETING: All Kids Hope mentors and prayer partners are asked to meet together as a group on Wednesday, August 27, at 5:00 p.m. in the Central Church Fellowship Hall! You will get your mentor and prayer partner assignments at this time as well as all the materials you will need to kick off this school year!
Sunday School Teacher’s Meeting
Anyone interested in helping with Sunday School for preschool through grade 5 this year is strongly encouraged to attend a meeting on Wednesday, September 3, at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We will give you the tools needed to help with Sunday School, hand out the curriculum lessons, do background checks, and encourage you to make a difference in the lives of our children!
We ARE in need of several more teachers, helpers, and substitutes. Many of our teachers have aged out of the elementary Sunday School program, so we pray those with younger children will step forward and get involved! For questions, please contact Ginny Tostenson at 949-0832.
Regular Worship Hours Set to Begin
The regular worship hours at Central Church will begin on Sunday, September 14. The Traditional Worship Service will be at 8:30 a.m. and the Blended Worship Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School will also begin on Sunday, September 14, and will run from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship will be between services from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. outside of the Sanctuary and in the Fellowship Hall. We look forward to seeing each one of you as we start this new year in the life of Central!
Labor Day
Central Church and the Church Office will be closed Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.
Rally Sunday
Rally Sunday is scheduled for Sunday, September 7, with one service only at 10:00 a.m. in the SANCTUARY! This event is for EVERYONE young and old, families, adults, and everyone in between!
This unique service will include great songs, presentation of Bibles to the 2nd grade children, rocking of the new babies within the church body, anointing and recognition of all volunteers and Sunday School teachers, anointing of all Kids Hope mentors and prayer partners, a wonderful message, and so much more!
We pray that you will re-engage back into church worship and help kick-off the new school year with Rally Sunday!
Rally Sunday Chicken BBQ Potluck
The annual Rally Sunday Chicken Barbeque Potluck will take place in the Fellowship Hall following the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, September 7. There will be a “free will” offering for the chicken & hotdogs.
We are asking each family to bring a dish to pass. Please bring a generous size side-dish, salad, or dessert. Drinks, plates, and utensils will be furnished. Come enjoy a wonderful morning at Central Church!
