Central Church Registration and Permission Form
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ACH (Automatic Withdrawal Giving)
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Regularly Scheduled Events at Central Church!
Milbank Women’s Connection
The Milbank Women’s Connection will meet Tuesday, November 19, 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 Lois Thomas of Tabor, SD, with the message, “Cherishing the Tranquility After the Storm.” Diana Dirksen, Parish Nurse, will be the special feature. Music will be provided by Gillian Mattice. 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!
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 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 meet on Thursday, December 12, at 9:30 a.m. at Central Church. More information will be coming soon.
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, “Tracked Through the Woods” by Laura Scott. They will meet to discuss this book on Tuesday, November 19, 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.
Summer Sunday Worship Hours (June - Rally Sunday)
8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service
9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
10:00 a.m. Blended Worship Service
Wednesday Night Activities
Wednesday Night Activities are currently on Summer Break. They will start back up in September! Have a great summer!
Special Events At Central Church!
Wednesday Night Activities Schedule
Lots of activities take place on Wednesday Nights at Central Church! 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!!
Wednesday Night Meal:
Wednesday Night 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 and JAM Jr:
We are very excited to announce a new format for our JAM programs for the elementary students this year! JAM stands for Jesus and Me and takes place on Wednesdays. This is a time for preschool through 5th grade age children to come take part in fun, Christian activities which are an extension of the Sunday School program.
JAM 45 is a NEW group intended for the 4th and 5th grade students to bond together, build closer relationships, and dive deeper into their faith. 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 JR. will then take place at the normal time from 6:00 – 7:15 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 Wednesday Night adult Bible studies. There will be homework help available during this time for the 4th and 5th graders who are waiting for their younger siblings to participate in JAM Jr. We pray you will get your children involved in these exciting programs!
Got(d) Questions format:
Pastor Thom is going to use a different format for his Wednesday night Got(d) Questions each week. He will be leading various Bible studies during this time beginning at 6:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
We are looking forward to seeing the church full on Wednesday Nights!
Children’s Christmas Program Practice
We will have ONE complete run-through practice of the Children’s Christmas Program on Wednesday, December 11, after school at 3:30 p.m. We will pick the kids up from Milbank Elementary. Please let Ginny know if your child needs a ride! We will have a snack for them before we practice. We will be done by 5:00 p.m. Parents can pick up at that time or stay for supper. We REALLY need every child who plans to be in the program here for this practice! It’s going to be exciting!
Collision Ministry to Start at Central
Central Church invites ALL youth in grades 6-12 to attend middle school and/or high school youth group on Wednesday, November 20, to learn about an amazing opportunity to fulfill the Great Commission.
Collision is a nationwide ministry that trains the Church to build student-led teams who share the gospel and multiply disciples in their schools and communities until every student encounters Jesus!
Parents and congregation members are also invited to attend to hear more about the program and how you can become a Collision leader.
Gordon Stewart from Sioux Falls will be present to speak about the program and to vision cast Collision and what that can look like for the Milbank community. All youth and adults, especially those ready to take the next step in their faith, are invited to attend!
Middle School youth group takes place from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. and high school youth group is from 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. Join in!
“The Unexpected” Advent Study
This year’s Advent study will begin on Wednesday, November 27, at 6:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The study is titled, “The Unexpected” by Jason Turner. God gives His best gifts to us in unexpected ways. The Christmas season is a reminder of the gift that God gives to us through his son Jesus. When the Messiah, the Lord Jesus, comes, His greatness will span the entire world. The unexpected is what God does best. This is a 4-week study that will take us through the Advent season up until Christmas. There is NO sign-up required. Everyone is welcome to attend any or all sessions! Come at 5:15 p.m. and feed your bodies and then stay to feed your souls this Christmas season!
Children’s Christmas Program
The Children’s Christmas Program at Central Church this year is called “Christmas Road Trip – The Journey of a Lifetime.” It will take place Sunday, December 15, with just ONE service at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. There will be NO Sunday School this day. Refreshments will be served following the program. The kids will practice for the program during Sunday School and Wednesday Night Activities for the next several weeks. We ask that ALL children who want to take part in the program, make plans to attend JAM 45, JAM Jr., and Sunday School each week!! We encourage everyone to come enjoy this wonderful event!
Thanksgiving Schedule
The following is the schedule of activities at Central Church over the Thanksgiving holiday:
Wednesday, November 27 - No meal or children or youth activities. Pastor Thom will begin “The Unexpected” Advent Study at 6:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Thursday and Friday, November 28-29 - Central Church and Church Office Closed
Sunday, December 1 - NO Sunday School
Candy Cane Bombing Youth and Children’s Activity
The middle and high school youth, JAM 45, and JAM Jr. kids will take part in their annual candy cane bombing around the community on Wednesday, December 4. PLEASE dress your child appropriately for being outdoors. JAM Jr. will finish the night at 7:15 p.m. with activities downstairs.
