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
Women’s Connection is an affiliate of Stonecroft Ministries (formerly Christian Women’s group). The Milbank Women’s Connection will NOT meet and are on a winter break until March 2025!
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 will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, to discuss the book “Unplanned” by Alana Terry. 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, February 13, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Watch for more details to come!
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.
Regular Sunday Worship Hours (September - May)
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 (during the school year)
3:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Group
3:30 p.m. JAM 45 (4th-5th grades)
5:15 p.m. Wednesday Night Meal
6:00 p.m. High School Youth Group
6:00 p.m. JAM Jr. (ages 3 - grade 3)
6:15 p.m. Got(d) Study with Pastor Thom and other small group studies
Special Events At Central Church!
Wednesday Night Activities Schedule
Lots of activities take place on Wednesday Nights at Central Church during the school year! 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!
Camp Sunday and Camp Carnival
Sunday, January 26, is Camp Sunday at Central Church. Worship services will be focused on the upcoming camping season.
There will also be a carnival to raise money for Camp Scholarships for summer Bible camp. The Camp Carnival will take place during the Sunday School hour from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. There will be NO formal Sunday School downstairs. There will be LOTS of fun games and activities. Five-dollar punch cards will be sold for the kids to play the games. Each card has 20 punches.
EVERYONE who attends the carnival will have a chance to enter their name into a drawing for ONE FULL PAYMENT to one of the recommended summer camps for 2025. THREE winners will be drawn!
Make plans to come dressed in your camp clothes and bring your friends to enjoy a great morning together! Ginny Tostenson will be available to answer any questions about summer camp! More details will be coming soon!
“Wisdom for Everyday Life” Study with Pastor Thom
Pastor Thom will lead a 5-week study from RightNow Media called, “Wisdom for Everyday Life” by Stephen Foster. This study will take place on Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary beginning THIS Wednesday, January 8!
Following is a description of this study: We live in an information-saturated world – but what we really need to navigate this complex, challenging life, is wisdom. In this five-part series, Stephen Foster turns to the book of Proverbs to uncover timeless truth we can apply to our everyday lives as we depend on the power of the Holy Spirit and look to the example of Jesus, God most wise.
No sign-up is needed!
“Heaven” Bible Study
Ginny Tostenson will lead a small group study titled, “Heaven – When Faith Becomes Sight” by Jennifer Rothschild. This study will take place on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room beginning Monday, January 20.
Heaven. Who goes there? Where is it? What will we do there? Questions like these arise when we consider an eternal future beyond this physical life. How can we know the truth about what comes next? In this 7-session video-based study, Jennifer Rothschild explores the subject of Heaven from a biblical perspective. She will separate what’s true about Heaven from what’s based on legend, media depictions, and hopeful guesses. As you walk through the study, you'll not only gain a deeper understanding of what God has prepared for His children, but also learn how to live with confidence today as you look forward to the glorious unending that awaits. Don't just wonder about Heaven—embrace it with a faith that turns anticipation into excitement and peace.
Cost of the study guide is $20, if you are able. Sign up by Wednesday, January 15, at the Welcome Center!
Gather ‘25
Information Coming Soon!
Soup-er Bowl Soup Fundraiser
The Finance Committee of Central Church will be hosting the annual Soup-er Bowl soup dinner on Sunday, February 2. Different kinds of soup, bread, and desserts will be served beginning at 10:30 a.m. for a free-will donation. You may also get a container of soup to-go for a donation. Money raised will go towards the Fellowship Hall Roof Project! We are hosting this event one week before the actual NFL SuperBowl in hopes of having a great turnout!
SOUP-OFF CONTEST: In conjunction with the Soup-er Bowl soup dinner on Sunday, February 2, a soup-off contest will be held! We invite ANYONE from the congregation to bring a crock-pot of your best or favorite soup for everyone to sample. Samplers will vote for their favorite soup by placing a donation in a bucket. The soup that raises the most money will receive a prize!!! This additional money raised will also go towards the roof project. Those who wish to participate in the soup-off are asked to let Kenne Dailie, Finance Chair, know and have their soup to the church by 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 2.
Jersey Sunday
Central Church will incorporate Jersey Sunday with the Soup-er Bowl Soup Fundraiser this year! We invite everyone to wear their favorite sports jersey or spirit wear on Sunday, February 2. Please do not feel obligated and do not go purchase anything for this! If you do not have any sports team clothing, that is OK! We are just looking for a fun way to celebrate with this roof project fundraiser!
