Central Church Family Interest and Gifts Questionnaire
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 meet on Tuesday, April 21, from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. in the Central Church Fellowship Hall. Karen Anderson of Minnetonka, MN, will share a message called, “From Light to Darkness.” The special feature will be from Heather Muntean and her 4 daughters. They will also provide music. Reservations are appreciated. Please call Peg Dohrer at 605-949-0311. Tickets are $5.00 per person. 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 Tuesday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. The group will discuss the book “Grandma Ruth Doesn’t Go To Funerals” by Sharon Mondragon. 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, April 9, 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.
Monthly Women’s Bible Study Group
Join the MONTHLY Bible study group for women at Central Church which is open to all ages from any denomination. This group will study the Bible and the women who made their marks.
They will discuss Mary Magdalene in April, Hannah in May, and Mary and Martha of Bethany after that!
Groups will take place the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Childcare will be provided for those who need it. For more information, please contact Bailey Caskey at 651-788-5821.
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
Central Church will be doing some Strategic Planning during March and April. The plan for Small Group Bible Studies will come out of that. Please keep watching here for more information!
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!
Small Group Bible Studies:
Wednesday nights are a great time to join a small group Bible study. A variety of studies will be provided throughout the year. 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!
Holy Week Schedule at Central Church
NO “RECHARGE” WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES DURING HOLY WEEK: There will be NO “Recharge” Wednesday Activities on Wednesday, April 1, at Central Church due to Holy Week.
MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE: Central Church will hold a service of Holy Communion on Maundy Thursday, April 2, at 7:00 p.m. The church bus will provide transportation. Please call the Church Office, 432-4766, for a ride. This service will also be live streamed on the Central Church Facebook page and YouTube channel. Everyone is encouraged to attend this meaningful service!
GOOD FRIDAY TENEBRAE SERVICE: The Good Friday Tenebrae Service will be held at Central Church on Friday, April 3, at 7:00 p.m. The church bus will provide transportation. Please call the Church Office, 432-4766, for a ride. This service will also be live streamed on the Central Church Facebook page and YouTube channel. Everyone is encouraged to attend!
EASTER SUNDAY: Come celebrate Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday, April 5, at Central Church. A Traditional Easter Service will take place at 7:00 a.m. AND 9:00 a.m. A Contemporary Easter Service will be at 11:00 a.m. There will be NO Sunday School! The bus will provide transportation to the 9:00 a.m. service ONLY. The services will be live streamed on the Central Church Facebook page and the Central Church – Milbank YouTube channel. Flavored and regular coffee with muffins will take place with fellowship from 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. There WIlL BE flavored coffee at the Coffee Bar as well. A photo backdrop will also be set up in the Fellowship Hall for families to use. Come celebrate our risen Savior! He is Risen! Hallelujah!
Lenten Study with Pastor Mike
The final session of “A Season of Confession and Restoration” Lenten study with Pastor Mike will take place on Wednesday, March 25, and will focus on Psalm 51:13-17 with the title of “Our Commitment of Obedience”.
Come take part in this special season!
Kids Hope Easter Party
Kids Hope of Central Church will host an Easter party for ALL Kids Hope kids, their families, mentors, and prayer partners on Thursday, March 26, from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. There will be fun, games, a potluck meal, an Easter egg hunt, and more. Information will be mailed out to all involved.
Please RSVP to Ginny Tostenson at 949-0832 for a head count by Monday, March 23!
Central Closed Easter Monday
Central Church and the Church Office will be closed on Monday, April 6, in recognition of the Easter holiday. Thank you!
Kids Singing on Palm Sunday
The Sunday School kids of Central Church will be singing at BOTH worship services on Palm Sunday, March 29. Services are at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
An email HAS BEEN sent to all families with details! Please have your child attend and share their special music!
Register for Summer Bible Camp NOW!
It’s time to register for SUMMER BIBLE CAMP! Victory Center Bible Camp in Ft. Pierre and Byron Bible Camp in Huron open for registration TODAY, Sunday, March 1! These camps fill up VERY FAST!
Central Church assists ALL campers by paying 2/3 the total cost for EACH child/youth camper for ONE Bible camp each summer! This also includes any friends that want to attend with their Central student!
The camp discount code for Central Church for BOTH Victory Center Bible Camp AND Byron Bible Camp is located in the camp brochure that has been mailed out to all camp-age families. Use this when completing your registration! If you choose to attend a different camp, you will need to pay the full cost up front and then submit a receipt to the Church Office to get reimbursed for the church's portion!
Let Ginny know when you get registered to be entered into a drawing for $25 to use at the camp store when you attend camp! Additional details can be found in the Camp Brochure or on the church website and Facebook page! It’s going to be a great summer!
Baptism Service
Central Church has felt called to provide a special baptism service as a result of the Church Questionnaire. This service is for those who wish to initiate, remember, or reconnect with the Sacrament of baptism. This service will take place on Sunday, April 12, at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Anyone who wishes to reconnect, remember, or reaffirm with their parent’s decision for baptism, or those who wish to be baptized for the first time, are welcome, invited, and encouraged to take part in this meaningful service.
Pastor Mike and Levi Waddell will lead the service. A special worship team from Sioux Falls will create an intimate setting for the Holy Spirit to be present and working in the lives of those who attend.
There will be a tank available for those who wish to be fully immersed. You may also choose the traditional sprinkling mode of baptism as well.
If you are interested in taking part in this service, please contact Pastor Mike or Levi. Everyone is welcome to attend and show their love and support for those who take part in this Sacrament!
