JANUARY 2018 I urge you to pray for absolutely everything, ranging from small to large. Include everything as you embrace this God-life, and you ll get God s everything. Jesus, Mark 11:24, The Message At Central we believe prayer is foundational to spiritual growth and effectiveness and is intended to permeate every aspect of our individual and corporate lives. Communion with the Spirit through prayer is an essential component of growing deeper With God, In Community, and On Mission. Prayer realigns our will to the Father s and is the pathway to experiencing God s empowering presence as we Amplify the Hope and Life of Jesus to All. Partnering with others in prayer is one of the great and necessary privileges of living in Christ-centered community. We are committed to providing a variety of opportunities to answer Jesus call to PRAY. PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES: Our Church-Wide Prayer Group gathers every Tuesday at 7PM in the Legacy Room. All those middle school age and above are welcome. Visit our Prayer Wall at centralwesleyan.org/prayerwall. Sign up to receive emails with the latest requests and encourage those in need by posting your prayers right on the wall! Need prayer or help determining your next right step? Meet with someone at the altar or in the Connections Room (in the East end of the lobby) after each service. Pick up a Prayer Card in Info Stands, New Here Kiosks, and Info Desk and learn about more prayer groups meeting at Central throughout the week. Stay Connected! Sign up for our eweekly! Email us at info@centralwesleyan.org FOLLOW US! @centralwesleyan Questions? 616.392.7083 info@centralwesleyan.org
WITH GOD Radical Minimum Message Series Sundays, January 14-February 4 The New Year brings all sort of expectations, pressures and plans. Have you thought about what hopes you have for your spiritual journey this year? This 4-week series will explore how to proactively pursue spiritual growth, as individuals and as a community, this year. Interested in Baptism? On Sunday, February 11, during both morning services, we will be celebrating Baptism. There will be an info meeting on January 28 and February 4 after each service in Room W286. For more information and to get registered, check out centralwesleyan.org/baptism Men s Holy Land Trip Central men are invited to join Pastor Steve and Pastor Mike on a trip to the Holy Land in May 2018. Invite your brother, dad, son, or a co-worker to travel with this team of 30 guys and walk where Jesus walked. Learn more or register at centralwesleyan.org/holyland. Have questions? Call 616.395.3705. Prayer Shawl Ministry Third Tuesday Monthly 1PM C162 Tangibly show the love of Christ! We welcome anyone who enjoys knitting or crocheting and would like to join us in making shawls or lap blankets. You are welcome to come and go or stay for the whole time. Have Questions? Please contact Karen at 269.751.5263 or Jean at 335.7285 Church-Wide Prayer Group Tuesdays 7PM Legacy Room A weekly gathering for those who seek to apply their spiritual authority in prayer and intercession. Meetings are facilitated and a variety of approaches to prayer are practiced. Email prayer@ centralwesleyan.org with questions. Worship Arts Kick-Off Wednesday, Jan. 10 6PM Are you interested in joining our choir, band, orchestra, or tech team? Join us for breakfast...at dinner as we kick off a new year! Come and hear the heartbeat of what we do and why we do it Wednesday, January 10, in the Multi-Purpose Room. STAY IN THE LOOP Elder Public Minutes For those of you wanting to keep up with our Elders, and what is happening behind the scenes at Central, be sure to pick up a copy of the minutes at the Info Desk on Sunday. It outlines what each monthly meeting is about and what was discussed.
IN COMMUNITY On Jan. 29, we are launching The Landing, a Celebrate Recovery program for students! The Landing is meant to walk with teens through hurts, hang-ups and habits. The Landing will be a safe and confidential place where they can feel welcomed and supported, just as they are. We will meet every Monday night in room C161 at 6:30PM. For more info check out centralwesleyan.org/landing Celebrate Recovery Mondays 6:30 PM Student Center Celebrate Recovery is a Christ centered, Bible based, twelve step recovery program to help men and women connect with God and others in a fresh new way and experience healing and freedom. This is for anyone dealing with hurts, habits or hang-ups. Connect with us by emailing cr@centralwesleyan.org or learn more at centralwesleyan.org/cr New Member Reception Sunday, Jan. 28 Lobby As a church we would love to celebrate those that chose to deepen their faith and commitment by becoming members at Central. Join us in the lobby to greet and welcome those new members between service times on Sunday, January 28. Central Connect Lunch Sunday, Feb. 4 12:30PM New to Central? Want to become a part of our church community? This lunch is for you! Join Pastor Craig and our team to discover the many ways to get connected! Lunch is free. Childcare is available for children 12 years and under. Space is limited. Please sign up at centralwesleyan. org/centralconnect. Questions? Email guestservices@centralwesleyan.org. Parent Connect Sundays, Jan. 14 Feb. 4, 9AM Wednesdays, Jan. 14 Feb. 4, 6:30PM Connect with God, connect with your kids, connect with other parents! This four week, DVD driven experience features new curriculum! Sign up at centralwesleyan.org/incommunity Financial Peace University Discover Scriptural truth to guide your financial plan in this Dave Ramsey course. Classes begin Jan. 21 and are offered Sundays at 10:30AM; Mondays at 9:30AM; and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:30PM. Cost is $99, with a $20 rebate upon graduation. To learn more and register go to centralwesleyan.org/fpu Foster/Adopt Pizza Night Jan. 23 5:30PM D201 Join us for pizza, then we ll move to the Playland for kid fun and adult fellowship and encouragement. Please RSVP to centralwesleyan.org/foster-adopt-pizza (continued on back)
IN COMMUNITY (continued) C6 Groups Explore the power of community! Now is a great time to sign up for a C6 group, which will focus on sermon questions based on the Run, Church, Run sermon series, Feb. 11-Mar. 18. 6 weeks. 12 people. 90 minutes. Sign up at centralwesleyan.org/c6 YA Worship Gathering Thursdays 7PM Student Center Young Adults between the ages of 18-26 are invited to our YA Worship Gatherings every Thursday night in the Student Center. For more info email ya@ centralwesleyan.org. Date Night Feb. 9 7PM Student Center Save the date! It s time for a Date Night for Married Couples! $15.00 per couple and childcare will be provided. Interested? Contact us at marriedlife@ centralwesleyan.org The Quest Study Tuesdays 6:30PM Women are invited to this study written by Beth Moore, Jan. 9 Feb. 27. Cost is $25. Sign up at centralwesleyan. org/incommunity The Armor of God Study Wednesdays 6:30PM Room C166 Join other women Jan. 24 Mar. 7 as we study The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer. Cost is $25. Please sign up at centralwesleyan.org/incommunity Restoring the Gift Mondays 6:30PM, starting Feb.12 It has been said that many people lead lives of quiet desperation. For some of us, that could describe our marriages. What if we could finally share our burdens without feeling afraid? This may be the class for you! Cost is $25 per couple. Childcare provided upon request. Sign up at centralwesleyan. org/rtg. Marriage Prep Saturday, April 4 9AM Getting married this year? Join us for a great time of teaching and discussion around topics that affect every marriage including: spirituality, sexuality, communication and finances. Cost is $25. Breakfast snacks and pizza lunch will be provided. Please sign up at centralwesleyan.org/marriageprep M&MS Tuesdays 9:15AM, starting Feb. 6 Moms of infants, toddlers and preschool children are invited to join with other moms for a morning of laughter, community and growth. Sign up at centralwesleyan.org/mms. Potters Ministry Do you have a passion for crafting? Join others in a time of fellowship and creating memories. This month there will be a special crafting weekend on Friday, Jan. 12, 5:30 9:30PM and Saturday, Jan. 13, 9AM-5PM in the Legacy Room.
ON MISSION Central Online Did you know every week our online campus, Central Online, has more than 500 attendees! Currently, we re in need of new hosts to serve in the 10:45AM service. There you can chat and pray with guests, and don t worry, you don t have to be tech savvy! Interested in learning more? Email us at online@centralwesleyan.org. Kids Hope Mentors Do you have one hour every week during lunch time? You could change the trajectory of a child s life! A 60-minute investment at Jefferson School mentoring a child produces a lifetime of dividends and a legacy multiplied. Please sign up at centralwesleyan.org/kidshope or email rellis@ centralwesleyan.org Guest Services Do you enjoy welcoming people? At Central we want each person who enters to feel welcome, and we need you to help this happen! We are looking for ushers, greeters, and guides. Email guestservices@centralwesleyan.org if you are interested. DECEMBER NUMBERS Average Weekly Attendance Central Holland 1,778 Central Online 990 La Roca, Holland 129 Hope & Life Church, Cambodia 237 Pangrango, Indonesia 172 The Local Church, Grand Rapids 178 Total Attendance 3,484 General Budget Received in December $590,200 Received since 6/17 $2,891,000 Need-to-date $3,140,500 Missions Received in December $62,400 Received since 6/17 $340,700 Need-to-date $383,400 Stronger Received in December $291,000 Received to date $3,099,700 Giving goal by 5/31/2018 $3,300,000 Debt Peak Debt (Sept. 2017) $5,300,000 Monthly Change -$150,000 Current Debt $4,950,000 Trauma Informed Childcare Training Saturday, Jan. 13 9AM-12PM Mosaic will be holding a training for foster, adopt and respite caregivers at Ridge Point Community Church. For more information and to register go to mosaicfosteradopt.org
Keep up with all things happening in Central Kids! Connect with us email centralkids@centralwesleyan.org to sign up for our monthly newsletter! Winter Party Saturday, Jan. 13 3-5PM Join us for an afternoon of fun! We ll have outdoor activities, inflatables, snacks, games & giveaways! Invite your friends, neighbors & classmates! Find out more at centralwesleyan.org/ winterparty. Night at the Playland Thursday, Feb. 1 6-7:30 PM Children with Special Needs and their families are invited to join us for an amazing time of play the first Thursday of every month! For more info, go to centralwesleyan.org/nightatplayland. What We re Learning This month preschoolers are learning that Jesus can do anything in our theme Watch This. Our Elementary kids will continue to learn about what commitment means in our theme Work it Out. Ignite Sundays 9AM Student Center Wednesdays 6:30PM Student Center Ignite is an environment specially tailored to help middle school students sort it all out. Go to centralwesleyan. org/ignite for more information. FUEL Sundays 6PM Student Center FUEL is specifically for high school students, with student led worship, challenging discussion and a place to find authentic community. For more information, go to centralwesleyan.org/fuel. Ignite Winter Camp 2018 Feb. 2-4 Camp Geneva Middle School students, Winter Camp is coming! Feb. 2-4 at Camp Geneva. Cost is $85. Registration forms are available at Ignite! Deadline is Jan. 21. 80 s Skate Night Jan. 31 6PM Home Roller Rink Middle school students are meeting at the Home Roller Rink (12521 James St.) from 6-8:15PM. Cost is $5. Dress in your 80 s best! FUEL Winter Camp 2018 Feb. 16-18 Camp Geneva High School students are heading to Camp Geneva Feb. 16 18. Cost is $85. Registration forms are available at FUEL! Deadline to sign up is Feb. 11. FUEL Winter Games 2018 Jan. 21 6-8PM Student Center High School students Come dressed for the indoors and the outdoors!