CENTRAL CORNER
This Week (May 2 to 7):
Tuesday @ 10:00 AM – Women’s Bible Study
• Tuesday @ 7:00 PM – Prayer Meeting with Pastor Michael Butler (John 18:19-40)
• Wednesday @ 7:00 PM - Spanish Group Prayer Meeting
• Various L.I.F.E. groups (in-home small group Bible studies) take place across Sacramento. To locate one near you contact our small groups’ coordinator, Richard Anger @ (916) 681-3990
• Sabbath @ 9:00 AM - Morning Manna – Richard Anger
• Sabbath @ 9:30 AM - Central Study Hour with Pastor Chris Buttery + Children/Youth/Adult Sabbath School Classes
• Sabbath @ 10:50 AM - Worship Service with Pastor Chris Buttery
• Sabbath @ 2:00 PM – Light Sacramento!
Upcoming Events
Light Sacramento!: As a part of Discipleship University, starting Sabbath, May 7 @ 2 PM, a practical evangelism training class will begin which is designed to look at effective means and ways to reach our city for Jesus. You don’t have to be a people person or an extrovert to be a part of this exciting venture as we seek to Light Sacramento! Just bring yourself, walking shoes, a change of clothes, and a dish to share for fellowship lunch. For more information, please contact JeAnn Davis at (209) 200-6138.
Youth Week of Prayer: Guest speaker, Garrison Hayes from Andrews University, will be sharing his experiences and thoughts on what the foundation or “Groundwork” for our Christian walk should be. It starts May 9 at 7 PM in the Sanctuary and then May 10-13 at 7 PM in the Chapel. You won’t want to miss this time of fellowship, fervent prayer, and meaningful topics relevant to youth and young adults alike! Refreshments provided. All are welcome.
Church-Wide Potluck & Ministry Fair: It’s that time of year again when we get to enjoy each other’s company and learn a little more about the ministries at Central. Plan to join us for the whole day on Sabbath, May 14. Bring a dish to share and stay for Light Sacramento with Elder Del Dunavant after the ministry fair. You won’t want to miss this!
A Night in Italy: Enjoy the tastes and sounds of Italy as Central’s youth put on a special evening for all. They will be providing a three course meal, free baby-sitting and dinner for your children, live music and more! Proceeds will go toward Youth Ministry events including Teen Day Camp and Outreach Week this year, and a Mission Trip in 2017. Tickets can be purchased at the office. For more information, contact Pastor Michael at 916.292.2176.
Audio Board Training: On Tuesday, May 17 @ 6:30 PM, Central’s audio-visial ministry will be conducting another audio board training. This will be an intermediary class for those with prior experience. The training will be in the sanctuary.
Ministry Opportunities
Smart Thrift Help Needed: If you can give some of your time to helping at our thrift store during the week (Monday to Thursday - 10 AM to 6 PM; Friday – 10 AM to 2 PM) it would be truly appreciated. There is sorting, stacking, processing, and lots to do. Please call the store at (916) 457-6500 to let them know when you can come in. Thank you!
Family Matters
Future of Smart Thrift: With sadness we regret to inform you that effective May 31, our thrift store ministry will close. The church board recently heard a report from the thrift store steering committee and came to the very difficult conclusion that the store had no viable future after considering the incredible financial losses the store was incurring. The church board will be working with our community services ministry to expand its horizons so that we might continue to help those in need in our community. The last clothing/furniture drop-off day will be May 6. The last week of the store’s operation will be May 15-20. Please keep our existing staff in prayer as they look for new work starting in June. Thank you to all of you who have given your time, effort, and support to Smart Thrift over the last three and a half years of operation. It is truly appreciated.
From the Hospitality Ministry: Friends. Thank you for continuing to support our weekly guest lunch here at Central. Recently, however, we find ourselves doing more work over the Sabbath hours than we feel comfortable performing, primarily cleaning dishes. So starting Sabbath May 21 we are asking that if you bring a dish (and, yes, please keep bringing them!) that you (or a friend) collect them immediately after lunch so we don’t need to wash them. We know this will be a change from the way we normally do things, but we believe it is a step in the right direction. We appreciate your willingness to help us as we seek to make these changes.
Watch Us on Television! Enjoy viewing Central’s flagship programs, Central Study Hour, every Friday night at 8 PM and Sabbath morning at 6 AM (PST) on 3ABN Proclaim! Also enjoy our Receiving the Word, 30-minute programs weekly on Sunday at 11 AM, Tuesday at 11:30 AM (NEW TIME), Wednesday at 8:30 PM, and Thursday at 9 PM (NEW TIME) on Sacramento Faith TV (Comcast – 20; CCI – 19; AT&T – 14). These can also be viewed on our website (www.saccentral.org) and our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/thecentralconnection). Let everyone know where they can receive timely Bible messages!
Podcasts Available! If you didn't know, every Central Study Hour and worship service can be viewed and downloaded by going to our website (https://zqh.orf.mybluehost.me/saccentral/sermons). This is an easy way for you to invite friends and family to listen to important Bible messages coming from Central church. The podcasts are uploaded a week after the live presentation.
News & Events From Elsewhere
Forever One Marriage Retreat, with Drs. Pamela and Claudio Consuegra (English), and Drs. Cesar and CarolAnn De Leon (Spanish), will be conducted September 16 to 18, at the La Torretta Lake Resort and Spa in Montgomery, TX. Early bird registration is June 30. Visit http://www.beforeverone.org/ to receive more information.