CENTRAL CORNER
This Week (May 9 to 14):
• Tuesday @ 10:00 AM – Women’s Bible Study
• Tuesday @ 7:00 PM – Prayer Meeting (joined with Week of Prayer – Garrison Hayes)
• 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 – JeAnn Davis
• Sabbath @ 9:30 AM - Central Study Hour with Pastor Fred Dana + Children/Youth/Adult Sabbath School Classes
• Sabbath @ 10:50 AM - Worship Service with Pastor Chris Buttery
• Sabbath @ 1:00 PM – Church-Wide Fellowship Lunch & Ministry Fair
• Sabbath @ 2:00 PM – Light Sacramento! with Dr. Del Dunavant
Upcoming Events
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.
Sacred Concert: South African born, Pierre Van Der Westhuizen is a dynamic and committed music artist who is planning to bring his inspirational music to Sacramento Central Church. Pierre has held concerts all over the world, and has often been seen on 3ABN and HOPE Channel. You don’t want to miss this concert, to be held on Sabbath, May 28 at 4 PM in the sanctuary.
Ministry Opportunities
Smart Thrift Help Needed: With our store closing, if you can give some of your time to helping at our thrift store from now until May 20 (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
Sign Up To Stay Informed! Many of you have been receiving Pastor Chris’ weekly weekend updates and have expressed your gratitude for this service. But we acknowledge that some of you may not be on our list due to a recent phone number change. If you would like to begin receiving these weekly 2 minute calls, please call or email the church office and leave your name and the number you would like listed.
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
Please pray for Elder C. D. Brooks and family. His family shared this message on April 28: "We have recently been given an update on the health status of Charles D. Brooks, our father. We did not receive the good news we had hoped for. Our father's condition has advanced and is beyond medical correction. We ask for your continued prayers for our family as we continue on this journey. Your prayers and support have been a sustaining blessing through all of this. Please be encouraged, as Dad is resolute in his faith in God. The Word says, 'Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose trust is the Lord' (Jer. 17:7 NASB)."
Sacramento Adventist Academy’s Music Dept. Spring Concerts are scheduled May 10 at 6:30 PM, May 11 at 7 PM and May 18 at 6:30 PM. Go to www.sacaa.org for more information. All are invited.
ABC Sacramento Special: On Sunday, May 15 the Sacramento ABC on Madison Avenue will have a close out sale on books and other items. For more information, call 800.400.1844.
Sacramento Adventist Academy Enrollment for the 2016/2017 school year is currently open for grades K-12th. Go to www.sacaa.org, or call 916.481.7426.
Wildwood Lifestyle Center is looking for missionary minded physicians, nurse practitioners or physician assistants who have a passion for lifestyle medicine. Medical practitioners need to have a valid USA license. Stipend provided. If you sense the Lord may be calling you to come and help fulltime or part-time please contact Vaughan at 423.774.0534 or president@wildwoodhealth.org.
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.
