CENTRAL HAPPENINGS & NEWS
This Week (June 9 to 14): Tuesday @ 7:00 PM – Unsealing Daniel’s Mysteries with Pastor Mike – Daniel 9; Sabbath @ 9:00 AM Morning Manna – JeAnn Davis; @ 9:30 AM - Central Study Hour with Pastor Mike + Children/Youth/Adult Sabbath School; @ 10:45 AM - Worship Service with Pastor Chris – The Price to be a Prince(ss)
Pastoral Search Update: Since the appointment of the new senior pastor for Central the pastoral staff and the Northern California Conference have been working hard to fill existing pastoral vacancies at Central. We have good news! On July 10 the Conference and Central church board will be interviewing a prospective candidate to replace Pastor Harold. Considering all goes well we will then take the next steps to fill the Youth/Young Adult position. Please continue to pray that we might clearly see God’s will taking place as we work through this process. More information to come later.
Pastoral Search Process: Many times the pastors are asked why the pastoral selection process takes so long. In brief we wish to review the process with you so you can understand why it takes the time it does.
When the pastoral staff selects a potential candidate that name is referred to the Conference (the hiring entity) where the administrators review the applicant’s resume and verifies the references. Once this has been completed (this could take a few weeks) and the feedback is positive, a date is set for two interviews – one with the Conference, and the other with the church. The interview date is set when the four administrators, church, and candidate can coordinate their schedules to meet. Naturally the date chosen isn’t always as soon as one would like it. Upon successful completion of the interview process, if things go well, the candidate then needs to inform his church(es), locate a home, sell his current home, pack, and then move to beautiful Sacramento.
Congratulations: We would like to acknowledge the following graduations - Ruth Bahta, Alexandra Yan, Hannah Yan (from Hight School), Marcus Colmenares (from 8th Grade), and Tanya Hall (from college). May God guide and bless you in the next phase of your lives.
Reports:
1. Central’s 2nd Annual Ministry Fair & Church-Wide Potluck: With ideal weather and a strong showing from Central members, the 2nd Annual Ministry Fair was a success. More than 20 ministries were represented and a large number of members remained for the fellowship lunch and later toured the ministry booths. Congratulations to the Health Ministries booth who received the highest votes for most attractive and friendly booth. A special gift was awarded to the ministry to aid them in their outreach endeavors. Plan now to attend next year’s event, which will take place at the same time!
2. Pathfinder Outing: A dozen or so Pathfinders along with their fearless leaders and a parent or two headed out to Calaveras Big Trees State Park for a 4-day camping experience last weekend. The Pathfinders worked on honors, experienced some really big trees, and had a great time all in all. If you have children between the ages of 10-15 talk with Pathfinder Director, Stacey Jaaskela (pathfinders@saccentral.org) about enrolling them in September. You (and your child) will be glad you did!
3. Adventurer Investiture: Over 30 youngsters received their graduation pins and extra honor badges at this year’s Investiture Ceremony held on Sabbath, June 7. How rejuvenating to be among that much energy (for a time at least!). Many thanks to Amapola Francisco and her team for another great year of Adventurers!
Your Neighbor Thrift Store is in need of jeans, furniture and donations of sellable items! Call the thrift store at (916) 457-6500 to see how you can help! Volunteers are always needed, please consider using some of your time for this worthy service.
Buddy Harper is in need of good Christian books! Please drop off your good to slightly worn books at the church office or by the thrift store donation box so he can get them into the hands of those who need to read about Jesus. Please carefully consider what you can donate and bring your books!
Vacation Bible School is fast approaching! Mark your calendars for the week of June 23 to June 28, from 5:45pm to 8:15pm. This year’s theme is “The Creator Is My Friend,” a journey through the seven days of creation. There will be activities, creative crafts, Bible stories, health adventures, memory fun, and science experiments. Contact Shirley Hope for more info or if you wish to help @ (719) 580-2189 or shope3888@gmail.com
URGENT: A member of Central, Alice Neuman, is looking for a place to stay for a couple of weeks. She is in transition and is in urgent need of your help. If you know of anything that might be available please contact the church office @ (916) 457-6511. Thank you!
We are happy to announce that Tyra Taylor will stay on as Family Life Leader until further notice. Thank you Tyra!
