Central News & Happenings
Pastor Harold & Dorreen White would like to extend a deep, heart-felt thank you to everyone for the wonderful cards, e-mails, phone calls, text messages, and well-wishes they’ve received after announcing his retirement. In Pastor Harold’s words: “What a joy to serve Sac Central for 11 years and minister to such a wonderful family!”
Central’s Media Ministry: Recently the church board appointed a “Media Study Committee” with the task to report what it would take to continue a viable media ministry at Central. A couple of weeks ago the committee gave their report to the board highlighting costs for a bronze, silver, and gold media package, including time and volunteer commitments. Two things came out of that initial meeting:
1. Approval to replace sound equipment that Central currently uses but belongs to Amazing Facts. That investment will cost the church thousands of dollars so your donations toward media ministry at this time would be greatly appreciated.
2. The need for further research to be done on the quality of proposed camera equipment. Both the finance and media study committees are planning to meet soon to review the new findings. A board meeting is also scheduled for this week to look at and process the data coming in.
While we might be able to acquire new media equipment, the big question is whether Central will have the help needed to produce TV quality material. At the very least we desire to continue recording for Central’s vibrant CD/DVD ministry and live stream Sabbath School and church. However, if we can get production up to snuff Central’s programming could be used on local TV as well as 3ABN Proclaim, and possibly Hope Channel. This means Central can continue to have a wider impact in the proclamation of the everlasting gospel, which has been the church’s vision for years. Please join us as we pray and look for individuals to help.
Senior Pastor Search: Recently the church board commissioned a “Search Committee” to do some groundwork in the selection of a new senior pastor. They have met twice already and will report their findings to the board once they have completed their task. At that time a Conference representative will join the process to bring the search to its conclusion. While this could be a lengthy process, the committee and board are seeking to work as efficiently and effectively as possible. Please continue to pray that God’s will be revealed during this process.
Youth Pastor Search: Since the sudden departure of our previous youth pastor the pastoral staff have been actively searching for a someone to fill this role. The search was initially delayed due to not knowing whether the position would be a local hire or Conference hire. Once we received word that the Conference would hire a youth pastor for Central we went to work looking for the right person to bring to Central. We came close to selecting an individual at the end of 2013 but through circumstances out of our control we lost the opportunity. About a dozen names have been recommended for the youth pastor position since then so we will continue to work deliberately to fill this important position as quickly as possible. Please continue to commit this process to prayer as well.
Let’s Welcome Jonathan Duffy, CEO, ADRA International this coming Sabbath. He will be presenting a special message for the worship hour that will change the way we think about the way we pray.
Discipleship University: Dr. Herbert Douglass will be joining us this Sabbath @ 2 p.m. for a stirring presentation on The Great Controversy Theme: The Heartbeat Of Adventism. We trust you’ll be able to stay by.
Piano Concert: Please welcome our own, William Byas in concert, Sabbath afternoon, February 15 at 5:30 PM as he presents a wonderful piano concert. Join us in the Sanctuary and invite your family and friends.
New happenings will be featured each week.
