CENTRAL HAPPENINGS & NEWS
This Week (Sept. 1 to 6): Tuesday @ 7:00 PM – Prayer Meeting with Pastor Mike – Strive To Enter; Sabbath @ 9:00 AM Morning Manna – JeAnn Davis; @ 9:30 AM - Central Study Hour with Pastor Mike Thompson + Children/Youth/Adult Sabbath School; @ 10:45 AM - Worship Service with Pastor Chris Buttery – Kingdom Always First
We are excited to let you know that Receiving the Word, timely Bible messages presented by Central pastors, will soon be airing on Sac Faith TV. Schedule and times will be announced shortly.
Central Study Hour, Central’s weekly sanctuary Sabbath School class, will continue to be live streamed and filmed for television production starting September 13. The program format won’t change much; however we do plan to involve our local and online members more by giving them a chance to ask questions and make comments. Due to the nature of filming there will be certain restrictions, but we are looking forward to seeing these changes brought to the Sabbath School. Pastors Chris and Mike will be the main presenters with an occasional guest sharing their insights.
Invest in Eternity! Beginning September 13 we will be launching our very own media ministry that will continue to develop high-quality, Christ-centered programming (including Central Study Hour and Receiving the Word) for all.
Good news; our camera’s have arrived and we are one-third of the way toward reaching our goal of $75,000. We still have a way to go, but we are thankful for the dedication and sacrifice made by our members who are making this dream a reality. To financially support this endeavor please mark your tithe envelope “Media Ministry” or click here to give online. Don’t forget to keep our Evangelism budget funded for program production and television broadcast costs as well. Thank you for your continued support!
Welcome Michael Butler, our new Youth-Young Adult Pastor! We want to welcome Michael Butler to our team of pastors here at Central. He is originally from the state of Washington and is engaged to Kristine Gemora; daughter of Pastor Willie and Betsy Gemora of the All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church in Elk Grove, CA. Michael is a recent graduate of Southern Adventist University, a 2007 AFCOE graduate, artist, and has good experience working with young people. Michael’s primary pastoral attention will be given to our youth and young adults. Please give him that welcome that only Central knows how to give.
Annual Church Picnic: Plan now to attend Central’s annual picnic on Sunday, September 21 at Howe Avenue Park. Time and details coming soon!
Fall Work Bee: Calling all members! Mark your calendars and plan to come out as we seek to do some tidying up of the church gardens and property. There’s much to do so don’t be shy. Look forward to seeing you there!
Church Choir: Our new church choir director, Walter Aldrich, is ready to get busy! Weekly Sabbath rehearsals begin shortly and will go year-round (excluding summers). Auditions (low-key) to join the choir begin this Sabbath, September 6 @ 2 PM in the sanctuary. For more information please call Walter @ (530) 388-8494 or email music@saccentral.org.
Visit Your Neighbor Thrift Store (YNTS): Your Neighbor Thrift Store has partnered with the local Adventist Book Center to provide various vegetarian food options for everyone, including frozen items. The food is available now. YNTS is open Monday through Thursday from 10 AM to 7 PM, Friday 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM. You’ll be impressed with their selections.
Also, the thrift store is looking for dedicated helpers to assist them on a regular basis. If you have a good work ethic, can volunteer consistently, enjoy people, and want to share the love of Jesus, please contact the Central church office or Buddy Harper directly @ (916) 676-6632. If you can’t donate your time you are welcome to donate your resources. Please mark your tithe envelope accordingly.
Central’s Food Closet: Over the past couple of months our Food Closet Ministry has been re-tooling for a re-launch early September (new date to be announced). This is a vital ministry to our community and we need your donations and qualified individuals to assist Buddy Harper and Andre Hope to both physically and spiritually feed those in need. To apply to join this ministry please contact Buddy @ (916) 676-6632 or Andre @ (719) 580-2206 ASAP.