CONVERSATIONS ABOUT JESUS (cont.):  

Sundays, 9:30-10:45am (Room 204)

LtQ Series: Countering Pharaoh's  

Production-Consumption Society Today

"It is a journey from slavery to covenant that we keep making over and over again... [because] Pharaoh has immense power always to draw us back into slavery." (Walter Brueggemann) This five-session Living the Questions (LtQ) DVD series comes with a warning: "This program may be hazardous to your church, society and the American way of life, and could potentially help restore the meaning of covenant." Come ready for a discussion that will challenge and point toward freedom at the same time. Questions? Contact Sally Harrell.

 Each week this group explores how spirit guides our personal journeys, and we gain new insights by listening to each other. It is a sacred hour +, from 9:30 to about 10:50. We close the door to create a quiet space but you are welcome to come in.

INQUIRERS CLASS:  

Jan. 11, 18 & 25, 9:45-10:30am

Office Area Conference Room 

Godly Play, 3rd - 5th Grades

9:30am to 11:00am 

The 3rd to 5th Grade Sunday School will be exploring the New Testament all year. We will still hear the stories as in Godly Play then we will have time for art, exploration or even discussion. Sometimes our activities will be from a Lutheran curriculum called "Connect" which is especially developed for tweens. After the response to the story, the children will have an Agape Meal, prayers and sharing time. At the time of dismissal, we like to take time to give a blessing to each child.

9:30am   Children gather in Rm 201.
9:45am   Door person brings children to Rm 207

9:45-10:50am     Godly Play is in Room 208

10:50am             Return to childcare in Room 201

11:00am              Worship

12:00-12:30pm    Children's music in Room 209

Pre-school Sunday School

11:00am to 12:00pm (Rm 205)

Through storytelling, games, and arts and crafts, the 3 and 4 year old children learn Bible stories and begin to explore ways to be kind to each other and our world.

8:30-12:15 Childcare available, Rm 201 

11:00-12:00 Sunday school, Rm 205 

Parents may pick up their children in Childcare at the end of church.

Godly Play, K - 2nd Grades

Please take your child to Room 201

Class in Room 207 from 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM

We will be telling the stories of Advent, the Holy Family and the Mystery of Christmas during December. The Godly Play approach helps children to explore their faith through story, to gain religious language and to enhance their spiritual experience though wonder and play.

11:00am The children remain in Rm 201

11:10am The Children are brought to Rm 207 for Godly Play.  

11:50pm Children return to Rm 201

12:00-12:30pm Children's Music, Rm 209

Tuesday, January 20, 6:30 to 8:30PM

 (off campus)

Table Talk is a monthly gathering, hosted at the gracious dining room table of Joan and Bill Harrison and facilitated by Rev. Michael.  It is not a "traditional" group; folk come and go as they are able and no advance reading is required.  Please bring a dish to share, if you are able-there is always a gracious plenty of food.  Conversation also happens on the Table Talk Facebook page. 

RETIRED MEN'S BREAKFAST 

Wednesday, January 21

Come to Central at 9:00 a.m. for the Retired Men's Breakfast on Wednesday, January 21. Enjoy a hot, complete breakfast, fellowship and a short, informative program.

Young Adults Potluck

Thursday, January 29 7:00pm-9:30pm

We will hang out, eat some good food, and have a meaningful conversation about what is moving us in 2015. Lacey will have a big pot of soup and some delicious, fresh bread. Please bring something to share. Friends are welcome! Please RSVP to Lacey for more details and directions.

FEBRUARY FOG

Sat. Feb. 7, 7:00pm

Warren and Lee Culpepper will host February FOG on Saturday, February 7^th at 7:00 PM. This month, no one should bring their own bottle. Rather, the Culpeppers will provide a selection of red Bordeaux style wines from California, France, Chile, and Italy. In exchange for the hosts providing the wine, guests should make a  tax-deductible donation to Central for an amount equal to what they would normally have spent if they had brought their own bottle. Any and all appetizers or dishes, desserts or snacks to share that will pair with full-bodied red wines will also be appreciated.

For those not familiar with FOG, attending is one of the best ways to meet Central's members and visitors of all ages and stages of life in a casual setting.  The tastings are not formal, just informative.  You don't have to be a church member to attend and all are welcome! Event Details: February 7, 2014 at 7:00pm.  RSVP to Warren via email at Warren Culpepper.  If you would like to be added to the mailing list for FOG, contact coordinator Robin Lee Fitch at Robin Lee Fitch.  We look forward to seeing you at FOG."

Women's Daytime Book Group: Reading Biography and Memoir. 

PLASTIC BAGS FOR TOCO HILLS

Pastoral Relations Committee

"Speak to One Another," says the Shaker hymn. Face-to-face communication is always best.  Healthy, established channels are important, too.  At Central, a Pastoral Relations Committee, appointed by the Church Council, meets regularly with clergy. The sessions are informal and confidential, with no minutes taken.  Committee members' primary responsibility is to listen to clergy and also listen to members' feedback concerning the life and work of the church. PRC members currently serving are: Charlie Ballance, Geneva Benoit, Susan Jackson, Maureen Shelton, and Bob Watson. Contact information for clergy and PRC members is in the church directory.