July 24, 2013 
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SINGLES AND YOUNG ADULTS NEWS

Greetings!
This is a newsletter for singles and young adults. Young Adults (ages 18Randall Johnson-35), Middle Singles (35-45), and Safe Harbor (ages 45 and up) comprise our singles groups. Middle Singles attend mixed singles and couples classes listed here .  Young Adults and Safe Harbor are their own classes.   If an event is for Young Adults only it will be labeled "Young Adults," if for Middle Singles only it will be labeled "Middle Singles" and if it is for Safe Harbor only it will be labeled "Safe Harbor."  Other activities will be for all singles and highlighted as such. 
Randall Johnson

Awesome Awegust!
On Sunday, August 4, we're kicking off Awesome Awegust at Central Church with guest speaker Tony Nolan, an incredibly gifted speaker who will make the gospel very clear.  Invite your friends and loved ones to hear this powerful message.  We have LEAD Time on August 11 at 5:30pm in the worship center with Pastor Matt explaining the vision for the church.  Then on August 18 we have Starting Point, a chance for all those interested in the possibility of becoming ministry partners with us to get the information they need and complete the membership process if desired.  On August 25 we are having an outdoor festival (with indoor activities also available to get out of the heat) and a baptism service.  Put this on  your calendar!
Kevin Foster
YOUNG ADULTS (18-35)
Kevin Foster leads the Young Adults with a Connecting Point group on Sunday mornings at 9:55 in room 209, and other connecting opportunities throughout the week as described below.

 
This Week in the Young Adults
Our current study series for the spring months is focused on the Parables of Jesus. Check out our expected schedule here: http://db.tt/2RywdyCI. As we enter into the last of the parables for our study, we also near the end of Christ's earthly ministry. The final 9 parables we will look at were taught on the same day, likely a Tuesday. The two we looked at this past weekend both commanded the listener that repentance was a necessary step for a faithful believer. We concluded that the fruit of one's life ultimately proves our obedience to God's message. Reflect on the Song of the Vineyard found in Isaiah 5:1-7 this week.  Check out what all the Young Adults are doing on Facebook! Young Adult Facebook Pages

 

Backpacks for Collierville

Throughout the month of July, Central will collect backpacks for several area agencies - Collierville students, Multi-National Ministries, Las Americas, SICOM, OMOM, and Hanley Elementary. On Wednesday, July 31, we will have a special program in partnership with New Direction - Collierville to pass out backpacks at Suggs Park. Drop off a filled backpack now and volunteer to pass out backpacks later!

 

Women's Bible Study (Gafford / Morrison)

Starting June 26, the ladies group will begin our next study in the book of Luke. We will be reading on our own through the week and then discussing what we have read on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Come prepared and excited to learn more about our Savior- His life, His teachings, His death, and His resurrection! 

 Our study aid will be Shepherd's Notes: Luke. Lifeway.com sells the book for $5.95.

 http://www.lifeway.com/Product/shepherds-notes-luke-P005362338 

The group study will be meeting at the home of Kevin and Katie Foster at 545 Wilkes Cove (Collierville, TN).

 

Men's Discipleship Group (Hubbard / Liddell)

We are a group of men (18 and older) who share dinner each Wednesday night in order to celebrate all the good things we are learning from God's Word and to prayerfully brainstorm/strategize about our upcoming opportunities to share God's Word with other people.   We meet at home of Jason and Sherry Beaver  586 Wilkes Cove (Collierville, TN) at the regular time of 6:30pm. We will be sharing on what God is doing in our lives, cultivating Christian fellowship, gathering together for prayer, and helping to equip each other topically for outreach & discipleship as needed.

  

Upcoming Sunday Lunches: (Let us know of any suggestions you have for where to eat) 

7/28 - Cracker Barrel (Hacks Cross and I-385, Memphis, TN)

 

Sunday Night Fellowship

This Sunday we will be meeting at the Fosters' house at 545 Wilkes Cove (Collierville, TN).  Join us at 7:00pm to relax, get to know each other better, and share our common faith in Jesus Christ.  Soft drinks and a baked goodie will be provided.    

MIDDLE SINGLES (35-45)

Middle singles do not have one Sunday morning class but attend several, and participate in other connecting opportunities throughout the week.

 

SAFE HARBOR (45 and up)

Howard Avery leads Safe Harbor with a Connecting Point group on Sunday mornings at 9:55 in room 156, and other connecting opportunities throughout the week as described below.

 

Lunch After Church
7/28 - Chili's in Collierville

July Birthdays
7/13 - Tommy Stuck
7/17 - Ken Axmaker
7/19 - Reba Umberger
7/26 - Cathy McFerren

Dinner and a Movie - July 27 
This is a ministry of Central Church in Collierville, TN.  We are a non-denominational, evangelical church committed to making disciples of Jesus Christ.  Please see our website, www.centralchurch.com, for more information about who we are and how you can get involved.  If you need to you can reach us at 901-888-4673.