A basket is located at the back of the Sanctuary to collect your
TITHES, OFFERINGS and BLUE WELCOME/PRAYER REQUEST CARDS. Welcome.
PRELUDE • Mike Meadows
WELCOME • CALL TO WORSHIP from PSALM 42 Rev. Rick Vale
PASTOR As a deer longs for streams of water,
So I long for You, God.
I thirst for God, the living God.
PEOPLE: Put your hope in God, for I will still praise Him,
My Savior and my God.
PASTOR: The LORD will send His faithful love by day;
His song will be with me in the night —
A prayer to the God of my life.
My adversaries taunt me,
While all day long they say to me,
“Where is your God?”
PEOPLE: Put your hope in God, for I will still praise Him,
my Savior and my God.
SONG • 707 MARCHING TO ZION (Vs 1, 2, & 4)
INVOCATION • RESPONSE • PSALM 19:14
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be
World without end. Amen, amen.
GLORIA PATRI, 3rd Century • Charles Meineke
SONG • The Chancel Choir
I WILL LIFT UP MY EYES (D. Waggoner)
THE FIRST READING • Mike Romack, Elder
ISAIAH 55:1-6
“Come, everyone who is thirsty, come to the waters
and you without money, come, buy, and eat!
Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost!
Why do you spend money on what is not food,
and your wages on what does not satisfy?
Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good,
and you will enjoy the choicest of foods.
Pay attention and come to Me; listen, so that you will live.
I will make an everlasting covenant with you,
the promises assured to David.
Since I have made him a witness to the peoples,
a leader and commander for the peoples,
so you will summon a nation you do not know,
and nations who do not know you will run to you.
For the Lord your God, even the Holy One of Israel, has glorified you.”
Seek the Lord while He may be found; call to Him while He is near.
THE SECOND READING & LESSON • Pastor Rick
THE THIRSTY WOMAN • JOHN 4:1-26
When Jesus knew that the Pharisees heard He was making and baptizing more disciples than John (though Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were),He left Judea and went again to Galilee. He had to travel through Samaria, so He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar
near the property that Jacob had given his son Joseph.
Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, worn out from His journey, sat down at the well. It was about six in the evening.
A woman of Samaria came to draw water.
“Give Me a drink,” Jesus said to her, for His disciples had gone into town to buy food.
“How is it that You, a Jew, ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?”
she asked Him. For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.
Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God, and who is saying to you, ‘Give Me a drink, ‘ you would ask Him, and He would
give you living water.”
“Sir,” said the woman, “You don’t even have a bucket, and the well is deep.
So where do You get this ‘living water ‘? You aren’t greater than our father Jacob, are You? He gave us the well and drank from it himself,
as did his sons and livestock.”
Jesus said, “Everyone who drinks from this water will get thirsty again.
But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again — ever! In fact, the water I will give him will become
a well of water springing up within him for eternal life.”
“Sir,” the woman said to Him, “give me this water so I won’t get thirsty and come here to draw water.”
“Go call your husband,” He told her, “and come back here.”
“I don’t have a husband,” she answered.
“You have correctly said, ‘I don’t have a husband, ‘” Jesus said.
“For you’ve had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What you have said is true.”
Sir,” the woman replied, “I see that You are a prophet. Our fathers worshiped on this mountain,
yet you Jews say that the place to worship is in Jerusalem.”
Jesus told her, “Believe Me, woman, an hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You Samaritans worship what you do not know. We worship what we do know, because salvation is from the Jews. But an hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth. Yes, the Father wants such people to worship Him. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming” (who is called Christ). “When He comes, He will explain everything to us.”
“I am He,” Jesus told her, “the One speaking to you.”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
We will recite THE LORD’S PRAYER together at the end of the PRAYER • MATT 6:9-13 & LUKE 11:1-4
Our Father, which art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy name,
Thy Kingdom come: Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us, this day, our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses, as we also forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one,
For Thine is the Kingdom, the power & the glory forever. Amen.
SONG • GIVE THANKS
Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks, because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son (repeat lines)
And now, let the weak say, “I am strong.” Let the poor say, “I am rich,
Because of what the Lord has done for us.”
And now, let the sick say, “I am whole.” Let the bound say, “I am free,
Because of what the Lord has done for us…give thanks.
GIVE THANKS • Henry Smith
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
COMMUNION PRAYER • Sarah Sheler, Elder
“WORDS OF INSTITUTION” • COMMUNION
All believers in Christ are welcome at the table. You are welcome to either stay in your pew and receive COMMUNION or come up (by the side aisles). Open your hand and receive the bread, dip it in the cup and take it there.
PRAYER, SONG & BENEDICTION • I TIMOTHY 1:17 • NUMBERS 6:24-26
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son, & Holy Ghost.
Thomas Ken • Louis Bourgeois
POSTLUDE • Mike Meadows
You are invited to SIMS PARLOR for some light refreshments during Central’s Fellowship Time, hosted by Steve & Cindy Pugsley.
THE CALENDAR: THIS WEEK
“NC”-Non Church | “OS”-Off Site Event
Sunday, April 26th
8:30am: Chancel Choir Rehearsal
10:00am: Worship
11:20am: Fellowship Time
2:00pm: Handbell Choir Rehearsal
7:00pm: NA Meeting (NC)
Monday, April 27th
No Calendar Events
Tuesday, April 28th
9:00a – 5:00p: Church Office Open
7:30am: Tuesdays at The Toast (OS)
9:00am: Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday, April 29th
1:00pm: P.O.D. 923
Thursday, April 30th
8:00pm: NA Meeting (NC)
Friday, May 1st
Noon: NA Meeting (NC)
Saturday, May 2nd
No Calendar Events
Sunday, May 3rd
8:30am: Chancel Choir Rehearsal
10:00am: Worship
11:20am: Fellowship Time
2:00pm: Handbell Choir Rehearsal
7:00pm: NA Meeting (NC)
SERVING NEXT SUNDAY
May 3, 2026
ELDERS
Linda Horn (S)
Steve Horn (N)
HEAD GREETER
Lynn High
DOORGREETERS
Sandy Leslie (Jackson)
Cindy Silvey(10th)
Steve Horn (Elevator)
DEACONS
Judy Barron
Cindy Conover
SOUND ENGINEER
Paul Cunningham
COFFEE HOUR HOST
Sharon Wolfe
MAY FOOD PANTRY
Lynn High
Please contact THE CHURCH OFFICE (76.643.0701) with your requests. Names should be submitted ONLY with approval from that person. Confidential requests are treated as such by CCC’s Staff and Prayer Groups. The PRAYERS FOR OUR FRIENDS & FAMILIES is refreshed at the beginning of every month. If you would like a request to remain, please request it again on your BLUE CARD, the final Sunday of the month prior.
THIS MONTH we pray for: CCC Finance Director & Committee
THIS WEEK we pray for: St. Ambrose & St. Mary’s Catholic Churches
Andrea Adcox
Connie Ahlers
Joan Allison
Mike Allison
Al Beaty
Lyle & Cindy Crouse
Ned Hannah
Bill & Susan Herbig
Jack Hiatt
Sandy Holder
Wanda Hoover
Christie Huff
Jack Kyhnell
Sheila Love
Don Lynch
Donna McFadden
Bob McKee
Marian McLaughlin
Lois Meltzer
Libby Munshaur
Bill Ogden
Andrea Presser
Bill & Sue Presser
Karen Priest
Della Rickett
Dave Rowlen
Billie St. Clair
Judy Wood
Our Prayers & Sympathies to the family of CONNIE AHLERS,
who passed away this last week.
Eileen Able | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Jack Beard | Req. by Charlie & Lynn High
T. Benton | Req. by Rick Vale & Cito Wyatt
Chrissie Bernard & Family | Req. by Cindy Silvey
Victoria Carrell| Req. by Matt & Lauren Stapleton
Riley Combs | Req. by Ed & Margaret Combs
Jack & Sue Coyle | Req. by Larry & Coni Reveal
Linda Creason | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Roger Creason | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Dave & Nancy | Req. by Wes & Sarah Sheler
Denny Cregg | Req. by Larry & Coni Reveal
Kathi Cregg & Family | Req. by Larry & Coni Reveal
DJ | Req. by Karl & Sara Keller
Douglas Family | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Renee Dunham| Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Ed Espey | Req. by Larry & Coni Reveal
Family | Req. by Billie St. Clair
Becky Fields| Req. by Steve & Linda Horn
Jennifer Garza | Req. by Nancy Romack
Grandson & Family | Req. by Larry & Coni Reveal
Teri Hawes | Req. by Sharon Wolfe
Connor & Hannay Holder | Req. by Sandy Holder
Nancy & Mark Hooker | Req. by Sharon Wolfe
Nicci Hovermale | Req. by Becky Atkinson
Jama Jamerson | Req. by Sharon Wolfe, Robinsons & Lisa Benefiel
Trent & Nash Jarvis | Req. by Sharon Wolfe
Jim & Penny | Req. by Sarah Sheler
Scott Keller | Req. by Karl & Sara Keller
Lisa Lawson| Req. by Matt & Lauren Stapleton
Carolyn Mangin | Req. by Charlie & Lynn High
Mary & Noah | Req. by Christie Huff
Wilma Mason | Req. by Paul & Nancy Cunningham
Max | Req. by Sarah Sheler
David McCafferty | Req. by Joe & Susan McDuffee
Erin McCarty | Req. by Russ & Kathy Hays
Mike and Sara | Req. by Connie & Jim Millikan
Doug Mundt | Req. by Christie Huff
Elaina Mundt | Req. by Christie Huff
Brad & Cindy Ormes | Req. by Sharon Wolfe
Martha Passwater | Req. by Patty Glaze
James & Dawn Perdue | Req. by Jay & Kathleen Wile
Amy Perry | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
David Posey | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Gay Powers | Req. by Nancy Pitcock
Brayden Presser| Req. by Bill & Sue Presser
Steve Price | Req. by Bill Herbig
Joe R. | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Brenda Rector | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
The Patrick Reth Family | Req. by Mike & Pam McCarty
Mike & Ruth Raymer | Req. by Sharon Wolfe
Brenda Rector | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Niko Rogina | Req. by Patty Glaze
Allen Romack | Req. by Mike Romack
Colin Seamon | Req. by Jerry & Nancy Pitcock
Trevor & Linda Shepherd | Req. by Billie St. Clair
John & Marsha Simmerman | Req. by Jerry & Nancy Pitcock
Dennis Simpson Family | Req. by Julie Gentry
Skyler | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Ian Smith | Req. by Charlie & Lynn High
Brad Stinson | Req. by Ed & Margaret Combs
Students & Teachers at our Schools | Req. by Ralph & Karen Sipes
Dempsey Sturgill | Req. by Christie Huff
Brent Sylvester | Req. by Doug & Judy Barron
Susan Terrell | Req. by Larry & Connie Reveal
Rhonda Tinch-Mize | Req. Rick Vale & Cito Wyatt
Unspoken| Req. by Sandy Leslie
Unspoken | Req. by Mike & Pam McCarty
Pam Welker | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Martha White | Req. by Sarah Sheler
Jay Wile | Req. by Kathleen Wile
Mark Wilkes | Req. by Steve & Linda Horn
Doug Barron…April 5
Sandy Caswell…April 7
Craig Dunkin…April 7
Scott McFadden…April 8
Sara Wilkinson…April 9
Karl Keller…April 10
Teresa McDonnell…April 10
Lois Melzer…April 10
Terry Dotson…April 13
Sara Keller…April 24
Luanna Robinson…April 25
Bill Ogden…April 26
John Robinson…April 27
Norma Weston…April 27 Ed Combs…April 28
LaBella Wallace…April 28
Donna McFadden…April 29
Mike Meadows…April 29
Joan Allison…April 30
Kathy Hays…May 1
Francie Lynch…May 3
Steve Horn…May 4
Brad Childes…May 10
Judy Barron…May 13
Jim Newcomer…May 14
Nancy Romack…May 14
Rick Vale…May 14
Annette Herbert…May 17
Andrea Presser…May 22
Bob McKee…May 26
Mary McFarland…May 26
Christie Huff…May 28
P L E A S E H E L P Our FOOD PANTRY is empty. Everything donated to our pantry goes directly
to OPERATION LOVE to distribute to those in need. At this point we have nothing to give them…please do donate if you can.
Once again, CCC will be collecting items for Lil’ Miracles. Donation boxes will be out starting March 29th. Lil’ Miracles has requested needed items to stock their pantry. Items for babies and toddlers include: thermometers, aspirators, all sized pull-ups, pacifiers, feeding spoons, diaper rash cream, ora-jel, disposable diaper sacks, diapers size 5-6. Items for the moms include: Body Wash, Sanitary Pads, hair brushes, deodorant, and Chapstick.
Julie Morse | VP Soroptimist International of Anderson
ALL ABOUT CENTRAL!
Sunday, May 17th at 2:00pm
Everyone is welcome to THE PASTOR’S CLASS at 2:00pm in Schuster Chapel. Although designed specifically for those wishing to officially “join” the church, anyone is welcome to sit in and learn about Central’s History, Theology, and Structure…maybe we will see you there!
Sunday May 24th – PENTECOST SUNDAY
Sunday July 5th – INDEPENDENCE DAY WORSHIP
Sunday September 6th – FIRST SUNDAY
Sunday October 4th – WORLD-WIDE COMMUNION SUNDAY
Sat & Sun October 10th & 11th – Alley Theatre General Auditions
Sunday November 22nd – THANKSGIVING SUNDAY
Sunday November 29th – First Sunday of ADVENT
December 17, 18, 19 & 20 – The Alley Theatre presents,
NUNCRACKERS: A NUNSENSE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
Thursday December 24th – CHRISTMAS EVE at CENTRAL
Friday December 25th – CHRISTMAS DAY
Sunday December 27th – PASTOR RICK at THE PIANO