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 118
PASTOR: Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
His faithful love endures forever.
PEOPLE: Open the gates of righteousness for me;
I will enter through them and give thanks to the LORD.
PASTOR: This is the gate of the LORD;
The righteous will enter through it.
PEOPLE: I will give thanks to You
Because You have answered me
And have become my salvation.
PASTOR: The stone that the builders rejected
Has become the cornerstone.
This came from the LORD; it is wonderful in our eyes.
PEOPLE: This is the day the LORD has made;
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
LORD, save us! LORD, please grant us success!
PASTOR: He who comes in the name of the LORD is blessed.
PEOPLE: Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
His faithful love endures forever.
SONG • O WORSHIP THE KING (Vs 1, 2, & 5)
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
HONORING a CCC ELDER EMERITUS • Pastor Rick
Doug Barron
SONG • BREAK THOU THE BREAD OF LIFE (Vs 1, 3, & 5)
THE FIRST READING • Becky Atkinson, Elder
I CORINTHIANS 11:23-26
For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you:
On the night when He was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took bread,
gave thanks, broke it, and said, “This is My body, which is for you.
Do this in remembrance of Me.”
In the same way, after supper He also took the cup and said,
“This cup is the new covenant established by My blood.
Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”
For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup,
you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.
THE SECOND READING & LESSON • Pastor Rick
DINNER WITH GOD:
The Condemned Man’s Last Meal • LUKE 22:14-20
When the hour came, He reclined at the table, and the apostles with Him. Then He said to them, “I have fervently desired to
eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”
Then He took a cup, and after giving thanks, He said,
“Take this and share it among yourselves. For I tell you, from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine
until the kingdom of God comes.”
And He took bread, gave thanks, broke it, gave it to them, and said,
“This is My body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of Me.”
In the same way He also took the cup after supper and said,
“This cup is the new covenant established by My blood; it is shed for 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 • LET US BREAK BREAD TOGETHER
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
COMMUNION PRAYER • Susan McDuffee, 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, DOXOLOGY & 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 the SIMS PARLOR for some light refreshment, following worship, hosted by Sharon Wolfe & Sally Hudson.
THE CALENDAR: THIS WEEK
“NC”-Non Church | “OS”-Off Site Event
THIS WEEK
“NC”-Non Church | “OS”-Off Site Event
Sunday October 4th
WORLD-WIDE COMMUNION SUNDAY
8:30am: Chancel Choir Rehearsal
10:00am: Worship
11:20am: Fellowship Time
11:30am: ScamP.O.D. (OS)
2:00pm: Handbell Choir Rehearsal
7:00pm: NA Meeting (NC)
Monday, October 5th
1:30pm: CCC Book Club
6:30pm: Mainstage Reh. (NC)
8:00pm: NA Meeting (NC)
Tuesday, October 6th
9:00a – 5:00p: Church Office Open
9:00am: Women’s Bible Study
9:00am: The Property Brothers
Noon: Tuesdays at The Toast (OS)
6:00pm: The Unknown P.O.D. (OS)
6:30pm: Mainstage Reh. (NC)
Wednesday, October 7th
6:30pm: Mainstage Reh. (NC)
6:30pm: ScamP.O.D. III (OS)
Thursday, October 8th
6:30pm: Mainstage Reh. (NC)
Friday, October 9th
Noon: NA Meeting (NC)
6:30pm: Mainstage Reh. (NC)
Saturday, October 10th
10:00am: Mainstage Reh. (NC)
2:00pm: Alley Theatre Auditions
Sunday, October 11th
8:30am: Chancel Choir Rehearsal
10:00am: Worship
11:20am: Fellowship Time
11:30am: ScamP.O.D. (OS)
2:00pm: Handbell Choir Rehearsal
2:00pm: Alley Theatre Auditions
7:00pm: NA Meeting (NC)
SERVING NEXT SUNDAY
October 11, 2026
ELDERS
Steve Horn (S) | Linda Horn (N)
HEAD GREETER
Patty Glaze
DOORGREETERS
Karen Vale (Jackson)
Nancy Kalisz (10th)
Brad Childes (Elevator)
DEACONS
Patty Glaze | Lisa Benefiel
SOUND ENGINEER
Russ Hayes
COFFEE HOUR HOST
Becky & Jeane Atkinson
OCTOBER FOOD PANTRY
Susan McDuffee
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.
TTHIS MONTH we pray for: CCC Deacons
THIS WEEK we pray for: Bethesda Temple
Al Beaty
Lisa Benefiel
Lyle & Cindy Crouse
Steve & Jenny Garner
Julie Gentry
Bill & Susan Herbig
Jack Hiatt
Sandy Holder
Nancy Kalisz
Roger Krall
Jack Kyhnell
Sheila Love
Don Lynch
Thom & Teresa McDonnell
Donna McFadden
Marian McLaughlin
Bill Ogden
Brad & Cindy Ormes
Bill & Sue Presser
Coni Reveal
Della Rickett
John Robinson
Gary Schuster, Sr.
Cindy Silvey
Billie St. Clair
TR Weston
Barb & Dave | Req. by Sarah Sheler
Boston & Family | Req. by Larry & Coni Reveal
Steve Buck | Req. by Russ & Kathy Hays
Dane & Linda Cadel | Req. by Mike & Nancy Romack
Rex Clark | Req. by Mike & Nancy Romack
Amber Copeland | Req. by Ed & Margaret Combs
Linda Creason | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Roger Creason | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Scott DeVaney | Req. by Phil DeVaney
Maci Douglas | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Douglas Family | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Renee Dunham| Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Family | Req. by Billie St.Clair
Teri Hawes | Req. by Sharon Wolfe
Hayes Family | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Trent & Nash Jarvis | Req. by Sharon Wolfe
Barbara Joy | Req. by Sharon Wolfe
Scott Keller | Req. by Karl & Sara Keller
Renee Lissy | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Ruth Loberger | Req. by Kevin & Donna Hawes
Rich Luellen | Req. by Cindy Ormes
Maddox | Req. by Billie St. Clari
Max | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
May | Req. by Sarah Sheler
Steve Moncaster | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Elaine Mundt | Req. by Christie Huff
Nancy & Family | Req. by Sarah Sheler
Nate & Family | Req. by Larry & Coni Reveal
Perry Family | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Posey Family | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
The Randall Family | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Mike & Ruth Raymer | Req. by Sharon Wolfe
Brenda Rector | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Charlie Riggins | Req. by Billie St. Clair
Allen Romack | Req. by Mike & Nancy Romack
Shirley Russell | Req. by Christie Huff
Jill Scott | Req. by Christie Huff
Linda & Trevor Shepherd | Req. by Billie St.Clair
Skyler | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Drew St. Clair | Req. by Billie St. Clair
Brad Stinson | Req. by Ed & Margaret Combs
Dempsey Sturgill | Req. by Christie Huff
Chris Sutherland & Family | Req. by Mike & Nancy Romack
Mark Swietzer | Req. by Mike & Nancy Romack
Janet Tyner | Req. by Christie Huff
Unspoken | Req. by Billie St.Clair
Martha White | Req. by Sarah Sheler
Jerrard Wilkerson | Req. by Cindy Ormes
Jim Gwynn…October 7
Zach Harless…October 10
Julia Dotson…October 12
Al Beaty…October 14
Jeane Atkinson…October 15
Sandra Cooper…October 15
Sally Hudson…October 15
Lauren Stapleton…October 17
Karen Sipes…October 18
Steve Pugsley…October 21
Marian McLaughlin…October 22
Jim Millikan…October 24
Karen Priest…October 24
Carole Strock…October 27
Connie Millikan…October 28
Kevin Weston…October 29
Melissa Odom…October 30
Many, many thanks to the creativity, ingenuity, and generosity of Paul & Nancy Cunningham for repurposing some of our extra pews into new, permanent COMMUNION SERVING TABLES for our sanctuary, matching the rest of the sanctuary furniture.They make their debut today, appropriately:
WORLD WIDE COMMUNION SUNDAY! Thanks so much, Paul & Nancy.
It’s time to create CENTRAL’S PICTORIAL DIRECTORY of congreagtion worshippers for this year. We have a DIRECTORY updated every year, but every other year we put photos in it. Mike Meadows will be in the PARLOR Sundays October 4, 18, & 25 to take your photos (or he will wander around and seek you out…you cannot hide). Central would like everyone who calls CENTRAL home to be in the directory – so we’ll be looking for your fabulous face in there!
This month of OCTOBER hosts Central Christian’s annual SOCKTOBER. We are collecting new socks (the most requested items for those who are in need in our community) to be donated to those who will distribute them for us. Let’s see if we can fill the distribution boxes that will be set at each door during the month. Thank you for your generosity this month!
Sunday November 22nd – THANKSGIVING SUNDAY
Sunday November 29th – ADVENT I
Friday December 4th – CCC CHRISTMAS PARTY
Saturday December 12th – JUBILEE CHIRSTMAS
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
