COMMUNION PACKETS are available in the back of the sanctuary, along with a basket for your TITHES, OFFERINGS and BLUE CARDS.
PRELUDE • Mike Meadows
*WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP • from PSALM 113 • Rev. Rick Vale
PASTOR: Hallelujah! Give praise, servants of Yahweh
Praise the name of Yahweh
PEOPLE: Let the name of Yahweh be praised
Both now and forever
From the rising of the sun to its setting
Let the name of Yahweh be praised
PASTOR: Yahweh is exalted above all the nations
His glory above the heavens
Who is like Yahweh our God —
The One enthroned on high,
Who stoops down to look
On the heavens and the earth?
PEOPLE: He raises the poor from the dust
And lifts the needy from the pile of ruin
In order to seat them with nobles
With the nobles of His people.
Hallelujah!
SONG • 72 TO GOD BE THE GLORY
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 • 321 BREAK THOU THE BREAD OF LIFE (Vs 1 & 3)
THE FIRST READING • Sarah Sheler, Elder
I JOHN 5:1-6
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Messiah has been born of God,
and everyone who loves the Father also loves the one born of Him.
This is how we know that we love God’s children when we love God and obey His commands. For this is what love for God is: to keep His commands.
Now His commands are not a burden, because whatever has been
born of God conquers the world. This is the victory that has conquered
the world: our faith. And who is the one who conquers the world
but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
Jesus Christ — He is the One who came by water and blood, not by water only, but by water and by blood. And the Spirit is the One who testifies,
because the Spirit is the truth.
THE GOSPEL READING & LESSON • Pastor Rick
DOUBT • JOHN 20:19-29
In the evening of that first day of the week, the disciples were
gathered together with the doors locked because of their fear of the Jews. Then Jesus came, stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!”
Having said this, He showed them His hands and His side. So the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you!
As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”
After saying this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.
If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”
But one of the Twelve, Thomas (called “Twin”), was not with them when Jesus came.
So the other disciples kept telling him, “We have seen the Lord!”
But he said to them, “If I don’t see the mark of the nails in His hands, put my finger into the mark of the nails,
and put my hand into His side, I will never believe!”
After eight days His disciples were indoors again, and Thomas was with them.
Even though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them.
He said, “Peace to you!” Then He said to Thomas, “Put your finger here
and observe My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side.
Don’t be an unbeliever, but a believer.”
Thomas responded to Him, “My Lord and my God!”
Jesus said, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed.
Those who believe without seeing are blessed.”
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 • 419 ALL WHO HUNGER (Vs 1 & 3)
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
COMMUNION PRAYER • Susan McDuffee, Elder
“WORDS OF INSTITUTION” • COMMUNION
All are invited to “The Table”. You are welcome to come up (by the side aisles) to receive the Communion elements. Open your hand and receive the bread, dip it in the cup and take it there. You may also receive the elements in your pew. Communion Packets are located at the back of the Sanctuary at the end of the aisle.
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 refreshment during Central’s Fellowship Time, hosted by Kristy Anderson & Karen Vale.
THE CALENDAR: THIS WEEK
“NC”-Non Church | “OS”-Off Site Event
Sunday, February 8th
8:30am: Chancel Choir Rehearsal
10:00am: Worship
11:20am: Fellowship Time
2:00pm: Handbell Choir Rehearsal
7:00pm: NA Meeting (NC)
Monday, February 9th
Noon: CCC Disciples Women
6:30pm: Alley Theatre Rehearsal
Tuesday, February 10th
9:00a – 5:00p: Church Office Open
9:00am: Women’s Bible Study
6:30pm: Alley Theatre Rehearsal
Wednesday, February 11th
6:30pm: Alley Theatre Rehearsal
Thursday, February 12th
6:30pm: Alley Theatre Rehearsal
8:00pm: NA Meeting (NC)
Friday, February 13th
Noon: NA Meeting (NC)
6:30pm: Alley Theatre Rehearsal
Saturday, February 14th
VALENTINE’S DAY
2:00pm: Alley Theatre Rehearsal
Sunday, February 15th
MARDI GRAS SUNDAY
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
February 15, 2026
ELDERS
Connie Millikan (S)
Jim Millikan (N)
HEAD GREETER
Susan McDuffee
DOORGREETERS
Vicki Sawyer (Jackson)
Nancy Kalisz (10th)
Joe McDuffee (Elevator)
DEACONS
Cindy Pugsley
Steve Pugsley
SOUND ENGINEER
Russ Hays
COFFEE HOUR HOST
Sharon Wolfe
FEBRUARY FOOD PANTRY
Pam McCarty
Contact THE CHURCH OFFICE (765.643.0701) 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 PRAYER LIST FOR OUR FRIENDS is refreshed at the beginning of every month. If you would like a request to remain, please request it again on your BLUE CARD.
THIS MONTH we pray for: CCC Small Groups & PODS
THIS WEEK we pray for: Progressive Temple of Faith
Andrea Adcox
Connie Ahlers
Joan Allison
Mike Allison
Al Beaty & family
Vera Benefiel
Lyle & Cindy Crouse
Bev Foy
Ned Hannah
Bill & Susan Herbig
Jack Hiatt
Wanda Hoover
Christie Huff
Jack Kyhnell
Don Lynch
Francie Lynch
Thom McDonnell
Donna McFadden
Marian McLaughlin
Lois Meltzer
Libby Munshaur
Bill Ogden
Bill & Sue Presser
Della Rickett
Dave Rowlen
Our sympathy & prayers to Al Beaty, upon the passing of his wife, BOBBY BEATY.
Eileen Able | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Alan | Req. by Joe & Susan McDuffee
Kauion Anderson | Req. by David Davila
Phil Axx| Req. by Charlie & Lynn High
Family of Bob Bell | Req. by Jim & Connie Millikan
Mike Bell | Req. by Jim & Connie Millikan
Greg Blackwell | Req. by Phyllis Dodd
Joe Brinkman | Req. by Larry & Coni Reveal
Judy Craig| Req. by Sandy Caswell
Victoria Carrell | Req. by Matt & Lauren Stapleton
Chelsea Childress | Req. by Ralph & Karen Sipes
Jessica Cohen | Req. by Ralph & Karen Sipes
Tate Costlow Family Req. by Jim & Connie Millikan
Linda Creason | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Roger Creason | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Denny Cregg | Req. by Larry & Coni Reveal
Dave & Nancy | Req. by Wes & Sarah Sheler
Kaunna Davila | Req. by David Davila
Dillion family | Req. by Lois Melzer
DJ | Req. by Karl & Sara Keller
Douglas Family | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Renee Dunham| Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Baby Dustin| Req. by Coni & Larry Reveal
E-Kids | Req. by Bill & Sue Presser
Family of Kim Edwards | Req. by Bill Edwards
Cindy Ewing | Req. by Christie Huff
Becky Fields | Req. by Steve & Linda Horn
Debbie Fields | Req. by Joshua & Sara Wilkinson
Bill & Karel Geller | Req. by Julie Gentry
John & Karen Gibson | Req. by Becky Atkinson
John & Julie Grimes | Req. by Mike & Pam McCarty
Sandra Hardy | Req. by David Davila
Teri Hawes | Req. by Sharon Wolfe
Jeff Herbig| Req. by Bill Herbig
Connor & Hanna Holder| Req. by Sandy Holder
Nancy & Mark Hooker | Req. by Sharon Wolfe
Nicci Hovermale | Req. by Becky Atkinson
Tina Insley | Req. by Larry & Coni Reveal
David Jackson | Req. by Joe & Susan McDuffee
Nash Jarvis | Req. by Sharon Wolfe
Trent Jarvis | Req. by Sharon Wolfe
Jim & Penny | Req. by Sarah Sheler
Bonny Jones | Req. by Christie Huff
Scott Keller | Req. by Karl & Sara Keller
Lisa Lawson | Req. by Matt & Lauren Stapleton
Mary & Noah | Req. by Christie Huff
Elaina Mundt | Req. by Christie Huff
llen Norris | Req. by Mike & Nancy Romack
Jennifer Norris | Req. by Mike & Nancy Romack
Brad & Cindy Ormes | Req. by Sharon Wolfe
Bob Pate | Req. by Bill & Sue Presser
Perry/Hayes Families | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
David Posey | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Brayden Presser | Req. by Bill & Sue Presser
Joe R. | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Mike & Ruth Raymer | Req. by Sharon Wolfe
Brenda Rector | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Charles Riggins | Req. by Billie St. Clair
Darla Riggins | Req. by Billie St. Clair
Heather Robinson| Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Allen Romack | Req. by Mike & Nancy Romack
Colin Seamon | Req. by Jerry & Nancy Pitcock
Trevor & Linda Shepherd | Req. by Billie St. Clair
Beth Short | Req. by Joe & Susan McDuffee
John & Marsha Simmerman
Req. by Jerry & Nancy Pitcock
Skyler | Req. by John & Luanna Robinson
Ian Smith | Req. by Charlie & Lynn High
Drew St. Clair | Req. by Billie St. Clair
Dempsey Sturgill | Req. by Christie Huff
Susie & Aaron | Req. by Joe & Susan McDuffee
Jan Thomas | Req. by Julie Gentry
Rhonda Tinch-Mize| Req. by Rick Vale
Unspoken | Req. by Connie Knotts
Unspoken | Req. by Billie St. Clair
Martha White | Req. by Sarah Sheler
Sharon Williams | Req. by her “Soroptimist Sisters”
Jason Friend…February 5
Becky Atkinson…February 8
Steve Garner…February 12
Cindy Conover…February 13
Donna Hawes …February 13
Mike McCarty …February 14
Bill Herbig…February 15
Cindy Allison…February 22
Lyle Crouse…February 25
Russ Hays…February 26
Ken Rickett…February 27
‘TIS THE SEASON…Cancellations are determined by the Pastor, Staff, & Church Officers, according to some or all of these points:
Severity of cold • Difficulty of entrances and exits around the building and neighborhood • Weather advisories issued by the city, county, and/or state • the closure of other neighborhood churches & businesses • AND/OR if the church building is affected by the extreme cold (frozen pipes, no heat, etc).
Notifications of closures will be given:
• By notifying the CCC ELDERS, so they can contact those who may need a call
• By posting on the CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BULLETIN BOARD page
• By posting on www.central-christian-church.com
• By sending an email notification to every home on CCC’s Email List
• And by publishing on the “Closings” section on WTHR (Channel 13)
NEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15th at 10:00am
You are invited to join the Church Family and the DOCTORS OF DIXIELAND for a celebration of the last Sunday before LENT (which begins Ash Wednesday, February 18th). Our Sanctuary will be decked in GREEN (for the Church Season we are in now), PURPLE (for the season of LENT that starts on Wednesday), and GOLD to represent the realm of Jesus’ Kingdom of God…the colors of Mardi Gras. And the DOCS OF DIXIELAND will play for all of our worship music, in that good ole’ Dixieland Jazz Style!
Sunday February 15th – MARDI GRAS SUNDAY!
Wednesday February 18th (7:00pm) – ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP
Thursday February 19th – ALLEY THEATRE Opening Night
“DOUBT: A PARABLE” by John Patrick Shanley
Sunday February 22nd – FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Saturday Night March 7th – Clocks Forward One Hour
Thursday March 19th – ALLEY THEATRE Opening Night at the Museum
“THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR” by William Shakespeare
Sunday March 29th – PALM SUNDAY
Thursday April 2nd – MAUNDY THURSDAY ALL-CHURCH SEDER
Sunday April 5th – EASTER SUNDAY!
Sunday May 24th – PENTECOST SUNDAY
Sunday July 5th – INDEPENDENCE DAY WORSHIP
Sunday August 2nd – JAZZ SUNDAY