SUNDAYS at CENTRAL, in February – The Apostle Paul, in his beautiful 13th chapter of I Corinthians, ends with these words: “…these three remain – faith, hope, and love…” What does that mean, exactly? And what is the origin of these words, how are they reflected in Jesus’ own words to us? Pastor Rick shares the lessons of these powerful words on Sundays, February 5, 12, & 19 at 10:00am in the Sanctuary and on YouTube.

February 16, 17, 18, 19, 2023 | ROPE

For the mere sake of adventure, danger, and “fun”, two undergraduates murder a fellow, innocent, and harmless, friend. CAMERON & STEPH VALE co-direct this script; inspired by the gruesome true Leopold & Loeb murder, and later played out, onscreen, in an early classic Hitchcock film of the same title.

STARRING
Tyler Marx, Samuel Lynch, Kevin Weston, Joshua Wilkinson, Emma Howell*, John Skipper, Teresa Dennis, Brian Shetterly*
*-Alley Theatre Debut

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Invite some friends and get your tickets to a PRE-SHOW DINNER on Saturday, February 18th at 6:00pm (The Fellowship Hall)
JUJU & MUGGA will cater a sumptuous CHICKEN & NOODLES DINNER (You will need a separate ticket for the show, and you do not need to attend the show that evening to attend the dinner that evening.)

Purchase tickets to the PRE-SHOW DINNER here!

Sunday, February 19th is the last Sunday before LENT. At CENTRAL, that means we celebrate the last of “green” (the season after EPIPHANY) and the beginning of “purple” (LENT) with the celebration of “gold” (God’s Kingship). These three colors are the traditional colors of MARDI GRAS, and The “Doctors of Dixieland” will be on hand to bring some spice to our worship music. Join us at 10:00am in the Sanctuary!

THE LUNCH BUNCH

Central’s LUNCH BUNCH will not meet again until Thursday, February 23rd at noon.  See Lynn & Charlie High for details…WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE in the Fellowship Hall!

Each Sunday of LENT 2023 (February 26 – March 26) will look at one day during “THE week”: what is called the “week of the passion” – from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection Sunday. What do we know about what happened with Jesus, the disciples, Jerusalem, and Rome during that week? The first Sunday of LENT we will begin with the MONDAY of PASSION WEEK and continue each Sunday with each of the weekdays. Join us on YouTube and “live” at 10:00am in the Sanctuary.

40 DAYS OF LOVE FOR OUR TEACHERS – CENTRAL will, once again, support the working teachers who call CENTRAL their church home. A list of needs will be published soon. You can also give to the DR. MARILYN AKERS FUND (supporting our teachers) by clicking on this link, and choosing THE DR. MARILYN AKERS FUND. GIVING TO CENTRAL

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ELDER MEDITATIONS – LENTEN WEDNESDAYS at 6:00pm (in Schuster Chapel) will be the place you want to be, to hear the stories of these Elders at Central: 3.1 – Cindy Silvey, 3.8 – Bill Herbig, 3.15 – Pam Mullen, 3.22 – Gary Clark,  & 3.29 – Scott McFadden. Wednesday, February 22nd is ASH WEDNESDAY Worship at 7:00pm

SUNDAY NIGHTS IN ISRAEL – Join Pastor Rick at 6:00pm Sundays in LENT (specific dates listed below), in Schuster Chapel for a “travelog” of the Israel destinations being visited by this year’s travelers (”Nine Days Without Bacon Tour” – April 15th-23rd). This isn’t just for those traveling, ALL are invited! Feb. 26th, March 5th, March 19th, March 26th –  all at 6pm in Schuster Chapel.

FOR YOUR CALENDARS

Sundays, February 5th, 12th, 19th – 10:00am Worship with Pastor Rick
“FAITH, HOPE, & LOVE”

Sunday, February 19th – 10:00am “MARDI GRAS SUNDAY”
with the “Doctors of Dixieland”

Wednesday, February 22nd – 7:00pm “Ash Wednesday”

February 26th – April 2nd – LENT 2023

February 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 2023 –THE ALLEY THEATRE presents,
“ROPE” (Thu-Sat at 7:30pm / Sun at 3:00pm)

March 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 2023 – THE ALLEY THEATRE presents,
“ROMEO & JULIET” (Thu-Sat at 7:30pm / Sun at 3:00pm)
THE ANDERSON MUSEUM of ART

April 2nd – 10:00am Worship – PALM SUNDAY

April 7th – GOOD FRIDAY

April 9th – EASTER SUNDAY
7:30am – EASTER SUNRISE in Schuster Chapel
8:15am – EASTER BREAKFAST in The Fellowship Hall
10:00am – EASTER CELEBRATION WORSHIP in The Sanctuary