
Upcoming Events
RECURRING EVENTS
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Come and join in the fun. All are welcome!
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If you're interested in joining, please contact the church office. We'd love to have you!
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On Thursday nights, we host a dinner for the boys from the HALO Foundation. If you're interested in serving a meal, please contact Faye Rinaldi or the Church office.
All Church
Kids & Youth
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Calling all grade-schoolers! Come hang out with us after school on Wednesdays from 3-6 pm. We play games, have a snack, do activities, listen to a Bible lesson, and eat dinner together. Friends are always welcome!
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For more information go to the Youth Page.
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Join us in the Friendship Room from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This study is open to all the ladies of the church and their friends. We take a break in the summer. If you need more information, please call the office.
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This study is for younger women—singles, married, and moms. We meet every other Sunday night. We take a break for summer. Please contact Natalie Abbott for more information.
Women
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Dig into God’s Word and build meaningful, Christ-centered relationships. We meet weekly in the Friendship Room to discuss the previous Sunday's sermon. Bring your Bibles!
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The Brotherhood of Central Church is a group of men who meet monthly for food, fellowship, and mission. Meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month from 5:30 - 7:00pm in the Friendship Room.
Men
SPECIAL EVENTS
Movie Discussion Series: The Testament
September 6 through October 25, each Saturday, from 6:30pm to approx. 7:30pm, we will be watching the series "Testament" by Angel Studios. It's a modern day adaptation of Acts of the Apostles. All ages are welcome, but consider your child's maturity level beforehand, as it does portray Stephen's martyrdom. After each episode, we will discuss the corresponding scripture. If you have questions, please contact Patrick Mahon.
New Women’s Bible Study
All women are welcome to join the newest ladies Bible study. They will start a study of the book of Luke. This is a group of ladies who want to know more about the Bible. All you need for the study is a Bible, and we have one for you if you do not have one. Please join us for fun, fellowship, and learning more about God’s word. We meet in the Friendship Room.
Movie Discussion Series: The Testament
September 6 through October 25, each Saturday, from 6:30pm to approx. 7:30pm, we will be watching the series "Testament" by Angel Studios. It's a modern day adaptation of Acts of the Apostles. All ages are welcome, but consider your child's maturity level beforehand, as it does portray Stephen's martyrdom. After each episode, we will discuss the corresponding scripture. If you have questions, please contact Patrick Mahon.
Women in Faith - Social Gathering
All women are invited to attend and bring finger foods/appetizers to share. As something fun to do, we are going to have a mug exchange. Bring a mug and take home a mug. The idea is to bring a mug that is new or in good condition that someone else will get, and you will take home a different mug that someone else brought! It will be fun to see all of the different mugs. Even if you don't want to be part of the mug exchange, please come and get to know the women of Central Church. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
Movie Discussion Series: The Testament
September 6 through October 25, each Saturday, from 6:30pm to approx. 7:30pm, we will be watching the series "Testament" by Angel Studios. It's a modern day adaptation of Acts of the Apostles. All ages are welcome, but consider your child's maturity level beforehand, as it does portray Stephen's martyrdom. After each episode, we will discuss the corresponding scripture. If you have questions, please contact Patrick Mahon.
Movie Discussion Series: The Testament
September 6 through October 25, each Saturday, from 6:30pm to approx. 7:30pm, we will be watching the series "Testament" by Angel Studios. It's a modern day adaptation of Acts of the Apostles. All ages are welcome, but consider your child's maturity level beforehand, as it does portray Stephen's martyrdom. After each episode, we will discuss the corresponding scripture. If you have questions, please contact Patrick Mahon.
Movie Discussion Series: The Testament
September 6 through October 25, each Saturday, from 6:30pm to approx. 7:30pm, we will be watching the series "Testament" by Angel Studios. It's a modern day adaptation of Acts of the Apostles. All ages are welcome, but consider your child's maturity level beforehand, as it does portray Stephen's martyrdom. After each episode, we will discuss the corresponding scripture. If you have questions, please contact Patrick Mahon.
Movie Discussion Series: The Testament
September 6 through October 25, each Saturday, from 6:30pm to approx. 7:30pm, we will be watching the series "Testament" by Angel Studios. It's a modern day adaptation of Acts of the Apostles. All ages are welcome, but consider your child's maturity level beforehand, as it does portray Stephen's martyrdom. After each episode, we will discuss the corresponding scripture. If you have questions, please contact Patrick Mahon.
Movie Discussion Series: The Testament
September 6 through October 25, each Saturday, from 6:30pm to approx. 7:30pm, we will be watching the series "Testament" by Angel Studios. It's a modern day adaptation of Acts of the Apostles. All ages are welcome, but consider your child's maturity level beforehand, as it does portray Stephen's martyrdom. After each episode, we will discuss the corresponding scripture. If you have questions, please contact Patrick Mahon.
Movie Discussion Series: The Testament
September 6 through October 25, each Saturday, from 6:30pm to approx. 7:30pm, we will be watching the series "Testament" by Angel Studios. It's a modern day adaptation of Acts of the Apostles. All ages are welcome, but consider your child's maturity level beforehand, as it does portray Stephen's martyrdom. After each episode, we will discuss the corresponding scripture. If you have questions, please contact Patrick Mahon.
Visiting Missionary Lunch - Mau & Dawn
Central Church is excited to welcome Mau and Dawn Carrillo, missionaries with Cru Campus Ministry (Q Cristianos Universitarios) in Madrid, Spain. We will hear about their ministry to Spanish college students before our 9:00 and 10:15 services and briefly during the services. Please join us for the potluck meal after the 10:15 service for a chance to meet Dawn and Mau and hear about how Central Church can assist and participate in their mission. For more information, visit cristianosuniversitarios.org (On a Chrome browser, you can translate the page to English by clicking on the translate button to the right of the web address in the address bar.).
New Member Class
Interested in becoming a Central Church member? We will be offering a new members class this summer. It will be a three week class on Sundays following the second service. Lunch will be provided and childcare is available if needed. It will begin Sunday, July 20 and end Sunday, August 3. Please contact the church office or let Pastor Jason know if you plan to attend.
Rummage Sale
Come on by and check out this year’s annual rummage sale! Proceeds will go to the Central Church Mission & Outreach Fund.
New Member Class
Interested in becoming a Central Church member? We will be offering a new members class this summer. It will be a three week class on Sundays following the second service. Lunch will be provided and childcare is available if needed. It will begin Sunday, July 20 and end Sunday, August 3. Please contact the church office or let Pastor Jason know if you plan to attend.
ONE SERVICE
There will only be no early service at 10:15am. Nursery and Kid’s Church will be provided through 5th grade.
Homemade Ice Cream Social & Dinner
Please Join us for our annual Ice Cream Social. We’ll have hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, desserts, and (of course!) homemade ice cream with all of the fixings! Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for kids (ages 6-12), kids under 5 are free. Proceeds will go to the Central Church Mission & Outreach Fund.
New Member Class
Interested in becoming a Central Church member? We will be offering a new members class this summer. It will be a three week class on Sundays following the second service. Lunch will be provided and childcare is available if needed. It will begin Sunday, July 20 and end Sunday, August 3. Please contact the church office or let Pastor Jason know if you plan to attend.
VBS Closing Program & Lunch
Join us for lunch and a short program by our VBS students following the second service. See and hear all about what the kids worked on during their week of adventure at Vacation Bible School. This is a special highlight you won’t want to miss!
Vacation Bible School
Kids ages 4 through those who just completed 5th grade are invited to join us on our VBS bayou adventure. You’ll get to be part of Bible stories and everything goes along with the theme: crafts, games, music, and even snacks. Plus, God sightings will help you discover how to see God. At Crocodile Dock, we’re going to explore MIRACLES...the big stuff God did to make himself known. A burning bush. An assault of plagues. Jesus’ resurrection. But we’re also going to discover God’s little miracles ... things that show God’s love in everyday life.
Church Picnic & Baptism
Come join us at Sanders Farm for a church service, baptisms, a picnic potluck, and lots of fun! The service will start at 10:15 with baptisms and potluck to follow. Bring your favorite dish or two and join us. Table service and bottled waters will be provided. Sanders farm has a pond with small canoes and a dock, hiking trails, a covered pavilion. Bring your fishing gear and yard games.
Directions to Sanders Farm – The address for our church farm is 9710 Dawson Court, Russellville, MO 65074. Some GPS systems have trouble getting people there correctly. We advise also printing using the following instructions to be sure:
Take Highway 54 West to Brazito, turn right on West Brazito Road
In 3.7 mile, turn right onto Blackburn Road
At the intersection of Blackburn Road and Scrivner Road, turn left
Follow to the intersection of Scrivner Road and Dawson Road/Gully Road (the signing is a little confusing)
At Dawson Road, turn right and immediately turn left onto DawsonRoad at the Y with Gully Road
Follow Dawson Road approximately .8 miles
Turn left onto Dawson Court and follow to the entrance to the church property
Celebrating Women Banquet
The Celebrating Women Banquet will be Tuesday, May 6. The men will be preparing the meal for all women of the church. Please call or email the church office by May 4 to make your reservation. The cost is $10 per person. Mark your calendar now and plan to join us for an evening of food, fellowship and a little entertainment.
Congregational Meeting
Members please join us for a congregational meeting to approve spending for updating the HVAC system. The meeting will follow the 10:15 service (there will be only one service due to the meeting).
NO EARLY SERVICE
There will be one service at 10:15am. A congregational meeting will follow the service.
Prayer Luncheon
Come out and support the Summer Lunch Program run by Second Christian Church! Central church partners with them to provide free sack lunches during the Summer months to help relieve food insecurity of local children. Tickets for the luncheon cost $12 (ages 12 and older), $10 (ages 6-11), and free for ages 5 and under. Please contact the church office for tickets. If you can't attend, you can make a donation to Second Christian Church, and be sure to make checks payable to SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
LAST DAY for Prayer Luncheon Tickets
Tickets are on sale through April 25 for a very, delicious PRAYER Luncheon, at Central Church on Saturday, May 3, at 11:30am. This is a FUNDRAISING EVENT for the 11th annual Summer Lunch Program run by Second Christian Church who provides free sack lunches during the Summer months to help relieve food insecurity of local children. Tickets for the luncheon cost $12 (ages 12 and older), $10 (ages 6-11), and free for ages 5 and under. If you can't attend, please consider making a donation to Second Christian Church. Please contact the church office for details.
Easter Sunday Worship
Join us in celebrating the resurrection! Services are at 9am & 10:15am.
Easter Breakfast
All are welcome to join us for a free Easter breakfast. The bell choir will be providing breakfast casseroles, coffee cakes, and pastries.
Easter Egg Hunt
Bring friends to join the fun, family to cheer you on, and something to hold your eggs. This activity is for all ages up through 5th grade. Be sure to come back on Easter Sunday morning for breakfast and our Easter service.
Good Friday Service
Join us for a Good Friday service to remember Christ’s death as we look forward to his resurrection. No childcare will be provided.
Breakfast Bonanza
Join us for made-from-scratch biscuits, pancakes, scrambled eggs, gravy, bacon, sausage, coffee, milk, juice. $12 for adults and $6 for kids ages 6-12. Kids 5 and under eat free. All you can eat. All profits to benefit the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center in Jefferson City.
Breakfast Bonanza
Join us for made-from-scratch biscuits, pancakes, scrambled eggs, gravy, bacon, sausage, coffee, milk, juice. $12 for adults and $6 for kids ages 6-12. Kids 5 and under eat free. All you can eat. All profits to benefit the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center in Jefferson City.
Ash Wednesday Service
Join us as we begin the season of lent. Central church is hosting a combined service with Soma and Living Hope Church.
Women's Worship Night
All women are invited to attend the Inspire women's quarterly event for an evening of worship, fellowship, and encouragement. Our own, Natalie Abbott will be sharing the message. Join us starting at 6:30 pm (service starts at 7 pm) on Monday, February 3rd at Union Hill Baptist Church in Holts Summit. Light refreshments will be provided. Cost is free and friends are welcome!
ONE SERVICE & Congregational Meeting & Lunch
Please join us at 10:15 for service. Our annual meeting will follow the service. Then a lunch will be provided after the meeting. Non-members are welcome to come to the meeting and observe, or come early to the lunch for fellowship.
Ladies' Bible Study - Start of Romans
On Thursday, January 16, the Thursday morning ladies’ Bible study will begin a study of the book of Romans. We’ll meet at 9:30am in the friendship room, and welcome any ladies who want to join us as we fellowship and discuss God’s word. If you have questions, contact Julie Abbott.
Christmas Decoration Removal
Please stick around after the second service to help take down our Christmas decorations. If you have questions please contact Kim Sellers.
Ladies Bible Study Kickoff
All women are welcome to join us for a study of the book of Romans. We meet in the friendship room (through the gym doors). Call the church office if you have questions.
YOUTH GROUP Kickoff
Bring you friends and join us for pizza, games, and fun. All youth are welcome (from 6th-12th grade).
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Join us as we worship the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We will sing Christmas carols, hear a short message about th and close our service singing Silent Night together with lit candles all around. Nursery is provided for children 5 and under.