Upcoming Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fall Festival at Sanders' Farm
Everyone is invited and encouraged to bring a friend. There will be s’mores and hot dogs over a campfire, a hayride, there’s a playground, a large pavilion with actual restrooms, there are trails to Vesper Point and three crosses on a hill for inspiration. There will be opportunities for lots of fellowship in our beautiful Sanders Farm setting, and possibly baptisms. Bring a fishing pole and whatever games you might like. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be available throughout so you can eat whenever you’re hungry. The address is 9710 Dawson Court, Russellville, and maps are available in the church narthex. If you are interested in being baptized, please reach out to Pastor Jason.
Neighborhood Halloween Party
Our annual Halloween Party is for all kids up thru 5th grade! So bring your kids, friends, neighbors, and grandkids! We’ll have 30+ carnival-style games, fun snacks, and prizes! Kids and adults are encouraged to dress up for the fun!
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.
Women's Breakfast
All women are welcome to join us for breakfast on the first Saturday of each month for a time of fellowship, worship, and learning about God and one another. Interested in helping? Sign up to help out here.
Oktoberfest Dinner
Come on out for a fabulous German style meal and to help support the Room at the Inn (all profits support this ministry to people in need of housing in Jefferson City). The menu consists of grilled sausage, German potato salad, green beans, fried apples, sauerkraut, rolls, pie, iced tea water or coffee. Children’s menu will be hot dogs, chips, green beans and dessert. Cost is $17 for adults and $7 for kids. Kids 5 and under eat free.
Pirate Pargh-ty
Ahoy Mateys, land ho! It’s National Talk Like a Pirate Day and we be planning a seafarin’ adventure ye won’t want to miss! There will be tons of themed games…lobbing cannon balls, swabbin’ decks, walkin’ planks, and more! Ye’ll also find scallywag crafts, pirate grub, and…shiver me timbers, there even be a Bible adventure in the Sea of Galilee. We’re going after the real treasure. Ages 4 thru 5th grade, and friends are welcome! Please RSVP to Rene Miserez (573-694-6022), Young Youth Director.
Women's Breakfast
All women are welcome to join us for a time of fellowship, worship, and learning about God and one another. Come be encouraged and refreshed—you don't want to miss it!
BINGO!
You asked and we answered! Join us for bingo in the Friendship Room. Bring your favorite snack and your friends, and join us for an evening of fun and surprises.
New Member Welcome Meal
Join us in the gym for a meal after the service to welcome new members.
Informational Meeting
Please join us for a short informational meeting following the 10:15 worship service. The meeting will aim at sharing plans for the summer as Pastor Jason is away on Sabbatical. Please come with any questions you have. There will be a fellowship meal following the meeting.
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.
Women's Breakfast
All women are welcome to join us for breakfast on the first Saturday of each month for a time of fellowship, worship, and learning about God and one another. Interested in helping? Sign up to help out here.
Last Day to Register for "David"
The church is taking a trip on Tuesday, May 5th to see “David.” All are welcome, but please RSVP to the church office (573-635-1041) by Friday, April 17, so that appropriate plans can be made. This is usually an 11:00 am - 11:00 pm trip. Tickets for the show will be around $60, the cost for the bus will depend on the number going, and we will also be stopping for dinner.
Women’s Retreat
Come away to the Lake of the Ozarks with us April 17 – 19! We will focus on growing in spiritual depth and in relationship with one another. Sign up by April 1st. Cost is $75 to cover all your food, lodging, and activities. Or come for the day on Saturday for only $35. Sign up here or send an email to Natalie Abbott.
Spring Cleaning
Spring is around the corner and it’s time to do some spring cleaning at the church. Please join us to help out! We’ll be cleaning the kitchen, as well as the friendship room, and polishing brass handrails on the steps. If you see something we need to address, please let the church office know.
Easter Breakfast
The Bell Choir will be providing an assortment of breakfast casseroles and coffee cakes/pastries. You've got enough on your plate; let us give you one of ours. It's free, so come enjoy fellowship with your church family.
EASTER EGG HUNT!!!
There will be hundreds of eggs, but it goes fast, so you will want to be on time. This is for all ages up thru 5th grade—friends, neighbors, and grandkids are invited. If it rains, the hunt will be indoors. And please bring those kids back on Sunday because Easter is about the lamb, not the bunny.
Good Friday Service
Central Church is invited to worship alongside our brothers and sisters at Living Hope Church at 7:30PM on Good Friday. The service will be hosted at Living Hope Church which is located at 3011 South Ten Mile Drive, Jefferson City. We hope to see you there.
Worship Night
Bill Wise, Dave White and friends will be playing some good Gospel music in the sanctuary. Come and join in or sit back and enjoy. What a great way to start Holy Week. If you have any questions, please contact Faye Rinaldi.
DATE CHANGE - Women's Breakfast
All women are welcome to join us for breakfast, fellowship, and learning about God and one another. Interested in helping? Sign up to help out here.
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.
HOW-TO SERIES: SOURDOUGH BREAD
Ever wonder how to make sourdough bread? We’ve got an expert teacher who is going to walk us through it in the church kitchen. We’ll have snacks to share while we hang out and learn. And here’s the fun bonus: you’ll go home with your very own sourdough starter. Bring a friend and join us!
Thursday Morning Bible Study cancelled
Due to illness, there will be no Bible Study. It will resume on February 16th.
Ash Wednesday Service
Please join us for a sober evening of worship as we begin the lenten season. We will be joined by the congregation of Living Hope Church.
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.
GALENTINES BREAKFAST
Bring your friends and join us for our monthly fellowship breakfast…this time with a fun Valentines Day theme. Saturday February 7th from 8:30 - 10:00am in the parlor. Join us for a food, fellowship, and conversations about how we can love others well.
Congregational Meeting & Lunch
There will be a meeting to approve funding for a new air conditioning unit following the 10:15 service. There will be no early service. Lunch will be provided after the meeting.
NO EARLY SERVICE
Please join us for worship at 10:15, the congregational meeting following worship, and the luncheon after.
Taking Down the Greens
The sanctuary has been beautiful for the Christmas season, but what goes up must come down. Please plan to stay after 10:15 worship to help get things taken down and put back away. You will be amazed at how organized this is.
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.
Women's Saturday Morning Fellowship
All women are welcome to join us for breakfast on the first Saturday of each month for a time of fellowship, worship, and learning about God and one another. Interested in helping? Sign up to help out here.
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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ON BREAK FOR SUMMER
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. -
ON BREAK FOR SUMMER
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.