COMMUNION PACKETS are available in the back, beside the OFFERING/BLUE CARD BASKET.
The COMMUNION BREAD in the bowl by the Pulpit is “GLUTEN FREE”.
▬ THE GATHERING ▬
PREDLUDE • Mike Meadows
I KNOW WHOM I HAVE BELIEVED
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP • Psalm 126 • Rev. Rick Vale
PASTOR: When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion,
We were like those who dream.
Our mouths were filled with laughter then,
And our tongues with shouts of joy.
Then they said among the nations,
PEOPLE: The LORD has done great things for them.
The LORD had done great things for us;
We were joyful.
PASTOR: Restore our fortunes, LORD,
Like watercourses in the Negev.
PEOPLE: Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.
PASTOR: Though they go along weeping, carrying the bag of seed,
PEOPLE: They will surely come back with shouts of joy,
Carrying their sheaves.
SONG • 25 PRAISE TO THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY (Vs. 1, 2, & 5)
INVOCATION & RESPONSE • Psalm 19:14
Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks, because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son (repeat lines)
And now, let the weak say, “I am strong.”
Let the poor say, “I am rich, because of what the Lord has done for us.”
And now, let the sick say, “I am whole.” Let the bound say, “I am free,
Because of what the Lord has done for us…give thanks.
GIVE THANKS • Henry Smith
▬ THE WORD ▬
SONG • The Chancel Choir
LAMB OF GOD
THE FIRST READING • Sarah Sheler, Elder
EXODUS 16:2-5
The entire Israelite community grumbled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the LORD’S hand in the land of Egypt, when we sat by pots of meat and ate all the bread we wanted. Instead, you brought us into this wilderness to make this whole assembly die of hunger!”
Then the LORD said to Moses, “I am going to rain bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. This way I will test them to see whether or not they will follow My instructions. On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on other days.”
THE SECOND READING & LESSON • Pastor Rick
MANIFESTO | “Bread” • MARK 6:34-44
…as He stepped ashore, He saw a huge crowd and had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd.
Then He began to teach them many things.
When it was already late, His disciples approached Him and said,
“This place is a wilderness, and it is already late! Send them away,
so they can go into the surrounding countryside and villages
to buy themselves something to eat.”
“You give them something to eat,” He responded.
They said to Him, “Should we go and buy 200 denarii worth of bread
and give them something to eat?”
And He asked them, “How many loaves do you have? Go look.
”When they found out they said, “Five, and two fish.”
Then He instructed them to have all the people sit down in groups on the green grass. So they sat down in ranks of hundreds and fifties. Then He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke the loaves. He kept giving them to His disciples to set before the people. He also divided the two fish among them all. Everyone ate and was filled. Then they picked up 12 baskets full of pieces of bread and fish.
Now those who ate the loaves were 5,000 men.”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
The TIME OF PRAYER will end with the reciting of THE LORD’S PRAYER together.
Our Father, Who 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.
Matthew 6:9-13 / Luke 11:1-4
▬ THE TABLE ▬
SONG • 382 WE GIVE THEE BUT THINE OWN (Vs 1 & 5)
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
COMMUNION PRAYER • Sarah Sheler, 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, move to the cup in the center aisle, 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. During the communion time you are also welcome to light a candle of prayer on either side of the Sanctuary and release a “burden stone” into the water in the back of the Sanctuary.
▬ THE BENEDICTION ▬
Our worship ENDS as our service BEGINS.
BENEDICTION PRAYER & SONG • Numbers 6:24-25
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son, & Holy Ghost. Amen
Thomas Ken • Louis Bourgeois
POSTLUDE • Mike Meadows
BLESSED ASSURANCE
You are invited to enjoy some light refreshments in SIMS PARLOR,
following worship, hosted by Mike & Pam McCarty.
“NC”-Non Church | “OS”-Off Site Event
Sunday, April 6 | FERN SUNDAY
8:30am: Chancel Choir Rehearsal
10:00am: Worship
11:20am: Fellowship Time
4:00pm: Handbell Choir Rehearsal
5:00pm: Elder Meditation/Thoughts
7:00pm: NA Meeting (NC)
Monday, April 7
1:30pm: CCC Book Club
6:30pm: Alley Theatre Rehearsal
6:30pm: Mainstage Rehearsal (NC)
Tuesday, April 8
9:00a-5:00p: Church Office Open
6:00pm: CCC Elders
6:30pm: Alley Theatre Rehearsal
6:30pm: Mainstage Rehearsal (NC)
Wednesday, April 9
6:30pm: Alley Theatre Rehearsal
6:30pm: Mainstage Rehearsal (NC)
Thursday, April 10
6:30pm: Alley Theatre Rehearsal
6:30pm: Mainstage Rehearsal (NC)
8:00pm: NA Meeting (NC)
Friday, April 11
Noon: NA Meeting (NC)
6:30pm: Mainstage Rehearsal (NC)
Saturday, April 12
7:00pm: The Alley Theatre presents
THE GREENBERG PLAYS
Sunday, April 13 | PALM SUNDAY
8:30am: Chancel Choir Rehearsal
10:00am: Worship
11:20am: Fellowship Time
2:00pm: The Alley Theatre presents,
THE GREENBERG
5:00pm: Handbell Choir Rehearsal
7:00pm: NA Meeting (NC)
April 13, 2025
ELDER
Doug Barron
HEAD GREETER
Nancy Romack
DOORGREETERS
Melissa Odom (Jackson)
Nancy Pitcock (10th)
Jerry Pitcock (Elevator)
DEACONS
Patty Glaze
Julie Morse
SOUND ENGINEER
Sara Wilkinson
COFFEE HOUR HOST
Julie Gentry
APRIL FOOD PANTRY
Norma Weston
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: PROPERTY AND TRUSTEES
THIS WEEK we pray for: GLAD TIDINGS CHURCH
▬ PRAYERS for our CHURCH FAMILY ▬
Connie Ahlers
Joan Allison
Mike Allison
Al & Bobbie Beaty
Vera Benefiel
Lyle & Cindy Crouse
Bev Foy
Bill & Susan Herbig
Jack Hiatt
Wanda Hoover
Amy Johnson
Jack Kyhnell
Don Lynch
Thom McDonnell
Donna McFadden
Marian McLaughlin
Lois Meltzer
Libby Munshaur
Della Rickett
John Robinson
Marlene Smith
Billie St. Clair
Carole Strock
LaBella Wallace
David Whicker
Peggy Zion
▬ PRAYERS for our FRIENDS ▬
Ashley & Austin | Req. by Ed & Margaret Combs
Bob and Krystal Bell | Req. by Jim & Connie Millikan
Andy Conover | Req. by Doug & Cindy Conover
William DeVaney | Req. by Phil DeVaney
Jamie Dick | Req. by Judy Dick
DJ | Req. by Karl & Sara Keller
Tony & Sandy Dunn, Keri Dunn & Children | Req. by Joe & Susan McDuffee
Jan Hamilton | Req. by Jerry & Nancy Pitcock
Alan Haverstick | Req. by Christie Huff
Scott Keller | Req. by Karl & Sara Keller
Lisa Lawson | Req. by Matt & Lauren Stapleton
David Lazenby | Req. by Sarah Sheler
Lance Logan | Req. by Larry & Coni Reveal
Kaitlyn Malone | Req. by Melissa Odom
Mary & Noah | Req. by Christie Huff
Max | Req. by Sarah Sheler
Marsha McCool | Req. by Charlie & Lynn High
Karen Correll Miller | Req. by Charlie & Lynn High
Carole Morehead | Req. by Linda & Steve Horn
Jerry Morehead | Req. by Charlie & Lynn High
Sally Morris | Req. by Scott & Donna McFadden
Melanie Morrissette | Req. by Larry & Coni Reveal
David Mundt | Req. by Christie Huff
Elaina Mundt | Req. by Christie Huff
Craig Oleksy | Req. by Ed & Margaret Combs
Abram Riggins | Req. by Billie St.Clair
Charles Riggins | Req. by Billie St.Clair
Linda & Trevor Shepherd | Req. by Billie St. Clair
Jan Silvey | Req. by Cindy Silvey
Drew St. Clair | Req. by Billie St. Clair
The Stephens Family | Req. by Ralph & Karen Sipes
Dempsey Sturgill | Req. by Christie Huff
Sharon Terrell | Req. by Larry & Coni Reveal
Luke Turpin | Req. by Joshua & Sara Wilkinson
Glen & Bobette Wilkinson | Req. by Joshua & Sara Wilkinson
Sharon Williams | Req. by SOROPTIMIST SISTERS
Unspoken | Req. by Connie Knotts
Unspoken | Req. by Billie St. Clair
Linda Horn…March 2
Paul Cunningham…March 12
Jesse Friend…March 14
Jerry Pitcock…March 15
Connie Evans…March 28
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Doug Barron…April 5
Sandy Caswell…April 7
Craig Dunkin…April 7
Scott McFadden…April 8
Sara Wilkinson…April 9
Karl Keller…April 10
Teresa McDonnell…April 10
Lois Melzer…April 10
Terry Dotson…April 13
Sara Keller…April 24
Luanna Robinson…April 25
Bill Ogden…April 26
John Robinson…April 27
Norma Weston …April 27
Ed Combs…April 28
LaBella Wallace…April 28
Donna McFadden…April 29
Mike Meadows…April 29
Joan Allison…April 30
SUNDAYS in LENT at 10:00am in the Sanctuary
Pastor Rick will lead homiletic lessons detailing THE LORD’S PRAYER.
This study will look closely at each phrase of what has been called, “the greatest prayer”.
ELDER LENTEN THOUGHTS with SARAH SHELER
Tonight at 5:00pm in Schuster Chapel
Some of our Elders will be telling you about their lives, their introduction to Central Christian Church, and special moments that occurred during their prayer times. April 6th – Doug Barron
THURSDAYS in LENT at 11:00am in Schuster Chapel
April 3, 10, & 17
PASTOR’S BIBLE STUDY| In three daytime sessions, Pastor Rick will lead lessons and discussions about the “inward disciplines” of PRAYER. This study will look not only at the Scripture, but also at other faith traditions/doctrines and how others practice these disciplines.
You are invited to a 90th Birthday Celebration honoring KARL KELLER
Sunday April 13th from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Pendleton Elementary School (327 S East St, Pendleton, IN 46064)
The celebration will take place in the school’s entrance and in the gym. If you can come, please bring a card with a note describing your favorite Karl story from any aspect of his life.
APRIL FLOWERS / BABY SHOWERS!
Beginning March 30th and going through April 27th the MISSION & OUTREACH COMMITTEE at Central will be collecting items to donate to L’IL MIRACLES Pregnancy Resource Center in Anderson. We would like to gather all kinds of baby items from the congregation to donate, items like: diapers, wipes, formula, clothing (premature to 7T), socks, shoes, hats, bassinettes, bottles…virtually anything a baby might need.
There will be collection receptacles at each door to the Sanctuary for you to donate from March 30th through April 27th…
…thank you so much for your generosity.
Sunday April 13th at 10:00am
PALM SUNDAY at CENTRAL
Good Friday April 18th at 7:00pm
A “TENEBRAE” SERVICE
a service of darkening: readings, music, candlelight, communion
Easter Sunday April 20th
7:30am – EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE in Schuster Chapel
8:15am – EASTER BREAKFAST in The Fellowship Hall
8:30am – Chancel Choir rehearsal
10:00am – EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP in The Sanctuary
11:20am – Fellowship Time in Sims Parlor
COMPANY
November 20 – 23, 2025
Thursday – Saturday at 7:00pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
The Jake Hoover Theatre
A musical by Stephen Sondheim and directed for the stage, and musically,
by Rick Vale
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
December 17 – 21, 2025
Wednesday – Saturday at 7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday at 2:00pm
The Jake Hoover Theatre
A Christmas tradition, with script & music by Rick Vale, adapted from Charles Dickens. Directed by Jean Rice
ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD
January 22 – 25, 2026
Thursday – Saturday at 7:00pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
The Jake Hoover Theatre
A comic and absurd romp, behind the scenes of Shakespeare’s HAMLET, directed by Raymond Kester.
DOUBT
February 19 – 22, 2026
Thursday – Saturday at 7:00pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
The Jake Hoover Theatre
A provocative parable for today about rumor and belief.
Directed by Kevin Weston
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
March 19 – 22, 2026
Thursday – Saturday at 7:00pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
THE ANDERSON MUSEUM of ART
A wonderful, comic classic by William Shakespeare, directed by Karen Sipes.