This Week’s Bulletin

Announcements

• Gustavo Perez was baptized!

  We're celebrating with the Perez family — Gustavo put on Christ this past Wednesday night. Matt is studying with his wife, Lupita, and we're praying she'll take that same step soon. Gustavo, Lupita, and their three kids are part of Central Iglesia.

• Missions Update — Mexico City

  Gonzalo sent this week's update on the work in Mexico City, along with a prayer list — check your email for the full newsletter.

• Kids Closet needs extra hands

  There's been a wonderful wave of clothing and shoe donations, and Kids Closet could use help hanging it all — Wednesday mornings, 9–11 AM. Come one week a month or every week, whatever works.

• Small Groups — sign up now

  A survey form for this year's small groups is on Facebook, the HUB, or with your class leader — fill it out so we know where you fit. Not connected to a class yet? This means you too. Stop by the informational fair in the lobby next Sunday, August 23, and groups kick off September 13.

• Shannabration — bring a side

  Central members are asked to bring a side or dessert for Shannon Cooper's 25th work-anniversary celebration on August 23 — green beans are a fan favorite, but feel free to branch out.

• Encouragers resumes — studying Job

  The Thursday morning Encouragers class starts back August 27 with a study of Job. Class begins at 10:30 in Fellowship East — all are welcome.

• Area Wide Worship — August 30

  Central hosts our central Arkansas family of churches for an evening of song and prayer on August 30. No childcare is provided, though the kids area will be open for movers and shakers — bring your own plan for little ones.

• Central Teens — fall events are up

  Fall teen events have been shared on Remind and GroupMe — check there to fill up your calendar. Share your student's schedule with James so he can cheer them on at their school activities.

  Contact James Mosley.

• City Connections hygiene drive — coming in September

  Starting in September, we're partnering with City Connections to collect hygiene products for students and families in local schools. Look for a collection bin in the coming weeks.

• Reserving a room

  To use any space in the building, call or email Jessica in the church office to reserve it.

  Contact Jessica Ward.

Events this week

Classes

Sundays, 9 AM

• Adult Classes · Fellowship East & West, SGC UpstairsAdult classes are studying Ecclesiastes during the month of August.
• The Mix · SGC UpstairsA community of young adults.
• Teens · SGC UpstairsTeen area, SGC Upstairs.
• Kids · Kids AreaAll ages, in the Kids Area.

Wednesdays, 6:30 PM

• Spiritual Formation · Steven Hovater · Fellowship EastA textual study from the book of Acts focused on being formed by the Holy Spirit.
• Helping Hands · SGC Upstairs, Kids Closet hallwayAn actionable opportunity to offer support and assistance to existing Central ministries.
• Share · Shannon Cooper · Fellowship WestJoining the work of God in spreading the good news.
• CoParenting & Self-Care · Chaney Monan · SGC UpstairsA class to help coparents, stepparents, and single parents navigate the stress and challenges of raising kids in a non-traditional setting.
• The Mix — Making Disciples 101 · Meech Geter · SGC UpstairsA community of young adults.

Ongoing at Central

• Small Groups · Twice monthly, September–MaySmall communities who meet twice a month through the school year.Contact Shannon Cooper.
• OnRamp Mentoring · Tuesday evenings through the school yearOne evening a week mentoring a friend from the Central community.Contact Landon Dillie.
• Encouragers Class · Thursdays at 10:30 AM, August–MayMeets in Fellowship East.
• Preschool Story Time · Fridays at 10 AMIn the Kids Area, for preschoolers and their parents.
• Mt. Zion Food PantryBring non-perishable food to the foyer any time to help stock the Free Little Food Pantry.
• Kids ClosetDonate items in the foyer any time. Appointments can be made for large donations. Extra hands are needed hanging donations Wednesday mornings, 9–11 AM — come one week a month or every week.Contact Lacey Hines or Lizzie Wolhuter.
• Freedom PrayerAn intentional time of prayer for a specific need or struggle, or to seek a deeper connection with God. Sign up on the website.
• Canvas Community · Second Wednesday each monthServing the homeless community an evening meal.Contact Matt Thomas.
• Spanish Worship Service · Weekly, in the Spiritual Growth CenterA weekly service for our Spanish-speaking neighbors.Contact Matt Thomas.