This Week’s Bulletin

Announcements

• Canvas Community Meal — this Wednesday, November 11

  The Canvas meal is this week, Wednesday, November 11. Note that meal prep will be Tuesday afternoon. Rick and Barbara Jones are the contacts if you'd like to help.

• Friends and Family Meal — November 18

  The Friends and Family meal coincides with the sharing of Thanksgiving meal boxes. This is a Friendsgiving-style meal, so sign up to participate and love on our friends and neighbors — bring a dish or a side, or help serve.

• Toy Store — volunteer sign-up is live for December 12

  Check out the sign-up for Toy Store on Saturday, December 12, from 7 AM to noon. Types of volunteers needed: holly jolly shoppers, wrappers, food servers, greeters, and present transporters. Volunteers must ooh and ahh over all gift choices and wrap jobs. (The author does not make the rules, just communicates them.) There are fliers on the front table of the foyer with gift ideas for all ages, and you may notice an awesome gift tracker hanging in the lobby — it's for fun and the visually inclined. We'll serve 270 kids this year, and there's a list of families who would be grateful for a prayer partner in the weeks leading up; contact Lacey to get paired with one.

  Contact Lacey Hines.

• New Safe Team signage

  You'll notice the new Safe Team signage around Central's campus. The team is standing by and regularly checking communications. If you have any questions about the signs or the Safe Team, scan the QR code, reply to the weekly email, or stop a staff member. You can also read about our approach and report a concern on the Safety page.

• Central Teens — Trivia Night today, Fall Retreat next weekend

  Teens and 30's are gathering for Trivia Night today — by their powers combined, those trivia questions don't stand a chance! The anticipation for delicious dips is also high. Next weekend, November 13–15, is the Fall Retreat at Corin Read Christian Camp ($50; check the Google Doc for the details). And the Progressive Dinner is December 15 — students should bring a small ($5) gift for the gift exchange.

  Contact James Mosley.

• Wednesday nights in November

  Steven Hovater's three-week study on discernment and decisions continues in Fellowship East — the one adult class option for November. There are no classes on Wednesday, November 25. The annual Advent "class" begins December 2 and runs December 9 and 16 as well; all adults are welcome for a night of worship and discussion.

• Coming up

  The Mix will have "Mixgiving" in a few weeks, and Iglesia will have a special Thanksgiving gathering at the end of the month. The first week of December is the calm before the Toy Store prep storm — and Family Style Communion is scheduled for that first Sunday, December 6.

• 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 begin a study of Luke this September, running through the end of November — pre-work for Advent season.
• Bible 101 · SGC LibraryGot a question? Come as you are — no need to be an expert. Limited seating.
• 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

• Discernment & Decisions · Steven Hovater · Fellowship EastDoes God care what I do next? A three-week adult Bible study starting November 4 — the one adult class option for November. No classes on Wednesday, November 25.
• Helping Hands · SGC Upstairs, Kids Closet hallwayAn actionable opportunity to offer support and assistance to existing Central ministries.
• 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–MayStudying Romans this fall. Meets 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.
• Sewing Group · Fridays, 9–11 AMMeets in the sewing room. Anyone is welcome, with a project in hand or willing to take one up.Contact Nancy Lamb or Barbara Jones.
• 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.
• Book Study · Starts Tuesday, September 15, 7:30 PM — every other weekReading Inexpressible: Hesed and the Mystery of God's Lovingkindness by Michael Card, at a member's home. Message Andrea Tappe or Mary Joy Wilson for a headcount or help getting the book.Contact Andrea Tappe or Mary Joy Wilson.
• Virtual Bible Study · Weekly, onlineJane Estes hosts a weekly virtual bible study, sharing each week's topic on the Central Facebook page.Contact Jane Estes.