Upcoming October Opportunities at Central
All are welcome to join us for our upcoming events!
See Youth Specific events here
Saturday, October 6 – Community Garden Work day!
Join us from 9am-noon as we work to complete the first phase of the garden and finish filling all the raised planting beds with soil. Bring your wheel barrow if you have one and shovels. If you would like to help but are not available that morning – we can use more wheel barrows and shovels to help the work go smoothly!
Saturday, October 13 Re-scheduled to October 27 due to rain! – 11:00AM join us in Oak Alley for a Blessing of the Animals!
Taken from Pastor Rich’s recent message: “The poem All Things Bright and Beautiful, by Cecil Frances Alexander, describes all creation existing to praise God and how truly great is “God almighty Who has made all things well.” The words of this poem have been set to music and can be found in the hymnal With One Voice, #767. We are not only connected to God’s creation, we have an obligation as stewards to protect and preserve God’s creation. A person who not only understood this but lived it was St. Francis of Assisi. He had a real connection with animals. He said of animals, “Not to hurt our humble brethren is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough. We have a higher mission — to be of service to them whenever they require it.” There are many stories about St. Francis and his encounters with animals; no wonder he is the Patron Saint of Animals.
We invite you to bring your furry, scaly, or feathered friend for a special recognition and blessing. We will be spread out with cats & dogs in different areas if needed. If your pet is a little skittish around others, you are welcome to bring a picture so you and they can be included in this special morning and blessing.
Sunday, October 14 – Beginning of a 7-week series “Understanding Islam” led by Pastor Rich Pounds during the Sunday School hour. All are welcome to join us at 8:30am for a light breakfast before the class begins promptly at 9:00. All ages elementary to 100 are welcome! Curious about what Muslims believe, what is our common religious history, as Christians what would be helpful to understand about Islam? Many questions to cover! Topic schedule includes:
October 14 Introduction, Muhammad, and the Koran
October 21 The Five Pillars of Islam,
October 28 The Koran, the Bible, and Jesus
November 4 Islamic Beliefs: Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell
November 11 Women in the Islamic World
November 18 Islamic Law and Division within Islam
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November 24 Islam and Terror
Sunday, October 21 – Oktoberfest Potluck goes International!
Join us for a potluck lunch immediately after worship! Bring a dish and/or dessert to share that is from your country of origin – doesn’t have to be German! Haven’t been able to trace your family back far enough to know what that is? Bring along one of your favorite dishes to share!
Sunday, October 28 – Annual Pumpkin Carving!
Youth of all ages are encouraged to join us by the picnic tables in the playground area after worship to carve pumpkins. Pumpkins and tools are provided – just bring your imagination! Take home your creation to display on your own porch for Halloween or share it with a friend!
Wednesday, October 31 – 6:00-8:00pm Trunk or Treat!
This has become a fun annual tradition! Cars will be parked in the front drive with candy and toys for the neighborhood trick or treaters! If you’d like to help but can’t be there to pass out goodies that night, you can leave donations in the marked box in the education building near the church office. Please arrive before 6:00 if you’d like to park your car and set up! We want to be ready for our little gobblins at 6:00! A suggestion from an experienced member – bring a lawn/camp chair to have a place to sit! It’s worth dropping by just to see how everyone decorates their car trunk!
Looking ahead – save the date –
Nov 3; 9am-4pm – Craft Fair – free admission, open to the community! A variety of vendors, including fresh tamales!
Nov 4; 1:30pm – Organ Celebration & Hymn Festival. The community is invited to join us for Singing
the Lord’s Song in a Strange Land: Psalms of Praise and Prayer Join us as we celebrate and enjoy the wonderful music of our new organ!