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Regularly Scheduled Events at Central Church!
Milbank Women’s Connection
Women’s Connection is an affiliate of Stonecroft Ministries (formerly Christian Women’s group). The Milbank Women’s Connection will meet Tuesday, August 19, at 1:30 p.m. in the Central Church Fellowship Hall. The speaker will be Patricia Bishop of Sioux Falls, with the message, “Who Am I … Why Am I Here.” The special feature will be given by Nicci Stengel with “The Calm in the Chaos.” Music will be provided by Nicci Stengel and Bob Frink. Tickets are $5.00 each at the door. A light dessert will be served. Reservations are appreciated! Please call or email Peg Dohrer at (605)949-0311 or pldohrer@itcmilbank.com. Invite a friend!
Central Book Club
The Central Book Club meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, except for the months of July and December. The group reads a book each month and gathers for discussion and treats. Anyone can join the group at no cost. Central Church provides the books. All that is asked is a free-will donation. To join, please contact Jen Aden in the Church Office at 605-432-4766.
The Central Book Club will meet on Tuesday, August 26, to discuss the book “Those We Wait For” by Michael Ivanov. For more information, contact Jen Aden in the Church Office at 432-4766.
Seasoned Citizens of Central
Gathering
The Seasoned Citizens of Central is specifically designed to provide ministry for persons living within the more senior years of their lives. The group meets once a month for a planned gathering that is built around the interests of the more senior people. Rolls and coffee are served in addition to hymn singing of gospel songs.
The Seasoned Citizens of Central will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, August 14, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. A representative from the Orphan Grain Train will be present to share about their organization and projects they are currently working on. Please call the Church Office, 432-4766, if you would like a ride.
Weekly Men’s Evening Bible Study
The evening weekly Men’s Bible Study will meet on Sundays throughout the school year at 6:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room. Anyone is welcome to join! For more information, please contact Steve Nomeland at 320-219-3038 or Sean Pinkert at 605-467-9244.
Weekly Men’s Bible Study
All are welcome to attend the Wednesday morning Men’s Bible Study in the Heritage Room. The group meets at 6:45 a.m. for a devotion and prayer. For more information, please contact Jody Kuper at 605-432-5749.
Summer Sunday Worship Hours (May - September)
8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service
9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
10:00 a.m. Blended Worship Service
Wednesday Night Activities (during the school year)
Wednesday Night Activities are on a Summer Break! They will resume again in September!
Special Events At Central Church!
Wednesday Night Activities Schedule
Lots of activities take place on Wednesday Nights at Central Church during the school year! There is a full line-up of activities for EVERYONE!
Middle School and High School Youth Group:
Middle School Youth Group takes place from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and Youth Room on Wednesdays. The high school youth will meet from 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. in the Youth Room! Bring a friend!!
Wednesday Night Meal:
Wednesday Night meals are served beginning at 5:15 p.m. each week in the Fellowship Hall. The meal is provided for a free-will donation. This year, in an effort to promote community and fellowship, there will be NO to-go meals. We would love to have you come and eat with us!
JAM (Jesus and Me):
We are very excited to announce a new format for our JAM programs for the elementary students this year! JAM stands for Jesus and Me and takes place on Wednesdays. This is a time for preschool through 5th grade age children to come take part in fun, Christian activities which are an extension of the Sunday School program.
JAM 45: is a NEW group intended for the 4th and 5th grade students to bond together, build closer relationships, and dive deeper into their faith. They will meet on Wednesdays from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. at the church. Ginny Tostenson will pick up these students from Milbank Elementary School at 3:00 p.m. every Wednesday.
JAM JR.: will then take place at the normal time from 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. downstairs and will be for children ages 3 through 3rd grade! This will give this group of children a chance to be leaders of their group and have the activities tailored more for their age! This is also a time for parents to bring their children and get involved in the various Wednesday Night adult Bible studies. There will be homework help available during this time for the 4th and 5th graders who are waiting for their younger siblings to participate in JAM Jr. We pray you will get your children involved in these exciting programs!
Got(d) Questions format:
Pastor Thom is going to use a different format for his Wednesday night Got(d) Questions each week. He will be leading various Bible studies during this time beginning at 6:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
We are looking forward to seeing the church full on Wednesday Nights!
All-Church Swimming Day
Central Church will host a FREE All-Church event on Sunday, August 17, at the Ortonville Swimming Pool! This is an event for the entire church, not just children and youth! Swimming will take place from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. during open swim. You may come and go as desired during that time. Transportation will be available to those who need it!
Please let Levi Waddell or Ginny Tostenson know if you need a ride by Friday, August 15.
Central Church will cover the cost of swimming and provide snacks and water. You may also purchase your own snacks at the pool as well. Invite your friends and family and come enjoy a day of fun with Central Church!
Incoming 6th Graders Air Madness Trip
To help celebrate the “jump” from 5th grade into 6th grade and into Middle School youth group, Central Church will take the 6th grade youth to Air Madness in Harrisburg on Wednesday, August 13. The group will depart at 8:30 a.m. Upon arriving in Sioux Falls, the group will eat and then continue to Harrisburg to jump at Air Madness from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. They will then head for home. Students may be picked up at Central at 4:30 p.m. Lunch and Air Madness admission will be covered by the church! Students may bring extra spending money if they wish. Please let Levi Waddell or Ginny Tostenson know if your child will be attending by Wednesday, August 6. A permission form MUST be signed and turned in by the deadline. Youth, if you have friends who do NOT have a home church and are looking to join a youth group, please invite them to come along! Everyone is welcome! Contact Levi at 605-949-0519, or Ginny at 605-949-0832.
Back-To-School Blessing
Central Church would like to invite all students, teachers, and staff as they prepare to begin the 2025-2026 school year to attend the Back-to-School Blessing so we can pray over you and give a special blessing as you start the new year.
These special services will take place on Sunday, August 17. Service times will be at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.
This blessing is intended for ALL students from preschool through college age, as well as ALL staff who work in any capacity in Milbank and the surrounding school districts. We hope you will join us and bring your child to receive this meaningful blessing.
Kids Hope Mentor and Prayer Partner Meetings
KIDS HOPE MENTORS SCHOOL ORIENTATION: All Kids Hope mentors will meet at Milbank Elementary on Wednesday, August 20, at 4:30 p.m. to get familiar with the elementary school and the processes you will need to follow once you start meeting with your children! If you cannot make this meeting, please let Ginny know!
KIDS HOPE MENTOR AND PRAYER PARTNER MEETING: All Kids Hope mentors and prayer partners are asked to meet together as a group on Wednesday, August 20, at 5:00 p.m. in the Central Church Fellowship Hall! You will get your mentor and prayer partner assignments at this time as well as all the materials you will need to kick off this school year!
Confirmation Meetings
All 8th grade youth and their parents are invited to a Confirmation meeting on Wednesday, August 13, at 8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Youth will get their Confirmation materials and meet their mentors. Dates for the 3 retreats will also be decided, so please bring your calendars! ALL mentors will meet in the Sanctuary prior to this meeting on Wednesday, August 13, at 7:15 p.m. to go over the material and instructions. Mentors will then attend the parent meeting and meet their confirmands. For questions, please contact Levi Waddell at 949-0519.
Prayer Over the Schools
We invite everyone to join in covering our schools in prayer on Sunday, August 17. We will meet at the front of the Elementary School AFTER the 8:30 a.m. service (approximately 9:30 a.m.), AND AFTER the 10:00 a.m. service (approximately 11:00 a.m.) at the High School. We encourage everyone to come cover the schools and our children with prayers. Thank you!
