Regularly Scheduled Events at Central Church!
Milbank Women’s Connection
The Milbank Women’s Connection will meet Tuesday, May 21, at 1:30 p.m. in the Central Church Fellowship Hall. Women’s Connection is an affiliate of Stonecroft Ministries (formerly Christian Women’s group). The speaker will be Mary Roelofs of Princeton, MN, with the message, “No Matter What.” A special feature will be given by Norma Kruger with “Beautiful Spring Flowers.” Music will be provided by Diane Stewart on the flute and Sheila Dailie on the piano. 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!
Monthly Sit and Fit Exercise Video with Judy Frink
Here is the APRIL 2023 video!
What a great opportunity you have with Judy Frink and Central Church! Judy is a congregation member and a Sit and Fit instructor. She has graciously volunteered to create monthly exercise videos for everyone - all you need is a straight-back chair and small items found at home!
You can watch here or on the Central Church Online Ministry Facebook Group page. Enjoy!
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 interests of the more senior people. This gathering takes place the second Thursday of each month from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Rolls and coffee are served in addition to hymn singing of gospel songs that are meaningful to those gathered.
The Seasoned Citizens of Central will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 9, at 9:30 a.m. A talk about the history of Central Church will be given by Pastor DeVern Schwenn and Marge Bohn.
Central Book Club
The Central Book Club meets the third 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 is now reading, “The Memory of Lavender and Sage” by Aimie K. Runyan. They will meet to discuss this book on Tuesday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Jen Aden in the Church Office at 432-4766.
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.
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.
Sunday Worship Hours
8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service
9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Blended Worship Service
Wednesday Night Activities
3:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Group
5:15 p.m. Wednesday Night Meal
6:00 p.m. High School Youth Group
6:00 p.m. JAM Activities (preschool - grade 5)
6:15 p.m. Got(d) Questions with Pastor Thom
Special Events At Central Church!
Vacation Bible School 2024 Registration is Open!
Registration has begun for Vacation Bible School 2024 with the theme “The Great Jungle Journey.”
Every day, our kids are bombarded with questions: Did God really create everything? Why do bad things happen? Was Noah’s ark real? Why do I need to be saved? Can I trust the Bible? At this VBS, your kids will explore the biblical answers to these questions as they set off on an epic adventure from Genesis to Revelation. Amid sloths, butterflies, river dolphins, and dart frogs, your children will sail along on a fun jungle cruise, stopping at seven ports of call (the 7 C’s of History) - Creation, Corruption, Catastrophe, Confusion, Christ, Cross, and Consummation. Kids will discover how these events shape our world, and they will learn to reconnect the Bible to their everyday life. Prepare to swing into fun as we head out on The Great Jungle Journey!
VBS will take place from Sunday, July 21, through Thursday, July 25, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Central Church for kids ages 3 through those who have completed 5th grade. Supper will be served from 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. with the Opening Assembly starting at 5:30 p.m.
The kids who participate in VBS will also sing and share what they learned from VBS during BOTH Worship Services on Sunday, July 28.
You may register online or by filling out a paper form located at the Welcome Center. Register ONLINE at https://httpsmilbankcentralmyanswers.myanswers.com/jungle-journey or you may download a form at www.milbankcentral.com.
Gearly Beloved Central Tour
Come join the family fun on Saturday, May 18, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Pribyl Park. Bring your bikes, trikes, scooters, strollers, rollerblades, walking shoes, and friends of all ages! There will be snacks, drinks, chalk, and bubble fun for the little ones, and a few family-friendly competitions (with prizes). Invite some friends and join the fun! There is a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center, just to get an idea of numbers! Hope you can join the fun and fellowship! This event is sponsored by the Evangelism Committee of Central!
Confirmation Sunday
Confirmation Sunday at Central Church is scheduled for Sunday, May 19. Please join us at both services (8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.) as the youth publicly affirm the grace of God in their baptism and acknowledge their acceptance of that grace by faith. Coffee and goodies will be served in honor of the confirmands between services at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Those eligible to be confirmed include: Shantel Eilers, Rylie Ehlebracht, Rileigh Gapp, Nolan Grabow, Jack Howard, Bentley Moser, Adison Pauli, Isabella Pauli, Haylee Rieck, Tayson Tillma, Bree Townsend, and James Urbanski.
CONFIRMATION ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS AND REHEARSAL: This year’s confirmands will have their one-on-one meetings with Pastor Thom and Levi on Wednesday, May 8, at 3:30 p.m. during their normal Middle School Youth Group time. Parents are then welcomed to join the students for a service rehearsal at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, in the Sanctuary. Pastor Thom and Levi will go over how the confirmation services will be run and give you all the details for Confirmation Sunday, which is scheduled for Sunday, May 19. If you have questions, please contact Levi at 949-0519.
90th Birthday Celebration for Maye Olivia Brekke
Kristy Liebe will be hosting a 90th birthday celebration for Maye Olivia Brekke on Sunday, May 26, between services in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to come shower Maye with love!
Summer Worship Hours Begin May 26
Central Church will switch to its Summer Worship Hours on Sunday, May 26. The Traditional Worship Service will still be at 8:30 a.m. The Blended Worship Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship will take place from 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and Outside of the Sanctuary. These hours will remain in place until Rally Sunday in September.
Memorial Day
Central Church and the Church Office will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.
