the Clarion Of Central Christian Church (DOC)

General info 2

Our church family 3

Meal & Grocery

Delivery

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Summer Food Program 7

Rebecca’s revelation 8

Gratitude Campaign 10

calendar 13

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June 2020

“God calls Central Christian Church to be a welcoming and open faith community where Christian love,

action, and discipleship unite.”

Vision Statement of Central Christian Church (DOC),

Terre Haute, IN

21 :: Father’s Day

Important

Dates

At A Glance

Reasons to Rejoice

Our faith community has a number of friends and loved ones of

church members who are expecting babies! Please keep the

following in your prayers:

Lauren & Eric Foster and Ophelia, who is due on July 4

Denise & Rick Harden and Liam, who is due in

September

Emily Ross, her kids, and her baby (another boy!)

Congratulations to Clayton and Abigail Minger who

welcomed Owen Andrew and Sophie Lorraine on May

29! Owen weighed 3 lbs. 13oz. and Sophie 3lbs. 5oz. They will

be in the NICU of a time, and we pray for their good health and

growth.

Congratulations to Alanson Hammond who received this

year’s Central Elementary School’s Citizenship Award!

Congratulations to Jimmy & Katie McAfee as they prepare to

move to Centralia, MO in June where Jimmy will be

the Director of Youth & Family Ministry and Katie will be

Administrative Assistant at First Christian Church of

Centralia! We will miss them, but we are so glad for this call to

a new ministry.

Our Church Family……… Please report items for Our Church Family to the church office, Submit names by filling out a Prayer

Request form located in the Pew Pads, and placing it in an offering plate or by contacting the church

office.

Please remember the following in your prayers:

Everyone who has COVID-19, all who are caring for those who are sick, and all who are grieving the

loss of loved ones. Please pray as well for those working on a vaccine, all essential workers, and

everyone whose financial situation has been affected by the pandemic.

All of our shut-ins as they are not able to see and visit with loved ones in person.

Brian Bennett, Mary Jo Brown’s grandson, who had a lung transplant on May 21. Please pray for

Brian’s recovery and for his wife and twin daughters.

Lil Chaffin, Scott’s mother, who fell and suffered a fractured femur and needed seven stitches

above one of her eyes.

Rick Dennis’ brother, Joe, who has pneumonia. Joe has a number of health issues that are ongoing.

Shannon Giles’ uncle, Mike Friend, as he starts radiation treatments.

Jackson Herndon as he recovers from a recent surgery and faces many months of rehab.

Larry Jones as he continues to recover from a stroke.

Christine Kennedy as she recovers from a mastectomy and reconstruction surgery.

Bill McQueary as he recovers from surgery to repair a torn meniscus.

Colton Minger as he adjusts to his summer internship with Bowen Construction. Please pray for

Colton as he will have two different assignments over the course of the summer and it is uncertain

where the second will be.

Rev. Zelensky’s dad, Ed Murphy, as he continues cancer treatments.

Carolyn Pickel & Joyce Swoveland as they share their home and offer their support to Carolyn’s

sister, Nancy.

Carol Sloan will have a double mastectomy on June 9.

We extend our deepest sympathies to Randy & Andrea Todd at the recent death of Randy’s aunt,

Jean Feare.

Brian Bennett

Lil & Sue Chaffin

Scott Chaffin

Diana Chavis

Jim & Betty Croften

Sue Coffin

Tasheem Feliciano & Missy (his mother)

Rich & Joy Kennel

Christine Kennedy

Rachael & Shelly Manning

Vivian Marsh

Briittany Perez

Nancy Pickel

Russell Rogers

Wayne Studey

Colleen Sutliff

Valinda Titus

Sarah Westfall

Due to Patient Privacy Laws,

hospitals are no longer able

to contact pastors if a

church member is admitted

for treatment. If you or a

loved one is in the hospital,

please call the church office

or Rev. Rebecca.

Summer Camps Canceled

The Outdoor Ministry Team of the Christian Church in Indiana has made the decision to cancel summer camp for 2020. The decision was made in consultation with our partner camps, the Geneva Camp and Conference Center and the Bedford Camp and Conference Center, and our camp directors.

Taking into account the multitude of ways camp would have to be altered to comply with the guidelines of the CDC, the State of Indiana, and the American Camp Association, we have con-cluded that for the safety of all the campers, staff and volunteers our summer camp programs this year should not go forward.

We know this is disappointing news. Camp plays a significant role in faith development. And while we all grieve this decision, we believe it to be consistent with our commitment to care for all of God's people.

We hold expectation and hope that camp

will resume as normal in the summer of 2021.

Across the Wabash Valley, communities have taken economic hits because of the COVID-19 pandemic. VCSC saw this problem and jumped into action and started an emergency feeding program at 33 locations across the county.

"Right now, we're serving between 23,000 and 30,000 meals per week," Bill Riley, the corporations' Director of Communication said.

He said serving students these past few months have shown the administration the huge need in the community.

"First of all our community needs support. Our community has been hit hard by COVID-19 and we want to do whatever we can to help our children have a comfortable summer," Riley said.

That's why, for the first time ever, the corporation is launching a summer-long grab-and-go feeding program.

"We worry about the summer slide in terms of academics but there's also a summer slide in terms of mental health, emotional wellbeing, and physical wellbeing," he said, "When we get back in the fall we want to see kids as healthy and happy as possible so they're ready to learn," Riley said.

Starting June 1st, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11 to noon students will get breakfast and lunch. They'll get a double serving on Monday and Wednesday to fill the rest of the week. Friday, they will get help from the backpack program to get through the weekend. The program will only be taking place at North and South Vigo high school and West Vigo Elementary school.

"We want to feed children, but it comes out of a need from our community," Riley said.

Riley said if you want to help you can donate to their backpack program. You can do that one of two ways, digitally at their website, https://www.vigocountyeducationfoundation.org/ and comment "backpack program" when donating. You can also send a check to the 'Backpack Program VCSC PO box 3257 Terre Haute, IN. 47803.'

You can also learn more about the summer feeding program at the corporations' Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Team.Vigo/

- Story has been edited from its original version. Original story via WTHI-TV 10

Vigo County Summer Food Program

Rebecca’s Revelation

Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ! I recall a commercial years ago,

narrated (supposedly) by a cat, who began with something like, “It is day 972 of my

captivity…” Does anyone else feel like this?! I am extremely grateful that I am not

sick, and none of my loved ones are sick (any more). I give thanks that Jeff and I are

able to work from home and we have enough room in our house to provide us with

separate work spaces. I am relieved that church members and friends are not

pressuring me for a date to once again worship in our building – I am still not ready to

give one.

In the big scheme of things, I have nothing to complain about even as COVID-19

continues to wreak havoc in so many lives. One thing I have realized about myself

during this crisis, however, is how much I depend on looking forward to “the next big

thing.” Usually this is a vacation, a special event, or an upcoming play or concert, and

having such things to look forward to often helps me get through days or weeks that are

challenging or overwhelming. I don’t really have anything like this planned right now,

and perhaps you don’t, either.

With this in mind, I thought that we could bring an element of something extra special

into our worship services for this summer. So, I am very happy to announce our

Summer 2020 Worship Series: (drumroll, please)…The Gospel According to Broadway

Volume 2!!!

In 2017, we did a series connecting certain Broadway shows/songs with our

understanding of the good news. I knew that we would eventually do another series

like this one, but with the pandemic, this year seems to be a very appropriate time for

it. Every Sunday starting on June 7 we will highlight a different musical/particular

song that helps us to reflect on the teachings of Jesus or the experiences of our faith

ancestors from the Hebrew Scriptures. This series will include old, familiar shows as

well as newer ones.

Join us as we praise God and welcome a bit of NYC into our lives throughout this

summer!

Stay well, be safe, and God bless you.

Rev. Rebecca Zelensky

Vol. 2

Coming SOON!!!!

Every Sunday in June at 9:30 a.m.

Summer Worship Series

Gratitude Campaign!

We know these are difficult times for many of us. We know that out of

chaos, God can lead us and all of creation to order. The skies are

clearer. Waters are bluer. Animals are freer. Remember, there is always

something to be thankful or grateful for in our lives. Research has

proven that the practice of gratitude can have a positive impact on our

overall wellbeing, and practicing gratitude has been a spiritual

discipline for people of faith throughout the millennia. Therefore, CCC is

starting a gratitude campaign. We are asking that you share

statements (1-2 sentences), pictures, and videos (60-seconds) that reflect

thankfulness or gratitude, which will be posted on our social media

platforms. Share only what you are comfortable sharing.

"Give thanks to God, for God is good; God’s love endures forever.”

1 Chronicles 16:34

Members should send their posts to Chavez Phelps at chavezphelps@yahoo.com.

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1 :: Jill michael

4 :: deb barnes

4 :: billy gubbins

8 :: Braylynn herman (barrett)

11 :: ancy zachariah

12 :: ralph brown

15 :: lisa mankin

15 :: jimetta mankin

16 :: parker schodlatz

18 :: Emily seybold

18 :: jayden whitaker

20 :: Alexandrea todd

24 :: Sydney bukovack

27:: townesly steele

28:: carol sloan

2 :: Andrea & Randy Todd

6 :: ed & Rita johnson

11 :: bonnie Wilson & beth duley

12 :: brad & Melissa wilson

12 :: Richard & Patti Willey

21 :: frank & Kerry volkers

25 :: david & andrea mccoll

27 :: will jr & michelle hine

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Phone: 812-877-9959

Email:

centralchristianchurch@

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Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

4950 East Wabash Ave

P.O. Box 3125

Terre Haute Indiana

47803

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Worship Services

9:30 AM

(Nursery for Infants & Toddlers

Open 9 AM -12Noon)

Sunday School for

all ages 11 AM