Caring for our Congregation
There are many ways that we try to touch the lives of our members, and many ways that you can get involved. Below are listed some opportunities to get involved in the life of our congregation. Please contact Pastor Janel for more information
BIRTHDAY GREETERS
This group extends birthday greetings to members of the Central congregation either by sending birthday cards, making phone calls or paying a visit. The Moravian Birthday Book, compiled by the Ministry of Concern, includes each member's birthday and is available in the church office.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING
Central members and friends join together each December to sings Christmas carols at various retirement homes and residences of our shut-ins. . All are welcome for a wonderful evening of singing -- and traditional hot cocoa and cookie party afterwards!
Every fall and spring, Central sponsors a day-long retreat at our Christian Spring estate. Programs in the past have ranged from a look at walking the Labyrinths to developing our personal creeds, and we look forward to sharing a special program and time to relax, take a walk, and share in good conversation with you! Call the church office about the next retreat date.
LAY VISITORS
Part of the Ministry of Concern, this group currently consists of 17 men and women who have been specially trained to serve as lay visitors, visiting the homebound and those in retirement and health care facilities. They currently minister to 25 people. If you are interested in learning more about the lay visitors or you would like a visit, please contact Pastor Carol Reifinger or Pastor Janel Rice.
PULPIT FLOWERS COMMITTEE
This group divides the flowers into smaller bouquets after the church service, and delivers these to Central members who are hospitalized, in nursing homes or homebound. Two people deliver flowers each Sunday; some are assigned to a particular Sunday each month, others are substitutes and assist as needed. Anyone who is interested is welcome to join the group; please contact the church office.
PRAYER GUILD
There are 70 members of the Guild; they respond to the needs of individuals and concerns through intercessory prayer. Anyone may join the group; prayer concerns are communicated by phone so there are no 'meetings'. For more information, please contact the church office.
CD MINISTRY
This group provides CD recordings of the 11 a.m. Sunday services to members and friends of Central Church who are homebound, in health care facilities or living at a distance. Approximately 12 people each week listen to the service via the tape ministry. Please contact the church office if you cannot attend church and would like a CD from this week's service. For those wanting special copies, we ask for a donation of $3/CD.