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Happy October!
I love this time of the year. The air begins to feel more crisp as the summer heat fades away. I really enjoy the football games on television. I'm especially excited that my fightin' Texas Aggies are ranked in the top 10 and holding tough in the toughest conference in the nation; the SEC of course!
I am also excited about the worship services this month. In the church calendar, October is the month for World Communion Sunday. Christian churches around the world will celebrate communion this month on every Sunday. Fortunately for us, this is something special we get to experience each Sunday throughout the entire year.
In thinking about Christians from around the world, I thought it would be beneficial for us to learn some about other world religions and some of our global neighbors who Christians interact with across the oceans and continents. Therefore, we will compare five of the other major world religions to Christianity and learn more about why we believe what we believe.
Those religions we will learning about will be Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and the Ba'Hai faith. We will be fortunate enough to host the Rev. Dr. Whit Bodman of the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary on October 16th as he will speak to Islam and Christianity. This is something you will not want to miss out on.
Remember, if you are unable to make it to any of the Sunday services, make sure you keep an eye out for the downloaded audio recording of the sermon which can be found at our website: cccaustin.org/media/inspirational-messages/
You can also tune into Sun Radio on the FM dial at 100.1 or go to their website and live stream the audio sermon which starts at approximately 8am on Sunday mornings.
Blessings to you all,
Eric
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Important Dates in October
Sunday, October 2
World Communion Sunday
Centering Prayer 9:00am
Adult Sun. School 9:45am
Children's & Youth
Sunday School 10:00am
Choir Rehearsal 9:45am
Worship 11:00am
Relax & Release 6:30pm
Centering Prayer 9:00am
Adult Sun. School 9:45am
Choir Rehearsal 9:45am
Worship 11:00am
Wednesday, October 12
CWF Meeting 10:30am
Administrative Council
Meeting 6:30pm
October 14-16
Disciples Women's Retreat in
Gonzales, TX
Sunday, October 16
Centering Prayer 9:00am
Adult Sun. School 9:45am
Choir Rehearsal 9:45am
Worship 11:00am
Wednesday,October 19
History of DOC 6:30pm
Newsletter Items Due
Sunday, October 23
Centering Prayer 9:00am
Adult Sun. School 9:45am
Choir Rehearsal 9:45am
Worship 11:00am
Monthly Luncheon 12:15pm
Wednesday,October 26
History of DOC 6:30pm
Thursday, October 27
Laundry Love @ Spin
Zone 5:30pm
Friday, October 28
Central Comedy
Club 8:00pm
Sunday, October 30
Centering Prayer 9:00am
Adult Sun. School 9:45am
Choir Rehearsal 9:45am
Halloween
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10/1: Louise Sherman
10/3: Helen Fanta
10/3: Thomas White
10/8: Bitsy Barclay-
Chanson
10/10: Tom Maser
10/11: Heidi Bounds
10/16: Aurora Flores
10/22: Ginger Meeks
10/25: Judd Huffaker
10/26: David Smith
10/27: Mary Curtis
10/31: Marjorie Bailey
If we have missed your birthday, please let the church office know so that we can update our records. Thanks!
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Sunday Worship Service
October 2, 2016 * Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
World Communion Sunday
Message Title: Hinduism & Christianity
The Rev. Eric Gates preaching
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We all have multiple stressors which compromise our immunity and our ability to function optimally. Physical manifestations of stress can include headaches, tight shoulders and neck, TMJ, irritable stomach, back tension and chronic pain. Re-set your intentions for a balanced, focused, thoughtful week.
Come gain relief.
1st Wednesday of the Month (October 5)
5pm
Facilitated by Kathryn Gates, LMFT
Please register by clicking
here
.
This is a free class! Please wear comfortable clothing.
The class will include some light stretching.
Open to all - no experience or activity level will be expected.
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Are you interested in
Reducing? Reusing? Recyling?
CCC is working on becoming a
Certified Green Chalice Congregation!
It's an exciting endeavor!
Come hear all about the program and learn how you can become part of the GREEN TEAM!
Meet us in the Parlor after Worship on Sunday, October 16th for all of the scoop!
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If you missed "Brunch & Bling" last month,
don't worry! Another opportunity is around the corner.
We will be having a Spring Clothing Swap next year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 29th 11am - 1pm
Start setting aside your closet cleanouts!
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All Are Welcome Here!
This month we would like to acknowledge in a special way
those who have joined the Church in the past year and a half or so!
We are grateful to God that He has led them here, to Central Christian Church,
and we are blessed that they have found Christ in this community!
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Scott Snyder & Mel Ley
March 1, 2015
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Lauren & Brady Rodriguez
March 1, 2015
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Linda & Larrie Gaylord
March 1, 2015
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Paul Tracy
September 13, 2015
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Nancy Bondi
January 17, 2016
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Helen Fanta
January 31, 2016
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Ben, Lori & Whitney Broughton
April 3, 2016
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Mark McColgan
May 8, 2016
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Cterling Combs
May 15, 2016
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Ryan Ellington & Andrea Lugo
June 26, 2016
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Miriam Stewart
July 31, 2016
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Wayne Johnson & "Baby"
July 31, 2016
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John Perryman
August 7, 2016
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Joseph Valencia
August 21, 2016
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Join us Sunday, October 16
th
from 5:30-7:30 pm
at Shepherd of the Hills Christian Church
for fun, fellowship and more!
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All Church Luncheon
Sunday, October 23rd
Bring your favorite
Fall 'comfort food'
or dessert to share!
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From behind the Wall...
Well, the last time you read a letter from "Behind the Wall" it was from a wonderful gentleman none other than Ed Heenan, who has served as your Organist and Music Director for almost 30 years!
I have been honored to take his place at the console behind the wall and play at the magnificent instrument you have all worked so lovingly and hard for to have refurbished and enlarged. It will be a year this month coming to you as your organist, and I am grateful and blessed to be a part of the Central Christian Church community. It has truly been a pleasure, especially working with Mark and our talented singers each week.
So much has happened since then: Shortly after I played my first service with you, I was married to my husband Dan, I returned from honeymoon and quite suddenly, almost, I became your office administrator! (Let me tell you, every other day for months I was hoping Berta would come back!) On Easter weekend, Dan and I welcomed a little 8-year-old boy, who in just hours of writing this will officially be adopted by his forever family! So, I thank the CCC community for the prayers it has offered for Galvin, and I am glad that you didn't mind him every now and then climbing out from "behind the wall" during worship, waving to Brad in the back of the church, or dangling over the edge!
That "wall" I "hide" behind, with the emblems of the four Gospels, is not a barrier because I have heard your voices sing in praise while I play. I have listened to you gather joyfully as I offer the prelude. I have taken photos (rather inconspicuously) of you on occasion from behind that wall. Heh heh! I hear your footsteps as you go forth to the world, or to luncheon, when I pull out all the stops for the postlude. I look forward to continuing to proclaim the Gospel through the music I play for you from behind that wall. Thanks for an amazing year!
Peace,
Ray
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Please Remember In Prayer
Thanksgiving for Katie Gates (new job at Eating
Recovery Center)
Doug Alexander's mother Kay, and the Alexander Family
Jerry Jungmichel (is in hospital)
Those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in October
Thanksgiving for Rick R. (who asked us to pray for him,
and now has found an apartment!)
Thanksgiving for
Ginger Meeks (has recovered well from surgery)
Walter Eckerle (suffering throat cancer) &
Connie Findorf (going through eye
surgery. Friend and relative of Nancy Bondi.)
Lara Pankratz, Christopher & Baby Kurt, Monica, Dana & Kurt
Thanksgiving for
David Gaylord (Larrie & Linda's son survived a pedestrian
accident, but can recover without surgery)
Trinnie Hernandez (Dan Gaylord's neighbor experiencing hardship)
Mitchell Bernheim (friend of Crisologos suffering illness)
Juliette Wise Roe (recovering from brain surgery)
Phillip Robertson (asks for ability to trust in Christ)
Janet Anne Brotzman
(
battling
cancer, cousin of Mark McColgan)
Frank Goldsmith
Corinne W. (continued prayers for baby in treatment for cancer)
Joe M. (continued prayers for health and well being
)
Steve Walker
Michael (stage 4 cancer)
Our home-centered Members: Ethel Gordon, Marjorie Bailey, Mary Love Bailey,
Lorayne Barr, Floss Cox, Jo Ann Colson, Mary Curtis, Inez Gaines, Sarah
Holland, Camilla Shannon, Dick Schotz, Louise Sherman, Virgie Sorrells,
Janice Stoner, Martha Towne, Tom and Helen White
Prayer List Update:
If you have a concern, please send an email to staff@cccaustin.org so that the community of prayer of Central Christian Church may offer it up in prayer. Likewise, if you have any cause to be thankful to God and to celebrate, please send an email to staff@cccaustin.org so that the community of praise of Central Christian Church may share in thanksgiving. Petitions and thanksgivings will remain on this list for about a month (unless you request to leave on for longer) to make room for more.
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Bluebonnet Area
Disciples Women's Ministry
Women's Retreat
October 14-16
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Rev. Eric Gates will present a short multiweek course on the
history of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
The first date will be
Wednesday, October 19.
Please register and get more
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Central Christian Church is ON THE AIR!
Listen to the Sunday Message from worship at Central Christian Church! Tune in to Sun Radio, 100.1 FM in Austin, Sunday mornings at 8:00 am. You can also hear music related to the message performed by Mark Kuroski and other musicians from CCC. Help spread the Gospel by telling your friends!
100.1 FM - Austin
103.1 FM - Dripping Springs
99.1 FM - Fredericksburg
88.9 FM - Johnson City
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Please contact us!
Phone: 512-476-6941
Office Business Hours: Tue-Fri 9am-2pm
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Newsletter Deadline
Articles may be submitted to the church office for publication into the church newsletter no later than the
20th day of each month. Please submit articles via email to staff@cccaustin.org. All articles are subject to content change or corrections depending upon the minister and staff discretion and ministry needs. Look for your monthly newsletter to be delivered via email in the final week of each month.
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