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MARCH 2021 Worship Opportunites

Sundays

9:00 AM Traditonal Service

11:00 AM Contemporary Service

On March 7th, we will start a sermon series ttled John’s Message: A Survey of the Wednesdays Gospel of John. The Book of John is known for clearly communicatng the basics of 6:30 PM the faith. Throughout the series, we will take a deep dive into this gospel. Below we Adult Bible Study have provided a scheduled reading plan, which we hope will encourage you to read

6:30 PM the entre Gospel of John by Easter Sunday, April 4th. In this plan, each person will Central Student Ministry read one chapter a day for fve days (Monday through Friday). You can fnd more Programming informaton about the plan in Pastor Mark’s artcle.

6:30 PM Children’s March 7th (Sermon #1): “Word Made Flesh” (John 1:1-18) Programming March 8th - March 12th: Read John 1-5

March 14th (Sermon #2): “John the Baptst: I Testfy” (John 1:19-34) Central Christan Church March 15th - March 19th: Read John 6-10 424 Melrose Street March 21st (Sermon #3): “Testmonies about Jesus” (John 5:31-40) Bristol, TN 37620 423-764-9013 March 22nd - March 26th: Read John 11-15 email: March 28th (Sermon #4): “Passion Week” (John 12-19) [email protected] On the Web at: March 29th - April 2nd: Read John 16-20 www.cccbristol.com April 4th (Easter Sunday Sermon #5): “An Empty Tomb” (John 20) facebook.com/CCCBristol April 5th: Read John 21 Twiter: @cccbristol STAFF Mark’s Minute . . . Mark Overton

Senior Minister [email protected] We have had a great start to the new year at CCC and I’m excited to see what this year has in store. I am Kris Mangrum hopeful it will be a year of spiritual growth and maturity Minister of Worship and Administraton for our church. As you know, our theme is Everything 423-502-3684 cell We Need. So far, we’ve learned that God has given us [email protected] everything we need to live the life He calls us to

Mat Mosher through faith in and knowledge of Jesus (2 Peter 1:3). Minister of Youth and One of the primary ways we can build our faith and knowledge is by reading Connecton God’s Word. Beginning March 8th, we are asking you to join us as we embark 423-742-6420 cell on a Bible-reading campaign through the book of John. We want to challenge [email protected] our church to see how many chapters we can read by Easter. Stephanie Boyles Children’s Minister You can find the reading schedule listed on the front of the newsletter. Each 423-963-4902 cell week, those participating will read one chapter per day for five days. This [email protected] allows you to have the weekend to catch up if you get behind. As we approach Courtney Worthy Easter, we will give everyone an opportunity to submit how many chapters they Children’s Dept. Assistant read during the series! While we can't wait to find out the total number of Bob Parker chapters read, the real purpose here is that we all dive into the Word of God Bobby Moser, Asst. together. I encourage you to dig in and see what you can learn about Jesus. As Facilites Manager you read, pay special attention to the following words and themes throughout 423-534-0137 cell the book: Word, Light, Truth, Belief, Testimony, and Witness. You might choose Donna Tallman to highlight or underline passages where these themes are evident. You will Ofce Secretary also have an opportunity to let us know how God is changing you throughout Nancy Murray the series. Whenever you feel like God is speaking to you through His Word, Ofce Assistant email us at [email protected]. I plan to share some of these comments

Tommy Sharret with the congregation as we go through this process together. Custodian

Kori Mosher I am excited to see how our church grows from this campaign. I truly hope Kim Parker you and your family will participate and take it seriously. Each Sunday in Kelly Welch March, I will be preaching a sermon from the Book of John to help reinforce Nursery Atendants the major topics from the book. The series will lead us through a short survey

Pat Quarles of John and help us see what he is attempting to convey to those who are Music Assistant interested in knowing Jesus. We plan to finish the series with the story of the resurrection on Easter Sunday. Newsletter Submission Deadline I would appreciate your prayers as I prepare the weekly messages. I also If you, or your group, encourage you to pray that those in our church will take the time to read the would like to place an Bible, grow spiritually, and that God will help transform us through His Word as article, meeting time, thank you note, etc. in we come to realize more and more that God has given us “…everything we the newsletter, please need for a godly life… (2 Peter 1:3)”. remember to submit to the office by the 20th of the prior month. Love, Grace & Peace, Submissions received after the 20th will not be included in the up- coming month’s news- Pastor Mark letter. Thank you for your cooperation!

March 2020 will forever be known as the month everything changed. I’ll never forget March 11. Kris' I remember seeing breaking news that the National Basketball Association (NBA) was suspending the rest of the season due to a player testing positive for COVID-19. That same night, actor Tom Hanks an- ELDERS o nounced that he and his wife had tested positive. The following day, a researcher at Penn State conducted a r survey of 682 people about their attitudes and behaviors toward COVID-19. While 90% of people had heard John Culp, Chairman about Hanks’ diagnosis, nearly 50% of those surveyed reported it “changed their attitudes and behaviors”. Joel Faidley n For many Americans, including myself, this was the moment we recognized that our way of living could be in David Hacker big trouble. Let’s take some time to revisit the unfortunate events that began in March, just one year ago. Dennis Holbrook e On March 15, we held in-person worship at Central. Our attendance was 100 people lower than the previ- Bill Parker r ous week. That afternoon, our church leadership met to discuss how we should respond. After much prayer Eric Reecher and deliberation, we decided to suspend all in-person services effective immediately. The next day, Bristol Rick Tallman Tennessee City Schools announced they would be closed through at least March 27. Unfortunately, students never returned to school to finish their semester in-person. For the next ten Sundays, which included Easter, we held wor- ship services online-only. As we approached May, federal and state government officials outlined a plan for busi- TRUSTEES nesses, schools, and churches to begin reopening safely. With these protocols in place, we re-opened for in-person worship on May 31. Just eight weeks later, our COVID-19 Response Team recommended that we return to online- Dirk Crandell only services due to a rise in cases in the county. As of July 26, we were back to online-only services. Pat Hull Bobby Moser We decided to follow our local school system closely during this period as they were in daily conversation with our Bob Parker county health department. Students returned to school in a hybrid capacity on August 24. With continued guidance from medical professionals, we resumed in-person worship once again on September 27. As you know, we have been meeting in-person with strict social distancing ever DEACONS since. The last calendar year has certainly been challenging. However, we are so thankful for the input of our medical professionals in helping us lead Central through such a difficult time. While 2019 - 2021 COVID-19 isn’t over and done with, we are hopeful that a return to normal is in sight over the Harold Campbell next several months. Kenny Henard Until next time, Kris Pat Hull Larry O’Bryant D. Simerly Please Pray for Our Missions MISSIONS CORNER 2020 -2022

There are silver linings in virtually every circum- Valsa Abraham - Christan Evangelical Eddie Barker stance. 2020 was a difficult year for just about Fellowship - India Brandon Mann everyone, thanks to COVID-19 and how it impact- Alex & Diana Aburto - Mexico Brad Proft ed so many areas of our lives. But in the midst of Agape Christan Mission - Hait Tim Trice adversity, God calls us to give thanks in all things. Tim & Tammy Aho - Great Britain Drew White As we stop to count our blessings, we are certain- Appalachian Christan Camp ly rejoicing and giving thanks for all the broken lives that were healed in 2020 because of you. Joshua & Ruth Barron - Africa 2021 - 2023 You helped Beth overcome heavy drug use, the ravages of physical Biblical Insttute - Croata Steve Brewster and emotional abuse, and homelessness. Now she has her own Bristol Emergency Food Pantry Bobby Moser place, steady work, restored hope, and a bright future. You also Bristol Faith in Acton Jeremy Sapp helped Jerry with a warm bed, a safe environment free of alcohol, Christan Holyland Foundaton - Israel Don Shelley and the gospel message that has changed his life. He is clean and Christan Service Mission - Birmingham sober with a fulfilling job and is working to restore his family rela- Zach Sumpter ETSU Campus Ministries tionships. Beth and Jerry are thankful for you, as well. Eugene Woodby East TN Christan Home & Academy

We are thankful for the impact you have had in the lives of many Bill & Charliece Fierbaugh - Pioneer Bible more. Here are just a few more ways you have made a difference Translators this past year. Over 36,000 meals were served to the hungry and Bill & Faith Foust - Wyclife Translators hurting. Over 12,000 beds were provided to the homeless with no- where else to go. Everyone receiving a bed or a meal was presented Haven of Rest with the gospel message, with many receiving Christ or rededicating Haven Home their life to Him. There were a lot of reasons to be thankful in 2020 Healing Hands Health Center and you are at the top of the list! This year, I hope others facing Hope St. Christan Mission - Birmingham hopelessness and adversity, like Beth and Jerry, can count on you Lowell & Blanche Hunefeld - Brazil for your continued prayers and support as you help equip them to Ian & Kristn Isely - Ivory Coast Africa be overcomers in Christ. To read more about the impact of the Haven of Rest Rescue Mission, visit www.havenofrestbristol.org. Kulpahar Children’s Home - India Meals on Wheels With much gratitude, Grace Resha - GoTEN Brian Plank Stadia Church Plantng

Roxie Bonds Mary Johnson Alicia Reeves Bradley Tallman Anna Boyles Shawn Mann Ranny Rutherford Gabrielle Trice Case Brewster Chelsea Proft Tommy Sharret Billie Warden Eric Reecher Stella Simms Patrick Hull Zach Resha Jim Stump

Looking Ahead Sympathy • Adult Bible Study To the Each Monday at 12:30pm (W.W. classroom) Larry Abel Family • Ladies Bible Study Each Tuesday at 10:00am (W.W. classroom) (uncle of Andy Abel)

• Wednesday Evening Adult Bible Study Magdalene Elledge Family Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm (Sanctuary & Online) (aunt of Luann Dowell) • Loyal Berean Sunday School Resumes Sunday, March 7th Connie Hatcher Family • Sisters in Christ Tuesday, March 16th, 7:00pm (F. Hall) Bill Shannon Family (husband of Janet Shannon & brother-in-law of Leigh Hull) • Leadership Meetings Elder Meeting - Sunday, March 21st, 3:30pm (Zoom) Board Meeting - Sunday, March 21st, 4:45pm (Zoom) • Ladies Card Ministry Memorials Monday, March 22nd, 7:00pm (Conference Room)

• Men’s Breakfast A memorial donaton has been received Saturday, March 27th, 8:30am (F. Hall) in loving memory of • Central Connect Sunday, March 28th, 12:15pm (F. Hall) Connie Hatcher • Palm Sunday By: Sunday, March 28th Ranny & Sandy Rutherford • Wednesday Schedule Change Pat Sorah No Wednesday Night Services on March 31st (Spring Break) Clara Longbrake By: Eddie & Kity Barker (Dishwasher Fund) Pat Sorah

Daylight Saving Time Helen Parker By: Begins March 14th! Eddie & Kity Barker (Dishwasher Fund) Dawn Henry (Choir Fund) Jef & Jenny Stophel

Dale Willis Online Worship Opportunites By:

Eddie & Kity Barker (Dishwasher Fund) Sunday Carol Shumaker 9:00am Traditonal

11:00am Contemporary If you are unable to join us in-person, you can watch online each Sunday. Just visit our website (cccbristol.com) and click Just a note to say… the “Watch Live (Facebook)” buton or if you don’t have a Facebook account, click the “Watch Live (Livestream)” buton. Thank you for being my home church for so long and a part- Wednesday nering church with me! You are such an important part of 6:30pm Adult Bible Study reaching the natons. Thank you for supportng me and all the You can also partcipate in our Wednesday Night Bible Study other missionaries and ministries! with Pastor Mark in-person or online (Livestream and Face- book) on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. We also plan to send out In Him, notes each week that you can print at home to follow along. Grace Resha Central Kids’ Connection COMING SOON: Be on the lookout for your Easter JOIN US FOR Family Fun Kits!! BIBLE FUN!!

KIDS BIBLE STUDIES

Sundays Online @ 10 am

In-person @ 11 am Wednesdays 6:30pm to 7:30pm

In the Fellowship Hall

For Zoom log in information, Stephanie Boyles,

Egg Hunt-At Home contact Children’s Minister

Ms. Stephanie or Ms. Courtney 423.963.4902

Matt’s Moment Matt Mosher, Minister of Youth & Connection

E-mail: [email protected] Cell: 423-742-6420

Meal at Melrose TO GO The Mosher Family THANK YOU to everyone who supported our students through purchasing meals, making donations, and helping put on the event! With your love and generosity, we raised over $1000 this year. UPCOMING That equates to new and further opportunities for students to encounter God and grow in their relationship with Jesus. Interested in Serving Students? We are looking at outside Thank you so much. We look forward to serving you another venues to host our group meal next year! Are you interested in serving in for a fun outing! the student ministry? We have a YOUTH ROOM RENOVATION DONE!! variety of available opportunities E-mail Matt Thank you to everyone who lent a hand, shared to serve CSM. From special events ([email protected]) practical wisdom, and sacrificed time to help to weekly, hands-on roles, we to be added to the Parent renovate the student space! We’d love for you to have a place for you. If you’re interested, please let Matt know. Updates e-mails. stop by and check out our updated space!

www.cccbristol.com/csm

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5 Central Connect is Step 2 in our Next Steps at Central. Want to get involved? Interested in placing membership in the church? This gathering will take place following the second service on March 28th BANK in the fellowship hall. We will share how to connect into the life of our church through Sunday School and Small Groups. We will also share what it looks like to be a member at Central. If you would like to learn WEBSITE TEXT MAIL BILL PAY IN-PERSON more about getting more involved at church, this is your next step!

Email [email protected] to register! Tithes & Oferings Please remember there are fve diferent giving optons Sunday School Update available to you during this tme. You can fnd more The Loyal Berean Class will resume meetng during the informaton at cccbristol.com/give: Sunday School hour beginning on Sunday, March 7th at 1) Online Giving (click the give buton on our website)* 10 AM. Masks are required and social distancing will be 2) Text Giving (text GIVE to 423-205-8420)* observed which will limit seatng capacity. 3) Mail a check to the church (424 Melrose Street, Bristol, Tennessee, 37620) Sanctuary Seating Tips 4) Check with your bank about using bill pay 5) In-Person at CCC (place your check/cash in one of the As atendance rises in the 11 AM service, we are getng close red ofering boxes located at the Ofering Statons) to flling up our seatng sectons. If your family has three or more people atending, please sit on the end of the pew rather than the center. Allowing groups of one or two to sit *Online giving and text giving are PCI Level 1 secure. in these sectons helps us maximize our seatng capacity. March 2021

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 12:30pm Adult Bible 10:00am Ladies Bible Study Study

6:30pm Adult Bible Study/CSM

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12:30pm Adult Bible 10:00am Ladies Bible Study Study

6:30pm Adult Bible Study/CSM

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12:30pm Adult Bible 10:00am Ladies Bible Meals on Wheels First Day of Spring Daylight Saving Study Study

Time Begins 6:30pm Adult Bible 7:00pm Sisters in Christ Study/CSM

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 12:30pm Adult Bible 10:00am Ladies Bible 8:30am Men’s 3:30pm Elder Meetng Study Study Breakfast

(Zoom) 4:45pm Board Meetng 6:30pm Adult Bible (Zoom) 7:00pm Ladies Card Study/CSM Ministry RACE WEEKEND 28 29 30 31 12:30pm Adult Bible 10:00am Ladies Bible Study Study No Wednesday Night Palm Sunday Programs 12:15pm Central Connect BTCS SPRING BREAK