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We're excited to share Hope Central Christian Church news, events, and information to help us serve and grow in Christ together.
Current Sermon Series: "Right Living Redefined"
This coming month we will continue to explore Jesus' life-changing Sermon on the Mount as he shows us what right living really looks like. We encourage you to read the weekly scriptures (also posted on Kimballchristian.church) in advance to get the most out of the sermon.
Upcoming Scriptures include:
August 3 - Matthew 5:33-58; Luke 6:27-36
August 10 - Matthew 6:1-18
August 17 - Matthew 6:19-34
August 24 - Matthew 7:1-12; Luke 6:37-42
August 31 - Matthew 7:13-29; Luke 6:43-49
Additionally, check out the weekly study guide (on our website) that accompanies the scriptures and sermon. Paper copies are located in the foyer next to the bulletins.
Serving Opportunities for Kimball and Dassel
1 Peter 4:10 tells us, “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” No matter what your interests, from working with children, worshipping through music, designing graphics, to providing IT support, we can help you find an area to serve in the church. We ask each person who attends Hope Central to prayerfully consider the list of serving positions below and identify at least one area of need you can fill. Please complete a serving form below, and someone from Hope Central will get in touch to connect you with a serving team.
Lunch at the Pastor’s
Looking for a way to connect with others? If you are new or are a regular attender and your last name begins with the letters S-Z (even if you have attended a previous lunch), please join Pastor Tom & Alana for lunch at their home (church parsonage - the house across the parking lot of the Kimball campus) Sunday, August 17th at 12:15 pm.
Please RSVP by Friday, August 15th.
Reframing Life
Are you pressing on, putting a smile on, serving, doing life … But, missing abundant living? “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” John 10:10
Is life hard? Do you carry hurts that are a lifetime old? Are your relationships struggling? Is your heart wounded or broken? Is life a struggle to survive, when you want to thrive? Join us and learn how to reframe your life … Seeing yourself and your life through God’s eyes.
Please join us from 6:00-8:30 pm on Monday nights from September 8 - November 3 at Hope Central Christian Church - Kimball Campus.
Cost is $25 and space is limited.
Groups will be gender specific.
New Class - Second Saturdays for Married/Engaged Couples
We are inviting all married couples and those engaged to join us in growing our marriage relationships as well as build a community of married couples.
The sessions will meet once a month September 13 - June 13 at the Kimball church building on the Second Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Participants will be expected to attend the monthly sessions at the building, read a chapter a month in the book Fun Loving You by Ted Cunningham, join in a monthly group activity with your table group, and have 1-2 dates with your spouse. You may either purchase the book on your own or purchase it through the registration form below for $12.
If you and your spouse are willing, we are looking for Table Hosts who will agree to the participation expectations AND would lead the discussions at their table, plus organize the monthly activity/get together for their table group. These monthly group get-togethers are intended to build connections with other couples and can be a dinner, outing, adventure, etc. Table Hosts will help organize but do not have to plan and execute each event ... the table group can share this.
Membership Class
Anyone interested in finding out more about the mission of Hope Central Christian Church and what it looks like to be a member here is welcome to attend our next Starting Point class. It will take place in Kimball on August 17 at 9:30am in Room 130 (downstairs next to the restrooms). Contact Chris Chambers at (320) 292-0971 if you have any questions. Please RSVP below.
Glimpse at Valleyfair
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to attend the Glimpse trip to Valleyfair on Wednesday, August 20 from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. The group will be taking a bus from the Kimball Campus to Valleyfair and payment of $33 is required in advance.
For questions or to register, please contact Holly Niedzielski at 320-761-9580 or hollyniedzielski@yahoo.com.
Donations Needed for Pine Haven’s Craft Weekend
Pine Haven Christian Assembly's Scrapbook/Craft Weekend is just around the corner on September 11-14! They are looking for donations of handcrafted items such as jewelry, mittens, wood signs, hats, and embroidered dish towels. If you are not a crafter but would still like to help this ministry, they would also appreciate items such as devotionals, hand lotions, candles, homemade jams, recipe books, etc.
You may give your donations directly to Karen Doran (320-980-4373) or leave them (labeled with "Karen Doran") in the church office by September 7th.
Operation Christmas Child
Back to school sales are a great time to purchase items for Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts! Crayons, markers, pencils, colored pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, scissors, pencil pouches, and rolls of tape are all useful and desired items to include in shoeboxes. KCC donated 149 boxes last year! Will you help us hit our goal of packing 200 boxes in 2025?
As a reminder, the Dassel Campus is now closed. The target is to relaunch as Hope Central Christian Church in September. We are so excited to see where God will lead us and look forward to working together to bring more people to His Kingdom.
We hope to see you this Sunday at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 am for the message, “Your Character Matters”.
Kate Simon
Office Manager
Kimball Christian Church
320-398-3660