Ongoing and Upcoming Events

2008 Wednesday Night Summer Series

Central Church in Ocala

David was a man for our times—his life was anything but calm and peaceful, it was hectic and unsettling.  He faced a number of challenges that would rock anyone’s world…yet through it all, he was a man after God’s own heart.

We, like David, face our own moments of crisis…how will we react?

Moments of Crisis

June 4    “Frozen By Fear” (Facing Goliath)                                1 Sam. 17 – Matt Johnson

June 11   “Handling Unjust Persecution” (Facing Saul)                  1 Sam. 18-20 – Thaxter Dickey

June 18   “Don’t Get Mad, Get Even?” (Facing Saul)                     1 Sam. 24, 26 – Dave Curry

June 25   “Dealing With Jerks” (Facing Nabal)                              1 Sam. 25 – Jamey Hinds

July 2      “When Your Better Half Becomes Bitter” (Facing Michal)  2 Sam. 6 - Kenny Moorer

July 9      “Stolen Waters: Sexual Temptation” (Facing Bathsheba) 2 Sam. 11 – Tommy Peeler

July 16    “Trying To Get Away With It” (Facing Uriah)                  2 Sam. 11 – Phil Ryan

July 23    “Looking In The Mirror” (Facing Nathan)                        2 Sam. 12 – Daryl Townsend

July 30    “Stricken With Grief” (Facing Son’s death)                     2 Sam. 12 – Leon Jennings

Aug. 6          - VACATION  BIBLE  SCHOOL -     

Aug. 13   “Dysfunctional Families” (Facing Amnon)                        2 Sam. 13 – Robert Smith

Aug. 20   “Hurt By Those You Love” (Facing Absalom)                   2 Sam. 15-18 – John Guzzetta

Aug. 27   “Making It Through The Crisis” (Facing Himself & God)      Psalms – Mark Moseley

 

Ongoing Worship and Studies

Bible Studies

Regular Worship Services

Weekly Prison Work

Bible Reading

Bi-Weekly Teen Gathering

Monthly Nursing Home Services

Monthly Young People's Singing

Monthly Prayer Groups

    

 


Completed in 2008:

WOW!  What a Weekend -- February 1-2, 2008

Central Church of Christ 

14th Annual Evangelism Studies Seminar

                            E nergizing 

                            S aints to 

                            P ursue    

                            N on-Saints

 

4200 NE Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL  34470,  352-629-2413, ocalacentral@hotmail.com

 

Friday, February 1, 2008 - 7:30 pm

We Invite You To A

Special Night of Singing

with

Steve Loftis

Saturday, February 2, 2008

  8:50       Welcome                                                                                 Wayne Yancey

  9:00       Reaching versus Teaching                                                   Colin Williamson

  9:30       Sharing the Good News by Being the Good News            Ken Weliever

10:15       A Burning Fire in My Heart                                                   Bob Buchanon

STUDIES FOR LADIES

10:15       The Phoebe Factor:  Women Doing Ministry                     Norma Weliever

10:15       Time For God in a Frantic World                                         Trudy Yancey

- Repeats at 1:00 -

 

11:00        LUNCH BREAK

 

 

12:50       Welcome Back                                                                      Jody Broyles

 1:00        Elders and Evangelism                                                         Max Dawson

 1:45       Joy in Teaching the Lost                                                        Westley Pollard

 2:30        Give ‘em Heaven                                                                   Jason Moore

 

Our Speakers 

Bob Buchanon— Bob was converted to the Lord while in college and immediately began preaching.  He has preached for over 30 years in Kentucky and Indiana but the last six years has devoted himself almost exclusively to foreign evangelism.

Max Dawson— Max began preaching in 1970 in Noblesville, IN.  Since 1978 he has been with the Dowlen Road Church of Christ in Beaumont, TX.  He has served as a shepherd since 1986.  He has made four extended trips to Africa to train young preachers.  Max did ten years of daily Bible talk radio work (1979-1989).

Jason Moore— Jason’s preaching experience includes word with Harold Comer in a training program at the Jackson Heights church in Columbia, TN.  He has also worked with Dee Bowman at the Southside church in Pasadena, TX and remained as a local evangelist for eleven years.  Later, he moved to the Vestavia church in Birmingham, AL and since October of 2007 he has worked with the Livingston Avenue church in Lutz, FL.  He married his wife, Jennifer, in 1991.

Westley Pollard— Wesley was converted in 1986.  He grew in faith and service to the Lord and His cause.  He shared the gospel successfully with his family and many others.  Two of his sons now serve as deacons.  Wesley averages at least three Bible studies a week.  He also serves as a shepherd with the Dowlen Road Church of Christ in Beaumont, TX.

Ken Weliever— Ken began preaching when he was 15 years old and has labored with churches in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Florida.  He has written and spoken extensively on the subjects of evangelism and family life.

Norma Weliever— Norma is a native of Central Florida and has been married to Ken Weliever for 39 years.  At present, she works as Administrative Assistant for the Development Office of Florida College.  She has taught children’s and ladies’ Bible classes for a number of years.  She is a mother of two married children.

Colin Williamson— Colin works with the Central church here in Ocala and has done so for forty years.  He has a deep interest in reaching lost souls and studies of church growth and evangelism.

Trudy Yancey— Trudy is a modern version of Lydia.  She is a dedicated Christian who built and manages a large successful business.  She is wife to Wayne Yancey (a shepherd from the Central church), mother of ten children and grandmother of four.  She has lived her life in service to others and is greatly concerned about the souls of others.

   

August 4-7, 2008 Vacation Bible School

The most important message in the world.

JESUS loves You!

Bringing the love of JESUS alive.

Have fun and learn about the people that JESUS met, taught, healed and loved.

Monday through Thursday Nights, 7:00 p.m.

Classes for age 2 through grade 5 plus adult classes

 

 


Completed in 2007:

 

Equipping The Saints 2007

Central initiated service teams in 2007.  There may be more than 10 such teams with sub-teams as needed.  Each team is to have one or more leaders and all members are encouraged to be active.  The reasons for the service teams include:

  1. More effectively organize the work of the local congregation

  2. Involve more of the members of the congregation in the work

  3. Use the strengths and the interests of the members in the work.

  4. Develop more leaders within the congregation.

  5. Allow the members to feel more a part of the work of the congregation.

  6. Allow the elders to be more involved in the spiritual needs of the congregation.

Our Vision for '07

            January            Devoted To The Word                         New Testament Readings

            February          Devoted To Evangelism                     Evangelism Day

                                       Devoted To Hispanic Studies            

          March                Devoted To Those In Prison                      

            April                   Devoted To Good Works                    Daily Deeds

            May                    Devoted To Foreign Evangelism      

            June                   Devoted To Our Children                  Vacation Bible Study          

            June-August     Devoted To Great Marriages        

            September        Zealous for Good Deeds

            October            Evangelism and Hispanic Studies

            November        Planning our Future

            December        How Great Thou Art

 

Zealous for good deeds

30 days of spiritual growth

September 2007 was a month dedicated to daily efforts to improve our spiritual focus.  Each day during September Christians at Central will be undertaking a special action to bring us toward a life full of good deeds.  It starts with a more complete understanding of Titus 2:14 "who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds."  

 

2007 Summer Wednesday Night Series (7:00 pm)

June 13 - Thaxter Dickey - Choosing Mr. Right

June 20 - Jason McCreary - Wealth and Happiness

June 27 - Charles Murray - What Is The Good Life?

July 4 - John Zellner - The Prayers of the Upright

July 11 - Matt Johnson - Blessings and Curses of Friends

July 18 - - Kenny Moorer - The Father's Role

July 25 - Denny Hoar - Living Close to God

August 1 - Daryl Townsend - The Effects of Pornography on Families

August 8 - Ken Weliever - Honesty and Integrity

August 15 - Phillip Shumake - God's View of Sex

August 22 - Gary Ogden - Raising Great Children

August 29 - Mark Moseley - The Role of a Good Husband

 

Vacation Bible School - Friday Night & Saturday Morning, June 8 & 9th 2007

    Bible Alive

    God Cares For You!

    God cares for all things great and small.  God cares for all.  God cares for me and God cares for you!

God used many people to accomplish His plan!  Join with all your friends to learn how God Cares for You!  Bringing the Bible Alive helps us to learn and grow in understanding of the power of God in our lives today.

Friday 6:30 - 7:00 pm - Registration and Singing

         7:00 - 8:30 pm - Activities for the entire family!

Saturday 8:30 am - 9:00 am - Registration and Singing

             9:00 am - 12:00 noon - Classes and activities for ages 2 yrs to 5th grade

Where?  Central Church of Christ, 4200 N. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL  352-629-2413

 

WOW!  What a Weekend -- February 2 - 3, 2007

Central Church of Christ 

13th Annual Evangelism Studies Seminar

4200 NE Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL  34470,  352-629-2413, ocalacentral@hotmail.com

 

Singing Praises to God, with Steve Loftis

Evangelism Seminar - Vital Signs of a Healthy Church

 

        Auditorium

        8:50        Welcome                                                    Wayne Yancey

        9:00        Holistic Approach to Church Planning               Mike Cawthon, Tampa, FL

        9:45        Church Health through the Eyes of Scripture    Tim Jennings, Plano, TX

       10:30       Keeping the College-Age Healthy                    Ted Brewer, Lafayette, IN

        Studies for Ladies, Room 9    

        10:30 (Room 9)     What Can I Do?  Everything!                Donna Richardson - Ocala, FL

                 (Room 13)   Encouraging One Another                    Jeannie Culp - Tampa, FL

        11:45       Lunch Break

          1:10       Welcome Back                                              Art Jackson - Ocala, FL

          1:15       Healthy Relationships Among Leaders                Steve Patton - Tampa, FL

          2:00       Church Health through the Eyes of a Seeker      Tim Jennings - Plano, TX

          2:45       Surrender                                                    Eddie Culp - Tampa, FL

          3:30       Closing Thoughts                                          Colin Williamson - Ocala FL

 

Completed in 2006:

Summer Wednesday Night Series (7:00 pm)

Jesus And Some People He Met!

         Summer Speakers Series

June 14  - “Moses and Elijah” 

                    Jody Broyles

June 21  - “ Zacharias”

                    Tommy Peeler

June 28  -  “A Sinful Woman”

                    Jamie Hinds

July 5     -   “Zacheus”

                     Dick Blackford

July 12  -    “ The Pharisees”

                     Charles Murray

July 19  -    “ Pilate”

                      Phillip Shumate

July 26  -    “ Women at a tomb”

                       John Zelner

August 2 -  “ A man who was lame”

                       Jason McCreary

August 9  -  “Ten Lepers”

                        Ralph Walker

August 16 -  “Talking with special friends”

                        Keck Lynn

August 23 -   “A woman at a well”

                                  Matt Johnson

August 30 -   “Mary and Martha”

                        Mark Moseley

 

Vacation Bible School - June 10, 2006

God used many people to accomplish His plan!  For one fantastic Saturday, we will learn and study about Noah and the wonderful part his family played.  Bringing the Bible alive helps us to learn and grow in understanding of the power of God in our lives today.

Classes for ages 2 years old to 5th Grade.                     

Bring a Friend!

A special time of hospitality and fellowship is being provided at the Collins' family home beginning at 12:30 p.m.

 

WOW!  What a Weekend -- February 3-4, 2006

Singing Praises to God, with Steve Garrett

Evangelism Seminar - Delivering the Gospel to People of Our World

        Auditorium

        8:50 am    Welcome (Song and Prayer)            Wayne Yancey            

        9:00         "My Steps to Salvation"                  Richard Bartholomew  

        9:45         "The Hand of the Lord"                   Ed Croiser                

        10:30        "Shepherding in a growing church"   Kelly Reese

        Lunch Break

        12:55 pm    Welcome Back                              Art Jackson

         1:00         "In Prison and You Visited Me"          Daryl Townsend

         1:45         "Success in Evangelism"                  Tommy Poarch

         2:30         "I Make Myself a Slave to Everyone"  Eddie Culp

         3:25         Closing Thoughts                            Colin Williamson

 

        Studies for Ladies - Sessions repeat at 1:00 p.m.   

        10:30 am    "Watts Up"                                   Lynelle Fairchild    Room 13

                        "Changing Habits"                          Deanna Bonnell     Room 9

                        "Teaching at a Higher Level"            Barbara Jackson    Room 2

Completed in 2005:

Singing With Enthusiasm

Evangelism Seminar

Weekend Gospel Meeting - Don Truex

Home Improvement Seminars; Brent Hunter

Vacation Bible School - "Bible Alive"

Summer Wednesday Night Series (7:00 pm)

June 15  -  Barry Hudson - "Turning Tears into Telescopes"

June 22  -  Charles Murray - "Seven Marks of a Dead Religion"

June 29  -  Daryl Townsend - "Extraordinary Acts"

July 6 -  Tom Bunting - "Saints Growing Older"

July 13  -  Phillip Shumate - "A God Who Shakes Things Up"

July 20  -  John Guzzetta - "God's Scrapbook"

July 27  -  Jason McCreary - "Battling the Adversary"

August 3  -  Thaxter Dickey - "Neo-Gnosticism"

August 10  -  Adam Shanks - "Sanctuary"

August 17 -  Dan Channey - "I Know Who I Have Believed"

August 24 -  Mark Moseley - "Insights to God's Grace"

August 31 -  Keck Lynn - "Matthew Seven"

 

 

Completed in 2004:

Evangelism Seminar

Singing With Enthusiasm

Vacation Bible School - "Jesus is a Friend"

Summer Wednesday Night Series (7:00 pm)