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Central has been located in Portsmouth, Ohio, on the corner of Grandview and Robinson Avenues for nearly 100 years. But it is not the long past history that we want to talk about. We do not want to only glory in the past. We are interested in what the church is doing today and what we can do for you. Many opportunities of service and Christian growth and maturity are offered through Central Church of Christ and we encourage you to check out the other pages on this web site.
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PROGRESS – what a wonderful image. Progress on the new worship facility is moving right along. Today they are setting the main entry doors. They have begun putting insulation in the ceiling. By the end of the week they will be hanging dry wall. Inspections have been passed and almost all inspection have been completed. Read more about Default title[…]
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This past Sunday, January 26, Joan and I shared in a most precious and joyous experience. We were able to be present for the baptism of our grandson, Mason. Mason’s dad, Daryn, baptized him at the Centerburg, Ohio, Church of Christ. Mason has grown up in the church from the time of his birth. He Read more about Default title[…]
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I realized the other day that I have not written anything new for quite a while, so here goes. It is really exciting around here now as work continues to progress on our new worship facility. The building is now under roof and soon we will see walls going up. It is amazing as I Read more about Default title[…]
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I am so excited and happy to tell you that construction has finally begun for the new worship facility for Central Church of Christ. Bulldozer work has begun and is just about completed. This coming week, hopefully we will see the footers being dug and poured. We will keep you updated as the progress continues. Read more about Default title[…]
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Joan and I have returned home from some vacation time. We were able to enjoy a cruise on the beautiful Carnival Horizon. We visited Grand Turk, La Romana, Curacao, and Aruba. It is amazing to see the beauty of God’s creative handwork. We are thankful for His safety in our travels. While I was on Read more about Default title[…]
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For a point of information – the Yee Haw Vacation Bible School for Saturday, August 17, has had to be postponed due to a scheduling conflict. We will reschedule the event ASAP and will publish the new information. This Sunday morning, August 18, we will have our annual Worship/Picnic day. This will be held at Read more about Default title[…]
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It has been said, “None of us knows what the next change is going to be, what unexpected opportunity is just around the corner, waiting a few months or a few years to change all the tenor of our lives.” This past Sunday, June 23, was one of those days when we began to make Read more about Default title[…]
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We give all PRAISE to God above. We have received word from The Solomon Foundation that our loan has been unanimously approved for our new worship facility. Our plans for construction can proceed. On Sunday, June 23rd, we will have a Ground Breaking service. Following our morning worship assembly we will gather on the west Read more about Preacher’s Blog[…]
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I found this piece in some illustrations. I don’t know the source for the material. BEFORE THAT… In 1992, when Governor Kirk Fordice stated unreservedly, “America is a Christian nation,” the response bordered on hysteria. But before that. . . Congress declared 1983 to be the “Year of the Bible” and stated that the Bible, Read more about Preacher’s Blog[…]
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We began a new sermon series yesterday morning titled, “Unexpected.” During this series of sermons we will be looking at the first four chapters of the book of Acts. Yesterday’s message was from Acts 1 about “Unexpected Opportunities.” After Jesus’ resurrection the apostles were not expecting what happened. The Holy Spirit came on them and Read more about Preacher’s Blog[…]