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  Evangelism - Joe Barron, Martha Cousins
The Evangelism Committee is responsible for spreading the good news of Jesus Christ to the unchurched of the community and providing an inviting church home for all those who do not have one.  Duties of the Evangelism Committee:
  • to provide a conscientious plan of church promotion;
  • to contact, in conjunction with the pastor(s), potential members in an appropriate and timely fashion;
  • to provide a program of assimilating new members into the life and work of the church;
  • to facilitate the work of the Stephen Ministry.

Christian Education - Tom Daniels, Jay Hyatt
Responsible for the education ministry and the school of the church.
The Christian Education Committee provides scholarships to camps and conferences for children and adults, provides care and training for teachers, supports the Confirmation Class, arranges for a church librarian, recommends candidates for receiving the University of the Ozarks scholarship.   The committee also acts as the liaison for Boy Scout Troop 110 and Venture Crew 1111, and oversees the activities and projects of Central's Youth group.

This committee oversees the seasonal plays presented by the children during Christmas and Easter and on Wednesday evenings in October they sponsor "Kirk Night" which begins with dinner served family style, and classes for all ages.

Building & Grounds Committee -
Gale Beckman, Larry Hall, Rodney Ghan
This committee has oversight of the buildings which make up the church plant and the considerable grounds surrounding them. This includes any maintenance or repair or lawn care.  This committee is currently working on the planning and execution of the Sanctuary Renovation project.

Outreach-
Suzanne Bethell, Cathy Addis, Hazel Ann Oliver, Tena Jefferson
This committee is responsible for identifying and supporting mission projects. There are a significant number of Outreach concerns currently being supported by Central.  The Committee also oversees the Presbyterian Coffee Project, which supplies Fairly Traded Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate for use by the church and is sold to those who like excellent coffee.

Worship -
Bert Hardy, Kevin Smith
This committee is responsible for recommending to the session each year dates for celebrating the Lord's Supper and for maintaining the list of homebound members who wish to receive the sacrament. The weekly worship life of the congregation is supported by this committee, which also plans seasonal services of worship during Advent, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Lent, and Pentecost.

Stewardship -
Carl Rose, Galen Hunter, Tom Daniels, Kellie Franklin
This committee reviews the monthly financial statements, oversees the group that counts the Sunday offering, plans and implements the annual Stewardship Campaign as well as the four special denominational offerings.

Personnel -
Kelli Lee, Tena Jefferson, Hazel Ann Oliver
This committee provides care and support of the office staff, acts as human resources, and oversees any transition in support staff.

 
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