Newsletter

New Faces

We welcome Jake and Crystal Ten Haken as they have transferred in as new confessing members of Centerpoint.

On March 10, the board met for its regularly scheduled meeting. We continue to review the principles of Policy Governance and this month, we reviewed Principle 8, Limit Staff Activity, Not Prescribe It. Here is the link for this month’s education segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKOPLRCfQJk

Annually, the board reviews the progress towards the Five Ends that we have as a church. As a reminder, the Five Ends include: Worship, Discipleship, Missional Engagement, Multiplication, and Healthy Culture. During the year, the staff, led by Pastor Jamie, works towards these ends and is evaluated on progress towards them. This month, Jamie submitted his annual report to the board with both quantitative and qualitative progress in each of these areas. A significant amount of time was spent reviewing the report. Good progress continues to be made in each of these five areas and the board appreciates the work and progress by Jamie and the staff.

By way of information, Pastor Jamie will be taking a sabbatical starting May 11 through August 3. This will allow him time to recharge and renew for “the next season” of his ministry. Also, we will be having our annual celebration event on June 1. This will be a combined event where both campuses will meet in Sioux Center, and we will ordain and install our new elder as well as celebrate the life of Centerpoint over the past year.

Board of Elders Nomination Process Update

The Nominating Committee met on March 12 to finalize the slate of nominees, and will be presenting that slate to our Covenant Partners in April for affirmation.  The slate will be voted on at our June celebration. There is one opening available. Thank you for your participation in this important process for our church.

Test your knowledge at our Trivia Night hosted by our Hawarden Students. Join us March 30 at 4pm at our Hawarden Campus for some great competition, salty popcorn and sweets, and good company around your table!

Buy a table for $110 (6 people) or a seat for $20 and find a table when you arrive. Scan this QR Code to register online on our church center app. You can email [email protected] or register in person at Next Steps.

Furnace Filter Fundraiser - Order Date Extended

Sioux Center Christian School families are selling home and/or business furnace filters provided by Hubers Plumbing, Heat & Air Conditioning. All proceeds go to benefit the Centerpoint Legacy Plan Fund. To order, scan this QR Code and for help ordering contact Hubers at (712) 737-8889. The order due date has been extended to March 22.

S.A.L.T. Gathering Coming Soon

All seniors are invited to mark their calendars for our next SALT event scheduled for Thursday, April 3. We will be gathering in Centerpoint Room 99 at 1:30pm. One of the several highlights of this gathering will be a “Get Acquainted Time” with our church staff, hearing about how they were called to their various ministries and learning more about their stories and service to our Centerpoint Church family. Join us that day!

Middle School Retreat

April 11-20, our middle school students from our Sioux Center and Hawarden campus are headed to Middle School Retreat in Dayton, Iowa at Hidden Acres Camp. They will spend the weekend worshipping, hanging out with one another, and digging into the Word with the theme, “Hold Fast”. This theme encourages us to stand firm in our faith, trusting God’s promises. In the ever-changing world we live in, Christ is the one thing we can always cling to. Would you pray for our group of students and leaders attending? Join with us in believing that they may have an encounter with the Holy Spirit.

Additional Dates to Note:

No Centerpoint Kids or Students - March 19 (Spring Break) & April 16 (Easter)

Maundy Thursday Service - April 17 at 6:30pm at Sioux Center

Good Friday Service - April 18 at 6:30pm at Hawarden

Easter Services - April 20 at 9:30am at Sioux Center and Hawarden