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Celebrations
Join us in celebrating the baptism of Ellianna Rozeboom, daughter of Austin and Tracy!
Join us in celebrating the baptism of Veda Van Noort and in welcoming her parents, Jake and Margaret, as members.
Join us in celebrating the baptism of Lynden Hubers, daughter of Chris and Jade!
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Board Update
On October 14, the board met for its regularly scheduled meeting. We continue to review the principles of Policy Governance, and this month was a review of principle 3, Speak With One Voice. Click below to view this month's educational video.
Principle 3 – Speak With One Voice
Policy Governance
As part of our continued work through Policy Governance, we have been looking more closely at two of the four principles - Ends and Executive Limits. Our Ends state the results we want to achieve, for whom, and at what cost. The board has been reviewing and revising our current Ends to clarify them and ensure they continue to be relevant for Centerpoint. We spent time looking at the work the subcommittee had done to revise these Ends and will try to finalize the wording next month.
Executive Limits state what practices and methods would be unacceptable to the board, even if they effectively achieve our Ends. One of the board's responsibilities is to hold the lead pastor accountable for these limitations. The board asks the lead pastor to provide evidence of compliance with these boundaries through monitoring reports. This month, the board reviewed those reports that were submitted to the board.
Alliance Update
Centerpoint is a member of the Alliance of Reformed Churches. By way of information, Pastor Greg Alderman has been hired as the Executive Director of the Alliance and will begin his duties as of November 1.
Within the Alliance, there are groups of churches that partner together and have common goals and a common vision for growing the Kingdom. These churches make up a Network. These churches can be geographically close, but that is not a requirement. The Alliance currently has nine networks. Centerpoint is a member of the Horizon network. The other churches that are part of our network include New Life and Central in Sioux Center, First Reformed in Hull, Faith Reformed in Rock Valley, and Hope Church in Spencer Iowa. The leadership groups from those member churches will be having a meeting on October 20 at First Reformed Church in Hull for an update and collaboration.
Covenant Partner Meeting
We appreciate all who attended the covenant partner meetings held on Sunday, October 6. First, we celebrated those things that are going well at Centerpoint. Then we reviewed the value of Living on Mission. We discussed what that means for Centerpoint in the next one to three years, and what might be the next faithful step. The board reviewed the feedback at our meeting and will use that feedback as we consider how we can best Make Christ Known in the future.
Community
Meet Carolyn Shonkwiler: Cleaning Assitant
What do you enjoy about the type of work you are doing at Centerpoint Church?
I enjoy the flexibility of the job and the way it is connecting me to the church.
Are you involved in other ways at Centerpoint?
I am part of a life group and recently started helping with the 4-year-old through kindergarten group at Centerpoint Kids on Sundays in Sioux Center!
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In my free time I enjoy exercising, watching my favorite shows and spending time with friends.
Meet Chris Kellen: Maintenance
What do you enjoy about the type of work you are doing at Centerpoint Church?
I enjoy using the skills God has given me to help take care of the place where people connect to God and each other.
Are you involved in other ways at Centerpoint?
I help run camera for production in Sioux Center and help with middle school boys at Centerpoint Students in Hawarden.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I enjoy landscaping and growing plants in our yard.
the perks of road construction
While we all know the obvious perk of the road construction along Highway 75, our Sioux Center campus, which is located on the detour, has experienced some unexpected perks!
Many people following the detour signs have stopped in for various reasons. Some came in for directions. Some came in because they wanted to see the inside of the church they kept driving past. Some were new to town and felt called to worship here after driving by frequently. Some passing by felt God had put our church in their pathway for a reason and came in to seek counsel from a pastor.
Another perk is the extra interaction staff get to have with the Kidzone kids! Each Tuesday and Thursday staff members, along with staff from Kinsey Elementary, help ensure the kids get safely from school to Kidzone. While we may not have expected being a crossing guard to be part of our roles as church staff, it has quickly become something we look forward to!
While we await the completion of this portion of the highway improvement project, we will continue take time to notice the perks that are sprinkled in along with the challenges. If we take the time to look, we can see the blessings God has for us in many situations!
Blanket Drive
Centerpoint Students are partnering with Winter Warm Up to collect blankets for their winter gear distribution that will be happen on October 26. Winter Warm Up is a local organization that collects gently used and new winter gear and blankets to be distributed to those in need. Following the flood in our communities this summer, Winter Warm Up’s supply of blankets is depleted. This partnership is a great opportunity for Centerpoint Church to help meet a need in our communities.
Please donate new or gently used blankets by October 23.
Drop off:
- with a high school student that attends our youth group
- on Sunday mornings at Next Steps
- at the central services office (160 10th St. SE, Sioux Center) Monday through Thursday
Bibles for Awana Kids!
Each year as part of our Awana program, 2nd graders are given their own Adventure Bible!
The Awana program is designed to help children get used to opening and exploring the Bible. Having their own copy will surely provide more opportunities to do just that!
Did you know?
We have Jesus Storybook Bibles as well as NIV Bibles for anyone who needs a Bible. If you have never read the Bible, we suggest starting with the Jesus Storybook Bible. To follow along with the passages on Sunday morning, we recommend an NIV Bible. Stop by Next Steps if you need either of these!
Looking Ahead
Tailgate Fundraiser
Centerpoint Students will be hosting a tailgate fundraiser this Sunday, October 20 at both campuses! Stay after worship for nachos, games, and to watch football. A freewill donation will be collected to raise funds for the students to attend Rocky Mountain High.
Discover Centerpoint
Sign up for a session of our Discover Centerpoint course at either campus to learn more about how we seek to know Christ, grow together, and reach beyond ourselves.
- November 12 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm
- December 8 from 12:30 to 3:00 pm
Hawarden sign up Sioux Center sign up
Words of Hope
This quarter's Words of Hope devotional is available in the central services office and at Next Steps. Stop by and grab your copy!