October 2, 2025

Dear Central Church,

As we turn to the month of October, I’m super excited about all the things coming up at our church. I wanted to take a moment in today’s Loop to share how these initiatives make a difference and encourage to participate in them. 

Fall Fest - Outreach Opportunity 
We are excited to announce a brand-new event at Central Church—Fall Fest! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 25, from 5:30–7:30 PM. This is more than just a fun evening—it’s an outreach opportunity for us to connect our friends and neighbors with the life-giving community we’ve discovered here at Central. There will be activities, a chili cook-off, and fellowship for all ages, making it the perfect occasion to invite those around you. We’ll have invite cards available this Sunday so let’s be intentional in extending the invitation so others can experience the joy, warmth, and hope that characterize our church family. 

Faith Promise Update 
So far, we’ve had a great response to our Faith Promise giving initiative. This year, our goal is $192,400 and we have received $147,840 in total commitments. I’m praying that over the next few weeks, we can close that gap and commit to fully fund this vision for local and global missions. We have a God-sized goal for a God-sized vision. These resources will send missionaries, fund mission trips, provide disaster relief, support our food pantry, introduce interns to cross-cultural ministry, and so much more.

You can make a commitment by clicking here or we will have commitment cards available on Sunday morning. I believe God will use our generosity to impact lives around the world and right here in our community.

The Revelation Experience - This Sunday 
The book of Revelation is filled with worship. We may not always realize this because it is so often used as a proof-text for end time theories, but that’s not primarily what this book is wanting to do. God gave John this vision so that we could see Jesus and respond in worship. 

This Sunday will be a special service of worship, highlighting the work of Jesus, the Lamb who gave his life for us! He alone is worthy of our praise. Come expecting great things from God!

Until He’s Finished,
Pastor Mark