Serving Opportunities

is imperative to my Christian walk and growth. Besides following the example of Christ, my family and I have personally benefitted more from serving others than having this expectation to only be served. It's a joy and more fulfilling when I can serve in any capacity, i.e Help pack food for Mission of Hope, Help at Awana, serve as a Deacon, serve as an Elder, etc.   A.O.

into its 7th decade, I look back in gratitude with tremendous joy from service at Central. So many at CBC have become our family, and working with children has been a highlight. Even as they grow into adults, they remain ever in my prayers and my heart! G.G.

of our society and helping the children of our church grow into their spiritual lives is what drives me to serve. Watching them hear the Bible stories and learn about how Jesus loves them is so amazing. M.R.

mostly because my family & I have been served by Central! When we moved home to Sioux City, our son had such a positive experience in the Central nursery that we kept returning as visitors. Even now that both of my kids have "aged out" of the nursery, I continue to serve there in case there are other families who might also benefit from this service! E.M.

I do feel like God has gifted me in the area of worship, but more importantly, God has used my service to grow closer to other Christians and to stretch my faith and testimony for Christ. It is so much fun to come to practice and be able to be with the other members of the team who all have the same mission to bring the congregation together in one voice and heart. A.L.

I get to have meaningful conversations, learn names, meet new people, and be a smiling/happy face for those who are attending church at Central for their first time. I also sincerely enjoy serving in the nursery. I get to meet and get to know the church family that is caring for my kiddos when I am not there. I also get to make connections with other moms who are in the same stage of life that I am. Serving never feels like work. I always leave feeling positive and excited to serve again. S.B.

my musical talent at a very very young age and when I got older I realized God gave me the talent for a reason, and that reason was to be a part of the worship ministry and lead the congregation in worship. So I’ve been playing at church for over 5 years now and I thank God for the opportunity and for allowing me to keep improving spiritually and musically. I.G.

 by profession but if you will only step out in faith, the Good Lord will give you the words He wants communicated. I find through leading the Men’s Bible Study at Central, I get more from the lessons than most. P.B.

on Sunday mornings or serving coffee. I’ve been known to rock a baby or two in the nursery from time to time. One of our families most favorite things to do for the Lord at Central is at the meal packing “parties” for Haiti we have done twice now. Having been to Haiti with a group from Central on a medical missions trip in the past and seeing first hand where those meals go is all the more meaningful. There are so many more ways to serve Jesus at Central you sometimes just have to jump in, try a few areas of service and find your passion. B.M.

 in the church because I make new friends while doing it. I also get to help a church I love and grow the community. F.F.