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August 24: unCHRISTIAN - Part 1 (Joe Spivy)
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August 31: unCHRISTIAN - Part 2 (Joe Spivy)
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unChristian
The Sundays of August 24-September 14 the morning sermons will focus on some "image problems" facing Christianity.  There is a widening gulf between how Christians "think" those outside the church view and how Christianity is viewed by a new generation.  Some immediately respond, "the 'world' hated Jesus."  Such a view may be reassuring, and to a certain extent correct, but there are, sadly, some other reasons contributing to the development of this negative view of Christianity.

Jesus was a friend of "sinners" and was attacked by the religious establishment of his day for his assocations with them.  He never compromised the truth, never winked at sin, never conformed to the world.  His example, his actions, were always "Christian" and never "unchristian."  As a people of faith, called to be a church "helping people find Jesus" we must take note of the guidance provided in God's Word for living and interacting with others.  This study is a reminder of the need to live in way that is distinctly "Christian" and provides a needed counter-balance to "unchristian" actions and attitudes which are viewed too often by those who do not know Christ.

Aug 24, Perception is Reality (Judgmental)
Aug 31, Blinded by the Light (Too Political and Anti-gay)
Sept  7,  Heart Matters (Hypocritical and Insincere)
Sept 14, All Will Know (Sheltered and New Perceptions)

Adopt-a-Student

Many members of the Grand Central Church are taking the opportunity this year to "adopt-a-student" (primarily students from Ohio Valley University).  Thsoe who adopt a student agree to make contact with them at least once-a-week, share a meal and/or family time at least once-a-month, and be available to help (sometimes students even come to do their laundry).  Its a win-win with students gaining a new "family" and the GC members being able to share some of these exciting times with the students.

If you'd like to be a part of this ministry, whether as a GC member "host" family or as a student who is "up for adoption" you're encouraged to sign-up asap.  There are cards and sign-up sheets at the building or you can sign-up online by clicking here and completing the form. 

Summer Newsletter!

     Grand Central's informative newsletters should be available by the beginning of September!  You can then pick one up at the Welcome Center or view an online copy when you click here (for now, the Spring Newsletter).
     The "Name the Newsletter" contest winner has been chosen and will be announced soon!  Thanks to all the creative entries.  
     The Spring 2008 edition was a great inaugural effort.  The Summer 2008 edition should see improvements and, again, plenty informative and enjoyable news.  

 Community Groups
With the addition of some new groups

as of August 31 there are now seventeen Community Groups

in Grand Central's Small Groups Ministry

with one Small Group meeting at building @ 6:00 pm

Join a group

List of Groups

Leaders Report Form

Discussion Sheets