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Join us each Sunday morning at 8:30 AM in Room #17 as we gather in to dedicate ourselves to praying for our services and those in attendance. Come and be a part of this vital ministry.

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Do you have a praise you would like to share? Or do you have a need you would like for someone to pray for? By filling out this form, you can submit either a prayer request or praise report to the pastoral staff at Central Church. Each need or praise is very important to us, and will be held in confidentiality, unless otherwise specified.

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Jim Vanderpool - Testimony

My name is Jim Vanderpool and I have been attending Central Nazarene Church for about five years. As a child I was introduced to Christianity while attending some church programs with friends. I remember riding on a church bus full of kids singing about being “Fishers of Men” but wasn’t sure what that meant. God continued to get my attention as I grew up.

A few experiences occurred while I was serving with the U.S. Army in Thailand in the 1950’s. A fellow soldier and I attended a Sunday service at a Christian church pastored by an American missionary in the northern mountain village of Chiang Mai. The Thai congregation was singing Christian hymns in their own language which was so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. The pastor noticed my friend and I and invited us to his home for dinner with his family.

Once while using an outdoor shower at our base camp in a rural area I watched the soapy water carry away the dirt and swirl down the drain and asked the Lord to wash away the filth and sin that was inside me so that I could have a closer walk with Him.

One day our Lieutenant asked a group of us if we wanted to fly with him to a remote camp in the jungle to deliver mail and supplies. There was no landing strip so packages had to be dropped from the plane. I wanted to go, but hesitated in responding and four other men were picked which upset me at the time. While flying low over the campsite, a wing hit the top of a tree and the plane slammed into the ground killing all five. I understand now that God protected me that day.

I have been blessed by the Lord over and over during my life. Not only has He saved my life more than once, but He has saved my soul as well and I want to serve Him. In 1989 I returned to Thailand once again as part of a missions group. We built a church-related facility in a rural area of Central Thailand. I was able to experience the wonderful people of Thailand again and be a blessing to a small church as well.

My wife, Jeanie, and I have been married for almost 53 years and have two great daughters and four wonderful grandchildren. We feel privileged to serve at Central Church in the fields of ushering and choir.

Special Event's @ Central

Family Life Radio Music Fest 2010 - Buy Tickets here

Saturday, July 31

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Gates Open at 10:00 AM

MAIN STAGE

11:00 am – Frankenmuth Bible Church

11:55 am – Michael Maher Band

12:50 pm – Jason Eaton

2:10 pm – The Ember Days

3:45 pm – Among the Thirsty

4:25 pm – Aaron Shust

5:20 pm – 33 Miles

7:15 pm – Dr. Randy Carlson

7:55 pm – Rebecca St. James

VeggieTales Premier of Sweetpea Beauty – 11:30 am / 1:30 pm / 3:00 pm

All Things New band performances – 11:35 am / 12:30 pm / 2:45 pm / 3:15 pm

Skate Boarding demos – 1:30 pm / 6:15 pm

MICHIGAN'S LARGEST ONE DAY CHRISTIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL COMES TO FLINT!

This outdoor event takes place on the grounds of Central Church of the Nazarene. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music & ministry all day long!

Featured Artists: Rebecca St. James, 33 Miles, Aaron Shust, Among the Thirsty, The Ember Days, All Things New and local artists Jason Eaton, Michael Maher and Frankenmuth Bible Church

Guest Speaker: Dr. Randy Carlson

Premiere Release: Veggie Tales video Sweetpea Beauty

Activities: Funtastic Inflatables Fun Park*, Skateboard Demos, Food Vendors**, Ministry booths, and more!

Tickets: $10 Guaranteed General Admission (rain*** or shine) ALL DAY PASS

Children 5 & under free

$15 at the Gate day of Event

Ticket Outlets:

Central Church of the Nazarene: Church office (Mon-Fri; 9:00am-4:00pm)

Online at: iTickets.com (service charges may apply)

Phone: 800-965-9324 (service charges may apply)

Area bookstores:

1. Pathway Christian Bookstore, 415 S. Saginaw, Midland MI 48640

2. Cook's Christian Bookstore, 611 N. Mission, Mt. Pleasant MI 48858

3. Family Christian Bookstore, 4721 Bay Rd., Saginaw MI 48603

4. Holy Cross Christian Supplies, 4654 State St., Saginaw MI 48603

5. Living Water Christian Supplies, 804 N. Euclid, Bay City MI 48706

6. Sunshine Bible Shop, 1600 S. Saginaw, Flint MI 48503

7. Scripture Palace, 117 W. Superior St., Alma MI 48801

8. Family Christian Bookstore, 3577 Miller Rd., Flint MI 48507

9. Gift & Bible Center, 522 Frandor Avenue, Lansing

10. Gift & Bible Center, 5819 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing

*Fun Park is FREE all day for students under age 18 with paid admission to MusicFest.

Adults may purchase ticket for $1 per ride.

**Damon's Grill, Tim Horton's, Tropical Smoothie, Subway, Hungry Howie's Pizza

***Listen to Family Life Radio @ 6:00 am on Friday, July 30 for rain out information.

In case of rain out the concert portion only moves inside Central Church's sanctuary

All Things New

Sunday, August 8 - 9:30 & 11:00 am

Worship band from Olivet Nazarene University leading worship

Vacation Bible School "High Seas Expedition"

August 16 - 19 – 6:30-8:00 pm

Allison Durham Speer

Sunday, September 5 - 9:30 & 11:00 am

Featuring the southern gospel music of Allison Durham Speer from the Gaither Homecoming videos

Gold City Quartet Concert

September 26 – 6:00 pm

Premier southern gospel quartet

Freewill offering received, No tickets required