December 7.2025
Clear the Path
Pastor Pat Catellier
Matthew 3:1-12 NRSVue
Music & Youth Directory: Jeffrey Keefer
SONG LIST
Ring Them Bells * Help Is On The Way *
When I Lock Eyes With You * Love Came Down
When I Lock Eyes With You * Love Came Down
WAYS TO CONNECT & GROW
🎄 YOUNG ADULTS CHRISTMAS PARTY
Sat, December 13 / 5 PM • Jon & Sarah Van Oss’s place
Bring your favorite dessert to share and come hang out with people for a chill night, have a delicious meal, and make memories. Plus… Christmas snacks. Enough said.
YOUTH GROUP CHRISTMAS CAROLING🎄
December 14 / 10:30 AM
Kicking the day off at 10:30 AM during traditional worship!
We’re heading out to spread some Christmas cheer and we’d love a few chaperones and drivers to join. If you’re up for it, contact Jeff. Pizza is part of the adventure!
JOY GROUP
December 17 / 1 PM
Join the group for a fun afternoon at the Blue Gate in Shipshewana . They’ll enjoy dinner together and the musical, Christmas Candy Caper. If you’d like to be part of the trip, just connect with Karen Keefer.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Sunday, December 21 / 10 AM
Join us Sunday, December 21 at 10 AM (yep, you read that right — an hour later than usual!). Our kids will be rehearsing at 9AM. This year’s play is something totally new — an original play called, The Journey Beyond the Manger.
COOKIES NEEDED
Sunday, December 21
Fire up those ovens and dust off your cookie cutters! We’re gathering cookies for our Christmas Program day, and we’d love yours in the mix. Bring a plate of cookies to share! No pressure to sign up, but there is a sheet on the hall table if you want to jot down what you’re bringing so we know what treats are on the way.
THE OUTLET
Cozy Christmas Hangout
December 21 / 5 PM
The Outlet group is getting together at Lori Rarick’s place on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 5pm. If you’re part of the group, keep an eye on the Messenger chat—more details are coming soon!
Sat, December 13 / 5 PM • Jon & Sarah Van Oss’s place
Bring your favorite dessert to share and come hang out with people for a chill night, have a delicious meal, and make memories. Plus… Christmas snacks. Enough said.
YOUTH GROUP CHRISTMAS CAROLING🎄
December 14 / 10:30 AM
Kicking the day off at 10:30 AM during traditional worship!
We’re heading out to spread some Christmas cheer and we’d love a few chaperones and drivers to join. If you’re up for it, contact Jeff. Pizza is part of the adventure!
JOY GROUP
December 17 / 1 PM
Join the group for a fun afternoon at the Blue Gate in Shipshewana . They’ll enjoy dinner together and the musical, Christmas Candy Caper. If you’d like to be part of the trip, just connect with Karen Keefer.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Sunday, December 21 / 10 AM
Join us Sunday, December 21 at 10 AM (yep, you read that right — an hour later than usual!). Our kids will be rehearsing at 9AM. This year’s play is something totally new — an original play called, The Journey Beyond the Manger.
COOKIES NEEDED
Sunday, December 21
Fire up those ovens and dust off your cookie cutters! We’re gathering cookies for our Christmas Program day, and we’d love yours in the mix. Bring a plate of cookies to share! No pressure to sign up, but there is a sheet on the hall table if you want to jot down what you’re bringing so we know what treats are on the way.
THE OUTLET
Cozy Christmas Hangout
December 21 / 5 PM
The Outlet group is getting together at Lori Rarick’s place on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 5pm. If you’re part of the group, keep an eye on the Messenger chat—more details are coming soon!
Thank you for donating from your heart! 💜
BAND
Vocals: Gretta Zeimet, Mark Zeimet, Jeffrey Keefer
Drums: Don Zabonick
Bass: Anne Powell
Electric Guitar: Chris Jones
Keys: Marlys Keefer
CLARK PARKER MEDIA
Sound: Jamie Phillips
Lights: Braxton Garcia, Justice Ambursley
Video Live Stream: Grafton Oliver
Projection: Shelby McNamee
CENTER PARK MINISTRIES
Online Engager: Erin Zabonick
9am Nursery: Karen and Owen McNamee
Kids Connection: Rich Thatcher and Caitlin Smallcombe
Greeter: Dale & Sheri Carpenter
Snack Table: Joyce Wagner
Prayer Partner: Karen Keefer
Engagement Question: Henry Bobell, Rich Thatcher
Announcements: Jeff & Marlys Keefer
Scripture Reader: Amy Tomlinson
Communion Flute: Dawn Criswell
Reflection: Jeffrey Keefer
Vocals: Gretta Zeimet, Mark Zeimet, Jeffrey Keefer
Drums: Don Zabonick
Bass: Anne Powell
Electric Guitar: Chris Jones
Keys: Marlys Keefer
CLARK PARKER MEDIA
Sound: Jamie Phillips
Lights: Braxton Garcia, Justice Ambursley
Video Live Stream: Grafton Oliver
Projection: Shelby McNamee
CENTER PARK MINISTRIES
Online Engager: Erin Zabonick
9am Nursery: Karen and Owen McNamee
Kids Connection: Rich Thatcher and Caitlin Smallcombe
Greeter: Dale & Sheri Carpenter
Snack Table: Joyce Wagner
Prayer Partner: Karen Keefer
Engagement Question: Henry Bobell, Rich Thatcher
Announcements: Jeff & Marlys Keefer
Scripture Reader: Amy Tomlinson
Communion Flute: Dawn Criswell
Reflection: Jeffrey Keefer
LIVE GENEROUSLY
DECEMBER LIVE GENEROUSLY - Special Monthly Giving
Special monetary donations that are ear-mark "Live Generously", will be going towards the purchase of gifts for Center Park homebound.
COLLECTIONS
We are still collecting coats, blankets, towels, and socks. Bring them to the church during office hours or Sunday mornings and someone will get them to UCAP or HOPE's Country Closet.
Special monetary donations that are ear-mark "Live Generously", will be going towards the purchase of gifts for Center Park homebound.
COLLECTIONS
We are still collecting coats, blankets, towels, and socks. Bring them to the church during office hours or Sunday mornings and someone will get them to UCAP or HOPE's Country Closet.
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Center Park Church or
Center Park United Methodist
PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEOGRAPHY
Photos and videos are taken before, after and durning church services for promotional purposes. Please let a staff person know if you want to opt out of church photos.
This service may include segments of sustained flashing lights. These could potentially affect individuals who are susceptible to photosensitive conditions.
For those with noise sensitivity, earplugs are available by each door on the offering box tables. Feel free to grab a pair to make your experience more comfortable!
The 9am service will be live-streamed to Facebook.
Photos and videos are taken before, after and durning church services for promotional purposes. Please let a staff person know if you want to opt out of church photos.
This service may include segments of sustained flashing lights. These could potentially affect individuals who are susceptible to photosensitive conditions.
For those with noise sensitivity, earplugs are available by each door on the offering box tables. Feel free to grab a pair to make your experience more comfortable!
The 9am service will be live-streamed to Facebook.
FIND YOUR COMMUNITY - SMALL GROUPS & TEAMS
Bible Study - Thursday / 10-11:30 am
Book Study - Tues. / 6-7pm INSPIRED by Rachel Held Evans
In-Betweens -TBA - Join the messenger chat group for updates
JOY - (Just Older Youth) Blue Gate musical, "The Christmas Candy Caper"
Knitting and Other Fibreworks - Tuesday / 8:15-10:30 am
Dudes of Faith (Mens Group) - join their Messenger Chat group for updates
The Outlet - Meets Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month / 6-7pm
Worship Team - Wednesday Rehearsal / 6:30-8 pm
Young Adults - Christmas Party at Jon & Sarah Van Oss's -December 13 / 5pm
Youth Group (Jr & Sr High) - Christmas Carloing / December 14 / 10:30 am
Bible Study - Thursday / 10-11:30 am
Book Study - Tues. / 6-7pm INSPIRED by Rachel Held Evans
In-Betweens -TBA - Join the messenger chat group for updates
JOY - (Just Older Youth) Blue Gate musical, "The Christmas Candy Caper"
Knitting and Other Fibreworks - Tuesday / 8:15-10:30 am
Dudes of Faith (Mens Group) - join their Messenger Chat group for updates
The Outlet - Meets Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month / 6-7pm
Worship Team - Wednesday Rehearsal / 6:30-8 pm
Young Adults - Christmas Party at Jon & Sarah Van Oss's -December 13 / 5pm
Youth Group (Jr & Sr High) - Christmas Carloing / December 14 / 10:30 am
Center Park United Methodist Church
18662 Moorepark Rd
Three Rivers, Mi 49093
Email: officemcp@gmail.com
269-279-9109
Office Hours: 9-12pm
https://centerparkchurch.com
18662 Moorepark Rd
Three Rivers, Mi 49093
Email: officemcp@gmail.com
269-279-9109
Office Hours: 9-12pm
https://centerparkchurch.com