What to Expect
Time
Services run about 1hr 15min
Stop in a few minutes early for coffee and treats, and for help with kid’s check-in.
Parking
Guests: Please feel free to use our visitor parking up front, otherwise you may park wherever you find a spot, on the concrete or in the gravel.
What to Wear
Wear what you feel comfortable in!
No matter if you want to wear flip-flops, t-shirt, shorts, and a ball cap, or if you want to wear a tie, you are welcome to.
Worship Style
We offer contemporary worship at every service with drums, keyboard, electric guitar and more.
Teaching Style
Our teaching is Bible-Based.
On screens, we display scripture (Bibles are available if desired), and sermon outlines for anyone wishing to take notes.
Central Kids
Weekend Services
Central's Children's Ministry offers programming and services for children during our weekend services as well as a Wednesday night program called Awana. During all church services we have a nursery available for children through age three years old and classroom programs for children through fifth grade. The age appropriate lessons give a variety of ways to experience Jesus through music, Bible stories, crafts, and videos. Our volunteers are committed to making this lesson time both fun and engaging and it is our desire to see each child grow and develop a relationship with the Lord.
Awana
Wednesday evenings during the school year, Central kids meet together for Awana. Students in preschool through 6th grade attend this program and learn about Jesus through worship, small group, and large group lessons and activities. Awana meets Wednesdays at 6:00 at Central Church. Our teachers and volunteers help the students rotate through the activities while the students work on Bible verse memorization and engage in Bible stories, working towards their own goals each week, and partnering with parents to help develop an ongoing relationship with God.
Check-in
At Central Church, we place a top priority on keeping kids safe! We have a digital check-in system using Planning Center to sign into each time we meet. This great system allows us to know who is here and what allergies or special needs students may have. New accounts can be created onsite at the Welcome Desk. Check-in stations are available at the nursery station.
712 Youth
We are building a H.O.U.S.E -- Helping Our students Understand God's word Safely in an Environment that creates expectation and excitement.
Wednesday
On Wednesdays, our doors open at 6:00 PM, then we share a meal at 6:30. After that we usually go into an activity or game, followed by a lesson. Finally, we go into small groups until 8:30, when we wrap up.
Friday
Friday nights are one of the ways in which Central serves the Carroll community. Friday nights are a chance for 7th-12th grade students to simply come and hang out. This is a pretty relaxed, unstructured time for students to gather in a safe place.
Who's Invited
Any student in 7th - 12th grade is welcome to join us on either Wednesday or Friday night.
Times
Wednesday | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Friday | 7:00 - 10:00
Communication
If you'd like to receive communications about 712 Youth Group, please text 712 to 712-214-4319.
Schedule
7:00-10:00 every Friday (except home CHS football games and holidays)
Connect Groups
At Central Church, we believe you can’t do life alone.
We have Connect Groups you can join to stay connected with your fellow church attenders and grow together in your faith journey. Connect Groups exist so people can engage in biblical community that helps them become more like Jesus in every area of their lives; A space outside of the Sunday experience to form deeper relationships in an effort to grow closer to God and closer to each other.
This men’s group typically meets Tuesdays at 6:30pm at Accura Healthcare, 2241 N West St.
Studying The Book of James
NEXT VIEWING:
Thunderbolts* – Sunday, May 4 evening
This group heads to the theater to enjoy the latest movies – at the Carroll 5 Theatre.
Sign up HERE or
Email [email protected] to be placed on a contact list.
Save those sermon notes! Let’s go over what Sunday was all about…
This group is ONLINE only.
Via Zoom. Link will be provided upon signing up.
7-7:45pm every Thursday evening.
Central Riders Group
🚨🏍️ Rev up your engines, Central Church Riders! 🏍️🚨
Join us for our monthly ride as we hit the open road, enjoy great fellowship, and grab a bite at a local restaurant! 🍽️
📍 Departure: Central Church
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM
📌 Destination: Within an hour of Carroll
Bring your bike, your appetite, and your love for the ride! See you on the road! ✨🔥
Location Schedule and Dates
- Sunday April 27th– Official Kickoff location: Whatcha Smokin, Luther, IA
- Sunday May 18th– Buffalo Joe’s Roadhouse, Smithland, IA
- Sunday June 8th – The Exchange Lounge, Avoca, IA
- Sunday July 27th – 209 Main- Paton, IA
- Sunday Aug. 10th– Group choice- Storm Lake, IA
- Sunday Sept. 14th– Pop-N-Docks, Decatur, NE
Leader: Jay Riesberg | [email protected]
Schedule subject to change.
Bible Study, meeting at Central Church
Thursdays at 5:30pm – starting April 24.
Pastor Dave Stephens
[email protected]
First ride: Saturday, April 26, 9:00am
Houlihan Access behind Drees Warehouse, Hwy. 71 S.
Stan Bream
[email protected]
Meeting at Swan Lake East Shelter, Thursdays, 5:45pm
(Starting in May – watch for details)
Jeff & Dawn Helmkamp, [email protected] or [email protected]
OPEN TO THE ENTIRE CHURCH!
First event: Pizza, Puzzles & Punch, May 30, 6:00pm (Registration begins May 1)
Central Church
Carrie Riesberg, [email protected]
Future events:
Sunset walk/bonfire
June 6 at Swan Lake
Potluck Picnic
June 20 (Location TBD)
Progressive Dinner
September/October
(Details TBD)
Overcoming Hurts, Habits & Hang-ups – Mondays at Central: Optional meal at 5:30pm
For anyone with hurts, hang-ups or habits, not just addiction. Worship starts at 6:30, followed by large & small groups. Learn more by emailing info@yourcentralchurch.com. CHILDCARE IS AVAILABLE.
Carroll Staff
Phone
712-792-0852
Email
[email protected]
Ryan Gallegos
Lead Pastor
Gary Magill
Associate Pastor
Mike Martin
Worship Pastor
Jon Sampson
Operations Director
Sammi Elliott
Kids Church Director
Halie Edgington
Kids Church/Adminstrative Assistant
Abhi Brekke
Facilities Assistant