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CENTRAL YOUTH May 21 Graduate Recognition Sunday/Brunch for Graduates 10 am Youth Sunday both services YOUTH —BE AT CHURCH AT 8am High School Graduates—- Please bring your cap and gown. 5 pm Confirmation (Final Meeting)

May 30 –No Youth - Beginning of Summer Youth Schedule *Watch the bulletin for summer activities. June 11 - BoVotions - Meet at 10am in Henry Hall to travel to Bojangles breakfast and a devotion No money needed Blessings, Blake

NEVER let lack of funds keep you from participating in Youth activities. Scholarships are available. Contact Blake (924-8294) or Vicki in the church office for information.

NEWBERRY SALKEHATCHIE CAMP is filling up fast.

Register online NOW!

Central United Methodist Church Corner of Johnstone and Caldwell Streets

Newberry, South Carolina Phone: 803-276-3903; Fax 803-276-3905

e-mail: karen@centralumc.us e-mail: davidcsurrett@gmail.com

Volume 62 May 21, 2017 Issue 21

A STEPHEN MINISTRY CHURCH

2017 High School Graduates

Anna Courtney Gray—Chapin High School

Patrick Rushing Griffith—Newberry High School Other Graduates

Joseph Harold Foster Newberry College

BA in History and Psychology

Eugene Cannon Griffith III Presbyterian College

BS in Business Administration

Geena Elizabeth Griffith Presbyterian College

BS in Psychology

Thomas Calhoun Lever Newberry College

BA in History

Frances McCartha Meetze University of Cincinnati

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

John Ralph Williams Vanderbilt University Law School

Juris Doctor

Contemporary Service - 9:00 am

Sixth Sunday of Easter/Youth Sunday

May 21, 2017

Gathering/Passing of the Peace Lord, I Lift Your Name on High

Invocation and Congregational Concerns

*Praise and Worship in Music Open the Eyes of My Heart

Children’s Moments Bonnie Lyon

*Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed Hymnal No. 881

Scripture Lesson Proverbs 3:5-6

Welcome and Announcements

Offertory From the Rising of the Sun

Song of Preparation Light the Fire

Sermon

Song of Sending Forth Holy Spirit, Rain Down

*Benediction

*Response of the People Because He Lives

Because He Lives

Because he lives, I can face tomorrow; because he lives, all fear is gone;

because I know he holds the future, and life is worth the living jut because he lives.

Flowers in the chancel this Sunday have been given to the glory of God in honor of

the wedding of Benjamin and Leigh Moore, who were married in our sanctuary on Saturday, May 20, 2017,

and in honor of the sixth wedding anniversary of James and Courtney Moore on May 21, 2017, by Cindy & Kim Moore; Teddy, Kimberly,

Elizabeth and Travis Bonds

To be added to the church’s e-mail list, please contact

Vicki at vicki.hamm@yahoo.com .

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY & NEEDING A PASTOR – Reverend Surrett’s cell phone number is 864-710-3152

(All days except Friday & Sunday)

Reverend Williams’ cell phone number is 803-321-7340. (Friday & Sunday)

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY. Everyone is invited to join the group which meets each Wednesday at 10:30 am in the library. We are now studying the book of Jeremiah. This week’s lesson is entitled “God is in Charge Here.” Scripture: Jeremiah 46-49.. Leader: Audrey Henry.

If you are interested in providing flowers for worship, please

contact Ann Folk at 276-4455 for available dates.

We are currently receiving donations for Salkehatchie. If you would like to make a donation you may do so at any time. Please clearly mark your offering envelope “Salkehatchie”.

CENTRAL’S WEEKEND MEALS ON WHEELS

In addition to our first Sunday food pantry donations for Manna

House, we are partnering with Meals on Wheels to deliver food at

least once a month for weekend senior citizen meals. NOW you

can bring the following food items any Sunday and place in the

baskets by the entrance doors.

We will need:

Canned Ravioli, Spaghetti O’s, Beefaroni or Lasagna

(15 oz. can)

Canned Vegetable or Chicken Noodle Soup (10.5 oz. can)

Peanut butter and cheese crackers (pkg. of 6 crackers)

THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAYS FOR THE SUMMER .

May 26-September 1.

Are you in need of Stanley Home Products and/or Fuller Brush products?

Central’s Circle 7 can get them for you. Sales of these products have been a

long standing fund raiser for Circle 7 in support of UMW projects and mis-

sions. Contact Cynthia Downs for a catalogue or additional information (276-

5759).

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THIS WEEK AT CENTRAL

Sun., May 21 9:00 am Contemporary Worship

10:00 am Sunday School

11:00 am Traditional Worship

1:00 pm Children’s Zoo Trip

3:00 pm Baccalaureate Service (Redeemer)

5:00 pm Confirmation Class (Library)

Mon., May 22 4:00 pm Full Staff Meeting

7:00 pm Circle 8

Tues., May 23 1:30 pm Springfield Friends

7:00 pm Work Areas Meet in Henry Hall

8:00 pm COM (Henry Hall)

Wed., May 24 10:30 am Wednesday Morning Bible Study

7:00 pm Administrative Board (Henry Hall)

7:30 pm Chancel Choir

Thurs., May 25 6:00 pm NACOM Banquet (Henry Hall)

Are you an Advocate subscriber? It’s a small price to pay for what you get in return. At 180 years old, the South Carolina United Methodist Advocate has the special distinction of being the oldest continuously published newspaper in Methodism. Its mission is to inform and connect South Carolina United Methodists by independently reporting relevant news, engaging readers, providing a forum, for dialogue and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. With 94 awards for journalistic excellence since 2010, today’s monthly Advocate is high-quality and readable, delivering all you need to know about the UMC in this state and helping you become a stronger disciple for Christ. Subscriptions cost $15/year ($8 online only). Subscribe at AdvocateSC.org or mail a check to Advocate, 4908 Colonial Drive, Columbia SC 29203. Free news submissions and paid advertising also welcome. Questions? advocate@umcsc.org or 803-786-9486.

SALKEHATCHIE FUND RAISER DINNER. June 17, 2017—$10 per ticket—Roast, Green Beans, Rice & Gravy and Dessert. Also you can purchase a pound of roast for only $7. This is the day before Father’s Day. In the past it was before Mother’s Day, so now, ladies, you can have the day off. See Chris Wells, Melody Jepson or Millie Livingston for tickets.

Welcome to Central United Methodist Church, Newberry, SC

Sixth Sunday of Easter/Youth Sunday

May 21, 2017 Traditional Service-11 am White

The Prelude “Marche Religieuse” Mozart; “Pomp & Circumstance” Elgar

The Chiming of the Hour

The Lighting of the Altar Candles

The Choral Call to Worship Chancel Choir

*The Hymn “Hymn of Promise” No. 707

The Prayer of Confession

Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and

from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by

the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and

worthily magnify thy Holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Anthem Chancel Choir

Leader: O Lord, open thou our lips., People: And our mouths shall show forth thy praise. Leader: Praise ye the Lord. People: The Lord’s name be praised.

*The Psalter Psalm 146 (1-5) No. 858

*The Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed No. 881

*The Gloria Patri No. 70

The Scripture Lesson Proverbs 3:5-6

The Congregational Concerns and Pastoral Prayer

The Announcements and Welcome

The Offering “Be Thou But Near” JS Bach, arr. Paxton

*Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Doxology No. 95

*The Hymn “Lord of the Dance” No. 261

The Sermon

*The Hymn: “Here I Am, Lord” No. 593

*The Extinguishing of the Altar Candles

*The Benediction

*The Choral Response

The Postlude “Largo” Handel, arr. Wolff

*Please stand as you are able.

OUR PASTORAL MINISTRY OF JOYS, CARE AND CONCERN

WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS: Leigh Worthy and Benjamin Moore were united in marriage on Saturday, May 20, 2017, in our sanctuary. Our congratulations to them both as they begin their new life together.

MEMBERS : Cile Barber, Myron Berry, Donnie Brown, Harriet Bruner, Bo Chrisley, Carolyn Clamp, Jim Clamp, Gay &Jimmie Davenport, Mary Dickert, Fran Eason, Nancy Eleazer, Alma Force, Brandon Graham, Sammie Graham, Margaret Hawkins, Kathy Keim, Lila Lake, Mary Lipscomb, David Long-, Ethel Mayer, Bette Moseley, Carolyn Partridge, Nellie Richardson, Fran Senn, Jackson Senn, Winnie Senn, Elizabeth Shannon, Harold Smith, Linda Turner, Hugh Turner, Chris Wicker

FRIENDS OF CENTRAL: Laura Adams (Ellen Hunt’s mother); Jimmy Alewine, Kim Berley (daughter-in-law of Billy & Peggy Berley), Marcellus Chaplin, Laurie Copps (niece of Trish MacDonald), Dot Forbis (Joyce Barrow’s mother), Jennylee Foster (Lee Foster’s mother), Madison Gandy (Michelle Williams’ great-niece), Joy Hiott (Friend of Melanie Jenkins), Denise Huget, Dan Kingston, Dr. Stephen Love, Suzanne Mayer, Jennifer McCullough, Fred Street (Freddie Mills’ brother), Jimmy Polson (Linda Turner’s brother), Chip Turner, Dean Turner, Mike Whitesides, Mary Williams, John Wofford (Chris Wofford’s father) To add or remove a name, please contact the church office.

www.centralumcnewberry.org

Welcome to our congregation! We are pleased that you have joined us for worship. May your faith be strengthened and your love renewed. Please, members and friends alike, sign the Friendship Pad so our church ministry will be up-to-date on your presence. Child care is available in the Education Building. Assistive listening devices are available in the vestibules. Please know that we receive new members by affirmation of their faith or by transfer from other Christian churches. If you are interested in becoming a member of Central UMC, please contact the pastor (803-276-3903) or indicate your interest on the Friendship Pad. Guest bags with Central information and small gifts have been placed in the narthexes for all first time local guests.

SAVE THE DATE: Soon we will be making appointments for photography sessions for our new pictorial directory. Please mark your

calendar with the following dates:

Thursday, June 8 and Friday, June 9 from 2pm-9pm

Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11 from 10am -5pm

*Administrative Board will meet on Wed, May 24 at 6:30pm

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.

The People of the United Methodist Church.

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SERVING THIS WEEK

TRUSTEE: (UNLOCK CHURCH) RUFUS BERRY

TRUSTEE: (LOCK CHURCH) RICK ABBOTT

9:00 Service 11:00 Service

USHERS:

Rufus Berry

Joe Elston

Teddy Bonds

Jeremy Senn

David Senn-captain

David Force

Chris Wells

Reid Harrison

GREETERS: Kevin & Brandy Whitesides Al & Penny Harvey

ACOLYTE N/A Jack Lawrence

CRUCIFER: N/A N/A

NURSERY: Lyn Bethea Kimberly Bonds

OFFERING

STEWARDS:

John Glover

James Williams

Bob Brown

David Warren

SOUND SYSTEM: Earle Bethea Phil Epps

CHILDREN’S CHURCH Maggie Senn

Brandy Whitesides

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SPRINGFIELD FRIENDS May 23-Jim Harris

FINANCIAL REPORT

Weekly Budget Needs 8,870.44

Received 05/14/14 6,487.12

Budget Needs through 05/14/17 150,797.40

Received through 05/14/17 146,329.35

Amount UNDER Budget Needs 4,468.05

OTHER FUNDS RECEIVED 05/14/17

Salkehatchie 100.00

Playground 1,073.00

Epworth 50.00

ATTENDANCE 05/14/17

9 am 95

11 am 71

Sunday School 68

The Committee on Staff Parish Relations and Board of Trustees announce that Marcellus Chaplin has decided to retire as Sexton of Central Church effective immediately. In order to properly thank Marcellus for his many years of service to Central, we will receive a love offering to be presented to him. He will be recognized during each worship service on Sunday, June 4. Gifts may be received via the offering plate and the church office up to Wednesday, May 31st. After that date, cash only will be received. Our entire church family wishes Marcellus a wonderful and restful time following years of faithful service and ministry. Your support and understanding of this decision is most appreciated for the life of Central UMC.