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Volume XXXVI July 30, 2014 Number 31
CHURCH WIDE SUMMER FUN
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3RD
6:15 P.M. - 8:15 P.M.
OKATIBBEE WATER PARK
CHURCH WIDESUMMER FUN
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HAITIMission Trip
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CHURCH WIDE SUMMER FUN!!
SPLASHDOWN AT OKATIBBEE WATER PARK
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3RD
6:15 P.M. - 8:15 P.M.(Our annual Church-wide picnic will be held Sunday, September 21st)
Central has booked Splashdown for a private party, and we invite members of ALL ages to join in the fun! If you want to float down Lazy River, brave the water slides, sit on the side
and dip your feet in, or simply sit on the deck and watch the fun, this is a great way to spend an almost end of summer afternoon!
Your only cost is $5.50 per person to get in. (to be paid at Splashdown)
Central will provide hot dogs, sausage dogs, chips, drinks, and dessert. If you are unsure of directions to Splashdown, maps will be
available at our Crossing Information Center again this Sunday! We hope to see you there!
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PLEASE NOTE: CENTRAL STAFF TO FOCUS ON TEAM-BUILDING
On Wednesday, August 6th, the Central offices will be closed from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., so all the staff can take part in a day of team-building. Being away for this day will be an essential part of focusing on our priorities for
ministry as a staff. Pray for us that this day will be well spent.
CURRENT EVENTS
MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM
ADULT SEWING CLASS
Following the recent Summer Sewing Class for girls, several adults have expressed an interest in an Adult Sewing Class. The class would be a basic beginners sewing class. If you are interested in participating in a class offered through Central, please take a moment and go online to fill out the short form for “Adult Sewing Class.”
TUESDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDYAugust 5th - Introduction & Welcome Breakfast
9:30 -11:00 a.m.We will be studying Adam Hamilton’s new book “Making Sense of the Bible.”
2014-2015 PARENT ORIENTATION FOR KINDERGARTEN - HIGH SCHOOL
Parent Orientation for Kindergarten thru High School will be held Sunday evening, August 17th at 5:30 p.m. in theFellowship Hall. During this time, parents will meet both as a large group and in “age-appropriate” groups.Children/Youth are welcome and will have activities during this meeting time. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and the2014-2015 Calendar, Trips, and Camps will be discussed. If your student is involved in the ministries of Central, pleasemake it a priority to be a part of this meeting/evening.
“COFFEE WITH THE PASTORS”The next “CWTP” will be Sunday, August 24th at 10:30 a.m.
It will be held in the Wesley Room.
MISSION TRIP TO HAITI - DECEMBER 7 - 12, 2014 We introduced our plans July 13th for a December Mission trip to Haiti. Many of you may not have seen the video but itwill be available on our website soon. We will also play it one more time during the three worship services in August. Overthe past two weeks, we have had tremendous response. CUMC members will be able to see our progress over the next4 ½ months. An area in the Crossing will be devoted to the Haiti Mission and you will also see and hear about upcomingfund-raising projects, you can ask questions, and you can become actively involved. We encourage all church membersto help support this mission, whether it is through volunteering, participation, babysitting, church wide garage sale, ArtSilent Auction, Concerts, and more. We look forward to presenting the opportunities to fulfill our mission of OFFERINGCHRIST - MAKING DISCIPLES. Keep your eyes and ears open, more information is coming. We will be workingalongside "BUT GOD" Ministries. If you would like more information, feel free to contact Ethan Bond (601.282.6333),Jimmy Carle (601.604.4400), or Rev. Dennis Gossett (919.339.5303).
You can also visit the website: www.butgodministries.com. Direct donations can be made payable to CUMC with Haiti Mission on the memo line.
WHAT MISSION OPPORTUNITIES ARE YOU INVOLVED IN OUTSIDE OF CUMC?There are so many worthwhile mission opportunities outside the walls of CUMC. We would like to know what you areinvolved with that are non-church sponsored activities. Think about it!! We will give you more information in the next
Central Call and what we plan to do with the information!!!
THIS WEEK AT CENTRAL
FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP
PRAYER CONCERNS
FH=Fellowship HallSunday, 8/3/14 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - Worship/SS 9:45 a.m. - Connect Service 10:55 a.m. - Worship Service 5:00 p.m. - Youth Praise Band 5:00 p.m. - Youth Committee 6:15 p.m. - Splashdown Fun Monday, 8/4/14
Tuesday, 8/5/14 6:00 a.m. - Ledbetter Bible Study 6:30 a.m. - Pratt Bible Study 9:30 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m. - Praise Band Practice
AR=Adult Activities RoomWednesday, 8/6/14 8:00 a.m. - Church office closed until 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, 8/7/14 6:00 a.m. - Allred Bible Study 6:30 p.m. - Connect Band Friday, 8/8/14 11:00 a.m. - Williams Bible Study 11:30 a.m. - Lunch Bunch
Saturday, 8/9/14 No Activities Scheduled
In order to keep everyone better informed of current concerns, names will remain on the Prayer Concerns list in the“Call” for only two weeks unless there is a new concern.
Catherine Bryan Bobby Everett Ken LaBruyereJoyce Carmouche Phil Freeman Harrell LoweryKimberly Clarke Jimmy Harrison Lee SlaytonCharlene Clayton Kamiyah Jones Ron Smith
Kim Wooten
MILITARY PERSONNEL SERVING OVERSEAS:Family & FriendsAll U.S. Military Personnel
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT“May we, the people called United Methodist, learn there
is no gospel without giving.”Bishop Kenneth Carder
Who did you invite to Central LAST week?Who did you invite to Central THIS week?
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
SPIRITUAL FORMATION & GROWTH
AUGUST 10TH IS A SPECIAL SUNDAY IN THE
LIFE OF CENTRAL.
1st GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION, BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS, AND TEACHER RECOGNITIONwill take place during the 8:30 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. services. Students are encouraged to bring their backpacks toworship (both services) for a time of blessings and prayer. School and Church teachers are encouraged to be presentand join with students as we ask for God’s presence and guidance for our upcoming school year.
This is also PROMOTION SUNDAY for our Children and Youth. Bibles will be presented to our up and coming 1st
Graders. Following the 8:30 a.m. Worship Service, Pre-K and Elementary students will go to their old classes. Theirnew teachers will meet them there and take them to their new classes. (particularly important for students currently inKindergarten and 5th Grade. These students will be moving to a different floor!) Parents will pick up students at theirnew class when Sunday School is over. For questions or more information, you may call or email Sabrina Williams at601.479.2178 or [email protected].
NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS A NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS for parents of young children will begin meeting on Sunday,August 10th at 9:45 a.m. in Room 302. While open to anyone, this class is geared in large part toparents with Infants - Preschool Age. Much of the literature that will be covered during this time isgeared toward the spiritual aspect of parenting. If you would like more information concerning thisnew class, please contact Lindsey Joiner at [email protected] or Sabrina Williams [email protected]
Food for the Journey[suggested Bible readings for August 4 - August 10, 2014]
Morning Noon EveningMon. August 4 Deut. 7 Psalm 3 2 Corinthians 10Tue. August 5 Deut. 8 Psalm 4 2 Corinthians 11Wed. August 6 Deut. 9 Psalm 5 2 Corinthians 12Thu. August 7 Deut. 10 Psalm 6 2 Corinthians 13Fri. August 8 Deut. 11 Psalm 7 Galatians 1Sat. August 9 Deut. 12 Psalm 8 Galatians 2Sun. August 10 Deut. 13 Psalm 9 Galatians 3
YOUTH MINISTRY
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY
CENTRAL COMMUNITY
YOUTH COMMITTEEThe Youth Committee will meet this Sunday, August 3rd at 5 p.m. in the Wesley Room on the 2nd floor.
All members are needed at this meeting.
KING’S LEAGUE BASKETBALL Thanks go out to all the players involved in our 3rd annual summer league.
A “SPECIAL THANKS” goes to Alicia Bancroft, Russell Thompson, and David Purvis for all their time and help.
UNDER CONSTRUCTIONUNDER CONSTRUCTION are words you may hear and see a lot of in the next few weeks as we beginan exciting new era in the Central Nation. One thing we can tell you right away is, starting inSeptember, one side of the fridge will be for high school and the other side will be for middle/jr. highstudents. So keep your eyes and ears open as the world around us comes “Under Construction!!”
ATTENTION ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS!!Are you entering college this fall or returning to college this fall? If your student will attend college at MSU-Meridian,MCC, or away at one of the other colleges, we could like to have their contact information. Please call the Church officeat 601.693.1521 and give us your information. We would like to have this information before classes begin.
WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU!LUNCH BUNCH WILL MEET ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST!
This Friday, Living Stones Youth Ministry from Lakewood UMC in Lake Odessa, MI will be putting on a puppetry eventat Central during our Lunch Bunch gathering. The puppet Program will begin at 12:30 p.m. For this week only, we willmeet in the Fellowship Hall at 11:30 a.m. NOTE: Lunch Bunch is looking for a volunteer to help decorate occasionally.
If you are NOT receiving our new Lunch Bunch Newsletter by email and would like to, please contact DennisGossett at [email protected]
XYZ (Extra Years of Zest)After taking the summer off, our XYZ group will resume Tuesday,
September 9th at 10:45 a.m. Please make your plans to join us for some great food, fun, and fellowship.
SPECIAL THANKS!A BIG THANK YOU to Dennis and Edna Goldman for their recent pool table donation that has been given to theTrustees at Hilltop House through Central. There is still a need for both pool cues and balls. If you have any of theseitems and would be willing to donate them or if you would like to help in the purchase of these items, please contactLee Williams at [email protected] or Craig Hitt at [email protected].
WORSHIP
On Call Pastor
Aug. 1 - Aug. 3, 2014
Dennis Gossett
Cell: 919.339.5303
AttendanceJuly 27, 2014
Live Streaming - 8
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