Volume XXXV January 30, 2013 Number 5

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SENIOR ADULTMINISTRY

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ASHWEDNESDAY

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!At last Sunday's "Coffee with the Pastors," a number of people became new membersof Central! They are:• Andy, Brandy, Amabel, and Andrew Brown -Transfer of Membership• Bill, Susan, and Will Thames - Transfer of Membership• Chris Thames - Part of the 2013 Confirmation Class• Brad Barefield - Transfer of Membership• Linden Barefield - Baptism• Madison, Reagan & Blaise Barefield - Baptism• Vernon Lee and Marita Bailey - Transfer of Membership• Janice Parks - Transfer of Membership

CURRENT EVENTS

SPRC NEWSSeveral weeks ago, Jim Wall [our Director of Senior Adult Ministries] requested that he be allowed to reduce hiswork load by one day a week and take a 20% reduction in salary. Jim cited as the primary reasons [a] workoverload and [b] the desire to have more time at home.

At the January meeting, the Staff-Parish Relations Committee discussed and approved Jim's request, which wentinto effect immediately. Jim Wall's new hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. If Jim works onother days, he will be given time off to compensate for his work.

TUESDAY LADIES BIBLE STUDY The Tuesday Ladies Bible Study will begin a Lenten Study on Tuesday, February 5 at 9:30 a.m. “Theth

Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus” by Adam Hamilton will help us to see and experience thethings Jesus saw as he traveled the length and breadth of Galilee and Judea. Hamilton’s book is alsoa call to discipleship with a challenge for us to a greater commitment to Jesus as Lord and King of ourlives. All are welcome to come and journey with us! For more information contact Mary Hooper orCaroline Carns.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE RESUMES!Make your plans to come join us at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and enjoy a delicious meal beforeattending one of the small groups.MENU for February 6th!

Adult menu: Shrimp spaghetti or chicken, broccoli w/hot bacon tips, cheese sauce on theside, lemon pepper garden rice, homemade biscuits, salad bar, assorted desserts and icecream. Cost $6 (Maximum $20 per family)

Kids menu: Homemade chicken tenders, french fries & ice cream. Cost $3Please make your reservations no later than 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 5 by callingth

the church office at 601.693.1521.

“LESSONS FROM HOLLYWOOD” Each Sunday in February, we will offer a message each Sunday based on a movie with an important Biblicaltheme.

February’s movies are:February 3 - The ExpressFebruary 10 - SpidermanFebruary 17 - Open RangeFebruary 24 - Philadelphia

Worship times each week are 8:30 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. However, during February, we will also offer anexclusive 5:30 p.m. edition of Lessons from Hollywood. If you are unable to worship with us on Sunday mornings,we hope you will take this opportunity to worship during February at 5:30 p.m.!

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

THIS WEEK AT CENTRAL

FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP

LUNCH BUNCH - MEETS EVERY FRIDAY AT 11:30 a.m. in the Adult Activities Room - Lunch is $5.00

XYZ - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013 - 10:45 a.m.Program: Rev. Bill Freeman

Rev. Freeman will dress and speak as a Biblical character. Don't miss this!Menu: Grilled chicken breast, steamed vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes, salad, rolls,

assorted desserts & ice cream.Meals are $6.00 Dues: Single $9 Couple: $12

(Please call the church office at 601.693.1521 by 10:00 a.m. February 4 to make your reservations)th

SENIOR ADULTS MAKING CRAFTSBeginning this Friday, February 1 and every Friday, the Senior Adults will make educational crafts for Westst

Hills Elementary School. We will meet at 10:00 a.m. on the 3 floor. There will also be Dominoes, cards,rd

games and puzzles offered for the senior adults at this same time. If you have any questions or need furtherinformation please contact Jim Wall at 601.693.1521 (church) or 601.527.0326. (cell)

FH=Fellowship HallSunday, 2/3/13 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - Worship/S School 10:55 a.m. - Worship Service 4:30 p.m. - Youth Praise Band 5:00 p.m. - WOW Circle Meeting 5:30 p.m. - Special Worship-FH 5:30 p.m. - House of God 5:30 p.m. - Club 412 5:30 p.m. - TheZone Monday, 2/4/13 3:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, 2/5/13 9:30 a.m. - Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. - Praise Band Practice

AR=Adult Activities Room

Wednesday, 2/6/13

5:00 p.m. - WNL - Meal 6:00 p.m. - Small Groups 6:00 p.m. - MethodX - Youth 7:00 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal 8:00 p.m. - College Bible Study Thursday, 2/7/13 11:30 a.m. - LILIES

Friday, 2/8/13 11:30 a.m. - Lunch Bunch Saturday, 2/9/13 No activities scheduled

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT“So let us not grown weary in doing what is right, for we shall reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.”

Galatians 6:9 (NRSV)

Have you remembered Central in your will or estate planning?

Consider tithing 1/10 of your estate to Central

W ho did you invite to Central LAST week?

W ho did you invite to Central THIS week?

YOUTH MINISTRY

Charlene Anderson Tyler Henson Caroline Parker Logan RucksConner Bancroft Alex Hicks Bryce Richardson Rachel SollieKyle Boyken Taylor Hosch Heather Roberts Kamryn ShieldsJD Cain Walker Hyche Tyler Stanley Brad StokesCaden Clodfelter Laura Huff Meme Huff Chris ThamesRichard Covington Kayla Feist Lyle Daugherty Will ThamesAnne Hayes Davis Addie Florey Allison Justus Paige IpDarby Gillette Hamp Glover Andria Kenney Leah ThompsonLogan Lamar William Lamar Chris Mallette Tate ThompsonTanner Goldman Wes McRae Molly McEntyre Hannah ThorntonSavannah Gonzalas Meg Mollica Beau Michael McHenry Kinzey ThorntonJohn Thomas Goldman Jacob Munn Cameron Munn Madi ThorntonCaroline Green Jack Green Reed Green Saylor HensonEmily Ware Matt Ware Mary Whittle

SCHEDULE FOR FORGED'NOW 2013Friday, February 1st (Faith Baptist Church)6:00 p.m. D'Now Begins7:00 p.m. Doors Open for Seating7:30 p.m. Worship & Session 19:00 p.m. Dismiss to Host Homes

Saturday, February 2nd (Faith Baptist Church)9:30 a.m. Door Open for Seating10:00 a.m. Worship & Session 212:00 p.m. Lunch & Small Group 1:00 p.m. Mission Project4:00 p.m. Clean-up for the Evening5:15 p.m. Dinner6:30 p.m. Doors Open for Seating7:00 p.m. Worship & Session 39:00 p.m. Dismiss to individual homes

Sunday, February 3rd (Central UMC)8:30 a.m. Morning Worship (wear t-shirt)9:30 a.m. Breakfast and large Group Lesson10:45 a.m. D'Now Dismiss to individual homes

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM

CLUB 412 and ZONEThere will be NO activities this coming Sunday evening. Regular activities will resume next Sunday!

MISSIONARY SCAVENGER HUNTLast Sunday evening Club 412 enjoyed an evening of locating missionaries within ourchurch. It was a fun-filled three hour event that led to the homes of Martha Wright, MarthaLemmons, Robin Ivey, Phyllis Campbell, Nell Grissom and Julia Green. A Special thankyou to these members for opening their homes to us, and for all of the selfless hours theyput into missions right here in our own city and church! Check out the bulletin board in theCrossing to see the clues that the students had to decipher in order to get to each point.Thank you Lisa Sellers for spending many hours on the ingenious clues!

Celebration Sunday is THIS Sunday for Rotation Sunday School's Ruth Unit. Don't miss the opportunity toREDEEM your points at the Sword Store!

MARK YOUR CALENDARSClub 412 - Saturday, March 23rd - Glow in the Dark Egg HuntChurch-Wide Easter Egg Hunt - Sunday, March 24th - Home of Maurice and Cathy Hall

VBS DATE June 24th -28th, 2013This year's theme is Fun Fair - Where God's World Comes TogetherTeacher/Volunteer Sign-up will begin in the Crossing on February 10th. Please sign up early. It helps our VBSteam in getting classes set up and ensures that all groups are covered!

DON’T MISS VBS!!

As you may know, Central has been collecting new or gently used coats and blankets for the students at CarverMiddle School. The response has been amazing! We would like to thank each and everyone for your generosityin helping these middle school students. A special thanks to Julia Green for delivering the coats and blanketsto the school. There are so many students that are warm because Central has such warm, loving members.

PRAYER CONCERNS

CENTRAL COMMUNITY

SPIRITUAL FORMATION & GROWTH

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.

Rex AlmanMarie Baldwin (Susie Rambo’s Mother)Millie BurrageArnold CarpenterSid CurtisJohn HarperGary HollyhandAmy Kidd

Ann Martin McKenzieHarper RainerMark RichardsonClara RoachMelinda RoseOuida VoelzOwen Cole Walker

MILITARY PERSONNEL SERVING OVERSEAS:Family & FriendsEric Dollar, nephew of Tim & Becky Sollie Doug Grant, son of Fred & Linda GrantJeb Herron, great nephew of Trudy Nix Ian Joyner, grandson of Vi McBrideAll U.S. Military Personnel

OUR SYMPATHY TO:~Sid and Carolyn Curtis following the death of his nephew, William Clark Mayo, member of Central, whopassed away Saturday, January 26 . Graveside services were held Wednesday, January 30 at 1:00 p.m. inth th

the Magnolia Cemetery.

Food for the Journey[suggested Bible readings for February 4 - February 10, 2013]

Mon. Feb. 4Tue. Feb. 5Wed. Feb. 6Thu. Feb. 7Fri. Feb. 8Sat. Feb. 9Sun. Feb. 10

Morning2 Chronicles 26 2 Chronicles 272 Chronicles 282 Chronicles 292 Chronicles 302 Chronicles 312 Chronicles 32

NoonPsalm 81Psalm 82Psalm 83Psalm 84Psalm 85Psalm 86Psalm 87

EveningRomans 16 1 Corinthians 11 Corinthians 21 Corinthians 31 Corinthians 41 Corinthians 51 Corinthians 6

WORSHIP

On Call Pastor

Feb. 1 - Feb. 3, 2013

Jim Wall

Cell: 601.527.0326

Home: 601.483.0263

AttendanceJanuary 27, 2013Live Streaming - 5

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ASH WEDNESDAYAsh Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent; a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observinga period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. On February 13 at 6:00 p.m., we will once againth

observe this time with a Spiritual Walk of Silence, Imposition of Ashes, Holy Communion, and a Labyrinth Walk. Ourevening will begin with dinner being served at 5-5:45 p.m. in the 11 Street Gym. We will then move to the Sanctuary forth

instructions on this time of meditation and reflection. Look for more information and preparation in our Daily Updates andin next week’s Central Call.

LENTEN LUNCHEON - FEBRUARY 14 - NOON - AT CENTRAL TH

LiveStreaming/PodCastingView 8:30 worship here: http://www.cumdmdn.org/#/sermons-teachingsPrevious here:http://cumcmdn.org/#/sermons-teachings/sermon-archive

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