Volume XXXIV September 19, 2012 Number 37 Day to Dream October 7 th Page 2 Bishop Swanson at Central October 14 th Page 2 Habitat for Humanity House Update Page 6 CHURCH-WIDE COOKOUT THIS SUNDAY AT HIGHLAND PARK 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p. m. (Carousel will open at 3:30 p.m.) Come! Bring a friend! Mingle with people from the area! Email sabrina@cumcmdn.org if you can bring a freezer of "homemade" ice cream
"DAY TO DREAM" IS OCTOBER 7th As a child, were you fond of day-dreaming? Thinking about things you'd like to do, places you'd like to visit, adventures you'd like to take? Sometimes congregations need to "day-dream" a little by taking time to ponder the ministries God is calling us to undertake. On Sunday October 7th, the ministry and leadership groups of Central will gather from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. to share their ministry dreams and plans for 2013. We invite you to join us and offer any suggestions you might have to our "dreaming". We have great servant-leaders at Central, but we also have a wealth of wisdom and knowledge in our congregation. Join us on October 7th from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. for a "day to dream"! BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS OCTOBER 7th Bring your pet[s] and join us at 4:00 p. m. on the 23rd Avenue parking lot next to the Annex Building for our 2012 "Blessing of the Animals." Our ministry staff will form several "stations" to bless God's good gift of animals. We also encourage everyone to bring a donation of pet food, pet supplies, or money to support East Mississippi Animal Rescue. BISHOP JAMES SWANSON TO VISIT CENTRAL ON OCTOBER 14th Central will host a Meridian District "welcome" for Bishop James Swanson and his wife Delphine on Sunday October 14th at 3:00 p.m. We hope you will come and join Methodists from across the district to help the Swansons feel "at home" in the Mississippi Conference. CURRENT EVENTS BOY SCOUT NEWS Central's own Troop-2 will be holding a Court of Honor tonight at 6:15 p.m. in the Chapel. All scouts and scout families are invited to come celebrate the accomplishments of our boys. It's also a great opportunity for boys interested in scouting to learn more about our program. Delicious Boy Scout Popcorn will be on sale in the Crossing - this Sunday (September 23 rd ) and next Sunday, September 30 th. Show your support for Troop-2 and enjoy some tasty popcorn in a variety of ready-to-eat and microwave-able flavors. HOLY LAND 2013 UPDATE Please continue to register for the 2013 Holy Land trip to Israel and Jordan. There are only 8 WEEKS left to register! Registration forms and brochures available in the Crossing and in the Central offices. MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS FAB MOPS provides emotional, spiritual, and practical support to mothers of preschoolers. We are a non-denominational Christian group who meet the 2 nd and 4 th Thursdays, from September through May, for food, fun and fellowship. Membership is open to expectant mothers or mothers with a child ages newborn through six. Please join us at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church on Thursdays. Go to http://fabmops.org/ for more information. WEDNESDAY NITE LIVE MEAL FOR SEPTEMBER 26 th! ADULTS: Fried or Grilled Pork Chops, Yam casserole, Fresh Stir Fry vegetables, Salad Bar, Rolls, Assorted desserts, and Ice Cream. Cost:$6. KIDS: Tacos, French Fries, and ice cream. Cost: $3.00 (Maximum family cost is $20) **It is so important that you call in your reservations so we can prepare enough food. Please call the Church office at 601.693.1521 to make your reservations by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning September 25 th. You may also make your reservations online at http://www.centralunitedmethodistchurch.org/form.php?pageid=92
SPIRITUAL FORMATION & GROWTH Food for the Journey [suggested Bible readings for September 24 - September 30, 2012] Mon. Sept. 24 Tue. Sept. 25 Wed. Sept. 26 Thu. Sept. 27 Fri. Sept. 28 Sat. Sept. 29 Sun. Sept. 30 Morning 1 Samuel 24 1 Samuel 25 1 Samuel 26 1 Samuel 27 1 Samuel 28 1 Samuel 29 1 Samuel 30 Noon Psalm 104 Psalm 105 Psalm 106 Psalm 107 Psalm 108 Psalm 109 Psalm 110 Evening Revelation 22 Matthew 1 Matthew 2 Matthew 3 Matthew 4 Matthew 5 Matthew 6 THIS WEEK AT CENTRAL FH=Fellowship Hall Sunday, 9/23/12 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - Worship/S School 10:55 a.m. - Worship Service 1:30 p.m. - Nominating Committee 4:00 p.m. - Church Picnic 6:15 p.m. - House of God Monday, 9/24/12 3:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry Tuesday, 9/25/12 6:00 a.m. - Ledbetter Men s Grp. 6:30 a.m. - Rambo Men's Group 9:30 a.m. - Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. - Praise Band Practice AR=Adult Activities Room Wednesday, 9/26/12 5:00 p.m. - WNL Meal 5:50 p.m. - Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. - Worship Service 6:00 p.m. - Small Groups 7:00 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal Thursday, 9/27/12 6:00 p.m. - Allred Men s Group 11:30 a.m. - LILIES 12:00 p.m. - Crippen Men s Group 4:30 p.m. - Sr. Adult - Fish Camp Friday, 9/28/12 11:30 a.m. - Lunch Bunch Saturday, 9/29/12 11:00 a.m. - Supply Lunch for Habitat House Build FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT "Every generous act of giving with every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of Light..." James 1:17 (NRSV) Have you remembered Central in your will or estate planning? Consider tithing 1/10 of your estate to Central Who did you invite to Central LAST week? Who will you invite to Central THIS week?
THE CENTRAL COMMUNITY OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO: ~Jeana Bennett who recently joined Citizens National Bank s Downtown Banking Centre as a private banker. The Children of Glen and Jackie McGrew invite you to come and share the magic of their 50 th Wedding Anniversary on September 30, 2012 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church. Bring the young, the old and the in between. We would love to see them all. CHILDREN S MINISTRY FAMILY RETREAT 2012 This past weekend 19 of Central's families enjoyed a weekend of fellowship, worship, and fun. From canoeing, rock walls, ping pong, pool, and dominos, to the ropes course, family prayer time, communion and worship it was a weekend of time away from the bustle of life. Families were reminded of the importance of taking time for each other during the everyday stresses of life and of the need for EACH family member. Look for pictures from the weekend event both in 8:30 a.m. worship and in the Crossing this Sunday, and catch just a glimpse of the wonderful weekend! Hear Ye, Hear Ye All 1st - 5th grade followers of the Jacob and Esau story CELEBRATION SUNDAY is THIS Sunday! We will make Bible covers and visit the Sword Store. You DO NOT want to miss this Sunday!
YOUTH MINISTRY T.i.c.T.a.c.T.o.e. will be performing several dramatic scenes during House of God during the month of October. There are several key parts still available, Please contact Elizabeth Hines if you are willing to help with this exciting new ministry See You At The Pole Rally 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 25th at Highland Baptist Church Awaken : See You At The Pole 7:00 a.m. September 26th at your school The annual youth night at the fair is October 3rd. Our praise band, The 11 Long Haired Friends of Jesus in a Chartreuse Micro Bus will be playing that night and we will be leaving from the Boy Scout House (Annex Building) at 5:50 p.m.
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY LUNCH BUNCH - MEETS EVERY FRIDAY AT 11:30 a.m. XYZ - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 ND 10:45 a.m. - FELLOWSHIP HALL PROGRAM: BABIES ARE US! (A funny, touching, and rewarding program about babies and the child in us.) MEAL: Grilled Chicken, Wild Rice, Green Beans, Salad, Rolls, assorted desserts and ice cream. Meals are $6.00 Dues: Single $9 Couple $12 COMING SOON! Senior Adult dinner to the Chunky Shoals Fish Camp on Thursday, September 27 th at 4:30 p.m. Plans are being made for a progressive dinner in October. MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM DATE CORRECTION!! HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOUSE UPDATE! A new family has been selected for the Habitat house, along with a new site for building. As a result, the timetable for the house has been delayed. The building site has been blessed and construction will begin September 22nd. Construction will continue until the end of October. There are many churches involved in the construction and we have an urgent need for volunteers who are 16 years or older to work on the house. There are also other opportunities for those who are too young to help on the house such as yard work, clean up, etc. Central has been assigned three days to provide lunch for the workers. They are Saturday, September 29 th, Monday, October 15 th and Monday, October 29 th. We need volunteers to help with the lunches all three days but especially on September 29 th. If you are interested in helping with the house or providing meals for the workers, please contact Owen Weddle at 601.693.1521 or owen@cumcmdn.org PRAYER CONCERNS 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. Debbie Elliott Fraulein Farr Paul Jacob Frank McRae Mike Mitchell Dean Odom Family Carrol Wicker MILITARY PERSONNEL SERVING OVERSEAS: Family & Friends Eric Dollar, nephew of Tim & Becky Sollie Doug Grant, son of Fred & Linda Grant All U.S. Military Personnel
WORSHIP SEPTEMBER SERMON SERIES CONTINUES SUNDAY! Part IV is entitled Put a Little Love in Your Heart: Being in Mission to the World. The remainder of the series is as follows: September 30 The Heart of the Matter: Keeping Scriptural Holiness and Social Holiness Alive LiveStreaming/PodCasting View 8:30 worship here: http://www.cumdmdn.org/#/sermons-teachings Previous here:http://cumcmdn.org/#/sermons-teachings/sermon-archive CHRISTMAS PLAY! Central is performing a Christmas Play Sunday, December 16 th at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. There are four (4) speaking parts remaining to be cast, ages 14 & up! If you are interested in one of these parts, please contact Caroline Carns at 601.462.6799 or email her at carolinecarns@gmail.com Attendance September 16, 2012 Live Streaming - 4 8:30 S.S. 10:45 249 203 180 On Call Pastor Sept. 21-Sept. 23, 2012 Bob Peden Cell: 601.938.7868 Home: 601.485.3716