Volume XXXIII Offering Christ - Making Disciples February 16, 2011 Number 7 Central United Methodist Church 1004 23rd Ave. Meridian, MS 39302 Phone: (601)693-1521 Fax: (601)693-0919 Website: www.cumcmdn.org E-mail: central@cumcmdn.org Lead Pastor Dr. Bob Rambo Associate Pastor Rev. Amy Roller On Call Pastor Feb. 18 - Feb. 20 Bob Peden cell: (601) 938-7868 home: (601) 485-3716 Sunday Services 8:30 a.m. Contemporary 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:55 a.m. Traditional WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! At the conclusion of Sunday s Coffee with the Pastors, several people chose to make Central their church home. They are: Alderman, Chuck & Jessica [daughter Emma] Bond, Ethan [children Elizabeth Scott & Wyatt Ethan] Boothe, Glenn & Morgan [son Andrew] Byrd, Jon & Virginia; Hannah and Jon Handley Brown, Brenda Dominy, Bob & Julie [daughter Jaden] Perkins, Ellen Mayo, John & Lacey [sons Ian & Alex] Perkins, Ellen Prewitt, Kendrick & Lindsey [children James, Caroline, & Henry] Rainer, Christie Towner, Tracy [daughter Ava] Their pictures are now on the New Member section of the board outside the Fellowship Hall. Take time to get to know our newest members and join us in welcoming them to Central! A new directory page with new members pictures and address will soon be available in the Crossing for you to pick up and add to your Central Directory. Stewardship Thought: Set apart a tithe of all the yeild of your.seed...that is brought in from the field Deut. 14:22 Attendance 8:30 S.S 10:55 283 220 155 BADDOUR SUNDAY IS FEBRUARY 27, 2011 The Baddour Center is a mission supported by the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church. The Baddour Center, located in Senatobia, provides a residen al community for adults with mild and moderate intellectual disabili es that promote maximum growth intellectually, spiritually, physically, socially, emo onally, and voca onally. On Sunday, February 27th, churches across Mississippi will observe Baddour Center Sunday. We encourage you to make a special gi to support this wonderful ministry! THE CENTRAL CALL is published weekly for members and friends of Central United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1706, Meridian, Mississippi 39302
SENIOR ADULT/LEISURE MINISTRIES UPCOMING EVENTS Lunch Bunch Fridays at 11:30 a.m. Adult Activities Room - Lunch $5.00 Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 Friday, Feb. 18, 2011 Friday, Feb. 25, 2011 Prayer Shawl Ministry It s not too late to join us. If you crochet or knit, or want to learn, join us either at 3:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. on Monday afternoons. This ministry allows Central to give shawls and blankets to those with specific life events, knowing that they are loved and prayed for by the members and staff of Central. For more information, call Susie Rambo (601) 540-7999, or Sabrina (601) 693-1521, ext.226 AX2 DANCE Girls Kindergarten and up who would like to participate in the Easter Worship Service will begin practice with Mrs. Caroline Carns and Mrs. Heather LaCoste on Sunday, Feb. 27th, at 4:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. For more information call Sabrina at (601) 693-1521, ext. 226 XYZ Tuesday, March 1st Program: The Singing Saints A Southern Gospel Group Mr. and Mrs. Archie Reeder McDonnell, Jr Request the honor of your presence At the marriage of their daughter Mary Frances To Mr. Benjamin Colburn Snyder Saturday, the fifth of March Two thousand and eleven At six o clock in the evening Central United Methodist Church Meridian, Mississippi NEW SUPERINTENDENT NAMED FOR MERIDIAN DISTRICT CENTRAL S CHILDREN CENTER BBQ FUND RAISER THURSDAY, FEB.24TH, DRIVE THROUGH AND PICK IT UP AT THE 11TH STREET GYM 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. $7.00 PER PLATE PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANY CHILDREN S CENTRAL STUDENTS OR BY CALLING THE SCHOOL OFFICE 601-693-0830. On Sunday, February 13th, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward announced the appointment of Rev. Jimmy Curtis as the new Superintendent of the Meridian District. This appointment will take place at the end of June. Rev. Curtis will follow Rev. Tim Thompson, who will become the new Administrative Assistant to Bishop Ward in Jackson, also at the end of June. We are grateful for Tim s leadership in the Meridian District over the last few years and look forward to time with him before he leaves Meridian. We pray God s blessings on him in his new assignment. We also welcome Rev. Curtis to the Meridian District after a fruitful ministry at Trinity UMC in Gulfport.
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Beginning March 1st, and every Tuesday during the month of March, Central will host approximately 65 ladies from East Mississippi State Hospital for our yearly Circle of Friends. Please donate the following items: Gently used purses and wallets, travel amenities (soaps, shampoo, small pkgs of kleenex etc.) toothpaste and toothbrushes, hairbrushes and combs, new unused makeups, costume jewelry, esp. bracelets, stuffed animals, fl ip fl op shoes, small pkgs of Little Debbies, Cheetos, Nabs, Pringles, small can drinks and Money is ALWAYS very helpful. You can drop your donations off at the church offi ce or call me to pick them up. Thank you for helping us to reach out to the least of these. Susie French (601) 482-5423 UPCOMING DATES: FEBRUARY 25TH & 26TH - I AM THE CLAY SPIRITUAL FORMATION RETREAT MARCH 9TH - ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE / DINNER:5:00 P.M. SERVICE BEGINS AT 6:00 P.M. APRIL 2ND - 7:00 P.M. AFRICAN CHILDREN S CHOIR IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL APRIL 15TH & 16TH - THE STUDY OF JOHN SEMINAR - BEN WITHERINGTON APRIL 17TH - PALM SUNDAY EASTER EGG HUNT 2:00 p.m. AT THE HOME OF DAVE AND CAT OWEN APRIL 27TH - STOP HUNGER NOW PACKAGING EVENT DINNER: BEGINNING AT 5:00 p.m. PACKAGING EVENT: 6:00 p.m. IN THE 11TH STREET GYM WNL Meal for Wednesday, February 23rd RANCH BACON CHICKEN BREAST / GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE / SCALLOPED POTATOES SALAD / YEAST ROLLS / COOKIES & ICE CREAM KIDS MEAL - CHICKEN NUGGETS AND FRENCH FRIES Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children with a $20 family maximum cost. *PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS BY 9 A.M. TUESDAY BEFORE WEDNESDAY S MEAL OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK SUNDAY, FEB. 20 - SATURDAY, FEB. 26 Sunday, 2/20/11 8:00 a.m. - Finger Food Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - Special Needs Ministry - Room 333 8:30 a.m. - Praise Service - Fellowship Hall 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:55 a.m. - Worship Service - Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. - Youth Choir - Choir Room 5:30 p.m. - Zone - 3rd Floor 5:30 p.m. - Disciple 1I Bible Study - AAR 6:00 p.m. - Youth Open House - 4th floor Monday, 2/21/11 3:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry - AAR 2:30 p.m. - Shields Circle 5:30 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry - AAR Tuesday, 2/22/11 9:30 a.m. - Tuesday Morning Bible Study 5:30 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery - Annex 6:30 p.m. - Praise Band Practice - Fellowship Hall Wednesday, 2/23/11 12:00 p.m. - Prayer Group 5:00 p.m. - Holy Communion 5:00 p.m. - WNL Meal - Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. - WNL Programs 6:00 p.m. - Youth Activities - Youth Floor 7:00 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir Practice Thursday, 2/24/11 12:00 p.m. - Ladies Lunch - Adult Activities Room 11:00 a.m. - CCC BBQ Fundraiser Friday, 2/25/11 11:30 a.m. - Lunch Bunch - Adult Activities Room 6:00 p.m. - Spiritual Formation Retreat Saturday, 2/26/11 9:00 a.m. - Spiritual Formation Retreat
FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY [suggested Bible readings for Feb. 21 - Feb. 27] MORNING NOON EVENING MON Feb 21 Psalm 79 Mark 3 1 John 3 TUE Feb 22 Psalm 80 Mark 4 1 John 4 WED Feb 23 Psalm 81 Mark 5 1 John 5 THU Feb 24 Psalm 82 Mark 6 2 John 1 FRI Feb 25 Psalm 83 Mark 7 3 John 1 SAT Feb 26 Psalm 84 Mark 8 Jude 1 SUN Feb 27 Psalm 85 Mark 9 Revelation 1 THE CENTRAL CALL (557440) published weekly omitting one issue in December by Central United Methodist Church, 1004 23rd Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301-5019. Periodical Postage paid at Meridian, MS. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE CENTRAL CALL, P.O. Box 1706, Meridian, MS 39302-1706 PRAYER CONCERNS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2011 CENTRAL MEMBERS IN BOLD Choxie Brown Emily Bryan Jim Darnell Lee Fryery - Friend of Wilda Gibson Harold Johnson - Friend of Emmett Murray J.L. Jones - Former Central Empolyee Tiffany Kidd - Friend of Melinda Rose Jack Lemmons Russell LuQuire - Pastor in our Conference David Murray Webb Nix Don Nobles Lela Patton Bob Rivers Kathrina Ware - Sister-in-law of Jena Ware Anita Yeatman - Niece of Tommy Gilbert CONCERNS: We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to: ` Dale Bounds following the death of her mother, Johnnie C. Bounds Frances Emerson following the death of her brother, Floyd Roy Price, Jr. Joe Sanders following the death of his wife Mai Sanders. Lay Worship Leaders - Feb. 20, 2011 10:55 Service Bible Reader - Dr. Alan Brown Banner - Jeff Sellers Cross - Victoria Sellers Acolytes - Christian Futrell, Anna Carole Purvis Children s Moments - Lynn Bryan Ushers: Jerry Mason, Lynn Dorrough, Roy Farrar, Doug Fort, Don Farrar, Ed Skipper, Mark Scarborough, Don Pratt, Scott Whitcomb, David Rosenbaum, Victoria Sellers Military Personnel Serving Overseas: Nikki Bohls - friend of Beverly Davis/Melissa Goldman Mac Hamburg, nephew of Mike and Suzanne Hamburg Lamar Hickman, grandson of Jack & Martha Lemmons Andy Hollingsworth, nephew of Richard and Faye Hollingsworth Stan Mackin, III, grandson of Edwin and Betty Downer Kyle Lowery, - great nephew of Bobby Lowery, Serving in Afghanistan John Mayfield, brother of Kay O Shaughnessy. Serving in Afghanistan Scott Rawson, - son of Beverly Davis *All U.S. Military personnel CENTRAL S CHILDREN CENTER FALL REGISTRATION Registration for church members not presently enrolled will take place on Monday, February 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Narthex. New students who are not members may register on Wednesday, March 2. Registration forms can be found on the bullentin board in the Children s Center across from the school office. For additional information or to have forms mailed to you, call Glenda Thomas at 601-693-0830 or 601-483-8502.