Volume XXXIII October 5, 2011 Number 40 TURKEY-GREECE TRIP page 3 TRUNK OR TREAT page 3 CHILDREN S CENTER BBQ FUND-RAISER page 5 GYPSY CARNS IN CONCERT THIS SUNDAY! Gypsy Carns is a gifted singer, songwriter, and musician who is a key component in our early worship Praise Band. This Sunday evening at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, you are invited to a FREE CONCERT in which Gypsy will feature music from his newest CD. Gypsy recently received rave reviews from a European music critic for his blues and rock-oriented gospel music. Invite a friend and join us this Sunday evening at 5:00 p.m.
RENEWAL TIME FOR "O FOR A THOUSAND" AT HAND Last year at this time, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward challenged individuals and churches across Mississippi to remember retired pastors who have served our churches faithfully. Due to the recession of 2008-2009, the Mississippi Annual Conference has experienced a shortfall in our pension funding for these retired pastors. Bishop Ward challenged one thousand churches, groups, and individuals to contribute $1000 a year through 2020 to help cover this obligation. Central responded in 2010 with $3000! Now is the time to renew our commitment for 2011. If you or your Sunday School class gave last year, I encourage you to give now. If you did not give last year but would like to contribute this year, make your gift payable to Central UMC and memo your gift: Retired Clergy Pension Fund. NEW SERMON SERIES BEGINS SUNDAY This Sunday we will begin a 4-part sermon series entitled "SOLID LIVING IN SHAKY TIMES." For the next 4 weeks we'll talk about the influence of culture, the role of money in our lives, and the Bible's teaching about stewardship. Each week during the series we'll also feature a video "witness" from a Central member who has discovered the joy of generous giving. Join us for this important 4-week series during October. SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY L UNCH BUNCH - 11:30 a.m.- Friday, O ctober 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th - Adult Act. Room - $5.00 X Pr YZ - 10:45 a.m. - Tuesday, November 1st - Fellowship Hall ogram: Arlis Nichols - Christian Humorist Tuesday, December 6th - Fellowship Hall Program: Robert & Michelle Mayfield - Christmas Concert Meals are $6.00 Yearly Dues: Single $9 - Couple $12 DESTINATION UNKNOWN: October 11th - 3 p.m. Contact Jim Wall for more information.
CURRENT EVENTS WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE OPPORTUNITIES Being a part of a large congregation has many advantages; but to experience true community, we need to develop intimate relationships with others. We invite you to be a part of a small group this fall at Central. A variety of small groups are available this fall, including: Freed Up Financial Planning, Divorce Recovery, Grief Support Group, Bible Study, DISCIPLE I Bible Study, Divorce Recovery Group, Yoga, Men's Bible Study Group, and Women's Beth Moore Bible Study. Community Groups [10 weeks, 8 people, 4 questions, 1 hour] Become a part of a small group at Central this fall! WNL MEAL FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2011 Adult Meal - Chicken breast stuffed with wild rice, sweet potato casserole, green beans, cornbread & rolls, salad bar, fresh baked cookies & ice cream. Kids Meal - Pizza, chips & ice cream. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children with a $20 family maximum cost. *Please Make Reservations by 9:00 a.m. Tuesday before Wednesday's meal. WEDNESDAY NIGHT/XYZ MEALS - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If anyone would like to volunteer to either serve or help prepare the food for Wednesday night meals and/or XYZ meals, please contact Deborah Cross at 601.693.1521. WE NEED YOU! October 30th - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. For those who participated last year, you know we "had a blast!" We set up on 11 th Street between 22 nd & 23 rd Avenue. Families, Sunday School classes, or small groups can sponsor one or more trunks. Volunteer opportunities are available in other areas as our children enjoy the fun and joy of "TRUNK OR TREAT." For more information, look for our display in The Crossing. For additional information, you may contact Carrol Wicker at 601.447.8420 or carrolwick@comcast.net or Sabrina Williams at 601.693.1521 or sabrina@cumcmdn.org. REGISTRATION DEADLINE NEARS FOR TURKEY-GREECE TRIP The November 1 st deadline to register for the 2012 "Journeys of Paul/7 Churches of the Revelation" trip to Turkey and Greece is fast approaching. A number of people have already signed up, but we are not quite at the 20 needed for the trip. If you are considering this, contact Bob or Susie Rambo immediately. Information brochures are available in the Central office and in The Crossing. ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL The Administrative Council will meet Monday, October 24 th, at 5:30 p.m. UNITED METHODIST WOMEN - GENERAL MEETING The United Methodist Women of Central UMC are meeting October 11 th from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in the John Cook Classroom. Please make your plans to attend.
WORSHIP Gypsy AZAL Carns in Concert Sunday, October 9, 2011 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall C. W. Ross said in the magazine Christian Rocker, With every new release I get the honor of hearing from Gypsy Carns he continues to impress me with his musical talents, but more important is his role as a musical prophet of God's True Word." Andre Rockwell says in Christian Metal magazine, his (Gypsy Carns) signature Dobro playing and Peavy Power Slide abilities are unparalleled. THIS WEEK AT CENTRAL FH=Fellowship Hall AAR = Adult Activities Room Sunday, 10/09/11 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - Worship Service - FH 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room 10:55 a.m. - Worship Service 4:30 p.m. - Youth Praise Band 5:00 p.m. - Gypsy Carns Concert - FH 5:30 p.m. - The Zone Monday, 10/10/11 4:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry - AAR 5:30 p.m. - Staff Parish - Annex Bldg. Tuesday, 10/11/11 9:30 a.m. - Methodist Women General Mtg. - John Cook Classroom 9:30 a.m. - Women s Bible Study - AAR 6:00 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery - 3rd floor 6:30 p.m. - Praise Band Practice - FH Wednesday, 10/12/11 5:00 p.m. - WNL Supper - FH 5:45 p.m. - Holy Communion - Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. - WNL - Small Groups 6:00 p.m. - Divorce Recovery Workshop 6:00 p.m. - Youth 7:00 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir - Choir Room 8:00 p.m. - College Bible Study - Annex Thursday, 10/13/11 12:00 p.m. - LILIES (Ladies Lunch) AAR 5:30 p.m. - Greeters Meeting - Wesley Room Friday, 10/14/11 11:30 a.m. - Lunch Bunch - AAR Saturday, 10/15/11 8:00 a.m. - Camp Lake Stephens - Children FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP Stewardship Thought Be on guard against all kinds of greed Luke 12:15 (NRSV`) Have you remembered Central UMC in your will? Consider tithing 1/10 of your estate to your church.
MISSIONS & EVANGELISM "In using all means, seek God alone. In and through every outward thing, look only to the power of His Spirit, and the merits of His Son. Beware you do not get stuck in the work itself; if you do, it is all lost labor. Nothing short of God can satisfy your soul. Therefore, fix on Him in all, through all, and above all...remember also to use all means-as ordained, not for their own sake..." John Wesley, How to Pray: The Best Of John Wesley NEW CROP PECANS AND UMW BAKE SALE Central's United Methodist Women will hold their annual New Crop Pecan Sale and Bake Sale November 16th at Wednesday Night Live. Pecans can be pre-ordered...see flyer in this the Sunday School folders this Sunday. Proceeds will be used by UMW to support our mission projects. CENTRAL COMMUNITY CONGRATULATIONS TO: ~Ashley Betts following her election as Miss USM in Hattiesburg. She is the daughter of Anita Betts. ~Emily Jacome-Cluff on her being selected Homecoming Senior Maid of Newton County High School. She is the daughter of Kelly and Carla Jacome-Cluff. CHILDREN S MINISTRY October 15 th -October 16 th / 3 rd -5 th Grades Want to zip on the Zip Line, play Capture the Flag, canoe, have a bonfire, and have music and Bible Study led by really cool dudes, Philip Salter and Russell Casteel? Please sign up NOW for a weekend of fun at Camp Lake Stephens in Oxford, MS. Go to our website at www.cumcmdn.org to register or contact Virginia Byrd at virginia.byrd@comcast.net or 601.447.8948. Central's Children's Center - Squealer s BBQ Fund-Raiser THURSDAY, October 20, 2011 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. $7.00 per plate Includes 1/3 pound pulled pork, baked beans, potato salad, & Texas toast Pick up orders in drive-through line on 11 th Street (from 11 th Street Gym) Delivery for 20+ orders For large orders - call 601.693.0830 or 601.483.8502 You may purchase tickets from any Children's Center student or call Central s Children Center at 601.693.0830 for information to obtain tickets. Tickets will also be sold Sunday morning October 9 th & 16 th in The Crossing.
YOUTH MINISTRY It is not too late to get a spot on the bus to Fright Fest at Six Flags over Ga. The deadline has passed, so the $90 needs to be paid upon sign-up. Seating at this point is limited so seats are on a first come basis. We will leave from the church parking lot at 7:00 am and will return in the wee early hours on Sunday, October 30 th. We will meet on the 23 rd of October at 7:15 p.m. to discuss the final details. TRUNK OR TREAT Although this is technically a children's department event, we need tons of students to make it work. We will have a Central nation site that needs to be manned, where candy will be given out, the youth band will be playing, and there will be a costume contest with unbelievable prizes for those students who dress up. NON-SANCTIONED YOUTH EVENT If you see the symbol shown here attached to an event or in publicity materials, it is there to indicate that this is a good, Christian event, but due to calendar conflicts or some other issue we will not be attending as a youth group. Hopefully, this will allow us all to be more aware of the Christian concerts and events that take place in our area. Gypsy Carns live and in concert in Central's fellowship hall at 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 9 th. Gypsy has spent several months working with our students in their praise band as well as working on a new album of his own material. Please come out for this event and support Gypsy, his music, and most of all his heart for ministry. The concert should be over by 6 p.m. at which point students in grades 6 th through 12 th will move upstairs for dinner and Bible Study. House of God will be over around 7:15 p.m. Sun, October 16, 2011 6:00 PM Meridian Community College Sun, October 16, 2011 6:00 PM Meridian Community College Jason Cook, former Ole Miss full back and current sold out Man of God, will be speaking to all attendees at the Lauderdale County Fields of Faithhosted by Meridian Community College on Sunday evening October 16th, 2011.
FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY [suggested Bible readings for October 6 - October 12, 2011] SPIRITUAL FORMATION & GROWTH Thu. Oct. 6 Fri. Oct. 7 Sat. Oct. 8 Sun. Oct. 9 Mon. Oct. 10 Tue. Oct. 11 Wed. Oct. 12 Morning Psalm 144 Psalm 145 Psalm 146 Psalm 147 Psalm 148 Psalm 149 Psalm 150 Noon Matthew 24 Matthew 25 Matthew 26 Matthew 27 Matthew 28 Mark 1 Mark 2 Evening Ephesians 6 Philippians 1 Philippians 2 Philippians 3 Philippians 4 Colossians 1 Colossians 2 On Call Pastor October 7 - October 9, 2011 Bob Peden Cell: 601.938.7868 home: 601.485.3716 Attendance 8:30 S.S. 10:55 273 326 169 Shay Adams Gene Bailey Brianna Baylor Marie Beck Brad Becker Ashley Bell Emily Bender Beau Berg Family Anita Betts Beau Boutwell Edith Broome Horace Broome Gene Bryant Tom Carson PRAYER CONCERNS CUMC MEMBERS IN BOLD Cindy Chambers Brooks Hunter Terry Chambers Harold Johnson Annie W. Cherry Ellie Kraft Dorothy Coats Levoe Lavender Brittany Cole Hays Monsour Judy Crowson Jan Morgan Layton Dausman David Murray Jerry Gentry Margaret Murray Glenn Gibson Freddie Peden Raymond Hair Louis Pharis Bob Hammond Barney Purvis Chuck Hartfield Lynn Hasson Lauren Horne Lyle Rose Julyn Shirley Cathy Stephenson Bob Thomas Todd Tucker Jack Tyner James Vance Beth Vick Mike Ware Emma Welch Anita Yeatman Marshall Jones as he continues his mission at USM in Hattiesburg MILITARY PERSONNEL SERVING OVERSEAS: Central Members Doug Grant (son of Freddy & Linda Grant) Family & Friends Eric Dollar, nephew of Becky Sollie Jason Freeman, friend of Glenda Thomas Dustin Gerald, cousin of Amy Wall & nephew of Andre' Wall Andy Hollingsworth, nephew of Richard & Faye Hollingsworth Tommy Steven Horne, nephew of Charlie & Beverly Ray Chris Lafferty - son of Christie Rainer Joseph London III, friend of Kathy Watkins Brantley Pace, cousin of Glover Family (Brantley is serving in Afghanistan) Todd Waite, son of Beth & Jerry Hill (Todd is serving in Afghanistan) Jeremy Woodard, nephew of Vicki Dyer (Jeremy is serving in Afghanistan) All U.S. Military personnel