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Blessings, Blake BRING A FRIEND!

NEVER let lack of funds keep you from participating in Youth activities. Scholarships are available. Contact Blake (924-8294) or Vicki in the church office for information.

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.

The People of the United Methodist Church.

Sept. 10

10am BoVotions

6pm Welcome Party!!

Central United Methodist Church Corner of Johnstone and Caldwell Streets

Newberry, South Carolina Phone: 803-276-3903; Fax 803-276-3905

E-mail: karen@centralumc.us E-mail: davidcsurrett@gmail.com

Volume 62 September 3, 2017 Issue 3

A STEPHEN MINISTRY CHURCH

www.centralumcnewberry.org

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY & NEEDING A PASTOR Reverend Surrett’s cell phone number is 864-710-3152 (All days except Friday & Sunday) Reverend Williams’ cell phone number is 803-321-7340. (Friday & Sunday)

Contemporary Service Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sept 3., 2017 9:00 am

Gathering/Passing of the Peace “ Build Your Kingdom Here”

*Praise and Worship in Music “Overcome”

Scripture Lesson Romans 12: 9-21

Welcome, Announcements, Concerns, and Prayer

Offertory “Grace Flows Down”

*Song of Preparation “Jesus Friend of Sinner”

Sermon “TIT TAT IN A TIME OF TERROR AND HATRED”

Rev. David Surrett

Holy Communion see screen

*Song of Sending Forth “I Love You, Lord”

*Dismissal with Blessing

*Response of the People “Breathe On Me Breath of God”

Breathe On Me Breath of God

Breathe on me breath of God,

fill me with life anew,

that I may love what thou dost love,

and do what thou wouldst do.

*Please stand as you are able.

The flowers in the chancel this Sunday have been given to the glory of God in memory of our parents and

in honor of our children by Randy and Susan Senn.

Wednesday Night Fellowship

Sept. 6 - Nov. 15

*5:30 – 6:00 Children’s Choir

*6:00 – 6:45 Fellowship Supper

*6:45 – 7:30 Bible Studies (adults, youth, children) Nursery provided

Adult Bible Study - “Fearless” by Max Lucado

*7:30 -- Choir practice (adults)

Menu: Ham, roasted potatoes, and steamed vegetables

COST— $ 7.00 High school grades—adults

$ 5.00 Middle school grades (6th-8th)

$ 3.00 Elementary grades (1st - 5th)

FREE - Children Kindergarten and younger

$20 cap per household

The Wednesday Night Fellowship takes place every Wednesday night beginning on

Sept. 6. This is not just for our church but for our families, friends, and community

members. Our pastor will lead the adult Bible study and the children’s Bible study is

very similar to VBS, with a story and a craft. Youth will enjoy a unique style of Bible

study. If you have any questions concerning the Wednesday Night Fellowship or would

like to volunteer, please contact Vicki in the church office at 276-3903 or by email at

vicki.hamm@yahoo.com.

Our first Wednesday Night Fellowship will be a Luau theme

event. Please feel free to wear your Hawaiian attire and join the

fun. We are planning a night of fun, food, and fellowship.

Limbo, hula hoop contest, and much more!!!!!

HOW TO HELP AFTER HURRICANE HARVEY

Pray for the safety of those affected by the storm, emergency responders and elected officials

Give to Central UMC and mark your check or envelope “Hurricane Relief” - Every dollar given to the United Methodist Committee on Relief goes directly to victims. All administra-tive costs are covered by our apportionment giving.

Build and donate relief kits – health kits and cleaning (flood) buckets will be needed in great quantity. Information is in the church office and on the SC Conference website (umcsc.org) to build these kits or you may donate to Central UMC and mark your check or envelope “Relief Kits.”

Volunteer in Texas - teams to work in the area will be formed in the future – speak to

Rev. Surrett if you would like to go at the appropriate time. At some point, he anticipates

going to work for a week probably later in the fall.

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WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY. Everyone is invited to join the group which meets each Wednesday at 10:30 am in the library. We are now studying the book of Daniel. This week’s scripture will be Daniel 9-12 and the lesson is entitled, “The Time of the End”. The leader will be Audrey Henry.

Sun., Sept. 3 9:00 am Contemporary Service

10:00 am Sunday School

11:00 am Traditional Worship

Monday, Sept. 4 Office Closed-Labor Day

Tuesday, Sept. 5 6:30 pm Stephen Ministry

7:00 pm Circle 7 (P. Whitesides)

Wed., Sept. 6 10:30 am Wednesday Morning Bible Study

6:00 pm Wednesday Night Supper Resumes

7:30 pm Chancel Choir Practice

Never to early to get started…... OKTOBERFEST …….…..October 7, 2017

Central UMC will, once again, be part of the Oktoberfest celebration in downtown Newberry on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10am-6pm. We are looking forward to the opportunity to share our ministries and outreach programs with the community. We are looking for volunteers to help pass out information and talk to visitors about our church, and we are also hoping that our women’s groups and men’s group can provide items to sell to raise money for each groups different outreach projects and ministries. If you have any questions or would like to help, please contact Jennie DuBose at 276-2901.

DON’T FORGET EPWORTH CHILDREN’S HOME WORK DAY OFFERING NEXT SUNDAY!. Next week is the annual Work Day offering. This tradition dates back decades when Methodists were challenged to give a day’s pay to the children at Epworth. While the emphasis has shifted a bit over the years, it is still important that we come together to provide spiritual, educational, emotional and physical support for the children at Epworth. As you consider what God is calling you to give to support our church’s ministry to children, re-member Christ’s command to let the little children come to him. He embraces them, welcomes them, loves them and teaches them. Epworth is answering the call to let the little children come. Your generous contribution to our church’s ministry enables transformation to happen for the children who call Epworth home. For more information, please visit Epworth on the web at www.epworthchildrenshome.org.

Welcome to Central United Methodist Church Newberry, SC

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sept. 3, 2017 Traditional Service-11 am Green

The Prelude “Slane” (Hymn #451-Be Thou My Vision) arr. Sewell The Chiming of the Hour The Lighting of the Altar Candles The Choral Call to Worship Chancel Choir *The Hymn “Holy Spirit, Truth Divine” No. 465

The Opening Prayer (In Unison) Our Heavenly Father, we your humble children invoke your blessing on us, We adore you, whose name is love, whose nature is compassion, whose presence is joy, whose Word is truth, whose Spirit is goodness, whose holiness is beauty, whose will is peace, whose service is perfect freedom, and in knowledge of whom stands our eternal life.

The Anthem Chancel Choir

Leader: O Lord, open thou our lips. People: And our mouths shall show forth thy praise. Leader: Praise ye the Lord. People: The Lord’s name be praised.

The Scripture Lesson Romans 12: 9-21 The Congregational Concerns and Pastoral Prayer The Announcements and Welcome The Offering “Communion in Christ” Kendall *Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Doxology No. 95 The Sermon “TIT TAT IN A TIME OF TERROR AND HATRED” Rev. David Surrett The Sacrament of Holy Communion Order II, Page 13, UM Hymnal During Communion “In Remembrance of Me” TFWS No. 2254 *The Hymn “Let There Be Peace on Earth” No. 431 *The Extinguishing of the Altar Candles *The Benediction *The Choral Response The Postlude “Sarabambe in F Major) Handel arr. Broughton

*Please stand as you are able.

RECENTLY MOVED TO SPRINGFIELD FOR REHAB: Marjorie Morison

MEMBERS: Cile Barber, Myron Berry, Donnie Brown, Harriet Bruner, Bo Chrisley, Carolyn & Jim Clamp, Gay &Jimmie Davenport, Mary Dickert, Fran Eason, Alma Force, Brandoin Graham, Margaret Hawkins, Mike Keim, Lila Lake, Mary Lipscomb, Ethel Mayer, Bette Moseley, Carolyn Partridge, Nellie Richard-son, Fran Senn, Jackson Senn, Winnie Senn, Joel Sexton, Elizabeth Shannon, Jean Simmons, Harold Smith, Chip Turner, Dean Turner, Hugh Turner, Linda Turner, Chris Wicker

FRIENDS OF CENTRAL: Laura Adams (Ellen Hunt’s mother); Jimmy Alewine, Kim Berley (daughter-in-law of Billy & Peggy Berley), Cody Carlton (son of Mary Ann Davis), Laurie Copps (niece of Trish MacDonald), Karen Derrick, Dot Forbis (Joyce Barrow’s mother), Jennylee Foster (Lee Foster’s mother), Madison Gandy (Michelle Williams’ great-niece), Dan Kingston, Suzanne Mayer, Inez Stephens (Marcia Ringer’s Aunt), Fred Street (Freddie Mills’ brother), Chip Turner, Stephanie Wallace (Carla Cruickshank’s niece)

To add or remove a name, please contact the church office.

Welcome to Central Church!! We are pleased that you are pre-sent for worship. May your faith be strengthened and your love renewed.

All are asked to sign the Friendship Pad so our church ministry will be up-to-date on your presence. Child care is available in the Education Building. Assistive listening devices are available in the vestibules.

New members are received by affirmation of their faith or by transfer from other Christian churches. If you are interested in be-coming a member of Central UMC, please contact the pastor (803-276-3903; davidcsurrett@gmail.com) or indicate your interest on the Friendship Pad. Guest bags with Central information and small gifts have been placed in the narthexes (entrances) for all first time local guests.

JOYS, PRAYERS, CARE AND CONCERN

UPCOMING CHILDREN’S EVENTS

September 22 - Outdoor Movie Night

October 14 - Lever’s Pumpkin Patch

October Halloween Carnival

November 15 - Assemble Care Packages for soldiers

December 22 - Christmas Party

... we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the church …

Volunteers are always needed for the church office, meals, worship services and other projects in our church. If you are interested in sharing your gifts and time, please let us

know. We would love to have you participate in the many ministries of the church.

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TRUSTEE (UNLOCK CHURCH) David Senn

TRUSTEE (LOCK CHURCH) Rick Abbott

9:00 Service 11:00 Service

USHERS

John Paul Whitaker, Captain

Henry Shannon

Kevin Whitesides

James Williams

Al Harvey

Randy Senn

Jimmy Lever

GREETERS Mary Ann Davis Carolyn Partirdge

Joyce and Jerry Nolting

ACOLYTE Christina Lawrence Arie Longshore

CRUCIFER Jack Lawrence Brendan Cruickshanks

COMMUNION HELPER Donna Surrett

LAY READERS Eugene Griffith Joyce Barrow

NURSERY Mary Glover Kimberly Bonds

OFFERING

STEWARDS

Nancy Harvey

David DuBose

Eugene Griffith

Harold Folk

SOUND SYSTEM Nancy Harvey Ken Longshore

CHILDREN’S CHURCH Jackie Lawrence

Lynn McDonald N/A

SPRINGFIELD FRIENDS Sept. 5 - Jennie DuBose

FINANCIAL REPORT

Weekly Budget Needs 8,870.44

Received 8/20/17 5,357.00

OTHER FUNDS RECEIVED

Bus Fund 320.00

UMCOR 125.00

Playground 100.00

Upper Room 10.00

Nurture Ministry 100.00

Children’s Fund 200.00

Meals on Wheels 35.00

ATTENDANCE 08/27/17

9 am 94

11 am 76

Sunday School 83