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70 Plus Appreciation Luncheon

Make plans now to attendNovember 2 at NoonOak Street Center

Space is limited!Register now for reserved

seating. Complimentary lunch and priority seating for First-Centenary members over seventy. $10 for members under seventy and non-members. Sign up no later than October 26 (or until maximum seating is available) by calling Marsha at 756.2021.

Do you recall an interesting event or have photos of nostalgic moments that you can share from past 70 Plus Luncheons?

Please email a summary of special times to limcdaniel@fcumc.org as soon as possible.

We’ll be waiting for your exciting email, tagged “70+Remembrances.”

The First-CentenarianThe First-CentenarianVolume 10, No. 29 October 26, 2018Volume 10, No. 29 October 26, 2018

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Your UMCOR Buckets at WorkWhen Mary Grey and Ansley Moses arrived in South Carolina last

week to help Mary Grey’s family get the remaining items out of the fl ooded family home, UMCOR buckets were delivered to them as they worked. Mary Grey’s former United Methodist Church in her hometown of Conway was badly fl ooded with signifi cant damage to four of fi ve church buildings but volunteers from that church were helping others and delivering UMCOR buckets around town. The masks and supplies were a welcome gift to hundreds of homeowners. When the bucket arrived Mary Grey’s cousin said, “Get a picture of the side that says “LET’S DO THIS!” because that is just what we all need to hear right now.”

Now with thousands more in need in Florida your buckets will be reaching even more people in need. Thank you! Let’s do this!

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Hurricane Michael Relief Efforts Please join us in prayer for the areas affected

and consider a gift to UMCOR Disaster Response. Please join us in preparing cleaning kits or by giving to UMCOR through the following gift designation to the church: UMCOR - Where Most Needed (#999895). The list of supplies and instructions are available in the church offi ce or go to http://www.fi rstcentenary.com/missions1. Cleaning kits should be returned to the church by November 11.

Celebrating our VeteransNovember 11, 2018 is an important

anniversary in the history of our country. The treaty to end World War I was signed on this day in 1918. We will recognize this event with a musical celebration in the Sanctuary at 9:45 a.m. (no 8:30 Sanctuary service).

Our Chancel Choir and Chancel Ringers will be joined by the McCallie Men’s Ensemble and the McCallie Men’s Chorus. From Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Pie Jesu, to a musical setting of John McCrae’s poem In Flanders Fields, to The Armed Forces – Pride of America, a joyful arrangement that includes the theme song of each of the armed forces, toes will tap and tears may fall as we remember the sacrifi ce of those who served, those who died in the midst of service, and those who are currently serving in the military today.

You are invited to share photos and memorabilia of veterans in your life. We will have display tables in the cloister, and an opportunity through the morning to remember those who selfl essly served and who currently serve our country to protect our freedom.

During the 10:45 Sanctuary Worship Service, we will join with churches and organizations around the country in ringing the Bells of Peace. Look for more information on how we will be participate in this mass bell ringing at 11 a.m. on November 11.

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Proverbs 3:5-6 tell us: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.”

I have heard that passage quoted at least 1000 times in my life, but I understand it a little bit more today. As many of you know my son Zak has had two cancer surgeries in two weeks of each other. Many people have asked us “how is he doing” and, because of his autism, “does he understand what is really going on?” My answer is, “I don’t know.”

All I know is that I have explained everything to him, and when I tell him the next thing he has had to do, he does it without hesitating. I fi gured out why. He trusts me.

You see I used to carry him on my shoulders everywhere because it put him above the crowd and in a safe place. When the only way up in some stores was an escalator, he was afraid of them until he was 18 years old, so he would get on my back and ride. I never let him down. So he trusts me now. He may not understand but he trusts.

Isn’t that what we preach about our heavenly Father? Isn’t that what Jesus alluded to about our earthly father doing good for us, so how much more our Heavenly Father does for us. I have learned a lot from my Zak in my life, and now he is teaching me about a whole new level of trust. Even when I don’t understand.

Geaux Tigers, Barry

CLERGY CORNER Prime Time WednesdayDinner at 5:15 p.m. Classes at 6 p.m.

Children’s Music, Children’s Activities & Youth at 6 p.m.

Make dinner reservations by 4 p.m. Monday.Call 756-2021, ext 3123 or EMAIL foodrsvp@fcumc.org

October 31 MENU – TBD Salad available upon pre-order. Non-dairy & meat free items available upon pre-order.

$25 max per household. $8 adults. $5 children & youth. With an adult meal, children 3 & under eat free. Thank you for keeping your

dinner reservations current. We pay in advance for the number of meals we order.

Open Discussion About General ConferenceAll are welcome to attend.

November 10 at Ooltewah UMC, 10-11:30 a.m.

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Rev. Barry Kidwell

Diana and I would like to extend our thanks to all of our family at First-Centenary. Who really ever expects cancer to enter your family’s life? But since it has, we have been blessed with an outpouring of love. We appreciate the prayers, food, visits, people stepping into the pulpit for me on Sunday nights, and others taking on the Wednesday outreach; and especially Cindy for organizing the way all this love could be shown. Keep praying for our Zak and thanks again for letting us be a part of this great family.

– Barry and Diana Kidwell

NEXUS Fall RetreatOur Annual Fall Youth Retreat

“NEXUS” is just a couple of weeks away and we can’t wait! It will be November 2nd through the 4th at Ocoee Ridge Camp.

This is a District-wide retreat! Last year we had 11 different UMC churches attend! It is basically a mini-conference with camp style activities thrown in. There are four sessions over the weekend with music, games, and messages, as well as, community strengthening things like “Family Gatherings” (which is time set aside to meet with only your youth group). Our theme for the weekend is “COLLIDE.” We are very excited for another great weekend of worship and fun!

October 31 Finding Our S-T-R-I-D-E (Spiritual gifts, Talents, Resources, Individuality, Dreams and Experiences)

Is it possible that God is calling you to be more involved and you’re wondering how to do so? Prime Time Wednesday is a great time to G-R-O-W. Join us October 31 at 6 p.m. LET’S GET REVIVED ON WEDNESDAY! Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul as you hear information regarding various ministries and small group opportunities within First-Centenary. As Disciples of Christ, may we fi nd our S-T-R-I-D-E - Spiritual gifts, Talents, Resources, Individuality, Dreams and Experiences and GROW together as God leads.

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WITHIN THE CHURCH FAMILY

Pastor on CallIf you have an emergency during the weekends,

call 423-756-2428. This number will be in effect after 4:30 p.m. on Fridays until 8 a.m. on Mondays, and will connect you to the pastor on call.

Halloween BASH!!Halloween is just around the corner so Mustard

Tree Ministries is again sponsoring a Trunk or Treat event in East Lake Courts. We will serve hot dogs, popcorn and kool-aid, besides asking for folks to come and open your car trunk for kids in East Lake to have a safe Halloween.

The event will be Wednesday, October 31 beginning at 4 p.m. This is about the time kids begin to get home from school.

If you would like to help cook hot dogs, bag popcorn, or serve in any way please let Barry now by calling his cell at 713-6379 or the church offi ce at 756-2021 or drop an email to cbarrykidwell@gmail.com.

If you would like to make a candy donation because you can’t attend, you can drop candy by the church between now and October 30. Please label it for Mustard Tree Ministries. Thanks!

Meet Our New Members

Bud and Claire Bud Peacock transferred from Christ UMC on October 21.

BaptismFletcher James Yost,

son of Jake and Kirby Yost, received

the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on

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Cameron Nicole Mitchell, daughter of Matt and Shelley Mitchell, received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on October 21

High Tea to Benefi t the HomelessOctober 27, 2018 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Oak Street Center Lobby

Admission: Practical Christmas gifts for the homeless (Suggestions: warm socks, toboggans, gloves, underwear, long-sleeved t-shirts, small Bibles, mouthwash without alcohol, etc.)

MENU: Quiche Lorraine, Salad of Greens, Tea Sandwiches, Scones with jelly and cream, Lemon Tea Cake, Assorted Teas

Make your reservation by contacting Cindy Ruff at cruff@fcumc.org

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PAIDChattanooga, TNPermit No. 428419 McCallie Avenue

Chattanooga, TN 37402 Dr. C. Mark Gooden,Senior Pastor(423) 756-2021www.fi rstcentenary.com

FIRST-CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P. O. Box 208Chattanooga, TN 37401

SUNDAY WORSHIPOctober 28, 2018

23rd Sunday after Pentecost Sanctuary at 8:30 a.m.

Ephesians 6Rev. Will Lauderback

Sanctuary at 10:45 a.m.Stay and Witness

Acts 1:1-14Rev. Randy Martin

The Vine at 10:45 a.m.Ephesians 6

Rev. Will Lauderback

Reading from the LectionaryJob 42:1-6, 10-17

Psalm 34:1-8 (19-22)Hebrews 7:23-28

Mark 10:46-52Televised sermon by Dr. Gooden –

What Do You Want Me to Do for You?… Jesus

Televised on Channel 12, WDEF-TV at 6 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. each Sunday.

Mustard Tree Worship at 5 p.m. in The Vine – Rev. Barry Kidwell

In the SanctuaryThis communion service is one of the most

meaningful of the year as we remember the lives and Christian witness of those members of our church who died in the past year, along with the saints of all ages.

In preparation for this year’s service, the Book of Names will once again be available in the Narthex. You are invited and encouraged to record the names of your loved ones you would like to remember. Those “named” may be church members, or they may be family or friends, heroes or heroines from other places and times.

On November 4th the Book of Names will be on the altar as a reminder of our communion with these saints. You will fi nd the book on the podium in the Narthex on Sunday, October 28.

In The VineAll Saints Sunday will be celebrated in The Vine by remembering

those “Saints” of the faith who have walked before us in this life and entered into life everlasting. Everyone in worship that day will be invited to bring a picture or small memento to celebrate the life of a spouse, parent, child, sibling, mentor, or friend to place on the altar. If you have any questions about this please contact the church offi ce or Pastor Will.

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