What IsInside

WNL - Haitian CreoleDinner - page 2 & 6

Wesley Pines FreeChurch Day-page 2

Lenten OfferingUpdate - page 3

Children’s Ministrypage 4

2015 Graduatespage 5

Haiti Mission TeamStory - page 6

Central’s RampMinistry - page 6

Volume XXXVII April 22, 2015 Number 17

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS TO CENTRAL!!Today our community grew by 5 new families. We baptized 2 young

ladies and added 14 new full members and 8 to our probationarymembers. Come and be a part of Gods Story with us.

Julie Bell and Audrey Bell - Baptized

Casey Booker - Transfer of MembershipKayla Feist - Profession of FaithSophie Booker - Probationary Membership

Dr. John W. Cope - Transfer of MembershipFelicia C. Cope - Transfer of MembershipWill Cope - Transfer of MembershipAbby Cope - Transfer of Membership

Charles M. Dowling - Transfer of MembershipJennifer F. Dowling - Transfer of MembershipKailey Dowling - Probationary MembershipVivian Dowling - Probationary MembershipCharleston Dowling - Probationary Membership

Dr. Eric Johnson - Transfer of MembershipMary Johnson - Transfer of MembershipE. Clarke Johnson - Transfer of MembershipRyan Johnson - Probationary MembershipN. Bryce Johnson - Probationary Membership

Tim A. King - Transfer of Membership (Other Denomination)Jacquelin King - Transfer of Membership (Other Denomination)Emmie King - Probationary MembershipBrynnan King - Probationary Membership

This Week At CentralSunday, 4/26/15 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - W orship

9:45 a.m. - Connect Service/SS

10:55 a.m. - W orship Service

4:30 p.m. - Youth Praise Band

5:00 p.m. - Girl's Choir Practice

5:00 p.m. - STAFF PARISH

5:30 P.M. - Club 412/TheZone/FINAL

5:30 p.m. - MethodX

5:45 p.m. - Bible Study Class

Monday, 4/27/15 10:00 a.m. - Easy Chair Yoga

3:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, 4/28/15 6:00 a.m. - Ledbetter Bible Study

6:30 a.m. - Pratt Bible Study

9:30 a.m. - W omen's Bible Study

6:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts

6:15 p.m. - Girl Scout Troop

6:30 p.m. - Praise Band Practice

Wednesday, 4/29/15 5:00 P.M. - W NL MEAL/FINAL

5:00 p.m. - Haitian-Creole Dinner(menu on page 6)

6:00 p.m. - Haiti Mission Story

6:00 p.m. - Small Groups/Children/FINAL

6:00 p.m. - Yoga Class

6:00 p.m. - Beth Moore Study

6:00 p.m. - House of God

7:00 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, 4/30/15 6:00 a.m. - Allred Bible Study

6:30 p.m. - Connect Band

Friday, 5/1/15 11:00 a.m. - W illiams Bible Study

11:30 a.m. - Lunch Bunch

CURRENT EVENTSA BIG, BIG THANK YOU!!!

The Youth and their parents would like to thankeveryone for their support of the plate lunch fund-raiserthat was held this past Sunday, April 19th. Yourgenerous support helped raise over $1500 that will beused to fund Camp Wesley Pines summer programfees and summer mission activities that the youth willparticipate in our community. A BIG THANK YOU toeveryone who helped to make this event a big success!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!Work is still being done on the Bonita Parsonagebefore it will be ready for the Crabtree's to move in. Ifyou are willing to volunteer, either individually or as agroup, please contact Don Pratt at 601.527.3740 to getyour name on the list.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE - APRIL 29, 2015FELLOWSHIP HALL - 5:00 P.M.

HAITIAN-CREOLE DINNER(see page 6 for menu)There will be NO CHARGE for the meal butreservations are needed in order to prepare enoughfood. STANDING RESERVATIONS WILL NOTAPPLY. You must call the church office at601.693.1521 for meal reservations by Monday, April27 . HAITI MISSION TEAM STORY AT 6:00 P.M. th

(Last Wednesday Night Meal and activities untilAugust 19, 2015)

SUMMER TEACHERS NEEDEDCentral's Children's Center would like to offer asummer program but WE NEED TEACHERS!! Youmust be 18 years of age or older and must providereferences. It is a great part time job for collegestudents! You may apply by contacting Glenda Thomasa t 6 0 1 . 4 8 3 . 8 5 0 2 o r b y e m a i l a teggthomas@hotmail.com. Start date: June 1. Enddate: July 23. Meeting days: Mondays and Thursdays.Hours: 8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Ages: Children that turn1 by September 15, 2015 through those that arepresently enrolled in kindergarten. The summerprogram will not meet during the week of VacationBible School which is June 15th - June 19th. YouMUST apply before May 1st. If we do not have enoughteachers, we will not offer a summer program.

WESLEY PINES FREE CHURCH DAY MAY 2nd - 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Camp Wesley Pines will be hosting Free Church Dayon Saturday, May 2nd. There will be archery,canoeing, high and low ropes events, along with thespiritual lessons that go with the ropes courses! Ahotdog lunch and homemade ice cream will also beserved. There is no charge for this event, but they doneed to know how many to prepare for. If you and yourfamily would like to enjoy a fun day outdoors and get ataste of camp at Wesley Pines, simply let Sabrina knowby emailing how many will be attending Camp WesleyPines Day at Sabrina@cumcmdn.org.

CURRENT EVENTS(CONTINUED)

CHURCH-WIDE SHRIMP BOIL.....MAY 31ST - 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.You do NOT want to miss our biggest church-wide fellowship event!This year's event at Soule' is particularly special. This will be thelast time to collectively gather with Bro. John Branning beforehe leaves for active duty in mid-June. It will also be Jonathan,Kristina, and Dani Crabtree's first Sunday with us!!! The GiganticWater Slide has been secured, as well as a smaller water blow-up forthe younger ones! All we need to know now is how many pounds ofshrimp we will need! Help us out by purchasing your tickets early! They will go on sale this Sunday in the Crossing but will also beavailable in the church office. The cost is Adults $10, Children $6.

FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT

“We need to grasp the concept of giving to God first

rather than out of financial leftovers.”

LENTEN OFFERING UPDATEThank You for your generous response to the Lenten offering. A total

of $4,519 was given through this special offering in supportof the ministry of Central.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRYONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT TO SUPPORT

GROWING OUR FAITH FUND-RAISER FOR CENTRAL'S

CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRYYou still have the OPPORTUNITY through your GENEROSITY to support Central'sChildren and Family Ministry in a unique way by choosing one of the envelopes ondisplay in the Crossing. [Amounts range from $1 to $125] We ask that you simply pickan envelope with an amount, place the cash or check for that amount in the envelope,and either place it in the box provided or drop off at the church office. Thesecontributions will go to offset costs of both children and family camps and retreats.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2015This year we begin a new venture in VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL. During the weekof June 15th - June 19th, the 2nd floor of Central will be turned into the Town ofNazareth. We have specific items that we need so if you are spring cleaning, pleaseremember our requests for the following: Tail-gating tents, ANY type of artificialgreenery (ivy, trees, palms), wooden/ceramic bowls, jars, and vases, old white, creamor beige sheets, blankets, rugs, small pillows. Your items may be dropped off at ourVBS Information tent in the Crossing where you will find more information about whatis needed, and volunteer/participant information. We will be hosting an informationalsession in the coming weeks so that you may "find your niche!" We are excited to learnabout living in the time of Jesus! Thank you so much to everyone that has alreadybrought items for VBS 2015!!

YOUTH MINISTRY

2015 GRADUATESPlease join us on Wednesday, May 6th, as we honor our 2015 Seniors, Walker Hyche, Shelby Gossett, ReedGreen, and Will Thames. We will begin with Worship at 5:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary, followed by dinner at 6:00p.m. Dinner reservations are required and should be made with the church office at 601.693.1521.

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

LUNCH BUNCH - FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH11:30 a.m. - Adult Activities Room.

Lunch Bunch is held every Friday at Central.Invite a family member or friend to join us.

XYZ - EXTRA YEARS OF ZESTMAY 5, 2015 - 10:45 A.M. - FELLOWSHIP HALL

PROGRAM: SINGING TALENTS OF MICHAEL MITCHELL

MENU: Rosemary Garlic Pork Loin/Southern ChickenTenders, Rice & Gravy, Green Beans, Breaded Okra,Corn O'Brien, Salad Table, Rolls, and Assorted Desserts. (This will be the last XYZ until September 1, 2015)

PRAYER CONCERNSIn order to keep everyone better informed ofcurrent concerns, names will remain on the PrayerConcerns list in the "Call" for only two weeks unlessthere is a new concern.

Charles & Pam Burrage Susan QueenEli Crippen Ruby RobinsonRoy Farrar Jimmy RushAmy Kidd Peggy TinglePatrick Nasron Ray Williams

MILITARY PERSONNELJoe McMullan (Grandson of Barry McMullan)

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO:~Lisa Christopher following the death of her father,James Lee Fryery, Jr., who passed away Saturday,April 18th. Funeral services were held Wednesday,April 22nd at 1:00 p.m. at Robert Barham FamilyFuneral Home. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. -1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A private burial washeld at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Fryery was alsothe grandfather of Logan and Jack.

OUR SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS TO:~Corey and Jennifer Crippen of Columbus (membersof Central) following the birth of their son, Eli Crippen,who was born Sunday, April 19 in Amory. Pleaseth

remember Eli and his parents in your prayers. Eli wasborn 6 weeks early and is having some problems.

FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY[suggested Bible readings for April 27 - May 3, 2015]

Morning Noon EveningMon. April 27 Nehemiah 13 Psalm 113 Galatians 3Tue. April 28 Esther 1 Psalm 114 Galatians 4Wed. April 29 Esther 2 Psalm 115 Galatians 5Thu. April 30 Esther 3 Psalm 116 Galatians 6Fri. May 1 Esther 4 Psalm 117 Ephesians 1Sat. May 2 Esther 5 Psalm 118 Ephesians 2Sun. May 3 Esther 6 Psalm 119:1-24 Ephesians 3

MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM

HAITIAN-CREOLE MENUTraditional Haitian Fried ChickenBeans and Rice TampicoSlaw (spicy or mild) Fried PlantainsHaitian Red Sauce (onion & tomato base)Tea & WaterIn addition, a children’s menu will beoffered. The Haiti Mission Team isproud to announce that the meal willbe offered at NO COST to everyone.Inn order to get an accurate count,please call the church office at601.693.1521 by Monday, April 27th

to make reservations.

STANDING RESERVATIONS WILL NOT COUNT.

CENTRAL'S RAMP MINISTRYThe Lord Provides for the Central ramp team. Last Saturday, members from Central wereblessed with ideal weather and a team of excellent workers who built a ramp for Virginia Warren.Enjoying the fellowship and Christian service were Leigh Barber, Jim Copeland, Randy Hammon,Bill Jacob, Tom Johnson, David Labutka, Brad LeBrun, Blair Mitcham, Ely Mitchell, Gerry Mitchell,Ben Rucks, and James Whitley of Central UMC and Judy Williamson of St. Patrick CatholicChurch. Thanks to Leigh and Judy for the pictures.

On Call PastorApril 24 - April 26, 2015

DENNIS GOSSETT

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Keeping Easter Season by Taylor Burton-Edwards

The Purposes of Lent and Eastertide

Historically, Lent and Eastertide have been allabout discipling people in the way of Jesus andsending them into ministry in his name.

The primary purpose of Lent has been to helppeople begin to live the way of Jesus as theyprepare to receive baptism or reaffirm thebaptismal covenant at the Easter Vigil or onEaster morning. The Greek term for this processis "catechesis." The word in Greek means,roughly, "re-echo." Catechumens (personspreparing) learn to "re-echo" Christ in their ownlives as they see Christ being lived out in others(catechists) who are training them.

Eastertide picks up where Lent leaves off. Ithelps those schooled in living Christ's wayduring Lent to understand what has happenedto them in baptism, what it means to be part ofthe body of Christ, and to begin to take theirplace as ministers in Christ's name and in thepower of the Holy Spirit who has given each ofus gifts for ministry.

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