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Flu Shotspage 2

Senior Adult Day Trippage 3

Stewardship Month inOctoberpage 5

Haiti Mission TripT-shirt Sale

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JASON GRAYConcert Tickets

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CHURCH-WIDE PICNIC

SEPTEMBER 28 - 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.TH

Our annual church-wide picnic will be held this Sunday,

September 28th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Planet Playground

Pavilion (Northeast Soccer Complex). Bring your lawn chairs,

footballs, soccer balls, an appetite, and be ready to enjoy somefellowship and fun with our Church family! These pictures were

taken at last year’s annual picnic. As you can see, we have somuch fun and great fellowship at the picnic.

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CHURCH WIDE GARAGE SALE, OCTOBER 4TH

SALE STARTS AT 6:00 A.M.It is time for a little FALL CLEANING! Do you have any unwanteditems accumulating in the garage, attic, or storage? Pleaseconsider donating them to help raise funds for the Haiti MissionTrip. Items can be dropped off in the church parking garage onany Thursday, or dropped off at the church gym betweenSeptember 30th & October 3rd. You may also contact a MissionTeam member if you need your items picked up. We needclothes, toys, furniture, car seats, strollers, tools, accessories,etc. We are hoping this event will be extremely successful but weneed your help in filling the gym. If you have questions or needany additional information, please contact Trevor Gore at662.312.4624.

Volume XXXVI September 24, 2014 Number 39

This Week At CentralSunday, 9/28/14

8:00 a.m. - Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - Worship

9:45 a.m. - Connect Service

9:45 a.m. - Sunday School

10:55 a.m. - Worship Service

5:00 p.m. - Church-Wide Annual Picnic

Monday, 9/29/14

10:00 a.m. - Easy Chair Yoga

3:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, 9/30/14

6:00 a.m. - Ledbetter Bible Study

6:30 a.m. - Pratt Bible Study

9:30 a.m. - Women's Bible Study

10:30 a.m. - Senior Adult Day Trip/Philadelphia

6:15 a.m. - Girl Scout Troop

6:30 p.m. - Praise Band Practice

Wednesday, 10/1/14

4:30 p.m. - Flu Shots - 3 Floorrd

5:00 p.m. - WNL Meal

6:00 p.m. - Children's Programs

6:00 p.m. - Revelations Chapter 3

6:00 p.m. - House of God

7:00 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, 10/2/14

6:00 a.m. - Allred Bible Study

6:30 p.m. - Connect Band

Friday, 10/3/14 11:00 a.m. - Williams Bible Study

11:30 a.m. - Lunch Bunch

Saturday, 10/4/14

CURRENT EVENTSWEDNESDAY NITE LIVE MEALS

October 1 - 5:00 p.m.st

Adult Menu: Salads, Chicken and Rice Casserole/

Breaded Flounder, Oven roasted potatoes, Spinach

casserole, Garden peas, rolls, & assorted desserts.

Cost: $6

Kid’s Menu: Chicken Nuggets, French fries, & assorted

desserts. Cost: $3 (maximum family cost is $20) Please

call the church office at 601.693.1521 to make

reservations no later than 9:00 a.m., September 30 . th

Revelations Chapter 3 will be led by Bob Peden at 6:00

p.m.

FLU SHOTS!!W ednesday, October 1 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., 3st rd

floor at Central. Medicare card or an accepted

insurance card - no charge. No card - $25.

“COFFEE WITH THE PASTORS”The next “CW TP” will be held

Sunday, October 12 at 10:30th

a.m. in the W esley Room. If

you are interested in learning

more about faith in Jesus

Christ, more about Methodism,

and more about Central UMC

and its mission, please join us

for the “Coffee.” You are under no obligation to join but

you may join if you wish at the “Coffee.” ALL NEW

MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A CW TP.

TRUNK OR TREAT - OCTOBER 26TH

4:30 - 6:00 P.M.Sign up beginning NOW! It has become one of

Central's favorite church family events! If you have

never participated in Trunk or Treat, or are not even

sure what Trunk or Treat is, visit our set-up in the

Crossing beginning this Sunday! W e need sponsors,

candy, prizes, volunteers to help with set up,

clean-up, cotton candy, pop corn...we have a job for

EVERYONE! W e do offer this time as a community

outreach event, but WE are the ones who have an

evening of fun and fellowship! Sign up will be in the

Crossing, or look for a sign up sheet in your Sunday

School folders!

YOUTH MINISTRYYOUTH NIGHT AT THE FAIR - WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 8TH

Youth Night at the Fair is one of our traditional “play nights,” yet there is still a message there

somewhere under all the fair rides, cotton candy, and midway attractions.

W ednesday, October 8 is designated Youth Night at the Queen City Fair with Christian musicalth

groups performing and occasionally a speaker presenting the love God has for us.

MLK SKI WEEKENDDESTINATION: KEYSTONE/COPPER MT., CO.

DATES: January 16 - 19, 2015

DEPARTURE TIME: 12:30 p.m.

TRAVEL: From the Church-Meridian Coach & Travel to New Orleans Airport. Leave New

Orleans Airport on Southwest Airlines to Denver Airport. Shuttle from Denver Airport to

Keystone Global Transportation.

LODGING: Keystone’s River Run. Total of 30 spots available.

SKI RENTAL: Christy Sport Snake River Rental.

EARLY BIRD COST: $860.00 (includes everything but meals and ski lessions/upgrades)

$75 deposit NOW locks in this price!

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

LUNCH BUNCH

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 - 11:30 A.M.RD

Our guest speaker for October 3 will be Mr. Chuck Sanders. Pleaserd

make your plans to come and enjoy great fellowship and a wonderful meal.

SENIOR ADULT DAY TRIP - HERE WE GO AGAIN!

WHO IS READY FOR A DAY TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA??All Senior Adults - make your plans to take a day trip to Philadelphia, MS.,

Tuesday, September 30 . th

Departure time: 10:30 a.m. Transportation Cost: $5We will eat lunch upon arrival the we will go to everyone’s favorites:

Jerome Tank and Williamsvile!If you plan to go on this fun filled trip, please email Dennis at

dennis@cumcmdn.org or call him at 919.339.5303.

XYZ (EXTRA YEARS OF ZEST)Tuesday, October 7, 2014 - 10:45 a.m. - Fellowship Hall

Please make your plans to join us for great food, great fellowship, and lots of fun.Rev. Bill Freeman will be our guest speaker.

Program title: “Old Testament Fall Feast”Menu: Salads, Roast Beef Au Jus, Potatoes & Gravy, Black-eyed Peas, Green Bean

Casserole, Rolls, and Assorted Desserts. Meal Cost is $6.If you have not paid your dues, please pay them at the October meeting.

Single Dues: $9. Couple Dues: $12

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

GIRLS CHOIR - DATE CHANGE!

Due to our Church Wide Picnic this Sunday, our Girls Choir will

resume practice on Sunday, October 5th at 5:00 p.m. Students4th Grade and up are asked to come join Dr. Lindsey (Prewitt) and

Mrs. Sabrina. We will begin working on music to perform on

several different occasions for the CHRISTMAS SEASON!!!

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MORE 2013 ANNUAL CHURCH-WIDE PICNIC PICTURES

FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIPSTEWARDSHIP THOUGHT

“We participate in the ministries of Christ through our financial support.”STEWARDSHIP MONTH

The month of October is Stewardship Month. On Monday, September 29 , a letter from our Lead Pastor, Rev.th

Branning, will be mailed to each household. Included in this letter you will find your “COMMITMENT CARD.” Please

give thoughtful and prayerful consideration concerning your commitment for 2015. Rev. Tommy Gilbert

CENTRAL RAMP BUILD - SEPTEMBER 20TH

PRAYER CONCERNSIn order to keep everyone better informed of current

concerns, names will remain on the Prayer

Concerns list in the "Call" for only two weeks unless

there is a new concern.

Brandie Boles family Jay LabutkaCatherine Bryan Steve McDonaldJanie Cromeans Peggy MeltonEric Fera Jack MoormanCathy Fisher Ashley PurvisEd Gale Derek PounceyGrace Gebhart Sydney StokesMarlene Gough Tracie WichmanJohn Robert Hillman Kim Wooten

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO:~Anita Betts and family, following the death of hercousin and best friend, Twyla Griffin, who passedaway Friday, September 12 in Michigan. Funeralth

services were held last week in Michigan.

OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO:~Mr. and Mrs. Brenton Clarke Little following thebirth of their second child, August Monroe, whowas born in Conway, Arkansas. The proudpaternal grandmother is Kimberly Clarke.

FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY[suggested Bible readings for September 29 - October 5, 2014]

Morning Noon EveningMon. Sept. 29 Judges 5 Psalm 59 Hebrews 11

Tues Sept. 30 Judges 6 Psalm 60 Hebrews 12

W ed. Oct. 1 Judges 7 Psalm 61 Hebrews 13

Thu. Oct. 2 Judges 8 Psalm 62 James 1

Fri. Oct. 3 Judges 9 Psalm 63 James 2

Sat. Oct. 4 Judges 10 Psalm 64 James 3

Sun. Oct. 5 Judges 11 Psalm 65 James 4

MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM

CENTRAL’S RAMP MINISTRYOn Saturday, September 20 , workers from Central UMC constructed a ramp for Mrs.th

Oneida Jackson. Representing Central were Jimmy Carle, Jim Copeland, RandyHammon, Blair Mitcham, Ben Rucks, Logan Rucks, Mark Scarborough, and JamesWhitley. They were assisted by Paul Buckman (Holy Name Catholic Church, Henderson,KY.), Jack Huntley (St. Patrick Catholic Church, Meridian), and Jerry Fox (HopewellUnited Methodist Church, Kemper County). Mrs. Jackson was extremely appreciative ofher ramp.

MORE THAN JUST DESSERTSCUMC- MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 - 6:30 P.M.TH

You are invited to come to an old-fashioned dessert social with your Good News Jail &Prison Ministry. There will be special music and a former inmate’s testimony, all for free.Bring a tasty dessert to share. A love offering in support of the local jail ministry will betaken during the event. For more information, call Chaplain Marks at 601.207.2268.

HAITI MISSION TRIP FUND-RAISERThe Haiti Mission Trip team continues to sell t-shirts for $20 to raise money for the missiontrip. Sizes available are Youth XS to Adult 2XL. The colors available are: Kiwi, WashedDenim, Melon, Citrus, Khaki, and BT Salmon. Color charts and order forms are on thetable in the Crossing on Sundays or you may place your order by contacting HeatherMoore at 601.504.2426 or by email at heather_m2@yahoo.com.

With Every Act of Love Tourfeaturing JASON GRAY

with Unspoken, Lindsay McCaul & CarrolltonFRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2014

Central United Methodist Church - 7:00 p.m.Tickets are available in the Crossing on Sundays and the

Church office during the week.$15 General Admission (doors open at 6:00 p.m.)

$20 VIP (no waiting in line, early entry into building, reserved seating)Brought to you by the Haiti Mission Team:

Tim Allred, Leigh Barber, Ethan Bond, Jimmy Carle, Trevor Gore, Len McRae, John L.McRae, Raymond Moore, Don Pratt, Matthew Moore, and Christie Rainer.

On Call Pastor

JIM CAIN

Cell: 601.934.4702

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