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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 August 27, 2017 Issue 35

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 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

August 27, 2017 9:00 am

Gathering/Passing of the Peace “Indescribable”

*Praise and Worship in Music “Revelation Song”

Children’s Moment Bonnie Lyon

*A Modern Affirmation No. 885

Scripture Lesson Matthew 16:13-20

Welcome, Announcements, Concerns, and Prayer

Offertory “Jesus Lover of My Soul”

*Song of Preparation “Who Am I”

Sermon “SHH...DON’T TELL US WHO JESUS IS!” Rev. David Surrett

*Song of Sending Forth “Sanctuary”

*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 by Phil and Millie Livingston.

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

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, children) Nursery provided

Adult Bible Study - “Fearless” by Max Lucado

*7:30 -- Choir practice (adults)

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. If you have any questions concern-

ing 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!!!!!

CENTRAL’S WEEKEND MEALS ON WHEELS

In addition to our first Sunday food pantry donations for Manna

House, we are partnering with Meals on Wheels to deliver food at

least once a month for weekend senior citizen meals. NOW you

can bring the following food items any Sunday and place in the

baskets by the entrance doors.

We will need:

Canned Ravioli, Spaghetti O’s, Beefaroni or Lasagna

(15 oz. can)

Canned Vegetable or Chicken Noodle Soup (10.5 oz. can)

Peanut butter and cheese crackers (pkg. of 6 crackers)

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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 5-8 and the lesson is entitled, “Human Destiny, Divine Control”. The leader will be Peggy Berley.

Sun., Aug. 27 9:00 am Contemporary Service

10:00 am Sunday School

11:00 am Traditional Worship

6:00 pm Leadership Development Nominations Committee

Monday, Aug. 28 4:00 pm Full Staff Meeting

Tuesday, Aug. 29 7:00 pm Administrative Board (Henry Hall)

Wed., Aug. 30 10:30 am Wednesday Morning Bible Study

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.

OPEN DOORS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED. Epworth Children’s Home goes above and beyond just food and shelter for children who have experienced abuse, neglect and tragedy. It provides children with tutoring, counseling, health care, fun activities, and the spiritual formation they need to heal and gain a sense of belonging. Through the ministry of Epworth Children’s Home we open our doors to these children, surround them with comprehensive care and provide them with the opportunity to transform their lives. On Sunday, September 10th our congregation will stand with Epworth to break the cycle of abuse, ne-glect and shame through our collection of the Annual Epworth Work Day Offering. Without the support of churches like ours, Epworth could not provide transformational care for children in need. We invite you to give generously to 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

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

August 27, 2017 Traditional Service-11 am Red

The Prelude The Chiming of the Hour The Lighting of the Altar Candles The Choral Call to Worship Chancel Choir *The Hymn “Forward Through the Ages” No. 555

The Opening Prayer (In Unison) Jesus Christ, Lord of the Church: we rejoice that you have formed your people into one body comprised of believers of every race and nation. Your salvation has reached to the ends of the earth and to all generations. We praise and thank you that your gospel has reached us and that our voices will join those of many languages this day to pro claim your praise. Accept our praise, purify our hearts, instruct us in your word, feed us at your table, and visit us with your Spirit that we may follow in the ways of faith, to the glory of God the Father. Amen

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 Psalter Psalm 124 No. 846

*The Affirmation of Faith Apostles’ Creed No. 881 *The Gloria Patri No. 70 The Scripture Lesson Matthew 16:13-20 The Congregational Concerns and Pastoral Prayer The Announcements and Welcome The Offering *Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Doxology No. 95 *The Hymn “Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee” No. 175 The Sermon “SHH...DON’T TELL US WHO JESUS IS!” Rev. David Surrett *The Hymn “Living for Jesus” TFWS 2149 *The Extinguishing of the Altar Candles *The Benediction *The Choral Response The Postlude

*Please stand as you are able.

RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED: Marjorie Morison

MOVED TO WHITE OAK FOR REHAB: Ethel Mayer NEW ARRIVALS: Our congratulations to Robert & Amy Kennedy on the birth of their daughter, Jane Elizabeth, on August 9, 2017. Proud big brother is Bruce Kennedy and proud Central grandmother is Becky Kennedy. Also, our congratulations to Scott & Elizabeth Shook on the birth of their son, Harrison James, on August 18, 2017. Proud Central grandparents are John Paul & Cynthia Whitaker. The rosebuds on the altar are in honor of these births. 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, Kathy Keim, Lila Lake, Mary Lipscomb, Ethel Mayer, Bette Moseley, Carolyn Partridge, Nellie Richardson, John Rucker, 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), 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), Rev. William Hightower, Dan Kingston, Suzanne Mayer, Inez Stephens (Marcia Ringer’s Aunt), Fred Street (Freddie Mills’ brother), Chip Turner, Stephanie Wallace (Carla Cruickshank’s niece)

Prayers for the city of Charlottesville, VA and all those affected by the recent riots.

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

... 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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SERVING THIS WEEK

TRUSTEE: (UNLOCK CHURCH) Susan Glenn

TRUSTEE: (LOCK CHURCH) Harold Folk

9:00 Service 11:00 Service

USHERS: David Dorroh, Captain

Marty Dorroh

Brian Summer, Captain

Sean Wilson

GREETERS: Michelle Williams Melanie Jenkins

Lillian Bouknight

ACOLYTE N/A William McDonald

CRUCIFER: N/A N/A

LAY READERS Michelle Williams Jim Williams

NURSERY: Carol Dukes Kimberly Bonds

OFFERING

STEWARDS:

Billy Berley

Phil Livingston

Harriette Rucker

Harold Folk

SOUND SYSTEM: David Senn Teddy Bonds

CHILDREN’S CHURCH Maggie Senn

Brandy Whitesides N/A

SPRINGFIELD FRIENDS Aug. 29 - Jackie Mount

FINANCIAL REPORT

Weekly Budget Needs 8,870.44

Received 8/20/17 4,389.07

OTHER FUNDS RECEIVED

Bus Fund 1,895.00

Salkehatchie 50.00

Playground 74.62

Upper Room 11.00

ATTENDANCE 08/20/17

9 am 94

11 am 81

Sunday School 65

Thank you for your generosity! Salkehatchie is now fully funded.