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Central United Methodist Church 233 North Church Street Spartanburg, SC 29306

864-582-7263 864-582-6944 FAX info@centralumcspartanburg.org web site: www.centralumcspartanburg.org Facebook: Central United Methodist Church—Spartanburg Twitter: CUMCSpartanburg Pastor’s Blog: tomnorrell.wordpress.com

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Central United Methodist Church

Central United Methodist Church Founded 1837 Spartanburg’s First Church

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Worship Services

Sunday, November 3 All Saints’ Day

21st Sunday after Pentecost-White

Sacrament of Holy Communion

11:00 AM Lections: Isaiah 25; Revelation 21:1-6

Stewardship Moment Jack Lawrence

Hymns: 711, 702, & 712 SERMON: ALL SAINTS,

GREAT AND SMALL

Acolyte: Bralyn Crocker

Banner: Kaydee Crocker

Crucifer: Rylan Crocker Nursery and

Children’s Church: Barbara Latham &

Erin Hamilton

Sunday, November 10

22nd Sunday after Pentecost-Green

11:00 AM Lections: Thessalonians

2:1-5, 13-17; Luke 20:27-47

Psalter 857 Psalm 145 Hymns: 545, & 467

SERMON: THE FINAL EXAM

Acolyte: Lillie Henson Crucifer:

Michael Henson Nursery and

Children’s Church: Gail Schmunk & Wanda Bissell

Weekly Budget October 27, 2019

Weekly budget $ 12,874 Received 12,715

YTD budget $ 553,582 Received 457,017 Attendance Sunday School 93 Worship 140

October 30, 2019

November Birthdays 6 Jamie Liner, Jane Proctor 7 Patsy Simmons, Gary Treat 9 Cynthia Bodine, Bert Sparks 11Theo Atance, James Liner 14 Bill Monroe 15 Graham Driggers, Ryan Smith 17 Thomas Wilkes 19 Jo Harris 20 Rubie Yonce 21 Mary Knight, Magdalene Nichols 22 Ted Ellis, Jean Yonce 24 Perry Henson, Lillian Zimmerman 25 Cynthia James, Dianne Mercer 27 Gina Hamer, Keith Parris 28 Kit Maultsby 29 Ann Leonard 30 Sue Hurlbert

MEMORIALS/HONORARIUMS

October 21- 27

In Memory of To Ed Church by Wanda Bissell, Dwane & Sarah Broyles To Rusty Keaton by Jan Francis, Sarah Miller To Tom Miller by Arcadia UMC, Thomas Ariail, Dwane & Sarah Broyles, Employees of Bob Burnett’s Appliances, George Fields, David & Joan Johnson, Bill & Betty Monroe, Odus & Shirley Miller, Nash Electric Supply, Keith & Louise Parris, Betty Peeler, John & Carol Reeves, Allen & Rosa Senn, Tom & Molly Wilkes, Paul & Kay Wood

In Honor of To the Chancel Choir, Cathy Inab-nit, Paul & Sue Lansberry, Mary Lou Miller, Jennie Montgomery, John & Carol Reeves, John & Patsy Simmons, The Upper Room Sunday School Class by Nonie Hudnall To Fran Racine by Allen & Rosa Senn

STEPHEN MINISTRY

CONGREGATION

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November 6 Menu

TBA Bread & Butter, Dessert, Tea & Coffee

Organized January 25, 1837

Central Time is published biweekly to keep you connected to Central UMC.

Mission Statement

“Our purpose is making and

nurturing disciples

of Jesus Christ.”

Stewardship Thought

Joyful Is the Cheerful Giver!

by Jennie S. Montgomery

Once again it is the season when we focus on STEWARDSHIP, a word for many, mean-ing "to give money." Dare say, few of us think much about it during the other eleven months of the year; yet, each Sunday in the church bulletin is the printed statement, "WE WILL BE LOYAL TO THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THROUGH FAITHFUL PARTICIPATION IN THE MINISTRIES OF THE CONGREGATION BY OUR PRAYERS, PRESENCE, GIFTS, SERVICE AND WITNESS." That is a bold statement!!! When each of us joined Central we made that commitment. Fifty-three years ago, I moved to Spartanburg and chose to become a member at Central, a wise, unregrettable decision! Central was and IS a core part of my life, providing spiritual growth, education, and fellowship for the en-hancement of community service and out-reach. The teachings of the Christian faith and the foundation of their spiritual life were given to my children by the saints at Central, illuminating their parental instruction. The

rites of baptism, marriage and funerals for my loved ones were performed in the sanctuary where we worship and praise God, with the un-excelled music lifting our spirits each Sunday.

Central UMC remains a bul-wark of strength and a giver of “immortal gladness.” While experiencing many changes, our faith is unwaver-ing, our vision focused, and our talents are diverse and numerous. We have a message to witness, programs to develop and expand, suffering to alleviate, and love to be shared. Let us fortify our efforts by "counting our blessings” and affirming the pledge we made.

In this era of accountability, I challenge each of you to seriously reflect on the five areas of participation in the loyalty pledge (prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness) and rate yourself on each … are you giving your best?

Giving online? Go to: http://www.centralumcspartanburg.org/

November 3 All Saints Day

November 3, 2019 Daylight Saving

Time ends

November 3

ELEMENTARY Solomon Builds the Temple Teacher: Melissa Parris

YOUTH CLASS Advocacy

Teacher: Stephanie Newell

NORTON CLASS An Interior Design

Teacher: Sam Knight

SHEPARD CLASS Book: Follow by Andy Stanley Teacher: John Quackenbush

UPPER ROOM CLASS TBA

Facilitator: Marvin Cann

November 10

ELEMENTARY Naaman Is Healed

Teacher: Melissa Parris

YOUTH CLASS Personal and Social Holiness

Stephanie Newell

NORTON CLASS The Permission Trap Teacher: Sam Knight

SHEPARD CLASS Book: Follow by Andy Stanley Teacher: John Quackenbush

UPPER ROOM CLASS “I Just Want to Matter: Validation/Invalidation” Facilitator: Mary Knight

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SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45-10:45 AM SACRED TRADITIONS AND RITUALS

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

3 All Saints’ Sunday 9:00 AM Coffee and Doughnut Hour (Fellowship Hall) Moravian Worship (Chapel) 9:45 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Chancel Choir Practice 11:00 AM Worship Service (Sanctuary) 5:30 PM UMYF (Education Building) 6:00 - 7:15 PM Reconciling Small Group (Upper Room)

4 LLAW 7:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast 9:00 AM -1 PM UMW (Kitchen) 10-11:30 AM (Upper Room, Garrett Class, & Fellowship Hall) 1-2:30 PM (Upper Room) 2-3 PM (Fellowship Hall) 4:00-5:30 PM Girl Scouts 6:30 PM Charge Conference (Upper Room)

5 LLAW 10-11:30 AM (Shepard Class, Upper Room) 1-2:30 PM (Upper Room, Garrett Class) 6:00 PM Bible Study (Library)

6 LLAW 9-10:30 AM (Garrett Class) 10-11:30 AM (Upper Room) 11:45-12:50 PM LLAW Roundtable Discussion Group (Fellowship Hall) 1-2:30 PM (Garrett, Upper Room) 4:00 PM Knitters (Parlor) 5:45 PM Wednesday Night Supper (Fellowship Hall) 6:20 PM Carillon Handbell Rehearsal (Choir Room) 6:30 PM Pastor’s Book Study (Garrett Classroom) 6:30 PM Children’s Fellowship 7:30-9 PM Choir Rehearsal

7 LLAW 10-11:30 AM (Upper Room, Shepard Class, & Garrett Class) 1-2:30 PM (Upper Room & Shepard Class )

8 Last Day of Lifelong Learning Fall Semester All Day Pottery Sale set-up (Fellowship Hall)

9 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Pottery & Bake Sale Fellowship Hall)

10 Pledge Sunday 9:00 AM Coffee and Doughnut Hour (Fellowship Hall) Moravian Worship (Chapel) Carillon Rehearsal Soup Kitchens Volunteers 9:45 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Chancel Choir Practice 11:00 AM Worship Service— 5:30 PM MYF (Education Building) 6:00 PM S.T.A.R. Worship (Fellowship Hall) 6:00 - 7:15 PM Reconciling Small Group (Upper Room)

11 7:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast UMW Circle Meetings (see article) 12 PM Preschool Board 6:30-8:30 PM Transitions Wom-en’s Bible Study (Shepard Class) 6:30 PM Spiritual Growth Confer-ence Room)

12 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Altrusa’s Annual Fall Festi-val (Fellowship Hall) 6:00 PM Bible Study (Library)

13 4:00 PM Knitters (Parlor) 5:45 PM Wednesday Night Supper (Fellowship Hall) 6:20 PM Handbell Rehearsal (Choir Room) 6:30 PM Pastor’s Book Study (Garrett Classroom) 6:30 PM Children’s Fellowship 7:30-9 PM Choir Rehearsal

14 10:00 AM Aftercare Program (Fellowship Hall)

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17 9:00 AM Coffee and Doughnut Hour (Fellowship Hall) Moravian Worship (Chapel) 9:45 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Chancel Choir 11:00 AM Worship Service (Sanctuary) 12:00 PM College & Young Adults (restaurant) SPIHN Returns 5:00 PM Board of Trustees (Conference Room) 6:00 - 7:15 PM Reconciling Small Group (Upper Room)

18 7:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast SPIHN 6:30-8:30 PM Transitions Women’s Bible Study (Shepard Class) 7:00 PM ECM Com-mittee Meeting (Conference Room)

19 SPIHN 6:00 PM Bible Study (Library)

20 4:00 PM Knitters (Parlor) SPIHN 5:45 PM Wednesday Night Supper (Fellowship Hall) 6:20 PM Handbell Rehearsal (Choir Room) 6:30 PM Pastor’s Book Study (Garrett Classroom) 6:30 PM Children’s Fellowship 7:30-9 PM Choir Rehearsal

21 12:00 PM Centralites (Fellowship Hall) SPIHN

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NOVEMBER 3-23, 2019

15th Annual Pottery and Bake Sale

Saturday, November 9 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Central Fellowship Hall

Over 800 pieces of original pottery, baked goods, casseroles (Chick Tetrazzini and Spaghetti $15, soups, $8), rolls, cookies, pies and much more including original art. Joy Walker will have repurposed jewelry for sale to fund goats for Africa through Heifer International. With holidays coming up, remem-ber to stock up for family, hostess gifts, and Christmas gifts.

World Thank Offering Our November 11th circle meetings will observe the annual celebration for UMW missions. Thank you for your support.

UMW Christmas Luncheon Monday, December 9, at 11:30 AM in our Fellowship Hall we will hold our Christmas luncheon. Please make reservations with Janet Wilson. The cost is $10 for members and guests. Get in the Christmas spirit! Please make reservations by December 4.

Sunday, November 10, 6:00 PM Honoring and Remembering

a service devoted to El Dia de los Muertos

Last year, we learned that El Dia de los Muer-tos is not Mexican Halloween! It is not scary! Despite the skeletons and skulls, it is not spooky!

Instead, it is a multi-day holiday, following a strong tradition of native and indigenous people to remember and celebrate loved ones who have died. We might see it as similar to either All Souls’ Day or All Saints’ Day.

During El Dia de los Muertos, streets are filled with flowers, colorful decorations, and parades. Everywhere are the familiar symbols of calacas

This year, we will again cele-brate El Dia de los Muertos. And, in a similar way, we will invite everyone to bring a photo of a loved one who has died, to dis-play, as we create our own S.T.A.R. Family Altar. However we choose to recognize this time, it should be considered reflective and not sad. After the service, plan on ‘hanging

around’ to share a tasty tamale and a special treat or two!

NOVEMBER EVENTS

November 1 Auction for a Cause (Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium) November 4 UMW Cooking/Baking Day (Fellowship Hall) UMW Board meeting in library at 12:30 pm November 8 Set up for bake sale November 9 15th Annual Pottery and Bake Sale

November 11 Circle Meetings

Joanna 11:30 AM (Restaurant) Mary-Martha 10:30 AM (Home of Fran Racine) Miriam-Ruth 10:30 AM (Church Library) World Thank Offering Program

United Methodist Women

and calaveras– skeletons and skulls – shaped as candied sweets, masks, and almost always portrayed as enjoying life in fancy clothes and entertaining situa-tions. Families celebrate by creating altars and placing offerings of food (favorites of those who have died), pan de muertos – bread baked in shapes of skulls—and figures, candles, incense, yellow mari-golds, and, most importantly, photos of the departed souls. This is a time of gatherings, praying, remembering those who have died, and supporting one another in their own spiritual journeys.

SPIHN (Spartanburg Interfaith Hospitality Network) returns to Central November 17-24.

Thank you for supporting this valued mission. If you would be interested in volunteering your time, please contact Jim Spencer (570-7872) or Carol Reeves (574-0659) for more information.

Interfaith Service Central UMC

November 26, 7:00 PM Central UMC

Missions and More

Santahatchie Christmas Service 2019 The time of year has come once again to help repair homes around the Spartanburg area for those who do not have the means to do so themselves. Join us this Christmas Season, December 26-28, to give the gift of your time. Deadline to sign up is

December 15.

We need site workers, team captains, site runners, and kitchen volunteers. No experience is necessary! Come one, come all, and invite your friends and family!

If you have any questions, please contact Paige Wolfe at paige@centralumcs.org or call the church office (864) 582-7263 ext. 103. The link to sign up is on the church website or can be sent to you via e-mail. We hope to see you there!

SPIHN RETURNS November 17-24

Pottery & Bake Sale

Altrusa Inc. of Sptbg. (Kitchen)

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat