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FAMILY LEGACY

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Volume XXXVI February 5, 2014 Number 6

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE - FEBRUARY 12TH

On Wednesday night Feb 12 , it will be my pleasure to share informationth

concerning our neighbors of The Presbyterian Denomination. Perhaps youalready have some of this information and can share your knowledge with all ofus. We will explore the beginnings of this denomination and see how it spreadto the shores of America.

We invite you to come and share fellowship with one another as we examine thissister denomination.

Tommy Gilbert

CURRENT EVENTS

The clergy consultation process leading to the 2014 appointments has begun. Our system requires that the church,

through the SPRC, inform the Bishop and Cabinet regarding their desire for clergy leadership in the coming year. In order

for a pastoral appointment to be made, three components are involved: 1) The intention or desire of the pastor, 2) The will

or desire of the congregation, and 3) The need of the Annual Conference.

You are encouraged to contact any SPRC member in order to provide your words of encouragement, support, or concerns

regarding your wishes in the clergy appointment process. [Our clergy include John Branning, Dennis Gossett, Tommy

Gilbert (retired), and Bob Peden.] If you have a compliment or a complaint, please share it confidentially with one of the

SPRC members listed below. [It is not necessary to speak to every member of the SPRC, only one.]

Phillip Busbee [Chairperson] Bill Jacob

Alan Brown Mark Roebuck

Thad Quarles Lee Valentine

Lawona Broadfoot Lawrence Mason

Brad Huff Heather Moore

Jane Massey Kendrick Prewitt

Ray Durden Don Pratt

ACOLYTE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!If you would like to volunteer to be an Acolyte in the 10:55 a.m. worship service, please call the church office or email Joyce

Barber at barber39323@yahoo.com

11 STREET GYM ENTRANCE PARKING!!TH

FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY, PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE 11 STREET GYM ENTRANCE. THISTH

ENTRANCE IS RESERVED FOR DROP OFFS AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY!!

CENTRAL LIBRARY NEWS!Our Central Library has some “FREE” books available. Come by, see what we have, and pick up a couple of

books. You will be glad you did!!

WEDNESDAY NITE LIVE! - FEBRUARY 12 th

Come join us for a delicious meal at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Adult menu: Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Broccoli Casserole, Field Peas w/snaps, Assorted salads, Rolls, & Assorted desserts.

Cost: $6

Kids menu: Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, & Assorted desserts. Cost: $3 (Maximum family cost is $20)

Please make your reservations no later than 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 11 by calling the church officeth

at 601.693.1521.

CENTRAL'S CHILDREN'S CENTERFall registration will take place the last week in February. If you or someone you know is interested in our program, please

call Glenda Thomas at 601.693.0830 (school) or 601.483.8502 (home) to get your name on a mailing list. Registration

information will be mailed out sometime this month.

DISTRICT LAY SERVANT SCHOOL - MARCH 1, 2014The Meridian District Lay Servant School will be on Saturday, March 1st, at College Park UMC, Meridian. The school will

begin with registration and breakfast from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. Lunch will be served on site and the school will conclude at 4:30

p.m. Registration is $35 per person, plus $8 for lunch from McAlister's.

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

THIS WEEK AT CENTRAL

FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP

LUNCH BUNCH - FRIDAY - 11:30 a.m. Adult Activities Room - Cost is $5.00

SENIOR FISH CAMP TRIP!!The Senior Adults will be going to Long’s Fish Camp on Thursday, February 20 . We will leave the church parking lot at 4:30 p.m. th

XYZ - TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014 - 10:45 A.M.PROGRAM: TBA MENU: TBA (always good)

Meals: $6 dues: Single $9 Dues: Couple $12

Please call the church office at 601.693.1521 no later than 9:00 a.m. on

Monday, March 3rd to make your reservation.

FH=Fellowship HallSunday, 2/9/14

8:00 a.m. - DiscipleNow

8:00 a.m. - Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - Worship/Sunday School

9:45 a.m. - Connect Service

10:55 a.m. - Worship Service

4:30 p.m. - Youth Praise Band

5:00 p.m. - Girls Choir Practice

5:30 p.m. - Club 412

5:30 p.m. - TheZone

5:30 p.m. - House of God

Monday, 2/10/14 3:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry

7:00 p.m. - College Bible Study

Tuesday, 2/11/14 6:00 a.m. - Ledbetter Bible Study

6:30 a.m. - Pratt Bible Study

9:30 a.m. - Tuesday Bible Study

5:15 p.m. - Staff Parish

6:15 p.m. - Girl Scout Troop

6:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Meeting

6:30 p.m. - Praise Band Practice

AR=Adult Activities RoomWednesday, 2/12/14 5:00 p.m. - WNL Meal

6:00 p.m. - Presbyterian Presentation

6:00 p.m. - Small Groups - Youth & Children

7:00 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, 2/13/14 6:00 a.m. - Allred Bible Study

6:00 p.m. - Connect Band Rehearsal

Friday, 2/14/14 11:00 a.m. - Williams Men Bible Study

11:30 a.m. - Lunch Bunch

Saturday, 2/15/14

No scheduled activities

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT“All shall give as they are able, according to the blessing of

the Lord your God that He has given to you.”Deuteronomy 16:17

Have you remembered Central in your will or estate planning?

Consider tithing 1/10 of your estate to Central.

W ho did you invite to Central LAST week?

W ho did you invite to Central THIS week?

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

CENTRAL COMMUNITY

MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO: ~Robin Ivey and family following the death of her mother, Mrs. Virginia Rushing, who passed away Sunday, February 2 .nd

Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 5 . th

FAMILY LEGACY RETREAT MARCH 21 - 23, 2014

6:00 P.M. FRIDAY - 1:00 P.M. SUNDAYTIMBER CREEK CAMP, FOREST, MISSISSIPPI

Sign up now for this important event in the life of your family and our church. $35 per person - Retreat for CUMC families

with children ages kindergarten up (nursery and separate activities provided for children ages 1-3. For more information

about the Family Legacy Retreat, visit timbercreekcamp.com.

OPEN TO FAMILIES OF BOTH CHILDREN & YOUTH

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

JUNE 16 - 20, 2014“WORKSHOP OF WONDERS”

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRYCentral Prayer Shawl Ministry was recently contacted by MORA (Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency)

to provide shawls to the family of donors. 25 shawls were sent to Jackson. MORA has approximately 100

cases a year. If you are interested in helping with this ministry opportunity, please email Sabrina at

sabrina@cumcmdn.org. Our Prayer Shawl group continues to meet each Monday afternoon at 3:00 p.m.

in the Church Library.

CAMP WESLEY PINES FUND-RAISERA chili cook-off will be held at Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 6884 Valley Road, on Sunday, February

9 at 6:00 p.m. The cook-off is open to anyone who would like to enter. Please contact Jonathan Tullos atth

jonathantullos@gmail.com if you would like to enter so they can reserve a space for you. On the night of

the contest, donations will be accepted at the door for all the chili you can eat, and a winner will be decided

by a panel of judges. All proceeds will benefit Camp W esley Pines.

2 ANNUAL MISSIONS: POSSIBLE 5k RACE - MARCH 1, 2014nd

March 1 will be here before we know it. W e are very excited to have the 2 annual Missions: Possible 5k Race again thisst nd

year. W e hope that you will be a part of it. There is something for everyone! There is a 5k Run AND 2 mile walk AND 1

mile Fun Run. A complete schedule of events and the costs will be listed in next week’s Central Call. W e do have early

registration fees that are only available until February 21 so sign up NOW! Proceeds will again benefit the Boys & Girlsst

Club of East Miss. Sponsorships are available but if you are unable to sponsor, there are other ways in which to serve. W e

are going to need volunteers to assist before and on race day. Thank you in advance for your support. Sponsorship

packets, registration forms, and volunteer release forms are available in the church office. If you would like to be a

volunteer, sponsor or know someone who would, please contact Dennis Gossett at dennis@cumcmdn.org or Virginia Byrd

at virginia.byrd@comcast.

YOUTH MINISTRY

PRAYER CONCERNS

SPIRITUAL FORMATION & GROWTH

In 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.

Emily Bryan Paul Harris Carol Taylor Jane Collins Cathy Parker Matthew Taylor

Mary Elizabeth Futrell Hubert Rutherford Tricia & Chuck TerrellHarold Grissom Bill Schneider Billie Weaver

MILITARY PERSONNEL SERVING OVERSEAS:Family & FriendsSeth Mitchell, grandson of John & Faye MitchellStanley Mitchell, grandson of John & Faye MitchellAll U.S. Military Personnel

Food for the Journey[suggested Bible readings for Feb. 10 - Feb. 16, 2014

Morning Noon Evening

Mon. Feb. 10 Zechariah 3 Psalm 134 Revelation 6

Tue. Feb. 11 Zechariah 4 Psalm 135 Revelation 7

W ed. Feb. 12 Zechariah 5 Psalm 136 Revelation 8

Thu. Feb. 13 Zechariah 6 Psalm 137 Revelation 9

Fri. Feb. 14 Zechariah 7 Psalm 138 Revelation 10

Sat. Feb. 15 Zechariah 8 Psalm 139 Revelation 11

Sun. Feb. 16 Zechariah 9 Psalm 140 Revelation 12

CONFIRMATION SCHEDULESunday, February 9 - The Importance of Missions - Rev. Dennis Gossettth

Sunday, February 16 - W hat is Prevenient Grace and do I have to Learn Geometry to be Methodist?th

Rev. Dennis Gossett

Sunday, February 23 - The Bible - Jim W allrd

CONFIRMATION RETREAT - FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 1, 2014PINE LAKE FELLOWSHIP CAMP - (More about the retreat in next week’s Central Call)

Sunday, March 2 - “Created By God” - Part 1 - Sabrina W illiamsnd

Wednesday, March 5 - Ash Wednesday - Sabrina W illiams & the entire church body.th

Sunday, March 9 - 1 Sunday of Spring Breakth st

Sunday, March 16 - “The Apostle’s Creed” - Rev. Bob Pedenth

Wednesday, March 19 - Paint Crosses Projectth

Sunday, March 23 - “Created By God” - Part 2 - Sabrina W illiamsrd

Sunday, March 30 - Did the Methodist Church Really Start Because of Some Holier-than-thou Teenagers? The History th

of the Methodist Church - Rev. Tommy Gilbert

Sunday, April 6 - “W hat it Means to be a Christian” - Rev. John Branningth

Wednesday, April 9 - 6:00 p.m. - Confirmation Rehearsal - Project (make Crosses out of palm branches)th

Rev. John Branning, Rev. Bob Peden, & Rev. Jim Cain

Sunday, April 13 - Confirmation Sunday (Palm Sunday)th

YOUTH - it is not too late for male and female students in grades 6th-12th to sign up for our church league basketball

team. There is no cost to play but there will be a $10 jersey cost. Contact Jim Cain if you are interested.

WORSHIP

On Call Pastor

Feb. 7 - Feb. 9, 2014

John Branning

Cell: 601.720.8032

Home: 601.449.0120

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