HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

The offices of Central United Methodist Church will be closedThursday November 25 and Friday November 26

for the Thanksgiving holiday.

ADVENT BEGINS NOVEMBER 28thThe Christian year begins on Sunday November 28th with the season of Advent. Long ago Christians developed a calendar with “seasons” that

would help tell the story of Jesus. The central focus of Advent is the birth of Jesus and his being made known to the world.

These are special days for those who follow Jesus as we celebrate God’s gift of the Savior. Join us each Sunday during Advent and for the special

events scheduled for this season of expectation, joy, and celebration!

JOIN US @ CENTRAL FOR THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS PARADE!

You are invited to join us December 4th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Central UMC for the 2010 Meridian Christmas Parade! There will be hot soup, cocoa, and popcorn for one and all as we throw open our doors to the community.

Central provides a prime viewing spot for parade-watchers, so invite a neighbor and come early!

November 24, 2010Volume XXXIIOffering Christ - Making Disciples

THE CENTRAL CALL is published weekly for members and friends ofCentral United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1706, Meridian, Mississippi 39302

Central UnitedMethodist Church

1004 23rd Ave.Meridian, MS 39302

Phone: (601)693-1521Fax: (601)693-0919

Website: www.cumcmdn.orgE-mail:

central@cumcmdn.orgLead Pastor

Dr. Bob RamboAssociate PastorRev. Amy Roller

On Call PastorNov 26 - Nov 28

Bob Rambocell: (601) 938-4404

home: (601) 282-5604

Sunday Services8:30 a.m. Contemporary9:45 a.m. Sunday School

10:55 a.m. Traditional

Attendance8:30 S.S 10:55217 195 162

Number 47

Stewardship Thought:

Stewardship:a

way of life!

ENCLOSED ARE BROCHURES FILLED WITH FESTIVE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIESTO BE HELD

THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF DECEMBER.COME JOIN IN THE CELEBRATION!!!!!!!!

FH - Fellowship Hall, 2nd fl rAAR - Adult Activities Rm, 3rd fl r

Sunday, 11/28/108:00 a.m. - Finger Food Breakfast8:00 a.m. - Special Needs Ministry 3338:30 a.m. - Praise Service - FH9:45 a.m. - Sunday School10:55 a.m. - Worship Service - Sanctuary2:00 p.m. - Decorate the Trees - Fellowship Hall4:00 p.m. - Advent Fair4:00 p.m. - Handbell Practice5:00 p.m. - Youth Choir5:30 p.m. - The Zone Tuesday, 11/30/109:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study5:30 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery - Annex 6:30 p.m. - Praise Band Practice - FH

Wednesday, 12/01/109:00 a.m. - Ceramics - AAR12:00 p.m. - Prayer Group7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, 12/02/105:30 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery - Annex

Friday, 12/03/106:00 P.M. - Polar Express PJ Party The Crosswalk

Saturday, 12/04/105:00 p.m. Christmas Parade

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28 - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5

TIS’ THE SEASON TO CELEBRATE AND DECORATE

THE TREES IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL.

JOIN US SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH AT 2:00 P.M.

USE THE 22ND AVE. ENTRANCEMORE INFORMATION:

CALL - TERESE STUCKMAN601-485-8408

Advent Fair Sunday, November 28th, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Don‛t miss the fun! Join us THIS Sunday afternoon 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the 11th Street Gymn for our Advent Fair. It is an inter-generational event organized to make Christmas ornaments, happies, paint wooden nativity scene pieces...all to take home, as we begin to celebrate the season of God‛s greatest gift to us..the gift of Jesus Christ.

We will also use this opportunity to make gifts four our homebound, (we still are in need of crackers, candies, etc...) and nature feeders, etc...for our feathered friends!

We will have chili and nachos to eat. Bring a party snack to share!

HOLIDAY SEASON VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESChristmas Parade

December 4th / 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Central will, once again, open our doors to the City during the 2010 Christmas Parade in downtown Meridian. We are looking for volunteers to man (or woman) popcorn, hot chocolate, the Train, and to cook and serve hot soup. Santa will be here, and the SEC Championship will be playing on the “big screen” in the Fellowship Hall. Volunteers are needed. If you can help in these efforts, please sign-up in the Crossing, or contact Sabrina (601)693-1521 offi ce; (601)479-2178- cell.

AX2 Dance Practice and Dance ScheduleNO PRACTICE ON Sunday, November 28th - 4:30 p.m.

Practice on Sunday, December 5th - 4:30 p.m.Christmas Around the World December 12th at 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 19th, Dance for Worship8:30 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. services

CENTRAL UMC‛S “VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK”

In Ephesians chapter 4 we read that the Holy Spirit has given some special abilities to the teachers. That is truly the case with Jack and Jane Massey.

They are teachers by profession and wonderful volunteers at Central. They have been teachers in the children’s Sunday school department and served on many church committees including: Administrative Council, SPRC and Trustees. Jack has worked with the Boy Scouts of America and Jane does Moments with the Children on Sunday Morning.

For the past eight years they have worked with the children who attend Divorce Recovery.

Thank you so much! Jack and Jane Massey

Lunch BunchFridays at 11:30 a.m. Adult Activities Room - Lunch $5.00

NO LUNCH BUNCH NOV. 26TH

SENIOR ADULT/LEISURE MINISTRIES

UPCOMING EVENTS

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2010There will be ONE WORSHIP EVENT @ CENTRAL!On Sunday, December 26th, there will be one worship service at Central. Our worship that day will be at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary. We’ll sing Christmas carols, revel in the child-like joy of the season, and hear again the “good news” that Christmas is all about – God’s incredible gift of Jesus to the world. You are encouraged to dress casually and comfortably.

There will be no Sunday School on this day – just a time to gather as part of God’s family and worship in song, prayer, and Scripture. This will be a Christmas worship event you won’t want to miss!

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC

DECEMBER 12th8:30 AM

“UNEXPECTED!!”THE PRAISE BAND PRESENTS

MUSIC OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON, COME EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED.

10:55 AM“SING THE SONGS OF BETHLEHEM”

A SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS BY K. LEE SCOTT

PRESENTED BY THE SANCTUARY CHOIR

6:00 PMCHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD

AN INTERACTIVE EVENT PRESENTED BY THE

CHILDREN OF CENTRALIN THE 11th STREET GYMN

POLAR EXPRESS PAJAMA PARTY IN (((3D)))

WHO?? KINDERGARTEN THRU 5TH GRADE

WHEN?? FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3RD

WHERE?? THE CROSSWALK

TIME?? ALL ABOARD TIME ......6:00 P.M. THRU 8:30 P.M.

DON’T MISS THE FUN!!!

THE CENTRAL CALL (557440) published weekly omitting one issue in December by Central United Methodist Church, 1004 23rd Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301-5019. Periodical Postage paid at Meridian, MS. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE CENTRAL CALL, P.O. Box 1706, Meridian, MS 39302-1706

FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY[suggested Bible readings for Nov. 29 - Dec. 5, 2010

MORNING NOON EVENINGMON Nov 29 Psalm 145 Luke 20 1 Corinthians 16TUE Nov 30 Psalm 146 Luke 21 2 Corinthians 1WED Dec 1 Psalm 147 Luke 22 2 Corinthians 2THU Dec 2 Psalm 148 Luke 23 2 Corinthians 3FRI Dec 3 Psalm 149 Luke 24 2 Corinthians 4SAT Dec 4 Psalm 150 John 1 2 Corinthians 5SUN Dec 5 Psalm 1 John2 2 Corinthians 6

PRAYER CONCERNS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2010CENTRAL MEMBERS IN BOLD

Daniel Alman - Nephew of Rex & Zexa AlmanBilly Barnett -Cousin of Glen SandersChuck Bush - Nephew of Glenda ThomasVanessa CastleberryCharlene Clayton - Sister of Charles VincentBonnie Cook - Mother of T. R. CookSedji Doxey Mary Ellen Germany - Friend of Nell GrissomDale KnoblesMartha LemmonsEula Moulds - Mother of Mel ChambersBrees Pellegrin - Granddaughter to Kay PellegrinWyatt Rambo - Grandson to Dr. Bob and Susie RamboBob Rivers Dianne WaltonBeryl WebbRev. Clovis WrightAnita Yeatman - Niece of Tommy Gilbert

Military Personnel Serving Overseas:• Mac Hamburg, nephew of Mike and Suzanne Hamburg• Andy Hollingsworth, nephew of Richard and Faye Hollingsworth• Stan Mackin, III, grandson of Edwin and Betty Downer• Kyle Lowry - great nephew of Bobbye Lowry, Serving in Afghanistan•John Mayfield, brother of Kay O’Shaughnessy. Serving in Afghanistan

Lay Worship Leaders - Nov 28, 201010:55 Service

Ushers: Doug Fort, Lynn Dorrough, Don Pratt

Roy Farrar, David Rosenbaum,Mark Scarborough, Ed SkipperScott Whitcomb, Victoria Sellers

IN MEMORIAM

KATHRYN WATTSFIRDAY, NOVEMBER, 19, 2010