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CENTRAL YOUTH

May 28 –No Youth - Beginning of Summer Youth Schedule *Watch the bulletin for summer activities. June 11 - BoVotions - Meet at 10am in Henry Hall to travel to Bojangles for breakfast and a devotion. No money needed. Blessings, Blake

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.

NEWBERRY SALKEHATCHIE CAMP is filling up fast.

Register online NOW!

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 May 28, 2017 Issue 22

A STEPHEN MINISTRY CHURCH

www.centralumcnewberry.org

Contemporary Service - 9:00 am

Seventh Sunday of Easter/Ascension Sunday

May 28, 2017

Gathering/Passing of the Peace “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship”

Invocation and Congregational Concerns

*Praise and Worship in Music “I Could Sing of Your Love Forever”

Children’s Moments Bonnie Lyon

*Affirmation from 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 1:15; 3:16 Hymnal No. 889

*Scripture Lesson Luke 24:44-53

Welcome and Announcements

Offertory “Crown Him With Many Crowns”

*Song of Preparation “Here I Am to Worship”

Sermon “Why Another Membership Vow And “That’ One?”

Rev. David C. Surrett

*Song of Sending Forth “Jesus Loves Me”

*Benediction (by the Pastor

*Response of the People “Because He Lives”

Because He Lives

Because he lives, I can face tomorrow; because he lives, all fear is gone;

because I know he holds the future, and life is worth the living jut because he lives.

Flowers in the chancel this Sunday have been given to the glory of God in honor of our grandson, Forest Martin Surrett,

on his second birthday, May 29 and in memory of our fathers, Donald Mercer and Forest Surrett

by The Reverend & Mrs. David C. Surrett.

To be added to the church’s e-mail list, please contact

Vicki at vicki.hamm@yahoo.com .

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)

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 Jeremiah. This week’s lesson is entitled “What Does It All Mean?.” Scripture: Jeremiah 50-52. Leader: Peggy Berley.,

We are currently receiving donations for Salkehatchie. If you would like to make a donation you may do so at any time. Please clearly mark your offering envelope “Salkehatchie”.

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)

THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAYS FOR THE SUMMER .

May 26-September 1.

Are you in need of Stanley Home Products and/or Fuller Brush products?

Central’s Circle 7 can get them for you. Sales of these products have been a

long standing fund raiser for Circle 7 in support of UMW projects and mis-

sions. Contact Cynthia Downs for a catalogue or additional information (276-

5759).

Confirmation Sunday is June 11 at both worship services.

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THIS WEEK AT CENTRAL

Sun., May 28 9:00 am Contemporary Worship

10:00 am Sunday School

11:00 am Traditional Worship

Mon., May 29 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

Tues., May 30 1:30 pm Springfield Friends

Wed., May 31 10:30 am Wednesday Morning Bible Study

7:30 pm Chancel Choir

SALKEHATCHIE FUND RAISER DINNER. June 17, 2017—$10 per ticket—Roast, Green Beans, Rice & Gravy and Dessert. Also you can purchase a pound of roast for only $7. This is the day before Father’s Day. In the past it was before Mother’s Day, so now, ladies, you can have the day off. See Chris Wells, Melody Jepson or Millie Livingston for tickets.

The Committee on Staff Parish Relations and Board of Trustees announce that Marcellus Chaplin has decided to retire as Sexton of Central Church effective immediately. In order to properly thank Marcellus for his many years of service to Central, we will receive a love offering to be presented to him. He will be recognized during each worship service on Sunday, June 4. Gifts may be received via the offering plate and the church office up to Wednesday, May 31st. After that date, cash only will be received. Our entire church family wishes Marcellus a wonderful and restful time following years of faithful service and ministry. Your support and understanding of this decision is most appreciated for the life of Central UMC.

Welcome to Central United Methodist Church, Newberry, SC

Seventh Sunday of Easter/Ascension Sunday

May 28, 2017 Traditional Service-11 am White

The Prelude “My Jesus, I Love Thee” Gordon arr. Hayes

The Chiming of the Hour

The Lighting of the Altar Candles

The Choral Call to Worship Chancel Choir

*The Hymn “Crown Him with Many Crowns” No. 327

The Prayer of Confession

Everliving God, your eternal Christ once dwelt on earth, confined

by time and space. Give us faith to discern in every time and place

the presence among us of him who as head over all things and

fills all, even Jesus Christ our ascended Lord. 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 47 No. 781

*The Affirmation from 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 1:15, 3:16 No. 889

*The Gloria Patri No. 70

*The Scripture Lesson Luke 24:44-53

The Scripture Response “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” TFWS No. 2088

The Congregational Concerns and Pastoral Prayer

The Announcements and Welcome

The Offering “Albumleaf” Schumann arr. Peterson

*Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Doxology No. 95

*The Hymn “America the Beautiful” No. 696

The Sermon “Why Another Membership Vow And ’That’ One?

Rev. David C. Surrett

*The Hymn: “I’ll Fly Away” TFWS No. 2282

*The Extinguishing of the Altar Candles

*The Benediction

*The Choral Response

The Postlude “Our Christ Ascends” Kendall

OUR PASTORAL MINISTRY OF JOYS, CARE AND CONCERN

NEW ARRIVAL: Our congratulations to Chris and Melody Wofford on the birth of their son, John Richard, on May 16, 2017. The rosebud on the altar is in honor of his birth.

MEMBERS : Cile Barber, Myron Berry, Donnie Brown, Harriet Bruner, Bo Chrisley, Carolyn Clamp, Jim Clamp, Gay &Jimmie Davenport, Mary Dickert, Fran Eason, Nancy Eleazer, Alma Force, Brandon Graham, Sammie Graham, Margaret Hawkins, Kathy Keim, Lila Lake, Mary Lipscomb, David Long-, Ethel Mayer, Bette Moseley, Carolyn Partridge, Nellie Richardson, Fran Senn, Jackson Senn, Winnie Senn, Elizabeth Shannon, Harold Smith, Dean Turner, Hugh Turner, Chris Wicker

FRIENDS OF CENTRAL: Laura Adams (Ellen Hunt’s mother); Jimmy Alewine, Kim Berley (daughter-in-law of Billy & Peggy Berley), Marcellus Chaplin, Laurie Copps (niece of Trish MacDonald), Dot Forbis (Joyce Barrow’s mother), Jennylee Foster (Lee Foster’s mother), Madison Gandy (Michelle Williams’ great-niece), Joy Hiott (Friend of Melanie Jenkins), Denise Huget, Dan Kingston, Dr. Stephen Love, Suzanne Mayer, Jennifer McCullough, Fred Street (Freddie Mills’ brother), Chip Turner, Mike Whitesides, Mary Williams, John Wofford (Chris Wofford’s father) To add or remove a name, please contact the church office.

Welcome to our congregation! We are pleased that you have joined us for worship. May your faith be strengthened and your love renewed. Please, members and friends alike, 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. Please know that we receive new members by affirmation of their faith or by transfer from other Christian churches. If you are interested in becoming a member of Central UMC, please contact the pastor (803-276-3903) or indicate your interest on the Friendship Pad. Guest bags with Central information and small gifts have been placed in the narthexes for all first time local guests.

WE ARE NOW MAKING APPOINTMENTS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS FOR THE NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY.

Dates are: Thursday, June 8 and Friday, June 9 from 2pm-9pm

Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11 from 10am -5pm

Please call Vicki if you need help scheduling your appointment.

The UMW invites the congregation to join in the tribute booklet for Father’s Day on May 28 and June 4. Sign-up sheets and envelopes will be placed in the vestibules, classrooms and church office. Donations-$1 per name. All proceeds go to UMW missions which are local, state, national and global.

David & Donna Surrett were at Lee Road UMC in Taylors last Sunday

where he preached their 59th homecoming sermon. The Surretts served

Lee Road from 1996-2001.

... 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) RUFUS BERRY

TRUSTEE: (LOCK CHURCH) RICK ABBOTT

9:00 Service 11:00 Service

USHERS:

Rufus Berry

Joe Elston

Teddy Bonds

Jeremy Senn

David Senn-captain

David Force

Chris Wells

Reid Harrison

GREETERS: Kim & Cindy Moore Johnny & Susan Wilson

LAY READERS Fran Senn John Rucker

ACOLYTE N/A Matthew Moyd

CRUCIFER: N/A N/A

NURSERY: Carol Dukes Kimberly Bonds

OFFERING

STEWARDS:

Billy Berley

Phil Livingston

Jimmy Lever

Trish MacDonald

SOUND SYSTEM: David Senn Teddy Bonds

CHILDREN’S CHURCH Maggie Senn

Brandy Whitesides

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SPRINGFIELD FRIENDS May 30-Susan Senn

FINANCIAL REPORT

Weekly Budget Needs 8,870.44

Received 05/21/14 8,640.25

Budget Needs through 05/21/17 159,667.84

Received through 05/21/17 154,969.60

Amount UNDER Budget Needs -4,698.24

OTHER FUNDS RECEIVED 05/21/17

Salkehatchie 190.00

Playground 11.00

Epworth 135.00

Meals on Wheels 5.00

Bike Fund 140.00

ATTENDANCE 05/21/17

9 am 76

11 am 86

Sunday School 72