Volume XXXVI July 23, 2014 Number 30

CHURCH WIDESUMMER FUNAUGUST 3RD

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QUESTION: WHAT CAN YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DO ON A SUNDAY

AFTERNOON WHEN VACATIONS ARE OVER AND SCHOOL IS ABOUT

TO START?

ANSWER: SPLASHDOWN AT OKATIBBEE WATER PARK!!!

(See the next page for all the information you need to know!)

SENIOR ADULTSLUNCH BUNCH &

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SPECIAL SUNDAYAUGUST 10TH

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CHURCH WIDE SUMMER FUNSPLASHDOWN AT OKATIBBEE WATER PARK

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3RD

6:15 P.M. - 8:15 P.M.

Central has booked Splashdown for a private party and we invite members of ALL ages to join in the fun! Ifyou want to float down Lazy River, brave the water slides, sit on the side and dip your feet in, or simply sit onthe deck and watch the fun, this is a great way to spend an almost end of summer afternoon! Join us Sunday, August 3rd at Splashdown located at Okatibbee Lake Water Park for an evening of fun,fellowship, food and LOTS of water!

Your only cost is $5.50 per person to get in.(to be paid at Splashdown) Central will provide hot dogs, sausagedogs, chips, drinks, and dessert.

If you are unsure of directions to Splashdown, maps will be available at our Crossing Information Centerbeginning this Sunday! We hope to see you there!

CURRENT EVENTS

MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM

TUESDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDYThe Tuesday morning Women’s Bible Study will resume August 5th with an introduction and welcomebreakfast from 9:30 - 11 a.m. at Central. Please join us! We will be studying Adam Hamilton’s new book “Making Sense of the Bible.”

“COFFEE WITH THE PASTORS”The next “CWTP” will be Sunday, August 24th at 10:30 a.m.

It will be held in the Wesley Room.

RAMP MINISTRYRAMP RECYCLING: Last Saturday, July 19th, a team of volunteers from Central UMC dismantled two ramps whichwill be used to meet future needs. Such recycling efforts reduce the cost of construction materials for the Ramp Ministry.The CUMC members contributing their time and labor were: Alan Brown, Jim Copeland, Randy Hammon, David Labutka,Blair Mitcham, Ben Rucks, and James Whitley. They were assisted by Charles Blake of Chunky UMC.

CENTRAL COMMUNITY

HELPING HANDS MINISTRYCentral now has a new ministry called “Helping Hands Ministry.” Blue request cards have been placed at theInformation Desk in the Crossing and the Church office. If you or someone you know is in need of some assistance ofany kind, please fill out a “Helping Hands” request card. Please return the cards to the Information Desk, any greeter,any staff person or the church office.

MISSION TRIP TO HAITI Central is endorsing a mission trip opportunity to the country of Haiti, which is being headed up by EthanBond and Jimmy Carle. The trip is scheduled for Dec. 7-12, 2014. We are looking for at least 16 volunteers.The team will be working alongside "BUT GOD" Ministries. If you are interested in being a part of thismission opportunity please fill out a sign up form that is found at the Central Information Desk in the Crossingor the Church Office. Want further information? You can visit www.butgodministries.com or contact EthanBond (601.282.6333), Jimmy Carle (601.604.4400), or Rev. Dennis Gossett (919.339.5303)

OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO:

~Ken and Amy Nelson following the birth of their daughter, Lillian “Lily” Price Nelson, whowas born Monday, July 14th. Lily is welcomed also by her brothers Kennon & EmoryNelson.

~Thad and Cleta Quarles following the birth of their new grandson, Jacob AshtonWeaver, who was born Thursday, July 17th in Atlanta, Ga. The proud parents are Jake& Meredith Weaver of Atlanta.

THIS WEEK AT CENTRAL

FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP

PRAYER CONCERNS

FH=Fellowship HallSunday, 7/27/14 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - Worship/SS 9:45 a.m. - Connect Service 10:55 a.m. - Worship Service 5:00 p.m. - Youth Praise Band Monday, 7/28/14 12:00 Noon - Youth Bowling 7:00 p.m. - College Bible Study

Tuesday, 7/29/14 6:00 a.m. - Ledbetter Bible Study 6:30 a.m. - Pratt Bible Study 6:30 p.m. - Praise Band Practice

AR=Adult Activities RoomWednesday, 7/30/14 1:00 p.m. - Youth/Wesley House 5:30 p.m. - 3 on 3 Youth Basketball Thursday, 7/31/14 6:00 a.m. - Allred Bible Study 6:30 p.m. - Connect Band Friday, 8/1/14 11:00 a.m. - Williams Bible Study 11:30 a.m. - Lunch Bunch

Saturday, 8/2/14 No Activities Scheduled

In order to keep everyone better informed of current concerns, names will remain on the Prayer Concerns list inthe “Call” for only two weeks unless there is a new concern.

Catherine Bryan Phil Freeman Judah Marshall PowellEmily Bryan Ken LaBruyere Beverly Raney Family Terry Chambers Julia Long Lee SlaytonKimberly Clarke Harrell Lowery Paul StevensCharlene Clayton Ethan Parker Kim WootenErin Dewease Derek Pouncey

MILITARY PERSONNEL SERVING OVERSEAS:Family & FriendsAll U.S. Military Personnel

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT“Earn all you can, Save all you can, Give all you can.”

John Wesley

Who did you invite to Central LAST week?Who did you invite to Central THIS week?

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

SPIRITUAL FORMATION & GROWTH

AUGUST 10TH IS A SPECIAL SUNDAY IN THE LIFE OF CENTRAL.

1st GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION, BLESSING OF THEBACKPACKS, AND TEACHER RECOGNITION will take placeduring the 8:30 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. services.

This is also PROMOTION SUNDAY for our Children and Youth. Our up and coming 1st Graders will receivetheir Bibles and the congregation will once again be reminded of our vow to help in raising and nurturingthese children. All students will have the opportunity to bring their backpacks forward and receive a blessingfor the School Year. Our Teachers, both church and school, will also be recognized and prayed for duringthese services.

Following the 8:30 a.m. Worship Service, Pre-K and Elementary students will go to their old classes, and willbe picked up and taken to their new classes. (This is particularly important information for parents of studentscurrently in Kindergarten and 5th Grade. These students will be moving to a different floor!) For questionsor more information, you may call or email Sabrina Williams at 601.479.2178 or sabrina@cumcmdn.org.

Food for the Journey[suggested Bible readings for July 28 - August 3, 2014]

Morning Noon EveningMon. July 28 Numbers 36 Psalm 146 2 Corinthians 3Tue. July 29 Deuteronomy 1 Psalm 147 2 Corinthians 4Wed. July 30 Deuteronomy 2 Psalm 148 2 Corinthians 5Thu. July 31 Deuteronomy 3 Psalm 149 2 Corinthians 6Fri. August 1 Deuteronomy 4 Psalm 150 2 Corinthians 7Sat. August 2 Deuteronomy 5 Psalm 1 2 Corinthians 8Sun. August 3 Deuteronomy 6 Psalm 2 2 Corinthians 9

YOUTH MINISTRY

UNDER CONSTRUCTIONUNDER CONSTRUCTION are words you may hear and see a lot of in the next few weeks as we begin an excitingnew era in the Central Nation. One thing we can tell you right away is, starting in September, one side of the fridgewill be for high school and the other side will be for middle/jr. high students. So keep your eyes and ears openas the world around us comes “Under Construction!!”

5TH ANNUAL NOON TIME BOWLING LEAGUEagain Monday at 12:15 p.m.! Join us at the bowling alley on North Hills Street for bowling, fellowship, and pizza.

GRADES 9 - 12 WILL MEET SUNDAY NIGHT JULY 27TH.

KING’S LEAGUE 3 on 3 BASKETBALL SCHEDULEThe 3 on 3 Basketball League will finish up July 30th. Listed below is the last Wednesday night schedule:

Wed. July 30th Wed. July 30th 6:45 p.m. The MVP’s/Neze 6:45 p.m. Wolf Pac/Someone Good7:15 p.m. The MVP’s/Oregon M 7:15 p.m. Miles’ Biceps/SonTegusta7:45 p.m. Wolf Pac/Son of Tegusta 7:45 p.m. The MVP’s/The Starters8:15 p.m. The Starters/Oregon M 8:15 p.m. Oregon M/Neze

ATTENTION ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS!!Are you entering college this fall or returning to college this fall? If your student will attend college at MSU-Meridian,MCC, or away at one of the other colleges, we could like to have their contact information. Please call the Church officeat 601.693.1521 and give us your name, your school name, and your school mailing address. We would like to havethis information before classes begin.

YOUTH RETREAT - JULY 18 - 20, 2014These youth and the leaders are back home and off the riverwhere they enjoyed the retreat and the White Water Rafting.

JD Cain Keith EvansMatthew Evans Will FrazierJ.T. Goldman Savanah GonzalezTaylor Hosch Addie MaddenCameron Munn Jacob MunnSarah Purvis David PurvisAnna Carol Purvis Wesley PurvisHeather Roberts Tim SeymoreSarah Slade

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

LUNCH BUNCH WILL MEET ON FRIDAY, JULY 25TH! We will have part 2 in the series titled, “Under Construction: Building a Strong Structure.” As Methodist,we emphasize the continual work of God’s Grace in our lives. No matter how young or old, we all should bestriving to go on to perfection. We meet in the Adult Activities room at 11:30 a.m. and the cost is $5.00.

On Friday, August 1st, Living Stones Youth Ministry from Lakewood UMC in Lake Odessa, MI. will beputting on a puppetry event at Central during our Lunch Bunch gathering. The Puppet Program will start at12:30 p.m.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU!

Note: Lunch Bunch is looking for a volunteer to help decorate occasionally. If you are NOT receiving our new Lunch Bunch Newsletter by email and would like to, please contactDennis Gossett at dennis@cumcmdn.org

XYZ (Extra Years of Zest)After taking the summer off, our XYZ group will resume Tuesday, September 9th at 10:45 a.m.

Please make your plans to join us for some great food, fun, and fellowship.

WORSHIP

On Call Pastor

July 25 - July 27, 2014

John Branning

Cell: 769.218.7704

Home: 601.449.0120

AttendanceJuly 20, 2014

Live Streaming - 3

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Worship is for everyone who longs for God - believers and seekers. Worship is about honoring andpraising our Lord and Savior. It is a time when we gather together to experience the presence of the HolySpirit, and express our joy and gratitude. The power of God's word touches those who are hurting andawakens hope for the hopeless. Whether you prefer traditional or contemporary Worship, we invite you tocelebrate the Good News in Jesus Christ!

Join us Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m. for Contemporary Worship in the Fellowship Hall with The Praise Band,9:45 a.m. for the CONNECT service in the Fellowship Hall with the CONNECT Band, or 10:55 a.m. forTraditional worship with the Sanctuary Choir and organ in the sanctuary.

LiveStreaming/PodCastingView 8:30 worship here: http://www.cumcmdn.org/#/sermons-teachingsPrevious here: http://cumcmdn.org/#/sermons-teachings/sermon-archive