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Volume XXXV December 11, 2013 Number 49

CURRENT EVENTS

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

Sunday, December 15 - 6:00 p.m.th

Free Admission

Light Refreshments Served after the PerformanceThe Christmas Play, which is a combination of drama and dance,

will last approximately 45 minutes. The play is produced by Caroline Carns.

USHERS NEEDED FOR CHRISTMAS EVE!Ushers are needed for the 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve services. Please call Don Pratt at 601.527.3740 or Philip

Busbee at 601.483.3991 if you can usher for either or both services.

“STOCKING STUFFERS” NEEDED!Central’s Children’s Center is collecting “stocking stuffers” for Hope Village for Children. There are

approximately 30 teenage boys/girls and 12 younger children - a full house! If you would like to help Hope

Village, please drop off your items in the box in the Children’s preschool front hall by Dec. 16 )th

WESLEY HOUSE AND FOSTER CHILDRENThere are 600 Foster Children in our area that will have no gifts under the tree at Christmas without your help. (These are

children who have been abused and neglected and removed from their family) Please help us give them a Christmas

to remember during this difficult time in their lives. Call Maya Edwards at W esley House 601.485.4736 if you would like

to help these Foster Children. Thank you so much for your help!

DINNER AND LIGHTS - MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 - 5:30 P.M. TH

Dinner: Steamed shrimp dinner. Dinner at the church prepared by David Purvis.

Lights: Travel around Meridian and Minnow Bucket Road to see the Christmas lights.

Cost: $10.00 (includes meal and transportation) Please call the Church office at 601.693.1521

by Friday, December 13 to make your reservations. th

THIS WEEK AT CENTRAL

MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM

BLOOD DRIVE FOR JANE COLLINSCentral will host a “Blood Drive” for Jane Collins. It will be held Sunday, December 22 beginning at 10:30 a.m. andnd

will end at 1:30 p.m. in the Celebration Hall.

PEOPLE’S CHARITY CLINIC NEEDS HELP!The People’s Charity Clinic needs coats, blankets, insulated underwear, sweaters, gloves, etc. for the homeless especially

on cold or rainy nights. If you have hotel privilege points, they can be used to house some of the most vulnerable adults

in a room. Any of the above items including the hotel points would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate any

of these items, you may drop them off at the clinic located at 310 Russell Drive, call Christie Rainer at 601.482.8442 or

email her at Crain42@aol.com.

CENTRAL’S ANNUAL 5k RUN - MARCH 1, 2014W e will be offering sponsorship opportunities for Central’s 5k run that will be held March 1, 2014. More information about

the run will be coming out soon. W e are very excited about this event and hope that you will be a part of it. Last year, there

were over 300 runners and over $4000 raised for the Boys and Girls Club. If you are unable to partner with the race in

sponsorship, 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. If you would like to be a sponsor or know someone who would, please contact Dennis Gossett at

dennis@cumcmdn.org or Virginia Byrd at virginia.byrd@comcast.net

FH=Fellowship Hall Sunday, 12/15/13 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - Worship/SS

10:55 a.m. - Worship Service

Lessons and Carols

4:30 p.m. - Youth Praise Band

6:00 p.m. - Christmas Play

Monday, 12/16/13 2:00 p.m. - Shields Circle

5:30 p.m. - Seniors Dinner and Lights

7:00 p.m. - College Bible Study-offsite

Tuesday, 12/17/13

6:00 a.m. - Ledbetter Bible Study

6:30 a.m. - Pratt Bible Study

9:30 a.m. - Tuesday Morning Bible

11:00 a.m. - Carver Staff Lunch

6:15 p.m. - Girl Scout Troop

6:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Meeting

6:30 p.m. - Praise Band Practice - FH

AAR=Adult Activities RoomWednesday, 12/18/13 7:00 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, 12/19/13 6:00 a.m. - Allred Bible Study

Friday, 12/20/1311:00 a.m. - Williams Men Bible Group

11:30 a.m. - Lunch Bunch-Checkerboard

Saturday, 12/21/13 No Activities Scheduled

FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

SPIRITUAL FORMATION & GROWTH

Food for the Journey[suggested Bible readings for Dec 16. 2013, - Dec. 22, 2013

Morning Noon EveningMon. Dec. 16 Daniel 8 Psalm 84 2 Thessalonians 1Tue. Dec. 17 Daniel 9 Psalm 85 2 Thessalonians 2Wed. Dec. 18 Daniel 10 Psalm 86 2 Thessalonians 3Thu. Dec. 19 Daniel 11 Psalm 87 1 Timothy 1Fri. Dec. 20 Daniel 12 Psalm 88 1 Timothy 2Sat. Dec. 21 Hosea 1 Psalm 89 1 Timothy 3Sun. Dec. 22 Hosea 2 Psalm 90 1 Timothy 4

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT“It is important to give to God first rather than out

of our financial leftovers.”

W ho did you invite to Central LAST week?

W ho did you invite to Central THIS week?

YEAR-END GIVINGMany of you make year-end donations to the church, for which we are grateful. Please be aware, however, that IRSregulations state that the check must be received in the church office or postmarked (if mailed) by December 31 for thest

donation to be used as a 2013 tax deduction. W e are required to credit any contribution received after December 31st

towards 2014 giving. For this reason, and also to help us plan our final Apportionments payment for the year, please makeyour year-end donation by December 29 if at all possible. Also keep in mind that if you plan to give using our online givingth

option that you should initiate the transaction several days ahead of December 31 so that it will post by December 31 .st st

Thank you for your gifts to Central.

THANK YOU!A special thanks to all who helped with the Christmas Parade outreach, as Central opens its doors for respite from the cold!

It was a fun-filled COLD evening. From making soup, to serving soup, setting up and running the train, once again our

members rose to the task of welcoming the community indoors. I would be remiss, however, if I did not point out to our

congregation what an incredible staff we have. W hile some had other obligations, Jim and Suzanne Cain, TR Cook, Bob

Peden, Anita Betts, Vi McBride, Dennis Gossett, Brooks Hunter, Glenda Thomas, and John Drake all came out to help set

up, greet, clean up...whatever was needed. When it comes to our staff, “We are FAMILY” is not just a song from the 70's!

Thank you again to EVERYONE!

CARVER STAFF CHRISTMAS/STUDY BUDDY LUNCH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 - 11:00 A.M.TH

As we celebrate the Christmas season at Central, we will once again reach out to our adopted school by offering lunch to

the Carver Staff and Study Buddies. W e are asking for your help by supplying the following:

*Salads and desserts from church members. (These may be dropped off at Central on Tuesday before 10:00 a.m.

or taken directly to Carver.)

*Monetary donations to purchase any needed food

*Volunteers to set up and serve on the actual day.

If you have any questions, you may call Julia Green at 601.527.1160 or email her at jrgjbg@bellsouth.net

SUNDAY NIGHT MEETING WILL RESUME JANUARY 12 . th

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS WILL RESUME JANUARY 15th

YOUTH MINISTRY

PRAYER CONCERNS

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.Tayvion Barnett Paul Harris Dawson Smith

Mary Frances Benton Charlie Joiner Genia Smith

Jane Collins Carol Leggett Betsy Storms

Tammy Dean Roy Moore Bud ThompsonWink Glover Pal Parker Sherra Vincent

Aisha Robertson

MILITARY PERSONNEL SERVING OVERSEAS:Family & FriendsTyrone CunninghamAlan Joyner, grandson of Vi McBrideStanley Mackin, grandson of Edwin & Betty Maude DownerSeth Mitchell, grandson of John & Faye MitchellJason Quick, nephew of Alan & Marilyn BrownAll U.S. Military Personnel

OPERATION CHRISTMAS TREESpecial thanks go out to Paul Rucks and Liz Fox for coordinating the 30 students and adults who put up Christmas treesfor several of our members who reside at Aldersgate. This is the 3 year our students have taken on this ministry projectrd

that began when Meme Huff and Conner Bancroft saw a need and prayed for a way to spread some Christmas cheerin a small but meaningful way. Thanks to the following who participated in this ministry:Lauren Fox, Saylor Hinson, W ill Thames, Chris Thames, Liz Fox, JD Cain, Jim W all, Logan Rucks, Dylan Cain, EliMitchell, Alexa Carle, Suzanne Cain, Logan Hulvey, Paula Rucks, Madison Norris, Anna Carole Purvis, W esley Purvis,Larry Dunn, Heather Roberts, Lake Morgan, Zachary Honeycutt, Jim Cain, Josie Hanegan, Eli Bryan, and Brady Rucks. 2 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PLAYND

Come and support the youth who will be participating in the 2 Annual Christmas Play Sunday Night, December 15 .nd th

The pageant is under the direction of Caroline Carns.

UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER PARTY-DECEMBER 22 -6:00 p.m. nd

Over the next several days, you should receive a follow up call concerning our 4 annual Christmasth

Party/Ugly Sweater Contest. W e need a few more parents willing to help transport students and help clean-up after the party on Sunday, December 22 . The good news is that you get to stay and eat!nd

4 & INCHES!TH

Sign up now to play on the Central Nation flag football team in the King’s League and Missions Bowl. This is a co-edleague so everyone is welcome to play. W e will have 2 practices and then begin play so sign up on the bulletin board inthe 4 floor hallway if you would like to play. th

January 2 - BREAKTHRU - This is a great trip for our ENTIRE youth group and you don’t want to miss it. Four fun fillednd

nights at Pulanki. Space is limited so turn in your $50 deposit now to secure a spot on this spiritually challenging lifechanging event. The total cost is $200.

MLK SKI RETREAT-JANUARY 17-20, 2014-WINTER PARK, CO. TOTAL COST: $750

DUE DECEMBER 15 : $100 DUE JANUARY 5 - Balance dueTH TH

WORSHIP

On Call Pastor

Dec. 13 - Dec. 15, 2013

John Branning

Cell: 720.8032

Home: 601.449.0120

AttendanceDecember 8, 2013

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12:00 noon 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.