CIRCUIT RIDERMarch 15, 2017 / Volume 48 / Issue 5

Central United Methodist Church2535 W. New Hope Rd. Office InformationRogers, AR 72758 Phone: 479-636-1630 | Fax: 479-636-3306www.cumcrogers.com Mon.-Thurs. 8:00am to 5:00pm , Fri. 8:00am to 12:00pm

Lenten Schedule:• Maundy Thursday Worship: Thursday, April 13th, 6:00 pm in the Chapel• Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 15th at 2:00• Easter Sunday Worship: Sunday, April 16th, all three services

Welcome New Members!

Doris Sell Eddie & Jessica Martin and Family John & Kaye Harris

Larry & Marilyn Collins Marlin & Judy Berry Ryan & Heather Marie Wells

*Not Pictured: John, Melissa and Molly Niebruegge

SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES8:30 AM - Traditional

Worship in the Chapel

9:00 AM - ContemporaryWorship in the Sanctuary

10:00 AM - Sunday School

11:00 AM - TraditionalWorship in the Sanctuary

LISTEN & WATCH!Can’t avoid being out one Sunday?

You can stilll be a part of Central sermons!

Listen to the 11:00 AM Traditional worship service LIVE on KURM 790 AM

Radio or online at www.kurm.net.

Watch the 9:00 contemporary & 11:00 traditional worship service LIVE at www.cumcrogers.com/livestream.

March 19

Sermon Series: Jesus Through the Eyes of John

Sermon Title: “Flying Blind”Sermon Scripture: John 9:1-7

Theme: This week we focus on the miracles of Jesus as seen in the Gospel of John, particularly the

giving of sight to a blind man. May God meet us in this hour of worship,

and may we experience his pres-ence clearly as we lift our hearts to

him.

From Our Organist, Marilyn Lee:It is a good thing when one can

present a rather contemporary set-ting to a hymntune in a refreshingly new way. Michael Hill (1949-2005) has taken UMH 290 “Go To Dark

Gethsemane,” and turned it into a story. Consider -- the pedals are the stumbling, plodding steps of Christ carrying the cross; the left hand sup-plies a mixture of major and minor chords -- cheers and weeping; the

right hand sings the beautifully mournful melody. It is our prelude.

An entirely different approach is our postlude.

FIND US ON THE WEB!

Carness’s Corner:

This Saturday we are sending 23 of our youth and adults on what will be for many of them their first over-seas mission experience. They are headed to Costa Rica to continue the wonderful partnership we have had with the Methodist church there. Central has been sending adult groups there for years, partnering with different Methodist congregations to provide support and resources as they reach their communities for Christ. We consider it an honor to share in this ministry by being the light of Christ and helping make their facilities a welcoming place where people can come and hear the Gospel. Please be in prayer for this group during the week. Their theme verse for the week is John 10:10, and I love how this word from Jesus reads in The Message: “I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of.” May it be so, for both our friends in Costa Rica and our youth and adults going on the trip.

March 26Sermon Series: Jesus Through the

Eyes of JohnSermon Title: “Are You My Father?”

Sermon Scripture: John 8:31-39, 51-59

Theme: Throughout John’s Gospel, Jesus uses “I am…” statements to identify himself and reveal his char-acter. This morning in worship we take a closer look at one of those

statements to see what it means for our life with God.

From Our Organist, Marilyn Lee:We will hear several settings of “OFilii et Filiae” (O Sons and

Daughters) this Lenten season, from our organs. Each composition is so very different from the others that there is no overlapping of recog-

nition among them. Today’s offer-tory is an arrangement by Carson

Cooman (b. 1982).

WORSHIP FULLY SHARE PASSIONATELY GROW DEEPLY

LOVE UNCONDITIONALLY GIVE FREELY

FEASTING ON THE WORD - A new devotional study at Central. It is a collection of readings from Scripture that follows the seasons of the church year. It includes a reading from the Old Testament, a Psalm , a Gospel, and an Epistle. Daily devo-tional time consists of approximately 15 minutes of scripture reading and reflecting. Each day you will be encouraged to “lean in” and consider your Christian response. Women and men of all ages and stages are invited to join Jayne Kuhn as she facilitates this noon hour with God. Feel free to bring your lunch with you! Join us every Friday @ 12:00 pm in room 204. Devotional guides are $18 for the entire year. Drop in and out out as your schedule allows. Contact Karen Anderson for more information. kanderson@cumcrogers.com 636-1630

WOMEN’S GALA & FUNDRAISER - The 19th annual Women’s Gala and Silent Auction hosted by Central Women will be held this year on Friday, May 5th. We have a fun eve-ning planned for you this year with a delicious meal served by the men of Central. Our own Marilyn Lee will entertain us with beautiful piano dinner music. We will welcome Rev. Dawn Spragg as our guest speaker.

We are looking for hostesses for the tables and men to serve to complete the evening. Tickets will go on sale on Sunday, April 16th, in the Atrium and are available for $25.00 each. Childcare is available for $5.00 per child or $10.00 per family.

We are always looking for items for our silent auction to help our youth with their summer mission trips. We will once again feature the “Love Me Twice” Boutique, filled with vintage items for sale. If you have any item(s) or know of any business that would donate to a worthy cause, please contact Janet Tate at 479.899.8703 or Judy McMurtrey at 479.464.9622. Items may also be brought to the church office. Invite a friend or relative and join us for an extraordinarily fun-filled evening!

PARENTS LEFT BEHIND 2017 SEMINARDate: April 8th from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PMTheme: Love. . .Remember. . .Hope. . .Sponsor: Parents Left Behind founded by Dr. Susan Averitt, pediatrician, bereaved mother, and former member of Central.

The 3rd Annual Parents Left Behind Interactive Grief Seminar will feature Keynote speaker Johathan Fann, a bereaved father, chaplain, and author of the book Grieve Like a Man. Info and registration at http://bit.ly/2lFbr0p.

CUMC BICYCLING - All adults, youth, and families interested in bicycling are asked to sign up. Our goals are:

1. Learn more about bicycles.2. Have fun riding with persons of similar skill levels. Rides will begin with a short devotion.3. Have group participation in Square 2 Square and other NWA rides (for those interested).

WALK TO EMMAUS - Informational Meeting on Sunday, April 2nd @ 10:00 in the Chapel. Men’s Walk – April 20-23; Women’s Walk – April 27-30. Contact Karen Anderson at kanderson@cumcrogers.com or Brian Youngs byoungs@cum-crogers.com or 636-1630 for more information.

PURA VIDA, Costa Rica - “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10

Our Senior High students and adult leaders will be heading out for Costa Rica on Saturday, March 18 and return Satur-day, March 25. While in Costa Rica, they will be serving a local Methodist Church in Alajuela through various painting and construction projects.

Please join in praying for our team: pray for travel mercies (many travelling for the first time internationally), protection as we paint and build in the heat (near 100 degrees most days), openness (to experience God in a new way, Costa Rica culture, and to love our Costa Rica neighbors), and for our Methodist brother and pastor, Eddier and the church we will be serving at and worshipping with.

If you would like to send a note along with our team to en-courage them, please visit the table in the Atrium or bring a note by the church no later than Wednesday. March 15!

Thank you for your continued support and prayers for our youth and their Costa Rica Mission Trip!

Date April 8Time 8:00 AM to 12:30 PMTheme Love. . .Remember. . .Hope. . .Speaker Jonathan Fann: chaplain, bereaved father, and author of the book Grieve Like a ManSponsor Parents Left Be-hind founded by Dr. Susan Averitt, pediatrician, be-reaved mother, and former member of Central

CHURCH FAMILY UPDATESSympathies to Petie Cobb in the loss of her mother, Carolyn Nicholson.Sympathies to Mike Lisowski and family in the loss of his aunt.Sympathies to Cathy and Mike Allen and families in the passing of Cathy’s father, Herbert McCoggins.Sympathies to Hannah Carter and family in the loss of her cousin.Congratulations to John and Heather Paul in the birth of their son, Bryce Alden Paul on February 28th.Congratulations to Jack and Elizabeth Carmichael on their 60th Wedding Anniversary March 10th.

Adult Leaders:Dan BoetelAlyssa EckertHannah LloydLes OliverRachelle SandersLucy SwansonCarla TateVince Tate

Students:Logan AndersonCameron BarrNick BoetelBreanna CornogHarrison DownardTrey KeithMegan LloydDamon MillerAlec NeighborsTaylor SandersEllery TateLucy TateJack VaughanJohn WalkerFaith Williamson

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• BUNNY BOUNCE! A event created by a few of our seniors to collect filled Easter eggs for Central’s Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your filled eggs, get a t-shirt and have fun bouncing at High Rise! April 2nd - The cost is $30. Check out the church website to register. • High School students are invited on Tuesday, March 28 at 7pm for a preview night at UofA Wesley Foundation. Come experience Wesley dinner and worship and tour the new Wesley House while learning more about the Wesley College Ministry. Dessert will be my treat! All STUDENTS MUST RSVP! RSVP here - http://bit.ly/2nyzvSv.• Don’t forget, High School Mystery Trip Registration opens up following Spring Break! Keep your eyes peeled on social media, Lucy’s emails, and the church website to register. June 3-8, Cost: $275. Space is limited!• GUYS, MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Guys Night is coming up on Saturday, May 13! Sweat, guts, competition and of course, food!

Future Dates:• June 3-8 High School Mystery Trip *Registration opens after Spring Break• June 11-15/17 OMP Week #1 • June 19-23 Vacation Bible School *Crew Leader Registration will open up after Spring Break! • June 25-29/July 1 OMP Week #2• July 9-15 Central hosts OMP• Sept. 8-10 Fall Retreat (tentative) • Dec. 15-17 Winter Retreat **please mark on your calendar**

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is June 19-23 It’s almost time to register! Registration will be open beginning March 27th. Registration will close June 5th or when all spots are full. For the last few years, we have filled up quickly! DO NOT DELAY! http://bit.ly/2nePmWf.

THE EASTER EGG HUNT AND CELEBRATION The annual Easter Egg Hunt and Celebration will be at 2:00 on the Saturday before Easter! Our event reach-es more and more people every year, so this year, we are asking that you bring 2 dozen eggs for each child of your own who will be participating-1 dozen for your child and 1 dozen for our guests. If you need extra eggs to stuff, I have eggs and fillers here at church. Please put filled eggs in the drop off bucket in the atrium. Stick

a piece of tape on the crack if they seem to be popping open! And remember, no nuts please! Thanks for making this a wonderful, Jesus sharing event!