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We had an amazing time at Deep Sea Discovery!

Our wonderful volunteers helped with decorating, registration, leading crews and stations, providing meals for the workers, the list goes on and on. Thanks so much for making VBS

such a great experience for the children who attended!

Mark your Calendar

July 6 6:30p Pastor Bible Study 7:30p Chancel Choir

July 8 12:00p Kitchen Angels

July 10 El Salvador Team Returns

July 11 6:00p Holy Yoga

July 13 6:30p Pastor Bible Study

July 14-17 Youth Group Retreat

July 15 Newsletter Articles Due

July 18 6:00p Holy Yoga 6:30p UMM

July 19 7:00p Building Committee Meeting

July 20 6:30p Pastor Bible Study

July 21 12:00p WEOs 1:30p Grief Group

July 22 9:00a - Youth Group Geeky Friday

Central United Methodist Church

Central News

July 5, 2016

From My Perspective

One of the many things I love about being a Pastor is that you never know what might happen on any given day. I come into the office with a few “must-dos” on my list, but those things may or may not get attention on that day. It all depends on what happens. I learned a long time ago that I have to start each day with that list, but I also learned that I can’t be a slave to the list. I write the list; the list does not write me. The envelope that came through the mail was certainly not on my list. It just showed up in my stack of mail one day. Over a year ago, this letter-sized envelope came addressed to me, and it was obviously hand-written, so I was interested to open it and read its content. Something fell out of the envelope, leaving me with a hand-written note on plain typing paper. The note said something like this: “Many years ago, as a child at Central, I used to steal money out of the Sunday School offering. It was easy enough to steal a dollar or two without be caught, or without even raising suspicion. Enclosed, find some money which I hope settles my debt to Central.” I looked down to see what had fallen out of the envelope. It was a $100 bill. More recently, a woman walked into the Church with a book that belonged to our library. She was returning it for someone who now lives on the other end of the Commonwealth. It was a little past due. Ten years past due, to be exact. I was more than a little bit impressed that someone recognized a book from our library and made the effort to return it. Attached was a sincere apology for keeping the book so long. I wish I could speak with both of these folks. I wish I could tell them that all is forgiven. I wish I could tell them that Central practices forgiveness because we rely on forgiveness. With any luck, I just did. See you Sunday, at one of the most forgiving places I know. What we do here matters.

Upcoming Meetings: Please take note of the following scheduled meetings:

• Building Committee, Tuesday, July 19th at 7:00p • Administrative Board, Sunday, July 31st at 7:00p • Missions Team, Tuesday, August 2nd at 7:00p

UMM UMM will meet July 18th. All men of the church are invited for a potluck dinner at 6:30p. Rob Graham will be our speaker.

WEOs WEOs will meet on July 21st at 12:00p for a potluck lunch. Lori Wills will be presenting.

Garden Table The garden table is up and running in the Fellowship Hall! If you are a grower and your garden produces an abundance, please share with others by adding your surplus to the table. Everyone is invited to take what you need and enjoy the produce God has given us.

Save the Date! Page’s Camp Meeting, August 7 & 8 For over 40 years, Page’s Camp Meeting has been meeting continuously at Page’s Meeting House on Hickman Cemetery

Road. We’ve gathered to hear preaching, sing the old hymns, and sometimes enjoyed good food as a bonus. This year, Central is helping the United Methodist Churches in our area dream a new dream for Page’s Camp Meeting. Under the direction of our Pastors and others, we are revamping both the fellowship and worship for the event. On Sunday, Au-gust 7, Central will host a Sunday Funday-type event at Page’s. The event will include activities for all ages, a delicious meal, and worship that will be modern and refreshing. On Monday, August 8, we will gather again for worship that is dynamic and moving. Our speaker for this year’s Camp Meeting services will be Rev. Micah Nicolaus. Many of you will

recognize Micah from his hosting duties each year at Resurrection. Micah is a powerful speaker who will inspire us as we come together seeking God. In the coming weeks we will announce our guest musicians, but rest assured that the music

will be lively and inspiring. Make your plans now to attend.

This Summer, Aaron Miller has been interning at CUMC. Most of you

know Aaron is a recent graduate of Radford High School, and has contributed so much to Central over the course of his time here. In

addition to preaching occasionally on Sunday mornings, he has served on the Youth Leadership Team and has represented the church on the

district and conference level. We are so proud to have him working along side our staff this Summer. His duties include assisting in all areas of ministry from manning the phone to visiting shut-ins. We know God will bless Aaron in all his future endeavors. He will be

attending New River Community College in the fall.

Thanks for all you do, Aaron!

Upcoming Events

Meet the Summer Intern!

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

Nursery, Sunday June 26

Laci & Jenna Carroll

Keith & Kari Fender, Karen Radford

Nursery, Sunday July 3

Darrell & Janie Fisher

Peggy Phillips, Jackie Hester

Meet and Greet, Sunday July 10

Choir

Meet and Greet, Sunday July 17

Faithfinders

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

Ryan Haynes – California

Kerry Keys – South Korea

Jeffrey Kincaid – Hawaii

Elizabeth Venegas – North Carolina

Thank you for your cards, thoughts and prayers when my daddy, Tae Myong Kim, passed away. Your kind words and expressions of sympathy were deeply appreciated.

- Sunny, Brian and Lydia Pratt *~*~*~*~*

Thank you to Jackie, Janet, Lisa, Sandy & Don for painting the doors in the main hallway!

Pat Yanhko

Family of Ron Goad

Emma Brown

Kathleen Ratcliffe

Willis Family

Nancy Brooks

Kirby Lewis

Graham & Jennie

Simmerman

Johnny Crews

van Kamp

Tim Johnson

Helen Shelor

Roger Jennelle

PRAYER REQUESTS

CFAA Summer Programming Summer programming has begun, spots are still available! Visit www.centralfineartsacademy.com for information and registration.

Spirit Seekers Study - Prayer

The Spirit Seekers Sunday School class (located just under the church office) invites you to begin a new series with us on Prayer. The Bible study, using clips from the movie "War Room", will help us evaluate our spiritual life and growth with topics like dealing with spiritual lukewarmness, Christian accountability, understanding grace, trusting God, and strengthen-ing our prayer lives. Class begins at 10:00a each Sunday morning. Join us!

Faithfinders Study - The Seven Churches of the Revelation The Faithfinders Sunday School class will be starting a new study on July 17th. Any are invited to join us. Steve Black will lead us in the study: "The Seven Churches of the Revelation." Study guides cost $10, and can be found on www.davidjeremiah.org/shop (product code: SCRSG). Our class would love to study God's word with you. Please call Donna Skinnell by July 8th if you would like a study guide purchased for you.

New Hope/Aldersgate Study - Gospel of John

Come join the New Hope/Aldersgate class for a study of the Gospel of John. We're in room 111. See you next Sunday! Any questions please call Joe Hester or Sharon Taylor.

Preschool Teacher Needed Central United Methodist Preschool is accepting resumes for a qualified preschool teacher for Fall 2016. Part time position is M-F from 8:30-12:30. Requirements include 4 year degree, but would consider someone with a 2 year degree with classroom experience. Send resume to Central Methodist Preschool or you may email your information to preschool@cumcradford.org.

Giving Thanks

OPERATING BUDGET

6/26/16 7/3/16

Needed YTD $252,790 $262,513

Received YTD $244,749 $254,096

Building Fund $9,985 $1,017

Designated Gifts $260 $815

Received Sunday $8,065 $9,347

ATTENDANCE 6/26/16 7/3/16

Morning Worship 100 73

Sunday School 130 110

Traditional Worship 128 98

Total Worship 228 171

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