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Monthly Missionpage 6

Church Can HappenAnywhere

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Volume XXXVII September 9, 2015 Number 37

CHURCH-WIDE PICNICSunday, September 27th - 3:00 - until

This year Jet and Bryn Taylor have graciously invited their church family to

enjoy an afternoon of fun and fellowship at Sugar Farms, located in

Shuqualak, MS. A 45 minute drive from Meridian (Hwy 45 N., toward

Starkville), the venue is beautiful, and the Taylor's are offering the entire

afternoon to come and relax and enjoy time with both your family and your

church family. Families are encouraged to bring their fishing gear and fish

for the afternoon, or bring 4 wheelers to ride the trails. There will also be

volleyball and other outdoor games. There is both indoor and outdoor seating

- just bring a chair! The farm will be open for us beginning at 3:00 p.m., with

hamburgers and hotdogs served at 5:30! Don't miss out on an afternoon to

enjoy the first days of Fall with us. A detailed map and directions will be

available in the Crossing beginning this coming Sunday. Church vans will

be available if you do not want to make the drive! Just call the church office

to sign up!

This Week At CentralSunday, 9/13/15 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - Worship 9:00 a.m. - Choir Rehearsal 9:45 a.m. - Connect Service/SS 10:55 a.m. - Worship Service 4:30 p.m. - Youth Praise Band 5:30 p.m. - ZONE 5:30 p.m. - CLUB 412 6:00 p.m. - Youth Worship Monday, 9/14/15 10:00 a.m. - Easy Chair Yoga 3:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Tuesday, 9/15/15 6:00 a.m. - Ledbetter Bible Study 6:30 a.m. - Pratt Bible Study 9:30 a.m. - Women's Tues. Bible 6:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Meeting 6:30 p.m. - Praise Band PracticeWednesday, 9/16/15 5:00 p.m. - WNL Meal 6:00 p.m. - Adult/Children Prog. 6:00 p.m. - Beth Moore Study 6:00 p.m. - Yoga Class 6:00 p.m. - Youth WorshipThursday, 9/17/15 6:00 a.m. - Allred Bible Study 5:15 p.m. - Trustee's Meeting 5:30 p.m. - Girl Scout Troop 6:30 p.m. - Connect BandFriday, 9/18/15 11:00 a.m. - Williams Bible Study 11:30 a.m. - Lunch BunchSaturday, 9/19/15 - No Scheduled Activities

CURRENT EVENTS

RESIGNATION!!Sadly, Mrs. Suzanne Cain has announced herresignation as Choir Director. Suzanne has been awonderful asset to this church over the years and shewill be missed. On behalf of Central, we would like towish Mrs. Suzanne all the best and to say thank you foryour service. In the near future, Central will begin oursearch for this position.

WEDNESDAY NITE LIVE-SEPTEMBER 16th WNL MEAL - 5:00 P.M.

Adult, children, and youth activities meet at 6:00 p.m.We started a new study for the adults by Andy Stanleybut it is not too late to come and be a part of this study. It is entitled "Christian - It's not what you think."Adult menu: Salad Table, Baked Potato Bar,Hamburgers from the grill w/french fries, SouthernBreaded Chicken Tenders, Baked Beans, Corn on theCob, Rolls, Assorted Desserts. Cost: $6. Kids menu: Kid's nuggets, french fries, and assorteddesserts. Cost: $3. (maximum family cost is $20) Please call the church office at 601.693.1521 no laterthan 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15th to makereservations. Volunteers are always needed to helpserve on a rotational basis. If you would like tovolunteer, please call the church office to get yourname on the list.

CARE PACKAGES FOR JOHN AND THE TROOPS

We continue to send the care packages on a regularbasis to Bro. John and the troops. Items can bebrought to the Prayer tent in the Fellowship Hall onSundays or drop them off in the church office duringthe week. (Cards can also be dropped off in thebasket.) Some of the suggested items are: gum, mints,crackers, cookies, hard candy (nothing that melts easilybut hard candy is a big hit), word search or crosswordpuzzle books, sanitizing wipes, and water flavoredpackets. If you need information about purchasingcoffee gift cards, you may call the church office at601.693.1521. NOTE: We especially need beef jerky,slim jims, foil packed tuna or foil packed chicken,and individually packed peanut butter.Thank you to everyone for contributing to the carepackages for John and his troops.

Club 412 packin it for Bro. John and the troops!!

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

LUNCH BUNCH MEETS EVERY FRIDAY AT CENTRAL!!FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 - 11:30 A.M.

ADULT ACTIVITIES ROOM

XYZ (XTRA YEARS OF ZEST) After taking the summer off, our XYZ group has resumed meeting once a month on the

first Tuesday of each month. (unless there is a holiday) If you are not involved in ourXYZ group and would like to join us, please make your plans to be with us at the

October meeting. (You DO NOT have to be a member of Central.) Invite a neighbor,friend or relative. If you missed our September meeting, you missed some great

entertainment! We meet at 10:45 a.m., we enjoy great food, and we have some of thebest programs and fellowship around. Our next XYZ will be October 6th!

The Meridian High School Lamplighters will perform for the October meeting.

YOUTH MINISTRY

YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School meets in the youth worship room on 4th floor this Sunday, September

13th. We will look at Psalm 19 & Proverbs 1:20-33. Youth, we invite you to come join inthe study of God's Word!

PRAYER BREAKFAST Friday, Sept. 18th - 7:15 a.m. at the Pig in Collinsville.

We gather/eat/fellowship until 7:30 a.m., and I will pray at that time. Students arewelcome to stay after that so long as they are not late for school! Please bring money

for food. Transportation to school is not provided, so please plan accordingly.

"THE GATHERING" Tour

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 Concert and youth rally at Meridian District Office.

We'll gather at the Church at 4:30 and go to the concert/potluck. This is a District wide event for all youth! DO NOT MISS IT!

"THIRD SUNDAY BOWL"After Youth Worship on the third Sunday of each month, our youth will go to Family

Bowling Lanes from 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. This picture was made at the last "ThirdSunday Bowl." Cost is $6.50. It includes one drink, shoes, and bowling, of course! We

will be looking for you on September 20th!

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

ZONE AND CLUB 412THIS SUNDAY!!!!

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015 - 5:30 P.M.The ZONE and CLUB 412 will kick off our school year beginning THIS Sundayat 5:30 p.m. in the 11th Street gym. If you are Kindergarten - 5th grade youdon't want to miss out on the fun! Come, bring a friend…you won't be sorry! See you Sunday!

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TRUNK ORTREAT (OCTOBER 25, 2015) IN NEXT

WEEK'S CENTRAL CALL!!!

OPERATION SHOEBOX NOVEMBER 18TH

WE NEED SHOEBOXES!!! We need the shoeboxes that have the removable tops (not the kind thathave the top attached) Please drop off the shoeboxes in the Crossingwhere you will also find a list of suggested items we need to go in the

shoeboxes. November 18th will be here before we know it! Thank you inadvance for your help!!

FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT“Seek joy in what you give, not in what you get.”

Anonymous

"COFFEE WITH THE PASTORS"The next "Coffee with the Pastors" will be held Sunday,September 27th at 10:30 a.m. in the Wesley Room. Weinvite any interested person or persons to join us. CWTPprovides an opportunity for inquirers to learn more boutfaith in Jesus Christ, more about Methodism, and moreabout Central United Methodist Church and its mission.You are under no obligation to make a commitment butyou can join at the "coffee" if you would like to. ALL newmembers should attend a "CWTP."

PRAYER CONCERNSIn order to keep everyone better informed ofcurrent concerns, names will remain on the PrayerConcerns list in the "Call" for only two weeks unlessthere is a new concern.

Catherine Bryan Raymond PearsonEmily Bryan Cleta QuarlesPauline Busbee Norma RoseAndrew Johnston Bill SchneiderJanice Deweese Jones Sarah UptonPeggy Melton Janis Williams

MILITARY PERSONNELRev. John BranningBlaine Crouch (nephew of Tim & Becky Sollie)Chris Lafferty (Christie Rainers's Son)All U.S. Military Personnel

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO:~Harold Pratt, following the death of his sister,Mattie Grimes, who passed away Wednesday,September 2nd at Golden Living Center. Funeralservices were held Wednesday, September 9that Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. ~Chad Hines (Elizabeth) and family, following thedeath of Chad's step-brother, Rocky Tucker ofCarthage, who was killed in a head on collisionthis past weekend. He leaves behind his wifeand five children. Please keep these families in your prayers.

FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY[suggested Bible readings for September 14 - September 20, 2015]

Morning Noon EveningMon. September 14 Isaiah 37 Psalm 97 Luke 1Tue. September 15 Isaiah 38 Psalm 98 Luke 2Wed. September 16 Isaiah 39 Psalm 99 Luke 3Thu. September 17 Isaiah 40 Psalm 100 Luke 4Fri. September 18 Isaiah 41 Psalm 101 Luke 5Sat. September 19 Isaiah 42 Psalm 102 Luke 6Sun. September 20 Isaiah 43 Psalm 103 Luke 7

MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM

SEPTEMBER MONTHLY MISSION - ASLANE'S MISSION33% of people in Meridian live below the poverty level according to the Meridian census.Most of this 33% are considered homeless. Sadly, many of these are becoming more andmore families with children.

In the month of September, here is what you can do:

1. Take donated items to the Aslane's Thrift store located in the Broadmoor ShoppingCenter at 49-hundred Poplar Springs Drive. 2. GREATEST NEED RIGHT NOW: The idea that homeless people are not wantingto help themselves is NOT true. Christie Rainer has many homeless clients that comethrough the mission that are dedicated to getting back to their life but they need id'sand birth certificates in order to get a job.

ID cost-$14. Birth Certificate cost-$20.

How awesome would it be that we as a church came together to help some of thesepeople to get their life back! Be encouraged but also be challenged! Please contactKristina Crabtree at kristina@cumcmdn.org if you would like to contribute moneytoward the purchase of these items.

If you would like to volunteer, please callChristie Rainer at 601.482.8442 or601.450.8524.

On Call PastorSeptember 11 - September 13, 2015

JONATHAN CRABTREE

CELL: 601.831.8280

AttendanceSeptember 6, 2015

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CHURCH CANHAPPEN ANYWHERE

Church doesn't just happen whenwe're sitting in the pew.

Church happens when we reach out tothose who are hungry, sick, orforgotten. When we work together toend disease and relieve suffering,when we stand together for justiceand inclusion, and when we open ourhearts to those who are struggling,that's putting beliefs into action.

- Rethink Church

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