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CENTRAL YOUTH If you would like to VOLUNTEER TO SERVE the youth on Sunday evenings, please

contact Blake or Vicki in the church office, 276-3903 or by email,

vicki.hamm@yahoo.com or blakehamm6@gmail.com.

April 30 –Regular meeting in Henry Hall at 6pm Pack Meals on Wheels bags & Prepare for Youth Sunday May 7 5 pm Confirmation (Library) No 6pm Youth meeting May 14 Meet in Henry Hall during Sunday School and we will prepare for Youth Sunday (Happy Mother’s Day) May 21 Graduate Recognition Sunday/Brunch for Graduates—10am Youth Sunday both services May 30 –No Youth Beginning of Summer Youth Schedule Blessings, Blake

NEVER let lack of funds keep you from participating in Youth activities. Scholarships are available. Contact Blake (924-8294) or Vicki in the church office for information.

NEWBERRY SALKEHATCHIE CAMP is filling up fast. Register online NOW!

Central United Methodist Church Corner of Johnstone and Caldwell Streets

Newberry, South Carolina Phone: 803-276-3903; Fax 803-276-3905

e-mail: karen@centralumc.us e-mail: davidcsurrett@gmail.com

Volume 62 April 30, 2017 Issue 18

A STEPHEN MINISTRY CHURCH

www.centralumcnewberry.org

Join us this Sunday, April 30, for Choir Festival Sunday.

Special music from the Chancel Choir, Praise Band, Children’s Choir and

soloists will be performed at both services. The Rev. Jim Williams will be

leading our service as liturgist presiding.

Contemporary Service - 9:00 am

Third Sunday of Easter

April 30, 2017

Gathering/Passing of the Peace

Congregational Concerns and Invocation

Praise and Worship in Music Chancel Choir and Praise Band

Children’s Choir

Children’s Moments Bonnie Lyon

The Psalter Psalm 16 (Response 1) No. 748

*The Creed Affirmation from 1 Corinthians and Colossians No. 888

*The Scripture Lesson John 20:19-31

Congregational Concerns and Prayer

Welcome and Announcements

Offertory

*The Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Doxology No. 95

Special Music Chancel Choir and Praise Band

*Benediction (by the Pastor)

*Response of the People “Because He Lives”

*PleaSe stand as you are able.

Because He Lives

Because he lives, I can face tomorrow; because he lives, all fear is gone;

because I know he holds the future, and life is worth the living jut because he lives.

Flowers in the chancel this Sunday are given to the glory of God in memory of Vernon Carlton by Phil & Kathy Spotts.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY & NEEDING A PASTOR – Reverend Surrett’s cell phone number is 864-710-3152

(All days except Friday & Sunday)

Reverend Williams’ cell phone number is 803-321-7340. (Friday & Sunday)

DIAL-A-STORY 803-276-9999

GRADUATE RECOGNITION. If you or a loved one graduated in December, 2016, or will graduate this spring, please let us know. List your name, the school that you will graduate from, and if you are a

college graduate, please let us know your degree. We look forward to celebrating this special time with you.

Pease place in offering plate or turn in to the church office

Name_______________________________________________________

School ______________________________________________________

Degree _____________________________________________________

TRANSFORM A CHILD’S FUTURE. Each year, Epworth Children’s Home provides care to children in our own communities who have experienced abuse, neglect, and loss. Epworth’s care breaks the destructive cycle and encourages children to aim higher in life. The physical, emotional, academic, and spiritual care they receive transforms lives. On Sunday, May 14, 2017, our congregation will support Epworth by Collecting the Annual Epworth Mother’s Day Offering. We invite you to give generously to the children who call Epworth home.. Epworth does not receive denominational funding (apportionments). The Mother’s Day offering is our opportunity to support this vital ministry. For more information, please visit Epworth on the web at www.epworthchildrenshome.org.

We are currently receiving donations for Salkehatchie. If you would like to make a donation you may do so at any time. Please clearly mark your offering envelope “Salkehatchie”.

New Ventures (our ministry for those over 50) would like for you to join us on a trip to South Carolina Botanical Garden at Clemson University on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Cost for the tour is $5 per person (this includes driver’s fee) plus Dutch-treat lunch. Sign up in your SS class or by calling the church office (276-3903) or Hannah Davis (803-271-6736). We will meet at the church at 8:45 am.

Circle 7 will meet at Central on Monday, May 1st, at 7:00 pm, in the Seekers’ Classroom. We will begin working on nursing home favors. This will be a Sistercare month.

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CENTRAL’S WEEKEND MEALS ON WHEELS

In addition to our first Sunday food pantry donations for Manna

House, we are partnering with Meals on Wheels to deliver food at

least once a month for weekend senior citizen meals. NOW you

can bring the following food items any Sunday and place in the

baskets by the entrance doors.

We will need:

Canned Ravioli, Spaghetti O’s, Beefaroni or Lasagna

(15 oz. can)

Canned Vegetable or Chicken Noodle Soup (10.5 oz. can)

Peanut butter and cheese crackers (pkg. of 6 crackers)

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY. Everyone is invited to join the group which meets each Wednesday at 10:30 am in the library. We are studying the book of Jeremiah. This week’s lesson is entitled “God’s Love Still Holds.” Scripture: Jeremiah 31-35.. Leader: Audrey Henry.

THIS WEEK AT CENTRAL

Sun., Apr. 30 9:00 am Contemporary Worship

10:00 am Sunday School

11:00 am Traditional Worship

6:00 pm Youth (Henry Hall)

Mon., May 1 7:00 pm Circle 7

Tues., May 2 1:30 pm Springfield Friends

6:30 pm Stephen Ministries

7:00 pm Evangelism Committee

Wed., May 3 10:30 am Wednesday Morning Bible Study

7:30 pm Chancel Choir

MOTHER’S DAY BOOKLETS. The UMW invites the congregation to participate in the tribute booklet for Mother’s Day on April 23 and 30. Sign-up sheets and envelopes will be placed in the vestibules and classrooms for $1 per name donation. All proceeds go to UMW missions.

LOST: White gold diamond bracelet lost on Easter Sunday. If found, please call or return to the church office.

The Reverend David Surrett is participating as an Advisor for the three state Order of the Arrow Conclave of the Boy Scouts this weekend.,

Welcome to Central United Methodist Church, Newberry, SC

Third Sunday of Easter

April 30, 2017 Traditional Service-11 am White

Prelude “Down to the River to Pray” arr. Wagner Praise and Worship Chancel Choir and Praise Band

The Invocation

O Lord our God, teach us temperance and self-control that we may live in the Spirit and be mindful of all that Jesus endured and sacrificed for our sakes, and how he was made perfect through sufferings. Help us so to keep the fast that you have chosen, that we may loose the bonds of wickedness, undo the heavy burdens, and let the oppressed go free; through the

grace of Christ Jesus, our crucified and risen Savior. Amen.

The Children’s Choir

The Psalter Psalm 16 (Response 1) No. 748

*The Creed Affirmation from 1 Corinthians and Colossians No. 888

*The Scripture Lesson John 20:19-31

Congregational Concerns and Prayer

Welcome and Announcements

Offertory “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” arr. Peterson

*The Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Doxology No. 95

Special Music Chancel Choir and Praise Band

*Benediction (by the Pastor)

*Response of the People “Because He Lives” (refrain only-printed below)

Postlude “As With Gladness Men of Old” arr. Markworth

*Please stand as you are able.

Because He Lives

Because he lives, I can face tomorrow; because he lives, all fear is gone;

because I know he holds the future, and life is worth the living jut because he lives.

OUR PASTORAL MINISTRY OF JOYS, CARE AND CONCERN

IN THE HOSPITAL: Jimmie Davenport-Newberry (Room 329)

MEMBERS: Cile Barber, Louetta Barr, Earle Bethea, Myron Berry, Donnie Brown, Harriet Bruner, Bo Chrisley, Carolyn Clamp, Jim Clamp, Gay & Jimmie Davenport, Mary Dickert, Fran Eason, Nancy Eleazer, Alma Force, Brandon Graham, Kathy Keim, Lila Lake, Mary Lipscomb, David Long, Ethel Mayer, Bette Moseley, Nellie Richardson, Jackson Senn, Winnie Senn, Elizabeth Shannon, Harold Smith, Hugh Turner, Chris Wicker

FRIENDS OF CENTRAL: Laura Adams (Ellen Hunt’s mother); Jimmy Alewine, Kim Berley (daughter-in-law of Billy & Peggy Berley), Marcellus Chaplin, Laurie Copps (niece of Trish MacDonald), Dot Forbis (Joyce Barrow’s mother), Jennylee Foster (Lee Foster’s mother), Madison Gandy (Michelle Williams’ great-niece), Joy Hiott (Friend of Melanie Jenkins), Denise Huget, Dan Kingston, Suzanne Mayer, Fred Street (Freddie Mills’ brother), Jimmy Polson (Linda Turner’s brother), Chip Turner; Dean Turner, Mike Whitesides, Mary Williams, John Wofford (Chris Wofford’s father)

To add or remove a name, please contact the church office.

Welcome to our congregation! We are pleased that you have joined us for worship. May your faith be strengthened and your love renewed. Please, members and friends alike, sign the Friendship Pad so our church ministry will be up-to-date on your presence. Child care is available in the Education Building. Assistive listening devices are available in the vestibules. Please know that we receive new members by affirmation of their faith or by transfer from other Christian churches. If you are interested in becoming a member of Central UMC, please contact the pastor (803-276-3903) or indicate your interest on the Friendship Pad. Guest bags with Central information and small gifts have been placed in the narthexes for all first time local guests.

Save the Date– Upcoming Children’s Activities

May 21—Riverbanks Zoo—everyone will meet at the zoo at 1pm

Monday, June 12—Thursday, June 15—VBS at Central

SAVE THE DATE: Soon we will be making appointments for photography sessions for our new pictorial directory. Please mark your

calendar with the following dates:

Thursday, June 8 and Friday, June 9 from 2pm-9pm

Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11 from 10am -5pm

We are walking by faith and not by sight. We invite you to join

us by donating bikes—new or very gently used (also monetary

donations are accepted.). To date we have raised $950.00 for

bikes. Our goal is twelve bikes; we’re almost there. Thank you in

advance for your prayers, your generosity and your willingness to work to make

a difference on behalf of Jesus Christ.

... we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the church …

Volunteers are always needed for the church office, meals, worship services and other projects in our church. If you are interested in sharing your gifts and time, please let us

know. We would love to have you participate in the many ministries of the church.

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SERVING THIS WEEK

TRUSTEE: (UNLOCK CHURCH) DAVID SENN

TRUSTEE: (LOCK CHURCH) HAROLD FOLK

9:00 Service 11:00 Service

USHERS:

Gerald Dukes

Bryan Getz

Phil Livingston

Phil Epps-captain

Bob Brown

Robbie Dowd

Sam Hart

GREETERS: Annie Laurie & David Dorroh Betty, Richard, Polly &

Elizabeth Carter

LAY READER: Michelle Williams Harriett Rucker

ACOLYTE N/A Matthew Moyd

CRUCIFER: N/A N/A

NURSERY: Mary Glover Kimberly Bonds

OFFERING

STEWARDS:

Peggy Berley

Harold Folk

Jimmy Lever

Trish MacDonald

SOUND SYSTEM: Steve Barrow Jim Clamp

CHILDREN’S CHURCH Jill Longshore

Carla Cruickshanks

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SPRINGFIELD FRIENDS May 2-Rev. Jim Williams

FINANCIAL REPORT

Weekly Budget Needs 8,870.44

Received 04/23/17 5,365.70

Budget Needs through 04/23/17 124,186.08

Received through 04/23/17 122,895.23

Amount UNDER Budget Needs -1,290.85

OTHER FUNDS RECEIVED 04/23/17

Manna House 505.00

Meals on Wheels 5.00

Salkehatchie 50.00

Capital Fund 25.00

Upper Room 4.50

ATTENDANCE 04/23/17

9 am 80

11 am 98

Sunday School 64