What IsInside

WNL ResumesCommunity Groups

New Bible Studypage 2

2015 ConfirmationClass - page 3

Zone/Club 412Kick-off page 4

Food for the Journeypage 6

Worship Thanks Peggy

Sheppardpage 7

Volume XXXVII January 7, 2015 Number 2

FROM THE LEAD PASTOR

This Sunday we continue our series entitled "Worth Fighting For" whichis based on the Christian perspective of marriage and the roles that wechoose in this sacred covenant. Do we in the Christian faith view marriagein a different way than our society? This is a great question and one thatwe must ask and answer, so that we develop a generation of Christians thatenter into marriage willing to sacrifice and fight for their families. I hope youwill join us and invite others to be a part of our Community of Christ.

In His Service,John

PLEDGE UPDATEWe have received $1,058,261 in 2015 pledges as of December 31, 2014.This represents 64% of our 2015 budget. Historically, we have a goal ofreaching 70% of our budget in pledges. If you have not yet made a 2015pledge, please consider doing so. If you have already made your pledge,thank you for your financial commitment to Central.

COFFEE WITH THE PASTORSSUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 201510:30 A.M. - WESLEY ROOM

CURRENT EVENTSThe BETH MOORE STUDY will resume Wednesday,January 14 at 6:00 p.m. We will be studying “Childrenth

of the Day.” which will be from 1 and 2 Thessalonians.If you have any questions, please call Vi McBride at601.482.5823.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE RESUMESJANUARY 14, 2015 - 5:00 P.M.

Small Groups/Children Programs - 6:00 p.m.Revelation Chapter 10 - Rev. Dennis Gossett

6:00 p.m. - House of God (youth)6:00 p.m. - Yoga Class

7:00 p.m. - Choir RehearsalAdult Menu: Roast Beef AuJus, Creamed Potatoes &Gravy, Baby Lima Beans, Breaded Okra, SpinachCasserole, Green Salad, Rolls, and Assorted Desserts. Kids Menu: Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, andAssorted Desserts. Please call the church office by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday,January 13 to make reservations for the WNL meal.th

If you have standing reservations, you do not need tocall unless you would like to cancel your reservation.

COMMUNITY GROUPSCentral's community groups are going strong. Therehave been strong personal relationships formed overthe past year. Both strangers and acquaintances havecome together to serve the church and the communityfor the sake of Jesus Christ. Soon, we will be kickingoff Group Link where you will be given an opportunityto join. If you are currently in a group and it is comingto a close, at Group Link you can sign up to be a partof another group. It does not matter if this is your first,second, or third time joining a group, everyone isencouraged to be involved in one another's life. Staytuned for the date and time. Remember LIFE ISBETTER CONNECTED!

NEW BIBLE STUDY GROUPRev. Dennis Gossett will be leading a new bible studygroup on Sunday Nights at 5:45 p.m. at the Church.The first meeting will begin on Sunday January 18th inthe Open Door Class Room on the 3rd floor. For thenext 13 weeks, the class will be studying the Book ofMatthew. If you are interested then start readingMatthew 1. Also, bring your bible, a pen, and yourquestions.

This Week At CentralSunday, 1/11/15 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - Worship/SS 9:45 a.m. - Connect Service 10:55 a.m. - Worship Service 4:30 p.m. - Youth Praise Band 5:00 p.m. - Girl's Choir Practice 5:30 p.m. - Club 412/TheZone/MethodXMonday, 1/12/15 10:00 a.m. - Easy Chair Yoga 3:00 p.m. - Prayer ShawlTuesday, 1/13/15 6:00 a.m. - Ledbetter Bible Study 6:30 a.m. - Pratt Bible Study 9:30 a.m. - Women's Bible Study 5:15 p.m. - Staff Parish 6:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts 6:15 p.m. - Girl Scout Troop 6:30 p.m. - Praise Band PracticeWednesday, 1/14/15 5:00 p.m. - WNL Meal resumes 6:00 p.m. - Small Groups/Children 6:00 p.m. - Revelation/Chapter 10 6:00 p.m. - Yoga Class 6:00 p.m. - House of God 6:00 p.m. - Beth Moore Study 7:00 p.m. - Choir RehearsalThursday, 1/15/15 6:00 a.m. - Allred Bible Study 6:30 p.m. - Connect Band Friday, 1/16/15 11:00 a.m. - Williams Bible Study 11:30 a.m. - Lunch BunchSaturday, 1/17/15 1:00 p.m. - Youth Ski Trip

YOUTH MINISTRYMLK SKI TRIP - JANUARY 16 - 19, 2015

There will be a Ski trip meeting this Sunday, January 11th at 4:45 p.m. in the Wesley Room.

Unpaid balances are due NOW.

2015 CONFIRMATION CLASSLauren Boswell Pal ParkerMason Doxey Kennedy ParkerAndrew Entrekin Caroline PrewittPiper Gonzalez Sydney StokesOlivia Hawkins Marshall WardCollier McRae Baker WhitcombKennon Nelson

If your name or your students name is not on this list and you are planning on being a part ofthe 2015 Confirmation class, please contact Jim Cain immediately.

There will be a Confirmation meeting at 7:00 p.m. on January 11 .th

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

LUNCH BUNCH - JANUARY 16, 2015 - 11:30 A.M.After a short break for the holidays, Lunch Bunch resumed Friday, January 9th with a studyentitled "Lunch with Matthew" with Dennis Gossett. We will continue this study of Matthewthrough the month of January.

Thank you to our chefs Sandra & Randy Hammon, Brooks Hunter, the table decorators,and all the volunteers who give of their time so freely. (Meal cost is $5.00.)

XYZ (XTRA YEARS OF ZEST)

FEBRUARY 3, 2015 - 10:45 A.M.More information coming soon!

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MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM

If there is a mission project you would like for the Seniors to consider, please contactDennis Gossett at 601.693.1521 with your idea.

Don't forget about Central's Helping Hands Ministry. If you knowof anyone that needs a "helping hand," or if you would like tovolunteer to help with this ministry, please contact Dennis at thechurch at 601.693.1521 or dennis@cumcmdn.org.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

ZONE/CLUB 412Our Sunday evening programs will resume on January 11 at 5:30th

p.m. with a fun night kick-off. There will be Octaball, the bouncehouse, and yes.........

SILLY STRING!Bring a snack to share and 2 cans of silly string! This will also bethe night you receive your Spring Memorization Book!

We will resume our Wednesday meetings on January 14 !th

GIRL'S ENSEMBLEGirl's Ensemble practice, for students 4 Grade and up, will resumeth

on Sunday, January 25 at 4:30 p.m. If you have not been a part ofth

the choir, and wish to join, now is the time to do so!

If you would like more information about the choir, you may contactSabrina Williams sabrina@cumcmdn.org or 601.479.2178 or Dr.Lindsey Prewitt at 601.934.3112.

Thanks!Sabrina

FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTWhat place does God have in your 2015 budget?

ROTATION SUNDAY SCHOOL

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2015

CELEBRATING EPIPHANY AND

OUR NEW UNIT ON

“MIRACLES OF JESUS!”

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.

Cile Bogan Samuel KellumHolly Brown Bob McNeelyMarlene DeBerry Gina RobertsonMike Entrekin Ruby RobinsonGinger Harrison Jan ThompsonRobert Herber Dorothy TorgersonAvrie Herring Wayne Webster

MILITARY PERSONNELPaul Gower (son-in-law of Ray & Regina Myatt)Kem McEntyre

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FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY[suggested Bible readings for January 12 - January 18, 2015 ]

Morning Noon EveningMon. Jan. 12 2 Kings 8 Psalm 8 Luke 16Tue. Jan. 13 2 Kings 9 Psalm 9 Luke 17Wed. Jan. 14 2 Kings 10 Psalm 10 Luke 18Thu. Jan. 15 2 Kings 11 Psalm 11 Luke 19Fri. Jan. 16 2 Kings 12 Psalm 12 Luke 20Sat. Jan. 17 2 Kings 13 Psalm 13 Luke 21Sun. Jan. 18 2 Kings 14 Psalm 14 Luke 22

CENTRAL COMMUNITY

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO:~Anita Betts following the death of her nephew, Alex Roberts, who passed away Friday,December 26th. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. ~Harry and Joyce Tillery following the death of his father, John Tillery, who passed awayJanuary 1, 2015. Funeral services were held Monday, January 5th in Newton, MS at FirstBaptist Church. ~Anita Betts following the death of her uncle, Ernest Johnson, who passed awayDecember 31, 2014 in Sea Pleasant, MD. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at thistime. ~Bob and Susie Rambo following the death of Bob's mother, Laura Sue Harmon Rambo,who passed away Monday, January 5th. Memorial services will be held Friday, January9th at 10:00 a.m. at Robinson Funeral Home in West Point, MS. Visitation was heldThursday, January 8th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.~Laura Hyche (Dwight & Walker) and Susie Copeland (Jim) following the death of theiruncle, Malcom Gray Newell, who passed away Sunday, January 4th. Visitation was heldWednesday, January 7th at 2:00 p.m. with funeral service at 3:00 p.m. at the RobertBarham Family Funeral Home. ~Tracy Towner following the death of her grandfather, Earl Anderson Duke, who passedaway Monday, January 5 at his home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Januaryth

10 at 1:00 p.m. at Mount Vernon Baptist Church on Valley Road, Meridian. th

OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO:

~Vi McBride following the birth of a new great-grandbaby, Charley Dewayne Gwinn, whowas born January 2, 2015 in Savannah, Ga. The proud parents are Joshua & KatieGwinn.

On Call PastorJanuary 9 - January 11, 2015

DENNIS GOSSETT

Cell: 919.339.5303

AttendanceJanuary 4, 2015

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WORSHIP

THANKS, PEGGY SHEPPARDPeggy Sheppard has retired from playing thepiano at the 10:55 service as of the end of 2014. Peggy has played the piano for many years,accompanying hymns, anthems and playingpreludes, offertories and postludes. She will begreatly missed at the piano. Peggy says shewants to be free to be with her sister in Mobilewho is having some health issues and also withher many grandchildren. We will continue to seePeggy in the congregation, and she will continueas our Communion Steward. We are looking foranother pianist for the 10:55 service. If you playand would be interested or know of someonewho would contact Suzanne Cain at601-934-4703 or Bob Peden at 601-938-7868.Thank you Peggy, good and faithful pianist.

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