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What IsInside
Christmas Lights atthe Mason’s
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Christmas Dinnerpage 2
Senior Grouppage 3
Mission Opportunitiespage 4
ContributionReminder - page 5
African Children’sChoir - page 6
Volume XXXVII December 16, 2015 Number 51
RETIREMENT RECEPTION
Honoring Joyce Tillery
28 ½ years of service to Central UMC
Sunday, December 20, 2015
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
In the Crossing
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[All in the Sanctuary]Invite your family and friends!
Nursery will be available for these services
This Week At Central
Sunday, 12/20/15 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - Worship 8:30 a.m. - Praise Band 9:00 a.m. - NO Choir Rehearsal 9:30 a.m. - Retirement Reception 9:45 a.m. - Connect Service/SS 10:55 a.m. - Worship Service 5:00 p.m. - JR. High Christmas Party Monday, 12/21/15 8:00 a.m. - CCC Closed 10:00 a.m. - NO Easy Chair Yoga 3:00 p.m. - NO Prayer ShawlTuesday, 12/22/15 6:00 a.m. - Ledbetter Bible Study 6:30 a.m. - Pratt Bible Study 8:00 a.m. - CCC ClosedWednesday, 12/23/15 8:00 a.m. - CCC Closed 5:30 p.m. - NO Youth WorshipThursday, 12/24/15 8:00 a.m. - CCC Closed 12:00 p.m. - Office closes early 1:00 p.m. - Christmas Eve Service 4:00 p.m. - Christmas Eve Service 6:00 p.m. - Christmas Eve Service
Friday, 12/25/15 ALL CENTRAL OFFICES CLOSED
MERRY CHRISTMAS Saturday, 12/26/15 No Scheduled Activities
CURRENT EVENTS
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AT THE MASON'SIn the spirit of the season, we invite you to DRIVE byand see the beautiful Christmas lights set to music, atthe home of Dr. Lawrence and Ginger Mason, which islocated at 2211 39th Street. The lights are turned onfrom 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. except on rainy evenings.
NO CENTRAL RAMP BUILD ON SATURDAY,DECEMBER 19, 2015
EASY CHAIR YOGAEasy Chair Yoga will not meet on December 21st,
December 28th.
CENTRAL'S CHILDREN CENTERThe Central Children's Center will be closed fromDecember 21st thru January 5, 2016.
CENTRAL'S CHURCH OFFICESAll Central Church offices will close at 12 noon onChristmas Eve, December 24th and will be closedFriday, December 25th and Monday, December 28thfor the Christmas holidays. Due to the Christmasholidays, we will NOT publish the Central Call (mail) orthe email Call the week of Christmas. Daily updates willbe sent out Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, andThursday during the week of Christmas.
CHRISTMAS DINNER - DECEMBER 25, 2015 11:30 A.M. - CROSSING
If you have not made your reservations for theChristmas Day dinner, please call the church office at601.693.1521 no later than Tuesday, December 22nd.Ray Durden is cooking the beef tenderloin and scalloped potatoes & long green beans will befurnished. Bring your favorite dish or two and join us inthe for a wonderful meal. The cost is $6.00. You mayalso contact Genie Durden at 601.679.1564 or emailher at [email protected] if you have questions orwould like to make reservations.
CENTRAL'S PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY will notmeet again until Monday, January 11, 2016.
First Place 4 Health Bible StudyBeginning in January, we will offer First Place BibleStudy on Wednesday nights as part of our WednesdayNite Live. Suzie Sanders will be the leader. If you arenot familiar with First Place 4 Health, it is aChrist-centered weight loss and healthy living program.Bible study, prayer, and scripture memorization are apart of this study as you seek and experience choicesfor health, address the whole person-emotions, mind,body, and spirit and have community support andaccountability through small groups. For moreinformation, you may contact Suzie Sanders at205.499.6958 or Sabrina Williams 601.479.2178.
YOUTH MINISTRY
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETS ON THE 4TH FLOOR. We will be studying Hebrews 10:5-10.
JUNIOR HIGH CHRISTMAS PARTY - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20TH
•Photo/video Scavenger Hunt - 5:00-6:00 p.m. beginning at the church and splitting into vans;ending at "mystery location" for the party. Pick up will be there at 7:30 p.m. •Please bring a "good" [not a gag] Dirty Santa Gift [max amount $15] and make it a unisex gift.•We will need help with food and the team will be in contact with you.
NO YOUTH MEETINGS ON THE FOLLOWING EVENINGS:Wednesday, December 23rd - December 30th - January 6th Sunday, December 27th (PM) - January 3rd - January 10th
We will resume regular evening activities on Wednesday, January 13th
Our Senior Group took a trip around the Meridian area
Tuesday, December 14 . Afterwards we went to the hometh
of Genie and Ray Durden and enjoyed hot chocolate!
Genie and Ray, THANK YOU for being outstanding hosts!
MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM
CENTRAL CHRISTMAS T-SHIRTSOops, did you forget to pick up your Christmas Shirts or FORGOT to order or
MAYBE you are one of those folks who buy in bigger sizes for the nextyear!!! WE HAVE EXTRA SHIRTS JUST FOR YOU!!!
2016 CALENDARS - FUND-RAISER FOR HAITI TRIPThere are only a limited number available but we still have a few 2016calendars made by and photographed by David Barr. All proceeds go to theHaiti Mission Trip in May 2016! Calendars are $25 and can be purchased duringthe week at the church office and on Sunday's in the crossing!
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN A NEW UMW 2016 CIRCLE A new United Methodist Women's Circle will be started January 20th! The Circlewill meet every 3rd Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. with Child Care and Coffeeprovided. If you are interested or have questions, please contact KristinaCrabtree at 601.513.1868.
NEW TRUSTEE MENTOR PROGRAMWe are forming a new trustee mentor program and would like anyone that isinterested to participate. Two of our trustees, John White and Justin Evanshave been paroled. They would appreciate letters, cards, or phone calls that willcontinue to encourage them on their spiritual journey. This will give anyone inthe church not only a way to stay in contact but also a way to minister to these
men. If you would like their address or phone number, you may contact CraigHitt at 601.486.3433 [email:[email protected]] or Lee Williams at
601.479.7779 [email: [email protected]]
HAITI TRIP DEPOSIT DUE JANUARY 3, 2016The deposit to secure your place and the down payment for the plane ticket is due nolater than January 3, 2016. The deposit is $150. Please come by the church office to
make your payment. Contact Kristina at 601.513.1868 if you have any questions.
FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP
CONTRIBUTION REMINDER!!If you want to receive tax credit for your contribution in the year 2015, it must be
received or post-marked by December 31, 2015.
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY
LUNCH BUNCH WILL NOT MEET ONDECEMBER 25TH OR JANUARY 1, 2016.
JANUARY XYZ DATE CHANGE FORJANUARY, 2016!!
(XTRA YEARS OF ZEST)JANUARY 12, 2015 - 10:45 A.M.
FELLOWSHIP HALLPROGRAM: "The Life of Elijah"
with Bill FreemanMENU: Baked Parmesan Catfish, Southern
Fried Chicken Tenders, Turnip Greens,Seasoned Steak Fries, Black-eyed Peas, Rolls,
and Assorted Desserts.
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.Rex Alman Virginia JohnsonLois Creekmore Bridget MannFrances Emerson Charlotte Mason
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:~Betty Deen and family, following the death ofher son-in-law, Bart Francis of Key West, FL.,who passed away Monday, December 14 .th
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at thistime.
FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY[suggested Bible readings for December 21 - December 27, 2015]
Morning Noon EveningMon. Dec. 21 Ezekiel 12 Psalm 39 1 Corinthians 10Tue. Dec. 22 Ezekiel 13 Psalm 40 1 Corinthians 11Wed. Dec. 23 Ezekiel 14 Psalm 41 1 Corinthians 12Thu. Dec. 24 Ezekiel 15 Psalm 42 1 Corinthians 13Fri. Dec. 25 Ezekiel 16 Psalm 43 1 Corinthians 14Sat. Dec. 26 Ezekiel 17 Psalm 44 1 Corinthians 15Sun. Dec. 27 Ezekiel 18 Psalm 45 1 Corinthians 16
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
THANK YOUA huge thank you to everyone who helped our Children's Ministry share the news ofGod's Gift to the world this past Sunday!
Our Elementary Choir, under the direction of Timothy Wise shared their gift of music inboth the 8:30 & 10:55 Worship Services, and our Kinder-Choir, under the direction of Mrs.Charlotte Mason, helped to open 10:55 Worship. Neither could have accomplished thistask without many adult hands to help make this happen!
Students who participated in our six week study of "Believers Around the World" sharedtheir knowledge of how Christ's birth is celebrated in Sudan, Ukraine, Italy, Sweden,Mexico and Lebanon in a program on Sunday evening. 25+ adults worked during this sixweek period, helping to create and teach about these different countries. If you have notalready done so, check out our Facebook page for pictures and videos of Sunday'sevents!
And again to the many, many adult volunteers…THANK YOU! We at Central are blessedto have so many who take the vows to raise these children knowing and seeing God'slove in action.
AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016We are excited to announce that the African Children's Choir will be at Central for thefourth time. More detailed information will be coming but it will be an evening you won'tforget. One of the most exciting things about their coming to Central is that we housethese children and their chaperones. There will be 18 children and 8 adults so we willneed 7 host homes for Wednesday and Thursday nights. They will have class here atCentral during the day on Thursday, so homes only provide evening meals/snacks andbreakfast. The slots for host homes will fill up quickly so if you are interested in providinghousing, or have questions, please contact Sabrina at [email protected] or601.479.2178.
On Call PastorDecember 18 - December 20, 2015
KRISTINA CRABTREE
CELL: 601.513.1868
AttendanceDecember 13, 2015
Live Streaming - 248:30358
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WORSHIP
Special Thanks from CentralTo the Sanctuary Choir, "extra singers,"orchestra, Joyce Tillery, Austin Crabtree,Jonathan Crabtree, Tom Stuckman andespecially to Tim Wise for the beautifulCantata, "The Christmas Light" on
December 6th.
To Jonathan Quigley and My Savior Storyfor the great concert Sunday evening,December 6th.
To the Praise Band, The CONNECT Band,Richard Hollingsworth, narrator, TomStuckman, John Thomas Goldman, AmandaButler, Ryan Butler, Jim Gonzalez andJames Matthews for the worship experience,"Quest for the Light" December 13th.
The CHOIR WILL NOT REHEARSE Sunday, December 20th.
View service live at 8:30 and 10:55Sunday morning here:
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