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2015 Family LegacyRetreat - page 1 & 3

Resignation!Page 2

United MethodistWomen’s AnnualMeeting-page 2

Youth Sunday Schoolpage 3

Fall Opportunitiespage 4

September MonthlyMission - page 6

Worship - page 7

Volume XXXVII September 2, 2015 Number 36

2015 FAMILY LEGACY RETREATThis past weekend 23 families from Central took a break from their fast

paced lives to just "be a family." It was a time of fun, renewal, prayer and

praise, games, food, laughter and FAMILY. Our speakers for the weekend,

Steve and Betsy Potter, spoke openly and honestly about marriage, family,

and what the Bible says about both! During the Friday evening, Saturday

morning and evening adult sessions, children and youth had their own age

appropriate sessions. The entire weekend was not filled with "sessions."

Saturday from 1-6 was simply time to be together as family, swimming,

canoeing, climbing the rock wall, playing octaball, soccer, board games… It

was a weekend of refocus for the families that attended. Ask one of

them…they will tell you it was time well invested!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ALL CENTRAL OFFICES WILL BE CLOSEDMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2015 FOR THE

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY!

HAVE A SAFE HOLIDAY!

This Week At Central

Sunday, 9/6/15 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. - NO Youth Praise Band 6:00 p.m. - No Youth WorshipMonday, 9/7/15 ALL Central Offices ClosedCCC Closed Tuesday, 9/8/15 6:00 a.m. - Ledbetter Bible Study 6:30 a.m. - Pratt Bible Study 9:30 a.m. - Women's Tuesday Bible 6:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Meeting 6:30 p.m. - Praise Band PracticeWednesday, 9/9/15 5:00 p.m. - WNL Meal 5:30 p.m. - Youth Hangout 6:00 p.m. - Small Groups 6:00 p.m. - Youth Worship 6:00 p.m. - Regular YogaThursday, 9/10/15 6:00 a.m. - Allred Bible Study 6:30 p.m. - Connect BandFriday, 9/11/15 11:00 a.m. - Williams Bible Study 11:30 a.m. - Lunch BunchSaturday, 9/12/15 No Scheduled Activities

CURRENT EVENTSRESIGNATION!!

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 9, 2015WNL MEAL - 5:00 P.M.

Adult, children, and youth activities meet at 6:00 p.m. Adult menu: Salad Table, Chicken Spaghetti, GreenBeans, Corn-on-Cob, Mixed Garden Peas, BakedPotatoes, Rolls, Assorted Desserts. Cost: $6. Kidsmenu: Chicken 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 8th 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.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN'S ANNUALMEETING-OCTOBER 2ND & 3RD

Registration forms for the United Methodist Women'sAnnual Meeting at Lake Tiak O'Khata are in the churchoffice. Registration deadline for the meeting isSeptember 11th. If you have any questions, please callDiane Reynolds at 601.616.0240.

CARE PACKAGES AND COFFEE FOR JOHNAND HIS TROOPS

Thank you to everyone for contributing to the carepackages for John and his troops. We continue to sendthe care packages on a regular basis. You may bringyour items 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, foil packed tuna, andwater flavored packets. If you need information aboutpurchasing coffee gift cards, you may call the churchoffice at 601.693.1521. NOTE: We especially need

beef jerky, slim jims, foil packed tuna or foil packedchicken, and individually packed peanut butter.

"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.We invite any interested person or persons to join us.You are under no obligation to make a commitment butyou can join at the "coffee" if you would like to.

YOUTH MINISTRY

YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School meets in the youth worship room on 4th floor this Sunday, September6th. We will look at Psalm 125 and James 2:1-10. Youth, we invite you to come join in

the study of God's Word!

"THIRD SUNDAY BOWL"After Youth Worship on the third Sunday of each month, our youth will go to Family BowlingLanes from 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. This picture was made at the last "Third Sunday Bowl."Cost is $6.50. It includes one drink, shoes, and bowling, of course! We will be looking for you

on September 20th!

Want to help out on Wednesdays or Sundays with the Youth??? Let me know!! We would loveto have you! Know of someone who might be interested in helping?? Let me know? You can

call Jonathan at 601.831.8280 or email jonathan@cumcmdn.org

2015 FAMILY LEGACY RETREAT

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

FALL OPPORTUNITIESTRUNK OR TREAT (OCTOBER 25TH) AND OPERATION

SHOEBOX (NOVEMBER 18TH) ARE GETTING HERE FAST!!Please remember our upcoming Fall events as you shop! We are inneed of candy and small items for Trunk or Treat, and items forOperation Shoebox that will fit in a standard size shoebox. A list ofsuggested items can be found on the drop-off cart in the Crossing.Remember these events as you do your shopping over the nextweeks!

FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT“TITHING....Try it. You’ll like IT!!

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

LUNCH BUNCH MEETS EVERY FRIDAY ATCENTRAL!!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 - 11:30 A.M.ADULT ACTIVITIES ROOM

XYZ (XTRA YEARS OF ZEST) After taking the summer off, our XYZ group has resumedmeeting once a month on the first Tuesday of eachmonth. (unless there is a holiday) If you are not involvedin our XYZ group and would like to join us, look for moreinformation about the upcoming October meeting. If youmissed our September meeting, you missed some greatentertainment! We meet at 10:45 a.m., we enjoy greatfood, and we have some of the best programs andfellowship around.

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.Eddie Baker Rosie PalmerCatherine Bryan Cleta QuarlesEmily Bryan Brendan RobertsPauline Busbee Norma RoseJanice Deweese Jones Bill SchneiderPeggy Melton Sarah Upton

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:~Daniel Puckett (Gina) and family following the deathof his sister, Alaina Puckett, who passed awayFriday, August 28 . Funeral services were heldth

Tuesday, September 1 . st

~Pastor Kathy Price, following the death of herhusband, Don Price, who passed away Sunday night,August 30 . A service of Remembrance will be heldth

Friday, September 4 at the Meridian District Officeth

on Highway 39 North. ~Family, Friends, and loved ones of Rev. GeorgeA. Pugh Jr., who passed away Monday, August31 . Funeral services will be held today, Septemberst

3 at Marion United Methodist Church at 12 Noonrd

with visitation from 10:30 a.m. until service time.

FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY[suggested Bible readings for September 7 - September 13, 2015]

Morning Noon EveningMon. Sept. 7 Isaiah 30 Psalm 90 Mark 11Tue. Sept. 8 Isaiah 31 Psalm 91 Mark 12Wed. Sept. 9 Isaiah 32 Psalm 92 Mark 13Thu. Sept. 10 Isaiah 33 Psalm 93 Mark 14Fri. Sept. 11 Isaiah 34 Psalm 94 Mark 15Sat. Sept. 12 Isaiah 35 Psalm 95 Mark 16Sun. Sept. 13 Isaiah 36 Psalm 96 Luke 1

MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM

SEPTEMBER MONTHLY MISSIONWe will be highlighting Aslane's Mission for the month of September. This organizationis trying to meet the needs of our homeless/lower income people in East MS. They knowthey cannot do it alone. God is doing a great work in this mission but it also takes theentire community. Aslane's goal is not to give only one time fixes, but to work togetherfor a long-term solution. Aslane's Mission has opened a new thrift store in North Hills by Burkes Outlet. Thepurpose of the thrift store is to fill the long-term need of women and children that needshelter. Items of clothing, sleeping bags, baby wipes, shoes, coats (all sizes) areaccepted and needed. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please callChristie Rainer at 601.482.8442 or 601.917.2673.

2015 MISSION BOOKLETDo you want to get involved in some type of mission project, but do not know how to goabout it? Have you ever wondered about what type of outreach ministries the church isdoing? Well, look no further. Central has made available the "2015 MISSION" booklet. Inside, you will find an abundance of information about local, regional, and nationalfaith-based organizations and non-profits. It will tell you who to contact if you, your family,or your group is interested in getting involved. Pick up your booklet at the InformationDesk in the Crossing, or we have them available in the church office.

HAITI MISSION TRIP - WEEK OF MAY 22, 2016LOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION IN THE

COMING WEEKS!!

On Call PastorSeptember 4 - September 6, 2015

BOB PEDEN

CELL: 601.938.7868

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WORSHIP

At Central This Sunday 8:30 a.m. Contemporary

Fellowship Hall

9:45 a.m. CONNECTFellowship Hall

10:55 a.m. Traditional - Sanctuary

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