What IsInside

Growing our FaithFund-raiser

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Learning to ShareYour Story-page 3

2015 Easter Egg Huntpage 3

Hometown Nazarethpage 4

Youth Fund-raiserLunch-page 6

EASTER is more thana day - page 7

Volume XXXVII April 8, 2015 Number 15

“COFFEE WITH THE PASTORS”

APRIL 19, 2015 - 10:30 A.M.

WESLEY ROOM“Coffee with the Pastors” is held about four times a year (roughly oncea quarter). Our next “CWTP” is scheduled for Sunday, April 19 atth

10:30 a.m. in the Wesley Room. You can attend and learn more aboutCentral, its mission, and membership expectations. Those who desireto join may do so at the conclusion of the “CWTP.” All new membersshould attend a “Coffee with the Pastors.”

This Week At CentralSunday, 4/12/15 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - Worship 9:45 a.m. - Connect Service/SS 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/MethodX 5:45 p.m. - Bible Study Class Monday, 4/13/15 10:00 a.m. - Easy Chair Yoga 3:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl MinistryTuesday, 4/14/15 6:00 a.m. - Ledbetter Bible Study 6:30 a.m. - Pratt Bible Study 9:30 a.m. - Women's Bible Study 6:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts 6:15 p.m. - Girl Scout Troop 6:30 p.m. - Praise Band PracticeWednesday, 4/15/15 5:00 p.m. - WNL Meal 6:00 p.m. - Revelation Chapter 20 6:00 p.m. - Small Groups/Children 6:00 p.m. - Yoga Class/Beth Moore Study 6:00 p.m. - House of God 7:00 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal Thursday, 4/16/15 6:00 a.m. - Allred Bible Study 6:30 p.m. - Connect BandFriday, 4/17/15 11:00 a.m. - Williams Bible Study 11:30 a.m. - Lunch BunchSaturday, 4/18/15 - 3:00 p.m. - Casting Crowns Concert

CURRENT EVENTS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!The Bonita Parsonage needs some work done on itbefore it will be ready for the Crabtree's to move in. Ifyou are willing to volunteer, either individually or as agroup, please contact Don Pratt at 601.527.3740 to getyour name on the list.

THANK YOU!The weather was perfect, the home of Dr. VirginiaCarney Nelson was beautiful and eggs were in plentifulsupply for this years annual Easter Egg Hunt! A veryspecial thank you to Dr. Nelson for providing such abeautiful venue for our hunt and also to her mom,Harriet Carney for providing last minute help withdetails when Dr. Nelson was called for a hospitalemergency! What would Central's egg hunt be withoutthe 1000 eggs that were filled with candy and treatsprovided by the Paul Goldman family? Thank you toSedji Doxey, Trevor and Dawn Gore, Lee Williams, Jon Byrd and Central's youth for helping hide the 1000 eggs! These events do not take place without atremendous amount of behind the scenes work and forthat we say THANK YOU!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE - APRIL 15, 2015FELLOWSHIP HALL - 5:00 P.M.

Adult Menu: SURPRISE! (Menu will be sent out in theDaily Update soon.) Salads, Rolls & Assorted Desserts.Cost: $6Kids Menu: Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, &Assorted Desserts. Cost: $3. ($20 maximum perfamily) Please call the church office no later than 10:00 a.m.

on Tuesday, April 14th to make reservations.

UPCOMING EVENTSMay 31st - CHURCH-WIDE FAMILY SHRIMP BOILJune 15 - 19, 2015 - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

GROWING OUR FAITH FUND-RAISER FORCENTRAL'S CHILDREN AND

FAMILY MINISTRYEvery Sunday (until they are all taken), you will havethe opportunity to support Central's Children andFamily Ministry in a unique way. On the display in theCrossing you will find 125 envelopes with amountsranging from $1 to $125. We ask that you simply pickan envelope with an amount, place the cash or checkfor that amount in the envelope, and either place it inthe box provided or drop off at the church office. Thesecontributions will go to offset costs of both children andfamily camps and retreats.

MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM MINISTRY

"LEARNING TO SHARE YOUR STORY"

Have you ever wanted to share your faith story with someone but just did not know the right words to say? Perhaps you had no idea where to begin or maybe

you felt inadequate. Don't feel bad; this happens to all of us. On Sunday, April 19th at 5:30 p.m., we will offer a "Learning to Share Your Story" seminar.

Here, you will learn that spiritual conversations don't have to be scripted nor do you have to have an agenda when speaking to others.

Spiritual conversations should happen naturally. You are invited to see personal evangelism in a whole new light!

2015 ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT APRIL 4, 2015

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

WESLEY PINES FREE CHURCH DAY - MAY 2nd - 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.Camp Wesley Pines will be hosting Free Church Day on Saturday, May 2nd. There will be archery, canoeing, high and low ropes events, along with thespiritual lessons that go with the ropes courses! A hotdog lunch and homemadeice cream will also be served. There is no charge for this event, but they doneed to know how many to prepare for. If you and your family would like toenjoy a fun day outdoors and get a taste of camp at Wesley Pines, simply letSabrina know by emailing how many will be attending Camp Wesley Pines Dayat Sabrina@cumcmdn.org.

WE NEED YOU, YOUR ITEMS, AND YOUR PRAYERSThis year we begin a new venture in VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL. During theweek of June 15th - June 19th, the 2nd floor of Central will be turned into thetown of Nazareth. As we begin to prepare, we have specific items that weneed. As you spring clean, please be mindful of our requests for the following:Tail-gating tents, ANY type of artificial greenery (ivy, trees, palms),wooden/ceramic bowls, jars, and vases, old white, cream or beige sheets,blankets, rugs, small pillows. These items may be dropped off at our VBSInformation Tent in the Crossing. This will also be the area where you can signup to help and get information about registering for VBS. We are excited tolearn about living in the time of Jesus! Look for more information in the comingweeks.

FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT“We all participate in Christian Ministry through our financial support.”

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

LUNCH BUNCH WILL RESUME

FRIDAY, APRIL 10 - 11:30 A.M.TH

ADULT ACTIVITIES ROOM Rev. Dennis Gossett will continue with "Dinner withMatthew." Invite a friend or a relative to join us this

Friday at Lunch Bunch.

XYZ - EXTRA YEARS OF ZEST

MAY 5, 2015

10:45 A.M. - FELLOWSHIP HALL(This will be the last XYZ until September 1, 2015)

PROGRAM AND MEAL FOR MAY: TBA

Please call the Church office at 601.693.1521 no laterthan 10:00 a.m. on May 4th to make your reservations.

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 Steve IveyCharles Burrage Madie KellyJolie Carle Amy KiddMarlene DeBerry Ruby RobinsonMary Evelyn Ivey Alex Story

Joann Tabales

MILITARY PERSONNELJoe McMullan (Grandson of Barry McMullan)

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO:~Paul Entrekin (Diane) following the death of hisbrother-in-law, William "Jere" Hough, whopassed away Thursday, March 26th. Memorialservices were held Saturday, April 4th at theWilliam J. Gormley Funeral Home in WestRoxbury, Mass.~Margie Freeman, Diane Reynolds and familyfollowing the death of their son and brother, PhilFreeman, who passed away Wednesday, April8 . Funeral arrangements are incomplete at thisth

time. OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO:~William & Lauren Ledbetter following the birthof their daughter, Louise Jane, born on GoodFriday, April 3rd. The proud grandparents areCharles & Susan Ledbetter.

FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY[suggested Bible readings for April 13 - April 19, 2015]

Morning Noon EveningMon. April 13 Ezra 9 Psalm 99 2 Corinthians 2Tue. April 14 Ezra 10 Psalm 100 2 Corinthians 3Wed. April 15 Nehemiah 1 Psalm 101 2 Corinthians 4Thu. April 16 Nehemiah 2 Psalm 102 2 Corinthians 5Fri. April 17 Nehemiah 3 Psalm 103 2 Corinthians 6Sat. April 18 Nehemiah 4 Psalm 104 2 Corinthians 7Sun. April 19 Nehemiah 5 Psalm 105 2 Corinthians 8

YOUTH MINISTRY

WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHTS on 4th FLOOROur Regular Sunday and Wednesday night youth programming continues on

4th floor through May! Coach Mac Barnes will be leading our Wednesday nightactivities beginning at 6 p.m., and Mrs. Sedji, Mr Trevor Gore, and Mr. David Purvis

will be in charge of Sunday evening fun and study beginning at 5:30 p.m.! YouNEVER know what will happen...don't miss out! See you there!

3RD SUNDAY OCTABALL - APRIL 19TH - 3:30 P.M.Bring a friend and your best game! We will play until dinner is served at 5:30 p.m.!

Contact Mrs. Sedji for more information at 601.416.7694.

CASTING CROWNS CONCERTOn Saturday, April 18th, forty-five of Central's youth and adults will travel to

Hattiesburg for the Casting Crowns Concert. While there has been much excitementabout the concert, there is even more excitement upon learning that band front-man,Mark Hall, who recently had surgery for kidney cancer, will be returning just in time forthe concert! If you are among those who purchased a ticket, be prepared to leave fromthe church parking garage at 3:00 p.m. on the April 18th. Doors open at 5 p.m. We will

eat at the concert, so you will need to bring money for supper and snacks!

YOUTH FUND-RAISER LUNCHSUNDAY, APRIL 19TH - 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

CHICKEN SPAGHETTI - GREEN BEANS - ROLLSWe will be accepting love offerings for the meal. All proceeds will be used

toward Camp Wesley Pines fees and other youth activities.Reservations should be made by calling the church office at 601.693.1521 no laterthan Wednesday, April 15th. If you have any questions please contact Lynn Hale

(601.938.9308) or Paula Rucks (601.480.8252).

On Call PastorApril 10 - April 12, 2015

BOB PEDEN

Cell: 601.938.7868

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