commit to being “a laborer for Christ.” Get involved by praying for the unsaved to repent and

give their lives to Christ. Ask God to show you how to lead your family, friends, neighbors,

co-workers and even strangers to the saving knowledge of

Jesus Christ!

The Christian Education

Department is planning a great series of activities to Celebrate

Easter 2013. Please plan to participate in the Easter

Services. There will be an Easter Production on Good Friday and Easter Sunday this

year. Please get involved whether it’s a speaking or

acting part, set design and decoration, hospitality team,

Easter Egg Hunt, or Evangelism team. There is something for

everyone to do!

I will also be preaching the

Easter Sunrise Service this year. It will be held at Trinity Baptist

Church on Easter Sunday.

In His Service,

Pastor K. Daniel Dawsey Pastor/Teacher

Can you believe it’s already

March? 2013 is rapidly moving along and I am delighted to

report that Central Union is moving right along as well. I hope that each member of the

Central Union family senses the same wind that I have felt so far

this year! God is up to something, and He only does

BIG things, therefore, I am anticipating powerful movement

from Him as we continue our journey towards “Excellence In All Things.” I learned many years ago that momentum is a powerful force and right now I

feel God’s momentum moving in His church and our local

congregation.

January’s Holy Consecration

was amazing and the Black History Month Committee did an

outstanding job planning and sharing the Black History

Moments each week during February. Please take a moment and thank them for their efforts

and don’t forget the BHM culminating activity planned for

the first Sunday of March at 5:00

PM.

Talking about “momentum” what an exciting time March

brings. March is Women’s History Month so be on the lookout for the special plans the

Women’s H i s tory Month Committee has in store for us.

Don’t tell anybody but I heard there are some surprises in

store!

The next Small Group Study

kicks off the first week in March. The Small Group Study

is ent i t l ed “Ce lebrate Philippians” and is an in-depth study of the Philippian Epistle.

There’s still time to sign up for a Small Group and get

involved. Checkout the list of Host Homes and the day or

night they meet. Our Upward Soccer League is also

beginning in March so please support the Upward staff and

the children God entrusts to

our care.

Wow! That’s a lot, but none

of those are the most important thing happening in

March, because Easter is in March this year and Easter is

the most significant day on the entire Christian calendar.

Here’s where I really need your prayers and support! The

Resurrection of Christ is the t h i n g t h a t s e p a r a t e s Christianity from every other

religion. It is through the death and bodily resurrection

of God’s Son Jesus Christ that we have a relationship with

God. Jesus’ charge to the Christian Church

upon His departure from the earth was to occupy until He returns

to the earth to receive His church. That charge

is known to us as “The Great Commission.”

This Easter I encourage and challenge you to

From the Pastor’s Desk

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

FYI 2

Prayer Focus 3

“Were You There?” 4

Daily Devotional

Readings 5

To every thing there is a season...

6

Puzzle Page 7

Church Humor 8

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STAFFSTAFFSTAFF Sister Constance Miller

Editor

Sister Joselyn Miller-Jackson Layout

Sister Rebecca Mungin Printing

Brother Vaquan Wright Photographer

Sister Angela Brice,

Sister Edna Murray and

Rev. Dr. Donald Williams Reporters

Rev. Dr. K. Daniel Dawsey

Pastor/Teacher

Email us: CU_Connector@bellsouth.net

or

CU_Connector@yahoo.com

OUR MISSION AT

CENTRAL UNION MISSIOCENTRAL UNION MISSIO NARY BAPTIST CHURCHNARY BAPTIST CHURCH

I S T O

S E E K , S A V E , S U P P O R T , S H A P E , A N D S E R V E T H I S P R E S E N T

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3 Music that Transcends the Ages: An Evening of Negro Spirituals—5:00 PM

8 Church Conference/7:00 PM

9 W.A.C.K.Y. Saturday/10—Noon

10 Daylight Savings Time

16 Membership Development/8:30—12:30

24 Palm Sunday

29 Good Friday

31 Easter Sunday

Great Commission Day

Upward Sports Sunday

CENTRAL UNION WEEKLYCENTRAL UNION WEEKLY SUNDAY

9:00AM—Sunday School

10:30AM—Church Service Children’s Church will be EVERY Sunday except 2nd Sunday

MONDAY 4/5PM—Mission Meeting

4/7PM—Partners in Truth (PIT)

18/6PM—CEC

TUESDAY 5/7—8:30PM—Media Training

5 & 12/7—8:30PM— College Ensemble Rehearsal

19/7—8:30PM—Adult Choir Rehearsal

26/5:30PM—Deaconess Meeting

WEDNESDAY 6:30PM—Youth AWANA

Small Group Study will begin March 4th and end April 12th.

No Mid-Week Bible Study Meetings.

THURSDAY 28/TBA—Deacons Meeting DFM—Update

SATURDAY 8/1PM—Young Women’s Association Meeting (YWA)

16/10AM—Usher’s Meeting

1 Carlos Austin

2 Ania Thomas

3 Pamela Lyons

Joel Thame

4 Bridgett Mungin

6 Madison Golphin

Marjorie Golphin

10 Delorise Owens

11 Jaron Lamar Lucas

Cynthia Rumph

14 Daniel Stripling

16 Destiny Smith

Cordie J. Walker

17 Angela Brice

Pamela J. Felton

18 Wanda C. Howard

De’Asia Wright

21 Sydney Dawsey

Sarah Nottingham

27 Todd J. Williams

29 Destine Stripling

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Connector is in the

process of purging and

updating the email

database. If you are

interested in having

your CUC emailed to

you monthly, please

send an email to CU_Connector@yahoo.com

Or

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You can also read

the CU Connector

on the website at www.centralunion.net

If you are interested

in becoming a

member of the staff,

please contact Pastor

Dawsey, the Church

Office, or send us an

email at cumediamarketing@

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Submissions for the

April 2013 Edition

are due on

March 17th.

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MUSIC THAT TRANSCENDS THE AGES Come out and enjoy

An Evening of Negro Spirituals featuring artists

MARY MURRAY and daughter

ROSALYN CURINGTON

MARCH 3, 2013 at 5:00 PM Central Union Missionary Baptist Church

CENTRAL UNION CENTRAL UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHMISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

2013 Ministry Focus

As we…SERVE & SUPPORT Pastoral Ministry—Preaching, Shepherding,

Worship Deacon Family Ministry—Serving the needs of the membership (worship, prayer, visitation, stewardship) Stewardship Ministry—Planning for our

future facilities (Vision to Victory Capital Campaign, HWY 96 Development, Financial Audit, Facilities Management)

As we…SEEK, SAVE, & SHAPE

Evangelism— (Integration of efforts) - Sunday School, AWANA, Bible Study and Upward Sports, for the purpose of Evangelism.

As we celebrate Easter 2013 please pray for the weekly prayer concerns listed below in addition to your other prayer needs. This will ensure that we

are praying together as a church family.

Week 1: Pray for God to use the Small Group study – “Celebrate Philippians” to empower our church to become more passionate and focused in the joy of our

relationship with Christ. Week 2: Pray for God to send people into our community to witness to those who don’t know Jesus as Savior and to give you

the conviction to be the first to go. Week 3: Pray for a successful kickoff to our

UPWARD Sports ministry. Week 4: Pray for God to save at least 10 souls during this month through our

evangelism efforts for His glory. Week 5: Pray for our Easter service to be a

testimony to God’s saving power.

MARCH PRAYER FOCUS

SMALL GROUP SCHEDULESSMALL GROUP SCHEDULES

Sister Ann Corbin Wednesdays/NOON

Pastor K. Daniel and Sister Elaine Dawsey Thursdays/6:30 PM

Sister Henrietta Hartsfield and Sister Elizabeth White Wednesday 6:30 PM

Deacon Ulysses and Sister Teletta Marable Thursday/ 7:00 PM

Sisters Mary and Edna Murray Tuesday 6:30 PM

Minister Kuumba and Sister Lisa Rashidi (College Group) Tuesday/6:30 PM

Trustee Robert and Sister Alice Ross Friday/6:30 PM

WERE YOU THERE???: An Easter Experience Imagine yourself...2000 years ago. Living in the days and locales with Jesus where you might be on the street watching His Triumphal Entry. Are you exci ted? Suspic ious? Conflicted? Are you an adult or child? Are you a Roman soldier? Could you have witnessed any of the events from The Triumphal Entry where you were wondering: “Why is That Stranger such a big deal?” to the trials where a believer who was chosen personally by That Stranger to become one of His Disciples will deny Him or

even worse, betray Him?” Would you taunt and beat him mercilessly or feel the pain and sting of each lash and word knowing of His innocence? Is it a remote possibility that you could have been in the crowd that chose the release of Barabbas over The one in which no fault could be found? Were you there...to witness the pain and suffering of He who would b e c o m e t h e m o s t controversial figure from the time of His Birth to His triumph over death through Resurrection?

The Central Union Missionary Baptist Church Family invites you to join us i n o u r i n t e r a c t i v e presentation of this year's Easter Program, “Were You There???: An Easter Experience”. Whether you are a staunch believer, believer in training, or non-believer, this event aims to present an introspective performance that will simply, but, uniquely, present the realities of the Easter Season. The experience will be held on Friday, March 29th at 6:30 PM and Sunday, March 28th at 9:00 AM.

If you are interested in participating in “The Experience”, please contact Sister Faye Boyer. There are still speaking and non-

speaking parts available. If you have not returned your volunteer form, it is NOT too late.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5:30—6:30 PM

Saturdays 10—11:30 AM

FINAL WEEK Monday—Thursday 5:30—6:30 PM

GOOD FRIDAY Report/5:30 PM Dress Rehearsal/Opening Night Performance/6:30 PM

EASTER SUNDAY Report/8:30 AM PERFORMANCE/9:00 AM Additional rehearsals and Scene runs may be assigned by ministry leaders /teachers as needed.

DAILY DEVOTIONAL READINGSDAILY DEVOTIONAL READINGS March 4-10, 2013 March 11-17, 2013 March 18-24, 2013 March 25-31, 2013 April 1—7, 2013

M Daniel 1:8-15 Daniel’s Resolve

Exodus 23:20-25 A Guide into the

Future

Deuteronomy 16:1-8 Keeping the

Passover to the Lord

Luke 23:13-25 The Trial before

Pilate

1 Cor. 15:1-8 Appearances of

the Risen Lord

T Daniel 1:16-21 Daniel’s

Recognition

Judge 2:1-5 A Messenger of

Rebuke

Exodus 12:21-27 What Does This

Observance Mean?

Luke 23:32-38 The Crucifixion

of Jesus

John 20:11-18 The Appearance

to Mary

Magdalene

W Daniel 2:1-11 The King’s

Challenge

Luke 1:8-20 A Messenger with

Good News

Luke 22:7-13

Preparations for the

Last Supper

Luke 23:44-49 The Death of

Jesus

John 20:24-29

The Appearance

to Thomas

T Daniel 2:12-16 Daniel’s

Intervention

Luke 1:26-38 A Messenger from

God

1 Cor. 10:14-22 Partaking of the

Lord’s Table

Luke 23:50-56 The Burial of

Jesus

John 21:1-8 The Appearance

to Seven

Disciples

F Daniel 2:36-49

Daniel’s Success Daniel 8:13-18 A Helper in

Understanding

1 Cor. 11:17-22

Showing Contempt

for the Church

Isaiah 53:3-9 The Messiah’s

Suffering

John 21:9-14 Breakfast with

the Disciples

S Daniel 9:15-19 Daniel’s Prayer

of Supplication

Daniel 9:20-27 A Helper in

Response to Prayer

1 Cor. 11:23-32

Examine Yourselves Luke 24:1-12 Discovery of the

Empty Tomb

John 21:15-19 Simon Peter

Called to Follow

S Daniel 9:4b-14

Daniel’s Prayer

of Confession

Daniel 8:19-26 A

Helper in Facing

the Future

Luke 22:14-30

The Last Supper Luke 24:13-21,

28-35 The Lord Has

Risen Indeed

Luke 24:36-53 You Are

Witnesses of

These Things

Pancakes With a Purpose Theme nights are a hit for kids of ALL ages!

Awana was designed for kids and kids love to have fun. Well I guess we can admit that adults do too. So, what better way to liven up a club meeting than hosting a fun theme night! Many AWANA clubs across the country have implemented theme nights either weekly or monthly al-though some clubs decided to do away with them because of the time and effort it takes. Clubbers have to prepare their outfit or uniform ahead of time or have to do some task and this may be viewed as another stressor for the parents. While this may be true, U Crew has discovered that theme nights are another great attractor for the children that keeps AWANA fresh, fun, exciting and interesting each month. We have learned to use the theme nights, as well as contests, as incentives to complete more sections, get the clubbers interested in mission work and present Biblical truths in fun ways. Very often our games relate to the theme night as do our counsel time lessons. On Wednesday, February 20th U Crew held their first theme night for 2013 and everyone had a blast. What better way to bring in the New Year than in your pajamas enjoying a big, hot stack of pancakes with all the toppings you could dream of. Leaders heard clubbers saying, “This is the best night ever” and “I’m going to invite my friends next time”! In addition to have some much needed fun, clubbers were free to talk with other counsel leaders about any topic while playing a game of Uno or Candyland. Stay tuned for our upcoming theme night in March. Details coming soon. If you wish to lend a hand or an ear during our AWANA Theme nights, please contact Tiana Anderson and let the fun begin!

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C U C O N N E C T O R

Paige Stripling has been recently

accepted into the Gifted Program

at Houston County High School.

Sisters Elizabeth White and

Joselyn

Miller-Jackson were presented Shining Stars Awards by

Starlite and

Company during their Annual Woman of Color Program on

February 16th at the

Anna L. Lumpkin Auditorium, for their

contributions to the community.

Entertainment was provided by the youth

of the non-profit organization which

included a soloist, solo harpist as well as

ballroom dancing by the youth dance group.

Kudos to

Mrs. Phillis Blassingame,

Founder/President and

Mrs. Brenda Oates, Vice President on a

thoroughly entertaining program.

1. To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. 2. A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

3. A time to kill and a time to heal; a time to break down and a time to build up; 4. A time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance;

5. A time to cast away stones and a time to gather stones together; A time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing;

6. A time to get and a time to lose; a time to keep and a time to cast away; 7. A time to rend and a time to sew; a time to speak and a time to keep silent;

8. A time to love and a time to hate; a time of war and a time of peace. ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8

OUR SICK and SHUTOUR SICK and SHUT--ININ MEMBERS

Sister Florine Arnold Sister Pinkie Ross

Sister Willie Mae Clark Sister Maude Rumph

Sister Donna Chatfield Sister Pauline Rumph

Sister Marion Cobb Brother Sammie Smith

Sister Grace Dollar Deacon George T. Snead

Sister Katherleen Ford Brother Ulysses Statham

Sister Bernice Kemp Sister Louvenia Stephens

Sister Louise Love Sister Willie Mae Thomas

Sister Estelle Miller Sister Betty Doris Walker

Sister Virginia Willis

Brother Liggen and Sister Margaret Harvey

FRIENDS AND FAMILY

Sister Mamie Booth Sister Annie Hubbard

Brother James Golphin Sister Bessie Massey

Brother Willie Hamilton Sister Jewel Wynn

Brother Jessie Hatcher

To all members who have experienced illness, surgery, and/or bereavement, and we

are unaware, may God continue to bless you with wholeness and peace.

Congratulations to the Deaconess Ministry on their annual Go Red Program

which was held on Saturday, February 16th from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The

energetic speaker, Sister Patricia Duncan, RN, MBA gave numerous tips to

assist in the prevention as well as alleviation of obesity, one of the leading

causes of diabetes which is a leading contributor to heart disease and other

major medical problems. One tip included removing salt from the table so that

diners are not tempted to use it prior to tasting their food. After a while, the

need for the salt is not as intense. Following the Question and Answer period

and Fashion Show, a light reception was held in the Fellowship Hall where door

prizes were a wonderful culmination of the day’s festivities.

March Puzzle Page

Solve the cryptogram of the amusing saying about women and their “time management skills”.

BE OBNSZF DBWFV ETVTZK LKTVQZ GNTOCFS

LKXV WFV. LKFU QFL LKTVQZ STQKL LKF ETSZL LTWF.

***CLUES*** Look for the similarity between the words WOMEN and MEN to find those two

words. The last word is TIME.

E M M A R M A R A B L E

K U A A L D R E L L U C

N R H R K S I I A T S H

I R G P H R A N O T L I

K A N A D R O J K O C C

P Y I M c C O R M I C K

M R T R E T R A C Y N S

U O T R I D R C E N L S

L U O N A K L S O N C D

E S N E C A W S I V A D

M E N C R A N I B S U P

A S E K D H C A R S O N

CARSON

CARTER

CLARK

CULLER

DAVIS

DAWSEY

DINKINS

MURRAY

HICKS

JORDAN

LUMPKIN

MARABLE

McCORMICK

MURRAY

NOTTINGHAM

ROUSE

SNEAD

What do the names in the Word Search have in common?

Phone: (478) 825-2958

Fax: (478) 825-2099

Email: baptch_c@bellsouth.net

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501 Preston Street; P.O. Box 788

Fort Valley, GA 31030

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CHURCH HUMOR A Sunday school teacher

was discussing the Ten

Commandments with her

five and six year olds. After

going into great detail

explaining the commandment

to "honor thy father and thy

mother," she asked "Now, tell

m e . . . o u t o f t h e

commandments we have

discussed, is there a

commandment that teaches

us how we are expected to

treat our brothers and

sisters?”

Without missing a beat, one

little boy answered in a loud

definitive voice, "Thou shall

not kill."

A mother and daughter excitedly

spend the day attending a wedding,

something the child witnesses for

the first time. Prior to their arrival

and as the ceremony progresses,

the mother answers her child’s

questions about some of the

events taking place. Once the

bride came down the aisle and

reached the remainder of the

wedding party, the little girl

whispered to her Mother, "Why is

the bride the only one dressed in

white?" "Because white is the

color of happiness. Today is her special day and should always be

one of the happiest day of her

life." The child thought about this

for a moment. With all innocence,

she asks, "So, why is the groom and

all of the men up there wearing

black?"