“COFFEE WITH THE PASTORS”

The next “Coffee with the Pastors” will be Sunday, July 13th at 10:30 a.m.in the Wesley Room. Several times a year, the Central pastors and staff offer“CWTP” so it provides an opportunity for inquirers to learn more about faith inJesus Christ, more about Methodism, and more about Central UMC and itsmission. Those who attend are under no obligation to make a commitment; butthose who wish may join at the “Coffee” and even be baptized if needed.

We would love for any interested person to join us this Sunday on July 13th.

Volume XXXVI July 9, 2014 Number 28

IMPORTANTDATES TO

REMEMBER PAGE 6

“COFFEE WITH THEPASTORS”Page 1 & 2

HELPING HANDSMINISTRY

Page 3

SUNDAY, JULY 13TH

10:30 A.M.WESLEY ROOM

CURRENT EVENTS

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM

LAST CALL FOR SHRIMP BOIL TICKETS5th ANNUAL CUMC SHRIMP BOIL

SUNDAY, JULY 13TH

CHICKEN IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST 5:00 p.m. - Soule Steam Feed Works

Tickets are available in the church office this week (no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday) and

this Sunday at the Information Desk in the Crossing.

HELPING HANDS MINISTRYCentral now has a new ministry called “Helping Hands Ministry.” We are now offering an opportunityfor you to serve our older congregation members in various ways. Blue request cards have beenplaced at the Information Desk in the Crossing and the Church office. If you or someone you knowis in need of some assistance of any kind, please fill out a “Helping Hands” request card. Thesecards may be returned to the Information Desk, any greeter, any staff person or the church office.

LUNCH BUNCH WILL MEET ON FRIDAY, JULY 18TH! We are going to begin a 3 part series titled, “Under Construction.” As Methodist, we emphasize the continualwork of God’s Grace in our lives. No matter how young or old, we all should be striving to go on to perfection.We meet in the Adult Activities room and the cost is $5.00.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU!

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MEMORIALS AND HONOR GIFTSAPRIL 2014 THRU JUNE 2014

MEMORIAL BUILDING BENEVOLENTKay Beard Gene Brown Kitty CoblerKitty Cobler William S. Darsey Kendra DubosePaul Harris David Murray David MurrayAndrew Jacob Hall Mike Wood Mr. SummersWilliam Joseph Hall Wayne WahrendorfRida M. Hill

Ruth Hoy BENEVOLENT ORGANDavid Murray Betty Deen (Honor) David MurrayWayne Wahrendorf Delma Curtis (Honor)

SENIOR ADULT SANCTUARY CHOIR MUSICKitty Cobler Kitty Cobler Paul HarrisDavid Murray

CHILDREN’S CENTER MINISTRY CONNECT BANDAndrew Jacob Hall Daniel & Anna Wile (Honor)William Joseph Hall

THIS WEEK AT CENTRAL

CENTRAL COMMUNITY

PRAYER CONCERNS

FH=Fellowship HallSunday, 7/13/14 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - Worship/SS 9:45 a.m. - Connect Service 10:30 a.m. - “CWTP” - Wesley Rm 10:55 a.m. - Worship Service 5:00 p.m. - Youth Praise Band 5:00 p.m. - Shrimp Boil Monday, 7/14/14 10:00 a.m. - Sketch Class 12:00 Noon - Youth Bowling 2:00 p.m. - Sewing Class 7:00 p.m. - College Bible Study

Tuesday, 7/15/14 6:00 a.m. - Ledbetter Bible Study 6:30 a.m. - Pratt Bible Study 9:00 a.m. - Mom’s Day Out 10:00 a.m. - Sketch Class 2:00 p.m. - Sewing Class 6:30 p.m. - Praise Band Practice

AR=Adult Activities RoomWednesday, 7/16/14 10:00 a.m. - Sketch Class 1:00 p.m. - Youth/Wesley House 2:00 p.m. - Sewing Class 5:30 p.m. - 3 on 3 Youth Basketball Thursday, 7/17/14 6:00 a.m. - Allred Bible Study 9:00 a.m. - Mom’s Day Out 6:30 p.m. - Connect Band

Friday, 7/18/14 8:00 a.m. - Youth Retreat 11:00 a.m. - Williams Bible Study 11:30 a.m. - Lunch Bunch

Saturday, 7/19/14 8:00 a.m. - Youth Retreat

In order to keep everyone better informed of current concerns, names will remain on the Prayer Concerns list inthe “Call” for only two weeks unless there is a new concern.

Phil Freeman Steve McDonald Derek PounceyLynn Hasson Bobbie Morgan Susan QueenJulia Long Curtis Parker Paul Stevens

Kim Wooten

MILITARY PERSONNEL SERVING OVERSEAS:Family & FriendsAll U.S. Military Personnel

OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO:~Paul Bucurel, who will assume the post of Rotary International District Govenor for 2014-2015. As governor, he willcoordinate community and international service projects for the 44 clubs in the Central Mississippi area. ~Todd and Rachael French following the birth of their daughter, Falon Tiffani, who was born on Sunday, July 6th inGA. The proud grandparents are Terry & Susie French.

OUR SYMPATHY TO:~Dave Owen and family following the death of his grandmother, Marie “Ree” Owen Harrington, who passed awayFriday, July 4th. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 8th.~Kevin and Robin Ivey following the death of his father, Walter Louis (Rabbit) Ivey, who passed away Wednesdaymorning, July 9th. Visitation will be held Thursday afternoon, July 10th, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Robert Barham FamilyFuneral Home. A private family graveside service will be held.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

SPIRITUAL FORMATION & GROWTH

TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO SIGN UP FORTHE SKETCH CLASS

“THROUGH PEN & PAPER” JULY 14TH - JULY 16TH

4th Grade & UP - Cost: $15 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon

If you have not signed up and you are interested in this class, please call Sabrina at 601.479.2178 or emailsabrina@cumcmdn.org

Food for the Journey[suggested Bible readings for July 14 - July 20, 2014]

Morning Noon EveningMon. July 14 Numbers 22 Psalm 132 1 Corinthians 5Tue. July 15 Numbers 23 Psalm 133 1 Corinthians 6Wed. July 16 Numbers 24 Psalm 134 1 Corinthians 7Thu. July 17 Numbers 25 Psalm 135 1 Corinthians 8Fri. July 18 Numbers 26 Psalm 136 1 Corinthians 9Sat. July 19 Numbers 27 Psalm 137 1 Corinthians 10Sun. July 20 Numbers 28 Psalm 138 1 Corinthians 11

NOT TO HURRY SUMMER’S END, but take a moment to putthese important dates on your calendar for the upcomingmonths!

August 3rd - 6:15 - 8:15 p.m. - CHURCH WIDE PARTY at Splash Down (Okatibbee Water Park)

August 10th - Blessing of the BackpacksAugust 10th - 8:30 & 10:55 a.m. - 1st Grade Bible Presentation

PROMOTION SUNDAYAugust 17th - Children and Youth - Parent Orientation (Time TBA)August 27th - Wednesday Night Live Meal and Programs Resume

(Mission Fair Night)September 3rd - Group LinkSeptember 7th - 5:30 p.m. - Zone & Club 412 Resumes for School YearSeptember 21st - CHURCH-WIDE PICNIC - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

October 26th - Trunk or Treat!

YOUTH MINISTRY

FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP

5TH ANNUAL NOON TIME BOWLING LEAGUE

MONDAYS - 12:00 - 1:30 P.M. COST: $5.00

KING’S LEAGUE 3 on 3 BASKETBALL SCHEDULEThe 3 on 3 Basketball League has started and going strong. Listed below is the schedule:Wed. July 16th Wed. July 16th 6:45 p.m. Miles’ Biceps/MVP’s 6:45 a.m. Wolf Pac/Neze7:15 p.m. Son of Tegusta/Oregon M 7:15 p.m. Someone Good/Oregon M7:45 p.m. The Starters/Wolf Pac 7:45 p.m. Son of Tegusta/The MVP8:15 p.m. Someone Good/Neze 8:15 p.m. The Starters/Miles’ Biceps

Wed. July 23rd Wed. July 23rd

6:45 p.m. Oregon M/Miles’ Biceps 6:45 p.m. Neze/The MVP’s7:15 p.m. The MVP’s/Wolf Pac 7:15 p.m. Miles’ Biceps/Someone Good 7:45 p.m. Son of Tegusta/Neze 7:45 p.m. The Starters/Oregon M8:15 p.m. Someone Good/The Starters 8:15 p.m. Son of Tegusta/Wolf Pac

Wed. July 30th Wed. July 30th 6:45 p.m. The MVP’s/Neze 6:45 p.m. Wolf Pac/Someone Good7:15 p.m. The MVP’s/Oregon M 7:15 p.m. Miles’ Biceps/SonTegusta7:45 p.m. Wolf Pac/Son of Tegusta 7:45 p.m. The MVP’s/The Starters8:15 p.m. The Starters/Oregon M 8:15 p.m. Oregon M/Neze

GRADES 9 - 12 WILL MEET SUNDAY NIGHTS JULY 20TH & JULY 27TH.

CBS- Entering college this fall? Cement your roots in our college ministry by attending College Bible Study,(CBS) on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at Brad and Clair Huff's home.

College students, please give us your information concerning the fall semester. We would like to have yourname, your school name, and your school mailing address. If you would also like to furnish or verify yourphone number, that would be great!

You can give us your information by phone to the Central Church Office before you leave for college.

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT“Tithing builds trust in God”

WORSHIP

On Call Pastor

July 11 - July 13, 2014

Dennis Gossett

Cell: 919.339.5303

AttendanceJuly 6, 2014

Live Streaming - 14

8:30 9:45 SS 10:55

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He moved from there to the mountain east of Bethel, and he pitched his tent with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east; there he built an altar to the Lord and called on the name of the Lord—Genesis 12:8

Here is what Oswald Chambers in his book "My Utmost for His Highest" has to say about this verse:Bethel is the symbol of fellowship with God; Ai is the symbol of the world. Abram “pitched his tent” betweenthe two. The lasting value of our public service for God is measured by the depth of the intimacy of ourprivate times of fellowship and oneness with Him. Rushing in and out of worship is wrong every time— thereis always plenty of time to worship God. Days set apart for quiet can be a trap, detracting from the need tohave daily quiet time with God. That is why we must “pitch our tents” where we will always have quiet timeswith Him, however noisy our times with the world may be. There are not three levels of spiritual life—worship, waiting, and work. Yet some of us seem to jump like spiritual frogs from worship to waiting, and fromwaiting to work. God’s idea is that the three should go together as one. They were always together in the lifeof our Lord and in perfect harmony. It is a discipline that must be developed; it will not happen overnight.

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