ASH WEDNESDAY AT CENTRAL For Christians, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. This is a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing times of fasting, repentance, and spiritual discipline. This year Ash Wednesday falls on February 13th. At Central, you'll have the opportunity to come together as a church family and begin this journey of spiritual renewal with others on a "Lenten Walk of Silence". The events will begin with dinner in the 11th Street Gym at 5:00. We will then move to the Sanctuary at 5:45. After a brief explanation and instructions, the Walk of Silence will begin at 6:00. Everything will take place on the 2nd floor [the Crossing and the Sanctuary]. During this time of reflection, you can experience 8 "stations" that will offer such things as the Imposition of Ashes [a sign of repentance used in Lent], Holy Communion, and a Labyrinth Walk in the Fellowship Hall. The Walk will be done in silence, and the only one we will speak to is God. Through the quietness, it is our hope that you will see, feel, hear, taste, and even smell God's presence near us. All of this will last approximately one hour. We invite you to join us for the Walk of Silence on Ash Wednesday. Come and bring your best gift - yourself - as an offering to God. 2013 LENTEN SCHEDULE Page 6 MISSIONS POSSIBLE 5K PAGE 4 BLOOD DRIVE Page 2 Volume XXXV February 6, 2013 Number 6
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ASH WEDNESDAY AT CENTRALFor Christians, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. This is a time when many Christiansprepare for Easter by observing times of fasting, repentance, and spiritual discipline.
This year Ash Wednesday falls on February 13th. At Central, you'll have the opportunity to come together as achurch family and begin this journey of spiritual renewal with others on a "Lenten Walk of Silence".The events will begin with dinner in the 11th Street Gym at 5:00. We will then move to the Sanctuary at 5:45. Aftera brief explanation and instructions, the Walk of Silence will begin at 6:00. Everything will take place on the 2ndfloor [the Crossing and the Sanctuary].
During this time of reflection, you can experience 8 "stations" that will offer such things as the Imposition of Ashes [a sign of repentance used in Lent], Holy Communion, and a Labyrinth Walk in the Fellowship Hall. TheWalk will be done in silence, and the only one we will speak to is God. Through the quietness, it is our hope thatyou will see, feel, hear, taste, and even smell God's presence near us. All of this will last approximately one hour.
We invite you to join us for the Walk of Silence on Ash Wednesday. Come and bring your best gift - yourself - asan offering to God.
2013 LENTENSCHEDULEPage 6
MISSIONSPOSSIBLE 5KPAGE 4
BLOOD DRIVE Page 2
Volume XXXV February 6, 2013 Number 6
CURRENT EVENTS
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE!Make your plans to come join us at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and enjoy a delicious meal beforeattending one of the small groups.MENU for Ash Wednesday, February 13th!Adult menu: Loaded potato & salad bar, assorted desserts and ice cream. Cost $6 (Maximum $20 per family)Kids menu: Chicken tenders, chips & ice cream. Cost $3Please make your reservations no later than 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 12 by calling the church office atth
601.693.1521.
“LESSONS FROM HOLLYWOOD” Each Sunday in February, we will offer a message each Sunday based on a movie with an important Biblicaltheme. February’s movies are:
February 10 - SpidermanFebruary 17 - Open RangeFebruary 24 - Philadelphia Worship times each week are 8:30 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. However, during February, we will also offeran exclusive 5:30 p.m. edition of Lessons from Hollywood. If you are unable to worship with us onSunday mornings, we hope you will take this opportunity to worship during February at 5:30 p.m.!
BLOOD DRIVE RESCHEDULEDThe blood drive originally scheduled for January 23 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Marchrd
6 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in Celebration Hall. It only takes a few minutes of your time andth
it will make a lifetime of difference for someone else! Please mark this date on your calendar!Go to www.bloodhero.com. Click on donate blood. Enter cumethodist in the sponsor code andselect Search. Click on Central United Methodist Church and it will show you the schedule of times
available to donate. If you have not registered/signed up before, you will have to set up your username or donorid and your password. (You may use your username/donor id and password for future donations so make a noteof it!)
LUNCH BUNCH - MEETS EVERY FRIDAY AT 11:30 a.m. in the Adult Activities Room - Lunch is $5.00
XYZ - TUESDAY, March 5, 2013 - 10:45 a.m.Program: HISTORIAN JEFF EAST
Menu: TBA
SENIOR ADULTS MAKING CRAFTSEvery Friday, the Senior Adults will make educational crafts for West Hills Elementary School. We will meetat 10:00 a.m. on the 3 floor. There will also be Dominoes, cards, games and puzzles offered for the seniorrd
adults at this same time. If you have any questions or need further information please contact Jim Wall at601.693.1521 (church) or 601.527.0326. (cell)
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT“People who find giving to be joyful experience a new dimension
of life that is liberating.” Herb Mather
Have you remembered Central in your will or estate planning?
Consider tithing 1/10 of your estate to Central
W ho did you invite to Central LAST week?
W ho did you invite to Central THIS week?
2013 BUDGET NEWSOn Monday January 28th, the Administrative Council met for the first time in 2013. The primary item of business was theapproval of a budget. After discussion, the Administrative Council approved a budget of $1,611,809 for 2013.
During the fall, the Finance Committee had recommended and the Administrative Council approved a tentative budgetof $1,648,539, slightly higher than the 2012 budget. However, due to the fact that financial pledges for 2013 were lowerthan projected [by some $125,000], the Administrative Council approved a budget at the same amount as the 2012budget.
During the next few months, our Finance Committee will monitor the money being received by Central. We are optimisticthat with the arrival of the new year, our members and friends will continue to be generous in their support of vital ministryhere.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
YOUTH MINISTRY
MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM
CLUB 412 and ZONEDon’t miss your favorite meal of the year as we begin preparation of the season of Lent with our annualPANCAKE SUPPER THIS SUNDAY! We will learn about the early Christians observation of Shrove Tuesdayalso known as Pancake Day. Following the meal, ZONE students will have the opportunity to participate in apancake race and then join in “Mission Pancake!” See you there!
CLUB 412 You DO NOT want to miss this Sunday evening! After feasting on pancakes, you will experience TOTALBLACKOUT! The night’s fun is based on the game show Total Blackout. You will battle each other and yourfears in a series of challenges, confronting their own worst enemy - YOURSELF! The twist? - all the challengesare played in complete darkness; no lights, no blindfolds. Come join the fun and surprises in a series of nerve-wracking games and challenges! It’s a great night to BRING A FRIEND!!!
MARK YOUR CALENDARSClub 412 - Saturday, March 23rd - Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt
Church-Wide Easter Egg Hunt - Sunday, March 24th - Home of Maurice and Cathy Hall
VBS DATE June 24th -28th, 2013This year's theme is:
Fun Fair - Where God's World Comes TogetherTeacher/Volunteer Sign-up will begin in the Crossing on February 10th. Please sign up early. It helps our VBS team in getting classes set up and ensures that all groups are covered!
Disciple Now or D’Now 13 as it is commonly called, is in the history books and we now turn our eyes towardsD’Now 14. But before we do, I want to personally thank the youth committee: Russell Thompson, KendrickPrewitt, David Purvis, Alicia Bancroft, Tim Sollie, Len McRae, Trevor Gore, Elizabeth Fox, Toni Cook, DavidHosch, Lee Williams, Dawn Gore. Also the host families; Jimbo & Julia Green, David & Sara Purvis, Brad & ClairHuff, Russell & Tanya Thompson, Lee & Michelle Thornton, Ben & Paula Rucks. Thank you to the leaders; EmilySullivan, Hamp Glover, Mary Whittle, Tyler Stanley, Matt Ware, Meg Mollica, Cleat Morris, Tyrone, Justin, Bob,Sabrina, and last but not least the parents who brought food and drove the vans. Thank you again to each andevery one of you for all your dedication and help!!
SIGN UP NOW FOR THE 5K The Missions Possible 5K is approaching soon. There will also be a 2 mile walk and a one mile fun run March 23rd. Registration will start this weekend. Come to the office to request a registration form, sign up thisSunday in the Crossing, or you may contact Owen Weddle at [email protected] Early registration fee for the5K Race is $20, 2 mile walk is $10 and the one mile fun run is $10. Please sign up as soon as possible. Themoney goes toward our missions. If you have any questions, please contact Owen Weddle at 601.693.1521.
In order to keep everyone better informed of current concerns, names will remain on the Prayer Concerns list in the “Call” for only twoweeks unless there is a new concern.
Marie Baldwin (Susie Rambo’s Mother)Charlotte Brown Millie BurrageArnold CarpenterSid CurtisJohn HarperAmy Kidd
Ann Martin McKenzieHarper RainerMark RichardsonIrvin SharpLes TilleryOwen Cole Walker
MILITARY PERSONNEL SERVING OVERSEAS:Family & FriendsEric Dollar, nephew of Tim & Becky Sollie Doug Grant, son of Fred & Linda GrantJeb Herron, great nephew of Trudy Nix Ian Joyner, grandson of Vi McBrideAll U.S. Military Personnel
OUR SYMPATHY TO:~Linford W. Conard Jr. Family. Mr. Conard passed away Tuesday, January 29th at his residence. Gravesideservices were held Friday, February 1 at Magnolia Cemetery. st
OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO:~Todd and Rachael French following the birth of their baby boy, Tristan Marshall French, born Tuesday, January 15 in Savannah, GA. Proud grandparents are Terry & Susie French. th
~John and Erin Cromeans following the birth of their baby girl, Leah Copeland Cromeans, who was born Sunday,January 27th in Oxford. The proud grandparents are Mike & Poky Murphy. Paternal grandparents are John &Janie Cromeans of Birmingham, AL.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:~Andy and Amy (Wall) James who were married on Saturday, February 2 at Central United Methodist Church. nd
Food for the Journey[suggested Bible readings for February 11 - February 17, 2013]
2013 LENTEN WORSHIP & LUNCHEONSThe downtown churches of Meridian are once again partnering to offer a six-week series of Lenten worshipservices and luncheons. The series begins next week and the schedule is as follows:
DATE HOST CHURCH SPEAKERFeb. 14 Central United Methodist Dr. Rhett PayneFeb. 21 First Baptist Church Rev. Owen WeddleFeb. 28 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Father Frank CosgroveMar. 7 First Presbyterian Church Dr. Tom SikesMar. 14 St. Patrick Catholic Church Rev. Brian PonderMar. 21 First Christian Church Dr. Raymon Leake
Plan now to join us each Thursday for these worship opportunities as they help us move through Lent.
