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“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God.’” –Psalm 46:10a
I’ve been thinking a lot about our clothes washer. Have you ever
thought about what it might be like to be a sock in your washer?
Water starts filling up the drum. Soon you are covered in soapy
water. But that is just when the craziness begins.
In the center of top-load washers, there is a rotating cylinder with fins, which is called an agitator. The
agitator is a violent tool. It agitates, or stirs up, the water, soap, and dirty socks. The clothes are swirled
around, thrown against the sides of the drum and mixed together. To a dirty sock it must feel like the
world is coming to an end.
For many people right now they feel like a dirty sock in a top-load washer. Regardless of your position on
the presidential candidates and the various election outcomes, regardless of your position on a number of
different social issues, regardless of your stance on a number of different moral positions, the world feels
very mixed up, stirred up, and you or someone you know is a little or possibly very agitated.
I imagine Mary and Joseph felt a little mixed up. Their world was turned upside down when angels came
with the news that they would be the earthly parents of the Savior of the world. This unmarried couple
resided in a small town on the edge of nowhere in a land conquered by enemies who thought they were a
worthless and backward people -dirty socks spinning out of control in a top-load washer.
Yet, somehow in the midst of this world of chaos, God did something beautiful. Out of this time of great
instability and turmoil, God put in motion a plan that would save the world and give hope…even to the
agitated. God has a beautiful way of bringing peace out of the chaos.
God is never uncertain. God is never terrified. God is never scrambling to figure out what is going to
happen next. Instead, God calls out to the dirty socks of the world, “Be still. I got this. Trust in me because I
am God.” No matter what you are struggling with this Advent/Christmas season, rest assured that God is
more than capable. He may not always remove us from the washer right away (after all, agitation can bring
a dirty sock to greater usefulness), but God is present with us in the midst of the uncertainty.
To help you in this process make sure you join us in the sanctuary at our new 9:15 a.m. worship time to see
how God is often bringing Peace Out of Chaos.
PASTOR’S CORNER The Kindling
10:35 a.m.
Garden Room
Preview services
Nov. 27-Jan. 1.
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FAMILY ADVENT NIGHT
Please join us in the Garden Room where we will
celebrate the season with another Central
tradition: Food! Join us for a chili supper and warm
Christmas cookies, hot cider and some easy holiday
crafts. If you can provide a pot of chili, please contact
Julie Reed at [email protected]. We will still
try to provide transportation. Please call the church
office if you need transportation.
ANGEL TREE gifts (wrapped or not) must be un-
der the Parlor tree by December 11. Helpers
and Elves are needed to wrap and organize the
gifts. Please call Gloria Millay (812-476-9988)
with any questions. Also, on the morning of
Christmas Eve (8:00 a.m.) we need Elves to deliv-
er the gifts.
LOAVES & FISHES
Remember your loved one(s) with a gift to Central’s
Loaves & Fishes Ministry. This program helps the
people from the nearby neighborhood who have a
need for emergency assistance whether it be for
rent, utilities or another emergency need.
POINSETTIAS
Remember your loved one(s) with a pink, white or
red poinsettia ($10.00). Sunday, December 11, will
be the last day to order. The poinsettias will be
displayed as decorations to beautify our sanctuary
starting December 18. If you would like to take
yours home after the Christmas Eve Service you are
more than welcome.
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Given by___________________________________________
In Honor of _______________________________________
In Memory of _____________________________________
Poinsettias ($10.00)
Total #_____________ Total $_____________
__________ Red ___________White ___________Pink
Loaves & Fishes
Given by___________________________________________
$ ___________________________
In Honor of _______________________________________
In Memory of _____________________________________
PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
We are asking that you make SEPARATE checks
for each account, one for Poinsettias and one for
Loaves & Fishes .
COOKIES! COOKIES! COOKIES!
Cookies, candy and holiday bread (all $5 per pound)
will be sold December 18 starting at 9:00 a.m. and
10:15 a.m. in the Narthex. You may choose from a
variety of small to large containers. Let the
wonderful cooks from the Compass Class do your
holiday baking.
Christmas is almost here! The children are already
preparing for our Christmas Program on Tuesday,
December 13 at 6:30 p.m. Our families will pack the
sanctuary and be entertained by the toddler through
pre-k children. Ms. Carol Hodges’ room will continue
the tradition and present the story of Jesus’ birth.
Church members are invited to attend. Santa will
visit us on Friday, December 16 and we will enjoy the
Polar Express in our jammies on Thursday,
December 22. We are very thankful for a wonderful
year at Central Child Care and look forward to 2017
with excitement in the Lord’s plans for us!
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04 Norrington, Dolores
04 Romain, Ron
05 Guard, Charles
05 Dugan, Russell
07 Brockleman, Bill
08 Dave Davis
09 Giesman, Jacob
11 Millay, Steve
13 Meece, Alexis Blythe
13 Lisenbee, Ally
14 Raymond, Rick
14 Duncan, Nathan
15 Cooley, Angela
15 Huey, Jaxton
16 Oakley, Anna
16 Wegner, Betsy
17 Counts, Talon
19 Halbig, Angela
19 Bruce, Jeff
19 Mirando, John
21 Gosnell, Ruth
21 Georges, Liam
22 Pennington, Tracy
23 Whitledge, Mildred
23 Lynch, Evan
24 Romain, Linda
26 Armstrong, Bruce
26 Redd, Wade
27 Daugherty, Suzy
29 Frazier, James
29 Lutz, Imogene
29 Giesman, Paula
30 Maglinger, John
DECEMBER BIRTHDAY S
DECEMBER NURSERY SCHEDULE
4 Jeff Bruce Hope Hartmann 11 Heather Morse Hope Hartmann 18 Joelle Lynch Hope Hartmann 25 Nancy Reid Hope Hartmann
HOW TO CONTACT PASTOR KEVIN
Email [email protected] Phone: (812) 424-3574
Normal Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9-Noon
and by appointment.
Wednesday Morning Pastor Kevin is doing Sermon preparation
and Friday is Pastor Kevin’s day off.
MANAGE YOUR GIVING ONLINE Online giving is easy by simply following these easy steps: Visit the
church website at www.central-church.org; click on the Donate!
button; click on the Create Profile button; then follow the
onscreen instructions to create an online profile and to schedule
your recurring contributions.
FLOOD BUCKET
Insect Repellant
Containing Deet
Aerosol Air Freshener
FOOD PANTRY
Canned Fruit
Peanut Butter
THANKSGIVING BASKETS
Thanks to everyone that helped the Rescue Mission by bringing
cranberry sauce. Central and the Child Care collected 251 cans.
MISSION NEEDS
MARY STREET DOOR
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Starting November 28, the Mary St. Finke
entrance will be closed for a short time
due to repairs on the steps. Everyone
will have to enter through the Canopy
Door on Franklin Street.
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