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T h e S p i r e February

2018

How Is Our Love?

Just outside of Jerusalem is a massive hill where you can gaze on almost the entirety of the city.

It was to this hill that Jesus fled to pray right before his arrest and crucifixion. While visiting Jeru-

salem, I sat at the top of this same hill looking across at the same city some 2,000 years later. It

was a beautiful day with an absolutely impressive view. Jerusalem is a very busy and diverse city.

There it was before you in all its splendor. People, from different backgrounds, were constantly

moving and interacting with each other, conducting business. This ancient city filled with tourists

and people who call it home. As I sat on this hill, it was easy to imagine this activity. This city just

looked alive!

Jesus loved this city. Even as many of its leaders and people worked against his ministry, Jesus’

compassion was sincere. He declares, “Jerusalem, Jerusalem the city that kills the prophets and

stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a

hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing!” (Matthew 23:37) These words

speak of tenderness, love and compassion. These words speak the desire to bring the people

back home, back to God. Does Jesus personally know these people? Some, yes, but not most.

Does Jesus even love those that “kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it?” Amaz-

ingly, yes. Jesus’ love is complete.

I am sure that you have noticed, every time you come to Centenary church, you come to the top of

a small hill. Here, the view is great! You can see much of the surrounding north side of

Evansville. As we seek to follow Jesus, I ask about your love. As you gaze across the landscape

from the perch of Centenary UMC, you will see new homes and businesses developing, schools,

busy roads, and many people driving by or living in this area. How is our love? We, like Jesus,

will not know most of these people personally. However, they are God’s people. Not all of them

will agree with our beliefs or our desires for the world. Some may dislike our faith or more likely,

not even regard it at all. How is our compassion for this community? Do we long to gather them

into the goodness of God?

In Matthew another scene on a hill is prominent. “You are the light of the world. A city built on a

hill cannot be hid…. Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and

give glory to your Father in heaven. We cannot get around it as a church. We are called to be

light in this world. We are a city (community of people) on a hill. We are called to have love,

tenderness and compassion, as we long to gather God’s children as a “hen gathers her

brood under her wings.” We are a people with a mission. How is our love?

Pastor Danny Walker

Dear Centenary Sewing Gals: Below is a revised schedule. Feb. 4: Finish hemming any pants, begin heart potholders, or work on adult bibs or catheter bags for nursing homes Feb. 11: Decorative pillow covers Feb. 18 Purses Feb. 25: Finish purses, UFO day March: Little dresses for Africa--Sherri found a different design for some little dresses, so we will be making some of those and some of the ones like we did last year. Call (812) f459-2643 or email me if you have questions. Sharon Hollon

In a related matter, we received the following letter from Deaconess Riley Children’s Services. Dear Ladies, Thank you so much for the kind donation of lovely and very colorful pillowcases for the children here at Deaconess Riley. The children will love having them on their beds and they will provide comfort to them during this difficult. We appreciate people that put forth their time, talent and treasure for such a wonderful cause. We want you to know that you have touched so many of the children’s lives with your special donation. We thank you for joining with us in this important and heartfelt mission. Sincerely, Lisa Lantaff Child Life Assistant Deaconess Riley Children’s Service (Thanks to Sharon and our sewing ladies for this wonderful service to our community.)

Centenary is very fortunate to reach people outside of the weekly services. Everyone has access to the

church web site and can read news on our Facebook page. We have now ventured further into the

digital world with the addition of our new electronic sign on the corner of our church lot. If anyone has

any information that they need posted on any of the social media, please feel free to notify Keith Schmett (812-582-

0519) or contact Sue at the church office (812-867-3920). We will try and get that information out as soon as pos-

sible. I am still exploring and learning how to program the new sign and would appreciate any comments about

how to improve what is on the display. Blessings,

Keith

FEB. 17 - SALEM UMC

FEB. 24 - SIMPSON UMC

MAR. 3 - HOWELL UMC

2018 MEN’S LENTEN BREAKFAST SCHEDULE

7:30AM

MAR. 10 - MCCUTCHANVILLE UMC

MAR. 17 - METHODIST TEMPLE

MAR. 24 - BLUE GRASS UMC

$7.00 - Adults

$3.00 - Children under 16

Note: There will be no UMM Breakfast at Centenary on Feb. 10th.

Clothing & Accessories % QTY Total

Dining - On The Go % QTY Total

Aeropostale $25.00 10% $ Arby's $10.00 8% $

American Eagle Outfit $25.00 10% $ Burger King $10.00 4% $

Banana Republic $25.00 14% $ Chipotle Mexican Grill $10.00 10% $

Children's Place $25.00 12% $ Chipotle Mexican Grill $25.00 10% $

Claire's $10.00 9% $ Cold Stone Creamery $10.00 8% $

Crazy 8 $25.00 13% $ Culver's $10 10% $

Express $25.00 10% $ Dairy Queen $10.00 3% $

Gap $25.00 14% $ Domino's $10.00 8% $

Gymboree $25.00 13% $ Dunkin' Donuts $10.00 3% $

Icing $10.00 9% $ Dunkin' Donuts $25.00 3% $

Journeys Kidz $25.00 10% $ GD Ritzys $10.00 15% $

Marshalls $25.00 7% $ Fazoli's $25.00 7% $

Maurices $20.00 7% $ Hardee's $10.00 5% $

Old Navy $25.00 14% $ Krispy Kreme Doughnuts $10.00 8% $

Payless Shoes $20.00 13% $ Little Caesar's Pizza $20.00 8% $

Ross Dress for Less $25.00 8% $ Long John Silver's $10.00 8% $

Shoe Carnival $25.00 5% $

Panera Bread $10.00 8% $

T.J. Maxx $25.00 7% $ Panera Bread $25.00 8% $

Talbots $25.00 13% $ Papa John's Pizza $10.00 8% $

Dining - Casual % QTY Total Papa Murphy's Pizza $10.00 8% $

Applebee's $25.00 8% $ Pizza Hut $10.00 8% $

Applebee's $50.00 8% $ Qdoba Mexican Grill $25.00 7% $

Bob Evans Restaurants $10.00 10% $ Starbucks $10.00 7% $

Bonefish Grill $25.00 8% $ Starbucks $25.00 7% $

Bonefish Grill $50.00 8% $ Steak 'n Shake $10.00 8% $

Buffalo Wild Wings $10.00 8% $ SUBWAY $10.00 6% $

Buffalo Wild Wings $25.00 8% $ Taco Bell $10.00 5% $

Cheddars ® $10.00 8% $ Wendy's $10.00 4% $

Cheddars ® $25.00 8% $

Chili's Grill & Bar $25.00 11% $ Health & Beauty % QTY Total Cracker Barrel $10.00 8% $ Bath & Body Works $10.00 13% $

Cracker Barrel $25.00 8% $ Bath & Body Works $25.00 13% $

Denny's $10.00 7% $ CVS Pharmacy 100.00 6% $

Gracie's Chinese $10.00 10% $ CVS Pharmacy $25.00 6% $

Logan's Roadhouse $25.00 10% $ Sephora $25.00 4% $

LongHorn Steakhouse $25.00 8% $ ULTA $25.00 4% $

Los Bravos Mexican $20.00 10% $ Walgreens $25.00 5% $

Los Tres Caminos Mexican $20 10% $

O'Charley's $25.00 13% $ Home Décor % QTY Total Old Chicago $25.00 6% $ Bed Bath & Beyond $100.00 7% $

Olive Garden ® $25.00 8% $ Bed Bath & Beyond $25.00 7% $

Outback Steakhouse $25.00 8% $ Crate and Barrel $25.00 8% $

Red Lobster $25.00 8% $ Pier 1 Imports $25.00 9% $

Red Robin $25.00 8% $ Pottery Barn Kids $25.00 8% $

Texas Roadhouse $25.00 8% $

TGI Fridays® $25.00 9% $

Family Order Form

Centenary United Methodist Church

NAME CHECK # ORDER DATE

Discount Store % QTY Total Home Improvement % QTY Total Burlington Coat Factory $25.00 8% $ Ace Hardware $25.00 4% $

Kmart $25.00 4% $ Home Depot $100.00 4% $

Meijer $10 3% $ Home Depot $25.00 4% $

Meijer $25 3% $ Lowe's $100.00 4% $

Meijer $50 3% $ Lowe's $25.00 4% $

Meijer $100 3% $

Lowe's $500.00 4% $

Sam's Club $25.00 2.5% $ Menards $100.00 3% $

Target $100.00 2.5% $ Menards $25.00 3% $

Target $25.00 2.5% $ Menards $500.00 3% $

Target $50.00 2.5% $ The Home Depot $100.00 4% $

Walmart $100.00 2.5% $ The Home Depot $25.00 4% $

Walmart $25.00 2.5% $ Online & Catalog % QTY Total Walmart $250.00 2.5% $ Amazon.com $100.00 2.5% $

Walmart $50.00 2.5% $ Amazon.com $25.00 2.5% $

Electronics & Office % QTY Total Groupon.com $25.00 7% $

Best Buy $100.00 4% $ Harry & David $50.00 12% $

Best Buy $25.00 4% $ iTunes® $15.00 5% $

EB Games $25.00 3% $ iTunes® $25.00 5% $

GameStop $25.00 3% $ Overstock.com $25.00 8% $

OfficeDepot /Office Max $25.00 5% $

Shutterfly $25.00 4% $

Staples $25.00 5% $ Specialty Retailer % QTY Total Build-A-Bear Workshop $25.00 8% $

Entertainment % QTY Total Guitar Center $25.00 4% $

AMC Theatres West $25.00 8% $ Hallmark $25.00 4% $

Barnes & Noble $10.00 8% $ Jo-Ann Fabric Stores $25.00 6% $

Barnes & Noble $25.00 8% $ Michaels $25.00 4% $

Family Video $10.00 12% $ PetSmart $25.00 5% $

Showplace North $5.00 10% $ Sporting Goods % QTY Total Academy Sports+Outdoors $25.00 4% $

Gas & Auto % QTY Total Bass Pro Shops $25.00 9% $

AutoZone $25.00 8% $ Cabela's $100.00 6% $

BP $50.00 1.5% $ Dick's Sporting Goods $100.00 8% $

Circle K $100.00 1.5% $ Dick's Sporting Goods $25.00 8% $

Circle K $25.00 1.5% $ Department Store % QTY Total Jiffy Lube $30.00 8% $ Dillard's $100.00 9% $

Marathon $100.00 3% $ Dillard's $25.00 9% $

Marathon $25.00 3% $ JCPenney $25.00 5% $

Marathon $250.00 3% $ Kohl's $100.00 4% $

Mobil $50.00 1% $ Kohl's $25.00 4% $

MotoMart $50.00 5% $ Macy's $25.00 10% $

Shell $25.00 2% $ Sears $25.00 4% $

Stein Mart $25.00 7% $

Travel & VISA % QTY Total Grocery % QTY Total Disney $1000.00 3% $ GFS-Gordon Food Service$25.00 4% $

Princess Cruise Lines $500.00 6% $ IGA Buehlers $25.0 5% $

Visa Five Back $100.00 1.25% $ IGA Buehlers $100.00 5% $

Visa Five Back $250.00 1.25% $ Meijer $100.00 3% $

Visa Five Back $50.00 1.25% $ Meijer $25.00 3% $

We will begin Wednesday night Easter cantata practice on Feb. 7 at 7:00pm. Regular choir member practice will begin at 7:45pm. There will also be Sunday cantata practice when it can be worked into our Sunday after worship schedule. It is a busy time for everyone and I do not want to cause problems. If you have suggestions, see me. I’ll be very grateful! Thanks, Miriam Seibert.

Carl Sterchi has moved to California to live close to his family. He is greatly missed at church services and functions. He also has a birthday coming up on February 8th. No doubt, he would like to hear from you! If you would like to contact him, his new address is: 1006 Hawkshead Circle, San Ramon, CA 94583.

SCRIP PROGRAM BLESSES CHURCH

A huge thank you goes out to everyone for your support of Centenary's Scrip program this past year! The

2017 profit was approximately $3,700!! One third of that was due to the record breaking December sales!

Monies dispersed in 2017 amounted to $2,596 with $900 to the 150th celebration dinner, $736 for the

FLC landscaping project, $500 to Good Neighbors, $260 to church maintenance, and $200 to the Alms/

hardship fund. Your purchases of the cards we carry for the local businesses is very helpful. Sales of Cul-

vers, Donut Bank, Gracies, Hacienda, Los Bravos, Los Tres Caminos, and Spudz and Stuff cards donate

10% back to the church. GD Ritzy's card sales donate 15% back.

Please continue shopping, dining, and gift giving with Scrip. Cards are available each Sunday after church

in the coffee room.

Cheryl Blythe ~ Debbie Putler

(The following was written for a January Newsletter which we did not publish. But it’s never too late to say “thanks.”) The Stockers (Mark and Marsha) wish to thank our Centenary Church family for the food, cards, calls, transportation and visits during my recent surgery. The prayer shawl I received was beautiful. It helped me take my mind off the situation and gave me patience. I know the hands that make the shawls are blessed and those blessings pass on to the people who receive them. I’m a witness of this. Thank you again for all the kindness shown to us. Mark Stocker

UPCOMING DATES

PPR Meeting - 6:30pm

Thurs. Feb. 8th

TRUSTEE Meeting - 6:30pm

Tues. Feb. 13th

AD COUNCIL Meeting - 7:00pm

Thurs. Feb. 22nd

LENT - EASTER ~ 2018

ASH WEDNESDAY - 6:30pm, Wed. Feb. 14th

MAUNDY THURSDAY - 6:30pm, Thurs. March 29th Meal/Service

GOOD FRIDAY - 6:30pm, Fri., March 30th

EASTER - 7:00am and 9:30am Sunday, April 1st

**MISSION TRIP NEWS** - Our annual mission trip is scheduled for June 16th

through June 23rd. We will be traveling to Findlay, Ohio to St. Andrews UMC, a

6 hour drive. For people who like to have a “fun activity” day, we will be leav-

ing on Friday and traveling to the church. Then we will spend Saturday at Ce-

dar Point Amusement Park, while the rest of the team travels to meet us at the

church that evening. The cost to go on the mission trip is $100, plus the

amusement park cost for those who will be going there on Saturday. If you

are interested in possibly making this trip, please sign up in the Narthex.

FEBRUARY Anniversaries

A Re c o rd o f O ur Fa i t h f u l n es s

Date Attendance General Fund Offering

12/3 160 $6367.00

12/10 159 $5030.00

12/17 166 $7047.00

12/24 232 $6321.00

12/31 145 $8822.00

1/7 172 $5543.00

1/14 132 $2240.00

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! If you find any dis-

crepancies in our Birthday/Anniversary list-

ings, please call the office or email us. This

would include names that are missing or

misspelled, as well as wrong dates.

MARCH Birthdays

MARCH Anniversaries

Prayer Concerns ~~ Don Robinson, Rachel Bailey, Rose Borman, Lee Crow, Rosie Ritchie, T.C. Gossett,

Walter Fanok, Eloise Overdorf, Joyce Smith, Callie Graves, Dave Heavrin, Amy Toon, John Crow

FEBRUARY Birthdays

14 - Jim Fleming 14 - Jacob Graves 14 - Evan Marchand 18 - Bev Render 19 - Ryan Huebner 19- Roger Latham 25 - Ben Jackson 29 - Bruce Knight 29 - Norma McNary

1 - Sarah Mitchell 2 - Eric Marchand 4 - Joe Gish 5 - Brian Fleming 7 - Kevin Foster 8 - Shawn Riley 11 - Wayne Aldridge 13 - Steve Graves 13 – Mia Harris 13 - Geneva Huebner

11 - David & Mary Jane Woods 14 - Bob & Martha Freeman 14 - Don & Jennie Fuhrman 27 - Randy & Felicia Bowden

1 - Rose Borman 4 - Shirley Ackerman 4 - Stason Stacer 5 - Joan Crowe 5 - Kelly Harris 5 - Samantha Smith 6 - Jeff Carnahan 7 - Vernice Lindell 8 - Cyndi Gish 8 - Carl Sterchi 9 - Sherry Hiatt 9 - Danielle Otto 10 - Jim Sharp 10– Diane Walker 13 - Sadie Seibert 15 - Amber Walker

17 - Abby Jackson 18 - Jim McCutchan 18 - Kim Wingerter 19 - Rick Hendrix 20 - Vince Bowden 20 - Vicky Hancock 21 - Brooke Huebner 24 - Andrea Kaucher 24 - Madeline Stone 25 - Sharron Brace 25 -Luke Jackson 25 - Eli Walker 26 - Gayle Green 26 - James Hall 27 - Don Fuhrman

7 - Kenny & Carolyn Horton 8 - Chris & Missy Feller 14 - Chris & Becky Stone 20 - Warren & Beverly Render 21 – Brian & Kelly Harris 22 - Joe & Cyndi Gish 26 - Jeff and Morgan Carnahan

February 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

28 29 30 31 1 2 3

9:00AM Exercise 12:00PM God Neighbors

5:00PM Depart on Youth Ski Retreat

PM - Return from Youth Trip

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

8:30AM Safe Harbor

9:30AM Worship 10:45AM Sun.School 11:00AM Confirmation 3:00PM Sewing

9:00AM Walking 11:30AM Georgia’s Girls/We Care 6:30PM Bible Study

9:00AM Exercise

9:00AM Walking 6:30PM Bells 7:00PM Choir

9:00AM Exercise 12:00PM Good Neighbors 6:30PM PPR Mtg

No UMM Breakfast This Month

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

8:30AM Safe Harbor

9:30AM Worship 10:45AM Sun.School 11:00AM Confirmation 3:00PM Sewing

9:00AM Walking 11:30AM Georgia’s Girls/We Care 6:30PM Bible Study

9:00AM Exercise 6:30PM Trustee Mtg

9:00AM Walking 6:30PM Ash Wednesday Service 7:30PM Choir

9:00AM Exercise 12:00PM Good Neighbors

7:30AM Men’s Lenten Bkfst Salem UMC

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

8:30AM Safe Harbor

9:30AM Worship 10:45AM Sun.School 11:00AM Confirmation 3:00PM Sewing

9:00AM Walking 11:30AM Georgia’s Girls/We Care

9:00AM Exercise

9:00AM Walking 6:30PM Bells 7:00PM Choir

9:00AM Exercise 12:00PM Good Neighbors

7:30AM Men’s Lenten Bkfst Simpson UMC

25 26 27 28 1 2 3

8:30AM Safe Harbor

9:30AM Worship 10:45AM Sun.School 11:00AM Confirmation 3:00PM Sewing

9:00AM Walking 11:30AM Georgia’s Girls/We Care

9:00AM Exercise

9:00AM Walking 6:30PM Bells 7:00PM Choir

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