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Winter
Planning Guide
Winter
Planning Guide Winter/Spring 2020
Sermon and Study Series
January Sermon and Study Series
In January we will be exploring the meaning of baptism in the
Christian Faith.
On January 12 we will be focusing on the covenant that we
enter with God at baptism.
On January 19 we will explore the presence of the Holy Spirit in
baptism.
On January 26 we will examine the call that all Christians
receive at our baptism.
This will be way to remember what it means to be baptized,
what it means to be in a
priesthood of all believers and
the important role of the Holy
Spirit in the life of each believer.
A companion study will be
offered during the 10:15 AM
Connect and Grow Hour each
Sunday.
Sermon and Study Series
February Sermon and Study Series
In the Next Level Innovations process, we developed a new vision
statement. Our vision is to be:
A welcoming congregation inviting all God’s children to
experience and share Christ’s transforming love.
In February we will be spending time casting this vision. One of the
ways we will be casting this vision is on Sunday mornings in worship.
Each week, we will spend time breaking down this statement.
On February 2 we will give attention to the themes of: welcoming
and inviting
On February 9 we will explore the phrase “all God’s children”.
On February 16 We will lift up the importance of not only
experiencing Christ’s love, but our willingness to be transformed by
such love.
On February 23 we will finish by unpacking what it means for us to
share Christ through mission and service, as well as though telling
our story and faith-sharing.
A companion study will be offered during the 10:15 AM Connect
and Grow Hour each Sunday hosted by the Next Level Innovations
Vision Alignment Team.
Lenten Sermon and Study Series, beginning March 1
Just turning on the news lets us know we are living in uncertain
times. Economic instabilities, eruptions of violence, and natural
catastrophes can alter the lives and landscapes of entire
communities. Our individual lives are often just as unsteady:
relationships can break, plans can falter, and confidence can
fail. The reality is that in our fast-changing, unpredictable world
there are few guarantees in life. It is those who are willing to
embrace uncertainty and make the risky decision to follow Jesus
who will reap the greatest rewards.
Embracing the Uncertain invites us this Lent to engage and
wrestle with life’s uncertainties, not ignore them. We will focus on
six post-Transfiguration, pre-Passion stories in the Gospels. Each of
these stories are signposts in the gospel narrative, pointing at a
world filled with uncertainty, but pointing us forward to a cross
that can show us how to follow Jesus with courage, hope, and
obedience.
A companion study will be offered during the 10:15 AM Connect
and Grow Hour each Sunday, as well as Thursdays at 11:00 AM.
Sermon and Study Series
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Paul’s Epistle to the Church in Galatia
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM February 5, 12 and 19
Study and More...
Dr. Oden is the author of God’s Welcome and Right Here, Right Now.
This is a free event.
Flourishing Congregations: Theology of Hospitality
April 29 7:00-9:00 PM
At Fairfax UMC
Dr. Amy Oden, is a Visiting Professor of Early Church
History and Spirituality, Saint Paul School of Theology
Teacher: Phil Mohr
Families Welcome!
Palm Sunday—April 5 Celebrating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem with the waving of palm branches during the morning worship services.
Holy Thursday—April 9 Celebration of Jesus’ last supper with his disciples in the upper room before he was betrayed in the Garden of Gesthemene. Communion worship service at 7:30 PM.
Good Friday—April 10 Remembering the crucifixion of Jesus at Golgotha. We will again be offering a self-guided Stations of the Cross experience throughout the day and evening on Good Friday.
Worship
Ash Wednesday—February 26 Marking the beginning of Lent with a service of worship and the imposition of ashes. The worship service will begin at 7:00 PM.
Easter at Centreville UMC
Easter morning will begin with our Sunrise service, beginning
at 6:30 AM. As the sun comes up, we will recall how Mary
discovered the empty tomb, and will celebrate the
resurrection of Christ.
At 8:00 and 9:15 AM we will celebrate Christ’s resurrection
with traditional choral music, congregational singing, and
special instrumental music.
At 11:15 AM, we will worship Christ’s resurrection with
contemporary music in a relaxed worship environment.
Please note, there will be no Sunday School or Children’s
Church on Easter Sunday. Nursery care will be available at
the 9:15 and 11:15 AM services.
Worship
LOCK-IN Voices In Praise (VIP)
February 21-22
Voices In Praise is our youth vocal choir.
During this year’s lock-in, VIP will
concentrate on preparing its spring
musical “Change the World,” along
with fun games and fellowship.
To join VIP, contact Jason Moon at
Come enjoy a concert presented by three of our handbell
choirs followed by a scrumptious buffet featuring sweet and
savory items, plus fruit and cheese.
The concert is free. Tickets for the dessert are $5.00.
Music Ministry
VIP Musical
Voices In Praise Spring Musical
March 22 during the 9:15 & 11:15 a.m. Worship Services
This fun musical’s theme is about “changing our hearts and minds to reflect a common purpose of positively influencing those around us for the Kingdom of God.”
Voices In Praise is for youth in 7-12th grade.
To join in VIP, contact Jason Moon at [email protected]
Music Camp August 3-7, 2020
9:30-12:30 PM
Rising 2nd through 6th graders
Registration will begin in the spring.
Campers will prepare and present a short
musical, ring bells, explore different
musical instruments, do crafts and enjoy
snack time together.
Music Ministry
Music Ministry, Youth Ministry
On Sunday, December 29, come be part of the 9:15 AM Christmas
Choir! All singers are invited to come to the choir room at 8:25 AM
to learn an anthem to sing during the 9:15 AM service. Children,
youth, college students and adults are invited to participate.
Christmas Choir
Confirmation is a time when a Christian publically “confirms” their
intention to live the vows of their baptismal and membership
covenant, and becomes a member of the local congregation and
The United Methodist Church.
Who: 8th graders & high schoolers who haven’t taken confirmation.
When: Thursday evenings (7:00-8:30 PM) from February to May.
Cost: $135.00 (this covers the weekend retreat to Camp Highroad, the
day retreat, confirmation t-shirt, Bible, curriculum, and reception on
Confirmation Sunday). For info on scholarships, contact Jeremy Vest.
Important dates:
Feb 6: 7:00 Orientation
Feb 8: Day Retreat at CUMC
Mar 15: Optional Trip to Cathedral or Basilica
Mar 27-29: Confirmation Retreat
May 14: 7:00pm Rehearsal
May 16: 5:30pm Communion Service
May 17: Confirmation Sunday
Confirmation is important because this program helps students begin
to understand what it means to be a fully devoted follower of Jesus
Christ, and how to live their faith. Confirmation is a time of intentional
preparation and it gives students the opportunity to study the Christian
faith. After completing the class, the students have the opportunity to
stand before the congregation and affirm their faith and commitment
to Christ.
Youth Ministry
Children’s Ministry and Family Fun
Vacation Vacation
Bible SchoolBible School
July 13 – 17, 2020 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM daily
Children rising into Kindergarten through 6th Grade are invited
to participate in Vacation Bible School. Students will make new
friends, have fun, and learn about Jesus during this 5-day
program. PLUS, the students support a mission project for the
week and hold a food drive to refill the shelves at the Western
Fairfax Christian Ministries food bank.
Registration information will be posted online by mid-March
2020 at www.centreville-umc.org.
There are volunteer opportunities for youth and adults. Details
and applications will be available
online in mid-March.
Children’s Ministry
Children’s Ministry and Family Fun
Join us for a Children’s Easter Celebration on March 28. This
event will be held indoors in the Recreation and Outreach
Center, so we will have it rain or shine.
This event is FREE, and open to everyone in the community.
We simply ask for safety, that all children be accompanied by
an adult.
Children’s Easter Celebration
Fellowship and Care
Hypothermia Shelter March 11 and 12
The weather outside is frightful, and Centreville UMC cares
about those who are out in it! Among CUMC’s many ministries
serving those in need, the hypothermia shelter is particularly
meaningful.
We partner with churches all over Fairfax County to provide
overnight shelter for the homeless during the cold winter months.
In March, CUMC will host the shelter for 2 nights at St. Stephens
UMC in Burke.
We are looking for dinner servers, food providers, evening and
overnight hosts, breakfast providers, and more. Make a
difference, and join the effort. We need you, and more
importantly, God’s people need you!
Visit www.centreville-umc.org beginning in February to see the
list of needs and to sign up.
Mission Ministry
Mission Trips 2020
Sneedville, TN
June 20-27 July 26-August 1
Each summer, a mission team of youth and adults travel to
Sneedville, TN, a small town in Hancock County, to serve throughout
the community. Hancock County is one of the most financially
disadvantaged counties in the U.S. Throughout the week the mission
team centers on God, seeking to be in partnership in God’s mission.
Devotion, praise and worship are an important element of each day.
The team serves in the community in four areas of ministry –
construction, a Vacation Bible School program, a nursing home
ministry, and a women’s program. The team works closely with
Jubilee Project, a United Methodist ministry.
Sneedville, TN
Appalachia Service Project
Appalachia Service Project (ASP) is a Christian Ministry, open to all
people, that inspires hope through volunteer home repair in Central
Appalachia. ASP’s vision is that substandard housing in Central
Appalachia will be eradicated and that everyone who comes into
contact with this ministry will be transformed. Teams of youth and
adults from CUMC participate in these summer mission programs,
reaching out with God’s love to provide a promising future to families
in these remote communities.
2020 trip details and application forms will be available January 12.
Make serving God’s people part of your summer!
Mission Ministry
Feeding Ministries
Centreville UMC is passionate about feeding the hungry. From
our monthly GRACE Ministries distribution (2nd Saturday of
every month) to the U Feed Others (UFO) weekend food bags
for hungry children in our neighborhood, to the Hot Meals and
Teens Opposing Poverty food deliveries to the homeless, the
Rise Against Hunger food packing event, the Holiday Food
Baskets ministry and the Food for All donations to Western
Fairfax Christian Ministries, we are all
about feeding others.
If you share our God-given passion for
taking care of those who need a little
extra help, we want to hear from you.
Contact Phil Mohr at
[email protected] to learn
more about how to get involved!
Centreville Day School
Centreville Day School (CDS) is a Christian
preschool which provides a learn through play
environment designed to encourage your
child’s cognitive, spiritual, social, and physical
growth. CDS serves children ages 2 1/2 to 5.
2020-2021 Centreville Day School Registration opens January 13–17
for CUMC church members and current preschool
families. Applications will be accepted online through the CUMC
website (under the Kids & Youth tab). Applications from the general
public will be accepted online at the CUMC website beginning 7:00
AM on January 21, 2020.
Centreville Day School Open House is January 21 from 7:00 PM – 8:30
PM. All are welcome to tour the classrooms and meet the preschool
teachers and staff.
Mission Ministry, Preschool
Volunteer Opportunities Ever wonder what makes our church go round? It’s people like you! There are many ways to serve and use your gifts. Here are some Sunday morning serving opportunities:
Volunteering, Membership
Communion Servers Sunday School Teachers Nursery Workers Welcome Center Hosts Flower Deliverers Connect Time Hosts
Offering Counters Greeters Lay Readers Acolytes Ushers Musicians
Many other opportunities are also available throughout the week, from front office reception volunteers to lawn maintenance crew members. Stop by the table in the church lobby throughout the month of January to learn more, or contact Cindy in the office to see where you might best be able to serve at [email protected].
6400 Old Centreville Road
Centreville, VA 20121
703-830-2684
www.centreville-umc.org
Image Credits:
Images used by permission from www.pixabay.com: Crown of Thorns, by Blenderfan; Welcome
with Flower, by Pezibear; Angel Choir, by Gerhard Gellinger; Colorful Hands, by Gerd Altmann;
Board Game, by Peggy Choucair; Red Hearts, by Alexey Huslov, Snowflake Cocoa Mug, by
Terri Cnudde; Flying Dove, by Gerd Altmann, Yellow and Blue Flame, by Roegger; Craft
Supplies, by L Gould; Treasure Map, by Pexels; Music Notes, by 4047369; Film Reel by Rudy and
Peter Skitterians; Yellow Flame, by Jonny Lindner; Earth, by Wikimedia Images; Lock, by Master
Tux; Bible with Cross, by Congerdesign; Easter Lily, by Bessi; Grass, by Holger Lagnmeier; Colored
Eggs, by Alexas Fotos; Lightbulb, by Myriams Fotos; Water with Bubbles, by Martin Str; Gear Shift;
Engin Akurt; Caring Hands, by Eliola; Dove, by Gerhard Janson.
Images used by permission from www.unsplash.com: Rainy Window by Gabriele Diwald; Winter
Trees, by Wil Stewart; Palm Branch, by Brooke Lark; Colorful Umbrellas, by XiaoXiao Sun.
Images used by permission from www.newsletternewsletter.com: Ministering to the Homeless,
Handbells; Souper Bowl.
Image used by permission from www.flickr.com: God’s Hand, by deacreamanuelaPps.
Other images used by permission: TOP logo, courtesy Teens Opposing Poverty; CDS Logo,
Courtesy Centreville Day School; Food Items, by Jason Moon; TOP Photo, by Kara Stuebing;
VBS Logo and Dragon, courtesy Cokesbury; ASP Logo, Courtesy Appalachia Service Project;
Acolyte Photo by Jason Moon; Change the World Logo, Courtesy Lifeway.
Publisher Stock images: Embracing the Uncertain.
