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cENTRAL CALL

oCTOBER-NOVEMBER- DECEMBER  2024 ISSUE

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THE CENTRAL CALL

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS


(check back mid-November for December birthdays)


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Children’s Sabbath

Children’s Sabbath is a day set aside by churches all over the world to highlight and affirm the gifts of children. This day is set aside to celebrate children as active participants in the life of the church.


On Sunday, October 20th, join us as our children and youth lead our morning Worship Service at 10 a.m.


OCTOBER 27, 2024

4:30-6:00 P.M.

CENTRAL UMC

[10TH ST. BETWEEN 22ND & 23RD AVE.]


Please mark your calendars for this exciting event. This is one of Central’s favorite church-family/community events for all ages. If you would like to donate candy or treats, please leave them at the “Trunk or Treat” display in the Crossing. If you would like to sponsor a “non-scary” theme for your trunk or volunteer in any way, please click the green mask below or contact Sabrina at [sabrina@cumcmdn.org].  

                                  


Daylight Saving Time ends at

2:00 a.m. on

November 3, 2024.

Don’t forget to turn your clock  back one hour.

 

In the United Methodist Church, All Saints Sunday is observed on the first Sunday in November to remember deceased members of the local church congregation.  At Central UMC on Sunday, November 3rd, during our 10 o’clock Worship Service, we will remember the members of our Central “family” who have departed since last year’s All Saints Sunday.

 

Our Deceased Saints:

David Purvis   

Margaret Murray

Slay Boswell

Nell Huff

Brock O’Leary

Paul Mathis

“And serve each other according to the gift each person has received,

as good managers of God’s diverse gifts.”  1 Peter 4:10

 


Are you a good steward?

Follow Bro. Scott’s Stewardship Sermon Series from October 27th-November 17th to learn how to be a good steward with your presence/fellowship, witness/evangelism, service, and your giving.  On November 17th, during our Sunday morning worship we will celebrate the gift of giving. There will be a time set aside during the service for you to bring your pledge cards to the altar to make your commitment to God and to Central.

 


After our morning service, please join us in the Fellowship Hall for a celebration potluck lunch! Utensils

Central's Children's Center


Help support Central’s Children’s Center on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. by purchasing a $12.00 plate that includes a pound of pulled pork, baked beans, potato salad, and bread.  You can drive through or pick up orders from the 11th Street Gym.  Delivery is available for orders of 20 or more.  To purchase tickets or if you need additional information, please contact Glenda Thomas at (601) 693-0830. 

join us on wednesday

november 20th



Meal 5:00 p.m. (Fellowship Hall)


Service 6:00 p.m. (Sanctuary) 



The Church Office

will be closed for the

Thanksgiving Holiday on

November 27, 28, & 29.


 

Let's Decorate the church

It’s almost time to start decorating the church for Christmas...well, not quite.  But, just a reminder to mark your calendar for November 24th & 25th when we will decorate the church. Watch the Central Updates for more information.

 

ADVENT FAIR ACTIVITIES

  • Central's Advent Fair

    December 1

    4 pm - 6 pm

    You are invited to this yearly event that is loved by people of ALL ages!  We will come together to celebrate the beginning of the Advent season by making Advent/Christmas crafts as we enjoy food and fellowship! We will have crafts for all ages! We will need VOLUNTEERS for this event. If you would like to come and volunteer, we will have sign-up options available online and in the Crossing by October 28! If you have any questions or need additional information, you may contact Sabrina Williams at (601) 479-2178. 


  • special needs advent fair

    december 3

    5:30 - 7:00 pm

    fellowship hall

    Central is blessed to have another opportunity to spread the love to our Special Needs friends as we enjoy making crafts, eating snacks, and sharing lots of warm hugs!


  • Hope Village Advent Fair

    December 10

    5:00 pm

    Offsite 

    Once again, Central will show love to our friends at Hope Village!  We will spend the evening enjoying crafts, snacks, and fellowship.  

Celebrating the Christmas Holidays!

Meridian's Downtown Christmas Parade

Central's Christmas Cantata

CCC Christmas Program

  • meridian's dowtown christmas parade

    december 7

    6:00 pm

    Join us as we open our doors to the community during the parade, which will be held Saturday,  December 7th, at 6 p.m.  We will open our doors at 5:30 p.m.  We will serve hot cocoa and treats.


    This year, we will have an area set up in the Fellowship Hall (near the windows) for our Special Needs friends to view and enjoy the parade.

     

    If you would like to help serve,  greet, or help in any way, please contact Sabrina Williams at sabrina@cumcmdn.org.


  • CENTRAL'S christmas CANTATA

    PRESENTED BY THE SANCTUARY CHOIR

    december 15

    10:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE


  •  central's children's center

    christmas program

    december 18

    10:00 a.m.


Carols/Communion/Candlelight

Worship Service

DECEMBER 24

1 p.m. and  5 p.m.

(In the Sanctuary)

christmas/new year's

[office schedule]

DECEMBER 23/OPENED

DECEMBER 24-25/CLOSED

DECEMBER 26-27/CLOSED

DECEMBER 30/OPENED

DECEMBER 31/CLOSED

JANUARY 1/CLOSED

 

 


OCTOBER 20TH - 10 a.m. Worship Service

Children's Sabbath Sunday


OCTOBER 23RD - 5:00 p.m.

Night to Shine Planning Meeting


OCTOBER 24TH

CCC BBQ Fundraiser - 11:00 a.m.

Night to Shine Planning Meeting - Noon


OCTOBER 27TH - 4:30 p.m.

Trunk-or-Treat


NOVEMBER 3RD

All Saints Sunday


NOVEMBER 13TH

Final Meal/MidWeek Programs


NOVEMBER 17TH

Final Sunday Night for Children and Youth


NOVEMBER 20TH

Thanksgiving Meal (5 p.m.)/Service (6 p.m.)


NOVEMBER 24TH & 25TH

Decorating the Church


NOVEMBER 27TH, 28TH, & 29TH

HOLIDAY [OFFICE CLOSED]

 

DECEMBER 1ST - 4:00 p.m.

Central's Advent Fair


DECEMBER 3RD - 5:30 p.m.

Special Needs Advent Fair


DECEMBER 10TH - 5:00 p.m.

Hope Village Advent  Fair [offsite]


DECEMBER 15TH - 10:00 a.m. Service

Christmas Cantata [Sanctuary Choir]


DECEMBER 18TH - 10:00 a.m.

CCC Christmas Program


DECEMBER 23RD

OFFICE OPENED


DECEMBER 24TH

1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. 

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

Carols/Communion/Candlelight


DECEMBER 24TH, 25TH, 26TH & 27TH

HOLIDAY [OFFICE CLOSED]


DECEMBER 30TH

OFFICE OPENED


DECEMBER 31ST &  JANUARY 1ST

HOLIDAY [OFFICE CLOSED]


January 12TH

Sunday Night Activities for Children and Youth Resume


January 15TH

Meal/MidWeek Programs Resume


JANUARY 20TH

MLK HOLIDAY [OFFICE CLOSED]


FEBRUARY 7TH

NIGHT TO SHINE


WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES


Sunday Mornings

9:00 a.m. - Sunday School

10:00 a.m. - Worship Service

(Sanctuary)

 

Sunday Nights

5:00 p.m. - Zone/Club 412/Youth

[During the School Year]

 

Monday Afternoons

1:00 p.m. - Pickleball

 

Tuesday Mornings

9:30 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study

11:30 a.m. - XYZ

(Every 2nd Tuesday)


Wednesday Nights
5:00 p.m. - Supper

6:00 p.m. - MidWeek Programs

[During the School Year]

3:00 p.m. - Pickleball

 

Thursdays

12:00 p.m. - Lunch Bunch

(Every 4th Tuesday)

4:00 p.m. - Pickleball

Rev. Dr. Scott Wright (Lead Pastor)

Rev. Chris Bowers (Associate Pastor for Missions/Senior Adult Ministries)

Rev. Matt Farmer (Youth Director)

Mrs. Sabrina Williams (Children and Family Ministries Director)

Mr. Doug Deweese (Interim Finance Director)

Mrs. Anita Betts (Executive Secretary)

Mr. J. T. Goldman (Audio Visual Technician)

Rev. Bob Peden (Interim Choir Director)

Mr. Denis McLemore (Organist)

Mrs. Abby Miller (Pianist)

Mrs. Glenda Thomas (Children’s Center Director)

Mr. Tyrone Rush (Property/Custodial Manager)

Mr. Graham O’Regan (Kitchen Manager)

Mr. San Portis (Custodian)