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SHELBYNEXT MOBILE
For an online instructional video for the Apps listed, click
on the link below:
If you need additional help, you may also call the church office at 601-693-1521.
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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
To access the ShelbyNext Membership App, follow the instructions below:
- In your App Store, search for ShelbyNext
- Download and install the ShelbyNext Membership App
- Open the ShelbyNext Membership App
- In place of domain, insert cumcmdn
- In the Name field, insert your name by entering it in this
order: First.Last (Notice there are no spaces but a
period between the first and last name)
- If you know your password, insert it here; otherwise, click forgot password
- You will receive an email with a random password
- Insert that password in the password field (You will probably want to
change that password to one you can remember)
- If this does not work, then you may not have entered your name as we have it on file. (Generally, your first name is your Preferred Name in Shelby)
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GIVE USING THE MOBILE APP
To access the ShelbyNext Giving App, follow the instructions below:
- In your App store, search for ShelbyNext
- Download and install the ShelbyNext
Giving App
- Open the SheblyNext Giving App
- In the Name field, leave it blank
- In the Zip Code field, insert 39302
- Click on Central United Methodist Church
- Enter your email and password to sign in
- You will need to establish an account the
first time with your credit or debit card or bank account information.
- You can then use the App to make donations to
any of Central's funds; even using the Other field to specify a fund that is not listed.
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CENTRAL COMMUNITY APP
You may also want to download our Central Community App. This App will give you more detailed information about life at Central.
To download the App, in your App Store, search for Central Community and install the App.
You may need to narrow the search further by adding either Methodist and/or Meridian.
If you wish to view your contributions at any time, you may
do so by signing in under your personal profile using ShelbyNext.
If you do not have this information, please contact the
church office and someone will be glad to assist you.
JUST A REMINDER - you will no longer receive your Statement of Giving each quarter.
nextstep
one Sunday a month
10:30 a.m. - Wesley Room
Upcoming Date: TBA
What's nextstep?
If you are interested in learning more about Central or have been attending and want to join our community, nextstep is for you.
With nextstep, we
have designed a brief small group experience to engage and connect you with our
leaders and community.
This is a time for you to ask questions and grow in your
understanding of our history and structure.
nextstep is encouraged for new members
nextstep also provides you the opportunity to join with us in your faith journey by becoming a member of our community.
We really do feel that life is better connected and think
that nextstep is a great way for us to connect with one another.
weekly opportunities
SUNDAY MORNINGS
8:00 a.m. - Sunday Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - Contemporary Worship (Fellowship Hall)
9:45 a.m. - Sunday School
9:45 a.m. - CONNECT Worship (Fellowship Hall)
10:55 a.m. - Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
SUNDAY NIGHTS
5:30 p.m. - Zone/Club 412/Youth Worship
MONDAYS
10:00 a.m. - Easy Chair Yoga
1:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry [During the school year]
TUESDAYS
6:00 a.m. - Ledbetter Bible Study
9:30 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study
6:30 p.m. - Praise Band Practice
WEDNESDAYS
6:30 a.m. - Pratt Bible Study
10:00 a.m. - Easy Chair Yoga
5:00 p.m. - Dinner
6:00 p.m. - The Connection/Programs for Children & Youth
7:00 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
COME JOIN US!
[The choir meets at 7:00 p.m. when The Connection is scheduled;
6:00 p.m. when The Connection is not scheduled.]
THURSDAYS
6:00 a.m. - Allred Bible Study
6:30 p.m. - CONNECT Band Practice
FRIDAYS
11:30 a.m. - Lunch Bunch
SUNDAYS
7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts Meeting
CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRY
For more information and updates on children’s activities at Central, visit our Central UMC Children’s page on Facebook and send us a friend request!
If you have any questions, please contact Central's Director of Children's Ministry,
Sabrina Williams, at sabrina@cumcmdn.org.
BACKPACK BUDDIES
During the 2019-20 school year, Central will once again sponsor students in the Backpack Buddies program by providing backpacks filled with nutritious, kid-friendly groceries for the weekend. If you would like to be a part of this on-going mission, a grocery list of suitable food/snack items can be found near the Backpack Buddies drop-off in The Crossing (located on the 2nd floor). If you would prefer to make a monetary donation, we will gladly purchase the grocery items for you. A container for donations will be near the drop-off.
CENTRAL'S CASSEROLE MINISTRY
Use your cooking skills to benefit members of CUMC through our NEW casserole ministry. This is an ongoing ministry and an opportunity to share God’s love and comfort through food. The donated food items will go to members who have had an illness, injury, death or birth in the family, or simply fallen on tough times.
Submission Instructions:
- Casseroles should arrive already frozen in a DISPOSABLE container such as an aluminum pan, as these pans will not be returned.
- Please prepare items that will freeze well.
- Casseroles should be wrapped securely in aluminum foil before the top is secured in place.
- Please make sure your items are clearly labeled.
- Labels for these items must include: 1) Date prepared 2) Name of item 3) Cooking instructions
- The drop-off freezer is in the kitchen directly across from the fellowship hall and is located directly behind the serving lines in the kitchen. We will have an additional freezer located in the gym dedicated solely for the use of our casserole ministry.
- Place the LABELED item in the freezer and ensure the freezer door is tightly shut.
We will have labels available for you located next to the freezer. It is extremely important that all items placed in the freezer are labeled.
Multiple items are welcomed and strongly encouraged. We would love for you to send as many items as possible.
** You do not have to be a member of Central to submit items. **
Please contact Katie McDaniel at 601.214.4113 or katiesmcdaniel@gmail.com if you need assistance.
SANCTUARY ADULT CHOIR
The Sanctuary Adult Choir contributes to the 10:55 a.m. Sunday Traditional service in addition to special music during Holy Week and Christmas. Extra rehearsals will be scheduled at later dates as we get closer to special events.
Please check our church calendar regularly for all rehearsal dates. If you are interested in joining the choir, please see or contact our Sanctuary Choir Director, Tim Wise, or any of our choir members. New singers are always welcome!
While previous singing experience is helpful, no audition is required to join.
SANCTUARY ADULT CHOIR REHEARSALS
WEDNESDAYS
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. [when Connection is scheduled]
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. [when Connection is not scheduled]
Choir Room [behind the Fellowship Hall]
Nursery provided as needed
[Contact Tim Wise for more information or if you need the nursery provided.]
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRIES
*CUMC membership is not required to participate*
SAM - Ages 55+
SAM is a group of senior adults ages 55+ at Central UMC. Our goal is to fellowship with our hearts focused on the Lord. Everyone is welcome to join us! You can stay connected to our Senior Adult Ministry by visiting our Facebook page at Central UMC’s SAM. Choose Join Group and a request will be sent for you to become a member. We have approximately 100 members to date!
LUNCH BUNCH - Meal Cost $5
No Reservations Required
Lunch Bunch is a group of senior adults who meet each Friday at 11:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted on the
church calendar. They meet in the Adult Activities Room on the 3rd floor for fellowship and a meal.
On 5th Friday's, we will feature a special guest and program. If you would like to volunteer to help decorate tables, please contact Tim Wise.
XYZ - Meal Cost $7 - September - May only
Reservations Required by the Monday before at noon
This group of senior adults meets the first Tuesday of each month. Each XYZ event starts with an exciting program and then, we enjoy a delicious meal together. You do not have to be a senior adult to attend. Everyone is welcome!
Click here to learn even more about all of these activities and more!
DAY TRIPS TO NEARBY DESTINATIONS
In 2020, the senior adults will take monthly day trips to nearby destinations for fellowship and/or activities. We invite anyone who would love to join us!
When trips are scheduled, reservations should be made as soon as possible as slots fill up quickly!
SENIOR ADULTS
THE SENIOR ADULTS NOW HAVE MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP!
There will be a Dinner Trip every 3rd Thursday of each month.
Reservations should be made by the Wednesday before the date of the trip.
For most of our trips, we will meet at the church in the
10th Street Parking Garage and leave as a group.
STAY CONNECTED AT CENTRAL
MINISTRY STAFF ON CALL
John Branning
769-218-7704
Bob Peden 601-938-7868
Matt Farmer 601-616-7543
Tim Wise 228-234-8946
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