The Central Call

All Saints Sunday In the United Methodist Church, All Saints Day is observed on the first Sunday in

November to remember deceased members of the local church congregation. At

Central UMC on Sunday, November 4th, during all three of our Worship Services, we

will remember the members of our Central “family” who have departed since last

year’s All Saints Day. We will also welcome our new members who have joined

Central since last year’s All Saints Day.

Our Deceased Saints: Punch (Joan T. Watson), Bennie Jean Fortenberry, Marita

Jane Bailey, Stephan Lemmons, Dr. Bill (W.A.) Billups, Mary Virginia Faerber, Lois

Howell, Scott Bailey, Jr., Ruby Robinson, and J. W. Harvey.

Eli Bancroft

Lauren Brown

Ross Brown

Amanda Chalk

Oliver Cobb

Sara Scott Davis

Rosalind Evans

Caroline Everett

John Everett

Becky Farley

Frank Farley

Jayden Fedden

Julie Gavin

Kristopher Geiselman

Doug Godfrey

Caroline Hodges

Dana Hollern

J. Emory Howell

Cooper Johnson

Jessie Johnson

Denis McLemore

Kylee McLemore

Lindsey McPherson

Meredith Mitchell

Emery Nelson

Sarah Dudley Reed

Allison Reeves

Troy Reeves

Claes Rossby

Kecia Rossby

Al (AJ) Sartain

Jonathan Sumrall

Kelly Sumrall

Lachlan Thornton

Our New Saints:

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Join us for this special evening spent in the

presence of God. There will be music, video,

scripture, prayer, and proclamation included.

The music will be led by Jonathan Quigley

and other talented musicians. This is a time for you and your entire family

to spend time together worshiping and

praising our Lord, Jesus Christ.

2018 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER ISSUE

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP

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 NIGHT

5:30 p.m. - Zone/Club 412

[October 28th Will Not Meet]

[November 4th Final Meeting for Children - Special Events

planned for November 11th & 18th ]

Youth Worship

[October 28th Will Not Meet]

[November 11th Final Meeting for Youth]

THURSDAY

6:30 p.m. - CONNECT Band Practice

(Will not meet Nov. 22nd or Dec. 27th)

FRIDAY

11:30 a.m. - Lunch Bunch

(Will not meet Nov. 23rd or Dec. 28th)

We have a lot of exciting events planned for our Senior Adults and anyone else who would love to join us.

• Saturday, November 3rd - Trip to The MAX (Downtown Meridian). Free admission. Be sure to bring money for lunch at

Weidmann’s. We will meet in the parking garage at the church at 9:30 a.m. or meet us at The MAX at 9:45 a.m.

• Friday, November 30th - Trip to Bellingrath Gardens and Home (Mobile, AL). Cost: $40 (This fee includes transportation,

admission to Bellingrath Gardens and Home, and dinner on the grounds.) Deadline to register is Friday, November 16th.

Please Note: This trip is intended for those who are able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods.

November 15th

: Mimmo’s Italian

Ristorante (Quitman)

December 20th

: Zac Garvin’s

(Newton)

November 13th: Music presentation by country

singer and songwriter, Latham Hudson.

Menu: Turkey & Dressing, Green Beans, Sweet

Potato Casserole, Rolls, and Assorted Dessert

December 4th: Music and art presentation by Merrie Smith who is a

local artist and member of FBC in Meridian. (She paints to music). We

will also have caroling from MHS Lamplighters.

MONDAY 10:00 a.m. - Easy Chair Yoga

1:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry

TUESDAY 9:30 a.m. - Women’s Tuesday Morning

Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Praise Band Practice

WEDNESDAY 10:00 a.m. - Easy Chair Yoga

5:00 p.m. - Supper 6:00 p.m. - MidWeek Forge

6:00 p.m. - Programs for Children/Youth (during the school year)

[October 31st - No Forge/Programs] [November 14th - FINAL WEDNESDAY NIGHT]

7:00 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

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• November 11th

- Final Sunday Night. We will end the year with a Mystery Event.

• November 14th

- Final Wednesday Night. We will have our Small Group Olympic

Games on November 7th

& 14th

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• December 16th

- Christmas Party at 5:00 p.m. Tacky Sweater Contest [with prizes]

and Gi' Exchange [$15 max]. Party loca-on will be announced at a later date.

• December 30th

- January 2nd

- BreakThru [Deposit is due by November 14th

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Daylight Saving Time ends

at 2:00 a.m. on

November 4, 2018.

Don’t forget to turn your

clock back one hour.

SENIOR ADULTS - TRIP TO THE MAX 9:45 a.m. - November 3rd

THE NEXTSTEP - 10:30 a.m. November 11th

NIGHTS OF WORSHIP - 6:00 p.m. November 11th

XYZ - 11:00 a.m. November 13th & December 4th

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING - 5:00 P.M. THANKSGIVING WORSHIP SERVICE - 6:00 P.M.

November 18th

SENIOR ADULTS - THIRD THURSDAY OUTING - 4:00 p.m. November 15th (Quitman) & December 20th (Newton)

SPRC MEETING - 5:00 P.M. November 25th & December 23rd

OCTOBER 28TH - CONSECRATION SUNDAY TRUNK OR TREAT - 4:30 p.m.

[No Children/Youth Programs]

SENIOR ADULTS - TRIP TO BELLINGRATH 9:00 a.m. - November 30th

SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 4TH - ALL SAINTS SUNDAY

ASHER CIRCLE 2:00 p.m. - November 20th & December 18th

THURSDAY - FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22ND - 23RD - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

ALL OFFCES CLOSED 11:30 a.m. - Central Family Thanksgiving Lunch

DECEMBER 1ST 5:00 p.m. - Downtown Christmas Parade

DECEMBER 2ND 4:00 p.m. - Advent Fair

DECEMBER 10TH 7:00 p.m. - Praise Band/CONNECT Band Special Music

DECEMBER 23ND 6:30 p.m. - CUMC Christmas Caroling

DECEMBER 24TH - CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES 12 P.M. - 4 P.M. - 6 P.M.

DECEMBER 25TH - 28TH (TENTATIVE) CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY - ALL OFFICES CLOSED

11:30 a.m. - Central Family Christmas Lunch

JANUARY 1ST NEW YEAR’S DAY - ALL OFFICES CLOSED

OPERATION SHOEBOX: We will continue our mission of

packing shoeboxes that will be sent to third world countries for

children who otherwise would have no Christmas.

Samaritan’s Purse distributes millions of shoeboxes each

year, using this as an opportunity to let children know not only

does someone love and care for them but more importantly,

Jesus loves them.

To participate in this mission opportunity, you may pick up a

shoebox in the Crossing [2nd Floor]. You will find an

instruction pamphlet inside the shoebox. The shoeboxes will

be blessed on Sunday, November 11th, in all three

worship services.

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West End Elementary School Staff would like to say “thank you” to Central for the love and support shown to some of their students through Central’s participation in the Backpack Buddies Program. Central will continue an ongoing collection of food items throughout the school year for

these students. We appreciate our Tuesday Morning Bible Study for packing the backpacks each week. If you have questions or would like to participate in any way, please contact Sabrina Williams at sabrina@cumcmdn.org.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY - DATES TO REMEMBER

As the holidays approach, Children's Ministry has some special dates to note!

• November 11th - 5:30 p.m.: 1st - 5th Grade FAMILIES will meet for dinner and to make Advent Wreaths. (Younger siblings are welcome! [This is part of our Rotation Sunday School programming].

• November 14th: Our final regular scheduled Sunday evening meeting for Zone and Club 412.

• November 18th: Central’s Thanksgiving Service - Families are encouraged to come and worship together.

• November 25th: No events scheduled

• December 2nd: Advent Fair - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

• December 9th: Children's Mission Night 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

• December 16th: Zone/Club 412 Christmas Parties

• January 13th: Sunday Evening Activities Resume

Central UMC

1004 23rd Avenue Meridian MS 39301 www.cumcmdn.org

(601) 693-1521 ____________________

Sunday Gatherings

Worship 8:30/9:45/10:55 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

The Children’s Center will be closed for the Holidays

Thanksgiving - November 19 - 23, 2018

Christmas/New Year’s Day - December 20, 2018 - January 7, 2019

OCTOBER 23 8:45 a.m. - Moms’ Thanksgiving Meeting

OCTOBER 25

8:30 a.m. - Conferences [four-year-olds]

NOVEMBER 15 Thanksgiving Feast

DECEMBER 4

Teachers’ Luncheon

DECEMBER 12 10:30 a.m. - Christmas Program [three & four-year-olds]

(Special Performance by toddlers and two-year-olds)

DECEMBER 14 Poplar Express Party [three & four-year-olds]

Central’s Children’s Center Glenda Thomas, Director Office: (601) 693-0830

Everyone is invited to our Christmas Program

on Wednesday, December 12th, at 10:30 a.m. in

the 11th Street Gym. The Program is entitled

“Twinkle And The All-Star Angel Band” and will be

presented by our three-and-four-year-old classes

with a special performance by our toddlers and

two-year-old class.