WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

At the conclusion of Sunday’s “Coffee with the Pastors,” several people chose to make Central their “church home.” They are:Alderman, Chuck & Jessica [daughter Emma]

Bond, Ethan [children Elizabeth Scott & Wyatt Ethan]Boothe, Glenn & Morgan [son Andrew]

Byrd, Jon & Virginia; Hannah and Jon HandleyBrown, Brenda

Dominy, Bob & Julie [daughter Jaden]Perkins, Ellen

Mayo, John & Lacey [sons Ian & Alex]Perkins, Ellen

Prewitt, Kendrick & Lindsey [children James, Caroline, & Henry]Rainer, Christie

Towner, Tracy [daughter Ava]

Their pictures are now on the “New Member” section of the board outside the Fellowship Hall. Take time to get to know our newest members’ and join us in

welcoming them to Central!

A new directory page with new members pictures and address will soon be available in the Crossing for you to pick up and add to your Central Directory.

BADDOUR SUNDAY IS FEBRUARY 27, 2011The Baddour Center is a mission supported by the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church. The Baddour Center, located in Senatobia, provides a residen� al community for adults with mild and moderate intellectual disabili� es that promote maximum growth intellectually, spiritually, physically, socially, emo� onally, and voca� onally.On Sunday, February 27th, churches across Mississippi will observe Baddour Center Sunday. We encourage you to make a special gi� to support this wonderful ministry!

February 16, 2011Volume XXXIIIOffering Christ - Making Disciples

THE CENTRAL CALL is published weekly for members and friends ofCentral United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1706, Meridian, Mississippi 39302

Central UnitedMethodist Church

1004 23rd Ave.Meridian, MS 39302

Phone: (601)693-1521Fax: (601)693-0919

Website: www.cumcmdn.orgE-mail:

central@cumcmdn.orgLead Pastor

Dr. Bob RamboAssociate PastorRev. Amy Roller

On Call PastorFeb. 18 - Feb. 20

Bob Pedencell: (601) 938-7868

home: (601) 485-3716

Sunday Services8:30 a.m. Contemporary9:45 a.m. Sunday School

10:55 a.m. Traditional

Attendance8:30 S.S 10:55283 220 155

Number 7

Stewardship Thought:

“Set apart a tithe of all the yeild of your .seed...that is brought in from

the fi eld”Deut. 14:22

Lunch BunchFridays at 11:30 a.m. Adult Activities Room - Lunch $5.00 Friday, Feb. 11, 2011Friday, Feb. 18, 2011Friday, Feb. 25, 2011

SENIOR ADULT/LEISURE MINISTRIES

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, March 1st

Program:

“The Singing Saints”

A Southern Gospel Group

CENTRAL’S CHILDREN CENTERBBQ FUND RAISER

THURSDAY, FEB.24TH, DRIVE THROUGH AND PICK IT UP

AT THE 11TH STREET GYM 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

$7.00 PER PLATEPURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANY

CHILDREN’S CENTRAL STUDENTS OR BY CALLING THE SCHOOL

OFFICE 601-693-0830.

Prayer Shawl MinistryIt’s not too late to join us. If you crochet or knit, or want to learn, join us either at 3:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. on Monday afternoons. This ministry allows Central to give shawls and blankets to those with specifi c life events, knowing that they are loved and prayed for by the members and staff of Central. For more information, call Susie Rambo (601) 540-7999, or Sabrina (601) 693-1521, ext.226

Mr. and Mrs. Archie Reeder McDonnell, JrRequest the honor of your presenceAt the marriage of their daughter

Mary FrancesTo

Mr. Benjamin Colburn SnyderSaturday, the fifth of March

Two thousand and elevenAt six o’clock in the evening

Central United Methodist ChurchMeridian, Mississippi

NEW SUPERINTENDENT NAMED FOR MERIDIAN DISTRICT

On Sunday, February 13th, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward announced the appointment of Rev. Jimmy Curtis as the new Superintendent of the Meridian District. This appointment will take place at the end of June.

Rev. Curtis will follow Rev. Tim Thompson, who will become the new Administrative Assistant to Bishop Ward in Jackson, also at the end of June. We are grateful for Tim’s leadership in the Meridian District over the last few years and look forward to time with him before he leaves Meridian. We pray God’s blessings on him in his new assignment.

We also welcome Rev. Curtis to the Meridian District after a fruitful ministry at Trinity UMC in Gulfport.

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AX2 DANCEGirls Kindergarten and up who would like to participate in the Easter Worship Service will begin practice with Mrs. Caroline Carns and Mrs. Heather LaCoste on Sunday, Feb. 27th, at 4:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.For more information call Sabrina at (601) 693-1521, ext. 226

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

Beginning March 1st, and every Tuesday during the month of March, Central will host approximately 65 ladies from East Mississippi State Hospital for our yearly Circle of Friends.

Please donate the following items:Gently used purses and wallets, travel amenities (soaps, shampoo, small pkgs of kleenex etc.) toothpaste and toothbrushes, hairbrushes and combs, new unused makeups, costume jewelry, esp. bracelets, stuffed animals, fl ip fl op shoes, small pkgs of Little Debbies, Cheetos, Nabs, Pringles, small can drinks and Money is ALWAYS very helpful. You can drop your donations off at the church offi ce or call me to pick them up.

Thank you for helping us to reach out to the “least of these.”Susie French (601) 482-5423

UPCOMING DATES:FEBRUARY 25TH & 26TH - “I AM THE CLAY” SPIRITUAL FORMATION RETREAT

MARCH 9TH - ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE / DINNER:5:00 P.M. SERVICE BEGINS AT 6:00 P.M.

APRIL 2ND - 7:00 P.M. AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL

APRIL 15TH & 16TH - “THE STUDY OF JOHN” SEMINAR - BEN WITHERINGTON

APRIL 17TH - PALM SUNDAY EASTER EGG HUNT 2:00 p.m. AT THE HOME OF DAVE AND CAT OWEN

APRIL 27TH - STOP HUNGER NOW PACKAGING EVENT DINNER: BEGINNING AT 5:00 p.m. PACKAGING EVENT: 6:00 p.m. IN THE 11TH STREET GYM

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK

SUNDAY, FEB. 20 - SATURDAY, FEB. 26

Sunday, 2/20/118:00 a.m. - Finger Food Breakfast8:00 a.m. - Special Needs Ministry - Room 3338:30 a.m. - Praise Service - Fellowship Hall9:45 a.m. - Sunday School10:55 a.m. - Worship Service - Sanctuary5:00 p.m. - Youth Choir - Choir Room5:30 p.m. - Zone - 3rd Floor5:30 p.m. - Disciple 1I Bible Study - AAR6:00 p.m. - Youth Open House - 4th fl oor

Monday, 2/21/113:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry - AAR2:30 p.m. - Shields Circle5:30 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry - AAR

Tuesday, 2/22/119:30 a.m. - Tuesday Morning Bible Study 5:30 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery - Annex6:30 p.m. - Praise Band Practice - Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, 2/23/1112:00 p.m. - Prayer Group5:00 p.m. - Holy Communion5:00 p.m. - WNL Meal - Fellowship Hall6:00 p.m. - WNL Programs 6:00 p.m. - Youth Activities - Youth Floor7:00 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir Practice

Thursday, 2/24/1112:00 p.m. - Ladies Lunch - Adult Activities Room11:00 a.m. - CCC BBQ Fundraiser

Friday, 2/25/11 11:30 a.m. - Lunch Bunch - Adult Activities Room6:00 p.m. - Spiritual Formation Retreat

Saturday, 2/26/119:00 a.m. - Spiritual Formation Retreat

WNL Meal for Wednesday, February 23rdRANCH BACON CHICKEN BREAST / GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE / SCALLOPED POTATOES

SALAD / YEAST ROLLS / COOKIES & ICE CREAMKIDS MEAL - CHICKEN NUGGETS AND FRENCH FRIESCost is $6 for adults, $3 for children with a $20 family maximum cost.

*PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS BY 9 A.M. TUESDAY BEFORE WEDNESDAY’S MEAL

THE CENTRAL CALL (557440) published weekly omitting one issue in December by Central United Methodist Church, 1004 23rd Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301-5019. Periodical Postage paid at Meridian, MS. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE CENTRAL CALL, P.O. Box 1706, Meridian, MS 39302-1706

FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY[suggested Bible readings for Feb. 21 - Feb. 27]

MORNING NOON EVENINGMON Feb 21 Psalm 79 Mark 3 1 John 3TUE Feb 22 Psalm 80 Mark 4 1 John 4WED Feb 23 Psalm 81 Mark 5 1 John 5THU Feb 24 Psalm 82 Mark 6 2 John 1FRI Feb 25 Psalm 83 Mark 7 3 John 1SAT Feb 26 Psalm 84 Mark 8 Jude 1SUN Feb 27 Psalm 85 Mark 9 Revelation 1

PRAYER CONCERNS

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2011CENTRAL MEMBERS IN BOLD

Choxie BrownEmily BryanJim DarnellLee Fryery - Friend of Wilda GibsonHarold Johnson - Friend of Emmett MurrayJ.L. Jones - Former Central EmpolyeeTiffany Kidd - Friend of Melinda RoseJack LemmonsRussell LuQuire - Pastor in our ConferenceDavid MurrayWebb NixDon NoblesLela PattonBob Rivers Kathrina Ware - Sister-in-law of Jena WareAnita Yeatman - Niece of Tommy Gilbert

CONCERNS:We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to:

Dale Bounds following the death of her mother, Johnnie C. Bounds

Frances Emerson following the death of her brother, Floyd Roy Price, Jr.

` Joe Sanders following the death of his wife Mai Sanders.

Military Personnel Serving Overseas:• Nikki Bohls - friend of Beverly Davis/Melissa Goldman•Mac Hamburg, nephew of Mike and Suzanne Hamburg• Lamar Hickman, grandson of Jack & Martha Lemmons• Andy Hollingsworth, nephew of Richard and Faye Hollingsworth• Stan Mackin, III, grandson of Edwin and Betty Downer• Kyle Lowery, - great nephew of Bobby Lowery, Serving in Afghanistan•John Mayfield, brother of Kay O’Shaughnessy. Serving in Afghanistan•Scott Rawson, - son of Beverly Davis*All U.S. Military personnel

Lay Worship Leaders - Feb. 20, 201110:55 Service

Bible Reader - Dr. Alan BrownBanner - Jeff Sellers

Cross - Victoria SellersAcolytes - Christian Futrell, Anna Carole Purvis

Children’s Moments - Lynn BryanUshers: Jerry Mason, Lynn Dorrough,

Roy Farrar, Doug Fort, Don Farrar, Ed Skipper,Mark Scarborough, Don Pratt, Scott Whitcomb,

David Rosenbaum, Victoria Sellers

CENTRAL‛S CHILDREN CENTER FALL REGISTRATION

Registration for church members not presently enrolled will take place on Monday, February 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Narthex. New students who are not members may register on Wednesday, March 2.

Registration forms can be found on the bullentin board in the Children’s Center across from the school office. For additional information or to have forms mailed to you, call Glenda Thomas at 601-693-0830 or 601-483-8502.