to giving we appreciate you being a part of this wonderful opportunity. Should you have any questions please contact a member of the Highway 96 Planning Committee and they will be glad to answer your questions. Whatever your pledge is for the rest of the year, please remember that in June we celebrate our 135 th Church Anniversary. All adults are asked to pay $135.00 ($1.00 for each year of CUMBC’s existence). We are not asking you to make two offerings in June! Please honor the $135.00 Church Anniversary gift request for June and go back to your pledge amount in July. In His Service, Pastor K. Daniel Dawsey Pastor/Teacher As a church family we chose to extend our 2012 church wide theme – “Excellence in All Things” into 2013. Therefore, back in January I challenged every member of Central Union to strive for EXCELLENCE in every area of your life! Not only in the church but family, work, school and relationships! In that January article I told you just as a hotel earns the distinction of becoming a 5-Star Hotel by the quality and excellence of its service through continuous practice, we must also continually strive to improve every area of ministry. I am so thankful that you are demonstrating in so many areas that mediocrity is not acceptable in any area of service to the Lord and to each other. Hopefully, you recall that we identified four primary areas of ministry we would focus on in 2013. Those areas included Evangelism , Discipleship , Pastoral Ministry, Deacon Family Ministry and Stewardship Ministry. Our Stewardship Ministry focus for 2013 is to bring into fruition our plans to build our new church. In order to successfully reach our stewardship goals we need your help. By now, you should have received a letter from me asking for your financial support. Each adult member is being asked to make and pay a pledge amount toward our Vision to Victory Capital Campaign (it’s the same as the building fund). I realize many of you signed a pledge in the past, however, as we prepare to seek financing in the near future we need more current pledges for the lending institutions. In most instances you are being asked to continue paying the pledge amount you previously made. For some of you we are asking you to make a first time commitment. If you cannot give the requested amount please choose an amount you will give and begin making your contribution immediately. Please complete the pledge card and return it in the self addressed envelope by Sunday, May 12, 2013. Please remember that regardless of what you commit A word from the pastor “Planning for Our Future Church” INSIDE THIS ISSUE: FYI 2 Prayer Focus 3 135th Church Anniversary 4 Daily Devotional Readings 5 To every thing there is a season... 6 Puzzle Page 7 Church Humor 8 CU Connector CU Connector CU Connector MAY 2013 VOLUME 24,NUMBER 5 STAFF STAFF STAFF Sister Constance Miller Editor Sister Joselyn Miller-Jackson Layout Sister Rebecca Mungin Printing Brother Vaquan Wright Photographer Sister Angela Brice, Sister Edna Murray and Rev. Dr. Donald Williams Reporters Rev. Dr. K. Daniel Dawsey Pastor/Teacher Email us: [email protected]or [email protected]OUR MISSION AT CENTRAL UNION MISSIO CENTRAL UNION MISSIO NARY BAPTIST CHURCH NARY BAPTIST CHURCH IS TO SEEK, SAVE, SUPPORT, SHAPE, AND SERVE THIS PRESENT AGE.
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to giving we appreciate you being a part of this wonderful opportunity. Should you have
any questions please contact a member of the Highway 96 Planning Committee and they
will be glad to answer your questions.
Whatever your pledge is for the rest of the year, please remember that in June we
celebrate our 135th Church
Anniversary. All adults are asked to pay $135.00 ($1.00 for each year of CUMBC’s
existence). We are not asking you to make two offerings in
June! Please honor the $135.00 Church Anniversary gift request for June and go
back to your pledge amount in July.
In His Service,
Pastor K. Daniel Dawsey Pastor/Teacher
As a church family we chose to extend our 2012 church wide theme – “Excellence in All Things” into 2013. Therefore,
back in January I challenged every member of Central Union to strive for EXCELLENCE in
every area of your life! Not only in the church but family, work,
school and relationships! In that January article I told you just as
a hotel earns the distinction of becoming a 5-Star Hotel by the
quality and excellence of its service through continuous pract ice, we must a lso
continually strive to improve every area of ministry. I am so
thank fu l t ha t you are demonstrating in so many areas
that mediocrity is not acceptable in any area of service to the
Lord and to each other. Hopefully, you recall that we
identified four primary areas of ministry we would focus on in 2013. Those areas included Evangel ism, D isc ip lesh ip , Pastoral Ministry, Deacon Family
Ministry and Stewardship Ministry.
Our Stewardship Ministry focus for 2013 is to bring into
fruition our plans to build our new church. In order to su cce ss fu l l y re ach ou r
stewardship goals we need your help. By now, you should have
received a letter from me asking for your financial support.
Each adult member is
being asked to make and pay a pledge amount toward our Vision to Victory Capital
Campaign (it’s the same as the building fund). I realize
many of you signed a pledge in the past, however, as we
prepare to seek financing in the near future we need more
current pledges for the lending institutions. In most instances you are being asked
to continue paying the pledge amount you previously made.
For some of you we are asking you to make a first
time commitment. If you cannot give the requested
amount please choose an amount you will give and
b e g i n m a k i n g y o u r contribution immediately. Please complete the pledge card and return it in
t h e s e l f a d d r e s s e d enve lope by Sunday, May 12,
An Overview of Our MonthAn Overview of Our Month--longlong
135135thth Church Anniversary CelebrationChurch Anniversary Celebration Theme: Celebrating our Heritage Through Unity in the
Body of Christ
June 2nd - Holy Communion Sunday-Black and White
Attire
June 3rd- 7th - Vacation Bible School June 6th – Anniversary Revival- Rev. Jonathan Lowder-
(Youth Pastor) Fellowship Bible Baptist Church
June 9th - Youth Sunday June 13th – Anniversary Revival - Rev. E. Dewey Smith-
Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church
June 15th - Church Picnic
June 16th - College and Young Adult Day; Father’s Day
Special Event: Crown and Bow Tie Day June 20th – Anniversary Revival- Rev. Bobby Brown- Mt.
Calvary Baptist Church June 21st- - Brief Conferencemonths to prepare for a
Christmas style celebration in June. Please plan to join in the
fun in the Spirit of Unity.
June 23June 23rdrd -- 135135thth Church Anniversary Church Anniversary - 10:30 AM June 30th – Great Commission Day- Spirit Day- Upward
Sports Day
For more information and/or volunteer opportunities,
please see Sisters E. Johnson, A. Corbin and M. Bailey.
Unity in Giving Request
Each adult is asked to give $135.00, one dollar for each year of Central Union’s
Kingdom Service to our members and the community. Names will be included in the Souvenir Booklet of all persons who pay $135.00 between the first Sunday in April
and the first Sunday in June. Special envelopes are available.
Sharia Stripling will be
performing in the MAD
(Modern Atlanta
Dance) Festival with
SWAD (Sarah Wildes
Arnett Dance) in May!
She recently became a member of Delta Phi Delta Dance
Fraternity.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Fort Valley State University
Baptist Student Union on a
successful trip to Orlando for the
annual retreat on March 21-24.
They won 1st place honors for the
chorus, and mime team.
Thank you, Brother Phil BoydThank you, Brother Phil Boyd for sharing your expertise with members of the CU Media Marketing Ministry on Saturday, April 27th. Brother Boyd is the media coordinator at Salem Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. He is also an entrepreneur and owner of Boyd’s Audio Video Services (The Media Company for All of Life’s Events) in Duluth.
Justin Feaster will represent as National Mr. BSU and Rosetta
Meeks will preside over the next year’s Baptist Student
Union Retreat as the National President. The music director
is Gregory Miller and the advisor is Margaret McCormick.
The group performed their finale concert on April 21st in
the Pettigrew Center, a fundraiser for the Boys’ and Girls’
Club and Fort Valley State University graduation in May.
Upward Sports Grand Finale 2013 Thank the LORD for a blessed and successful season. Upward Sports–Soccer 2013 consisted of a total of 50 children, eight teams, a sound system team, referee team, and prayer team.
TEAMS K-2 (Team Faith-Coach F. Flanders; Team Hope-Coach B. Smith; Team Grace-Coach K. Greene; and Team Mercy-Coach S. Nottingham)
TEAMS 3rd-5th (The Disciples-Coach T. Anderson; Jesus Crew-Coach A. Dawsey; Way Makers-Coach W. Howard; and The Saints-Coach J. Miles)
SOUND SYSTEM-F. Nottingham and T. Mathis
REFEREE-K. Rouse
PRAYER COMMISSION-Minister Roy Owens.
Special thanks are extended to all the parents, Pastor Dawsey, The CU church family and
David Parrish–Director of Peach County Recreation Department for all or your support.
The Grand Finale- Celebration to end the soccer season is schedule for Saturday, May
18th at South Peach Park starting at 10AM. This will include participation from everyone and
the award celebrations. Come join us at the park. Sarah Nottingham will be accepting any
suggestions for the preparation of this event and can be contacted at (478) 737-8250.
An Overview of Our MonthAn Overview of Our Month--longlong
135135thth Church Anniversary CelebrationChurch Anniversary Celebration Theme: Celebrating our Heritage Through Unity in the
Body of Christ
June 2nd - Holy Communion Sunday-Black and White
Attire
June 3rd- 7th - Vacation Bible School June 6th – Anniversary Revival- Rev. Jonathan Lowder-
(Youth Pastor) Fellowship Bible Baptist Church
June 9th - Youth Sunday June 13th – Anniversary Revival - Rev. E. Dewey Smith-
Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church
June 15th - Church Picnic
June 16th - College and Young Adult Day; Father’s Day
Special Event: Crown and Bow Tie Day June 20th – Anniversary Revival- Rev. Bobby Brown- Mt.
Calvary Baptist Church June 21st- - Brief Conferencemonths to prepare for a
Christmas style celebration in June. Please plan to join in the
fun in the Spirit of Unity.
June 23June 23rdrd -- 135135thth Church Anniversary Church Anniversary - 10:30 AM June 30th – Great Commission Day- Spirit Day- Upward
Sports Day
For more information and/or volunteer opportunities,
please see Sisters E. Johnson, A. Corbin and M. Bailey.
Deacon E. Oliver Thomas was an active member of the CU Family during his tenure in the
Department of Finances at The Fort
Valley State University.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL READINGSDAILY DEVOTIONAL READINGS May 6-12, 2013 May 13-19, 2013 May 20-26, 2013 May 27-June
M Romans 15:14-22 Full of Goodness and Knowledge
Luke 12:22-26 Trust God to Provide
2 Timothy 3:1-9 Distressing Times Will Come
2 Chronicles 26:1-5 Setting Yourself to Seek God
T Proverbs 1:1-7
The Beginning of Knowledge Luke 12:27-34
The Unfailing Treasure Jeremiah 23:23-32
Warnings for False Prophets
2 Chronicles 26:16-21
From Success to Pride to Destruction
W Titus 1:5-9 An Example in Self Control
Luke 12:35-40 Be Alert and Ready
James 5:1-6 Warnings for Rich Oppressors
2 Kings 15:32-38 Following a Father’s Example
T Matthew 24:3-14 Enduring to the End
Luke 12:41-48 The Faithful and Prudent Manager
Hosea 14:1-8 Return to the Lord
Psalm 24 Seeking the Face of God
F 1 Timothy 2:1-7 A Life of Godliness and
Holiness
James 1:12-18 The Perfect Gift From
Above
Micah 4:1-5 Teaching the Ways of God
Joshua 24:14-24 Choosing to Serve a Holy
God
S 1 Peter 3:8-12
Love for One Another Luke 16:10-15
Faithful in Little and Much John 14:1-7
I Will Come Again Isaiah 6:1-8
Encountering the Holy God
S 2 Peter 1:1-15 Standing on God’s Precious
Promises
1 Peter 4:1-11 Good Stewards of God’s
Grace
2 Peter 3:1-18 The Promise of the Lord’s
Coming
Isaiah 6:9-13 People Dulled to God’s
Presence
CENTRAL UNION CENTRAL UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHMISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
2013 Ministry Focus
As we…SERVE & SUPPORT Pastoral Ministry—Preaching, Shepherding,
Worship Deacon Family Ministry—Serving the needs of the membership (worship, prayer, visitation, stewardship) Stewardship Ministry—Planning for our
future facilities (Vision to Victory Capital Campaign, HWY 96 Development, Financial Audit, Facilities Management) As we…SEEK, SAVE, & SHAPE Evangelism— (Integration of efforts) -
Sunday School, AWANA, Bible Study and Upward Sports, for the purpose of Evangelism.
As we press toward the Pentecost celebrations, please pray for the weekly
prayer concerns listed below in addition to your other prayer needs. This will ensure that
we are praying together as a church family.
Week I (May 5-11): Pray for God to energize our membership as we resume mid=week Bible study. Make a personal commitment to attend at NOON or 7:00 PM.
Week 2 (May 12-18): Pray for mothers everywhere to be loved and respected by their children and husbands.
Week 3 (May 19-25): Pray for a Holy Ghost take over as we celebrate Pentecost on May 19th. Pray for a successful closeout of the 2012-2013 school term.
Week 4 (May 26-June 1): Pray for a great 2013 Vacation Bible School.
MAY PRAYER FOCUSMAY PRAYER FOCUS
1. To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. 2. A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
3. A time to kill and a time to heal; a time to break down and a time to build up; 4. A time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance;
5. A time to cast away stones and a time to gather stones together; A time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing;
6. A time to get and a time to lose; a time to keep and a time to cast away; 7. A time to rend and a time to sew; a time to speak and a time to keep silent;
8. A time to love and a time to hate; a time of war and a time of peace. ECCLESIASTES 3:18
P A G E 6
C U C O N N E C T O R
On April 13, 2013, at the age of 99,
Deacon Emeritus George Tommy Snead, Sr.Deacon Emeritus George Tommy Snead, Sr. was reunited with his beloved Minnie. Prior to her death in 2011, George and Minnie had been inseparable as man and wife for 77 years. He had been a member of Central Union since 1936 and served as a Sunday School Teacher, Usher, Church Treasurer, Trustee, Chair of his beloved Deacon Board and was always willing to say “Yes” whenever his assistance was needed. Cherishing the memory of Deacon Snead are 11 of 14 Children-Annette Plant; George T. Snead, Jr. (Sarah); Leon (Deborah); Benjamin (Renee); John (Joyce); Hugie (Betty); Harold (Lena); Larry (Linda); Lavonne Lowman (Hal); Donald (Wanda); and Dianne Baptiste; a daughter-in-law, JoAnn Snead; a devoted sister-in-law; Lillie M. Snead and numerous other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requested that memorial contributions be made in Mr. Snead's honor to The Snead Scholarship Fund at Central Union Baptist Church.
Members
Sis. Florine Arnold
Sis. Marion Cobb
Sis. Bernice Kemp
Sis. Pinkie Ross
Sis. Sammie Smith
Sis. Louvenia Stephens
Sis. Willie Mae Clark
Sis. Grace Dollar
Sis. Louise Love Sis. Maude Rumph
Sis. Willie Mae Thomas
Sis. Virginia Willis
Bro. Liggen and Sis, Margaret Harvey
Sis. Donna Chatfield
Sis. Katherleen Ford
Sis. Estelle Miller
Sis. Pauline Rumph
Bro. Ulysses Statham
Sis. Doris Walker
Family and Friends
Sis. Mamie Booth Bro. James Golphin Bro. Willie Hamilton Bro. Jessie Hatcher