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Volume XXXVII March 4, 2015 Number 10

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME CHANGES

SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2015 Even though we will lose an hour of sleep, don’t let that keep youfrom attending Sunday School and Worship Service this Sunday!

BLESSING OF THE PRAYER SHAWLS THIS

SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH

8:30 A.M. AND 10:55 A.M.

This Week At CentralSunday, 3/8/15 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - W orship

9:45 a.m. - Connect Service/SS

10:55 a.m. - W orship Service

4:30 p.m. - Youth Praise Band

5:00 p.m. - Girl's Choir Practice

5:30 p.m. - Club 412

5:30 p.m. - TheZone

5:30 p.m. - MethodX

5:45 p.m. - Bible Study Class

Monday, 3/9/15 8:00 a.m. - SPRING BREAK

10:00 a.m. - Easy Chair Yoga

3:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, 3/10/15 8:00 a.m. - SPRING BREAK

6:00 a.m. - Ledbetter Bible Study

6:30 a.m. - Pratt Bible Study

9:30 a.m. - W omen's Bible Study

6:30 p.m. - Praise Band Practice

Wednesday, 3/11/15 8:00 a.m. - SPRING BREAK

7:00 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, 3/12/15 8:00 a.m. - SPRING BREAK

6:00 a.m. - Allred Bible Study

12:00 p.m. - Lenten Service-CUMC

6:30 p.m. - Connect Band

Friday, 3/13/15 8:00 a.m. - SPRING BREAK

11:00 a.m. - W illiams Bible Study

11:30 a.m. - Lunch Bunch

Saturday, 3/14/15 No activities scheduled

CURRENT EVENTSALL WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE ACTIVITIES

FOR MARCH 11TH WILL NOT MEET DUE TOTHE SPRING HOLIDAYS

THE CHOIR WILL REHEARSE

NEW NURSERY SIGN INIf you have a Nursery-Kindergarten age child, you arenow asked to register at our Sign-in Desk using ourName Badger System. If your child is "on roll" in thePreschool Department, his/her name is already in thesystem. The process is quick, easy, and ensures ahigher level of care and security for your child. Uponregistering, a label will be printed and you will place iton your child's back. This allows your child to be easilyidentified by workers and teachers, known allergies,and your name/cell, allowing for quick communicationif needed. There will be someone at the sign-in deskfor the next few Sundays to aid in "first-time users!"

CHURCH-WIDE ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT!

Mark your calendar for Central's Annual Easter EggHunt! This year our Easter Egg hunt will be heldSaturday, April 4th, at 11:00 a.m., at the home of Dr.Virginia Carney Nelson. (3836 Causeyville Road) Thisis a church-wide event and a great time to come andfellowship...no matter what your age! As always, weare in need of candy, stickers, and small toys to stuffeggs, cookies, chips, and drinks for those attending.You may drop off candy and other items in theCrossing. You may also sign up for refreshments eitherat the Welcome Center or in your Sunday SchoolClasses.

UPCOMING EVENTSMarch 20 - 22, 2015 - FAMILY LEGACY RETREATMarch 29, 2015 - CONFIRMATION SUNDAYApril 4, 2015 - CHURCH-WIDE EASTER EGG HUNTMay 31, 2015 - CHURCH-WIDE FAMILY SHRIMP BOILJune 15 - 19, 2015 - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

YOUTH MINISTRY

CONFIRMATION SCHEDULESunday, March 8th, Wednesday, March 11th, or Sunday, March 15th - NO Confirmation Meetings - Spring Break Wednesday, March 18th- Faith: A First Hand View - Rev. Tommy Gilbert Sunday, March 22nd - Central UMC Family RetreatWednesday, March 25th - Confirmation Rehearsal - 6:00 p.m.Sunday, March 29th - Confirmation Sunday (Palm Sunday) - Confirmation Brunch during the Sunday School Hour.

JR HIGH/CLUB 412 GLOW IN THE DARK HUNT...will be held Sunday, March 29th, 7:00 p.m. Students will gather in the gymfor a fun-filled glow in the dark hunt. There will be a "Candy Bar" collectionstation to redeem candy for most eggs, eggs of certain color, golden egg,etc... if you are 4th - 8th grade you DO NOT want to miss this evening offun at Central. If you would like to make a contribution to the hunt, a list ofneeded candies for "Candy Bar" is available in the Crossing!

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

LUNCH BUNCH ON FRIDAYS!LUNCH BUNCH - MARCH 6, 2015 - 11:30 A.M.

Lunch Bunch will meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Adult Activities Room. Rev. Dennis Gossett will continue with our program on "Dinner with Matthew."

It may be Spring Break for a lot of people but our LUNCH BUNCH WILL MEET MARCH 13TH AT 11:30 A.M.

XYZ (EXTRA YEARS OF ZEST)

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015

10:45 A.M. - FELLOWSHIP HALL PROGRAM: MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA TEAM

MENU: TBA

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

There will be NO ZONE OR CLUB 412 activities this Sunday, March8th or Wednesday, March 11th due to Spring Holiays. Our regularevening activities will resume Sunday, March 15 !th

KINDER CHOIRThank you Kinder Choir for leading us in worship this past Sunday!Thank you Mrs. Charlotte and Preschool Teachers for yourdedication with this group each Sunday!

CAMP WESLEY PINESIf your student is interested, there are still openings for Camp Wesley PinesElementary Camps this summer. We already have students signed up forboth the Younger and Older Camps. The information is as follows:

DATES AND FEES ARE: Older Elementary - For students entering grades 4-6. JUNE 8th - 12th. Fee: $300 (Central will cover half of this fee for church members.)Younger Elementary - For Students entering grades 1-3. JULY 27th-29th. Fee: $140 (Central will cover half of this fee for church members.)

If you would like more information about the camps, please visit CampWesley Pines website at www.wesleypines.com or email Sabrina [email protected].

FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT"Tithing Encourages our Spiritual Growth and Trust in God."

MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM

LADIES, COME JOIN US!!Central's United Methodist Women has a place for you!Interested in belonging to a small group, learning more aboutGod, great fellowship or interested in missions? Come checkus out! MISSIONS, BIBLE STUDY, PRAYER, FELLOWSHIP,COMMUNITY, FUN...just some of the words that describeCentral's UMW groups. Come join one of circle groups listedbelow:MORNING GROUP: Gilmore Circle meets in homes or thechurch at 10:00 a.m. every Tuesday of the month. Lightrefreshments served. Contact person is Joyce Scarborough at601.482.7916.AFTERNOON GROUP: Shields Circle meets in the ChurchParlor on 2nd floor every third Monday of each month. Lightrefreshments served. Contact person is Martha Lemmons at601.483.4574.NIGHT GROUP: Asher Circle meets in member's homes everythird Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Dinner is served.Contact person is Melinda Rose at 601.482.4536. Each grouphas one Bible Study and the other is a mission topic. Forfurther information, or to start a new group, contact Unit

President, Sandy Johnson at 601.479.2037. A great way toexperience the 4 F's: Faith, Friendship, Fellowship, Fun!

PRAYER CONCERNSIn order to keep everyone better informed ofcurrent concerns, names will remain on the PrayerConcerns list in the "Call" for only two weeks unlessthere is a new concern.Jolie Carle Merle JeffaresMike Chafin Peggy MeltonMamie Cole Dot PettyBeverly Evans Ruby RobinsonPhil Freeman Pauline RushingEarline Gibbs Darren SmithBill Henderson Alex StoryAlicia Hudnell

MILITARY PERSONNELJoe McMullan - Afghanistan(Grandson of Barry McMullan)

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OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO:~Hope Mitchell (Gerry) following the death of herstep-father, Tim Ford, who passed away Friday,February 27th. A Memorial service was heldTuesday, March 3rd at Paris-Yates Chapel on thecampus of the University of Mississippi.

~Nell Grissom, Ginger Grissom, Barbara Schneider(Bill), and Harold Grissom Jr., following the death oftheir husband and father, Mr. Harold Owen Grissom,Sr., who passed away Sunday, March 1st. Serviceswere held Thursday, March 5th at Central UnitedMethodist Church.

FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY[suggested Bible readings for March 9 - March 15. 2015 ]

Morning Noon EveningMon. March 9 2 Chron. 10 Psalm 64 Acts 27Tue. March 10 2 Chron. 11 Psalm 65 Acts 28Wed. March 11 2 Chron. 12 Psalm 66 Romans 1Thu. March 12 2 Chron. 13 Psalm 67 Romans 2Fri. March 13 2 Chron. 14 Psalm 68 Romans 3Sat. March 14 2 Chron. 15 Psalm 69 Romans 4Sun. March 15 2 Chron. 16 Psalm 70 Romans 5

EASTER LILIESYou are invited to place an Easter Lily in the Sanctuary or Fellowship Hall on EasterSunday in "honor" or "memory" of a relative or friend. We have arranged with World ofFlowers again to furnish the Easter Lilies wrapped and delivered to the church, providedthe church takes the orders. The price per Lily is $15. This means, your only responsibilitywill be to order and pay for your Lily (or Lilies) by emailing Anita Betts [email protected] or you may fill out the form below and turn it in no later thanMonday, March 30th. Payment may be made by attaching a check payable to CentralUMC, to the form or by mailing it to the Church office.

Central UMC - Easter Lilies, P.O. Box 1706, Meridian, MS 39302

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TOTAL NUMBER OF LILIES: _______________________________

IN HONOR OF: _______________________________________________

IN MEMORY OF:______________________________________________

GIVEN BY:___________________________________________________

On Call PastorMarch 6 - March 8, 2015

DENNIS GOSSETT

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