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CENTRAL’S NEWSLETTER—MAY, 2015
CRISIS ASSISTANCE
MINISTRY NEEDS
LIST
CENTRAL’S MISSION STATEMENT
1333 W. Roosevelt Blvd.,
Central United Methodist Church seeks to be a family of Christians embracing God’s love
and grace by reaching out to share our faith with all people.
Monroe, NC 28110
704-225-0440
CENTRAL’S VISION STATEMENT
At Central United Methodist Church, our vision is to see all people connected with God
and each other, empowered as ministers and involved in service.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S NEWS AND MEETINGS!
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The United Methodist Women's Executive Board meeting will be held
Monday May 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the church library (room 106).
The Lessie Anne Circle will meet Tuesday May 5 at 10:00 a.m. in the
church library (room 106). They will collect one more month for "House
of Pearls" from the list previously provided. The program will be
presented by Mary Engel. Visitors are welcome!
The Faith, Hope & Charity Circle will meet Monday, May 11 at 1:30 p.m.
in the hospitality room (room 121).
The Ruth Circle will meet Monday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the hospitality
room (room 121). The Ruth Circle will meet Friday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m.
for a social meeting (away).
The New Beginning Circle will meet Monday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the
hospitality room (room 121). They will host The House of Pearls for a
special meal and a social evening that includes a presentation from their
director. Reservations required and a sign-up sheet for covered dishes
will be at the crossroads.
The Grace & Mercy Circle will meet Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 6:30
p.m. at the home of Dale Ann Plyler, 2511 Dellwood Drive, Monroe.
UNITED METHODIST MEN'S BREAKFAST MEETING
May 3, 2015
7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center
Our speaker for the May meeting will be Jim Rabon who will be telling us about
Bee Keeping. We will have pancakes, bacon or sausage, juice and coffee... plus a
LARGE pan of BISCUITS and HONEY!
Thanks to all who contributed to our treasury. We have over $1,800. This will go
a long way in helping needy members of our church and community.
If you know of needs, please let Mike Shelton, Debbie Deese, or Mitchell Tyson
know. Some churches have a group called a Go Ye Club. When needs are
identified money is taken from the Go Ye Club kitty. Go Ye members contribute
$1 per month. If you are interested in participating in this type of club, let
Mitchell Tyson know.
FOOD PANTRY
Boxed Meals
Canned Meats
Canned Soups
Canned Vegetables
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Cereal / Oatmeal
Rice / Grits
Sugar / Flour / Corn Meal
Crackers
Fruit Juices and Fruit Cups
Paper Towels / Toilet Paper
Spaghetti noodles and
sauce / Macaroni /
Pasta
Cake and Cookie mixes /
icing
Snack items (Granola Bars,
Energy Bars, etc.)
MISCELLANEOUS
Dishwashing Detergent
Gift Cards (Food / Gas)
Heavy duty paper bags or
boxes (to carry food)
Laundry Detergent /
Softener
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
Body Lotion
Combs / Brushes
Deodorant
Disposable Razors
Mouthwash
Shampoo / Conditioner
Soap / Body Wash
Toothpaste / Tooth Brushes
SUPPLIES FOR CAM OFFICE
*Address labels, Boxes of
Kleenex, *Computers and
Computer Software, *Copiers,
Copy Paper, Folders / 3 ring
binders / hanging file folders,
Paper and Binder Clips, Pens,
Pencils, Printers, Staplers, Staples
*Please call for specific needs.
Central’s
Service Choices
CONTEMPORARY - 8:45 AM
This service is for you if you
enjoy a lively atmosphere in an
informal and welcoming surrounding. It will be held in Central Hall.
CHAPEL—8:50 AM
This service provides a more
informal approach to worship
with less emphasis upon structure. You are invited to share
these casual moments of praise,
singing and proclamation together with family and friends.
This service is held in the
chapel.
SANCTUARY—11:00 AM
This is a formal worship service
with printed order of worship,
full choir, and traditional church
music. This service is held in the
sanctuary.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Sunday School or other activities
contact: Mary Ann Burns at 704221-7672.
FIRST TIME BREAD
DELIVERY MINISTRY
May 3...................... Nan Thomas
May 10................... Maxine Wally
May 17................. Susan McInnis
May 24.................. Sandy Deskins
May 31.................. Susan McInnis
STEPHEN MINISTERS
May 3 ......................... Joy Brown
May 10.................. Shannon Neal
May 17..............Chuck Anderson,
............................. Elsie Clements
May 24.................... Sally Shough
May 31................ Rose Ann Mull,
........................... Joanne Dawkins
EVANGELISM VISITOR
TEAM INFORMATION
May 3
Tour: ................. Nancy Ratliff
V. Booth: ........... Lloyd Ratliff
May 10
Tour: ......... Carolyn Ferguson
V. Booth: ........ Patsy Madden
May 17
Tour ................ Bob Patterson
V. Booth: ........ Lou Patterson
May 24
Tour: ................. Nancy Ratliff
V. Booth: ............ Lloyd Ratliff
May 31
Tour: .............. Martha Rollins
V. Booth: .......... Dallas Rollins
MAY– 11:00 AM
USHERS
May 3
David Yeakley
Sean Daly
Bill Newton
Matt Gustafson
May 10
Arnold Bivens
David Clements
Jack Hargett
Bob Bodnar
May 17
Bruce Sanderson
Steve Hill
Ken Hill
Joel Carpenter
May 24
Frank Elliott
Tim Ratliff
John Hunt
Tim Ratliff
May 31
Koy Dawkins
Jack Hargett
Bob Curry
Bill Mills
STEWARDSHIP
REPORT—April
Budget Giving
Monthly......................... $64,608
Actual ............................ $56,098
Difference ..................... ($8,510)
Y.T.D Budget................ $274,584
Y.T.D Actual ................. $252,057
Difference .................... ($22,527)
MAY EVENTS, 2015
May 1
Relay for Life at Sun Valley High School
May 2,9,16,23,30 10:30 Praise Band rehearsals in Central Hal
May 3
7:30 am –UMM’s Breakfast Meeting in FLC
May 3,17,24
4:00 Youth Impact
May 3
5:00 Potluck Dinner in Family Life Center
May 3
6:30 Children’s Musical in Central Hall
May 4
6:30 UMW Executive Board meeting in 106
May 5
10:00 Lessie Anne Circle in room 106
May 5
5:45 Stephen Ministry in room 106
May 5
5:45 Stephen Ministry Training in room 121
May 6,13,20,27
10:00 WCM Project Team in 106
May 6
4:30 Kidz Biz
May 6,13,20,27
6:30 Youth Bible Study
May 6
6:45 Communion Service in the Chapel
May 6,13,20,27
7:30 Chancel Choir Rehearsals
May 7,14,21,28
7:30 am Thursday Morning Men’s Group
May 7,14,21,28
6:15 Handbell rehearsals
May 11
1:30 Faith, Hope & Charity Circle in room 121
May 11
7:00 Ruth Circle meeting in room 121
May 11
6:30 Missions Team meeting in room 114
May 13
11:00 WCM Board meeting
May 13
6:00 Children’s Leadership Team meeting
May 13
6:30 Finance
May 13
7:00 Central Squares
May 14
Day Trip for Central Friends
May 14
7:30 Trinity rehearsal
May 17
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
May 17
5:00 Dinner/Cake Auction (sponsored by Relay
for Life)
May 18
7:00–9:00 New Beginning Circle in 121
May 19
6:30 Starnes Scholarship Committee meeting
in room 106.
ATTENDANCE– 2015
Contemporary-8:45 a.m.
April 5 .............................. 225
April 12 ............................ 123
April 19 ............................ 124
April 26 ............................ 114
Chapel-8:50 a.m.
April 5 ...................................
April 12 .............................. 52
April 19 .............................. 58
April 26 .............................. 40
Traditional -11:00 a.m.
April 5 ............................. 353
April 12 ............................ 111
April 19 ............................ 127
April 26 ............................ 111
Sunday School
April 5 (150 adults) .......... 320
April 12 (117 adults) ........ 174
April 19 (107 adults) ........ 205
April 26 (92 adults) .......... 149
May 20
6:30 Grace & Mercy Circle meeting
May 20
6:30 SPPRC meeting in room 106
May 22
7:00 Ruth Circle (social)
May 24
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY
May 25
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED (Memorial Day)
May 27
6:30 Administrative Board meets in Central
Hall
May 28
6:30 Trinity rehearsal
May 31
10:00—4:00 Central’s Lakeside Worship at
Cane Creek Park
MAY BIRTHDAYS
May 1 - Carol Whelchel, Lisa Tompkins, Ana Vuksanaj, Mike Myers, Shane
Wyatt, May 2 - Amanda Tripp, Nelson Williams, Kelley Presson, Matthew
Smith, Eli Alvord, Skylar Kirk, May 3 - Mary Coon, Donald Howell, Keicia
Ferguson, Carla Price, Debbie White, Jim Wolfe, Chris Crutchfield, Susannah
Stegall, May 4 - Ken Haigler, Laura Shute, Annette Saunders, Elizabeth
Seibel, Austin Kohler, May 5 - Becky Wolfe, Bill Helmuth, Sandi Summerlin,
Jack Lewis, B.J. Millett, Jacob Hassell, May 6 - Geri Plyler, Tiffany McCrary,
Nathan Paschal, May 7 - Jim Henderson, Deborah Miller, Sherri Barber,
Jackson Parker, May 8 - Janis Griffin, Anita Doster, Benny Kirk, May 9 - Alex
Helms, Rebecca Preston, May 10 -Wayne Kimlick, Anna Yelton, Donald
Griffith, Susan Ridenhour, William Blanchard, May 11 - Emmett Russell,
Dave Miles, Chris Hurt, Hope Mullis, Catie Atchley, Anna Marie Pressley,
May 12 - Robert Greenwood, Judy Davis, Lynne Hall, May 13 - Mary Jane
Elliott, Paul Hamilton, Zoe Mull, Carl Freund, Glen Callender, May 14 Molene Turner, Molly McCue, May 15 - Wayne Ward, Patricia Ross, Al
Olsen, Elizabeth Etling, Catherine Evans, May 16 - Frank Pressley, Lisa
Chavis, Lori Damon, May 17 - Barbara Pann, Charlene Plyler, Charlotte
Bullard, May 18 - Jack Thompson, Steve Barnett, Jackie Steen, Brian Murray,
Shannon Huntley, Levy Stegall, May 19 - Gerry Stiles, George Morgan,
Jessica Febus, Parker Ollis, May 20 - Belinda Sisk, Chris Love, May 21 Allison Parkhurst, Hannah Helms, May 22 - Margie Jennette, Scott Pigg,
Jennifer Davis, Maddy Michalik, Lauren Hendley, May 23 - Jim Coon, Doris
English, Kristin Tarleton, Jacob Thomas, Abby Mills, Aiden Mathew, May 24 John Bonner, Arnold Bivens, Bonnie Johnson, Jaquilynne Kirk, May 25 Richard Tuttle, Debbe Steele, Annie Neese, May 26 - Nancy Henderson,
Leigh Rains, Holly Weathersbee, May 27 - Tim McCue, Grant Marlow, Eric
Hinson, May 28 - Libby Miller, Chuck Rohland, Matt Gustafson, Sam
Kennedy, Lindsay Sidders, Sam Snead, May 29 - Deanna Metts, Dan Shive,
Sherry Brantley, May 30 - Grace Medlin, Myra Sides, Wanda Hinson, May 31
- Julie Hendley, Mike Shelton, Lucinda Chapman, Chelsea Morris
SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATIONS FORMS!
The SALLY SHIRLEY BIVENS
SCHOLARSHIP application form is
available now. You can go online at
our web site:
www.centralumcmonroe.org or come
by the church office to pick one up.
The deadline to have your application
completed is Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at
12:00 noon. This deadline will be
honored.
The KERMIT D. and JANIE R. STARNES
SCHOLARSHIP application form is
available now. You can go online at
our web site:
www.centralumcmonroe.org or come
by the church office to pick one up.
The deadline to have your application
completed is Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at
12:00 noon. This deadline will be
honored.
A NEEDS FOR PROCTORS
INFANT BAPTISM
Daemion Thomas Nophsker is placed on Central’s preparatory roll through
the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, April 19, 2015. His parents names are
Dylan and Tetiana Nophsker. The grandparents are Dawn Shinn and Thomas
Nophsker. His Godparents are Ashley Shinn and Joshua Bugla.
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY—May 24, 2015
Have you been thinking of joining Central? We’d love to have you! We’ll
receive new members at all three services on Pentecost Sunday, May 24.
Call Rev. Laura Hamrick at 704-289-3186 if you would like to join.
MISSIONS TEAM MEETING
The Missions Team will meet Monday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. in room 114. They will
be discussing Rock the Block in light of the work of the Good Things to God Things
team. All are welcome!
Benton Heights Elementary School of the
Arts is in need of End of Grade test
proctors! A proctor is a person who aids
in actively supervising students while they
are testing, as well as passing out and
collecting testing materials. The time
frame of testing on all days is 7:45 a.m.12:00 p.m. The main testing dates are
5/21, 5/22, 5/27, 5/29, and 6/2. You must
be an approved UCPS volunteer. If you are
not yet an approved volunteer, you may
apply online on the Union County Public
Schools website. This process takes
approximately two weeks. If you are
willing to help on any day or all days
please contact Kelly Stegall at 980-3284956. Please consider helping! Thanks!
Jeffery Stout, Assistant Principal
Benton Heights Elementary School of the
Arts (BHESA)
MEMORIALS
APPORTIONMENTS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JUDY SANDERSON from Wayne & Irene Ward
BUDGET
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BILL DESKINS from Sandy Deskins
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BLACKIE WILLIANS from Matt & Nancy Gustafson
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GREGORY FREEMAN from Julian & Jo Bell
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JUDY SANDERSON from Carolyn Kindley
MUSIC FUND
IN LOVING MEMORY OF CLAUDE EUBANKS from Tom Eubanks and Family
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HAROLD & GLADYS SHIRLEY from Tom Eubanks and Family
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SALLY SHIRLEY BIVENS from Tom Eubanks and Family
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SANDRA SHIRLEY EUBANKS from Tom Eubanks and Family
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JUDY SANDERSON from Margaret Batchelor, Joyce
Ingold, Melissa Ballard, Joel & Marlene Carpenter, Mary & Robert Davis and their daughters and their families,
Lisa & Terry Houser and Laura & Randy Keiss, Bob & Nancy Smith, Mary Engel, David & Anne Tarnow, Steve Hill
and Jeff & Debbie Gambino, Berryhill Realty Co., Glenda Moon, Doris English, Buddy & Martha Broome, Matt &
Nancy Gustafson, Janis Murphy, Sara Stewart, Bill & Bette Sue Davis
PRAYER GARDEN
IN LOVING MEMORY OF C. FRANK GRIFFIN from Betsy Griffin
SNACKS FOR KIDS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JUDY SANDERSON from Dixon & Elaine Hall
HONORARIUMS
APPORTIONMENTS
IN LOVING HONOR OF JULIAN & JO BELL'S ANNIVERSARY by Wayne & Irene Ward
IN LOVING HONOR OF WINT & MARY LOU HOLTZCLAW’S ANNIVERSARY by Wayne & Irene Ward
BUDGET
IN LOVING HONOR OF JULIAN & JO BELL’S ANNIVERSARY by Joyce Ingold
MUSIC FUND
IN LOVING HONOR OF CORINNE EUBANKS by Tom Eubanks and Family
IN MEMORIAM
Judith “Judy” Ellen Sanderson
April 8, 2015
SYMPATHY
We are saddened to announce the death of Judy Sanderson, one of Central’s faithful parishioners, and we extend our
loving sympathy to Judy’s husband, Bruce Sanderson and Judy’s daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Billy Graves. May
God’s presence minister with comfort to Bruce and to Judy and Billy and all family members during this difficult time.
Our loving condolences are extended to Esther Ungerer upon the death of her brother, Jakie de wet of South Africa.
We pray God’s presence will minister with peace and comfort to Esther and her family during their time of grief.
Volunteers Needed
for
Contemporary Service
The Central UMC Audio/Visual Department is looking for
volunteers to assist in the operation of all sound, video and
computer generated graphics at the 8:45 Contemporary Service.
This will involve learning the set up and operation for all sound
equipment involving the Praise Band and video projection for the
children’s sermon. Computer operators will learn the Pro Presenter
application and prepare song/liturgical slides/ and download
videos for use at the beginning of the service. Techs will be
needed to man and operate this technology during the service.
Training will be provided. It is our goal to set up a rotation on a
month to month basis.
Tim Ratliff
All those who are interested are encouraged to talk to Jim
O’Dell, Rich Hill (Audio), or Rena McGee Helms (computer)
for more information.
SHARE BACK FOR MAY
Share Back for May: Items for the Salkehatchie Mission Trip
The workers at Salkehatchie will need re-energizing as they work. They eat the following snacks on
the work site and then leave the leftovers for the homeowner: Bottled Water, Gatorade regular or
powdered, Nuts, Cheese or Peanut Butter Crackers, Trail Mix, Granola and Protein Bars.
Also they need: Bug spray or dryer sheets to repel mosquitoes and gnats, and sunscreen.
NEEDED: TONS OF PRAYER FOR THIS TEAM OF WORKERS
CENTRAL FRIENDS
Central Friends is a social group of people from Central, age 60 or over, who meet on the second
Thursday of each month with the exception of June, July and August for a potluck lunch at the
church. We have an interesting program after the meal. This is a good time to socialize and get to
know one another.
The months of May and October have been reserved for trips. This year our May trip will be to
Historic Badin. Badin was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. We will be accompanied
by Rev. Laura Hamrick who is very familiar with this town and will help us see the historic sites and
find a good place for lunch. We will travel by church bus leaving early in the morning of May 14 and
returning home mid-afternoon. For this trip we will need reservations for lunch and the bus.
Our October trip will be to Mallard Creek Presbyterian BBQ on the 4th Thursday. We will be having
lunch at the Mallard Creek Church. We usually try to plan our trips to correspond with our 2 nd
Thursday, but sometimes we have to deviate from our usual day and time. We will give more details
later in September.
Our committee consisting of myself, Doris English and Elaine Lord, one of our newest members,
along with Rev. George Freeman and Rev. Laura Hamrick will be meeting soon to plan the rest of the
year and maybe into next year. We will have speakers, musical groups, progressive lunch, game day,
catered Christmas meal, trips to JAARS, Billy Graham Library, mountains in the Fall, etc.
We would love to have you join us (we do have some of the best cooks in the church) if you are 60 or
over, or have this particular Thursday free.
Edie Anderson
KIDZBIZ
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Calling all artists! We will display artwork by our children during the children’s
choir spring program Sunday, May 3rd. Please bring your precious art to Mary Ann
Burns by that morning. We will also have a wonderful covered-dish dinner, for a
lovely family evening in the arts.
Victoria Returns! We look forward to having Victoria, our wise little duck friend,
in the contemporary service Sunday, May 3rd.
Wednesday, May 6th will be our family fun day! Come to KidzClub and minikidzclub at 4:30 pm. We will offer a pizza dinner at 6:00 pm for donations. Please
contact Emily Dilworth if you want your family to be included in this
meal. Children’s choir practice is at 6:30, and a chapel communion service will be
at 6:45 pm. Childcare will be available during the service.
Our next Children’s Leadership Team meeting will be Wednesday, May 13th, at
6:00 pm, in room #109.
For those of you who like to plan ahead, please put June 21st through the 25th on
your calendars for Vacation Bible School!
For current information on all children’s ministries activities, go to
www.centralumcmonroe.org. Questions about children’s ministries? Contact
Mary Ann Burns, 704-289-3186, maburns@carolina.rr.com.
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Monroe, N.C.
28110
Central United Methodist Church
801 S. Hayne St., Monroe, NC 28112
Church Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5:00pm
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Church Office: 704-289-3186Fax: 704-289-3187
Weekday Ministries: 704-289-5244
Web Site: www.centralumcmonroe.org
CHURCH STAFF:
Rev. George M. Freeman, Senior Pastor
E-mail: gfreeman@centralumcmonroe.org
Phone: 980-239-1835
Rev. Laura Hamrick, Associate Pastor
E-mail: lhamrick@centralumcmonroe.org
Phone: 704-244-4705
Dr. Todd Matson, Counselor, Phone: 704-333-1730 Ext 407
Darren Gann, Director of Youth Ministries
E-mail: dgann@centralumcmonroe.org
Mary Ann Burns, Director of Children’s Ministries
E-mail: maburns@carolina.rr.com
James O’Dell, Director of Music/Organist
E-mail: jaodell@carolina.rr.com
Joy Brown, Pianist
E-mail: joypianogirl@gmail.com
Debbie Deese, Administrative Assistant
E-mail: ddeese@carolina.rr.com
Debbie Walters, Business Manager
E-mail: debwalters@carolina.rr.com
Sylvia Jenkins, Custodian
We are a Stephen Ministry
Congregation
We thank God for:
The Celebration Singers present a Children’s Musical
WE BELIEVE -
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Potluck Supper, 5:00 p.m. Family Life Center
Program, 6:30 p.m. in Central Hall
Dessert Reception—All are invited for a dessert reception immediately
after the program in Central Hall.
This year's program will be WE BELIEVE "THE PRICE IS RIGHT". You will enjoy lots of
special songs throughout this competition as several adult church members work to earn
"stars" for their crowns so they can compete for the ultimate final "showcase" prize. Be
ready for some interesting challenges and play along to see
how you would do in this "challenge".