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Announcements of Events for


October 22, 2023



Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost


Christ-Centered Unity


Our Purpose

EXALT -THE LORD, EQUIP - THE SAINTS,

EMBRACE - THE COMMUNITY



Lectionary Lessons for Sunday, October 29, 2023

Exodus 33:12-23; Psalm 99

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22

Here are the latest opportunities to strengthen your faith and connect with the community.

EXALT THE LORD

Join us in thanking our clergy for their hard work, sacrificial dedication and servant leadership.

Your cards and gifts of appreciation may be delivered to the church office by Sunday, October 29th .

Take a mid-week break!

Be refreshed by inspirational music and an encouraging message from Pastor Vance Ross

THERE ARE 5 WAYS TO GIVE YOUR TITHES AND OFFFERINGS


  1. Website - centralumcatl.org
  2. Text Message - 73256 in the message box type CENTRALUMC
  3. Mail your offering to; Central UMC, 501 Martin Luther Kings Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
  4. Cash APP - $CUMCATL; Please include your full name.
  5. In person worshippers may place their offering in the offering plates.

WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE


The number of people who viewed our worship service the week of October 15, 2023

In Person Sunday Worshipers - 126

Virtual Sunday Worship - 400

Wednesday Wellness - 200

EQUIP THE SAINTS

All North Georgia United Methodists are asked to take part in 40 days of prayer and fasting from October 1 to November 9 in a spirit of Consecration and Renewal across our Conference. Each district will have a time to focus on fasting, while the other seven districts are focusing on prayer. We will conclude with a 24-hour prayer vigil. You can sign up below to participate. 

Prayer and Fasting Page


Link for the 24 hour Prayer Vigil



JOIN A PRAYER GROUP


THE POWER OF PRAYER


Central's Prayer Team invites you to join a prayer circle for intercessory prayer. These virtual prayer circles are hosted by members of Central's Prayer Team. They will gather to pray for individuals, our church, the government, our nation and the world.


The Prayer Circle day, time and conference call numbers are listed:


Scarlette Dukes - Mondays, 7:00 pm. The scripture study is Matthew 22: 1-14. Phone number 720-843-2598, access code 2082348#


Wendy Murphy Prayer Group - Wednesdays, 6:45 pm., 605-313-5608 access code 725038#


Couties Hollis - Every other Wednesdays, 8:00 pm. 978-990-5404 access code 7685875#


Diane Wyatt - Thursdays, 8:00 pm. 267-807-9601 access code 413883#



SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE STUDY CLASSES


















VIRTUAL ADULT SUNDAY

SCHOOL CLASS


Sundays, 8:45- 9:45 am

Conference Call In Number

667-770-1030 Access Code 341177#



Friends With Benefits: Sharing the Love of Christ Bible Study






The Tuesday Friends with Benefits Class is Back!



Our class meets on Tuesday at noonday and we are continuing our study in the Book of Acts. The class will discuss Acts chapter 4. You are welcome to attend the study. Send a message to Mildred Gunn for the Zoom link.

Mildred.gunn@centralumcatl.org.

We hope you can join us!



Class Facilitator: Rev. Mildred Gunn


JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE CLASS

Tuesdays

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Facilitator: Rev. Frederick Gray





Starting in the month of October

Focus Study: The Book of Isaiah



Conference Call In Number

857-357-0254 Access Code 749979#





Senior Pastor's Bible Study


The Inward Journey

 by Howard Thurman 


Facilitator: Rev. Vance P. Ross 


Join us on Zoom each Wednesday




THE CHRIST OF THE MOUNT: A WORKING PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE
Thursdays
7:00 pm via Zoom


Facilitator: Rev. George Davis
Email Rev. Davis : shepherdgad@gmail.com




YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY


Thursdays

7:00 pm via Zoom




Contact Heather Brightharp for the Zoom link

habrightharp@gmail.com

EMBRACE THE COMMUNITY



Friday, October 27th




UMM Game Night 7:00 pm



SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28TH

CLASSIC CAR & BIKE SHOW

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Central UMC's Parking Lot


Open to the public

Free Admission to the public

$30.00 for Show Vehicles


For more information, contact James Gordon

james4gordon@gmail.com




LINE DANCING CLASS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27th

6:30 pm

Central's Ministry Enhancement Center





FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION

WEDNESDAY,

OCTOBER 25th

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Ministry Center

CENTRAL UMC-ATL TOASTMASTERS

OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, October 26, 2023

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

POWERFUL THINGS HAPPEN WHEN WOMEN GATHER!

 

You are invited to the Central North UWF Annual meeting

October 28, 2023,

Ben Hill UMC

2099 Fairburn Road, Atlanta, GA. 30331.

Gathering time is 9:00 AM for continental breakfast and 10:00 AM for the Annual Meeting Program.


HEALTH WATCH FOR OCTOBER

Central UMC Health and Wellness Ministry

Click Here to Register Seizure Recognition

CAREGIVING 101 WORKSHOP

at Central UMC

Saturday, November 4, 2023

9am - 12 pm

 Ministry Enhancement Center

Register here for Caregivers 101

As the world watches the unspeakable tragedy unfolding in Israel, my heart is with the Jewish community in Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District. The continued loss of innocent Israeli, Palestinian and American lives is gut-wrenching and it leaves me especially reflective on my recent time in Israel.

Click below to read Congresswoman Williams report and resources that are available.

Congresswoman Nikema William's Report

FAYETTE CHAMBER HIRES A NEW LEADER

Congratulations to Leonardo McClarty


Leonardo McClarty is the son of Dr. Daisy McClarty and grew up in Central UMC. He has been selected as the new



President and Chief Executive Officer of Fayette County Chamber.


Click on the link to read the article

Leonardo McClarty

CENTRAL UMC WEEKLY CALENDAR


SUNDAY, October 22, 2023 - Men's Day

Sunday School (Virtual) 8:45 am

Sunday Worship Service ( In Person & Live Stream) 10:00 am



MONDAY, October 23, 2023

The Church Office Hours - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Monday Morning Outreach Ministry



TUESDAY, October 24, 2023

The Church Office Hours- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sharing the Love of Christ Bible Study (Virtual) 12:00 pm

Journey Through the Bible Study ( Virtual) 7:00 pm



WEDNESDAY, October 25, 2023

The Church Office Hours - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Food Pantry Distribution ( Ministry Center) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wednesday Wellness (Virtual) 6:30 pm

Senior Pastor's Bible Study (Virtual) 7:15 pm



THURSDAY, October 26, 2023

The Church Office Hours - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Toastmasters Open House ( MEC) 5:00 pm

Choir Rehearsal ( Sanctuary) 6:00 pm

The Working Philosophy of Life - (Virtual) 7:00 pm

Young Adult Bible Study (Virtual) 7:00 pm



FRIDAY, October 27, 2023

The Church Office Hours - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Line Dancing (MEC) 6:30 pm

UMM Game Night 7:00 pm


SATURDAY, October 28, 2023

Men's Day Car Show (Parking Lot) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm



SUNDAY, October 29, 2023

Sunday School (Virtual) 8:45 am

Worship Experience - ( In Person & Live Stream) 10:00 am






October 22 - 29




Malvin Trawick 22nd

Jeremy Brown 23rd

Sherole Thrash 24th

John W. Southall 25th

Ronald Thrash 25th

Willie Moses 26th

Genesis Wilcox 26th

Constance Morgan 27th

Franklin O'Neal, Jr. 28th

Steven West 28th


NURSING CARE FACILITY

Mrs. Alice Israel, Mrs. Jean McPherson



HOMEBOUND

Mrs. Barbara Barham, Mrs. Schereline Billingslea, Mr. Craig Garrison, 

 Mr. Howard Roberts, Mr. Hiram Scott





CHURCH INFORMATION


Central's UMC Office Hours Are

Monday- Friday

10:00 am - 3:00 pm 

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

501 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW

Atlanta, Georgia 30314

www.centralumcatl.org

Office 404-524-4263


VISION STATEMENT

"A Christ-Centered, Radically Inclusive,

Inter-generational Congregation that uses

its Spiritual Gifts to meet the needs of our

unique Surrounding Community."


Rev. Dr. Vance P. Ross, Senior Pastor