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Announcements of Events for

November 19, 2023



Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Christ-Centered Unity

Our Purpose

EXALT -THE LORD, EQUIP - THE SAINTS,

EMBRACE - THE COMMUNITY

Lectionary Lessons for Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023

Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 100

Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46

Rev. Dr. Clarence Brown

Former Associate Pastor of Central UMC will be our guest preacher for the Sunday worship service on November 19th

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 November 12, 2023

In Person Sunday Worshipers - 89

Virtual Sunday Worship - 411

Wednesday Wellness - 286

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 25: 14-30. 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. 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

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

YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY

Thursdays

7:00 pm via Zoom



Contact Heather Brightharp for the Zoom link

habrightharp@gmail.com

Greetings Central Family!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  It’s YEP’s Adopt a Family for Christmas time!

Our Goal:  Our goal is to raise $3,500.  We would love for you to donate $25, $50, $100 or whatever amount you can share. With God’s help and your generosity, we can meet that goal!  And please invite others to join you and share in this giving opportunity.

By Web: You can make your donations via PayPal HERE or on the Central Community Services, Inc. (CCSI) webpage. Just click on the Donate button. 

By Check:  If you prefer to write a check, please make it out to Central Community Services, Inc. In the memo, please indicate YEP Adopt and mail it to:  Central Community Services, Inc., i/c/o Central United Methodist Church, 501 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30314.

Timeline: We hope to raise $3,500 by December 12^th! So, please give today!

Thank you for your continued support to serve our community, especially our children, during this season of thanks and giving.

Many blessings!

Pamela Carn & Kimberly Oliver



Poinsettias will be used to decorate the sanctuary for the Christmas season. You may order a poinsettia "In Memory" or "In Honor" of a special person. Please complete the attached order form along with your check for payment and send to Central UMC, 501 MLK Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314; or email your order form to scherrie.simon@centralumcatl. org and send your payment by text or CashApp. Please indicate Poinsettia flowers on your payment. The cost is $15.00 per poinsettia. Deadline for ordering is Monday, Dec. 11, 2023.

Poinsettia Form

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!

The Worship Design Team needs your help decorating the sanctuary for the Christmas Advent Season.

If you are interested in assisting, please contact the Worship Design Team

 worship.design.team@centralumcatl.org or contact John W. Southall.

For Additional Information Contact

Shawana Sanders-Swain 404-468-7199

Click Here for Information on Alzheimer's Awareness Month'

Link for information on Caregivers Month

The Church office will be open Monday, Nov 20th and Tuesday, Nov. 21st from 10:00 am-3:00 pm.

The Church office will be closed

Wednesday, Nov 22nd - Saturday, Nov. 25th

CENTRAL UMC WEEKLY CALENDAR

SUNDAY, November 19, 2023

Sunday School (Virtual) 8:45 am

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

MONDAY, November 20, 2023

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

Monday Morning Outreach Ministry



TUESDAY, November 21, 2023

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

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

WEDNESDAY, November 22, 2023

The Church Office is Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday



THURSDAY, November 23, 2023 - Happy Thanksgiving

The Church Office is Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday



FRIDAY, November 24, 2023

The Church Office is Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

SATURDAY, November 25, 2023

The Church Office is Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

SUNDAY, November 26, 2023

Sunday School (Virtual) 8:45 am

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

Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints (1:00)

Nov. 19-26

Michelle Jordan 21st

Willie Whitlow 21st

Barbara Barham 22nd

Devia Williams-Cotton 22nd

Crystal Gartrell 24th

Alyse Harrell 24th

Darrien Beal 25th

Belinda Browning 26th

Deborah Love 26th

NURSING CARE FACILITY

Mr. Craig Garrison, Mrs. Alice Israel, Mrs. Jean McPherson

HOMEBOUND

Mrs. Barbara Barham, Mrs. Schereline Billingslea, 

 Mr. Howard Roberts, Mr. Hiram Scott

Ms. Annette Jackson, the former Financial Secretary of Central UMC, passed on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

A viewing is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 20th from 3:00 - 7:00 pm (the family will be present from 5:00 - 7:00 pm) at Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, 1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW Atlanta, GA.

A Celebration of Life Service is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 21st 12:00 pm at Great Deliverance Baptist Church, 705 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. NW. Atlanta, GA.

Messages of condolence may be sent to: The Family of Ms. Annette Jackson, 175 Summer Lake Drive, Marietta, GA 30060

Central's UMC Office Hours Are

Monday- Friday

10:00 am - 3:00 pm