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Announcements and Events for

Sunday, April 13, 2025

EXALT THE LORD

A Non-Traditional Worship Experience Beginning

Sunday, April 20, 2025 | 11:00 am

In Person/Live Stream

Come Get "Centered" in Christ

Click Here for the Worship Bulletin

THE SEASON OF LENT

MARCH 5th - APRIL 20th

Rev. Tillman will deliver one of the Seven Last Words

PRESENTED TO YOU BY THE

NORTH AND SOUTH GEORGIA BOARD OF LAITY

The Boards of Laity of the North and South Georgia Conferences of The United Methodist Church invite you to join in a daily devotional this Lenten season. They have invited United Methodist clergy and laity from across Georgia to contribute. This laity-led initiative encourages reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal by slowing down and connecting with God’s Word. This season helps us to remember Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross and reflect on how His teachings guide us toward holiness. May these next 40 days bring deep transformation to our hearts!

Click Here for the Lenten Devotionals

Lectionary Lessons for Sunday, April 20, 2025

Acts 10: 34-43; Psalm 118:1-2

1 Corinthians 15: 19-26; Luke 24: 1-12

THERE ARE 5 WAYS TO GIVE YOUR TITHES AND OFFFERINGS

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

WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE

The number of people who experienced our worship service the Sunday of April 6, 2025

In Person Worship - 124

Online Views - 714

EQUIP THE SAINTS

North Georgia Annual Conference

June 12-14, 2025

The 2025 North Georgia Annual Conference is scheduled for June 12-14, Thursday through Saturday.

Meeting with the theme, "Come Follow Me," we'll focus on listening to God's call our lives, celebrate our United Methodist colleges Wesley Foundations and Wesley Fellowships, and we'll give thanks for 100 years of camp ministry at Glisson!

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:

Scarlett Dukes - Mondays, 7:00 pm. Our study and prayer focus is Luke 3: 31-35. 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

In-Person and Zoom Adult Sunday School Classes

9:30 am - 10:30 am

In-Person classes will meet in The Ministry Enhancement Center in the Ministry Center.

Online classes will meet via Zoom. To access the class, please use the following Zoom information:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81279756444?pwd=e4Juf8cbhFOuThiUz6XnChapoV1z4R.1

Meeting ID: 812 7975 6444 Passcode: 602269

If you have questions or need additional information, please send an email to, sunday.school@centralumcatl.org.

Friend With Benefits:

Sharing The Love Of Christ

Tuesdays

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Join on Zoom

Click Here

The study is on the Gospel of Matthew. A good study Bible is all you will need to participate in the discussions, and to raise your thought provoking questions.

Rev. Mildred Gunn

Class Facilitator

JOURNEY THROUGH

THE BIBLE STUDY GROUP

Tuesdays 6:30 pm

Conference Call-In Number

857-357-0254

Access Code

749979#

Rev. Frederick Gray

Class Facilitator

Wednesday Night Bible Study

What Makes You Come Alive:

A Spiritual Walk with

Howard Thurman

by Lerita Coleman Brown

Wednesdays 7:15 pm

Join Us on Zoom

Zoom Link for the Class

Carol Tucker Burden

Class Facilitator

THE WAY

364 Daily Devotions

by E. Stanley Jones

Thursdays 7:00 pm

Zoom Bible Study

Email Rev. Davis for the Zoom link; shepherdgad@gmail.com

Rev. George Davis

Class Facilitator

EMBRACE THE COMMUNITY

MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

JOIN CENTRAL'S NURSERY VOLUNTEER TEAM!

Calling all caring hearts! We are seeking kind and compassionate individuals to provide a nurturing and secure space for our babies and toddlers during worship services. Nursery volunteers supply a vital service by caring for children, ensuring their well-being and creating a safe, welcoming and loving environment.

If you have a passion for serving children, making a difference and uplifting our community, please click on the link below and complete and submit the Volunteer Application/Information Form

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

ATTENTION 2025

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES,

TECHNICAL SCHOOL GRADUATES & COLLEGE GRADUATES

Central UMC's Higher Education Ministry is preparing for Graduation Sunday. If you are graduating from high school, technical school, or college in 2025, please click on the link below and complete the 2025 graduation form. The deadline to submit your form is May 25, 2025.

Technical & College Grads Click Here

High School Grads Click Here

SUPPORT CENTRAL'S

FOOD PANTRY

The Federal government has implemented significant budget cuts that have resonated across various essential programs, including those that support food pantries nationwide. This reduction has notably impacted Central's Food Pantry, which has seen a decrease in food supply from the Atlanta Food Bank. We invite our members to lend a helping hand by purchasing food items that will be distributed to those in need within our community. Together, we can ensure that no one goes hungry and that our pantry remains a light of hope and support. Below, you will find the guidelines for donating food to our pantry. Let's turn this challenge into an opportunity to make a difference!

The Food Pantry accepts non-perishables food item only. Food products should be in cans, plastic and paper containers. NO GLASS CONTAINER PLEASE!

The following products are always in demand:

Canned Meats/Soups

chicken, beef, pork, salmon, sardines, tuna, vienna sausage, etc.

Canned Vegetables

blackeye peas, corn, lima beans, green beans, etc.

Canned Fruit/ Dried Fruit

mixed fruits, peaches, apricots, etc.

Grits/ Oatmeal/ Rice, Raisins, Peanut Butter

Crackers/Cookies, Chips, Juice/Sodas - All kinds

Nuts

peanuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, etc.

FROZEN REFRIGERATED FOOD ITEMS REQUIRE APPROVAL FROM THE FOOD PANTRY COORDINATOR.

Bring your donations to the church office in the Ministry Building. If you have questions, please contact Malvin Trawick, Food Pantry Coordinator.

JOIN CENTRAL'S GREEN TEAM FOR A SUSTAINABILITY TOUR!

Green Team Tour: CHaRM DEKALB

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

CHaRM Dekalb, 1225 Columbia Dr. Decatur, GA 30032

Join fellow Green Teams for a behind-the-scenes tour of CHaRM Dekalb on April 30th from 10 am to 12 pm. Discover how Live Thrives CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) diverts hard-to-recycle items and household hazardous waste from landfills and local watersheds. The guided tour will provide insight into sustainable waste management and how you can make a difference in your community. Registration is required, and a $10 fee covers CHaRM'S tour costs. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about responsible recycling-sign up below today! https://gipl.org/events/charmtour2025

LAW DAY PROGRAM

BEN HILL UMC

SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2024 |10:00 am - 12:00 pm

This program is not only for lawyers, but for anyone who is interested in the law and the legal system in our community and country. Seating is limited, so please register early.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

HEALTH WATCH

Central's Health and Welfare Ministry

CENTRAL UMC WEEKLY CALENDAR

Holy Week

SUNDAY, April 13, 2025

Continental Breakfast (MEC) 7:30 am

Prayer Time (Sanctuary) 7:30 am

Sunday Worship Service (In Person & Live Stream) 8:00 am

Sunday School ( In Person, MEC & Virtual) 9:30am

Youth Events (2nd Floor Ministry Center) 10:00 am

MONDAY, April 14, 2025