THE SOURCE BLAST Fourth Sunday of Advent Announcements & Events for December 19, 2021 OUR PURPOSE EXALT - THE LORD   EQUIP - THE SAINTS  EMBRACE - THE COMMUNITY

Lectionary Lessons for Sunday, December 26, 2021 1 Samuel 2: 18-20,26; Psalm 148 Colossians 3: 12-17; Luke 2: 41-52

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

EXALT THE LORD

WATCH NIGHT SERVICE

5 WAYS TO GIVE YOUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Website- centralumcatl.org Text Message - 73256 in the message type CENTRALUMC Mail your offerings to - Central UMC 501 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 Cash App- $CUMCATL In person worshippers may place their offering in the offering plates located in the Narthex. 

VIRTUAL WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE The number of people who viewed our worship service the week of December 12, 2021 Facebook and YouTube for Virtual Service - 387 Number of In-Person Worshipers - 30 Monday Morning Boost & Wednesday Wellness - 372

EQUIP THE SAINTS

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: Wendy Murphy - Mondays, 6:45 pm, 605-313-5608 access code 725038# Scarlette Dukes -Mondays; 7:00 pm. The study this week is Luke 1: 67-80. 602-580-9453 access code 2082348# Couties Hollis - Every other Wednesdays, 8:00 pm. 978-990-5404 access code 7685875# Diane Wyatt - Thursdays, 8:00 pm. 712-775-7031 access code 413883#

SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE STUDY CLASSES

The WBC Adult Sunday School Class Conference Call Sundays 8:45 - 9:45 am Please Note the New Call-in Number Call in number 667-770-1030 Access code 341177#

VIRTUAL YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Sundays, 9:00 am

THE CLASS MEETING GROUP: "Friends With Benefits: Sharing the Love of Christ" Tuesdays 12:00 -1:15 pm Conference Call Number 720-830-9745 (No Access Code) Everyone is Invited! Come and Study With Us On Tuesdays! The class resumes on Tuesday, December 7th at 12:00 pm with the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 5. Contact [email protected] for a link to the newly implemented Zoom gathering.  Rev. Mildred Gunn, Class Facilitator

JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE STUDY CLASS Tuesdays, 7:00 pm Conference Phone Call Facilitator: Rev. Frederick Gray Conference Call Number 857-357-0254 Access code 749979#

Senior Pastor's Bible Study Wednesdays | 7:15 pm The book for study: "Joy Unspeakable" Barbara A. Holmes. Overarching questions: What does spiritual practice mean for the salvation/liberation of Black people?

THE CHRIST OF THE MOUNT: A WORKING PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE Thursdays 7:00 pm via Zoom Facilitator: Rev. George Davis Email Rev. Davis : [email protected]

YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY GROUP Ages 18-40 Thursdays 7:30 pm Contact Rev. Angie for class information and Zoom link; [email protected]

EMBRACE THE COMMUNITY

CENTRAL'S HOLIDAY HOURS Monday, Dec. 20th & Tuesday, Dec. 21st The Church office will be open December 22-January 1st  The office is closed

FROM THE FINANCE TEAM

The first check processing date for 2022 is Thursday, January 13, 2022 All check requests are due by Tuesday, January 11th at 5:00 pm

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN CHRISTMAS TOTE BAGS

One of the mission projects of Central's United Methodist Women is their annual Christmas tote bags. The women assemble the tote bags of goodies and distributes them to Central's sick and shut-in, members over 90 years old, our new members and our youth that completed confirmation class this year. This mission of love is a blessing and greatly appreciated!

Thank you Pastor Ross and the Central family, words can not express the gratitude we feel from the love and support shown to our family following the loss of our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Carrie L. Powell. The prayers, cards, calls, flowers and acts of kindness mean so much during this difficult time. Our Central family's thoughtful actions remind us how humbled and blessed we are to be a part of this congregation. Love, The Powell Family

CENTRAL UMC WEEKLY CALENDAR SUNDAY, December 19, 2021 - 4th Sunday of Advent Sunday School ( Virtual) 8:45 am Christmas Cantata Worship Experience ( In Person & Virtual) 10:00 am Free Turkey Giveaway ( Parking Lot) 11:00 am United Methodist Women Christmas Bags (Ministry Center) 11:00 am Baptism- Tyler Nellom (Friendship Baptist Church) 12:30 pm MONDAY, December 20, 2021 Monday Morning Ministry Church Office Hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm TUESDAY, December 21, 2021 Church Office Hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Journey Through the Bible Study (Virtual) 7:00 pm  WEDNESDAY, December 22, 2021 Church Office Closed for the Christmas Holidays THURSDAY, December 23, 2021 Church Office Closed for the Holidays FRIDAY, December 24, 2021 Church Office Closed for the Holidays SATURDAY, December 25, 2021 Christmas Day SUNDAY, December 26, 2021 Sunday School ( Virtual) 8:45 am Worship Service (Virtual) 10:00 am Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions (MBS) 1:00 pm

December 19-26 Leigh Turner 20th Santana Dorce 20th Justin Turner 21st Robert Horne 22nd Gedney Vining 23rd Miracle Nelson 23rd Mack Dennis 24th DeVon Irving 25th

Remember to reach out to the members in our Central family. You can send a text, email, mail a card or call. Include our new members, the sick and shut in members, isolated members and any who the Spirit tells you needs a voice of love and hope during this time.  

Nursing Care Facility Mrs. Alvetta Freeman Mrs. Alice Isreal Mrs. Jean McPherson HOME BOUND Mrs. Barbara Barham Ms. Margaret Belton Mrs. Allie Clift Mr. Craig Garrison Mr. Howard Roberts Mr. Armstead Salters Mr. Hiram Scott Mrs. Curlie Thurmond BEREAVEMENT Ms. Mary Evans, the sister of Mr. Perry Terrell, passed on Friday, Dec. 17th. Funeral arrangements will be announced. Messages of condolence may be sent to:  Mr. Perry Terrell, 2716 Winthrop Rd., College Park, GA 30337 Please call the church office to report any known illness, hospitalizations or deaths

CHURCH INFORMATION

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 Rev. Angela Johnson, Associate Pastor

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