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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Celebrating Pastor Carl Palmer

October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and Pastor Appreciation Day was October 11! This is a special time to recognize and celebrate the heart, faith, and dedication of our pastor.

Pastor Carl Palmer, thank you for your faithful leadership, your commitment to God’s Word, and the love and encouragement you share with our Centenary family. Your ministry makes a difference in the lives of so many, and we are truly grateful for all that you do.

Let's make this month extra special for Pastor Carl! Take a moment to reach out, share a kind word, write a note of encouragement, or tell him how one of his sermons or prayers has made a difference in your life. Sometimes, the smallest gesture can be the greatest blessing. Let's fill this month with reminders that his faithfulness, leadership, and heart for God do not go unnoticed!

“Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.” — 1 Timothy 5:17 (ESV)

Thank you, Pastor Carl, for answering God's call and faithfully serving our Centenary family. We appreciate you more than words can say!

Join us for worship this Sunday, October 18,

as Pastor Carl Palmer continues his DEVOTED series, a Journey of Generosity & Fellowship.

Devoted to Joy

9:30 a.m. in person or online

“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.”

-Acts 2:1

There’s Always Something Happening at Centenary!

Administrative Council

The Administrative Council meeting will be

Tuesday, October 20 at 5:00 pm

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

Help make Christmas special for a child by packing an Operation Christmas Child shoebox! Boxes are available in the Church Office during office hours or Sunday mornings in the Narthex.

Fill your box with fun, quality items, school supplies, personal care items, and a personal note or photo.

Drop-Off Week: November 16–23

Return completed shoeboxes to the Church Office during office hours.

For more information, contact Anrada Price at 573-334-2869 ext. 206.

“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”

-Psalm 133:1

Be Part of the Team!

Whether you serve for a season or step into a paid role,

there’s a place for you at Centenary.

Nursery Staff Needed!

Candidates may apply by picking up an application in the Church Office or submit a resume directly to the church office (office@mycentenary.org)

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” -Acts 2:42

Weekly Devotional

Inspirational Message: To have a pure heart, we must submit all thoughts to the authority of Christ. If we are willing to do that, He will change us to be like Him. -- Max Lucado--

Devotional: "Changes"

"For I am the Lord, I change not." Malachi 3:6

We all have changes in our lives. From day to day, we need God to help us through whatever may come our way. Some days we may be shouting, "Praise God!" while other times we may be crying out, "I need a miracle!" Whatever the day may bring, changes will come, and we need a godly mindset to handle them.

As I think of the season changes coming our way, I am reminded of all the changes I have been through in my own life; retirement, the loss of my husband, and starting a new life. As I thought about it, I felt God drop this pearl into my heart. It is the acronym for the word changes:

Christ

Has

New

Gift

Each

Second

Wow! We can look at each new day and even each second as an opportunity for God to bless us! Each moment contains a gift from God if we want to look for it. It can be a smile from someone at work, an encouraging word from a friend, God's Word speaking to our hearts, or a pat on the back from our peers. The list is endless. Let's not overlook the obvious ones like a promotion, good report cards from our children, a Sunday school child who calls us his or her hero, an unexpected financial blessing, a whole week without something breaking in the house, and good health.

What has God promised you? He has promised to never leave you nor forsake you, no matter what! So let the changes come. We will not walk in fear, but in faith! We will trust God with all the changes, and know that He is more than able to help us and that He even has plans to bless us.

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, Grant me the courage to embrace the unknown journey ahead. May I find strength in Your unwavering presence and trust in Your divine plan. Amen

Grow Together in Faith & Fellowship

Join us for Adult Sunday School as we learn, connect,

and grow deeper in our walk with Christ. Classes start at 10:45 a.m.

LUCY Class (Ladies Under Christ’s Yoke)

THIS CLASS WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE Profoundly Christian, Distinctly Methodist in the FLC LOBBY

Confirmation & Study Guide —

A 10-Week Journey of Faith

Led by Jana Birk and meeting in Room 252 of the FLC, the LUCY Class is a welcoming community of women who gather for meaningful Bible study, fellowship, encouragement, and growing together in faith. All women are welcome—come as you are and join us!

Upper Room Class

Led by Ron Hahs and meeting in Room 253 of the FLC, the Upper Room Class is a welcoming community where adults gather for meaningful Bible study, fellowship, thoughtful discussion, and growing deeper in their faith together. All are welcome—come join us and grow in God’s Word!

Sojourners Class

THIS CLASS WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE Profoundly Christian, Distinctly Methodist in the FLC LOBBY

Confirmation & Study Guide —

A 10-Week Journey of Faith

Led by Scott McClanahan and meeting in Room 255 of the FLC, the Sojourners Class is beginning a new book study by Max Lucado, offering a great opportunity to grow in faith, explore God’s Word, and connect through meaningful conversation and fellowship. All are welcome—come join us as we learn and grow together!

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others.”

- 1 Peter 4:10

Visit our Preschool & Early Childhood Website

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”

-Isaiah 43:19

October Birthdays

Marsha Limbaugh - 10/1
Bridget Trepasso - 10/1
Brodrick Twiggs - 10/1
Mike Bollinger - 10/3
Blake Miller - 10/3
Barbara Matthews - 10/5
Jonathon Schoenberg - 10/16
Cindy Propst - 10/17
Danette Miller - 10/22

Janet Hine - 10/23
Patty Lingle - 10/25
Bill Sneathen - 10/25
Lori Trepasso - 10/27
Will Kinder - 10/28
Truman Miller - 10/29
Kim Chronister - 10/30
Barbara Brune - 10/31

Please note: Names will appear on the prayer list for one month and then deleted. If you would like for them to remain on the prayer list, please notify the church office. Thank You.

Prayer Requests:

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Allegra "Tootsie" Allen, Roxiann Woody’s mother, who passed away on Thursday, October 1.

Pastor Carl Palmer

Tom Ward

Darrell Brown

Brenda Walter, daughter of Linda Belote

Kali Whitworth's mom, Amy Baker

David Maxton, Martha Maxton's son

Denise Gilhaus

Lori Ann Kinder

Praises for October:

Celebrating Pastor Carl as the month of October is Pastor Appreciation Month!

Charles Bullion is feeling blessed in the Lord!

Barbara Matthews: Our God is the reason why we sing!!

Peighton Robinson is celebrating Taylor turning 2 on October 15!

Phyllis Talbert "Thank you so much for sending pictures of these sweet Angels, in the new Preschool newsletter and thank you for loving them like Jesus does!!