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Announcements and Events for the Week of April 5, 2026
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EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE
8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
APRIL 5TH
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Lectionary Lessons for Sunday, April 12, 2026
Acts 2:14a, 22-32; Psalm16
1Peter 1:3-9; John20:19-31
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WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE
The number of people who experienced our worship service the Sunday of March 29, 2026
In Person Worship
8:00am - 112 | 11:00am - 64
Online Views
8:00am - 443 | 11:00 am - 256
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Vacation Bible School – Volunteers Needed!
Central UMC’s GROW 1 Children’s Ministry and GROW 2 Youth Ministry invites you to be part of Vacation Bible School, June 1–5, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This year’s theme, “Just Like Me—Digging In & Growing Up!”, will help our children grow strong in faith and rooted in God’s love.
We are seeking teachers, arts and crafts leaders, music helpers, room monitors, greeters, and volunteers for set-up and clean-up. Whether you can serve all week or just one day, your willingness to serve will make a lasting impact.
To volunteer or learn more, please contact Rev. Gloria Parker (Gloria.Parker@Centralumcatl.org) or Cassidi Dozier (Cassidi.dozier@Centralumcatl.org). Help us plant seeds of faith that will grow for years to come!
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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
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PRAYER GROUPS
and
BIBLE STUDY CLASSES
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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. 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#
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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
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Wednesday Night Bible Study
MEDITATIONS OF THE HEART
Wednesdays 7:15 pm
Join Us on Zoom
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Thursday Evening Bible Study
The Way by E. Stanley Jones
The NIV Bible
The Christ of the Mount: A Working Philosophy of Life.
The Class Starts Thursday, March 5, 2026
Please contact Rev. Davis for the Zoom link
shepherdgad@gmail.com
Rev. George Davis
Class Facilitator
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HEALTH & WELFARE MINISTRY
HEALTH WATCH
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The Week of April 5-12
Church Office Hours Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday, April 5th
TRADITIONS Worship Experience, 8:00 am (Sanctuary) | Continental Fellowship, 9:15 am (Fellowship Hall) |Children & Youth Easter Celebration, 9:30 Fellowship Hall | Sunday School 9:30 am (Adult Class in the MEC and Virtual) | CENTERED Worship Experience, 11:00 am (Sanctuary) | Youth and Children's Easter Celebrations, 12:00 pm) Fellowship Hall
Monday, April 6th
Church Office Closed for Staff Sabbath | Liturgical Dance Ministry Rehearsal, 6:00 pm (Sanctuary)
Tuesday, April 7
Staff Meeting, 12:00 pm (Conference Rm) | In Person Church Council Meeting, 6:30 pm, (MEC)| Journey Through the Bible Class, 6:30 pm (Virtual)
Wednesday, April 8th
Food Pantry Distribution, 9:00 am (Ministry Center) |Health Mobile Van, 9:00 am (Upper Parking Lot) Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7:15 pm (Virtual)
Thursday, April 9th
Youth Choir Rehearsal, 6:00 am (Choir Rm ) | The Way Bible Study, 7:00 pm (Virtual)
Friday, April 10th
Designs by Wesley Set-up, 12:00 pm ( MEC) | Pray and Praise Service, 7:00 pm (Virtual)
Saturday, April 11th
United Methodist Men's Meeting, 9:00 am (Fellowship Hall) | Balloons by Design 40th Anniversary Celebration, 2:00 pm (MEC) | Hymn Fest, 4:00 pm (Sanctuary)
Sunday, April 12th
TRADITIONS Worship Experience 8:00 am (Sanctuary)|Children' Church, 8:00 am (Youth Room) | Continental Fellowship Breakfast, 9:15 am (Fellowship Hall) | Sunday School Classes, 9:30 am ( Adults-MEC and Virtual); Youth Sunday School Class, 9:30 am (Garden View Rm) | CENTERED Worship Experience, 11:00 am (Sanctuary) |Children's Church, 11:00 am (Youth Rm)
*Use of the Parking Lot
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
April 5-12
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Zahra Conde 6th
Janice Gumbs 7th
Robert Cotton, Jr., 8th
Meagan Brightharp 10th
Cheryl Johnson 11th
Tyshundra Nichols 11th
Jenesis Teagle 11th
John Peterson 11th
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PASTORAL CARE REQUEST FORM
Let the pastors of Central UMC know you would like a Pastoral Care Visit.
If you are hospitalized, planning surgery, in a nursing care facility, homebound, experiencing a recent death in your family, or would like just to speak to a pastor, please click on the button below, complete the form and one of our pastors will be in contact with you!
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You may contact the church office (404) 524-4263 to add or remove a member's name from our prayer list.
HOSPITAL OR NURSING CARE FACILITY
Mrs. Doris Dearo, Mr. Craig Garrison, Mrs. Alice Israell Mr. William Powell
HOMEBOUND
Mr. James Banks, Mrs. Barbara Barham, Mrs. Schereline Billingslea, Mrs. Jean McPherson
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SIX MARKS OF DISCIPLESHIP
PURPOSE STATEMENT
EXALT THE LORD. EQUIP THE SAINTS. EMBRACE THE COMMUNITY.
VISION STATEMENT
"A Christ-Centered, Radically Inclusive,
Inter-generational Congregation that uses
its Spiritual Gifts to meet the needs of our
unique Surrounding Community."
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Central United Methodist Church
501 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30314
Phone: 404-524-4263
Website: Centralumcatl.org
Rev. Dr. Brian A. Tillman, Senior Pastor
Rev. Gloria Parker, Assistant Pastor
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