Centenary's Weekly Newsletter Friday, June 1, 2018
A Message from Centenary

Please remember the families of Grace Hinchman, Sally Boice, and Bobby Davis in your prayers.  Below is the information for their upcoming services and links to their obituaries. 

Grace Hinchman:  A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life Reception will be held at The Lodge, Summerhill at Stony Point, from 2-4 pm on Sunday, June 3, 2018 (9250 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, VA 23235).  Click here for a link to Grace's obituary.

Sally Boice: Click here for a link to Sally's obituary. Here also is Jim Boice's updated contact information:  2735 Luther Drive, Chambersburg PA 17202.

Bobby Davis:  A memorial service is planned to take place here at Centenary on Friday, June 8, at 3 p.m. Click here for a link to Bobby's obituary.

This Weekend at Centenary


Sunday, June 3, Second Sunday After Pentecost

          8:40 a.m.                         Informal Worship               
10:00 a.m.                          Sunday School   
            11:00 a.m.                           Traditional Service
 
This week, Dr. Bates will preach 
"Just Clay Jars. "
A Challenge from Bishop Lewis to Read the Bible with her in 2018
 

June 3        Job 8-10
June 4        Job 11-13
June 5        Job 14-16
June 6        Job 17-20
June 7        Job 21-23
June 8        Job 24-28
June 9        Job 29-31



Chili Cook-Off: Join our church family and friends on  Sunday, June 10 , (Please note this is a change in date) at high noon for Centenary's Chili Cook-Off. Bring your best chili to share and compete in any of the following categories:
1. Traditional
2. White
3. Vegetarian
This is our fundraising event to send two UMFS students to summer camp at Westview on the James. Donations are encouraged and accepted. More details will be forth coming.


Help Needed in Our Congregation

Rita Callis, a Methodist minister, and her husband Charles are new members of Centenary. Since January, Rita has been serving our Senior Adults in a volunteer capacity. Rita is bravely living with cancer.  She and her husband could use some help with meals. If you are able to assist call or text  804-615-8175 or  email Mary E. Vetrovec at mevetrovec@aol.com , who is coordinating a meal calendar.
Upcoming Events


Volunteers Needed:   We are looking for a few willing volunteers to help out in the office during Mandy's maternity leave beginning the end of August/beginning of September. If you are interested in becoming an office volunteer, feel free to contact the church office at 804-648-8319 or cent.umc@verizon.net.
 


Annual Golf Tournament:  Join us at the Hollows Golf Course on Thursday, June 7 , for the 2nd Annual Earl Siddons Open. Registration will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a putting contest at 11:30 a.m., lunch at 11:45 a.m., and a Golf Tee-Off at 1:00 p.m. The cost is $75.00/ person, $15.00 for lunch only (firm reservations needed for catered lunch). The proceeds benefit Rise Against Hunger. Hole sponsorships are also available at $50.00 per sponsor. Gift certificates can also be donated to be given as prizes. Be sure to mark this date on your calendar and don't forget to practice your swing! Please Note: We will need a strong number of reservations to ensure the pricing above. You can RSVP at the church office, 804-648-8319 or cent.umc@verizon.net, if you are interested in attending. 

 

Save the Date:   On Sunday, June 10 , the children plan to make treats and lemonade to pass out to the congregation after the 11:00 a.m. service.
 

Items Needed for School Kits: School kits provide children around the world with basic school supplies such as paper, pencils, and other items. To complete our goal of 150 kits, we still need:
1.   Paper (loose leaf or 1 subject notebooks- please, no 3 or 5 subject notebooks; 1 subject only)
2.   2 gallon plastic, resealable bags
Join us THIS Sunday, June 3, and help us put together the kits!
 

Annual Conference Offering: Bishop Lewis has announced the annual conference mission offering goal of $200,000 to focus on the following missional priority projects: 1. Cambodia: $50,000 - Church Growth and Development and Community Health & Agric. Development, 2. Brazil: $25,000 - Shade and Fresh Water Ministry with Children, 3. Mozambique:  $25,000 - Lay Leadership Development, 4. Native Americans: $10,000 - Support for Volunteers in Mission teams working with Native American Ministry and Tribal Youth,5. Cuba Recovery: $25,000 - Hurricane Recovery for Churches in Cuba, 6. Haiti: $25,000 - Funds to support Volunteers in Mission teams to Haiti, 7. Puerto Rico Recovery: $25,000 - Hurricane Recovery support for Puerto Rican churches, 8. Moscow Seminary: $15,000 - Support for student scholarships . You may contribute by making your check to Centenary and designating it for Annual Conference Offering, or noting this on an offering envelope.

Sight and Sound Theatre Trip:  Join us for our next Centenary Travels trip on Thursday, September 27, to see Jesus, Live on Stage! This is an all-inclusive trip with motor coach transportation, snacks on the coach, lunch at Good 'N Plenty Restaurant, theatre ticket and all gratuities. Dinner will be fast food on the return trip. Experience an authentic PA Dutch Country meal served family style. Visit the award-winning bakery and shop the well-stocked gift shops! Payment due by August 1, or sooner. Please make check payable to Robert Almond. Minimum number of participants for the trip is 40 and spots are on a first come, first served basis.  See the bulletin board across from the kitchen for flyers with more information.

Canned Goods and Non-perishables Collection:  The Smethie Circle would like you to join us in collecting canned goods and non-perishable items for The Doorways, formerly known as The Hospitality House.  It provides lodging and kitchen facilities for families of children undergoing medical procedures. Dear little Brandon Herman from St. Lucia, lived at The Doorways during his medical treatment by The World Pediatric Project. He and his Mother Sophia attended Centenary and we fell in love with them. We would like for this project to be in his memory.   We will begin our collection in June and continue through the summer. Containers will be placed outside the Ladies' Parlor and in the Social Hall.  Thank you for helping to keep the memory of Brandon alive by continuing to serve other children and their families as they make The Doorways  home while undergoing medical treatment.


Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing Event:   On  Saturday, June 23we will gather in the fellowship hall (no later than 8:45 a.m.) to pack meals to provide for families in distressed areas of the world. This is a wonderful time for fellowship and commitment to missions. Bring family, friends, and neighbors. Join in the fun! (Reminder: Wear a hat or use a hairnet).


Wanna go to the Movies??? The Reaching Committee is investigating whether there is an interest among members in showing monthly summer movies here at Centenary. Enclosed in this week's bulletin is a survey which committee members ask you fill out to help them gauge your enthusiasm in this fun summer pastime.
 


 
Serena Durst
Rev. Jim Boice (in the recent passing of his wife, Sally Boice)
Ellen Matthews (recovering at home )
Eric Pace (recovering at home)
Susan Somma (in the recent passing of her father)
Rev. Kathy Talley (recovering at St. Mary's Woods following shoulder surgery)
Rev. Rita Callis
Lee Covington (scheduled for back surgery on May 14th)
Rex Dazey (recovering from eye surgery)
Julie Lee
Delois McDougal (one of our Friday Helpers- awaiting the results of a biopsy on back May 17)
Marshall Fox (brother of Phyllis Fox Stump, dealing with complications after surgery)
Greg deKramer and family (Leah & Bob Hundley's nephew who had a bone marrow transplant in May)
Leland Lycette (severe back pain)
Ron Davis (friend of Vic & Nancy Grand)
JoAnne Judd (close friend of Sharon Steele's, recovering from a massive brain injury in Boulder, CO)
Merle Brown (recovering from broken hip at home)

Celebrating Birthdays in June



Alex Hundley
Carter Vaughn
Doug K. Wilson
Susan Somma
Clint Jones
Barrett Brown
T.J. Speidel
Sue Siddons
David Pippin
Neil Shingleton
Rebecca Enos
Christie Siddons
Marshall Balance
Christian Brock
Leah Hundley
Anne McCutcheon
Florence Clay Bishop
Connie Bennington

 
Photos of the Week!
A big thank you to Ms. Stacy at Ampthill Presbyterian, who dropped off 90 socks for our Bless My Sole Foot Washing Ministry!


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