If the current Covid-19 numbers hold (and that is the big if), We will be making some slow changes to our worship services starting September 13. We will still hold our 8:30 Drive-in Service in the parking lot but now you may sit outside in a lawn chair that you bring. But you need to sit by your car, wear your mask, and social distance from each other. The service will run about 30-35 minutes.
Our 10:00 Livestream service will now also have up to 50 people in the sanctuary. But there are some big guidelines we have to follow:
- You must wear a mask
- You must sit socially distant from each other except from your immediate family
- We will not sing
- We will not have verbal responses
- The service will be 30 minutes long.
- We are limited to 50 people and you will have to respond to an rsvp email so we can keep track of our our numbers and attendee information before hand. If we have to continually turn people away, we will look at an alternative service.
- Following the CDC, DOH, State, and insurance recommendations, the nursery will remain closed and children 8 and under are asked to remain home and safe, and children/youth 9-17 are asked to remain with their parent or guardian at all times during the worship service and anywhere in the church facility, this includes the parking lot.
In the next few weeks will be giving you more information about what you can expect.
As always if because of age or underlying health conditions you are in a high risk category, please stay home and watch the livestream or join the drive in service at 8:30 and worship from the safety of your car.
This week’s Bible Study will cover Acts 4:1-31. Some of the questions we will discuss are
- In what situations do you find yourself praying most easily?
- What do the religious leaders want to know about the healing described in Acts 3:1-10?
- What is Peter’s defense? What strikes you as the boldest part of Peter’s defense?
- How do the authorities know that Peter and John had been with Jesus? What are the authorities questions? How does Peter respond?
- How are Christians to show respect both for human authority and God’s authority?
- How does Peter use Psalm 2 in Acts 4:23-31?
- Who or what is opposing your witness or Central’s witness for Christ? How do you pray about the opposition? How might your prayers change?
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- Following the CDC, DOH, State, and insurance recommendations, the nursery will remain closed and children 8 and under are asked to remain home and safe, and children/youth 9-17 are asked to remain with their parent or guardian at all times during the worship service and anywhere in the church facility, this includes the parking lot.
- Due to social distancing and sanitary requirements, and under the advice of the Department of Health, Center for Disease Control, and insurance guidelines, we will not be hosting small groups, Bible Studies, ministries, outreach, or programming on the property of CUMC for the time being. When these guidelines change, we will be in contact with all Sunday School, ministry, outreach, and program leaders regarding a reopening plan.
8:30am Drive-In Worship, East Parking Lot
Join us for a Drive-In Worship Service in the East Parking Lot of CUMC.
You will be guided off of the University Entrance into a parking space. Please turn your radio to FM 88.1 and open your smart phone to our website or FaceBook page where you will find the Order of Service. Relax and enjoy this informal style of worship! Once the service concludes, you will be asked to exit out of the parking lot onto Copper. Please Note: No building/restroom access will be available and you will be asked to remain in your vehicle at all times.
10:00am Streaming Worship,
Join us for our On-Line Worship Service as we continue to explore the Scripture Lessons found in Genesis.
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Children and Youth Ministries |
- Church 4 Kids Daily Devotional is available to view on Sunday’s at 10:00am on on our website and FaceBook page, with a link to a YouTube Channel.
- Youth are invited to join Pastor Kelly for a youth zoom meet-up every Thursday at 7:00pm. Please contact Pastor Kelly to be included in the zoom youth meet up at kellyb@centraltolife.org.
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Every Wednesday, Pastor Greg’s Bible Study takes place. The study will be on the Book of Acts.
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- Brewery Ministry weekly e-devotional is available every Monday. Contact Pastor Kelly to be included in this weekly devotional: kellyb@centraltolife.org
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October 2021 Educational Opportunities
Footsteps of Paul Cruise
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The Circuit Writers Ministry needs your help:
If your mailing address has changed in the past few months, please
contact Michelle at (505) 243-7834. If no one answers, please leave a
message with your correct mailing address. We are experiencing returned
mail with the note written on it “Not at this address”. We want to keep in
contact with you and continue to send cards.
This ministry helps keep members in contact with each other by writing notes to
someone in the congregation. If you would like to receive a note from a member of the Circuit Writers or be part of this ministry, please contact Cindy at pwcin1963@gmail.com. |
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August 23, 2020
8:30am Drive-In Service
Welcoming Music
Welcome
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn Joyful Joyful, We Adore Thee
Joyful, joyful, we adore thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flow'rs before thee
Op'ning to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day!
Opening Prayer with Lord’s Prayer
Scripture Reading Matthew 16:13-20
Solo “Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?” Thomas Shephard
Sermon
Central to Life
Catalytic Generosity Minute
Closing Hymn Where He Leads Me
I can hear my Savior calling,
I can hear my Savior calling,
I can hear my Savior calling,
“Take thy cross and follow, follow Me.”
Refrain:
Where He leads me I will follow,
Where He leads me I will follow,
Where He leads me I will follow,
I’ll go with Him, with Him all the way.
Blessing
Benediction
Postlude
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August 23, 2020
10:00am Order of Service
WELCOME
PRELUDE “Surely the Presence of the Lord” Lanny Wolfe
CALL TO WORSHIP
OPENING HYMN Gather Us in (vs 1,4) 2236 TFWS
OPENING PRAYER
CENTRAL TO LIFE
CATALYTIC GENEROSITY
DOXOLOGY Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow 94 UMH
SCRIPTURE LESSON: Matthew 16:13-20
ANTHEM “Standing on the Promises” Chancel Choir (video)
SERMON
HYMN TO ENGAGE THE WORLD A Mighty Fortress is Our God (vs 1,2) UMH 110
BLESSING
DISMISSAL
POSTLUDE Dr. Dan Cummings, organ
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Mobil – Text #505.384.7589
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Online – centraltolife.org
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Mail a Check – 201 University Blvd, NE Albuquerque NM 87106
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Bank Draft – Contact your bank directly
- Recurring E-Giving Through Employee or United Way
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For more information about the ministries of Central United Methodist Church,
email info@centraltolife.org, call the church office at 243-7834
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201 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 • (505) 243-7834 • www.centraltolife.org |
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