THE SOURCE BLAST
Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost Sunday
Announcements & Events for
September 20, 2020
OUR PURPOSE

EXALT - THE LORD   EQUIP - THE SAINTS
 EMBRACE - THE COMMUNITY

To view live on Facebook click the link below.

To view on www.centralumcatl.org



Lectionary Lessons for Sunday, September 27, 2020
Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16
Matthew 21:23-32; Philippians 2: 1-13
Here are the latest opportunities to strengthen your faith and connect with the community.
EXALT THE LORD
SPECIAL SERVICE
WELCOMING A NEW MEMBER

Join us on Sunday, September 20th at 11:15 am for a special service to welcome a new member into our Central family. It will be a new way involving the use of Zoom technology. You may participate in the service and welcome our new member by going to the church website or the Source E-Blast for the Zoom link.


WEDNESDAY WELLNESS PRAYER CALL

Join Rev. Ross, Rev. Angie and Central members as we unite in prayer. There are two ways to join in prayers. You may go to Central's Facebook page or use the prayer line conference call number.

Wednesdays 6:30 pm
Phone Number 605-313-4460
Access Code 650574#

If you have a prayer request or praise report and you want the prayer ministry to be in prayer with you, email them at prayer.ministry@centralumcatl.org





INVITE AT LEAST 4 PEOPLE TO OUR VIRTUAL WORSHIP SERVICE ON SUNDAY.
HOST A WATCH PARTY AND INVITE PEOPLE!




WAYS TO GIVE YOUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Even though our worship services are a virtual experience, you can still give your tithes and offerings.



Here are the 4 ways:

  1. Website- centralumcatl.org
  2. Text Message - 73256 in the message type CENTRALUMC
  3. Mail your offerings to - Central UMC 501 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
  4. Cash App- $CUMCATL


VIRTUAL WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE

The number of people who viewed our worship service on Facebook and Youtube for Sunday, September 13, 2020 = 454
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, 8:oo pm. 602-580-9452 access code 2082348#. Scripture to study - Revelation 22: 1-21

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
Call in number 515-604-9307
Access code 341177#





VIRTUAL YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
Sundays
9:00 am


All youth are encouraged to join the Zoom class and invite a friend.
Contact Kimberly Oliver, Sunday School Superintendent at
oliverk2482@gmail.com to get the Zoom link.






THE CLASS MEETING GROUP:
"Friends With Benefits: Sharing the Love of Christ"

Tuesdays,
12:00 -1:00 pm
Conference Call Number: (720)830-9745
(No Access Code Needed)

On Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Rev. Dr. Kevin Watson, Candler School of Theology Associate Professor and author of the group's study guide will be in dialogue with the class. Everyone is invited to join the meeting.

Rev. Mildred Gunn, Class Facilitator


JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE STUDY CLASS
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm
Conference Phone Call
Facilitator:
Rev. Frederick Gray







SENIOR PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDY
via ZOOM
Wednesdays
7:15 pm
Facilitator:
Rev. Vance Ross



Middle School Small Group Study
For Grades 6-8
Leader: Tavis Tinsley

Three Simple Rules 24/7 (6 weeks)
Thursdays 5:30 pm
Please complete the registration in the link below to receive the Zoom link.

High School Small Group Study
For Grades 9-12
Growing in Your Faith (ongoing)

Tuesday | 7:00 pm | via Zoom

Please complete the registration in the link below to receive the Zoom link.




If you have any questions, contact Rev. Angie at
angela.johnson@centralumcatl.org
EMBRACE THE COMMUNITY
FORUM ON DEMENTIA AND LEGAL PLANNING
Saturday, September 26, 2020
10:00 - 11:30 am
Register by calling 404-549-4504
or click on the link Dementia Legal Planning Forum

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
Saturday, September 26, 2020
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Central's Not By Bread Alone Ministry and the members of Nu Psi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma will partner to serve lunches to homeless persons and senior citizens in our community. If you are interested in serving, contact Rev. Frederick Gray.


REMEMBER TO VOTE!

Deadline to Register to Vote:
October 5th

Early Voting in Georgia
October 12th - 30th

General Election
November 3rd
HAVE YOU COMPLETED YOUR 2020 CENSUS?

The Deadline to Complete the Survey is
September 30th

Make sure that you , your family and friends have completed their 2020 U.S. Census. You can complete it online, by phone or by mail.

JOB OPPORTUNITY!

DOR’s Motor Vehicle Division has an opening for a Financial Ops Generalist Supervisor in the South Meadow Office
(SW; Welcome All Road).

Interested applicants should
see www.team.georgia.gov/careersRequisition FIN02GO and submit applications by close of business Wednesday, September 23, 2020. This opportunity is open to the public.


Central's Food Pantry will distribute food to the community.
Next distribution day is
Wednesday, September 30th
9:00 am - 1:00 pm


The Food Pantry Needs Volunteers. Volunteers are needed for lifting at least 20 lb. bags, for assembling food bags and distributing good. If you have available time once a week to serve, please contact Malvin Trawick at MTrawick1@hotmail.com


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.



SEPTEMBER 20-27


Rico McPherson 20th
Rev. Angela Johnson 20th
Terri Copeland 21st
Cheryl Moses 21st
Tonya Ricks 21st
Seth Perry 22nd
Jessica Reid 22nd
Antonio Harrell 24th
Normarene Merritt 25th
Samuel West 25th
Darius Wood 25th
Dorian Wood 25th
Jennifer Creighton 26th
Joyce Jones 26th
Jacqueline Love 26th
Jermail Shelton 26th
Celecita Williams 26th
Floyd Young 26th
Kim LeePow-Anderson 27th
Onye Crews 27th
Donna Dobbs 27th


The family of Elizabeth Bell Gunn would like to express our deepest gratitude to each of you for your loving acts of kindness offered during this most trying hour. We assure you each card was read, each prayer received, each warm thought appreciated.
Love Rev. Mildred Gunn


Let us pray together for church members and family members who are in nursing care facilities, who are homebound, who are the caregivers, and those who are grieving over the loss of a loved one.

Nursing Care Facility
Mrs. Alice Isreal
Mrs. Jean McPherson

HOME BOUND
Mr. Joseph Amos,
Mrs. Barbara Barham
Mrs. Allie Clift
Mr. Craig Garrison
Dr. Ioma Glover
Mrs. Nancy Johnson
Mr. Howard Roberts
Mr. Armstead Salters
Mr. Hiram Scott
Mrs. Curlie Thurmond

HOSPITAL
Mrs. Alvetta Freeman


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 Fax 404-524-4344
Emergency Number 678-424-7449
(to be used after normal business hours and weekends)

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