Sunday Worship Information
November 29, 2020
Virtual Worship Service
November 29, 2020 at 10:15 AM
First Sunday of Advent
Week 1: Deck the Halls with Hope

* Scripture Lessons

Isaiah 9:2-7; Mark 13:24-37

* Sermon

"Getting Ready for Christmas" by Rev. Sooah Na
Announcement
"Online & Phone Call Fellowship Time"
After Sunday worship service, we would like to have online / phone call fellowship time. During this challenging time, we want to value our fellowship in Christ and take care of each other. Join us dial or online and say hello to each other. We miss you!

Centenary Fellowship Time at 11 am 


Join Dial:  Call +1 646 558 8656 *Meeting ID: 850 7377 5826
"Centenary's Mission"
CENTENARY CONTRIBUTES $500 TO LOCAL HUNGER WALK

Despite the obstacles posed by COVID-19, the annual five kilometer hunger walk sponsored by the Metuchen-Edison Area Interfaith Clergy Association (MEAICA) was held in November. However, instead of a group walk on a specific date, this year's walk was a virtual event with participants choosing the date and route for their walks. Thanks to our walkers and special gifts from several members, Centenary was able to contribute $500 to MEAICA, which will use the funds collected to assist the hungry in the Metuchen-Edison area during the coming year.
NOVEMBER DONATIONS TO FOOD BANK REACH ALL-TIME HIGH FOR ONE MONTH

Our food collection ministry for the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) soared to an all-time high in November, filling nine bins and totalling 453 items. MCFOODS picked up the food on November 25, in time for distribution to needy families for Thanksgiving. Since we resumed our food collection in early September, the number of donated items has been steadily increasing and now totals over 800 for the three-month period. MCFOODS, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2019, distributes over two million pounds of food annually to 120 community partners, including local food pantries, community organizations, and food banks, which in turn feed hungry residents all over Middlesex County. Thank you for your generosity-- the number of people facing food insecurity during the pandemic has never been greater.
The green donation bin for non-perishable food items is out in front of Centenary UMC’s door every Wednesday (9 a.m. – 12 noon) and Sunday (11 a.m. – Noon) mornings.
All items collected are donated to the Middlesex County Emergency Food Network. Let’s continue to make this worthy effort a success – and help make a dent in food insecurity! Just pull into Centenary’s driveway (at 200 Hillside Avenue in Metuchen) and drop off an item or two (or more)! Thanks to all for your support!
CENTENARY SHARE CHRIST'S LOVE WITH THANKSGIVING MEALS
Instead of having a meal together at the church, we delivered a Turkey dinner, and 23 people enjoyed it. We also thank Centenary's United Methodist Women and Men for coordinating this beautiful mission work. Again, we thank six volunteers for delivering meals at people's doorsteps and Marco's Deli to prepare delicious meals for people. 
Diaper Drive & Maker's Place

This year, Centenary would like to continue to support the family and children in Trenton area with the "Diaper Drive" mission.

We will collect diapers (especially size 6), wipes, and pullups and deliver them to Maker's place. Every donation helps!

Just pull into Centenary's driveway and drop off diapers on December 5, 12, and 19 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. 

If you need more information, please contact our mission committee chair, Bob Carlson (rjcarls75@gmail.com), or pastor Sooah (pastorsooah@gmail.com) 
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"Prayer Request"
If you have a request for prayer, or a joy you would like to lift up, please send your requests to: prayercentenaryumc@gmail.com
The requests will be passed along to Pastor Sooah. Please keep us updated on your requests.