THE SOURCE BLAST
Second Sunday After the Epiphany
Announcements & Events for
January 17, 2021
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OUR PURPOSE
EXALT - THE LORD EQUIP - THE SAINTS
EMBRACE - THE COMMUNITY
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To view on Facebook click the link below
To view on www.centralumcatl.org
Lectionary Lessons for Sunday, January 24, 2021
Jonah 3: 1-5,10; Psalm 62:5-12
Mark 1: 14-20; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
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" I have decided to stick with love... Hate is too great a burden to bear"
Martin Luther King Jr.
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HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. |
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Here are the latest opportunities to strengthen your faith and connect with the community. |
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Invite at least 4 people to our virtual worship service on Sunday. Host a Watch Party and invite Friends! |
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4 WAYS TO GIVE YOUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
- Website- centralumcatl.org
- Text Message - 73256 in the message type CENTRALUMC
- Mail your offerings to - Central UMC 501 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
- Cash App- $CUMCATL
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VIRTUAL WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE
The number of people who viewed our worship service on Facebook and YouTube for Sunday January 10, 2021 - 505
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All families with children who are in the 6th - 10th grades and have not been confirmed are asked to register for Confirmation Class. Confirmation will begin January 31, 2021. Cascade and Ben Hill United Methodist Churches will partner with us. Click the link below to register.
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Contact Julie Gordon for additional information
Jkgord2@gmail.com
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WINTER DISCIPLESHIP
FORMATION CLASSES
BEGINNING NOW!
Click on the link to see the description of the classes offered for the winter session.
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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 - Monday, Dec. 14th 7:oo pm, 602-580-9453 access code 2082348# Scripture to study Ephesians 6: 5-24
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#
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SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE STUDY CLASSES |
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The WBC Adult Sunday School Class
Conference Call.
Sundays 8:45-9:45 am
Call in number 515-604-9307
Access code 341177#
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VIRTUAL YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
Sundays
9:00 am
Contact Kimberly Oliver, Sunday School Superintendent at
oliverk2482@gmail.com to get the Zoom link.
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THE CLASS MEETING GROUP:
"Friends With Benefits: Sharing the Love of Christ"
The Friends with Benefits: Sharing the Love of Christ
Tuesdays 12:00 -1:00 pm
Conference Call Number 720-830-9745
(No Access Code)
Rev. Mildred Gunn, Class Facilitator
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THE CHRIST OF THE MOUNT: A WORKING PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE
Starting Monday,
January 18th
7:00 pm Via Zoom
Facilitator: Rev. George Davis
Email Rev. Davis : shepherdgad@gmail.com
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JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE STUDY CLASS
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm
Conference Phone Call
Facilitator:
Rev. Frederick Gray
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SENIOR PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDY
via ZOOM
Wednesdays
7:15 pm
Facilitator:
Rev. Vance Ross
Reading the book; I'm Black, I'm Christian, I'm Methodist
by Rudy Rasmus.
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THREE SIMPLE RULES: A WESLEYAN
WAY OF LIVING
Starting Thursday, January 21st
7:00 pm via Zoom
Facilitator: Dr. Maxine Hunt
Rev. Hunt's email: huntmaxine@att.net
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YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY GROUP
Ages 18-40
Thursdays 7:30 pm
Via Zoom
Focus Study: The Books of the Bible
Contact Rev. Angie for class information and Zoom link; angela.johnson@centralumcatl.org
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SMALL GROUP STUDY
GRADES 6-8
Thursdays, 5:30 pm
Tavis Tinsley, Facilitator
HIGH SCHOOL SMALL GROUP STUDY
GRADES 9-12
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm
Rev. Angela Johnson, Facilitator
For questions, contact Rev. Angie at angela.johnson@centralumcatl.org
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IN OUR BACKYARD!
Thursday, January 14th the City of Atlanta unveiled a statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The new statue is located on the street directly behind Central's upper parking lot and Administration Building. The new installation is called "Hope Moving Forward." The sculptor is Mr. Basil Watson. Mayor Keisha Bottoms and members of the City Council performed a ribbon cutting ceremony to present the statue.
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Central 's Food Pantry will distribute food to the community.
Next distribution day is
Wednesday, January 27th 2021
9:00 am - 1:00pm
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UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION
If in the past two years you have changed your home address, your email address or phone number, please let the church know. You may email the church secretary; scherrie.simon@centralumcatl.org or call the church office at 404-524-4263 with your updated information.
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January 17-23
Hiram Scott 18th
Wilhmenia Bailey 20th
Tia Ricks 20th
Rev. Vance P. Ross 21st
Joseph Hudson 21st
Shereen Kanoy 21st
Jasmyn Thrash 21st
Regina Brown 22nd
Derek Walker Jr. 22nd
Maesa Anderson 22nd
Saied Murphy 23rd
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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.
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Nursing Care Facility
Mrs. Alice Isreal
Mrs. Jean McPherson
HOME BOUND
Mr. Joseph Amos,
Mrs. Barbara Barham
Mrs. Allie Clift
Mrs. Alvetta Freeman
Mr. Craig Garrison
Dr. Ioma Glover
Mrs. Nancy Johnson
Mr. Howard Roberts
Mr. Armstead Salters
Mr. Hiram Scott
Mrs. Curlie Thurmond
BEREAVEMENT
Mr. Joseph L. Wingfield, Sr. father of Mr. Derek Walker, the father-in-law of Mrs. Katrina Walker and the grandfather of Derek, Jr., Jordan and Maya Walker passed on Monday, Jan. 11th. The viewing is Friday, Jan. 22nd from 2:00 - 6:00 pm and the Celebration of Life Service is Saturday, Jan. 23rd 9:00 am. Both services will be held at Willie Watkins Funeral Home, 1002 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. In lieu of flowers, the family ask for donations to be given to the Joseph L. Wingfield Sr. Scholarship at Morehouse College. Messages of condolence may be sent to: The Walker Family 1924 E. Gate Drive Stone Mountain, GA 30087.
Please call the church office to report any known illness, hospitalizations or deaths
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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
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