Wednesday, July 21, 2021
CENTRAL TIME

weekly e-news from Central United Methodist Church


Hall of Heritage

One of the many things that has made a significant impression on me about Central is its history. One day recently I spent time in the hallway outside the sanctuary looking at the photos and captions along the wall; photos of buildings, lay leaders, mission groups, Sunday school classes, and former pastors. There’s even a plaque that lists the names of the bishops who have come out of Central. I wondered, how many people have come to know and experience the love of God in Christ Jesus through this church? How many lives have been changed? How many people were inspired to be servant-leaders working for peace and justice? How many children, youth, and adults came to faith, and grew in faith, through Central?
Then, I started to think about all the sacrifices that each generation had to make so that vital ministry could take place, not only in their own time, but also to ensure that there would be a Central for the next generation. We truly stand on the generous shoulders of those who have gone before us. We are now called upon to continue and even expand their legacy. I invite us all to contemplate the privilege and responsibility we all share to serve and give generously to God’s work here at Central. For God is still at work here, and continues to call this congregation to reach out into the Spartanburg community with the love of God found in Christ Jesus.

Grace and Peace,
Cam
Join Us for Worship
Sunday, July 25
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Lectionary:
Old Testament: 2 Samuel 11:1-15
Gospel Lesson: John 6:1-14
Hymns:
155 All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
97 For the Fruits of This Creation
377 It Is Well with My Soul

from the Choirmaster's desk...

On behalf of Central UMC, I would like to thank Anne and Al Jeter for the gift of a piano. The piano has been in Anne's family for years, and she recently donated it to Central. Thanks to Al for having it delivered from Camden. The beautiful Yamaha piano now resides in the parlor, where it will be most useful on Wednesday nights when members of the Chancel Choir need to break out into sectional rehearsals. However, anyone wanting to use the piano for events in the parlor are welcome to do just that. The piano will get a tuning in late August, and once that is accomplished, it will be fully ready for use. Please join me in thanking Anne and Al for their generosity and thoughtfulness!

Keith Jones
Each Monday from the hours of 6:30-8:00 PM . . . Central members and Cam Treece will meet in a small group session in the Fellowship Hall. The dates are: July 26, August 2 and 9.

For cancelations please call the church office (864) 582-7263.
Small Group July 26, 2021
Shirley Atkinson
Joanie Bilton
Larry Bilton
Marvin Cann
Carolyn Harbison
Katharine Harbison
Pat Hasty
Fred Herren
Lucy Herren
Paul Lansberry
Sue Lansberry
Jennie Montgomery
Dwight Patterson
Pat Patterson
Bob Perrin
Sue Perrin
Carol Reeves
John Reeves
Jim Spencer
Joy Spencer
Children’s Ministry - Popsicles in the Park
Join Central friends on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm for a Bible story, playtime at the park, and popsicles. We’ll meet at various parks around Spartanburg and embark on a Bible treasure hunt. All children are welcome. Adults, please plan to stay at the park with your child. Bring a picnic dinner if you like. Central will provide the popsicles. 
July 21 – Hillcrest Park
July 28 - Airport Park
August 4 – Happy Hollow
August 11 – Shipwreck Cove, 10AM

Youth Ministry Summer Schedule

This summer, Central youth will meet on Sunday evenings from 7pm-8pm at Spill the Beans for ice cream/coffee and conversation. All youth are invited for this time of fellowship and devotion. Please contact Paige at (864) 710-7363 or paige@centralumcs.org if you would like more information or plan to come.

July 25, August 1, & 8 Spill the Beans
Upper Room Sunday School Class
9:45 AM IN-PERSON
You are invited to join the Upper Room Sunday school class on Sunday mornings at 9:45-10:45 AM on Zoom. If you want to join, click the link below and enter the meeting ID and password!


Meeting ID: 815 9104 7549
Password: 778963

Sunday School Lessons for July and August

Speakers:
July 25- Dr. Richard Montgomery
August 1- John Ratterree - Stewardship through Local and International Environmental Policy
8 Andy Crosland - Job
15 Arthur Holt - What it was, was Football
22 Barbie Bordogna - Artist's statement about Black Lives Matter Art Door in Central Park
29 Kathryn Hunter - TBA

Meeting Recording:

Access Passcode: UpperRoom7/18
Sacred Traditions and Rituals

Sunday Evening
July 25, Six o'clock

Tranquility with Tea Service
a service devoted to quieting minds, opening
hearts, soothing souls

Reflection
Mindfulness

Since Mindfulness has to do with being AWARE of the moment … being in the MOMENT - we must remind ourselves that being present does not only apply to good times or pleasant times. We face moments of sadness, anger, and distress as well. And, if we are being fully mindful, then we must be present to those moments, too. 
 
These are inescapable emotions … we lose things, we do not get what we want, we realize that friends, family and, we, ourselves are flawed as humans. As part of our service, we will be aware of such feelings, as we consider … Can we still practice mindfulness when life presents such moments? Do we try to avoid being ‘mindful,’ when life presents these less than stellar realizations? What might we learn from this awareness of the moment? 
 
Our Prayerful Meditation and Contemplation will be created and shared by Carol McCulloch. She enjoys spending time in her garden, with her rescued Labradoodles, is an active member of numerous organizations in Spartanburg and serves on the S.T.A.R. Planning Council.
 
A portion of the offering collected has been designated for The Mental Health Association in Spartanburg – honoring Carol for sharing her creative energy as part of the service.
  






July 21

Prayer Requests

Stephanie Rickenbaker Hatley
(Luther's daughter)

Note: If you have someone's name you would like to appear here in the Central Time e-newsletter, please let us know by contacting Gina Hamer, Administrative Assistant.
Church Announcements for
Central Time or Sunday bulletin
If you have an announcement that you would like to appear in the Central Time, Sunday bulletins, on social media, or on the church's website, please submit that information to: info@centralumcspartanburg.org before noon on Mondays. Thank you!
Ways to Give to Central

We continue to be deeply grateful for continued support of the mission and ministry of Central Church. There are a few ways to continue to make offerings extremely easy.

  1. The US mail always works. We are at 233 North Church St., Spartanburg, SC 29306.
  2. Contact Ann Darby to set up a recurring gift through an automatic bank draft.
  3. On the homepage on the church's website there is a "Give" link. Once you set up that app any additional gifts are as easy as one or two clicks.

July 18
Memorials
To Grier Fields Diangikes by Phil and Fran Racine
To Jan Francis by Phil and Fran Racine
To Ann Leonard by John and Kathy Quackenbush, Beverly Skinner
To Flo Lyles by Phil and Fran Racine

J U L Y
Birthdays
22 Aidan Atance
23 Lillie Henson
25 Liz DiMarco, John Stelz
28 Ray McLees
29 Sam Knight
30 Wales Dixon, Stephanie Younger
31 Malcolm Turner
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Our Giving
Financial Statements are available in the hallway outside of the church office.

The work of Central continues and would not be possible without the prayers, generosity and support of our leaders and laity.

Cannon's Memorial Chapel
Palmetto Moravian Fellowship
Worship Service

July 25, 2021, 9am




Community Events Task Force
Meeting
Thursday, July 22, 7:00 PM
(Upper Room)

United Methodist Women's Executive Board Meeting
Monday, July 26, 10:00 AM (Parlor)

Staff Meeting
Tuesday, July 27, 9:30 AM
(Conference Room)

Preschool for the Arts Meeting
Wednesday, August 4, 12 Noon
(Fellowship Hall)
Coming Up!

Lifelong Learning
The fall schedule will be posted August 1, 2021 on Wofford's website. Registration will open August 10 at 10:00 AM.
For more information: (864) 597-4000
LET'S STAY CONNECTED!

Central (864) 582-7263


Central United Methodist
founded 1837

Central Office Hours:

Monday through Thursday
8:15 AM-4:15 PM
and Friday
8:15 AM - 12 Noon


Mission Statement:
"Our purpose is making and nurturing
disciples of Jesus Christ."



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