Live Streaming Worship Service
September 19 2021 at 10:15 AM
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Week 4 Root of Conflict
* Scripture Lesson
James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
* Sermon
"Live What You Believe 3: Sowing Seeds of Peace" by Rev. Sooah Na
*Worship Assistant:
Scott Woodfield
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We will be live streaming our worship services. This gives you the option being in the sanctuary at 10:15 am or viewing the service online. |
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- As per recently updated CDC guidance, we require everyone wear masks indoors to protect yourself and others.
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Hard copies of bulletin and prefilled communion cups will be provided.
- Offerings will be shared in stationary collection baskets located in the rear of the sanctuary.
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Every Wednesday
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Celebration of Found Cans (nonperishable item collection ministry) (9 am-12 pm)
September 30
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Sandwich Thursday (sandwich-making night) 7 pm at in Room 20
October 2
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Town-wide Sidewalk Sale (United Methodist Women) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Blessing of the animal (pastor Sooah) at 1 p.m.
October 3
- World Communion Sunday & Outdoor fellowship
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"UMW's Town-wide Sidewalk Sale" |
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Since the Metuchen Fair has been canceled for 2021, Centenary United Methodist Women will participate in the Town-wide Sidewalk Sale on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 on the sidewalk in front of the church at 200 Hillside Avenue, Metuchen, NJ. It will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The women will have their usual wonderful assortment of hand-knitted articles, hats, scarfs, mittens, baby sweaters and blankets. We will need your help in various ways – setting up tables, tents, etc. at 8 a.m. We will also need your help in greeting customers and hopefully selling a lot of our items. We will also need help taking down the tables and tents at 3 p.m.
There will be a poster in the narthex for the next 2 Sundays so you can sign up to help. This is the only fund-raiser that the women have so we would appreciate your help for an hour or more on Saturday, October 2nd. If you have any questions please call Sylvia Woodfield 732-549- 9042.
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At 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, Pastor Sooah will be blessing your pets. Bring your pets to be blessed by the Pastor and to meet other pet lovers! October 2, at 1pm, outdoors.
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"Join Us Sandwich Thursday!" |
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JOIN THE CENTENARY SANDWICH MAKERS SEPT. 30
Centenary just completed its first year of participation in the New Dover UMC Sandwich Bag Ministry--a connectional ministry involving three local Methodist churches. This program assembles and distributes several hundred sandwich bags each week to food pantries in Plainfield, Rahway, and Elizabeth. Each sandwich bag contains two beverages (milk, juice, or water), fruit cup, a health bar, cookies, dried fruit, a snack (popcorn, potato chips, etc.), topped off with two sandwiches (turkey, ham, ham and cheese, bologna, peanut butter and jelly).
Every Friday morning, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., some 15-20 volunteers gather at New Dover UMC to assemble the sandwich bags for delivery to the food pantries. One of the amazing things about this program is the number of sandwiches--an average of 600 or more--that are donated each week by faithful volunteers. Despite very little pre-planning, the sandwiches that are essential to the success of this project are always there!
During the past year, three women from our congregation--Nancy Rapp, Stephanie Ringler, and Peggy Martino--have provided sandwiches for this ministry. Their contributions are greatly appreciated. Now, as we begin our second year of involvement in this project, we are hoping to grow the number of sandwiches we provide.
So, on Thursday night, September 30, we are holding our first sandwich-making night at Centenary. We will be meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 20 to make as many sandwiches as we can. No special experience is required. We will assume that everyone has made a sandwich at some time in their lives. You don't have to bring anything. All of the necessary ingredients will be provided, from bread, to a variety of sandwich meats, to peanut butter and jelly, to bags for the finished sandwiches. The sandwiches will be stored in the refrigerator overnight and delivered to New Dover the next morning. If you would like to participate, sign up at the display table in the church lobby on Sunday morning or contact Bob Carlson (phone: 732-549-6296; email: rjcarls75@gmail.com)
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Dear families and friends of Centenary,
Hurricane Ida caused widespread damage and flooding in Louisiana and New Jersey. We are praying for you, your loved ones, and all communities who have been affected by the storm.
We would like to designate our barrel offering to Hurricane Ida Relief for the next four weeks. (September 12- October 3) Your donation to the Hurricane Ida Relief Fund will provide emergency aid and support Duncan and Owens families in New Orleans (Donavon's family) and people in Louisiana and New Jersey through the Greater New Jersey Conference.
Here are two ways to help our friends and communities. Please make a donation to "Hurricane Ida Relief," and send us the check. You can also donate online by clicking the button below. Please make sure to SELECT "Hurricane Ida Relief."
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Centenary UMC celebrated “Welcome Back Sunday” at its most recent worship service. The service welcomed everyone back for a new school year as Pastor Sooah recognized all the school-aged children, and offered a special prayer that included a “Blessing of the Backpacks.” Each child and youth also received a Bible that they may choose to bring along for Sunday School as they become “doers of the word.”
Following the service, there was a time of outdoor family fun and fellowship on Centenary’s front lawn on the beautiful late-summer Sunday morning. Led by Sunday School Coordinator Nicole Tierno, there were games and activities, and a special appearance from the cotton candy and popcorn maker! We are blessed with such wonderful kids! “I am praying for God's protection over our children and wishing all a smooth transition back to school,” said Pastor Sooah.
Worship at Centenary UMC every Sunday at 10:15 a.m., or check out the service online (via Facebook and YouTube). Everyone's welcome at the "Friendly Church on the Hill!"
John Wooding,
Chair of Communication Team
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"Bible Reading Challenge Group" |
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Do you want to read the Bible? Here is a good small group for you.
We would like to invite you to read through all four gospels (Mark, Matthew, Luke and John) this fall. This plan focuses on the record of the life of Christ.
Plan Length: 30 days (October 1 - October 30)
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"Celebration of Found Cans" |
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LET'S DO SOME GOOD!
Centenary UMC continues its non-perishable food collection on Wednesdays (9:00 – 12 noon) and Sundays (9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.). Let’s fill the bins to help the Middlesex County Food Network make a dent in food insecurity! Just pull into Centenary’s driveway (at 200 Hillside Avenue in Metuchen), find the bin near the front door, and drop off an item or two (or more)! Thanks to all for your support!
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If you have a request for prayer,
or a joy you would like to lift up,
please send your requests to:
The requests will be passed along to Pastor Sooah. Please keep us updated on your requests.
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