Wednesday, September 8, 2021
CENTRAL TIME

weekly e-news from Central United Methodist Church

Epworth's Annual Work Day Special Offering
This Sunday, September 12, 2021

The goal for the Annual Conference is for each member to contribute a minimum of $6.00. Epworth is not an apportioned item and relies heavily on this offering to provide for the children who are in our care each day.
An Epworth offering helps children heal, grow, learn, and become responsible adults. Thank you for all you are doing and will do for the children of Epworth.

Epworth Children's Home
Celebrating 125 Years
Children's Sunday School
Sunday school for children ages 3-12 will resume meeting Sunday, September 12. It will begin around 9:45am on Sunday mornings in the Colosseum classroom on the 2nd floor of the Education Building. This year, we are starting a new curriculum called Celebrate Wonder. Children will learn Bible stories and have the chance to practice spiritual practices that go along with these. All children are welcome!
Wednesday Nights – Love First
Following dinner on Wednesday nights, children meet 6:30 -7:20pm in the nursery for Children’s Fellowship. This year, our focus is love first—letting children know they are loved, loving God, and loving our neighbors. Each week, we’ll have a story and a project, all focused on love. We start meeting tonight, and I hope to see your kids there!
MYF
Youth group is back! Central youth are meeting this Sunday evening at 5:30pm at the Rail Trail. Each week, we will meet outdoors for faith, fun, and fellowship together. This year, our focus will be finding God in the ordinary. With safety in mind, youth gatherings will be outdoors on Sunday evenings from 5:30-6:30pm. Weekly dinners during MYF will resume at a later time. Our meeting location varies by the week. Please contact Paige if you would like more information.
Sunday Worship
Join Us

11 am Sanctuary
or on-line Central's facebook


Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, September 12
Lectionary:
Scripture Lessons: James 3:1-12
Gospel of Mark 8:27-38
Psalter: (UMH # 750) Psalm 19
Sermon title . . . WORDS THAT BURN. . . Cam Treece, Senior Minister
Hymns:
57 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
399 Take My Life, and Let It Be

September 12 Jennifer Hasty
For any questions, please contact:
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
7:30-9pm each Wednesday, beginning this evening, September 8.

Handbell Practice
  • Rehearsals are each Wednesday beginning this evening in the choir room – from 6:20 until 7:20.
  • All ringers are welcome, from 9th grade on up through adults.
  • Musical experience is always helpful but not required.
  • We usually play for church once each month with additional programs in December and May.
   -Al Jeter . . . 585-7308

The Altar Guild has openings this month and in October for altar flowers. If you would like to place flowers in memory or in honor of a loved one, please call the Altar Guild Memorial Secretary, Kathy Worley. Thank you. (864) 978-0294
Memorial Service for Jan Francis
Saturday, September 25
11:00 AM (Sanctuary)
The family will greet guests at a reception after the service, and they
encourage attendees to wear masks to the service.
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!


Speakers
September 12 - Linda Bilanchone, Messy Church
September 19 - Mike Ayers, TBA
September 26 - Arthur Holt, What I Have Come to Believe
Supper begins at 5:30
this evening.

Menu
September 15
TBA
Please make your reservations or cancellations by Monday, September 13th, before noon, with Gina Hamer, Administrative Assistant. 864-582-7263 ext. 101

Sacred Traditions
And Rituals
a call to connection for celebrating creation

Labyrinth Weekend
September 10-12 2021

This Week-end
Friday Evening, September 10
5:30 pm - Behind the Scenes & Details About Walking the Labyrinth with Andy Crosland
6-8:30 pm - Walking The Labyrinth
by Candlelight & Music - with Kathy Q. & Friends

Saturday, September 11
10 am-to 4pm- All -Day Walk-for-Peace
Special Moments for Reflection on Saturday
10 am - Morning Prayers for Peace with Sue Perrin
Noon- Mid-Day Prayers for Peace
2 pm - Behind The Scenes & Details About
Walking the Labyrinth with Andy Crosland

Sunday Evening, September 12 at 6:00 0'clock







CHARGE CONFERENCE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 6:30 PM
Our annual Charge Conference meeting will be held in November this year! The date is set for Monday, November 1, 2021 at 6:30 PM in the Upper Room. Committee Chairs and Retired Clergy, please have your reports in the church office by October 20th. Thank you.


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.

Monthly Financial Update
As of August 31, 2021      
    
YTD Receipts $ 329,036  * 
YTD Expenses  $ 356,007
YTD EXPENSES over RECEIPTS $ 26,971 
*plus PPP Loan


Birthdays
9 John Harrelson
10 Sheri Johnson, Kevin Parris
12 Deb Morrow
13 Erin Hurlbert
16 Joy Spencer
17 Robby Crocker, Julie DiMarco
18 John Williams, Jr.
19 Helen Sloan Fitch
26 Sue Lowe
27 Robert Morrow, Rosa Senn
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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

September 26
9am
LIFELONG LEARNING FALL SEMESTER
beginning September 13-November 5
Coming Up!
September 13-November 5
For more information: Contact Lucy Woodhouse, Director (864) 597-5304

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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