THE SOURCE BLAST Second Sunday of Advent Announcements & Events for December 5, 2021 OUR PURPOSE EXALT - THE LORD   EQUIP - THE SAINTS  EMBRACE - THE COMMUNITY

Lectionary Lessons for Sunday, December 12, 2021 Zephaniah 3: 14-20; Isaiah 12: 2-6 Luke 3: 7-18; Philippians 4: 4-7

HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY Click the link below to follow the Communion Liturgy Communion Liturgy

Here are the latest opportunities to strengthen your faith and connect with the community.

EXALT THE LORD

Calling All Choir Members! Cathedral Choir, The Voices of Central, The Men's Choir, The Praise Team and The Youth Choir are asked to join to make "The Lessons and Carols" a wonderous celebration. Rehearsal is at 6:00 pm Monday, Dec. 6th

5 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 In person worshippers may place their offering in the offering plates located in the Narthex. 

VIRTUAL WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE The number of people who viewed our worship service the week of November 28, 2021 Facebook and YouTube for Virtual Service - 360 Number of In-Person Worshipers - 43 Monday Morning Boost & Wednesday Wellness - 289

EQUIP THE SAINTS

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 -Mondays; 7:00 pm. The study this week is Luke 1: 67-80. 602-580-9453 access code 2082348# 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#

SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE STUDY CLASSES

The WBC Adult Sunday School Class Conference Call Sundays 8:45 - 9:45 am Please Note the New Call-in Number Call in number 667-770-1030 Access code 341177#

VIRTUAL YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Sundays, 9:00 am

THE CLASS MEETING GROUP: "Friends With Benefits: Sharing the Love of Christ" Tuesdays 12:00 -1:15 pm Conference Call Number 720-830-9745 (No Access Code) Everyone is Invited! Come and Study With Us On Tuesdays! The class resumes on Tuesday, December 7th at 12:00 pm with the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 5. Contact mildred.gun@centralumcatl.org for a link to the newly implemented Zoom gathering.  Rev. Mildred Gunn, Class Facilitator

JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE STUDY CLASS Tuesdays, 7:00 pm Conference Phone Call Facilitator: Rev. Frederick Gray Conference Call Number 857-357-0254 Access code 749979#

Senior Pastor's Bible Study Wednesdays | 7:15 pm The book for study: "Joy Unspeakable" Barbara A. Holmes. Overarching questions: What does spiritual practice mean for the salvation/liberation of Black people?

THE CHRIST OF THE MOUNT: A WORKING PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE Thursdays 7:00 pm via Zoom Facilitator: Rev. George Davis Email Rev. Davis : shepherdgad@gmail.com

YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY GROUP Ages 18-40 Thursdays 7:30 pm Contact Rev. Angie for class information and Zoom link; angela.johnson@centralumcatl.org

EMBRACE THE COMMUNITY

TOYS FOR TOTS TOY DRIVE SUNDAY, DEC. 5th 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Please support the Youth Ministry Mission Project Donate a Toy! 

YEP GIFT CARD CAMPAIGN Adopt a Family for Christmas It's the most wonderful time of the year! A time when we show love and generosity to children and families through the Youth Enrichment Program's (YEP) Adopt a Family for Christmas Gift Card Campaign. Thank you for your overwhelming support in 2020! Your support is just as needed in 2021. Our goal: To raise $3,500. We would love for you to donate $25, $50, $100 or whatever amount you can share. With God's help and your generosity, we can meet that goal! By Web: you can make your donations via PayPal on the Central Community Services, Inc. (CCSI) webpage. Just click on the Donate button. By Check: Please make your check out to Central Community Services, Inc. In the memo line indicate, YEP Adopt and mail to: Central Community Services, Inc., 501 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314. We hope to raise $3,500 by December 15th. Please Give Today!

GAMMON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 138th Founders Day "Navigating Next" Tuesday, December 7th | 9:30 am - 9pm This is our Annual Scholarship Fundraising event you don't want to miss.. Please go online to read about our Stay at Home Banquet with Food Network Chef G Garvin. Below is the link to see the full registration information https://gammon-itc.org/celebrate/. The daytime events are free! When you sign up for the Stay at Home Banquet you will receive a Swag Box with Chef G Garvin's personal recipes, to cook along with him or at your leisure and much more!   Navigating Next 2021 will provide practical lectures from today’s church leaders to help ministers to navigate what’s next for the Church in this ever-changing world. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to grow in community and knowledge that ultimately impacts the kingdom of God.  Click Here to Register

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CENTRAL UMC WEEKLY CALENDAR SUNDAY, December 5, 2021 - 2nd Sunday of Advent Sunday School ( Virtual) 8:45 am Sunday Worship Service ( In Person & Virtual) 10:00 am Youth Ministry Project (ELC) 11:00 am Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (MBS) 1:00 pm MONDAY, December 6, 2021 Monday Morning Ministry Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 6:00 pm TUESDAY, December 7, 2021 Sharing the Love of Christ Bible Study (Virtual) 12:00 pm Journey Through the Bible Study (Virtual) 7:00 pm  WEDNESDAY, December 8, 2021 Church Office Hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday Wellness (Virtual) 6:30 pm Senior Pastor's Bible Study (Virtual) 7:15 pm THURSDAY, December 9, 2021 Church Office Hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 6:00 pm Young Adult Bible Study (Virtual) 7:30 pm FRIDAY, December 10, 2021 No Events Scheduled on the Calendar SATURDAY, December 11, 2021 MLS Cup Final (MBS) 3:00 pm SUNDAY, December 12, 2021 - 3rd Sunday of Advent Sunday School ( Virtual) 8:45 am Worship Service ( In Person & Virtual) 10:00 am

December 5-12 Erin Scott 5th Courtney Brightharp 6th Brianna Butts 6th Victor Woods 6th Jayla Thrash 8th Alejandro Carpentero 8th Pamela Carn 8th Wonica Woods 9th Kenneth White 10th Stedman Southall 10th Armstead Salters 10th Crispin Odom 10th Eleanor Proctor 11th Johari Johnson 12th

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.  

Nursing Care Facility Mrs. Alvetta Freeman Mrs. Alice Isreal Mrs. Jean McPherson HOME BOUND Mrs. Barbara Barham Ms. Margaret Belton Mrs. Allie Clift Mr. Craig Garrison Mr. Howard Roberts Mr. Armstead Salters Mr. Hiram Scott Mrs. Curlie Thurmond Please call the church office to report any known illness, hospitalizations or deaths

CHURCH INFORMATION

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 501 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW Atlanta, Georgia 30314 www.centralumcatl.org Office 404-524-4263 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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