Lectionary Lessons for Sunday, October 2, 2022

Lamentations 1:1-6; Psalm 137

Luke 17: 5-10; 2 Timothy 1:1-14

VIRTUAL WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE

The number of people who viewed our worship service the week of September 18, 2022

Facebook and YouTube for Virtual Service -306

In Person Worship Service: 50

Monday Morning Boost & Wednesday Wellness - 520

CLERGY AND LAITY MEETINGS 

North Georgia United Methodists are invited to attend one of six regional gatherings with Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson this fall. Clergy and laity may attend the session that is most convenient. The gatherings will include timely updates on this season in our denomination and our continuing United Methodist witness for Christ in North Georgia.

The gathering sessions are listed below:

Thursday, September 29th | 6:30 pm | Kennesaw UMC

Most convenient to North West, Central West, Central North, Central South and Central East Districts

Tuesday, October 4th | 6:30 pm | Gainesville First UMC

Most convenient to North East and Central East Districts 

Sunday, October 9th | 6:30 pm | Watkinsville UMC

Most convenient to South East, Central East, and North East Districts 

Wednesday, October 19th | 6:30 pm | Peachtree City UMC

Most convenient to South West, Central North, and Central South Districts 

Wednesday, October 26th | 6:30 pm | Jasper UMC 

Most convenient to North West and North East Districts 

Sunday, November 13th | 4:00 pm | Wesley UMC, Evans 

Most convenient to South East District 

Link to the North Georgia United Methodist website 

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:

Scarlette Dukes -Mondays; 7:00 pm. The study this week is

Luke 13: 10-17, 602-580-9453 access code 2082348#

Wendy Murphy Prayer Group - Wednesdays, 6:45 pm., 605-313-5608 access code 725038#

Couties Hollis - Every other Wednesdays, 8:00 pm. 978-990-5404 access code 7685875#

Diane Wyatt - Thursdays, 8:00 pm. 267-807-9601 access code 413883#

Friends With Benefits: Sharing the Love of Christ Bible Study 

Tuesdays

12:00pm via Zoom. 

The class will finish the remaining books of the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 15-24. If you are interested in attending, send an email to mildred.gunn@centralumcatl.org for the Zoom link. Class discussions are exciting, interesting, and filled with thoughtful theological and practical insights where everyone contributes to the class. 

Class Facilitator: Rev. Mildred Gunn

Senior Pastor's Bible Study

The Inward Journey

 by Howard Thurman 

Wednesdays 

7:15 - 8:45 pm

Facilitator: Rev. Vance P. Ross 

Join us on Zoom each Wednesday

Young Adult Bible Study 

Ages 18-40

Thursdays 7:30 pm 

Contact Rev. Angie for class information and the Zoom link

angela.johnson@centralumcatl.org

HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM TOUR

Join Central's History and Archives Committee on a tour of the Harriet Tubman Museum in Macon, GA. on Tuesday, October 11th.

Please arrive at the Museum no later than 9:45 am.

*Travel to Macon ( on your own, carpools are encourage)

*The Museum tour and African Drumming Class will be paid by the History & Archives Committee.

*Lunch in Macon directly following the tour( personal expense). 

RSVP to Therese Cotton, ctherese831@yahoo.com no later than

Friday, October 7. 

Tours and Travel Sub-committee: 

Therese Cotton, Julie Gordon, Joanne Jones, Richard Wade

History and Archives Chair & Co-Chair, Sheila Powell & Jean Shanks

2nd SATURDAY FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Some vulnerable Georgians are entitled to a one-time $350.00 payment to help the offset some negative COVID-19 cost and to cope with high inflation rates. However, some are having trouble accessing the money. Two links are provided below to learn more about the payment and whether you are entitled to receive it and the issues, some are having, accessing the money. 

11 Alive News Story

Q&A Regarding the $350 Cash Payment

SAVE THE DATE

Dorothye Quaye Chapman Reed to speak in the Department of Archives & Special Collection, University of Mississippi Libraries

Thursday, September 29, 2022 | 12:00 noon

Celebrated author, columnist, academic, businesswoman, and 1974 UM alumna, Ms. Dorothye Quaye Chapman Reed will present a talk entitled, "Coming Full Circle: My Journey through the University of Mississippi, to Many Points Beyond and Back" 

Click on the links to read more about this event and to register for the event. 

A Talk with Dorothye Quaye Chapman Reed

Reed's Collections

WATER CRISIS IN JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Due to the recent flooding that has taken place in Jackson, Mississippi, the residents of the city are experiencing a severe water crisis. For Health Reasons Water Use Is Restricted!!!

One of our members, Antoine LaVar Thompson, is a former resident of Jackson. He is asking for your help! You can give cases of bottled water that he will deliver to Jackson. Call or text him at 601-918-1650.

You can also help by giving a monetary donation. For monetary donations, you may write a check or text you donation to Central UMC and designate for Anderson UMC. 



Deadline for donations of water and money is

 Sunday, September 25th 

CENTRAL UMC WEEKLY CALENDAR

SUNDAY, September 25, 2022 

Sunday School (Virtual) 8:45 am

Worship Service (Sanctuary & Virtual) 10:00 am

MONDAY, September 26, 2022

Monday Morning Boost (virtual) 

Monday Morning Outreach Ministry

TUESDAY, September 27, 2022

Sharing the Love of Christ Bible Study (Virtual) 12:00 pm

Worship Design Team Meeting (Virtual) 6:30 pm

Journey Through the Bible Study Class (Virtual) 7:00 pm



WEDNESDAY, September 28, 2022

Church Office Hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Food Pantry Distribution (Ministry Center) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wednesday Wellness (Virtual) 6:30 pm 

Senior Pastor's Bible Study (Virtual) 7:15 pm 

THURSDAY, September 29, 2022

Church Office Hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 6:00 pm

A Working Philosophy of Life Bible Study (Virtual) 7:00 pm

Young Adult Bible Study (Virtual) 7:30 pm 

FRIDAY, September 30, 2022

No Events Scheduled on the Calendar



SATURDAY, October 1, 2022

No Events Scheduled on the Calendar

SUNDAY, October 2, 2022 - World Communion Sunday

Sunday School (Virtual) 8:45 am

Worship Experience (Sanctuary & Virtual) 10:00 am

Atlanta Falcons vs. Cleveland Browns (MBS) 1:00 pm

September 25 -

October 2nd 

Samuel West 25th 

Darius Wood 25th

Normareen Merritt 25th

Joyce Jones 26th

Jermail Shelton 26th

Celecita Williams 26th

Kim LeePow 27th 

Onye Crews 27th

Donna Dodds 27th

L'Erin Barnes 28th

Curtis Bailey 1st 

Landrum Davenport 3rd

Willie Williams 3rd 

NURSING CARE FACILITY

Mrs. Alice Israel, Mrs. Jean McPherson

HOMEBOUND

Mrs. Barbara Barham, Ms. Margaret Belton, Mr. Craig Garrison, Mr. Howard Roberts, Mr. Armstead Salters, Mr. Hiram Scott