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CENTRAL TIME
The weekly e-newsletter of
Central United Methodist Church
All are welcome!
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Central United Methodist Church, Spartanburg, SC - Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Join Us for this Service!
Lent Together at Trinity UMC
Worship at Noon Today and Lunch following
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The Upper Room Sunday School Class

Watch the recording.
Password: UpperRoom3.17.24

March
24-Bob Allison-Mount Athos: A Visual Pilgrimage to the Eastern Orthodox Mountain
31-John Simmons -The wolves in Yellowstone and Resurrection
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Sunday Morning Worship
March 24
Eleven O'clock
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The Chancel Choir is performing a Requiem Mass this coming Sunday, March 24th.
Anna Neely, soprano soloist
Chris Vaneman, flute
Kelly Vaneman, oboe
Allison Schweickert, timpani
Anne Graff, Glockenspiel
Lydia Alleman, harp
Ben Smith, cello
Brian Dailey, organ
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Tuesday Bible Class
5pm (Fellowship Hall)
You are invited to join us!
We are reading the Gospel of Matthew.
All are welcome! - Andy Crosland, teacher
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Sunday, March 24 Palm Sunday
11:00 AM
Requiem Mass - Chancel Choir
Thursday, March 28 Maundy Thursday
6:30 PM
Sunday, March 31 Easter Sunday
11:00 AM
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Easter 2024

Every year at this time, I am reminded of the Easter story, which gives me a great sense of hope and inspiration as Spring once again comes to life, as did Jesus Christ, in the promise of coming from darkness into light. Easter is a time for each of us to remember just how much we are loved, and the reason Jesus died for all our sins. As we celebrate the warmer days and newness of life you have our best wishes for A very happy Easter.
-Thomas & Dexter Bridges
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Sacred Traditions And Rituals
March 24
Six O'clock pm
Tranquility with Tea
a service devoted to quieting minds, opening hearts, soothing souls
Reflection: Reading Esther's Story
This day finds Palm Sunday and Purim overlapping. Both are recognized as days of delight and joy. Purim is the most fun-filled and exuberant of all Jewish holidays, celebrating the triumph of Jews over their arch-enemy in Persia, during the 5th Century BCE-Haman. After his death, a day of celebration was commemorated as a celebration of life and survival by all people - rich and poor alike. So began the custom of exchanging food and sweets with friends and relatives, as well as giving food and money to the poor.
As part of our service, we will read The Book of Esther and every time Haman's name is read, we make a great noise to drown out his name. Then after the service, as S.T.A.R. Family and Friends, we will enjoy Refreshments and Sharing Time Together.
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MINISTRIES’ EMERGENCY NEEDS
T.O.T.A.L. (Telling Others They Are Loved)
T.O.T.A.L. Ministries has an emergency need for certain items listed below and the Mission Committee is asking for your help. Please bring what you can beginning now until March 24. Put the items in the T.O.T.A.L. basket in the hall near the Church office. If the basket is full, please set the bag(s) near the basket. The Mission Committee will get the items to T.O.T.A.L. as they come in. Thank you so much for your help.

Elaine Crosland, Chair
Mission Committee
NEEDED ITEMS:
PASTA
MAC N CHEESE
SPAGHETTI SAUCE
BREAKFAST FOODS
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BUILDING FUND EVENT
The Building Fund Raising Committee plans to raise some additional money by selling parking spaces during Spartanburg’s Spring Fling. We will use Central’s parking lot and the lot across Church Street which some members use during Sunday services. This was done very successfully in the past when the youth held the event. We will need volunteers on Friday evening, April 26th, all day Saturday, April 27th, and Sunday afternoon, April 28th. Each shift will be 3 to 4 hours and about 40 volunteers are needed to cover the necessary times.
If you are willing to help with this project, please call the church office (582-7263) and leave a message or send an email to: Gina Hamer.
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TOMORROW at NOON
The Centralites enjoy varied programs, lunch and fellowship!

Join us on Thursday, March 21 from
12:00-1:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
Our Special Guest is Debra J. Liner, Health & Fitness Nurse
RSVP to Henry Sparrow at (864) 415-6291.
A light meal will be served at a cost of $8.
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2024 Eva Hoffman Scholarship
Applications for the Eva Hoffman Scholarship are being accepted through April 15. All undergraduate college students are invited to apply. Contact Henry Sparrow for details.
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Birthdays
March
20 Jacy Crocker
22 Joel Atance, Dan McPherson
25 Shirely Atkinson
26 Sarah Parris
28 Rosalie Atance, Elizabeth Zimmerman
29 Penny Holt, Lynn Proctor
April
1 Clara Maultsby, Tom Norrell
5 Lauren Dixon
6 James Ellis Griffeth, Addison Wolfe
7 Barbara Jurs
8 Debbi Herman, Lester Richards, Beverly Skinner
10 Mitch Kyllonen
11 Luther Rickenbaker
12 Joan Bilton, Joyce Coggins
13 Jordan Clark, Kim Retherford
14 James Pryor
15 Paige Wolfe
18 Paul Lansberry
19 Caroline Layne
21 Daune Teague
22 Creighton Sparks
23 Jason Calhoun, Claire Younger, Emma Younger
24 Kathy Quackenbush
25 Bralyn Crocker
27 Carl King
28 Richard Booth
29 Michael Henson
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a study on what the gospels really teach about Jesus's final days in Jerusalem.
Wednesday Evenings
6:30-7:30 PM
Upper Room Classroom at Central UMC
March 20 - Saturday & Easter Sunday, led by Megan Gray
March 27 - Conclusion, led by Andy Crosland
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Altar Flowers
Please contact:
Kathy Worley, Memorial Secretary, to place flowers on the calendar. Thank you!
We have openings in
April & May.
 Call: (864) 978-0294
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Please continue to pray for. . .

Members
Joanie Bilton, Thomas Bridges, Dianne Brown, John Burtnett, DeeDee Cantrell (friend of Lansburys), Dave & Eloise Clyburn, Doris Wilson & Mike Johnson, Joan Johnson, Sue Lowe, Mary Lou Miller, Jimmy Painter, Bob Perrin, Carolyn Rickenbaker, Barbara Ropp, June Sereque, Becky Smith, Wyatt family
Family & Friends
Adrianne, Beverly, Dwight, Jeff, Mary Beth (friends of Claudia Lange, Luther Rickenbaker's step-daughter), Greg Brown (relative of Dexter Bridges), Mark Campbell (friend of Luther Rickenbaker), Dee Dee Cantrell (friend of Paul & Sue Lansberry), Charlotte Hall, Danny Harling, Caroline Broyles Henson, Megan Kendall (friend of Nonie & Kathy Hudnall), Sheila Lindsey (friend of Patricia Painter), Jane McKenzie, Robbie Sholde, Griffin Rousseau and family (friends of Marty and Susan Taylor), Rachel Thompson (friend of Marty and Susan Taylor), Caroline Vizzuto (friend of David Earl and Jeannie Shelley's family), Ann Willard, Judy Workman, Becky Wyatt’s mother, and Lee Wylie
Members’ Extended Family
Martha Bordogna, Donna Copeland (Chuck Clark’s mother) Betty Jackson (Kay Lawrence’s mother), Ashley Parker (Kay & Jack Lawrence's son-in-law) and Martha Petoskey
In Assisted Living or Nursing Homes
Kathy Cann, Mary Hines, Gladys Hudgens, Mildred Ragan, & Tom Wilkes
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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!
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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.
- The US mail always works. We are at 233 North Church St., Spartanburg, SC 29306.
- Contact the Financial Secretary to set up a recurring gift through an automatic bank draft.
- VANCO Mobile
- 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.
Central United Methodist Church
Website
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Lifelong
Learning at Wofford
Wofford Lifelong Learning
Email us at . . .
lifelonglearning@wofford.edu
(864) 274-2917
Director, Lucy Woodhouse
Jenny Smart, Program Assistant
Lifelong Learning at Wofford
864-274-2917 (main)
864-597-5304 (direct)
Website: Lifelong Learning at Wofford
Spring Term 2024 - March 18-May 17
Lifelong Learning Spring Schedule

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East Sunday Celebration
March 31st, 2024
10am
(during Sunday School hour)
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If you have any news to share of a birth or death in your family in the Central Time
e-newsletter, please email Gina Hamer, Central's Administrative Assistant or call the church office at (864) 582-7263.
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A very special "thank you" to the volunteers who so willingly served as greeters, ushers and traffic directors for the Lenten Service on March 6!
The visitors were complimentary and grateful for making access to the sanctuary so easy and welcoming. Also, a special kudos to Gina Hamer for her superlative help.
God Bless,
Jennie Montgomery, Chair of Worship Committee
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LET'S STAY CONNECTED!
Central (864) 582-7263
Facebook
Central's website
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Central United Methodist
founded 1837
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Palmetto Moravian Fellowship
The next worship service with the Moravians is scheduled for Sunday, April 7, at 9:00 AM in the Cannon Memorial Chapel - Central UMC.
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Central Office Hours:

Monday through Friday
9:00am-2:00pm
Mission Statement:
"Our purpose is making
and nurturing disciples of Jesus Christ."
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Get text notifications from Central
To sign up, text the word "Central" to 864-661-4726. After texting the keyword to this phone number, you will receive a reply asking for some simple info. Please click the link, include your name, and submit the form. You will be signed up! Any questions, contact Rev. Paige Wolfe.
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