August 27, 2021
In person
and Online
Worship
Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
Join us in our beautiful sanctuary or online at
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8am-Noon

Contacts
804-648-8319
www.centumc.org

Email Addresses
Rev. Matt Bates

Rev. Tim Gerde

Stanley Baker

Office/Laura Nealley
Welcome to Our
New Social Work Intern

My name is Paige Cattler and I am a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University. I am a social work major with minors in psychology and criminal justice. I am very excited to have the honor of joining the Centenary United Methodist Church Community as a social work intern.   
 
My passion for helping others actually began through the Methodist Church. My family ran the homeless outreach program at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Dale City, Virginia. When I started high school I took over the position of homeless outreach coordinator from my older brother, along with his position on the church council. It was through this ministry that I gained valuable knowledge in both leadership and service.
While here at VCU I interned for two years at a nonprofit called the REAL Life Community Center. This nonprofit works with people coming out of prison to help them reintegrate back into society by addressing their various needs. While working at REAL Life I had the opportunity to teach courses in addiction recovery and job preparedness in addition to lobbying local politicians for important legislation to help my clients both inside and outside of prison.

When I graduate this coming spring I plan to pursue a master’s in social work to continue my education.
Mission Opportunities
In last week's newsletter we listed several mission opportunities, local, regional and global. You can read about them, please check out this article which will remind you of how you can help.
Fellowship Opportunities
Charming Eastern Shore
Virginia Day Trip
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Centenary and Kenwood UMCs and Friends

7:30 a.m. Kenwood UMC (Ashland) Pickup—Arrive at Kenwood by 7 a.m.
11208 Elmont Road, Ashland, VA – Greeted by Linda Andrews
8 a.m. Lakeside UMC (Henrico) Pickup—Arrive at Lakeside by 7:30 a.m.
2333 Hilliard Road, Henrico, VA – Greeted by Bob Almond
Return to Richmond around 10 p.m. 

Cost of the Trip $157 – Payment due As Soon As Possible
Reservations on First-Come – First Served Basis.
Contact church office for more information about reservations.
Join Clergy Against Racism
for a Thursday evening book study.
September 9 - October 14.
Over the course of the study, we will gather in small groups to discuss Jemar Tisby’s book,

Sign up through this link to join the discussions of
this important book. We will meet at
Second Presbyterian Church on Thursdays from
6:15 pm - 7:45 pm, with a Zoom option.

We look forward to learning and listening together!
United Methodist Women Meeting
September 15 at 1:00pm

The next UMW meeting will be at Leah Hundley's home on September 15 at 1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. Rev. Tim Gerde, our Coordinator of Older Adult Ministries, will speak on the ways to include shut-in members, and how we can help. All are invited. Please contact the church office to RSVP by September 13.
We will be outside unless it is too hot.

Everyone is welcome to drop in on Tuesdays at 11:00 am for a chat, a prayer, or wherever the spirit may lead.
No pre-registration is required. Questions? Please contact Tim Gerde.
Finance Update
Great is Thy Faithfulness!

The 2021 Operating Budget (rounded to hundreds)
  • God continues to provide for the work of Centenary through your faithful generosity. Our contributions, pledged and unpledged, as of June are at $184,500, 94% of the year to date budget!
  • Expenses, other than apportionments, are under budget by $27,100. This is due primarily to having the financial secretary position open for three months $8,600, repairs being under budget so far this year $9,400 and the balance attributed to restricted operations continuing into this year.
  • We have paid $26,400 of the $31,700 in revised Priority 1 apportionments due through June. Council continues to monitor our cash position each month to determine whether apportionments can be covered as planned, after salaries and necessary expenses.
  • As of June, paid expenses exceeded collected revenues (all gifts and endowment earnings draws) by $1,400. We are prayerful all operating expenses will be met by year end. Our history is that giving is generous when needs are known.

Reminder Notes
  • Our annual giving does not cover the salaries for the Coordinator of Older Adult Ministries, Minister to Young Adults and funding our missionaries. These items are covered by gifts and bequests.

We give prayers of thanks for God guiding us through the valley of the pandemic and helping us discern a vision of our mission forward. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to a member of the Finance Team: Herb Young, Barbara Pierson or Mitzi Golod.

All I have needed Thy hand hath provided. Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me!
Keeping You Informed
TIME TO ORDER PECANS! 
YES, we are selling our delicious Georgia PECANS from Schermer's again this year! Their prices have remained the same as last year -$12/bag. 
Please place your order with Leah Hundley OR on the sign-up sheet opposite the kitchen. We are offering:
  • halves & pieces in 16-oz. bags
  • chocolate covered
  • dark chocolate covered
  • cinnamon glazed in 12 oz. foil gift bags. 
Please order by SEPT. 1st, with delivery around Nov. 1st. Payment can be made at delivery. 

Thanks for your continued support of this UMW project that enables us
to make annual donations to a variety of worthwhile organizations.
The Upper Room
The July/August issue of the Upper Room is available online. We also have paper copies, available in the office. The September/October issue is not yet available online. The link will be included as soon as it is available.
August 31 @ 11:00 a.m. - Drop In Cafe


September 6 - Office Closed/Labor Day

September 15 @ 1:00 p.m. - UMW - Smethie Circle
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