THE SOURCE BLAST Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost Announcements & Events for September 19, 2021 OUR PURPOSE EXALT - THE LORD   EQUIP - THE SAINTS  EMBRACE - THE COMMUNITY

Lectionary Lessons for Sunday, September 26, 2021 Esther 7: 1-6,9-10, 9:20-22; Psalm 124 Mark 9:38-50; James 5:13-

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

EXALT THE LORD

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4 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 We are lifting a special offering for those in Louisiana impacted by Hurricane Ida and in Haiti affected last week also by the hurricane and a destructive earthquake. Please indicate in your giving that your additional offering is going toward the Haiti and Louisiana Disaster Fund. 

VIRTUAL WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE The number of people who viewed our worship service on September 12, 2021 Facebook and YouTube for Virtual Service - 460 Number of In-Person Worshipers (Family Reunion) 100 Wednesday Wellness Worshipers - 168

EQUIP THE SAINTS

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DISCIPLESHIP FORMATION MINISTRY Discipleship Formation is considering a church wide study series on presentations prepared titled: The Absolute Basics of The Wesleyan Way. The seminary professor authors have this description for the sessions: Too many Methodists don’t understand the basics of their own tradition. Offering a remedy are Justus Hunter and Philip Tallon, with their new primer, The Absolute Basics of the Wesleyan Way… [Links above are active for those who want to know more ….] Discipleship Formation is requesting several things from the CUMC church body regarding these subject matters. We are requesting all persons who are involved in teaching Bible studies and/or Sunday School sessions to consider joining the Discipleship Formation group to assist with facilitation of future studies to “Equip The Saints”. We ask that if you have interest in the above intentioned session(s) that you would call Wendell Love (404)444-2175 or email wendell.love@gmail.com with your response to the following questions: 1.Your preferred method for participating in these sessions    A. Conference Call Sessions     B. Zoom Meeting Sessions  C. Face to Face Sessions       D. A Combination of all of these Options 2. Your interest in participating if this is developed as a Central UMC church-wide offering for Discipleship Formation  A. Yes         B. No Note: A customized session on The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church is also being reviewed. We are proposing to add a session on the BoD to the courses Discipleship Formation offers for 4th Quarter 2021. Please also indicate if you have any interest in participating with either a separate offering, or a set of sessions as an addendum to The Absolute Basics of The Wesleyan Way proposed sessions. If you have questions and/or concerns, please contact Lead Facilitator Wendell C. Love.

TRAVEL TO ISRAEL AND TO JORDAN May 13-24 2022 Join Rev. Dr. Byron E. Thomas on a journey to Israel and Jordan. The tour of the Holy Land will allow you to explore the sites you have heard of and studied in the Bible. The tour is May 13-24, 2022. Go to the church website or come to the church office for the itinerary and registration information regarding the trip.

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 -During the summer months we will meet on the first and third Mondays of each month.The study this week is James 3: 1-12. 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 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

THE CLASS MEETING GROUP: "Friends With Benefits: Sharing the Love of Christ" Tuesdays 12:00 -1:00 pm Conference Call Number 720-830-9745 (No Access Code) Everyone is Invited! Resume October 5th 12:00 - 1:15 pm Come and study with the Tuesday "Friends with Benefits: Sharing the Love of Christ" class. The new study will focus on discovering Jesus through the Gospel of Luke. All you need is your presence and a good study Bible. The class begins with a discussion of Luke chapter 1. The call in telephone number is listed above.  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 Starts Wednesday Sept. 22nd 7:00 pm The book for study: "Joy Unspeakable" by Barbara A. Holmes. Overarching questions: What does spiritual practice mean for the salvation/liberation of Black people? Click Here to Register for the Link for the Class

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

MIDDLE SCHOOL SMALL GROUP STUDY GRADES 6-8 HIGH SCHOOL SMALL GROUP STUDY GRADES 9-12 Class Begins September 28th at 7:00 pm For questions, contact Rev. Angie at angela.johnson@centralumcatl.org

EMBRACE THE COMMUNITY

NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY "Stay Alive and Remain Free" Saturday, September 25, 2021 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Central United Methodist Church Central UMC along with our neighboring churches in the Atlanta University Center Consortium of Churches are hosting National Voter Registration Day, “Stay Alive and Remain Free.” This event is to maximize voter registration in underrepresented areas in the City of Atlanta and to offer opportunities for vaccination and promote awareness of the disproportionate burden of COVID-19 deaths among African Americans. Volunteers are needed! Contact Rev. Dr. Kay Pendleton, lk@newgeorgiaproject.org to volunteer.

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15- October 15 each year in the United States. The celebration begins in the middle of the month because September 15th marks the anniversary of the independence of five countries: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. It is followed by Mexico's Independence Day, September 16th and Chile's, September 18th. To learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month, click on the link below. Hispanic Heritage Month

THANK YOU CENTRAL "It's A Family Affair" A shout out of thanks to the Youth and Children's Ministries that planned, organized and made Central's Family Reunion a spectacular affair. Thank you to our United Methodist Men and sexton who set up and dismantled the tents, tables and chairs used in the parking lot. Thank you to the History and Archives Ministry that passed out souvenirs commemorating Central's 155th Anniversary. Thank you to the people who volunteered their time in preparing and serving food and those manning the tables checking temperatures and passing out shirts and our audio and video team. Thank you to the wonderful worship experience provided by the Gospel group, Epic, and the inspirational message from Rev. Ross. Thank you to those who came, brought guest and those who welcomed the community to be part of the family reunion. We look forward to next year's reunion! We had a few Family Reunion t-shirts left . If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, contact Margo Browning at cumcyouthministry18@gmail.com The cost of the shirts are $10.00 each. Here are the sizes we have left" 1 small; 1 medium; 8 large; 4 X-large; 7 XX-large

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Compliance Division has an opening for a  Revenue Agent 1 based out of Century Center. The job announcement can be found at www.team.georgia.gov/careers. This opportunity is open to the public . Applications must be submitted your application to requisition  Revenue Agent 1 (ITCS): FIN0327 by close of business on  Thursday, September 23, 2021 Click Here for Information & to Apply

CENTRAL UMC WEEKLY CALENDAR SUNDAY, September 19, 2021 Sunday School ( Virtual) 8:45 am Sunday Worship Service (Virtual) 10:00 am MONDAY, September 20, 2021 No Events Scheduled on the Calendar TUESDAY, September 21, 2021 Journey Through the Bible Class ( Virtual) 7:00 pm WEDNESDAY, September 22, 2021 Business Hours for Central 9:00 am-5:00 pm Wednesday Wellness (Virtual) 6:30 pm Senior Pastor's Bible Study (Virtual) 7:00 pm THURSDAY, September 23, 2021 Business Hours for Central 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 6:00 pm Young Adult Bible Study (Virtual) 7:30 pm FRIDAY, September 24, 2021 No Events Scheduled on the Calendar SATURDAY, September 25, 2021 National Voter Registration Day (Central UMC) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm SUNDAY, September 26, 2021 Sunday School ( Virtual) 8:45 am Worship Service ( Virtual) 10:00 am

September 19-26 Reginald Clark 19th Susan Gibson 19th Madge Owens 19th Brenda Rowe 19th Rev. Angela Johnson 20th Rico McPherson 20th Tonya Ricks 21st Cheryl Moses 21st Terri Copeland 21st Antonio Harrell 24th Dorian Woods 25th Darius Woods 25th Normareen Merritt 25th Joyce Jones 26th

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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