THE SOURCE BLAST
First Sunday of Advent
Announcements & Events for
November 28, 2021
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OUR PURPOSE
EXALT - THE LORD EQUIP - THE SAINTS
EMBRACE - THE COMMUNITY
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Lectionary Lessons for Sunday, December 5, 2021
Malachi 3: 1-4; Luke 1:68-79
Luke 3: 1-6; 1 Philippians 1: 3-11
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Here are the latest opportunities to strengthen your faith and connect with the community. |
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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 schedule is at 6:00 pm on the following dates:
Monday, Nov. 29th
Thursday, Dec. 2nd
Monday, Dec. 6th
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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.
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VIRTUAL WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE
The number of people who viewed our worship service the week of November 21, 2021
Facebook and YouTube for Virtual Service - 218
Number of In-Person Worshipers - 42
Monday Morning Boost 155
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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
Mark 13: 1-13. 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#
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SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE STUDY CLASSES |
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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#
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VIRTUAL YOUTH SUNDAY
SCHOOL CLASS
Sundays, 9:00 am
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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 the Tuesday "Friends with Benefits: Sharing the Love of Christ" class. They are studying the Gospel of Luke: Chapter 3 ( Barbara Hubbard), Chapter 4 ( Mildred Gunn) and Chapter 5 ( Edith Hollis). All you need is your presence and a good study Bible.
Rev. Mildred Gunn, Class Facilitator
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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#
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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?
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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
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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
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TOYS FOR TOTS TOY DRIVE
SUNDAY, DEC. 5th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Central's Youth Ministry is sponsoring their annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive on Sunday, December 5th . This is their annual mission project which provides toys to the less fortunate. You can help by donating a new toy and bringing it to the church office during the week or bring it on Sunday, Dec. 5th . Let's support our Youth Ministry in providing Christmas cheer to children in the community.
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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!
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Wellroot Scholarship Program
Last Year Wellroot awarded $199,000 to 56 students through our Scholarship Program! We’re excited to announce 2022 scholarship opportunities are now available!
The Wellroot Family Services Scholarship Program recognizes students for their community service, academic performance, and demonstrated leadership and participation in school. Awards ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 will be granted for the 2022-2023 academic year.
To apply, students must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire 2022-2023 academic year. For most awards, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). In addition to the above criteria, some of the funds within this program give preference to those who are or have been in foster care.
Up to fifty-eight (58) awards ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 will be granted. Award amounts will vary based on the designated funds. Awards are limited to one award per student per year and are for undergraduate and graduate study only.
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REMEMBER TO VOTE
TUESDAY,
NOV. 30th
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CENTRAL UMC WEEKLY CALENDAR
SUNDAY, November 28, 2021
Sunday School ( Virtual) 8:45 am
Sunday Worship Service ( In Person & Virtual) 10:00 am
MONDAY, November 29, 2021
Monday Morning Ministry
Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 6:00 pm
TUESDAY, November 30, 2021
Central UMC a voting Precinct ( Fellowship Hall) 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sharing the Love of Christ Bible Study (Virtual) 12:00 pm
Journey Through the Bible Study (Virtual) 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, December 1, 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 2, 2021
Church Office Hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 6:00 pm
SPRC Meeting (Virtual) 7:00 pm
Young Adult Bible Study (Virtual) 7:30 pm
FRIDAY, December 3, 2021
MLS Cup Eastern Conference Finals (MBS) TBA
SATURDAY, December 4, 2021
SEC Football Championship (MBS) 4:00 pm
SUNDAY, December 5, 2021 - 2nd Sunday of Advent
Sunday School ( Virtual) 8:45 am
Worship Service ( In Person & Virtual) 10:00 am
Youth Ministry Toys for Tots Drive (Ministry Center) 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (MBS) 1:00 pm
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November 28 - December 5th
Malachi Bailey 23rd
Lacey Lattimore 29th
Ray Robinson 30th
Carol Taylor 30th
Nathaniel Copeland 2nd
Erin Scott 5th
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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.
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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
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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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