This Week at Centenary Friday, August 28, 2020

Centenary Young Adults! It's been awhile since we gathered on Zoom and even longer since we gathered in person, of course, so how about we switch things up? Get Together at Bryan Park TODAY, from 6:30-7:45 p.m. We'll gather outdoors for some socially-distant in-person time together. The Claytons advise that we park near the entrance to the 5k loop, over towards the playground. Carytown Burgers & Fries Lakeside is close to the park entrance. Yum. For myself, I'll probably stop there first beforehand and pick up some supper to bring over to the park. You're welcome to join me. Looking forward to seeing you there! We'll catch up in holy conversation, spend some time in prayer for each other and for our world, and talk about doing a river float at some point this fall, too. For more information, please contact Rev. Drew Willson.

Online Worship Join us on Facebook Live for worship this Sunday at 11:00 a.m. This is the time and place that we gather to worship together. Invite others to join us this Sunday and on the Sundays to come! This Sunday Rev. Tim Gerde will be preaching. His sermon is titled A Story to Live By. Bulletin and scriptures for this Sunday.

Pecan Sale It is that time again! Time for the pecan sale. The nuts will be either delivered to your home or held in a location near you and you can pick them up at your convenience. The order will be sent in mid Sept. Please send your orders asap. The pecans should arrive early November. Fancy mammoth halves - 16 oz. bag Fancy medium pieces - 16 oz bag Chocolate covered - 10 oz bag Dark chocolate covered - 10 oz bag Cinnamon glazed - 10 oz bag Price is still the same. $12.00 for each bag. To place your order please: email: Robertleehundley@gmail.com or phone: 746-9537 Checks made out to Leah Hundley, please.

Alex Hundley is now stationed in Korea. Hearing from friends back home is always encouraging for our military family overseas. If you would like to write to Alex, his address is: PV2 Alex Hundley CMR 374 Box 709 APO, AP 96273 Thanks for keeping those serving in the military in your thoughts and prayers! Centenary UMC is not affiliated with the Department of Defense or any Military Service.

Finance Update The 2020 Operating Budget (rounded to hundreds) Centenary is blessed with faithful givers who believe in the work God directs us to do. Our contributions, pledged and unpledged, as of June are at $188,800, 95.7% of the year to date budget! This is amazing given that we have not been able to worship together since March! Expenses, other than apportionments, are slightly over budget by $2,400.   We have paid $25,000 of the $28,600 in revised apportionments due through June. Council continues to monitor our cash position each month to determine whether apportionments can be covered, after salaries and necessary expenses. As of June, paid expenses exceeded collected revenues by $8,800. It is Centenary's history that giving is generous when the need is made known. Reminder Notes Our annual giving does not cover the salaries for Pastor Tim, Pastor Drew and funding our missionaries. These items are covered by gifts and bequests. We are progressing the AV systems project! Pastor Matt applied for a grant, which was approved, providing approximately $10,000 towards the $30,000 cost! While there is more to come in 2020, we give thanks for where we are today. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to a member of the Finance Team: Herb Young, Barbara Pierson or Mitzi Golod.

Tips for Online Giving Thank you for continuing to support the ministries of Centenary during this time. An update about online giving will be out soon!

Wednesday Morning Bible Study We are taking a week off! Join us on Wednesday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Look for the Zoom invitation link on Tuesday, September 8.

Tea with Tim Thursdays at 4:00pm Join us as we to check in, catch up, and chat a bit. Rev. Tim Gerde will host our time with his usual wit and wisdom! We look forward to delightful conversation as we share our lives together via Zoom. Look for the Zoom invite on Wednesday of next week!

The Upper Room now available as a PDF From The Upper Room: "During this time of anxiety and isolation The Upper Room wants to make it as easy as possible for people to find resources to support spiritual health. We are providing the July/August 2020 issue of The Upper Room magazine, both in English and Spanish, for download at no cost to our standing order partners and subscribers." Centenary is a standing order partner, and we have permission to share the PDF with you! You may download your copy here.

Birthdays This Week August 28 - Rev. Matt Bates August 28 - Lucy Hottle August 28 - Rev. Kathy Talley August 28 - Meredith Thrower August 30 - Bob Hundley, Jr. August 31 - Sharon Steele

Jayne Baker - Stan's sister-in-law, in rehab recovering from COVID 19. Ka Cheng - friend of Vicki and Phyllis Stump diagnosed with breast cancer. Ronnie Clements Jack & Denney Collins Shannon Conway - requests prayer for the Charles Sherman, Peter  Oxborrow, Leon Beale and family Les Dobbs Jeff Hatch Megan Mattax - a friend of Miranda Clayton, pregnant and diagnosed   with breast cancer. David Newsome - husband of Vikki Brock's niece, who is very ill with COVID 19. Patti Oman - health concerns - friend of Beth Hensley Lolly Parker and family - friends of Barrett Brown, as Lolly struggles with COVID 19 and is in the ICU. Libby Rhame - Mitzi Golod's mother, health concerns Phyllis Stump - at Lakewood Manor Ally Weaver - youth pastor at Southside Church. She had brain surgery on a cancerous tumor. Prayers for her, her husband and children.