THE SOURCE BLAST Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost Announcements & Events for October 17, 2021 OUR PURPOSE EXALT - THE LORD   EQUIP - THE SAINTS  EMBRACE - THE COMMUNITY

Lectionary Lessons for Sunday, October 24, 2021 Job 42:1-6, 10-17; Psalm 34:1-8,(19-22) Mark 10: 46-52; Hebrews 7:23-28

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

EXALT THE LORD

JOIN US FACEBOOK@CENTRALUMCATL OR CONFERENCE CALL: (605) 313-4460 Access Code 650574#

OCTOBER IS MEN'S MONTH AT CENTRAL UMC Theme: "Coming Out of the Storm" Matthew 8: 23-27 MEN'S DAY SUNDAY Sunday, October 24th, 10:00 am Men's Day Service In Person & Lived-Streamed We will sing, dance, shout and hear the Word brought forth. Speaker: Mr. Harold Jordan. Join us and see how God is working in the life of Central's men!

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. 

VIRTUAL WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE The number of people who viewed our worship service the week of October 10, 2021 Facebook and YouTube for Virtual Service - 330 Number of In-Person Worshipers - 31 Monday Boost &Wednesday Wellness Worshipers - 454

EQUIP THE SAINTS

Say "Thank You" to our Pastors - for their leadership during these challenging times! Life at Central continued - Dynamic Worship, Bible Studies, Wednesday Wellness, Sunday School, sharing with families during their times of need, and more.... Share with them your cards of thanks, gifts of love, and any expressions you choose. Mail them to the Church office or drop them by during office hours: 501 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Atlanta, GA 30314 All will be presented to them on the last Sunday in the month. Thank you, SPRC

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 10: 35-45. 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 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. 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 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 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?

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

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

EMBRACE THE COMMUNITY

RACIALLY CHARGED: AMERICA'S MISDEMEANOR PROBLEM October 30, 2021 11am - 1pm Zoom Virtual Film The Archives and History committee is hosting a viewing and discussion of the film. Every year, 13 million people are charged with misdemeanors, and while those charges may seem small, they are anything but. - Our misdemeanor system traps the innocent, punishes the poor, and deepens racial and economic inequality. Click the link below to watch a trailer of the film. CLICK TO VIEW TRAILER 

CENTRAL UMC WEEKLY CALENDAR SUNDAY, October 17, 2021 - Laity Sunday Sunday School ( Virtual) 8:45 am Sunday Worship Service ( In Person & Virtual) 10:00 am MONDAY, October 18, 2021 Worship Design Team (Virtual) 6:00 pm Membership Team Meeting (Virtual) 6:00 pm TUESDAY, October 19, 2021 Sharing the Love of Christ Bible Study (Virtual) 12:00 pm Journey Through the Bible Class ( Virtual) 7:00 pm WEDNESDAY, October 20, 2021 Business Hours for Central 9:00 am-5:00 pm Youth Bible Study - Middle School Students (Virtual) 5:30 pm Wednesday Wellness (Virtual) 6:30 pm Senior Pastor's Bible Study (Virtual) 7:15 pm Youth Bible Study - High School Students (Virtual) 7:00 pm Atlanta United vs. New York (MBS) 7:30 pm THURSDAY, October 21, 2021 Business Hours for Central 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 6:00 pm Working Philosophy of Life Bible Study (Virtual) 7:00 pm Young Adult Bible Study (Virtual) 7:30 pm FRIDAY, October 22, 2021 Morris Brown Alumni (Parking lot) 4:00 pm SATURDAY October 23, 2021 Morris Brown Alumni ( Parking Lot) 9:00 am SUNDAY, October 24, 2021-Men's Day Sunday School ( Virtual) 8:45 am Worship Service ( In Person & Virtual) 10:00 am

October 17-24 Matchett Johnson 17th Douglas Hollis 18th Bonita Swain 19th Lorri Dorce-Clark 19th Christina Swain 19th Fern Scott 19th Malvin Trawick 22nd Jeremy Brown 23rd Sherole Thrash 24th 

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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