A Note from the Pastor:

This week, we will finish up our 6-week sermon series titled Unraveled: Seeking God When Our Plans Fall Apart. We will learn of a man shunned from town and labeled as demoniac as a result of the daily unraveling of his mind. He is tortured by a legion of voices, which impel him to violently self-harm. But perhaps, he could perceive something the townspeople could not when he sees Jesus approaching the shoreline, for he breaks free from his shackles and bows at Jesus’ feet. His healing disrupts the status quo of the town, as a herd of pigs drown to their death and the townspeople fear the consequences of Legion being set free. 

Questions to consider as we delve further into our scripture this week:
  1. How do we respond when the status quo—of our towns, churches, families—is disrupted?
  2. How can we better care for those whose minds have unraveled into illness? 

I look forward to worshiping with each of you in the coming weeks, the coming months…
Blessings,
Rev. Dr. Kelly Jackson Brooks 
COVID Protocol Updates - Task Force Notes
With all considered, and with the goal to care for everyone, the COVID Task Force of CUMC has the following guidelines in place:
  • We have now entered into our mixed-mask wearing phase!!! What this means is IF you are fully vaccinated, you are no longer required to wear your mask. If YOU ARE NOT FULLY VACCINATED, you are required to wear a mask.
  • Next Steps: In July, we will Welcome Rev. Ross and his family and will sit and share during our scheduled Listening Sessions (see below); and in August, we will welcome back Sunday School classes, small groups, Bible Studies, nursery, and meetings into the physical space of CUMC. *Please contact the office directly to schedule and affirm.
Join us for Food Truck Thursdays, we are continuing throughout July, from 11am-1pm. Each week we'll feature a food truck and an acoustic musician to brighten up your lunch hour. Feel free to bring a chair, grab lunch from the truck, and enjoy some live music! You can check out the schedule on Facebook and at www.centraltolife.org.
The Footsteps of Paul Cruise
Mark Your Calendars! The Footsteps of Paul Cruise has been rescheduled (Third Times a Charm!) for October 1-14th, 2022 with a Rome pre-tour offering from September 29-October 2 and a post-tour to the Castel Gandolfo offered. Information pamphlets and an information video coming soon!

Please contact Rev. Kelly for more information or visit:
Helping Hands
Are you interested in the next step of the journey of the CUMC Helping Hands Homeless Ministry? Join us July 20th at 11:00am for a CUMC member conversation about homeless ministries moving forward with CUMC. RSVP to the church office as space is limited.  
Worship Times
8:30 am Parking Lot Service:
  • Tune into 88.1 for the Drive-In Service
  • Communion is offered every Sunday

11:00 am Hybrid Traditional Worship Service:
  • Please join us for our in-person and streamed worship service
  • Communion is offered every Sunday
Attendance Form
To help track Sunday Attendance, we like to have everyone sign-in with using our Attendance Form.
Rev. Ross and Family Welcome Reception
In One-Week! All are invited to Rev. Ross and Family Welcome Reception, July 11th, 9:30 am-10:30 am in the Welcome Center and Courtyard.

Please join the CUMC family in welcoming Rev. Ross and his family to Central UMC. We will have individually wrapped special treats, water bottles, and a basket for Welcome cards and gifts.
Rev. Ross Listening Tour
Our newly appointed Senior Pastor, Rev. Ross will be hosting a series of Listening Sessions during the month of July.

Here is how the Listening Tour works:
  • The congregation is invited to gather for 90 minutes in small groups in the Welcome Area and Courtyard for an opportunity to share with Rev Ross your perspective about the church’s history, culture, and future. 
  • The Listening Tour is a time for Rev Ross to listen and learn about CUMC and its members! This is not a time for us to ‘interview’ him or to probe about his views and vision...he wants to be doing a whole lot more listening than talking. 
  • Space for each session is limited to 10, so please sign up soon by calling the church office (505.243.7834) and encourage your friends and others to sign-up us as well.  
  • The Listening Tour will work best when as many people as possible participate! 

Dates…
  • July 12th is Currently Full
  • July 14th is Currently Full
  • July 19 - 6pm-8pm
  • July 21 - 10am-12pm

Ross will celebrate his first Sunday with us on Sunday, July 11th. Please help us welcome Ross and his family from 9:30 am-10:30 am in the Courtyard and Welcome Area with a heartfelt reception. Water and a special treat will be provided, along with a Welcome Basket for cards and Welcome to Central gifts. 
Children and Youth Ministries
  • Children and Youth Ministries – Church 4 Kids and Sunday Youth Zoom are on a Summer Hiatus until August. Keep your eyes open for special children & youth opportunities!
Our new Kids channel, a dedicated space for children’s inspirational programming, is helping families stay connected to their faith this winter.
Third Space Ministries
  • Bow & Arrow, High & Dry, and Starbucks 3rd Space studies will begin in August. More information to come…
Please pray for those on our prayer list!
We are now on Amplify!

Amplify is a multimedia platform allowing churches large and small to discover, customize, and share diverse resources that encourage deeper discipleship and equip churches to pursue their mission with greater impact.


Use CUMC's Access Code to gain access
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How to Give:
  • Mobile – Text #505.384.7589
  • Online – centraltolife.org
  • Mail a Check – 201 University Blvd, NE Albuquerque NM 87106
  • Bank Draft – Contact your bank directly 
  • Recurring E-Giving Through Employee or United Way
Would You Like to Help?
ABQ FaithWorks - A collaborating partner with Central UMC - helps the unhoused and migrants resident in ABQ with immediate humanitarian needs and achieving pathways to greater self-sufficiency in our community. There are many ways you, too, could make a difference. Call Kaity Parent today to volunteer in whatever way works for you. 505 225-8271 admin@abqfaithworks.org and https://www.abqfaithworks.org/.
July 4, 2021
8:30 am Parking Lot Order of Service
Tune into 88.1 for the Drive-In Service

Welcome Music 

Welcome, Community News, Catalytic Generosity 

*Call to Worship   
Don’t hold back. Bring all of yourself,
For God loves us just as we are.
Don’t hold back. Bring all of yourself,
For all of us is welcome here— scars and fears, depression and doubt, hope and joy, light and laughter.
Don’t hold back. Bring all of yourself.
All: For God longs to be with us, so let us worship the God of love.  Amen    
*Opening Hymn   I Come With Joy

1 I come with joy to meet my Lord,
forgiven, loved and free,
in awe and wonder to recall
his life laid down for me,
his life laid down for me.

2 I come with Christians far and near
to find, as all are fed,
the new community of love
in Christ's communion bread,
in Christ's communion bread.

3 As Christ breaks bread and bids us share,
each proud division ends.
The love that made us makes us one,
and strangers now are friends,
and strangers now are friends.
*Opening Prayer  
                               
Scripture Reading MARK 5:1-20

Anthem  “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”

Sermon  The Unraveling of the Mind

Communion

*Affirmation of Faith 
I believe in God, the Great Sewer – Who weaves us together in community, Collecting our loose ends and turning them into be-longing.
I believe in the Holy Spirit – Who hems us in before and behind, Catching us when we fall and writing us into God’s holy narrative.
I believe in Jesus Christ – Who loved and claimed the people society had thrown out, refusing to disregard anyone as scrap.
I believe God has woven part of God’s self into the fiber of our be-ing, Making us inherently worthy of love and belonging.
I believe the fabric of my life is weak, That I am prone to error and need God’s handiwork to remind me of love.
I believe in the church, and like a quilt of different fabrics, She is designed to be as diverse and beautiful as God’s creations.
And I believe that when life unravels, God is there to stitch my wounds together, To hold me in the palm of God’s hand, to tell me of love, and to invite me into a new journey. Amen 

*Closing Hymn     Amazing Grace

1. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
was blind, but now I see.

4. The Lord has promised good to me,
his word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be,
as long as life endures.

*Blessing & Benediction

Postlude
July 4, 2021
11:00 am Hybrid Traditional Order of Service

We ask that you please keep your mask on during the singing. If you are uncomfortable with being in the sanctuary with singing, you may exit during the Blessing and Benediction.

PresService Music

Welcome, Community News, Catalytic Generosity 

Prelude

*Call to Worship    
Don’t hold back. Bring all of yourself,
For God loves us just as we are.
Don’t hold back. Bring all of yourself,
For all of us is welcome here— scars and fears, depression and doubt, hope and joy, light and laughter.
Don’t hold back. Bring all of yourself.
All: For God longs to be with us, so let us worship the God of love.  Amen     
*Opening Hymn     This is My Song  (vs 1,3)      437 UMH
*Opening Prayer  
                               
Scripture Reading MARK 5:1-20

Anthem  “Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child”   arr. Moses Hogan

Sermon  The Unraveling of the Mind

Communion

Hymn        For the Bread Which You Have Broken    Beach Spring

For the bread which you have broken, for the wine which you have poured, for the words which you have spoken, now we give you thanks, O Lord.

By this pledge that you do love us, by your gift of peace restored, by your call to heaven above us, hallow all our lives, O Lord.

*Affirmation of Faith 
I believe in God, the Great Sewer – Who weaves us together in community, Collecting our loose ends and turning them into be-longing.
I believe in the Holy Spirit – Who hems us in before and behind, Catching us when we fall and writing us into God’s holy narrative.
I believe in Jesus Christ – Who loved and claimed the people society had thrown out, refusing to disregard anyone as scrap.
I believe God has woven part of God’s self into the fiber of our be-ing, Making us inherently worthy of love and belonging.
I believe the fabric of my life is weak, That I am prone to error and need God’s handiwork to remind me of love.
I believe in the church, and like a quilt of different fabrics, She is designed to be as diverse and beautiful as God’s creations.
And I believe that when life unravels, God is there to stitch my wounds together, To hold me in the palm of God’s hand, to tell me of love, and to invite me into a new journey. Amen 

*Closing Hymn      Amazing Grace (vs 1,4)       378 UMH

*Blessing & Benediction 

Postlude
For more information about the ministries of Central United Methodist Church,
email info@centraltolife.org, call the church office at 243-7834
or check out our website at www.centraltolife.org

Watch our live stream on YouTube, Facebook, and Amplify.

If you would like to know more about
UMC-NM Conference happenings visit https://www.nmconfum.com

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