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Announcements of Events for

May 28, 2023

Pentecost Sunday

Christ-Centered Unity

Our Purpose

EXALT -THE LORD, EQUIP - THE SAINTS,

EMBRACE - THE COMMUNITY

Lectionary Lessons for Sunday, June 4, 2023

Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Psalm 8

2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20

NORTH GEORGIA

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

June 1-3, 2023

Classic Center, Athens, GA

Bishop Robin Dease has chosen UMCOR (the United Methodist Committee on Relief) and our Conference Disaster Response efforts as the 2023 North Georgia Annual Conference Special Offering. 

Part of the offering will be used in our Conference tornado recovery efforts as UMCOR guides us in our local own disaster response.

In 2023, tornadoes have caused significant damage across North Georgia. When multiple tornados struck in January, UMCOR approved a solidarity grant in less than 24 hours, allowing the Conference to respond immediately. Our Conference launched its first long-term recovery effort in Griffin and surrounding communities, even as our response continues in West Point and Troup County after a devastating tornado in March. 

As the humanitarian relief and disaster response arm of The United Methodist Church, UMCOR assists United Methodists and churches to become involved globally and locally in direct ministry to persons in need.

Churches are invited to collect the offering and present it during the Service of Remembrance at the Annual Conference on Thursday, June 1st.

You are invited to give generously for the Annual Conference 2023 Special Offering.

THERE ARE 5 WAYS TO GIVE YOUR TITHES AND OFFFERINGS

1. Website - centralumcatl.org
2. Text Message - 73256 in the message box type CENTRALUMC
3. Mail your offering to; Central UMC, 501 Martin Luther Kings Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
4. Cash APP - $CUMCATL; Please include your full name.
5. In person worshippers may place their offering in the offering plates.

WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE

The number of people who viewed our worship service the week of May 21, 2023

In Person Sunday Worshipers - 80

Virtual Sunday Worship - 324

Monday Morning Boost & Wednesday Wellness 496

A 6 Week Course

Starting Sunday, June 4th Following the Worship Service

Class Facilitator :

Pastor Vance Ross

Class Geared For:

Central's new members and seasoned members who want

to dig deeper into spiritual practices essential to

the life of discipleship.

The course guides individuals to take the next step in discipleship and become dynamic, engaged followers of Jesus Christ.

Participants will develop:

Spiritual Practices

Discover Their Unique Gifts

Become Engaged in Ministry that Brings Transformation to their Own Life, the Lives of Others and to the World

To Register for the Class

Call the Church Office - 404-524-4263 or

Email the Church Secretary - scherrie.simon@centralumcatl.org

Earlier this year, Bishop Dease and other North Georgia United Methodists began to ask, What can we do - together - to better prepare ourselves spiritually for Annual Conference 2023? In response, United Methodists from across our Conference have worked together to create a 35-day Prayer and Preparation Guide. Beginning Sunday April 30 through Saturday June 3, we are all invited to soak in Scripture together, pray with and for one another, and pray for our shared mission.

Each day you will be prompted with a Psalm to read, a short breath prayer or collect (call-ect) written by a North Georgia United Methodist, and a prayer of invocation.

We invite you to share this with your family, small group, congregation, and Christian community. Whether you are attending Annual Conference or not, we pray this will better prepare all of us for true holy conferencing.

Click Here to Access the Main Page of Prayers

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:

Scarlette Dukes - Mondays, 7:00 pm. The scripture we will study this week is John 117:1-11. Phone number 720-843-2598, access code 2082348#

Wendy Murphy Prayer Group - Wednesdays, 6:45 pm., 605-313-5608 access code 725038#

Couties Hollis - Every other Wednesdays, 8:00 pm. 978-990-5404 access code 7685875#

Diane Wyatt - Thursdays, 8:00 pm. 267-807-9601 access code 413883#

Corporate Prayer Group - 2nd & 4th Fridays, 6:00 pm | Early Learning Center| before Line Dancing Class.

SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE STUDY CLASSES

Friends With Benefits: Sharing the Love of Christ Bible Study 

Tuesdays

12:00pm via Zoom 

The "Friends with Benefits" class is beginnings a new study on the Book of Acts. Everyone is welcome to join in the class from 12:00 - 1:15pm. Send a message to Mildred Gunn for the Zoom Link,  mildred.gunn@centralumcatl.org

The Holy Bible is our primary reading source.

Class Facilitator: Rev. Mildred Gunn

JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE CLASS

Tuesdays

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Facilitator: Rev. Frederick Gray

Focus Study: The Book of Jeremiah

The class is reading,

Run With the Horses: The Quest for Life at its Best

by Eugene Peterson

Conference Call In Number

857-357-0254 Access Code 749979#



Senior Pastor's Bible Study

The Inward Journey

 by Howard Thurman 

Wednesdays 

7:15 - 8:45 pm

Facilitator: Rev. Vance P. Ross 

Join us on Zoom each Wednesday

Young Adult Bible Study 

Ages 18-40

Thursdays 7:00 pm 

Contact Pastor Angie for class information and the Zoom link

angela.johnson@centralumcatl.org

We invite the CUMC Community to join the United Methodist Men in a celebration of Central's own, Jordan Walker, and his early success in his major league (MLB) baseball career when the St. Louis Cardinals come to Atlanta to take on the hometown Braves this September. This celebration event allows Jordan's church family and friends to come together to celebrate in grand style.

Important Note** On April 26, 2023, the Cardinals sent Jordan to the Cardinal's AAA Memphis Redbirds team. This means that he is currently not on the St. Louis Cardinals Major League roster. We expect this to be temporary and that he will join the team later this year. However, even when he is placed back on the Major League Roster, we cannot guarantee that Jordan will be playing in the Sept. 7th game. Please do not make your decision to participate based on the premise that Jordan will play in this game. Central will celebrate no matter what.**

The game tickets are $27.00 each. Additionally, there will be a chartered bus that will transport up to 200 people to and from the game for an additional $40.00.

For additional information and how to reserve your space, contact Wendell Love, wendell.love@gmail.com or click on the link above, " JWalk In The Park"

FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION

WEDNESDAY,

MAY 31st

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Central UMC Ministry Center

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

BETHEL UMC

June 19-23, 2023

Classes for all age groups - ages 5-adults.

Dinner 5:00 pm Classes 6-8 pm

To register: Call Bethel UMC church office 404-699-0468 or send an email to bethelumc1@gmail.com.

The wellness focus during the month of May is Mental Health Awareness. Below are links providing information for mental health resources.

US Office of Minority Health

EveryMind Black American Mental Health Resources

NAMI| National Alliance on Mental Illness (Youth & Young Adult Resources

ADAA| Anxiety & Depression Assoc. of America

African American Mental Health Resources



CENTRAL UMC WEEKLY CALENDAR

SUNDAY, May 28, 2023

Sunday School (Virtual) 8:45 am

Worship Experience ( In Person & Virtual ) 10:00 am

MONDAY, May 29, 2023

The Church Office is Closed for Memorial Day Holiday



TUESDAY, May 30, 2023

The Church Office Hours - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sharing the Love of Christ (Virtual) 12:00 pm

Journey Through the Bible Class (Virtual) 7:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023

The Church Office Hours - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Food Pantry Distribution (Ministry Center) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wednesday Wellness (Virtual) 6:30 pm

Senior Pastor's Bible Study (Virtual) 7:15 pm

Atlanta United vs. New England (MBS) 7:30 pm

THURSDAY, June 1, 2023

The Church Office Hours - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

NGUMC Annual Conference ( Athens, GA)

Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 6:30 pm

The Working Philosophy of Life - (Virtual) 7:00 pm

Young Adult Bible Study (Virtual) 7:00 pm

Communion Stewards Meeting (Virtual) 7:00 pm



FRIDAY, June 2, 2023

The Church Office Hours - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

NGUMC Annual Conference (Athens, GA)

*NGUMC Ordination Service (Pastor Angela Johnson) 7:30pm

SATURDAY, June 3, 2023

NGUMC Annual Conference (Athens, Ga)

United Methodist Men Meeting (Fellowship Hall) 9:00 am

SUNDAY, June 4, 2023

Sunday School (Virtual) 8:45 am

Worship Experience ( In Person & Live Stream) 10:00 am

Disciple's Path Class (ELC) 11:30 am

May 28-June 4

Sabrina Bethea 28th

Jacqueline Boyd 28th

Walter Conway 28th

Tommy Johnson 29th

Jamel Rookard 29th

Xawana West 29th

Tiffany Jones 30th

Matthew Talmadge Sr. 30th

Lolita Welch 31st

Kimberly Oliver 1st

Xavian Phillips 1st

Deborah Hightower 2nd

Hazel Barkley 4th

Clorine James 4th

NURSING CARE FACILITY

Mrs. Alice Israel, Mrs. Jean McPherson

HOMEBOUND

Mrs. Barbara Barham, Mrs. Schereline Billingslea, Ms. Margaret Belton, Mr. Craig Garrison, Mr. Arn St.Cyr (brother of Valeria Clark), Mr. Howard Roberts, Mr. Hiram Scott, Mrs. Sherole Thrash, Mrs. Deloris Trawick

BEREAVEMENT

Mrs. Maudie H. Mitchell, the mother of Rev. Dr. Deborah S. Holloway, former Assistant Pastor of Central UMC, passed on Monday, May 22nd.

A visitation is scheduled for Mrs. Mitchell on Tuesday, May 30th 12:00 - 8:00 pm at Gregory B. Levette and Son Funeral Home, 4347 Flat Shoals Pkwy. Decatur, GA. The Celebration of Life Service is Wednesday, May 31st, 11:00 am at Greater Moses Chapel Baptist Church, 890 Boulevard SE., Atlanta, GA.

Messages of condolence may be sent to Rev. Dr. Deborah Holloway and Family, 4381 Buckingham Circle, Decatur, GA 30035.



Central's UMC Office Hours Are

Monday- Friday

10:00 am - 3:00 pm