September 1, 2024
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Green)
Prayer Focus: The Working Poor
Welcome to worship at Central!
In the name of Jesus Christ, welcome to worship at Central UMC! Our clergy, Rev. Thomas Smith, Rev. Dr. Ann Kovan, and Rev. Meg Jiunnies, are grateful you’ve chosen to make Central a part of your day. Whether it’s your first time with us or you’re a lifelong member, we welcome the opportunity to speak with you about how to connect with God through Central. If it is your first time worshiping with us, please visit the rear Greeters Table where you will receive a gift from the church. Once again, welcome!
Sermon Series: The 66,000
This month we’ll use the lectionary readings to consider how Central should react to the fact that two-thirds of the people within ten miles of our campus – 66,000 people – have no connection to any faith community, Christian or otherwise. These are people God loves and calls to discipleship, but they don’t know it or they choose to ignore it. Jesus calls the church to be His disciple-making instrument. In other words, we have a lot of work to do! This task starts with an honest look at ourselves and how we can better be Jesus’ witnesses.
Stay Connected with The Well’s Worship Music
Did you enjoy the worship songs from The Well today? Now you can sing along all week long! The Well has a dedicated YouTube playlist featuring the songs we sing during our blended genre Methodist worship service. Scan the QR Code to explore videos of your favorite worship songs, discover new songs for upcoming Sundays, and keep the spirit of worship alive in your daily life. Let the music of The Well uplift and inspire you throughout the week!
Legacy Sunday
Central will celebrate Legacy Sunday on September 15 to honor those who have been members between 25 and 49 years. New Legacy Members will receive their 25-year pins in the worship service of their choice that morning.
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Music (Sung by all)
I Believe (Affirmation of Faith) ............................................................................
Rooftops ..................................................................................................................
Let Them See You ........................................................................................................ J.J. Weeks Prayers of the People
Children’s Church Dismissal
(Children ages 3K to 1st grade are welcome to attend Children’s Church and may be picked up in room #145 or #147 after the service.)
Connect & Refresh
(Offering one another signs of reconciliation and love within worship is an ancient Christian practice. This is a time to greet others, both familiar and new, whether in your seat, at a table, or while refilling your cup and plate. The countdown on the screen will alert you when it’s time to return to your seats for the next act of worship.)
Music (Sung by all)
Oh How I Love Jesus
Joyce Collins ..................................................................................................................... by United Methodist Women
CHILDREN'S HOME
Margaret & Thad Gaddy ................................................................................................ by Margaret & Robert Morgan GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET
Cliff Hursey, Sr. ........................................................................................................................................ by Jan Hursey Dot Thompson ............................................................................................................................................ by Fran Lewis
Betty Searcy …..................................................................................................................................... by Fredrick Neely
MINISTRY
Nancy Player, Mary Ann Snow ............................................................................... by Kari & Ben King, Janis Tucker
CLASS
Joyce Collins ................................................................................................................................................. by Joy Poole
Betty Snyder, Walker Matthew Jonathan Carroll ......................................................................... by Gale & Dick Dixon
Dr. Fran Coleman ................................................................................................................. by Debi & Panos Kalaritis
Julie Knight ...................................................................................................................................... by Kari & Ben King
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