October 5, 2025
World Communion Sunday
Prayer Focus: Unity in Christ
Welcome to worship at Central!
In the name of Jesus Christ, welcome to worship at Central where it is our mission to follow Jesus by loving God and loving our neighbors. Our clergy, Rev. Thomas Smith, Rev. Rusty Crimm, and Rev. Meg Jiunnies, are grateful you’ve chosen to make Central a part of your day! If it is your first time worshiping with us, please fill out a Connect Card and take it to the Welcome Center in The Commons where you will receive a gift from the church. Once again, welcome!
Ways to Give
At Central, we offer numerous convenient ways to give, making it easy to support our mission from anywhere. Whether you prefer giving online, in person, by text, or you can choose the method that works best for you. Every gift helps us continue our ministry and make a difference in our church, community, and beyond. Scan the QR Code for a full list of ways to give to Central UMC!
Sermon Note
Our membership vows include a promise to serve our community and our local congregation through our presence. We also vow that we will support and encourage one another along both our individual and collective faith journeys. Paul and Timothy’s relationship bears witness to the importance of our presence and the interconnectedness we share as members of the family of God.
Sermon Series: The Vows
Throughout October, the sermons will focus on the membership vows of prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. This series will culminate in our Commitment Sunday on the last Sunday of the month. The vows of membership are more than mandates; they are virtues indicative of a disciple. Prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness not only guide us in what we should do they are God’s gifts to us as they form us into the image of Christ.
Order of Worship
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Parish Concerns
Music (Sung by all)
*I Believe (Affirmation of Faith) ............................................................................ The Well Band
*Goodness of God ...................................................................................................... CeCe Winans
*Build My Life .............................................................................................................. Pat Barrett
Opening Prayer
Children’s Time .................................................................................................
Crimm
(After Children’s Time, children ages 3K - 1st grade are welcome to attend Children’s Church and may be picked up in room #145 or #147 after the service.)
Stewardship Moment
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)
Great Are You Lord ................................................................................
Assisting in Worship
Celebration of Baptism
Today we joyfully share in the Christian baptism of Katherine “Kate” Louisa Connelly, who will be baptized in the sanctuary. Kate is the daughter of Matt and Mary Rachel Connelly.
Enjoy music from The Well on the go!
Did you love the worship songs from The Well today? Now you can carry that same spirit with you all week long! We’re excited to announce that The Well’s worship music is now available on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube!
Scan the QR Code to dive into our playlists featuring the songs we sing each Sunday, along with new ones coming up. Whether you want to revisit your favorites or discover something fresh, these playlists make it easy to keep worship at the center of your week.
Let the music of The Well inspire, uplift, and encourage you wherever you are!
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DISCRETIONARY FUND
John Reynolds ......................................................................................................................... by United Methodist Women GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET
Laura Knobeloch, John Reynolds ......................................................................... by Gale & Dick Dixon, Elvie & Joe Eaddy
John Reynolds ........................................................ by Kathy & Paul Learn, Mindy & Bill Taylor, Amanda & Harry Allen
Larry Rabon ............................................................................................................. by Sarah Blanton Sunday School Class
David Searcy ................................................................................................ by Dena & Taylor Woodruff, The Grace Girls MUSIC MINISTRY
Jule Eldridge, John Reynolds ................................................................................................................................. by Ann Orr PRAYER GARDEN
John Reynolds, Laura Knobeloch ...................................................................................................... by Sue & Bryan Hensley SUMMER GIVING CHALLENGE
Shot Padgett ........................................................................................................................................... by Barbara Holladay
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