August 31, 2025
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Green)
Prayer Focus: The Community of Minneapolis
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 visit the rear Greeters Table and fill out a Connect Card 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 through Venmo, 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
We should always be mindful of who is sitting at the table with us. We should be intentionally setting seats for marginalized persons, not so that we can pat ourselves on the back, but so that our table reflects the size and the diversity of the Kingdom of God.
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Parish Concerns
Music (Sung by all)
*I Believe (Affirmation of Faith) ............................................................................ The Well Band
*Life’s Railway to Heaven .......................................................................................... Johnny Cash
*Who Am I ............................................................................................................ Casting Crowns
Opening Prayer
Children’s Time
(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.)
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)
Come As You Are .................................................................................................
Assisting in Worship
Enjoy the 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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Russ Barnes ........................................................................................................................... by Ann & David Wansley DISCRETIONARY
James Fore .............................................................................................. by Christian Discussion Sunday School Class
David Searcy ................................................................................................................... by United Methodist Women ENDOWMENT FUND
David Searcy ........................................................................................................................................... by Rita Phillips GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET
David Searcy ............................................... by Ronda & David Alderman, Charles Bethea, Ames & Hyman Family, ................................................................................................................. Dorothy Cumby, Sterling & Jeffery Zalewski
Jo Miller, Rufus Hackney, Larry Rabon ..................................................................................... by Jean & Edwin Allen
Russ Barnes ......................................................................................................................................... by Gerald Holley MUSIC MINISTRY
Jule Eldridge ........................................................................................................................... by Martha Anne DeBerry
Shot Padgett, David Searcy .............................................................................................................. by Kari & Ben King
Daivd Searcy ........................................................................................................................................ by Carroll Player SUMMER GIVING CHALLENGE
Russ Barnes, Larry Rabon ..................................................................................................... by Zilphy & John DuRant
Larry Rabon, David Searcy ................................................................................................…by Betty & Dan Hardaway
Shot Padgett ....................................................................................................... by Debbie & John David Whisenhunt
MUSIC MINISTRY
Beverly & Bill Hazelwood ...................................................................................................... by Debi & Panos Kalaritis IN HONOR OF