are 37 students enrolled. After meeting with Sylvia Shelton, WSSS’s Development Director and Centenary member, GT’s volunteers were asked to sponsor the Winston-Salem Street School Fundraiser Luncheon being held September 17 at Forsyth Country Club. The 200 invitation only attendees will be treated to lunch and an invitation to participate in the support of the WSSS by speaker, Dr. Mark Ralls. A monetary donation will be presented by Glad Tidings on behalf of Centenary UMC and a challenge will be extended to the attendees to lift up the school with financial gifts. A final tally of contributions generated by the luncheon will be reported at a later date.
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The beauty of this event reminds us all that when you shop in Glad Tidings books and gifts, all proceeds over operating costs indeed go towards ministries and missions supported by Centenary UMC. In this case, a big thank you to Centenary members who shop in Glad Tidings from the Winston Salem Street School and the Glad Tidings’ Volunteers. Shop Glad Tidings where gift giving is made easy!
lad Tidings volunteers were offered the opportunity to decide where the profits generated by sales from the shop would be designated for 2013. Several worthwhile ministries were nominated during a June luncheon meeting. Overwhelmingly, the group voted to donate a projected $10,000 to the Winston-Salem Street School, a true neighbor to Centenary, located one block from the church. WSSS is an alternative faith based high school and creates a loving environment giving students one last chance to earn their high school diplomas. Winston-Salem Street School has determined that is takes $7,777 to educate one student each per year. Currently, there
Outreach Committee From Francis of Assisi …
“Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take nothing that you have received…but only what you have given; a full heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage.” Ponder this…how is your heart? Is it full from kindnesses given to others while you are doing God’s work OR does it have that empty neglected feeling? Centenary’s Outreach Committee met in July to discuss and finalize its financial support to worthwhile ministries within Centenary, our community and our world. It was a beautiful gathering of hearts responding with due diligence and love to the needs of “the least of these”. Interwoven in the important financial
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discussion were the “feet on the ground” opportunities that will be offered to Centenary members to fill their hearts with service as we put the gift of labor behind the gift of money. These gifts go hand in hand because there is no sense in financing a project if no one is there to contribute the work. As we begin the season of “Are You Hungry?”, make the commitment to yourself to fill your heart by hands-on-help to others. There are more opportunities than can be mentioned in this small space and they come in all shapes and sizes. Contact Judy Jones (397-1361) and she will help you assess the right match for your skills. This is your invitation to fill your heart by loving others. Make the call today. Judy Jones