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NEVER let lack of funds keep you from participating in Youth activities. Scholarships are available. Contact Blake (924-8294) or Vicki in the church office for information.

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.

The People of the United Methodist Church.

Aug. 20 - Pack Meals on Wheels during Sunday School hour

Sept. 10 10am BoVotions

6pm Welcome Party!!

Central United Methodist Church Corner of Johnstone and Caldwell Streets

Newberry, South Carolina Phone: 803-276-3903; Fax 803-276-3905

E-mail: karen@centralumc.us E-mail: davidcsurrett@gmail.com

Volume 62 August 20, 2017 Issue 34

A STEPHEN MINISTRY CHURCH

www.centralumcnewberry.org

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY & NEEDING A PASTOR Reverend Surrett’s cell phone number is 864-710-3152 (All days except Friday & Sunday) Reverend Williams’ cell phone number is 803-321-7340. (Friday & Sunday)

Contemporary Service Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

August 20, 2017 9:00 am

Gathering/Passing of the Peace “Thrive”

*Praise and Worship in Music “Great is Thy Faithfulness”

Children’s Moment Bonnie Lyon

*A Modern Affirmation No. 885

Scripture Lesson Genesis 45:1-15

Welcome, Announcements, Concerns, and Prayer

Offertory “Standing on the Promises”

*Song of Preparation “Holy, Holy, Holy”

Sermon PROMISES, PROMISES, PROMISES Rev. David Surrett

*Song of Sending Forth “Sanctuary”

*Dismissal with Blessing

*Response of the People “Breathe On Me Breath of God”

Breathe On Me Breath of God

Breathe on me breath of God,

fill me with life anew,

that I may love what thou dost love,

and do what thou wouldst do.

*Please stand as you are able.

The flowers in the chancel this Sunday have been given to the glory of God and in honor of our 7 grandchildren

by Jayne and Doug Gayman.

UPCOMING CHILDREN’S EVENTS

September 22 - Outdoor Movie Night

October 14 - Lever’s Pumpkin Patch

October Halloween Carnival

November 15 - Assemble Care Packages for soldiers

December 22 - Christmas Party

Wednesday Night Fellowship

Sept. 6 - Nov. 15

*5:30 – 6:00 Children’s Choir

*6:00 – 6:45 Fellowship Supper

*6:45 – 7:30 Bible Studies (adults, children) Nursery provided

Adult Bible Study - “Fearless” by Max Lucado

*7:30 -- Choir practice (adults)

The Wednesday Night Fellowship takes place every Wednesday night beginning on

Sept. 6. This is not just for our church but for our families, friends, and community

members. Our pastor will lead the adult Bible study and the children’s Bible study

is very similar to VBS, with a story and a craft. If you have any questions concern-

ing the Wednesday Night Fellowship or would like to volunteer, please contact Vicki

in the church office at 276-3903 or by email at vicki.hamm@yahoo.com.

Our first Wednesday Night Fellowship will be a Luau theme event.

Please feel free to wear your Hawaiian attire and join the fun.

We are planning a night of fun, food, and fellowship.

Limbo, hula hoop contest, and much more!!!!!

EPWORTH IS OUR MINISTRY! Where do children go when DSS has taken them from their families because of abuse or neglect? What about when a mother is struggling with addiction and is neglecting her children? Last year 181 of these chil-dren found refuge in the ministry we share as United Methodists in SC. Epworth Children’s Home has been welcoming children in Christ’s name for 120 years through the generous support of churches like ours! We will participate in the annual Work Day Offering on Sunday, September 10th, to benefit the children who call Epworth home. Please be in prayerful consideration of what God is calling you to give to this valuable and life changing ministry. For more information about Epworth Children’s Home, you can visit them on the web at www.epworthchildrenshome.org or find them on Facebook.

Due to the high volume of traffic expected in downtown Newberry for the Solar Eclipse on

Monday, Aug. 21, the church office will be closed.

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WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY. Everyone is invited to join the group which meets each Wednesday at 10:30 am in the library. We are now studying the book of Daniel. This week’s scripture will be Daniel 1– 4 and the lesson is entitled, “God’s Servants in Babylon”. The leader will be Jackie Mount.

Sun., Aug. 20 8:00 am UMMen

9:00 am Contemporary Service

10:00 am Sunday School/Youth Pack Bags

11:00 am Traditional Worship

Mon., Aug. 21 CLOSED OFFICE CLOSED

7:00 pm Circle 8

Tues., Aug. 22 7:00 pm Work Area Committees

8:00 pm Council on Ministries

Wed., Aug. 23 10:30 am Wednesday Morning Bible Study

7:30 pm Chancel Choir Practice

Thurs., Aug. 24 6:30 pm NACOM Pastor Dinner

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Sun., Aug. 27 - 6pm Leadership Development Nominations Committee -

Meeting held in the library and will include dinner.

Mon., Aug. 28 - 4pm FULL staff meeting

Tues., Aug. 29 - 7pm Administrative Board Meeting (Henry Hall)

Letters concerning service on church committees in 2018 have been mailed. Please consider your response promptly and return your

card to the church by SUNDAY, AUG. 20, to help our Nominations Committee complete their duties.

Never to early to get started…... OKTOBERFEST …….…..October 7, 2017

Central UMC will, once again, be part of the Oktoberfest celebration in downtown Newberry on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10am-6pm. We are looking forward to the opportunity to share our ministries and outreach programs with the community. We are looking for volunteers to help pass out information and talk to visitors about our church, and we are also hoping that our women’s groups and men’s group can provide items to sell to raise money for each groups different outreach projects and ministries. If you have any questions or would like to help, please contact Jennie DuBose at 276-2901.

Welcome to Central United Methodist Church Newberry, SC

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

August 20, 2017 Traditional Service-11 am Red

The Prelude Praise Him! Praise Him! by Allen arr. Turner The Chiming of the Hour The Lighting of the Altar Candles The Choral Call to Worship Chancel Choir *The Hymn “This Is a Day of New Beginnings” No. 383

The Opening Prayer (In Unison) We often act like we are the only children in your family, God. Our arrogance has caused divisions where none should be. We forget that through Christ we have been adopted into the family you have chosen for your own. And we forget others were adopted from other ethnic groups, and other denominations of the Christian church. We have not loved them as brothers and sisters should be loved, nor have we loved the unit for which Christ prayed. Remind us again that our adoption has become a reality only by the precious blood of your Son, Jesus Christ. Never let us forget that we are members of your family, not by inheritance, but by loving and grace-filled adoption. (Silence)

The Anthem Chancel Choir

Leader: O Lord, open thou our lips. People: And our mouths shall show forth thy praise. Leader: Praise ye the Lord. People: The Lord’s name be praised.

*The Affirmation of Faith Apostles’ Creed No. 881 *The Gloria Patri No. 70 The Scripture Lesson Genesis 45:1-15 Scripture Response “People Need the Lord” TFWS 2244 The Congregational Concerns and Pastoral Prayer The Announcements and Welcome The Offering Amazing Grace by Southern Harmony arr. Held *Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Doxology No. 95 *The Hymn “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” No. 361 The Sermon “PROMISES, PROMISES, PROMISES” Rev. David Surrett *The Hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness” No. 140 *The Extinguishing of the Altar Candles *The Benediction *The Choral Response The Postlude Sing Forth to the Lord! by Paxton

*Please stand as you are able.

Recently Hospitalized: Brandon Graham, Linda Turner

MEMBERS: Cile Barber, Myron Berry, Donnie Brown, Harriet Bruner, Bo Chrisley, Carolyn & Jim Clamp, Gay &Jimmie Davenport, Mary Dickert, Fran Eason, Alma Force, Margaret Hawkins, Kathy Keim, Lila Lake, Mary Lipscomb, Ethel Mayer, Bette Moseley, Carolyn Partridge, Nellie Richardson, John Ruck-er, Fran Senn, Jackson Senn, Winnie Senn, Joel Sexton, Elizabeth Shannon, Jean Simmons, Harold Smith, Chip Turner, Dean Turner, Hugh Turner, Chris Wicker

FRIENDS OF CENTRAL: Laura Adams (Ellen Hunt’s mother); Jimmy Alewine, Kim Berley (daughter-in-law of Billy & Peggy Berley), Laurie Copps (niece of Trish MacDonald), Karen Derrick, Dot Forbis (Joyce Barrow’s mother), Jennylee Fos-ter (Lee Foster’s mother), Madison Gandy (Michelle Williams’ great-niece), Rev. William Hightower, Dan Kingston, Suzanne Mayer, Inez Stephens (Marcia Ring-er’s Aunt), Fred Street (Freddie Mills’ brother), Chip Turner, Stephanie Wallace (Carla Cruickshank’s niece)

Prayers for the city of Charlottesville, VA and all those affected by the recent riots.

To add or remove a name, please contact the church office.

Welcome to Central Church!! We are pleased that you are pre-sent for worship. May your faith be strengthened and your love renewed.

All are asked to sign the Friendship Pad so our church ministry will be up-to-date on your presence. Child care is available in the Education Building. Assistive listening devices are available in the vestibules.

New members are received by affirmation of their faith or by transfer from other Christian churches. If you are interested in be-coming a member of Central UMC, please contact the pastor (803-276-3903; davidcsurrett@gmail.com) or indicate your interest on the Friendship Pad. Guest bags with Central information and small gifts have been placed in the narthexes (entrances) for all first time local guests.

JOYS, PRAYERS, CARE AND CONCERN

... we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the church …

Volunteers are always needed for the church office, meals, worship services and other projects in our church. If you are interested in sharing your gifts and time, please let us

know. We would love to have you participate in the many ministries of the church.

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SERVING THIS WEEK

TRUSTEE: (UNLOCK CHURCH) Susan Glenn

TRUSTEE: (LOCK CHURCH) Harold Folk

9:00 Service 11:00 Service

USHERS: David Dorroh, Captain

Marty Dorroh

Lee Foster, Captain

Sean Wilson

GREETERS: Bill and Nancy Harvey Bob and Kathryn McCartha

Louetta Barr

ACOLYTE N/A Matthew Moyd

CRUCIFER: N/A N/A

LAY READERS Vicki Hamm Bill Sommerville

NURSERY: Lyn Bethea Kimberly Bonds

OFFERING

STEWARDS:

John Glover

James Williams

Jimmy Lever

Trish McDonald

SOUND SYSTEM: Earl Bethea Phil Epps

CHILDREN’S CHURCH Maggie Senn

Brandy Whitesides N/A

SPRINGFIELD FRIENDS Aug. 22 - Harriett Rucker

FINANCIAL REPORT

Weekly Budget Needs 8,870.44

Received 8/13/17 9,749.50

OTHER FUNDS RECEIVED

Bus Fund 1,595.00

Salkehatchie 660.00

Manna House 130.00

Meals on Wheels 30.00

ATTENDANCE 08/13/17

9 am 98

11 am 104

Sunday School 95

Thank you for your generosity! Salkehatchie is now fully funded.