Volume XXXV November 20, 2013 Number 46

Advent Fair

December 1st

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Thanksgiving

Lunch 11:30 a.m.

November 28 th

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“Coffee with the

Pastors” this

Sunday

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Christmas Play

Rehearsals - Page 7

MESSAGE FROM THE PASTORThankfulness is more than words of acknowledgment that we have received

blessings from our creator. It must be the very way that we approach all of

life. W e must learn to live thankfully as we approach every new day.

Thankfulness is expressed in not only our actions toward God and one

another but also in our attitude toward life. Every day, every breath and every

opportunity are all blessings from God. I hope as this year begins to wind

down for all of us and as a New Year approaches that we will live thankfully.

John

CURRENT EVENTS

CENTRAL OFFICES CLOSED

Monday, November 25 - Friday, November 29 - Children’s Center Closed. th th

Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 - Church Office Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.th th

THANKSGIVING LUNCH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 - 11:30 a.m.th

Meet us in the Crossing - Adults: $5.00 Children: $3 (12 & under)

Please make reservations in your Sunday School class or call the Church office at 601.693.1521 no later

than Tuesday, November 26 . You do not need to bring anything, but you can if you would like to.th

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SERVICES

December 8 - 8:30 a.m. - the Praise Band presents a service of exciting Contemporary Christian Christmasth

music.

December 15 - 10:55 a.m. - the Sanctuary Choir presents a beautiful service of Lessons and Carols.th

December 15 - 6:00 p.m. - the performance of The Christmas Play, a marvelous Christmas pageant writtenth

by a British woman in the midst of World War II, following the death of her son.

WNL MEALSNovember 20 was the final WNL Meal for this year. The WNL meals will resume in January and the dateth

will be published in the “Call” after the holidays. Thank you all for participating each week and for callingin your reservations to the Church office. “COFFEE WITH THE PASTORS”

Central will offer another “Coffee with the Pastors” Sunday, November 24 at 9:45 a.m. in theth

Wesley Room. It is an opportunity for those who are regular visitors to learn more about our faithand the mission we believe God is calling us to be engaged in for Christ. Those who attend andwish to become members may join Central at the conclusion of the “Coffee.” If someone hasnever been baptized, we also will be able to baptize them at a later date. If you know of someone

who is interested in Central, please encourage them to join us Sunday, November 24 . th

DECORATE CHRISTMAS TREES - NOVEMBER 26 TH

Please join us at Central to decorate the Christmas trees on Tuesday, November 26 from 10:00 a.m.th

until trees are decorated.

UPCOMING EVENTS...MARK YOUR CALENDARS!January 17 & 18 , 2014 - Marriage Retreat - Based on Mark Gunger’s “Laugh Your Way to a Betterth th

Marriage,” this retreat will be led by Rev. John Branning. Sign up online beginning November 15 . (Nursery willth

be provided)

March 21 & 22 , 2014 - Family Legacy Weekend at Timber Creek Camp. The cost is $35 for each attendee.st nd

Sign up online now.

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM

LUNCH BUNCH - MEETS EVERY FRIDAY AT 11:30 a.m. Adult Activities Room - Lunch is $5.00

SAVE THIS DATE IN DECEMBER!XYZ - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013 - 10:45 a.m.

PROGRAM: Singer - Rev. Linda HowellSalem Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Walnut Grove, MS

Hymns and Christmas Carols

MENU: Chicken Parmesan with Angel Hair Pasta, Green Beans, Zucchini and Tomatoes, Assorted Salads, Rolls, & assorted desserts. Meals: $6 Dues: Single $9 Couple: $12

EVANGELISM COMMITTEEYour Evangelism Committee would like to announce that new signs will be installed in the

Crossing in the near future. These signs will assist visitors and new members of Central to

our “Information Central” desk where they will be able to find out about worship services,

Sunday School classes, children and youth programs, and other opportunities

provided by the church.

INFORMATION CENTRAL

THIS WEEK AT CENTRAL

FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP

SPIRITUAL FORMATION & GROWTH

FH=Fellowship Hall Sunday, 11/24/13 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - Worship/SS

9:45 a.m. - “CWTP” - Wesley Room

10:55 a.m. - Worship Service

Monday, 11/25/13 8:00 a.m. - Children’s Center Closed

7:00 p.m. - College Bible Study-offsite

Tuesday, 11/26/13 6:00 a.m. - Ledbetter Bible Study

6:30 a.m. - Pratt Bible Study

8:00 a.m. - Children’s Center Closed

10:00 a.m. - Decorate Christmas Trees

6:15 p.m. - Girl Scout Troop

6:30 p.m. - Praise Band Practice - FH

AAR=Adult Activities RoomWednesday, 11/27/13 8:00 a.m. - Children’s Center Closed

Thursday, 11/28/13 8:00 a.m. - All Offices Closed

11:30 a.m. - Thanksgiving Lunch - Crossing

Friday, 11/29/13 8:00 a.m. - All Offices Closed

11:30 a.m. - Lunch Bunch

Saturday, 11/30/13 No activities Scheduled

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT“May all my decisions about my style of life celebrate the joy of life

that comes from loving you - O God.” (Prayer of Thomas G. Pettepiece)

Have you remembered Central in your will or estate planning?

Consider tithing 1/10 of your estate to Central.

W ho did you invite to Central LAST week?

W ho did you invite to Central THIS W EEK?

Food for the Journey[suggested Bible readings for Nov. 25, - Dec. 1, 2013

Morning Noon EveningMon. Nov. 25 Ezekiel 35 Psalm 63 Galatians 5Tue. Nov. 26 Ezekiel 36 Psalm 64 Galatians 6Wed. Nov. 27 Ezekiel 37 Psalm 65 Ephesians 1Thu. Nov. 28 Ezekiel 38 Psalm 66 Ephesians 2Fri. Nov. 29 Ezekiel 39 Psalm 67 Ephesians 3Sat. Nov. 30 Ezekiel 40 Psalm 68 Ephesians 4Sun. Dec. 1 Ezekiel 41 Psalm 69 Ephesians 5

Ephesians 2:8-9For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not

of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

ADVENT FAIR - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 - 4:00 - 6:00 P.M.ST

What is the Advent Fair you ask? It is a time of fun and fellowship for EVERYONE! During these twohours you have the opportunity to make Christmas crafts, paint nativity ornaments, decorate cookies,make happies for our homebound, and have lots of fellowship. This is an event for ages 2 - 100, withcrafts designed for all ages. We will also have nachos with “all the fixins,’” hot chocolate, cider, andpopcorn. You are encouraged to bring a finger food to share if you would like! We are also lookingfor “helping hands” for this event. If you would like to know more, or would be willing to sign up tohelp, you may contact Melissa Bellenger (205-907-0589) or Sabrina Williams,

sabrina@cumcmdn.org (601-479-2178) Come, spend a couple of hours on the first Sunday in Advent as we beginthe journey to Christmas...connected, as a church family!

ZONE AND CLUB 412 (SUNDAY NIGHT) HOLIDAY SCHEDULENovember 24 - NO Meetingsth

December 1 - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - FAMILY Advent Fairst

December 8 - 5:30 p.m. - Zone and Club 412 Christmas Partyth

December 13 - Award Trip for those completing Fall Memorization Chartth

December 8 will be our last Sunday night meeting until January 12 .th th

WEDNESDAY nights will resume January 15 . th

CHRISTMAS PARADE - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 TH

Meridian’s annual Christmas Parade has become Central’s outreach to the community. We open our doors(beginning at 4:30 p.m.) to provide soup, popcorn, hot chocolate, train rides and a visit with Santa. We also showthe broadcast of the SEC Championship Game on the big screens in the Fellowship Hall. It is an evening of funand fellowship! As always, we need volunteers to help make this night a big success! If you are willing to helpwith this outreach, please contact Sabrina at sabrina@cumcmdn.org or sign up either at the Welcome Center orin your Sunday School folder beginning this Sunday!

YOUTH MINISTRY

PRAYER CONCERNS

In order to keep everyone better informed of current concerns, names will remain on the Prayer Concerns list inthe “Call” for only two weeks unless there is a new concern.

Jolie Carle Deshea Hasselle Robert MartinJane Collins Beth Jeffares Roy MooreTodd French Larry Jones Pal ParkerSpence Hanegan Bill Lowry Genia SmithPaul Harris Bobby Martin Richard Wolfe

MILITARY PERSONNEL SERVING OVERSEAS:Family & FriendsTyrone CunninghamAlan Joyner, grandson of Vi McBrideSeth Mitchell, grandson of John & Faye MitchellJason Quick, nephew of Alan & Marilyn BrownAll U.S. Military Personnel

CONFIRMATIONIf you would like to be involved in the 2014 Confirmation process, now is the time to let Jim Cain know. He andthe committee are currently matching students and adults into mentor/confirmand relationships. Please let usknow that you would like to participate.

MEETING TIMESSunday, November 24 - There will be a large group Sunday School however, Praise Band will not practiceth

and no youth supper. Wednesday, November 27 - No House of God at 6:00 p.m.th

December 1 - No youth supper - youth will be helping with the Advent Fair.st

COLLEGE BIBLE STUDYCollege Bible Study will meet on Monday, November 25 at 7:00 p.m. th

UPCOMING STUDENT MINISTRY DATES!Please mark the following dates on your calendar for upcoming student ministry:

December 11 Christmas CarolingDecember 15 Student Christmas PartyDecember 30 - January 2 - BREAKTHRU - This is a great trip for our ENTIRE youth group. Four

fun filled nights at Pulanki. Space is limited and last year we were granted extra slots when a church had to backout of attending. Turn in your $50 deposit now to secure a spot on this spiritually challenging adventure. Thetotal cost is $200.

COLLEGE MINISTRYPlease make sure we have your student’s address in the church office. We will be contacting our students awayat college just to make sure they know they are loved during the stressful time of exams and end of semesterprojects.

MLK-SKI JANUARY 17-20 WINTER PARK, CO. $750-The waiting list for this trip closes Sunday, November24 . Although there are no spots currently available, we have our ski people working on grabbing space shouldth

it become available, so please turn in a $175 deposit if you are serious about wanting to go. If a space is notavailable for you, we will refund the deposits or transfer them. Also, if you have signed up already, we need thecorrect spelling of your name as it appears on your ID for the airline tickets.(as soon as possible)

WORSHIP

On Call Pastor

Nov. 22 - Nov. 24, 2013

Dennis Gossett

Cell: 919.339.5303

AttendanceNovember 17, 2013Live Streaming - 7

8:30 SS 10:55

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CHRISTMAS PLAY REHEARSALS:December 1 - 4:00 p.m. - ALL CAST RUN THROUGH. st

December 8 - 5:00 p.m. - DRESS REHEARSAL.th

December 15 - 6:00 p.m. - PERFORMANCE! th

LiveStreaming/PodCastingView 8:30 worship here: http://www.cumdmdn.org/#/sermons-teachingsPrevious here:http://cumcmdn.org/#/sermons-teachings/sermon-archive