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Methodist Messages A Publication of the Centralia United Methodist Church May 2017

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National Day of Prayer May 4th, and 715 Prayer …………………….….. 2 Caring Corner (Prayer List) .........…3 Prayer Groups & Article…..…….… 10

Worship Schedule & Info: Mother’s Day May 14th…............2 Sunday School Class info …..………. 4 Children & Youth Ministries & Summer Camps …………………… 5 UMM Seeking Ideas! .................... 9 Pastor’s Welcome May 18th…….. 11

VBS: July 17th-21st …...………….……. 5 Stewardship: Report & Challenge………….…….. 6 Jim Downing’s Four D’s …..……… 6 T-3 Covenant Partner……………...… 6 Opportunities to Serve………………. 6 Disaster Response May 22-25…....9 Esther’s Pantry ………………………….. 9

Pastor’s Message …..………….…...... 1 Church Family: Birthdays & Anniversaries….……7 Contact Info. Updates ….…..….…7 Meet Our New Members ………. 7 Confirmands & Baptisms …..…… 8 In Memoriam…………………………. 8 Milestones …………………………….. 8 Missouri Annual Conference..…..10 Community & Coming Up………...11

May 2017 Calendar …………......… 12

Pastor Bill’s Word of the

Month for Prayer and Reflection is:

License Plates. That’s what I look at every morning before backing out of the garage. They’re hanging on the wall in front of the car. They remind me of the state we lived in before coming to Missouri.

What’s so special about license plates, you may ask? Well, they helped to identify me, or at least my car, when I was approved to travel on wind- swept, icy and snowy closed highways. That way the state patrol could ensure I got through to my destination. The key here is that they helped to identify me.

Being a Christian carries some identifiers as well. Can you think of some of the common ones?

The one that comes to my mind first is captured in an “old” “contemporary” song, “they’ll know we are Christians by our love.” That means our love for each other and our love for everyone else. That means everyone else, even those outside our Christian family and community.

The question then is how do we do that? How do we love each other? Jesus taught that love is shown by how we treat each other – not as an emotion, but as action. Jesus showed us how he understood that to happen. He cared for those less fortunate than he.

Now that would have been a pretty hard thing for him to do. He was poor. He had what he wore. He depended on others for food. He was frequently inviting himself to dinner at someone’s house. So what could be meant by “less fortunate?”

Jesus showed us as he blessed those who were poor in spirit, those who mourned, those who were meek, those who were hungering and thirsting after the righteousness God was giving, those who extended mercy, those who had pure hearts, those who loved peace and made peace, and those who were persecuted for God’s sake. He blessed people with God’s love and forgiveness.

Notice that the rich as well as the poverty stricken all have those characteristics and need God’s love and forgiveness. So does everyone else. The Holy Spirit prepares and brings to Jesus those who are open to receiving God’s great mercy into their hearts. That can be any-one. As the apostle Paul put it in Galatians 3:28, “There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.” We’ve all been adopted equally. We’ve all been loved and accepted, just as we are.

It’s important to know that we share in God’s love. It’s important to know that we belong to each other. And it’s important that we share the presence of Christ with those around us by living that presence and loving naturally.

We don’t need license plates to identify us as Christ followers. People can see it by observing how we live. Showing God’s love and being part of a community of faith are witnesses to who we are and whose we are. Thank you for being such good examples!

May the presence of Christ in your lives continue to witness to those around you.

Blessings,

pastorbillcumc@gmail.com 573-397-8901

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If you don’t have one yet, be sure to pick

up your “715 Prayer” card the next time you’re at CUMC, and join us in prayer!

Sunday, May 7th 4th Sunday of Easter - Communion Sunday Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10 Pastor Bill’s message: “Renovation Realities”

M A Y 2 0 1 7 W O R S H I P S C H E D U L E & I N F O .

Sunday, May 14th 5th Sunday of Easter Festival of the Christian Home - Mother’s Day Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5,15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 Pastor Bill’s message: “Working with Grace”

Sunday, May 21st 6th Sunday of Easter - Heritage Sunday Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:8-20; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21 Pastor Bill’s message: “Along for the Ride”

Sunday, May 28th 7th Sunday of Easter - Ascension Sunday Acts 1:6-14; Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35; 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11; John 17:1-11 Pastor Bill’s message: “Breaking Through in Prayer”

* Scripture note: Although we don’t read the Psalms aloud during worship, they are still an important - and beautiful - part of the lectionary lesson, and a great opportunity for some Bible-reading during the week! ForeverForever

Festival of the Christian Home and

Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 14th, 2017

National Day of Prayer

May 4, 2017 - 9:00am

At Heritage Hall, 750 E. Hwy. 22, Centralia MO. A joint event of Heritage Hall and the Centralia

Ministerial Alliance. Everyone is welcome!

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EasterEaster Blessings !Blessings !

Easter Easter

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MILITARY CARING CORNER - PLEASE PRAY FOR MEMBERS

& LOVED ONES OF OUR CHURCH IN THE MILITARY

CARING CORNER - REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS

Alex Armour Heather (Arnold) Lonbear and husband Martin Ryan Ball Lynn Beardon Caleb Bohlmeyer/Iraq Chris Bradley/Germany Jon Brimeyer/Army Tony & Holly (Sweezer) Cammarata - National Guard

Mark Chitwood/Iraq Greg Colvin Christian Crandall/Army - deployed to Afghanistan Amanda and Shane Fierge Cody (& Rachel) Gillaspie Steve Hahn Kenny Lee Harrison Mike Hays Andrew Horton/Korea Brian Kempker/Iraq

Abby Kent Michael Kinder Justin Lami/Navy Byron McVay Chris Malone Alyssa Matteson, Air Force (Jim & Barb Matteson’s granddaughter) John Matteson/U.S. Nick Morris/Marines Neal Olds/Navy

Lynn O’Riley Shannon Orscheln/Kuwait Zack Pulkrabek/Iraq Amy Robinett Jake Shannon Nathan Swartz/Afghanistan Justin Thurston Jonathan Windsor Alexander Wisdom/Greenland Bob Yager

Praise God for answered prayers, and Thank You for your prayers for:

Mildred Bueneman, Roger Long, Scott Long, Jordan Ohl, Dorthy Pool, Bill Reinhardt,

Bev Reynolds, Dallas Snow, Sharon Tawney, Bertie Williamson

Please notify the office of changes or corrections; due to space limitations, names may be removed after two weeks.

Our Christian Love & Sympathy to the families & friends of: • Marilyn Morris - passed on April 19, 2017 (Centralia community, lifted up by Jamie Long) • Herb Schmidt - passed on April 7, 2017 (Monica Smith’s grandfather; lived in Moberly)

~ We lift up all of those concerns weighing on hearts & minds which are unspoken, but which God knows. ~

Those with New and/or Urgent Concerns: Joyce Sneed: sick from chemo treatments. 4-28-17 Cathy Higgins: ICU with pancreatitis. Dear friend of Crystal Bridgman. 4-24-17 Billy & Hannah (Gudde) Glosson: miscarriage of first child. 4-19-17 Matthew Long: pneumonia. (Linda Marshall’s grandson) 4-20-17 Carl Kinkade: walnut-sized tumor in neck/throat diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma cancer. More testing, will start chemo in about week and a half. (Leighton Auck’s grandpa; Bre Auck’s dad) 4-19-17 Diann Vinton: blood sugar level concerns. 4-19-2017 Carey Holland has asked for prayers for her family. 4-19-17

Those Undergoing/Recovering from Surgeries or Broken Bones; Physical Therapy/Rehab: Ann Davis: back surgery on April 19th went well. Staying at sister’s: c/o Linda Walker, 1425 Gray Street, Mexico MO 65265 Rev. Jimmie Dace: shoulder replacement surgery. 4-19-17 Darlene Auck: at Heritage Hall getting therapy to strengthen her legs. 4-20-17 Mary Lou Eckler: fell and fractured her hip; surgery Apr. 7th went well. (Jeanne Shellabarger’s mother) Becky Coulter, Charles Cunningham, Keith Davis, Dennis Frame, Henry Pavlak, Jerry Truby

Those with Ongoing Concerns: Sharon Bridgman: diabetic, kidney problems, evaluating for dialysis. 4-11-17 (Crystal Bridgman’s mother-in-law) Amy Fair: surgery for pre-cancerous cells rescheduled for May 4, pending getting over sinus infect/no fever.

Merritt Beck, Joyce Eads, Randy Henderson, Anna Herring, Pete Herring, Carey Holland, Eli Jamena, Margaret Johnson, Fred Vinton, Juli Yocum

Those Battling Cancer: Jackie Holt: battling lung cancer; about halfway thru 7 weeks of chemo and radiation, but white cells dropped too low, treatments stopped; developed a fever from infection - hospitalized for 4 days last week. Better and scheduled to resume treatments this week. Thanks for the prayer and support. Upd. 4-14-17 (Russ Greene’s sister in TN)

Brian Banta, Brittany Sinclair Clark, Mike Colvin, Fred Davis, Clint Dixon, Douglas Femmer, Fred Grechus, Molly Hammer, Richard Jones, Heather Davidson Morris, Sandi Nelson, Tina Perez, Dr. Brad Reed, Neal Schnarre, Diane (Sander) Shoemaker, Joyce Sneed, Susie Staples, Jeannette Stone, Chris Tolias

Residing in Care Facilities & Homebound: Members: Lanie Bobbitt (Springfield, MO), Gladys Cox (Cape Girardeau, MO), Bob Holke (Florissant, MO), Gladys McCarty (Heritage Hall), Dorthy Pool (Pin Oaks), Lorraine Reed (Moberly, MO), Joanna Sappington (Sturgeon, MO), Dot Timmerberg (Sebring, FL), Bertie Williamson (Heritage Hall). Home: Glenna Gruer, Anna Herring. Friends & Family: Michael Love (J. Wildwood), Helen Fleming (MN)

Pregnancies: Scott & Rachel Westfall, due in April ‘17. Jardyn & Krista (Kottwitz) Angell, due in July ‘17, Travis & Kristen Cummins, due in Aug. ‘17. Kyle & Diana (Sappington) Meeker, due in Aug. ‘17. Mark & Michele Schulte, due in Oct. ‘17. Drew & Kayla Zoellers, due in Oct. ‘17

The Work of Our Church and other Christian friends: Our New Confirmands: Nathan Crandall, Breanna Dollens, Lauren Lafferty, Dominick Lansche D.R.T. Work/Mission Trip May 22-25. All upcoming meetings, events, ministries. Our Bishop & D.S. Revs. Bob Farr & Sherry Habben. Clergy, Staff & Teams. Holden Meyers (Friendship Ch) - to Haiti 2016-2018.

Our Community & World: Our divided country. Our sister church, T-3 UMC, in Mozambique & their pastor, Rev Victoria. The persecuted church worldwide. Areas of war, unrest, natural disasters - and the work of UMCOR - around the world.

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A D U L T S U N D A Y S C H O O L C L A S S E S

All are welcome in any class; visit the classes and see where you fit! Sunday mornings at 9:45am.

* Urban & Rural Sunday School Class *

We invite you to attend the Urban & Rural Class while your children attend their class (9:45am). This class enjoys studying and discussing a variety of topics (often centered on parenting, marriage, work) from a Christian viewpoint, and usually

with lots of humor! We look forward to seeing you! (Class attendance tends to be younger adults and/or those raising kids, but ALL are welcome.) Class led by Keith & Sandy Schnarre, 682-2936, schnarre@bessi.net

Urban & Rural Class Topics for May 2017 7th God is Not Your CoPilot

14th The Rift Between Moms 21st The End of the Empty Nest 28th On-Line Kids

The annual Urban & Rural & Friends Mark Twain Lake Camping Weekend has been set! August 4-6, 2017. We invite you to join us for a relaxing weekend at the lake. Group meals Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Casual Worship Service Sunday morning. Please contact Morgan Hahn at 573-682-4392 to reserve a camp site.

• Nursery - staffed by Caitlin Spears

• Preschool-2nd Grade: teaching shared by Sara Haskell & Mandy Lafferty.

• 3rd-5th Grade: taught by Cindy Cummins. • Middle School: taught by Mary Ann Sander.

These classes are all using the fun Whirl Lectionary Sunday School lessons. Each week’s lesson uses the same scriptures read in worship and so, ties in with Pastor Bill’s message! The lessons include various activities to keep it interesting, such as colorful worksheets,

discussion and fun video lessons. Learn more at: www.wearesparkhouse.org/kids/whirl.

YOUTH & CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

Sunday School is at 9:45am. Children & Youth

have classes divided by age/grade in school:

• High School: taught by Lisa Dollens & Tom Pavlak (who is filling in for Amy Fair for a bit).

This class uses the BL4Y (Bible Lessons for Youth) which is designed to help the youngsters apply the Bible to their lives. They are encouraged to dig into the scriptures, then go live them out! Learn more at: www.cokesbury.com/BL4Y

* B i b l e S t u d y C l a s s *

We are just a bunch of ordinary people looking for answers in all the right places. We search together, we grow together, and we find truth together.

Each week, we read a scripture, and then have a round table discussion on the meaning and the message. There are no wrong or right answers -

everyone interprets the scriptures in different ways.

Currently studying in Exodus, the book that tells how the Israelites leave slavery in Egypt through the strength of Yahweh.

Fellowship Hall west classroom. Contact: Beth Crum, 573-682-2655, sparkycrum@msn.com

Acts 17 describes Paul speaking about God to the people of Athens in front of — incredibly! — a site

that still exists. What is that site? A. The Panathenaic Stadium C. The Acropolis and the Parthenon

B. The Areopagus D. The Temple of Hephaestus

(Answer will be printed somewhere in the newsletter )

* Town & Country Sunday School Class *

Our class consists mostly of retired and “empty-nester” folks, but we welcome everyone! With shared leadership amongst

the class, we have a variety of lessons ranging from single-topic discussions to more in-depth book studies or series. Ol’ Bob Green

always has the coffee on - why not join us? Classroom is the left door at the end of education hallway.

Contacts: Bill Grace 573-881-4425, bgrace4@hotmail.com;

Linda Johnessee 573-682-5657, ljohnessee@charter.net

BIBLE QUIZ:

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C H I L D R E N ’ S & Y O U T H M I N I S T R I E S

For camping opportunities through Camp Jo-Ota (Jo-Ota Methodist Association) at Clarence, MO, visit: www.campjo-ota.org (List of 2017 camps below)

We are so blessed to once again have scholarships for half of the cost of

summer camp for CUMC children and youth! Please see Scott, Pastor Bill or the church office for details.

For camping opportunities through the Missouri Conference, visit: www.nextgencamps.org to learn about specific camps, ages for each camp and all the details. Lots of great options!

“Your children will become what you are, so be what you want them to be.” - David Bly

We began Holy Week on Sunday April 9th - Palm Sunday, with our fun and meaningful Children’s Processional of Palms. That afternoon, the youth met at the home of Mandy & Seth Lafferty. Mandy used a thorny locust tree growing in the woods for a wonderful Holy Week object lesson, they stuffed Easter Eggs for the children’s hunt, and got to enjoy some of Lafferty’s menagerie of animals, including Lucille the potbelly pig and a litter of new puppies!

On Easter Morning at 6:15, the youth presented the Sunrise service (photo on page 2). They did a reader’s Easter drama, presented the scriptures and helped lead singing for the service. About 45 people were in attendance for this service. After the service the congregation and youth enjoyed a breakfast prepared by the youth mission team. The proceeds of the breakfast and the offering for the Sunrise Service were to benefit the Youth mission team trip to Montana next year.

Later on Easter morning, the children had their Easter Egg hunt out- side in the courtyard and inside the fellowship hall, as it had rained and the grass was still wet (photos here and on pages 2 & 4). A great thanks to the Sunday School teachers for leading the hunt and breaking down all the eggs after the hunt was over.

Scott Long Director of Children’s & Youth Ministries 573-819-1114, scottlong13@gmail.com Editor’s note: Lots of photos of the April 9th Youth Group and Easter morning posted on the church facebook page, www.facebook.com/ CentraliaUMC. There are videos, as well as more more photos, of Palm Sunday and Easter on the web page, www.centraliaumc.org.

Vacation Bible School:

July 17-21, 2017 (mornings)

Held at First Christian Church.

Our VBS continues to grow - this year’s

event will include CUMC, First Christian,

Holy Spirit Catholic, First Baptist and

Good Shepherd Lutheran churches.

Volunteers needed - please contact Scott as listed above to sign up!

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Stewardship Update

Our Presence: Average worship attendance is 131 year-to-date for 2017 through mid-April; average attendance through the same period last year was 127, so we continue to grow!

Our Treasures: Our budget for January - March was $57,466. Our giving was $52,316, or $58,361 with the Auction proceeds included.

New Challenge: To continue to current level of giving, and consider a new goal. In 2016, we spent $12,000 replacing/improving the HVAC system in the sanctuary (after the old air conditioner went out). Those funds were borrowed from restricted sources. The regular budget does not include reimbursement of these funds, so the Budget & Stewardship teams have set a goal to raise $6,000 above the regular giving level in the months of May, June and July to repay 50% of the funds borrowed.

Our Talents: Many wonderful programs are occurring.

Our Prayers: Please continue the 7:15 prayer and general prayers for all concerns.

Submitted by Stewardship Team member Karl Shellbarger; a summary of the information presented in church by Nathan Chitwood on April 23, 2017.

1st quarter giving statements are being distributed; please contact Treasurer Sally Palmer as listed below with any questions.

Treasurer: Sally Palmer, 573-682-0428 (cell), cumcorchard@gmail.com. Finance Chair: Keith Schnarre, 573-881-9001 (cell), schnarre@bessi.net

OUR COVENANT PARTNER CHURCH: T-3 UMC, MOZAMBIQUE

Jim Downing’s Four D’s

Centralia was blessed to have Pearl Harbor survivor Jim Downing speak at CHS on the evening of April 26, 2017. A 103-year- old Navy veteran and the oldest living member of The Navigators campus and worldwide ministry organization, he has much wisdom to share. In addition to sharing the history of World War II Pearl Harbor attack, he shared what he calls “God’s formula for fulfillment, the four D’s, and they go hand-in-hand with being good stewards of all that God has given us:

1. Discover your gift. 2. Dedicate your gift to a higher cause. 3. Develop your gift to the maximum. 4. Deploy your gift.

Learn more about The Navigators at: Navigators.org. Jim’s book, The Other Side of Infamy: My Journey Through Pearl Harbor and the World of War, with James Lund, is available from Amazon and other booksellers.

Covenant Update and Palm Sunday 2017 at T-3 UMC, Mozambique.

We have a covenant to give a minimum of $990 to T-3 annually, as well as to support The T-3 congregation through prayer. Remember that you may give to T-3 at any time, simply make a note on your envelope and/or check.

We were blessed to have Craig Stevenson, Associate Director of the Mozambique Initiative, join us on Sunday April 2nd to give the message and to share about the current work of the Mozambique Initiative. Here are a couple of photos of the T-3 congregation’s celebration of Palm Sunday, more are posted on the bulletin board.

Learn more about the Mozambique Initiative at

the website www.mzinitiative.com and facebook.com/mozambiqueinitiative Have you thought about a CUMC Mission Trip to T-3 and Mozambique?!

O P P O R T U N I T I E S T O S E R V E @ C U M C

8:30 Service Greeters/Ushers

Kenny & Kathy Lumb are looking for volunteers to Greet/Usher for the 8:30am service. There’s a sign-up sheet out on the hall table. Greeting is quite fun, doesn’t take much time, and they would appreciate

the help. Contact them with any questions: 573-808-1594 (Kenny), 573-202-5831

(Kathy), or email: lumbkathy3@gmail.com

Nursery Attendant Subs for May 14 and May 21

Nursery Attendant Caitlin will be off on Sundays May 14 and May 21, so

we need safe-sanctuary certified subs for those two dates! Please contact Pastor Bill or the office to

volunteer, and thank you!

8:30 Service Scripture Readers

There is a sign-up sheet on the hall table; you may

also contact Scott Long with questions or to sign up.

573-819-1114 cell/text

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4 Mike & Kathy Colvin 5 Sam & Anne Jennings 7 Doug & Tonya (Schnarre) Hindersmann 15 Ryan & Amy (Sweezer) McKenzie 18 John & Virginia Bargar 19 David & Kelley Jacobson 20 Doug & Codi King 22 Richard & Charla (Tawney) Dickerson 23 Raul & Lauran (Sappington) Taranu 29 Ted & Treena (Huenefeldt) DeVault 30 Nathan & Diane (Sander) Shoemaker 31 Ted & Linda Crigler Ernie & Shirley Ferguson

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Contact Information Updates

Ann Davis - recouping from back surgery for a few weeks at her sister’s: c/o Linda Walker 1425 Gray Street, Mexico MO 65265

If your birthday or anniversary, or someone else of our church family, has inadvertently been left off of these lists, PLEASE call or email the church

office with that information!

1 Abby Kent 2 Anita Keely Colin Fair 3 Carol Harlow Amy Fair 4 Travis Cummins 5 Jerry Hamilton Sarah Watson Caroline McKenzie 6 Grant Erisman 9 Elizabeth Jennings 10 Brian Beck Greg Ray 11 Chris Guinther Parker Roseberg Mason Fierge 12 Justin Crigler 13 Grayson Hahn 14 Jack Crigler Marvin McKelvy Tom Fair

15 Annie Bobbitt 16 Nadine Lorts 18 Lorraine Reed Aisley Crigler 19 Glenna Gruer Sheila Pauley 20 Bob Green Caitelin Sappington 22 Kaylen Smith 23 Shannon Eldridge 25 Nancy Sweezer 27 Zach Schnarre 29 Bonny Crigler Helen Schnackenberg 30 Ann Davis Michele Schulte 31 Phyllis Brown

Our Sincere Apologies and Happy Belated Birthday to:

Fisher Strawn - April 8th

Gaige Lansche - April 19th

MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS:

Russ & Stephanie Greene, along with their children Jenna, Emily & Nathan, joined our church family on April 2, 2017.

Russ is the son of CUMC members Russ and Berniece Greene. (The elder Russ is Russ Greene II, the younger is Russ III).

Stephanie wrote the following to share with us:

“Russ and I both grew up in Centralia and after we married in 1993, we moved to several different cities and states with his job and moved back "home" in 2009.

Russ is self employed working in the area of finance. Stephanie is a part-time bookkeeper for Russ and manages their rental properties. We were led to CUMC because it’s the church Russ grew up in and where his parents are currently active members. We love the mission opportunities, friendliness of the congregation and ongoing outreach programs for the community that CUMC provides.

We have 3 children. Jenna is currently a junior at the University of Missouri and is in the Radiography Program. Emily is a Junior at CHS and is active in softball, band, Chamber Choir and Student Council. Nathan is in 8th grade and is involved in swim team, basketball, track and golf and Honor's Club.

Russ has been attending the Bible Study class on Sunday mornings and Stephanie has become part of the Urban and Rural Class. Emily and Nathan are enjoying their youth Sunday school classes as well as the youth gatherings. We plan to go as a family on the Mission Trip to Montana. We love to travel, hike, and play golf as a family and stay busy with all of our children's sports and musical activities!”

Russ & Stephanie Greene Jenna, Emily & Nathan 815 Lockport Drive Centralia, MO 65240

Russ: 918-605-6996 russgmutgr@yahoo.com Stephanie: 918-706-2036, rsjengreene@hotmail.com

Russ’s birthday: Sept. 11th Stephanie’s birthday: July 2nd Their anniversary: Jan. 2nd

Jenna’s birthday: July 6th Emily’s birthday: Aug. 1st Nathan’s birthday: Apr. 24th

Jenna Greene

3200 Rock Quarry Rd. Apt. 202

Columbia, MO 65201

jegkdb@mail.missouri.edu

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April 3, 1939 - March 23, 2017

Caryl Ann Truby, 77, of Powell, Ohio, passed away at NCH Baker Hospital in Naples, Fla. on Thursday, March 23, 2017.

Services were held Saturday April 1, 2017, at Centralia United Methodist Church (Caryl grew up in this church, which during her youth was Allen Street Methodist Church).

She was born April 3, 1939 in Greensburg, Kan. to the late Wayne and Matilda Abendshien. She moved to Centralia, where she entered Centralia High School at the beginning of her freshman year. After high school, she married classmate Jerry Truby on June 25, 1958. After, they lived in Jefferson City and settled in Powell, Ohio in 1984 and now winter in Naples, FL.

Caryl loved life, family, and friends. Since her 20′s she had more than her share of health issues. With a smile, she would say “I’ve got a bunch of alligators chasing me.” Through it all she had an amazing positive attitude.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry, of 59 years; her devoted daughter, Jerri Ann Seidl; her son-in-law, Kipp; and her granddaughter, Sam, all of Cincinnati, Ohio; her brother, John Abendshien (Cynthia) of Lake Forest, Ill.; and a number of nieces and nephews, Steve Shores, Patti Keeling (Duane), Craig Shores (Nancy), Charla Barnes (Brad), Beth Mead (Sam), Jeff Abendshien (Sandy), Robert Abendshien (Karen), Melanie Abendshien, Amy Bryan (Scott) and Lauren Lee (Tom).

Caryl is preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Roth (Bill) of Centralia; and brother, Bob Abendshien (Judy) of Las Vegas. Bob donated one of his kidneys to Caryl in 1975, which provided Caryl with 42 years of quality life. Donations can be made in Caryl’s honor to: The American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville MD 20852. http://www.kidneyfund.org

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On Easter Sunday April 16, 2017, we were blessed to confirm four fantastic youth who have been faithfully studying with Pastor Bill every week. Please welcome into full church membership:

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daughter of Seth & Mandy Lafferty

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son of Steve & Julie Lansche

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son of Russ & Carey Holland

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daughter of Carl & Lisa Dollens

(listed in order as pictured, left to right, with Pastor Bill)

Also on Easter Sunday, we were blessed to have three baptisms:

Please continue to keep all of these youngsters in prayer and support them in their faith journeys.

Left: Pastor Bill anointing Garrett Holland as part of his baptismal ceremony.

Congratulations to Charlie & Karen Popeck on celebrating 55 years of marriage on April 3, 2017.

Congratulations to Earnie Ferguson, who celebrated his 90th birthday on April 15, 2017.

Congratulations to Tim & Debby Schwennesen,

on celebrating 40 years of marriage on April 1, 2017.

In Loving Memory: Caryl Ann Truby

♦ M I L E S T O N E S ♦

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D. R. T. M I S S I O N T R I P : M A Y 2 2 - 2 5

The CUMC Disaster Response Team (DRT) met on April 17th and are now planning on a deployment (mission trip) for May 22 through May 25, leaving early Monday morning on May 22nd, and returning the afternoon of Thursday May 25th. These dates have specifically been chosen because school will be out, so the team is very hopeful that several youth will be able to participate!

The team will work in either the St. Louis area or the Springfield area, depending on the best match of skill sets and whether youth are with the group or not. So, youth and parents, please let us know ASAP if any youth are wanting to go! Currently, the immediate storm response needs are being met, but there is a great deal of need in Missouri for long-term rebuilding efforts following flooding and storms, where we can help fill a need. Please prayerfully consider volunteering for this mission.

Please contact Karl Shellabarger, D.R.T. Leader, as listed below ASAP with questions or to sign up for this trip.

Karl Shellabarger 573-881-2278

U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T M E N ( U M M )

L O C A L M I N I S T R I E S : E S T H E R ’ S P A N T R Y

Dear United Methodist Church of Centralia, (late March 2017)

On behalf of Esther’s Pantry at Crossroads Cathedral Assembly of God, we wish to thank you for your recent food drive. What a great job you did in collecting food. We appreciate so much your desire to help the hungry of our community to have the food that they so desperately need.

Please let those who are in need of food, know that there is a food pantry in our community supported by your church and other churches and organizations of our community where they can find help.

Pastor David Hartgrove, Crossroads Cathedral Assembly of God and Volunteers and Staff of Esther’s Pantry

Remember that we have a collection bin under the hall table where you can place nonperishable food and household supplies for Esther’s Pantry at any time. Thank you!

UMM Meeting - April 5, 2017 Submitted by Henry Finck

Five members, including Pastor Bill, were in attendance and the discussion quickly turned to the question of increasing attendance.

The primary purpose of the meeting was originally to be the election of officers. That quickly hit a snag because it was expressed that many members had already “done their time” and were therefore reluctant to “do it again.” So we recognized that the lack of interest was at the root of low attendance, so the question became: What could be done to increase the group’s interest and involvement? It was thought that the development of ideas would be a good place to start.

OK. Ideas for what? Or what to do? Developing increased interest in anything takes effort and sometimes a lot of effort. So, where to start? The answer, in very general terms, is Community Betterment.

Now, the DRT is involved in developing ideas in relation to community betterment, but the concepts considered almost always require some time away from home. The idea here is to raise money for local needs that not only do not require away time, but can be accomplished within the church facility and — careful now — be lots of fun to boot!

What’s fun??? Fish fries, chicken barbeques, sausage/pancake breakfasts or dinners for that matter.

There is one area of charitable giving that we would like to avoid if possible. And that is giving to an organization that will use all or part of the donation for administrative costs.

If we used UMCOR as a model, we would be following a good example of using the money for direct benefit. Such as food for a needy family or a CPAP machine for someone who can’t afford one and can’t get help elsewhere. More ideas, please.

Finally, we might consider holding our meetings on the first Saturday MORNING for a BREAKFAST meeting. And inviting the ladies to attend. Not as voting members, but as a rich source of truly terrific ideas.

Many of know Jill Angell and her Senior Service Project group. Maybe by combining all our thoughts and ideas, we might develop a CUMC Youth Service Group. Hope this generates some thought and interest. Thank you.

THANK YOU to Chris Guinther for faithfully serving as the U.M.M. President for the past several years! Your time and efforts have been appreciated.

It was decided at the April meeting that Jim Matteson will serve as Interim President of our UMM.

If you have thoughts, ideas or questions about UMM, please contact Pastor Bill or Jim as listed below, or any of the UMM members.

Jim Matteson, 573-819-0212, matteson.jim@gmail.com

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We have a group of ladies faithfully gathering for prayer on a monthly basis. Please note new meeting

date - SECOND Tuesday of the month.

May 9th at 10:00am

(Town & Country room) All women are welcome, please join us!

Contact: Helen Schnackenberg, 682-3456, or 573-489-8782 (cell/text), hschnack@hotmail.com

T A K E I T T O T H E L O R D I N P R A Y E R

We have a new men’s prayer group meeting monthly at Centralia UMC! They meet on

the 4th Wednesday morning.

May 24th at 9:00am

All men are welcome, please join us! Contact: Charles Palmer, 682-3443,

or 573-881-0949 (cell), cwspalmer@centurytel.net

M I S S O U R I C O N F E R E N C E

Please keep Pastor Bill and Russ Greene, Lay Member to Annual Conference, in prayer as they prepare to attend the 2017 Missouri Annual Conference in June.

Visit www.moumethodist.org to learn more about UMC happenings and opportunities around the state.

by Ted Cunningham, from Thriving Family magazine.

Keith & Sandy Schnarre recently used this as a lesson in Urban & Rural Sunday School class,

and we think it is very timely along with our new “715 Prayer”!

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Bulletin Board / Community / Coming Up

Coming Up… Mark Your Calendar & Pray for these Events!

May 9: Centralia High School Fine Arts Night, 7:00pm at CHS

May 13: Champion Academy Graduation, 1:00pm, CUMC sanctuary

May 14: Mother’s Day - Festival of the Christian Home

Centralia High School Graduation, 3:00pm at CHS

May 16: Administrative “Ad.” Board Meeting, 7:00pm. Agenda submission/questions? Contact Board Chairperson Sam Jennings at 573-819-8489, jennings5@centurytel.net

8th Grade Promotion, 7:00pm at Chester Boren Middle School

May 17: Last Day of School for Centralia

Food Pantry open at First Baptist Church, 1:00-3:00pm

May 25: Ascension Day

Raising of Centralia Avenue of Flags, 5:00pm at City Cemetery - see notice below.

May 28: Ascension Sunday

May 29: Memorial Day ~ church office closed

May 31: Methodist Free Café - Free Community Meal, 5:00-7:00pm, CUMC Fellowship hall. Contact coordinator Mary Ann Sander, 573-682-4104, maryann.sander@catnet.gen.mo.us

June 4: Day of Pentecost - Communion Sunday

Anchor Fest Sunday (8:30 service at CUMC, 11am community service at city square)

June 9 - 12: Missouri Annual Conference, Springfield MO

June 11: Youth Sunday

July 30: 5th Sunday - special schedule! Sunday School, 8:30am One Worship Service, 10:00am UMW Spaghetti Dinner, 11:00am-1:00pm

Aug. 4 - 6: Urban & Rural & Friends Annual Mark Twain Lake Camping Weekend (see page 4)

P A S T O R ’ S W E L C O M E T O C E N T R A L I A U M C

America’s Treasures Presents: The Ark Encounter & Creation Museum October 2 - 6, 2017

Mon. - Fri. motorcoach trip, departing Centralia at 8am on Oct. 2nd. 4 nights lodging, 8 meals included. Admission to the new, stunning ARK ENCOUNTER Admission to the famous CREATION MUSEUM

Exclusive Diamond Tours Dinner Party w/ Entertainment

Admisison to the NEWPORT AQUARIUM Admission to Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens

$599 * (* price per person, based on double occupancy. Add $179 for single occupancy. $75 due upon signing. Final payment due 7-26-17)

For more pictures, video and information, visit: Www.GroupTrips.com/AmericasTreasures

Contact: Laura Beasley or Angela Mudd at 573-682-7424

(Rescheduled from May 11th)

New to Centralia UMC? Have questions? Just like cookies?

Join Pastor Bill & Helen in a relaxed atmosphere to learn more about our Centralia UMC church family, faith and ministry opportunities.

Light refreshments will be served. (Fellowship Hall)

Please RSVP to the church office by Wed. May 17th.

Bible Quiz answer: “B” - see Acts 17:22