Sunday, Mar. 1—5 pm Youth

Sunday, Mar. 8-Winter Jam ($15)

Questions concerning all youth activities contact our Youth Directors Lacey Hallman 803-271-1166,

laceyhallman@gmail.com or Torsten Hallman, 803-298-4250, C

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY-

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, March 15, at 3pm at Mollohon Park

This will be a fun afternoon playing at the park. Snack will be served.

Adults might want to bring a chair.

We are continuing to reflect, study and respond to this year's theme to #livedifferently. In the Winter preaching series, everyday discipleship was examined and honed as to its core of filling yourself with Jesus rather than selfish, weak dreams.

As Lent begins, we shall be asked about bringing ourselves together, in better harmony, unity and completeness. How do we seek to achieve a peace, a complete walk and relationship with the Messiah? How do you ready yourself for such an improved, reconciled life? Thus, our theme will be #livedifferently&completely! Bring yourself together in harmony and com-pleteness with Christ.

We shall also respond to the need of hunger in our beloved Newberry community and beyond with a special Lenten offering for feeding those who are in need here and away. Please be generous in response to God's complete love and care in your life. --- David Surrett

2020 Lenten Theme #livedifferently&completely

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@gmail.com e-mail: dcsurrett@umcsc.org

Volume 65 March 1, 2020 Issue 09

A STEPHEN MINISTRY CHURCH

Founded 1832

2020 Lent Theme #livedifferently&completely

Lenten Lunches Begin Wednesday, March 4 at 12 noon in Henry Hall. To provide soup and/or sandwiches, sign up in the narthex or by calling

Lynn Cromer at 803-924-4400.

Speakers:

March 4—Rev. Gary Phillips, Salem UMC, Irmo/Ballentine

March 11—Rev. Cameron Levi, New Hope/Caper’s Chapel UMC, Pomaria

LOOKING AHEAD

Sunday, March 8, 4:15 pm—Confirmation Group Gathering (Library)

Monday, March 9, 7 pm—Vision Team (Prayer/Gathering Room)

Friday, March 20—Sunday March 22: Confirmation Retreat

to Lake Junaluska NC

Contemporary Service - 9:00 am

First Sunday in Lent

March 1, 2020

Gathering “Trading My Sorrows”

*Praise and Worship in Music “Give Us Clean Hearts”

*The Greeting

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

And Also with you.

Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.

God’s mercy endures for ever.

A Lenten Invitation to #livedifferently&completely

*Scripture Lesson Matthew 4:1-11

Welcome, Announcements, Concerns, Prayer

Offertory ”Jesus, Lover of My Soul”

*Song of Preparation “Yours Amen”

Sermon “STAGE 1 TO #livedifferently&completely:

EVERYWHERE AROUND YOU AND ME...THE BIG ‘T’”

Rev. David Surrett

Holy Communion see screen

*Song of Sending Forth “Falling on My Knees”

*Dismissal with Blessing

*Response of the People “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus”

*Please stand as you are able.

Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus

Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim

in the light of his glory and grace.

The flowers this Sunday have been given to the glory of God in and

in loving memory of Mary Alice and Hart Jordan by Mr. & Mrs. Keith Berry.

REV. SURRETT’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: dcsurrett@umcsc.org KAREN’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: karen.centralumc@gmail.com

VICKI’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: vicki.hamm@yahoo.com

Wednesday Night Fellowship

MARCH 4

*6:00 – 6:30 Fellowship Supper

*6:30 – 7:15 Bible Studies (adults, youth, children)

Special Study—Fellowship Classroom *7:30 - Choir practice (adults)

Menu: Hamburger Casserole/Green Beans/Bread/Dessert/Drink

COST— $ 7.00 High school grades—adults

$ 5.00 Middle school grades (6th-8th)

$ 3.00 Elementary grades (1st - 5th)

FREE - Children Kindergarten and younger

$20 cap per household

PLEASE RSVP online or through the church office

each week to help with food preparations

The Wednesday Night Fellowship takes place every Wednesday night through March 25. This is not just for our church but for our families, friends, and community members. The Adult Study When “Spiritual But Not Religious” Is Not Enough by Lillian Daniel led by Rev. Surrett. If you have any questions concerning 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.

THE WEEK AHEAD

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Sun., Mar.1 9:00 am Contemporary Worship Service

10:00 am Sunday School

11:00 am Traditional Worship

5:00 pm Youth

Mon., Mar. 2 6:00 pm Board of Trustees (Henry Hall)

7:00 pm Circle 7 (Henry Hall)

7:00 pm Endowment Subcommittee

7:00 pm Handbell Organizational Meeting-Choir Room

Tues., Mar. 3 5:30 pm Committee on Finance

7:00 pm Administrative Board (Henry Hall)

Wed., Mar. 4 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study

12:00 pm Lenten Lunch (Henry Hall)

6:00 pm Fellowship Supper

7:30 pm Chancel Choir

Sat., Mar. 7 8:00 am Central Paint Party

www.centralumcnewberry.org

NA MEETINGS ARE HELD EACH SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENING IN THE SEEKERS’ CLASSROOM AND WEIGHT WATCHERS (WW) MEET EACH THURSDAY

EVENING IN SEEKERS’ CLASSROOM.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY. We meet each Wednesday at 10:30 am in the library. This week we continue our Lenten Study, “John, the Gospel of Light and Life” by Adam Hamilton. This week’s lesson: “The Miraculous Signs of Jesus.” Scripture: John 2-5. Leader: Peggy Berley.

DIAL-A-STORY 803-276-9999

A hand bell organizational meeting will be held on Monday, March 2 at 7:00 pm in the choir room. Amongst other things, future rehearsal meetings will be discussed.

Please come join this new musical ministry.

Manna House item of the month is evaporated milk. As always, the need is great.

Welcome to Central United Methodist Church

Newberry, SC First Sunday in Lent

March 1, 2020 Traditional Service-11 am Purple

The Prelude “Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive” arr. Kidwwell

The Chiming of the Hour

The Lighting of the Altar Candles

The Choral Call to Worship Chancel Choir

*The Hymn “It Is Well with My Soul” No. 377

*The Greeting

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

And Also with you.

Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.

God’s mercy endures for ever.

A Lenten Invitation to #livedifferently&completely

The Anthem “Free from Guilt and Free from Sin” by Don and Jared Hall

Chancel Choir

*The Scripture Lesson Matthew 4:1-11

*The Gloria Patri No. 70

The Announcements, Welcome, and Pastoral Prayer

The Offering “O Man, Bemoan Thy Grievious Sin” J. S. Bach arr. Asper

*Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Doxology No. 95

The Sermon “STAGE 1 To #livedifferently&completely: EVERYWHERE

AROUND YOU AND ME...THE BIG ‘T’” Rev. David Surrett

The Sacrament of Holy Communion Order II, Page 13, UM Hymnal

*The Hymn “Falling on My Knees” WS No. 3099

*The Extinguishing of the Altar Candles

The Dismissal

*The Choral Response

The Postlude “Jesus, I Will Ponder Now” J. S. Bach

*Please stand as you are able.

Welcome to Central Church!! We are pleased that you are present for worship. May your faith be strengthened and your hope 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.

JOYS, PRAYERS, CARE AND CONCERNS

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY & NEEDING A PASTOR – Reverend Surrett’s cell phone number is 864-710-3152.

Reverend Williams’ cell phone number is 803-321-7340.

SPECIAL PRAYERS

Elizabeth Bonds

Terri Brooks & Family

Lana Brown

David Dorroh

Nancy Eleazer

Lillian Hoeschen

Penny Harvey

Jeff Hoyle

Asher Moore

Avery Newton

Bob Partridge

Marcia Anne Ruff

MEMBERS

Cile Barber

Louetta Barr

Rosemary Berry

Donnie Brown

Betty Carter

Richard Carter

Rev. Ada Charles

Bo Chrisley

Ron Chrisley

Carolyn & Jim Clamp

Alma Force

Linda, Mike, Megan Graham

Leonard Halfacre

Kathy Keim

Kristin Keim

Lila Lake & family

Mary Lipscomb

Tori MacDonald

Ethel Mayer

Marjorie Morison

Elizabeth Shannon

Joel & LuLynn Sexton

Henrietta Shealy

Carol Thompson

Hugh Turner

Charles Young

FRIENDS OF CENTRAL

Kim Berley (daughter-in-law of Billy & Peggy Berley)

Thomas & Tim Blackwell

Laurie Coops

(niece of Trish MacDonald)

Nila Eleazer (Lyn Bethea’s

sister-in-law)

Kerry Franklin (friend and co-worker of Jessica Newton and

Andrea Dorroh)

Allison Dawkins Jasinski

Dan Kingston

Robert Pollard (friend of Rufus Berry)

Elizabeth Ruff Richburg (Harold Ruff and Janet

Paysinger’s sister)

Amelia Walker (sister of Polly Carter)

Kenneth Whitesides (grandson

of Paulette Whitesides) Mike Whitesides (son of

Paulette Whitesides)

Jeffrey Wiggins (son of Betty Wiggins)

John & Hattie Wilson

(John Wilson’s parents)

Michael Wise, Candi Wise (friends of Teddy Bonds)

SERVING THIS WEEK

TRUSTEE: (UNLOCK CHURCH) NANCY HARVEY

TRUSTEE: (LOCK CHURCH) NANCY HARVEY

9:00 Service 11:00 Service

USHERS

Earle Bethea Bubba Griffith-captain

Don Haile, Jake Longshore,

Lillian Bouknight

GREETERS David & Macey Warren John & Kathy Talbot

READERS Mary Ann Davis Fred Comstock

ACOLYTE Jenna Senn Christina Lawrence

CRUCIFER Brendan Cruickshanks Arie Longshore

NURSERY Frances Berry Kimberly Bonds

OFFERING STEWARDS David DuBose

Nancy Harvey

Harold Folk

Harriett Rucker

SOUND SYSTEM Nancy Harvey Ken Longshore

CHILDREN’S CHURCH Jayne Gayman

Buffy Summer

N/A

SPRINGFIELD FRIENDS March 3-Fred Comstock

WHITE OAK DEVOTIONS March 3-Fred Comstock

FINANCIAL REPORT

Weekly Budget Needs 2020 9,678.96

Received 02/23/2020 7,041.11

Budget Needs to Date through 02/23/2020 77,431.68

Received to Date 02/23/2020 79,664.96

AMOUNT OVER BUDGET 2,233.28

OTHER FUNDS RECEIVED 02/23/2020

Capital Fund 70.00

Upper Room 4.00

Playground Fund 3.12

Manna House 50.00

New Ventures 50.00

ATTENDANCE 02/23/2020

9 am 80

11 am 77

Sunday School 87

IMPORTANT If your contact information (address, cell phone, e-mail, etc.) has changed

recently, please notify the church office as soon as possible.