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Centralia United Methodist Church Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. 715 Orchard Street - PO Box 108 Centralia, MO 65240 Worship ......................................... 8:30 and 11:00 Sunday School ................................................ 9:45 Office Telephone.............................. 573-682-3434 Centralia UMC e-mail.. .[email protected] Web Site……………...……www.centraliaumc.org Facebook…...…www.facebook.com/CentraliaUMC Address Service Requested NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID Centralia, MO 65240 Permit No. 49 Methodist Messages A Publicaon of the Centralia United Methodist Church May 2018 I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E Naonal Day of Prayer May 3 rd Community Breakfast ………….….. 3 Prayer Groups & 715 Prayer……….6 Caring Corner (Prayer List) .........…7 Worship Schedule & Specials ....... 2 Sunday School Class info …..………. 3 Summer Camps …………………….…… 4 MO Annual Conference 2018.…….5 UMW; Men’s Conference………….. 6 VBS: July 16 th -20 th …...……………….. 4 Montana Team Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser May 5 th …...…5 Stewardship Update………………….. 5 Pastor’s Message …..………….….. 1-2 Baby Grace Sunday…………………….6 Church Family: Graduate Recognion Sunday, May 20 th …….……….…4 Birthdays & Anniversaries; Contact Info. Updates; Bapsm; Note of Thanks; Pictorial Directories……………….. 9 Community: Champion Acad. Grad. May 12; Safe Driving Course May 14; Bullen Board/Coming Up…..... 8 May 2018 Calendar …………......… 10 Many years ago when “transion” lenses (lenses that darken in sunlight) first came out, the optometrist also said I needed trifocal glasses. He said I should try the combinaon no-line trifocal lenses with the transion feature. Aſter all, they were said to be a way to get mulple vision opons within a single lens without the use of lines and potenally not even needing sunglasses. I decided to try them out along with my new prescripon. There was a learning curve for sure, even a transion from the old to the new. But the optometrist had given me direcons on how to manage the changes I was going to experience. Short story, my life changed because of those lenses. They made my life easier in the long run, but only aſter I followed the guidance given me. Transion has always been a part of life. Transion of course, is another word for change. God created a world that is always in transion. We have seasons. We have day and night. We have babies that grow to adulthood. All are transions. And there are other transions that we encounter in our lives. May is a month of transions with a number of graduaons being planned. For those graduang it means transioning from one point in life to another, passing a significant milestone. That’s definitely more significant than a new pair of glasses, but sll a transion. Our Chrisan tradion begins with some major life changes. Transions marked the season following the first Easter. Jesus had died and was raised from the dead. Jesus then appeared to many of his followers. Aſterwards those Jesus followers gathered to form what we now know as church. (The church connues to be the visible presence of God in the world through the work of the Holy Spirit.) So how are we to deal with all the change? God makes sure we know how to deal with the transions we face. Even when Adam and Eve were removed from the Garden of Eden, God gave them direcon about how their lives would be led. God makes sure we have the tools both to address change and make the results work. Connued on the next page... Pastor Bill’s Word of the Month for Prayer and Reflecon:
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Centralia United Methodist Church Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the
Transformation of the World. 715 Orchard Street - PO Box 108
Centralia, MO 65240 Worship ......................................... 8:30 and 11:00 Sunday School ................................................ 9:45 Office Telephone.............................. 573-682-3434 Centralia UMC e-mail.. [email protected]
Web Site……………...……www.centraliaumc.org Facebook …...… www.facebook.com/CentraliaUMC
Address Service Requested
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE
PAID Centralia, MO
65240
Permit No. 49
Methodist Messages
A Publication of the Centralia United Methodist Church May 2018
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E
National Day of Prayer May 3rd Community Breakfast ………….….. 3 Prayer Groups & 715 Prayer……….6 Caring Corner (Prayer List) .........…7
Worship Schedule & Specials ....... 2 Sunday School Class info …..………. 3 Summer Camps …………………….…… 4 MO Annual Conference 2018.…….5 UMW; Men’s Conference………….. 6
VBS: July 16th-20th …...……………….. 4 Montana Team Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser May 5th…...… 5 Stewardship Update………………….. 5
Pastor’s Message …..………….….. 1-2 Baby Grace Sunday…………………….6
Church Family: Graduate Recognition Sunday, May 20th…….……….…4 Birthdays & Anniversaries; Contact Info. Updates; Baptism; Note of Thanks; Pictorial Directories……………….. 9
Community: Champion Acad. Grad. May 12; Safe Driving Course May 14; Bulletin Board/Coming Up…..... 8
May 2018 Calendar …………......… 10
Many years ago when “transition” lenses (lenses that darken in sunlight) first came out, the optometrist also said I needed trifocal glasses. He said I should try the combination no-line trifocal lenses with the transition feature. After all, they were said to be a way to get multiple vision options within a single lens without the use of lines and potentially not even needing sunglasses. I decided to try them out along with my new prescription.
There was a learning curve for sure, even a transition from the old to the new. But the optometrist had given me directions on how to manage the changes I was going to experience. Short story, my life changed because of those lenses. They made my life easier in the long run, but only after I followed the guidance given me.
Transition has always been a part of life. Transition of course, is another word for change. God created a world that is always in transition. We have seasons. We have day and night. We have babies that grow to adulthood. All are transitions.
And there are other transitions that we encounter in our lives. May is a month of transitions with a number of graduations being planned. For those graduating it means transitioning from one point in life to another, passing a significant milestone. That’s definitely more significant than a new pair of glasses, but still a transition.
Our Christian tradition begins with some major life changes. Transitions marked the season following the first Easter. Jesus had died and was raised from the dead. Jesus then appeared to many of his followers. Afterwards those Jesus followers gathered to form what we now know as church. (The church continues to be the visible presence of God in the world through the work of the Holy Spirit.)
So how are we to deal with all the change? God makes sure we know how to deal with the transitions we face. Even when Adam and Eve were removed from the Garden of Eden, God gave them direction about how their lives would be led.
God makes sure we have the tools both to address change and make the results work.
Continued on the next page...
Pastor Bill’s Word of the Month for Prayer
and Reflection:
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Sunday, May 6th 6th Sunday of Easter - Communion Sunday Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17 Pastor Bill’s message: “No Greater Love”
M A Y W O R S H I P S E R V I C E S & S P E C I A L S
Sunday, May 13th
7th Sunday of Easter - Ascension SundayAscension SundayAscension Sunday Mother’s Day - Festival of the Christian Home
Acts 1:15-17,21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19 Pastor Bill’s message: “Bind Us Together”
Sunday, May 20th
Day of Pentecost - Graduate Recognition
Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:24-34,35b; Romans 8:22-27; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 Pastor Bill’s message: “Living Spirit, Holy Fire”
Sunday, May 27th Trinity Sunday Isaiah 6:1-18; Psalm 29; Romans 8:12-17, 5:6-11; John 3:1-17 Message by guest preacher Tom Fair
* 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!
Pastor’s message continued…
And the Holy Spirit continues to provide guidance in our ever-changing world, based on what people need.
Jesus reminded us of the two greatest teachings: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength and the second, Love your neighbor as yourself. These two directives, these tools, will take us through each and every change and transition we ever have. They can do that because they give us the frame of reference in which to face every challenge, whether big or small. Everything else will become evident.
Transition is a gift from God, something for which we must always remain thankful.
Blessings to all who read this.
Rev. Bill Schnackenberg 573-397-8901 [email protected]
Sunday, May 6th
Centralia Baccalaureate Service for Class of 2018, 3:00pm at First Baptist Church - All are welcome!
Sunday, May 13th -
Centralia High School Graduation, 3 pm at CHS
Sunday, May 20th
We will celebrate our High School Graduates with a Cake & Punch Reception following 8:30am service.
Although the weather on Easter Sunday brought our annual egg hunt indoors, the youngsters didn’t seem to mind as they raced around the education wing gathering up
eggs, and then checking out all the treasures inside. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to,
and helped with, the egg hunt this year!
Pictured: Gracie Banta, Mea Banta & Mallory Hahn
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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
* T o w n & C o u n t r y C l a s s *
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, [email protected];
Joyce Eads, 573-355-1542, [email protected]
Join us in deepening your faith and church family friendships! Sunday mornings at 9:45am.
* U r b a n & R u r a l C l a s s *
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 led by Keith & Sandy Schnarre,
682-2936, [email protected]
Urban & Rural Class Topics for May 2018:
6th Launching Kids into Adulthood
13th Pre-determine Your Best Yes (DVD)
27th Avoid the Traps of People-Pleasing (DVD)
* 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, grow together,
and 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 the book of 1 Samuel.
Fellowship Hall west classroom.
Contact: Beth Crum, 573-682-2655, [email protected]
* Y o u n g A d u l t C l a s s *
For high school seniors through approximately age 30, this group discusses current topics
and our Christian responses to them. Led by Pastor Bill.
Fellowship Hall east classroom.
Contact: Pastor Bill Schnackenberg, 573-397-8901, [email protected]
Urban & Rural Class & Friends
Annual Mark Twain Lake
Camping Weekend
August 3 - 5, 2018
N A T I O N A L D A Y O F P R A Y E R : M A Y 3 , 2 0 1 8
CENTRALIA MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE PRESENTS
National Day of Prayer Breakfast - Thurs. May 3, 2018 @ 7am at the Sunnydale Adventist Church
Join us as we break bread, sing, fellowship, and pray for our families, our leaders, and our country. The city of Centralia and surrounding communities are invited to attend!
Location: Sunnydale School Cafeteria, 6818 Audrain Rd 9139, Centralia, MO 65240
Please RSVP By May 1st to Pastor Lou Alfalah at: [email protected] or 248.895.9096
*The cafeteria entrance is through the west driveway. Signs will be posted directing you. The event will last approximately an hour.
Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned,
you rulers of the earth. Serve the LORD with
fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.
- Psalm 2:10-11
Pray for our nation and our leaders,
and learn more at:
nationaldayofprayer.org
May 20th Urban & Rural and Town & Country Classes Combined - Guest Speaker Debbie Harper, Champion Academy
“Adopt the pace of nature:
Her secret is patience.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
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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
Ahoy mateys,
it’s VBS 2018!
SHIPWRECKED: RESCUED BY JESUS! July 16 - 20, 2018 (8:30am-11:30am)
Here at CUMC, with First Christian & Holy Spirit Catholic churches. Set sail and wash ashore at CUMC for a super fun and adventurous week of learning how Jesus rescues us!
For mateys age 4 (as of 8-1-18) thru going into 5th grade. Older swashbucklers (youth & adults) needed as helpers!
Shiver me timbers! Captain Sara has already got plans well underway, so keep ‘yer eyeglass out for more info to come! Registration forms will be available towards the end of May.
All Volunteers: plan to attend a training: July 11th at 6pm, or July 15th at 12pm (there will be food!)
Director: Sara Haskell, [email protected]
R E G I S T E R F O R S U M M E R C A M P N O W !
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 around the state!
For camping opportunities through Camp Jo-Ota (Jo-Ota Methodist Association) at Clarence, MO,
pick up a brochure at church, or visit: www.campjo-ota.org
(List of 2018 camps below)
June 8-9 God's Team Grade 2 Jade Barry June 18-22 Spirit Camp Grades 6-12 Rev. Carl Knapp
June 22-23 FROG Camp Age 4-5 plus adult Melissa Dalton June 22-24 Camp S'mores Grades 1-3 plus adult Melinda Jones June 25-29 Discovery Camp Grades 3-5 Rev. Eric Anderson June 30 Mom/Grandma & Me Pre-K - Grade 2 + Adult(s) TBA June 30 Dad/Grandpa & Me Pre-K - Grade 2 + Adult(s) TBA July 9-12 Faith Treasure Hunt Grades 3-5 Tracy Huffman
July 9-11 Whoppers & Whales Grades 6-8 Linsley/Martin July 11-13 Lunkers & Lures Grades 9-12 Linsley/Martin
CUMC Camp Scholarships: We are so blessed to once again have
scholarships for half of the cost of summer camp for CUMC
children and youth! Please see Sara, Pastor Bill or the church office
for details (we will do the registration through CUMC).
Graduate Recognition: Sunday, May 20th
Congratulations to all of our graduates! We will celebrate our high school graduates on Sunday, May 20th, and will list any graduate names that we have received (8th grade, high school, college, tech school, advanced degree, etc. including those who graduated in December) in a special bulletin insert that Sunday.
Please contact the office with your graduate’s name by Friday, May 11th. Thank you!
Join us Sunday May 20th as we celebrate our graduates! Cake & punch reception for our high school graduates following the 8:30am service. Congrats!
Please consider supporting Camp Jo-Ota through an annual Jo-Ota Methodist Association membership of only $25.00 (Forms at church or online as shown above).
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O U R F A I T H F U L S T E W A R D S H I P
Financial Stewardship Update
Giving statements for the first quarter (January-March) are being distributed. As you can see from the summary below, our staff and volunteer leaders are doing a good job keeping expenses under-budget so far this year, but our giving (income) is also down. Please prayerfully consider your financial investments in the ministries of our church. Thank you!
K R I S P Y K R E M E D O N U T F U N D R A I S E R !
Montana Youth & Friends Mission Team
Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser!
The team will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts on May 5th, at Prenger’s and C&R in Centralia, and other locations.
They will be $8 for a dozen original glazed, or $9 for a dozen chocolate iced - and will be fresh that morning!
Raising funds for our mission trip to the Blackfeet United Methodist Parish (BUMP) in Montana this summer.
Coord.: Greg Ray, 573-969-0138, [email protected]
T H A N K Y O U F O R Y O U R S U P P O R T !
January - March Income and Expense BUDGET REPORT - General Fund - 2018 2018 January - 25.0% Monthly
Description Budget March % Budget
INCOME
YTD Non Designated Income $ 238,007.50 $ 52,859.45 22.2% $ 19,833.96
EXPENSE
Total Payroll & Tax $ 147,131.30 $ 35,025.74 23.8%
Total Bank Charges $ 1,100.00 $ 298.87 27.2%
Total Office Expense $ 14,231.00 $ 4,051.52 28.5%
Total Loan Pmts $ 2,000.00 $ 329.79 16.5%
Insurance (All except Vehicle) $ 9,000.00 $ 2,550.60 28.3%
Total Utilities $ 12,600.00 $ 4,085.19 32.4%
Total Upkeep $ 7,400.00 $ 1,450.19 19.6%
Total Vehicle $ 1,000.00 $ 147.50 14.8%
Total Education & Conference $ 6,700.00 $ 676.91 10.1%
Total Worship $ 3,030.00 $ 916.11 30.2%
Total Hospitality, Outreach, etc. $ 6,500.00 $ 743.32 11.4%
Conference Apportionments $ 25,905.00 $ 6,476.25 25.0%
District Apportionments $ 2,234.00 $ 558.50 25.0%
Monthly Budget
Total Budget to Actual Expense $ 238,007.50 $ 57,760.49 24.3% $ 19,833.96
Income Expense Difference
Year to Date Totals $ 52,859.45 $ 57,760.49 $ 4,901.04 shortfall
YTD Budget
$ 6,642.43 $ 1,741.39 $ 59,501.88
under Budget Expense under budget 25.0% Income
Giving of our time,
talents
and treasures.
Stewards of God’s bounty.
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Please keep Pastor Bill and Russ Greene, Lay Member to Annual Conference, in prayer as they prepare to attend the 2018 Missouri Annual Conference in June. Visit www.moumethodist.org to learn more
about Annual Conference and UMC happenings and opportunities around the state.
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