Volume 5, Number 30
Catch the Spirit
July 25, 2012
Greetings from Central’s Center for Children. Our summer days are flying by and we are already making preparations for the fall semester which will be coming much too quickly. We’ve enjoyed sprinkler days, popsicles, trips to the Farmers’ Market, and many other activities that make the summertime so much fun.
Each fall we have the mixed blessing of seeing children, several who have been with us since they were infants, move on to Kindergarten. We have seen them grow and done our best to nurture, encourage, and teach them the skills that will bring them success in the years to come. Most importantly, we hope that the lessons that they have learned in chapel each week will be remembered and have a positive impact on their lives as the years go by.
And as the old school year ends, a new one is hot on its heels, bringing to us new little ones to love, new families to work with and the excitement that starting out fresh brings. We covet your prayers for the children who attend CCC, Hand in Hand, and Camp Central, and for the staff members who work with the children. May CCC’s outreach be a blessing to the children, families, community and the church in the days to come.
2 Timothy 3:14-15 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Jane Mathias Director Central’s Center for Children & Hand in Hand Learning Center
Pathways to Spiritual Growth The Pathways to Spiritual Growth has been created to assist you in growing in every way into Christ. Pathways moves from “Believing in Christ” to living a “Christ-Centered Life.” Typically, due to personality compositions, individual preferences, and past experiences, Christians find they have experienced growth in some areas more easily than in others. Pathways will help you identify those areas where more intentionality in needed. For more information, pick up a brochure in the church office or visit www.centraltolife.com/pathways.
Casual Sundays at Central continue July through August! Dress comfortably, but remember that while our dress is casual, our worship is not. Let your spirit be ready to receive whatever God may have for you each week!
Disciple Bible Study Registration Registration for the 2012-2013 year of Disciple Bible Study at Central is still open! You may register online at www.centraltolife.com/dbs, or in the church office. Four levels of Disciple studies plus three other classes are offered this year. Registration will end on Monday, August 17th. Submission of the $40 registration fee constitutes registration and covers the cost of the manual and materials. Summer Family Movie Night On Saturday, August 4th, at 7:00 p.m., Central’s Children’s Ministries will host a Summer Family Movie Night including a “Drive-in” Movie on the “Big Screen” in Central Park. A special family–friendly flick, The Jungle Book, will be shown with popcorn, snacks and drinks provided. Bring ‘the bare necessities’: favorite chair, pillow or blanket and join us for a night of family fun! There is no cost to attend, but tickets are available by contacting Michele Crippen, at
[email protected] or 442-1800. Coffee with Our Saints Connections Women’s Ministry invites you to “Coffee with Our Saints”. This Girls Night Out event will be held on Sunday, July 29th, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Student Ministry Building Worship Center. The evening will include a panel discussion on the topic of being faithful women at home and in relationships. Come and enjoy the time of fellowship and learn from our wise elders. All women are welcome! Childcare will be available with registration. The evening is free, but please register by contacting Susan Meek at 442-4237, or smeek@centraltolife. com or by registering online at www.centraltolife.com/saints. Music Scholarship Awarded Congratulations to Dylan Roth, who has been awarded the 2012 Music Scholarship, made possible by an endowment gift. Dylan plans to attend Belmont University and is the son of Theresa and David Roth.
Back to School Bash Central Children’s Ministries is hosting a Back to School Bash at Mt. Sequoyah Conference Center! Families are invited to join us on the mountain Saturday, August 18th, at 5:00 p.m. Parents will get to hear about the upcoming programs at Central for kids and families. Kids will get to reconnect with church friends. And, everyone will get to splash, play and enjoy a fun cook-out at Mt. Sequoyah Conference Center which features swimming pool, tennis courts, sand volleyball and basketball court. Grilled Hamburgers and Hot Dogs will be served by Central’s Men’s Fraternity. Families are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Don’t forget to bring lawn chairs, bathing suits, and towels. Register your attendance by contacting Michele Crippen with the number of people in your family at 442-1800, or
[email protected].
New Arkansas Conference Episcopal Leader The South Central Jurisdictional Conference, which is held every four years, was held last week in Oklahoma City. During that time a major focus of business was the election of three new bishops for our eight-state jurisdiction. This was of particular interest to folks in Arkansas since our current bishop is retiring August 31st. After several days involving elections and appointment determinations, we are pleased to announce that Rev. Gary Mueller has been appointed to a four-year term as the new bishop in residence for the Arkansas Conference effective September 1st. Bishop Mueller, a graduate of Southern Methodist University’s Perkins School of Theology, has most recently been serving as Senior Pastor at First UMC in Plano, Texas. Bishop Mueller is married to Wink Mueller and they have two adult children. If you would like more information about Bishop Mueller, please go to http://elections.umc.org/. Our Administrator, Brian Swain, served as a delegate from Arkansas and one of the 254 total delegates from across the jurisdiction. Special Offering for The Uganda Project This Sunday we will be receiving the last Sunday of the month special offering for our 2012 Church-Wide Missions Emphasis – The Uganda Project. This year we are continuing our efforts to raise funds to assist CYORF (www.cyorf.org) in a master-plan for His Mercy Primary School in Kikubo, Uganda, which will establish classrooms for every age group, residential housing for 30 orphans, a full kitchen, latrines, a protein and water source, and a worship center for a church plant that was established from our previous year’s outreach. All are invited to participate in this project by giving a special offering this Sunday. Here We Grow Again... Craig & Lauren Deerman Craig and Lauren transfer their membership from Trinity United Methodist Church in Birmingham, AL. Craig works in sales for Stanley Black & Decker, and Lauren is a stay-at-home mom. They have two daughters; Anna Claire, who is 7, and Charlotte, who is 5. They both attend Vandergriff Elementary School.
Lois Whisenhunt Lois joins Central by Profession of Faith. She works at Collier Drug Store on Dickson Street and has two children; William, who is 9, and Henry, who is 6. They both attend Root Elementary School.
Paul & Earline Dixon Paul and Earline transfer their membership from University Baptist Church in Fayetteville. Paul works at Lowes, and Earline is the Property Manager at Steele Center. They have grown children.
Andrew & Alison Wynne Andrew transfers his membership from Lakeside United Methodist Church in Pine Bluff, and Alison joins by Profession of Faith. Andrew is a Freight Broker for JB Hunt, and Alison is a CPA with Hogan Taylor. They have an infant son, Connor, who is two months old.
Jarret and Crystal Sanders Jarret and Crystal transfer their membership from Christ Lutheran Church in Little Rock. Jarret is a physician at Washington Regional and Crystal is a stay-at-home mom to their two children; Lauren, who is 9, and Dillon, who is 6. Both attend Vandergriff Elementary School.
New Arrivals Congratulations to Chadd and Lisa Claybrook on the birth of a son, Miller Dean Claybrook, on July 17, 2012. Congratulations to David and Heather Robason on the birth of a son, George Foster Robason, on July 15, 2012.
Hospitalizations WRMC - George Foster Robason, Genevieve Gayer
Health South - Laney Higgins
Previously Hospitalized & Rerleased - Mike Davis, Dr. C.R. Magness, Glenn Miller, Robert Witte Note – Due to privacy laws, our pastors are unable to access hospital admission records as they have in the past. For our pastors to know you are in the hospital, please inform the Church Office or let the hospital admission officials know you are United Methodist
Sympathy to... Marty Reeves in the death of her husband, John Russell Reeves, Jr., who died on July 18, 2012. Mr. Reeves joined Central in November 2005 and previously served on the Pew Crew and as a Sanctuary Usher. Dr. Rebecca Lucke in the death of her step-father, Bill Christensen, who died on July 18, 2012.
In Jesus’ Name Prayer Line If you have a prayer request, please call Central’s Prayer Line at 582-HOPE (4673). Prayer requests are received in a confidential manner and lifted up to the Lord in prayer by Central’s Prayer Team, a group of volunteers who come to the Prayer Room daily to listen and pray for the requests that have been left. At Central, we believe that prayer is essential. It is important to the individual believer, but is also essential for the Church to be an effective vessel of God’s grace and the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Record of Our Stewardship General Operations Needed each week Received this week Property Maintenance Needed each week Received this week Count Me In Received this week Life-to-Date
7/22/12 $ 65,170 $ 43,712 $ 4,707 $ 3,605 $ 9,203 $ 1,878,204
Check out our website for all the details on what’s happening with Central Student Ministries! www.centraltolife.com/students • Summer Road Trip Leaves this Friday The Summer Road Trip Group will be leaving this Friday, July 27th at 9:30 a.m. from the North CAC Parking Lot. If you have not turned in your paperwork, please make sure to bring it with you. We will return to Fayetteville on Sunday, July 29th in the mid-afternoon. Questions? Contact Greg Gibson at 442-1807 or
[email protected]. • Fall Retreat 2012 | August 24th-26th Our annual Fall Retreat, for all incoming 6th-12th Graders, is just around the corner! This year, we’ll be staying at New Life Ranch (just past Siloam Springs). There’s sure to be some great worship, awesome games, and tons of fun. Cost is $100 (Scholarships available). Questions? Contact Keith Hoggard at
[email protected] or 442-1811. Register online at www.centraltolife.com/students.
Calendar of Events Sunday, July 29 8:30 9:15 9:40 9:40 11:00 11:00 3:00 3:00 6:30 6:30
Boys’ Chrysalis (various locations) Traditional Worship Celebration (Sanctuary) Truth Seekers Class (Wesley 307) Sunday School Contemporary Worship Celebration (Great Hall) Traditional Worship Celebration (Sanctuary) Contemporary Worship Celebration (Great Hall) Youth Return from Summer Road Trip Boys’ Chrysalis (Wesley Chapel) Ames Youth Group (CAC Great Hall and Siderooms) Girls’ Night Out - Coffee With Our Saints (SMB Worship Center)
Monday, July 30 6:30
Boy Scouts Troop 102 (CAC Siderooms 1 & 2)
Tuesday, July 31 6:30 6:30 9:00 10:00 11:30
Men’s Bible Study (Wesley 310) Men’s Bible Study - Broyles (3263 N. College) Worship Team Meeting (Wesley 303) Staff Meeting (Wesley 307) Community Meals (Great Hall)
Wednesday, August 1 9:30 6:00 6:30
The Gathering (Wesley Chapel) Contemporary Worship Team Rehearsal (Great Hall) James: Mercy Triumphs Bible Study (Wesley 310)
Thursday, August 2 10:00 11:30 2:30
Community Meals Bible Study (CAC Siderooms 1 & 2) Community Meals (Great Hall) Children’s Ministry Prayer Gathering (Wesley 107)
Friday, August 3 9:30 5:30
James: Mercy Triumphs Bible Study (Wesley 310) Boles/Hepler Wedding Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Saturday, August 4 2:00 6:30
Boles/Hepler Wedding (Sanctuary) Family Movie Night (SMB 1st Floor)
Lord’s Day Celebration Sunday, July 29, 2012
9th Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Traditional Services - Sanctuary Message
Down In the Mouth
Dr. Jack A. Wilson
9:40 & 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Services - Great Hall Message
A Virtue Worth Cultivating Rev. J. Anthony Holifield (Steps to a More Patient Spirit)
To Reach the Pastor on Emergency Call this Weekend, Call 479-799-7473
