The Messenger
April 2015
VBS
June 15-19
Week of the Young Child
Mother’s Day
April 13-17
May 10
Celebrating the Children of Central
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PASTOR’S CORNER
APRIL WORSHIP THIS MONTH
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(Easter) “Why Jesus” Mark 16:1-8
12 “Endings, Beginnings, and Everything Else” Rev. 1:17-18
19 “Never a Funeral I Didn’t Dance” John 11:17-35
26 “Stronger Than Death” Isaiah 10:1-8, 28-31
A couple of weeks ago, I had the great privilege of attending a conference in
South Georgia at Epworth by the Sea, a Methodist retreat center. It was wonderful to enjoy the warmer weather and see the sun most days. It was also uplifting
to spend the week with fellow pastors from all over the country learning how to
share our faith more effectively with those around us. But probably the most
influential piece of the trip was being able to be in such a significant place for all
those of Methodist and Wesleyan heritage.
Many United Methodists do not realize that John and Charles Wesley, the
two brothers who helped formulate and organize the Methodist way of understanding and living out Christianity, actually spent some time in North America.
I took the opportunity to walk the very ground where John and Charles preached
the Good News of Jesus Christ, provided spiritual guidance to the colonists, and
attempted to share their faith with the Native Americans who lived there. It is
important to remember that so many have journeyed before us telling of God’s
love for us.
John and Charles revolutionize the way we think about our faith. They called
people to take their faith seriously. They encouraged people to take care of their
neighbors, practice prayer and fasting, provide for the poor, and allow the spirit
of God to actually transform their lives. They encouraged greater piety and compassion. They believed that telling people about the saving power of Jesus Christ
and moving them to experience that transforming grace firsthand was incredibly
important.
For all their good efforts, the brothers were complete failures in North America. Charles lasted a mere five months, and John was slightly better at two years.
The colonists grew to despise them. The Native Americans were not interested
in them. The environment was not friendly to them. Two men that we look up to
as giants in our faith were still very human. They made mistakes.
But as I remember their story, I am also keenly aware that I am a Christian and a United Methodist because of the movement they started. Because of their struggles, they also grew deeper in their faith. I find it incredibly reassuring to know that
the work of God is not solely dependent on my abilities, efforts, or successes.
As we move into the season of Easter, I think about all the times the disciples had failed to live up to the message of Jesus. And yet, they were obedient and faithful to the word of grace that had been placed in their lives by Jesus himself. Because of their walking with God, all of us have had the opportunity to encounter the living, risen Jesus.
By the spirit of God, armed with a message of life, may we also step out and dare to tell the story of our encounters with
Jesus, as we journey with the Wesleys and Jesus’ chosen disciples. That is how we transform the world.
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Save the Date for a Child You Love: June 15-19, 2015
Central United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School is for children preschool through fifth grade. More details coming soon.
CAMP INDICOSO
It is time to begin registering for camp! Early bird deadline is April 20. Middle School camps are June 1419 and June 21-26. Elementary Camp (grades 3-5) is July 5-10. You may visit beacamper.com to register
online. However, you will need an I-cash code to complete the registration, so please contact Nancy in the
church office at 812-424-3574.
Our children have been very excited to finally
have some warmer temperatures so they can resume outdoor activities! Classrooms have already visited the fish at Deaconess Hospital,
walked around our neighborhood and played on
our playgrounds.
Spring’s arrival ushers in spring cleaning as well.
We are in the process of making some necessary
improvements. It may be a little messy around
here, so please be patient. Our walls are getting a
much needed face-lift and the 200 floor is already complete. The 100 floor is currently underway. The infant floor will follow soon. We look
forward to starting our playground project also.
The grass on the playgrounds and outdoor classroom will be replaced with artificial turf when
the weather cooperates. There are plans to replace the roof on the infant floor this spring.
We appreciate the support from the church
members in purchasing tickets for our theme
baskets. We are excited about the amount of
money already raised and are hopeful the Craft
and Vendor fair will be a huge success.
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APRIL BIRTHDAYS
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Scott Koenig
Meredith Russell
Linda Sanders
Lillian Vollman
Eric Robinson
Aiden Hartz
Matt Hartz
Sabrina O’Bryan
Mildred Bruner
Joy Noel McDowell
Rian Nichols
Marilyn Pennington
Joan DeVillez
Gary Frazier
Mary Jane Schmitt
Ellen Daugherty
Sandy Dausman
Peggy Huey
Brandon Daugherty
Dade Herring
Shanna O’Shaughnessy
Max Renner
Ellason Wissner
Pat Duncan
Melissa Counts
Maurice Mobley
Linda Trible
Michael Eggleston
Kim White
Sandy Koenig
Patti Wright
Pam Boyles
Carolyn Casper
David White
Julianne Wildeman
Isla Chappell
Kennedy Boyd
Holly Rosero
Todd Wambach
Carol Crabtree
Evelynn Schreiber
Danny Walker
Shelby O’Bryan
Emily Bruce
Don Cobb
Katy Swain
APRIL NURSERY SCHEDULE
(Traditional , Sunday School, Casual)
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Jeff Bruce, Jeff Bruce, Melissa Counts
Jennifer Willis, Jennifer Willis, Heather Morse
Suzy Daugherty, Kay Conder, Kay Conder
Jeff Bruce, Jeff Bruce, Heather Morse
EASTER SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
April 2
Maundy Thursday with St. Lucas at Central
April 3
Good Friday Service - 12:05 pm at Trinity UMC
(Church office closes at noon)
April 4
Easter Egg Hunt at Willard Library Lawn - 10:00 am
April 5
Easter Sunrise Service on Sanctuary Steps at 6:00 am
Easter Sunrise Breakfast in the Garden Room - 6:45 am
Easter Traditional Service - 8:45 am
Sunday School Hour - 10:00 am
Easter Casual Service - 11:00 am
CONDOLENCES GO TO:
To the family of Doris Kaltofen who passed away March 4. Her funeral March 9 at Pierre Funeral Home.
CONGRATULATIONS go to Great-Grandparents - John and Connie
Maglinger, Grandparents - Andy and Dawn Davis, Parents - Matthew
Keach and Lacy Dyer and Uncle Drew Davis. On March 19, Cruz Rowen Dyer was born weighing in at 7 lbs. 11 oz.
JUSTICE MINISTRY
CAJE Working to Make People the Priority
On Monday, April 20, at 6:30 P.M., CAJE plans to fill the ONB Events
Plaza (The Centre) with 1400 people at their annual Nehemiah Action.
Making the homeless and the mentally ill a priority in our community
is the focus of the Action this year. The CAJE Action is an opportunity
for all Central members and their friends and family to go out into the
community to fulfill our biblical call to do justice and to make disciples
for Jesus Christ. Tickets are available from Central Justice Ministry
team members and at the door.
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Food Pantry
Rack Shack
Children's Choir
Zumba
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4:30 pm Power
9:30 am
6:00 pm NYBA (Basketball) 9:30 am
6:15 pm Choir
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
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10:00 am Staff Meeting
6:30 pm Golfmoor Coaches
Basketball
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9:30 am
9:30 am
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
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8:45 am Traditional Worship
11:00 am Casual Worship
3:30 pm Youth Group
9:30 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
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8:45 am Traditional Worship
11:00 am Casual Worship
3:30 pm Youth Group
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9:30 am
9:30 am
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
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Wednesday Friends 9:30 am
Power
9:30 am
NYBA (Basketball) 1:30 pm
Choir
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
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1:00 pm Mary-Martha Circle
4:30 pm Power
5:00 pm Traditional Worship
Team
6:00 pm NYBA (Basketball)
6:15 pm Choir
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4:30 pm Power
9:30 am
6:00 pm NYBA (Basketball) 9:30 am
6:15 pm Choir
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
Staff Meeting
Mission Team
Staff-Parish
Golfmoor Coaches
Basketball
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10:00 am Staff Meeting
11:15 am Literary Ladies
5:00 pm Evangelism Team
Meeting
6:00 pm Justice Team
Meeting
6:30 pm Golfmoor Coaches
Basketball
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10:00 am
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
Wednesday
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4:30 pm Power
9:30 am
6:00 pm NYBA (Basketball) 9:30 am
6:15 pm Choir
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
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11:00 am
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:15 pm
Food Pantry
Rack Shack
Children's Choir
Zumba
Tuesday
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10:00 am Staff Meeting
6:30 pm Golfmoor Coaches
Basketball
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9:30 am
9:30 am
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
Monday
Thomas
Jefferson's
Birthday
Food Pantry
Rack Shack
Deaconess Moms
Child Ministry
Children's Choir
Church Council
Meeting
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Messenger
8:45 am Traditional Worship 6:00 pm Trustee
DeadlineMeeting
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pm
11:00 am Casual Worship
9:30 am Zumba
Food Pantry
3:30 pm Youth Group
9:30 am Rack Shack
5:00 pm Casual Worship
Planning
6:00 pm Children's Choir
6:00 pm Zumba
6:30 pm Bee Conder Circle
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6:00 am Sunrise Worship
7:00 am Sunrise Breakfast
8:45 am Traditional Worship
11:00 am Casual Worship
3:30 pm Youth Group
Sunday
CENTRAL CALENDAR
Food Pantry
Rack Shack
Zumba
Bell Choir
Schmidt Basketball
Food Pantry
Rack Shack
Zumba
Finance Meeting
Bell Choir
Schmidt Basketball
Food Pantry
Rack Shack
Child Care
ManagementTeam
Zumba
Bell Choir
Schmidt Basketball
Food Pantry
Rack Shack
Zumba
Bell Choir
Schmidt Basketball
Food Pantry
Rack Shack
Zumba
Bell Choir
Schmidt Basketball
Thursday
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Friday
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8:00 pm N A Meeting
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8:00 pm N A Meeting
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8:00 pm N A Meeting
Saturday
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7:15 am Combined Mens
Breakfast with UCC
8:00 pm N A Meeting
April 2015
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SENIOR PASTOR
DIRECTOR OF FAMLY MINISTRIES
Rev. Kevin D. Reed [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES
Nancy Reid [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC
Jacob Anderson [email protected]
ORGANIST
Terry Raymond [email protected]
CASUAL SERVICE MUSIC COORDINATOR
Shari Devine
CHOIR ACCOMPANIST
CHILD CARE DIRECTOR
Terry Raymond [email protected]
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
Penny Campbell [email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Charlene Smith [email protected]
HOUSEKEEPERS
Lisa Miner [email protected]
MAINTENANCE
Pam Klenck & Diane Johnson
John Reitz
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Fax: (812) 424-3575
Tel: (812) 424-3574
CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
300 Mary Street
Evansville, IN 47710-1292
www.central-church.org
E-Mail: Church [email protected]
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CENTRAL CHILD CARE
Monday thru Friday/6:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Tel. (812) 424-9461
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
Traditional Service 8:45 a.m.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Casual Service 11:00 a.m.
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