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……………………….. 8:30am and 11:00am
Sunday School .......................................... 9:45am
Office Telephone ............................. 573-682-3434
Centralia UMC e-mail...... [email protected]
Website………………….…www.centraliaumc.org
Facebook……...www.facebook.com/CentraliaUMC
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A Publication of the Centralia United Methodist Church
February 2017
Inside this Issue:
February is a wonderful time of year! It’s winter in the northern hemisphere. I learned
that in science class many years ago. It’s a special time of the year when everything seems
to get a chance to regenerate before blooming again in the spring. For me winter always
meant a time to relax, read and reflect and plan for what’s next, because time is just
supposed to be a bit slower.
That didn’t happen. Ever since becoming an adult, time has not slowed down one iota. It
seems busier than ever. This year is no exception. We just witnessed the inauguration of
a new President and the departure of the old President.
The inauguration signifies something more than politics. It brings to the forefront the fact
that change is in the air. Change in the political arena is only one area we deal with. We
also experience change in other parts of our cosmos – church included.
While national church memberships are declining, sharing the gospel
of Jesus is increasing, at least in our neck of the woods. How is that
happening? People who follow Jesus look at ways to be the hands
and feet of Christ, doing the work of God out of joy and gratefulness
that God gave us such a great gift. Churches are growing, while
“memberships” are not. Church is changing right along with the
new challenges the world is presenting to us.
We are reaching out to meet new people, instead of waiting for
someone to reach in.
Isn’t that what being a Christian is all about? While we love God with all our heart, mind,
soul, and strength, we also get the fantastic opportunity to reach out to other people –
just as Jesus did!
Pastor Bill’s Message;
Pastor’s Welcome Feb. 9th . . . . . . 1
Prayer Ministries;
Sunday Worship Info;
Youth Mission Team
Benefit Concert Feb. 4th . . . . . . . . 2
Children’s & Youth Ministries;
Adult Sunday School Classes;
Valentine Breakfast Feb. 12 . . . . 3
Stewardship: Budget Update;
Pledge Cards; Online Giving . . . 4
Mission & Outreach:
Jugs for PET, Free Café & more;
Consign for Kids Mar. 23-25;
Youth 2018 Mission Trip . . . . . . 5
Church Family: Birthdays,
Anniversaries; Contact Info;
Surprise B-day Party Feb. 11;
Opportunities to Serve . . . . . . . . 6
Ad. Board News; Website
Updates; UMM, UMW;
Dinner & Auction Mar. 18 . . . . . . 7
Caring Corner (Prayer List)
and Military List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
That’s what our challenge is. Our world has changed and will continue to change. Our
churches are changing and will continue to change. And that is a good thing. That way
we do not stagnate. And the word of God stays alive and well!
MO Conference &
Community Events;
Spring Emmaus dates;
Soda Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
I know for a fact that God is at work here. And God will continue to do so.
February 2017 Calendar . . . . . . . 10
So how is God’s Spirit speaking to you? What will you do to
keep the word of God living? Let us all make the most of this
opportunity to serve our God, our nation, our community,
our church, and our families. Let’s open ourselves to God’s
leading, without setting limits on God or ourselves.
Let us pray: “Dear God, we ask you to break through
in our lives and in the life of our church, without limits,
to do the great things you have in store for us and for
this community! Amen.”
Blessings,
573-397-8901, [email protected]
Pastor’s Welcome to CUMC
February 9, 2017 - 7:00pm
New to Centralia UMC? Been here awhile but have
questions, or just curious to learn more? Join
Pastor Bill & Helen for conversation and
refreshments at 7:00pm on Thursday, Feb. 9th.
RSVP’s appreciated to Pastor
Bill at 573-397-8901 or
[email protected],
or the church office at 682-3434
or [email protected]
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PRAYER MINISTRIES
“...by my prayers”
February 2017
Page 2
“As a member of this congregation, I will faithfully participate in its ministries
by my prayers, my presence, my gifts, my service and my witness.”
“Pray? I don’t
even know where
to start!”
How about here: These pocket-size prayer cards will be
distributed on Sunday mornings beginning in February.
Please be sure to get yours and join your church
family in prayer, daily at 7:15 am and/or pm.
Women’s “AM” Prayer Group
Women’s “PM” Prayer Group
Meets monthly on the first Tuesday morning.
Regularly meets on the second Tuesday evening
of the month; note date change this month:
February 7th at 10:00am
in the church parlor
February 13th at 7:00pm
All women are welcome! Contact:
Helen Schnackenberg, 573-489-8782
[email protected]
Contact: Joyce Eads, 573-355-1542
[email protected]
SUNDAY WORSHIP
at Joyce Eads’ home
“As a member of this congregation, I will faithfully participate in its ministries
by my prayers, my presence, my gifts, my service and my witness.”
FEBRUARY 2017 WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION
“...by my presence”
Regular Schedule all month:
8:30am Casual Service with music led by our Praise Team.
11:00am Traditional Service with music led by our Chancel Choir.
Feb. 5
“See you Sunday!”
5th Sunday after the Epiphany
Communion Sunday
Isaiah 58:1-9a, 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 and Matthew 5:13-20
Pastor Bill’s message: “The Joy of Serving”
Feb. 12 6th Sunday after the Epiphany
Boy Scouts Sunday - Cub Scouts will be our guests.
Deuteronomy 30:15-20, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 and Matthew 5:21-37
Pastor Bill’s message: “Door Number 1, 2, or 3?”
Feb. 19 7th Sunday after the Epiphany
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18, 1 Cor. 3:10-11, 16-23 and Matthew 5:38-48
Pastor Bill’s message: “This, Not That - Part II”
Feb. 26 Transfiguration of the Lord
Exodus 24:12-18, 2 Peter 1:16-21 and Matthew 17:1-9
Pastor Bill’s message: “An Invitation to Shine”
CONCERT to Benefit our Youth & Friends Mission Team
Saturday, February 4th at 3:30pm
Join us for a variety of music by a great selection of performers, including our own Back Row Boys, Chancel Choir
and soloists, Kiernan Steiner and Sarah Amos, as well as other musical friends from the Mizzou music dept!
See complete list of musicians at church, or on the event on our facebook page.
Raising funds for Summer 2018 Youth Mission Trip to Montana!
Admission: Free Will Offering
Refreshments served by the Mission Team
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CHILDREN’S & YOUTH MINISTRIES
The weather was not very cooperative so far this winter. We had to postpone the
children’s program until January 8th. This year the program was called “The New Star”.
The original Christmas Star explains the Christmas story to the two new Christmas stars.
The children and youth took the parts of the stars, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, sheep,
wise men, Herod and the angels. The kids did a great job of telling the Christmas Story.
The Sunday school teachers, Cindy Cummins, Sara Haskell, Amy Fair, Mary Ann Sander,
and Lisa Dollens, did a great job of getting the kids in their costumes and in place.
Between the services on the 8th the kids were able to have their Christmas party
which had also been postponed. They enjoyed refreshments, games and a candy bar
exchange. Santa even interrupted his vacation to pay a visit. Amy Fair did a great
job in organizing the party.
The youth attend WOW in Springfield in January 21st and 22nd. We left at 6:30
Saturday morning to catch the Conference bus in Columbia. At WOW the kids
experienced worship services, concerts, entertainment, and indepth sessions.
The youth attending WOW this year were: Kyle Haskell, Derek Calhoon,
Collin Haskell, Nick Belshe, Izac Crandall, Nathan
Crandall, Evan Banta, Allison Rackley, Rachel Haskell,
Emma Romine, Lacey Pavlak, Breanna Dollens,
Lauren Lafferty, and Emma Edwards. Sara Haskell
and Scott Long attended as chaperones.
The littlest lamb at the
Christmas program.
The next youth meeting is scheduled for
February 12th at 5pm. The location is yet to
be decided.
Scott Long
Director of Children’s & Youth Ministries
573-819-1114
The tradition continues - the
[email protected]
annual Walgreen’s Sunglasses
Photos while in Springfield
for WOW youth event.
ADULT
SUNDAY
SCHOOL
CLASSES
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
raising kids, 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 children & youth) Class led by Keith & Sandy Schnarre, 682-2936, [email protected]
Urban & Rural Class Topics for Feb. 2017:
Feb. 5: Grace for the Unglued, DVD 1
Feb. 12: Faith Conversations for Couples
* Town & Country Sunday School Class *
“ We cannot
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 - we look forward to seeing You! Contacts: Joyce Eads 573-355-1542,
[email protected]. Bill Grace 573-881-4425, [email protected]
pray in love
and
live in hate
and still think
we are
worshiping
God. ”
- A.W. Tozer
Feb. 19: Freedom for the Unglued, DVD 2
Feb. 26: Doing the Best Thing
Continuing with the “When God’s People Pray” series through Feb. 19th. Beginning Feb. 26:
a DVD Lenten series for 7 weeks, Adam Hamilton’s “24 Hours That Changed the World”
* Bible Study Class *
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 what we think the meaning or the
message was. There are no wrong or right answers - everyone interprets the scriptures
in different ways. Come walk through the book of Genesis, one of the greatest books
of the Bible, with us. We’re beginning chapter 1 on Sunday, January 29th.
Contact: Beth Crum 573-682-2655, [email protected]
Chris Guinther invites you to a Valentine’s French Toast Breakfast
Sunday, Feb. 12th, following the 8:30am service
Contact: Chris Guinther, 573-881-0118 (cell/text)
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STEWARDSHIP
“...by my gifts”
February 2017
Page 4
“As a member of this congregation, I will faithfully participate in its ministries
by my prayers, my presence, my gifts, my service and my witness.”
“I am blessed
in my giving.”
STEWARDSHIP of our FINANCIAL GIFTS
What an amazing year our Church had in 2016! We welcomed new babies and new members. We enjoyed Children’s time
with an altar filled with young people. We mourned the loss of loved ones, prayed for the sick and rejoiced in the healing
power of God. We provided coats, school supplies, meals, Christmas gifts and other acts of generosity for those less fortunate.
We experienced awesome worship experiences lead by Pastor Bill, Mr. Long, the Praise Team, the Choir, scripture readers,
numerous soloists and special presentations.
We had fellowship with one another on Sunday mornings, at various meals, Men’s and Women’s groups, McDonalds, and
anywhere else two or more of us gathered. We formed, trained, and deployed a Disaster Response Team. Our Youth
Group once again participated in the statewide “WOW” event among their other activities. We opened our doors to
the community to host a preschool, girl and boy scouts, elections, and other community events.
In order for our church to do all of these things, and more, we need to have the spiritual and the financial capability to carry
out these activities. There is no doubt we have the spiritual capabilities. Financially, CUMC dug deep into our pockets and
made significant strides in meeting the financial challenges we faced. Through tithes and offerings and other sources of
income, our Church raised almost $230,000. $70,000 of that amount was raised during the last two months of the year.
Our Church was within $2,900 of meeting its operational expenses. CUMC is to be commended for their generosity.
However, there are still unmet financial obligations. You may recall we had to replace the air conditioning and cold air
return system which cost about $12,500. Our Church previously borrowed $51,000 to help cover financial shortfalls we
experienced in previous years. These two items leave our Church owing about $63,500.
The Administrative Board has approved the budget for 2017. It trimmed expenses by almost $6,000. However, the outstanding debt has to be addressed this year. The Administrative Board, Financial Committee and Stewardship Committee
will be working together with the Church to address the financial needs. We will need the support and the continued strong
commitment of the entire Church to meet these financial obligations. It is our hope that by publicizing these needs early in
the year, we can all work together all year long to tackle these challenges. We ask that you pray for our Church and
consider how you can further help CUMC continue to grow.
Blessings,
CUMC Financial
Stewardship Team
Article submitted by:
Nathan Chitwood
573-424-1775,
[email protected]
2017 Financial Pledge Cards will be distributed beginning Sun. Jan. 29th. Please
submit your pledge card by Feb. 5th or as soon as possible - in addition to giving
you a giving goal to aim for, it will truly help our Finance Team make the best
possible use of our monetary resources in the coming year. Questions?
Contact Treasurer Sally Palmer @ 573.682.0428, [email protected]
Thank you for continuing to support our church and our community with
your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service and your witness!
Centralia UMC now offers Electronic Online Giving!
The easy-to-use and secure system is utilized by Central Bank of Boone County (formerly Boone County National Bank).
Go to our website: www.centraliaumc.org and click on “Ways to Give.” From the introduction page shown below, simply
click on “Let’s Get Started” to access the user-friendly system, which is called Continue to Give.
Thank you for supporting Centralia UMC
through your tithes and offerings. Through
your gifts, we continue to fulfill our mission
of Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for
the Transformation of the World.
Interested in improving your own
personal finance management?
Please see page 9 for information on
a Financial Peace University course
starting soon at Hallsville UMC!
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MISSIONS & OUTREACH
February 2017
Page 5
“As a member of this congregation, I will faithfully participate in its ministries
by my prayers, my presence, my gifts, my service and my witness.”
What you can do:
 Attend the Benefit Concert on Feb. 4th (see page 2),
to benefit our Youth & Friends Mission Team going to a
Blackfeet Reservation in Montana in July 2018. (see below).
“...by my service”
“What can
I do?”
 Continue to collect gallon jugs for Mobility Worldwide (formerly PET Project)
They report that 5000+ jugs were shipped out with PET carts in 2016, and they anticipate
a similar need this year. Keep up the good work - we’re doing a great job getting them
clean, and remember to place lids in the separate receptacle. Collection bin located in
the hallway near the kitchen. www.mobilityworldwide.org
 Help with our monthly Methodist Free Café Community Meal on the last Wednesday of the month.
This month’s meal will be served on Feb. 22nd from 5:00-7:00pm (volunteers begin work at 3pm).
Watch announcements closer to date for more details; we always need volunteers and usually
desserts. It’s a great meal, free of charge, and everyone is welcome - invite someone!
 Get involved with CUMC Care & Hospitality! Current opportunities with the Valet Team,
Polling Place Hospitality and Congregational Care - see page 6.
 Donate to our 5th Annual Dinner & Auction to benefit Children’s & Youth Ministries, March 18th!
See page 7 for the details on this fantastic event. Coordinator: Amy Fair, 573-682-7281 (cell/text)
 Get involved with our Consign for Kids Consignment Sale, coming up in March! See box below.
 Give to our Noisy Offerings. Each Sunday, our youngsters joyfully receive our “noisy” offering of
“pocket change”, which we collect for our various Vital Ministries and projects throughout the year.
 Watch the Sunday bulletins for opportunities that arise through-
out the year, or speak up if you see a need!
Consign for Kids Sale!
A thank-you receive
d from one of our
“Christmas Families”
:
March 23-25, 2017
CUMC will be hosting its 3rd semi-annual kids consignment sale.
We will have like new items for sale at 1/3 or less the retail value.
Items may include: books, baby gear, clothes (NB-16), maternity
clothes, mom's corner, bedding, bathing, diapering, feeding,
toys, and so much more! CASH ONLY SALE.
Schedule:
Drop off times: Thursday, March 23
Presale: Thursday, March 23
Public Sale: Friday, March 24
Public Sale: Saturday, March 25
Consigned Pick up: Saturday, March 25
9 am til 8 pm
5 pm til 8 pm
8 am til 8 pm
8am til 12 pm
4 pm til 6 pm
* Please note the change in times from the previous sales.
20% of proceeds will be donated to Baby Grace
and the CUMC School Supply Give-Away.
→ Now registering consignors!
→ Volunteers needed!
Contact coordinator Michele Schulte at:
[email protected], 660-349-5198
facebook.com/ConsignforKids
Youth & Friends Summer 2018 Mission Trip
Nathan Chitwood is organizing a Mission Trip for Youth and Friends for July 2018! They will be
going to the Blackfeet United Methodist Parish (BUMP), which serves the Babb, Browning and
Heart Butte Communities in North West Montana on the Blackfeet Reservation. CUMC took
a youth mission team there in 1995. Learn more about BUMP at: www.bumpmission.com
or facebook.com/BUMPMission.
The Mission Team will be ushering and serving refreshments for the Benefit Concert Feb. 4th.
Team Meeting: Sunday, Feb. 5th at Noon at CUMC.
Contact: Nathan Chitwood, 573-424-1775, [email protected]
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OUR CHURCH FAMILY
1
2
Elaine Green
Suzanne Long
Ruth Ann Seiler
Ed Dunstan
3 David Zoellers
6 Karen Popeck
Morgan Brandkamp
Andrew Slap
Jimmy Enlow
7 Sofia Huenefeldt
Jim Dace
8 Virginia Bargar
9 Rachel Haskell
Collin Haskell
Nick Chrisman
10 Kailee Chitwood
11 Doug Sebastian
Nancy Griffin
tes
Contact Information Upda
Kailee Chitwood
Panhellenic Hall A206
216 S. College Ave.
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Tiffany Huenefeldt
119 Farm Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-339-0581
Dani Plank
9
438 E. Harrison Street, Apt.
Springfield, MO 65806
Robin Sudbrock
Email:
[email protected]
“...by my service”
12 Jane Vaughn
Garrison Ford
13 Kathryn De La Rosa
14 Laura Pavlak
Tammy Chitwood
15 Mark Byrd
Easton Oetting
Shelly Enlow
16 Cindy (Greene) Romine
17 J.T. Davis
19 Anthony Ford
20 Sean Sanderson
21 Sandy Schnarre
22 Dennis Jones
Amanda Erisman
24 Sara Haskell
25 Roger Long
Jamey Johnson
Lenora (Reichert) Fair
26 Sandy Schaller
Gladys McCarty
27 Justin Jones
Kate Ray
28 Andrew Trask
Doris Knepper
Allison Bohlmeyer
1
11
18
22
26
28
Mel and Mary Clutter
Charlie and Judy Stidham
Steve & Donna Ingebritson
Cody & Rachel (Beck) Gillaspie
Bob & Carolyn (Williams) Pittman
Bob and Sandy Trask
Jud & Bre Auck
Jack and Bonny Crigler
Our Sincere Apologies and
Happy Belated Birthday to…
Sarah Amos - Jan. 7th
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!
Congratulations to Pastor Bill &
Helen Schnackenberg and family
upon the arrival of granddaughter
Vivian Rose!
She was born Jan. 15th, 2017
weighing 9 pounds 9 ounces.
Pictured here with big brother
Cash and big sister Ruby.
Surprise 70th Birthd
ay Party for Virginia
Feb. 11th, 2017, at 2:
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Hosted by her family/co
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Card Shower! If you ca
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PO Box 108, Centralia
MO 65240.
Care & Hospitality Team Opportunities!
 Valet Team: We want to expand our Valet Team so that the regulars can have a break now and then.
Males and females welcome on this team; all you need is a valid driver’s license, a smiling face and a
willingness to serve! Contact coordinator Seth Lafferty at 573-982-9909 (cell/text) or the church office.
 Polling Place Hospitality: Bob Green has faithfully organized this for many years, and has now retired
from this post. If you’re interested in coordinating this, which in the past has consisted of having
greeters and serving coffee and cookies to the citizens who have CUMC as their polling place, please
contact Bob Green at 682-1951 or the church office. The next election will be April 4th.
 Congregational Care Team: We need more folks to help care for our growing church family! This team
makes visits, calls and sends cards to those in the hospital and homebound, as well as providing care
and support in other times of need. Please contact coordinator Joyce Eads at 573-355-1542 (cell/text)
or [email protected], or the church office to get involved in this vital team!
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Administrative “Ad.” Board News. The Ad. Board held their first meeting of 2017 on Jan. 19th.
Pastor’s Time: Pastor Bill shared a refresher overview of the single board model and accountable leadership chart, including
roles, tasks, mission, visioning, and strategic ministry. He also announced the new “715 Prayer” launch (see page 2).
Finance: Discussion of the year-end for 2016 and the 2017 budget, which was approved. In addition
to the regular budget, the focus for 2017 will be on paying down our debt. Please see the Stewardship
Report on page 4 for a good summary of our church finances, and the 2017 pledge drive.
Staff Parish Relations (SPR): SPR has finalized, and the board approved, simplified job descriptions
for Administrative Assistant, Director of Children’s & Youth Ministries, and Custodian.
Trustees (Building & Grounds): There were no trustee issues brought before the board.
Contact: Board Chair Sam Jennings, 573-819-8489, [email protected]
Have you visited our Website or Facebook page lately?
If not, please check out www.centraliaumc.org. The address is the same, but Carolyn Pittman has been
working hard to create a whole new website for us. It will continue to be a work on progress, but is coming
right along with new features including videos of all of our recent worship services & online giving (see pg. 4)
We’re on facebook, too. Remember to like & follow us on facebook: www.facebook.com/CentraliaUMC
United Methodist Men (UMM)
Meet the first Wednesday of the month, 6:00pm at CUMC, for dinner and a meeting. This month:
Wed. Feb. 1st. All men are invited and welcome! Henry Finck preparing tacos for dinner;
discussion and planning for the Mar. 18 dinner & auction to benefit children’s & youth ministries:
getting auction donations, and hosting the meal. Contact President Chris Guinther at 573-881-0118
United Methodist Women (UMW)
Meet the first Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm at the church or member homes. This month: Feb. 7th at CUMC
All women are invited and welcome! Contact President Nadine Lorts at 573-682-6888
Centralia United Methodist Women (UMW) - 2016 Report - submitted by Helen Schnackenberg
Centralia UMW is a separate entity from the United Methodist. We are self-supporting and operate through pledges
and fund raisers. The following is a brief summary of 2016 activities:
January – Planning Meeting for 2016.
February – In February, we had our first annual spaghetti dinner (a fund raiser), complete with entertainment.
March - Baby pictures in March were voted on by donations of baby wipes, which were given to Baby Grace.
May - May baskets with homemade candy flowers were made and delivered to the homebound in Centralia. A crazy hat
contest in May was voted on by donations of food, which were given to Esther’s Pantry.
June – A Crazy Tie contest in June was voted on by donations of food, which were given to Esther’s Pantry.
September - UMW Guest Night. We had a presentation from the Centralia United Methodist Church Disaster Response
Team. All other Missouri UMW groups were invited.
October – UMW Sunday included a brief presentation of Centralia UMW, followed by the presentation of a pin for recognition of service, which went this year to Helen Schnackenberg, The Candle Lighting Memorial Service followed, in honor
of friends and family who have passed. All memorials collected, plus quarterly mission payments went to the United
Methodist Women fund. This fund enables Centralia UMW to participate in supporting universal causes.
November – UMW voted to support the purchase of a refrigerator and freezer for CUMC
with a donation from the Lulu May Ausmus fund.
December – Our year was topped off by a very enjoyable Christmas Party, held at
Phyllis Brown’s residence. UMW donated to the following organizations:
Agape House
Rainbow House
Coyote Hill
Baby Grace
Primrose Hill
Outreach International
Thank you for your continued support.
5 th
annual
Dinner &
to benefit our
Children’s & Youth Ministries
Dinner @ 5 pm - choice of smoked meats (brisket, pulled pork or chicken) sides, homemade rolls
and dessert, & drink - hosted by U.M. Men (no charge, free will offerings accepted)
 Silent Auction - opens at 5 pm 
Live Auction w/ Auctioneer Bob Fair - 6:15 pm 
 “Bible Bucks” Silent Auction for Kids!

Now seeking donations of auction items! Sign up on the clipboard at church, or contact coordinator Amy Fair
at 573-682-7281 (cell/text) Updates will be posted on www.facebook.com/CentraliaUMC “events”
  
Thank you for your support !
  
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CARING CORNER - REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS
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:
Sandy Schnarre’s Brother - passed on Jan. 19, 2017
Earlene Speirs - passed on Jan. 6, 2017 (Nadine Lorts’ sister, Colorado Springs CO)
Edgar Davenport - passed on Jan. 6, 2017.
Ralph Robertson - passed on Jan. 5, 2017 (lifted up by Sheila Pauley)
~ 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:
All awaiting test results.
Jayden Bargar: ruptured appendix, emergency surgery Jan. 29th; will be hospitalized for about 5 days. (J. & V. Bargar’s grandson)
Mike Colvin: will begin radiation in a couple of weeks; 5 days a week for 7 weeks. 1-29-17
Carolyn Thompson: heart issues. (Ruth Montague’s sister in Mexico, MO) 1-29-17
Greg Ray: has been sick for 2 weeks, first flu, now respiratory. 1-29-17
Joyce Eads: dealing with depression, is addressing it and has a good support system in place. No visitors, please.
Would love cards: 109 E. Wigham #67, Centralia MO 65240. 1-27-17
Bertie Williamson: has pneumonia; doing better as of 1-30-17
Anna Herring: kidney problems, anemia; very weak. 1-26-17
Carl Cobb: blood sugar level dropped very low (diabetes), suffered a stroke Jan. 26th (Bev Reynolds’ uncle)
Teri Cobb: surgery to remove large tumor from abdomen Jan. 25th. (Bev Reynolds’ cousin)
Crystal Bridgman’s mother-in-law: advised to start dialysis for failing kidneys.
Virginia Nichols: surgery Jan. 26th to remove mass from kidney. (lifted up by Crystal Bridgman)
Evan Frank: young boy fighting severe e-coli infection & resulting other issues. (lifted up by L. Pavlak) 1-13-17
Joyce Sneed: several ongoing health issues, including breast cancer. (lifted up by Joyce Eads) 1-9-17
Those Undergoing/Recovering from Surgeries or Broken Bones; Physical Therapy/Rehab:
Terry Montague: shoulder surgery Jan. 30th.
Cathy Timmerberg: knee replacement surgery on Jan. 20th; she’s doing very well! (lifted up by Bev Reynolds)
Becky Coulter: bad auto wreck Dec. 10. Home Jan. 12!
Anne Jennings: fell, several fractures. 1-3-17
Those with Ongoing Concerns:
Kamrie Noonan: holding her own, but about the same. Still needs lots of prayer! (Tawney’s infant great-granddaughter) upd. 1-29-17
Cale Griffin: did get to go home from hospital, so is doing better; hole in heart still not closed. (Griffin’s infant grandson) upd. 1-29-17
Christian Crandall: army deployment to Afghanistan January 17th. (Izac, Nathan & Garrett’s brother)
Melissa Ford & family: house burned to ground Jan. 13, lost many pets. (Rob & Vickie Griffin’s niece)
Merritt Beck
Donna Bingham
Timothy Castrop
Trevor Fowler
Maricia Harris
Pete Herring
Joe & Karen Javine
Margaret Johnson
Linda Kidd
Linda Marshall
Bob McAllister
Dorthy Pool
Bernie Sander
Fred Vinton
Those Battling Cancer:
Diane (Sander) Shoemaker: new (very small) lumps found & biopsied; PET scan done, awaiting results. 1-30-17
Brittany Sinclair Clark: lifted up by Lindy Marlay 1-14-17
Brian Banta
Fred Grechus
Douglas Femmer
Molly Hammer
Richard Jones
Mendy
Tina Perez
Dr. Brad Reed
Neal Schnarre
Jeannette Stone
Chris Tolias
Jim & Nancy
Carolyn Whitney Kristina Williams
Residing in Care Facilities & Homebound:
Members: Lanie Bobbitt (Springfield, MO), Gladys Cox (Cape Girardeau, MO), Bob Holke (Florissant, MO), Gladys McCarty (H. Hall),
Lorraine Reed (Moberly, MO), Joanna Sappington (Sturgeon, MO), Dot Timmerberg (Sebring, FL), Bertie Williamson (Stuart House),
At home: Glenna Gruer, Anna Herring, Gene Shores, Keith & Ann Davis.
Friends & Family: Mabel Bradley (A. Herring’s sister) at H. Hall. Michael Love (J. Wildwood), Helen Fleming (MN)
Pregnancies: Scott & Rachel Westfall. Travis & Kristen Cummings.
The Work of Our Church and other Christian friends: 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. The
persecuted church worldwide. Areas of war, unrest, natural disasters - and the work of UMCOR - around the world.
Praise God for answered prayers, and Thank You for your prayers for:
Sharon Tawney, Cale Griffin, Bertie Williamson, Ralph Crum, Katie Crigler, Evan Frank,
Joshua Charles Lehman born Jan. 24th,
MILITARY CARING CORNER - PLEASE PRAY FOR MEMBERS
& LOVED ONES OF OUR CHURCH IN THE MILITARY
Alex Armour
Heather (Arnold) Lonbear
and husband Martin
Ryan Ball
Lynn Beardon
Brian Beck/Navy
Caleb Bohlmeyer/Iraq
Chris Bradley/Germany
Jon Brimeyer/Army
Mark Chitwood/Iraq
Greg Colvin
Christian Crandall/Army
deployed to Afghanistan
Holly (Sweezer) DiGiovine
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
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Missouri Conference, Emmaus and Centralia Community Events:
Feb. 2: Groundhog Day Soup Supper, 5:00-7:30pm at First Christian Church. Freewill donations to benefit FCC Elevator Fund.
Variety of soups and chili, crackers, veggie tray, dessert and drink. Groundhog Day movie and more fun!
Feb. 3: Stone Family Fundraiser: 5:00-7:00pm at Centralia High School. CHS Senior Service Project is hosting a soup & potato
bar fundraiser, all proceeds go to the Stone family for the support of Jeannette Stone. CHS 682-3508
Feb. 4: Centralia Senior Center Bake Sale at Orscheln’s, 9am - 1pm
Feb. 7: Financial Peace University begins at Hallsville UMC. Classes on Tuesdays Feb. 7 thru April 11 from 6pm-8pm
(skipping Mar. 28th) Learn more and register at www.hallsvilleumc.org
Feb. 18: Missouri Conference event - Rural Ministry Now: A Path Forward, @ Macon UMC. www.moumethodist.org
Sweetheart Banquet - Dinner (5-7pm) & Dance (7pm-midnight). Good Shepherd Lutheran Senior Youth Fundraiser.
Adults: $20/each, child care available with pizza dinner for $5/child. Reservations accepted until Feb. 12,
call Donna Hoek at 573-682-7235. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Centralia MO.
Feb. 24: Audrain County 4-H Soup & Sandwich Day. Soup & Sandwich Meal served 11am-1pm and 4:30-7pm, with take-outs
available. At the 4-H Center, Hwy D, Mexico MO. Also a Basket Raffle.
Feb. 25: Camp New Hope Fundraiser at I.C. Billiard’s, “30 for 30 Nine-Ball Pool Tournament, gun raffle, chili dinner, silent
auction and more. Sponsored by the Hooligan Charitable Riding Group. Camp New Hope is a ministry of New
Beginnings Christian Center. See facebook event “30 for 30 9-Ball Tournament” or contact Eric at 573-682-7019
“A Hunting We Will Go” Chili Supper/Silent Auction/Talent Show @ First Christian Church, 6pm. Tickets will be $10.
Feb. 27-28: MO Conference event - Soul Connections Retreat @ First UMC, Jefferson City. www.moumethodist.org.
Registration deadline is Feb. 13, 2017.
Mar. 2-5: 2nd annual Quilter’s Retreat at Camp Jo-Ota. www.campjo-ota.org
Mar. 11: Jack-in-the-Box Playschool Art Auction, 9:00am, at Centralia UMC
Centralia Rotary Fish Fry, at Nic ‘n Noah’s
Mar. 13-14: Women in Ministry: Unlock the Power, @ Community UMC in Columbia. www.moumethodist.org
Mar. 16-19: Men’s Walk to Emmaus at Fredericktown, MO (Pastor Bill is serving on the team) www.mochrysalis.org
Mar. 30 - Apr. 2: Women’s Walk to Emmaus at Fredericktown, MO. www.mochrysalis.org
Apr. 21: Centralia Relay for Life, 6pm at Centralia High School. Theme: “Let’s Hunt for a Cure: Safari” www.relayforlife.org
Spring 2017 “Walk to Emmaus” Dates
The Spring walks are held at Pinecrest Camp, Fredericktown MO.
The Men’s “walk” is on the weekend of March 16-19th, and the
Women’s “walk” is March 30–
April 2, 2017.
Pastor Bill and Steve Hahn will be serving on the team for the
men’s walk from CUMC, as well as Rev. Floyd Gudde and Rev.
Tom Fair, both sent into ministry from CUMC.
The “Walk to Emmaus” weekend event is designed as a “short
course on Christianity” and aims to renew and deepen your
faith in Jesus Christ and strengthen the Christian community. You
will learn from, and be inspired by, a variety of speakers; share
holy communion; participate in discussions and activities and
undoubtedly share a great deal of laughter! The “Walk to
Emmaus” is often a very profound experience for those
who attend!
If this is something you may be interested in, or have questions
about, please be in prayer, and contact Pastor Bill or Helen,
Charles & Sally Palmer (682-3443, [email protected],
or Keith & Sandy Schnarre (682-2936, [email protected])
Pastor Bill’s word of the month for prayer
and reflection:
“Bless”
Soda Machine!
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fruit juice pouches for
the children);
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purchased from the
machine. Thank you!