4th Sunday of Advent / Blue
Sunday, December 21, 2014
A message from our pastor...
Gospel Lesson:
Luke 1:46-55
Offering Praise to God
Praising God is one of the most important
aspects of worship, both public and private.
When we find ourselves uttering words of
adoration and praise to God it brings us closer
to His presence. It allows us to count the
blessings in our lives. It puts us in a place where
God can bless us more because we are more
receptive of His blessings.
These seasons of Advent and Christmas
offer us wonderful opportunities for singing the
praises and speaking our praises of God. As we
celebrate the coming of the Christ child and as
we remember the fulfillment of God’s ancient
promises, blessings come to us.
As Mary discovered she would bear the
Christ child, she offered praises to God. As we
receive the gift of the Christ to us, we may be
filled with the praises that make us more able to
offer God our praises.
Sermon:
“The Grace That Gives Us
Cause to Celebrate”
Greeters ................... Dianne Harrington, Shelia Broom,
Amber Lehn
Ushers ..................... James Avant, BJ Vest, Robert
Herrington, Ben Lampton
Children’s Sermon .... Amber Gamble
Children’s Church .... Amber Gamble
Lay Reader ............... Barbara Hilliard
Flowers on the Altar
The fresh flower arrangements on the altar are given to the
glory of God
 in memory of Virginia Anderson by John Anderson
 in honor of Lamar & Marilyn Outz’s 47th anniversary by
their children and grandchildren
Gifts Given to the Glory of God
 in honor of Ed & Mary Frances Logue
A gift has been given for the conference asking in
recognition of the following “sheep” by their Shepherd:
Mariann Ellis
Mary Frances Logue
Jeff Douglass
James Lane
Ruth Napolitano
Carol Sweeten
Ann Stafford
Margaret Henley
Barbara Moore
Bob Thompson
Pat Thompson
Jewell Robinson
Dianne Douglass
Luke 1:26-38
With Sincere Gratitude
“Thanks for all the cards, calls, texts, Facebook messages,
emails, prayers and love as I continue to recover from my
most recent (haha) injury. I am blessed to be a part of a
loving church. I love y’all!” ~LaWanna Porter
Attention QUILTERS
Stephen
Wednesday, December 24, 6:00pm
Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service
December 24
6:0 0 pm
Assisting in Worship
Thursday, December 25
Merry Christmas
Friday, December 26, Office Closed
Wednesday, December 31
New Year’s Eve, No Fellowship Supper
Thursday, January 1
Happy New Year, Office Closed
Quilters will not meet again
until January 5th. We’re all taking
a well-deserved break to
prepare for the arrival of the
Christ child. Consider joining us
in 2015. Call Jan at 218-5494
with questions or if you would
like to join.
Attention CHOIR
The Choir will be taking a break
from practice on Wednesday
nights. Choir practice will
resume Wednesday, January 7th.
No Supper
December
24 & 31
Entrée, Side, Vegetable
Bread, Salad Bar
Dessert
Finance
Report for
7
14, 2014
$ December
00
Child
(3-12)
$3
Budget/Building
..........
$4,728.00
make ...............
reservations
BusPlease
Maintenance
200.00
before ................................
3:30p Tuesday so12.00
that
Flowers
enough ...........................
food is purchased!
Reimburse
10.00
Adult Mission ....................100.00
Please,
pay
for your no shows
or
Rent Hall
..............................
80.00
cancellations
after Tues.
Apportionments
......
5,915.00
$11,045.00
Attendance: 158
Sunday School: 86
New Concerns
Jean Kwiatkowski (Jean Pike’s granddaughter)
Our Military & Country
Family of Carolyn Murphy (Shelia Broom’s mother)
Continue Your Prayers for:
Mac McNeal
Mary Elizabeth Paris
Unspoken
Amanda Belcher
Nott family
Walt & Sue Crum
Harold Freed
Unspoken
Bob James
Lannie James
John Bagley
Tyrone Mitchell
Ray Browning
Painter Family
Family of Wylene Bowen
Bonnie Combes
Family of Ouida Jo Lewis
Kent Bankston, JoAnn Bankston & family
Family of Linda Mink
Lydia Morales
Maurice Gwinner
Mr. Greer
Unspoken
Family of Benny Jones (Linda Blanton’s brother)
Family of Bea Nell Bagwell
Linda Stone
Ferrelle Bagley
Hull Family
Our Troops
Jackson Simons
Cowin
Trustees Committee
Joe Shuttlesworth Sr.
Hulon Tharpe
Thelma Harvley
Karen Avant
And Keep These Friends In Your Heart…
Woody Davis
Charles & Betty Douglas
Sarah Mayer
Nell Johnson
Kenny Kelly
LeWanna Patterson
Terry Duernberger
Esther Siemen
Hulon Tharpe
Rudy Walters
Cary Martin
Jim & Juanita Lane
Raymond Steele
Leroy Carter
Bill Daniels
For Sunday, December 21, 20 14
Shopping Trip
Hey Everyone… we’re going to shop for
those after Christmas sales at the Tanger
Outlet Mall near Atlanta on Saturday,
January 3rd. The bus will leave the church
at 8:30am. Call Mary Frances Logue at
956-2832 to reserve your seat.
Removing of the Greens
We will be taking the
decorations down on
Sunday, January 4th at
11:45a (immediately
following worship
service.) Make plans
to stay and help while
enjoying a delicious
bowl of chili.
January 9 – 11
Come together in God’s place of retreat at
beautiful and relaxing Epworth By The Sea
on St. Simons Island. We depart Friday and
return Sunday. Cost is $85 with a deposit
of $40. Contact Rev. Grantham or
the office if you are interested.
It’s a great time for men!
Family Promise Training
Centerville UMC has scheduled training for
volunteers to help with Family Promise on
Monday, January 12th from 6-8pm in the
Issues & Answers classroom. If you are
interested in this training, please call the
office so we can be sure enough materials
are brought.
The Poinsettias adorning the sanctuary this Christmas are given
to the glory of God…
 in honor of Brenda Craw by Bert Craw
 in memory of Carl Cranford by Annie Qualls
 in honor of “our mothers” by Luis & Janice Morales-Hill and
Amber Lehn
 in honor of “our grandchildren” by Luis & Janice MoralesHill
 in honor of Kim Mayfield Kelch by Lynn & Curt Mayfield
 in memory of Steve Bowen by Betty Bowen
 in honor of “my children & grandchildren” by Betty Bowen
 in memory of Virginia Anderson by John Anderson
 in memory of Phyllis Wilder, Dwayne (Rusty) Farlee by
Susan Deloach & family
 in memory of Johnnie & Evelyn Wortham and Blanton &
Clyde Wyatt by Bennie & Joyce Wyatt
 in honor of “family” by Steve & Colleen Tomblin
 in memory of Ann Prater & Anna Kahler by Jerry & Mary
Prater
 in memory of Leslie Lorenz by JoAnn Bankston
 in memory of Martha & Woody Gause by JoAnn Bankston
 in memory of Eleanor Stranahan by JoAnn Bankston
 In honor of Ed Logue by Issues & Answers Sunday school
class
 in memory of Sara Bradley by Betty Byrd
 in memory of Steve Byrd by Betty Byrd
 in memory of Rachel Tuinstra Delisle by Beth, Jeff & Katie
Tuinstra and Ed & Mary Frances Logue
 in honor of Dwayne Farlee, Michael Farlee, Dorsey Childers
& Johnny Turner by Anthony Farlee, Dorrie Farlee & Susan
Deloach
 in honor of Olivia Tucker, Scout Watson & Waylon Watson
by Serena Windham
 in honor of grandchildren, Clayton, Conner, Kyle, & Katie
by Jimmy & Patsy Spinks
 in memory of Myrtle & C.B. Spinks & Gusta Goodrum by
Jimmy & Patsy Spinks
 in honor of “my grandchildren” by Cynthia Boutwell
 in honor of “our children and grandchildren” by Woody &
Marie Davis
 in memory of Maude & Herman Watson by Sonny &
Jeanne Watson
 in memory of Inez & Willie B. Kilchriss by Sonny & Jeanne
Watson
 in memory of Lois Norman & Ruth Youngblood by Bob &
Pat Parker
 in honor of Rhonda, Gina, Pam, Thomas, Mack and Sam by
Margaret Henley
 in memory of Bill George by Ruth George
 in honor of Luis Morales by Christian Heritage Sunday
school class
 in memory of Doris & Walter English by Mariann Ellis
 in memory of “our parents” by Bill & Betty McKnight
 in honor of “our grandson, Myles McKnight” by Bill & Betty
McKnight
 in honor of “our children and grandchildren” by Cecil &
Sara Colbert
Our Vision:
“Centerville United Methodist Church:
Sharing Christ,
Sharing Hope,
Sharing Love.”
Our Staff:
Treasurer ...................................................................... Betty Bowen
[email protected]
Early Childhood Director ....................................... Amber Gamble
[email protected]
Our Motto:
“A Place to Belong; A Place to Serve”
Music Director ..........................................................Nancy Hudson
[email protected]
Pianist ...................................................................... Alyce Hufnagle
Pastor
Rev. Stephen B. Grantham
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant ........................................ Elaine Shierling
[email protected]
Custodian ........................................................... Debbie Thompson
Nursery .....................................................................Linda McIntosh
[email protected]
600 North Houston Lake Rd
Centerville, Georgia 31028
www.centervilleunitedmethodist.com
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office: 953-3090; fax: 953-4660; parsonage: 953-4020
Sunday
21
8:30a Early Worship
9:15a Sunday School
10:30a Worship
Monday
22
9:30a TOPS
7-8:30p Boy Scout Troop 400
7:30p Narcotics Anonymous
Tuesday
7:00a
9:30a
6:30p
7:30p
Wednesday
24
6:00p Christmas Eve Service
Thursday
23rd
Jim Lane
Jean Pike
Kim Cothren
23
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Prayer Group
Boy Scout Pack 400
Narcotics Anonymous
25
Friday
26
OFFICE CLOSED
7:30p Narcotics Anonymous
Saturday
27
7:30p Narcotics Anonymous
7:30p Narcotics Anonymous
24th
Tom Brechin
25th
Terry Gore