New series Aug 14 - Sept 14th

Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. Ephesians 4:3 NLT

 I'm sure many have heard over the past several weeks and months of some of the discussions within the church in regards to our denominational considerations. We are thankful for the work of the United Methodist Church in the past as well as present and future. We are and will always be Methodist at the core of who we are and a people called to serve our local community. The question we have been asking amongst the Administrative Council and in town halls is whether or not we will be United Methodist in denominational affiliation or if there are more fruitful opportunities for CUMC. 

We want to assure you no decisions have been made and my personal hope is that whatever decisions are made we will be united in spirit through binding ourselves with peace as we go through this process. There is no perfect member, pastor, and denomination; perfection is not our goal. Our only goal is to know God's will for our local church and move towards His desire for us as the body of Christ. 

 The Administrative Council approved a calendar of events that will be posted in the next few weeks as well as an agenda for the next few months as we discern God's will. Part of that agenda is to give monthly updates through the newsletter, individual letters periodically, and town hall meetings that will be scheduled in the calendar of events. Our goal is to know God's will but we want to ensure we are hearing from you and communicating with transparency as well. We love our church and the leaders you've elected through Charge Conference action are more than capable of leading us into the future of CUMC. Please be in prayer for the leadership of our church as we are praying for you as well. Above all else, make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. Keep the Faith, Pastor Tommy  

North Central District & Northwest District Gathering Dates

 Joint North Central/Northwest District Gathering with Bishop Graves (for Laity and Clergy) 

September 11th, 4 – 6 pm 

Location: Perry UMC  

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North Central District Clergy Gathering 

September 13th, Noon – 3 pm 

Location: Methodist Home

 Essentials 360 Bible Reading Plan Week of August 14th

  Sunday………… Psalm 105 

Monday……… 2 Timothy 1 

Tuesday….…... 2 Timothy 2 

Wednesday….. 2 Timothy 3 

Thursday…….. 2 Timothy 4 

Friday………...... Psalm 106 

Saturday………. Psalm 107 

The UMM are selling racks of baby-back ribs… price is $25… 

Pick up is Saturday, Sept. 3d, 7a-1p