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Centerville UMC serves community with bi-weekly food bank
Centerville UMC serves community with bi-weekly food bank
Centerville UMC serves community with bi-weekly food bank
By Kara Witherow, Editor
SGAUMC Advocate
Last month, a handful of men biked 15 miles to Centerville United Methodist Church’s food bank. The food bank closest to their homes had closed, and they couldn’t afford groceries or gas. Inflation and high gas prices are driving more people to Centerville UMC’s bi-weekly food bank, said Cheri Cox, a member of the church and a food bank volunteer. Wednesday, May 11 was a record day, with volunteers serving more than 300 people. “I think the economy is getting bad. It’s so expensive. People can’t afford food,” she said. “It’s rough right now.” Each month, Centerville UMC’s food bank feeds 700 to 1000 families, giving out 8,000- 10,000 pounds of food, said Rev. Tommy Odum. Needs have grown and the food bank is a vital ministry, he said. “It meets a need that is there in the community. People need food and this helps meet that need.” The food bank is a mission of love for Cox and her 40 volunteers. They work hard, they pray with and for those they serve, and they leave each shift sweaty but with smiles on their faces...
Centerville UMC serves community with bi-weekly food bank
Centerville UMC serves community with bi-weekly food bank
Essentials 360 Bible Reading Plan Week of May 22d:
Sunday……….. Galatians 6
Monday………… Psalm 50
Tuesday….……... Psalm 51
Wednesday…...... Psalm 52
Thursday……...... Psalm 53
Friday…………… Psalm 54
Saturday……....... Psalm 55
Centerville UMC serves community with bi-weekly food bank
Children Programs - check with leaders
Grades 5-12
We are meeting again in our classroom.
Contact church office or Louis at louissampson4868@gmail.com
Centerville UMC Youth Lend a Hand If you are elderly, or a single lady and need a little help around the yard/home, the Youth will be available to help on Sundays. Call Louie at 952-4868. We need volunteers to accompany the Youth on their various projects and events – to be Safe Sanctuary compliant it is preferable to have a female volunteer(s). No work required, just your presence.
Kid Central
We are meeting in our classrooms.
Contact church office.
Food Pantry
We are blessed to provide food for area residents needing extra support during our troubled times. We distribute food on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month starting at 11am. Those who come will be provided groceries to include basic canned and dried items such as rice, cereal, canned beans, pasta and vegetables. The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank has partnered with us to provide additional resources such as meat, cheese and butter. Families with children under the age of 18 are eligible for a box of high nutrition items.
Drive to the back of our campus off Wilson Drive & Walker Drive.
Sunday School Programs - all classes back in session
Ed Logue's Memorial Class
Studying Fruits of the Spirit. Contact Katie Odum for more information.
New Beginnings
Studying Mothers/Daughters of Bible. Contact Nancy Hudson for more information.
Pilgrim Class
Studying Numbers/Deuteronomy. Contact Kathy Blanchard for more information.
Seekers
Studying Thessalonians 1 & 2. Contact Kathy Rutke for more information.
Christian Heritage/Wesley Fellowship
Studying Questions Christians are Asking . Contact Don Schall for more information.
Additional Programs--check with leaders for date & time
Quilting Ministry
"Faith is the Weigh"
"Faith is the Weigh"
“Made with loving hands, praying that God’s love will cover and comfort you like a quilt”
We meet 1st & 3rd Mondays at 10:00am
"Faith is the Weigh"
"Faith is the Weigh"
"Faith is the Weigh"
“Faith is the Weigh” – a faith walk to weight loss. Still losing weight sensibly, and now doing it in a way that is faith-based. Anyone looking to lose weight is welcome to join.
Christian Heritage/Wesley Fellowship Classroom
Fridays 10am Contact Gloria Nelson or the
church office