Welcoming all to experience, connect, grow and share the love and hope of Christ
Welcoming all to experience, connect, grow and share the love and hope of Christ
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...
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
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.
We are meeting in our classrooms.
Contact church office.
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.
Miss Terry’s Circle- first Tuesday of the month at 6:30p in the Pilgrims classroom.
Lynn-Pritchett Circle- second Thursday of the month at 10a in the Issues and Answers classroom.
Friendship Circle- third Wednesday of the month at 11:30a in the Issues and Answers classroom.
If you have never been to a meeting, you are welcome to attend any
Miss Terry’s Circle- first Tuesday of the month at 6:30p in the Pilgrims classroom.
Lynn-Pritchett Circle- second Thursday of the month at 10a in the Issues and Answers classroom.
Friendship Circle- third Wednesday of the month at 11:30a in the Issues and Answers classroom.
If you have never been to a meeting, you are welcome to attend any of the circles. We’d be so happy to have you visit! Contact: Nancy Hudson, President, 478-952-0671 or Elaine Shierling, Secretary, 478-919-7845
CHANCEL CHOIR
Off for Summer
FAITH IS THE WEIGH--Still losing weight sensibly, and now doing it in a way that is faith-based. Fridays 10am
MOVIN' n GROOVIN'
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:15a-9:45a.
NARCOTICS ANNONYMOUS
Virtually: Sunday, 7:30 pm
Call-in meeting 1-774-220-4000, Access code 112690
PARTNERS IN PRAYER
Tuesdays 9:30am
PRIME TIME
Thursda
CHANCEL CHOIR
Off for Summer
FAITH IS THE WEIGH--Still losing weight sensibly, and now doing it in a way that is faith-based. Fridays 10am
MOVIN' n GROOVIN'
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:15a-9:45a.
NARCOTICS ANNONYMOUS
Virtually: Sunday, 7:30 pm
Call-in meeting 1-774-220-4000, Access code 112690
PARTNERS IN PRAYER
Tuesdays 9:30am
PRIME TIME
Thursdays 6:30am
QUILTERS
1st & 3rd Mondays at 10:00am
YOGA
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00am
Studying Fruits of the Spirit. Contact Katie Odum for more information.
Studying Mothers/Daughters of Bible. Contact Nancy Hudson for more information.
Studying Numbers/Deuteronomy. Contact Kathy Blanchard for more information.
Studying Thessalonians 1 & 2. Contact Kathy Rutke for more information.
Studying Questions Christians are Asking . Contact Don Schall for more information.
“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” – 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
Pastor Tommy and Katie
600 North Houston Lake Rd., Centerville, GA 31028-1146, US
(478) 953-3090 | Fax (478) 953-4660
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