Center United Methodist Church

Where heart is at the Center
Weekly Bulletin
Don Newman, Pastor of St. John’s UMC, will be leading a team to Puerto Rico May 14-21, 2020 to help with the recovery effort due to the devastation of Hurricane Maria. The team size will be 12 people that will be divided into 3 “work groups” each day. A general scope of the work includes installation of: zinc roofs, wooden beams, interior and exterior doors and bathroom and kitchen cabinets and sinks. We may also be removing damaged items as well as waterproofing concrete roofs. The team will stay at one of 5 campsites. Team members must be at least 18 years old and be prepared for simple accomodations. Background checks and personal health insurance are required of all team members. For more information please contact Rev. Don Newman by Feb. 28th, [email protected] or 704-787-0792 (cell), 336-299-3866 (work). 
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February 16, 2020
6th Sunday after the Epiphany
10:00 a.m.

Welcome and Announcements



*Greeting
                  

Leader: Let God's light shine into the darkness of our world.
People: Bless us, O Lord, with the knowledge of your truth and wisdom!

*Song of Praise
                      He Leadeth Me                                                                                                    
128

*Prayer of Blessing                                                 

*Gloria Patri
                     
71

Psalter Lesson
          Psalm 119:1-8     
841

Giving Our Gifts to God
  There is a Fountain             


*Doxology



*Passing the Peace of Christ

Witness to Our Children
Sandra Prevette

Scripture
Matthew 5:21-37 

Sermon
  The Truth We Might Not Want to Hear                                                                                                                                                                          
Pastor Tony

*Invitation
                    Old Rugged Cross        
504

*Affirmation of Faith
                 
885

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns
     The Lord’s Prayer

*Song of Praise
               I Will Call Upon the Lord                


*Dismissal with Blessing
               


*Please stand as you are able
Visitors:  We welcome you to our worshiping community today. We are so glad you are here. Please sign our guest book in the narthex, and include your mailing address. Join us again soon!

Altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Mitch and Lisa Lefler in honor of Andrew and Sara’s birthdays.

Prayer Concerns: Nancy Tarlton, Jon Loeb, William Carter, Tony Allen,  Judy Layton, Pam Cochran, Jackie Grose, Pat Schaeffer, Lannie Cruse, Carol Alexander, James Coley, Frances Safrit, Josh Campbell, Betty Faggart.

Worship Leaders

Pastor                Rev. Tony Allen       Music Director      Todd Whittington    
Reader                Sue Long        Lock-up Trustee  Candy Spoor
Nursery                Richard Shipman and Barbara Slough
Sound system            Bruce Carrigan and Ed Long
Ushers                    Matt Cochran, Barb Osborne, John Osborne

Attendance and Stewardship Last Week 

Sunday School: 18                                                                            Worship: 89
Need for February: $16,434                      Received through February 9: $7,765

Calendar

Sun., Feb. 16    Kids Bible study, 4:30 – 5:15 pm
    Youth, 5:30 – 7:15 pm
Mon., Feb. 17    UM Women at Gianni’s Pizza Loft, 6:30 pm
Wed., Feb. 19    Music team, 7:00 pm
Thurs., Feb. 20    Newsletter deadline
Fri., Feb. 21    Poor Man’s Supper, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Sun., Feb. 23    Mission Pot: Christmas boxes
    Kids Bible study, 4:30 – 5:15 pm
    Youth, 5:30 – 7:15 pm
Tues., Feb. 25    Young at Hearts at Brickhouse restaurant, 11:30 am

Pastor Tony will be on vacation this week, Monday, February 17 through Sunday, February 23. Pastor De will be preaching at the service next Sunday.

Free Poor Man’s Supper, Friday, February 21, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Beans, Potatoes, Cornbread and Tea.