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Sunday, March 24, 2013
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 - Luke 19:28-40
WORSHIP NOTES
Our annual pilgrimage through Holy Week begins with a makeshift palm parade and jubilant shouts of "Hosanna." The hails, however, will turn to cries of "crucify." Shadows will come; fear, betrayal and death will seek to have the last and the lasting word. A stone will seal a sepulcher. And then dawn comes and hope is resurrected. This is a journey we know, then and now.
Palms will be available at both service; Communion will be served at 8:30.
Both the children and adults will present an anthem at the 11:00 service.
We continue to receive the One Great Hour of Sharing special UCC offering (envelopes are in the pews) and will be consecrating a considered time for pledging. Our ministries to senior adults, Plymouth Harbor, will receive special focus.
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Sunday School:
Children & Youth
Children's Sunday School (Room 201-202)
There is childcare for 2 year olds and younger.
The pre-school children (Room 205) will play, build community together and learn Bible stories.
The Kindergarten to 3rd Grades (Room 207) will use the curriculum, Godly Play. There are stories of the Bible and liturgical stories such as Communion and Baptism. This Sunday they will hear the "The Mystery of Easter".
Following the 9:30 AM singing, the 4th to 6th Grade class (Room 208) This Sunday they will the story of Daniel.
Youth Sunday School (Room 102, 103) The 7th to 12th Grades will meeting for Youth Worship and Gathering.
We will be working on our t-shirt designs.
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Ongoing Sunday Education: Adults
Practical Theology: A Just Peace Covenant Community Class (Room 204) All are welcome. This week, we will study the following topics: India's Original Christians. In addition to our lesson, we are going to discuss topics/books for our next study. The Great Decisions class/study will finish up this Sunday (hope some of our members will be back soon) and we will be ready to begin another in-depth study. If you will not be in class this Sunday but want to suggest a topic/book, please respond to this email and I will present your suggestion to the class. Questions? Contact George and Jackie. Sacred Journeys (Fellowship Hall, Library) You are invited to join in wide ranging conversations around beliefs, prayer, and spiritual growth. The class will do a series of conversations around the topic of "Inspiration" for the next several months. Questions? Contact Gary Carson. |
Special Sunday Education Classes for Adults
LUKE BIBLE STUDY (Window Room 2) January 27 to April 28, 9:30 to 10:30 AM Dr. Ron Joyner will teach a Bible study class for 12 weeks, beginning January 27. This class will focus on the Gospel of Luke. Luke's gospel presents the life of Jesus as the opening of an historical process toward a universal faith, progressing toward Paul's missionary efforts with Jews and gentiles (in the sequel known as Acts). Luke's message includes a more clear focus on women and the poor than other gospels. Luke's parables are particularly focused on reversing normal social order. There are special characters introduced only in Luke (the angel Gabriel, Elizabeth and Zechariah, Simeon, Anna, Zacchaeus, etc). Want to know more? We'll find drama, history, geography, theology, and, as always, lots of humor. Newcomers always welcome. If you would like more information, please contact Ron Joyner. GREAT DECISIONS: Final Week! 9:30 to 10:30 AM (Room 206, Education Wing) This is the final Great Decisions course. This class is designed to help citizens be better informed about major world and national issues. It is sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association. Newcomers always welcome. Questions, contact Mary Ellen. |
Tuesday Eve Spiritual Practices
COMPASSION MEDITATION: An On-Going Practice
In March, the meditation continues weekly
from 6:30 to 7:00 PM
(This week only will meet in the Sanctuary)
The Hebrew prophets remind us that God's relationship with the people is based on loving-kindness and compassion. Compassion meditation provides an opportunity to sit and be present with the kindness of God at the heart of our being. Join Rev. Lou for the compassion meditation sitting from 6:30 to 7:00 PM.
YOGA: A four week series on Tuesdays in March from 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Vinyasa Flow class for all levels.
Hatha yoga is a specific type of yoga that creates balance between the feminine and masculine aspects within all of us. It is designed to open many channels of the body especially the spine so that energy can flow freely. It promotes flexibility and strength while relaxing the mind. The style is vinyasa, which means to build your practice with smooth transitions of various yoga postures. Instructor: Molly Grubb
Cost: $10 per class
Molly began the path of yoga 12 years ago when she lived in Europe. She met with a seasoned yogi at a beginner's workshop. Molly was amazed and overwhelmed at how yoga made her feel. "My body felt alive and my mind clear. While I continue to be a student, I am a certified teacher and promote the ongoing practice of yoga."
For more information, contact Rev. Lou Kavar, |
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Wednesday Suppers
"WIFI AT CENTRAL"!
Make Supper Reservations for the Final WIFI
by Tuesday, March 26th
Just sign up at the welcome desk on Sundays or send an email by midnight on Tuesday (click here) . Say Yes! and how many are coming for supper.
WIFI means "Wednesday Intergenerational Families and Individuals," having supper and fun at Central. No cooking; just make a reservation and show up, by yourself or with all or part of your household.
- Arrive between 5:30 and 6:15 for supper.
- Stay for an interactive Passion Play. An email preview will be sent to all who make reservations for supper.
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HOLY WEEK
SERVICES & EVENTS
WEDNESDAY WIFI:
Wednesday, March 20 5:30 to 7:30
The activity for this week will feature an intergenerational "play" with the sacred stories of Holy Week.
MAUNDY THURSDAY: Communion and Prayers Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 pm
The Maundy Thursday service centers on the Hebrew and Christian scriptures from which we derive our practice of Holy Communion. In the context of the story, worshippers will be invited to sit at a table set for twelve to receive the bread and cup. Additionally, a pastor will be available for special/individual private prayers.
GOOD FRIDAY: Service of Tenebrae
Friday, March 29 at 7:00
During this solemn service, we will enter the "shadows" (Tenebrae) that Jesus and the disciples felt as fear, betrayal and death sought to have the last and the lasting word. Through a progression of readings, hymns and choral anthems, twelve candles will be extinguished and the Christ candle sent to a sepulcher. Participants will depart in silence to enter the hopeful waiting for Easter's dawn and the return of the Alleluias.
EASTER SUNDAY: Sunday, March 31
- 7:00 Sunrise Worship on the Memorial Walkway (with Communion)
- 8:30 Worship (with Communion)
- 9:00 Easter Breakfast (see article below)
- 10:00 Easter Egg Hunt for toddlers through 6th graders. (Meet in the Commons.)
- 11:00 Worship Service (closing with "open choir" Hallelujah Chorus)
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SUNDAY, March 31, 9:00AM: EASTER BREAKFAST: Bring a Dish, Clean a Dish
Easter Sunday is March 31st, so it's time to begin preparing for our much-craved Easter Breakfast. In addition to the good food many of you will bring to share, we need volunteers to help set up, serve and cleanup that morning. Please sign up for a shift on the sign-up sheets posted in the narthex. We look forward to celebrating and rejoicing with you!
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CCUCC Endowment Grants
The Central Endowment Committee is preparing to receive and recommend to the congregation awards for 2013. The Endowment application may be found on Central's webpage and must be returned by Monday, April 15. (The website incorrectly list a different date for their return. The correct date is April 15 [as noted on the application]; we will correct the website.) |
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Environmental Stewardship
Ron and Martha Smith have been leading efforts to reclaim and preserve Central's forest and guided us on a trek through the woods for our WIFI activity this passed Wednesday evening.
Those of us who occasionally work in the forest are delighted to learn that there is a major denominational emphasis being launched, Mission 4/1 Earth (click here) which will attempt to increase our sensitivity and involvement in preserving our planet earth.
Do you have any ideas about how we could be involved in helping to preserve our planet? If you are a DeKalb County resident who is not participating in the county's wonderful recycling program--how about signing up for it?
Would you like to lend a hand in the work in Central's forest on the third Saturday morning of each month-we'd love to have you.
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Spiritual Direction
with Rev. Lou Kavar,
Minister-in-Covenant
Are you looking to explore the role spirituality plays in your life? Do you find that beliefs you once held no longer work for you? In the midst of transitions, do you wonder how your values and beliefs come into play? Working with a spiritual director may be helpful for you.
Spiritual direction is a process through which an individual explores, develops, and deepens the spiritual dimension of life with the aid and guidance of a director or coach. It is a process whose focus is to better integrate the spiritual dimension of life with other life dimensions, including relationships, work, and leisure interests.
The Rev. Lou Kavar is available to you as a spiritual director. For more information, contact Rev. Lou (Click here).
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Regional Youth Fellowship:
April 20
On April 20, we will have the opportunity to go to Six Flags for the day (9AM to 9PM). Rev. Ginnie will not be in town. We will need a bus driver and one other chaperone to be with the youth or this event will not happen. Please contact Rev. Ginnie if you are interested.
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Bridge Players Wanted!
The women's bridge would like to invite bridge players to join them on the second Monday and last Wednesday of each month. We play from 10:30 - 3 pm and encourage players of all levels to join us. For more information contact Martene Stansbery
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Extended Care
Volunteers Needed
Every Sunday some wonderful adults volunteer to spend an hour enjoying the 3 to 6 year olds. The Extended Care program is a time for the younger children of the church to play, have snack and maybe hear a story. It happens during the 11:00 AM worship. Would you like to spend a Sunday morning hour once a month with some delightful children. If you are interested, please be in touch with Rev. Ginnie.
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Children's Peace Camp June 10 to 14, 9AM to Noon: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Peace Camp is a progressive Christian day camp with the mission to provide a fun, educational environment in which children can learn the
messages and practice of nonviolence and peacemaking through growing awareness of hunger and poverty needs around the world. It will be held June 10 to 14, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Four years to rising 3rd graders will have Camp at Central. Rising 4th to rising 7th graders will have a week of morning service projects and fun. We need volunteers. If you can drive the bus one morning, make a snack, lead games, teach art, or want to hang out with some wonderful children, please be in touch with Rev. Ginnie.
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South Georgia Farmworkers Health Project - Kits and Clothing
Adult Team to South Georgia is a Possibility - Just Needs You!
The youth are collecting clothing (long pants, long sleeved shirts, sunglasses, hats and shoes) and items for hygiene kits (wash cloths, wide-toothed combs, nail clippers, hotel-sized bars of soap, individually wrapped toothbrushes, travel-size tooth paste, and band-aids). (You can find some toiletries inexpensively at minimus.biz.) There are labeled collection bins in the entryway.
Are there adults among you who would like to go to South Georgia this summer and help distribute clothing for a couple of days in mid-June? Questions, please contact Ginnie .
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Saturday, March 23, 8:00PM: COLLEGIUM VOCALE TO PERFORM "BRITTEN AND BROGUE"
Collegium Vocale community chorus will perform "Britten and Brogue," featuring Benjamin Britten's "Festival Te Deum," songs of the British Isles, and more on Saturday, March 23, 8 p.m., at Glenn Memorial Auditorium, 1652 North Decatur Road, on the Emory University campus. Music Director Kevin Hibbard will give a pre-concert talk at 7:30. Special guests will be the Greater Atlanta Girls Choir. Ticket prices are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors/students. Admission is free for children under 12. Discounted tickets can be obtained in advance from Central choir members, Pat Huey, James Kohler, and Lynne McIntyre. Visit Collegium Vocale's website at Collegium Vocale's website. |
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