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Sunday, May 26, 2013
Focus Text: Romans 5:1-5;
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
Rev. Ginnie Ferrell and Rev. Dr. Lou Kavar
will share a dialogue sermon.
WORSHIP NOTES
We began to look at the Romans 5:1-5 text which asks us to boast about our suffering. Pain is inevitable and may be ongoing in our lives or it may be momentary. Could we look at suffering as pain not confronted? Are we suffering if we move and live and voice our pain by words or actions? Does boasting in our suffering mean we are not letting it own our days? And when we give voice to our pain are we more awake to life around us? Do we notice more? Are we more in tune with Wisdom's call to life? The Proverbs text asks us to notice the world around us in our cities, in the natural world and see how that awareness leads us to new life. Wisdom is there in the daily circle of life, ready to teach us if we but open our eyes.
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Many years Central has had a youth intern to work with the youth on Sunday mornings and other events. Rev. Ginnie has been involved with the youth through all these years. Over the last year, Rev. Ginnie has enjoyed leading the youth worship and spending more time with the youth at all the gatherings and retreats. But next year, Rev. Ginnie will be moving her focus to ministry with children and families. Central has hired a part-time Youth Ministry Director, Lacey Brown, to work with our 6th to 12th graders. She will begin her work with the Peace Camp for the 4th Graders and older.
Lacey Brown is a recent M. Div. graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA. Lacey is currently a Member in Discernment with the Southeast Conference of the UCC and hopes to be approved for ordination within the next year. Originally from southwest Florida, Lacey has been a resident in Atlanta for the last four years and is an active member of Kirkwood UCC. She has been a part of church and youth programs all her life and is excited about her new position at Central UCC. She maintains an active lifestyle running, biking, and hanging out with friends and family. Some of her favorite things about Atlanta are the beautiful parks, great restaurants, and annual neighborhood festivals. Lacey brings energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to the church and is looking forward to new relationships with youth and their families in the months ahead.
Martene Stansbery will continue to be assistant leader with the Sunday youth gatherings and also will be teaching bridge at the Peace Camp.
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Fellowship of the Grape
June 1st, 7:00-9:00pm
Please join us on Saturday, June 1 as Enid Guilmartin hosts Central's Fellowship of the Grape (FOG), our wine tasting group. The theme is "Your Favorite Wine"; so bring your very favorite red or white wine to share with the group along with a light appetizer, dessert or snack. For those not familiar with FOG, attending is of the best ways to meet Central's members and visitors of all ages and stages of life in a casual setting. The tasting's are not formal, just informative. You don't have to be a church member to attend and all are welcome! Event Details: Saturday, June 1, at 7:00pm. At the home of Enid Guilmartin: RSVP directly to Enid. |
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Childcare
Childcare for infants to 1st Graders continues year round. During the summer, all the children needing childcare will be in Room 202.
- The nursery (Room 201) is open for a quiet space for babies and parents.
- Childcare is available (Room 202) for infants to 1st Graders from 8:30 AM to 12:15 PM.
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Children & Youth Sunday School Resumes in August
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Adult Ongoing Sunday Education
Practical Theology: A Just Peace Covenant Community (Room 204)
Practical Theology: A Just Peace Covenant Community Class studies and explores current issues and related actions. Books written by biblical scholars, the Bible, and materials from the National UCC Office are utilized. The class is currently studying "On God's Side: What Religion Forgets and Politics Hasn't Learned About Serving the Common Good," by Jim Wallis -Chapter 6 on Sunday, May 26th
Leader: Joyce Myers-Brown
Devotional: Nancy Wetzel
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. Stay in touch, the topics evolve with each meeting. Please join them as they follow the inspirations that arise. Questions? Contact Gary Carson . |
Children's Peace Camp
June 10 to 14, 9AM to Noon.
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. Rising K 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. To register, please be in touch with Rev. Ginnie.
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Tuesday Eve Spiritual Practices
COMPASSION MEDITATION: An On-Going Practice from 6:30 to 7:00 PM
Do you already have a practice of meditation? Or are you a beginner? Whatever your experience may be, you're welcome to join the compassion meditation sitting and discussion from 6:30 to 7:30. Rev. Lou will answer questions about different approaches to meditation and provide practical suggestions to help you further incorporate this practice in your life.
YOGA For All Levels: 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Hatha yoga is a specific type of yoga that creates balance between the feminine and masculine aspects within all of us. The instructor is Molly Grubb. $10 per class.
For more information, contact Rev. Lou Kavar,
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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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Monday, June 10th, 7:00pm
One of our youth, Andrew Detherow, will receive his Eagle Scout Award in a Court of Honor. It would be wonderful if some of his Central family could be there! It will be at Lilburn Christian Church, 314 Arcado Rd. NW, Lilburn, GA 30047.
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Stock the Shelves for the Summer at Toco Hills Food Pantry
The Mission & Action Board is sponsoring a food drive in May and June to benefit the Toco Hills Food Pantry. Please join us in providing healthy food for our neighbors. The website includes a list of the best food to donate, some of the foods include:
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Powdered Milk
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Juices
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Soups
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Beans
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Crackers
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Canned Fish
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Canned Vegetables
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Rice
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Canned Chicken
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Canned fruits
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Cereal
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Canned Stews
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Peanut Butter
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Jelly
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Baby Food
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Instant Oatmeal
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Hot Cereal
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Dry Formula
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Bridge Players Wanted!
The women's bridge would like to invite bridge players to join them on the last Wednesday of the month from 10:30 - 3 pm. We also play on the second Wednesday of each month following Priscilla Circle from 12:30-3pm. We encourage players of all levels to join us. For more information contact Martene Stansbery |
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Slate Stepping Stones Needed
The Gardening Team is continuing to make gardens in the parking lot islands. They need some slate for stepping stones through their gardens. If you happen to have some slate stepping stones at home that you no longer need, the church would gladly receive them. Please contact Ron Smith if you have questions. Thank you.
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Volunteer / Donate
Women's Fellowship members recently had as their speaker Lisa Wise, Executive Director of Initiative for Affordable Housing, which has been active in Dekalb County for about 20 years. Recently IAH started a job training program teaching people to weave on large looms, and it has been very successful! The weavers use donated cloth and old clothes that have stains or tears (because these don't show when the strips of cloth are tightly woven together!). They accept donations of clean but worn/used clothes, linens, curtains, etc., at the weave shop at 3032 N. Decatur Rd., Scottdale, GA 30079. Customers looking for handwoven products can visit the re:loom store at 1434 Scott Blvd., Suite 200, Decatur, GA 30030, (by appointment) or visit the website. Volunteers are needed, donations are needed, and talent is needed for not only the weave shop but helping to support homeless or low-income people become independent. Visit the organization's website and see where your time, talents, or money could be put to very good use!
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Transportation Help Needed
RRISA is expecting a Somalian refugee this week who needs dialysis treatment. Are there any volunteers in our congregation who would have the time to help with transportation to and from doctor appointments? You would be a tremendous help to this women and her family as well as the RRISA staff. If you are interested or need more information please email Lauren Mertens. |
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TOCO HILLS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE is seeking an OFFICE MANAGER/STAFF LIAISON
This position is part time, 8 hours per week. Primary duties will be administrative office work, letter writing & mailings, helping with clients and volunteers. Must have computer skills including Office Word and Excel. Experience working with a wide diversity of people is a plus. For a detailed job description contact Debbie Spearman, Board President. All inquiries must be received by May 27, 2013.
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