Our Worship Schedule. November Sermon Schedule. What does a disciple of Jesus Christ at Centenary look like?

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1 Centenary United Methodist Church 429 Main Street, Shelbyville, KY Vol. 20 No November 2016 What does a disciple of Jesus Christ at Centenary look like? Recently, I was part of a group of clergy and laity that discussed the question, What does a disciple of Jesus Christ look like? was raised. After some discussion, each pastor was challenged to articulate their vision for what a disciple of Jesus looks like in their place of service. What follows is not a perfected statement. It s a rough draft. It s me in the moment, sharing my thoughts my heart with you. Do me a favor please. If you read it, will you please let me know even if you don t agree with me. -Pastor Willard A disciple of Jesus Christ at Centenary United Methodist Church is a person who has experienced the grace of God and is deeply grateful to God for all that He has done for them and lives in a way that reflects that gratitude. They see their lives as a blessing even the difficult days and recognize that they are not blessed to simply feel better about their lives, but as stewards of God s mercy have been entrusted with the mission of sharing God s love with the world around them transforming that world to look more like the Kingdom of God. As the word disciple means student, Christ s followers at Centenary seek to grow in their knowledge about God, God s Word and how to live this life of faith in the 21 st Century. Some avenues may be attractive than others but each one is looking for some opportunity to learn and grow in their faith. Centenary s disciples recognize they are a part of a community a church family and they desire to be with the other members. Being together is not a last resort for when there is no better option, but a high priority in their lives. They may know some better than others; may even like some more than others, but they desire to love all the members even if especially if they do not always agree on every issue. If one of them hurts, they all hurt. If one of them celebrates, they all rejoice. They care for each other and that caring witnesses to their love for their God. A significant part of their life together in community is spent in worshipping God. There is a hunger in their beings to be with each other in God s presence: singing, praying, reading the Scriptures together and hearing God s word explored. Whether in good times or in times of pain, worshipping God is important to them. As they walk in this world, the disciples at Centenary see this world and its people the way God sees them. Each person is one whom God loves, for whom Christ died and of infinite worth to God. They ask, What can we do to help them find their way home to God? and How can we serve Christ using the gifts and graces that the Holy Spirit has given us? This will lead a disciple of Jesus to: love God, love people and make disciples. As they continue in that task they discover that not only have they been (and are continuing to be) changed but they are helping to transform the streets of Shelbyville and perhaps to their surprise even the world. Grace & Peace Pastor Willard November Sermon Schedule November 6, 2016 All Saints Sunday Communion Sunday Mark 14: 1 9 (NIV) They Will Be Remembered November 13, 2016 Philippians 4: 1 9 (NIV) Just What Do I Have to Be Thankful For? November 20, 2016 Deuteronomy 26: 1 11 (NIV) Remember November 27, 2016 First Sunday of Advent One Service Sunday 10:30 am United Methodist Student Day Special Offering Isaiah 53: 3 6 (NIV) The Tau Cross Chrismon Week #1 Signs of Hope, Symbols of Faith Advent Sermon Series Our Worship Schedule Sunday Blended Worship Service 8:48 am Sunday School 10:00 am Traditional Worship Service 11:00 am CYF/Youth 6:30 pm Wednesday Children s Ministry Connection Classes Choir 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:15 pm

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3 December Newsletter Items Due November 23rd The Harriet Poynter Lucile Smith Circle will meet on November 8th at 2:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. The Circle will be selling Fall & Christmas Wreaths on Sunday November 6th between services. November 1 Rebecca Gardner 2 Kim Brown 5 Marvin Snawder 6 Judy Knowles Barry Sanford Beverly Worley 7 Kim Aitken Betty Ann Bowles Christy Coleman 13 Tracy Bertram James Insco Jr. 14 Al Brown 15 Brandon Pratt 17 Tong-Le Bradley 19 Sean Reeder 20 Callie Aitken Clay Scherer 22 Carla Gerding 23 Mackenzi Poehlein 24 Natalie Hickman 27 Mary Lou Madigan Clyde Tharp 29 Lori Greulich 29 Heather Hood Cruz Isa 29 Kimberly Reese For more information about United Methodist Women, please contact Helena Kruer , Linda Sanford , or Bonnie Burks Gray The Redwoods will meet in on Monday November 7th at 10:00 am in Fellowship Hall. Quilter s Meeting is Wednesday November 30th 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in Room 206. For more information about the Quilter s, contact Linda Sanford or Geri Roberts DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS Don t forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour on Saturday November 5th before going to bed The Church Office is closed on November 24 & 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Happy Veterans Day to all that have served in the Military. Thank you for your service. And in remembrance of those who gave all you are not forgotten. God Bless our Troops!

4 CUMC Charge Conference Monday November 28th 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) Charge Conference Reports must be turned in to the church office by November 16, 2016 ANGEL TREE SALVATION ARMY Sadly, the Salvation Army Shelby County Unit has been disbanded due to lack of volunteers. Therefore, Centenary will not be bell ringing UNLESS a miracle happens. The Angel Tree is being handled differently this year because of lack of volunteers. The SCPS school Resources Center will be submitting names to the Angel Tree Committee. Centenary, is being asked to collect toys or appropriate items for infants to 15 years of age. Items need to be put in a plastic bag and brought to the church by the first week of December. They will be picked up by the Angel Tree Committee, assorted and distributed to the applicants. Again, the Salvation Unit appreciates your continued support. For Questions: Eleanor Warford Methodist Mountain Missions will be here Monday, November 21st.. Please drop off all useable clothing and housewares to the church by Friday November 18th Urgent Needs List: New toys and Christmas gifts for the whole family. Children s clothing, shoes, new underwear and socks. Dishes, pots & pans, small appliances.

5 Open for Youth in grades Registration forms are available on the church website under the youth tab or posted outside Room 206. Registration and payment must be received by the Church Office: $45.00 per person if received by December 1st $55.00 per person if received between December 2 and January 15th Need to Know Information: We will be staying at St. Paul UMC 2000 Douglas Blvd, Louisville, KY for both Friday night and Saturday night of Winter Blitz and all meals are included with the registration fee. We will meet on Friday in the youth building at 5pm and will return on Sunday at 2:00 pm. Each person will need to bring: sleeping bag/pillow, towel, toiletries, Bible, comfortable clothes for Saturday and Sunday and money for snacks. If you have any questions, please contact: Matt Bell Director of Student Ministries Centenary UMC

6 Come and join us on Wednesday nights at 6:00 pm. Each class provides an opportunity to dig deeper into Scripture, fellowship and grow together in Christ. Kim Aitken & Meg Hughes Room 206 Entrusted A Study of 2 Timothy by Beth Moore Come and join us as we learn to support and encourage other believers in Christ as they in turn encourage us. Realize you ve been entrusted with the Gospel and the gift to serve. Discover why mentoring is a pivotal part of the faith journey. Increase your effectiveness as a Christian. Learn how to continue in ministry despite hardships and challenge yourself in the discipline of daily Bible study. Pastor Knipp Seekers SS Room/3rd Floor Sincerely Yours, Paul : A Study of Paul s Letters Much of what we know about the early Church and the practices of Christianity come from the writings of Paul. This Fall, Pastor Willard will be leading a survey of the Pauline Epistles. Included in the study will be a summary of each letter, its context, intended audience and its message. Key passages will be studied in depth. Cost is $10.00

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12 With our PRAYER Jim Benton Mark Burks Dick Burnett Joyce Cassin Chuck Cicchella Renee Clark Cinda Compton Melvin Cook Jennifer Decker Glen & Renee Dreher Donald Durden John Gerding John Gerlach Dan Hardesty Jeremiah Jobe Bill Kaag Marcella Myatt Felicia Swigert Eloise Terhune Eleanor Warford Debbie Balder (Kim Aitken s Mother) Christy Bizer (Friend of Sarah Bell) Connie Bock s Husband & Son Jim Branham (Mark & Patty Burk s Friend) Christy Branstetter (Friend of Joanna Freels) Kathy Burbage (Lori Greulich s Mother) Amy Caulder The Cardwell Family Janice Conley (Friend of the Waggener s) Tanya Cornett (Friend of the Warford s) David & Michelle Cox (Friend of Marilyn McFarlane Willena Cox (Pam Goetzinger s Daughter) Frank Curry (Friend of Marilyn Macfarlane) Shannon Denson (Impact Shelby) Fran Ernspiker (Renee Clark s Mother) Georgiana Fisher (Friend of Joanna Freels) Gail Grider (Geri & Chuck Cicchella s Daughter) Richard & Martina Hembree (Friend of Linda Ethington) Louise Holloman (Friend of Kim Aitken) Barsha Honchell (Jim Benton s Sister) Beth Huggins (Jan Huggins Daughter-in-law) Jason Hundley ( Son of Bob & Betty Hundley) Peggy Igleheart (Ted & Libby Igleheart s Daughter) Marcia James (Duanne Puckett s Sister) Theresa James (Friend of Charlotte Pridmore) Scott Jones (Chuck Jones Brother) Sandy Kaiser (Mother of Amanda Kaiser Jones) Steve Kruass (Sarah Krauss Brother-in-Law) Tracy Logan (Friend of Renee Clark) Bob Lloyd (Lois Newton s Nephew ) Darcy Maddox (St John UMC/Wesley Chapel) Norma Mescher (Friend of Don Ernst) Robin Millard (Friend of Margaret & Bill Tuttle) Jim Oates (Friend of Shug Hickman) Nick Pitakis (Julie Knipp s Father) Cheryl Poltson Gary Price (Friend of Joyce Cassin) Carson Richardson Crystal Rogers (Bonnie Landers Cousin) Lisa Satterly (Kim Aitken s Sister) Marilyn Sesker (Jan Huggins Sister) Kelle Jo Shepherd & Son (Friend of Kate Raisor) Kristie Tolson (Kate Raisor s Cousin) Katie Warkentine (Collins H.S. Student) Michael Yocum (Wright Elem. Student) Our Military & Our Leaders Christians in the Middle East Thanksgiving Beatitudes Be thankful that you don t have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don t know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character. Be thankful for your mistakes. They teach you valuable lessons. Be thankful when you re tired and weary, because it means you ve made a difference.