Important Happenings!
Mission Item of the Month
The Mission Committee's "Item of the Month" for February is Health Kits for the people of Haiti, the list of items needed is in the back of Pioneer Chapel, East Dining Room and the Narthex OR you may go to www.umc.org. A box for items will be in the East Dining Room.
Ash Wednesday Services
Ash Wednesday Services, including imposition of ashes, on Wednesday, February 17, at 12:15 pm and 6:30 pm in Pioneer Chapel.
10:30 Fellowship
There will be NO 10:30 Fellowship next Sunday as we have no one to Host it. If interested please see Bob or Pat for more details.
Serving the Homeless
Serving the Homeless will be serving February 14th. If you are interested in helping serving please see Paul Estes in the Kitchen at 5:00 pm. The team will be serving again on February 28th. If you would like to help please sign up on the sign up sheets in the kitchen. Just a reminder that you must be at least 12 years old to help.
Tax Credit for Contributions to Haiti
People who give to charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti can claim these donations on the tax return they are completing this season, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Taxpayers who itemize deductions on their 2009 return qualify for this special tax relief provision, enacted January 22. Only cash contributions made to these charities after January 11, 2010, and before March 1, 2010, are eligible. This includes contributions made by text message, check, credit card or debit card. The new law only applies to cash contributions. The contributions must be made specifically for the relief of victims in areas affected by the January 12 earthquake in Haiti. Taxpayers have the option of deducting these contributions on either their 2009 or 2010 returns, but not both.
hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro
Congregation members Susan Freeman and Sarah, Katie and John Hickman are hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, they are leaving today, in honor of spouse and dad Stephen Hickman, also a church member, and to raise awareness about his illness, Frontaltemporal Dementia. Their website story is at www.ftd-picks.org. They would like the church to know that the Contemporary Service is an important part of Stephen's life, the only place he now goes outside the house, and the place where he can still feel your respect, friendliness and spiritual support.
Rural Rwanda Dental
Dr. Richard Reckmeyer will lead his first dental team of volunteers to Rwanda in June 2010 and would appreciate any support our church members can provide. If you would like to donate to this worthwhile cause, please send your check to the church office and make it out to Central United Methodist Church and put "Rwanda" in the memo line.
New Bible Studies
Pastor Bob starting two new Bible studies on February 3. The first class is Paul and the Romans: The Life and Letters of Paul. The class will be in the East Dining Room at 10:00 am. The book is $10 for this class. The Second class is the continuation of Disciple 3 Bible Study: Major Prophets. This class is in the East Dining Room at 6:30 pm.
Singular Purpose
Singular Purpose is a Bible study and discussion group dedicated to improving and strengthening our understanding of and relationship to our Father, His Son, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit through His Word. They meet Sundays from 9:00 am to 10:30 am in room 103. Stop by anytime, open to anyone age 18 to 108.
The Pilgrims Sunday School Class
Timeline History of the Old Testament
Abraham, David, Moses and Hosea. The names are familiar, but do you know where they fit into Old Testament history? Using timelines and videos, Pastor Dean Humbert will present an overview of Bible history dating from the time of Abraham to the birth of Jesus. All are welcome! Come join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am in the Parlor.
The Shack, Discussion Group
Pastor Sarg Magyar has started a discussion group from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the East Dining Room on the book, The Shack, by William P. Young. There will be a light meal served.
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