Important Happenings!

Conference Lenten Prayer Vigil
Central UMC has been asked to pray in 30 minute blocks from March 20th, 12 noon until March 21st at 12 Midnight. Please email Pat (click here) if you would like to participate and the time that you would like to pray.

Easter Candy Needed
Your help is needed: We need individual store wrapped non-chocolate candies for our Easter Egg Hunt.  Please bring to the office by Sunday, March 28th.  We also need a small group to "stuff" our Easter eggs with the candies on Monday, March 29th at 10:00 am.  If this is something that you would like to help with, please call Pat at 602-258-8048 ext 102.  Thank you for your help!

Mission Item of the Month
The Mission Committee has selected new Hats/Caps as our "Item of the Month" for March/April. Homeless people are exposed to our extreme sun everyday and hats/baseball caps can help protect them. Your donation can be placed in the item of the month box in the East Dining Room each Sunday.

Single United Methodist - Organ Stop Pizza
The Single United Methodists invite you and yours to join them at Organ Stop Pizza at 1149 East Southern Avenue in Mesa  at  today 4:30 pm. Please arrive by 4:30 pm sharp, as we have reservations and assigned seating. We will order pizzas, etc. as a group, please bring cash ($10-$13 per person) for meal and  a drink, Organ Stop Pizza does not accept credit cards.  Carpools leave at 4:00 pm from Cross Roads United Methodist, 7901 North Central Avenue. Questions? Please leave a message for Max at (602) 944-1524. Thank you and hope to see you at Organ Stop Pizza.
 
Serving the Homeless
Serving the Homeless will be serving March 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 March 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.

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. Please consider supporting this project with a gift beyond your tithe and offering to Central United Methodist Church.

Sherri Lyle 3-day Walk for the Cure
Sherri is going to do the 3-day Walk for the Cure in November! For more Information or to donate to Sherri's Walk, please ask her or go to the website at www.The3Day.org. Please consider supporting this project with a gift beyond your tithe and offering to Central United Methodist Church.

Pop a Top and Save a Tab
We are saving pop tops for the families needing a home away from home while seeking medical care in Phoenix for their children. Ronald McDonald House provides these families with a warm cozy shelter and support for no more than $10/night.

Bible Studies
Paul and the Romans: The Life and Letters of Paul - The class is in the East Dining Room at 10:00 am on Wednesdays. The book is $10 for this class. Note: There will be no Romans Class on March 17th but will resume on March 24th.

Disciple 3 Bible Study: Major Prophets - This class is in the East Dining Room at 6:30 pm on Wednesdays. Note: There will be no Disciple 3 Class on March 17th but will resume on March 24th.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.