SABRINA
If you have children or youth, we invite you to join us this Sunday evening
at 5:30 to hear about the many opportunities for them at Central. A NEW
ministry this fall will focus on a Middle School or Transitional Ministry for
6th - 8th Grade Students. We realize this is an exciting, yet often difficult
time in the lives of young people; and our new ministry offers a safe, fun
environment for students to share their excitement, struggles, fears and
dreams. Students will have the opportunity to study the scriptures,
experience life application to the Word of God, come together in Worship
experiences designed especially for them as well as opportunities for
outside activities centered around missions and sometimes just fun and
fellowship.
For more information about this Sunday evenings event or any Ministry at
Central, visit our website at www.cumcmdn.org.http://www.cumcmdn.org.,
OR phone the church office at 601-693-1521 and speak directly with a staff
member! We hope to see you this Sunday!
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
DENNIS
Good Morning. A lot of us grew up having to work. There is strong work ethic within a generation. Some of you have even broken the cycle of poverty for yourselves by sheer determination and hard work. However, there is a generation who does not have the same work ethic and has been made a slave to dependency.
We even see this problem in the church. It is hard to teach someone what it means to give when they have never had to give before. It is also difficult to let someone do for those who have a strong work ethic. One of the ways we can break the cycle of dependency is to create opportunities for the younger generation to serve. This is called Generation Relations. Even the mighty and self-reliant Apostle Paul allowed younger believers to serve and work in the faith. They did not receive money for their time and effort. Instead, they got something foundational in their lives. Paul invested in Generation Relations.
Today, you can make a difference in a younger Christian’s life by getting them involved with living out the Gospel. Create opportunities for them to serve in the name of Jesus. So, invest in Generational Relationships and let’s change our world. I’m Dennis Gossett.
Good Morning. A lot of us grew up having to work. There is strong work ethic within a generation. Some of you have even broken the cycle of poverty for yourselves by sheer determination and hard work. However, there is a generation who does not have the same work ethic and has been made a slave to dependency.
We even see this problem in the church. It is hard to teach someone what it means to give when they have never had to give before. It is also difficult to let someone do for those who have a strong work ethic. One of the ways we can break the cycle of dependency is to create opportunities for the younger generation to serve. This is called Generation Relations. Even the mighty and self-reliant Apostle Paul allowed younger believers to serve and work in the faith. They did not receive money for their time and effort. Instead, they got something foundational in their lives. Paul invested in Generation Relations.
Today, you can make a difference in a younger Christian’s life by getting them involved with living out the Gospel. Create opportunities for them to serve in the name of Jesus. So, invest in Generational Relationships and let’s change our world. I’m Dennis Gossett.
Friday, August 8, 2014
Friday, August 8, 2014
GLENDA
Good Morning:
One of my jobs as Director of Central’s Children’s Center is to teach music to our three and four year old children. One of the songs we sing is “Come and See What God Has Done.”
That song really comes to life at this time of year for me. Summer time…what a wonderful season! Driving down any street in Meridian, you have to marvel at all the beauty that God has given us. It reminds us that God is alive and is in control. He is right here among us. The proof is in the flowers and the blooming trees, the blue skies, the lakes he has given us for swimming and skiing, even the rainy afternoons and the hot summer sun.
Have you noticed? If not, take time to look and see What God has done. God is awesome in every deed. Have a wonderful summer day!!
Good Morning:
One of my jobs as Director of Central’s Children’s Center is to teach music to our three and four year old children. One of the songs we sing is “Come and See What God Has Done.”
That song really comes to life at this time of year for me. Summer time…what a wonderful season! Driving down any street in Meridian, you have to marvel at all the beauty that God has given us. It reminds us that God is alive and is in control. He is right here among us. The proof is in the flowers and the blooming trees, the blue skies, the lakes he has given us for swimming and skiing, even the rainy afternoons and the hot summer sun.
Have you noticed? If not, take time to look and see What God has done. God is awesome in every deed. Have a wonderful summer day!!
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Thursday, August, 7, 2014
SABRINA
As the school year begins, not only students, but teachers across our city face a new year. A family, of sorts, has been formed for the next nine months. Perhaps one of the greatest challenges teachers face is not reading, math, or science, but how to teach students to manage and cope in what, at times, seems an unmanageable world, or maybe home life.
Whether we admit it or not, we all struggle with control. We fear losing control means certain failure, when in fact, they are the moments we find our inner strength and learn where it comes from. We also need to look into the faces of not only our children, but aging parents, friends and neighbors and support and encourage them. Life is hard. We need each other. This said, pray for teachers, not just today, but throughout this school year. They teach our children much more than the academics. Offer encouraging words to a teacher, and remember, our God is with us always, helping us manage in what often seems an unmanageable world! Have a blessed day!
As the school year begins, not only students, but teachers across our city face a new year. A family, of sorts, has been formed for the next nine months. Perhaps one of the greatest challenges teachers face is not reading, math, or science, but how to teach students to manage and cope in what, at times, seems an unmanageable world, or maybe home life.
Whether we admit it or not, we all struggle with control. We fear losing control means certain failure, when in fact, they are the moments we find our inner strength and learn where it comes from. We also need to look into the faces of not only our children, but aging parents, friends and neighbors and support and encourage them. Life is hard. We need each other. This said, pray for teachers, not just today, but throughout this school year. They teach our children much more than the academics. Offer encouraging words to a teacher, and remember, our God is with us always, helping us manage in what often seems an unmanageable world! Have a blessed day!
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
JOHN
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. I was eating at a restaurant the other day and started to notice how many people were looking at their phones, texting people, playing on the internet, everything but talking to one other. I must admit that I have been guilty of this same activity from time to time.
Time is a very precious commodity, and all of us are given just a certain number of days. With this knowledge we should make the most of them. Let’s start today by having a conversation with someone that we love without the distractions of the world around us. Stop and look at nature and notice how beautiful God has made all things. Let us also take a moment to just have a private word with our creator as we thank him for these days and every good day that we experienced in life. The greatness of your life will not be measured in the objects that you posses but the moments that you lived.
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. I was eating at a restaurant the other day and started to notice how many people were looking at their phones, texting people, playing on the internet, everything but talking to one other. I must admit that I have been guilty of this same activity from time to time.
Time is a very precious commodity, and all of us are given just a certain number of days. With this knowledge we should make the most of them. Let’s start today by having a conversation with someone that we love without the distractions of the world around us. Stop and look at nature and notice how beautiful God has made all things. Let us also take a moment to just have a private word with our creator as we thank him for these days and every good day that we experienced in life. The greatness of your life will not be measured in the objects that you posses but the moments that you lived.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
SUZANNE
Good Morning. I am Suzanne Cain, director of the Sanctuary Choir at
Central United Methodist Church. I am also a teacher.
As you are aware, schools are back in session beginning this week, and I ask
for your prayers as we get into the routine of a new school year. It is a rare
privilege to love and encourage the future generation of adults while they
are still moldable. I realize there are a lot of debates about the education
process, but most teachers entered this profession to love and nurture and
influence the lives of others. Isn’t this what Jesus call us to do?
I get to do it in the classroom, but regardless of your profession, are you
making a positive impact on the lives of others? Jesus did, and I encourage
you to do the same. Join us at Central United Methodist Church where we
are changing lives through the living Christ. Have a great day.
Good Morning. I am Suzanne Cain, director of the Sanctuary Choir at
Central United Methodist Church. I am also a teacher.
As you are aware, schools are back in session beginning this week, and I ask
for your prayers as we get into the routine of a new school year. It is a rare
privilege to love and encourage the future generation of adults while they
are still moldable. I realize there are a lot of debates about the education
process, but most teachers entered this profession to love and nurture and
influence the lives of others. Isn’t this what Jesus call us to do?
I get to do it in the classroom, but regardless of your profession, are you
making a positive impact on the lives of others? Jesus did, and I encourage
you to do the same. Join us at Central United Methodist Church where we
are changing lives through the living Christ. Have a great day.
Monday, August 4, 2014
Monday, August 4, 2014
JIM
Our faith isn’t the most comfortable of mealtime topics of conversation. It
isn’t often we hear, “Could you pass the ketchup,” and by the way are you
going to Heaven or Hell?” Yet God is counting on us as believers to spread
His Good news.
You don’t have to wear a priest collar or preach hour-long sermons to be a
minister. Paul wrote that ministers talk about the Gospel in every situation
they find themselves and what God is doing in their lives. It isn’t always
easy to live our faith out loud, but our courage now can make a difference
for all eternity for those around us.
When we arrive in heaven, I wonder if Christ will say, “I’m so proud of the
way you let me work through you, and because of your cooperative spirit,
others are already here! Would you like to see who all is here? Would all the
friends, family, neighbors of this man please step forward?
Are we leaders and role models? Without a doubt! Are we making a
difference? You know it! The question, however, is how we are leading?
How are we making a difference? Is it in a positive way or a negative way?
So remember, we do influence & affect our friends. Don’t take yourself out
of the play with your attitude & lifestyle. Friends listen to us & watch our
every move. If we are believers we shouldn’t put our faith on the back
burner, we should move it to the forefront, so that our love of God & His
love for us can be seen by those around us.
Our faith isn’t the most comfortable of mealtime topics of conversation. It
isn’t often we hear, “Could you pass the ketchup,” and by the way are you
going to Heaven or Hell?” Yet God is counting on us as believers to spread
His Good news.
You don’t have to wear a priest collar or preach hour-long sermons to be a
minister. Paul wrote that ministers talk about the Gospel in every situation
they find themselves and what God is doing in their lives. It isn’t always
easy to live our faith out loud, but our courage now can make a difference
for all eternity for those around us.
When we arrive in heaven, I wonder if Christ will say, “I’m so proud of the
way you let me work through you, and because of your cooperative spirit,
others are already here! Would you like to see who all is here? Would all the
friends, family, neighbors of this man please step forward?
Are we leaders and role models? Without a doubt! Are we making a
difference? You know it! The question, however, is how we are leading?
How are we making a difference? Is it in a positive way or a negative way?
So remember, we do influence & affect our friends. Don’t take yourself out
of the play with your attitude & lifestyle. Friends listen to us & watch our
every move. If we are believers we shouldn’t put our faith on the back
burner, we should move it to the forefront, so that our love of God & His
love for us can be seen by those around us.
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