Summer Reading Workshops

The Richard Wright Library, located at 515 W. McDowell Road will be offering several workshops this summer.

English II Exam Writing Workshops:

• Saturday, June 26, 2010 10 am - 12 pm 10th, 11th & 12th grade

Summer Reading and Storyboard Workshops:

• Saturday, July 10, 2010 10 am - 12 pm K, 1st and 2nd grades
• Saturday, July 17, 2010 10 am - 12 pm 3rd grade
• Saturday, July 24, 2010 10 am - 12 pm 4th grade

Kindergarten: Brown Bear, Brown Bear and Goodnight Moon, First Grade: Olivia and Sheep Out to Eat, Second Grade: Harold and the Purple Crayon and Something Beautiful, Third Grade: Through Grandpa's Eyes and Uncle Jed's Barbershop, Fourth Grade: Charlotte's Web and Talk About a Family.

Summer Book Club for Students and Parents/Guardians

• Thursday, June 17, 2010 6 pm - 7:30 pm 8th grade
• Thursday, June 24, 2010 6 pm - 7:30 pm 8th grade
• Thursday, July 1, 2010 6 pm - 7:30 pm 8th grade
• Thursday, July 8, 2010 6 pm - 7:30 pm 9th grade
• Thursday, July 15, 2010 6 pm - 7:30 pm 9th grade
• Thursday, July 22, 2010 6 pm - 7:30 pm 9th grade

Eighth grade: Gifted Hands, Ninth grade: To Kill a Mocking Bird

Students are expected to read the book (s) before attending the workshop. Please bring a copy of the book with you. Parents must attend Summer Reading and Book Club workshops with students.

Summer Enrichment Program

The first session of the Summer Enrichment Program will soon be ending. We have had a wonderful time with the students who are enrolled. Registration is still going on for Session II which will begin on July 5 for rising 7th - 12th graders. Classroom assistants are still needed. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Michelle Henry at 601.355.7858.

This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
Psalm 118:23

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Worship service was truly a blessing today. Rev. Cook preached on the subject The Value of a Loving Father. The Angels of Praise and M.I.M.E.s performed in honor of the fathers of Central United Methodist Church. Three new members completed new members class and were awarded their certificate of membership.

Happy Father's Day

In honor of all fathers, Central United Methodist Church hosted a Father's Day Cookout which was free and open to the public. A very special thank you to AJ's Security Bars and Doors for being our grillmaster, A Greener Farish for the prizes, Attorney Melvin Priester for being our celebrity judge and the Farish Street community for supporting our efforts.

Praise Party 2010

Clap my hands,
stomp my feet.
I'm an instrument
so let God play me!

Vacation Bible School

Central United Methodist Church held Vacation Bible School June 14 - 18. The theme was Prasie Party, Worshipping God with Head, Heart, Hands, Feet and Soul.

CUMC Youth in Action

Some of Central's youth will be participating in Galloway United Methodist Church's MissionFest June 7 - 9, 2010. I was asked if I had any pictures of the youth doing different activities this year. I decided to put together a video showing their activities.



Take a moment and encourage the children and youth of our church. There are plenty of other places that they could be and yet they have chosen to be active members of Central United Methodist Church. Please let them know just how much you appreciate them bearing the cross and keeping the flame going.



As Family Life Center Director, I have been fortunate enough to see the youth as they prepare to represent Central United Methodist Church at various functions throughout the city. I am very proud of them and hope that my pride comes through in this video.



Michelle