Becoming the Change We Want To See

On Saturday, May 14, the Outreach committee of Central United Methodist Church in a collaborative effort with the Children's Defense Fund, Farish Street Missionary Baptist Church and New Hope Missionary Baptist Church held a Parents Luncheon in the Family Life Center.

To paraphrase Ghandi, we must become the change we want to see. The purpose of the luncheon was to have an open dialogue about how the churches of the Farish Street community could support the youth and parents on becoming the change that we want to see. After a delicious meal, the parents and members present actively engaged in conversation to bring about change in our community through education, support, preventative measures and intervention.

A followup activity is being planned and we hope to see more members and parents present as we become the change we want to see!

Happy New Year

It seems ridiculous to wish folks a happy new year when it's almost February, but I attended an extraordinary conference yesterday and felt this greeting was appropriate. The conference was held at Central United Methodist Church and was titled The Power of Oneness. The leaders, Rev. Rayford Woodrick, Rev. Maxine Bolden and Atty. LaToya Redd did an excellent job on showing us the blessings that come from being one with God and one with your fellow man.

There is a saying that goes "when you know better, you do better." I always associate the acquistion of additional knowledge with new beginnings. Every new year is an opportunity to put away the things of the past and to start anew. Therefore, my friends, I wish you a Happy New Year, as we move forward in oneness, setting our goals and working in cooperative ministry, to clearly embrace what moving to the next level will look like and mean for Central UMC.

Reach for the Stars - End of Session II Program

Here's a video of some of the program from the end of session II.

http://cumcflc.blogspot.com

Agape Fellowship July 2010

On Wednesday, July 21, the Family Life Center hosted the Agape Fellowship gathering. The participants from the Summer Enrichment Program performed what they have learned during the recreation time from Session I and the MADD (Music, Art, Dance and Drama) camps of Session II.

If you attended, you were blessed by how these students have developed their minds and talents all in an effort to praise God. I hope you enjoy the video.
http://cumcflc.blogspot.com

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

Jackson Public Schools

Recently the Jackson Public Schools hosted a Moms Conference at Galloway Elementary School. The work of mothers could easily be summed up in the ditty that was performed at the beginning of the event.

http://www.jackson.k12.ms.us/media/mom_song_stream.wmv