What's your stake in the future?

As parents of six children Philemon and I have based a lot of our decisions on what will provide the best future for our children. From our political affiliation to our city/neighborhood of residence to our community service, we work hard at trying to provide a bright future for our children. We also believe that everyone, even children, should have a personal relationship with God, love for family and friends and a sense of giving to others, not just financially, but of our most valuable asset, our time. This helps to ensue a successful future for yourself as well as those you come in contact with.

As a community of believers, we should look at our young people, youth and children, as OUR children. We should work tirelessly to help them to secure a successful future. How do we do that you ask? By making sure that our decisions will enhance their relationship with God, teach them how to love their family and friends and make sure that they learn by our example how to give to others their talent and treasure, but most importantly their time.

The Office of the Family Life Center along with the Nurture, Outreach and Witness committees are planning a program entitled M@C, Mobilization at Central. M@C will focus on all members of Central, but first and foremost our young people. You see, our young people are not the church of tomorrow if we don't start preparing them and involving them today! As Rev. Cook has been known to say, "If you don't stand for children, you don't stand for much."

The first activity for M@C will be a Youth Retreat held in the fall. Each member of Central will be asked to participate in some capacity. Please help us to set a good example for our young people by giving of your treasure, your talent, but most importantly your time. For Rev. Cook has told us many times that "God loves a cheerful giver." So join with us and help us to stand for children.

M@C's future activities are up to you. If you are a ministry chairperson or committee member or you believe that the Family Life Center could assist a ministry with programming, please contact your NOW chairperson and the Family Life Center Director on how we can team up and work together to provide a successful future for ALL.

Michelle

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!

Mother Daughter Brunch 2011

There is a special relationship between a mother and a daughter. On Saturday, April 30, the Family Life Center of Central United Methodist Church celebrated that relationship with a mother-daughter brunch. All women are currently either a mother or a daughter and so the brunch was opened to all.

Here is a short video of all the fun! If you missed it, I hope to see you next year.






Michelle

The Family Life Center was host to CUMC Harvest Festival 2010. We had a wonderful time. Thank you so much to Ann Collins and CUMC Youth for The Wages of Sin room. It's amazing how 8 teenagers can turn black garbage bags, spider webbing, room props and their imagination into the highlight of the night. Special thank you to the parents of Pack 215 and 288 for your AWESOME support.

Family Night Out - September 29, 2010

Family Night Out is an opportunity for the Central church family to come together to fellowship with one another over a good meal. Please make plans now to join us for Family Night Out on September 29 at 6:00 pm.

Reach for the Stars - End of Session II Program

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

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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.
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Upcoming Events

Agape Gathering

The Family Life Center will host the Agape gathering on Wednesday, July 21, 6 pm in the Family Life Center. We will also celebrate the July birthdays at this time.

The Summer Enrichment Program participants have been working hard to WOW you with what they've learned in the classroom and MADD (music, art, dance and drama) camps. Please let us know if you will attend by calling the Family Life Center at 601.355.7858.

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