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.

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.

Wednesday Prayer Gathering

"Our Father...Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven." The First Wednesday Prayer Gatherings have resumed and will begin tonight at 6:00 pm in the church fellowship hall.

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.

Free Ballet Training

City Dance will offer FREE Ballet training for children ages 7 - 10.

Classes are held after school and are provided FREE of charge.

Participants are chosen by audition.

Auditions

Saturday, September 11, 2010

(prior dance experience is not required for the CityDance program).

Mississippi Arts Center

201 East Pascagoula Street

Jackson, Mississippi 39201

Registration Times:

9:30 AM - 7 year old students

10:00 AM - 8 year old students

10:30 AM - 9 and 10 year old students

(Please do not arrive before your designated registration time.)

WEAR shorts, t-shirts and socks

BRING a completed application form for each student.

Applications can be obtained by contacting the IBC office at 601.355.9853.

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

Reach for the Stars 2010 - Session II

Today was the last day of Session II of the Reach for the Stars Summer Enrichment Program. We had a blast. The program moved me to tears. If you're not a part of a mentoring group, get involved in our upcoming M@C (Mobilization at Central) program. These young people are so amazing and they just might surprise you!

Big thanks to the Pastor, Officers and members of Central United Methodist Church for your support during both sessions of the Summer Enrichment Program. I also would like to thank the following people:
Ann Collins, Program Director
Terry Varnado, Kitchen Coordinator
Brenda Harris-Washington & Christian Lattimore - 6th grade teachers
Demetreas Donald & Jasmine Stiff - 7th grade teachers
Tene Dixon & Bennye Henderson - 8th grade teachers
Renauldo Milsap & Johniel McIntosh - High School teachers
Cheryl Collins, Program Assistant
Kim Robinson, Program Assistant
Mattie Stevens, Adult Supervisor
Kizzye Newell, Kitchen Assistant
LaTerence Varnado, Kitchen Assistant
Rose Smith, Kitchen Volunteer
Oliver Jefferson, Recreation Coordinator
Collins Funeral Home for the loan of some of your employees (Effie Collins, Ralph Collins)
Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth
LaMorne's Dance Studio
West Jackson CDC
The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi
and D.I.V.A.A.S. and L.E.A.D. of Anderson UMC who have assisted with Session II.