Central United Methodist Church

1425 East Main Street
Richmond, Indiana 47374

Phone:	765-962-8543
Fax:	765-966-0885
Email:	central@richmondcumc.com

Open Hearts
Open Minds
Open Doors

Central has built more time for fellowship into our Sunday morning experience in 2008.

Worship 8:30—9:25 a.m.
Fellowship 9:25—9:40 a.m.
Sunday School 9:40—10:35 a.m.
Fellowship 10:35—10:50 a.m.
Worship 10:50—11:45 a.m.

MAY PSALM SERVICE

Our May PSALM service will be held on Saturday, May 17th, at 6:00 p.m. This month Pat Heiny will be our featured speaker. April’s service was very well attended and was a blessing for everyone there. Those attending in May are sure to be blessed again with this time of song, praise, prayer and sharing. Afterwards, browse for a few minutes and share some snacks as we spend some time in fellowship. Mark your calendar TODAY. (Nursery service is provided).

 

A WALK IN THE GORGE

Dig those walking shoes out of the closet, put on comfy clothes, grab a water bottle and join us for a mid-day walk at the Gorge. Weather permitting, we will meet at the Test Road entrance at 1:00 p.m., April 17th. Walk at your own pace. We usually walk 40-60 minutes.

 

CHILDCARE WORKERS NEEDED!

Do you love to rock babies, read to toddlers, sing nursery rhymes? Are you a high school student, a stay at home mom, or a retiree in need of some extra cash? We are in need of paid babysitters for:

1. Our committee night meetings, scheduled events and Sunday morning services. If you feel led to help with this very important ministry, please contact the church office at 962-8543.

2. Parents Morning Out is seeking loving caregivers for Wednesdays and Thursdays. Substitutes & regular (paid) positions are available. Please contact Kim Shively at 965-7416. Parents Morning Out meets n Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-12:00 at Central.

*Mission Statement: Parents Morning Out seeks
to provide respite for the parent and a loving
environment for the child that encourages
independence and social development.

 

Question of the Month

"WHEN HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED AN ANSWER TO PRAYER THAT SEEMED TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE?"

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2008

FROM THE MARKETPLACE
TO THE POWER LAB

For the past three summers we have enjoyed Vacation Bible School programs that featured a Bible times marketplace. Terrific experience for young and old were offered by “seeing the Bible” come to life through costumes, crafts, skits, music, and stories. This year there was not a new marketplace curriculum available but we (the Christian Education Task Force) are excited about another VBS program offered by Group Publishing called POWER LAB-Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power!
From June 23rd to June 27th Central will be transformed into Lab stations that present opportunities for our children and youth to take part in fun Bible learning they can see, hear, touch, and even taste! Bible Point crafts, team-building games, lively Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the Power Lab activities that help faith flow into real life. Every day kids choose a Daily Challenge (a take home challenge) an exciting way to live out what they’ve learned.
We are particularly excited about our mission project this year called Operation Kid to Kid that has become one of the world’s largest child-to-child service outreach programs. The outreach this year is to South African children and the tool to reach the children there will be soccer “GO” (gospel outreach) balls. Kids can appreciate the fun, teamwork and friendships associated with playing sports. SO our kids definitely should be able to feel empathy for children who don’t have toys or even a ball to play with. Our children will sign the special GO balls and pray for the children who will receive them as well as the “Coaches” who will minister to the kids in South Africa. There is much more involved daily in the project. We hope you can see how worthwhile and exciting this mission project will be for our kids.
We ask that you begin to pray about how you can serve in this years’ VBS to make it a Lab full of life lessons for one and all!!

 

Power Lab Team!
Lab Crew Leaders =Fun2

If you…
*are an adult or youth at least 14 years old or beyond
*love the Lord.
*love children.
*like to have fun, and
*have some experience working with children…

Here’s what you’ll do:
*attend a leader training meeting.
*attend Power Lab each day.
*participate in fun activities while building relationships
with a group of three to five elementary-age kids.
*arrive 20 minutes early to greet crew members each day.

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If you’re interested in volunteering to help during Vacation Bible School, please print and fill out the form below and mail to Central United Methodist Church, 1425 East Main St., Richmond, IN 47374 or bring to the church office.

Name __________________________________

Phone Number___________________________

E-mail address___________________________

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REGISTRATION FORM

If you would like to register your child for Vacation Bible School, please print and fill out the form below and mail to Central United Methodist Church, 1425 East Main St., Richmond, IN 47374 or bring to the church office.

Child’s name:___________________________ Age:_____________

Street address:____________________________________________

City:________________ State:_________________ Zip:__________

Home telephone: (______) __________________________________

Parent/Caregiver’s cell phone: _______________________________

Home e-mail address: ______________________________________

Date of Birth: ____________________________________________

Last school grade completed:________________________________

In case of emergency, contact: _______________________________

________________________________________________________

Mother: _________________________________________________

Father: __________________________________________________

Other: __________________________________________________

Allergies or other medical conditions: _________________________

Home church: ____________________________________________

Lab Crew number (for church use only): _______________________

 

 

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