12/23/22 Updates

Posted on Dec 23, 2022 in Newsletter, Uncategorized |

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Merry Christmas from Central UMC Staff

We pray these Christmas announcements finds you well in the grace and peace of our God. We on staff give thanks for all of you in our Central family. Let us continue the good work of keep Jesus central in our lives. Especially in this season of the incarnation. God drew near to us all when he took on flesh and lived a life which led to the empty tomb. Indeed his birth on earth has been, “Good news of great joy to all the people.” May it be proclaimed loudly and clearly this weekend. Stay warm, rest well in the hope we all hold, and may God refresh your spirit with His as we turn to 2023. Hopefully we will see you at one of our services or online this Christmas weekend. Merry Christmas!

REMINDER!

The church will be closed on;

Monday, December 26^th

Tuesday, December 27^th

Friday, December 30^th

and Monday, January 2^nd

2023 Giving Envelopes

2023 giving envelopes are available in the parlor. If you do not see yours, or would like to get envelopes, please let Christin know by calling the church office at 765-962-8543 or by email at christin@richmondcumc.com.

The 2023 Photo Directories are here!

You can pick up your 2023 photo directory in the parlor or in the church office. If you would like to access our online directory through Realm, please contact Christin in the church office at 765-962-8543 or by email at christin@richmondcumc.com.

Read the Bible in 2023!

Here then I am, far from the busy ways of men. I sit down alone: only God is here. In His presence I open, I read His book; for this end, to find the way to heaven.” John Wesley knew and lived the Bible. The Methodist movement he started had Bible reading at its core. Let us build this up afresh in the New Year. Will you schedule now time to be with God and His Word every day in 2023? Central will be embarking on reading the Bible through with the ‘One Story that Leads to Jesus’ plan from the Bible Project. This plan can be picked up in the office, found online, or followed in the YouVersion Bible App. You can go over these readings in your small group or at our Fireside Conversations every Monday at 1:30. May the love of God’s word cause us to cry out with Mr. Wesley, “O give me that book! At any price, give me the book of God! I have it: here is knowledge enough for me. Let me be “homo unius libri.”

Overnight Warming Shelter

The Mayor opened up the Municipal Building as a warming station, starting at 8pm Thursday, December 22nd. They will allow individuals an opportunity to get out of the cold and warm up in the Hutton Room. If you need a warming station, or know of someone that does, please enter the South door and walk down the hallway to the Hutton Room. It will be staffed by the Richmond Fire Department and other City Team volunteers. The Hutton Room will be available as a warming station until 8am Monday (December 26) morning. Warming stations are intended for short-term use and will have minimal accommodations. The City Building will offer water and restrooms. The Richmond Municipal Building is located at 50 N 5th St. We encourage everyone to check on friends and neighbors, particularly those at higher risk for extreme winter weather such as the elderly, individuals with disabilities or medical conditions, people experiencing homelessness, and any other vulnerable citizens. The City of Richmond is dedicated to keeping all its residents safe. We hope this warming station will help those in need during this time. If you have a question, please contact the Richmond Police Department non-emergency line at (765) 983-7247. If there is an emergency, please dial 911.

Community Prayer Focus

Some final thoughts as the year ends for the Community Wide Prayer Vigil. Thank you for all your prayers during this past year for our community, church and nation. You may pick up Decembers guide in the main hallway or download it here. And don’t forget: Our 24-hour prayer cycle is Wednesday, December 28th.

Creative Hands

There will be no Creative Hands meeting in January. We will meeting again on Thursday, February 9th from 9am thru lunch. We will be having a garage sale in 2023 so start cleaning after Christmas! If you have any questions, contact Shanron Rider

Red Cross Blood Drive THANK YOU!

Thanks to 30 donors at the December 6th blood drive, including 6 from Central United Methodist, 29 units of blood were collected for the American Red Cross. A special thanks to David Shaw for assistance in set up; Elaine Mollenkopf, Beth Hartsough, Patty Kelley and Diane Desonie who served as greeters; and Charlie Black, Duane Locker and Gary Rogers who took care of the tear down of the donation area.

New Sunday Study

Beginning on January 15th, a new Sunday School Study will meet on How to Read the Bible at 9am. We will offer overviews, approaches, history, meditation, and seek deeper understanding.. Whatever your question, this would be the space for the conversation. This class will have ample time for discussion while diving into the Word every Sunday.

Sounds of the Season

Did you miss the live broadcast of the 2022 Sounds of the Season? Or, do you want to watch it again? You can watch the Sounds of the Season HERE or by going to our Facebook Page

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