Community Prayer Focus
This month we get to join our community in praying for the lost. God desires that every person be saved. You are encouraged to pray for the lost and our community. And don’t forget: Our 24-hour prayer cycle is Tuesday, June 28th. Please pick up a prayer packet in the hallway or in the church office.
UMFaith Mission U 2022
Deadline is July 1st!
Don’t forget to register for UWFaith’s MISSION u 2022. This will be a virtual event, held July 15-17. We will study Luke 13. The virtual event will include music, worship, discussion, and study. Registration is only $25. You can register and receive your Mission u study book by contacting the registrar, Barb McCoy at barb.mccoy@frontier.com. If you would like to take part in Mission u with some friends, contact Electa Berk. She will be having a “viewing party” at her house in July. Contact Electa at electa_b@yahoo.com. If you have questions about UWFaith or about Mission u 2022, contact Ann Cashner at 765-962-8458 email her at dovesnestphotos@icloud.com or text 765-994-1979. You can find out more at UWFaith.org. Registration ends July 1st!
Family Dinner Church
Calling all families of all kinds! Let’s get together… and eat, chat, laugh and worship our Mighty God. Our First Dinner will be Thursday July 7th @ 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. For the first dinner please bring your own food- but also- bring your family! We will have a short devotion and prayer and then the rest of the time to eat and chat. Your children will be listening and eating with you. For more information please contact Maryann Smith at 765-576-0375.
Pizza with the Pastor
It’s back! Join us Sunday July 17th for an informal time of fellowship in the Fellowship Hall following worship service (approximately 11:30am). We will provide Pizza, Salad, Dessert, and Drinks. Come and meet others who follow Jesus here at Central while learning about the latest from Pastor Joseph.
Central Bowling Night
Join us July 17th at 5pm for an evening of fellowship and fun at Richmond 40 Bowl’s Soul Bowl. Central will cover the cost for all who bowl, so invite your friends. The lanes will be open from 5-8pm. Please bring money for food, drinks and games. RSVP with Christin (christin@richmondcumc.com) by noon on the 15th so we can reserve the appropriate number of lanes. If you decide late to come, no worries. Any can join later that evening for $5 a person
Lamplighter Devotionals and Testimonies
We are asking for devotionals and testimonies from the congregation to be shared in a future Lamplighter. If you feel led to share, please submit yours to Christin at christin@richmondcumc.com.
Sunday Greeters
Are you looking for a way to participate on Sundays? Sign-up to be a Sunday Greeter! A sign-up sheet is in the entryway. We would like to have 2 people for each Sunday. If you have any questions, please contact Carol Hinshaw.
Emergency Relief Room
The Community Emergency Relief Room continues to help fire victims, as well as other individuals referred due to unforeseen emergencies. Small furniture items such as dressers, book cases, chairs, desks, dinette tables, night stands and bed frames are often needed. Other needs would be kitchen items and small household items such as lamps, bedding, cleaning supplies, etc. Personal clothing items typically are not accepted unless there are packaged. The continued support of the Central congregation is greatly appreciated.
Summer Music Camp
July 18th – July 20th
Available for grades 2nd through 6th. Please reach out to Madeleine Demetriades if you are interested in signing up, or if you are able to volunteer: madeleine@richmondcumc.com. More information to come!
Getting Political – Shalom Sessions July 19th at 12:05pm
Join us on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 12:05pm in the Fellowship Hall for a brown bag lunch. More information to come!
Food Truck Party VBS
July 24th – 28th
6-8 PM each evening at First UMC (318 National Road West) All pre-school – 5th graders are welcome! Need more information or want to get more involved? Call Jen Seger. More information to come!
