CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The staff of Central UMC, servants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Richmond, together with council members, neighbors, and guests; Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

We thank our God every time we remember you. We pray you receive this email update secure in your faith and hopeful for what God will yet reveal. We lift up everyone in our church, our community, and our world that the good work begun by Christ will be made manifest in these days.

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Ad Council Letter

In the beginning of this week, we sent out a letter from our Ad Council. If you did not receive it or would like a digital copy. Please view it here.

 

Ad Council Zoom Meeting

Linger after Sunday’s service online and join Ad Council this Sunday, April 19th, at 11:30am on Zoom for questions, conversation, and time together.

Zoom Meeting​: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88461001238​

​Meeting ID: 884 6100 1238​

Mobile​: 1-312-626-6799

 

Realm Access and Resources

Being the church doesn’t just happen at the church. Realm helps us serve you better and leads this church well between Sundays. Everyone can be connected from anywhere at any time, from home or from our mobile devices. It engages everyone in the life of our church by supporting the healthy relationships essential to our church’s mission. View our Realm resource page to learn how to set-up and navigate your account.

 

Pastor Office Hours

We have designated a time for one-on-one conversations with a Pastor on Wednesdays from 1pm – 3pm on Zoom. This is a private time for you to discuss any prayer requests or concerns. If you have any questions, please call the office at 765-962-8543

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/986183597…

Zoom Meeting ID: 986 183 597
Password: 4082020

Scripture Reading Info

 

Meeting ID: 373 698 775

Call-in – 1-253-215-8782

 

The days may seem dark, but our God continues to send His people to be light. Go forth and be that light for He is Risen! Greet one another as you are able. Greet your neighbors in the love of Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

 

Community Response Drop-off

A local ministry we support, Mosaic Church, is looking for kid’s care packages to hand out along with their free meal on Sundays. There have been several families with children picking up meals and are looking for other items for this unexpected ‘homeschool’ season. They are looking for approximately 50 bags. If you are interested, please make sure ALL items fit within a gallon zip lock bag and are SHELF STABLE. Toys, games, puzzles, etc. can be gently used – please clean and disinfect.

Suggested Items:

Crackers

Cookies

Small Games

Puzzles (with all the pieces)

Toys

Crayons

Socks

Books

Whatever your kid would want!

Please drop these off at Central UMC on the morning of Thursday April 9^th, 2020. We will update after Easter about any continued need.

 

Holy Week Resources

Good Friday Service on Zoom at 6:15pm

 

Joy and Blessings

What has brought you joy during this pandemic? What are you grateful for? How have you been blessed? Pastor Jen would like to know! Please email Pastor Jen at jennifer@richmondcumc.com, She will be using our responses for a project when we are all able to gather together in person in the future.

 

Children’s Moments:

Do you have a message for the children? As we work with different technologies, we would like to include you in worship in the future! Pastor Jen is accepting videos of you doing a children’s moment. You can email them to her at jennifer@richmondcumc.com. She can also receive them via text. Contact her for more info.

Community Response Opportunity

A local ministry we support, Mosaic Church, is looking for kid’s care packages to hand out along with their free meal on Sundays. There have been several families with children picking up meals and are looking for other items for this unexpected ‘homeschool’ season. They are looking for approximately 50 bags. If you are interested, please make sure ALL items fit within a gallon zip lock bag and are SHELF STABLE. Toys, games, puzzles, etc. can be gently used – please clean and disinfect.

Suggested Items:

Crackers

Cookies

Small Games

Puzzles (with all the pieces)

Toys

Crayons

Socks

Books

Whatever your kid would want!

Please drop these off at Central UMC on the morning of Thursday April 9^th, 2020.  We will update after Easter about any continued need.

 

Red Cross Blood Drive

All 49 of the time slots for our April 14th blood drive have been filled!  If you have not registered but would like to still give blood and are willing to be put on a standby list in case of cancellations, contact Dana Mollenkopf at 765-277-0287.

Volunteers are still needed for this day. Those who are interested and willing to help may contact Dana Mollenkopf to talk about specific time frames but volunteers are needed between 9:45am – 3:30pm. All volunteers will have their temperature taken upon arrival (as will donors) and they will be issued a mask to wear while they are on site.

AGAPE Sunday School Class

On Easter Sunday, April 12th at 2:00pm, the AGAPE Sunday School Class will be watching and discussing: One-Hit Wonders: Triumphal Entry; The Lord Needs It

The Eyewitness Bible Series’ One-Hit Wonders Series are narrative accounts by Bible personalities who are only mentioned one time.

These characters are often not named, such as the owner of the donkey that Jesus rode for his Triumphal Entry. The story liens are imaginative about the character in order to emphasize the importance of an event or teaching. I hope you will join us for this Easter story from a different perspective.

What you need:

1) Google Chrome Web Browser

                   OR

2) Google Hangouts app on your phone or tablet

Please email your email address to Jim Puckett at jpuckie@yahoo.com

Did you miss one of our Facebook Lives? Don’t worry, all lives are saved, through Jesus, AND Technology!! Look for all our past videos under the video tab on our facebook page facebook.com/richmondcumc!

If you want to catch us live, here is our current schedule:
Sundays – 10:00am Worship Service
Sundays – 5:00pm Youth Group on Zoom

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” ~ Romans 15:13

Red Cross Blood Drive

Central will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, April 14^th between 10am – 3pm. To sign-up go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/ and type 47374 in the red “find a blood drive” box in the top right. From there you can select your time or another date and location if the 14^th is not convenient for you. For any questions, contact Dana Mollenkopf at 765-277-0287.

 

Food Pantry Re-opening

Prayers have been answered for many as the Community Food Pantry voted to re-open under new guidelines on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1-3.  Our Central representative, Dave Shaw, has been spearheading this effort and is busy preparing for the reopening April 1^st.  Please keep him, the volunteers, and those needing food in these hard times in your prayers.  If you feel called to serve in the coming weeks, please email Dave (dshaw21900@aol.com)

 

Easter Lilies

While we may not be able to meet in person for Easter Sunday, we want to keep with the tradition of celebrating with Easter Lilies but with a twist! All members who would like to order Easter Lilies, are asked to call Jack Daggy Flowers at 765-962-5596. Make sure to let them know you are a member of Central United Methodist Church. You may choose to have the lilies sent to your home or have them sent to friends, family, or anyone that could use a little bit of extra love during this time. All that they ask is that wherever they are sent, is within Richmond city limits.

Jack Daggy Flowers will keep track of all orders and will bill Central after deliveries have been made. To pay for your order, please send a check to Central, or drop it off in the office during our modified office hours of 9am – 1pm. The cost per lily is $13.50.

The deadline to place an order through Jack Daggy Flowers is April 6th. Orders will be delivered April 8^th and 9th. If you have any questions, please call the office at 765-962-8543.

 

Live Online Gathering Opportunities

 Sunday

10:00am – Worship Service on Facebook

5:00pm – Youth Group with Sheri on Zoom

            (Contact Sheri at sheri@richmondcumc.com for Zoom invite)

Monday

1:30pm – Bible Connection with Pastor Joseph on Zoom

            (Zoom invite will be posted on Facebook 20 minutes before meeting time)

Tuesday

10:00am – Musical Worship with Madeleine on Facebook

Wednesday

12:00pm – Mid-week Connection with Staff on Facebook

Thursday

2:00pm – Musical Worship with Madeleine on Facebook

8:00pm – Thoughtful Thursday with Pastor Jen on Facebook

 

Helpful Links

Central United Methodist Church Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/richmondcumc/

 

Central United Methodist Church Blog

https://www.richmondcumc.com/blog/

 

Onrealm.org and Realm Connect App

If you have not signed up for our online directory, please contact the office at 765-962-8543 or check out our Realm access blog here: https://www.richmondcumc.com/realm-access/

 

Central United Methodist Church Website

https://www.richmondcumc.com/

 

Central United Methodist Church Online Giving

https://onrealm.org/richmondcumc/-/give/now

or text CUMC1425 to 73256 to give to the general budget!

 

Center of Disease Control (CDC)

https://www.cdc.gov/