PRAYER MINISTRY
We will keep a prayer request name on our list for 30 days. It’s time to resubmit your
requests if it was made on April 19. The Prayer Request forms (yellow colored) are located
in the narthex and in the cross roads.
Please inform the church office of births, deaths, weddings, etc.
Please remember with your prayers this week of May 13: Steve Blalock (CMC Main), Ann Stover (CMC - Main), David McClure, Esther Ungerer, Barbara Pfau,
Bob Patterson (Jesse Helms Center), Anne Morris, Bob Sullivan, Aaron Johnson,
Charlie Sanders, Katrina & Charlie Sturgis, Belinda Thompson, Mary Ann Lee,
Elsie Clements, Bob Bodnar, Chuck Anderson, Sara Stewart, Dallas Rollins,
Caroline Faith Baucom, Barbara Murray, Jo & Julian Bell, Harold Medlin, Frank
Hunley, Marlene Carpenter, Pat Finlay, Lee Fowler (Jack & Nan Thomas'
daughter), Barbara Odom (Linda Deese's sister), Evan Drake (request submitted
by Elaine Hall), Jeff Davis (Judy Sanders' cousin), Jonathan Mackay (son of Bill &
Jeanne Mackay), Lorrie Merchant (Ann Richardson's daughter), Gordon & Linda
Suhré (friends of Kevin Rogers), Larry Tornai (Bob Sullivan's sister's husband),
Sam McInnis (son of Susan McInnis), Roger Millward (Philip's father), Becky
Gotlieb (Virginia Duncan's sister), Connie Duncan (Fred Duncan's mother), Mark
Eagle, Jimmy Cox (friend of Charlie & Judy Sanders), Jason Hill (son of Rich and
Carol Hill), sympathy to Jo Bell (upon the death of her sister, Mary Lee Brooks
of Macon Georgia), sympathy to Frank Elliott (upon the death of his sister,
Christine Callis).
Carriage Club: Linda Lewis
Cypress: Marge Plyler, Betsy Griffin
Monroe Square: Patty Norwood
Jesse Helms Center: Bob Patterson
Plantation Estates: Tom & Betty Lathan, Bob Johnston, Virginia Bjorlin,
Mary Ann Lee, Frank & Virginia Carpenter
South Island: Bonnie Price (2902 South Island Rd., Georgetown SC 29440)
Southminster: Helen Huntley, Corinne Eubanks
Rehab & Nursing Center: John Secrest
Waltonwood Providence: Molene Turner
5039 Providence Country Club Dr. Apt. 2016, Charlotte, NC 28277
Woodridge Assisted Living: Ann Niven, Nancy Snyder
Woodridge Village: Helen Winchester, Betty Harkness,
Richard & Phyllis Tuttle, Dot Moyer
MILITARY PRAYER LIST
Our Military Troops, Kent Frey, Brian Kindley, Van McCoy, Chip Medlin, Josh
Secrest, Robert Lathan, Steven Cook, Matthew Farmer, Johnny Piggot, Jeremiah
O’Leary, Austin Hancock, David Keller, James Lindler, Adam Nifong, Dorothy
Arturs, Tyler Harrill, Matt Colee, Timothy Killough, Alex Alvord, Joseph Pryor,
Nicholas Barnett, Cory Lofton, Sasha Rutizer, Caarlo Hietala, Patrick Bacher,
Jacob Mazur, John Land, Mark Parks, Andrea Cheyne, Melvin Melton, Phil
Pressley, Tony Pellegrini, Justin Selvaggio, Steven Cheyne, Brian Ingram, Andrew
Forsyth, Brian Ingram, Ernest A. Youhouse III, Helicia Fish, James Mackay,
Geoffrey O’Neill, Jessie Gordon, Robbie Conn, Nico Rich, Christopher Ford, Tyler
Allred, Ben DeMeyere, Ethan Mears, Jamey Rumbold
CENTRAL’S NEWS
Central United Methodist Church, Monroe, NC
WELCOME VISITORS!
We're glad you're with us today! For all those interested in exploring
church membership call Rev. Laura Hamrick at 704-289-3186 or email her
at lhamrick@centralumcmonroe.org. If you are online you may visit us at:
www.CentralUMCMonroe.org.
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 17, 2015
FIRST LESSON: Psalm 1:1-6
SECOND LESSON: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
SERMON: "When You Are Chosen"
PREACHING: Rev. George M. Freeman
STEPHEN MINISTERS - Elsie Clements, Chuck Anderson
FIRST TIME BREAD DELIVERY MINISTRY
Susan McInnis (Bread Deliverer for May 17)
HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEER: May 17
Tour Guide: Sylvia Jenkins Visitor's Booth: David Jenkins
ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Union County Supervised Visitation program is looking for more
volunteers. If you can volunteer to help, please call Bill Mackay at 704283-4824 or email Bill: bmackay60@hotmail.com.
A NEED FOR PROCTORS
Benton Heights Elementary School of the Arts is in need of End of Grade test
proctors! A proctor is a person who aids in actively supervising students while
they are testing, as well as passing out and collecting testing materials. The time
frame of testing on all days is 7:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The main testing dates are
5/21, 5/22, 5/27, 5/29, and 6/2. You must be an approved UCPS volunteer. If you
are not yet an approved volunteer, you may apply online on the Union County
Public Schools website. This process takes approximately two weeks. If you are
willing to help on any day or all days please contact Kelly Stegall at 980-3284956. Please consider helping! Thanks!
Jeffery Stout, Assistant Principal
Benton Heights Elementary School of the Arts (BHESA)
KIDZ BIZ..
 For those of you who like to plan ahead, please put June 21st
through the 25th on your calendars for Vacation Bible School!
For current information on all children’s ministries activities, go to
www.centralumcmonroe.org. Questions about children’s ministries?
Contact Mary Ann Burns, 704-289-3186, maburns@carolina.rr.com.
OUR FAITHFULNESS TITHES & OFFERINGS
Week ending May 10, 2015
Week
Year-to-Date
Budget
$16,152
$306,888
Actual
$11,146
$283,693
Difference
($5,006)
($23,195)
SPIRITUAL GIFTS INVENTORY
Reminder! If you have not completed the Spiritual Gifts Inventory, you
may pick up a copy in the narthex or in the Crossroads. Please complete it
as soon as possible and return to the box in the Crossroads. Your Godgiven gifts are important!
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN'S NEWS AND CIRCLE
MEETINGS!
 The New Beginning Circle will meet Monday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m.
in the hospitality room (room 121). They will host The House of
Pearls for a special meal and a social evening that includes a
presentation from their director. Reservations required and a
sign-up sheet for covered dishes will be at the crossroads.
 The Grace & Mercy Circle will meet Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at
6:30 p.m. at the home of Dale Ann Plyler, 2511 Dellwood Drive,
Monroe.
 The Ruth Circle will meet Friday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. for a social
meeting (away).
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY—May 24, 2015
Have you been thinking of joining Central? We’d love to have you! We’ll
receive new members at all three services on Pentecost Sunday, May 24.
Call Rev. Laura Hamrick at 704-289-3186 if you would like to join.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, May 17 7:45 -Confirmation Breakfast, 8:45 - Contemporary
Service in Central Hall, 8:50 -Casual Service in Chapel, 11:00 Traditional
Worship Service in the sanctuary, 3:00 Youth Parent Meeting in the
Senior High room, 5:30 -Potluck Dinner / Cake Auction in FLC, Monday,
May 18 6:30 New Beginning Circle in the hospitality room, Tuesday, May
19 - 10:00 - Columbarium and Prayer Garden meeting in the church
library, 6:15 Spiritual Formation meeting in room 114, 6:30 -Starnes
Scholarship Committee meeting in the church library, 4:00-7:00 Relay for
Life meeting in Central Hall, Wednesday, May 20 10:00 Soul Food in 121,
10:00 WCM Project Team meeting in 106, 6:30 -Grace & Mercy Circle
meeting, 6:30 SPPRC meeting in the church library, 6:30 - Girls Youth
Bible Study @ Shannon King's house, 7:30 Chancel Choir rehearsal,
Thursday, May 21 6:30 -Missions Team meeting, 7:00 Union Big Book
Group, 7:00 FA Group, Friday, May 22 Church office closed on Fridays,
7:00 Ruth Circle, Saturday, May 23 10:30 -Praise Band rehearsal
UNITED METHODIST MEN'S NEWS
Thanks to all who contributed to our treasury. We have over
$1,800. This will go a long way in helping needy members of our church
and community.
If you know of needs, please let Mike Shelton, Debbie Deese, or
Mitchell Tyson know. Some churches have a group called a Go Ye Club.
When needs are identified money is taken from the Go Ye Club kitty. Go
Ye members contribute $1 per month. If you are interested in
participating in this type of club, let Mitchell Tyson know.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CONTEMPORARY
SERVICE
The Central UMC Audio/Visual Department is looking for volunteers to
assist in the operation of all sound, video and computer generated
graphics at the 8:45 Contemporary Service. This will involve learning the
set up and operation for all sound equipment involving the Praise Band
and video projection for the children’s sermon. Computer operators will
learn the Pro Presenter application and prepare song/liturgical slides/
and download videos for use at the beginning of the service. Techs will be
needed to man and operate this technology during the service. Training
will be provided. It is our goal to set up a rotation on a month to month
basis.
All those who are interested are encouraged to talk to Jim O’Dell, Rich
Hill (Audio), or Rena McGee Helms (computer) for more information.
2015 CONFIRMATION CLASS
Kenny Brown, Shelby Goforth, Sidney Goodwin, Caroline Hargett,
McKenna King, Sarah Pigg, Will Snuggs, Andrew Young
CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY NEEDS LIST
1333 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110
704-225-0440
FOOD PANTRY
 Boxed Meals
 Canned Meats
 Canned Soups
 Canned Vegetables
 Peanut Butter and Jelly
 Cereal / Oatmeal
 Rice / Grits
 Sugar / Flour / Corn Meal
 Crackers
 Fruit Juices and Fruit Cups
 Paper Towels / Toilet Paper
 Spaghetti noodles and sauce / Macaroni / Pasta
 Cake and Cookie mixes / icing
 Snack items (Granola Bars, Energy Bars, etc.)
MISCELLANEOUS
 Dishwashing Detergent
 Gift Cards (Food / Gas)
 Heavy duty paper bags or boxes (to carry food)
 Laundry Detergent / Softener
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
 Body Lotion
 Combs / Brushes
 Deodorant
 Disposable Razors
 Mouthwash
 Shampoo / Conditioner
 Soap / Body Wash
 Toothpaste / Tooth Brushes
SUPPLIES FOR CAM OFFICE
*Address labels, Boxes of Kleenex, *Computers and Computer Software,
*Copiers, Copy Paper, Folders / 3 ring binders / hanging file folders, Paper and
Binder Clips, Pens, Pencils, Printers, Staplers, Staples
*Please call for specific needs.
LITERACY COUNCIL
We seek compassionate volunteers.
We need volunteers (18 and older) who are patient and
encouraging to teach adults to read.
Training provided; in-service tutors show you the ropes.
Become an Adult Literacy Tutor!
Phone number and email at www.literacyunion.org
Literacy Council 101 (orientation) scheduled monthly.
Visit us at 105-A East Jefferson Street, Monroe, NC
Tutoring sites are at libraries, churches, and businesses
throughout Union County.
SHARE BACK FOR MAY
Share Back for May: Items for the Salkehatchie Mission Trip
The workers at Salkehatchie will need re-energizing as they work. They
eat the following snacks on the work site and then leave the leftovers for
the homeowner: Bottled Water, Gatorade regular or powdered, Nuts,
Cheese or Peanut Butter Crackers, Trail Mix, Granola and Protein Bars.
Also they need: Bug spray or dryer sheets to repel mosquitoes and gnats,
and sunscreen.
NEEDED: TONS OF PRAYER FOR THIS TEAM OF WORKERS
Did You Hear?
Central's Famous Cake Auction is Back!
Come join us for the most talked about
Cake Auction in town!
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On Sunday, May 17 we will be hosting a potluck dinner,
followed by the Cake Auction.
Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center, with
the auction immediately following.
All proceeds from this year's Cake Auction will benefit the
American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Union County.
Come one, come all! Grab your neighbors and your friends.
Cook your favorite dish, or pick one up from your favorite
store! Enjoy some great fellowship and then bid on some
fabulous sweet treats!
If you'd like to donate a cake, please contact Lissell Currie
at 704.989.5407 or at lcurrie0308@carolina.rr.com.