"We are the people of Centenary United Methodist Church.                    
                          Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ."
                        
Witnessing in Jacksonville Since 1821
                        Pastor: 
Rev. Robert L. Foulk

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                 Jacksonville, Illinois 62651
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"We are the people of Centenary United Methodist Church.
Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ.
Witnessing in Jacksonville Since 1821
Rev. Robert L. Foulk -- Phone 217/245-8417
  www.centenaryumchurch.com

(For the week of February 7th -- March 13th)

New This Week:  those grieving for Larry Pennell (Reggie Pennell’s brother)

From Last Week:  Sandy Rice (sister of Bonnie Robinson’s co-worker), Howard Fairfield, those grieving for Margaret Hills Scholfield (Steven Hills’ mother), those grieving for Hallie Juanita Crenshaw (Larry Crenshaw’s mother) 

On going:  Ashley Taylor (Bill & Lura Lene Smith’s granddaughter), Judy Spradlin, Rob Frost, Debbie Earp, Harold Trent (friend of Winglers’), John Wingler, Dona Snider (Dr. Don Snider’s wife), Mary White, Marge Meyer, Priscilla Hacker, Mildred McKean, Pauline Watt, Janet McCarty.

OUR WEEKLY PRAYERS for ten members & friends:
Dale & Barbara Wooldridge
Marjorie Workman
Danny & Nora Wynn; Morgan, Bridgette
John & Anita Yakle; Josh
Darcy Adams
David & Jan Adams
Brenda Adkins; Luke, Benjamin
Gerald Alderman
Sharon Alderman
George & Phyllis Allen
Home: Mable Bolton
Church of the Week: Church of Faith


Our Church family in the military service:

Air Force:
Ryan Hembrough, James Caldwell, Jeramie Brown, Luke Wilson

Marines:  Brett Leffler, Joshua Stout

Navy: Jason O’Neal, Mimi O’Neal, Michael Caldwell

Reserves: Tim St. Clair, Mike Stocker

Air National Guard:  Jeremy Tobin, Richard Hembrough

National Guard: Jake Kindred

 

Worship Attendance:  70 + 62   = 132

General Funds received on 2/28 Offering:   $2,526.20
General Funds year to date 
$37,423.78
General Funds last year to date $33,290.92
Mortgage Balance as of 2/17/09 $213,786.13
Feb. interest payment $197.55
Principal payment  $1,725.19
Total:  $1,922.74

PLEASE TURN LIGHTS OFF & LOCK CHURCH BEFORE YOU LEAVE IN THE EVENINGS.

Everyone Is Invited To
Holy Spokes Cluster Lenten Service, 6:00 p.m. Today, here at Centenary



OUR SERVICE

Sunday 3/7: Youth Practice, 10–10:30 a.m. High School Room
For Heaven’s Sake Circle, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Benefit Breakfast for Rob Frost
Holy Spokes Bible Study, 4 - 5:30 p.m. - Parlor
Holy Spokes Cluster Lenten Service, 6:00 p.m.
Speaker Jill Roberts - Sanctuary, Followed by refreshments Fellowship Hall.

Monday 3/8:  Worship, 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday 3/9:   Evangelism Committee, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday 3/10:  Spirit Circle, 7:00 p.m. @ Applebee's
For Heaven’s Sake Circle, 7 pm. @ Muggsy’s

Thursday 3/11:  Church Women United Lenten Service, 10:00 a.m. – First Presbyterian

Next Sunday 3/14:  Daylight savings time begins Set your clocks 1 hour ahead
Handbells, 8:15 a.m. Service
Youth Practice, 10–10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hall
Confirmation Class, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Youth, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Holy Spokes Cluster Bible Study, 4 p.m.
Holy Spokes Cluster Lenten Service, 6:00 p.m.
Asbury UMC – Speaker Dennis Powers


Major Events Coming--
Mark Your Calendar!

 


Every Week In Our Church:
Sundays:  Worship at 8:15 & 10:45 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.

Mondays:  Chancel Choir, 7:00 p.m.
Handbells, 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday:  Bible Study, 9:00 a.m. - Wooldridge’s

Wednesdays: Brooklyn United Methodist Men, 6 a.m.
Mini-messenger deadline, 11 a.m.
Jacksonville Children’s Choir, 5:30 p.m.
Al Anon, 8 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Thursdays:  Reverend’s Sabbath Day
Bible Study, 7 p.m. – Dale & Barbara Wooldridge’s
Bible 101, 7 p.m.

Friday: Volunteer & Bulletin Work at 9 am, church
office

Please help us keep our prayer list complete; we are gathering names and addresses in the office.

Office Hours are weekdays 9 a.m. - noon plus additional hours as Rev. Bob's & Karen's schedules allow.

WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW...
(News for Centenary & Brooklyn Churches)




Rejoice with us in the birthdays known to us for this week:
  Harold Sorrill – 7, Cathy Menge – 7, Kurt Heller – 7, Phyllis Hubbard – 7, Jerry Walker – 8, Rachel Hinkle – 9, Sarah Hopper – 9, Tiffany Dirksmeyer – 10, Alice Flowers – 12, Chuck Fairfield – 12, Bailey Brammeier – 13



Anniversaries known to us for this week:  Carl & Margaret Craig – 7, Charles & Carolyn Beddingfield - 12

  



Sunday School Attendance:
  2-4yr.  4   K-2nd     3-5gr.  4   6-8gr   3   High   4  Young     Disciples  4  TOTAL: 19

 

1.   For Heaven’s Sake Circle, assisted by the Hope and Ruth Circles, are having a benefit breakfast for Rob Frost today, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.  Please plan to join us for a breakfast of egg casseroles, biscuits and gravy, and cinnamon rolls.

2.  Confirmation Classes will start next Sunday, March 14 from 2-4 pm.

3.  Please do not bring any more supplies for the sleeping bags.  Jane Laird has plenty to keep her busy over the summer months.  Thank You!

4.  Kitchen clean-up day.  We will be cleaning the kitchen on Monday March 29 at 9:00 a.m.  All help will be greatly appreciated. 

5.  If you plan to attend the Lenten Bible study sponsored by the Holy Spokes Cluster, please be sure to get a copy of the daily readings.  These optional daily readings will help you prepare for the weekly sessions.  Copies are available in the Narthex and church office.  You may also request a copy as an e-mail attachment by contacting Beth Fender at bfender@igrc.org .

6.  Please consider:  When you email items to Martha for the messenger, please also email them to the office to keep us posted on activities.  This will help keep the office current. Thank you, Karen

7.  JUNIOR HIGH AND SENIOR YOUTH:  MARCH 7:  10 – 10:30 a.m.  Practice in fellowship hall.
MARCH 14:  10-10:30 a.m. Practice in Fellowship Hall.  Meeting 4 – 6 p.m.
MARCH 20: 
Bowl for Kids, 6:00 p.m.  Need $50.00 in sponsors to bowl.
MARCH 21:
10-10:30 a.m. Practice in Fellowship Hall

8.  SPECIAL SERVICES IN MARCH:  Former pastor Rev. Jack Woods (1985-1990) is returning on March 22-24 to preach on the theme “From Shame To Honor”, with sermons entitled “Diagnosis”, “Healing” and “Wellness”.  The services at 7 p.m. will also feature special music groups, Two By Two, The Chosen Ones and Rod Nicholson.  Centenary’s Praise Band will lead in traditional and contemporary music and a reception will follow each of the services. Please join us for these special, inspiring services! 

9. There are many ways that the United Methodist Church is helping the earthquake victims in Haiti.  Both UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) and CWS (Church World Service and CROP Walk) will be involved in Haiti for years to come.  The MMDC (Midwest Mission Distribution Center) in Chatham is packing and shipping supplies.  Locally, In His Service is collecting supplies and plans to send a medical team to Haiti in March.  See the bulletin insert for more detailed information.  Please make your contributions out to Centenary.

10.  Team members are needed for Centenary’s Crusaders for this year’s Relay for Life.  This year’s event is on June 25 at JHS.  Come be a part of this team to fight against cancer!  We are having a meeting for those interested in being on the team on April 26 in the parlor at 6 p.m.  If you cannot make the meeting, but would still like to be part of team, please contact either Karmen Birdsell, Larry Brown, or Leslie Sparrow.

11.  We need greeters for the 10:45 Worship service for 2010.  Please sign up for a Sunday on the sheet that is on the back table in the narthex.

12.  YOU ARE INVITED TO:

            -  Laura Benz and Amy Deeder will be hosting an Uppercase Living, Tastefully Simple, Scentsy, and Purse Party on Saturday, March 13 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at South Jacksonville Fire House.  Feel free to come anytime and please bring a friend.  Refreshments will be provided.  Please contact Laura 370-4674 or Amy 883- 9343 with any questions or RSVP.  Thank You.

            - Salad Luncheon and Style Show, March 13, noon until ? at the Jacksonville Elks Lodge (231 W. Morgan).  Tickets $15.00 a person.  Information and tickets, Karen has a few in the office or call Ella Scaggs, 217-245-2680 or 217-473-9666; Sonie Smith, 217-245-4636 or 217-248-4636.

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