THE SOURCE BLAST

Announcements of Events for

February 18, 2024

The First Sunday of Lent

Christ-Centered Unity

Our Purpose

EXALT -THE LORD, EQUIP - THE SAINTS,

EMBRACE - THE COMMUNITY

Lectionary Lessons for Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31

Romans 4: 13-25; Mark 8:31-38

Here are the latest opportunities to strengthen your faith and connect with the community.

EXALT THE LORD

THE CELEBRATION CONTINUES!

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18th | 10:00 am

Our worship theme for Sunday is Testing. The bible tells us that when our faith is tested, our character will grow. Throughout history, African Americans have been tested and our character has grown. Our Black History Moment will focus on our stories and testimonies that are heard in the music of Negro Spirituals and Gospel Music.

The music for Sunday will be provided by a combined choir of youth and young adults from Central and from Clark Atlanta University. Our very own, the Honorable Judge Natasha Brown, will be the speaker.

SUNDAY BRUNCH @ CENTRAL UMC

Celebrating Black History Concert

Sunday, February 25, 2024

3:00 pm

Central UMC Sanctuary

DO YOU KNOW YOUR CHURCH HISTORY?

Central's History and Archives

The History and Archives Ministry announces the Annette West Hampton Historical Exhibit located in the sanctuary building will be open for family and friends to enjoy.

Sundays, February 18th and 25th

following the worship service.

MRS. ELLA MAE WADE BRAYBOY

The Godmother of Voter Registration

The late Ella Mae Wade Brayboy was a legend in voter registration in Georgia.

In 1964, the Atlanta native became one of Georgia's first African American deputy voter registrars. She registered a record 20,000 black voters during that decade.

Click on the link below to read more about the contributions Mrs. Brayboy made for voter's rights.

Mrs. Brayboy: The Godmother of Voter Registration

THERE ARE 5 WAYS TO GIVE YOUR TITHES AND OFFFERINGS

Website - centralumcatl.org
Text Message - 73256 in the message box type CENTRALUMC
Mail your offering to; Central UMC, 501 Martin Luther Kings Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Cash APP - $CUMCATL; Please include your full name.
In person worshippers may place their offering in the offering plates.

WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE

The number of people who viewed our worship service the week of February 11, 2024

In Person Sunday Worshipers - 138

Virtual Sunday Worship - 319

Ash Wednesday Service- In person - 29, Virtual - 125

Wednesday Wellness - 230

EQUIP THE SAINTS

JOIN A PRAYER GROUP

THE POWER OF PRAYER

Central's Prayer Team invites you to join a prayer circle for intercessory prayer. These virtual prayer circles are hosted by members of Central's Prayer Team. They will gather to pray for individuals, our church, the government, our nation and the world.

The Prayer Circle day, time and conference call numbers are listed:

Scarlette Dukes - Mondays, 7:00 pm. Our study and prayer focus is Mark 1: 9-15. Phone number 720-843-2598, access code 2082348#

Wendy Murphy Prayer Group - Wednesdays, 6:45 pm., 605-313-5608 access code 725038#

Couties Hollis - Every other Wednesdays, 8:00 pm. 978-990-5404 access code 7685875#

Diane Wyatt - Thursdays, 8:00 pm. 267-807-9601 access code 413883#

SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE STUDY CLASSES

SUNDAY MORNINGS

8:45 - 9:45 am

Conference Call Number

667-770-1030

Access Code 341177#

STARTING SUNDAY

MARCH 3, 2024

In-Person and Zoom Adult Sunday School Classes

8:30 - 9:30am.

In-Person classes will meet in Conference Room 1 in the Ministry Center.

Online classes will meet via Zoom. To access the class, please use the following Zoom information:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81279756444?pwd=e4Juf8cbhFOuThiUz6XnChapoV1z4R.1

Meeting ID: 812 7975 6444 Passcode: 602269

Dial in using a landline or smart phone to: +1 929 436 2866 Meeting ID: 812 7975 6444, Passcode: 602269

Children, youth and young adult classes are planned for the future. Please click on the link below to complete the survey for our children and youth Sunday School program. Survey for youth Sunday School

If you have questions or need additional information, please send an email to Dr. Ollie Manley, Sunday School Superintendent, and Rev. Robert Manley, Sunday Vice Superintendent, at sunday.school@centralumcatl.org.

Friends With Benefits:

Sharing the Love of Christ

Bible Study Zoom

Tuesdays 12:00 pm

You are welcome to attend the study. Send a message to Mildred Gunn for the Zoom Link.

mildred.gunn@centralumcatl.org

Rev. Mildred Gunn

Class Facilitator

JOURNEY THROUGH

THE BIBLE STUDY

Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Conference Call-In Number

857-357-0254

Access Code

749979#

Rev. Frederick Gray

Class Facilitator

Senior Pastor's Bible Study

The Inward Journey

by Howard Thurman

Wednesdays 7:15 pm

Join Us on Zoom

Rev. Vance P. Ross

Class Facilitator

THE CHRIST OF THE MOUNT: A WORKING PHILOSPOHY OF LIFE

Thursdays 7:00 pm

Zoom Bible Study

Email Rev. Davis for the Zoom link; shepherdgad@gmail.com

Rev. George Davis

Class Facilitator

YOUNG ADULT ZOOM BIBLE STUDY

Thursdays 7:00 pm

Contact Heather Brightharp for the Zoom Link

habrightharp@gmail.com

Click Here for SOS.GA.GOV website.

EMBRACE THE COMMUNITY

JOIN TEAM CENTRAL UMC ATL

"Embrace The Community More in 2024"

Lace up and run! Empower thousands to take their first step towards light, hope, and transformation and join us on Saturday, March 16th for our Annual Refuge Run 5K. All proceeds support the mission of City of Refuge to help individuals and families transition out of a crisis.

Date: March 16, 2024

Location: City of Refuge, Inc. 1300 Joseph E. Boone Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30314

Click Here to Register

GEORGIA POOR PEOPLE'S CAMPAIGN MARCH

SHORT FILM PREMIERE

Never Give Up: Cynthia & Michelle's Faithful Fight Against Mass Incarceration.

Tuesday, March 5th | 7-8pm (ET) 4-5pm (PT)

Join United Women in Faith members and friends for the premiere of a new short film, Never Give Up: Cynthia and Michelle's Faithful Fight Against Mass Incarceration.

This short and intimate documentary portrait, created by Ania Freer, tells the story of United Women in Faith leader Cynthia Morrison Holland and her daughter, Michelle Morrison. Following the screening, we will host a special conversation with Cynthia Morrison Holland, Michelle Morrison and Ania Freer, facilitated by Emily Jones. We will also share ways that you can use this six-minute film to help educate and mobilize your church and community to support incarcerated people and end mass incarceration.

LINE DANCING

FRIDAY

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

6:30 pm

Ministry Enhancement Center

AUTHOR TALK

I'm Black. I'm Christian. I'm Methodist

Rev. Dr. Butler and Rev. Dr. Beasley

Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PT

Join the United Women in Faith members and friends for a Special Reading Program Author Talk with Rev. Dr. Erin Beasley and Rev. Dr. Tori C. Butler .

All are welcome. There is no cost to participate. Pre-reading of the book is not required, but it will enrich your experience of the author talk. Space is limited and registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

HEALTH WATCH

Central UMC Health and Wellness Ministry

Click Here for Heart Health Toolkit

NATIONAL CANCER PREVENTION

MONTH

February is National Cancer Prevention Month. We can work to prevent cancer by starting screenings at the right age, know our family history and by making healthy lifestyle choices. Click on the link for more literature about preventing cancer: Literature on Cancer Prevention

Cancer Screening Guide By Age:

Screening By Age

NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR

AWARENESS MONTH

In support of National Blood Donor Awareness Month (January 2024), the CUMC Health &Welfare Committee would like to host a blood drive at our location, but we need to make sure we have enough donors before we can commit.

Our proposed drive date will be announced at a later date. We are soliciting your support and asking you to take time out of your schedule to give blood during our event. One donation can help save up to three lives! Please click on this link and complete this survey if you are interested in participating. We need a commitment from 50 donors in order to obtain approval from the Red Cross

Click Here to Complete The Survey

Congratulations to

Ariel Powell & Deji Aina

The couple married in Lagos, Nigeria, on December 19, 2023.

The bride and groom enjoyed a beautiful Nigerian Yoruba traditional wedding in front of family and friends. Ariel is the daughter of Dr. William and Mrs. Sheila Powell.

Best wishes to Mr. & Mrs. Aina!

CENTRAL UMC WEEKLY CALENDAR

SUNDAY, February 18, 2024

Sunday School (Virtual) 8:45 am

Sunday Worship Experience (Sanctuary) 10:00 am

MONDAY, February 19, 2024