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The Gospel According to The Hunger Games
Thursday, 26 January 2012 21:03

Pastor Andy and his daughter Ann, have written a book about the Hunger Games trilogy.  The Shelby paper wrote an article on Ann.  Click here to read the article. 

 
Concord Rotary Can A Thon
Friday, 02 December 2011 16:27
This year is Concord Rotary's 32nd annual Can-A-Thon to benefit the local Salvation Army winter food pantry. We will be doing our annual collection of food items outside of local Food Lions, Harris Teeters and Wal-Mart Supercenters on Saturday, December 10th from 9:00am to 5:00pm. This is another avenue to assist others with food as you are shopping grab something extra and drop it off as you leave.  More volunteers are needed to man the stores on that day in two-hour shifts.  Attached is a link to the online signup sheet. 
This is a great way for students to pick up community service hours for school.  Confirmation back to their schools is provided for those who serve so they get credit. There is a separate signup sheet for students - here is that link:
helpersignupstudents (this one if for students only).
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Pastor Andy Blesses Habitat Apartments
Monday, 07 November 2011 15:58
Pastor Andy blessed the new and improved Habitat Cabarrus Apartments.  The building consists of four one-bedroom apartments were given to Habitat, along with a donation to upgrade them.  Central worked many Saturdays demolishing, rebuilding, installing, painting, cleaning and building.  The apartments will be a transition home for future Habitat homeowners.  Epworth UMC and Forest Hill UMC also worked on the apartments. 
 
Run for Reta 2011
Thursday, 27 October 2011 12:07

Central will Run for Reta again this year!  As a team in our matching Run for Reta dri fit shirts, we will run or walk the Santa Scramble 5k that leads the Concord Christmas parade.   Runner registration is due by November 2nd!  You must register through the church to get your Reta shirt. 

Not into running or walking?  You can still support Reta's favorite cause, Ruth Dollars, two other ways.  You can buy a red Run for Reta shirt for $10 (also due by November 2nd) or you can sponsor someone.  Sponsorships are $5 and due November 16th.   You may sponsor The Run or a runner in honor or in memory of someone. 

All registration forms are in the Narthax or on the back bulletin board in front of the nursery.   Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions!

Every person who supports this cause will be recognized in the  November 20th bulletin.  All proceeds go to Ruth Dollars! 

 
Dennis Starnes
Monday, 03 October 2011 06:27
 
The funeral for Dennis Starnes was on Sunday, October 2 at 4:30 at Memorial UMC in Kannapolis.
Dennis, the husband of Lou, the father of Leah and Lathan, died unexpectedly Friday at his home.
Lou, Leah, and Lathan are members at Central.
Pastor Andy and Pastor Jim Brookshire presided at the service.
 
Impact Day
Friday, 23 September 2011 11:40

Impact Day!!!

It's time to put on your red t-shirt and get your hands dirty as we prepare to go out into the community for the second annual Impact Day of Service.  On Saturday, October 1st, we will meet at 8:30am in the Coltrane Memorial Room (basement) for a light breakfast and dedication by one of our pastors before we head out to work at 9:00am.  All service projects will wrap up by lunch time.

 This year, we will be sending volunteers to the following locations:

 Habitat ReStore (Project Leader:  Dale Irvin) -- Volunteers will be cleaning and reorganizing at the ReStore.  This is where the Youth will be working.

 Coltrane LIFE Center (Project Leader:  Katie Warlick) -- Volunteers will weed, spread pine mulch, clean patio furniture, wash transport vans, disinfect interior furniture, and possibly repaint the parking lot.  This is a great site for all volunteers, especially those with school-aged children.

 Dresser Assembly (Project Leaders:  Gaye and Don Kelly) -- Volunteers will work in the church basement to assemble five Ikea dressers for the residents of the UMAR Arey House, a group home for mentally-challenged men.

We would love to have a good estimate of how many volunteers to plan for, so please let Gaye This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Katie This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , know if you are planning on coming. 

 In addition, the Christian Fellowship Class will be sending volunteers to CVAN, the Mother's and Children's House, and to help some of our older members with special projects.  The Koinonia Class is planning to work with the Methodist Children's Home and the UMAR Arey House, and the Ellen Pemberton Class is collecting items from the Coltrane LIFE Center's wish list.  Please contact Margaret Dabbs (Christian Fellowship), Tamara Ingold (Koinonia), or Jean Johnson (Ellen Pemberton) for more information about these projects.

 Now, let's get out there and Make an Impact!

 
 
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