April 12, 2026
This Week's Opportunities for Connection
Soul Food - New Bible Study, April 16
Soul Food Bible Study is beginning a new study on Thursday, April 16 at 10 A.M., "What Happens When Women Say Yes to God?"
Discover how your life can change, using one simple word: Yes. Join us!
Discover how your life can change, using one simple word: Yes. Join us!
Birthday Club - Thursday, April 16
April's Birthday Club will be on Thursday, April 16 at Logan's Roadhouse in Monroe at 11:30 AM. Jeanne Mackay is this month's host.
Ongoing Opportunities for Connection
April Shareback - Turning Point
Our April Shareback is Turning Point.
From Turning Point's website: "Turning Point is the only organization in Union County that provides emergency and lifesaving resources for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. We offer a wide range of services at no charge to the client. Turning Point believes that everyone who experiences abuse deserves a safe place to heal and receive the resources they need to seek independence and justice."
We are collecting the following items for Turning Point, and these items will benefit the Tree House Advocacy Center. The Tree House Advocacy Center, "offers a variety of services for children and their families related to traumatic events such as sexual abuse, physical abuse, or witnessing violence."
Items Needed:
Toys for boys and girls, including -
Please no Nerf guns or other toy weapons
Office Supplies, including -
Cleaning Supplies, including -
The Shareback table is now located on your left as you enter the church building at the office entrance.
From Turning Point's website: "Turning Point is the only organization in Union County that provides emergency and lifesaving resources for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. We offer a wide range of services at no charge to the client. Turning Point believes that everyone who experiences abuse deserves a safe place to heal and receive the resources they need to seek independence and justice."
We are collecting the following items for Turning Point, and these items will benefit the Tree House Advocacy Center. The Tree House Advocacy Center, "offers a variety of services for children and their families related to traumatic events such as sexual abuse, physical abuse, or witnessing violence."
Items Needed:
Toys for boys and girls, including -
- Sports balls (such as football, soccer, and basketball)
- Toy cars
- Dolls (such as Barbie)
Please no Nerf guns or other toy weapons
Office Supplies, including -
- Pens
- Highlighters
- Printer Paper
Cleaning Supplies, including -
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
The Shareback table is now located on your left as you enter the church building at the office entrance.
The Sally Shirley Bivens Scholarship
The Sally Shirley Bivens Scholarship is given by the Parlor Group Sunday School Class of Central UMC in loving memory of Sally Shirley Bivens.
To apply for the scholarship, visit https://www.centralumcmonroe.org/sally-shirley-bivens-scholarship. Complete the form and obtain your high school or college information as well as your recommendation letters. Once all information is together, scan and email to Dr. Jane Neese at jneese773@gmail.com.
For questions, please call 704.776.3227, leave a message and Dr. Neese will return your call.
Applications are due May 1st.
To apply for the scholarship, visit https://www.centralumcmonroe.org/sally-shirley-bivens-scholarship. Complete the form and obtain your high school or college information as well as your recommendation letters. Once all information is together, scan and email to Dr. Jane Neese at jneese773@gmail.com.
For questions, please call 704.776.3227, leave a message and Dr. Neese will return your call.
Applications are due May 1st.
The Kermit and Janie Starnes Scholarship
Through the generosity of the Starnes Family, the youth of Central have been the recipients of 124 scholarships totaling $807,700 since 2013. Scholarships are available to active youth of Central who are committed to growing in their faith while furthering their education.
Complete the Intent to Apply. Your application will then be sent to you via an email link from Julie. The deadline for applications for the Starnes scholarship is May 13th.
Complete the Intent to Apply. Your application will then be sent to you via an email link from Julie. The deadline for applications for the Starnes scholarship is May 13th.
Future Opportunities for Connection
UWF Indoor Yard and Bake Sale - Saturday, April 25
The United Women in Faith Indoor Yard Sale & Bake Sale is Saturday, April 25 from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in the Family Life Center. All proceeds will go towards Central's Missions. Hope to see you there!
Youth Sunday - May 3
Join us for Light My Path: Youth Sunday 2026! We are so excited for this meaningful and spirit-filled service led entirely by the youth of Central. Through music, prayer, scripture, and the spoken word, our youth will help lead us as we reflect on Light: Light in the darkness, being the Light of the world, and God’s guidance as He lights our path throughout life.
Come worship with us on Sunday, May 3 at 10:00 A.M. in the Sanctuary and support our incredible youth as we are inspired by their leadership, faith, and passion as they share their stories and gifts with our church family.
Come worship with us on Sunday, May 3 at 10:00 A.M. in the Sanctuary and support our incredible youth as we are inspired by their leadership, faith, and passion as they share their stories and gifts with our church family.
Other Church Announcements
App Logins & Notifications
Do you have the Central App? Are your notifications on? Are you logged in? We're going to help you get started!
To turn notifications on:
Open your Central App
Click the person icon at the top right
Scroll to App Settings
Click on Notifications
Ensure that General is toggled on and lights up green
You are good to go! Now you won't miss any communication from the church!
To Log In:
Tap the person icon at the top right
Tap Login or Sign Up
Tap Create an Account (in gray above the email box, on the right)
Enter your first and last name, email, and create a password
The app should remember your password so you won’t need to log in every time
If you choose not to create an account or skip the password, you may miss out on important features like event registration and personalized updates.
To turn notifications on:
Open your Central App
Click the person icon at the top right
Scroll to App Settings
Click on Notifications
Ensure that General is toggled on and lights up green
You are good to go! Now you won't miss any communication from the church!
To Log In:
Tap the person icon at the top right
Tap Login or Sign Up
Tap Create an Account (in gray above the email box, on the right)
Enter your first and last name, email, and create a password
The app should remember your password so you won’t need to log in every time
If you choose not to create an account or skip the password, you may miss out on important features like event registration and personalized updates.
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